Christmas Eve Links

by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Dec 24, 2010 5:35 PM EST in Daily Links

'Twas the night before Christmas... and the Toronto Raptors rank 23rd in the latest edition of Wayne Winston's NBA Ratings and 10th in the Eastern Conference in SB Nation's NBA Power Rankings. Also, be sure to check out the NBA MVP Power Rankings from SB Nation.

Raptors HQ's own Adam Francis and Ray Bala share stories about their favourite basketball-related Christmas gifts with the Dino Blogger.

Not surprisingly, the Raptors have become less efficient in terms of how much they "pay" for each win.

Exactly how do the Raptors stack up against their opponents?

Raptors Republic rolls out part one of their player evaluations.

Rookie Ed Davis is getting mentored by Ben Wallace. Perhaps Davis could bring Joey Dorsey along for some mentoring as well?

Basketball Prospectus' Kevin Pelton airs a grievance on injuries in the draft.

What onerous contracts could be traded? Jose Calderon's three seasons at $29.3 million is one candidate.

Former Raptor Hedo Turkoglu gets stuffed by the rim on the break. Perhaps he was just trying to pay tribute to former teammate Grant Hill and that tasty beverage known as Sprite?

Hoopism.com looks at parity in the NBA.

Danilo Gallinari was totally wrong about memory foam. I wonder if fellow Italian Andrea Bargnani feels the same way?

NBA ratings are soaring like Blake Griffin.

Happy Holidays everyone!

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RapThoseLeafs VISITS SANTA

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Santa: ….. Well little boy … what’s your name

RtLeafs: …. RapthoseLeafs

Santa: …… Huh?

RtLeafs: …. Rap – those – Leafs, as in Toronto Maple Leafs

Santa: …… Ah – sorry to hear about that …. Santa needs to be extra special to you then.

RtLeafs: …. Whatever!

Santa: …… What would Mr. Rappy like for Christmas

RtLeafs: …. An NBA team

Santa: …… Ho Ho Ho

RtLeafs: …. wtf … are you laughing at me.

Santa: …… No No No …. Santa tries to cheer up those who have lost their Christmas spirit. But Santa is sad.

RtLeafs: …. wtf would you be sad about … I cheer for the Leafs & Raptors.

Santa: …… This is why Santa is sad.

RtLeafs: …. Anyways … I’d like a hot PG, a SG who scores, a Defensive-minded Centre, and a couple of 3 point shooters – Is that asking too much?

Santa: …… Santa doesn’t like when you talk like this. Santa thinks you’re spoiled. And he doesn’t like when you’re bad, so that you can get more things. Tankers are bad people.

RtLeafs: …. So wtf do I do?

Santa: …… Trust Santa. Be patient. Good will come.

RtLeafs: …. You told me that back in 68 with the Leafs.

Santa: …… Santa was delusional back then.

RtLeafs: …. Well … next Christmas … if we’re rebuilding again, I’ll ….

Santa: …… Ho Ho Ho … Merry Christmas boys and girls. Now away Prancer, Donor, Blitzkrig …. get me the f$#k out of here, before they find out I’m a Bargnani fanboy.
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by RapthoseLeafs on Dec 24, 2010 11:30 PM EST reply actions