Washington

For Washington State symbols (like its state bird and state flower), see Washington State symbols. Note: not all players or conditions are listed, only those affected the team most significantly will be shown. Washington also ranked second in the nation in grapes (all varieties taken together), apricots, asparagus (over a third of the country's production) and green peas for processing; third in the nation for wheat, prunes and plums, summer dry onions, trout and butter; fourth in barley and peaches; and fifth in cranberries and strawberries. None yet. production), hops (74.4%), spearmint oil (also 74.4%), wrinkled seed peas (65.6%), apples (60.2%), Concord grapes (51.8%), sweet cherries (48%), pears (44.9%), lentils (41.9%), peppermint oil (35.2%), carrots for processing (34.5%), tart cherries (32.8%), Niagara grapes (32.4%) and sweet corn for processing (29.2%). None yet. In 2002 Washington ranked first in the nation in production of raspberries (87.8% of total U.S.
Record: 33 Wins - 49 Losses; 4th in Atlantic Division, 11th in Eastern Conference.

The total value of its crops was $3.2 billion, the 8th highest. Vince Carter's mother also made comments to the media about a "wrestling match" that took place in the locker room between the coach and her son prior to his trade. For 2001, the total value of Washington's agricultural products was $5.4 billion, the 12th highest in the country. Later in the season, Alston was suspended two games for "conduct detrimental to the team" for reportedly walking out of a scrimmage practice. In addition, Eric Williams requested a trade, unhappy with the lack of minutes he was receiving. (The following figures are from the Washington State Office of Financial Management (http://www.ofm.wa.gov/databook/pdf/nt14.pdf) and the Washington Agricultural Statistics Service (http://www.nass.usda.gov/wa/ssoinfo.htm).). Of note, point guard Rafer Alston in a post-game interview contemplated retiring after a tough loss, as he continued to butt heads with Sam Mitchell. Washington is a leading agricultural state. Coach Mitchell was also mired in controversies off the court.

Significant amounts of trade with Asia pass through the ports of the Puget Sound. However, the home fans were generally entertained as the team managed to thrive off the often well attended Air Canada Centre putting up a record of 22-19 at home. The state has significant amounts of hydroelectric power generation. The Raptors inability to win on the road (11-30) and generally poor defense made Sam Mitchell's first year as head coach unimpressive. Significant business within the state include the design and manufacture of jet aircraft (Boeing), computer software development (Microsoft), electronics, biotechnology, aluminum production, lumber and wood products, mining, and tourism. Shooting from beyond the arc was a big part of the Raptor's game as Toronto had the second best three point percentage after the Phoenix Suns. The per capita income was $33,332. However, GM Babcock held on to Marshall, who eventually scored 12 three pointers in a game versus the Sixers on March 13, tying an NBA record.

The 2003 total gross state product for Washington was $244 billion, placing it 11th in the nation. There was much speculation that Marshall would be traded before the trade deadline since he was up for free agency in the up coming season. See also List of cities in Washington State, List of towns in Washington State and Washington city government. Veterans Jalen Rose and Donyell Marshall also shined on an otherwise lackluster team. The three largest Protestant denominations in Washington: Lutheran (8% of the total state population), Baptist (7%), Methodist (6%). After the trade that saw Carter leaving, Chris Bosh stepped up to take the helm of franchise player, and performed admirably in his sophomore campaign; he ranked 10th in defensive rebounds for the season. Apart from Bosh's emergence, the restructuring looked to take a bit of a hit with rookie 8th first round draft pick, Rafael Araujo, struggling to keep a spot in the line up during the Raptor's half-hearted run for a playoff spot during the last month of the season. The religious affiliations of the citizens of Washington are:. The two Williams also saw few minutes, and were generally under utilized until the end of the season.

Females made up approximately 50.2% of the population. Mourning did not show up to Toronto, forcing Babcock to buy out the remainder of his contract, leaving Mourning free to sign with the Miami Heat, where he had spent 7 years of his career prior. 6.7% of Washington's population were reported as under 5, 25.7% under 18, and 11.2% were 65 or older. From that deal, the Raptors received Alonzo Mourning, Eric Williams, Aaron Williams and two future first-round draft picks from the New Jersey Nets. The five largest ancestry groups in Washington are German (18.7%), English (12%), Irish (11.4%), Norwegian (6.2%) and Mexican (5.6%). The trading of the Raptors franchise player, Vince Carter finally came to fruition mid-season ending his 7 year tenure with the team. The racial makeup of the state is:. Thus, much of the 2004-2005 season's action played itself out off the court.

