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"The Future is Now"

Breakdown
The Toronto Raptors have been ridiculed as on of the worst teams in the ISBA. Coach $-Centz makes a return to his hometown team in attempts to change the culture and bring forth an intensity that fans from Toronto have yet to encounter with their beloved team. With new additions such as Kyle Lowry, Landry Fields and MVP caliber players such as Dominic McGuire, the Raptors can hope for the best and only improve as the season rolls along.

Pressing Issue - Demar Derozan
Demar DeRozan has been delegated as being the player that changes the culture for the Raptors since he was drafted. The athleticism he possesses had fans excited for the new dimensions of slashing abilities and the ability to be agile on defense. However, fans have been disappointed with his lackluster play. This season, Demar DeRozan hopes to shut his critics up and prove to the NBA world, he's ready to take the next step in his young, but promising career.

Depth Chart
PG - Kyle Lowry/Jose Calderon/John Lucas III
SG - Landry Fields/Terrance Ross/Alan Anderson
SF - Demar DeRozan/Linas Kleiza/Dominic McGuire/Quincy Acy
PF - Andrea Bargnani/Amir Johnson/Ed Davis
C - Jonas Valanciunas/Aaron Gray/Jamal Magloire

Head Coach
Dwane Casey (College - Kentucky)

Assistant Coaches
Johnny Davis (College - Dayton)
Tom Sterner (College - Millersville State)
Micah Nori (College - Indiana)
Eric Hughes (College - Cal State - Hayward)
Scott Roth (College - Wisconsin)

Athletic Trainer
Scott McCullough (College - Toronto)

Govou_

Now this is a thread to follow. This, GSW & Royce's quest for MVP.

goldielox69

Lorde NHL TU DD Leroy Nibblesfly

I have the Raptors in the playoffs. No ridiculing from this guy. #Believe

I only hope DeRozan and Bargs get out of your dog house soon. Those two young men have a special place in my heart.

GullahGullah

Raptors are my team, make us proud by either making the playoffs or successfully tanking for lottery balls. Two things the Raps never can do right.

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Bargnani and Derozan have yet to prove their worth. Indefinitely in the doghouse until they stop making music videos about pasta

GullahGullah

TornadoZadar

Roko Leni Ukić sighting at 0:14

TheMindfulOne

Roko, I like Roko, saw him a week ago running, I was running to on Marjan LeBron

It was funny, he had his Iphone, I had my cheap ass MP3... Kobe

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Hassan wrote:

LOL Roko and of course Jamario Moon is the only one dancing... #Swag?

GullahGullah

that trade for J O'Neal still haunts me.

I miss Kapono and Moon.

also, Big V's only a 59 rating this year. BOOOOOOO

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^ are you effing kidding me? that's hideous... eff 2k

GullahGullah

yessir.. at least Ross got a decent 71.

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I hope the retro Raptors jerseys are in the game

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"Rumor: Jose Calderon Requests Trade"

Breakdown
The Toronto Raptors have looked to improve their PG spot and have done so effectively by acquiring Kyle Lowry this offseason. Lowry, an up-and-coming star in the league, has been given the nod from GM Colongelo and Coach Sukan to start games this season. Lowry addressed the starter issue by saying, "I'm blessed dawg. I mean like f*** Houston and s***. And straight up, f*** Calderon. I mean, the dude's a scrub, can barely speak English and s*** and I unno man."

In response to the quote, Calderon declined to comment and told media that he has requested a trade from the team, during a meeting with coach Sukan at Beans-N-Burritos. "He ahh nice guy (Sukan), and I tell him I want out of Toronto."

Toronto holds it's first practice later this week, and we hope to get more of a statement from Coach Sukan in regards to the development.

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"Raptors Have Fun at Bargnani's Expense"

Breakdown
During an action packed media day here in Toronto, the Raptors decided it would be hilarious to prank the often misguided PF from Italy. Newcomer Landry Fields said, "HAHAHA, yeah so we told him to look the other way, and this fat greasy dude came running in naked and he smiled at him and now we're going to call him gay." The identity of the masked naked man is unknown although they were calling him "Kim"
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Bargnani is out with Gay-like symptoms until further notice.

Lorde NHL TU DD Leroy Nibblesfly

I had forgotten about the Mike-Batman connection until now. #Memories

I'd be very interested in Calderon but I don't think I can swing a trade financially.

TornadoZadar

I offer Martin+filler for Calderon+fillers+picks.

TheMindfulOne

Poor Dr.Bargnani...

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Game One:Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors"
Raptors Depth Impressive In Win Over the Pistons

Final Score: 84-98

Raptors Starting Lineup
PG - Kyle Lowry
SG - Landry Fields
SF - Demar DeRozan
PF - Ed Davis
C - Andrea Bargnani

Raptors Player of The Game

Kyle Lowry: 26 points, 14 assists
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Gatorade X Factor

Terrence Ross [21 points, 5 Rebounds off the bench]
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The Raptors treated their home fans to a win over the struggling Detroit Pistons. Kyle Lowry led the team in points and assists and recorded the Raptors first double double this season. When asked how he felt about his new team he said "very very blessed". Rookie Terrance Ross impressed many fans and the coach with his marvelous play and stepped in and delivered when started Landry Fields was struggling. The Raptors hope to carry over this effort with their next game.

#KingMe :roll: V1NC323

Terrence Ross ROTY. No question. It's rigged if he doesn't win it.

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Report: Raptors Coach Still Not Confident Despite Lead In Standings

The Raptors have amounted an astounding amount of games early this season, and ultimately that has led them to be first in the standings in almost every category. However, when facing teams that are being run by coaches other than CPUStern, the Raptors have faltered and looked dismal. Coach Sukan has been seeking a remedy but with no avail.

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Above: Assistant Coach Dwane Casey smiles at Coach Sukan after finding out he's been fired... sike!

Assistant Coach Casey was quoted in saying, "We have been totally dominantly against the teams without human coaches. I mean, Stern remotely coaches them and tells them what to do. That's messed, and at times the poor players are left on the court tired as hell and of course we're going to take advantage of that. Facing these teams is what I call a Stern-based RPG."

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Teammates Demar Derozan (Black one) and Jonas Valanciunas celebrate an "and one play" during a timeout

When asked about the Raptors mediocre play against other teams, Coach Sukan showed complete displeasure in his response. "I don't know what went wrong. Against the Nets, it was a complete ass kicking. The Lakers had us beat but played their bench the whole game, and we managed to squeak past Mr. Duhon and co. The Celtics destroyed us and we just didn't play well enough for my liking. We need to step it up. I'm agonized by the effort from my team and want this act of pretending to be contenders to stop right now. The chip is on our shoulders and we have to prove that we belong in the playoffs."

The Raptors have started out strong but many of the critics believe they lack the talent to go far into the season. Only time will tell.