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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#21 » by TheGoodDoctor » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:29 pm

Vorticity wrote:it's always fun to read our reactions to him getting drafted:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1395031&start=60#start_here


I don't see why...the vast majority were positive responses lol
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Post#22 » by Potential » Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:49 pm

Vorticity wrote:it's always fun to read our reactions to him getting drafted:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1395031&start=60#start_here

Lol



kidr1211 wrote:Who?




mappiah19 wrote:Ugh ..two defensive guys??? C'mon




artsncrafts wrote:fml he is not bad but we **** need a BIG




hyper316 wrote:does this mean DD is gone?!!

/green



ATLTimekeeper wrote:I hate this pick. He would have gone undrafted.




Found my reaction lol
Potential wrote:TONY ALLEN?????? I'M WIT IT
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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#23 » by lolwut » Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:22 am

[instagram]https://www.instagram.com/p/5LaJDZCO7v/[/instagram]
Powell's a lefty?
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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#24 » by StopitLeo » Sat Jul 23, 2016 3:34 am

Wait, so he's left handed?
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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#25 » by Naysorn » Sat Jul 23, 2016 3:49 am

lolwut wrote:[instagram]https://www.instagram.com/p/5LaJDZCO7v/[/instagram]
Powell's a lefty?

Lowkey, that's the reason his shot has been off. He's been practising his weak hand. Next season, he will begin to use his dominant hand and dominate offensively.
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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#26 » by raptor jesus » Sat Jul 23, 2016 4:16 am

Vorticity wrote:it's always fun to read our reactions to him getting drafted:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1395031&start=60#start_here


raptor jesus wrote:I actually like Powell. Solid pick imo


Nailed it. That takes me above the Mendoza line 8-)
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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#27 » by HiMyNameIsTrey » Sat Jul 23, 2016 4:16 am

I need a NormGod jersey asap
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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#28 » by LiSTWithLani » Sat Jul 23, 2016 11:58 am

raptor jesus wrote:
Vorticity wrote:it's always fun to read our reactions to him getting drafted:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1395031&start=60#start_here


raptor jesus wrote:I actually like Powell. Solid pick imo


Nailed it. That takes me above the Mendoza line 8-)


I can't believe that I didn't write anything in that thread :noway:
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Post#29 » by Blood Orange » Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:46 pm

NormGod is gonna be a solid 2 way player. I'm very excited for next season, he's gonna make a big leap in growth of his game. Just wait and see.
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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#30 » by AbC? » Sat Jul 23, 2016 3:03 pm

He definitely got his PR skills from Demar.
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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#31 » by TheGoodDoctor » Sat Jul 23, 2016 3:31 pm

AbC? wrote:He definitely got his PR skills from Demar.



Why did he say he is Mississauga?!
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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#32 » by Dennis 37 » Sat Jul 23, 2016 4:07 pm

lstern wrote:
raptor jesus wrote:
Vorticity wrote:it's always fun to read our reactions to him getting drafted:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1395031&start=60#start_here


raptor jesus wrote:I actually like Powell. Solid pick imo


Nailed it. That takes me above the Mendoza line 8-)


I can't believe that I didn't write anything in that thread :noway:


Don't feel bad, we have such a piss poor record with second rounders, they either suck or never get enough floor time to determine if they suck. It is not unusual for us to ignore our second round picks.
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Post#33 » by BismackonLebron » Sat Jul 23, 2016 5:02 pm

Potential wrote:
Vorticity wrote:it's always fun to read our reactions to him getting drafted:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1395031&start=60#start_here

Lol



kidr1211 wrote:Who?




mappiah19 wrote:Ugh ..two defensive guys??? C'mon




artsncrafts wrote:fml he is not bad but we **** need a BIG




hyper316 wrote:does this mean DD is gone?!!

/green



ATLTimekeeper wrote:I hate this pick. He would have gone undrafted.




Found my reaction lol
Potential wrote:TONY ALLEN?????? I'M WIT IT

Not everyone disliked the pick :)

There was one particular poster from that thread that caught my eye and he seemed to nail it.

Dukenukem23 wrote:Good pick for a second rounder. 40" vertical, 6' 11" wingsoam and 8' 7" reach and he's only 6' 4". Known as a solid defender and terrific athlete. At 46 how can you hate on that? I didn't love the Delon wright pick but this guy looks like a nice cheap Ross replacement once he develops.
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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#34 » by hyper316 » Sat Jul 23, 2016 5:04 pm

Haha i for one loved the picked, just still wishing we have a 2-way sg with 3pt range. Cough cough
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Re: Powell Feature on NBPA Website - "From Extreme Poverty and Nearly Quitting Hoops to Toronto’s Second-Round Standout" 

Post#35 » by TDGlenmanor » Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:21 pm

dagger wrote:
TDGlenmanor wrote:Can't lose this guy like Houston lost Parsons, Cavs lost Boozer on those 3 year 2nd round pick deals that Norman is signed to.

If we pickup the team option for the 17-18 season, does that not make him unrestricted?




No. He'd be restricted, and we'd have Bird rights.


OK that's ideal. Powell would be great as the starting PG of the future if he keep developing as we all hope. Question is, what do we do wit Kyle at that time? He will be 1 year into a five year max deal
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