Tip-In: Toronto Raptors Post-Game: Every Raptor is a Factor

ya those nicknames are pretty weak....but chuck was saying last night that jamario had narrowed them down to 5, so i guess those are the ones he chose

I still dont see how he can have a nick name with "moon" or "jamario" in it, i think that was the whole point of the nicknames to begin with.

Super Jamario would be my pick!

aside from nicknames it was a solid game last night, nice to see joey get some pt and play well, i wonder if we'll ever see him again tho

> Did Jack Armstrong pick these out?

Actually, Jamario did. I was at a season ticketholders meet & greet Friday before the game and Chuck said to send in your nicknames, Jamario would pick the finalists, and a fan vote would select the ultimate winner.

Sidenote - as a an earthbound whiteguy versed in the lost art of boxing out, I always enjoy seeing Hump play well.

**meant to say "I still dont see how he can have a nick name without "moon" or "jamario" in it...not with

the guy who compiles the rookie rankings suggested my favourite: jamario speedwagon.

Even though I think that Jose should be the starter and get a bit more more PT than TJ, I really liked the article from the star yesterday about TJ working with Joey G. Obviously it worked. Well done.

Highly entertaining game to watch with Joey getting a few highlight reel dunks, however, still saw some horrible defensive lapses from him -- guess that's to be expected.

I think the best nick names have less to do with the persons real name and more about their personality or physical traits: Ed "Too Tall" Jones (one of my all time fav nick names), Mugsy Boges, JYD, Mighty Mouse, the answer, Wilt "the Stilt", the big ticket, space man, Dr. J, the mailman, Prime Time. Just a few off the top of my head.

These Jamario ones all seem so forced.

My personal creations that I've stuck with: "Egg Man" for Camby, and "Falldowngoboom" for VC.

And for the purposes of making a submission, I'll suggest Jamario "Never too soon" Moon (yeah I know it's a little long) -- meh.. okay: "The Big Grin".

Poor Juan Dixon, he does not look like a happy camper on the bench. Surely he should get some minutes?
I think they should do away with the whole pizza pizza thing completely. There is nothing worse than when the team has played well, yet in the final minutes the crowd boos because they didn't get their $3 slice of pizza.

An Astro Boy reference?! This is why you gotta love RapsHQ. Astro Boy was an amazing cartoon back in the day. Always made me want to be a robot.

And the nicknames for Super Jamario ARE weak. I voted for Moonshine, coincidentally.

Can anyone believe that we got Delfino and Moon BOTH for practically NOTHING?! Simply astounding.

Why is everyone acting as if the next 3 games the Raps have no chance. Those teams are beatable. The only game I think will be tough is the one on the road in Boston. But PHx and Houstan at ACC are winable games even if we only get one of our Big 3 back hopefully Bosh. My favourite name for Jamario is Moonshie because his game is bright. Hey Franchise great I commented on that sign with my wife last night "Every Raptor is a Factor" I think the Raps organization should make a few of that sign and hand them out to the fans. Did you see that pass from Moonshine to Joey for the slam. I know Moon deliberately hit that off the Rim so Joey could SLAM it home...lol....Raps4life baby...I see a 4 game winning streat started last night.

Re: the pizza, hilarious yes, but I like the fact D-Mart ran out the clock. Didn't Bargs last year go for a bucket to get the pizza, unsucessfully, and D-Mart chewed him out after the game? Other sportsmanlike event recently: Garnett lets his 489 or something game streak with double digit points fall when Boston crushed the Knicks as he only had 8 or 9. He could have easily played a coule more minutes to keep the streak intact but he didn't. Nice respect.
As for Dixon, I figured they didn't put hm out there because they didn't figure to need anymore offense and probably just wanted D-Mart to play the end of third and beginning of fourth by playing the shot clock way down to eat up time.

Not only did we get Moon and Delfino for zip, we got Hump for ... wait for it ... HOFFA. BC's under-the-radar moves are friggin' awesome (I also love the way he acknowledged a mistake like Fred Jones and shipped him out of town as soon as he recognized it. Of course, can't fault the mistake as Jones plan B to John Salmons). Now if only Bargs could get his act together and the injuries could subside, the Raps would be a real force.
Calderon is so good. Don't want to get into a TJ/Jose debate, but I really think they should reverse roles. TJ should lead the 2nd unit -- would make more sense to me to use his speed to reek havoc as a spark off the bench. Jose's too smart and effective to sit during crunch time. He makes the whole team better by getting everyone involved. I know, its easy to kick TJ while he's down. But I've felt that way for about a year now.

Super Jamario is clearly the best name. I heard Jamario give props to "Super Jamario" in an interview recently. Strange that he didn't choose it.

Couldn't help but get excited watching Moon and Graham playing the wings last night. You just knew a monster jam or two were going to emerge at some point.

WREAK havoc. Damn, I wish I could edit this thing.

ITS A ME! SUPER JAMARIO!!!!

Anyone notice how quickly Smitch yanked Joey after 1 bad play, despite his stellar performance up to that point, in the first half? I think Mitchell's got to give at least a "two strikes you're out" chance to JG or he'll be paralyzed with the fear of making a mistake. I would have liked to see the raps run more plays with JG posting up his man last night as well, he can abuse those smaller 3s like Michael Vick on a poodle.

I thought "Jam-aerial" might be offered as a choice,but no such luck. Otherwise it is "Moonshine" or "Super Jamario"

A superb win under the circumstances! It was nice to see Joey get a chance and respond so well.

