Chr1s1anL wrote:
View Post
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Everything Valanciunas
Collapse
X
-
"Stop eating your sushi."
"I do actually have a pair of Uggs."
"I've had three cups of green tea tonight. I'm wired. I'm absolutely wired."
- Jack Armstrong
-
JimiCliff wrote: View PostI'm not saying those series' should have been a cakewalk. But they shouldn't have gone seven games either.
Look at the 08 Boston Celtics. They had to play 3 game 7s to get out the East I believe. I dont see thier fanbase putting an asterisk next to that championship run just cause it took a couple more games. You either win or lose IMO, but like I said to each their own.
Sent from my LG-H831 using TapatalkLast edited by Chr1s1anL; Thu Sep 21, 2017, 09:57 AM.@Chr1st1anL
Comment
-
Chr1s1anL wrote: View PostI disagree, with that. I personally think you can't make assumptions like that in playoffs. Especially when the the other team has the best player on the court. We all know that in Basketball one player can make all the difference.
Look at the 08 Boston Celtics. They had to play 3 game 7s to get out the East I believe. I dont see thier fanbase putting an asterisk next to that championship run just cause it took a couple more games. You either win or lose IMO, but like I said to each their own.
Sent from my LG-H831 using Tapatalk
Also, I forgot about the Washington series. We lost 4-0 against a lower seed.
There's a three year history of this team underperforming against expectations in the playoffs. Part of this is that the opposition has stepped it up. But we've also seen poor series-specific coaching strategy, poor in-game coaching decision, poor individual performances, and an offensive philosophy that's too easy to defend in a playoff environment. Everything needs to be evaluated if you want to win big. It seems like management and coaching are doing this. We'll know for sure in the spring."Stop eating your sushi."
"I do actually have a pair of Uggs."
"I've had three cups of green tea tonight. I'm wired. I'm absolutely wired."
- Jack Armstrong
Comment
-
JimiCliff wrote: View PostGreat point about the team with the best player on the court having an advantage. This is very true. Although I'd argue that Miami didn't/shouldn't have had the best player in that series.
Also, I forgot about the Washington series. We lost 4-0 against a lower seed.
There's a three year history of this team underperforming against expectations in the playoffs. Part of this is that the opposition has stepped it up. But we've also seen poor series-specific coaching strategy, poor in-game coaching decision, poor individual performances, and an offensive philosophy that's too easy to defend in a playoff environment. Everything needs to be evaluated if you want to win big. It seems like management and coaching are doing this. We'll know for sure in the spring.
Sent from my LG-H831 using Tapatalk@Chr1st1anL
Comment
-
Chr1s1anL wrote: View PostMissing my point. Point is that the fact that it took them longer to beat those teams shouldn't dismish what they've done over the years. Fact is even with those struggles they still have the 3rd most playoffs win after Cavs/Warriors. Not the Celtics, Wizards, Spurs but the Raptors. Winning is not easy in NBA. I really think a lot of you take it for granted. With the Raptors history I really don't understand how you can.
Sent from my LG-H831 using Tapatalk
This doesn't mean that when you win, you don't take a hard look at what could have been done better.
Masai's done this. His conclusion seems to be that the team needs to change its offence."Stop eating your sushi."
"I do actually have a pair of Uggs."
"I've had three cups of green tea tonight. I'm wired. I'm absolutely wired."
- Jack Armstrong
Comment
-
Chr1s1anL wrote: View PostMissing my point. Point is that the fact that it took them longer to beat those teams shouldn't dismish what they've done over the years. Fact is even with those struggles they still have the 3rd most playoffs win after Cavs/Warriors. Not the Celtics, Wizards, Spurs but the Raptors. Winning is not easy in NBA. I really think a lot of you take it for granted. With the Raptors history I really don't understand how you can.Heir, Prince of Cambridge
If you see KeonClark in the wasteland, please share your food and water with him.
Comment
-
Axel wrote: View Post'08 Celtics were incorporating a lot of new starters after the KG and Allen deals - they set some of record for winning it with so few returning players from previous season - so the chemistry factor might have been an impact there.
Sent from my LG-H831 using Tapatalk@Chr1st1anL
Comment
-
JimiCliff wrote: View PostI agree, winning in the NBA isn't easy.
This doesn't mean that when you win, you don't take a hard look at what could have been done better.
Masai's done this. His conclusion seems to be that the team needs to change its offence.
They're not changing it though. Just playing a little faster and looking to pass a little more. Still going to see a lot of iso. Anyone expecting a dramatic change is in for a rude awakening.
