With the 19th Pick, the Raptors select Ja'Kobe Walter!

[GreatWhiteStiff]

I guess white guys who play in the nba with weird hair never get made fun of by the African American athletes. Because if they would, that too would therefore be racist, but since it's not racist it must not happen.

Oh yes, white people, the real victims here

Difference is what Jakobe did is not a weird haircut at all. The fact you continue to call it weird just says everything.

I'm continuing to say he has weird hair huh? My apologies. I guess it must say something about me, I suppose then.

I didn't know making fun of some dudes hair was only allowable for certain racial groups, due to systemic racism or whatever, sorry, I would portray the victim again I suppose.

[YogurtProducer]

I guess white guys who play in the nba with weird hair never get made fun of by the African American athletes. Because if they would, that too would therefore be racist, but since it's not racist it must not happen.

Oh yes, white people, the real victims here

Difference is what Jakobe did is not a weird haircut at all. The fact you continue to call it weird just says everything.

I'm continuing to say he has weird hair huh? My apologies. I guess it must say something about me, I suppose then.

I didn't know making fun of some dudes hair was only allowable for certain racial groups, due to systemic racism or whatever, sorry, I would portray the victim again I suppose.

Man there is literally nothing more pathetic than white people who complain about "not being allowed" to say slurs or make fun of other racial groups.

Signed, a white guy.

Jakobe had dreads and tied them up to keep them out of the way. That isn't "weird" at all.

[tsherkin]

Oh yes, white people, the real victims here

Difference is what Jakobe did is not a weird haircut at all. The fact you continue to call it weird just says everything.

I'm continuing to say he has weird hair huh? My apologies. I guess it must say something about me, I suppose then.

I didn't know making fun of some dudes hair was only allowable for certain racial groups, due to systemic racism or whatever, sorry, I would portray the victim again I suppose.

Man there is literally nothing more pathetic than white people who complain about "not being allowed" to say slurs or make fun of other racial groups.

Signed, a white guy.

Jakobe had dreads and tied them up to keep them out of the way. That isn't "weird" at all.

It's one thing to note that you don't like the aesthetic of a given haircut, and quite another to characterize it as "weird," for sure. Subjective preference is what it is, but as you say, Ja'Kobe doesn't have any sort of atypical hairstyle.

[YogurtProducer]

I'm continuing to say he has weird hair huh? My apologies. I guess it must say something about me, I suppose then.

I didn't know making fun of some dudes hair was only allowable for certain racial groups, due to systemic racism or whatever, sorry, I would portray the victim again I suppose.

Man there is literally nothing more pathetic than white people who complain about "not being allowed" to say slurs or make fun of other racial groups.

Signed, a white guy.

Jakobe had dreads and tied them up to keep them out of the way. That isn't "weird" at all.

It's one thing to note that you don't like the aesthetic of a given haircut, and quite another to characterize it as "weird," for sure. Subjective preference is what it is, but as you say, Ja'Kobe doesn't have any sort of atypical hairstyle.

Yep.

Sticking to the aesthetic of the hair is one thing. It is another to claim he is unprofessional, or it is "goofy" or "weird", or that is somehow is a reflection on how much he cares about basketball is another.

Never heard anyone talk about Steven Adams that way for some reason.

[lolwut]

Walter just has dreads that he tied up. My wife calls this style "pineapple head".

Now this is weird.

[tsherkin]

Man there is literally nothing more pathetic than white people who complain about "not being allowed" to say slurs or make fun of other racial groups.

Signed, a white guy.

Jakobe had dreads and tied them up to keep them out of the way. That isn't "weird" at all.

It's one thing to note that you don't like the aesthetic of a given haircut, and quite another to characterize it as "weird," for sure. Subjective preference is what it is, but as you say, Ja'Kobe doesn't have any sort of atypical hairstyle.

Yep.

Sticking to the aesthetic of the hair is one thing. It is another to claim he is unprofessional, or it is "goofy" or "weird", or that is somehow is a reflection on how much he cares about basketball is another.

Never heard anyone talk about Steven Adams that way for some reason.

Yeah, the NBA has been pretty free about hair expression of various sorts. Top hair, beards, etc. I mean, look at James Harden. Or anyone, really. Whatever. It doesn't affect their ability to play, so who gives a crap, right?

[WuTang_OG]

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[Thaddy]

JKW in a few years

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Nesmith is a good example of why looking into background information is important. His sibling is a physician. It means he comes from a hard working background and a good support system.

[lolwut]

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Pacers found their new Solomon Hill.

[Thaddy]

If Walter can get a better handle and learn how to attack a recovering defense he would be even better. A better handle and more strength would make him a And 1 merchant.

[WuTang_OG]

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[littlerock2277]

With Ingram healthy next season Im concerned Walter minutes maybe limited. If we hypothetically role with the same roster next year he would be behind the depth chart of Barret, Dick, Ingram, Obagi and potentially our 9th pick we take another SG/sf. Unless he can play back up PG, going to be interesting to see what happens.

