NBA notes: Bosh mum on talk of contract Nov. 30, 2005. 01:00 AM Chris Bosh yesterday again deflected any contract talk, saying he wants to see how things go this season before he figures out if Toronto is the place for him in the long term. "If we play well and win, things will be taken care of," he said. And what if the team only wins 10 games all season? "It can't happen," Bosh replied with a steely stare. "It's not going to happen. That's impossible in my mind." Bosh is signed with the Raptors through the 2006-2007 season. ---------------------- This season has been such a burden for Bosh, with so much to carry on his back, I respect that he's tolerant of his teammates and even Sam Mitchell. At least, he's still got his pride and we can count on him to continue having an awesome season. I was on RaptorsBlog and I thought that Scott or I think it was someone else that maybe the coaching situation should be passed on to one of the assistants, particularly Alex English as the interim head coach. I know there might not be any difference in the winning column, but I don't think it would hurt to see the Raps part with Sam Mitchell and he's a really good guy, but he's just not experienced enough for this job (I know you hear this a lot, but its true). We do have a young team, very inexperienced, but why not get things started by taking out the Mitchmeister...
My word, he's a proud basketball player. I think this man's drive may well be being wasted there in Toronto. Jes' kiddin' fellas, in truth, I think no city needs in more in terms of basketball. This team has absolutely every reason to stand behind this guy and they don't seem to. Agreed that Mitch needs to go, he's really hurting this team's morale, if they have any. Enthusiasm is something that comes and goes, and lately, it seems that Sammy is just kicking it right out the door. He should be discredited from coaching this game for some time, as he drove a once up and coming team to the shell we're looking at now. That said, perhaps the front office deserves a little recognition too. Babcock, I'm looking your direction.
This may sound ridiculous, but I truly believe that Bosh and his agent would be insane not to sign a max extension here. He gets an extra year and the additional 2% increase than no other team can offer him. What happens after he resigns is a completely different story as nowadays where players will just demand a trade and force their team to execute one. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">This team has absolutely every reason to stand behind this guy and they don't seem to. </div> How vague and ridiculous this statement is. Can you elaborate?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Purple Fever:</div><div class="quote_post">How vague and ridiculous this statement is. Can you elaborate?</div> Yeah, sorry about the vagary. I just meant that it seems he has a winning attitude and a drive to succeed, but his teammates don't seem to follow suit. By the way, love the sig, and I totally agree.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting MAKEOUTCITY:</div><div class="quote_post">NBA notes: Bosh mum on talk of contract Nov. 30, 2005. 01:00 AM Chris Bosh yesterday again deflected any contract talk, saying he wants to see how things go this season before he figures out if Toronto is the place for him in the long term. "If we play well and win, things will be taken care of," he said. And what if the team only wins 10 games all season? "It can't happen," Bosh replied with a steely stare. "It's not going to happen. That's impossible in my mind." Bosh is signed with the Raptors through the 2006-2007 season. ---------------------- This season has been such a burden for Bosh, with so much to carry on his back, I respect that he's tolerant of his teammates and even Sam Mitchell. At least, he's still got his pride and we can count on him to continue having an awesome season. I was on RaptorsBlog and I thought that Scott or I think it was someone else that maybe the coaching situation should be passed on to one of the assistants, particularly Alex English as the interim head coach. I know there might not be any difference in the winning column, but I don't think it would hurt to see the Raps part with Sam Mitchell and he's a really good guy, but he's just not experienced enough for this job (I know you hear this a lot, but its true). We do have a young team, very inexperienced, but why not get things started by taking out the Mitchmeister...</div> Watching Bosh in the media scrums after games, you just have to love the kid, but you can tell the losing is killing him. Bosh is one of the few guys you know is going to be there every night playing as hard as he can on every play. While you do see him still make mistakes, they're mistakes based in effort, but I don't know how long he can take watching some of his teammates mail it in on most nights Heaven help the Barneys if Bosh walks. Next to Oak and Kevin Willis, he is one of my all-time favorite players to don the manly purple of the Toronto Raptors. The kid is all heart I don't know that Mitchell is the problem overall. He hasn't gotten anything from his veterans and has been left with having to play the kids. I hope to God I never hear another story about how Eric Williams is a consumate pro. That guy has been a complete scam as a player in Toronto and I hope that he has a crippling injury the first time he sets foot on an NBA court for the next team he plays for I think it's time to go for a Pape and call up Sow Have fun..............
