Raptors Draft Central - picking 17th (Jan-23)

Trilogy · Post #81 » by **Trilogy** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:36 pm

The_Dark_One wrote:i bet we pick Gallinari if he drops to where we are

If Gallinari falls to where we're supposed to be picking, I'll be doing backflips in downtown Toronto out of joy.

Dude should at least be a lock for the top 10.

Post #82 » by **Morris_Shatford** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:48 pm

Pchu wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

So he can be on every NBA poster?

I like Billy Walker, but I think he will be a lotto pick by the end of the NCAA tourney.

No such thing as bad publicity :lol:

yt_boi · Post #83 » by **yt_boi** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:06 pm

Pchu wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

So he can be on every NBA poster?

I like Billy Walker, but I think he will be a lotto pick by the end of the NCAA tourney.

He didn't play well at all last year (due to an injury, knee IIRC)

And this year he started a bit slow, but he has really turned it on as of late. He is averaging something like 23 PPG in his last 5.

Right now his team doesn't use him at SG, but he mainly plays SF and PF. And he's a very hard worker, someone Sam would love.

Mascot · Post #84 » by **Mascot** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:27 pm

Trilogy wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

If Gallinari falls to where we're supposed to be picking, I'll be doing backflips in downtown Toronto out of joy.

Dude should at least be a lock for the top 10.

I wouldnt worry about him falling. I would worry about us rising.

lorax · Post #85 » by **lorax** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:37 am

I am loath to contribute to draft speculation so "early" in the season ......but what the heck.

Representatives from the Toronto Raptors will watch Jawai when the Taipans meet the Adelaide 36ers in Cairns on Saturday night.

link

Info on Nathan Jawai atdraft express for those that need it.

zong · Post #86 » by **zong** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:59 am

Devin Hardin and Hasheem Thabeet sounds like the post presence we need, Kevin Love would be nice, but hes far from NBA-ready

Chris Douglas-Roberts is also decent, I saw him play the other night, dude has some amazing slashing ability

Trilogy · Post #87 » by **Trilogy** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:02 am

lorax wrote:I am loath to contribute to draft speculation so "early" in the season ......but what the heck.

Representatives from the Toronto Raptors will watch Jawai when the Taipans meet the Adelaide 36ers in Cairns on Saturday night.

link

Info on Nathan Jawai atdraft express for those that need it.

Cool. Nice to see our guys going to see every prospect. Jawai is an interesting guy, might as well see what he can do.

wtfbosh · Post #88 » by **wtfbosh** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:06 am

Here's a video of Jawai from the recent NBL all-star game...hard to judge whether or not he's any good, but at the very least he seems very athletic and strong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX42AEpO ... re=related

RaptorsFan 1699 · Post #89 » by **RaptorsFan 1699** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:13 am

we are going to get a SG/SF. book it, to be mentored by parker and eventual take over

emfive · Post #90 » by **emfive** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:18 am

An athletic wing would seem to fit the bill. This team needs more athleticism says captain obvious. If there is a natural C with some athleticism I do not think BC will pass him up though, even if he needs development.

zong · Post #91 » by **zong** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:32 am

wtfbosh wrote:Here's a video of Jawai from the recent NBL all-star game...hard to judge whether or not he's any good, but at the very least he seems very athletic and strong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX42AEpO ... re=related

we said that about hoffa

PopAGat · Post #92 » by **PopAGat** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:05 am

Any good SG's? We need good wing players.

Griff83 · Post #93 » by **Griff83** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:40 am

Earl Clark of Louisville would be a awesome pick if he declares for this years draft. Athletic wing who can shoot, very similar in skills to Granger.

Boogie! · Post #94 » by **Boogie!** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:00 am

zong wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

we said that about hoffa

we said hoffa was athletic? read the scouting report, dude is explosive, strong, and has a 7'5 wingspan.

Cassius · Post #95 » by **Cassius** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:47 pm

I would love it if Mayo dropped to us, or Sean Williams'ed his way into our lap.

I'd even consider moving Parker in a draft day deal to get him.

He'll be a legit 16-17ppg guy and will first, allow us to move Andrea into the midrange and second, ease the creation load that currently sits on our PGs and Bosh.

yt_boi · Post #96 » by **yt_boi** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:00 pm

Griff83 wrote:Earl Clark of Louisville would be a awesome pick if he declares for this years draft. Athletic wing who can shoot, very similar in skills to Granger.

He's more of a 4. He plays about 65% of his time at PF and 35% at SF. He can't shoot, but pretty much everything else he's really good at. Right now he just has to get more experience and learn more. He'll most likely be a lottery pick though when he declares.