The Top Ten Raptors Of All Time
The Raptors haven’t had much to brag about over the short franchise history. However, there have certainly been some talented players to put on a Raptors jersey, however it hasn’t led to much success. Regardless, let’s see the best players the Raptors have ever had.
Honourable Mention
Marcus Camby
Jose Calderon
Doug Christie
Jerome Williams
T.J Ford
Charles Oakley...
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August 06, 2011
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August 06, 2011
Discuss
Wages of Wins Network Busted Fantasy Draft
With the real draft finished — and with a few fans potentially unsatisfied with their team’s draft choices — the Wages of Wins Network decided to hold a series of fantasy drafts podcasts based on historical players.
It was a lot of fun.
The result was a massive podcast that we’ll cut into several pieces for your enjoyment.
Fantasy Draft Round 1: All Time Busts
You...
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June 25, 2011
Who’s Hot? BYU’s Araujo Playing In Native Brazil
Tonight Provo is the center of the college basketball universe thanks to the monster match-up between BYU and San Diego State. The Cougars have Jimmer Fredette, the best player BYU has had since Rafael Araujo dominated the paint. Araujo was the 2004 Co-Player of the Year in the Mountain West Conference as a senior. The eighth overall pick of the 2004 NBA Draft, he never stuck in...
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January 26, 2011
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January 26, 2011
Rafael Araujo Shatters Backboard In Brazil
Remember Rafael Araujo who was selected ahead of Andre Iguodala, Al Jefferson, Josh Smith, J. R. Smith, Dorell Wright, and Jameer Nelson with the 8th selection in the 2004 draft by the Toronto Raptors?
I do, but I’ve been trying to forget him since around 2006. Once Araujo got bounced out of the NBA and eventually ended up playing in the Brazilian League. He became a dribbling...
Via Hooped Up: Atlanta Hawks
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January 20, 2011
Former NBA Player Rafael Araujo Destroys Backboard in FIBA Americas Game
Back in the day, the Toronto Raptors drafted Rafael Araujo with the 8th pick in the 2004 draft but he didn't pan out like they thought.Araujo is now playing in the Brazil and during a FIBA Americas tournament game, he shattered a backboard into a million of little pieces:
Via That NBA Lottery Pick
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January 17, 2011
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January 17, 2011
Yeah, I'd Say That Backboard Is Broken
I bring you our second backboard-breaking post of the week.Former BYU star and NBA player Rafael Araujo, is currently playing basketball in his homeland of Brazil. The seven-footer's also currently destroying very weak backboards, like this one:H/T: Deadspina2a_linkname=document.title;a2a_linkurl=location.href;Get The Latest Thigh Updates By Following Us On Twitter.
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January 14, 2011
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January 14, 2011
Rafael Araujo: Flamengo Dunker
((HT: FIBA/Youtube))Former Toronto Raptor and BYU'er, Rafael Araujo, now plays for Flamengo in the Brazilian league. In a recent FIBA Americas tournament game, he shattered a backboard...and it is VERY MESSY!!!"Send it in Rafa..."Almost as good as this...
Via Online Sports Guys
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January 14, 2011
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January 14, 2011
When Large Dunking Man Meets Poorly Made Backboard
NBA castoff Rafael Araujo — formerly Hoffa, now Baby — completely wrecked the backboard at FIBA Americas League play for his Brazilian team. Yes, there's video.More »
Via Deadspin
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January 14, 2011
Where Are They Now: Rafael Araujo
I’ll be honest, until real recently, I just haven’t given the due credit deserved to both Andrea Bargnani and the Toronto Raptors for picking him up in 2006. After watching his 22 and eight performance last night in the Raptors’ 106-105 win against the Lakers, I guess I’ve just kind of held a blind eye [...]
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January 25, 2010
ESPN Predicts East Standing, Undercuts Raptors
I always hate getting my hopes up about the Raptors in the offseason, as I am convinced we are destined for a life in basketball purgatory, to be mediocre forever. However this year (as with every other Raptor season) I could not help myself. I analyzed our team over and over, asking myself how high do you think the Raptors can make it in the East. Fourth? Maybe even third?Yesterday...
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September 03, 2009
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September 03, 2009
The Top 10 Lottery Busts Of The Decade
OK, we know that the first decade of the 21st century
doesn't really end until 2011. We think. But we also know that there have been
10 full NBA seasons played since the phrase "Y2K" was on all of our
lips (1999-2000), and here at Ball Don't Lie we've decided to use this as an
offseason excuse to rank some of the best and not-so-brightest of the 10
campaigns...
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August 25, 2009
The Worst Raptors Team Ever: Worst Players to Rock a Toronto Jersey
while we wait a while for those two roster spots to be filled and the Season to start and while my amigo and also arch nemesis Micheal Malcolm decides to name the best raptors squad ever. Why not do the complete opposite just to see if we can piss him off?
So, like mike's article we'll put the position, then the name, and why. While including honourable mentions. But...
Via Bleacher Report
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July 24, 2009
The Worst Raptors Team Ever: Worst Players to Rock a Toronto Jersey
while we wait a while for those two roster spots to be filled and the Season to start and while my amigo and also arch nemesis Micheal Malcolm decides to name the best raptors squad ever. Why not do the complete opposite just to see if we can piss him off?
