[Last year's 4-14 mark was disappointing for Vernon-Verona-Sherrill and coach Frank Mitchell.] I expect a much stronger showing, ... Since the season ended last year we've worked real hard in the off-season and come a long way.

[In the TORONTO SUN, Steve Buffery writes that Raptors coach Sam Mitchell] firmly believes, despite all of the gloom and doom predictions by various NBA pundits who predict that the Raptors are heading for the Atlantic Division basement, that his club can make it to the playoffs this year. And one of the reasons for that is that he has a full season as an NBA coach under his belt. ... expects his veterans to step up and the rookies to play well.

[Harry Mitchell] has all the ingredients to be successful.

I just read a couple of [Raptors coach] Sam Mitchell quotes that sounded like he was going to be there.

I regret disappointing everyone and am very sorry to put Frank and everyone in a bad situation but no fighter should fight when anything less than 100 per cent fit.

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