I can't take credit for finding this myself it was on Rats. Here is the link from the Denver Post.
Not sure what to make of this.
I cut and pasted the part about the Pacers to the top, but if you want to read the whole article you can.
Like I said I don't know what to make of this. If you listen to DW's conversation with WTHR, he said that Rick will be the Pacers coach no matter what (but then he said the same thing about Isiah 3 years ago), but DW also said something about they will sit down with Rick and discuss things. I'm going to re-listen to the Q&A.
http://www.denverpost.com/portlet/ar...rticle=3950429
Raptors hold off extinction with Bosh bash
By Marc J. Spears
Denver Post NBA beat reporter
DenverPost.com
One NBA executive said Indiana coach Rick Carlisle is "on thinner ice" than the Indiana Pacers are letting on, and Carlisle and Pacers president Larry Bird were just as far apart at the recent predraft camp in Orlando, Fla., as New York coach Larry Brown and president Isiah Thomas....
Canadians celebrated Easter on Monday, April 17, Victoria Day on May 22 in recognition of Queen Victoria's birthday and Boxing Day the day after Christmas out of respect for the time church poor boxes are opened. And on July 12, it will be Chris Bosh Day as Canadians likely will celebrate the signing of a lucrative six-year contract extension that will keep the American in a Toronto Raptors uniform.
"I can't wait to sign it," Bosh said. "I know where I'll be. If I didn't, I would have to answer all those free-agent questions.
"It's for me and my family. I can focus on building a championship team there. ... If I know where I'll be, I'll worry about the team and make us better."
The main reason to celebrate Bosh's signing is that it will validate a franchise longing for NBA prominence. Without him, the struggling will continue north of the border.
Bosh averaged 22.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.13 blocked shots this past season. The 6-foot-10, 230-pounder also made his first all-star appearance.
But while numerous members of the famed 2003 draft class - Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Kaman, Kirk Hinrich and Josh Howard - have played in the postseason, Bosh has yet to make it to the playoffs. The Raptors have missed the playoffs four straight seasons and were 27-55 last season.
If Bosh wanted to play hardball, he could ask for a one-year extension to become an unrestricted free agent in 2008. With the franchise's struggles and Canadian taxes in mind, there had been a possibility that Toronto could lose Bosh, a member of the U.S. national team. But "T-dot" natives have nothing to worry about.
"I love Toronto," Bosh said. "The people are nice. The city is nice. If we win, we can sell out every night. It's a work in progress. You hear that Toronto people have backed away. But people will respect the players and the franchise."
The main reason Bosh feels comfortable is the arrival of Bryan Colangelo, who left the Phoenix Suns to join the Raptors as president and general manager on Feb. 28. The 2005 NBA executive of the year is the mastermind behind the Suns' roster.
"To get a guy of that stature away from the place he was shows (the Raptors) are passionate about winning," Bosh said. "He's making changes, and he wants to make this franchise a winner." Along with keeping Bosh, the Raptors also have a 2006 all-rookie first-team selection in Charlie Villanueva on the roster and have the top pick in this month's draft.
While Bosh has said he isn't fond of the possibility of drafting Italian forward Andrea Bargnani - he would rather see the team add Texas forward and fellow Dallas native LaMarcus Aldridge - he isn't forcing his opinions.
"I'm rooting for the best pick, whether it's (Bargnani) or a trade," said Bosh, who has been working out in Dallas with Aldridge. "Whatever is best."
Aldridge had a overall impressive workout for the Raptors on Friday. Toronto also is considering Bargnani, who has averaged 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while leading Benetton Treviso to a 2-0 lead over Climanio Bologna in the Italian League Series A Finals.
The Raptors have scheduled workouts this week with Gonzaga forward Adam Morrison, LSU forward Tyrus Thomas, Connecticut guard Rudy Gay, Villanova guard Randy Foye and possibly Washington guard Brandon Roy.
While Bosh is humble, it's also best for the Raptors to listen to their star to make sure he doesn't have a change of heart, ensuring there is something for Canadians to celebrate July 12.
