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Robert Seagal is a 21- year old University of Toronto undergraduate student studying Philosophy and Sociology with a deep passion for all things Basketball. He has spent considerable time overseas in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Treviso, and Rome both playing basketball and scouting potential NBA players for draft projection websites.

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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Chris Bosh #4 of the Toronto Raptors drives against Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic during the game on November 18, 2008 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors Gameplan Lacks Structure, Creativity, and Discipline

Published 14 days ago
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LOS ANGELES - MAY 11: Hidayet Turkoglu #14 of the San Antonio Spurs drives on Devean George #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game four of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2004 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 11, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 98-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Hedo Turkoglu and the Raptors: A Match Made in Hell

Published 4 months ago
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 15: DeMar DeRozan #10 of USC looks on after a timeout in the first half of the game against Arizona State at Galen Center on January 15, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Trojans defeated the Sun Devils 61-49. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

DeMar DeRozan: All Eyes on Me

Published 4 months ago
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NEW YORK - JUNE 25: NBA Commissioner David Stern poses for a photograph with the ninth overall draft pick by the Toronto Raptors, DeMar DeRozan during the 2009 NBA Draft at the Wamu Theatre at Madison Square Garden June 25, 2009 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

DeMar DeRozan: Not Exactly a Project

Published 4 months ago
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by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Robert, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by micheal
2 months ago

Hey Robert

Nice to see you back!

The Raptors have made another move however, I don’t agree with this one!
Here’s my take on the player they should have acquired Jodie Meeks.
Comments and critiques are always welcomed

-Mike
by Vivek
3 months ago

hope u have time to check out my latest work Robert...

http://tinyurl.com/kvju6b
by Keith
3 months ago

Are NBA teams finally going to stop the spending?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220107-shrunken-salary-cap-forcing-teams-to-put-away-wallets
by Richard
4 months ago

Just published two new articles that I would like to share with you. Please provide some great comments to spark up some debate on these two topics! I look forward to your response. Feel free to add yourself as a fan if you enjoy my writing!
ro
Vote as a pick of the day or favorite if you feel it's worthy!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214772-rockets-receive-nba-injury-exception
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214794-available-centers-the-rockets-should-be-looking-at
by John
4 months ago

On the Boston Celtics summer league team I found an inspirational story every sports fan can enjoy.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214031-coby-karl-chris-lofton-share-the-nba-road-less-traveled
by micheal
4 months ago

Hello Robert,

i thought our banter would make for some good reading as we made several good points...and plus i didn't want you to find out from someone else that i did this ( i try and be that good guy)
Enjoy! - we shoudl do this again.. i will leave the subject matter to you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213598-derozansecret-weapon-or-overhyped-kid-the-debate-between-2-raptor-fans
by dave
4 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212408-why-players-shouldnt-be-allowed-to-be-nba-until-graduating-from-college
by micheal
4 months ago

WOW!

Well Robert, again your comments are very much welcomed and i encourage you to keep up our friendly banter..all i have to say is that while i do not share your optimism at this point, i wish DeRozan all the best in his first NBA season i would love for him to put up 15-5-5 if he could but again i am the type to temper my expectations. With your reference to Charlie V well it took some very interesting situations (managerial pressure, media attention) for any one to realize that he wasn't playing much. Any young player with a shread of talent and work ethic generally will improve with playing time... again Charlie V with the Bucks has improved greatly than the Raptors version. (ditto for Charlie Bell, Mo Williams just to throw some other random names out there). I believe that if young players got an opportunity they may flourish if they have the drive to cultivate their potential can you imagine what would happen if Brendan Wright of GS or even Jerryd Blayliss of POR would do with consistent playing time? Look at Monta Ellis...people knocked his talent.. i was high on him.. and well look at him now...Raptors would have killed with him at the 2..nevertheless the point im making is that the Raptors have been generous with the PT for rookies if they earn it and im not sure how DeRozan will handle that challenge ( i mean if J. Moon can stay on the floor jackin up 3's then really defense makes all the difference) I feel your passion for DeRozan in your words, and i suppose i am the Yin to your Yang ...you expect flashes of greatness i expect small spurts of passable consistency. As far as the Raptors go...DeRozan is no savior (at least not yet) and he like much of his draft brethern have some ways to go before superstardom beckons, if at all your article was well though-out and factual based...as was mine...but i do want to say that your point about playing the game consistently and non-emotionally is a great one...and it is something the great players do posess...Robert I give you the forum go ahead.
by micheal
4 months ago

I took the liberty of posting this on your BB in case you dont make it back to my article my comments are below thank you again for your comment and the time you took to read my article.

Robert

I am flattered that you have taken the time to comment on my article, and i apologize if i struck a nerve (and clearly i have) as much as you think that i have not watched DeRozan i have and i am NOT saying he's not a good player, and wont be in the future...im saying that i believe his contributions this year will be minimal sub 10 ppg sub 5 rpg sub 3 apg i think that if he did that i'd call the season a success but i do not believe that he will avg 13-16 ( i find it interesting that you do not find Calderon to be a good passer, not that i do it's just an observation) I think most reasonable young players (Juilian Wright for an example) with good athleticism are good finishers but as we already know to play in the NBA you have to have some other skills besides "finishing" moving on. I do not believe that DeRozan will open the year as a starter...but i think he may finish as one...if he keeps up his defence (as you have said) I dont need you to put your "cred" as you put it on the line...this is just another viewpoint...i respect your work and i do enjoy reading your articles but i respectfully disagree on your 'overly-rosy' outlook...i mean there are no guarentees as a rookie...and a lot of things have to fall in place for DeRozan to make the kind of impact your suggesting. Thank you again for taking the time to comment..truly as a fan of the game and a person who calls Toronto home i hope im wrong i just dont see it this year...maybe next year? Please feel free to continue this conversation at your lesiure you know how to get at me Robert...B|R!
by Richard
4 months ago

Just found out that Bosh might be headed to Houston! Check out my story and I would really appreciate comments.

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209388-bosh-could-be-headed-to-houston?just_published=1
by VSN
4 months ago

www.virtualsportsnetwork.com/forum

Great articles...Your work is great and I wanted to invite you to my sports/sports gaming forum. We have a great forums to discuss sports and everything else. Great place to post articles for more exposure too! I hope you join! Posting your articles on VSN's forum bring a ton of reads. That is how most of my articles get 2,000+ reads.

By you posting, our NBA Forum will really improve!
by Dann
5 months ago

He mate

wrote a piece which I tried to make my master piece. Could you please cheack it out. Don't be scared of telling me if it is bad

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200865-painting-my-sports-idol
by Randy
5 months ago

Shaq to the Cavs??? Check out my latest article and let me know what you think about this possible impending trade:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/198943-shaq-headed-to-cleveland/poll_results#poll
by Dann
5 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13

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