petemarasmitch.blogspot.com - 2/15/2009
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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 • ...
hoopheadsnorth.com - 2/12/2009
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For those of you unable to catch the
game last night, you missed a good one (Damn...
you TSN2!!!!!). I was fortunate enough to witness a "Rudy"-esque underdog makes good story. There were the Raptors, short-handed without Bosh and Calderon, their top two players. Their best player in the last ...
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Spurs Attend Class At Roko U
petemarasmitch.blogspot.com - 2/18/2009
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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 - ...
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Roko hype machine
petemarasmitch.blogspot.com - 2/12/2009
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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 ...
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Roko Ukic is a rockstar
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Only Built For Raptors Links: Marion in T.O., Bosh's Twitter
Hoop Heads North —
... "Now that Roko Ukic had his one big game, he needs - yes, needs - a nickname. Below are ten suggestions for our Raptor rookie (Rokie?)" ...
Linkage for Feb 16 10pm to Feb 17 9pm
Raptors Republic - Raptors Blog ESPN TrueHoop —
Linkage for Feb 16 10pm through Feb 17 9pm:
24 Seconds With Jose Calderon
Raptors Media Conference
Marcus Banks Interview
Shawn Marion Interview
Top Ten Roko Ukic Nicknames: Vote for your favourite!
…With the greetings out of the way…
Amare trade redux is a bunch of Bull
Marion ready to be a Raptor
Newest Raptor Shawn Marion ready to be unleashed
Shawn Marion: I never fit in with Miami Heat
Come ...
Toronto Raptors Linkage for February 17th through February 23rd
The AltRaps Blog —
... - The 4-time NBA All-Star joins Eric Smith after his introductory news conference to talk about his arrival in Toronto, how his style of play lends itself to a fast paced offence and his future with the team beyond this season. Top Ten Roko Ukic Nicknames: Vote for your favourite! - Now that Roko Ukic had his one big game, he needs - yes, needs - a nickname. Below are ten suggestions for our Raptor rookie (Rokie?): ...
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Roko Ukic was trying to hold court. Jamario Moon felt the need to interject.
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First Scott Carefoot wondered , and now Doug Smith chimes in on the Curious Case of Roko Ukic. Both make some good points.
The former:
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Let the Roko Era Begin!
bleacherreport.com 2/13/2009 — Watching the NBA draft in 2005, I waited for my Toronto Raptors to select their second round choice, not a ton of excitement for the 41st pick, considering the odds of uncovering a hidden gem is as likely as Shaq hitting a three pointer.
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cbc.ca 2/12/2009 — Rookie Roko Ukic scored a career-high 22 points as the Toronto Raptors upset the San Antonio Spurs 91-89 on Wednesday.
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It’s a rarity in the NBA that you see a trade really work out for both teams, but after more than 72 hours of "lengthy analysis," I still think that Moon and O’Neal for Marion is a win-win for both the Raptors and the Heat.
We ...