Comments on: Kapone-o Brings Hot Gunner to Toronto http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/07/04/kapone-o-brings-hot-gunner-to-toronto/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:01:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Kinnon Yee http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/07/04/kapone-o-brings-hot-gunner-to-toronto/#comment-311 Kinnon Yee Sat, 07 Jul 2007 19:30:08 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=80#comment-311 Ryan - lol. I'm glad you've come around. As for Tucker, I'm not sure. Reading into his ESPN comments this week, I doubt he'll be happy returning to Toronto, as he was desperately looking for playing time. He was waved by Toronto once they wanted to pick up Luke Jackson the first time, in order to make a spot for Luke. I'm not sure where he's going, but honestly, he should consider Europe, since I think his game would be better appreciated there. As for Graham, I think those deals would be good, but I think we'll see Dixon, Graham and maybe Hump get moved at the All Star Break when teams want to get under the cap for the 08 signings. And I think Joey has the potential to increase his stock, which is why Bryan probably wants to hold onto him for a bit longer. But who knows. Things might get done. I'd be happy to go one for one for a kind of semi-risky rookie, as I think he's a really redundant part at this point. Ryan - lol. I’m glad you’ve come around.
As for Tucker, I’m not sure. Reading into his ESPN comments this week, I doubt he’ll be happy returning to Toronto, as he was desperately looking for playing time. He was waved by Toronto once they wanted to pick up Luke Jackson the first time, in order to make a spot for Luke. I’m not sure where he’s going, but honestly, he should consider Europe, since I think his game would be better appreciated there.

As for Graham, I think those deals would be good, but I think we’ll see Dixon, Graham and maybe Hump get moved at the All Star Break when teams want to get under the cap for the 08 signings. And I think Joey has the potential to increase his stock, which is why Bryan probably wants to hold onto him for a bit longer. But who knows. Things might get done. I’d be happy to go one for one for a kind of semi-risky rookie, as I think he’s a really redundant part at this point.

]]> By: Ryan McNeill http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/07/04/kapone-o-brings-hot-gunner-to-toronto/#comment-313 Ryan McNeill Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:03:33 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=80#comment-313 Would a team like Phoenix or SA that's looking for cap space deal one of their euro players for Joey Graham? Luis Scola's deal would be worth around the same but would last 3-4 seasons while Graham could contribute next season and has an expiring contract. Besides, if the Spurs are willing to take the Red Rocket off our hands last summer for Rasho I'd like to think that BC could convince RC Buford into taking Graham. Just another idea I wanted to float out there... Would a team like Phoenix or SA that’s looking for cap space deal one of their euro players for Joey Graham? Luis Scola’s deal would be worth around the same but would last 3-4 seasons while Graham could contribute next season and has an expiring contract. Besides, if the Spurs are willing to take the Red Rocket off our hands last summer for Rasho I’d like to think that BC could convince RC Buford into taking Graham.

Just another idea I wanted to float out there…

]]> By: Ryan McNeill http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/07/04/kapone-o-brings-hot-gunner-to-toronto/#comment-312 Ryan McNeill Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:00:32 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=80#comment-312 The more this signing sinks in the more I like it. Look at what Charlotte paid Matt Carroll last week? I'd rather have JK than MC! Here's something to throw out there - whatever happened to PJ Tucker? Was he waived or just "demoted" to the D League team? After watching Paul Millsap play in the playoffs for Utah I can't help but think that Tucker could provide a rebounding spark off the bench despite being vertically challenged. Now that Toronto's fixed it need for a long range sniper I think their next move should be adding some rebounding help, something that Tucker could provide... The more this signing sinks in the more I like it. Look at what Charlotte paid Matt Carroll last week? I’d rather have JK than MC!

Here’s something to throw out there - whatever happened to PJ Tucker? Was he waived or just “demoted” to the D League team? After watching Paul Millsap play in the playoffs for Utah I can’t help but think that Tucker could provide a rebounding spark off the bench despite being vertically challenged. Now that Toronto’s fixed it need for a long range sniper I think their next move should be adding some rebounding help, something that Tucker could provide…

]]> By: Kinnon Yee http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/07/04/kapone-o-brings-hot-gunner-to-toronto/#comment-314 Kinnon Yee Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:21:28 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=80#comment-314 Johnn 19 - Great points. But for now, I think if you move Kapono into the SF position in the starting lineup, you're going to lose a LOT of scoring power from your bench. Now, I think he may get starters minutes since Garbajosa is recovering, and he's not a spring chicken anymore, and for that matter, neither is AP. I just think he should be in the SG position rather than SF, but I guess AP/Garbo/Delfino/Kapono can all play SF/SG in some capacity, for certain games. In fact, I kind of see a lot of Bargnani's outside game in Kapono... Able to make 3s and also step in slightly to make his own shot. I think his defensive ability (or lack thereof) has been greatly overblown as well. But I guess we'll see. Johnn 19 - Great points. But for now, I think if you move Kapono into the SF position in the starting lineup, you’re going to lose a LOT of scoring power from your bench. Now, I think he may get starters minutes since Garbajosa is recovering, and he’s not a spring chicken anymore, and for that matter, neither is AP. I just think he should be in the SG position rather than SF, but I guess AP/Garbo/Delfino/Kapono can all play SF/SG in some capacity, for certain games.

