Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Jose Watch 2012: Colangelo hints Jose will not be amnestied (#46)

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Jose Watch 2012: Colangelo hints Jose will not be amnestied (#46)

    I always thought Mo Pete was going to be a "Raptors Lifer", as in playing his entire career with the Raptors but then he plateaued, then he regressed, then he couldn't accept his new reality, then he no longer fit the team and then he was moved. Fans have been on again, off again about their loyaty to Calderon for years now but honestly, he has the best shot at being the first Raptors Lifer and here's why.

    • He's still got a lot left in the tank.
    • He's humble and a team player.
    • He likes being a leader.
    • He wants to win and the Raptors could be on the dawn of a golden era.
    • The Raptors are in need of a solid veteran PG and no legit successor to Calderon is in view.


    Just like Mo Pete, things could change for Calderon and the Raptors, making them incompatible going forward. They also need to get over the hurdle of 2013 free agency if he's here then but I think he will be. As for the 2012-13 season, this puts it into perspective:
    Calderon’s future is a topic of debate among fans, but no one connected with the team has suggested they’re looking to move him. He’ll be 32 years old when the 2012-13 season opens with one year and just over $10 million left on his deal. With no successor on the roster, and coach Casey not enthralled with the thought of a rookie point guard for his team even if one could be found in a guard-thin draft, there’s no reason to think Calderon won’t play out his deal.
    Source: thestar.com

  • #2
    The other thing going for Jose is that instead of holding on for and extra couple of years in the NBA and bouncing from team to team, he can go back to Spain and play out the twilight of his career when ready.
    Twitter @WJ_FINDLAY

    Comment


    • #3
      There is one difference between Mo & Jose....the contract...Mo never had the "big" contract and as I remember it the Raps were not prepared to pay the asking price for his extension. When F/agency came he got money he couldnt pass up...cannot blame him and frankly the Raptors as well. It was an amicable parting.

      It would be terrific if Jose stayed but his current contract is a bit onerous considering what the team is doing and the new reality of a stiffer cap. This has probably been the big negative with fans who wouldnt mind to see him traded etc. If he is able to temper his money needs in the next deal we should seriously consider keeping him...at least for a couple of years say on a 3 yr extension. Or, if it is possible maybe it could be arranged to get him off the books sometime next year and get something for him in a trade to a deep playoff team and then resign him as a f/a. AFter that he would probably ready to go back to Spain when he is in the 35-36 age area and the Raps in a good place

      Comment


      • #4
        I think/hope that Calderon could very well become the first Raptors lifer. If the Raps can draft/sign a young pass-first PG-of-the-future, Calderon would be a fantastic mentor and eventual backup. I could see him signing a 2-3 year extension in the $4-6M range. If the Raps couldn't get enough value for him at the trade deadline, I doubt they'd get significantly more this year.

        Comment


        • #5
          Bendit wrote: View Post
          There is one difference between Mo & Jose....the contract...Mo never had the "big" contract and as I remember it the Raps were not prepared to pay the asking price for his extension. When F/agency came he got money he couldnt pass up...cannot blame him and frankly the Raptors as well. It was an amicable parting.
          Mo Pete had a worse contract than Jose Calderon when you consider level of play in the back ends of their deals. Calderon's contract is a non-issue. He has one year left.

          Comment


          • #6
            Apollo wrote: View Post
            Mo Pete had a worse contract than Jose Calderon when you consider level of play in the back ends of their deals. Calderon's contract is a non-issue. He has one year left.
            Mo Pete's contract in Toronto or New Orleans?

            Comment


            • #7
              Toronto. It all comes down to what do you value more, paying someone to do nothing or overpaying someone to do one of the most important jobs on the floor.

              Comment


              • #8
                It would be pretty cool. It'll all depend on what kind of contract he's looking for for the last 5 years of his career.

                But more importantly: how about big Val as a lifer -- à la Tim Duncan.

                Comment


                • #9
                  Lets see him play in the NBA first.

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Calderone may like being a leader but I question his leadership ability. He may want to win[who doesn't?] but has he ever won an individual award, gone to the all-star game or won anything besides his Spanish medal? His game on both ends of the court has been analyzed in great detail with some fans loving it some hating it but most are ambivalent and would accept a trade involving him. If the Raptors are on the dawn of a "golden era" I assume it will involve winning, something Jose in seven years of trying knows little about.

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      j bean wrote: View Post
                      Calderone may like being a leader but I question his leadership ability. He may want to win[who doesn't?] but has he ever won an individual award, gone to the all-star game or won anything besides his Spanish medal? His game on both ends of the court has been analyzed in great detail with some fans loving it some hating it but most are ambivalent and would accept a trade involving him. If the Raptors are on the dawn of a "golden era" I assume it will involve winning, something Jose in seven years of trying knows little about.
                      What do you question about his leadership ability in particular?

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        If Calderon would take a pay cut at the end of this next season...do maybe 4 - 6 million a year, I would have no issue keeping him around. Because in that range you can justify him mentoring someone, starting when needed but also being a really solid backup. I don't think we can continue with him at 10 - 11 million though. If Calderon could accept and hold on to being the backup it would really add a lot of depth to our bench.
                        For still frame photograph of me reading the DeRozan thread please refer to my avatar

                        Comment


                        • #13
                          Calderon is a leader and a class act. There are two things I question about Calderon (look for his own shot a bit more and defense) but leadership doesn't even factor on the list.
                          For still frame photograph of me reading the DeRozan thread please refer to my avatar

                          Comment


                          • #14
                            Apollo wrote: View Post
                            What do you question about his leadership ability in particular?
                            I think hes implying that you have to go to an allstar game or have prestigious awards to be a leader... you know, kinda like Vince, Tmac and Bosh...

                            Comment


                            • #15
                              themasao wrote: View Post
                              It would be pretty cool. It'll all depend on what kind of contract he's looking for for the last 5 years of his career.

                              But more importantly: how about big Val as a lifer -- à la Tim Duncan.
                              JV is gonna be a really good player, but Apollo is right. You are only ever one injury or temper tantrum away from washing out. Let's see him play with the best in the world before we start any Tim Duncan comparisons
                              For still frame photograph of me reading the DeRozan thread please refer to my avatar

                              Comment

                              Working...
                              X