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spinz · 12-07-2005, 08:02 AM

not to bust the 'sow' praise, but the best case scenerio he is able to transition this into the NBA and progress with it...

the worst case scenerio is that he can rip the 'D' league up, but will be sub par here in the NBA...which begs to question what's in the middle of NBA and 'D' league...?

the non-raptor fans would probually answer Toronto

but i'm very encouraged to see Sow's progress and would really like to see aarujo down there for a few games to get that same confidence /practice.

**speedythief** · 12-07-2005, 09:15 AM

There is a nice feature on Pape from NBATV Daily Monday on their website. Long interview and highlight package.

Plus Pape expresses his opinions on being in the D-League and working his way back into the bigs.

Benis007 · 12-07-2005, 09:38 AM

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Did anyone know he was such a good free throw shooter?

One of the sure things that we know will translate into the pro game. A big body that can shoot free throws at the end of the game is huge.

**bigbabyjesus** · 12-09-2005, 02:41 PM

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The good foul shooting is a sign that he has a smooth, consistent stroke from the line with a good release. That should translate into a solid mid range J, and its not like he will be touching the ball outside 15 feet. So that's positive.

His D was always a problem. People assume he was a good defender because of the BenWallace comparisons, but he was equally raw at both ends. Raps saw the POTENTIAL to be a great defender. He needs to learn team defence just like all our young guys have struggled with. And for some reason Pape looks smaller on the court than his draft camp measurements. Not an intimidating presence inside.

Watching some of the highlights of his D-league play he is using a very HARD bank shot on his shots from the middle of the lane. And he is fading away on most shots. It doesn't look pretty but it goes in. Can he make it consistently? Would it work against nba C's?

I need to see a lot more of him to judge his progress. Can he finish strong under the hoop in traffic? That's what the Raps really need on O. And can he defend the paint against bigger C's and alter a few shots on D?

As far as I am remember from last year, Sow was our best post defender and it wasn't even close.

I know it's just one game, but he did shut down Antoine Walker in one of his first NBA games. I am not clear on how his help defense was, but his man to man was excellent.

nwt · 12-09-2005, 07:23 PM

Sow with 2 pts and 7 rebs with less than 5 min in the 2nd Q

Off game today

SkywalkerAC · 12-09-2005, 08:14 PM

Now has 9 points and 13 rebounds in 20 minutes.

**speedythief** · 12-09-2005, 08:17 PM

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Now has 9 points and 13 rebounds in 20 minutes.

Sooooow sweet!

Maybe sending him down is the best thing we could've done for him.

**speedythief** · 12-09-2005, 11:28 PM

Pape finishes the game with 10 points on 2-8 shooting and adds 16 rebounds, 6 offensive.

Q8i · 12-10-2005, 01:31 AM

Pape Sow Is Leadin D-League In Rebounds
And His Second In Scoring

13.1 Rebs
22.0 Pts

Wow

aizn · 12-10-2005, 07:45 AM

no need to rush him up...

but hey, seein as though Sow is getting so much confidence from the D league, and araujo needs confidence, why not send him down as well?

SkywalkerAC · 12-10-2005, 10:48 AM

Anyone watching the game on RaptorsTV?

Q8i · 12-10-2005, 04:29 PM

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Anyone watching the game on RaptorsTV?

Yeah.. Sow = Big Ben

nwt · 12-10-2005, 08:15 PM

Sow with 15 points, 6 rebs with less than 7 mins left in the 3rd

**speedythief** · 12-10-2005, 09:21 PM

Pape finishes with 20/8. Not a bad showing.

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