Everything Serge Ibaka

[psrs1]

The Raptors just acquired Serge Ibaka from the Magic for Terrence Ross and a 2017 first round pick.

Welcome to Toronto, Air Congo!

Overpay but necesaary.

[Just Is]

Damn, Lowry you couldn't get upset 2 weeks ago?

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Are you actually kidding me right now? Of course you're not.

You know exactly what Lowry and the other Raptors players were referring to (hell, Lowry wasn't explicit about it but Carroll definitely was). I refuse to believe you don't know even if you won't admit it outwardly.

[Joey]

Overpay but necesaary.

Serious? Or Sarcasm? Lol

[slaw]

Overpay but necesaary.

Overpay for Orlando? How is Ross and a mid/late 20s pick and overpay for Ibaka?

[Rand]

Want to be a top 5 team, gonna have to pay for it.

Do you remember the Barkley comment from last season about the new CBA and how it's going to make top players from average teams get paid like true superstars because of the numbers they will put up? I kinda feel like we're the top end of that. We're gonna see it this off season. Compare our payroll and roster to San Antonio Spurs'. That's why Lebron was jealous. I'm jealous.

[JamesNaismith]

I think our payroll next season is going to be BONKERS. I'd think we'll have a payroll second to Cavs and Warriors. We better be in conference finals for years with this. Yet somehow I just don't know if the talent level of this team justifies having a payroll as high.

but heck, if we're in conference finals every year competing, I'm ok with it. once the other kids mature maybe we can contend for a championship.

When the kids mature, the parents are going to be ready to retire....#thatslife #raptorlife

[Chr1s1anL]

Are you actually kidding me right now? Of course you're not.

You know exactly what Lowry and the other Raptors players were referring to (hell, Lowry wasn't explicit about it but Carroll definitely was). I refuse to believe you don't know even if you won't admit it outwardly.

Lowry wanted change. He got it two days later.

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[Rand]

When the kids mature, the parents are going to be ready to retire....#thatslife #raptorlife

yeah I hope not. Powell is rounding into shape. if the other kids make good strides in 1-2 years I think we'll be in good shape. But that's what it'll have to be with this top heavy roster, unless we start attracting vets who'll play for nothing for a chance at a championship.

[Scraptor]

Are you actually kidding me right now? Of course you're not.

You know exactly what Lowry and the other Raptors players were referring to (hell, Lowry wasn't explicit about it but Carroll definitely was). I refuse to believe you don't know even if you won't admit it outwardly.

Lol, Dwane Casey could take a dump in the middle of the court, start it at centre, and draw up isos for it all game and Chr1s1anL would still defend him from criticism.

[Rand]

Lowry wanted change. He got it two days later.

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There's that other change he wants but that may not happen.

[Chr1s1anL]

Best thing about Ibaka is that he has played in 28 more playoffs games than anyone on this team.

Finally the toughest guy on are team is not 6 foot tall.

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[Joey]

Pretty crazy that on The Starters they were talking about how good Serge would be on the Raps, when the news broke:

Report: ORL will trade Serge Ibaka to TOR for Terrence Ross & a 1st round pick (via @WojVerticalNBA)#TheStarters react LIVE on Twitter! pic.twitter.com/Ai2ojveJ2P

— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 14, 2017

[Raptor Jesus]

Best thing about Ibaka is that he has played in 28 more playoffs games than anyone on this team.

Finally the toughest guy on are team is not 6 foot tall.

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Well said. Was it you that asked for that? Was it this thread or another?

[Joey]

Well fair enough, I meant "defensive pedigree" I guess.
He's a 3x All-Defensive 1st Team, and 2x Blocks leader. Anchored the defense of a couple of Finals bound teams, and leads the NBA in cumulative blocks since 2008-09.

So as I said before, but now have statistical reference, since the 2009-10 season (08-09 works as well, but Serge didn't start til 09-10) Serge has the most Total blocks out of anyone, with a 280 block lead over Deandre Jordan (in 14 fewer games). Thats pretty wild actually. Will be nice to see some blocked shots again!

[Chr1s1anL]

Well said. Was it you that asked for that? Was it this thread or another?

Everything trade thread.

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