The Raptors made it to the second round before being swept by the Cavaliers for the second straight season. This is the third season in a row that the Raptors have lost to the Cavaliers in the playoffs one way or another. It has also cost coach Dwane Casey his job, which has been controversial. Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan's playoff performances have been inconsistent (at best) over the years and many wonder if Casey needed to fall on his sword for that? At the end of the day though, what can you do against Lebron James? That's the roadblock that will haunt the Raptors so long as #23 plays in the east. I guess Masai felt that the Raptors needed to look like they were doing something.
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05-12-2018, 10:29 AM #81Don
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06-12-2018, 02:11 PM #82New Fan
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Nick Nurse reportedly hired as the Raptors next head coach. Will be interesting to see if he can match Casey's performance.
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OH BOY! OH BOY! OH BOY!
FYI, I know some of you don't care, but the Raptors landing Kawhi is a major deal. He is a top 5 NBA talent, in my opinion, probably top 3!
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07-18-2018, 07:17 PM #84Bleeds Double Blue
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Hard to say that definitively when he only played 9 games last year. It will also be interesting to see if his stardom is for real, or if he just played on a good team, with a great coach. If he doesn't play to to the level people are expecting, or even leaves after the year, bad trade. A team like the Raptors, who never have been able to land an elite free agent, really can't afford to give p their number 1 pick for a 2nd consecutive year.
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07-18-2018, 07:26 PM #85Bleeds Double Blue
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Enjoy him in a Raptors uniform for 1 year. Originally Posted by Billspreseason
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07-18-2018, 07:32 PM #86Bleeds Double Blue
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Definitely a gamble with this deal, Leonard’s health and attitude could be an issue as he has stated he has no desire to play in Toronto. Originally Posted by AngeloV
DeRozen has been a model citizen in Toronto and will be missed.
Disappointed to hear the Raptors told DeRozen he wouldn’t be traded then turn around and deal him, bad optics on that one.Toronto Argonauts
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09-24-2018, 01:31 PM #87Don
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Kawhi said all the right things today. I don't know if he'll stay, but he's going to do his utmost to make the 2017-2018 season a successful one for the Raptors.
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05-13-2019, 08:22 AM #88Don
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05-13-2019, 11:21 AM #89Bleeds Double Blue
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My interest in basketball diminished when KW eliminated the London Lightning in game 5 of their series. I took that loss hard.
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05-13-2019, 01:21 PM #90Bleeds Double Blue
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Kawhi Leonard is the best player that the Raptors have ever had.
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05-13-2019, 01:26 PM #91Don
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That he is. Originally Posted by Neely2005
The Bucks are going to be a tough series. I just hope the Raptors aren't too emotionally exhausted from the Philly series. The Bucks finished their 2nd round series in 5.TORONTO ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL CLUB
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05-13-2019, 02:00 PM #92Bleeds Double Blue
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It will be tough but I think we'll beat the Bucks. Originally Posted by Will
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05-26-2019, 01:26 PM #93Don
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There is still one step to go -- but I would be remiss if I didn't extend my congratulations to the Raptors on winning the eastern conference.
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05-26-2019, 09:23 PM #94Bleeds Double Blue
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Good for them, but man is Drake ever embarrassing. It’s 100% an act. Originally Posted by Will
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05-26-2019, 10:37 PM #95Bleeds Double Blue
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Congrats to the Raptors !
First Toronto pro sports team to make it to the Championship Finals since the Jays in 93.
As Steve Simmons says, this Leonard guy is the greatest pro athlete Toronto has ever seen.
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05-27-2019, 06:52 PM #96Bleeds Double Blue
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Similar comments on Landsberg’s show this morning, even TFC got a mention for their championship. Originally Posted by OV Argo
As we all know Argo 5 Grey Cup Championships since 1993 don’t count in some people’s eyes🖕🖕
But yes congrats to the Raptors and their long suffering fans, well deserved and enjoy the ride👍Toronto Argonauts
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05-27-2019, 10:48 PM #97Bleeds Double Blue
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I honestly don't care if the majority of people don't consider Argos championships as important as the "major leagues" ones. They mean a lot to me, and in my world, that's all that matters. I have accepted the fact that a league that doesn't pay out multi million dollar contracts will never get the attention that the other ones do. It won't stop my passions for the Argos in particular and CFL as a whole. It used to bother me a lot, but it doesn't anymore. Originally Posted by Argo57
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05-28-2019, 08:20 AM #98Bleeds Double Blue
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Comments such as these ( made by employees of TSN of all places) sure make the jobs of the hard working people in the Argos marketing department and ticket offices even more difficult. Originally Posted by Argo57
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05-28-2019, 05:59 PM #99Bleeds Double Blue
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Originally Posted by gilthethrill
Yep - did you expect anything different though. After all - this is the "Major League" NBA we're talking here.
This K. Leonard guy is a better and more important athlete than Dick Shatto, Jim Corrigall and Pinball Clemons put together; wether he is better than Johnny Bower, Dave Keon & Darryl Sittler put together; or Dave Stieb, Roberto Alomar & Joe Carter put together - well, maybe that is debatable.
Again, congrats Raptors and like to see them take the title.
Enjoy the band-wagon ride wannabes - hope too many don't get hurt if they fall off. The fawning in the world class Toronna media will be something to behold if the Raptors can win the Championship.
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That is the puzzling part, TSN has the broadcast rights for the CFL and Landsberg is a lifelong Argo fan and season ticket holder. Originally Posted by gilthethrill
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