13. Toronto Raptors – Even though the Raptors won't be making the playoffs this season, Bryan Colangelo deserves some credit for the moves he has made this offseason. Ed Davis looked like a man among boys in Las Vegas, swapping Hedo Turkoglu for Leandro Barbosa will give the team cap flexibility in two years, and DeMar DeRozan and Sonny Weems appear ready for increased roles judging by their Summer League performances. Whenever a team loses a franchise player, it's difficult to rebound the following season. But rather than fielding the leftovers and becoming irrelevant, Toronto will have an identity and young players to build around. They'll obviously miss Bosh's production but we'll be hearing from the Raptors again in a few years once their young talent develops and that's because Colangelo was willing to make the necessary moves - and admit some of his mistakes - this summer.
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I can't remember a time when the entire North American media was wrong about the abilities of a major sports team and I don't think the raptors will set a precedent. I've resigned myself that the raptors will be around where Vegas projects them to be with the current roster. While they could surprise some teams with thier feistyness, there is no way they can make the playoffs as they are currently constructed.
They do have chips to dramatically improve the roster if BC ever finds that elusive home run.
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Who cares what the predictions are, it only matters once the season starts. They could be a complete bust or a great team. Who knows whats going to transpire over the summer with the players development. I honestly think Bargs needed more spotlight on him, and I think he's going to be able to make the Raps a top 5 team in the East.
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Nick wrote: View PostWho cares what the predictions are, it only matters once the season starts. They could be a complete bust or a great team. Who knows whats going to transpire over the summer with the players development. I honestly think Bargs needed more spotlight on him, and I think he's going to be able to make the Raps a top 5 team in the East.
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