As you all know the Raptors are out of the playoffs. The Raps have a bunch of really good players, so why do you think they didnt make it. I think they didnt make it because: 1.Lack of a proper center and point guard - Bosh is a power forward and Alvin is old and was injured alot. Rose is at the point and he sucks at it. 2.Rose is a ball hog - I think Rose is a ball hog. He thinks hes a real point guard and keeps the ball to himself. 3.Carter passes to much - Everyone knows that Carter is the best scorer on the Raps then why does he pass so much beacause he wants to get his teammates involved. Thats a good player. 4.They cant score - 85 ppg thats pathetic. 5.Cant Rebound - 40 rpg that is bad aswell but thats partly because of not having a proper center. 6.No one can block - Also because of no center 7. Key players get injured too much - Carter, Rose, Williams, and Bosh were all injured. I think the Raps need to train to develop stronger injury resistant bodies. 8. Clutch playing sucks - Whenever I watch a Raptor game I always see them at a close or winning score at Half time but after that they paly so bad that they lose. I think they should focus on theses areas alot because their players are good but these are their problems. What do you think?
[quote name='the unstoppable 1.Lack of a proper center and point guard - Bosh is a power forward and Alvin is old and was injured alot. Rose is at the point and he sucks at it.[/quote'] alvin played the point really well for us when we went deep into the playoffs a few years ago. he doesnt turn the ball over, hes a clutch shooter and plays decent defense. i think our lack of a big man, is more of an issue then alvin's play. alvins LACK of play due to injury is a big reason <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> 2.Rose is a ball hog - I think Rose is a ball hog. He thinks hes a real point guard and keeps the ball to himself.</div> cant really be talking about jalens play since he came back form the injury. i dont know what bad you can say about his play since he's come back. hes been awesome <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> 3.Carter passes to much - Everyone knows that Carter is the best scorer on the Raps then why does he pass so much beacause he wants to get his teammates involved. Thats a good player.</div> carter passes lots, but i wouldnt say too much. he wants the ball in his hands and wants to take the shots when its crunch time. vince is basically swarmed everytime he puts the ball on the deck...so whats he supposed to do at that point? obviously pass right? <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> 4.They cant score - 85 ppg thats pathetic.</div> yup...thats pretty bad. our offensive/half court sets are weak imo. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> 5.Cant Rebound - 40 rpg that is bad aswell but thats partly because of not having a proper center.</div> yup, you answered it. no center <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> 6.No one can block - Also because of no center</div> i wouldnt say that. donyell is 18th in the league in blocks, and bosh is 22nd. blockd sont have to come from a center. there are plenty of centers around the league who arent a presence in the lane. bosh is a pretty good shot blocker...and hes still a rookie <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> 7. Key players get injured too much - Carter, Rose, Williams, and Bosh were all injured. I think the Raps need to train to develop stronger injury resistant bodies.</div> this i think is the biggest reason. we have a good enough team even without a legit big man, to at least make the playoffs. that strech after the all-star game when we didnt have vince or jalen really hurt us, and even if we had one 4 of those games, we'd be tied for the 8th spot. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> 8. Clutch playing sucks - Whenever I watch a Raptor game I always see them at a close or winning score at Half time but after that they paly so bad that they lose.</div> i dont think its a matter of clutch, its a matter or execution and effort. and yes, we could improve there for sure imo, vince needs to rest up during the off-season, and we need to make a few key signings. nomore palacio's or moiso's. we need to sign decent players who can contribute, and not take any chances on players
Well here is what the players need to do in the off-season: Im looking forward to Chris Bosh next season, he'll be much stronger and that will help us out against most players. Vince needs to practice his three's and to stop taking so much fade aways and to drive more, in other words...he needs to bulk the top of his body, which will also improve his rebounding. We REALLY need a center, we are one of the worst rebounding teams in the NBA (if not the worst). A good player would have been Theo but he went with the Blazers. As for point guards, Ben Gordan would be a perfect fit. He could drive and pass to an open man. He can score and pass very well. Here's a possible lineup: PG: Gordan SG: Jalen SF: Vince PF: Bosh C: ?? (Marshall would be great of the bench with Mo-Pete)
Mo Pete is gone boys and girls, and i say good riddance. He hasen't done anything as a raptor. he stinks
Mo Pete better be gone, Kevin O'neil's half cout sets basically are Vince Carter isolation or Jalen Rose post up isolation, they either try to score or create for others, their's not off ball movement, hardly any balll mosvement and our offense is probably the most stagnant in the league.
It's no secret why we didn't make the playoffs this year but I'll still voice my opinion. So here are my reasons for why the Raptors didn't make the playoffs: 1. No Center. To put things into perspective, we have an undersized rookie 19yr old forward as our starting center. I don't think any team would take themselves seriously with a situation like that. 2. No point guard. 3. Horrible bench. 4. Injuries. 5. A rookie coach. I'll give him credit for turning us into a good defensive team but he's been making a lot of questionable decisions this season. He plays favourites, doesn't make use good use of the bench, doesn't seem too creative on offensive sets (although I wouldn't blame him too much for that given the roster), and the players don't respect him as a coach (they can deny it all they want but I think it's true). Maybe he wasn't given a fair chance here but I still wouldn't risk another season with him. 6. Very little players who can effectively create for others. Without a point guard, Vince Carter is really the only player who can create plays and increase our options on offense. As we all know, Carter doesn't attack the bucket on a consistent basis so we need more players who can do the same thing. Rose can fit that description but that would have to depend on his matchup. 7. Lack of communication / lack of energy. Not only is it the coach's job to motivate the players but the players must motivate each other as well. We have a very quiet team and that makes it hard for players to communicate on offensive/defensive sets as well as encouraging and energizing other players. We need another JYD on our team. And last but not least, 8. we just flat out STINK!!!!
even though i wanted the raps to make the playoffs i knew it wasnt realistic. no centre, no point guard. 2 most important positions to a basketball team. vince and jalen is not good enough. teams can get swingmen from anywhere in the L. a quality point and post guy is hard to get. u cant teach height and vision is mainly natural.
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<div class="quote_poster">Quoting harry_balls5:</div><div class="quote_post">even though i wanted the raps to make the playoffs i knew it wasnt realistic. no centre, no point guard. 2 most important positions to a basketball team. vince and jalen is not good enough. teams can get swingmen from anywhere in the L. a quality point and post guy is hard to get. u cant teach height and vision is mainly natural.</div> Why wasnt it realistic. They would have made it if it werent for the injuries. Im a 110% sure about that.