Sent from my LG-H831 using Tapatalk@Chr1st1anL
Comment
-
Just wondering what the consensus is here that JV will come back showing some tangible improvement. Both JV and his agent/trainers/friends/ etch. must be aware of the conversation throughout the media, fantasy and league about him having plateaued and the consensus that he will have a lesser role. They must also know the Raptors were looking for trade partners. He's got only 2 (?) years left on his contract. If he has any desire for an improved contract he has to show something this season.
We've seen video that suggests he has been working to extend his range and to increase his mobility. He looks leaner in the video from his time with Lithuania this summer.
So, do we see any significant improvement? He's still just 25/26. He's watched DD improve every year. He's watched Norm grow. Come on JV. Show something more.
Comment
-
Puffer wrote: View PostJust wondering what the consensus is here that JV will come back showing some tangible improvement. Both JV and his agent/trainers/friends/ etch. must be aware of the conversation throughout the media, fantasy and league about him having plateaued and the consensus that he will have a lesser role. They must also know the Raptors were looking for trade partners. He's got only 2 (?) years left on his contract. If he has any desire for an improved contract he has to show something this season.
We've seen video that suggests he has been working to extend his range and to increase his mobility. He looks leaner in the video from his time with Lithuania this summer.
So, do we see any significant improvement? He's still just 25/26. He's watched DD improve every year. He's watched Norm grow. Come on JV. Show something more.
What he can reasonably do to improve his game this year is make that 12 foot jumper at a higher rate than last year and, its as subjective as it gets, but make better faster decisions on moving the ball back out when the double comes and cuts off a move to the basket. When he passes it back out either he quickly sets up for a repost or he catches the guy who leaked off his man to help with a bone rattling screen as he rotates back out for an open 3 point shot.There's no such thing as a 2nd round bust.
- TGO
Comment
-
Demographic Shift wrote: View Post....What he can reasonably do to improve his game this year is make that 12 foot jumper at a higher rate than last year and, its as subjective as it gets, but make better faster decisions on moving the ball back out when the double comes and cuts off a move to the basket. When he passes it back out either he quickly sets up for a repost or he catches the guy who leaked off his man to help with a bone rattling screen as he rotates back out for an open 3 point shot.
Comment
-
Chr1s1anL wrote: View PostMissing my point. Point is that the fact that it took them longer to beat those teams shouldn't dismish what they've done over the years. Fact is even with those struggles they still have the 3rd most playoffs win after Cavs/Warriors. Not the Celtics, Wizards, Spurs but the Raptors. Winning is not easy in NBA. I really think a lot of you take it for granted. With the Raptors history I really don't understand how you can.
Sent from my LG-H831 using Tapatalk
The Spurs have as many playoff wins as we do the last two years. http://bkref.com/tiny/qH7LN
Over the past four years we've had with this core, 9 teams have as many or more playoff wins than us.
You're trying to spin it like were the third best team in the NBA and we all know that isn't remotely close to true.
Comment
-
Puffer wrote: View PostJust wondering what the consensus is here that JV will come back showing some tangible improvement. Both JV and his agent/trainers/friends/ etch. must be aware of the conversation throughout the media, fantasy and league about him having plateaued and the consensus that he will have a lesser role. They must also know the Raptors were looking for trade partners. He's got only 2 (?) years left on his contract. If he has any desire for an improved contract he has to show something this season.
We've seen video that suggests he has been working to extend his range and to increase his mobility. He looks leaner in the video from his time with Lithuania this summer.
So, do we see any significant improvement? He's still just 25/26. He's watched DD improve every year. He's watched Norm grow. Come on JV. Show something more.
I just hope that if we trade him, Masai can somehow work a little magic and get a decent return for him, even though the best opportunity for trading him is long past.
Comment
-
Scraptor wrote: View PostWhy do you keep making false statements? It takes one minute to look things up and get the facts.
The Spurs have as many playoff wins as we do the last two years. http://bkref.com/tiny/qH7LN
Over the past four years we've had with this core, 9 teams have as many or more playoff wins than us.
You're trying to spin it like were the third best team in the NBA and we all know that isn't remotely close to true.
http://www.tsn.ca/raptors-camp-quest...ep-up-1.859507
Sent from my LG-H831 using Tapatalk@Chr1st1anL
Comment
-
Chr1s1anL wrote: View PostToronto has walked that line as well as anybody in recent years. Only three clubs have won more regular season games over the last 24 months (Golden State, San Antonio, Cleveland) and only two have won more playoff games (Golden State, Cleveland).
Sent from my LG-H831 using Tapatalk
(Just thought I'd try and get this thread back on topic )"Stop eating your sushi."
"I do actually have a pair of Uggs."
"I've had three cups of green tea tonight. I'm wired. I'm absolutely wired."
- Jack Armstrong
Comment
Comment