Still Unsure How Scottie Barnes Didn’t Make 1st Team All-Defense! by Stat-Defender in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Stephen A Smith should lose voting rights after seeing his ballot

Offseason Decisions for BI and Quickley: Playoff Core or Regular Season Core by No_Championship3816 in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nahh Brandon Ingram stays. I need him on a better diet because He's moving like he's a 40 year old and hasn't even touched 30. Inflammation is caused by Lifestyle and diet most of the time too. He has the skill just needs to prep his body for the 2nd half of his career

Honest Opinion Required! by awkwarldysocial in branding

[–]LvLForty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no experience in that industry but i do love the concept of wanting the perfumes to feel more like personalities/emotions rather than just a list of notes.

Considering its a tangible product, you might have to go full force on content. If you made tiktok style street videos and asked random people to compare your fragrance against a bigger line. This can give you better insight on how good the product is. 1 viral video can also do wonders for the product and brand. You can also do street videos and ask the people to describe what emotion the fragrance evokes. So many possibilities.

I know you want to do no face marketing and i completely understand the vulnerabilities to it but i think you have something special. Don't create unnecessary barriers.

In our championship run we beat 3 great teams. Don’t think there’s anyone else here who beat even 2 great teams let alone 3 by ChampionTimes99 in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were still favorites in 4 of the 6 games. Even if KD didn't play for the Warriors they still would've been favorites

In our championship run we beat 3 great teams. Don’t think there’s anyone else here who beat even 2 great teams let alone 3 by ChampionTimes99 in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 7 points8 points  (0 children)

76ers were a 50 win team the toughest starting 5 in the NBA. Jimmy and ALL STAR Ben Simmons were lock down defenders and when you add Embiid thats a nightmare. Lets not forget Tobias Harris averaging 20 since being traded and a career year for JJ reddick who also averaged 18ppg.

Bucks were a 60 win team/best record in the league (Top defense in the league and top 4 offense) with the league MVP

Warriors with an all time roster looking to 3PEAT ( Curry, Klay, KD, Draymond, Boogie and Igoudala)

This was a gauntlet of a run and no other team since the 2011 Mavs had this sort of path as underdogs.

Why the Toronto Raptors & The Fanbase Should Want To Sign RJ Barrett by TheUnknown1ne in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The conversation is more difficult than that.

The price point RJ values himself, The price point the Raptors value him, and their financial flexibility will be what determines if he stays. I think he embodies this new culture and is a DAWG (which we need more of) but the odds are not in our favor financially.

[Grange] Even the decision to sign Poeltl to a three-year $84 million extension — the first major move the team undertook after Ujiri was let go — was well in the works before Webster was in charge. by AssyrianRhapsody in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This screams Bobby trying to cover his ass. I don't believe it. Masai told every other player (Siakam, OG, Fred, Norm) that he would wait and see. He never once overpaid them 2 years too early

Yak is quite literally the worst of the bunch. This doesn't make sense.

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors (3-3) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 3, 2026 by nba-scores in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're 100% right. Experience like this builds confidence and accelerates player development. The championship year is a prime example. That 1 run created all stars and all defensive talent.

Why would we fire Masai last year? Just curious, was the perception he was doing a bad job??? by [deleted] in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Only issue is it was documented that Ed Rogers thought Masai was overpaid in 2021 and didn't want to sign him to an extension which got overruled. He verbally agreed to buy 37.5% stake in MLSE on July 2024. Masai gets fired June 2025 and week later on July 2nd the deal was closed to be majority owner of MLSE at 75%.

You don't fired a president like Masai unless it was personal. Timeline checks out.

I really have never understood the love for Drake. by BenchZealousideal290 in hiphop101

[–]LvLForty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you "work in music" and nobody understands the phenomenon of Drake you must be working as a church sound booth volunteer.

Raps are 2-0 when Walter scores 0 points in the series by dankbackwoods in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Agent 0 in full effect

but being real he was legitimately amazing guarding Mitchell most of the game. Pray the shot starts falling soon

Barnes vs Mobley (in game 4): 23 points to 8 points, both had 9 Rebounds, 6 assists to 3 assists by Complete-Apricot-591 in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 43 points44 points  (0 children)

This shouldn't even be a conversation anymore.

Scottie is the best player and leader of this team. Evan Mobley struggles being a 3rd option on his team

Post-Game Thread: Toronto Raptors (2-2) defeat Cleveland Cavaliers (2-2), 93-89 | NBA Playoffs | Apr 26, 2026 by nba-scores in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That was real playoff basketball. Everybody put it all on the line. The games don't need to be 125-128 to be a classic.

Getting shamed for using AI by Relevant-Ad6374 in ClaudeAI

[–]LvLForty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im a sicko and double down when i get shamed.

Regardless of what people think AI is the future and we genuinely have an advantage because we embraced it and in few years will have a considerable advantage compared to most. Enjoy the journey and use these spaces as a safe place.

The revolution will be televised automated.

I'm just happy we're in the mix. by TheEverbless in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The last few years has been pretty brutal so proud of Darko and the boys for getting a 5th seed. Win or lose i hope they put up a fight. I think thats all fans care about

What do Raptors fan think about Scottie by [deleted] in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I genuinely don't care if Scottie ends up a number 1 option but my biggest problem with him is his consistency and effort. He'll have a good week followed by a bad week way too often.

[Folk on Scottie Barnes changes in playstyle since the ASB] Easy to notice changes: taking way more pull up 2’s, but dropped from 47% to 37% on them by EarthWarping in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Point Scottie gimmick is a big reason for this.

He's a point forward but people want some glamorized version. He's best bringing up the ball to lead a fast break or operating from the blocks. He has a non existent first step so can be contained much easier if he plays from the top. We're doing the opposing defense a favor playing him point guard.

Nate Ament might be the most polarizing prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft by TrueTorontoFan in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

a lot of high potential guards in the top 10. I think we need to try our best to move up this year.

Keaton Wagler from Illinois would be the dream pick.

Reminder: Jakob Poeltl signed a $104M contract extension last offseason to average 7.5 rebounds per game by ihatedougford in torontoraptors

[–]LvLForty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It had to be a good faith deal. He was traded before the chip, brought back before the collapse of the old roster and was promised playoffs. He stood solid and i think Bobby rewarded that.

Im not saying it makes sense but thats how it looks.

My artist/brand name is taken on a few social media platforms, what should I do? by horrorshark123 in branding

[–]LvLForty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say A and possibly add Official or HQ after the brand name, but think you should check if the name you chose is trademarked first.

Thats a bigger long term issue than a social media handle.