nathanapes

Dec 08, 2009 7:59 AM EST
The Raptors had an hour-long team meeting on Friday that came after a recent losing streak hit five games.

Since the meeting, Toronto has won back-to-back games and the club looks much better defensively.

"Coach [Jay Triano] is coaching us differently now. He's pointing out guys on tape and just holding guys accountable," said Antoine Wright. "And you can see other guys getting on guys."

Wright added that Hedo Turkoglu, who is often soft-spoken, has even raised his voice.

"(Turkoglu) has been very vocal these last couple of days about what he wants from (Andrea) Bargnani and what he wants from (Marco) Belinelli. That's just been helping us a lot. Turks is talking. ... We need him to get those guys on track when we can't connect with 'em," said Wright.

Triano says he's still learning how to push the buttons of the team's newer players.

"I've known Chris (Bosh, the Toronto all-star) and I can tell from him how he's feeling, whether I can kick him in the ass and be a little bit of an ass -- to him, or whether I have to pat him on the back and bring him in," Triano said. "The nine new players, I'm starting to learn the personalities of these guys and what it takes. Even with my own children, sometimes you have to deal with them in different ways."

Courtesy of Realgm

rapsmannn

i'm geting a little sick of wright he talks to much, he's acting like hes done something, he would have more weight if it was A Parker saying something

by the way parker is on the bench in cleveland you would think he would play tons in T.O

wright for parker

Dutches

Wright has done something, hes been on a WINNING Dallas team for the past few years. Hes BEEN in the playoffs (even if a few were early exits) consistantly.

raptor123

How can someone shoot his mouth off when he is playing like shit. Wright is a role player thats it, show it first on the floor then shoot your mouth off. Same goes to Hedo you talk about offence and defence but fuck me practice what you preach....you might actually gets some beliving what you have to say.