The x factor this season is actually Jose Calderon, because when Jose is healthy, the team is running much better. Yes, we did acquire Jarrett Jack, a great backup, but in order to succeed, we will need Jose healthy.
With Andrea Bargnani getting better, Chris Bosh playing under his contract year, with all the new acquisitions, and with a healthy squad, the Raptors should contend in the East. But this, only time will tell.
Complete 2010 Player Projections
The default order for player projections is based on ESPN.com’s recommended draft rankings, which take into account projected total points as well as upside and risk.
The year was 1999 and the Toronto Raptors we’re beginning to blossom. Their star player, Vince Carter, was the talk of the league, ferociously dunking on players and scoring at ease. Surrounding Vince was a cast of characters who complimented him perfectly. Grit, athleticism, youth balanced by experience and a legendary coach who called the shots.
That team, even though they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, was the greatest Raptor unit to ever take the court.
That is, however, now up for debate.
