Raptors Training Camp 2015

[SkywalkerAC]

ZERO!

Not because I don't want them to, but it is the Raptors. No way we can be blessed with a lean and mean Lowry, a resurgent Bennett, a dominating JV, a legit starting 3 and two guys who were terrible from 3 shooting over 30%. So because all the other things will happen, only one of Johnson or DeMar will break 30%.

Says the poor broken puppy upon getting fed, sheltered, and pet in a new home. They couldn't possibly take me for a walk too, could they?

Don't underrate the power of a contract year coming in the middle of your prime. Both of these guys are at that age when many sub-averager shooters finally figure it out behind the line.

[Wild-ling#1]

Says the poor broken puppy upon getting fed, sheltered, and pet in a new home. They couldn't possibly take me for a walk too, could they?

Don't underrate the power of a contract year coming in the middle of your prime. Both of these guys are at that age when many sub-averager shooters finally figure it out behind the line.

ouch!

[SkywalkerAC]

This T-Ross/JJ combo off the bench is really starting to excite me. I think both should ready to break out, and they are a good fit together.

Cory/Ross/JJ is one of the most athletic perimeter trios coming off the bench in this league.

[MACK11]

This T-Ross/JJ combo off the bench is really starting to excite me. I think both should ready to break out, and they are a good fit together.

Cory/Ross/JJ is one of the most athletic perimeter trios coming off the bench in this league.

I'd argue it's the most athletic perimeter bench trio. Does anyone else even come close?

[SkywalkerAC]

I'd argue it's the most athletic perimeter bench trio. Does anyone else even come close?

The Magic could do something interesting with Napier/Hezonja/Gordon but who know, and even then.

[Hotshot]

ZERO!

Not because I don't want them to, but it is the Raptors. No way we can be blessed with a lean and mean Lowry, a resurgent Bennett, a dominating JV, a legit starting 3 and two guys who were terrible from 3 shooting over 30%. So because all the other things will happen, only one of Johnson or DeMar will break 30%.

It don't matter both will be payed this summer if they test the free agent market, both will make close to double to what they are making now with or without a 3 pointer.

[slaw]

Well, based on media day, I am so relieved to know that all the players love the city, are in the best shape of their lives, and just want to work hard and contribute. I was worried yesterday but am now sure they're on the right track....

[Uneducatedfan]

With both DeMar and JJ working on their 3-balls this year, and both in contract years, what are the chances both shoot over 30%?

What does that really have to do with anything? Yes, 30% looks great on paper; but let's be realistic, there has to be context to it.

Some guys just aren't great 3-point shooters. That's fine. The issue is when a guy gets caught up in jacking up the 3 or settling for bad shots. That's something the Raptors seems to do too often, and it really hurts them.

Demar is a career 27% 3-point shooter and has only averaged .4 makes for his career. His best shooting year was is all-star season, where he shot 30.5% but only .8 makes on 2.4 attempts a game. So for context, he shot 210 3's and only made 64. So for every make, he missed 3.4 attempts. That's not a very good weapon. Teams wouldn't really defend him any differently. If I was an opposing coach, I'd love to see him settle for 3's and stick to his long 2's because it would likely cut down on his ability to draw fouls.

[draps]

I need this season to just start. There's way to many what ifs and room for guys to improve this season with a mostly young team.
Skinny Kyle
Healthy contract year demar
Carroll
Pat working for the starting position
Jv getting touches
Ross contract year
JJ playing/ having a corner 3
All the prospects

Makes me want to hope for a perfect storm here.
Ugh training camp

[thead]

the thing one thing I'm very excited to watch is to see if Norman Powell supplants Terrence Ross, or at the very least plays himself into 10-15 minutes a game this season. He brings that effort and attack that you just have to find minutes for.

[thead]

what story lines will you people be watching?

[Uncle_Si]

Well, based on media day, I am so relieved to know that all the players love the city, are in the best shape of their lives, and just want to work hard and contribute. I was worried yesterday but am now sure they're on the right track....

Don't forget that they just want to get better every day, compete.

[thead]

Well, based on media day, I am so relieved to know that all the players love the city, are in the best shape of their lives, and just want to work hard and contribute. I was worried yesterday but am now sure they're on the right track....

we ughh...passed a bylaw. Sarcasm is pink now.

[thead]

Don't forget that they just want to get better every day, compete.

If I was asked the same question 40 times I might just develop some canned answers

[thead]