In fact, I kind of see a lot of Bargnani’s outside game in Kapono… Able to make 3s and also step in slightly to make his own shot. I think his defensive ability (or lack thereof) has been greatly overblown as well. But I guess we’ll see.

]]> By: Johnn19 http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/07/04/kapone-o-brings-hot-gunner-to-toronto/#comment-316 Johnn19 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:07:35 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=80#comment-316 Kapono is also not just a 3 point shooter. 65% of his shots last year were from inside the arc 15/18 ft. He started 35 games, 32mins, 49.6%fg, 51.5%fg3,3.4rb, 13.3ppg To start that many games most of them in Dec/Jan/Feb prior to his ankle injury where he was out for a month, he must have been fairly competent in Miami's defensive schemes. When he returned he came off the bench for the last 9/10 games. Kapono is also not just a 3 point shooter. 65% of his shots last year were from inside the arc 15/18 ft.

He started 35 games, 32mins, 49.6%fg, 51.5%fg3,3.4rb, 13.3ppg

To start that many games most of them in Dec/Jan/Feb prior to his ankle injury where he was out for a month, he must have been fairly competent in Miami’s defensive schemes. When he returned he came off the bench for the last 9/10 games.

]]> By: Johnn19 http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/07/04/kapone-o-brings-hot-gunner-to-toronto/#comment-315 Johnn19 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:52:08 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=80#comment-315 I read this in a Miami article about Kapono. A quote from Pat Riley to someone: " What Kapono adds is that they will always stay home on him. If you watch us post up or play pick-and-rolls the guy who plays him never leaves him. That opens up the offensive plays for the others." He will have the same effect for the Rap's after he makes a few 3's. Just the reputation and threat will be a benifit to free up space. I read this in a Miami article about Kapono. A quote from Pat Riley to someone: ” What Kapono adds is that they will always stay home on him. If you watch us post up or play pick-and-rolls the guy who plays him never leaves him. That opens up the offensive plays for the others.”

He will have the same effect for the Rap’s after he makes a few 3’s. Just the reputation and threat will be a benifit to free up space.

]]> By: Kinnon Yee http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/07/04/kapone-o-brings-hot-gunner-to-toronto/#comment-319 Kinnon Yee Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:09:38 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=80#comment-319 Gagan - I have questions about it too, since TJ tends to pass to Bosh exclusively. If things don't change from last year, it may be a problem. Towards the end of last year, Bargnani was beginning to post players, but no one was getting him the ball. I think they'll start him next to Bosh, but they MAY move him to the bench to balance scoring out between the units. Manel - Thanks! lol. Well, I don't think Noah was a solution to the Bulls' problems. I think we'll see that the Bulls won't match up well against the Raptors this year. But we'll leave that for our season preview :p Gagan - I have questions about it too, since TJ tends to pass to Bosh exclusively. If things don’t change from last year, it may be a problem. Towards the end of last year, Bargnani was beginning to post players, but no one was getting him the ball. I think they’ll start him next to Bosh, but they MAY move him to the bench to balance scoring out between the units.

Manel - Thanks! lol. Well, I don’t think Noah was a solution to the Bulls’ problems. I think we’ll see that the Bulls won’t match up well against the Raptors this year. But we’ll leave that for our season preview :p

]]> By: Manel http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/07/04/kapone-o-brings-hot-gunner-to-toronto/#comment-318 Manel Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:03:18 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=80#comment-318 Good work! Anyway I will use Andrea as second unit with some teams... can you imagine them againt Wallace & Noah? :P Good work! Anyway I will use Andrea as second unit with some teams… can you imagine them againt Wallace & Noah? :P

]]> By: Gagan http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/07/04/kapone-o-brings-hot-gunner-to-toronto/#comment-317 Gagan Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:45:51 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=80#comment-317 I get headaches just thinking how Bargnani and Bosh would play together. Yes, they are two different players. But, still, are there enough touches? I am getting another headache.... I get headaches just thinking how Bargnani and Bosh would play together. Yes, they are two different players. But, still, are there enough touches? I am getting another headache….

]]> By: Kinnon Yee http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/07/04/kapone-o-brings-hot-gunner-to-toronto/#comment-310 Kinnon Yee Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:00:15 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=80#comment-310 Thanks for the compliments. Honestly, I'm just confused at how everyone's reacting to the whole situation. It'd be nice if we had a JYD-type of rebounder, to be honest, but that might not be possible with the selection that's out there, and how much GMs might be asking for. I think that if you trade away Calderon to get a piece like that, you're looking at rebuilding team chemistry all over again. Thanks for the compliments. Honestly, I’m just confused at how everyone’s reacting to the whole situation. It’d be nice if we had a JYD-type of rebounder, to be honest, but that might not be possible with the selection that’s out there, and how much GMs might be asking for. I think that if you trade away Calderon to get a piece like that, you’re looking at rebuilding team chemistry all over again.

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