So the Raptors played won their
first pre-season game in Vancouver against The Sacramento Kings 99-95. Although it is only pre-season, it’s a good
start to the season.
I feel that the Raptors had a
great season last year and that nobody expected them to do as well as they
did. But I feel that they can do better
this year. At least that is the
expectation of the fans and critics.
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| Demar Derozan(left) Kyle Lowry (right) |
The Raptors made some key
additions to the team by obtaining former 6th Man of the year award
winner Lou Williams from the Hawks, ex-Raptor James Johnson from the Grizzlies,
Greg Stiemsma from the New Orleans Pelicans and Jordan Hamilton from the
Rockets. We also drafted well this year
by obtaining Bruno Caboclo and Deandre Daniels who can hopefully in a couple of
years, help the Raptors in becoming a contender. They are both a couple of years away from
contributing to the team and the fans can’t expect too much from them right now.
The resigning of 3 key
players such as starting point guard Kyle Lowry, fan favorite and back up point
guard Greivis Vasquez and Patrick Patterson, are all key to the Raptors success
last year.
With all these signings and
additions to the team, I feel the Raptors should be seeded at least 3rd
of 4th in the Eastern Conference and should be able to make a push
to the 2nd round of this season’s playoffs (maybe even the third
round).
Go Raptors Go!!!!