Census Bureau, as of 2003, Washington's population was estimated at 6,131,445 people. Subsequently, their star player Vince Carter, demanded a trade during the off season. According to the U.S. With new general manager, Rob Babcock, and new head coach, Sam Mitchell, it was evident that restructuring of the organization was in operation. A fuller list of Washington state's islands appears here. Record: 33 Wins - 49 Losses. See also Central Washington, Columbia River Plateau, Eastern Washington, Inland Empire, Kitsap Peninsula, Palouse, Western Washington.. Rob Babcock was named GM on June 7, 2004.

Hadley Bridge over Lake Washington, and the Hood Canal Bridge connecting the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. He was replaced with Sam Mitchell, a former NBA player who had been an assistant coach of the Milwaukee Bucks the previous two seasons. Murrow Memorial Bridge and Homer M. Immediately following the season, on April 17, head coach Kevin O'Neill was fired after making some remarks which were taken to question the team's commitment to winning. Washington is also notable for being home to four of the five longest floating bridges in the world: the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, Lacey V. The star individual performers were Carter, with 22.5 points per game, Donyell Marshall, who led the team with 10.7 rebounds per game, and rookie Chris Bosh, a 6-10 forward-center who averaged 11.5 ppg and 7.4 rpg and was named to the rookie all-star team. Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in the state, appears to "float" on the horizon southeast of Seattle and Tacoma on clear days. The eastern side of the state can be divided into two regions: the Okanogan Highlands and the Columbia River Basin. The Raptors finished up the season 3 games out of the eighth and final playoff spot.

Snow-covered peaks tower above the foothills and lowlands around them. Grunwald had been the GM since 1997. The deep forests of the Olympic Peninsula are among the rainiest places in the world and the only rainforests in the continental United States, but the flat semi-desert that lies east of the Cascade Range stretches for long distances without a single tree. With eight games to go in the regular season, the Raptors fired Glen Grunwald, the general manager on April 1. Washington is a land of contrasts. The team then suffered through a nine-game losing streak in February, dealing them a serious blow in the standings. Puget Sound's many islands are served by one of the largest state ferry fleet in the world. After 50 games, though, they were 25-25 and in position to make the playoffs.

Its coastal location and Puget Sound harbors give it a leading role in trade with Alaska, Canada, and the Pacific Rim. The Raptors were inconsistent throughout 03-04, partly due to injuries to key players Jalen Rose, Rod Strickland, Alvin Williams and Vince Carter, with Davis traded early in the season for Rose. High mountains rise above evergreen forests and sparkling coastal waters. Record: 24 Wins - 58 Losses. It is famous for scenery of breathtaking beauty and sharp contrasts. if anyone can add to this please do. Washington is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the south (the Columbia River forming most of this border), Idaho to the east and British Columbia, Canada to the north. At the end of the disastrous season (a year marred by defensive breakdowns that still occur today), Wilkens was unceremoniously dumped, ending a three-year stint with the team that started with so much promise but ended with too much disappointment.

Rossi stated he wouldn't contest, and the controversy ended. This was the year that Wilkens overtook Bill Fitch for the lead in most losses by a NBA coach, with his loss total getting dangerously close to his win total. The election was contested by the Washington State Republican Party. (http://www.wsrp.org), however on June 5th, 2005, Chelan County Judge John Bridges ruled against the Republicans. Almost right from day one, the Toronto media went straight for the jugular when it came to Wilkens, chastizing him for his inability- or, perhaps, unwillingness- to really clamp down on his players when he had to (The Toronto Star's Dave Perkins once wrote that all Wilkens could do during a game where the Raptors self-destructed was sit and stand, instead of yelling at his players like Perkins says he should have been doing). Gregoire ended up winning this count by 129 votes and was inauguarated on January 12, 2005. However, right from the beginning of the season that optimism was lost: Carter went through a series of injuries, Davis started to express disinterest in Toronto (reportedly because his wife could not land a TV job in Toronto) and Wilkens' laissez-fair attitude created a team that lacked the motivation and spirit of the previous years' teams. However, the Democrats requested a final hand count of the votes. The 2002-03 season began with the same optimisim that the Raptors furnished in three straight playoff appearances.

