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Exactly, Toronto hardly sees any snow, really Toronto is just like a mini-New York... honestly -_- it just a bit colder and windier in the Winter, it is still hot as hell here in the Summer. People act like Toronto is Yellowknife, lmao. Anyways, I would love to know where all this "Bynum is a better defender than Bosh is" talk came from. Because Bynum is bigger he is a better defender? I don't get it lol... Anyways, like Celtics3420 said, if this deal was legitimately on the table, our GM has to ask Bosh, 'are you staying or are you going', because if he is leaving you do this deal, if he says 'Idk' at the deadline, you do this deal, if he says I am staying I don't do this deal. Bynum is probably the best piece we could get for Bosh in a trade, nevermind the risk of losing him for nothing. Still not sure how I would feel about a Bynum-Bargnani frontcourt but it would have to do, maybe as the franchise guy Bynum could take his game to the next level. Lakers it is a yes, Raptors it is a conditional yes. I was on the fence when I first heard the rumour, but now I am convinced the Lakers would be awesome with Bosh.

This is just about Melo and Durant, not Kobe please Why do you guys think Melo is better? I am just curious.

This year we are potentially going to see 3 undeserving players potentially make the NBA's All-star game, which is a game to celebrate players who are having particularly great seasons. Tracy McGrady, Allen Iverson and Kevin Garnett are all locked in to start the 2010 all-star game, but none of them have done anything to warrant getting into the game, let alone start it. Not to mention Amare should not be starting over TD, but that is just nitpicking really. So I ask you, should David Stern and the NBA adjust the selection process of the NBA all-star game? If so, how would you suggest they do so? For me I believe David Stern wants to keep fans engaged, and frankly I can't blame him, since he is in it for the money (as the commish lol) and fan involvement probably plays a big role in that, I wouldn't know I am just assuming. I would suggest that the fans be allowed to vote in any 5 players they wants, regardless of position or anything, as long as they are eligible like usual. However, I would suggest the NBA itself, players and coaches and whatnot, vote the starters in. The 10 players starting the all-star game, should be the 10 guys having the best individual seasons at their positions, not the fans' favourite players. I feel particularly strongly about this because I feel Chris Bosh, my favourite team's best player, is being robbed out of a starting spot in the all-star game. Chris Bosh is having a fantastic season and deserves all the recognition possible, but dumb fans are ruining the all-star game by letting in a guy like Kevin Garnett over Bosh at this point. Regardless of whether or not these 3 players take their spots or not, I believe something needs to be done. It's one thing to not have the best players in the all-star game, but it is another to not have the best players starting in the all-star game. The best players should be in the game, not the fans' favourite players and not the guys who they have seen on the ESPN highlight reels the most. Anyways, what are your thoughts on the issue?

Which player is the better scorer?

Anything above 1 you have to be decent IMO. I mean 1.25 or so is good because that means you are going like 13-10 or 26-20 or something like that. IMO, as long as you are above even then you have to be okay. Some kids are hardcore, but typically the kids that are diehard into their ratio are campers. Mine is 1.35, I consider that decent. 1.26 is solid for only having the game for 3 days though, you will probably get better the more you play and get used to where people hide and camp and stuff like that. ^^I disagree, if you are going even every time how are you 'bad'? Lol, if anything going .500 on your ratio is the definition of average. Having a K/D around 1 means you are average.

So we have 4 votes but only 2 comments? Hmmm. Solid topic, especially the Yao-D12 one, I think one on one would show someones skills more, and Yao has twice the skill D12 does.

Kobe would win if it was best of 3 or 5 or something for sure because he would figure LeBron out quick and then pick him apart offensively and defensively. In a single game though it honestly could go either way, I would probably have to say LeBron though. Yao would beat D12 if he is 100%, no doubt. At this point TD would easily win, 5 years ago probably KG, but Duncan is so much better now it isn't even funny. People still consider KG elite, but frankly Perkins is probably as good as KG is now. Dude is just breaking down.

Lol, Vince has definitely been a disappointment for me this year. I thought he would take the Magic to the next level, but I never realized how incompetent Nelson was at running the offense. I understood Hedo ran the offense a lot, but I didn't realize he practically played PG for them, lol. 17 PPG on 39% though, I guess that is what happens when you expect VC to be a jumpshooter. I would take VC for Hedo too, but only because of the contracts lol. Frankly at this point I don't know if I want either of them, VC would probably be better suited in a role like Toronto though. I wonder if the Magic would do that though, it would definitely be interesting if BC proposed that lol.

I am merely saying this is hypothetically all I can imagine us being willing to move. But Calderon does make sense in a way, while I hate on him he is still decent, and is definitely better than Udrih. People forget Jose averaged 9 assists last year, this would also allow Evans to shift to his natural position at the 2. And I am sure the deal would be littered with picks and [expletive] like that. Again, I am not saying the Kings are or would entertain this, I am saying this is the only deal that would make sense from a Raptors fan, or GM's, perspective.

Derozan is the worst player I have ever seen at fighting through screens, he just... doesn't. We need a starting 2, NOW. Get Sonny and Wright out of the rotation and have a starting 2 and Demar get the bulk of the minutes, Marco at times too. Please, just get Sonny and Antoine out of here.

