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Yesterday, 11:50 AM

Craiger replied to a poll Has there been too much change and too many people discarded? in Everything Raptors

To add to this, given Smith's reputation for 'I'm right and you are wrong because I'm more knowledgeable than you' attitude. Couldn't part of...

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Mon Jun 17th, 2013, 08:49 PM

Craiger replied to a thread Reasons Why We Will Make The Playoffs. in Everything Raptors

I agree with you. I wasn't trying to claim the Raps are guaranteed a playoff spot (that said I do think the odds of them making the playoffs as...

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Mon Jun 17th, 2013, 05:24 PM

Craiger replied to a thread Fired: Alvin Williams in Everything Raptors

Media guys will be more 'plugged in' with the on goings of an organization, but that doesn't mean their assessment of decisions is any more right...

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Mon Jun 17th, 2013, 05:12 PM

Craiger replied to a thread Reasons Why We Will Make The Playoffs. in Everything Raptors

Assuming little player movement, the single biggest reason why the Raps will make the playoffs next year: The east is terrible.

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Mon Jun 17th, 2013, 09:32 AM

Craiger replied to a thread Fired: Alvin Williams in Everything Raptors

Doug Smith has been on a literary stick poking session on Tim L. He is not impressed Colangelo was removed from his role as GM (my favorite article...

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Mon Jun 17th, 2013, 07:32 AM

Craiger replied to a thread 2011 Draft - Trade Scenario that didn't happen in Everything Raptors

Trading down in the draft usually comes with some sort of benifit to the team moving down. Cash, cap space, better player. But in this scenario...

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Thu Jun 13th, 2013, 06:55 PM

Craiger replied to a thread If LeBron Loses This Finals... in "Let's NBA"

We all do realize that we are talking about the Heat as if they are the Miami Lebrons right? Doesn't that say something very significant about the...

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Tue Jun 11th, 2013, 01:00 PM

Craiger replied to a thread Raptors Worst Mistake/s in Everything Raptors

1) Firing Glen Grunwald everything since is just an extension of that one action.

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Tue Jun 11th, 2013, 07:44 AM

Craiger replied to a thread Colangelo's Acquisition of Gay.. in Everything Raptors

I think the Rudy Gay trade was a combination of factors that worked in unison. But if I can give it a title it would be 'desperation for the...

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Mon Jun 10th, 2013, 07:58 AM

Craiger replied to a poll Most Improved Raptor in Everything Raptors

I'm always suprised at how much people think Amir has improved. He's been this good for years now, the only difference is he got more minutes and a...

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Sat Jun 8th, 2013, 08:37 AM

Craiger replied to a poll Most Despised Former Raptors Star? in Everything Raptors

I may be wrong here, but as I remember the OTR episode (assuming it was the same one - with Vince, TMac and Oakley), Michael Landsberg brought up...

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Sat Jun 8th, 2013, 07:28 AM

Craiger replied to a poll Most Despised Former Raptors Star? in Everything Raptors

Very much agree. We often see talk about the importance of keeping things "close to the chest", as to not hurt a players trade value - so how much...

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Fri Jun 7th, 2013, 10:12 AM

Craiger replied to a poll NBA Playoffs in "Let's NBA"

Its to the point where I'm wondering why Spoelstra is even leaving him on the floor? Failed game plan by Spoelstra? feels obligated because he's...

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Fri Jun 7th, 2013, 08:30 AM

Craiger replied to a thread Your all time starting 5? in "Let's NBA"

C: Shaq PF: Tim Duncan SF: Lebron James SG: Michael Jordan PG: John Stockton

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Thu Jun 6th, 2013, 11:53 PM

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

Stern killed a deal for a perennial all-star big, and likely hall of famer, in Pau Gasol so the NOH could tank. There was no hiding it, no shame...

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Tue Jun 4th, 2013, 10:10 AM

Craiger replied to a thread #ResignJose in Everything Raptors

Could really use it to give Colangelo a smack in the face. Trade Gay for a s&t with Jose + tpe :p The comedy alone would be worth it. (and no...

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Tue Jun 4th, 2013, 09:30 AM

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

I think the problem with the thinking in the above article is they are overlooking marginal benifit. This is a multi-million dollar industry, that...

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Mon Jun 3rd, 2013, 05:46 PM

Craiger replied to a thread Bring In Jason Kidd As A Consultant in Everything Raptors

What I wrote is right there in black and white. If you decide to only pick and choose what to read, and then proceed to tell me what I am saying,...

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Mon Jun 3rd, 2013, 05:21 PM

Craiger replied to a thread Bring In Jason Kidd As A Consultant in Everything Raptors

:( :eek:

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Mon Jun 3rd, 2013, 05:10 PM

Craiger replied to a thread Bring In Jason Kidd As A Consultant in Everything Raptors

Their title is irrelevant, its the function I was speaking of - teaching, helping, working with etc. I don't know how I'm 'selling Kidd short'...

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Mon Jun 3rd, 2013, 03:22 PM

Craiger replied to a thread Bring In Jason Kidd As A Consultant in Everything Raptors

tomato - toematoe I used 'coach/exec etc' as a broad descriptor. I think the idea is equally as good as I thought it was before if its called...

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Mon Jun 3rd, 2013, 01:49 PM

Craiger replied to a thread Bring In Jason Kidd As A Consultant in Everything Raptors

I've never been overly convinced that hiring former greats to be coaches/execs etc. is the way to go. Not saying they can't do it (Larry Bird and...

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Mon Jun 3rd, 2013, 07:19 AM

Craiger replied to a thread Revisiting Raptors Cap Situation in Everything Raptors

an amnesty of Kleiza won't free up that much space. The Raps are only left with exceptions (see Matt52's post) and league minimums. as for his...

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Mon Jun 3rd, 2013, 07:13 AM

Craiger replied to a thread Revisiting Raptors Cap Situation in Everything Raptors

- I believe Feilds is payed 5.2 mil, but for cap purposes Fields is owed 6.25 mil (the average of his salary over 3 years). If he is traded however...

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Fri May 31st, 2013, 07:21 AM

Craiger replied to a thread Thomas Robinson anyone? in Everything Raptors

The problem with Robinson is he's PF size, but plays like a typical C. Which would be fine, but he doesn't have a touch around the rim. In college...

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Thu May 30th, 2013, 08:26 AM

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

I absolutely agree with the first bold, and there is value in that itself. But the 2nd bold, no team is this league will get a player 'like Gay'...

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