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toronto raptors linkage – aug 26
The AltRaps Blog — ... Bosh continues to show that be belongs on the same floor. What Bosh needs is to get mean, get his elbows in a defender’s face, make the right decision out of double teams and learn from Jermaine O’Neal, who means more to the Raptors franchise player than any Spanish conquest or Olympic glory. Assuming he stays healthy and assuming he accepts being the second option, O’Neal will take Bosh’s game to that all-important next level and perhaps the Raptors will get out of the first round. - Toronto Sun Meantime, here’s an All-USA Five, courtesy your faithful correspondent: F — ...

Chris Bosh had a great Olympics but who really cares?
Arsenalist — ... . I suppose Ukic, Calderon and Bosh getting international playing time is supposed to be great for the Raptors. I remember the summer Vince Carter had when he exploded for Team USA only to flop during the NBA season. Buyer beware the hype of international success. I’m inclined to agree with Frank Zimmerman’s article in the Sun where he talks about what exactly Chris Bosh’s Olympic means for the Raptors. Very little. It’s one thing when you have 4 other legitimate All-Stars on the floor to relieve the pressure off of you, its another thing when ...