Footnotes
One NBA executive said Indiana coach Rick Carlisle is "on thinner ice" than the Indiana Pacers are letting on, and Carlisle and Pacers president Larry Bird were just as far apart at the recent predraft camp in Orlando, Fla., as New York coach Larry Brown and president Isiah Thomas....
The Charlotte Bobcats, who have the third pick in the draft, loved Morrison during his recent workout. But the question remains whether new part-owner and executive Michael Jordan will love him, too. ...
Don't put too much into reports that Minnesota Timberwolves scout Rex Chapman could be the Nuggets' next GM. Chapman hung out with various Nuggets personnel at the recent predraft camp in Florida and has a connection with former Kentucky player Bret Bearup, a close confidant of Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke. But the Nuggets aren't expected to pick up steam on their GM until after the draft. ... Keep an eye on former UCLA guard Jordan Farmar possibly landing with the New Jersey Nets with the 22nd overall pick. ...
One big man whose stock seems to be rising is North Carolina State forward-center Cedric Simmons, who has impressed scouts with his speed, quick reactions and lateral movement. One Eastern Conference scout said he preferred Simmons over Bradley center Patrick O'Bryant. ...
Gateway High School guard Orion Hughes, a cousin of Detroit Pistons star and Denver native Chauncey Billups, and Phoenix Desert Vista High School guard Garrett Lever, son of former Nuggets star Fat Lever, will be among the prep stars at the National Basketball Players Association's 13th Annual Top 100 Camp in Richmond, Va., from Tuesday to Sunday. Former campers now playing in the NBA include Kobe Bryant, Jermaine O'Neal, Richard Jefferson, Baron Davis, Lamar Odom, Udonis Haslem, Rashard Lewis and Jason Richardson.
Marc J. Spears can be reached at 303-820-5449 or mspears@denverpost.com. Spears can be heard talking NBA on Thursdays at 4 p.m. on "Roundball Rap" on ESPN 560 AM.
Not sure what to make of this.
I cut and pasted the part about the Pacers to the top, but if you want to read the whole article you can.
Like I said I don't know what to make of this. If you listen to DW's conversation with WTHR, he said that Rick will be the Pacers coach no matter what (but then he said the same thing about Isiah 3 years ago), but DW also said something about they will sit down with Rick and discuss things. I'm going to re-listen to the Q&A.
http://www.denverpost.com/portlet/ar...rticle=3950429
Raptors hold off extinction with Bosh bash
By Marc J. Spears
Denver Post NBA beat reporter
DenverPost.com
One NBA executive said Indiana coach Rick Carlisle is "on thinner ice" than the Indiana Pacers are letting on, and Carlisle and Pacers president Larry Bird were just as far apart at the recent predraft camp in Orlando, Fla., as New York coach Larry Brown and president Isiah Thomas....
Canadians celebrated Easter on Monday, April 17, Victoria Day on May 22 in recognition of Queen Victoria's birthday and Boxing Day the day after Christmas out of respect for the time church poor boxes are opened. And on July 12, it will be Chris Bosh Day as Canadians likely will celebrate the signing of a lucrative six-year contract extension that will keep the American in a Toronto Raptors uniform.
"I can't wait to sign it," Bosh said. "I know where I'll be. If I didn't, I would have to answer all those free-agent questions.
"It's for me and my family. I can focus on building a championship team there. ... If I know where I'll be, I'll worry about the team and make us better."
The main reason to celebrate Bosh's signing is that it will validate a franchise longing for NBA prominence. Without him, the struggling will continue north of the border.
Bosh averaged 22.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.13 blocked shots this past season. The 6-foot-10, 230-pounder also made his first all-star appearance.
But while numerous members of the famed 2003 draft class - Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Kaman, Kirk Hinrich and Josh Howard - have played in the postseason, Bosh has yet to make it to the playoffs. The Raptors have missed the playoffs four straight seasons and were 27-55 last season.
