Solving the rebounding problem

[2KJ]

Based on what I've seen, a main problem for the Raptors has been defensive rebounding. Never have I seen this team give up so many offensive boards in a season. This problem started in the playoffs vs. Brooklyn and has carried over this season, which is very alarming because the Raptors were among the top rebounding teams last season.

It seems that no one gives the effort of boxing out and hustling for rebounds on a consistent basis. And I think something is wrong with your bigs if your point guard who is shorter than 6 ft is one of the leaders in grabbing and fighting for rebounds (not picking up long rebounds that bounce off their way, ala prime Jason Kidd), and you just see Jonas and Amir just watching.

I know Amir's banged up and is not efficient as he normally is on a consistent basis, but he's still the best post defender and rim protector on this team. Patterson again, hustles on rebounds, but he just gets outmuscled by bigger power forwards. Jonas has been tearing it up on the glass the last 2 games, but he has no help. Hansbrough in his few appearances also seem to decline in his rebounding.

What should the Raptors do? This has been hurting them a whole lot this season. Esp the last Cavs game where they gave up 4-5 offensive boards that led to Lebron hitting that dagger 3.

[MixxAOR]

we need more rebounding from SF position

[raptors999]

Based on what I've seen, a main problem for the Raptors has been defensive rebounding. Never have I seen this team give up so many offensive boards in a season. This problem started in the playoffs vs. Brooklyn and has carried over this season, which is very alarming because the Raptors were among the top rebounding teams last season.

It seems that no one gives the effort of boxing out and hustling for rebounds on a consistent basis. And I think something is wrong with your bigs if your point guard who is shorter than 6 ft is one of the leaders in grabbing and fighting for rebounds (not picking up long rebounds that bounce off their way, ala prime Jason Kidd), and you just see Jonas and Amir just watching.

I know Amir's banged up and is not efficient as he normally is on a consistent basis, but he's still the best post defender and rim protector on this team. Patterson again, hustles on rebounds, but he just gets outmuscled by bigger power forwards. Jonas has been tearing it up on the glass the last 2 games, but he has no help. Hansbrough in his few appearances also seem to decline in his rebounding.

What should the Raptors do? This has been hurting them a whole lot this season. Esp the last Cavs game where they gave up 4-5 offensive boards that led to Lebron hitting that dagger 3.

Stop the over helping and make teams make shots. The open threes and terrible rebounding is because the team is scrambling. Raptors D looks a lot like the garbage Knicks D last year with constant switches causing wide open looks and two guys guarding players without the ball. Outside of LBJ, what player deserved a double team so far this season.

[planetmars]

Patterson is averaging more rebounds then Amir.. that's how terrible it's been. Ross doesn't grab boards either and he's a 3 in our system.

Best solution long term would be to upgrade the PF spot (Bruno will be our SF pf the future).. since that's too difficult would have to rely on JV as much as possible and hope Amir gets better some how.

[raptors999]

Patterson is averaging more rebounds then Amir.. that's how terrible it's been. Ross doesn't grab boards either and he's a 3 in our system.

Best solution long term would be to upgrade the PF spot (Bruno will be our SF pf the future).. since that's too difficult would have to rely on JV as much as possible and hope Amir gets better some how.

Amirs been bad but JV is also a better rebounder this year. If JV reb numbers go up its at the expense of Amirs. Really the rebounding issue has been Ross, GV, and Williams. Those three are terrible rebounders.

[Cody73]

Patterson is averaging more rebounds then Amir.. that's how terrible it's been. Ross doesn't grab boards either and he's a 3 in our system.

Best solution long term would be to upgrade the PF spot (Bruno will be our SF pf the future).. since that's too difficult would have to rely on JV as much as possible and hope Amir gets better some how.

Or we could make a trade for a 3/4. Seesh guys, how many times do I have to spell it out for you: T-R-A-D-E -space- R-O-S-S.

[raptors999]

Or we could make a trade for a 3/4. Seesh guys, how many times do I have to spell it out for you: T-R-A-D-E -space- R-O-S-S.

Or use the 3/4 we have in James Johnson. He's actually better then most players we could get for Ross.

[Cody73]

Or use the 3/4 we have in James Johnson. He's actually better then most players we could get for Ross.

The issue with JJ is that Casey wants to use him as a bench piece, plus JJ isn't really starting material.

[planetmars]

Minny might give up on Thad Young.. he's an okay rebounder (not so much this year but was a decent rebounder in Philly). Would have to give up a first rounder I'm sure to get him though.

[Cody73]

Minny might give up on Thad Young.. he's an okay rebounder (not so much this year but was a decent rebounder in Philly). Would have to give up a first rounder I'm sure to get him though.

Eh.. there is one guy I truly want for us. I'm not saying his name again.. I've said once too many times.

[Letter N]

eh.. There is one guy i truly want for us. I'm not saying his name again.. I've said once too many times.

beetlejuice
beetlejuice
beetlejuice!!!!!!

[mcHAPPY]

Need an upgrade at PF.

I live Amir but have never felt he was a starter.

He is fantastic off the bench. He'd be arguably the best big of bench in game.

[Cody73]

beetlejuice
beetlejuice
beetlejuice!!!!!!

You win a hint:

[MixxAOR]

Need an upgrade at PF.

I live Amir but have never felt he was a starter.

He is fantastic off the bench. He'd be arguably the best big of bench in game.

If we upgrading PF position I doubt it will happen this season.

[e_wheazhy_]

You win a hint:

Rick James is a terrible rebounder