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Looking ahead: what position(s) needs upgrading?
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To me it has to be the SF spot. You can get away with DD and Ross on the wing during the regular season, but two guys named James and George are standing between the Raps and any meaningful success. Kinda tough to be considered a contender when that matchup alone would likely mean an easy series win for either the Pacers or Heat.
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i think amir isn't getting the credit he deserves. with high scoring guards, amir does a lot of the dirty work as well as shooting at a high percentage.in masai we trust
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I think we should give Vasquez more time. He did average 34 mpg in 78 games: 43% FG - 34% 3pt - 80% FT - 4.3 rpg - 9.0 apg - 13.9 ppg - 3.2 to
Thats a pretty good 2652 minutes. It is much more than the mythical 13 games that kept hope in Primo. Vasquez could actually emerge to really bolster our backup PG spot.
Saying that, I think the backup PG spot is not of urgency.
But honestly, I don't think much of our lineup is urgent need of changing.. I think it all just needs to develop. Jonas is not much of a positive so far, wait until he contributes consistently. Ross is showing flashes of what he could be, but he isnt there yet. Demar is still refining. I think if we want to go over the top, we need to get a Kevin Love type at the PF. Amir would anchor the bench behind Jonas and Love.
So my answer is PF.The Baltic Beast is unstoppable!
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I like how Amir played last night. I think he defended Love quite well, especially considering he had to chase Love all over the court and defend the perimeter. It was like a statement game for Amir, fans want to bring this guy in to replace me, well I'll show you what I can do!! Good job Amir!!
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Truth is, pretty much none of the starting five have shown that they should be kept if something better comes along. I would say that Ross has shown the biggest one year improvement, since he was so shit last year. If he improves as much next year he is a keeper. JV has improved, and if he shows the same level of improvement next year, he is a keeper. Lowry...nuff said. With DeMar, it's consistency. He has had spells of 6-8 games where he has looked like a world beater, then he regresses. Amir seems the most consistent, barring the previous stretch of games when he was dealing with something. And his numbers are adequate for a starting 4.
Maybe you look to seriously upgrade the bench...get the guys at the 6th, 7th and 8th spots in the rotation to be significantly better. Even in the ano team can play the starting 5 for 48 minutes for 7 games. It might be easier and cheaper to upgrade the next 3 or 4 spots on the bench. Instead of giving max money to a couple of starters, spread that 10-12 million/year shoring up the bench positions.
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Puffer wrote: View PostTruth is, pretty much none of the starting five have shown that they should be kept if something better comes along. I would say that Ross has shown the biggest one year improvement, since he was so shit last year. If he improves as much next year he is a keeper. JV has improved, and if he shows the same level of improvement next year, he is a keeper. Lowry...nuff said. With DeMar, it's consistency. He has had spells of 6-8 games where he has looked like a world beater, then he regresses. Amir seems the most consistent, barring the previous stretch of games when he was dealing with something. And his numbers are adequate for a starting 4.
Maybe you look to seriously upgrade the bench...get the guys at the 6th, 7th and 8th spots in the rotation to be significantly better. Even in the ano team can play the starting 5 for 48 minutes for 7 games. It might be easier and cheaper to upgrade the next 3 or 4 spots on the bench. Instead of giving max money to a couple of starters, spread that 10-12 million/year shoring up the bench positions.Official Pope of the Raptors sponsored by MLSE.
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enlightenment wrote: View PostBTW, Jonas is the starting anchor at C for the 5th best defence in the league. For someone so young, becoming a defensive presence first is what I value much more highly than a refined offence. Watch for Jonas to become a great two-way player as he matures.
I think Jonas has a future in the NBA, will improve, and will be a highly productive player, offensively and defensively - but right now he is the worst defender not only in the starting line up, but also of all those who play regular minutes.
Right now this defense is very good despite him, but not with him or because of him.
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Craiger wrote: View Postexcept he is not the anchor, Amir is.
I think Jonas has a future in the NBA, will improve, and will be a highly productive player, offensively and defensively - but right now he is the worst defender not only in the starting line up, but also of all those who play regular minutes.
Right now this defense is very good despite him, but not with him or because of him.Official Pope of the Raptors sponsored by MLSE.
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RandomGuy wrote: View PostWell Pek had only six rebounds last game. Give him at LEAST small props, because naming him THE WORST DEFENDER doesn't make you look reasonable.
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