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Turkoglu on Raptors: 'Something wrong' there

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07:29 AM ET 08.02 | Chris Bosh has taken his shots, and, now, so has Hedo Turkoglu. "People have to realize something is wrong with that organization and nobody wants to go there any more," he said in a phone interview from Turkey, where he is captaining the Turkish national team at the World Championships. "It's not just the players who see this." Turkoglu's remarks were sparked by Raptors' GM Bryan Colangelo's recent criticism of former Raptors teammate Chris Bosh. Colangelo accused Bosh of "checking out" late last season while the Raptors were battling the Chicago Bulls for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. ... "Chris has been a franchise player and he did a lot of good things for the Raptors," Turkoglu added. "I don't think Chris is the type of player to quit on his teammates."

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August 2, 2010  08:07 AM ET

Yeh he's right... it's the Raptors fault for paying you way more than you're worth and for putting so much stock in RuPaul

August 2, 2010  08:09 AM ET

Oh and Bosh is not a franchise player. Neither is Lebron. Way too cowardly to be a leader of any team. Goes for both of em.

August 2, 2010  08:10 AM ET

Colangelo fired himself by making those statements against Bosh. Owners can talk smack and get away with it but ior a GM your livelihood depends on your reputation with players so if players are saying they don't want to play for you whats your use? Now I don't think there's something about the Raptors that make players want to "checkout". I think it has to do with the fact that its overseas.

August 2, 2010  08:11 AM ET

Colangelo fired himself by making those statements against Bosh. Owners can talk smack and get away with it but ior a GM your livelihood depends on your reputation with players so if players are saying they don't want to play for you whats your use? Now I don't think there's something about the Raptors that make players want to "checkout". I think it has to do with the fact that its overseas.

August 2, 2010  08:12 AM ET

Colangelo fired himself by making those statements against Bosh. Owners can talk smack and get away with it but ior a GM your livelihood depends on your reputation with players so if players are saying they don't want to play for you whats your use? Now I don't think there's something about the Raptors that make players want to "checkout". I think it has to do with the fact that its overseas.

August 2, 2010  08:12 AM ET

Sorry... the submit button has a bug.

August 2, 2010  08:46 AM ET

He whined in Sacramento, he whined in San Antonio. Now his money grab in Toronto isn't turning out the way he wanted. I, for one, am feeling SO sorry for you Hedu.

August 2, 2010  08:48 AM ET

If an team gives me that much money and shows that kind of belief in me I wouldn't bad mouth them in the public eye thats a lack of class IMO.

August 2, 2010  08:54 AM ET

"...I think it has to do with the fact that its overseas." Seriously...Canada is "overseas"??
It's across the freakin' river from Detroit. It's an hour from Buffalo or New York.
It's just like America....only with more brains, better manners and health care.

August 2, 2010  08:59 AM ET

Hey Hedo...you are Correct there was something the matter in Toronto...and they shipped it to Phoenix to steal their money for 10pts, 2 asts, and 3 diaper changes per game! Very insightful of you

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August 2, 2010  09:18 AM ET
QUOTE(#13):

"Toronto management has gotten a lot of slack...but they are at fault"

Yeh, isn't that what i just eluded to?

August 2, 2010  09:24 AM ET
QUOTE(#11):

"...I think it has to do with the fact that its overseas." Seriously...Canada is "overseas"?? It's across the freakin' river from Detroit. It's an hour from Buffalo or New York.It's just like America....only with more brains, better manners and health care.

Lmao, nobody is trying to diss Canada pimpin, jus chill eh?

August 2, 2010  09:25 AM ET

refresh my memory... why did he leave the up and coming magic after they lost in the finals again?

August 2, 2010  09:32 AM ET
QUOTE(#16):

refresh my memory... why did he leave the up and coming magic after they lost in the finals again?

He wanted the money

August 2, 2010  09:33 AM ET
QUOTE(#16):

refresh my memory... why did he leave the up and coming magic after they lost in the finals again?

I was thinking the same thing. He wanted to get paid...I think that's the long and short of it.

August 2, 2010  09:43 AM ET

The Raptors need new management. The team isnt put together right ..so in that case yes Hedo is correct

August 2, 2010  09:57 AM ET
QUOTE(#10):

If an team gives me that much money and shows that kind of belief in me I wouldn't bad mouth them in the public eye thats a lack of class IMO.

I agree.

Sincerely, Albert Haynesworth

August 2, 2010  09:57 AM ET

just what the NBA needs - more finger pointing , name calling and mud slinging.
but more press , more intrust from non b-ball people - so maybee this shi??? is what the NBA wants and needs?????

 
August 2, 2010  10:12 AM ET

Maybe it's you, Bro?

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