Who is the Captain of the RAPS?

[CalgaryRapsFan]

I have 2 questions - pardon my ignorance.

#1) Do all teams have official captains?

How many teams had them last season, for example. I seem to recall seeing very few players wearing a "C" on their jersey.


#2) What exactly is the expected role of an official captain in the NBA?

In the NHL, for example, a captain has traditionally been a veteran player with solid knowledge of the rules, who is respected by the officials. This combination makes him the perfect player to speak to referees about certain calls, question where faceoffs should be, etc... Of course, this player should also be well liked and respected by his teammates, but that's all secondary, since only team captains (and assistant captains, when the captain isn't on the ice) are allowed to approach the referees in their restricted area near centre ice. The captain may or may not be the team leader in the dressing room and/or off the ice and away from the rink.

[special1]

Demar and Amir SHOULD be the captains of this team. Amir needs no explanation.....Demar will be captain because he's been here for 4 years and he's signed for 4 more years. Both Demar and Amir are iron men that rarely missed games for any reason. Demar basically led the team in scoring (vitually tied with Rudy). In my opinion these two should lead this team this coming season.

[c_bcm]

I have 2 questions - pardon my ignorance.

#1) Do all teams have official captains?

How many teams had them last season, for example. I seem to recall seeing very few players wearing a "C" on their jersey.


#2) What exactly is the expected role of an official captain in the NBA?

In the NHL, for example, a captain has traditionally been a veteran player with solid knowledge of the rules, who is respected by the officials. This combination makes him the perfect player to speak to referees about certain calls, question where faceoffs should be, etc... Of course, this player should also be well liked and respected by his teammates, but that's all secondary, since only team captains (and assistant captains, when the captain isn't on the ice) are allowed to approach the referees in their restricted area near centre ice. The captain may or may not be the team leader in the dressing room and/or off the ice and away from the rink.

I think this is something the NBA should look in to. The league might be able to clean up the whiny image of its players if only 2 or 3 players on the team were allowed to speak with the ref on behalf of the other players on the floor. Or better yet, only coaching staff can speak to the refs about the calls made on the floor.

[Stahmenah_Vybz]

Dude... he was joking lol

lol got me. seen stranger things

[NoPropsneeded]

Bargnani was once the Captain... no joke

[Vimsanity]

This Wikipedia page includes last year's captains for most teams: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...A_team_rosters

No real surprises; however, Damian Lillard was a co-captain in his rookie year. Pretty interesting given the other vets on that team (Batum, Matthews), but he definitely appears to have some good leadership qualities.

Also, at first, I was like "What?! Goran Dragic, captain?!", but then I looked at the rest of Phoenix's roster... #poorsuns

edit: For a good laugh, check out Sacramento's supposed captain.

[Employee]

It used to be that teams can have a maximum of 2 captains. What do they do? I don't think they have any extra privileges. I think it goes on team by team basis. Some teams have rules about who can speak to the refs, coaches, or if they're having a problem figuring out the system.

Also calls the coin toss at the beginning of the game to see which team the refs will favor.

[Eric Akshinthala]

It may be slightly better in the NHL but Captains in the 4 major leagues are Captains for the sake of being Captains. For REAL reasons, Coach's and Managers are the actual Captains.

[Joey]

I have 2 questions - pardon my ignorance.

#1) Do all teams have official captains?

How many teams had them last season, for example. I seem to recall seeing very few players wearing a "C" on their jersey.


#2) What exactly is the expected role of an official captain in the NBA?

In the NHL, for example, a captain has traditionally been a veteran player with solid knowledge of the rules, who is respected by the officials. This combination makes him the perfect player to speak to referees about certain calls, question where faceoffs should be, etc... Of course, this player should also be well liked and respected by his teammates, but that's all secondary, since only team captains (and assistant captains, when the captain isn't on the ice) are allowed to approach the referees in their restricted area near centre ice. The captain may or may not be the team leader in the dressing room and/or off the ice and away from the rink.

