Hi guys
I've got some great news for the Raptors fans out there.
According to the NBA official web page, Toronto Raptors and former Orland Hedo Turkoglu verbally agreed and procede to official contract as soon as deal between two is made,
Hedo, formerly known to re-sign contract with Orland once agreed on the deal on-going with Portland changed his mind to play for Toronto for next three years, which by the way awesome for the Raptors!
As myself a Toronto fan, I was wondering about re-signing deal with Shawn Marion, a former Miami player aquired during last season with trade of Jermaine O'Neil and Jamario Moon. He added Toronto with more rebound talent, which Toronto definitely needed. Such a versatile player like Shawn Marion provided Toronto with more options in offensive execution. As a result, Toronto played better with Marion than with Jermaine after the trade. I really wished that Toronto had Marion through out the season. well, let the past drift away with the water.
So Toronto seems most likely go ahead willing to make a deal with Turkoglu over Marion, I am trying to the benefits off the deal. umm.. let's see, both are versatile players Turkoglu more being PG - SM, versus Marion SG - PF. Recent trade with 76ers, aquiring Reggie Evans for 3-point shooter Jason Kapono added some back ups to them. Letting Marion and AP(Anthony Parker) go and aquiring more valued player such as Turkoglu can definitely create quality surrounding for the PF, Chris Bosh, remaining 1 season with the raptors.
If this trade is made with both sides consent, Toronto's start up line-up would be.....
PG Jose Caldren
SG Hedo Turkoglu
SF Reggie Evans
PF Chris Bosh
C Andrea Barniani
well, it's not bad, this lineup is definitely beyond their last season's finish with 7th in the conference. It still leaves me concern for the backups though....
With Vince joining Orland, this certainly adds more scoring chance and takes off pressure against Dwight Haward. However, his such ball dominance could generate chemistry with the rest of the team. keeping in mind about back firing Allen Iverson's deal with the Pistons.