The Toronto Raptors spoke with assembled media at the BioSteel Centre on Friday afternoon. Raptors Republic was unable to attend, so here are some tweets.
Kyle Lowry on the health of his elbow:
Lowry says his elbow is now a “non-issue.” Feels great, ready to get going.
— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) April 15, 2016
Well, that sure is good to hear.
On responding to the whistle going away:
Lowry on if the whistles disappear for Raps: We gotta put the ball in the hole, that’s the counter.
— Chris O’Leary (@olearychris) April 15, 2016
Easy enough, right?
On where the team’s going and where they are relative to last year:
Second half of last year brought up. “Yeah, we was trash,” Lowry said.
— Chris O’Leary (@olearychris) April 15, 2016
Lowry acknowledges that at this time last year the team was “trash” & later says “we knew we were trash”. Says it’s MUCH different this yr
— Eric Smith (@Eric__Smith) April 15, 2016
Casey: I don’t know if we were trash, but we weren’t as solid chemistry wise as last year.
— Chris O'Leary (@olearychris) April 15, 2016
Lowry says next level is getting out of the first round. “That would be a start.”
— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) April 15, 2016
Lowry: We haven’t won it in two years. It’s important for us to win that first game.
— Chris O’Leary (@olearychris) April 15, 2016
#WeTheTrash.
Getting fired up:
Lowry says the Toronto fans “can be disruptive” — and he wants them there early, and loud. #raptors #rtz pic.twitter.com/M8aeOrV2mQ
— Eric Smith (@Eric__Smith) April 15, 2016
DeMar DeRozan: “These are the challenges you live for.” pic.twitter.com/5iVNEVISZ6
— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) April 15, 2016
Let’s get this money.
All things DeMarre Carroll:
More from Casey…"We know exactly how we will use DeMarre…and we will keep that in-house" @Raptors
— Leo Rautins (@LeoRautins) April 15, 2016
Carroll’s self evaluation: I feel great. If you see me in a fight with a bear you better help that bear. #rtz
— Chris O'Leary (@olearychris) April 15, 2016
No word yet on starter, Norm said "if I start" and betting is that continues for now. He has serious poise for a rookie.
— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) April 15, 2016
I’d pay to see Carroll fight a bear.
Assorted
bebê didn’t like the call pic.twitter.com/SL7DF0i1DO
— James Herbert (@outsidethenba) April 15, 2016
Lowry psst’ing at DeMar from the hallway.DeRozan says he’s not going to talk until he leaves. Lowry: That’s not true, you’re talking rt now.
— Chris O’Leary (@olearychris) April 15, 2016
Last practice before playoffs rounding down for Raptors pic.twitter.com/OgfDzD5QHA
— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) April 15, 2016
Really not a whole lot going on at practice, but to be honest, what’s left to say? The Raptors have been very good for a minute, and there’s nothing left to talk about. It’s time to get it done.
Other: Patrick Patterson wrote about creating a winning culture for The Players’ Tribune. Check it out.
Check out what Dwane Casey had to say Thursday.
Check out what Masai Ujiri had to say Wednesday.
Shout out to beat writers. I really, deeply appreciate you and the tireless work you do. Thank you.
