#WeTheNorth: 2014-15 Toronto Raptors

smalltown · 10-25-2014, 01:51 PM

Alright who else is excited for the season to start? Wednesday can't come soon enough. Didn't get tickets to the opener so i'll be heading down to Maple Leaf Square to join the crazies. What's everyone looking forward to this year? How do you think the season will go?

http://youtu.be/nP7JQ6eFi6E

bkcardcollector · 10-25-2014, 03:09 PM

I am pumped. I am looking forward to JV having his breakout season and watching Caboclo and Norgueira. I am a little worried Lowry will have a swollen head and play hero ball but on second though casey will keep him in line i hope.

BBallCT · 10-25-2014, 03:32 PM

Looking forward to Ross and JV's development.

DeMar keeps on getting better and that's exciting to. Very happy to see JJ back.

smalltown · 10-26-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bkcardcollector

I am a little worried Lowry will have a swollen head and play hero ball but on second though casey will keep him in line i hope.

Doesn't look to be the case. I love how the starters have been supporting the young guys too.

gsigner · 10-26-2014, 03:33 PM

SO EXCITED.

smalltown · 10-26-2014, 03:35 PM

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SO EXCITED.

Hope we see some of this:

gsigner · 10-26-2014, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by smalltown

Hope we see some of this:

And this.

helstad · 10-26-2014, 06:28 PM

I don't really have a team but I like the Wolves. This season however I will follow the Raptors very closely because I follow and collect brazilian players.

How do you rate Bruno's and Lucas' chances of playing this season?

bkcardcollector · 10-26-2014, 07:28 PM

I like them both but they wont see too much time on this deep raptors team. I think Bruno could get some time if Ross disapoints I hope bruno plays more than fields and hamilton.

smalltown · 10-26-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by helstad

I don't really have a team but I like the Wolves. This season however I will follow the Raptors very closely because I follow and collect brazilian players.

How do you rate Bruno's and Lucas' chances of playing this season?

They'll both get time when its available. But the Raptors are committed to bringing them along slowly and just getting them acclimated to the NBA.

yankeesfan24 · 10-26-2014, 08:05 PM

Can't wait for the 4 games against you guys this year. I think we have a revived rivalry!

smalltown · 10-29-2014, 06:32 PM

Game time! Here we go!

smalltown · 10-29-2014, 09:09 PM

Sloppy game. But still the win. 109-102. On to the next one.

hudda123 · 10-30-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by smalltown

Sloppy game. But still the win. 109-102. On to the next one.

I can't remember the last time i saw a game where the offence looked effortless one minute and then terrible the next. This team as much as any team shoots themselves in the foot with bad shots and bad plays. I can't count the number of times Ross, Lowry, and derozan took terrible shots, forced 3s, trying to go 1 on 4 on the fast break. Sure a few might go in and they might get a few calls but rewarding bad behaviour only reinforces more bad behaviour...so when they don't get the call or the bounce, they give up double digit leads with these bad plays. Ball won't bounce and the whistle won't blow your way on the road. If that game was played on the road, raptors would have lost.

When they keep it simple and the ball moves, they can score the ball but when the ball sticks, and the one on one starts, they're TERRIBLE (offensively).

Shout out to JV for 17 / 8 in only 20 min......shame on jv for picking up those two quick fouls. You can see why people are optimistic about this team but i still think they act their age....more potential than proven capability.

smalltown · 10-30-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by hudda123

I can't remember the last time i saw a game where the offence looked effortless one minute and then terrible the next.

I'm hoping this is just a case of early season conditioning. It sure looked like they (derozan and ross) didn't really have their legs under them yet. Our bigs were the story of the game. Amir and Jonas were beasts. Hansborough looks like he has even more confidence, if that is possible and really provided some energy.

TheFranchise · 11-07-2014, 10:29 PM

Not sure what it was but seeing those "retro" jerseys tonight got me even more excited about this team. Enjoyed Alvin Williams and Antonio Davis too lol....

I have a feeling after this season purple is going to be a hit and they'll find a way to make it part of the team colors again.

Oh yeah, big win too.

smalltown · 11-07-2014, 10:54 PM

Finally scored points in the first quarter.

boombaby_rm31 · 11-07-2014, 11:57 PM

does anyone here know if they sell retro jerseys at the raptors store across air canada all year or is it just during retro night?

