Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread, Part 5

[KL78192020]

Knight and Barnes playing well. Whatever happened to T Jones.

[Dr Positivity]

Don't think Cavs will do it, but say Cleveland gets the #1 and #8 picks. Would you trade #5 pick + DeRozan + a little extra for them? I'm so intrigued by what's written about Alec Burks right now, and I've never even seen him play lol

I'd do it, but I don't see Cleveland trading the #1 under any circumstance. And I think Cleveland would prefer Burks and #1 to #5 and Derozan for the same reasons as us.

[TiKusDom]

Knight initiates the fast break beautifully, no one can match his speed in the open court right now.

[Steely Reserve]

Watching his game, who looks like the better prospect between Barnes and Knight?

Don't let the hype get you guys. Watch the game and trust what you see.

[prototype]

Yeah I don't know why people don't want Knight on this team. I'd say if we are drafting for need, Knight should be second on our draft board after Irving. I rank Walker one spot lower because he's a little older and shorter. They are about equal in skills although Walker's is a little more refined since he's been in college longer. The position we need a major upgrade is at the point. Knight fulfills the qualities we desire. He's able to run the break, shoot jumpers, drive into the paint, plays adequate defense and is a competitor that's not afraid to make the big plays.

[sunny]

serious question
with the lockout coming:
is a players ncaa eligibility violated whe their rights are drafted or when they sign a contract.

Could a play enter the draft, get drafted, not sign a contract then go back to college?

[Steely Reserve]

Liggins is a very underrated prospect. He can shoot adequately but can also drive and pass far better than he gets credit for.

[5DOM]

Watching his game, who looks like the better prospect between Barnes and Knight?

Don't let the hype get you guys. Watch the game and trust what you see.

I think they are very similar tbh.

- Good shooting mechanics, but lacks consistency
- Good defense
- Ideal size for the position
- Not the greatest athletes
- Great work ethic, smart players
- Both very young
- Inconsistent
- Can hit big shots
I think one difference is that Knight's playing a bigger role for his team

[SkywalkerAC]

Knight was up mighty high on that block/foul. more and more he's starting to feel like the guy.

[sunny]

serious question
with the lockout coming:
is a players ncaa eligibility violated whe their rights are drafted or when they sign a contract.

Could a play enter the draft, get drafted, not sign a contract then go back to college?

nevermind, now that I think about hockey, it is 100% legit.

would be a good option for some players.

[arbsn]

knight has a buttery mid range game

[Young_Buc]

Brandon Knight is going to be a much better pro than many players drafted higher than him. Looks like Rondo with a J

[5DOM]

UNC's most important player in foul trouble.
Time for Barnes

[fredericklove]

UNC can't win if Henson and Z cant score, damn 3 fls on henson, HB needs to show some clutchness now.

[SkywalkerAC]

serious question
with the lockout coming:
is a players ncaa eligibility violated whe their rights are drafted or when they sign a contract.

Could a play enter the draft, get drafted, not sign a contract then go back to college?

i'm pretty sure that as long as they don't sign an agent, players can get drafted and return to school.

[Comeatme_Bro]

Seriously, we really should consider drafting knight with our pick. Dude has work ethic, athleticism, great size for a point guard, and already has a consistent jumper. Also, he doesn't turn 19 till December.

[Steely Reserve]

Yeah I don't know why people don't want Knight on this team. I'd say if we are drafting for need, Knight should be second on our draft board after Irving. I rank Walker one spot lower because he's a little older and shorter. They are about equal in skills although Walker's is a little more refined since he's been in college longer. The position we need a major upgrade is at the point. Knight fulfills the qualities we desire. He's able to run the break, shoot jumpers, drive into the paint, plays adequate defense and is a competitor that's not afraid to make the big plays.

You're almost there. Knight is the better pro prospect than Kyrie. Don't really want to argue the point because I know you all have convinced yourself Irving is your top choice, but there are several attributes Knight has that Irving doesn't and they all will help Knight be the better pro, IMO.

Pace + Size

[prototype]

Watching his game, who looks like the better prospect between Barnes and Knight?

Don't let the hype get you guys. Watch the game and trust what you see.

I think they are very similar tbh.

- Good shooting mechanics, but lacks consistency
- Good defense
- Ideal size for the position
- Not the greatest athletes
- Great work ethic, smart players
- Both very young
- Inconsistent
- Can hit big shots
I think one difference is that Knight's playing a bigger role for his team

Also Knight has a game changing dynamic about him that a lot of good players in the league possess. Barnes put up nice stats and all but it just seems like he's there.

[SkywalkerAC]

Brandon Knight is going to be a much better pro than many players drafted higher than him. Looks like Rondo with a J

similar body type and level of athleticism. didn't watch rondo in college but these days he's a distributing magician with the ball, unlikely that Knight gets to that level but i haven't watched him all that much.

[fredericklove]

Lets go HB lets go!