This thread has the Raptors name written right on it. They improved from a 27-55 season to 10 games OVER .500 this season. Anthony Parker and Jorge have been amazing role players, we finally have a Center that can bring us inside defense (Rafael Araujo anyone?), Andrea has provided a great scoring boost off the bench, and we finally have a point guard who can run an offense instead of Mike James, who would just stand there and throw uo threes.
what do the blazers need to do to get some recognition?? cmon! Record wise, they are the third most improved team this year (behind the raps and rockets). But the best thing is the wins are coming becaue of a rookie squad. next year is the breakout year. When we trade our draft pick for a really good vet. as for the bulls and tyrus thomas... well thomas is raw. Hes a guy you look back at in two years before being declared anything. what about the blazers' lamarcus aldridge? he and tyrus are gonna be compared for a while, since they got traded for eachother.
Blazers need to be in the playoff hunt for them to get recognition. It's not the "best" offseason result because they aren't in any shape to make an impact. Raps have made a bigger turnaround due to their offseason.
