Just curious if anyone knows who on the Raptors is commanding the defence? I find it difficult to tell from the tv broadcasts, but was wondering which players primarily fill the Tyson Chandler/Tim Duncan role and is doing most of the talking/communicating while on defence. It seems like an important role, but I have no idea which guys on this roster fill it. My gut tells me it should be a big because they generally have the best view of all, but I'm doubting Valanciunas is there yet. Is Amir defence-minded enough to the point where he's barking instructions at his teammates? What about players off the bench?
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Well ideally it's the center of PF since they're close to the rim and can see the whole court. I'd guess it's Johnson over JV though since he's more experienced and has a greater grasp of defence. Casey is obviously yelling every second of the game as well though.
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Raptorsnz wrote: View PostWell ideally it's the center of PF since they're close to the rim and can see the whole court. I'd guess it's Johnson over JV though since he's more experienced and has a greater grasp of defence. Casey is obviously yelling every second of the game as well though.
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From what I have seen Lowry tries to be a leader out there, but does most of his talking after the whistle blows. Trying to settle guys down, talking specific strategy. He seems not to be able to reign himself in when he is on tilt though. Casey is the one yelling out the defensive assignments during the play. Aside from the obvious "Pick Left" or "Switch" kind of calls what do you expect the on-court players to do defence wise.limpin ain't easy, but I make it look good...
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Don't know, but my money would be on Amir"They're going to have to rename the whole conference after us: Toronto Raptors 2014-2015 Northern Conference Champions" ~ ezzbee Dec. 2014
"I guess I got a little carried away there" ~ ezzbee Apr. 2015
"We only have one rule on this team. What is that rule? E.L.E. That's right's, E.L.E, and what does E.L.E. stand for? EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY. Right there up on the wall, because this isn't just a basketball team, this is a lifestyle. ~ Jackie Moon
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and the answer (courtesy of a question by our DDL)
http://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments...ptors_here_to/
[–]Raptorsddaylewis 54 points 1 hour ago*
Who talks on D? Who is the most vocal and who calls out the opposing team’s plays?
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[–]Raptors Forward Terrence Ross!TerrenceRoss[S] 140 points 1 hour ago
kyle lowry. always. before every play i ask him, 'yo what they running?'.
usually the team come down the court, lowry will recognize the play and call out what they're doing.
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Prophet2k wrote: View PostIdeally you don't want someone to have to constantly step up and tell people who to guard, it means that guys aren't in the right place on D."Bruno?
Heh, if he is in the D-league still in a few years I will be surprised.
He's terrible."
-Superjudge, 7/23
Hope you're wrong.
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