Comments on: Chemistry between Tracy McGrady and Greg Monroe continues to grow

By: VJ

VJ — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:31:39 +0000

McGrady should be complimented with a dominating big man, like a Dwight Howard perhaps, He (Howard) could anchor the defense, at the same time, He could catch all the “Lob Passes” McGrady could give…..

By: Toronto Raptors Morning Coffee Jan 15 – Toronto Update

Toronto Raptors Morning Coffee Jan 15 – Toronto Update — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:40:30 +0000

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By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:10:43 +0000

Be interesting to see how Monroe plays against Cousins tonight, looking forward to actually watching a Piston’s game for a change.

By: Ex-Rocket-Fan

Ex-Rocket-Fan — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:01:35 +0000

@jack I’m not a T-Mac hater. Ask Patrick Hayes, he’s seen my posts, he can vouch for me. In fact, if it wasn’t for T-Mac, I wouldn’t even care about the Pistons. :D I know Pistons fans will hate that but it’s true, what can I say.

But I admit I wrote that post still steaming from the debacle in Chicago. To my credit, I missed the Memphis game, but I just got finished downloading it and watching it. In the Memphis game, T-Mac did play better in those “energy” areas (hustle plays, transition, getting to loose balls). If I wouldn’t have missed the Memphis game maybe I would have eased up on my criticism.

On the other hand, the Grizz aren’t a high energy team, and the Raptors just suck. I’m guessing that’s what will continue to give T-Mac trouble, athletic, high energy, high intensity teams like the Bulls.

On the other OTHER hand, if he can keep up the scoring barrage (I know it’s not likely, but I can dream), then it will cover up all those faults.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:45:43 +0000

I didn’t like the T-Mac signing at first, figured he would just cause rotation problems, but I am eating some crow now. He has been a professional all season, adjusted his game immensely from what he used be to become a facilitator and the best playmaker we have, and seems to be a great influence on the young guys – like Patrick said. I am so glad he is on this team on hope the Pistons resign him. The legend of Arnie Kander grows….may be the best in the business

By: brgulker

brgulker — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:30:31 +0000

Love your emphasis on the Kuester quote, Patrick. I think amidst all the Kuester hate, people are forgetting how difficult some of htese players have proven to be to coach going back all the way to Saunders.

Furthermore, Kuester isn’t getting any credit whatsoever for Monroe’s continued development, which is puzzling, because he takes all sorts of heat whenever people perceive problems in the games of other Pistons (i.e., Ben Gordon and the ‘inconsistent minutes’ argument).

By: Keith P

Keith P — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:25:17 +0000

@Ex-Rocket Fan

I’ll agree that Tracy’s defense has its issues, but overall I’m pretty happy with it. He’s definitely not a real quick help defender or anything like that with his limited mobility, but his quick hands make him a decent man defender.

As far as not going for loose balls, I can’t imagine I’m the only one that thinks T-Mac is better served staying on his feet in those situations. While he’s playing well, his injury history is still there. I don’t want my aging guard, with bad knees, diving on the ground for loose balls. I have a little panic attack everytime he hits the deck after a foul as it is.

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Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:30:34 +0000

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By: gmehl1977

gmehl1977 — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:05:22 +0000

How funny is this comment.

“Hopefully by which time the MeloDrama is all but guaranteed to be over when the Nets conclude their west coast expedition against the Warriors”. from Insidehoops

MeloDrama (ha ha) that is comment of the year. Luv it.

By: jack

jack — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:44:14 +0000

This ex rockets fan is a hater so he puts this name as a mcgrady fan so he covers up what is very obvious in his post. The guy hates tmac and is trying his best to make him look bad. You are not fooling anyone. I can go and post about all the players i hate but so noone suspects me i’ll say i’m a fan. Dudes motives are plain as daylight. Nice try though.lol