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TORONTO - Until Wednesday night, Raptors rookie Lucas Nogueira was known more for his crazy hair than any heroics on the hardcourt in Toronto. Nike Air Force 1 07 Homme Pas Cher .The 22-year-old Brazilian known as Bebe finally made his Raptors debut in Torontos 92-85 win over Israels Maccabi Haifa, scoring eight points in 11 minutes and showing signs of the athletic forward that first caught the teams eye.I was nervous because it was my first game, said Nogueira, who recently took scissors to his long unruly afro — his mom had told him she didnt like how it looked on TV.The people were so excited to see me because nobody knew about me. . . I came to the game a little bit nervous, but my mind said Lucas, do what you do in Spain (where he played professionally for three seasons). Try and show it here in the NBA. Im so glad to help my team win the game tonight.Greivis Vasquez topped Toronto (6-1) with 15 points, while Terrence Ross and Kyle Lowry chipped in with 11 apiece. James Johnson finished with 10. Jeff Allen had 24 points for Maccabi Haifi, while Demontez Stitt finished with 19. Nogueira came on midway through the second quarter, and had two blocks on back-to-back defensive possessions. His first, which he followed up with a rebound, led to a Vasquez driving layup and free throw for the Raptors biggest lead of the game to that point — 15 points. It also brought his new teammates on the bench to their feet.I spoke to my mom in Brazil, and my friends, they said they saw the game, Nogueira said. I spoke about that situation, the veteran guys. I think its very important they give their support because a lot of rookies in the NBA, they dont have the same support because sometimes the veteran guys have the mentality like Oh the rookie has come to get my job.But here, the veterans they give you support, so you can be a very good NBA player. So Im so glad and happy to be here with the franchise.The newcomers were the story of the night. With just one game left in the pre-season — Toronto faces the New York Knicks on Friday in Montreal — coach Dwane Casey went deep into his bench to get a good look at them.That was our main focus, seeing the young guys, and I thought they came in and represented well, Casey said. Lucas came in and he deterred some shots, and thats what he should do. I was really impressed with the way he came in and played.Brazilian rookie Bruno Caboclo, plus the three players who are battling for the 15th spot on the roster — Will Cherry, Greg Stiemsma and Jordan Hamilton — all saw the floor. Stiemsma had six points in 22 minutes, while Hamilton had five points and a team-high six boards in 21 minutes.Caboclo displayed his incredible wing span with a nice dunk in the fourth quarter. Cherry drained a clutch three-pointer with just under three minutes to play that put Toronto in the lead for good.The box score reflected the inexperience on the floor, however, as the Raptors committed 26 turnovers on the night for 33 points.The 22-year-old Nogueira was out six weeks with a hamstring injury, and said it was tough to watch his teammates through the pre-season.Not only the games, but the practices, too, Nogueira said. All of the staff here watched the guys playing. Its tough for me because Im on the outside. I see that if Im there, I can pass it or make the extra pass. When youre outside, you can see the whole game.The Brazilian played three seasons with Club Baloncesto Estudiantes in Madrid, and then was drafted 16th overall by Boston in 2013 — pictures from that night show Nogueira with his Celtics baseball cap perched high atop his wild mop of hair. The Raptors eventually acquired the Brazilian this past off-season. I think the most important thing for the rookie guys is that they know their role on the team, Nogueira said. I know my role on the team. If I have to stay on the bench for 82 games, I’ll stay happy, because I know the most important thing in the first year is to learn from the veterans and develop your game.If I have a chance to play, Ill try to show the skills I learned in Spain: protect the rim, rebound, I can score sometimes. I think right now I dont have to score because we have amazing scoring guys on our team.Nogueira is clearly a newcomer — the pale pink faux fur rabbit hat, with long flaps, that hangs in his locker, is proof. He laughed as he showed it to reporters.K-Lo (Lowry) gave it to me, Bruno and Will, he said. I have a rabbit. Will has a wolf. Bruno has a rabbit, too, but white.The game was played amid heightened security at Air Canada Centre just hours after a Canadian Forces soldier at the National War Memorial was killed by a masked gunman, who then moved up the street to launch an attack on nearby Parliament Hill.Fans at the ACC stood in a moment of silence for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, before the playing of both O Canada and the national anthem of Israel.Larry Tannenbaum, the chairman of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd., and Jeffrey Rosen, Maccabis American owner, then met at centre court to exchange jerseys.It was a