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heinz57 wrote: View Post...i'll give him the pass on it half the time though, because who did you expect him to be suddenly? the second coming of bill russell?
this is what drives me crazy. no one expects bill russell-like performance (since, y'know, he's one of the best players to ever lace 'em up & all). from any player in the L, let alone the raps. but why is it so much to ask for even AVERAGE defense/rebounding? or hell, BELOW AVERAGE defense & rebounding (for a centre)? why is that such a stretch? i don't understand...clearly, the people who are in bargs' corner have never played with a guy like him...a me-first, shoot-shoot-shoot mentality who shuns the 'hard' work & lets the 'lesser talented' people fight for possession of the ball, so it can then get into his hands, so he can shoot some more. basketball is fun when the only expectation (and only responsibility, seemingly) is to take shots.TRUE LOVE - Sometimes you know it the instant you see it across the bar.
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heinz57 wrote: View Postbargs takes way too much blame for the whole team's crap defense.. but he isn't free of blame
i'll give him the pass on it half the time though, because who did you expect him to be suddenly? the second coming of bill russell?
but god damn.... hit your shots.... just do that much... god knows thats the reason you got your pay cheque
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Eric Smith: "29 GMs would trade for Bargnani right now"
http://twitter.com/Eric__Smith/status/4735057650524160
Had a conversation with him over Twitter, went something like this:
@Eric__Smith: D is largely about energy and hustle ... TOR had none of it tonight (and much of the season thus far)
@raptorshq: Agreed...but if guys like Bargnani are giving you none night after night, it becomes a personnel issue...
@Eric__Smith: i don't see him going anywhere
@raptorshq: I don't either...which is a major problem for franchise's future. Hard to build a house with a foundation made out of sand...
@Eric__Smith: he has a TON of talent. A TON ... but he's got to play with MUCH more FIRE
@DanRapsFan: How long do you defend potential that for 5 seasons has pretty much never consistently come out?
@Eric__Smith: listen to the broadcast and tell me if i'm defending it. he has all the talent in the world but he MUST be better
@CornerSniper: Michael Olowakandi also had a LOT of talent. Sam Bowie too.
@raptorshq: @CornerSniper Bingo - was going to add something to this effect but referencing guys like Coleman...
@Eric__Smith: @CornerSniper you're crazy if you think he's in that category. gimme a break. i'd bet 29 GMs would trade for him right now
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Last night's effort was unacceptable - not really worth selling the farm over though. Bargs should feel some shame and come out on fire tonight. I'm not sure what trades this team could even make to be good at this point... really, I'm at a loss. Things may look a bit better if Barbosa wasn't banged up permanently, but at least he isn't Hedo.
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The truth is what he's saying is a lie but you dont want to put it out there on twitter or the internet that this guy stinks and nobody wants him,cuz other NBA ppl around the league will see it and read it.....but GMs around the league dont want a 7 foot puss who doesnt rebound and doesnt hustle making 10 milly a season lol...
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Biggest overstatement is he got a ton of talent....
His shooting % isnt that great nor is is 3 pt %...he can shoot long range but statistically he isnt great at it....he takes alot of awkward looking post shots and turn around shots....he has raw abilities but to say a ton of talent is overstating it....
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Very true that any GM in their right mind would want Bargs - but if Beasley can be had for a 2nd rounder I don't think we could expect KD or Melo in return for him. Would you do a Bargs for Oden trade? Seriously, he's not that bad...
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Lark Benson wrote: View PostAlthough I FULLY agree with the idea that Bargs has to go, it isn't the right time to maximize his value. Right now you'd probably be looking at dumping him for a bad player with a shorter contract and maybe a draft pick, but if you wait for injuries to hit around the trade deadline and/or for his scoring average to pass 20ppg, you'll be looking at a far more valuable commodity.
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RaptorDan wrote: View PostEveryone is frustrated. The players are frustrated, the fans are frustrated and the coach is frustrated. When was the last time you saw Triano get so pissed off that he said his players are playing like horseshit? Things are going to change with the starting line-up. I think the first thing to change is Evans, who is lovable like a drunken uncle who gives you a noogie, but kind of stumbles into things and breaks them. Bargnani is staying where he is because there is no other option at his position. Remember, Colangelo isn't afraid to roll the dice. He sees the same games you do. Come trade deadline, who knows what this team may look like.
If we start to string a few wins together, the attitude on this board will change. We are quite a reactionary bunch, aren't we.
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Dumb thread.....When you see an opposing player driving in the paint uncontested for a layup and our center is standing both feet outside the paint standing still what else you need to see.....
Check that thread for the pics of him defending Demarcus Cousins lol
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No one is accusing Bargnani of not having talent. I mean, the guy is averaging close to 20 ppg and he's very mobile for a guy his size. But there is talent you can win with and talent you can't. I simply can't see how you can win with a guy like that playing a major role. I also don't doubt there would be 29 teams who would trade for him right now, but the two questions are, what would they offer and what kid of role would they give him on their team? Teams like San Antonio, Miami and the Lakers, that focus so much on doing the little things, would end up limiting his minutes because he can't, or won't, do them. And he certainly wouldn't be playing in crunch time for them, when mistakes on both ends of the court can kill a team's chances of winning.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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