Due to the small margin of victory, a machine recount (required by law) took place and, by a margin of only 42 votes out of more than 2.8 million cast, Rossi won again. Record: 42 Wins - 40 Losses; eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. In 2004 Washington's gubernatorial race was so close that the Secretary of State certified Republican candidate Dino Rossi as governor-elect almost a month after the polls had closed, beating out the Democratic candidate Christine Gregoire by just over two hundred votes. Ben Wallace and Jerry Stackhouse's performances overwhelmed the offensively-limited Raptors. This eruption flattened the forests for many kilometers, killed 57 people, flooded the Columbia River and its tributaries with ash and mud and blanketed large parts of Washington in ash, making day look like night. However, the injuries to Davis and Carter were highlighted in the 3-2 series loss to the Detroit Pistons. Helens exploded outward, destroying a large part of the top of the volcano. In spite of an injury to Antonio Davis in January and a subsequent injury to Carter, the team made a record comeback to clinch a playoff berth.

In 1980, following a period of heavy tremors and eruptions, the northeast face of Mount St. The first half of the season ran well with expected contributions from the starters and the improvement Morris Peterson and Keon Clark. In eastern Washington the Hanford Works atomic energy plant was opened in 1943 and played a major role in the construction of the nation's atomic bombs. Expiring contracts had also been traded away, so unless the Raptors succeeded with their 2001-2002 lineup, it was unlikely they would remain a very competitive team. During World War II the Puget Sound area became a focus for war industries with the Boeing Company producing many of the nation's heavy bombers and ports in Seattle, Bremerton and Tacoma available for the manufacturing of ships for the war effort. Although the team was guaranteed a powerful starting line-up for one season, it was a dangerous gamble as overall player salary almost reached the cap, making significant free-agent signing impossible. This culminated in 1941 with the completion of the Grand Coulee Dam, the largest in the United States. The Raptors' exciting playoff performance attracted even more fans and put unprecendented trust from the owners on Grunwald. In an attempt to satisfy Vince Carter so that he would resign with the team, long-term contracts were given to Alvin Williams, Jerome Williams and Davis, and former All-Star center Hakeem Olajuwon was signed, to provide Carter with a good supporting cast.

During the depression era a series of hydroelectric dams were constructed along the Columbia river as part of a project to increase the production of electricity. Record: 47 Wins - 35 Losses; eliminated in the second round of the playoffs. The region around eastern Puget Sound developed heavy industry during the period including World War I and World War II and the Boeing company became an established icon in the area. The series came down to the last 4 seconds of Game 7, when Vince Carter missed a fadeaway jumper, losing the series by 1 point. Seattle was the primary port for trade with Alaska and the rest of the country and for a time possessed a large ship-building industry. Philadelphia took full advantage of its mismatch at center whereas Toronto counteracted with a fast-break offense with their shorter but quicker players. For a long period Tacoma was noted for its large smelters where gold, silver, copper and lead ores were treated. Toronto's was much more balanced with Carter, Williams and Davis providing much of the offensive game and Chris Childs and Jerome Williams providing the defensive pressure.

One city in particular, Aberdeen, had the distinction of being "the roughest town west of the Mississippi" due to excessive gambling, violence, extreme drug use and prostitution (the city itself changed very little over the years and remained off-limits to military personnel well into the early 1980's). The Sixers relied on Allen Iverson and Dikembe Mutombo for their respective offensive and defensive abilities, along with steady help from Aaron McKie and other teammates. By the turn of the 20th century the state of Washington was one of dangerous repute in the minds of many Americans. Undisputably as "wild" as the rest of the wild west, the public image of Washington merely replaced cowboys with lumberjacks, and desert with forestland. The next series against the Philadelphia 76ers was a landmark of exciting, entertaining play, and the best playoff performance by the Raptors so far. Other industries that developed in the state include fishing, salmon canning and mining. These, however, were non-factors, as it was abundantly clear that the Raptors were vastly superior to the overhyped, undertalented Knicks. The heavy rainfall to the west of the Cascade Range produced dense forests and the ports along Puget Sound prospered from the manufacturing and shipping of lumber products, particularly the Douglas fir. The Raptors were also lucky, as Larry Johnson was shut down by a career-ending injury and Marcus Camby was plagued by his family kidnap.

In eastern Washington the Yakima Valley became known for its apple orchards while the growth of wheat using dry-farming techniques became particularly productive. In addition, Charles Oakley's remarks incited Vince to "play it like a man", and steady contribution from Antonio Davis prevailed over the less-focused Knicks. Early prominent industries in the state included agriculture and lumber. Wilkens was credited for having Williams defend shooting guard Allan Houston and Carter defend small forward Latrell Sprewell, the two major offensive threats of the Knicks. Washington became the 42^nd state in the United States on November 11, 1889. Toronto beat New York in the first round . During that same year Washington Territory was formed from part of Oregon Territory. As predicted by analysts, the team clinched a playoff berth without much difficulty.

