I was just checking out the Toronto Raptors merchandise in Big Fly Sports’ NBA Shop section and, lo and behold, this beauty:

Jorge Garbajosa 2007 Topps Bowman Sterling Game-Worn Jersey Rookie Card

and there’s ONLY ONE LEFT!

So here’s what you do: Git over there ASAP and order before it’s gone. And be sure to enter the coupon code PETEMARA to get 10% off!

In fact, you can get 10% off anything at Big Fly Sports when you use the PETEMARA code. Me, I’ve zoomed in on this cool updatable Raptors game schedule watch; this classy clawmarked stainless steel watch; even this McFarlane NBA figure of Chris Bosh that looks like an Oakley-Willis hybrid.

What are you waiting for? Get your Raptors gear now! Coupon expires October 15.

President Colangelo's would be reverse of the above, no?

Bryan Colangelo may not be done wheeling and dealing yet, but I dare say the 2009-2010 Toronto Raptors roster is basically complete (a possible 15th man-for-12th man trade won’t make a huge impact).  So, with little news expected on the horizon, let’s take a look at the new Raps from a stats-and-ratings angle:

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Beat grunt extraordinaire Doug Smith is reporting that Our Roko is about to be dealt. So far the known components of the deal are:

from the Raptors, a sign-and-trade Carlos Delfino + Roko Ukic

from the Milwaukee Bucks, Amir Johnson + unnamed player Sonny Weems

Smith expects the deal to be finalized within the next 48 hours.

Sigh.

While I trust that Bryan Colangelo is completing a good deal here, I will miss Roko and the rock star potential he showed.

And, of course, Roko leaving will have a significant impact on this site. It will certainly still be a Toronto Raptors blog, but which Raptor will be my new focal point?

Let’s wait and see the deal in its final form first.

Related reading: Hollinger’s scouting report on Amir Johnson
Also: the Bucks’ current roster
UPDATE: ESPN reports that Sonny Weems is the other player coming from Milwaukee.

Check out my latest post in a looooong time, a comic-style thingy, now up at the Raptors Republic. Yeah, you heard me. Comic thingy. Raptors Republic.

Thanks to AltRaps for the kind words, both publicly and privately. You’re quite motivational yourself, Altie.

Ahem. Back to the post: It was inspired by my long-time appreciation of Bryan Colangelo, the best general manager we’ve ever had and probably ever will.

Also an inspiration was the poem “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley. I’ve seen that particular line quoted also in Watchmen, Savage Land and Grade 10 English class.

What did you think of the B.C. comic post? Got ideas for future posts? Comment below.