JJ needs to trim down a bit. It'll make him better on the defensive side more so. And improve his shot in the gym over the summer. We might see a much improved JJ next year hence my hesitation about picking Williams over Irving.
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Bendit wrote: View PostJJ needs to trim down a bit. It'll make him better on the defensive side more so. And improve his shot in the gym over the summer. We might see a much improved JJ next year hence my hesitation about picking Williams over Irving.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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Ron Artest?! Some of you people need a reality check. We just lost 60 games for goodness sake. Do you really think Chicago would have traded James Johnson for a worthless pick if they saw even one iota of Ron Artest in him?your pal,
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Tim W. wrote: View PostWhile I think Johnson has potential, I don't think he's good enough to alter who the Raptors take in the draft. That's a dangerous route. You take the best player regardless. The Raptors simply don't have enough talent to be picky.
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I like James Johnson. I think he is a great option as a back up 3. Great energy, defensive guy coming off the bench with Amir and Barbosa. I don't see him being a starter on a contender. If possible, we should move Kleiza, although unlikely with the injury.
If we can trade for a game changing 3, like Gay or Granger, I think we would be solid at the 3 sport. We would then have a strong PF, SF, SG rotation.
We just have to worry about the PG's and C's. Hopefully we get lucky tonight and land Irving!
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saints91 wrote: View PostI like James Johnson. I think he is a great option as a back up 3. Great energy, defensive guy coming off the bench with Amir and Barbosa. I don't see him being a starter on a contender. If possible, we should move Kleiza, although unlikely with the injury.
If we can trade for a game changing 3, like Gay or Granger, I think we would be solid at the 3 sport. We would then have a strong PF, SF, SG rotation.
We just have to worry about the PG's and C's. Hopefully we get lucky tonight and land Irving!Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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I don't think anyone has called him the next Artest, but just picked a player who has a similar game.
In 25 games with Toronto in his second year in the NBA Johnson put up 9.2 ppg, 4.7 rpg with 3 assist and a block and a steal, on paper that looks pretty good and not far off Artest`s year 2 numbers of 11.9, 3.9, 3, 2, and .6Twitter @WJ_FINDLAY
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If we draft williams it just means that he and James Johnson have to battle it out for minutes. Neither should feel entitled to the starting spot so it shouldn't be a probably locker room wise. Not sure i'm going to be able to watch the draft but i am starting to get some jitters!"They're going to have to rename the whole conference after us: Toronto Raptors 2014-2015 Northern Conference Champions" ~ ezzbee Dec. 2014
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"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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WJF wrote: View PostI don't think anyone has called him the next Artest, but just picked a player who has a similar game.
In 25 games with Toronto in his second year in the NBA Johnson put up 9.2 ppg, 4.7 rpg with 3 assist and a block and a steal, on paper that looks pretty good and not far off Artest`s year 2 numbers of 11.9, 3.9, 3, 2, and .6
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I don't think Granger's time is up. 28? Really are we getting to the point where 28 is to old? We need some veterans on this team. Granger has at least 6 good years left. If Ed and DeMar improve this summer and we can land someone like Irving, and acquire a couple other pieces we are a playoff team. Give it three years and we could be a contender.
I think the key is getting a 20 pt. guy on the wing with DeMar and improve our interior defence. Ed is one step closer to having great interior D. Just need a lock down Centre, that doesn't necessarily have to have offensive skills. An intimidator, shot blocker, rebounder that can get some put backs.
I really don't think we are far off. We have a great bench with J.J., Amir, Barbosa, Bayless
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ebrian wrote: View PostRon Artest?! Some of you people need a reality check. We just lost 60 games for goodness sake. Do you really think Chicago would have traded James Johnson for a worthless pick if they saw even one iota of Ron Artest in him?
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saints91 wrote: View PostI don't think Granger's time is up. 28? Really are we getting to the point where 28 is to old? We need some veterans on this team. Granger has at least 6 good years left. If Ed and DeMar improve this summer and we can land someone like Irving, and acquire a couple other pieces we are a playoff team. Give it three years and we could be a contender.
I think the key is getting a 20 pt. guy on the wing with DeMar and improve our interior defence. Ed is one step closer to having great interior D. Just need a lock down Centre, that doesn't necessarily have to have offensive skills. An intimidator, shot blocker, rebounder that can get some put backs.
I really don't think we are far off. We have a great bench with J.J., Amir, Barbosa, Bayless
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Raptors_ wrote: View Postshut the hell up we're just comparing them no one said he's the next artest. Get your facts straight and stop trolling. Who do you think chicago will get with a really late 1st round pick in a shitty draft class?
Johnson isn't anywhere NEAR Artest at this point. You're talking about one of the best defenders in NBA history. It's a little premature to be talking about someone like James Johnson in the same ilk as Ron Artest on the court. In my opinion, Johnson will be a solid reserve, maybe spot starter, but nowhere near Artest's calibre.
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saints91 wrote: View PostI don't think Granger's time is up. 28? Really are we getting to the point where 28 is to old? We need some veterans on this team. Granger has at least 6 good years left. If Ed and DeMar improve this summer and we can land someone like Irving, and acquire a couple other pieces we are a playoff team. Give it three years and we could be a contender.
I think the key is getting a 20 pt. guy on the wing with DeMar and improve our interior defence. Ed is one step closer to having great interior D. Just need a lock down Centre, that doesn't necessarily have to have offensive skills. An intimidator, shot blocker, rebounder that can get some put backs.
I really don't think we are far off. We have a great bench with J.J., Amir, Barbosa, Bayless
And if you think a 22 win team is not far off, then I want whatever you're having.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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Raptors_ wrote: View Postshut the hell up we're just comparing them no one said he's the next artest. Get your facts straight and stop trolling. Who do you think chicago will get with a really late 1st round pick in a shitty draft class?Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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