knickscity wrote:CrushAlot wrote:nixluva wrote:Seems a bit early. It makes more sense to just let things play out. His contract is expiring anyway so no need to rush. It's unfortunate he has a hammy but that's no reason to burry him. At the same time we have coverage so it doesn't hurt us right now. I think Phil wanted Bargs to do well for value's sake. It's a LOOOONG season so let's chill on the overreacting to minor injuries in preseason.
Its funny though Bargs seems to be a slow healer. I read this morning about a football player that received what was termed, 'quick recovery therapy' for a bad hammy. The guy got treatment for three days and was ready to play on Sunday. Obviously Bargs doesn't need to be rushed back for a preseason game but it appeared he was a part of Phil's plans for the team and that he was looked at as a good fit for the triangle.
Imo, he seems like a player not eager to get back on the court. Hammy's are tricky though, I would cut him some slack in that respect. but it is very ironic that as important as preseason is to get acquainted with teammates and the sytem that he isnt playing at all. Sounds like K-Mart with his season long ankle.
Could it be Bargs simply doesn't
Have what is deemed a passion and high
Motor for the sport, he's seems okay with what he is
A player who's skills have always been overrated
But could have put in the work to be much better
Btw were some of you fans employed by the Raptors
Because by some of the comments here
It echoes what went on Bargs time there
Sam Mitchell speaking on Bargnani
Article from Yahoo Sports almost 2yrs ago
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/sam-mitchell-laments-fact-not-allowed-tough-andrea-202522101--nba.html
"I wasn't allowed to coach Andrea the same way I was allowed to coach Jose (Calderon)," Mitchell told Tim & Sid on Sportsnet 590 The Fan on Wednesday. "I was a hard ass on Jose; I was hard on him, but look at the type of player he turned out to be. "I was not allowed to be that tough on Andrea because within the organization we felt he couldn't take it. And my whole thing was if he can't take it then we can't build around him. And no one thought Jose could take it, and Jose did."
Their offense is scoring 8.3 points per 100 possessions better than their season average in the last 10 games, in part because they are just shooting the ball better (their eFG%, which accounts for the bonus of a made three, has jumped from 48.3 percent on the season to 52.7 percent the last 10 games). Then on the other end of the floor, the Raptors defense is nearly 4 points per 100 possessions better than their season average.
Look at it this way, in games 11-20 of the season the Raptors were a -8.2 points per 100 possessions when you compare their offense and defense. In the last 10 games that is +10.3, which is second best in the NBA in that stretch.
Don't players need A FULL training camp and preseason
In order to get familiar with each other and system