Quote. Frank Zicarelli, Toronto Sun: "The odds of the Raptors winning the NBA title aren't good, but the bookies figure Toronto's revamped roster isn't bad, either. In the latest numbers released by the odds-makers in Las Vegas, the Raptors have been installed as 35:1 long shots to claim the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Considering Toronto opened at 50:1, the folks in Vegas have reinforced the improved state of the Raptors. Another telling number will be the season win total, a figure that's expected to get posted next month. It's not a stretch to suggest the Raptors are capable of winning 50 games in an Eastern Conference that is shaping up to be very competitive and compelling."
He's wrong, 50 games is a stretch. Just because we picked up Hedo doesn't mean we're as good as Orlando was last year. They had great defense.
As crazy as it sounds, if we are as good as the Hawks were last year I'd see that as a major improvement.
