Juan Dixon scoring his first and only basket as a Raptor, above.
Farewell, Juan Dixon. We hardly knew ye…and we hardly cared.
Minutes before today’s 3pm trade deadline, Juan “Sharpshooter Dullshooter” Dixon was traded to the Detroit Basketball Pistons for big ol’ Primoz Brezec, who now has the distinction of being traded TWICE in the same season. Brezec did have flashes of competence in Charlotte before Emeka earned center tenure, but he’s 7-footer softer than fresh bocconcini spread over a warm just-baked roll….mmmmmmm.
Anyway, we’re not exactly jumping for joy over here. I guess Detroit wasn’t willing to part with Hermann, who is surely the Piston BC was after. For those who are counting, that’s TWO. Two big white Slovenian centers coming off the Raptors bench…mwhaahahahah.
But before you break out the black armbands for Juan, remember: he sucked (whether playing out of position or not). During his time with the Raps, Dixon was so inaccurate he’ll probably miss his plane to Detroit. And while placing Jose’s Gatorade on Juan’s bench seat would have been an upgrade, at least we got something for him – and another big body in the frontcourt can’t hurt. Wish it wasn’t another big, soft body, but hey – he’s got six fouls, right?
Regardless, he gets a clean slate when he crosses the border. We’ll lay off him…for now. So welcome to Toronto, Primoz. Have Rasho show you around.
Newest Raptor Primoz Brezec, seen here awkardly touching a child’s shoulders…a sign of camaraderie in Slovenia.
(DiNote: In related news, an elated Joey Graham unpacks his bags and breaks out a frosty bottle of Sunny D to celebrate dodging the deadline.)