Raptors' mid-season grades

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  1. binz

    binz ... Staff Member Global Moderator GFX Team

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Chris Bosh
    Power Forward
    07-08 Stats: 20.5 PPG, 2.2 APG, 9.0 RPG Grade: A-

    Comments: In an effort to rest some nagging injuries, Bosh skipped the Tournament of the Americas during the summer and sat out most of the Raptors exhibition season. Unfortunately, the rust showed early on. While his numbers have dipped a little from last year, Bosh remains the Raptors best offensive player. Bosh has been as guilty as anyone on the team of being too passive and relying on the jump shot. He needs to be more assertive in demanding the ball and set the tone by going to the hoop. The Raptors offense is at its best when Bosh is aggressive and getting to the line, where he's shooting a very respectable 78.5%. When Bosh drives, the defense is forced to send help defenders - creating open shots for Parker, Bargnani, Kapono and Delfino. Many expected 2007-08 to be the season that Bosh would elevate his game and join the elite in the NBA - the last few games aside, that hasn't happened. Nevertheless, Bosh has the right attitude and the work ethic to become one of the best in the game. Let's not forget that at just 23 years old, he's still learning to be a complete player and strong team leader.

    T.J. Ford
    Point Guard
    07-08 Stats: 14.1 PPG, 6.8 APG, 1.9 RPG Grade: B

    Comments: Ford's season to date is a difficult one to analyze. Obviously the neck injury has a lot to do with that, but that's not the only reason. His numbers alone don't tell the whole story. The stats don't explain that head coach Sam Mitchell has often gone with whichever point guard, Ford or Jose Calderon, was playing the best ball. Ford should be commended for his unselfishness and willingness to embrace the role best for the team. While he can sometimes play out-of-control and take questionable shots, no Raptor is better at creating his own shot or taking over the game. The Raptors sorely miss Ford's ability to penetrate into the paint and generate shots for his teammates.</div>

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  2. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    Honestly, where the hell is TJ? The doctors have supposedly cleared him for a couple of weeks now. I don't want Jose to get burned out!
     
  3. BasX

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (speeds @ Jan 16 2008, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Honestly, where the hell is TJ? The doctors have supposedly cleared him for a couple of weeks now. I don't want Jose to get burned out!</div>
    i think hes in Houston training with John Lucas
     
  4. hustler

    hustler Revving up the Engine

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  5. shookem

    shookem Still not a bust

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (speeds @ Jan 16 2008, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Honestly, where the hell is TJ? The doctors have supposedly cleared him for a couple of weeks now. I don't want Jose to get burned out!</div>

    I'm telling ya man TJ is not there mentally and I don't know if he'll ever be able to truly get past it.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (hustler @ Jan 17 2008, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>[​IMG]
    Holy shit, for some reason, that scares me.</div>
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    HSM + Moon = Happy Moon ahaha
     
  7. shookem

    shookem Still not a bust

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    Took me a while to figure out what HSM meant.

    How a B- minues for Parker and a F for Bargnani, I don't agree with those. And a B- for McNuggs?
     
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