I don't see what the Raptors have that the Pistons don't. The Raptors probably have the fewest number of real assets in the league. Overpaid vets, no promising young stars, no realistic roadmap for bringing in stars, terrible front office, disastrous reputation. Even though the city of Detroit is essentially a third world bombed-out wasteland, it would have been a better choice. There are enough tradeable assets there to bring in some difference-makers.
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Maybe this was the recruitment video:
10 Most Dangerous Cities in the World in 2010 !!!
1. Baghdad, Iraq
As this horrifying image depicts, a river of blood coupled with bombed out vehicles is nothing new to the locals of Baghdad. The war-torn capital of Iraq was declared the least safest city in the world, according to Mercer’s 2008 quality of living global index. With a history of violence, war, bombings and bloodshed today’s Baghdad has seen little change despite the execution of their ruler Saddam Hussein. Since the U.S. invasion in 2003 more than 650,000 civilians have lost their lives and thousands of others have fled the danger.
2. Detroit, USA
The American city known as “Motor City” was the top of Forbes’ list of the ten most dangerous cities around American in 2009. The magazine based its finding on violent crime statistics, which they obtained from the FBI’s crime reports. In case you were wondering there was a reported 1,220 violent crimes committed per 100,000 people in the city.
3. Karachi, Pakistan
Ranked as one of Asia’s lowest-scoring destinations for personal safety according to Mercer’s study. In recent years Karachi has seen repeated terror attacks and suicide bombings. In February this year more than 30 people were killed in a dual bomb attack, while in December 2009 another blast saw the death toll reach over 40 (pictured).
I'm thinking the city itself wasn't the only factor but it played a part.
The Raptors also have more long term value on its roster than Pistons have.
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- They have a 32 year old RIchard Hamilton signed for 2 more years at $12 million a season.
- A 27 year old Ben Gordon signed for 3 more years at around $12 million a season.
- Charlie Villanueva, who's a slightly better rebounding version of Bargnani, to 3 more years at $8 million a season.
- Jason Maxiel, who is probably at the same level as Joey Dorsey, for 2 more seasons at $5 million a season.
- They really only have two decent young prospects, in Greg Munroe and Jonas Jerebko.
- The team's average age this past season was 27 years old, yet they only won 30 games.
- They probably won't be under the cap (as it's set now) until 2013.
The Raptor's situation isn't great, but it's better than Detroit's.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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Brandon wrote: View PostI don't see what the Raptors have that the Pistons don't. The Raptors probably have the fewest number of real assets in the league. Overpaid vets, no promising young stars, no realistic roadmap for bringing in stars, terrible front office, disastrous reputation. Even though the city of Detroit is essentially a third world bombed-out wasteland, it would have been a better choice. There are enough tradeable assets there to bring in some difference-makers.
What does Detroit have other than Monroe? There is nothing on that team I would touch with a 10ft pole except Monroe.
Dumars choke job of trading Billups for Iverson, then signing Ben Gordon and Charlie V (still thinking of how terrible of an idea that was) is leading to a slow death in a city on life support. One thing Raps fans can always lean on.... atleast we aren't Detroit.
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albertan_10 wrote: View Postthis taken from ESPN's article on the whole ordeal. If it doesn't mean anything other than coaches in the league see the potential our team has, I'm ok with that.
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Sources told ESPN.com that Casey was already in New York on Monday observing the Raptors' private pre-draft workout of lottery hopeful Bismack Biyombo.
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Apollo wrote: View PostIf he gets Bargnani to play defense suddenly the Raptors become a legit threat.
Sadly, I don't think this will happen - as much as I'd love to be proven incorrect.
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Matt52 wrote: View PostYou know if he could do that, I'd want Bargnani to stick around. He doesn't have to be a great rebounder or defender - I'll settle for average as long as he is putting the effort in.
Sadly, I don't think this will happen - as much as I'd love to be proven incorrect.
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Tim W. wrote: View Post- They have a 32 year old RIchard Hamilton signed for 2 more years at $12 million a season.
- A 27 year old Ben Gordon signed for 3 more years at around $12 million a season.
- Charlie Villanueva, who's a slightly better rebounding version of Bargnani, to 3 more years at $8 million a season.
- Jason Maxiel, who is probably at the same level as Joey Dorsey, for 2 more seasons at $5 million a season.
- They really only have two decent young prospects, in Greg Munroe and Jonas Jerebko.
- The team's average age this past season was 27 years old, yet they only won 30 games.
- They probably won't be under the cap (as it's set now) until 2013.
The Raptor's situation isn't great, but it's better than Detroit's.
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Brandon wrote: View PostIf Washington traded Gil Arenas' rotting corpse those assets are all very tradeable.
So yes, they're tradable, but chances are you're going to have to take back equal garbage back.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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D-Money wrote: View PostFinally A Coach That Can Actually Coach..Triano Was A Big Mistake..Triano's Reply After Loosing By 100 Points"we played better on the defensive end tonight and im proud of my guys"Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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Brandon wrote: View PostIf Washington traded Gil Arenas' rotting corpse those assets are all very tradeable.
3. Karachi, Pakistan
Ranked as one of Asia’s lowest-scoring destinations for personal safety according to Mercer’s study. In recent years Karachi has seen repeated terror attacks and suicide bombings. In February this year more than 30 people were killed in a dual bomb attack, while in December 2009 another blast saw the death toll reach over 40 (pictured).Last edited by Captain Haddock; Mon Jun 20, 2011, 10:41 PM."Come back, Lisa, you little love killer...Come back Lisa, Lisa Lisamiller."
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Tim W. wrote: View PostJudging Triano's coaching on the mess he was given is an even bigger mistake. Triano wasn't a great coach, but I don't know a coach who would have done much better. And who really cares what a coach says the press? Of all the complaints about Triano, what he says to the press is one I don't understand in the least. He's not coaching the media."Come back, Lisa, you little love killer...Come back Lisa, Lisa Lisamiller."
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