[vin17]

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I caught the Raptors-Clippers game. This was a fun team to watch, and I plan on checking them out again in the future. I think they have a brighter future than many of the other young East teams.

What do you guys think about the job Sam Mitchell has done this year? I don't really know much about him, but I think I read/heard BC is going to bring in his own coach next year no matter what.

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Oh, and Chris Bosh has passed D. Howard for me as best player in the league to build around, so having him helps too.


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Wade? But yeah, Bosh has it going. He's a class guy & a great young talent too.

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Sam Mitchell has improved as a coach almost as much as Bosh has improved as a player. He made his share of 'rookie mistakes', but the [censored] lineup he had to work with made it more understandable.

As for BC and the typical 'bringing your own guy in', if BC was going to fire Sam, it would (should) have been at the beginning of the season, or even a month in to the season, when they were about 2-8. Since then, they are 23-15. And what if the Raptors win two playoff rounds? (obv. overachieving but still). How can you have your lame-duck coach take the team as far as he does then let his contract run out?

I say, BC gives him a 2 year extension. One year wouldn't be enough with this lineup. Give him a 6th year Bosh, 5th year Ford (missed an entire season) and 3rd year Bargnani to truly see where this team can go.