Rasho's numbers in March

[ploto]

I have to say that Toronto has made more of an effort not to forget Rasho with Bosh back. Some of the things they found worked with Bosh out, they have continued to do with him back. I also think that this is a cir stance where Rasho knows how much the team really needs his contribution-- like he is more important to their success, so to speak.

As for Andrea- find a place where I said he was a stud in the making. Rasho continues to believe in what Andrea will eventually become and so I will trust his judgment over what I get to see in games. Andrea is going to spend time this summer getting knocked around in Houston with the John Lucas guys-- should do his some good.

[mystargtr34]

No way Rasho puts up 19-13 on any team in this league....which is what Chris Kaman was averging before his injury.... he couldnt put that up in the D League...

Any sort of 'decent' big can put up 12-7 type stats if they are the main 'big' option... you get fed the ball down low and u have a decent game you can put up these sorts of numbers.

So yes, Rasho is decent.

Kurt Thomas put up 14-9 for the Knicks a couple years back when he was the main big... and he averaged around 12 ppg 8 boards for about 5 seasons... which is what Rasho is putting up now.

Rasho makes Chris Kaman look like David Robinson running the floor.

[ata]

Yeah, same thing happened around the time Duncan got back. But eventually, Rasho will be forgotten and his numbers will go back down.

But at least they stopped starting Bustnani. You still think he's a stud in the making?

Exactly, Rasho will be forgoten.
Playing alongside dominatig big causes that coaches forget that Rasho can score either - hence no plays for him. Mitchel saw what Rasho did w/o Bosh and suddenly Rasho may touch the ball even on the offensive end.

Let's enjoy it until it lasts.

[angel_luv]

Ata- I wanted to read your post but I was so distracted by your avatar.
Very clever.

[Slohoop]

Wich Spurs fan? said once that he would stop watching basketball if Rasho scores 20pts + 10reb again? Yesterday 3 pointer, today 23pts and 10reb!

Last 5 games: 18.0PTS, 7.2REB

[RashoFan]

Damn, I missed a Rasho for 3 opprotunity!

[ploto]

Damn, I missed a Rasho for 3 opprotunity!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iBtOtYUwcU

[RashoFan]

Thank you Ploto!!!! you rock!

[RashoFan]

Ohhh that was

[RashoFan]

I just noticed this...the first letter of the screen names RashoFan,Angel_Luv and Ploto are R A P. We 3 are Rasho fans and he plays for the RAPs....coincidence????

[BgT]

Yeah, same thing happened around the time Duncan got back. But eventually, Rasho will be forgotten and his numbers will go back down.

Watch a game or two and tell me if you still think the same. For instance the last game against Bobcats. Rasho and Bosh are main offensive options, even when they both play. I don't really see, why would that happen, can you explain that a bit? Obviously if you sit him down, like Pop did, his numbers are going to be 0/0. But if you play him, why would his numbers go down, I don't get that?

What people don't realize is, that Rasho has become a very important piece in offense, there are not many players who would be getting more touches, even when the plays are not made for him. As Mitc said, they try to give him the ball as often as possible, because he can actually create offense on his own if necessary. He gets touches on almost every posession. How often that happened in SA?

Don't judge the player the way he was misused in San Antonio. Rasho has also become stronger and faster, he's in best shape of his career. I'll be the first one to admit, that I'm very surprised with the physical intensity in offense. I couldn't believe when I saw how easily he outmuscles most of the "centers" in the league at offensive end. With "center" I define this new breed of players, who play at center position, but lack size, strength or skill to be effective against real centers. Yeah, I know that a big guy like Rasho is supposed to do that, but I've never seen him doing that in San Antonio. This is one thing that I don't directly blame Pop for (only indirectly), his confidence was all-time low.

[Kobayagi]

I watched almost all of his March games. The biggest difference between Rasho's role in SA and his role in Toronto is that Pop used Rasho exclusively to make easy plays for others. It's like he wasn't allowed to make offensive plays. With the Raps you can actually see Bosh, their 1st option (!!) pass the ball to Rasho under the basket even though he could've easily finish the play himself. How many times did you see Tim pass the ball to Rasho? I'm not even counting how many times he gets the ball from TJ or Jose or Parker. Mitc is trying to use all of his players on both ends of the floor, while Pop has his roles more strictly divided. There's the big three ... and then there's role players, which can easily be subs uted by a completely different bunch of players next year and you couldn't tell the difference.

Pop and Mitc have a completely different approach to the game and Rasho played his role well for both teams. The only reason he received so much hatred by the fans is his paycheck. But then again...is that really his fault? Rasho is one of the biggest professionals in the nba today. You never see him complain about coach's decisions.

[RashoFan]

^

Nicely put!

[angel_luv]

I just noticed this...the first letter of the screen names RashoFan,Angel_Luv and Ploto are R A P. We 3 are Rasho fans and he plays for the RAPs....coincidence????

Aww... awesome!

If we make S y a Raptors fan we could have RAPS.

[Kobayagi]

After 20 minutes Rasho with 16 and 8. He's going for career high tonight. I'm calling it.

[BgT]

And 2 blocks. WTF.

[Kobayagi]

5 of those rebs were offensive.

[Kobayagi]

Someone should rename the thread. It's not March anymore.

[ploto]

Following last night's game of 23 and 10:

At halftime tonight, Rasho is 8/9 with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 torn net.

[Kobayagi]

How did he tear the net?

[Kobayagi]

Rasho with another double-double


Krstic and swift in foul trouble early in the 3rd.

[ploto]

Consecutive 20 and 10 games on back to back nights. Halfway through the third quarter and Rasho already has 20 points and 11 rebounds.

[ploto]

How did he tear the net?

He got a big block on Ager and caught his hand in the net and tore it.

[lefty]

Aren't we in April?

[Kobayagi]

Consecutive 20 and 10 on b2b games is no joke. Too bad the season is coming to an end, or he'd be considered for MIP.