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James Johnson: 3/3 FG and 3 Rebs in.. 9:17..... why is he our 10th man Dwane Casey??
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I have no doubt that when James Johnson returned to the Raptors, certain rules and expectations for behaviour were set out. He broke one or more of them, and now is suffering the consequences. The "cold shower" will probably last a while, perhaps three or four weeks.
It may not be related, but he does have two technical fouls this year, and the benching occurred right after the second one.Last edited by caccia; Sun Jan 25, 2015, 08:12 AM.
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bryan colangelo wrote: View PostThis might sound a little crazy, but maybe, just maybe, GV is starting over Ross and JJ because they're trying to boost his trade value.
James Johnson is a steal with his contract, and very easy to trade (not that we will). GV needs more exposure if they're looking to move him
This is total speculation, btw.
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Brian Scallabrine wrote: View PostGreivis played well and had himself a pretty nice game, but 33 minutes?
DD played rather awfully yet 28 minutes?
Lou will 3/11 shooting (not to mention atleast 3 classic lou 20 seconds on the shotclock huck threes) and 25 minutes?
What's the beef with JJ and DC these days? Our team looks like a team with him on the floor.
James Johnson is a steal with his contract, and very easy to trade (not that we will). GV needs more exposure if they're looking to move him
This is total speculation, btw.
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jonnywalker wrote: View Postdeff no. 1
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RandomGuy wrote: View PostWell with all due respect, Bruno is trully two years away from even considering this idea. I invested my time to see how he plays (d-league), he's bad, just bad at this moment.
Honestly game experience and very dedicated video time to show him is an incredible tool to just immediate dismiss.
Overreaction to a few D-League games is a little excessive.
mcHAPPY wrote: View PostMy guess is he has 2 issues:
1) he thinks he is better than he is,
2) he speaks his mind very bluntly
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mcHAPPY wrote: View PostMy guess is he has 2 issues:
1) he thinks he is better than he is,
2) he speaks his mind very bluntly
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I'm not sure Bruno can shoot. He bricked everything in Dleague and it wasn't like he wasn't getting open looks
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OldSkoolCool wrote: View PostNot sarcasm
How do you know Bruno is unable to fulfill this role?
He can shoot. He can defend (especially in a conservative system).
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Yabadabayolo wrote: View PostLmfao I think that's sarcasm but I'm not sure
If its not, I'd like to remind you that bruno couldn't even get minutes in the d league, he's not going to be able to come off the becnch and shoot threes. Nor is bebe ready yet.
IMO I think that is a strong lottery team that could potentially sneak in as the 8th seed with 33 wins. But that's depending on how god like lowry and Jv could play lol
Hilarious if is sarcasm though lol
How do you know Bruno is unable to fulfill this role?
He can shoot. He can defend (especially in a conservative system).
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OldSkoolCool wrote: View PostHonestly I think our smartest lineup that can defend and run plays the best would be
Lowry
Ross
Johnson
Patterson
JV
DD can sit his ass down. Lou can never play again. Amir can go get surgery. Vasquez can be traded.
We then have a 4 men off the bench
Undisclosed Point Guard
DeMar
Bruno
Bebe
DeMar can be a focal point off the bench and use Bruno as a spot up shooter. JJ and Patterson can split PF minutes, or we can run 4 out 1 in with Valanciunas. Stagger the minutes of Bruno and Bebe to limit rookie mistakes, yet this way we can develop them quicker and better (IF we have a strong, non-chucker system). [Or trade DD]
Run the offense through Valanciunas or James Johnson at the high post (FT line). Both players give different options, but both are efficient there. This will suck in the D and allow us to run PnR's closer to the basket, and open up the three point line.
Defensively put Ross on the opposing PG's every game for as long as he can play. Tell him to hound him the full 94 feet. Will slow down the pace and wear down people in the long game, dude has the speed and I bet he would take the challenge. Change our half court defensive system to deny penetration, have JV step up above the restricted area when defending the rim. Right now he is always under the basket (why does Casey think this is a good idea?)
If its not, I'd like to remind you that bruno couldn't even get minutes in the d league, he's not going to be able to come off the becnch and shoot threes. Nor is bebe ready yet.
IMO I think that is a strong lottery team that could potentially sneak in as the 8th seed with 33 wins. But that's depending on how god like lowry and Jv could play lol
Hilarious if is sarcasm though lol
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Balls of Steel wrote: View PostPlease make this happen:
PG - Lowry
SG - DeRozan
SF - J Johnson
PF - Patterson
C - Valanciunas
Why is this so hard to figure out. And for a team that doesn't have any egos, Casey's sure is looming larger here with the constant (random) benching. I don't know anything about NBA coaching but this is getting ridiculous.
Lowry
Ross
Johnson
Patterson
JV
DD can sit his ass down. Lou can never play again. Amir can go get surgery. Vasquez can be traded.
We then have a 4 men off the bench
Undisclosed Point Guard
DeMar
Bruno
Bebe
DeMar can be a focal point off the bench and use Bruno as a spot up shooter. JJ and Patterson can split PF minutes, or we can run 4 out 1 in with Valanciunas. Stagger the minutes of Bruno and Bebe to limit rookie mistakes, yet this way we can develop them quicker and better (IF we have a strong, non-chucker system). [Or trade DD]
Run the offense through Valanciunas or James Johnson at the high post (FT line). Both players give different options, but both are efficient there. This will suck in the D and allow us to run PnR's closer to the basket, and open up the three point line.
Defensively put Ross on the opposing PG's every game for as long as he can play. Tell him to hound him the full 94 feet. Will slow down the pace and wear down people in the long game, dude has the speed and I bet he would take the challenge. Change our half court defensive system to deny penetration, have JV step up above the restricted area when defending the rim. Right now he is always under the basket (why does Casey think this is a good idea?)
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