http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/4335 Recent articles about Rafael Araujo en-us by Nick Gibson Every American kid who’s ever gripped a Spalding has wondered for a moment what it might feel like to suit up for your favorite team and emulate your favorite players. We all did it. For me it was Grant Hill, and in my backyard, he played for the Hawks. One thing is for certain: I never pretended I was Predrag Danilovic or Dejan Bodiroga and I never played for Belgrade or Barcelona. Although it’s not usually in the initial gameplan, Europe has become a viable option for NBA fre... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:33:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/NBA_Players_That_Should_Be_in_Europe/1531561 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/NBA_Players_That_Should_Be_in_Europe/1531561 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/NBA_Players_That_Should_Be_in_Europe/1531561 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/4/04628947b2d58a619debe06157cd2cfa51610031/small/Pennsylvannia_Quakers_v_e9e5.jpg by Jeff Fox It appears that Kobe Bryant knew what he was doing when he switched his jersey from no. 8 to no. 24. After doing countless NBA Draft Remixes it was become clear — the number eight is cursed! Don’t believe in curses? Then explain why the following players all were picked at no. 8 in the Draft: Bo Kimble, Mark Macon, Shawn Respert, Adonal Foyle, DeSagana Diop, Chris Wilcox, Rafael Araujo, Channing Frye, Brandan Wright and Joe Alexander. And, of course, the 1989 NBA Draft... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:20:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/1989_NBA_Draft_Remix/1513422 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/1989_NBA_Draft_Remix/1513422 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/1989_NBA_Draft_Remix/1513422 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/c/4ce61b0cccc2878aacbf69f7109bff40350a3d84/small/17th_Annual_ESPY_55a4.jpg 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 53 panelists from across ESPN predicted the number of wins and losses for each team in the East and, to my surp... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:11:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/ESPN_Predicts_East_Standing_Undercuts_Raptors/1106154 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/ESPN_Predicts_East_Standing_Undercuts_Raptors/1106154 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/ESPN_Predicts_East_Standing_Undercuts_Raptors/1106154 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/e/2ec8a014edf62ade6687c93bb9273b0437283e5b/small/PicImg_Pacers_vs_76ers_1b66.jpg 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 in question. The result? Why, top 10 lists! There have been 10 drafts since the year 2000, including the year 2000... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:00:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_Top_Ten_Lottery_Busts_Of_The_Last_Decade/1041901 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_Top_Ten_Lottery_Busts_Of_The_Last_Decade/1041901 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_Top_Ten_Lottery_Busts_Of_The_Last_Decade/1041901 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/d/4d063d71d375b5ea51fad41b63a20a859954758b/small/ept_sports_nba_experts-220546847-1251210548.jpg 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… SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Toronto taking Demar DeRozan means that…", url: "http://www.hoopsjunkie.net/blog718/index.php/2009/06/25/toronto-taking-demar-derozan-means-that/" }); Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:30:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Toronto_taking_Demar_DeRozan_means_that_8230/740757 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Toronto_taking_Demar_DeRozan_means_that_8230/740757 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 [...] Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:19:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Original_Sin_in_Raptorville/650456 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Original_Sin_in_Raptorville/650456 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 ... Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:34:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/In_whose_shoes_would_you_prefer_to_be/534853 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/In_whose_shoes_would_you_prefer_to_be/534853 Firing Sam Mitchell only buys the Raptors more time to make less moves, you are running out of chips Mr. Colangelo. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:42:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/You_Are_Running_Out_of_Chips_Mr_Colangelo/403838 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/You_Are_Running_Out_of_Chips_Mr_Colangelo/403838 Yes, the Nets. The Raptors lost to the Nets. Vince Carter sodomizes the Raptors, and surprisingly O'Neal gets injured. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:17:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Mitchell_on_the_Bubble_as_the_Raptors_Lose_to_the_Nets/386906 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Mitchell_on_the_Bubble_as_the_Raptors_Lose_to_the_Nets/386906 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 case could be made for each one of these players. Let us look at and analyze a couple match ups of some of the... Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:17:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Fantasy_Basketball_Ranking_the_Three_Spot/140463 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Fantasy_Basketball_Ranking_the_Three_Spot/140463 Interesting recap on the Jazz' Rafael Araugo fouling the Hawks Marvin Williams late in the game with Utah up by 34. The Lion in Oil blog has video from an extremely non-PC Jazz fan and also the readio call from Hawks broadcaster, Steve Holman. Some of this falls into the Tim Hardaway category of putting your foot in your mouth. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 19:05:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Marvin_Williams_Flagrant_Foul_Recap/10085 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Marvin_Williams_Flagrant_Foul_Recap/10085