This Raptors team in my eyes is building the same way that OKC team was but it seems like that growth is going to come A LOT sooner than most people anticipated. A healthy 5-man squad next season easily makes the playoffs
Exactly, I thought our starters were top 6 (especially in the east) but our bench would hold us to the playin. Clearly our bench finally is really good though
and ive wanted to say this for a long while. you do everything in your power to retain Chris Boucher for his entire career. he almost always adds such a spark off the bench, he embodies hustle, and he is the last remaining piece from the championship.. unless he gets too hot and demands a bag, he stays until he retires or wants out. we need his "bonjour" energy
Anybody else notice chemistry issues between Rudy Gobert and Randle ? Gobert had deep post position on Scottie and he was calling for the ball and Randle just told him move out of the way with his hands because he wanted to go iso. Gobert looked pissed and took his sweet time getting out of the paint which led to a 3 seconds call. I noticed suspect body langue from them a few times on the court. Another one was when Gorbet picked up a foul off the ball and every player on the Wolves were just walking back the other way but Randle threw his hands up in the air like come on man. I think this is why the Knicks traded Randle and people didn’t understand why that trade was made. Go watch the last play of the game when Gobert turns the ball over after pass from Randle. Look at how Randle look’s at him before walking off the court.. Randle seem’s to be that teammate you don’t want in the locker room.
@@fringe_minority When did I say that lol.. I just saying I think he will do more on the court as he ramps up. IQ still gonna have to come back too and eat. 17 points pretty low for your top guy (yes, I know currently its RJ, glad to see it). Who knows whats coming.. beauty of development year
@fringe_minority he also played 8 less minutes.. had a diminished role, I am sure he can do more. He one of those top miles run in the league guys after all
If they can get all the guys healthy they are a going to be great. Olynik and Bowen are two good vets to come off the bench and Quickly running point and being able to hit shots unlike Mitchell when he shoots you know it's not falling. Would rather have Shead coming off the bench for Quickley tho. Intrested to see what Masai does at the deadline this year. Watching Barrett playing at home is special man. Leveled up and he's better than Zion.
so who's taking shots on the second unit? one of 3 rookies or the defensive specialist? lol. he took 13 because he had to or he wouldn't have. he knows his role.
His shot is actually pretty good tho😂 unlike Mitchell's bricks. When Kelly gets back he's going to have less shots but as a big he can knock them down pretty good.
Without Barnes, the Raps seemed to lose by 3 points or less. Now that Barnes is back, they could certainly go on a run and get into a playoff position.
This team may do well if healthy but hopefully we can still keep some healthy losing going so we can be competitive for one of those top picks for the draft. I’m worried we may be too good 😏
I'm going to say it! This team doesn't need IQ. Mitchell is a perfect balance for this team. They have guys who can score, they need a QB to run a great/smart game not demanding touches, but creating backets, who hits his opens 3, bunnies, and free throws steady enough. Where Mitchel excels is defense. He is the real deal. They way he guards the other teams stars, is off the charts. He frustrated Edwards last night, it isn't read in the stats, how he effects the other team. He's cheaper, will probably get half of hat IQ is making. and you could a mitt-full for IQ, which includes future firsts. Mitchell is a FA this off season, he's gone in a few, or they have to sign him. I think He is vital to their future. Olynyk, Temple, and Fernando (traded for a second pick) is enough free'd up money to pay Mitchell.
Dumb comment. The league is not rigged, and we still could get Cooper. The league would be fine with it because the Raps are good at developing players.
FREE THROWS! FREE THROWS! FREE THROWS! Glad about the win and to have Scottie back, but WTF is going with leaving 10+ pts. at the FT line night after night after night. That is about the only consistent thing this team does. For the easiest shot in the game, it's beyond me why we struggle so much to make those shots. I feel bad for Gradey... he gets absolutely harrassed every night by our opponent's most competent defenders. They foul the hell out of him and he just is not getting the calls. Go Raps!
The season is not even a third over, lots of time to catch that 6th post which is only 3 wins away. Raps beat a championship aspirations team last night - f@ck losing, "just win baby!". So much can go wrong with waiting hopefully with fingers crossed for a draft pick, when they opportunity presents its self as "now". Humans think they have it figured out (lose, get Flagg, get a championship), how's that working so far with the Leafs and Matthews? If you get the pick, IF, will they fit on the team? Will they be a bust? Will they be OK, but not up to expectation? Will they take a few years to take off? Will they be a soft twinkie mayonnaise injury case? Will they have a bad attitude? Did they peak in college? So many hurdles - 16 games have been played, that's it! Lets go get it! Strike while the iron is hot! ..we'll see what Flagg is worth the next three vs formidable opponents.
