Daily Archives: October 24, 2010

Good Riddance Turkoglu, Welcome Kleiza.

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Kyrie Irving

Check out the preseason stat comparison courtesy of NBA.com for both Linas Kleiza and Hedo Turkoglu. I think its safe to say that Kleiza will be a refreshing change from the disaster known as Hedo Turkoglu. The proof is in the pudding. Or should I say “stats”.

Dampier Still a Possibility?

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Josh Smith, Amir Johnson

According Doug Smith Erick Dampier is still a possibility and on the Raptors horizon. But he asks the question, with Reggie’s impressive play during the preseason should Colangelo re-think that. Smith thinks’ “no”. I think lots of Raptors fans might think otherwise. Thoughts?

YGZ® become Young Boyz, blogger yawns

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Josh Smith, Amir Johnson

I suppose the word “gun” didn’t go over well with the politically correct higher-ups at MLSE and they had to settle for something that reminds you of little kids. No matter what you think of the name Young Ones, let’s just agree that Don Draper didn’t come up with this one.

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I think the 2007 Raptor team's biggest problem was a lack of secondary scoring option. We had Bosh (who was neutralized by Mikey freakin' Moore), and everyone else. Was any team scared of Calderon or Parker dropping 25? Definitely not.



This year, we've got 2 legit scorers in Lowry and DeRozan, and even Salmons and Vasquez have the ability to turn a broken play into 2 points. I'm not suggesting this current team are worldbeaters, but their offense isn't as one-dimensional as the 2007 team, without even saying anything about the improved defense.

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