@ Vellassco
I think you seem to believe that some other members of the Raptor org. have gotten a less of a blowback re this disappointing season than Turkoglu. If so, you have not hung around this site too long. There has been ample arrows slung at all manner of members of the team, coaching staff and Colangelo....and yes, even the media.
Turk may get a bit more because so much was expected. And it wasnt the talent deficit but the terrible recognition later in the season that he was just not showing up to play. Whatever the reason (coaching or certain team personnel) that is a terrible workplace response over an extended period of time which degraded ultimately overall team performance. The excuse used that he starts slow or he needs to be the focal point of attack is just bs in my view. He is a veteran who should be able to adapt to at least some of the new team members and their skills. Also, h e is now over 30 yrs. old and he needs to take better care of his body if he wants to remain an elite athlete (eg. Ray Allen). I dont think he did this...do you? Towards the end of the season he had 19 rebounds in a game...wonder why this was not possible occasionally during other games in the season (yes I know Bosh was not playing). You blame Triano for his bad coaching....but yet his bad coaching included playing Turk (and other players when they played badly and without defensive intensity). Was it ok then?
All to say, Turk is as much to blame for this season as anyone else on the team. Try not to give him too much of a pass. I was a supporter of his signing and will be again when he puts out on the floor next season....consistently. Everyone is entitled to have bad games/nights...no one is allowed to slack off anytime.
I think you seem to believe that some other members of the Raptor org. have gotten a less of a blowback re this disappointing season than Turkoglu. If so, you have not hung around this site too long. There has been ample arrows slung at all manner of members of the team, coaching staff and Colangelo....and yes, even the media.
Turk may get a bit more because so much was expected. And it wasnt the talent deficit but the terrible recognition later in the season that he was just not showing up to play. Whatever the reason (coaching or certain team personnel) that is a terrible workplace response over an extended period of time which degraded ultimately overall team performance. The excuse used that he starts slow or he needs to be the focal point of attack is just bs in my view. He is a veteran who should be able to adapt to at least some of the new team members and their skills. Also, h e is now over 30 yrs. old and he needs to take better care of his body if he wants to remain an elite athlete (eg. Ray Allen). I dont think he did this...do you? Towards the end of the season he had 19 rebounds in a game...wonder why this was not possible occasionally during other games in the season (yes I know Bosh was not playing). You blame Triano for his bad coaching....but yet his bad coaching included playing Turk (and other players when they played badly and without defensive intensity). Was it ok then?
All to say, Turk is as much to blame for this season as anyone else on the team. Try not to give him too much of a pass. I was a supporter of his signing and will be again when he puts out on the floor next season....consistently. Everyone is entitled to have bad games/nights...no one is allowed to slack off anytime.
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