This team is not rebuilding they are good. If they can controlled their turn-overs and moved their feet instead of fouling. This team minus the missing parts. They could have been easily 12-4 lol😅😅😅😅😅
You would think the reaction to the raptors bringing back the actual Raptor on their court and uniform would make them lean towards that look permanently but no!!!!! Be prepared for another corny chevron jersey, or another jersey that reads Raptors in block letters. We’re sick of the minimalistic bull💩 man. It lacks personality.
@garthlevy8275 How so? Please elaborate! The bottom 3 teams in the nba have the exact same odds of winning the lottery at 14% and a 52% chance of securing a top 4 pick, and the 4th and 5th worst teams have a 11.5% of winning the lottery and a 45.1% of securing a top 4 pick! Where’s your reasoning?
@ It’s a foolish suggestion because the raptors have won the lottery twice in their franchise history . First when they drafted Andrea Bargnani in I believe the year was 2006, and secondly in 1996. In 1996 although they won the lottery, nba expansion rules prohibited an expansion from drafting first overall, so they secured the second overall pick drafting Marcus Camby behind Philadelphia 76ers first overall pick, and hall of fame guard Allen Iverson
@@erikreitav5841 with all due respect you don't understand odds. You can roll a dice 5 times in a row and roll the number 1 each time. It doesn't increase or decrease your chances to roll a 1 the next turn. The odds were always 1/6. But you're also really deep into your own narrative and not attempting to understand. Odds make no difference when you believe the draft is rigged, which the original commentor (not me) was suggesting.
It’s gotta be getting hard for you guys to keep up this optimistic attitude. We’re 4-12, if we make the playoffs it will be such a miracle Disney will want movie rights.
@ nothing wrong with a die hard fan. The state of the sports teams in Toronto and Montreal and Vancouver are as much to do with the political situation in those cities as it does the team. They are business and players don’t wanna live in these cities or pay our ridiculous taxes. 🤷♂️
Yes the raptors are improving, but, Ben forgets that most other teams are as well. Are Grady, RJ Scottie, etc. improving faster than other teams young stars? Otherwise they don’t catch anybody.
@@fringe_minorityfacts! I used to wonder the same thing as to why he doesn’t start. Now I understand, every time he comes off the bench he provides us with the boost we need. Whether it’s a block, a crazy chuck from 3 he brings energy!
dude its a team game and you go with your hot hands. yeah they didn't run specific sets for those guys, more had them in the movement of the offence... which worked as ANY team would have scouted the shit out of those two guys who are having above average seasons...
Trade Scottie now ... he will never be better than his trade value under this contract. Raps could have had Durant for Barnes two years ago and imo that was peak value.
This Raptors team in my eyes is building the same way that OKC team was but it seems like that growth is going to come A LOT sooner than most people anticipated. A healthy 5-man squad next season easily makes the playoffs
Exactly, I thought our starters were top 6 (especially in the east) but our bench would hold us to the playin. Clearly our bench finally is really good though
Like the Celtics too
But dosnt win unless we add another peice!
Tank please tank
@@ScottRowland-q4gnot guaranteed to get the 1st pick even if your at bottom of the cesspool in standing. Look at Detroit last year.
Easy
and ive wanted to say this for a long while. you do everything in your power to retain Chris Boucher for his entire career. he almost always adds such a spark off the bench, he embodies hustle, and he is the last remaining piece from the championship.. unless he gets too hot and demands a bag, he stays until he retires or wants out. we need his "bonjour" energy
Hahaha omg you R joking right. He is trash
@@keepitreato Asshat - go cheer for LeGM, troll.
@@jeffreym.8957 your mom didn't hug you enough
Two in a Row, which should actually be three except for a bad call for the Raptors. Win, lose or draw this team is a lot of fun to watch.
we will make the league respect the raptors😊
no exaggeration this is the best season to watch basically since 2019 - or pre covid 2020 - I am pumped with the effort and the development. damn.
Maybe it's cause you can finally get tickets for under $25. Arena is empty
I've been saying this raptors team gives me post Rudy Gay vibes.
Anybody else notice chemistry issues between Rudy Gobert and Randle ? Gobert had deep post position on Scottie and he was calling for the ball and Randle just told him move out of the way with his hands because he wanted to go iso. Gobert looked pissed and took his sweet time getting out of the paint which led to a 3 seconds call. I noticed suspect body langue from them a few times on the court. Another one was when Gorbet picked up a foul off the ball and every player on the Wolves were just walking back the other way but Randle threw his hands up in the air like come on man. I think this is why the Knicks traded Randle and people didn’t understand why that trade was made. Go watch the last play of the game when Gobert turns the ball over after pass from Randle. Look at how Randle look’s at him before walking off the court.. Randle seem’s to be that teammate you don’t want in the locker room.
Good observations however I would argue Gobert may be the problem...He's not respected around the league.