blessing just to be here to play these NBA games with these guys, said Lery Hickerson, who had 10 points. It is always good to compete at the highest level with some of those guys. Those guys are tough, they are a playoff team and I am looking forward to watching them.Maccabi Haifa plays in the Israeli Basketball Super League, winning the Super League championship in the 2012-13 season, its first Israeli title since the team was formed in 1953. They had a rough go in their North American tour before arriving in Toronto, losing 121-74 to Portland, then driving 10 hours to Sacramento only to be beaten 91-59 by the Kings.A pedestrian first quarter saw the teams tied 19-19, before the Raptors started to put some distance on their guests in the second. The Raptors took a 15-point lead on a driving layup and free throw by Vasquez and then went into the halftime break up 47-37.Ross led the way with eight points in the third as the Raptors put 20 points on Maccabi Haifa midway through the quarter. They led 72-61 with a quarter left to play.The Raptors host the Atlanta Hawks in their season opener next Wednesday at the Air Canada Centre. Nike Air Force 1 High Pas Cher . 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She also asks the question, whats next for netball in both hemispheres? What do Sara Bayman, Jo Harten and Helen Housby all have in common? Apart from an unhealthy obsession with all things sport (gentle ribbing of my American football team is a common theme) theyre all off to ply their trade in the new Australia and New Zealand leagues.For Housby and Bayman, theirs will be a new adventure. Harten, of course, is a not-so-old hand at Antipodean ways. Apart from the obvious twang in interviews, how will the hot-footing of some of Englands best talent leave the Vitality Netball Superleague? Housby heads for ANZ Swifts switch for England star In the pro camp, the exposure to the best in the world will only continue to improve the individual ability of Tracey Nevilles Roses, something the SANZEA tournament had hoped to achieve.Nothing compares with the weekly mettle test, physically and mentally.How can you outwit and outmuscle the likes of Sharni Layton and Caitlin Bassett unless you are exposed to them regularly? Its not just the Aussies too, with the pick of New Zealand, Jamaica and South Africa all on their way. Will there be a time that we see the Aussie Diamonds stars playing in England? Theres also the crowds. The NSL is growing at a considerable rate, but responding under pressure comes with playing in front of a wall of noise and the TV cameras each week.As for coaching, the NSL has some brilliant coaches, but it never hurts to be regularly working with an Aussie or Kiwi style.Its not just the England players heading overseas, of course. South African pair Lenize Potgieter and Karla Mostert have both landed gigs in the new leagues after a successful time on our shores.Of course, the gaps they leave are already being filled. Superleague Ins and Outs Tracking all the player moovements ahead of the 2017 season With new franchises, coaches and venues, 2017 promises to be the most exciting Netball Superleague season yet. Air Force 1 Low Pas Cher. With so much change, its also the perfect time to get your head around the league for the first time.Its not all one-way traffic, either. Theres a talent exchange already in the coaching department with the Severn Stars taking advantage as former Australian Diamonds player Moonia Gerrard becomes their head coach. Cookey relishing new challenge Our interview with Pamela Cookey on her move into coaching Theres also new blood with Pam Cookey stepping up to a director of netball role, showing a future pathway for players along with Karen Greig who will continue the legacy at Thunder and Tamsin Greenway changing things up with Wasps.Plus theres the return of a strong Scottish franchise with significant investment.The negatives? Losing some of Englands best players will allow the younger talent to come through at NSL level, but wouldnt it be great for them to be alongside their England counterparts and international tormentors too? As a player, why wouldnt you want to ply your trade with the best in the world? Youngsters like Eleanor Cardwell, who have moved to new franchise Severn Stars, will get their chance in this seasons Superleague I have no doubt the competition and tests in the Vitality Netball Superleague will be as demanding as ever in 2017.There is talent all over, but how great would it be to see the likes of Laura Langman and Laura Geitz duelling with Stacey Francis and Serena Guthrie in Manchester?Lets shift the leagues so we can have the best of the best playing in both hemispheres. Two seasons running one after the other?Im sure Bayman and co would love to be paid for playing the game they love twice in one year.The platform is there through the fans, coverage, venues and coaches and will ramp up a level when the season gets underway, once theyve seen whats on offer come 2017, theyll be queuing up for a bit of the NSL action. Also See: Superleague Ins and Outs Three new Superleague teams for 2017 ' ' '