I was reading an article on another site, where they were choosing the best Raptors in franchise history to create a team. Gave me the idea to start this thread, because there isn't really anything else to talk about right now. Choose 10 players (5 starters/5 backups) and explain why you think it's the best team. Also, this only counts the player's stay in Toronto. So if you chose Hakeem Olajuwon, you get the Toronto Hakeem, not the Houston one. And if you choose VC, it wouldn't be the current one playing in NJ. PG: Alvin Williams / Damon Stoudamire SG: Doug Christie / Morris Peterson SF: Vince Carter / Tracy McGrady PF: Chris Bosh / Charles Oakley C: Antonio Davis / Marcus Camby There were actually some tough decisions to make, the two hardest being Alvin Williams over Stoudamire and Doug Christie over Peterson. Ultimately, I felt that there was already enough scoring in the starting lineup, and I wanted a player who could defend and just set up the main guys. Christie, IMO, brings more versatility to the 2-spot than Peterson, and Mo-Pete's always shown how great a spark he can be off the bench. The VC and Chris Bosh pick were the easiest and AD, while a bit undersized, definitely had his most productive seasons with the Raps. All in all, I really like the makeup of this team. Everybody in the starting lineup can defend (CB4 probably being the weakest) and there doesn't seem to be any liabilities on either side of the floor. What really makes this team great though, is the bench. You can completely change the look of the team with a single substitution, whether you want to bring in Camby and lockdown the paint, bring in Damon and just fly down the court, or bring in Oak for some hard-nosed basketball. Considering we've only been in the league for 12 years, this is a pretty impressive collection of talent. Honourable Mentions: Jalen Rose, Donyell Marshall, Dell Curry, JYD, Keon Clark So, what are your selections?
you've pretty much summed it up. No one can beat that line-up. Id maybe give Chauncy Billups an honerable mention as well.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TorontoRaps:</div><div class="quote_post">you've pretty much summed it up. No one can beat that line-up. Id maybe give Chauncy Billups an honerable mention as well.</div> I thought about players like Chauncey Billups, Carlos Arroyo, Charlie Villanueva, etc. But, ultimately, Toronto was (or is going to be, in CV's case) a pitstop before they truly blossomed. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting AirJordan:</div><div class="quote_post">why dont u just play vince at sg and tmac at sf</div> Well, first, I thought that VC was more of a swingman in his best seasons with the Raps. But, more importantly, T-Mac was not good enough with the Raps to be moving people out of position. I mean, his last season was great and he was oozing potential, but he was just on the cusp of it while with us.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Bobcats:</div><div class="quote_post">Do we judge on how they did as Raptors, or in their entire careers?</div> As Raptors. That's why McGrady isn't as valuable and Stoudamire is probably more valuable than he should be.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TorontoRaps:</div><div class="quote_post">you've pretty much summed it up. No one can beat that line-up. Id maybe give Chauncy Billups an honerable mention as well.</div> I wouldn't even put Billups under the honorable mention category. He didn't play very well while he was here averaging 11.3 PPG, 3.3 APG, 35% FG, 32% 3PT and he only played for us for 29 games.
PG: Damon Stoudamire SG: Dough Christie SF: Vince Carter PF: Chris Bosh -C: Antonio Davis or PG: Damon Stoudamire SG: Vince Carter SF: Tracy McGrady PF: Chris Bosh -C: Antonio Davis Tracy McGrady showed lots of promise in his last season as a raptor and would be add length to our frontcourt and bring a shotblocking presence as well. Though, this is me thinking of the team as a unit that plays together.
PG: Damon Stoudamire SG: Vince Carter SF: Tracy McGrady PF: Chris Bosh -C: Antonio Davis That would be my lineup as well. Tracy Mcgrady in his last year came off the bench and flourished as a starter. As Butch Carter once called him, he was the "best 20 year old on the planet" and I'd put him in the lineup rather then Christie. If Christie was comin off the bench he'd be more of a threat I think. Our frontline would be extremely strong given the above lineup, not to mention a formidable backcourt.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Eclipse:</div><div class="quote_post">I wouldn't even put Billups under the honorable mention category. He didn't play very well while he was here averaging 11.3 PPG, 3.3 APG, 35% FG, 32% 3PT and he only played for us for 29 games.</div> Well I suppose if I abided by the thread rules. Id just love to imagine him right now on the Raps. I remember watching his first game as a Raptor vividly.
PG: Damon Stoudamire/Alvin Williams SG: Doug Christie/Mo Pete SF: Vince Carter/Tracy McGrady PF: Chris Bosh/Charles Oakley C: Antonio Davis/Marcus Camby
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Buckets:</div><div class="quote_post">I miss vince...</div> Just pick the Nets as one of your favorite teams and you won't miss him at all. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Moo2K4:</div><div class="quote_post"> C: Antonio Davis/Marcus Camby</div> Sharone Wright>>>Davis>Camby
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Just pick the Nets as one of your favorite teams and you won't miss him at all.</div> you know he'll do it.. PG: Stoudamire SG: Carter SF: McGrady PF: Bosh C: Camby
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting P.A.P.:</div><div class="quote_post">Just pick the Nets as one of your favorite teams and you won't miss him at all.</div>
PG: Alvin Williams / Stoudamire SG: Doug Christie / Mopete SF: Carter / McGrady PF: Bosh / Oakley C: Davis / Clarke I know Clarke had an pretty short stay in toronto but i thought the guy was just awsome. Too bad he went bonkers and blew up his career, his wing span was nuts !! I always loved how he tried to block absolutely everything, especially when he'd jump at the 3 point shots from under the basket and have to think about not trying to goaltend.