Okay dudes, we are all stuck in the quagmire that is CB's departure/slap in the face of the franchise, but lets start looking ahead.
While it is hard to tell what the future roster will look like (should know a bit more this time next week), the Raps have a lot to look forward too.
Here are 5 reasons I think this season will be a fan favorite:
1. More 'team' accountability- Bosh's departure will signal a move away from a "franchise player" mentality (hopefully). This will mean everyone will have to man-up and step up their game. No relying on ol' faithful CB and putting the pressure on him in tough situations.
2. More room for player development- with a more fluid, pass-oriented offense, we should see the skill-sets of our young core (Bargs, Weems, DD, Big Ed, Johnson, etc) blossom.
3. Change in tempo- lets face it, CB was not Carl Lewis, and does have some lingering knee issues. In his absences, we should be able to push the pace.
4. New leadership- CB was nominated our "captain" by management, but from an outsider perspective, did not exhibit any sense of on the court/bench prowess as a leader, in the vein of Garnett, Kobe/Fisher, Bill Russell. Who will take over? Who knows? I would bet on JJ.
5. Less Pressure- last year was a maelstrom of pressure and uncertainty with CB's looming departure and the 'need' to dig deep in the playoffs to foster his respect and commitment to the team. This year we finally have a chance to find ourselves as a team, and work hard to get there. Be it 25 wins or 45 wins, as long as the effort is there and some measurable growth is discerned, us fans should be happy.
While it is hard to tell what the future roster will look like (should know a bit more this time next week), the Raps have a lot to look forward too.
Here are 5 reasons I think this season will be a fan favorite:
1. More 'team' accountability- Bosh's departure will signal a move away from a "franchise player" mentality (hopefully). This will mean everyone will have to man-up and step up their game. No relying on ol' faithful CB and putting the pressure on him in tough situations.
2. More room for player development- with a more fluid, pass-oriented offense, we should see the skill-sets of our young core (Bargs, Weems, DD, Big Ed, Johnson, etc) blossom.
3. Change in tempo- lets face it, CB was not Carl Lewis, and does have some lingering knee issues. In his absences, we should be able to push the pace.
4. New leadership- CB was nominated our "captain" by management, but from an outsider perspective, did not exhibit any sense of on the court/bench prowess as a leader, in the vein of Garnett, Kobe/Fisher, Bill Russell. Who will take over? Who knows? I would bet on JJ.
5. Less Pressure- last year was a maelstrom of pressure and uncertainty with CB's looming departure and the 'need' to dig deep in the playoffs to foster his respect and commitment to the team. This year we finally have a chance to find ourselves as a team, and work hard to get there. Be it 25 wins or 45 wins, as long as the effort is there and some measurable growth is discerned, us fans should be happy.
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