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Gotta give the Raps props for picking up former general manager of the suns and former GM of the year Bryan Colangelo and making him our president and GM. Almost makes up for the bad decisions Rob Babcock has made in the past. I can see some progress happening with the Raptors despite them going through a rebuilding process, most of the games they seem to play against against the top teams always remain close or with us ahead but end up with poor execution down the road which is a regular for any young team (ugh that 24 point lead lost with the Mav's really had me pissed for a good day or two.
One thing I hope Bryan moves towards (since I heard him make hints) is turning the Raptors in the future into an international blended team which would reflect Toronto's social structure. I have nothing against Americans but I am getting tired of certain American players building there talent here and then leaving to go back home when they're established for selfish reasons. I remember certain players stating that there reasons for leaving were solely because of the location (same goes for those considering coming here). Another reason could be simply due to the fact that they can't handle the media attension down here (in terms of media pressure Toronto is up there along with New York). Despite all that I believe international players would welcome Toronto's location alot more then your typical state, the different cultures here are almost always in your face and it's refreshing for any player living outside or near North America. Anyway regardless of all that I see a bright future, I just hope Bryan does what he did for the Suns for the Raptors.
And damn Mike James know your role and pass the ball to Bosh down the stretch, face it your not a clutch player. ~_~
One thing I hope Bryan moves towards (since I heard him make hints) is turning the Raptors in the future into an international blended team which would reflect Toronto's social structure. I have nothing against Americans but I am getting tired of certain American players building there talent here and then leaving to go back home when they're established for selfish reasons. I remember certain players stating that there reasons for leaving were solely because of the location (same goes for those considering coming here). Another reason could be simply due to the fact that they can't handle the media attension down here (in terms of media pressure Toronto is up there along with New York). Despite all that I believe international players would welcome Toronto's location alot more then your typical state, the different cultures here are almost always in your face and it's refreshing for any player living outside or near North America. Anyway regardless of all that I see a bright future, I just hope Bryan does what he did for the Suns for the Raptors.
And damn Mike James know your role and pass the ball to Bosh down the stretch, face it your not a clutch player. ~_~