From Deep - Calderon goes all Ford

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First Cup: Friday
Published 5/9/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... Michael Grange of The Globe and Mail: "Jose Calderon has gone all T.J. Ford. He had a blog entry on his website where he says that he too wants to be a starter. He also no doubt made his agent cringe with this line: 'If I have to choose between a sports offer and an economic offer, I will choose the first.' He also wants to 'be a starter and be in a team that aspires to everything.' He continues: 'Of course I will not be in a team in which I cannot be an important contributor nor if there is not a solid structure or if there are not options to be in the ...

Jose Calderon Wants to Start
Published 5/9/2008 by Marcel Mutoni at SLAM Online
... structure or if there are not options to be in the “Playoffs” Jose is without a doubt the Raptors’ best point guard, and yet, his role on the team continues to be ill-defined, as coaching and management insist on letting both he and TJ Ford take turns steering the ship. You can’t fault Calderon for wanting to start; he may be looking out for his best interests (as he should), but it’s also what’s right for Toronto. (Via: From Deep) ...

Linkage - May 9
Published 5/9/2008 by Scott at The AltRaps Blog
... an unbelievable work ethic and his passion for the team and the organization was second to none when I was there. The charity events he would MC, the community appearances he would make – he would do whatever he could. In most cases the broadcasters do their broadcast and that’s it, but he developed that role into a true ambassador for the franchise. If he was available to do something, he’d do it.“And on a personal not he’s a genuine, good, guy who really wanted guys to do well.” - Globe and Mail Calderon, though, clarified that his deal will not be about just his money."What ...