Yes, with this season fully in the crapper, I got out a list of restricted and unrestricted free agents for next year. Let this season continue as it has, and maybe we can win the Draft Lottery.
First up, people soon to be ex-Raptors:
Jamario Moon - We can not be rid of this player soon enough. His selfish shooting has been glaring. If you can get even tempered Chris Bosh to call you out on the floor, time to hit the road Mr restricted free agent. I'd take a bag of nachos for him right now.
Will Solomon - Hope you enjoyed the cup of coffee with the Raps. See ya later.
Anthony Parker: HIs bad slump let us all know that there are few miles left on this model... class guy, but needs replacing.
Joey Graham - The only one on the FA list I would keep. If his value hasn't risen too much, I see a role for him with the club. Joey is my secret favourite, let him continue down his slow road of progress.
Now on to the sugar, who is out there? Few names have my interest....
Richard Hamilton from Detroit could be the answer to the low production out of the 2 guard spot, and would add some toughness
Shawn Marion from Miami would play the three, and would be some nice help for our three big rotation. Gives them another outlet.
Damien Wilkens from OKC can play the two or the three. I like him.
Grant Hill from Phoenix is in the middle of a career resurgance.... I'd take him for leadership alone
Now imagine a perfect world where this is the Raptors line-up:
PG - Jose Calderon
SG - Hamilton or Wilkens
SF - Marion or Hill
PF - Bosh
C - O'Neal
Bargnani plays for sixth man of the year, and Joey Graham is right off the bench behind him. Roko stays to develop, Kapono plays spot minutes, and Big Nate keeps on keepin on...
Let's see, where was I?
1 year ago
