NBA Draft Discussion Part 10

PushDaRock · Post #121 » by **PushDaRock** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:48 am

LoveMyRaps wrote:These measurements at the age of 18…

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maybe not done growing and ends up over 7 ft tall lol

WuTang_OG · Post #122 » by **WuTang_OG** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:48 am

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HolyMage110 · Post #123 » by **HolyMage110** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:49 am

DreamTeam09 wrote:Just heard what Coward said, he's firmly on my DND list & now is on my **** list lol foh

link? Can’t find the quote

Post #124 » by **Double Helix** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:50 am

CMB interview footage from today. A smart young man with some stage presence to him.

https://youtu.be/yn1tKu4CzUA?si=1NzJYz3r2BftRrDO

PushDaRock · Post #125 » by **PushDaRock** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:51 am

Tha Cynic wrote:Raptors have had a few private workouts haven't they. They do enough where you still have no clue who they're truly interested in.

All the reports basically leave us back at zero again lol. I'm hoping for a big trade

I expect us to do our due diligence and ideally you want everyone that's even a remote possibility to have a private workout and time off the court to get a feel for the player. But, if we end up being the only team he works out for or even 1 of 2, it's still significant.

Basketball_Jones · Post #126 » by **Basketball_Jones** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:51 am

Oh damn, looks like it’s Noa for sure. I don’t know, like 90 percent of his points are assisted dunks/layups. Hope he improves his jumpshot and handle. He’s also a twig at the 4 so I’d like him to be able to play the 3 offensively someday.

LoveMyRaps · Post #127 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:55 am

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RoteSchroder · Post #128 » by **RoteSchroder** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:56 am

LoveMyRaps wrote:Damn man, we’re really drafting Essengue?

He's typically the type of project Masai goes for. Lanky athletic guy that needs to improve his shot. Nets may be a threat to take him, especially if Fears is gone.

I would say he's about slightly below Scottie as a pre-draft prospect. Post-draft thus far, Scottie's still struggling to reach a higher level.

Better: slashing ability/instincts, FT drawer, mobility/fluidity, shooting potential, standing reach
Worse: handles, strength + frame, post + help defense, passing

douggood · Post #129 » by **douggood** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:57 am

vs trailblazers in preseason as a 17 year old

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Tha Cynic · Post #130 » by **Tha Cynic** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:57 am

Essengue looks weak, has no offensive skills and doesn't move like a star from a couple of game highlights I saw. Basicalky guy who dunks and gets points off free throws.

LoveMyRaps · Post #131 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:58 am

Please draft both guys

RaptorPride · Post #132 » by **RaptorPride** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:59 am

Basketball_Jones wrote:Oh damn, looks like it’s Noa for sure. I don’t know, like 90 percent of his points are assisted dunks/layups. Hope he improves his jumpshot and handle. He’s also a twig at the 4 so I’d like him to be able to play the 3 offensively someday.

I been saying Noa for a while and I would hate if we developed him into a 4. I don't want him to add weight just strength training keep him slim to play the three. Train him into a KD/B.I mold.

WuTang_OG · Post #133 » by **WuTang_OG** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:59 am

Noa is super toolsy and fits our raptors profile. Would be all for this

Maybe this is a top 9 draft ?

bboyskinnylegs · Post #134 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:59 am

I think Ingram is the perfect player for a young Noa to learn from. 2nd youngest player in the draft. Let's see if it actually happens tomorrow

PushDaRock · Post #135 » by **PushDaRock** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:00 am

Basketball_Jones wrote:Oh damn, looks like it’s Noa for sure. I don’t know, like 90 percent of his points are assisted dunks/layups. Hope he improves his jumpshot and handle. He’s also a twig at the 4 so I’d like him to be able to play the 3 offensively someday.

I think he is probably the most likely pick. There might not even be minutes for whoever we draft to play, so I expect us to pick whoever we think has the highest potential long term. He has size, length, good athleticism and a motor you can't really teach and our development staff is always confident in developing skill.

RaptorPride · Post #136 » by **RaptorPride** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:00 am

Tha Cynic wrote:Essengue looks weak, has no offensive skills and doesn't move like a star from a couple of game highlights I saw. Basicalky guy who dunks and gets points off free throws.

Yea project guy who we let me the number 1 in the g league. Main focus improve his handles.

WuTang_OG · Post #137 » by **WuTang_OG** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:01 am

Lol

https://www.reddit.com/r/torontoraptors/comments/1limiil/comment/mzfbdlk/?share_id=HvWUu88ACJf56B5B88dHo&utm_content=2&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

LoveMyRaps · Post #138 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:01 am

douggood wrote:vs trailblazers in preseason as a 17 year old

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He's got a lot of Pascal in his game.

Gavin_TDThree · Post #139 » by **Gavin_TDThree** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:02 am

WuTang_OG wrote:

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Godaddycurse · Post #140 » by **Godaddycurse** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:03 am

Noa reminds me of rookie siakam