petemarasmitch.com - 4/2/2009
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With the Toronto Raptors’ 2008-09 season winding down (”2008″ - that felt weird to type), the local beat writers are looking to the future, specifically the development of Our Roko Ukic.
There continues to be concern over Roko’s playing time during this last handful of ...
The (Re-)Education of Roko Ukic
petemarasmitch.com 3/18/2009 — Don't worry, the Toronto Raptors are working hard to develop Roko Ukic. But why is he so raw?
Roko Ukic’s report card
petemarasmitch.com 4/21/2009 — I wouldn't be smiling, kiddo.
The year is done and the report cards are in. How did our student, Roko Ukic, do in his first year at the NBA School of Hard Knocks? The principal opinion belongs to Bryan Colangelo, who says , “the kid needs a chance,” but also ”the ...
Roko Ukic (video)
youtube.com 11/27/2008 — Croatian Rookie Roko Ukic for the Raptors makes a couple of highlight reel plays for the Raptors to ignite the team to open a lead
The Curious Case of Roko Ukic
petemarasmitch.com 3/11/2009 —
First Scott Carefoot wondered , and now Doug Smith chimes in on the Curious Case of Roko Ukic. Both make some good points.
The former:
I’m not saying that Ukic is a future All-Star, but he is a compelling prospect and it’s becoming increasingly apparent that Calderon has ...
Roko Ukic is a rockstar
petemarasmitch.blogspot.com 2/12/2009 — Nice Roko-centric Spurs/Raps game recap by Eric Koreen : Roko Ukic was trying to hold court. Jamario Moon felt the need to interject. Ukic, the Raptors' reserve point guard, was reflecting on his virtuoso 22-point evening that propelled the Raptors to an unlikely 91-89 victory over one of the ...
Top Ten Roko Ukic Nicknames: Vote for your favourite!
petemarasmitch.com 2/17/2009 —
Fill in the blank: Roko “__________” Ukic. (Getty Images via NBA-Croatia.com)
Now that Roko Ukic had his one big game , he needs - yes, needs - a nickname. Below are ten suggestions for our Raptor rookie (Rokie?):
• Rockin’ Roko (Matt Devlin, Raptors TV ...
Top Ten Roko Ukic Nicknames: Vote for your favourite!
petemarasmitch.blogspot.com 2/15/2009 — Fill in the blank: Roko "__________" Ukic. (Getty Images via NBA-Croatia.com) Now that Roko Ukic had his one big game , he needs - yes, needs - a nickname. Below are ten suggestions for our Raptor rookie (Rokie?): • Rockin' Roko (Matt Devlin, Raptors TV play-by-play) -- just like Dad • ...
Roko hype machine
petemarasmitch.blogspot.com 2/18/2009 — Yes, the Roko Ukic hype machine is kicking into gear. Check out the following links and video: Roko gets a solid B grade from RaptorsHQ It's the beginning of the Roko Era, says T.O. Sports Magazine Scott Carefoot would like to see Roko start when Jose's out Roko is neither a Freak nor Geek - ...
Roko Ukic is a rock star
petemarasmitch.com 2/12/2009 — Nice Roko-centric Spurs/Raps game recap by Eric Koreen :
Roko Ukic was trying to hold court. Jamario Moon felt the need to interject.
Ukic, the Raptors’ reserve point guard, was reflecting on his virtuoso 22-point evening that propelled the Raptors to an unlikely 91-89 victory over ...
Raptors 99, Magic 95 —
NYT > Pro Basketball 4/2/2009
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Chris Bosh had 24 points, including a 22-footer over Dwight Howard with 29 seconds left that put the game out of reach, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 99-95 on Wednesday night.
Raptors Playing Great, But at What Cost? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 4/2/2009
The Toronto Raptors are finally playing as a team and up to their full potential as they beat the Orlando Magic, and are currently on a five game winning streak. Raptors fans should be rejoicing, their team is playing great, they took down a ...