Raptors NBA Draft Thread: Damian Lillard (POR)

Fenris-77 · Post #561 » by **Fenris-77** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:41 pm

cdel00 wrote:Here's a comparison I saw from Kings fans:
A young Baron Davis. Thoughts?

But without the fatness. And wierdness. :lol:

And he can actually shoot. But he doesn't have Davis's court vision. Not a great comparison IMO. I think Jay Williams and a more successful Jeff Teague are actually spot on, comparison-wise.

turner10 · Post #562 » by **turner10** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:59 pm

some video of Lillard's workout with Kings:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyFJOEjZPFw[/youtube]

losetowin · Post #563 » by **losetowin** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:59 pm

I don't want to get more excited about DL, but here's the latest and greatest.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyFJOEjZPFw[/youtube]

Basketball_Jones · Post #564 » by **Basketball_Jones** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 5:03 pm

He's the guy. Finally a player that can shoot the lights out, drop 20 on you, get into the lane. Jose Calderon ball is over folks. Let's just hope he can pass a bit out of a pick and roll, as he sure can shoot and drive off one by the looks of things.

raptorscam · Post #565 » by **raptorscam** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 5:27 pm

Love him but he won't be there at 8. Seems to be on an upwards trajectory and could be gone a couple of picks earlier. Kinda reminds me of when we kept seeing mocks with the Raptors getting Ben Gordon and then with every day that passed you heard more good things about him and next thing you know he goes 3rd overall and we end up with...well....someone else.

BillyGM · Post #566 » by **BillyGM** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 5:50 pm

Actually I'm not impressed with the workout

cdel00 · Post #567 » by **cdel00** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 5:55 pm

I was wondering if Lillards ability to lead his team, on the court, in the media, with the fans is a huge plus. I'm thinking that the Rookies are going to be under a microscope this year and much hope will be placed on their shoulders. Lillard has faced this expectation and burden more than the rest. He's used to the pressure and has the character to be himself under the limelight.

With the media attention in TO that will be a very important attribute.

Dealing with expectation while presenting a lunch bucket mentality that DC espouses and the fans LOVE.

HUGE marketting potential!

We have been the underdog for so long we need a player who can maximize that. A player who will help DC change the culture through hard work and bring respectability to the butt of Barkleys jokes.

Lamb and the rest just can't do that. J Val needs time to adjust and this team is starving for a real leader, a leader who earns respect.

Lillard is the guy.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #568 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 5:58 pm

^Those are all awful reasons to draft a guy.

cdel00 · Post #569 » by **cdel00** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:14 pm

^ What good reasons to draft somebody is Lillard missing?

fredericklove · Post #570 » by **fredericklove** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:23 pm

cdel00 wrote:Here's a comparison I saw from Kings fans:
A young Baron Davis. Thoughts?

Young Baron Davis has so much more skillset than Lillard and its not even the same.

BillyGM · Post #571 » by **BillyGM** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:44 pm

fredericklove wrote:
cdel00 wrote:Here's a comparison I saw from Kings fans:
A young Baron Davis. Thoughts?

Young Baron Davis has so much more skillset than Lillard and its not even the same.

Explain

fredericklove · Post #572 » by **fredericklove** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:22 pm

Young Baron Davis' physicality was on a hell of a level of display, he uses his amazing athleticism well, has extremely strong body and incredibly explosive. He has the skillset that makes him blowby people easily, an elite type of handle, and shows court vision too, and shoots well off-the dribble, and balance his game w/ both scoring and passing, so far Lillard is still being doubted by the SCOUTS about his passing. What I'm saying is young Baron's skillset is quite impressive at an early young age. I know Lillard has the build and athleticism and the shootings, but his off-the-dribble is yet to be iso-worthy. Davis at young age was and Davis has a stronger body at early age and absorbs contact really well and he basically displays all of his physical dominance and utilizes skillet same time at a very outstanding level. He's also drafted 3rd on a loaded draft w/ Odom, Wally, R-Ham, Andre Miller, Shawn Marion behind him. That says something about the young Davis.

BirdmanPresents · Post #573 » by **BirdmanPresents** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:26 pm

Young Baron Davis was much more athletic and was a crazy ball handler. Plus he played at UCLA not Weber state.

