This forum seems pretty dead since we've been knocked out, so I thought I'd liven things up with a little Fact/Fiction. I'm sure most of you know how to play. For those who don't know, you look at the statement of the poster before you, then you state whether you think the statement is/will be fact/fiction. You must also explain your answer, then afterwards post a statement yourself for the next person to answer. Fact or Fiction The Raptors will win 50+ games next season.
<div class="quote_poster">NewYorkBalla33 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Fact, unless some rookies do really good on their teams in the east.</div> You're supposed to post another statement for the next person to answer.
Fiction I just don't see it happening with Andrea having a bigger role F/F: Raptors will have 4 or more new players next season
Fact, he is too good. He will just get better and better. F/F: The Raptors will win the Atlantic division.
Fact, our only competition is New Jersey and they're not getting any younger. With the possibility of Vince leaving I don't think they can compete with the Raptors. Even with Krstic back and a healthy squad I think the Raptors have too much going for them with Bargnani, Bosh, Ford, Calderon and the rest getting another year under their belt. F/F Bargnani averages 13-15ppg and 4-6rpg next season.
Fact, it is confirmed that Bargnani will start and have a bigger role. F/F: TJ Ford will lose his starting spot to Jose if we get a new coach.
<div class="quote_poster">Ford_11 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Fact or Fiction Bosh and Parker combine to score at least 50 points per game.</div> You realize that means Bosh would have to put up 30+ and Parker 20+ right?
<div class="quote_poster">AirJordan Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> F/F: TJ Ford will lose his starting spot to Jose if we get a new coach.</div> Fiction F/F: Bosh will be a top MVP canidate.
Fiction - After Dirk's playoff collapse, Nash's repeated success, and Duncan's aging, I think voters will turn to the swingmen (Kobe, LeBron). F/F - Colangelo will acquire Warriors G/F Mickael Pietrus.
Fact - Colangelo wants an explosive small forward after grabo, and pietrus is that kind of guy. I hope he does get him, he would thrive in mitchells style F/F - Parker will win most improved player award.
<div class="quote_poster">XSV Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You realize that means Bosh would have to put up 30+ and Parker 20+ right?</div> yes, yes i do.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">F/F - Parker will win most improved player award.</div> Fiction, although I believe he will improve I dont think he'll improve so much that he will recieve the award. Fact/Fiction We will lose Morris Peterson next year.
<div class="quote_poster">Iggy Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Fact/Fiction We will lose Morris Peterson next year.</div> Fact - I think he'l lleave or we sign and trade him, I can see colangelo goign after a better guy like Pietrus or soemthing. F/F - Calderon becomes a 15 pont - 8 assist guy.
Fiction. Even though I don't agree with it, he won't the amount of playing time to do that. BTW. Fiction on the raps winning 50 games, and winning the atlantic, and bargs gettin those good numbers. F/F- Luke Jackson will actually get consistent minutes and develop into somewhat of the player he was projected to be.
Fiction. Calderon cannot average that kind of number as long as T.J is our starting PG. Bargnani will demand more touches and will get frustratd because of Bosh.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Bargnani will demand more touches and will get frustratd because of Bosh.</div> Fiction, Bargnani's not a selfish type of guy. He understands the Bosh is the leader of this team. I'm sure he's happy with his role and he can easily co-exist with Bosh. F/F Graham is dealt by the end of the off-season.
<div class="quote_poster">Iggy Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> F/F Graham is dealt by the end of the off-season.</div> Fiction... but just barely. I think his value is low enough where we won't get much in return, so we'll let him sit until we ship him out for a similar type of under performing prospect. I'm more than willing to bet he will be gone by the end of next years trade deadline. I'll definately say fiction on us winning 50 games next year. The amount of games we played this season where the other team was ravaged by injuries was just comical. The NBA as a whole will be much improved next year, draft picks aside. F/F - Bargnani will average at least 6 rpg next year.
