[dmo21Participant]

So tonight he will make his NBA debut for the Raptors. He won’t play to much but he will be backing up Amir Johnson, so you never know what could happen. With him and Amir, I like the idea of Ed Davis and Bargnani being the 4 and 5 for the future rather than Amir and Bargnani. I think this because both Ed and Amir will bring rebounding, but I think Davis might be a defender (shot blocker) and has a better low post offensive game than Amir, which is needed more by the Raptors cause they have Bargnani who plays the really high post, and doesn’t rebound or defend to much lol.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Before I give my earl assessment Id like to tell everyone not to get too excited, hes going up against Blatche and McGee, while they were tired as well.

4 Minutes 4-pts, 4-rbs, 2-blks and heis extremely active with great position. Also was the key to another 2 turnovers. He looks solid, his athletisism doesnt look all there but as far as IQ goes defensively (and this is a sad statement) he looks like the best interior defender Toronto has had since the Carter days. That may not be saying much, but his presence is immediatly known as soon as hes on the court, and he seems to be a nice anchor this team never had. Its just 4 minutes and its just Washington but this is what I see for him in the future, not the current season. VERY ACTIVE, great positioning, and smart player.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Before I give my earl assessment Id like to tell everyone not to get too excited, hes going up against Blatche and McGee, while they were tired as well.

4 Minutes 4-pts, 4-rbs, 2-blks and heis extremely active with great position. Also was the key to another 2 turnovers. He looks solid, his athletisism doesnt look all there but as far as IQ goes defensively (and this is a sad statement) he looks like the best interior defender Toronto has had since the Carter days. That may not be saying much, but his presence is immediatly known as soon as hes on the court, and he seems to be a nice anchor this team never had. Its just 4 minutes and its just Washington but this is what I see for him in the future, not the current season. VERY ACTIVE, great positioning, and smart player.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Before I give my earl assessment Id like to tell everyone not to get too excited, hes going up against Blatche and McGee, while they were tired as well.

4 Minutes 4-pts, 4-rbs, 2-blks and heis extremely active with great position. Also was the key to another 2 turnovers. He looks solid, his athletisism doesnt look all there but as far as IQ goes defensively (and this is a sad statement) he looks like the best interior defender Toronto has had since the Carter days. That may not be saying much, but his presence is immediatly known as soon as hes on the court, and he seems to be a nice anchor this team never had. Its just 4 minutes and its just Washington but this is what I see for him in the future, not the current season. VERY ACTIVE, great positioning, and smart player.

[Cardinal_FanParticipant]

 I still dont see how Amir Johnson who has never proved anything landed that contract.

[Cardinal_FanParticipant]

 I still dont see how Amir Johnson who has never proved anything landed that contract.

[Cardinal_FanParticipant]

 I still dont see how Amir Johnson who has never proved anything landed that contract.

[OhCanada-Participant]

He was given that contract on the belief that he would simply learn how to stay out of foul trouble…didnt happen. Amir shows great potential but what heppens is he never really stays out of foul trouble, its just sometimes depending on the game and the flow of the game the refs allow more contact. When its a physical game where the refs let them play Amir excels, when tjhe refs are being standard and calling the game the way the are expected to he sits on the bench. Still a good signing, it shos Weems, Derozan and other Raptors they want to keep building this core and keep this close knit group in tact, and maybe Amir figures it out…

[OhCanada-Participant]

He was given that contract on the belief that he would simply learn how to stay out of foul trouble…didnt happen. Amir shows great potential but what heppens is he never really stays out of foul trouble, its just sometimes depending on the game and the flow of the game the refs allow more contact. When its a physical game where the refs let them play Amir excels, when tjhe refs are being standard and calling the game the way the are expected to he sits on the bench. Still a good signing, it shos Weems, Derozan and other Raptors they want to keep building this core and keep this close knit group in tact, and maybe Amir figures it out…

[OhCanada-Participant]

He was given that contract on the belief that he would simply learn how to stay out of foul trouble…didnt happen. Amir shows great potential but what heppens is he never really stays out of foul trouble, its just sometimes depending on the game and the flow of the game the refs allow more contact. When its a physical game where the refs let them play Amir excels, when tjhe refs are being standard and calling the game the way the are expected to he sits on the bench. Still a good signing, it shos Weems, Derozan and other Raptors they want to keep building this core and keep this close knit group in tact, and maybe Amir figures it out…

[ThaMatrixParticipant]

Raptors are lookin good tonight!