OMG · 11-08-2014, 01:36 AM

Jersey is SEXY

smalltown · 11-12-2014, 09:15 AM

That was an ugly game last night. Happy we stole the W. The thing i guess i take away from this is how deep our bench is.

cardlover29 · 11-12-2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by smalltown

That was an ugly game last night. Happy we stole the W. The thing i guess i take away from this is how deep our bench is.

lou williams is so clutch, he is also the pirate from captain philips.... He's the captain now.

smalltown · 11-12-2014, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cardlover29

lou williams is so clutch, he is also the pirate from captain philips.... He's the captain now.

The second unit is good. Really good.

Zacy87 · 11-12-2014, 06:21 PM

Great start so far. I'll be at the game tomorrow booing Noah as much as humanly possible.

fanofsports · 11-12-2014, 07:29 PM

Raptors have been impressive so far. Still can't see them competing in seven game series with cavs or Bulls come playoff time. But who knows.

hudda123 · 11-13-2014, 09:24 PM

Great 1st half for the raptors.........

10-25-2014, 01:51 PM	#1
smalltown Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 17,243 ifeature	#WeTheNorth: 2014-15 Toronto Raptors Alright who else is excited for the season to start? Wednesday can't come soon enough. Didn't get tickets to the opener so i'll be heading down to Maple Leaf Square to join the crazies. What's everyone looking forward to this year? How do you think the season will go? http://youtu.be/nP7JQ6eFi6E __________________ Collecting: Raptors, Canadian Basketball Players, Vintage & More. PC: https://www.instagram.com/smalltown.cards/

10-25-2014, 03:32 PM	#3
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10-26-2014, 03:33 PM	#5
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10-26-2014, 08:05 PM	#11
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10-29-2014, 06:32 PM	#12
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10-25-2014, 03:09 PM	#2
bkcardcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raptors Nation Posts: 7,851 bk_card_collector bk_card_collector	I am pumped. I am looking forward to JV having his breakout season and watching Caboclo and Norgueira. I am a little worried Lowry will have a swollen head and play hero ball but on second though casey will keep him in line i hope.

10-26-2014, 06:28 PM	#8
helstad Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portugal Posts: 1,185	I don't really have a team but I like the Wolves. This season however I will follow the Raptors very closely because I follow and collect brazilian players. How do you rate Bruno's and Lucas' chances of playing this season?

10-26-2014, 07:28 PM	#9
bkcardcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raptors Nation Posts: 7,851 bk_card_collector bk_card_collector	I like them both but they wont see too much time on this deep raptors team. I think Bruno could get some time if Ross disapoints I hope bruno plays more than fields and hamilton.

10-29-2014, 09:09 PM	#13
smalltown Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 17,243 ifeature	Sloppy game. But still the win. 109-102. On to the next one. __________________ Collecting: Raptors, Canadian Basketball Players, Vintage & More. PC: https://www.instagram.com/smalltown.cards/

11-07-2014, 10:29 PM	#16
TheFranchise Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 199	Not sure what it was but seeing those "retro" jerseys tonight got me even more excited about this team. Enjoyed Alvin Williams and Antonio Davis too lol.... I have a feeling after this season purple is going to be a hit and they'll find a way to make it part of the team colors again. Oh yeah, big win too.

11-07-2014, 10:54 PM	#17
smalltown Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 17,243 ifeature	Finally scored points in the first quarter. __________________ Collecting: Raptors, Canadian Basketball Players, Vintage & More. PC: https://www.instagram.com/smalltown.cards/

11-07-2014, 11:57 PM	#18
boombaby_rm31 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON, CANADA! Posts: 2,717 boombaby_rm31 boombaby_rm31	does anyone here know if they sell retro jerseys at the raptors store across air canada all year or is it just during retro night? __________________ always looking for indiana pacers cards http://s898.photobucket.com/user/pacer_pan/library/ @boombaby_rm31

11-08-2014, 01:36 AM	#19
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11-12-2014, 09:15 AM	#20
smalltown Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 17,243 ifeature	That was an ugly game last night. Happy we stole the W. The thing i guess i take away from this is how deep our bench is. __________________ Collecting: Raptors, Canadian Basketball Players, Vintage & More. PC: https://www.instagram.com/smalltown.cards/

11-12-2014, 06:21 PM	#23
Zacy87 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 10,659	Great start so far. I'll be at the game tomorrow booing Noah as much as humanly possible.

11-12-2014, 07:29 PM	#24
fanofsports Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 239	Raptors have been impressive so far. Still can't see them competing in seven game series with cavs or Bulls come playoff time. But who knows.

11-13-2014, 09:24 PM	#25
hudda123 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada / USA Posts: 2,193 hudda123	Great 1st half for the raptors.........