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Toronto Raptors: 9 Revelations from the 2016-17 Season

By Demar Grant

Mar 3, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) reacts after being called for a foul against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Raptors won 114-106. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) reacts after being called for a foul against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Raptors won 114-106. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 31, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; The Raptor during pre-game ceremonies prior to an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports /

4) Matt Devlin is Getting Reckless with the Nicknames

Lituanian Lightning (Jonas Valanciunas)

Austrian Hammer (Jakob Poeltl)

Second Chance *shudders* (also Jakob Poeltl)

Poeltl Power (Again Jakob Poeltl)

Tucker Time (P.J. Tucker)

Stormin’ Normin. (This one’s obvious)

Matty we love you man, but you can’t just manufacture nicknames (unless you’re Kobe Bryant). You gotta let them come naturally.

Valanciunas is far from lightning in anyone’s books and Austrian Hammer is a bit much for a rookie that plays mostly below the basket. Fitting Nicknames are fun, forced nicknames are cringe worthy.

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