S.R. wrote:
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Greivis Vasquez, or Jose Calderon?
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"Bruno?
Heh, if he is in the D-league still in a few years I will be surprised.
He's terrible."
-Superjudge, 7/23
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Nilanka wrote: View PostIf the comparison is in a vacuum, then it's Calderon without hesitation.
But in terms of fit with this current roster, I can't see how anyone could choose Calderon. Lowry is our alpha dog. Calderon being too good for permanent backup duties, and not good enough for permanent starter duties, had a tendency to neuter Lowry (unintentionally of course).
Players have to be comfortable in their role. They need a routine - they need to know their minutes and when they'll be playing each game. They need to not be taking questions constantly about whether they "deserve" to be starting over a teammate, or vice versa.
A true back-up/role player is also much cheaper."We're playing in a building." -- Kawhi Leonard
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S.R. wrote: View PostThis. The whole "platoon" idea for sharing a position rarely works in sports, imho. NHL teams try it when they have two goalies not quite good enough, and the Raps tried it for years with Jose. It was never a positive thing.
Players have to be comfortable in their role. They need a routine - they need to know their minutes and when they'll be playing each game. They need to not be taking questions constantly about whether they "deserve" to be starting over a teammate, or vice versa.
A true back-up/role player is also much cheaper."Bruno?
Heh, if he is in the D-league still in a few years I will be surprised.
He's terrible."
-Superjudge, 7/23
Hope you're wrong.
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Raptorsnz wrote: View PostHow many times did Vasquez say "fun" in that interview? I think he might possibly be having fun out there.
If they don't think it's "fun", the world needs plenty of plumbers.9 time first team all-RR, First Ballot Hall of Forum
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KeonClark wrote: View PostHow a guy could not have fun making millions upon millions annually to play a game you love in front of millions of admirers.
If they don't think it's "fun", the world needs plenty of plumbers.Twitter: @ReubenJRD • NBA, Raptors writer for Daily Hive Vancouver, Toronto.
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KeonClark wrote: View PostHow a guy could not have fun making millions upon millions annually to play a game you love in front of millions of admirers.
If they don't think it's "fun", the world needs plenty of plumbers.
He's a guy that went from being a starter and MIP, to a starter on another team, lost his starting role, got traded and became a backup. He moved from NO, to Sacramento, to Toronto, all in less than a season.
To hear him say he's having fun in Toronto, I think speaks volumes about the situation and atmosphere on the Raptors. I'm sure lots of players in his situation (especially with the perceived 'dreaded' move to Toronto) would be sulking and looking forward to getting out of town.
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