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Squishface:</div><div class="quote_post">Yeah, sorry about the vagary. I just meant that it seems he has a winning attitude and a drive to succeed, but his teammates don't seem to follow suit.</div> I disagree, simply because if you look at all the games the Raps have played- most have been close and hard-fought to the end and most of those games were lost in the last few minutes, even seconds of the game. Other than that, the players we've got that are actually participating in these closely fought matches are young, with the exception of Rose, James and Mo-Pete. You're right that some of these guys (Rose and Mo Pete) are not doing enough to add to their production...but what about the younger guys...Calderon, Villanueva and Graham? It's unfair because they're being called out to play like non-rookies and they're doing a good job so far and these guys have a winning attitude. Bosh needs to recognize this and I'm pretty sure he knows that some changes do need to be made and those changes will probably come soon enough, but this was just Bosh' way of not being distracted by the media and being a professional as to speak.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> I hope to God I never hear another story about how Eric Williams is a consumate pro. That guy has been a complete scam as a player in Toronto and I hope that he has a crippling injury the first time he sets foot on an NBA court for the next team he plays for</div> lol, I definately agree with you. I don't think Bosh will sign anywhere else, we offer him the longest and biggest contract. I think by the time he does sign, we'll also hopefully be good enough that he won't be contemplating leaving. While he's a good player, no one wants to get in a KG like situation where your talent keeps the team over .500 and in KG's case even better, but you can't go anywhere outside of that because of lack of talent on the team.
Well Chris Bosh doesn't have much of an option thanks to the new CBA agreement. The Raptors can match any offer for him because he's a restricted free agent. He might as well warm up to the idea he's going to be a Raptor for the next 6 years. He should also take a look at the Eddy Curry situation, because he's an injury away from missing out on a max deal. The smart approach is what Yao and Amare did, sign the extension early and get on with your career.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">Well Chris Bosh doesn't have much of an option thanks to the new CBA agreement. The Raptors can match any offer for him because he's a restricted free agent. He might as well warm up to the idea he's going to be a Raptor for the next 6 years. He should also take a look at the Eddy Curry situation, because he's an injury away from missing out on a max deal. The smart approach is what Yao and Amare did, sign the extension early and get on with your career.</div> I don't really think he meant what he said...I think it was just him being professional, especially when the media is being stupid like that.
i don't why we separate bosh from the situation, he doesn't really impress me. his numbers are being put up on a 1-15 team, the kid is a complimentary star at best. his pathetic play in crucial minutes confirms to me that he's a work-in-progress.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting deception:</div><div class="quote_post">i don't why we separate bosh from the situation, he doesn't really impress me. his numbers are being put up on a 1-15 team, the kid is a complimentary star at best. his pathetic play in crucial minutes confirms to me that he's a work-in-progress.</div> No kidding? Thanks for the update. You know he's only 21 right?
If he stopped developing at the stage where he is right now, he would still be one of the top 10 forwards in the League. That's saying a lot, when you realize that he's only 21. To give up on a young, rapidly improving player like that would be ridiculous.
Shapecity, you are right about the Raptors able to match any offer that Bosh may have - but this is totally based on Bosh accepting other offers for his final season with the Raptors. Chis Bosh should just wait out his last season in Toronto and become a free agent the year after and sign with whom ever he wants and won't be effected by the CBA agreement. Purple Fever, incase you haven't notice, not every player in this league is JUST looking for money, of course money's a major issue, but Chris Bosh is smart, he can make a little less and play for every NBA ballers dream - to win a championship. He will not just take the MAX offer and play for the worst team in the league and let his talents go to waste not to mention his dignity, because he knows there are lots of great teams out there that wants him. And by trading a couple millions which he can certanily afford to and play for a contender.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting deception:</div><div class="quote_post"> his pathetic play in crucial minutes confirms to me that he's a work-in-progress.</div> im surprised that was ever not the case in your mind. i dont think anyone here ever thought differently and i dont buy the whole "big numbers on a bad team" as a distortion of talent. elton brand put up big numbers on the bulls, and he's obviously a good player...starbury put up big numbres in jersey when the sucked...bibby had career highs in assits on the grizz...we arent talking about dan dickou here. bosh is shooting a good percentage and making plays that show talent and skill. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting FanBball:</div><div class="quote_post"> Chis Bosh should just wait out his last season in Toronto and become a free agent the year after and sign with whom ever he wants and won't be effected by the CBA agreement.</div> and why should he do that? because you say so? lol <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Purple Fever, incase you haven't notice, not every player in this league is JUST looking for money, of course money's a major issue, but Chris Bosh is smart, he can make a little less and play for every NBA ballers dream - to win a championship. He will not just take the MAX offer and play for the worst team in the league and let his talents go to waste not to mention his dignity, because he knows there are lots of great teams out there that wants him. And by trading a couple millions which he can certanily afford to and play for a contender.</div> yea...and what ever happend to showing loyalty to the team that drafted you, gave you minutes and coaching...and helped develop you into the player that commands money and league attention. the raptors are offering bosh more then just money...they are making him their franchise player, and building a team around him. if he sticks around, with the right pieces, in a couple of years, there is no way the raptors cant be a contending team themselfs. sure...we're terrible this year...but there is light at the end of the tunnel. players should not be able to dictate where they play. your bias AGAINST the raptors is obnoxious. and your opinions are diluted because of your bias. go tell the hawks how JJ and harrington's talents are being wasted...go tell the knicks how frye is in a bad situation, and starbury's talents are going to waste. see how well recieved you are in there. news flash!!! there will always be teams who are rebuilding, and struggling...so what? good players should just jump ship and all the good teams should just remain good, and have all the talent, and the bad teams should just be basically a farm system for the san antonio's and pistons of the league? thats certainly the situation you're presenting.
