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The Ultimate Pops Mensah-Bonsu Scouting Report
Highlights of new Raptors forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu remind me of Jamario Moon, while his name brings to mind former Raptor Pape Sow. But is that all there is to Pops? I go as far as Spain to give you this Ultimate Scouting Report.
The Ultimate Pops Mensah-Bonsu Scouting Report
The Newest Raptor Sensation Pops Mensah-Bonsu
The Newest Raptor Sensation Pops Mensah-Bonsu
totalprosports.com — Total Pro Sports - We would like to introduce the newest Toronto Raptors sensation Pops Mensah-Bonsu .... Pops signed with the squad on March 6th. In his 4th game as a Raptor Pops Mensah-Bonsu scored 21 points, added 8 rebounds in 22 minutes and did all of this off the bench against the Pacers ... (more) The Newest Raptor Sensation Pops Mensah-Bonsu
Big Pops has some Hops!
hoopheadsnorth.com — The newest Raptor, Pops Mensah Bonsu was an immediate impact last night grabbing a team-leading 10 boards... and scoring 4 points in his Toronto debut against the Miami Heat. The guy is most definitely long, athletic and entertaining to watch, and he got into the game early playing 15 good minutes... (more) Big Pops has some Hops!
From Deep - Rasheed says: Save that cheese!! And some props for Pops
theglobeandmail.com — Okay, a rare weekend post as I'm going to be taking some holidays this week. Had a... few minutes to chat with Pops Mensah-Bonsu Friday night, who is getting more expensive by the game, his agent must be figuring. He worked out with the Raptors before he ... (more) From Deep - Rasheed says: Save that cheese!! And some ...
2 Comments
  • MrThell MrThell
    +2
    Used to have class with Pops back at GW. Nice dude, very athletic, very raw basketball skills. And his name means "Whale Killer."
    Posted 3/13/2009 respond (flag)
    • jwjeff jwjeff
      +1
      Cool! Do know any other NBA players from your time at GW?
      Posted 3/14/2009 respond (flag)
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The Jawai Factor
Hoop Heads North — ... Pops Mensah-Bonsu had 5 pts and 8 boards for the Raps, check out more on Pops at PeteMarasmitch's "The Ultimate Pops Mensah-Bonsu Scouting Report" ...

Donuts: Jet's Smile, Nellie Midgets, Popeye's Undies
DallasBasketball.com — ... like most of the guys, is practical. “Always make sure you are hydrated,’’ he says. But Popeye Jones gives it up and wins the Too-Much-Information Trophy: Says Popeye: "Always pack double the underwear you think you will need for the trip.” [image] Anything else you want to know about Popeye Jones' skivvies? Let me know, and I'll conduct a Q-and-A with him next week. DONUT 8: Toronto has signed Pops Mensah-Bonsu and the website PeteMarasmitch wanted my Pops-watching thoughts. So there ya go . DONUT 9: So what is the magic number for NoJetSki tonight? We know the Mavs are ...

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Linkin’ all over the world No.1
FIVEmag NBA basketball blog — ... Toronto onces again ties up to Europe - this time with Pops Mensah-Bonsu. Jeff of Pete Marasmitch gives us his view on the new acqusation from Spain, where Pops made his money in the Euroleague ...

ODC Pre-Madness Link Madness
The On Deck Circle — ... The ultimate Pops Mensah-Bonsu scouting report - the full low-down on Notorious PMB aka King Daddy Bonsu aka Poppa Diddy Pop aka The Greatest Raptor Ever aka Whale Slayer. ...

VOTE NOW! Pops Needsah Nickname!
Hoop Heads North — ... it home, he's been tearing it up. He has spent some time in the D-League, played with the Mavs and most recently had a short stint with the Spurs but now until the end of the season, Pops has an opporturtunity to show his stuff with the Toronto Raptors. And if you don't know him, now you'll know: He played for George Washington, check out this TV piece  on him from March Madness '06 Here's the ultimate scouting report on Pops via Pete Marasmitch Alana G is probably one of Pops' biggest fans Wikipedia, ...

Insight into Friday's Raptors Game: Talking with Pete Marasmitch
Blue Blitz — ... On the other hand, there are some positives from this year. There's the dropjaw athleticism of PF Pops Mensah-Bonsu, the resurrection of C Andrea Bargnani, and the flashes of brilliance from PG Roko Ukic (the official Pete Marasmitch mascot, donchaknow). ...

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alanag.com 3/19/2009 — Anyone who knows me knows I done BEEN on the Pops Mensah-Bonsu bandwagon. So it's great to finally see him get his shine in the NBA. He never got PT in Dallas, and the San Antonio stint was over in less than 10 days. So thank you Raptors for finally ...
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