"For the first time in a long time, I sat across from the highest ranking Toronto Raptors decision maker without hearing the words "We will win again in Toronto." There was no plea for confidence from the fanbase. No urgent reminders of the status of the city or franchise. Bobby Webster's media availability was, in my estimation, fairly emotionless and pragmatic."
"Even as the temperature around the team continues to rise and expectations grow - because money has been spent, and the talent level seems high enough - Webster still cautioned against expectation, and continued to circle back to learning opportunities and info gathering. Today we'll hear from players. I doubt we'll get guarantees of winning in Toronto. But who knows? We'll see. For now, hang out. The coffee is warm, the players are here, the basketball? It is coming soon."
Bobby Webster held a measured, pragmatic media availability without an appeal for confidence or promises of winning. He avoided bold assurances and emphasized learning, information gathering, and caution about expectations. The franchise spent money and appears to have raised its talent level, increasing external temperature around the team. Webster repeatedly circled back to development and gathering information rather than declaring outcomes. Players will speak later, but guarantees of winning are unlikely. The environment at the event felt calm and anticipatory, with participants present and preparations for the basketball season clearly underway.
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