@JL-uz5kj Randle iso too much, he is nice when hot but he needs to pass when he sees a mismatch
@@JL-uz5kjstate your sources
Excellent Video VERY WELL thought out and said Ben!!
Great Job!
Win or lose they are so exciting to watch...jumping back on the train again
Scottie may not need to score 25 point games
Scottie was limited there.. he may still have a leap coming
@@YakDPOYI think he did well, not forcing his shot and sharing the ball. We don't need him to chuck shots
@@fringe_minority When did I say that lol.. I just saying I think he will do more on the court as he ramps up. IQ still gonna have to come back too and eat. 17 points pretty low for your top guy (yes, I know currently its RJ, glad to see it). Who knows whats coming.. beauty of development year
@fringe_minority he also played 8 less minutes.. had a diminished role, I am sure he can do more. He one of those top miles run in the league guys after all
@@YakDPOYyou said he was limited, not sure what that means
IMAGINE TWO JACOB POETLS ON THIS TEAM 😍 RJ, SCOTTIE,DICK,POETL,POETL. *If 2nd POETL can shoot 3s it's over!!!!
What…
If they can get all the guys healthy they are a going to be great. Olynik and Bowen are two good vets to come off the bench and Quickly running point and being able to hit shots unlike Mitchell when he shoots you know it's not falling. Would rather have Shead coming off the bench for Quickley tho. Intrested to see what Masai does at the deadline this year. Watching Barrett playing at home is special man. Leveled up and he's better than Zion.
We don't want to be good we want to tank
I love Chris but 13 shots... Like wtf.. Bro shouldn't get more than 5
so who's taking shots on the second unit? one of 3 rookies or the defensive specialist? lol. he took 13 because he had to or he wouldn't have. he knows his role.
His shot is actually pretty good tho😂 unlike Mitchell's bricks. When Kelly gets back he's going to have less shots but as a big he can knock them down pretty good.
I mean, he is shooting 50% on the season. Doesn't get better than that for a bench guy
Without Barnes, the Raps seemed to lose by 3 points or less. Now that Barnes is back, they could certainly go on a run and get into a playoff position.
I am all in on capturing the Flagg... but if we end up picking 2nd for Ace Bailey that's fine by me
Or you can finish 30th and still pick 5th. That's the lottery.
Tankathon is cancelled BBQ back on
This team may do well if healthy but hopefully we can still keep some healthy losing going so we can be competitive for one of those top picks for the draft. I’m worried we may be too good 😏
it's odd seeing Ben talking about other teams while he tries to expand the "Digest brand"
If Rockies are hitting the Rockie wall in November, then they need some extended G League run
I'm going to say it!
This team doesn't need IQ.
Mitchell is a perfect balance for this team. They have guys who can score, they need a QB to run a great/smart game not demanding touches, but creating backets, who hits his opens 3, bunnies, and free throws steady enough. Where Mitchel excels is defense. He is the real deal. They way he guards the other teams stars, is off the charts. He frustrated Edwards last night, it isn't read in the stats, how he effects the other team. He's cheaper, will probably get half of hat IQ is making. and you could a mitt-full for IQ, which includes future firsts. Mitchell is a FA this off season, he's gone in a few, or they have to sign him. I think He is vital to their future. Olynyk, Temple, and Fernando (traded for a second pick) is enough free'd up money to pay Mitchell.
Start rj at the 1.
playoffs push instead of tanking? Fun game!
People really thought we were going to get Cooper Flagg lmfao 🤣🤣🤣Even if we finished last Adam Silver would never let him come to Canada.
if this team does poorly, we’ll still land Dylan Harper or Ace at best
Ohhhh, the ol switcharoo. Still complaining but you a fan of the team now? Nice man nice
Dumb comment. The league is not rigged, and we still could get Cooper. The league would be fine with it because the Raps are good at developing players.
Trust we will be a top 3 pick... Relax lil guy
Top five draft pics will be good
“Nobody wants to admit this” that Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors suck!
FREE THROWS! FREE THROWS! FREE THROWS! Glad about the win and to have Scottie back, but WTF is going with leaving 10+ pts. at the FT line night after night after night. That is about the only consistent thing this team does. For the easiest shot in the game, it's beyond me why we struggle so much to make those shots. I feel bad for Gradey... he gets absolutely harrassed every night by our opponent's most competent defenders. They foul the hell out of him and he just is not getting the calls. Go Raps!
What about the Flagg?
This team is too good to tank
Sure glad we didn't fire Darko the 5th game of his career. Not bad not bad, defence looking great
Crazy the defence looks good as soon as theres another good defender right lol
@@Htiyit's been looking good past few games. All credits to Darko
@@Htiy Ya, i been saying same thing. Not bad for a team lacking size
Common Ben. We're literally the worst 3-point shooting team. Nothing can make up for that.
