Who would you consider to be Toronto's franchise centerpiece? I would say Demar because he's a top 20 player already and you could easily compete (as in playoffs not championship) with him as your number one option for the next 5+ years
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Who is the Raptors Franchise Centerpiece?
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Kyle is engine that drives the team no question. Demar is the guy though, considering age and his potential to improve still. But if the team wants to take the next step (ie become a contender with this core) it hinges on JV becoming what most of us think he can be -- a star centre.
So you could say any one of these guys is the franchise centrepiece but without any one of those three we don't take the next step as a team. The Raps haven't truly succeeded in the past with one "franchise" guy, so we shouldn't look to define one guy in that role. All about the core guys and the team as whole.
"Face of the Franchise" is the term I prefer (someone who represents the team with elite play, professionalism and work ethic), and I would go with Demar.
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What does "centerpiece" mean to you? That governs the choice. Some translate it to best player, or the one who does the most on the court, today. In that case, it's fair to say Lowry. On the other hand, I translate centerpiece to who is setting the tone for this team, and that includes the near and far future, and how to get there. This team needs a lot more than last year's success to get to where we all want them to get. Who sets the tone for focus on getting better?
It's obvious by now that DeMar's relentless work ethic to get better is what sets the tone and character of this team.
- the first thing the braintrust does with the 3 rookies? Send them to LA to work with DeMar
- the first thing Ross (following DeMar like a puppy) and Jonas do this summer? Go to LA to work with DeMar.
- Amir has taken his game to new levels, since DeMar arrived
- Lowry has taken his game to new levels, since arriving in DeMar's space
DeMar is the guy setting the tone, and example of the hard work it takes to succeed in the NBA, so he's easily my choice as the centerpiece.
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