[mademan]

With Ingram healthy next season Im concerned Walter minutes maybe limited. If we hypothetically role with the same roster next year he would be behind the depth chart of Barret, Dick, Ingram, Obagi and potentially our 9th pick we take another SG/sf. Unless he can play back up PG, going to be interesting to see what happens.

Im not sure he'd be behind Dick, but ya, there's a log jam. Guys who can defend, play with hustle and intensity will fit beside Ingram/Scottie better, and thats Ochai and JKW. The person that will lose out here is Dick if he doesnt come in much better, cause RJ will be guaranteed minutes (and is better than the bench guys too).

[littlerock2277]

With Ingram healthy next season Im concerned Walter minutes maybe limited. If we hypothetically role with the same roster next year he would be behind the depth chart of Barret, Dick, Ingram, Obagi and potentially our 9th pick we take another SG/sf. Unless he can play back up PG, going to be interesting to see what happens.

Im not sure he'd be behind Dick, but ya, there's a log jam. Guys who can defend, play with hustle and intensity will fit beside Ingram/Scottie better, and thats Ochai and JKW. The person that will lose out here is Dick if he doesnt come in much better, cause RJ will be guaranteed minutes (and is better than the bench guys too).

Good point, I wonder how this will all play out I think Walter definitely deserves minutes for sure. I guess it would be between him and dick. Good to have competitive structure as it will force the young players to work on their game as they won’t just be handed minutes cause they were first round picks.

[Tacoma]

With Ingram healthy next season Im concerned Walter minutes maybe limited. If we hypothetically role with the same roster next year he would be behind the depth chart of Barret, Dick, Ingram, Obagi and potentially our 9th pick we take another SG/sf. Unless he can play back up PG, going to be interesting to see what happens.

Ingram has played an average of 55 games per year over his 9-yr career. The last time he played 65 games or more in a year was in 2016-17, his rookie year. That Ingram will be too healthy thus robbing Ja'Kobe of his minutes is a presumption not likely to happen. You can relax.

[djsunyc]

With Ingram healthy next season Im concerned Walter minutes maybe limited. If we hypothetically role with the same roster next year he would be behind the depth chart of Barret, Dick, Ingram, Obagi and potentially our 9th pick we take another SG/sf. Unless he can play back up PG, going to be interesting to see what happens.

there will be a trade or two to rebalance things

[tsherkin]

With Ingram healthy next season Im concerned Walter minutes maybe limited. If we hypothetically role with the same roster next year he would be behind the depth chart of Barret, Dick, Ingram, Obagi and potentially our 9th pick we take another SG/sf. Unless he can play back up PG, going to be interesting to see what happens.

Im not sure he'd be behind Dick, but ya, there's a log jam. Guys who can defend, play with hustle and intensity will fit beside Ingram/Scottie better, and thats Ochai and JKW. The person that will lose out here is Dick if he doesnt come in much better, cause RJ will be guaranteed minutes (and is better than the bench guys too).

With Scottie's inability to be an effective, quality scorer, I don't know that hustle guys who D up are the only guys will fit best next to him. We're gonna need spacing, even if it's just bleh like Walter. Of course, if that's the case, Dick is an obviously superior choice. RJ is obviously going to be our first choice.

And we should be preparing for Ingram to play relatively few games. Dude is not gonna bang out 70, that's almost certain.

[HumbleRen]

With Ingram healthy next season Im concerned Walter minutes maybe limited. If we hypothetically role with the same roster next year he would be behind the depth chart of Barret, Dick, Ingram, Obagi and potentially our 9th pick we take another SG/sf. Unless he can play back up PG, going to be interesting to see what happens.

Im not sure he'd be behind Dick, but ya, there's a log jam. Guys who can defend, play with hustle and intensity will fit beside Ingram/Scottie better, and thats Ochai and JKW. The person that will lose out here is Dick if he doesnt come in much better, cause RJ will be guaranteed minutes (and is better than the bench guys too).

With Scottie's inability to be an effective, quality scorer, I don't know that hustle guys who D up are the only guys will fit best next to him. We're gonna need spacing, even if it's just bleh like Walter. Of course, if that's the case, Dick is an obviously superior choice. RJ is obviously going to be our first choice.

And we should be preparing for Ingram to play relatively few games. Dude is not gonna bang out 70, that's almost certain.

I think Jakobe will be a better catch and shoot player over Gradey.

Gradey has 0 pathway to being a starter until he learns how not to be a bottom 50 defender in the league.

I hope Jakobe realizes the opportunity he has to carve out real minutes over his peers on his team this upcoming season.

[tsherkin]

I think Jakobe will be a better catch and shoot player over Gradey.

Will be interesting to see. He wasn't this season and Gradey has a chance to improve as well.

Gradey has 0 pathway to being a starter until he learns how not to be a bottom 50 defender in the league.

That's certainly fair. He needs to bulk up some, learn how to hit lightly-contested shots and work hard on his D, no doubt.

[MainEvent]

from that vid, he shot 42% from 3 post allstar on 4 attempts/game while shooting 48% on catch and shoot 3's.

love seeing that kind of improvement from a rookie who started the year injured