Media Watch for July 26, 2006

is there a chance that Alvin can sign on with another team? Does his buyout mean that we have that cap room?

Toronto should do something for Alvin. Everybody loved him and they way he played. Especially his sick crossover. My favourite memory of Alvin his how he always stepped it up playing against Iverson.

N=Maybe the rapts can hire him as a coach of somesort. A crossover coach ;)

It's really bittersweet for me to say goodbye to Alvin. He is one of the best examples of what a true professional athlete should be. He was an incredible competitor and with pure effort played above his talent level. My first and only Raptors jersey is a proud Avlin Williams #20. He was a constant throughout the best and worst times of the franchise and is one of the main reasons I stayed a true fan. If he had been healthy the last two seasons, his leadership and effort would have made a huge difference to the team. Good luck Alvin! I'll miss you.

If Domi can be bought out, Wedel & Dougie was traded, Williams is an after thought. At the end of the day, he's about as memorable as Acie Earl & The Big "O".

This is a basketball site son, keep that nonsense to yourself.

The Salmons thing really leaves a bad taste in my mouth. This was some kind of scam. For him to give up the Raps money you know he had a better offer on the table. I hope both he and the Kings choke on this one.

Jones will have a breka out season and the Kings won't make the playoffs and Salmons will be a bust....Book it. I don't think players should be able to do that...I also think that we shouldn't have to pay for the rest of Zo's contract next season or he should come play for us? lol.

fred jones is the kind of player that will thrive in colangelo's system .he has the 3 pt. shot and the running game . he will be a fan favorite .

For anyone who follows the raps they know Williams brought heart and soul to Toronto. Even his recovery efforts were impressive. (don't forget Mike James wanted to give up his playing time at the end of the season so Alvin could have another game or two... that says alot). I hoped last year he would have put a come back season together.... oh well.

I wish him the best and lets move on.

It brings tears to my eyes when I heard about Alvin, he is the heart of the Raptors and even though I like what BC is doing, I don't think he knows how Torontarians love Alvin, and he should give him a job with the Raptors, we love and respect Alvin, and I know business is business, but he should have a heart.

AW may have brought heart and soul (something VC never understood), however AW didn't bring us too many "W"s.

AW could have probably played the last quarter last season, but it wouldn't have allowed him to get waived. He's a classy guy who knows where his 40 large are coming from, but at the end, his "heart and soul" cost him a career.

Dad (AKA Brian), I'm making refernce to hockey as a point that if Torontonians who revere their hockey gods can get over their fallen angels, Raptor fans can get over Kathy leaving Regis (George Cloonie leaving E.R. or the Duke Brothers getting replaced by their cousins). Not Poncho though.. Love the Ponch.

I wish all the best to AW.....

Even though I am a hardcore Celt's fan, I am very excited to see our "home town" team do well.....BC has done an excellent job assembling this team and bringing some excitement back to the team.....before VC turned cold anyways......my only worry is Bargs at #1....not sure...hope I am wrong......
peace

Ustation - there is no doubt that Raptor fans will "get over" the waiving of Alvin Williams - but theres nothing wrong with these posts ackowledging and appreciating his contribution to the team over the years. chill out, take it for what it is.

When Alvin was healthy, he was a terrific player - not flashy, but he was a solid defender (OK, he couldn't stop Iverson in 2001, but who could?) who generally got the ball where it needed to be on offence. Sadly, I think he's done as a player; what team is going to take a chance on a guy who's barely played in two years and whose knees are essentially bone on bone? I think, though, that he'll have to find that out for himself. Good luck, Boogie.

On the other hand, I'm sure interested in seeing what Fred Jones can do in a run and gun offence. Definitely Phi Slamma Jamma possibilities.

This site has been awesome. I am not a knowledgable basketball person but this past season I have been striving to learn more. I have finally found a place for balanced, well-thought out information.

You break things down simply so even a guy like me gets it! Yet, I still feel respected as I read. That's an achievement. TV just gives me the highlights but I don't learn anything.

I feel so much better prepared to watch the games now and see what's going on behind it all! And thanks to you guys, I really learned a lot about team-building through the draft this year.

As for Alvin, he remains a quality player and human being. And he knows this is how it works. That the Raptors stood behind him this long is a demonstration of their loyalty and appreciation. If he's phgysically able, some team will give him a shot. If not, I do think it's possible that Raptors may offer him a positon inthe front office.

I read today that the Big "C" negotiated more than the minimum compensation for him. Over all, they did it right. Too bad they gave up his number so fast! But even that, I suspect, was done with Alvin's blessing. I can't see them not letting him know first.

Thanks

alvin williams is lucky to have all the money he stll will receive from the raptors. he played well when he was healthy , the raps paid him extra well to do this. both sides get their money's worth . that's all there is to it.
move on.

The Yank-ees, more talk of Alvin Williams, and explosive diarrhea. Three things I can do without.

i think the starting linep is going to be like this:

PG:TJ Ford
SG:Fred Jones
SF:Morris Peterson
PF:Chris Bosh
C:Rasho Nestrovic

and i think raptors should pick up another point guard.