#1. For the most part, Yes. Except the teams who Captains relocated over the offseason.
Go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...A_team_rosters to see them listed.
Boston - Rajon
Brooklyn - Deron
Knicks - Amare and Melo
Phili - Was Jrue.
Raptors - Demar and Rudy
Bulls - DRose
Cleveland - Kyrie
Detroit - Greg Monroe
Pacers - Danny Granger
Bucks - Was Ellis and Jennings
Hawks - Was JSmoove
Bobcats - Kemba Walker
Heat - Udonis Haslem (Interesting..)
Magic - Jameer Nelson
Wizards - John Wall
Mavericks - Dirk
Rockets - None listed.. (Insteresting)
Grizzlies - ZBo
Pelicans - Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon
Spurs - Duncan and Parker
Nuggets - Was Iguodala
TWolves - KLove
Portland - Lillard and Aldridge
Thunder - Kevin Durant (Not shared with Westbrook)
Jazz - Was Al Jefferson I believe.
Warriors - Steph Curry and David Lee
Clippers - Griffin and Paul
Lakers - Kobe and Pau Gasol
Suns - Goran Dragic
Kings - Cousins

#2 - Officially, I believe their only task is to go to Center Court before the game to meet the referee and test the game ball etc.
Unofficially, Team Morale. General Locker Room presence I'd imagine. Stuff like that.

[Stahmenah_Vybz]

[QUOTE=joey_hesketh;225789]#1. For the most part, Yes. Except the teams who Captains relocated over the offseason.
Go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...A_team_rosters to see them listed.

Raptors - Demar and Rudy
Cleveland - Kyrie
Bobcats - Kemba Walker
Heat - Udonis Haslem (Interesting..)
Wizards - John Wall
Pelicans - Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon
Portland - Lillard and Aldridge
very strange how many first or even second and third year rooks was named captain. What does that really say about the captaincy in the NBA? is it a joke?

[yertu damkule]

i thought the captain of the raps was OH MY GOD WHO GIVES A GOOD GODDAMN SHIT!

[yertu damkule]

#1. For the most part, Yes. Except the teams who Captains relocated over the offseason.
Go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...A_team_rosters to see them listed.
Boston - Rajon
Brooklyn - Deron
Knicks - Amare and Melo
Phili - Was Jrue.
Raptors - Demar and Rudy
Bulls - DRose
Cleveland - Kyrie
Detroit - Greg Monroe
Pacers - Danny Granger
Bucks - Was Ellis and Jennings
Hawks - Was JSmoove
Bobcats - Kemba Walker
Heat - Udonis Haslem (Interesting..)
Magic - Jameer Nelson
Wizards - John Wall
Mavericks - Dirk
Rockets - None listed.. (Insteresting)
Grizzlies - ZBo
Pelicans - Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon
Spurs - Duncan and Parker
Nuggets - None listed..
TWolves - KLove
Portland - Lillard and Aldridge
Thunder - Kevin Durant (Not shared with Westbrook)
Jazz - Was Al Jefferson I believe.
Warriors - Steph Curry and David Lee
Clippers - Griffin and Paul
Lakers - Kobe and Pau Gasol
Suns - Goran Dragic
Kings - Cousins

#2 - Officially, I believe their only task is to go to Center Court before the game to meet the referee and test the game ball etc.
Unofficially, Team Morale. General Locker Room presence I'd imagine. Stuff like that.

the last one in the list is fucking priceless...

[Rapstor4Life]

Kemba Walker by default hes on suicide watch.

[isaacthompson]

Cousins is the captain of the Kings?? Geez. No wonder they aren't going anywhere.

[Joey]

Cousins is the captain of the Kings?? Geez. No wonder they aren't going anywhere.

Ya I remember when they did that. I
It was the old coaches idea to try and get Cousins to buy into the Team concept.
Didn't work. Just made him feel more entitled.