TrueHoop passes on word from Jose Calderon's official website that the Spanish point guard will stick with the Raptors after reaching a contract agreement last night. No numbers yet, though given the quick resolution $50 million for six years would be the baseline.Calderon could have been -- should have been -- an All-Star last season. He isn't Steve Nash or even Baron Davis. He's almost an elite roleplayer at the point; he helps his teammates get better looks and he makes absolutely no mistakes. There's no starting point guard in the league better at protecting the ball, a fact bolstered by how many darn assists Calderon deals. Limiting turnovers is a hugely underrated skill among point guards, which serves to dampen Calderon's notoriety.
He's also a good shooter -- 50% on the career -- who has learned when to take the three instead of driving the lane. He's said to be a good locker-room guy, he fits the style Sam Mitchell runs as well as the personnel, and he's popular with the fans. Win, win, win for Toronto and Calderon.
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7-01-2008 @ 5:25PM
frank said...
Toronto and Calderon perfect together!
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7-01-2008 @ 7:49PM
Big Bosh Man said...
Sweet. Happy Canada day us!
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7-02-2008 @ 4:02AM
jesse said...
Um Tom best point guard in the league at protecting the ball is Calderon?... No no no no no Tom .. its Chris Paul. How about averages of 11.6 assists to 2.5 turnovers in 36 minutes a game compared to Calderon at 8.3 assists and 1.5 turnovers in playing 30 minutes a game. But that doesnt even tell you anything until you watch him play. Not only does he have to run his offense like every other point guard but he is the Hornets primary scorer so the ball is in his hands literally EVERY time they come down the court. Trust me is your talking about the most effiecent player in the NBA or the one that takes care of the ball the best while still getting things done its none other than CP3.
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