Well that was expected -_-

CB4 came to town with his new team, the Miami Heat, and B4 he left blowing kisses to the crowd they won the 'grudge' game against the Toronto Raptors by the score of 103-95.

I'm impressed with the effort the Raptors put forth in playing the game for four quarters, and while I wasn't expecting any miracles, I'm glad they kept it close...for the most part.

The Boo Birds were out in full force, yet I couldn't help thinking that the Bosh chapter of the Same Old Story sounded so similar to the Vince Carter and Damon Stoudamire chapters from the same book.

I mean, we lost!

With that out of the way, Torontonians like me can focus on what is important: The Maple Leafs, the weather, and the snub of Justin Bieber by the Grammys (I'm just kidding...no one really cares about the weather). Now, a song by Justin Bieber to calm your nerves ^_^



If you like to read more about this game, check out REUTERS for their synopsis of the game. That is where I got that photo of Bosh...and Bieber...!

Bosh is Back, alright?

No, I'm not talking about the Backstreet Boys; I'm talking about former Toronto Raptor Chris Bosh and his new team, the Miami Heat, coming to Toronto for a first time since CB4 said "C YA" via Tweets to T.O.

As I said before in my Lebron blog posting in December of last year, I'm not too upset by what Bosh did. Letting the wrong word slip on Twitter, and misleading your city until you announce on a national broadcast you are going to Florida are two different things (or are they?).

Click here to find out what I wrote about Lebron. This blog will be here when you get back...>

Toronto has a history of booing players that leave the beloved Big Smoke for the opportunity to play for the Big Prize, Big Money, or both: Damon Stoudamire, Tracy McGrady, and even Vince Carter felt heaps of criticism for "walking out" on "Canada's Team". As for me, my "laissez-faire" attitude concerning Chris Bosh is in sharp contrast to the feelings of most Torontonians, who will be at tonight's game at the Air Canada Centre, and all but a few Cleveland supporters that believed Lebron was the "Second Coming".

1. The Team

My expectations for the Toronto Raptors were low, at best. I knew they wouldn't choke, but I knew they wouldn't do miracles either. Although, the 25-point comeback against Detroit at the Palace was a nice surprise...! Anyway, I don't go out of my way to watch the Raptors play because the return would not equal the amount of time I invest in the team. This would be unfathomable years ago, when Vinsanity hit the Raptors: I believed we had a chance in EVERY game, and we usually won more than we lost. I don't get that vibe this year, nevertheless I admire the Toronto Raptors for playing, which is more than I can say for other teams that take up the cross for their city, and mail it in on the road (Insert team name here:___________)

2. The Conference

If you have a sub-500 record and you are seventh in your conference, thank your lucky stars you are in Eastern Conference team.

3. The League

I'm not going to bore you with a expository piece on why I think the NBA is a scripted event. Instead, I will just put up bullet points...

a. If the Spurs score more than 100 points, I am convinced Tim Duncan will have a heart attack! Watching the San Antonio Spurs play basketball is like watching paint dry. You know they will drain buckets, but they will milk the clock before they do (how come they won four championships doing it?!).
b. NBA Finals: Lakers versus Heat/Celtics. The dream championship for any or all media outlets. If the Lakers get home court advantage, you know the series is going six/seven games.
c. There are some games and teams you can just write off, not just season by season, but game by game. I would be open to the idea of contraction, as long as the talent pool is there and it is done right. Toronto may be on the expendable list, but don't quote me on that o_O

In conclusion, Toronto had a history of players bolting the Raptors for a better deal. Bosh is just another player for fans to boo in an effort to take the focus off the current state of the team.

What is he going to do in response: Rebound?