The season is not even a third over, lots of time to catch that 6th post which is only 3 wins away. Raps beat a championship aspirations team last night - f@ck losing, "just win baby!". So much can go wrong with waiting hopefully with fingers crossed for a draft pick, when they opportunity presents its self as "now". Humans think they have it figured out (lose, get Flagg, get a championship), how's that working so far with the Leafs and Matthews? If you get the pick, IF, will they fit on the team? Will they be a bust? Will they be OK, but not up to expectation? Will they take a few years to take off? Will they be a soft twinkie mayonnaise injury case? Will they have a bad attitude? Did they peak in college? So many hurdles - 16 games have been played, that's it! Lets go get it! Strike while the iron is hot! ..we'll see what Flagg is worth the next three vs formidable opponents.
This team is not rebuilding they are good. If they can controlled their turn-overs and moved their feet instead of fouling. This team minus the missing parts. They could have been easily 12-4 lol😅😅😅😅😅
Losing sucks. We can be a playoff team and we will be one. Season is still early.
You would think the reaction to the raptors bringing back the actual Raptor on their court and uniform would make them lean towards that look permanently but no!!!!! Be prepared for another corny chevron jersey, or another jersey that reads Raptors in block letters. We’re sick of the minimalistic bull💩 man. It lacks personality.
Hopefully you can stop with the curse BS!! Let's go raptors
Lottery pick play-in team 🤞
Haters eating crow.
Timberwolves aren’t even top 3 in their conference they are 10th, don’t let this win go over our head, tank tank tank
Cry more
The NBA will not allow Cooper flag to come to Canada.... the lottery balls will not favour TO.. So no tanking in TO
Dumbest take ever
@garthlevy8275 How so? Please elaborate! The bottom 3 teams in the nba have the exact same odds of winning the lottery at 14% and a 52% chance of securing a top 4 pick, and the 4th and 5th worst teams have a 11.5% of winning the lottery and a 45.1% of securing a top 4 pick! Where’s your reasoning?
@@erikreitav5841the original comment suggests the lottery is rigged.
@ It’s a foolish suggestion because the raptors have won the lottery twice in their franchise history . First when they drafted Andrea Bargnani in I believe the year was 2006, and secondly in 1996. In 1996 although they won the lottery, nba expansion rules prohibited an expansion from drafting first overall, so they secured the second overall pick drafting Marcus Camby behind Philadelphia 76ers first overall pick, and hall of fame guard Allen Iverson
@@erikreitav5841 with all due respect you don't understand odds. You can roll a dice 5 times in a row and roll the number 1 each time. It doesn't increase or decrease your chances to roll a 1 the next turn. The odds were always 1/6.
But you're also really deep into your own narrative and not attempting to understand. Odds make no difference when you believe the draft is rigged, which the original commentor (not me) was suggesting.
It’s gotta be getting hard for you guys to keep up this optimistic attitude.
We’re 4-12, if we make the playoffs it will be such a miracle Disney will want movie rights.
2 gamed out of play in...where is the miracle? Very possible.
@ nothing wrong with a die hard fan. The state of the sports teams in Toronto and Montreal and Vancouver are as much to do with the political situation in those cities as it does the team. They are business and players don’t wanna live in these cities or pay our ridiculous taxes. 🤷♂️
Yes the raptors are improving, but, Ben forgets that most other teams are as well. Are Grady, RJ Scottie, etc. improving faster than other teams young stars? Otherwise they don’t catch anybody.
Why is Boucher not in the starting 5
He is really good off the bench, should stay there
@@fringe_minorityfacts! I used to wonder the same thing as to why he doesn’t start. Now I understand, every time he comes off the bench he provides us with the boost we need. Whether it’s a block, a crazy chuck from 3 he brings energy!
He’s better of the bench
Need that spark off the bench.
Scottie is a whiney complainer. Like vince carter. No heart
Lay off the drugs
Try a different rage bait this one didnt work
@jadenpereira5010 rage bait ? Scottie is actually trash and I'm a die hard raps fan
@@keepitreato 29 17 6 tonight ur a 2019 bandwagon
@@keepitreato oh my mistake he had 31
The tank is dead b
9 shots for gradey and 8 for Jacob.... Horrible coaching... Like wtf
dude its a team game and you go with your hot hands. yeah they didn't run specific sets for those guys, more had them in the movement of the offence... which worked as ANY team would have scouted the shit out of those two guys who are having above average seasons...
Trade Scottie now ... he will never be better than his trade value under this contract. Raps could have had Durant for Barnes two years ago and imo that was peak value.
That’s stupid durant would’ve cud the team was rebuilding
And as expected Jacob and Gradey got ignored for the most part... And we won... Fml smh
Huh?
@fringe_minority we are shooting for loses, trying to increase Jacob's trade value and develop gradey.... We did none of that tonight