Stahmenah_Vybz wrote:
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Lets not get caught in the Jonas hype just yet.
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Tim W. wrote: View PostI think you're getting into dangerous territory by questioning his loyalty, especially when it's based on basically how he writes/speaks. I've never once said "us Raptor fans", because it's simply not something I would ever say. I'm certainly Canadian, but if I were to describe Canadians, I wouldn't say "us Canadians", or "we as Canadians". I don't completely agree with his argument, but I don't completely disagree with it, either. I was one of the people who absolutely loved the pick to begin with, but I think it's best not to expect too much from him based on what we're seeing from the tournament. I think it's certainly heartening, but it's also not the NBA. Just as I don't think Kemba's dominance in the NCAA means he can do it in the NBA, Valanciunas' dominance in the U19 doesn't mean he can do it in the NBA, either.
Him doing well certainly can't work against him. Obviously nothing is a sure thing. Especially in the NBA. But as fans, we are allowed to believe, and hope, and anticipate that one of ours can be great.
You guys telling us not to, are simply the same people that said "Don't get excited about the moon landing. They still might blow up in mid-air."Last edited by Joey; Fri Jul 8, 2011, 11:57 PM.
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Stahmenah_Vybz wrote: View PostAre you a true Raps Fan Hotshot or just a part timer? I mean instead of saying (US RAPTORS FANS) you said Raptors fans.
I never liked the word "us" I am just a fan like you, I am not part of the organisation because I don't work for the Raptors and I don't have a say in what they do therefore "us" does not apply.Last edited by mcHAPPY; Sun Jul 10, 2011, 11:28 AM.
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joey_hesketh wrote: View PostBut we're not saying he will dominate the NBA. We're simply enjoying his success RIGHT NOW, at this level.
Him doing well certainly can't work against him. Obviously nothing is a sure thing. Especially in the NBA. But as fans, we are allowed to believe, and hope, and anticipate that one of ours can be great.
You guys telling us not to, are simply the same people that said "Don't get excited about the moon landing. They still might blow up in mid-air."Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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Tim W. wrote: View PostI think Valanciunas is going to have a very good career, but I foresee a period of adjustment for him where he'll struggle. And I'm guessing he'll get a lot of criticism during that time.
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Hotshot wrote: View PostI am a true Raptor's fan, been a fan since their first game. As a fan I have a right to say what I like and what i don't like about certain topics.
I never liked the word "us" I am just a fan like you, I am not part of the organisation because I don't work for the Raptors and I don't have a say in what they do therefore "us" does not apply.
and you are an idiot who instead of attacking the message and debate it you are attacking the messenger because you have nothing worth while to contribute.
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Hotshot wrote: View PostDo you believe Val is going to put up better stats in his first year in the NBA then Ed Davis's rookie numbers?
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Hotshot wrote: View PostDo you believe Val is going to put up better stats in his first year in the NBA then Ed Davis's rookie numbers?Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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We should all celebrate that we drafted a rookie who plays in the euro league so that we can have some basketball to watch in the coming year.Last edited by MyMomLovesMe; Sun Jul 10, 2011, 12:51 PM.
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Apollo wrote: View PostHe's already shown NBA potential. Teams were trying to trade up and throwing around star names, such as the Spurs trying to move Tony Parker to get him. I don't remember anybody doing that for the Raptors' last center prospect, Andrea Bargnani in 2006. In fact Colangelo was on record then saying he tried to trade down but there weren't any takers offering legitimate value.
The RUMOUR was that the spurs were trading up to draft him, that doesn't mean they were. A ton of rumours are spread as the draft approachs in hopes that teams may change their plans and someone will slip down, or will make a move up etc. They also, apparently, wanted to move Jeffersons contract... so was this that they wanted Jonas that bad, or that they thought they could start a retooling (ie. start dumping salaries)? Did Parkers comments have anything to do with it? Where they just gauging his trade value? Teaching him a lesson?
Even moreso, almost every team would have traded up to draft Darko aswell (and I'm NOT saying Jonas is Darko), and he was the sure #2 pick after Lebron, that doesn't mean he is therefore good or will turn out good.
I think the OP is right... expectations do need to be tempered. I think its great what he's doing, I think its great people want to support him and want to know how he's doing.... but this is a U19 tournament. Take it with a grain of salt, it doesn't hold much meaning.
But then again this always happens after the draft. I not only remember summer league with Derozan and Sonny (last season) I remember right after he was drafted and people were talking how Derozan was the steal of the draft and would end up rookie of the year. I remember Bargnani being drafted and how the Raps had easily the best player in the draft and their next stud player. I know fans want to get excited about players and want to see them play and want them to be great... but young guys are young guys, no matter where they are from.
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