So, like mike's article we'll put the position, then the name, and why. While including honourable mentions. But...
Via Bleacher Report
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July 24, 2009
NBA Draft 2004 - The Remix
by Jeff Fox
Hindsight - a best friend to writers and Monday morning quarterbacks the world over; worst of enemies to sport’s GMs. It’s easy for use to sit back after the fact and criticize a trade or draft pick that some “bonehead” GM made. It would be a whole different story to have to make the decision based only on a forecast of the future...
Via SLAM Online
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July 24, 2009
Wanted : Asian Baller For The Raptors
I wonder why despite of the Raptors' continuing move of using international players , B Colangelo has not recruited an Asian baller . Oh I forgot . Foreign players mean European hoopters . Discrimination ? Look at the LA Lakers . They have a Chinese player . He is Sue Yue , a 6'9" PG called the Magic Johnson of China. Remember Yuta Tabuse the Michael Jordan of Japan...
Via I Hate the Raptors
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July 13, 2009
Toronto taking Demar DeRozan means that…
He will end up sucking. Toronto’s draft history is littered with horrible picks (Rafael Araujo anyone?). Being drafted by the Raptors is a ticket to professional mediocrity. Sorry Demar…
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Via Notes From A Basketball Junkie
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June 25, 2009
Original Sin, in Raptorville
Araujo pick set off chain reaction
I‘ve always considered the drafting of Rafael Araujo the Raptors’ original sin. It set off a chain reaction the team has never really recovered from.
Araujo, as every Raptors fan knows, was picked No.8 overall by Rob Babcock, who promised on draft night that the big Brazilian was “Not a [...]
Via khandor's sports blog
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June 02, 2009
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June 02, 2009
FROM THE GREAT WHITE NORTH: INTRODUCING THE ROCKET SURGEONS (via Epic Carnival)
Dirtlocker points for: Rafael Araujo, Andris Biedrins, Kwame Brown, Vince Carter, Samuel Dalembert, Monta Ellis, Francisco Garcia, Kevin Garnett, Ryan Gomes, Joey Graham, Danny Granger, Brendan Haywood, Jarrett Jack, Al Jefferson, Richard Jefferson, David Lee, Kyle Lowry, Jason Maxiell, Troy Murphy,...
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February 15, 2008
Jazz exercise option on Whaley
The Utah Jazz just acquired center Rafael Araujo from the Toronto Raptors. We gave up center Robert Whaley and forward Kris Humphries in the deal. I hear we also got some cash in the deal. Man I am in the wrong business. Go Jazz! On the Playoffs: I am glad at least that the Detroit Pistons did no...
Via Jazz Theory
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January 26, 2008
Perhaps NBA Teams Should Focus On Scouting Rather Than Tanking (via ArmchairGM)
Dirtlocker points for: Rafael Araujo, Gilbert Arenas, Ron Artest, Marcus Banks, Matt Barnes, Tony Battie, Mike Bibby, Carlos Boozer, Elton Brand, Kwame Brown, Kobe Bryant, Greg Buckner, Samuel Dalembert, Erick Dampier, Antonio Daniels, Ricky Davis, Carlos Delfino, Luol Deng, Boris Diaw, Michael Dole...
Via Dirtlocker.com
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January 09, 2008
Utah Jazz season preview
Last year's record: 51-31 (0.617)
Players added: Jason Hart, Ronnie Price, Morris Almond, Kyrylo Fesenko
Players dropped from roster: Derek Fisher, Rafael Araujo, Dee Brown
1. What significant moves were made during the off-season?
Aside from the loss of starting shooting guard Derek Fisher, the bi...
Via Daily Basketball
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January 15, 2008
In whose shoes would you prefer to be?
Comparing the state of the Raptors? franchise, at the moment, to that of the Miami Heat ? their opponent this evening ? is an interesting
In the 2003-2004 season, the Raptors finished 33-49/.402, 6th in the Central Division, missed the Playoffs,?and secured the ...
Via khandor's sports blog
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March 06, 2009
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March 06, 2009
You Are Running Out of Chips Mr. Colangelo
Firing Sam Mitchell only buys the Raptors more time to make less moves, you are running out of chips Mr. Colangelo.
Via RaptorsTalk.com
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December 03, 2008
Mitchell on the Bubble as the Raptors Lose to the Nets
Yes, the Nets. The Raptors lost to the Nets. Vince Carter sodomizes the Raptors, and surprisingly O'Neal gets injured.
Via RaptorsTalk.com
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November 22, 2008
Fantasy Basketball: Ranking the Three Spot
There is not much debate about who is the best small forward in the fantasy basketball universe. Most would pick LeBron James as the number one option at his position. But, who is number two on the list? There are several candidates to choose from for that spot, including: Carmelo Anthony, Caron Butler, Rudy Gay, Josh Howard, Shawn Marion, Paul Pierce, and Josh Smith. A fairly strong...
Via FantasyFanatics.com
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February 13, 2008
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