Official Raptors 2012 NBA Draft Thread, Part 9

DreamTeam09 · Post #321 » by **DreamTeam09** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:53 pm

I doubt we take Drummond at 2. The best case option for us is to land a pick higher than where Barnes will end up. So if Barnes does end up fallingg & we have a higher pick, we can swoop in & get a prospect ++ barnes foor our pick.

ash_k · Post #322 » by **ash_k** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:53 pm

Peyton Siva in the second round will be a steal if the raps select him. Hes got great speed, athletism. Hes a good passer and scorer. Hes just missing the size but i think hes worth the shot in the second round.

About Peyton Siva,

So you can see a short PG with limited speed and lack of Athleticism (and limited length) and that can't shoot make it to the NBA

Kevin Willis · Post #323 » by **Kevin Willis** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:57 pm

Indeed wrote:
Rhettmatic wrote:Kabongo is staying in school.

Jeff Goodman ‏ @GoodmanCBS
Texas freshman Myck Kabongo will return to Texas next season.

We might need to look at our 2nd round options again, I guess.
We have too many prospects, I don't know what we should pick for these 2nd rounders.

Tomas Satoransky

ty123 · Post #324 » by **ty123** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:58 pm

TheDunc wrote:Peyton Siva in the second round will be a steal if the raps select him. Hes got great speed, athletism. Hes a good passer and scorer. Hes just missing the size but i think hes worth the shot in the second round.

With 2nd round pick I want us to take a gamble on Tony Wroten Jr.

We need some elite talent, the kid has all the tools court vision everything needed to excel at the PG position. He could learn well from Jose on how to better run a team.

Playing under coach Casey would help take some of the selfish out of his game.

If everything fails we can bring him in as a SG & take over Demar's role.

GRidge · Post #325 » by **GRidge** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:07 pm

Tony Wrotten would be siiiiiiiiiiiick

MaliBrah · Post #326 » by **MaliBrah** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:10 pm

If we do end up drafting drummond is it possible to start him and valanciunas at once ? can any one of them play the 4 position?

BillyGM · Post #327 » by **BillyGM** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:13 pm

Tyshawn Taylor the most underrated PG, potential draft steal.

tdotrep2 · Post #328 » by **tdotrep2** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:14 pm

nmabdi28 wrote:If we do end up drafting drummond is it possible to start him and valanciunas at once ? can any one of them play the 4 position?

They both are capable of playing the 4/5.

God Squad · Post #329 » by **God Squad** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:15 pm

ty123 wrote:
TheDunc wrote:Peyton Siva in the second round will be a steal if the raps select him. Hes got great speed, athletism. Hes a good passer and scorer. Hes just missing the size but i think hes worth the shot in the second round.

With 2nd round pick I want us to take a gamble on Tony Wroten Jr.

We need some elite talent, the kid has all the tools court vision everything needed to excel at the PG position. He could learn well from Jose on how to better run a team.

Playing under coach Casey would help take some of the selfish out of his game.

If everything fails we can bring him in as a SG & take over Demar's role.

I doubt Wroten falls to the 2nd round.

MaliBrah · Post #330 » by **MaliBrah** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:16 pm

BillyGM wrote:Tyshawn Taylor the most underrated PG, potential draft steal.

he reminds me of an athletic mario chalmers, just needs to work on his nba 3 point range , and decision making and he could be a solid pro

God Squad · Post #331 » by **God Squad** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:16 pm

nmabdi28 wrote:If we do end up drafting drummond is it possible to start him and valanciunas at once ? can any one of them play the 4 position?

The both look like they can play the four. Val has a better mid range game. But Drummond has a developing offence. He even has a mid range game himself.

ty123 · Post #332 » by **ty123** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:22 pm

I like Terrence Ross as well.

phailing101 · Post #333 » by **phailing101** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:23 pm

Drummond wouldn't be starting year 1 for sure. He needs some seasoning.

MaliBrah · Post #334 » by **MaliBrah** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:23 pm

spade57 wrote:
nmabdi28 wrote:If we do end up drafting drummond is it possible to start him and valanciunas at once ? can any one of them play the 4 position?

The both look like they can play the four. Val has a better mid range game. But Drummond has a developing offence. He even has a mid range game himself.

hmm i see, if we do end up with drummond , who do you guys think starts at centre next year him or val ? because i don't think BC is going to give up on andrea just yet.

Post #335 » by **Rhettmatic** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:24 pm

Chad Ford with a draft buzz update:

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/blog/_/n ... s-stay-hot

It's Insider, so my summary:

THE GOOD:
- MKG has solidified himself as the clear-cut No. 2 pick in the draft
- Beal is a virtual lock for top 5. Ford has him at No. 3 on his board now. Says scouts think he's Eric Gordon with a higher ceiling.
- T-Rob, Cody Zeller, Jared Sullinger, Terrence Jones and Kendall Marshall all helped their stock. James McAdoo has also seen his stock rise and Ford thinks he could be drafted ahead of Barnes and PJ3 if he declares.

THE BAD:
- Barnes' struggles without Marshall were alarming. A number of GMs still believe he can be an effective weapon, but Ford doesn't see a franchise-changer. Thinks Deng or Granger are his upside, but suggests he could be the second coming of Martell Webster if he doesn't live up to his potential.

Dalek · Post #336 » by **Dalek** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:26 pm

I think the guy to take in the second round (if he is there) is C.J. McCollum from Lehigh. He has got everything you want in a PG including high efficiency (6th in College) paired with high usage. He is an amazing scorer and should based on the Duke win alone be drafted. His crossover is unbelievably good, plus he averages about 2 steals a game. I like PG from small market colleges, and McCollum is the guy who projects to be a steal. Duke wishes they never met him.

Crazy-Canuck · Post #337 » by **Crazy-Canuck** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:27 pm

Second coming of Martell Webster...OUCH!

tdotrep2 · Post #338 » by **tdotrep2** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:27 pm

oh lord Martell Websta...

Kevin Willis · Post #339 » by **Kevin Willis** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:29 pm

ty123 wrote:I like Terrence Ross as well.

+100000000000000

dagger · Post #340 » by **dagger** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:30 pm

Rhettmatic wrote:THE BAD:
- Barnes' struggles without Marshall were alarming. A number of GMs still believe he can be an effective weapon, but Ford doesn't see a franchise-changer. Thinks Deng or Granger are his upside, but suggests he could be the second coming of Martell Webster.

Not sure I agree with your wording. Ford said: "If he doesn't live up to his potential? Maybe he is the second coming of Martell Webster."

Sure, and what are floors for other guys who don't live up to their potential. I think the Deng/Granger comment is the one on which to base assessments, and where you would slot him if he isn't going to be an elite player.