BillyGM · Post #574 » by **BillyGM** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:33 pm

fredericklove wrote:Damian Lillard physicality was on a hell of a level of display, he uses his amazing athleticism well, has extremely strong body and incredibly explosive. He has the skillset that makes him blowby people easily, an elite type of handle, and shows court vision too, and shoots well off-the dribble, and balance his game w/ both scoring and passing, so far Lillard is still being doubted by the SCOUTS about his passing. What I'm saying is Lillard's skillset is quite impressive at an early young age. I know Lillard has the build and athleticism and the shootings, but his off-the-dribble is yet to be iso-worthy. Lillard at young age was and Lillard has a stronger body at early age and absorbs contact really well and he basically displays all of his physical dominance and utilizes skillet same time at a very outstanding level. He's also drafted 8th on a loaded draft w/ PJ3, TJ, Harkless, Lamb, Waiters behind him. That says something about the Damian.

That's exactly how everyone describes Lillard except the Lamb lovers.

JamesNaismith · Post #575 » by **JamesNaismith** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:39 pm

BillyGM wrote:
fredericklove wrote:Damian Lillard physicality was on a hell of a level of display, he uses his amazing athleticism well, has extremely strong body and incredibly explosive. He has the skillset that makes him blowby people easily, an elite type of handle, and shows court vision too, and shoots well off-the dribble, and balance his game w/ both scoring and passing, so far Lillard is still being doubted by the SCOUTS about his passing. What I'm saying is Lillard's skillset is quite impressive at an early young age. I know Lillard has the build and athleticism and the shootings, but his off-the-dribble is yet to be iso-worthy. Lillard at young age was and Lillard has a stronger body at early age and absorbs contact really well and he basically displays all of his physical dominance and utilizes skillet same time at a very outstanding level. He's also drafted 8th on a loaded draft w/ PJ3, TJ, Harkless, Lamb, Waiters behind him. That says something about the Damian.

That's exactly how everyone describes Lillard except the Lamb lovers.

No need to troll with the "Lamb lovers" comment.

BillyGM · Post #576 » by **BillyGM** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:42 pm

JamesNaismith wrote:
BillyGM wrote:
fredericklove wrote:Damian Lillard physicality was on a hell of a level of display, he uses his amazing athleticism well, has extremely strong body and incredibly explosive. He has the skillset that makes him blowby people easily, an elite type of handle, and shows court vision too, and shoots well off-the dribble, and balance his game w/ both scoring and passing, so far Lillard is still being doubted by the SCOUTS about his passing. What I'm saying is Lillard's skillset is quite impressive at an early young age. I know Lillard has the build and athleticism and the shootings, but his off-the-dribble is yet to be iso-worthy. Lillard at young age was and Lillard has a stronger body at early age and absorbs contact really well and he basically displays all of his physical dominance and utilizes skillet same time at a very outstanding level. He's also drafted 8th on a loaded draft w/ PJ3, TJ, Harkless, Lamb, Waiters behind him. That says something about the Damian.

That's exactly how everyone describes Lillard except the Lamb lovers.

No need to troll with the "Lamb lovers" comment.

This type of behaviour is not productive and you should know better. Public warning. - Rhett
Now because of you I'm grounded

JamesNaismith · Post #577 » by **JamesNaismith** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:44 pm

Grow up kid.

BillyGM · Post #578 » by **BillyGM** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:48 pm

JamesNaismith wrote:Grow up kid.

We're going to find you a nice looking foster home grandpa

fredericklove · Post #579 » by **fredericklove** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:55 pm

JamesNaismith wrote:
BillyGM wrote:
fredericklove wrote:Damian Lillard physicality was on a hell of a level of display, he uses his amazing athleticism well, has extremely strong body and incredibly explosive. He has the skillset that makes him blowby people easily, an elite type of handle, and shows court vision too, and shoots well off-the dribble, and balance his game w/ both scoring and passing, so far Lillard is still being doubted by the SCOUTS about his passing. What I'm saying is Lillard's skillset is quite impressive at an early young age. I know Lillard has the build and athleticism and the shootings, but his off-the-dribble is yet to be iso-worthy. Lillard at young age was and Lillard has a stronger body at early age and absorbs contact really well and he basically displays all of his physical dominance and utilizes skillet same time at a very outstanding level. He's also drafted 8th on a loaded draft w/ PJ3, TJ, Harkless, Lamb, Waiters behind him. That says something about the Damian.

That's exactly how everyone describes Lillard except the Lamb lovers.

No need to troll with the "Lamb lovers" comment.

By far one of the most immature responses I've got after I explained things :-?

JamesNaismith · Post #580 » by **JamesNaismith** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:56 pm

Don't ruin the thread.

If still on the Board by our pick what are the chanches we draft him?