Rasho is actually solid, we just don't have the minutes for him with the way Amir has been playing lol.

Probably not. Bargnani and Bosh are both getting 35 minutes at least, you figure Amir will get 15-20 minutes, Hedo will see a couple minutes at the 4. I just don't think there is any room for this guy on our team. I always felt like he was a solid talent though, especially for shotblocking. Someone should take a chance on this kid, I just don't think us signing him would be good for us or him. Plus when (if ) Reggie comes back, there will be nothing for him, when Reggie gets back I will be interested to see how Jay handles the rotations, I wonder if Bargnani might see some time at the 3, there won't be enough minutes for Reggie and Amir though at this rate, and you can't take any minutes away from Amir the way he has played this year, no way.

I haven't noticed how bad Jack is on D, that is probably in large part to me not trying to criticize him as much as I do Jose. But I think Jack just brings so much more to the table, he actually pushes the ball, takes some chances. He actually allows Hedo to run the offense at times... plus I just think Jack is a grinder and a tough player and Jose is one of our softest guys, I see him patting guys on the back on the other team at points in the game... I just feel like our team is better with Jack getting the minutes. Jack's decision making can be pretty bad sometimes, but I think his superior D, hustle and versatility makes him a lot better than Jose. Also I just plain hate Calderon.

Jose should only get minutes if he is willing to not be the primary ball handler and more a spot up shooter. If he is willing to allow Hedo to have the ball up top more often then okay, because Jose is probably the best shooter on our team besides maybe Andrea. If he continues to always run towards the ball and do nothing when he doesn't have it, then he may as well stay on the bench away from Hedo.... I am convinced Hedo and Jose cannot co-exist. I want Jose gone though, he has definitely become my least favourite Raptor.... I am fickle though so that could easily change within the next month if he starts playing well

I am still not sure how I feel about us potentially getting Martin. Not sure what we would offer besides something like Jose+Amir or something like that. If we don't have to get ruined to get him, I would love to have him here. Adding a 20+ point wing is something Bosh has always needed. But I have also heard Martin is a ballstopper and a chucker basically, so I don't know if he would be able to fit in Toronto. Adding Martin to the starting line-up would probably make us instantly better though.... I just question if we are 'really' interested or not. I doubt Martin will go for a deal like that though, I can't see us getting him and keeping Bargnani and Bosh. Martin on the Cavaliers is an interesting prospect though, a legitimate second option for LeBron finally, I think Martin would fit the billing. He would also get a lot of points in Phoenix. I just question what the Kings are looking for in return.

http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/ulmer.html I admire that Bargnani wants to improve, it is nice to see from him he wants to get better and wants to be a good player. Sometimes I get that feeling that he doesn't care, but he has definitely helped make me like him these past few weeks, he has definitely been really solid for us. As for his rebounding, I think he will be hardpressed to get 10 a game, mainly because while Bosh typicailly takes care of the defensive glass, Bargnani just is not on the offensive glass, at all (1 a game). I think he will always be a lackluster rebounder, but if he could just average 18-8 for us, that would definitely be worth the money we are paying him, if he can continue to play solid D of course. Bargnani needs to work on his positioning on the offensive glass, when a play is being run for someone else rather than stand out at the 3 point line he should be getting into the paint to crash the glass. I admit I hated Bargnani when we were struggling early on, but as of late he is one of the main reasons we are playing so well. I am definitely coming to appreciate Bargnani more and more... wish he would get more looks though, I think it might be time he is made into the definitive second scoring option, and gets more touches rather than shoot spot up 30's 75% of the time. If Bargnani can even become just a good rebounder, or solid, you have to be happy as a Raptor fan.

He was definitely one of the best, he had takeover ability with the likes of Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady back in the early part of the decade. Vince was easily a top wing and was the best wing in the East for many years, hence his like 5 straight all-star games or whatever it was.

The West has more depth but 3 of the 4 best teams are in the East.

How come it seems Kobe's hand is messed up every year?

Should definitely be a playoff team, they have more than enough talent to be. Would just be a question whether they could put it together though. This team has twice the talent, without Kobe, the Rockets do and Rockets are in the playoff mix. The Lakers bench is pretty crappy though so that could be a problem.

I agree with you, I said before the season he would average 20 a game. Guess I was wrong.

I wish the Raptors had the expirings to chase after Iguodala.

It's not just the internet, the people on the internet are real you know..

Lol at a guy who averages like 20-5-5 year in year out being an underachiever at all. Oh yeah I forgot fans think if you don't win a ring your career was a failure. Ya sure he didn't wind up being Kobe, but who ever does live up to their expectations? Everyone thought LeBron would have a ring by now, I don't consider him an underachiever. Half the players in the league would be underachievers by this sort of logic. Vince is one of the best and most exciting players of this generation.

RealGM says the deal isn't happening, which of course could just be a smokescreen. I want this to happen, only if Bosh says he is leaving obviously, not only because Bynum is an amazing way to save face but because Bosh could go and win a ring. If he went to LA everyone would start slobbing on him and realize he is a top player, he would finally get into the media spotlight more playing in LA. Honestly this team could be one of the best ever on paper with Chris Bosh, you would have 3 guys there who can score as a number 1 option on an NBA team, along with Artest and Odom.