The Toronto Raptors took the first step in what has already become a nasty front office rebuilding project by firing general manager Glen Grunwald, sources told ESPN today. Jack McCloskey, former GM of the Pistons, will serve as Toronto's interim GM. The Raptors will announce the move at an afternoon news conference. Grunwald, who has served as GM of the Raptors for the past seven seasons, has come under increasing fire for the Raptors' lackluster performances the last two seasons. The team has been riddled with injuries for the second consecutive year, but critics claim that Grunwald's plan has been flawed. After trading Antonio Davis to the Bulls in December, the Raptors have played without a true center all year. Coach Kevin O'Neill has publicly complained about the team's lack of depth or a big man and Grunwald's job has been in jeopardy ever since. The Raptors are 30-44, 11th in the Eastern Conference. At times it has appeared that both Grunwald and O'Neill's jobs have been in danger. Team president Richard Peddie addressed O'Neill and Grunwald's status on Sunday and it didn't sound good. "I think Kevin's done a really good job this year," Peddie told reporters."Our defensive stats are terrific, our record's better. We're not winning enough but we'll look at Kevin along with everyone else in the offseason. But I don't think friction (with a boss) does anyone in." "Kevin we're judging on one year, Glen we've got to judge on the seven years that he's been general manager and that's something that I'll be doing. Weighing all the aspects, from trades to free agents, the draft, selection of coaches, etc. Over the years, I think Glen's done a good job but it's a decision we have to make in the near term." -- 　　　在成長過程中，每一個小孩都會幻想自己生命中最重要的三個日子； 考上駕照那一天、進入ＮＢＡ那一天，以及以自己為名的球鞋上市那一天 —ＶＣ— --

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