In 1853 the Northern Pacific railroad line reached Puget Sound, linking the region to the other states. Therefore, Raptors management decided to trade McGrady to the Magic during the 2000 offseason for a first-round draft pick in a sign-and-trade deal. The first settlement was New Market (now known as Tumwater) in 1846. Furthermore, McGrady's natural position is at shooting guard, the same position as Carter. Due to the migration along the Oregon Trail, many settlers wandered north to what is now Washington State and settled the Puget Sound area. Although McGrady and Carter showed impressive improvement at the same time, much of the media and fan attention was focused on Carter, who dunked more often and thus was more entertaining to fans. that lasted until June 15, 1846 when Britain ceded their claims to this land with the Treaty of Oregon. The loss of former star small forawrd Tracy McGrady was also a factor in the Williamson trade.

This began a period of disputed joint-occupancy by Britain and the U.S. As Vince familarized himself with the shooting guard position and played less time at small forward, Christie became expendable and was traded for small forward Corliss Williamson. However, he was a disappointment and was traded during the season for defensive workhorse Jerome Williams. In 1819 Spain ceded their original claims to this territory to the United States. Jackson was later traded to give more minutes for Williams. In 1805 the Lewis and Clark expedition entered the state on October 10. He scored three quarters of his points in the 4th quarter during regular season. Captain Robert Gray (for whom Grays Harbor county is named) then discovered the mouth of the Columbia river and, beginning in 1792, he established trade in Sea Otter pelts. The season marked the development of Alvin Williams as a clutch performer.

The Spanish Nootka Concession of 1790 opened the northwest territory to explorers and trappers from other nations, most notably Britain and then the United States. In addition, the team finally found a true point guard, when Grunwald signed veteran playmaker Mark Jackson to a 4-year deal with the team. Further explorations of the straits were performed by Spanish explorers Manuel Quimper in 1790 and Francisco Eliza in 1791, then by British Captain George Vancouver in 1792. Playoff failures led Grunwald to replace Butch Carter with Lenny Wilkens, who was a Hall-of-Fame coach and player with more than 30 years of coaching experience. Barkley. Record: 45 Wins - 37 Losses; eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. In 1778, British explorer Captain James Cook sighted Cape Flattery, at the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, but the straits would not be explored until 1789 by Captain Charles W. This was also the first season at the Air Canada Centre, after four years of games at the cavernous SkyDome.

They claimed all the coastal lands up to the Russian possessions in the north for Spain. Increased attendance and change of fan base also helped contribute to the decline of the Toronto Blue Jays. The first European record of a landing on the Washington coast was by Spanish Captain Don Bruno de Heceta in 1775 on board the Santiago, part of a two-ship flotilla with the Sonora. Progressive team improvements and the rise to fame of Vince Carter attracted many fans around Toronto, many of whom were not previously basketball fans. In the east, nomadic tribes travelled the land and missionaries such as the Whitmans settled there. However, without significant playoff experience, the Raptors were swept by the New York Knicks in the playoffs. Prominent among their industries were salmon fishing and whale hunting. Rotation of Antonio, Oakley and Willis in the front court and the maturation of both Carter and McGrady helped the team make its first ever playoff appearance.

Today, they are most notable for their totem poles and their ornately carved canoes and masks. In the backcourt, Butch Carter rotated Carter, Christie, Williams and Dell Curry at the shooting guard position and Williams and Muggsy Bogues at point guard. Prior to the arrival of explorers from Europe, this region of the Pacific Coast had many established tribes of Native Americans, each with its own unique culture. Thus, during the 1999 draft, he decided to trade first-round draft pick Jonathan Bender for veteran power forward Antonio Davis from the Indiana Pacers, who had been forced to play off the bench behind teammate Dale Davis. The battleship USS Washington was named originally for President Washington, but was later renamed in honor of the state. He also knew that the aging Willis and Oakley would eventually have to play fewer minutes or risk injury. Washington is the only state named after a president, which was George Washington. Grunwald decided that the solution to the Raptors' lack of a true point guard and a strong front court presence would have to come from mature veteran players.

