During a routine physical prior to the 2007-2008 season, doctors found a leak in Etan Thomas’ aortic valve and it required immediate surgery. At the time, it was unknown when Thomas would be able to resume physical activity again, let alone rejoin his fellow Wizards. This past weekend, a healthy Thomas returned to practice determined to resume his role as an intimidating presence in the middle.
NBA Draft Party In Toronto
Hey basketball fans, are you looking for a place to catch the NBA Draft on Thursday? If you live in the Toronto area swing by the Harbour Bar and Grille in Toronto as I’ll be there as well as some other writers from Hoops Addict and Raptors HQ.
Click here for more information on the Harbour [...]
NBA Mock Draft - June 18, 2008
As we all know, the weeks leading up to the draft can make for an overwhelming flurry of inside scoops, conspiracy theories and rumors from all around the internet; this year appears to be no different.
An Inside Look At Brook Lopez
Strong and steady. It’s not flashy, and won’t get the fans jumping out of their seats, but that’s probably the best way to describe Brook Lopez’s playing style.
The 7′0″, 260-pound center out of Stanford, who projects as a lottery pick in this year’s upcoming NBA entry draft, has most of the qualities teams are looking [...]
Washington Pre-Draft Workout Notes - June 5, 2008
Whereas Hoops Addict editor Ryan McNeill marvelled at the access granted to him and fellow Toronto Raptors reporters at pre-draft workouts in the ACC on Wednesday, in Washington on Thursday it was a different ball game all together. Like kids on Christmas morning waiting for the chance to open up their presents, myself and those [...]
In The Scrum With Darnell Jackson
Following his first pre-draft workout with the Washington Wizards, forward Darnell Jackson from the NCAA champion Kansas Jayhawk spoke with reporters about his first impression of pre-draft workouts, what he can bring to the Wizards should they select him and the plans he has for his championship ring.
In The Scrum With Jeremy Pargo
Following his pre-draft workout with the Washington Wizards on June 5th, guard Jeremy Pargo from Gonzaga talked about the sage advice he received from his older brother (and current New Orleans Hornet) Jannero, today’s workout from a guard’s perspective and his predictions for the upcoming Celtics/Lakers series.
Toronto Pre-Draft Workout Notes - June 4, 2008
During the NBA season the media is lucky if they can catch a glimpse of the last few minutes of a practice, but even then, at best they’ll catch players working on free throws or some other tedious or unintersting aspect. However, with the Raptors inviting the media to the Air Canada Centre this month [...]
In The Scrum With Robin Lopez
Following Robin Lopez’s workout with the Toronto Raptors on June 4th, he talked with the media about some of the epic games of one-on-one that he had with his twin brother Brook growing up, what he needs to improve on for his rookie season in the NBA, how running cross country helped with his conditioning [...]
In The Scrum With Raptors Director Player Personnel Jim Kelly
Following player workouts for the Toronto Raptors on June 4th, Raptors head scout Jim Kelly talked with the media about how tough it is to get all these players together at one time, his thoughts on Robin Lopez’s showing and a wide range of other topics.
Click here to listen to this media scrum.