Comments on: The Importance of Next Year http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:36:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: SportsOpinion.ca » Saturday Linkage http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5252 SportsOpinion.ca » Saturday Linkage Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:51:11 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5252 [...] has some key questions facing the Raps next season. Let’s hope they can at least grab that 6th seed and have a chance to win a first [...] [...] has some key questions facing the Raps next season. Let’s hope they can at least grab that 6th seed and have a chance to win a first [...]

]]> By: Kinnon Yee http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5182 Kinnon Yee Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:52:00 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5182 Jeff W - lol. What am I, your stalker? I sign my comments so you know who back stabs you :p And yeah, I remember that post. i commented on it ;) Jeff W - lol. What am I, your stalker? I sign my comments so you know who back stabs you :p And yeah, I remember that post. i commented on it ;)

]]> By: Manel http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5165 Manel Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:37:17 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5165 Ok, Kinnon I understand now your point of view. It that scenario, similar to the current year, Ukic can fill the sport (10-15 mpg) behind Jose offering something 'similar' to TJ's play. Also, he can develop there (he has been around for years, but he's young). Ok, Kinnon I understand now your point of view. It that scenario, similar to the current year, Ukic can fill the sport (10-15 mpg) behind Jose offering something ’similar’ to TJ’s play. Also, he can develop there (he has been around for years, but he’s young).

]]> By: Jeff W http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5161 Jeff W Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:49:24 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5161 Kinnon! Are you the guy who attacks my comments section whenever I mention "Ukic" (or "TJ" or "point guard", for that matter)? ;) FYI, <a href="http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/06/22/roko-ukic-needs-the-nba/" rel="nofollow">this post by Raul Jimenez</a> focuses on Ukic's possible impact when he lands in the NBA. re: Garbajosa -- good point (and nice pic). He would've been huge at F/C for us this year. If only we could take the Delorean back to March 26, 2007. *sigh* Kinnon! Are you the guy who attacks my comments section whenever I mention “Ukic” (or “TJ” or “point guard”, for that matter)? ;)

FYI, this post by Raul Jimenez focuses on Ukic’s possible impact when he lands in the NBA.

re: Garbajosa — good point (and nice pic). He would’ve been huge at F/C for us this year. If only we could take the Delorean back to March 26, 2007. *sigh*

]]> By: Linkage - April 9 — The AltRaps Blog http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5159 Linkage - April 9 — The AltRaps Blog Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:01:29 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5159 [...] - Hoops Addict [...] [...] - Hoops Addict [...]

]]> By: Kinnon Yee http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5152 Kinnon Yee Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:32:54 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5152 Manel - There are some prognosticators that see him as being a better point guard in the NBA. With T.J. Ford having the Stenosis issue, and with Ukic steadily developing, he won't be a good #1 guy, but as a back up to Calderon, he might be valuable for the Raptors in the upcoming year. It's not necessarily that Ukic is that good, but just that a combination of factors might lead Ukic to being a very important piece next year. For example, if the Raptors cannot resolve the TJ Ford situation, cannot trade him for a player of value in the off season, or have trouble with his spine, it will immediately thrust Ukic into the spotlight if he's over here. All three scenarios are fairly likely in my opinion, so while I'm not saying he's a suitable replacement for Ford, it's just that I'd say he's very likely an important piece next year just because of the uncertainty surrounding Ford. Manel - There are some prognosticators that see him as being a better point guard in the NBA. With T.J. Ford having the Stenosis issue, and with Ukic steadily developing, he won’t be a good #1 guy, but as a back up to Calderon, he might be valuable for the Raptors in the upcoming year. It’s not necessarily that Ukic is that good, but just that a combination of factors might lead Ukic to being a very important piece next year. For example, if the Raptors cannot resolve the TJ Ford situation, cannot trade him for a player of value in the off season, or have trouble with his spine, it will immediately thrust Ukic into the spotlight if he’s over here. All three scenarios are fairly likely in my opinion, so while I’m not saying he’s a suitable replacement for Ford, it’s just that I’d say he’s very likely an important piece next year just because of the uncertainty surrounding Ford.

]]> By: Manel http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5145 Manel Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:44:01 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/2008/04/09/the-importance-of-next-year/#comment-5145 Good post Kinnon but I don't know why you talk frequently about Ukic. He was playing here (Barcelona) last year and I saw some euroligue matches this year. It's true that he has earned more minutes in Lottomatica di Roma but IMHO he's erratic and probably a SG in PG body (a TJ's poor version). I will be happy if I'm wrong but I don't think he has shown a NBA level until now. Good post Kinnon but I don’t know why you talk frequently about Ukic. He was playing here (Barcelona) last year and I saw some euroligue matches this year. It’s true that he has earned more minutes in Lottomatica di Roma but IMHO he’s erratic and probably a SG in PG body (a TJ’s poor version). I will be happy if I’m wrong but I don’t think he has shown a NBA level until now.

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