Well why not have another post on the million dollar question for the Raptors:
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/581034
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Feb 02, 2009 01:11 PM
Doug Smith
Sports Reporter
Chris Bosh couldn't have been more emphatic in shooting down an ESPN report that said he'd already told Raptors president and general manager that he wouldn't re-sign in Toronto when he contract expires in 2010.
"No. No. No, I haven't told him that," Bosh said today after practice.
And just to add another layer of denial, he was asked whether his agent could have made the statement.
"No," he said.
The apparently non-issue arose Sunday when ESPN entertainer Stephen A. Smith boldly stated that the 24-year-old Bosh had told team officials he was leaving in a season and a half, not even citing anonymous sources.
It brought a quick denial today from both Bosh and Colangelo.
"It was a surprise to me and I can't be responsible for what other people say so ...," said Bosh, his voice trailing off in disgust. "I understand people are entitled to an opinion but making stuff up? We can't do that.
"Let's all be fair."
Colangelo also shot down another part of the report that suggested the Raptors might be amenable to trading the four-time all-star.
"There's no truth to the rumour or the speculation that he said anything to us in the organization, that he's going to be leaving," said the general manager. "There's no truth to the fact that he's on the trading block or being shopped in any regard.
"This is just another example of information that's out there that's not true ... There just doesn't seem to a lot of accountability with respect to the topic sometimes and that's why we're here today talking about it."
Bosh is one of a group of highly coveted 2010 free agents, a group that includes LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Speculation has been rife for months about his future, and will continue without doubt.
"It doesn't make me angry, it's like, 'come on, man,'" said Bosh. "I think it's unfair just to be able to say something and we have to be politically correct. It's tough, it's not the first time it's happened and it won't be the lat and I'm not the first person this has happened to. That's the business that we're in
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Well it seems in the latest news of US Sports media predicting Bosh's departure in 2010.
Here is my thought I have been watching the Raptors for a while, and I don't know why everyone is afraid to admit it - CB4 just ain't that good compared to say LeBron, Wade or Kobe.
LeBron, Wade, Kobe they wins games, heck I'd even throw Howard (prob best big man in the league). Again doesn't mean he doesn't deserve max money, but he is top-tier player???
The term franchise player is interesting. Yes he can be considered a franchise player, but remember this is the hapless Raptors we are talking about. But when was the last time Bosh won a big game against Detroit, Orlando, Boston etc. When the premiere teams are against Bosh does he raise his game.
Some have said his game is more of a Robin then Batman, though in TO we expect 'Batman' like performances from him.
There is also the criticism, and fair criticism, that he has no help, no wing help. That is true. While interesting pieces like Jose and Bargs are there, that's pretty much all this team has. I am not sure if this team is in tank mode well they are playing like it. Maybe they want
James Harden in upcoming 2009 draft (FYI
Jeff Teague of Wake Forest seems interesting prospect)
On one side if one says Bosh is overrated - the defense will be, well he has no one talent to play with
On the other hand one can say if Bosh is a franchise, he has to put the team on his back a bit more, regardless of the talent.
If the right deal is in place trading Bosh could be the best for the franchise. Not for the Vince-for-scrubs deal, but maybe can get back a Rudy Gay, Danny Granger, who knows (or package deal like Bosh to GS for Andris Biedrins + Marco + picks). Basically BC might get another so-called young franchise player back, or bunch of very good young players.
He is a damn good player without a doubt. I too don't want to see a 'race-for-Harden' this season. Since Bosh has been established as the 'man' of this franchise, I think this is the first time he has to deal with losing, being the leader of the team (I saw this season since his first years were him developing).
It seems like he Raps season is down to 2 dates:
1) Trade Deadline
2) 2009 Free Agency
The rest of their season seems practically over......
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