Warriors too. They had that one series where they upset the Mavs, but that's it.I think along with the Bobcats the Raptors have clinched worst NBA franchise of the last decade...
I'd add Darko to tath list of recent busts. Bargs is an intriguing player but just not the piece to build a team around.Bargnani never gets happy or sad, his emotions are always flat, which is a sharp contrast to Valanciunas who's always full of emotion and heart. Bargnani is just so bad, he's 7 feet tall, but he can't rebound or block, all he ever does is shoot threes, so what's the point of having him? Why not just get a 6 footer who can shoot threes all day? He's not as big of a disappointment as other number 1 overall picks like Greg Oden, Kwame Brown, Michael Olowokandi, but he's still a bust as a number 1 pick. Obviously it was better to choose Bargs over Brandon Roy, but he's still a bust, I think he'd be worthwhile to take as a 20th overall pick, and as a player who comes off the bench.
+1 on Gallinari. I like the way he plays with emotion as well.Warriors too. They had that one series where they upset the Mavs, but that's it.
Watching Knicks-Nuggets, it's clear we drafted the wrong Italian. Gallinari actually looks like he gives a crap and didn't just roll out of bed like Bargnani. Maybe he actually eats real pasta, not Primo pasta and sauce.
Guess you can say he 'pulled a Burke'.QUESTION: NOT SURE IF THIS WAS ANSWERED ALREADY..I understand the raptors don't have a draft pick next year, does that mean even if they finish last overall they get NO PICK? as much as I follow the game, I don't understand the draft process .
Here's my bitch with Bargnani: he has the talent, but he only uses it when HE feels like. We watched him perform last year (before the injury) and he shut the critics(me included) up. This year we expected to see what we saw last year and he reverted back to his old ways. He has the talent but lacks the motivation. At this point in his career he should be in a leadership role, that sure isn't happening.Bargnani never gets happy or sad, his emotions are always flat, which is a sharp contrast to Valanciunas who's always full of emotion and heart. Bargnani is just so bad, he's 7 feet tall, but he can't rebound or block, all he ever does is shoot threes
I think the problem with Raps is Bargs is the most talented player on the roster and he knows that . There isn't a allstar on this roster ( like when Bosh was here ) that can get in Barg's face and say " what the fuck " . He is a male Deva ..Here's my bitch with Bargnani: he has the talent, but he only uses it when HE feels like. We watched him perform last year (before the injury) and he shut the critics(me included) up. This year we expected to see what we saw last year and he reverted back to his old ways. He has the talent but lacks the motivation. At this point in his career he should be in a leadership role, that sure isn't happening.
At the time he was drafted he was the right choice, he just hasn't performed as was expectected, and he sure hasn't performed as #1 overall is expected to perform.
Bargnani doesn't care, even if he won the lottery tomorrow he'd just shrug and have that lost stare that he always has. He wins the lottery every year with his yearly salary, he doesn't care. He'd have the same expression on his face even if he was back on the streets of Rome slicing prosciutto for hungry customers.It's a shame to see someone with natural talent waste it away because he's a lazy ass, or whatever his problem is.
You would think if he doesn't have a work ethic or some pride, the millions he's getting paid would motivate him to show
his employers that he deserves all those $$$.
I'd put them third worst. With that series alone they've accomplished more the Raptors have done (in a tougher conference), and now their roster is night and day better than the Colangelo Raptors.Warriors too. They had that one series where they upset the Mavs, but that's it.
I know firing GM is one of the options but when you have guys like McMillan out there why isn't MLSE opening up their wallets ? Also Colengelo's downfall maybe his love affair with Bargs . Bargs will tease you with his allstar abilty but you can't make him your go to guy . Also has anyone wondered why a player who is only 25yrs old was on the market for only a 1st round pic ? The Rockets I think were fed up with the soap opera they had with thier two PG last yearThis team is in rough shape.. as bad as it was when Mighty Mouse and Isaiah were shown the door, or when Vince was traded for a kick in the balls.
The locker room must be a really tense place to be and they are calling each other out.. Well they are calling out Bargs to his face for sure if this article has any truth, along with Mike James II Lowry.
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/12/11/desperate-raptors-at-yet-another-crossroads/
I'm not upset because it all points to the man in charge and if this season doesn't end BC's tenure here after a craptastic 7 years, nothing will.
This organization's draft record in the second round ( heck even late 1st round ) has been pathetic .Everyone keeps talking about Valunciunas being some great saviour?? He's mediocre at best. There are more talented, athletic players that other teams have picked up in the second round. It seems every team we play these days has a superior player that I hadn't even heard of, never mind picked in the top of the first round.
Wonky JV is not the savior but he has the potential to be a very good player in this league. He is not a James or a Kobe but he is a significant piece on a team they doesn't have much. My biggest concern with him will he be taught to settle for mediocrity like a lot of his team mates appear to have? Currently he is the last player I would consider trading.Everyone keeps talking about Valunciunas being some great saviour?? He's mediocre at best. There are more talented, athletic players that other teams have picked up in the second round. It seems every team we play these days has a superior player that I hadn't even heard of, never mind picked in the top of the first round.
