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Yesterday, 12:43 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Raptors Re-Branding: Name Change? in Everything Raptors

I'd prefer Raptors over Mammoths (slow and hairy), Huskies, or wolverines. Great job on the Husky uniform tho...that is impressive. I think the...

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Wed May 22nd, 2013, 01:45 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Raptors Re-Branding: Name Change? in Everything Raptors

I'd leave the name alone. Just from a personal standpoint, I wanna see the Raptors turn it around and achieve something in the coming years, not...

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Wed May 22nd, 2013, 01:10 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Raptors Re-Branding: Name Change? in Everything Raptors

How about the Ontario Onions? or Ontario Orangutans? Ontario Orcas? Ontario Ocelots? no, wait the Ontario Octopi? How about the Ontario Owls? Or...

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Thu May 16th, 2013, 01:50 PM

JawsGT replied to a poll Realistic Options Regarding Andrea Bargnani in Everything Raptors

I find it surprising that people are defending Bargs. I do see the upside in his game, but I don't see him delivering it. He puts forth such little...

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Wed May 15th, 2013, 02:21 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Zach Lowe and Bill Simmons on Rudy Gay in Everything Raptors

QUOTE] don't we do this with most of our players. I've heard it time and again on these forums regarding Demar, Ross, Fields, AA and Lowry.

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Wed May 15th, 2013, 01:42 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Your list of "IF's" in Everything Raptors

If we swapped rosters with the Bulls. Then we would be in the 5th seed next year and Bulls fans could have this conversation right. lol, most of...

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Tue May 14th, 2013, 02:45 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Blowing it Up in Everything Raptors

I'd like the team to "blow it up". Would give me a great excuse to stop being a Raps fan. I'm getting sick of cheering for the team we might have...

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Sat May 11th, 2013, 12:30 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Warriors and Raptors in Everything Raptors

No it isn't, but the point was that the Raps shoot about the same % of total shots from distance, with clearly inferior shooters. We need to change...

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Fri May 10th, 2013, 12:38 PM

JawsGT replied to a poll Realistic Options Regarding Andrea Bargnani in Everything Raptors

As far as trades go, I don't want a return of a toxic player, a player with injury history, or another terrible contract unless it expires next...

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Fri May 10th, 2013, 12:08 PM

JawsGT replied to a poll Realistic Options Regarding Andrea Bargnani in Everything Raptors

Whatever we do with Bargs, it should at least provide us with some flexibility going forward. I really want to see him gone, so waiting is the last...

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Thu May 9th, 2013, 02:26 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Small Ball? in Everything Raptors

I just don't know of any teams that are developed and put together to play small ball. And like phez mentioned above, is having Durant or Lebron (at...

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Thu May 9th, 2013, 01:34 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Small Ball? in Everything Raptors

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2013/05/09/going-small-key-for-okc-golden-state/ A brief article on the hangtime blog showing the success some teams...

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Thu May 9th, 2013, 12:55 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread RaptorsHQ: Media Roundtable End of Season Edition in Everything Raptors

1. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say this season was a step forward, but a very small step indeed. The record, presence of Bargs, and...

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Wed May 8th, 2013, 02:34 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Tom Thibodeau: Raptor players would be wise to listen to a winner in Everything Raptors

I totally agree, with the second bold in your quote and about the buying in. This is essential, players have to believe that the system they are...

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Wed May 8th, 2013, 01:28 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Starting Five Predictions for Every NBA Team (Toronto) Next Season in Everything Raptors

He's too entertaining not to listen to. Barkely vs Smith in the TNT halftime show is just too good

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Wed May 8th, 2013, 12:49 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Warriors and Raptors in Everything Raptors

The points regarding long shots that MAtt52 made above can be extended to a brief team comparison between the Warriors and Raps: In terms of % of...

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Tue May 7th, 2013, 02:09 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Warriors and Raptors in Everything Raptors

According to HoopsHype Curry is due to make $9.9, $10.6, $11.3, and $12.1 mil over the next four seasons. Yep, thats value! Curry's contract, of...

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Tue May 7th, 2013, 01:49 PM

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

Yeah, others mentioned that earlier here somewhere, very weird situation. All I know is, if I'm an employer and I have an injured employee, and the...

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Tue May 7th, 2013, 01:17 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread Raptors Broadcast Survey in Everything Raptors

Leo is way too dry and boring, and he has a knack for pointing out the obvious. Jack is, at least, a little animated and a good pairing with Devlin,...

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Tue May 7th, 2013, 12:49 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread vets to mentor raps youth? in Raptors Trade Proposal Forum

I highly doubt Bargs will rebuild his value as a Raptor. He seems completely disinterested. Plus, starting him in favor of Amir is a good way to...

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Tue May 7th, 2013, 12:38 PM

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

Personnally, I find it hard to believe that Rose is at or near 100% and not playing in these playoffs. I think he and the organization are being...

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Tue May 7th, 2013, 10:10 AM

JawsGT replied to a thread Bargnani for... Boozer?!?! in Everything Raptors

Bargnani should be traded for 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th round picks.

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Tue May 7th, 2013, 10:04 AM

JawsGT replied to a thread The Toronto Blue Jays/MLB Thread in Raptors Republic Sports Junkie Forum

2 in a row and a great comeback win...let's hope it's something going. They desperately need a 3 to 4 game stretch with both good pitching and...

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Tue May 7th, 2013, 07:41 AM

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

This Bulls team is freakishly amazing. How the hell do they keep winning? they pretty much went with a 6 man rotation minus Rose, Deng and Hinrich...

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Mon May 6th, 2013, 02:23 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread My Off-Season Targets in Everything Raptors

I would totally take Ibaka over Love or Horford. Scoring wise he is inconsistent, but that often depends on matchups as he isn't a strong offensive...

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Mon May 6th, 2013, 02:11 PM

JawsGT replied to a thread My Off-Season Targets in Everything Raptors

I also don't see how JV/Love would be such a great combo. I really believe that anyone paired with JV should have above average defensive skills. ...

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Fri May 3rd, 2013, 01:24 PM

JawsGT replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

You know I've often contemplated what you stated there, and have been itching to start a discussion on the topic. I'm sure many of you are perhaps...

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