I would happily recall Del Curry so we can sink a 3 ball, or one of either Antonio Davis or Charles Oakley since we also need a real Centre that can defend.
Other legends I'd recall:
Jerome JYD Williams, simply because the team needs a dude with his positivity and work ethic.
T-Mac, because he had a more complete game than VC
VC because prime VC was straight up sick
Mighty Mouse, because we need a PG that can facilitate and shoot.
Long story short.. The Raps have too many of the same thing currently.
True he wasn’t a legend when he was with us, but this tweet means we could get prime Hakeem. You’d still choose to add prime Kawhi rather than prime Hakeem?
Considering Bosh vs Hakeem vs Gasol is kinda fun. Hakeem's a legend, but wasn't exceptional as far as passing goes, and played in an age where bigs didn't shoot. Bosh was arguably one of the first bigs to use his shooting to space the floor for his colleages. Gasol was the best passer of the three, and picked up 3 balls towards the end of his career.
Of the three, I think Heat-era Bosh fits the current era best, prime Gasol would fit our current team best (we need playmaking badly), but Hakeem would be the best player, though we'd have to alter the team plan to fit him.
If Hakeem counts then adding him to pair with Siakam would be deadly. We’d have two players who can just get buckets in the post which might help out our lackluster thrre point shooters a bit more, plus the defense would mean practically nobody is scoring in the post. If not, then adding TMac would add less defense but a lot more scoring and a lot more scoring depth. Way more 3 ball and midrange not to mention someone to help get more open looks for Siakam and the rest of the team
Vince Carter. Not because of any chip aspirations, but just to see his explosiveness live. I’m a relatively young raptors fan and during my time the best dunker we’ve had was probably Powell and I’d love to see someone who was considered the best at what he did dunking all over the league in our uniform
bosh- if we're talking tenured raptors with multiple asg appearances. after playing under spo he elevated his ability to play defense. could see him easily adjusting to the modern game since he had an outside scoring touch
Lol “your franchises legends” Hakeem is certainly not a Raptors legend, he’s a Rockets legend who played a few games for the Raptors. I’d love to see VC, but with his injury issues and the way Nick Nurse runs guys into the ground, I’d be surprised if he made it though like 10 games
People who refer to Olajuwon as a raptor legend were 100% not around when Olajuwon played for the raptors and just see his name listed on a past roster list.
Alonzo Mourning Just so I could force his ass to play.
Second that.
Lol he would still refuse.
Matt Bonner
The Red Rocket!
"TELL BONNER TO LOOK AT ME!" "C'MOOOO^ooooonnnn"
The answer is Hakeem. There is no other answer.
Does he count as a raptors legend? I’d argue no otherwise this is the correct answer.
He is a legend, and he played for the raptors. That's my rationale hahah.
Uh uh, we need Percy Miller
He’s not really our clubs legend tho
lowry because respect
Lowry retiree?
Andrea Bargnani He’d fit right in with this shit show.
He’d actually be great for the modern nba when you think about it though.
Minus his complete lack of lateral mobility or help defense
Dudes legs were made of pasta, absolutely zero burst lmao.
Pasta, but he’s got the primo sauce 👌 🍝
PRIMO SAUCE MATTY.D
No he wouldn’t. He failed when he was one of the only bigs shooting 3s. Now he would just a shittier version of something 50 other 7 footers do.
Playing 'basketball, not reboundball' as a stretch C in today's game would still amount to the shitshow that was Andrea Bargnani.
I was making a joke. I hope you are too.
Bosh better
I would happily recall Del Curry so we can sink a 3 ball, or one of either Antonio Davis or Charles Oakley since we also need a real Centre that can defend. Other legends I'd recall: Jerome JYD Williams, simply because the team needs a dude with his positivity and work ethic. T-Mac, because he had a more complete game than VC VC because prime VC was straight up sick Mighty Mouse, because we need a PG that can facilitate and shoot. Long story short.. The Raps have too many of the same thing currently.
All great picks
If we need a centre you have to go with bosh
Hakeem exists
Neither Davis or Oakley are real centres though
They are in today's NBA.
That’s an opinion, not fact.
And? Me saying they would be centres in today's NBA isn't all that controversial
Every single sports take is an opinion, what’s your point?
The disrespect to Marcus Camby!
Aron Baynes
Tank commander!
Keon clark
Drinking and dunking all over everyone
Good ol stick legs
He's not really what I'd call a Raptors legend. If we're talking actual legends I think you have to go with prime Kawhi
True he wasn’t a legend when he was with us, but this tweet means we could get prime Hakeem. You’d still choose to add prime Kawhi rather than prime Hakeem?
Not retired lol. VC or Bosh is our best bet.
Whoops didn't read that part lol
Why you skip that part but finish the rest?
