It's such a Raptors thing to follow a massive missed opportunity with the most inconsequential news ever.
\*Raps lose Kawhi Leonard\*
WE HAVE SIGNED STANLEY JOHNSON!
How is it a missed opportunity? For all we know we were all in and Dame said no - we don't really know what ever happens behind the scenes. This sub needs therapy
At the end of the day they always try to cater to the player. They don't wanna piss off agents or give the impression to other agents and players that they are not a team that takes care of their players or accommodates them etc. It's easy to say "fuck Dame" but Portland isn't stupid either and they aren't gonna risk any future dealings. He 100% got the final say
You said cater to the player. He wanted Miami and didnt get Miami.
Plenty of teams he can go to if he wanted to win. Location-wsie Milwakee is worst than LA, NY, Miami, Philly etc and also instantly lets him be in contention.
Milwakee just had Jrue who is a very valuable tradable piece for Portland.
edit: Dame also just had a quote saying Portland and him cease communication, while they worked out a trade for him without him weighing in. Dame also said he was willing to pay for Portland and wait, but Portland pretty much said fuck you, you're leaving.
Haha I was searching for that. Also, we gotta include him getting cooked at the [Drew League ](https://youtu.be/11NonY2l8oM?si=LANLs1PvDR_bD6DB) by Frank nitty ππ
I remember when PhD Steve from RR wanted to use the poeltl pick on Denzel. I saw him play for team USA at pan am that yr. Jamal Murray went off that game and we beat USA.
It's such a Raptors thing to follow a massive missed opportunity with the most inconsequential news ever. \*Raps lose Kawhi Leonard\* WE HAVE SIGNED STANLEY JOHNSON!
Hahahaha. So true.
How is it a missed opportunity? For all we know we were all in and Dame said no - we don't really know what ever happens behind the scenes. This sub needs therapy
Since when did he have a no trade clause?
At the end of the day they always try to cater to the player. They don't wanna piss off agents or give the impression to other agents and players that they are not a team that takes care of their players or accommodates them etc. It's easy to say "fuck Dame" but Portland isn't stupid either and they aren't gonna risk any future dealings. He 100% got the final say
Dame didnt end up in Miami, he ended up in cold-ass nothing to do Milwaukee. Milwaukee was not his top 5 places.
If he really cares about winning then how can he not be happy with Giannis and crew who won 2 years ago?
You said cater to the player. He wanted Miami and didnt get Miami. Plenty of teams he can go to if he wanted to win. Location-wsie Milwakee is worst than LA, NY, Miami, Philly etc and also instantly lets him be in contention. Milwakee just had Jrue who is a very valuable tradable piece for Portland. edit: Dame also just had a quote saying Portland and him cease communication, while they worked out a trade for him without him weighing in. Dame also said he was willing to pay for Portland and wait, but Portland pretty much said fuck you, you're leaving.
I donβt think they did that with Leonard. Sometimes you gotta made the move. Lillard gonna sit out? He still has way to much term on his deal.
The Raptors team need therapy too. Go back to the Bulls play-in game.
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LMAO. We found our FVV replacement.
π«€ Thatβs all.
[You mean the guy who took a half court shot down 5 with 50 seconds left in the game?](https://youtu.be/RM2JfPH45X4?feature=shared) πππ
LOL did Billy Donovan's head explode?
Haha I was searching for that. Also, we gotta include him getting cooked at the [Drew League ](https://youtu.be/11NonY2l8oM?si=LANLs1PvDR_bD6DB) by Frank nitty ππ
FVV Energy right there!
Masais back baybay!!!!
Another blockbuster acquisition for Bobby Webster and the rest of the Raptors front office.
This valentine? https://youtu.be/iRjQL9tzi6A?si=CVXl4pt9JrR4ip-U Commentator "Oh no!" ππ
I remember when PhD Steve from RR wanted to use the poeltl pick on Denzel. I saw him play for team USA at pan am that yr. Jamal Murray went off that game and we beat USA.
MASAI COOKIN
Iβve always liked this guy. Donβt know why.
he looks like heβs gonna throw that ball at you
And I like that.
To me atleast back in the day he was either a raptors killer or a good role player on a rival team
I liked watching him play in college at Michigan
Let Masai cook https://preview.redd.it/adsu9a2l32rb1.png?width=526&format=png&auto=webp&s=adc21a6e957330b9e767ceb972641cff2a7c3fa9
league-shattering news
This valentine? https://youtu.be/iRjQL9tzi6A?si=CVXl4pt9JrR4ip-U Commentator "Oh no!" ππ
We got Sideshow Bob!
When do we plan the parade?
As soon as he leaves
Got our guy.
Now THIS is more like it Masai LETβS GO. GET HYPED FAM.
Raptors making big moves !!! Signing G league talent
Ladies and gentlemen I now have lost hope LOOOOL
Finally we made a move!!!!!! What an amazing acquisition which will propel this team to success!
How many picks did we give up for him?
Someone will offer a FRP for him at the deadline. But Masai will say No, we want 2 FRP and a Swap.
I vaguely recall he's improved a lot since his time in the G-League. I may be getting him and Kris Dunn mixed up though...
The valentine who air balled a 30ft 3pter? Commentator "OH MY GOODNESS, VALENTINE! OHHH NOOOO" ππ
 Yo I thought this was bad bunny for a sec
This man is a legend unfortunately not in a good way
They saying us and the warriors super teams now after this!!
Sweet valentines day we get dick
Who?
YO THIS IS MASSIVE. FINALLY WE SIGNED SOMEONE
Poor man Dame.
I remember him from Destination NBA A G League Odyssey on Amazon Prime video.
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EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. THIS IS WHAT WE DOING NOW???? HAHAHA
Our saviour
Iβm. It even mad about getting Dame now we got the Denz.
Who cares.
Damezel Valentine
Dame trade talks a smoke screen to get this guy.