If Bosh wanted to play hardball, he could ask for a one-year extension to become an unrestricted free agent in 2008. With the franchise's struggles and Canadian taxes in mind, there had been a possibility that Toronto could lose Bosh, a member of the U.S. national team. But "T-dot" natives have nothing to worry about.
"I love Toronto," Bosh said. "The people are nice. The city is nice. If we win, we can sell out every night. It's a work in progress. You hear that Toronto people have backed away. But people will respect the players and the franchise."
The main reason Bosh feels comfortable is the arrival of Bryan Colangelo, who left the Phoenix Suns to join the Raptors as president and general manager on Feb. 28. The 2005 NBA executive of the year is the mastermind behind the Suns' roster.
"To get a guy of that stature away from the place he was shows (the Raptors) are passionate about winning," Bosh said. "He's making changes, and he wants to make this franchise a winner." Along with keeping Bosh, the Raptors also have a 2006 all-rookie first-team selection in Charlie Villanueva on the roster and have the top pick in this month's draft.
While Bosh has said he isn't fond of the possibility of drafting Italian forward Andrea Bargnani - he would rather see the team add Texas forward and fellow Dallas native LaMarcus Aldridge - he isn't forcing his opinions.
"I'm rooting for the best pick, whether it's (Bargnani) or a trade," said Bosh, who has been working out in Dallas with Aldridge. "Whatever is best."
Aldridge had a overall impressive workout for the Raptors on Friday. Toronto also is considering Bargnani, who has averaged 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while leading Benetton Treviso to a 2-0 lead over Climanio Bologna in the Italian League Series A Finals.
The Raptors have scheduled workouts this week with Gonzaga forward Adam Morrison, LSU forward Tyrus Thomas, Connecticut guard Rudy Gay, Villanova guard Randy Foye and possibly Washington guard Brandon Roy.
While Bosh is humble, it's also best for the Raptors to listen to their star to make sure he doesn't have a change of heart, ensuring there is something for Canadians to celebrate July 12.
Footnotes
One NBA executive said Indiana coach Rick Carlisle is "on thinner ice" than the Indiana Pacers are letting on, and Carlisle and Pacers president Larry Bird were just as far apart at the recent predraft camp in Orlando, Fla., as New York coach Larry Brown and president Isiah Thomas....
The Charlotte Bobcats, who have the third pick in the draft, loved Morrison during his recent workout. But the question remains whether new part-owner and executive Michael Jordan will love him, too. ...
Don't put too much into reports that Minnesota Timberwolves scout Rex Chapman could be the Nuggets' next GM. Chapman hung out with various Nuggets personnel at the recent predraft camp in Florida and has a connection with former Kentucky player Bret Bearup, a close confidant of Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke. But the Nuggets aren't expected to pick up steam on their GM until after the draft. ... Keep an eye on former UCLA guard Jordan Farmar possibly landing with the New Jersey Nets with the 22nd overall pick. ...
One big man whose stock seems to be rising is North Carolina State forward-center Cedric Simmons, who has impressed scouts with his speed, quick reactions and lateral movement. One Eastern Conference scout said he preferred Simmons over Bradley center Patrick O'Bryant. ...
Gateway High School guard Orion Hughes, a cousin of Detroit Pistons star and Denver native Chauncey Billups, and Phoenix Desert Vista High School guard Garrett Lever, son of former Nuggets star Fat Lever, will be among the prep stars at the National Basketball Players Association's 13th Annual Top 100 Camp in Richmond, Va., from Tuesday to Sunday. Former campers now playing in the NBA include Kobe Bryant, Jermaine O'Neal, Richard Jefferson, Baron Davis, Lamar Odom, Udonis Haslem, Rashard Lewis and Jason Richardson.
Marc J. Spears can be reached at 303-820-5449 or mspears@denverpost.com. Spears can be heard talking NBA on Thursdays at 4 p.m. on "Roundball Rap" on ESPN 560 AM.
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