Jamario Moon HQ Takes Off!

by RaptorsHQ - Archives on Feb 5, 2008 12:00 AM EST in Feature Stories

At RaptorsHQ.com, when we first heard that Jamario Moon would be in this year's NBA All-Star Dunk Competition, we were pumped.

After all, with the exception of Chris Bosh, Toronto's participation in the All-Star weekend has been minimal since the departure of a certain Vince Carter.

We also thought that it would be really amazing if we could build a site where Raptor and Jamario Moon fans alike could log on and discuss the upcoming All-Star weekend, the dunk contest, and all things Jamario Moon.

Therefore we created a new site as part of the HQ network, Jamario Moon HQ (www.jamario-moonhq.com.) We got it up and running a few days ago but today marks the official launch.

Fellow citizens, I'm warning you now about that RaptorsHQ - they're a menace to society!

However it's far from complete.

We really want this site to be built for Raptors' fans so we encourage everyone to give us their thoughts on what they'd like to see on the site.

Here are some of the things we have planned so far:

We'll have a running chat that readers can log onto during the rookie game and dunk contest as well as an opportunity for fans to rate the dunks after each round on this site, and on NBA.com. You can actually test out the live chat feature now using the shoutbox forum on the right of the opening post.

Below the chat area, are various Jamario Moon-themed Youtube videos that we've posted.

However, we want readers to send in their own Youtube compilations. We'll post them in the "Jamario Moon Videos" section and perhaps even get Jamario himself to give us some thoughts. You can do send us submissions by pasting links into the comment section, or email them to us at raptorshq@hooplife.ca!

Besides these things we've got lots of other plans in store. We'll be posting some of content from RaptorsHQ.com, like my interview with Jamario at the Raptors' annual media day this season, and during the dunk contest we'll be doing some live blogging with some of our favourite NBA blogs.

You may have noticed that we've also added a few new features on RaptorsHQ itself. We've joined the ballhype news group and the "hype it up" tags you see at the end of each article can be clicked to vote for each article. This submits them to ballhype for other readers to check out so feel free to click away.

What's that Mr. Kool-Aid? You love Jamario Moon HQ.com!

You may have also noticed a "hoops news" window to the top right of the HQ site. Working in a partnership with the folks at www.speetle.com, we're developing an all-basketball news feed so readers can get the complete up-to-date basketball news story; blogs, print, video, podcasts, you name it, it will be the first all inclusive basketball newsfeed and search engine. If you click on a story right now it will take you directly to the source and eventually we'll have a stand-alone page built for this purpose.

In any event, the idea is to keep growing the HQ and bringing more value to the readers.

Enjoy the sites, and remember to let us know about any features you'd like to see! Trade discussion post will up this afternoon...

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Shaq to Phoenix!!!!!

WHAT?

Oh My Goodness, is Steve Kerr thinking this will rejuvenate Shaq, it absolutley kills the run and gun offence and kills Steve Nash's effectiveness. I hope this is some sort of a joke!

by Rahulan on Feb 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions

Great idea HQ - any way to stream the dunk contest live on the site as well, that would be cool, especially for readers who aren't in Can or US.

As for Shaq - maybe he's healthier than he was letting on and just quit on Miami?

by fromlongrange on Feb 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions

I agree with u Rahulan, what is steve kerr doing...how does this help the suns at all.
I dont necessarily disagree with getting rid of marion, but there had to have been better offers on the table. I wonder if colangelo would of made the same move if he was still in phoenix....doubt it.

And Franchise, love the new MOON HQ, im a huge moon fan so im pretty pumped

by bigd on Feb 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions

Actually I think he'll payoff in the playoffs. Defensive will be key and Shaq will provide that defensive presences the Suns don't have in the front court as side from Amare. The Suns will have one more year after this one to make a real run at the Championship before blowing things up and rebuilding.

by diesel on Feb 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions

Marion (lol) wanted out of Pheonix.......well well well be careful what U ask for (Jason Kid)

by Davl on Feb 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions

Also....I'm liking Miami all of a sudden,

Wade, Marion, (Beasley or Rose), look out for the Heat next year

by Rahulan on Feb 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions

Listening to Smitch on the Fan this morning and from what he said. Shaq could have a miraculous recovery. Almost like Alonzo when he apparently was injured and didn't want to play for the Raps.

by dennis on Feb 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions

don't think shaq to suns is that bad. Phoenix's window of opportunity is closing and shaq addresses the need for a big man that can play the Yao's and Duncan's of the world. He's not the old Shaq but somehow I see his outlook on life changing any time he is provided an opportunity to win a championship. He'll get in some better shape by the playoffs and it becomes a half court game at that point anyways!

by mycall on Feb 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions

dennis, but you are forgetting something. As Rob Bobcock said it best, even if Alonzo doesn't play a minute in Toronto, it's an honour just to have him as a Raptor.

by Erezona on Feb 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions

Alonzo doesn't play a minute in Toronto, it's an honour just to have him as a Raptor.

That was an expensive honour!!!

by Davl on Feb 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions

Rob Babcock is the smartest guy in the world, what do you expect? Well some posters here think that.

Yeah and then the Williams twins (Aaron and Eric aka "never been" and "never was") decided they were gonna suck....oh yeah they already sucked.

Then we got Alonzo freakin Mourning!!!! What a wicked trade. And then we bought him out to save some cash and never got any return whatsoever for Vince Carter.

Why repeat this? Beacause three years later I still don't believe it.

reporter: "Babcock, your moves suck."

Babcock "Well just wait and see ummmk???"

Condescending fool! I dance on that beeyotches' career grave.

by DayOner on Feb 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions