This survey came out, so I thought I'd summarize where the Raptors were in them: <u>Offseason Moves</u> Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact? - TJ Ford was 2nd (7.1%) Which team will be most improved in 2006-07? - Toronto was in a 3-way tie for 3rd (11.1%) What was the most surprising move of the offseason? - Ford-Villanueva trade was 3rd (7.4%) What was the least surprising move of the offseason? - Carmelo, Bosh, Lebron, Wade resigning was tied for 1st (15.4%) http://www.nba.com/preview2006/gmsurvey_moves.html <u>Rookies, Defense, International</u> Which rookie will be the best player in 5 years? - Andrea Bargnani was tied for 1st (22.2%) Which international rookie is most ready to contribute this season? - Andrea Bargnani and Jorge Garbajosa were tied for 1st (40.7%) Which international player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2006-07? - Jorge Garbajosa was 3rd (7.1%) http://www.nba.com/preview2006/gmsurvey_three.html <u>Fun to Watch, Skills</u> Which player is the fastest with the ball? -TJ Ford was in a 4-way tie for 3rd (11.1%) http://www.nba.com/preview2006/gmsurvey_misc.html
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting NBA.com:</div><div class="quote_post">Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA? - Jim Todd (100%)</div> I predict that him and Norma Wick will get married one day during half time.
<div class="quote_poster">P.A.P. Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I predict that him and Norma Wick will get married one day during half time.</div> they would have loud, obnoxious babies
Yeah, thanks for that Chutney. Looks like GM's think Garbajosa and Bargs are gonna make an impact on the team this year. Also its nice to hear that they think Bargs will be the best rookie in 5 years.
Definitely a nice post and summary Chutney, the list of players that are the fastest with the ball is a pretty accurate list imo. (as selected by GMs) If Bargnani is the best player of the draft in 5 years I'd be happy.
The Bargnani selection was probably the one thing you could take out from this survey. It seems Colangelo wasn't the only one who recognized his potential as well. Either that or they're just as scared of BC's awesome GM'ing abilities as our local reporters.