I am having a very hard time understanding why we continue to talk about using stretch provisions and ridiculous topics like bringing on rent a players for short term that will eat into development. It seems so obvious to me that Masai looked at our roster and is developing a long term plan to get us out of mediocrity. That depends on two things: the development of our young core with a focus on improvement and continuity and to maintain flexibility for when Fields and Hayes et al coming off the books we can show so we can attract a huge name to play with a solid core. That will elevate us from mediocrity. I preach patients - not win now because it will set us back light years if we try right now.
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Since free agency has essentially come and gone the idea of stretching a player or going after Luol Deng-type players has definitely passed.... thank goodness.
I agree with what you're saying.
Continuity = Asset Accumulation
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I believe MU is trying to maintain the winning tradition (that was developed last season) while not forgetting the big picture (you refer to). There are many opinions here ...some over excited about certain moves. You used the right word "patience". After all there are responsibilities for the team to sell tickets and TV ads but it is a fine line. Some of us diehards dont mind having a losing season if we see the plan but its not everyone's cup of tea. MU is trying to do both...maintain a winning team while raising the bar on talent. Enjoy the journey.
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Bendit wrote: View PostI believe MU is trying to maintain the winning tradition (that was developed last season) while not forgetting the big picture (you refer to). There are many opinions here ...some over excited about certain moves. You used the right word "patience". After all there are responsibilities for the team to sell tickets and TV ads but it is a fine line. Some of us diehards dont mind having a losing season if we see the plan but its not everyone's cup of tea. MU is trying to do both...maintain a winning team while raising the bar on talent. Enjoy the journey.
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Bendit wrote: View PostI believe MU is trying to maintain the winning tradition (that was developed last season) while not forgetting the big picture (you refer to). There are many opinions here ...some over excited about certain moves. You used the right word "patience". After all there are responsibilities for the team to sell tickets and TV ads but it is a fine line. Some of us diehards dont mind having a losing season if we see the plan but its not everyone's cup of tea. MU is trying to do both...maintain a winning team while raising the bar on talent. Enjoy the journey.
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visko23 wrote: View PostI am having a very hard time understanding why we continue to talk about using stretch provisions and ridiculous topics like bringing on rent a players for short term that will eat into development. It seems so obvious to me that Masai looked at our roster and is developing a long term plan to get us out of mediocrity. That depends on two things: the development of our young core with a focus on improvement and continuity and to maintain flexibility for when Fields and Hayes et al coming off the books we can show so we can attract a huge name to play with a solid core. That will elevate us from mediocrity. I preach patients - not win now because it will set us back light years if we try right now.
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Jks aside, I agree with all of that. I think the roster as it stands right now is perfect for development and flexibility in the future as you stated. Yes, for that final roster spot or for trade possibilities, those stretch provisions and other options that may limit us in the future should be carefully used. The best thing to do is to add role players that can help us get further into the playoffs for the development of our core young players. Some people may just be taking their ideas to far as to winning it all right now. I believe in Masai!
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RR vets need to remember that not all Raptors fans are basketball fans. OR, they're too young to pick up on the nuance of the moves that MU is making. Toronto as a sports market is controlled by a media that screams for quick fixes, rather than doing things properly. Many of those voices have serious power since the sports teams are owned by media companies.
That's why Toronto sports teams are perpetually mediocre, why a person like BC (who always turned over his rosters) was able to stick for so long, and why people get frustrated with Masai. It's frustrating explaining the same things to people every year, but if as knowledgeable vets of RR that's what we got to do...that's fine by me.
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Bendit wrote: View PostI believe MU is trying to maintain the winning tradition (that was developed last season) while not forgetting the big picture (you refer to). There are many opinions here ...some over excited about certain moves. You used the right word "patience". After all there are responsibilities for the team to sell tickets and TV ads but it is a fine line. Some of us diehards dont mind having a losing season if we see the plan but its not everyone's cup of tea. MU is trying to do both...maintain a winning team while raising the bar on talent. Enjoy the journey.
Lots of risks, in both natural progression, and going out and getting some established stars, but the route the Raptors have taken is a lot safer, and likely brings in more winning for a longer time.Last edited by ReubenJRD; Mon Jul 28, 2014, 01:07 AM.Twitter: @ReubenJRD • NBA, Raptors writer for Daily Hive Vancouver, Toronto.
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blackjitsu wrote: View PostRR vets need to remember that not all Raptors fans are basketball fans. OR, they're too young to pick up on the nuance of the moves that MU is making. Toronto as a sports market is controlled by a media that screams for quick fixes, rather than doing things properly. Many of those voices have serious power since the sports teams are owned by media companies.
That's why Toronto sports teams are perpetually mediocre, why a person like BC (who always turned over his rosters) was able to stick for so long, and why people get frustrated with Masai. It's frustrating explaining the same things to people every year, but if as knowledgeable vets of RR that's what we got to do...that's fine by me.Heir, Prince of Cambridge
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