Official Raptors 2012 NBA Draft Thread, Part 12

tdotrep2 · Post #691 » by **tdotrep2** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:19 am

Raps need perimeter shooting not someone who can get to the basket

Garmfay · Post #692 » by **Garmfay** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:20 am

Looks like Rudy Gay might be a Raptor. There is no way we keep the pick now. BC's job is on the line. I will rage if its for some over the hill guy

Post #693 » by **Rhettmatic** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:21 am

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It's early, but my first mock draft has Lamb and the Raptors even though I know some in org have concerns about his motor

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Barring a trade I think Lamb, Lillard and maybe even Waiters will be likely targets (assuming nobody drops)

TheDunc · Post #694 » by **TheDunc** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:24 am

Im really ancious to see the combine measurments. If Waiters tests out to be a very good athlete and at least 6'4 then he might be my pick at 8 if no one drops. But i have alot of question marks on athletism. Im wondering how athletic MKG,Barnes, Beal, P.Jones are.

JunkYardSubs · Post #695 » by **JunkYardSubs** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:26 am

So its Lamb, Lillard or trade.

Ill be happy with the first two

Post #696 » by **DG88** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:28 am

Lamb is what most people want on this board and I'd take him if he's the BPA, but the only other team ahead of us that could take Lamb is Portland. They lost Roy and have a big void at SG, would not surprise me if they take him.

turner10 · Post #697 » by **turner10** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:28 am

ballislife wrote:Guys... the brass and our coach has stated the desire to win now. We have a top rookie coming in. Jonas Valanciunas would likely go 2nd after what he's shown this past season combined with the assurance that he'll be in the NBA this upcoming season. We know we have a top rookie... we need to add some real talent around him, Bargs, and DeRozan... the pick will be dealt on draft night, mark my words.

Gay, Iggy, Lowry, J Smooth, or Granger will be Raptor. We will trade the pick... book it.

I agree. Definitely think the pick will be dealt.

TheDunc · Post #698 » by **TheDunc** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:32 am

If its possible to get Rudy Gay then by all means trade the pick and anybody but Derozan and JV. I doubt Memphis would accept though. I dont think the raps should trade but the pick but if they can get somebody like Gay then you make the trade. Amnesty Jose and sign Nash or Dragic.

Lowry is a player i wouldnt mind the raptors trading for too. As long as it doesnt cost us our pick and DD or JV. Those are probably the only scenarios where i would trade the pick. Boston aint trading Rondo...

Leolovinliberal · Post #699 » by **Leolovinliberal** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:36 am

ballislife wrote:Guys... the brass and our coach has stated the desire to win now. We have a top rookie coming in. Jonas Valanciunas would likely go 2nd after what he's shown this past season combined with the assurance that he'll be in the NBA this upcoming season. We know we have a top rookie... we need to add some real talent around him, Bargs, and DeRozan... the pick will be dealt on draft night, mark my words.

Gay, Iggy, Lowry, J Smooth, or Granger will be Raptor. We will trade the pick... book it.

If that's the case we should just officially change our name to the Toronto Treadmills.

Post #700 » by **Undefeated** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:36 am

OAKLEY_2 wrote:
Why would the Warriors take Lamb when they have Klay Thompson?

Lamb's going in the teens.

You were dead right calling Val last year but Lamb is too skilled to go in the teens.

Lmao Lamb won't fall to the teens. No need to worry about that. He'll be a Raptor :wink:

Garmfay · Post #701 » by **Garmfay** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:37 am

Undefeated wrote:
OAKLEY_2 wrote:
Why would the Warriors take Lamb when they have Klay Thompson?

Lamb's going in the teens.

You were dead right calling Val last year but Lamb is too skilled to go in the teens.

Lmao Lamb won't fall to the teens. No need to worry about that. He'll be a Raptor

Just like how Kemba was going to be a Raptor?

Leolovinliberal · Post #702 » by **Leolovinliberal** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:38 am

Austin Rivers will be better than Lamb, Beal and Waiters. Rivers has "it".

Post #703 » by **Undefeated** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:39 am

Leolovinliberal wrote:Austin Rivers will be better than Lamb, Beal and Waiters. Rivers has "it".

TheDunc · Post #704 » by **TheDunc** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:39 am

BC would be a really smart gm if he could trade the 8th pick and get us a quality player. Then trade our second round picks and move up into the first round. Id love to get Rudy Gay and Tony Wroten on draft night. Go into the offseason with JV, Gay and Wroten. Who knows maybe BC signs a FA too after he amnesties Jose. All wishfull thinking on my part.

Garmfay · Post #705 » by **Garmfay** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:41 am

Undefeated wrote:
Leolovinliberal wrote:Austin Rivers will be better than Lamb, Beal and Waiters. Rivers has "it".

Maybe instead of like laughing at anyone who ever says anything bad about Lamb you would actually acknowledge his weaknesses instead. But Rivers > Beal is a joke

Post #706 » by **DG88** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:43 am

If not Lamb I'd take Lillard with the 8th pick

Post #707 » by **Undefeated** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:46 am

Garmfay wrote:Maybe instead of like laughing at anyone who ever says anything bad about Lamb you would actually acknowledge his weaknesses instead. But Rivers > Beal is a joke

I've already acknowledged what his weaknesses are if you followed the draft thread since the beginning. Lamb is almost flawless offensively whether you agree or not which is fact, but he still needs some work defensively. He's got the physical and athletic tools, just needs to play with more consistent effort which I can see under Casey. A fool would actually believe Rivers is better than Lamb.

Leolovinliberal · Post #708 » by **Leolovinliberal** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:48 am

Undefeated wrote:
Leolovinliberal wrote:Austin Rivers will be better than Lamb, Beal and Waiters. Rivers has "it".

Bookmark it Big Boy.

Post #709 » by **Undefeated** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:48 am

Leolovinliberal wrote:
Undefeated wrote:
Leolovinliberal wrote:Austin Rivers will be better than Lamb, Beal and Waiters. Rivers has "it".

Bookmark it Big Boy.

No doubt

BirdmanPresents · Post #710 » by **BirdmanPresents** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:51 am

Leolovinliberal wrote:Austin Rivers will be better than Lamb, Beal and Waiters. Rivers has "it".

Yup, he certainly does

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