WHY IS THE RAPTORS DEFENCE ALREADY BROKEN? | Basketball Island
The Raptors have lost three straight games since their opening night win against the Hawks… and it hasn’t been pretty on the defensive end. Why is Toronto struggling to guard so much? Who’s to blame and where does the team go from here? Does Darko Rajakovic need to shake up his lineups? Hein, Hambone, Wes and Fab try to wrap their head around Toronto’s slump.
00:00 – Defensive Struggles
10:02 – Lineup Changes?
19:04 – Who’s To Blame?
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As bad as things seem now it’s about to get worse with Houston and Cleveland up next this week
Four games in and hit hasn't looked great, but there is plenty of time to get it back on track
they are too worried about the 3. they chase guys off the line but leaves them open.
This team is overrated. The team is not built to play that style of defence. And Scottie is immature.100! Not a leader and will never be. IQ can’t guard Cole Anthony and then DLO. This team is not built to play defense like they want. Scottie is overrated. Darko is not a lead coach. IQ trash! Time to reload and revamp. Austin Reaves anyone?
Even with a healthy Poeltl, no chance this team is top 15-20 defensively with the way they’re currently playing
They’re about to be 1-5
4 morons thinking they know ball but they aren't tackling the issue at hand in terms of defense.
The defense is broken because they gave a guy a contract obviously without getting a medical evaluation.
benching IQ
@11:35 exactly what ive and some others have been trying to say from last year. Thank you exactly our best passer needs to be in position to pass the ball, the scorer IQ needs to be in position to space floor and drive and kick. Why we putting both our top players out of position. Iq can do his pg buisness when barnes and Bi isnt on the floor. Shead too, i like shead playing with the starters more vs playing with Iq
@TSN its the erotic dream not based in reality of a 1 year rebuild when they take 4-5 years if you hit on a number 1 and 2 scoring option in the draft.
the raptors have had the same problem for last 5 years, flaws in roster construction with worst spacing in the league with poor 3 pt shooting, where all teams have to do is pack the paint to defend the raptors. its so bad an elite mid range shooter like ingram is struggling lol.
and they overpaid IQ when he isnt a starting pg or pg, cuz he doesnt have the court vision or passing ability of a pg. They have to DNP IQ or he will impact very well for a bottom 4 lottery pick.
this team was best case a play in bounce anyways. they were no where near a 2nd round team even.
best thing to do is go into a proper 5 year rebuild now.
Darko sucks
No analyse, just Bro's whinning about the team and various players.
How are these guys on the top Canadian sports channel? Ridiculous convo like bros at the gym yakkin it up
I think RJ needs a higher usage rate. They don't seem to go to him till the second half
Raptors need change starting, CMB SB BI RJ Agbaji
need to trade 1 of the 4…can't have ingram, barnes quickley and rj…theres only 1 ball. trade quickley and get some defence
If Quick is not bringing the fire start Shead and play Chucky backup PG. At least they will contribute defensively
@19:09 seriously one of the better takes I’ve ever heard on Barnes. This guy is an absolute clown at times. These antics are soooo cringe to watch when we’re getting carved up.
It’s a lack of rim protection and aggressiveness in the paint defensively. The Center position was and is still the glaring issue. You can’t play pressure defense without a legitimate back line. Simple
Blaming Scottie for the teams lack of defence, because he was complaining to the ref on one play is poor analyst. Luka, LeBron you name it all the stars complain. Name 1 player on this team that’s a positive defender this season outside of Scottie, CMB in 1 game and maybe Jamal, Name 1.
Scottie is actually playing within the offense. Issue is squarely the defensive scheme, lack of defensive talent. Falls squarely on coaching and Bobby
The only thing I blame Scottie for is that he isn’t holding IQ and RJ accountable…… they both are bad on D…. And the offence needs to run through Barnes and BI and they need to demand the ball to run the offence properly.
why are u surprised😂
Fire darko like cmon already
We really suck
The Coach is Incompetent, should be Replaced!!! Why is it so pathetically sad to start the season!!!
IQ is straight up ASS
THE YOYO MISMANAGED
… RAPTORS …
WON ANOTHER
… GAME … 👏
Do you guys not know Ingram is on this team? You talk about everybody but Brandon in him