Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread, Part 6

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1081 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Sat Apr 9, 2011 9:24 pm

Can anyone comment on DWill's handles? From the games and highlights I've seen of him, I'm under the impression that they're ok, but not on the same level as a guy like Perry Jones.

Silk Wilkes · Post #1082 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Sat Apr 9, 2011 9:37 pm

bboyskinnylegs wrote:Can anyone comment on DWill's handles? From the games and highlights I've seen of him, I'm under the impression that they're ok, but not on the same level as a guy like Perry Jones.

I can't front like I'm an expert, but his creation ability makes me think they're pretty good but can still use work for him to be extremely effective at the NBA level.

Jazzfan12 · Post #1083 » by **Jazzfan12** » Sat Apr 9, 2011 11:12 pm

bboyskinnylegs wrote:Can anyone comment on DWill's handles? From the games and highlights I've seen of him, I'm under the impression that they're ok, but not on the same level as a guy like Perry Jones.

He has excellent handles, can create penetration whenever he wants to against PFs. Perry Jones actually has pretty weak handles, didn't score on almost any of the ball handling attempts he had last season, he's extremely out of control when driving to the basket.

Silk Wilkes · Post #1084 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Sat Apr 9, 2011 11:15 pm

Jazzfan12 wrote:
bboyskinnylegs wrote:Can anyone comment on DWill's handles? From the games and highlights I've seen of him, I'm under the impression that they're ok, but not on the same level as a guy like Perry Jones.

He has excellent handles, can create penetration whenever he wants to against PFs. Perry Jones actually has pretty weak handles, didn't score on almost any of the ball handling attempts he had last season, he's extremely out of control when driving to the basket.

The idea is to use him as a 3 and go big with a Williams/Davis/Shiny New Centre

front court.

SkywalkerAC · Post #1085 » by **SkywalkerAC** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:00 am

PJ3 has to be scouting interest #1 for our expected draft position (4.5 or so?). you know he's going to shine in workouts, having had so much time to focus on the draft and his impressive physical attributes, but it looks like he could very well be on the board when we pick. He is the swing-for-the-fences pick that potentially gives us elite level athleticism.

Just how quick is he? Sounds like he's fast as hell going north/south but are his lateral quicks as impressive? If he's as good an athlete as he seems to be, I think Colangelo, who covets athleticism more than people think, will be drooling over the mismatch potential. the ball skills are there as well, even if in rudimentary form.

remember, this pick does not need to blow it out of the water as a rookie. with the lockout and our playing style, we can afford to take a somewhat raw prospect and develop him internally.

it's crazy to think about how athletic and unorthodox some of these teams would be:

Bayless
DD
PJ3
AB
Davis

Barbosa
DD
JJ
PJ3
Ajinca

Bayless
Barbosa
DD
PJ3
Amir

Those might not be playoff rotations next season but the shortened season is the optimal time to go with young, athletic development squad. there's no rush.

maybe it will be PJ that gets nabbed early and Williams falls. that would work in a similar manner, giving you a ridiculously athletic frontcourt, though likely more immediate returns.

microjacklin · Post #1086 » by **microjacklin** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:01 am

With D-will's crazy hop and attitude, there's still chance he can be a "star" even he can't play 3.

wegetitin08 · Post #1087 » by **wegetitin08** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:57 am

We officially have 3rd worst

Dr Positivity · Post #1088 » by **Dr Positivity** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:05 am

Best part of this is having a great shot at Irving or Williams. Diff between 3rd, 4th, and 5th is minimal to me. But the gap of getting one of those 2 is huge.

wegetitin08 · Post #1089 » by **wegetitin08** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:08 am

I agree Dr. Mufasa, I just hope (and I have a gut feeling) we don't win tomorrow

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1090 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:09 am

wegetitin08 wrote:I agree Dr. Mufasa, I just hope (and I have a gut feeling) we don't win tomorrow

Jay is really going to need to earn his paycheck tomorrow

wegetitin08 · Post #1091 » by **wegetitin08** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:13 am

There's a poll on NBA.com asking who people think will win the Lottery and Toronto isn't even listed...wow biased http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1092 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:20 am

wegetitin08 wrote:There's a poll on NBA.com asking who people think will win the Lottery and Toronto isn't even listed...wow biased http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/

Silk Wilkes · Post #1093 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:23 am

bboyskinnylegs wrote:
wegetitin08 wrote:There's a poll on NBA.com asking who people think will win the Lottery and Toronto isn't even listed...wow biased http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/

Good gawd, we've been Blake Griffin'd already! Please get 2!!! PLEASE!!! :waaa:

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1094 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:52 am

Hoop Summit is on now! It's live on fibatv.com (need to register for an account). Nice, they mentioned DeMar as one of the previous stars here

ROFL Ajinca too!

RomaniaLuvTR · Post #1095 » by **RomaniaLuvTR** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:00 am

Dr Mufasa wrote:Best part of this is having a great shot at Irving or Williams. Diff between 3rd, 4th, and 5th is minimal to me. But the gap of getting one of those 2 is huge.

TDotRep · Post #1096 » by **TDotRep** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:00 am

bboyskinnylegs wrote:Hoop Summit is on now! It's live on fibatv.com (need to register for an account). Nice, they mentioned DeMar as one of the previous stars here

ROFL Ajinca too!

I didn't have to register :S

Silk Wilkes · Post #1097 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:00 am

bboyskinnylegs wrote:Hoop Summit is on now! It's live on fibatv.com (need to register for an account). Nice, they mentioned DeMar as one of the previous stars here

ROFL Ajinca too!

Shaking my damn head. EXAM IN THE A.M.! Can someone please recap?

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1098 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:11 am

Youngblood wrote:
bboyskinnylegs wrote:Hoop Summit is on now! It's live on fibatv.com (need to register for an account). Nice, they mentioned DeMar as one of the previous stars here

ROFL Ajinca too!

Shaking my damn head. EXAM IN THE A.M.! Can someone please recap?

If I'm not mistaken, they'll be showing it again later, and it might be on VOD later

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1099 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:12 am

Pangos time

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1100 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:15 am

nice block by Biyombo