Raptor HQ is one of the first sites I visit daily. Greay blog!

With his defense, athleticism, long arms, nasty dunks, and an ability to hit the 3, Jamario reminds me a little bit of Scottie Pipen. Anybody else see this?

I love the sign some fans brought to the arena last night: "Every Raptor is a Factor"...We should keep using this somehow...Let it be the new slogan of this team. It would be a shame to let it go.

Here's by far the best nickname for Jamario Moon: "The Eclipse". The way he plays defense, he can eclipse any star, no matter how bright they shine!! Moon prides himself on his D, so I think this is perfect

Jamario Moon,a.k.a. The Eclipse

The best thing about a win like this is it show the Raps big three what their teammates are capable of. Bosh, Bargnani and Ford have been the most selfish players all year. Hopefully, when the come back they will make a concerted effort to play with the team offence, instead of trying to create so much by themselves.

Benjo.. "The Eclipse".. I like it. Great to see Joey played well last night. I also agree with Sam Bowie. What's with the quick hook.

I also like "the Eclipse", Franchise - make it happen!

Dude, that comment about Michael Vick and a poodle is hilarious... unless you're an animal rights activist I guess. Anyways, nice work!

What's goint on with TJ? I understand that he had a stinger which I imagine causes discomfort but is certainly in injury that shouldn't get worse with playing. Is there more to his injury then is being reported by the team?

Had to work late last night so missed my first game of the season. Caught the first quarter though and looked like they had the game in the bag...guess that was the case from what Howland told me over the phone in between screaming at the Patriots. (PS - Anyone see THAT crazy finish?)

I like Super Jamario but "The Eclipse" is pretty solid too. It's got a Matrixy feel and man, having Moon on my fantasy team has proved that he is indeed able to shut guys down...I mean in the history of the game has there EVER been a player who not only was undrafted, but was a member of the HARLEM FREAKIN' GLOBETROTTERS and then became a starter for a playoff team and averaged these type of numbers????

Unreal.

I'm also going to predict the headline in Thursday's Toronto Star - "Moon Eclipses the Suns"

If it happens the HQ owes me a beer at the harbour sports grill.

I think Skip to my Lou (Rafer Alston) was a Harlem Globetrotter, and on the AND-1 tour.

I have been a big fan of the "Super Jamario" nickname, but I have to put my support behind "The Eclipse"

Peace to all,

Excellent Benjo! It's gotta be "ECLIPSE"!!!!!!!!!

I don't care what they TRY to name him, I'm calling him "The Eclipse" or "Eclipse" from now on..

although I think his name alone is a sweet name, Jamario Moon, aka. the Eclipse....yep thats it right there!

one luv to all

Please tell me that the picture of Joey you have posted in this article has been doctored in some way! If not, he’s not muscular, he’s freakish! He looks like he’s wearing one of those cheap Halloween muscle suites!

I'm glad to see people dig "The Eclipse".
Just doing my part to make this blog the best it could be...and its pretty damn good.
Lets hope the nickname will trickle down to Chuck and Jack.

As George from Seinfeld would say "Onwards and upwards."

Personally, I'm not a fan of the 'Eclipse' nickname- it reminds me too much of Mitsubishi's cheap sports car. I'm thinking there ought to be a Pink Floyd reference of sorts- something that fits in with Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon.

yeah seriously, that pic of joey is scary.

also, I'm done with the 100 points, free pizza thing. it's embarrassing.

I need help...
is it just me..or are we blocking alot more than we ever have..i mean every game there are a few blocks...its getting freaky!!
The Eclipse is awesome...'can someone suggest that to Mr.Moon!!'
But iam ready for a hard fought that ends in a loss for the next stretch...sad..i know..but, *sigh*
Oh and the help thing...
who or what is that cartoon, pictured on the article??

lol is that pic relly of joey in college, it looks like someone cut and paste.

The next 3 games(actually whole month) will be a good indication of what we're capable of doing. I've really liked what I have been seeing lately I think this team is starting to find itself. The depth and talent is there, we're ready to make some noise! Sam has been handling the minutes much better and he has been using his bench well.
Dixon has proven to be a capable player but for now Sam is going with different options. Juan will get his shot again.
I think Jamario is a cool enough name. Chuch came up with a good one when he gets a good block - He was mooned!

"Martin should have at least made an attempt for the fans who brought the team good energy on a cold Monday night. We’re in a time when running up the score in the NFL is totally acceptable so why not get the fans their free slice?! "

Howland, I'm hoping that this was written with tongue firmly planted in cheek.

The pizza thing is a joke...Swirsky even came up with this beauty (and I'm paraphrasing here):

"It wouldn't be unprofessional for Martin to attempt a shot to get the fans free pizza"

Come on Chuck....seriously...and fans booing a 20-point win just because they didn't get a free $2 slice of pizza. Man, that gets me going.

I remember in the VC years (I know, I know)...the Raps played the Suns, VC dropped 50 and, in a close game, fans were chanting "pizza, pizza" instead of defense...

The 100 points thing has to go..it should be tied to a Raptors win instead. That way, every one is happy.

Excuse my rant...it's just that when a team missing 3 of its top players disposes of a team by 20 with a solid team effort, I shouldn't be pissed at game's end because our homer announcer thinks that it's not unprofessional to run up the score to get fans free pizza and said fans booing when they don't get free pizza.

I'm glad I wasn't at the game because I may have slugged a jeering fan.