Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread

[Dr Positivity]

Ford's picks for who goes #1 on all the lotto teams:

Insider to get the analysis, but here's the 14 for everyone interested:

1. Cleveland - Perry Jones
2. Minnesota - Perry Jones
3. Sacramento - Kyrie Irving
4. Toronto - Kyrie Irving
5. New Jersey - Kyrie Irving
6. Washington - Perry Jones
7. Detroit - Kyrie Irving
8. Milwaukee - Kyrie Irving
9. Indiana Pacers - Kyrie Irving
10. LA Clippers - Kyrie Irving
11. Golden State - Perry Jones
12. Houston Rockets - Kyrie Irving
13. Phoenix Suns - Kyrie Irving
14. Memphis Grizzlies - Kyrie Irving
15. Philadelphia 76ers - Enes Kanter
16. Charlotte Bobcats - Kyrie Irving

Interestingly he says Irving is a cinch pick for Sac, I was expecting Perry for them

In his write-up it didn't sound like the scouts were crazy about Irving, saying he lacks the explosiveness to be a sure star

[waltthewiz]

I'd love to watch Sac implode when Irving and Tyreke butt heads. There's no way those two guys can play together.

[Reignman]

Ford's picks for who goes #1 on all the lotto teams:

Insider to get the analysis, but here's the 14 for everyone interested:

1. Cleveland - Perry Jones
2. Minnesota - Perry Jones
3. Sacramento - Kyrie Irving
4. Toronto - Kyrie Irving
5. New Jersey - Kyrie Irving
6. Washington - Perry Jones
7. Detroit - Kyrie Irving
8. Milwaukee - Kyrie Irving
9. Indiana Pacers - Kyrie Irving
10. LA Clippers - Kyrie Irving
11. Golden State - Perry Jones
12. Houston Rockets - Kyrie Irving
13. Phoenix Suns - Kyrie Irving
14. Memphis Grizzlies - Kyrie Irving
15. Philadelphia 76ers - Enes Kanter
16. Charlotte Bobcats - Kyrie Irving

Interestingly he says Irving is a cinch pick for Sac, I was expecting Perry for them

In his write-up it didn't sound like the scouts were crazy about Irving, saying he lacks the explosiveness to be a sure star

Good news, if we don't get the #1 pick I hope the team with that pick feels the same way and Irving can drop to us.

[Weezy O]

What about Cory joseph? How good do you guys think he is and how high should he be picked ? from what I have seen of him, he can score. That game winner against unc was nice. But Imo should have more assists than what he has right now. Thoughts ?

[DreamTeam09]

What about Cory joseph? How good do you guys think he is and how high should he be picked ? from what I have seen of him, he can score. That game winner against unc was nice. But Imo should have more assists than what he has right now. Thoughts ?

Hes not built for the nba yet. Would be picked solely on potential and wouldn't be lottery bound ri now imo. He's played good tho and has lived up to da hype but I don't think his play has jumped out da building. It'd be better if he got bigger and killed kids next yr. Same for tristian.

[marcwagz]

is there any news on when irving will be back yet?

[Kaizen]

Best case scenario is in time for the ACC tournament.

[Weezy O]

What about Cory joseph? How good do you guys think he is and how high should he be picked ? from what I have seen of him, he can score. That game winner against unc was nice. But Imo should have more assists than what he has right now. Thoughts ?

Hes not built for the nba yet. Would be picked solely on potential and wouldn't be lottery bound ri now imo. He's played good tho and has lived up to da hype but I don't think his play has jumped out da building. It'd be better if he got bigger and killed kids next yr. Same for tristian.

If he doesnt come back, and in a hypathetical situation where we cudnt pick irving and end up picking someone else, not a guard obviously, then can the raps pick him with the miami first? like does he have that much potential ? hoopshype has him 11th! and apparantly, after irving he might be the best true pg in the entire draft class according to them

[DreamTeam09]

What about Cory joseph? How good do you guys think he is and how high should he be picked ? from what I have seen of him, he can score. That game winner against unc was nice. But Imo should have more assists than what he has right now. Thoughts ?

Hes not built for the nba yet. Would be picked solely on potential and wouldn't be lottery bound ri now imo. He's played good tho and has lived up to da hype but I don't think his play has jumped out da building. It'd be better if he got bigger and killed kids next yr. Same for tristian.

If he doesnt come back, and in a hypathetical situation where we cudnt pick irving and end up picking someone else, not a guard obviously, then can the raps pick him with the miami first? like does he have that much potential ? hoopshype has him 11th! and apparantly, after irving he might be the best true pg in the entire draft class according to them

Taking him with the miami pick would be great value. I'd send him to the d league & have our staff work on his body/game. Taking him and throwing him into the pot could potentially stunt him. If he came out and hes on the board with the miami pick you take him & run tho.

[fredericklove]

HB playing tonight at 7:30, can't wait!

[Kaizen]

It is now Texas versus Oklahoma State. Toronto Star said it would be North Carolina versus Miami but they were wrong.

[DreamTeam09]

The score changed it to the Texas game due to the canadian content on play.

p.s. Jared Sullinger said he'll stay in school for 2yrs. take it for wut its worth tho, if he's top 5 projected, he'll leave.

[Rude Boy 1]

Harrison overrated Barnes struggling again... stay in school kid.