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Fri Jun 14th, 2013, 02:04 PM

jimmie replied to a thread Will Casey be back or gone? in Everything Raptors

The triangle's most challenging aspect is that it is difficult to do well, and requires "smart/high IQ" and also unselfish players who can move the...

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Wed Jun 12th, 2013, 07:07 PM

jimmie replied to a thread Rebuild or Re-tool? (thread merge in post #358) in Everything Raptors

He's never been in 'great' shape in his career, I don't think, which might be a result of or a reason for his injuries over the years. But if there's...

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Wed May 29th, 2013, 06:27 PM

jimmie replied to a poll If Cavs are looking to move top pick, Gay for #1? in Everything Raptors

Just to be clear on my stance, I agree with you 100%. My post was more about this being the kind of deal they should be pursuing if they decide to...

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Wed May 29th, 2013, 04:57 PM

jimmie replied to a poll If Cavs are looking to move top pick, Gay for #1? in Everything Raptors

Rebuilding without tanking. Exhibit A. Varejao = expiring, good vet presence, allows you to ditch Gray if you want #1 pick = asset to use or...

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Wed May 29th, 2013, 03:55 PM

jimmie replied to a thread Rebuild or Re-tool? (thread merge in post #358) in Everything Raptors

I think it's fair, too. Which is why I suspect an NBA player would think it's unfair. It's a 30% pay cut for someone who isn't doing anything...

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Wed May 29th, 2013, 02:55 PM

jimmie replied to a thread Rebuild or Re-tool? (thread merge in post #358) in Everything Raptors

OK, if that's the number (10-12 over 2-3) TO will offer and if he will accept, I can get on board. Otherwise, I'd rather pay $9.5M for Derozan, who...

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Wed May 29th, 2013, 01:41 PM

jimmie replied to a thread Rebuild or Re-tool? (thread merge in post #358) in Everything Raptors

I agree with almost all of this. I probably disagree on who = "the core" of an eventual championship-contending Raptors team, but the strategy...

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Tue May 28th, 2013, 02:09 PM

jimmie replied to a thread Rebuild or Re-tool? (thread merge in post #358) in Everything Raptors

Terminology is key. Apollo described tanking perfectly above. What Houston did was not tanking. And "tanking" is not "rebuilding" -- it's a subset,...

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 01:01 PM

jimmie replied to a poll Masai Ujiri Hired As Raptors GM (post #780) in Everything Raptors

Agreed. I don't even want to try to prioritize the importance of moves, but moves are needed, and sound like they are an inevitability under TL. ...

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