Hey now, I like Bargnani. I still see untapped potential in him. I think there's a chance he does became an all star one day, I just don't think he'll make such a huge leap in one year. I'd love it if I was completely wrong though.
You'll probably say he doesn't need to make a huge leap, but he does need to improve in every area of his game.
Even if Bargs get a ton more touches as the #1 option and his scoring average breaks 20 ppg I can't see him getting a ton of votes from fans outside of Canada. And if his team defense continues to be abysmal and his rebounding numbers stay about the same I doubt the coaches will pick him as a reserve.
There is a chance though: If the Raptors completely remodel themselves as a defensive team that can hide his shortcomings, if he improves on his own defense, his rebounding, his post game, gets to the line more, his scoring and rep around the league will definitely improve and I can see him squeeking in.
It would also help if the Raptors are playing hard and are competitive in the standings. I can see people thinking they deserve an all star and give it to him.
So I do like Bargnani. I just don't like the way you're saying "Yo dude he's awesome and he's gonna be an all star suckas!" without saying anything that makes sense to back it up.
You'll probably say he doesn't need to make a huge leap, but he does need to improve in every area of his game.
Even if Bargs get a ton more touches as the #1 option and his scoring average breaks 20 ppg I can't see him getting a ton of votes from fans outside of Canada. And if his team defense continues to be abysmal and his rebounding numbers stay about the same I doubt the coaches will pick him as a reserve.
There is a chance though: If the Raptors completely remodel themselves as a defensive team that can hide his shortcomings, if he improves on his own defense, his rebounding, his post game, gets to the line more, his scoring and rep around the league will definitely improve and I can see him squeeking in.
It would also help if the Raptors are playing hard and are competitive in the standings. I can see people thinking they deserve an all star and give it to him.
So I do like Bargnani. I just don't like the way you're saying "Yo dude he's awesome and he's gonna be an all star suckas!" without saying anything that makes sense to back it up.
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