Now that Toronto have 4 players who are 6′10 or taller (not that Bargnani plays particularly ‘big’), surely they’d be able to make a real push in the East?
Well… not so fast Rap-fans.

- With Malice

 

Sept. 29—Players report to their teams no earlier than 11 a.m. local time.

Sept. 30—Training camps open.

Oct. 9-17—NBA Europe Live exhibition games.

Oct. 24—Preseason ends.

Oct. 27—Rosters set for opening day, 6 p.m. EDT.

Oct. 28—Start of the 2008-09 regular season.

Jan. 5—10-day contracts may now be signed.

Jan. 10—All player contracts are guaranteed for the remainder of the season.

Feb. 15—All-Star game (Phoenix).

Feb. 19—Trading deadline, 3 p.m. EST.

April 26—Early entry eligibility deadline, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

June 18—NBA draft early entry entrant withdrawal deadline.

June 25—NBA draft (New York).

- Fan590

 

At Toronto, he will play the center position, letting Chris Bosh, the team’s best player , play the power forward spot. In my opinion, if O’Neal stays healthy, he will be a difference maker, and this tandem will be the best in the Eastern Conference.
We shouldn’t expect a tremendous season from O’Neal. He won’t be the same as his early years in the League; nevertheless, he will be a key part of this team success. His presence will take pressure off Bosh’s shoulders. He will have more freedom, and he could focus on his offensive talents. O’Neal will grab many rebounds, be a defensive power and put about fourteen points on the board.

- Bleacher Report