Comments on: The Battle to Start In Toronto

By: Big Smoke Gary

Big Smoke Gary — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:07:21 +0000

DeRozan will start the whole year but only 20min/game. I think Belli splits the role with him and depending on situations (Protecting a lead or trying to catch up) and the hot hand it could be one of DeRozan/Belli/Jack or Wright finishing games at the 2.
What’s more important satrting or finishing?

By: UltimateRaptorsFan4

UltimateRaptorsFan4 — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:49:27 +0000

The raptors will go far but i doubt it they will go past the 2nd round although I am a die hard fan

Belinelli will be a big support off the bench and if they can put in hard work and patients into DeRozen they can be a playoff caliber team and especially with someone like Jack coming off the becnh

By: Banga

Banga — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:30:39 +0000

They’re going to start DeRozan but at the end of the game you’ll see Marco or Jack in the game.
Derozan brings his athleticism into the starting lineup and he’ll be able to run wild and do his thing. He won’t be looked at for scoring so he’ll have time to develop in the starting lineup.
If he comes off the becnh he’ll be the focal point of the offense and his shooting deficiencies will be harder to mask.

He may not be able to shoot but he’s the perfect complement in a starting lineup that is lacking athleticism

Do you think the Raps will actually have 4 Euro starters if they start Marco???
It’s more like 5 since Bosh’s Big Man game is more of a Euro Big Man game

By: NC

NC — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:18:48 +0000

Derozan will start for the season I think. I believe Marco is a great asset off the bench.

By: spirow

spirow — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:39:19 +0000

Outta the top ten picks dd is the second best mid range shooter after curry. . . His mid range game isn’t week, he just needs tighter handles, it’s good he has the mid range game but the handles are necessary with higher defensive intensity. . . He’ll need to get better at driving and dribbling the ball. . . And three pointer he can work on after this year . . . Theres enough 3 point shooting to begin with. . .

By: mtindore520

mtindore520 — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:21:59 +0000

people dont relize he will develop his jumper, and it isnt exactly a J-Chill broken J…also in college and summer league he was usually the best player and was guarded very well, he’s gonna be left completely open for most the game because of all the scoring threats on the floor. Look at Trevor Ariza, he had a horrible J until he played with the Lakers and teams doubled off him, he came up big, i think DMDR will have a similar role for the Rapts…and his athletism isnt all he poses in terms of NBA skills, he plays tenacious defense, passes well, speed, strength, and driving ability. His athleticism is amazing just ask Kobe.

By: mrcanadian

mrcanadian — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:18:53 +0000

Too bad Gerald writes like a 7th grader.

By: Da_Griff

Da_Griff — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:09:23 +0000

If DeRozan can’t shoot, he will NOT fit into the Toronto system. He needs to be able to put the ball into the hoop, AND play D.

Marco will be best off the bench as he is a total liability on D.

I think Wright will get the starting nod. Hell, he started for Dallas and they have Jason Terry. Plus his D is good, and he can score if he needs to, and does not need the ball in his hands all the time like Hedo, Jose and Bargnani will (bosh creates his own ops).

You read it here.

By: sk

sk — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:20:50 +0000

i’m not a toronto fan but they could be so fun to watch. marco is one of the better passing two guards in the league; so 10-15 mins a game, plug him at the 1, demar at the 2, hedo at 3, and bosh at 4. very very tall ball, but fast and entertaining.

By: solomon (el latino machismo)

solomon (el latino machismo) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:32:15 +0000

demar shouldn’t stay anywhere near antoine wright… he’d mess up the boy’s D, and teach him how to play lame ass D in clutch…

ask carmelo