Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread, Part 7

HSTRIP · Post #261 » by **HSTRIP** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:01 pm

TheAlchemist wrote:
HSTRIP wrote:He has great basketball IQ, so becoming a SF in the nba would better for him... Passing is 95% mental in my opinion. The guy's going to be a great shooter too. But do we get a top 2 pick? Knowing our luck we'll probably drop and/or a player will refuse to come to Canada.... (i've been tainted from years past).

Easy with the pessimism hipster

haha... you're right. Bottom 3 finish a lot better than 9th or somethings. Could be a lot worse.

NH · Post #262 » by NH » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:02 pm

Wow got some D-Williams haters in the forum. The guy is an absolute beast; a guy JJ and Linas K can only dream of being. Derozan and Derrick will make the best 2-3 combo since Vince and Tmac. He has a great attitude and a good work ethic. A lock for 2nd pick. I rather have D Will than Barnes any day.

Consequence · Post #263 » by **Consequence** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:13 pm

Loso04 wrote:I was just thinking what if we landed a top 3 pick and didn't trade for JJ. Do you guys think it would of been possible to use that on Biyambo. Then we could of had irving/biyambo or barnes/biyambo and other possible combinations.

Biyombo is going top ten. The Miami pick is what, 26th? Wasn't going to happen.

McFurious1 · Post #264 » by **McFurious1** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:15 pm

D-Williams is my pick!!! Please D-Will save us!!!

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McFurious1 · Post #265 » by **McFurious1** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:23 pm

sisibilio wrote:Ibaka is a natural PF who can play as center if required, not the opposite, while Biyombo is basically a traditional C.

Biyomob is anything but a traditional C

Cool-Hand-Luke · Post #266 » by **Cool-Hand-Luke** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:54 pm

didn't realise that Irving was born in Melbourne.

Cool-Hand-Luke · Post #267 » by **Cool-Hand-Luke** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:59 pm

can this guy shoot long range? If he doesn't, it would be rough to have both him and DeRozan at the 2/3.

Brinbe · Post #268 » by **Brinbe** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:02 pm

coolhandluke99 wrote:can this guy shoot long range? If he doesn't, it would be rough to have both him and DeRozan at the 2/3.

Yes, he can, so I'm not sure why some are so reticent on him. Of course, it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to hold up @ the 3-spot on defense, but we shouldn't have any worry on the offensive end.

Blazing_royale · Post #269 » by **Blazing_royale** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:29 pm

i wouldn't oppose to the raptors drafting Ernes Kater. Him and Ed would be nasty upfront. Bargnani six man.

Post #270 » by **5DOM** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:31 pm

TheAlchemist wrote:Don't like him for what this team needs. He seems to be a bigger Derozan, minus the slashing skills and Add long range shooting.

We need a more dynamic SF, who can defend, slash, and score like a old school SF.

Williams looks like more of a powerforward. Here's hoping we get Irving, if not then Barnes. I really hope these dudes declare.

He's not a bigger DeRozan at all.

gerrit4 · Post #271 » by **gerrit4** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:43 pm

Consequence wrote:
Loso04 wrote:I was just thinking what if we landed a top 3 pick and didn't trade for JJ. Do you guys think it would of been possible to use that on Biyambo. Then we could of had irving/biyambo or barnes/biyambo and other possible combinations.

Biyombo is going top ten. The Miami pick is what, 26th? Wasn't going to happen.

JJ for a late first rounder is a so-so trade. But for this draft? It's pretty good. Those late first rounders are going to be almost negative value this year.

Post #272 » by **Alfred** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:44 pm

This kid's a basketball player. He's athletic, strong, fast and has a lot of skills. He can shoot the three, and he's a great finisher inside, plus he was a great rebounder in college. If he can defend small forwards, we're looking at a really talented player.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #273 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:47 pm

gerrit4 wrote:
Consequence wrote:
Loso04 wrote:I was just thinking what if we landed a top 3 pick and didn't trade for JJ. Do you guys think it would of been possible to use that on Biyambo. Then we could of had irving/biyambo or barnes/biyambo and other possible combinations.

Biyombo is going top ten. The Miami pick is what, 26th? Wasn't going to happen.

JJ for a late first rounder is a so-so trade. But for this draft? It's pretty good. Those late first rounders are going to be almost negative value this year.

and if you really want one, I'm sure you'll find teams more than willing to sell off late 1st rounders (and their guaranteed salary) heading into the new CBA.

Reignman · Post #274 » by **Reignman** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:52 pm

Now we just need Barnes to declare. Irving/Barnes/DWill/Kanter/Val.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #275 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:58 pm

Reignman wrote:Now we just need Barnes to declare. Irving/Barnes/DWill/Kanter/Val.

add in Biyombo, and we've got 6 solid prospects (who could potentially start for us) that we can definitely get no matter what happens in the lotto. I'm so happy we secured that #3 spot without any ties.

turner10 · Post #276 » by **turner10** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:02 pm

danwiederer Dan Wiederer
UNC basketball banquet is tonight. Media not invited. Will Harrison Barnes, like Psycho T in 2007, use the stage to announce his return?

please no Barnes!

danwiederer Dan Wiederer
If Barnes doesn't have an announcement today or this evening, I'd be surprised.

http://twitter.com/#!/danwiederer

Reignman · Post #277 » by **Reignman** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:07 pm

bboyskinnylegs wrote:
Reignman wrote:Now we just need Barnes to declare. Irving/Barnes/DWill/Kanter/Val.

add in Biyombo, and we've got 6 solid prospects (who could potentially start for us) that we can definitely get no matter what happens in the lotto. I'm so happy we secured that #3 spot without any ties.

I will barf if we draft Biyombo with our pick. I'm not even kidding.

God Squad · Post #278 » by **God Squad** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:10 pm

turner10 wrote:
danwiederer Dan Wiederer
UNC basketball banquet is tonight. Media not invited. Will Harrison Barnes, like Psycho T in 2007, use the stage to announce his return?

please no Barnes!

danwiederer Dan Wiederer
If Barnes doesn't have an announcement today or this evening, I'd be surprised.

http://twitter.com/#!/danwiederer

Good to know that today is the day.

Post #279 » by **Rhettmatic** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:11 pm

bboyskinnylegs wrote:
Reignman wrote:Now we just need Barnes to declare. Irving/Barnes/DWill/Kanter/Val.

add in Biyombo, and we've got 6 solid prospects (who could potentially start for us) that we can definitely get no matter what happens in the lotto. I'm so happy we secured that #3 spot without any ties.

Don't do this to yourself guys. Barnes looks like a lock to return. Maybe he surprises everyone and declares (I'd be thrilled), but I wouldn't get your hopes up...

God Squad · Post #280 » by **God Squad** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:12 pm

Reignman wrote:
bboyskinnylegs wrote:
Reignman wrote:Now we just need Barnes to declare. Irving/Barnes/DWill/Kanter/Val.

add in Biyombo, and we've got 6 solid prospects (who could potentially start for us) that we can definitely get no matter what happens in the lotto. I'm so happy we secured that #3 spot without any ties.

I will barf if we draft Biyombo with our pick. I'm not even kidding.

I agree. Although he is a good prospect imo. But there are better prospects ahead of him. If we managed to grab a lotto pick then kudos to BC. But with a top 3 pick. Thats ridiculous as of now.