2023 Draft Discussion Part 8 (No Spoilers Please)

Mark_83 · Post #1101 » by **Mark_83** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:45 am

The Hawks being linked to us in trade, and the fact that they don't need another combo guard makes me think there might be a trade here.

REJECTEDBYCLARK · Post #1102 » by **REJECTEDBYCLARK** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:45 am

Thaddy wrote:Dick had the best shuttle run in the draft combine

The guy is a good athlete, he seemingly never runs out of energy.

ArthurVandelay · Post #1103 » by **ArthurVandelay** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:45 am

Lakers take Podz, I’m good to say. Goodbye to gary

Spates · Post #1104 » by **Spates** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:46 am

Masai, go get Bufkin and I'll be watching even if Fred comes back.

wtcantfw · Post #1105 » by **wtcantfw** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:46 am

Seems like he has some sneaky athleticism. Not getting the Jason Kapono comments. Oh wait, yeah I do.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1106 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:46 am

Bruin wrote:Whitmore dropped from possibly #5 to still on the board at 16 damn. Feel for the kid

kind of like OGs drop due to injury concerns

Wise80 · Post #1107 » by **Wise80** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:46 am

Something here with Atlanta? Rumors of an Atlanta trade. Rumours of raptors possibly promising boufkin that they'll take him.

??

MonkBatter42 · Post #1108 » by **MonkBatter42** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:47 am

Steven1562 wrote:
ForeverTFC wrote:
Steven1562 wrote:Grady going make some posters eat their words lol just like the boos when Scottie was drafted.

Outside of OG and Poeltl, has there been a positive reaction to a pick by this FO? I can’t recall.

History tell us we’re going to love Dick…

This **** is exactly like passing on Deyonta Davis or Skal lol. Whitmore is falling for a reason.

What's the reason?

Clutch0z24 · Post #1109 » by **Clutch0z24** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:47 am

Lakers about to get Cam...

Ari_Emanuel · Post #1110 » by **Ari_Emanuel** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:47 am

Bufkin is a high risk high reward player who might not contribute to winning at the NBA level until after his rookie contract, due mostly to his frame.

Given the direction we're taking, I totally get why we passed on him.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1111 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:47 am

Dejounte+Bufkin+Okongwu or Griffin works for me.

ForeverTFC · Post #1112 » by **ForeverTFC** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:48 am

MonkBatter42 wrote:
Steven1562 wrote:
ForeverTFC wrote:
Outside of OG and Poeltl, has there been a positive reaction to a pick by this FO? I can’t recall.

History tell us we’re going to love Dick…

This **** is exactly like passing on Deyonta Davis or Skal lol. Whitmore is falling for a reason.

What's the reason?

Edit: wrong thread

Son Goku 25 · Post #1113 » by **Son Goku 25** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:48 am

What's a good comp for Gradey? More athletic Korver?

Tha Cynic · Post #1114 » by **Tha Cynic** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:48 am

Bruin wrote:Whitmore dropped from possibly #5 to still on the board at 16 damn. Feel for the kid

A lot of players who drop that much end up having great careers in the end.

aminiaturebuddha · Post #1115 » by **aminiaturebuddha** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:48 am

Wise80 wrote:Something here with Atlanta? Rumors of an Atlanta trade. Rumours of raptors possibly promising boufkin that they'll take him.

??

I heard some of those rumours of a promise before the draft, but that doesn't really sound right. I don't think the Raptors are a team that makes promises to prospective draft picks.

Ari_Emanuel · Post #1116 » by **Ari_Emanuel** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:49 am

bboyskinnylegs wrote:
Bruin wrote:Whitmore dropped from possibly #5 to still on the board at 16 damn. Feel for the kid

kind of like OGs drop due to injury concerns

Whitmore dropped because he wasn't locked in during workouts. Says a lot about a player's psychology.

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #1117 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:49 am

Son Goku 25 wrote:What's a good comp for Gradey? More athletic Korver?

Thunder Dan Majerle?

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1118 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:49 am

Son Goku 25 wrote:What's a good comp for Gradey? More athletic Korver?

he's more than just a stand-still shooter imo

Dennis 37 · Post #1119 » by **Dennis 37** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:49 am

SurgeIblocka wrote:
Steven1562 wrote:
MavCarter wrote:I honestly didnt think the raptors would pick a non defender so i didnt allow myself to fall in love with dick but i like it

We have defenders. We need a guy who can shoot the cover off the ball. Hopefully it's Dick.

We have tried many of these Kapono type players over the years. We should have been looking for complete players who can defend and shoot

He looks more than Kapono from the quick video we saw. Could Kapono dunk?

Rapsfan07 · Post #1120 » by **Rapsfan07** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:49 am

Son Goku 25 wrote:What's a good comp for Gradey? More athletic Korver?

Korver/Kapono