[ThaMatrixParticipant]

Raptors are lookin good tonight!

[ThaMatrixParticipant]

Raptors are lookin good tonight!

[Tha_PrinceParticipant]

 That block on John Wall made my night. Looking forward to seeing that more often from the young rook

[Tha_PrinceParticipant]

 That block on John Wall made my night. Looking forward to seeing that more often from the young rook

[Tha_PrinceParticipant]

 That block on John Wall made my night. Looking forward to seeing that more often from the young rook

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

Really liked Davis at 13, he has had a very nice debut. Huge wing span, good athlete, certainly provided some rebounds, blocks and some nice buckets. Colangelo may not have lit the world on fire, but I really like the Raps second unit right now. Barbosa has always been a favorite of mine, and I still think Jerryd Bayless can be a killer. I always described Bayless as Jarrett Jack on crack when he basically was set to replace him in Portland, and I still believe it. Jerryd gets buckets, is fearless and I think he will be great for a Raptors second unit that had struggled to score. Barbosa and Bayless may be similar in stature, but they compliment each others style. Either can play a bit of point, neither are "true PG’s", but they can both score in bunches and can create some openings for others. Davis alters shots and could maybe end up being the PF that could make Bargnani a feasible Center (though that is doubtful). Nonetheless, it did not hurt Toronto having a long, athletic PF lefty from the ACC before, and while Ed may not be Chris Bosh, he gives the team some hope for the future.

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

Really liked Davis at 13, he has had a very nice debut. Huge wing span, good athlete, certainly provided some rebounds, blocks and some nice buckets. Colangelo may not have lit the world on fire, but I really like the Raps second unit right now. Barbosa has always been a favorite of mine, and I still think Jerryd Bayless can be a killer. I always described Bayless as Jarrett Jack on crack when he basically was set to replace him in Portland, and I still believe it. Jerryd gets buckets, is fearless and I think he will be great for a Raptors second unit that had struggled to score. Barbosa and Bayless may be similar in stature, but they compliment each others style. Either can play a bit of point, neither are "true PG’s", but they can both score in bunches and can create some openings for others. Davis alters shots and could maybe end up being the PF that could make Bargnani a feasible Center (though that is doubtful). Nonetheless, it did not hurt Toronto having a long, athletic PF lefty from the ACC before, and while Ed may not be Chris Bosh, he gives the team some hope for the future.

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

Really liked Davis at 13, he has had a very nice debut. Huge wing span, good athlete, certainly provided some rebounds, blocks and some nice buckets. Colangelo may not have lit the world on fire, but I really like the Raps second unit right now. Barbosa has always been a favorite of mine, and I still think Jerryd Bayless can be a killer. I always described Bayless as Jarrett Jack on crack when he basically was set to replace him in Portland, and I still believe it. Jerryd gets buckets, is fearless and I think he will be great for a Raptors second unit that had struggled to score. Barbosa and Bayless may be similar in stature, but they compliment each others style. Either can play a bit of point, neither are "true PG’s", but they can both score in bunches and can create some openings for others. Davis alters shots and could maybe end up being the PF that could make Bargnani a feasible Center (though that is doubtful). Nonetheless, it did not hurt Toronto having a long, athletic PF lefty from the ACC before, and while Ed may not be Chris Bosh, he gives the team some hope for the future.

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