I see the playoffs as a 50/50 proposition. A month ago I would have said differently.
Aside from the main 5 (Miami, Indy, Chi, NY, Brooklyn) - Clelveland, Washington, Detroit, Toronto all have a legit chance. Milwaukee and Atlanta are there to.
I pretty much only put Boston and Philly as sure things to not be playoff bound.
I don't think Orlando and Charlotte stand much of a chance.
Does this roster still seem that its not a playoff-bound roster???
Seems like it is.
Are you being for real? Last year we missed the playoffs by a few games. And that's with a shitty 4-19 start. We got a better players than we did last year. Casey should actually be coaching smarter without hopefully the bonehead subs he made last year in the forth quarters. Why would you think we will not make the playoffs? So much changed with other teams. We still have our main 4 starters. 5 if Amir starts over Novac. I don't get it. Please explain your concerns to me?
lowry's in a contract year, he'll take a dump on everyone.
dd/gay will tear it up on the wings and play defence
amir/hansborough/jv have a frontline that should scare people
people already thinking jv might have a shot at the all star team this year, with the way he's destroying competition in the summer league. i know its summer league, but if thats any indication to anything, he's gonna have a solid year.
I see the playoffs as a 50/50 proposition. A month ago I would have said differently.
Aside from the main 5 (Miami, Indy, Chi, NY, Brooklyn) - Clelveland, Washington, Detroit, Toronto all have a legit chance. Milwaukee and Atlanta are there to.
I pretty much only put Boston and Philly as sure things to not be playoff bound.
I don't think Orlando and Charlotte stand much of a chance.
Alot can happen one way or another though.
Again.
1. Miami
2. Chicago
3. Indiana
4. Brooklyn
5, NYK
6. Cleveland
7. Toronto
8. Washington
Raptors WILL BE in the playoffs next season. Guaranteed. Right now i have them finishing 7th. But i really wouldn't be surprised to see them finish 6th or even 5th. Why? because Raptors have a lot of talent. They now have a legit go to guy in Gay. Jonas is a MUCH improved player. They've addressed their 3pt shooting needs with the Novak trade. The bench is also much better with the addition of Augustin and Hansbrough and Buycks.
The team that i see slipping down next season is the Knicks.
Are you being for real? Last year we missed the playoffs by a few games. And that's with a shitty 4-19 start. We got a better players than we did last year. Casey should actually be coaching smarter without hopefully the bonehead subs he made last year in the forth quarters. Why would you think we will not make the playoffs? So much changed with other teams. We still have our main 4 starters. 5 if Amir starts over Novac. I don't get it. Please explain your concerns to me?
Being serious here!
Your main points make it seem as though Toronto exists in a vacuum and no other teams made any improvements and/or changes in the offseason.
PLAYOFF SURE THINGS: TOP 4 SEEDS Miami - 2 time NBA champions, just as good Indiana - conference finalists, minor moves to improve their team Chicago - playoff team, Rose coming back fully healthy, bench improved Brooklyn - playoff team, major moves significantly improved their team
PLAYOFF BUBBLE TEAMS: #5-12 SEEDS NY - playoff team, should be just as good at least, improved if less injuries than last season Atlanta - playoff team, good plan-B retooling, need time to gel, could even be better than last season Milwaukee - playoff team, lots of retooling, should still be on the bubble Boston - playoff team, taking a step back (tanking if Rondo is out for long and/or traded), still have some decent players Cleveland - Irving is a stud, loaded with young talent, Varejao should be healthy, looking to land even more proven talent Washington - were a solid team when Wall was healthy, young players have more experience and even more talent was added Toronto - Gay in for full season, improved depth, lots of young talent, loss of Calderon/Bargnani improves team defense Detroit - dominant front court, some good young talent
LOTTERY TEAMS: #13-15 SEEDS Charlotte - say they want to compete and signed an aging Jefferson, but still likely on the outside looking in Orlando - doing a proper rebuild from the ground up, some good young talent, still a year or two away from competing Philly - nice tank job
* within each grouping, I did not list teams in any specific order
I can't see how any fan can consider the playoffs a 'sure thing' for the Raptors this season. The first half will be very interesting to watch, to determine whether MU looks to retooling (push for playoffs now, with future still at the forefront of team building) or tanking (goodbye 2013-14 season, hello 2014 draft & offseason).
Last edited by CalgaryRapsFan; Fri Jul 19, 2013, 01:15 PM.
There's basically two spots that are up for grabs. We know Heat, Pacers, Nets, Knicks, and Bulls will be there. I think the Hawks will finish in 6th. People always forget about the Hawks.
That leaves Cleveland (who added Jack, Clark, and a healthy Varejao), Detroit who added Josh Smith, Washington played almost 500 ball for the last half of the season, and depending on what the Bucks (who signed Mayo, Ridnour, and Zaza) do with Jennings they could still be there for the 8th.
My point is it's by no means guaranteed. And I don't think the Raps will do it.
There's basically two spots that are up for grabs. We know Heat, Pacers, Nets, Knicks, and Bulls will be there. I think the Hawks will finish in 6th. People always forget about the Hawks.
That leaves Cleveland (who added Jack, Clark, and a healthy Varejao), Detroit who added Josh Smith, Washington played almost 500 ball for the last half of the season, and depending on what the Bucks (who signed Mayo, Ridnour, and Zaza) do with Jennings they could still be there for the 8th.
My point is it's by no means guaranteed. And I don't think the Raps will do it.
I agree. Too many people are acting like it's a sure thing when it's far from that.
Are you being for real? Last year we missed the playoffs by a few games. And that's with a shitty 4-19 start. We got a better players than we did last year. Casey should actually be coaching smarter without hopefully the bonehead subs he made last year in the forth quarters. Why would you think we will not make the playoffs? So much changed with other teams. We still have our main 4 starters. 5 if Amir starts over Novac. I don't get it. Please explain your concerns to me?
Being serious here!
raps have gotten marginally better. some of the other lower teams have gotten better on a higher level.
Are you being for real? Last year we missed the playoffs by a few games. And that's with a shitty 4-19 start. We got a better players than we did last year. Casey should actually be coaching smarter without hopefully the bonehead subs he made last year in the forth quarters. Why would you think we will not make the playoffs? So much changed with other teams. We still have our main 4 starters. 5 if Amir starts over Novac. I don't get it. Please explain your concerns to me?
Being serious here!
hehehe i think you misunderstood my post. I am in agreement that the Raptors does have a chance to make the playoffs this season.
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