To avoid confusion, the capital is often called simply D.C., and the state often called Washington State. Record: 23 Wins - 27 Losses (a shortened 50-game schedule). It should not be confused with Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. Although the team did not make the playoffs, many were optimistic with the brilliant performances from the Rookie of the Year Vince Carter and a much improved McGrady. As of the 2000 census, the state population was approximately 5.9 million and the state work force numbered about 3.1 million. Residents are called "Washingtonians" (emphasis on the third syllable, which rhymes with bone). The new coach Butch Carter, besides doing an excellent coaching job, also helped develop the young players on the team, especially future All-Star Tracy McGrady. The state capital is Olympia and the largest city in Washington is Seattle. With those two holes temporarily filled, the team won more games than ever before.

Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Kevin Willis, another veteran acquired from trade, solidified the center position. List of Music Artists from Washington State. Alvin also showed improvement, on the offensive end. Washington State Park System. This was an excellent move, as Christie greatly refined his defensive game and became one of the elite defenders in NBA. Music of Washington. The coaching staff temporarily solved the lack of a true point guard by rotating Dee Brown, Alvin Williams and Doug Christie to play the position.

Bellingham. However, Oakley's leadership proved crucial to the success of the 1998-1999 Raptors. Port Townsend. Many thought the trade would hurt the team, since he was trading away a promising prospect for an aging veteran. Bremerton. Grunwald showed his better management ability than his predecessor by trading Camby to the Knicks for proven veteran Charles Oakley, whose tough mentality and playoff experience helped the maturity of the young players. Yakima. Record: 16 Wins - 66 Losses.

Wenatchee. However, the players reacted by playing harder and Marcus Camby earned the first two triple doubles of his career in the last four games of the season. Walla Walla. When Glen Grunwald was named to succeed Thomas in 1998, virtually nobody thought he could turn the team around, demonstrated by the booing from the crowd when he made his first appearance to Air Canada Centre for a speech. Tri-Cities. Thomas, a brilliant player and skilled evaluator of talent but lacking in management skills, failed to stop the downfall of the team which led to the dismantling of the core players and resignations of the head coach Darrell Walker and eventually of Thomas himself. Everett. All optimism evaporated when the team was hit by numerous injuries in early 1997-1998 season.

Vancouver. Record: 30 Wins - 52 Losses. Aberdeen. Marcus Camby who was drafted 2nd overall in the 1996 draft by the Raptors had a season to forget in his first season as a Raptor. Redmond. Analysts predicted a playoff-contending or even a championship caliber team in a matter of a few seasons. Bellevue. The team record improved by 9 games from its inaugural season and attendance was rising.

Tacoma. Record: 21 Wins - 61 Losses. Spokane. However, Stoudamire proved to be the one bright point in a terrible first season as he won Rookie of the Year honors by averaging 19 points and 9.3 assists per game. Olympia. The Raptors' pick of Stoudamire was greeted with boos from those present at the NBA Draft at the SkyDome in Toronto, many of whom bought into the hype surrounding UCLA star Ed O'Bannon. Seattle. Isiah chose to build the franchise around Damon Stoudamire, a point guard out of Arizona.

Non-Religious – 15%. After Isiah Thomas was named the general manager in 1995, he quickly staffed the management with his own personnel, including the first head coach Brandon Malone (who was later reunited with Thomas in the Knicks organization in 2003). Other Religions – 2%. They are currently the only NBA team based outside of the United States. Other Christian – 4%. The Toronto Raptors are a National Basketball Association team based in Toronto, Ontario. Roman Catholic – 19%. (December 17, 2004.).

Protestant – 55%. 2004- 2005 season: traded Vince Carter to the New Jersey Nets for Alonzo Mourning, Eric Williams, Aaron Williams, and two future first round draft picks. 3.6% mixed race. 2004 offseason: signed Rafer Alston. 1.6% American Indian. 2003-2004 season: traded Jerome Williams and Antonio Davis to the Bulls for Jalen Rose and Donyell Marshall. 5.5% Asian. 2002 offseason: lost Keon Clark through free agency to the Kings.

7.5% Hispanic. 2002 offseason: lost Chris Childs through free agency to the Nets. 3.2% Black. 2000-2001 season: traded Mark Jackson to the Knicks for Chris Childs. 78.9% White. 2000-2001 season: traded Kevin Willis to the Denver Nuggets for Keon Clark. Mount Olympus. 2000-2001 season: traded Corliss Williamson to the Detroit Pistons for Jerome Williams.

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