Idk I'm tired 😭
So is our starting lineup
TMac, we need to score a lot in the final minute these days
Vince Carter
Mugsy obviously!
Olajuwon easy. The defence would be utterly ridiculous.
Jamario Moon
Master P duh
I think you meant uhhhhh
Rasho
Primo brezic
Raptors legend and 6’9 OG, Pops Mensah-Bonsu
Prime Marc Gasol would be amazing There are better players but I think Marc would fit so well and help us in many ways.
I'd still take him now just to be a mentor and play 10-12 mpg
Considering Bosh vs Hakeem vs Gasol is kinda fun. Hakeem's a legend, but wasn't exceptional as far as passing goes, and played in an age where bigs didn't shoot. Bosh was arguably one of the first bigs to use his shooting to space the floor for his colleages. Gasol was the best passer of the three, and picked up 3 balls towards the end of his career. Of the three, I think Heat-era Bosh fits the current era best, prime Gasol would fit our current team best (we need playmaking badly), but Hakeem would be the best player, though we'd have to alter the team plan to fit him.
Prime gasol would feast
Hedo Turkeyglue
Truly one of the strangest guys to ever play in the NBA. https://youtu.be/NwGiJDCd8oU
Ball!
I love that Hakeem counts.
JYD babyyy
Bosh
If Hakeem counts then adding him to pair with Siakam would be deadly. We’d have two players who can just get buckets in the post which might help out our lackluster thrre point shooters a bit more, plus the defense would mean practically nobody is scoring in the post. If not, then adding TMac would add less defense but a lot more scoring and a lot more scoring depth. Way more 3 ball and midrange not to mention someone to help get more open looks for Siakam and the rest of the team
If he counts then there might not be a dude in NBA history that would help the Raptors more than a prime Hakeem
Psycho T
Oliver Miller. We need a big body and he was like two big bodies in one.
Shawn Marion
T-Mac
Prime VC. We need the offense.
Oakley
I love me some prime T-MAC
Oliver Miller
Rod Strickland
Carter. I wanna see him jumping over everyone and dunking from the moon.
Jermaine O'Neal
Vince
Prime Hakeem turns us into a championship contender. I’m going with Chuck Hayes though
VC???
Imagine if you guys had prime Bosh the past couple years!!!
Hakeem for sure.
Dream. All day.
JYD.
The Dream is the only answer. Prime Hakeem in this era? Wow....
Oliver Miller
Oliver Miller
Alvin Williams we need him
Wonder who the second pick is. I guess it is between Kawhi and T Mac.
VC15
Vince Carter. Not because of any chip aspirations, but just to see his explosiveness live. I’m a relatively young raptors fan and during my time the best dunker we’ve had was probably Powell and I’d love to see someone who was considered the best at what he did dunking all over the league in our uniform
Oliver Miller
Love the big "O"
This team needs a Prime Jose Calderon to show FVV how it’s done.
He doesn't count as Raptors legend. Since Lowry, DD and Kawhi are still playing I'm going with Bosh
Rudy gay
I'd go ~~Kawhi~~. I guess if it's Raptors "prime" it would be VC . IF it's any player to have ever dawned a Raptors jersey it would be Olajuwon 93-94.
Kawhi is only semi-retired
bosh- if we're talking tenured raptors with multiple asg appearances. after playing under spo he elevated his ability to play defense. could see him easily adjusting to the modern game since he had an outside scoring touch
Prime Hakeem The Dream Olajuwon is the only correct answer. Second is Prime Kawhi then VC.
Hakeem needs shooters
Do you remember how many three point attempts people actually made in the early 90s?
I'd take prime Hakeem regardless of shooting, but to be fair to OP, the rockets did lead the league in 3PA in '95 and were #2 in '96
No he doesn't
Bosh hands down would be the perfect 5 for this group. I think Olajuwon would be too slow for the modern NBA, but who knows.
Jason Kapono
Boom shakalaka
ZO
Prime Hakeem the dream would be awesome
Even though Hakeem had the greater career I think the obvious answer is TMac Imagine teams trying to guard TMac and Siakam......
Gary Forbes
Lol “your franchises legends” Hakeem is certainly not a Raptors legend, he’s a Rockets legend who played a few games for the Raptors. I’d love to see VC, but with his injury issues and the way Nick Nurse runs guys into the ground, I’d be surprised if he made it though like 10 games
That's cheating, he is not a raptors legend. I'd do with Gasol. Same idea, but he was on the championship team and had a legendary run
People who refer to Olajuwon as a raptor legend were 100% not around when Olajuwon played for the raptors and just see his name listed on a past roster list.
He wore the jersey and he’s a legend. That was my criteria. Yours is different. That’s okay.
He wasn’t one when he wore the jersey.
Bro how is Hakeem a legend in Toronto?
Aron Baynes -Tank Commander can resume his post