Post by raps03 - TOR on Aug 16, 2008 23:29:11 GMT -5
Raptors Trade Star for Stars’S
Great day for the Toronto Raptors today, as they added two great players in Jermaine O'Neal and Kenyon Martin. Before I talk about the 2nd deal made today, there was a big rumor going around about the Toronto Raptors wanted to deal All Star, Carmelo Anthony. A lot of people in Toronto where shocked when they heard the news, but they where even more shocked when the deal was final. The Toronto Raptors and the Phoenix Suns made a blockbuster deal. They traded away All Star Carmelo Anthony to the Suns for Danny Granger, Mikki Moore, 1st rounder in 09 and also draft rights to O.J Mayo.
“Its hard to trade Carmelo Anthony, after all he is done for this team, I think it was time to let him go. He didn’t fare to good with the team last year, and we wanted him to avg around 20 point per game, but he was no where near that amount. I think this deal is better for both teams. Yes Lebron and Carmelo Anthony are on the same team but I really don’t mind, where would Carmelo Anthony play, SG? I’m sure they will fine a fit for him but with this deal we got better in a lot of sports. 1. Younger, 2. Cap Space, and 3. We filled up our starting lineup!” said the gm of the Raptors.
“The fans need to hear me out on this; O.J Mayo is going to be amazing, hands down. He will be a great player in the NBA, and with Jermaine O'Neal on this team and Martin, they will help the young man to grow up. We also got Granger, who is by far a much underrated player in the NBA. I think him at Small Forward, will also help our team. Don’t get me wrong, he is no Carmelo Anthony, but I think I rather have two stars than one” said the gm after first point.
“With this trade, we have around 10 million in the off season, and that is great. After all I started off with 1 million in cap, and got to 10 million! I think if I play my cards right, players like Star bury and Davis will fit wonderful in my lineup. Will they play a lot? Maybe not, but they will still be key assets to the Raptors” said the gm after the 2nd point.
“Now look at our team, Kirk Hinrich - Mayo- Danny Granger- Kenyon Martin- Jermaine O'Neal. Boy I am excited to start the season already. We may not be as good as Orlando or New Jersey but I think our team will be there one day. It would be nice to go pass the 1st round this year and if we do, our goal has been accomplished. I think our team is way better than before and the best thing is we are young!”
The Raptors may have traded away Carmelo Anthony, but they got 2 GREAT players in return, so Toronto Fans, cheer up, it looks like the GM has some more plans coming up. “Let’s just say I am not even close to be finish trading with teams” said the gm.
Great day for the Toronto Raptors today, as they added two great players in Jermaine O'Neal and Kenyon Martin. Before I talk about the 2nd deal made today, there was a big rumor going around about the Toronto Raptors wanted to deal All Star, Carmelo Anthony. A lot of people in Toronto where shocked when they heard the news, but they where even more shocked when the deal was final. The Toronto Raptors and the Phoenix Suns made a blockbuster deal. They traded away All Star Carmelo Anthony to the Suns for Danny Granger, Mikki Moore, 1st rounder in 09 and also draft rights to O.J Mayo.
“Its hard to trade Carmelo Anthony, after all he is done for this team, I think it was time to let him go. He didn’t fare to good with the team last year, and we wanted him to avg around 20 point per game, but he was no where near that amount. I think this deal is better for both teams. Yes Lebron and Carmelo Anthony are on the same team but I really don’t mind, where would Carmelo Anthony play, SG? I’m sure they will fine a fit for him but with this deal we got better in a lot of sports. 1. Younger, 2. Cap Space, and 3. We filled up our starting lineup!” said the gm of the Raptors.
“The fans need to hear me out on this; O.J Mayo is going to be amazing, hands down. He will be a great player in the NBA, and with Jermaine O'Neal on this team and Martin, they will help the young man to grow up. We also got Granger, who is by far a much underrated player in the NBA. I think him at Small Forward, will also help our team. Don’t get me wrong, he is no Carmelo Anthony, but I think I rather have two stars than one” said the gm after first point.
“With this trade, we have around 10 million in the off season, and that is great. After all I started off with 1 million in cap, and got to 10 million! I think if I play my cards right, players like Star bury and Davis will fit wonderful in my lineup. Will they play a lot? Maybe not, but they will still be key assets to the Raptors” said the gm after the 2nd point.
“Now look at our team, Kirk Hinrich - Mayo- Danny Granger- Kenyon Martin- Jermaine O'Neal. Boy I am excited to start the season already. We may not be as good as Orlando or New Jersey but I think our team will be there one day. It would be nice to go pass the 1st round this year and if we do, our goal has been accomplished. I think our team is way better than before and the best thing is we are young!”
The Raptors may have traded away Carmelo Anthony, but they got 2 GREAT players in return, so Toronto Fans, cheer up, it looks like the GM has some more plans coming up. “Let’s just say I am not even close to be finish trading with teams” said the gm.
