Official Raptors 2012 NBA Draft Thread, Part 12

[Al_Oliver]

Doug Gottlieb top 30 (insider) http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-college ... spects-ncb

1. Davis
2. Beal
3. Drummond
4. Barnes
5. White
6. Leonard
7. Jones III
8. Lillard
9. Zeller
10. Waiters
11. Sullinger
12. MKG
15. Robinson
16. Lamb
19. Henson
25. Machado
26. Marshall

I googled the history of his board the last few years and don't quite trust what I saw. In some cases he's been more right than the consensus (Faried top 6, Monroe top 3, Derrick Williams 7, Holliday top 3, and Kemba non top 15), in others horribly wrong going out on a limb (like putting Singleton and Vesely 4th and 5th, Babbitt 8th, Cousins 10th, Harden 10th). With that said even with the mistakes that probably puts him at a success rate close to or better than the real draft.

his board is as bad as his commentary

Jimmies Rustled Lamb is 16th? This board got to calm down on expectations hyping up kids like Lamb to be a sure fired superstar. Glad I'm not the only one who is high on Royce White

If White wasn't terrified of flying he might be a high pick. Can't see him going in the lottery (even though his talent might justify it). Maybe they knock him out on flights, Mr. T style?

[Al_Oliver]

Royce White over Jeremy Lamb? Ell Oh Ell... Royce White won't even get on a plane some occasions, good luck with that. Not to mention Jeremy Lamb would eat his lunch on the court (not literally with Jeremy being a twig and Royce being a lardo).

except Lamb looks malnourished...

[Garmfay]

Except White beat Lamb's Huskies in the March Madness Tournament with 15 points 13 rebounds and did look good against Kentucky. I know the red flags are there but based on talent alone he is great

[fredericklove]

Royce White over Jeremy Lamb? Ell Oh Ell... Royce White won't even get on a plane some occasions, good luck with that. Not to mention Jeremy Lamb would eat his lunch on the court (not literally with Jeremy being a twig and Royce being a lardo).

except Lamb looks malnourished...

No worries, just eat more rack of lambs and he'll be fine in no time.

[Marlo Stanfield]

When you have Shabazz Napier on your team wins will be few and far between. Plus, there's a difference between a good NCAA player and a good NBA player. Adam Morrison would have murdered both White and Lamb statistically and college, but would you rather sign him than draft them?

[Undefeated]

I have a feeling that the people who are hating on Lamb barely watched him played, and if they did it was probably only for a game in the NCAA Tournament . Guaranteed these people are assessing his game through mock drafts.

[Onlykiwirapsfan]

Man it definitely supports the anti tank movement when you see that even the third worst team is more likely to pick outside of the top 3 than in the top 3.

[lander]

I have a feeling that the people who are hating on Lamb barely watched him played, and if they did it was probably only for a game in the NCAA Tournament . Guaranteed these people are assessing his game through mock drafts.

Lol didn't UCONN only play one NCAA Tournament game?

[Garmfay]

Like I said, I do like Lamb and he is an option at #8 but tamper expectations. Its like he has no flaws but then again Real GM Raptor fans overrate the hell out of every draft prospect. When someone doesn't like Lamb he is labelled an idiot. Don't just be calling whoever we draft a bust cause of the superstar expectations expected of them. The way some of you talk him up, it sounds like he should be a Top 3 pick

[Undefeated]

I have a feeling that the people who are hating on Lamb barely watched him played, and if they did it was probably only for a game in the NCAA Tournament . Guaranteed these people are assessing his game through mock drafts.

Lol didn't UCONN only play one NCAA Tournament game?

Yeah, and that's the only game they saw him play probably.

[northernlight]

Hoping for top 3 but if not hope to fall to 10 so Kendall M is bpa. Just like having 5 picks in one since he will make every one better. And at 10 no one will complain. Well, almost no one. I'd be thrilled with him at 8. Conversation a year from now will be fun.

[lander]

Man it definitely supports the anti tank movement when you see that even the third worst team is more likely to pick outside of the top 3 than in the top 3.

I think the point of the pro-tanking crowd is that if you tank and drop you assure yourself better talent. For example Cleveland is the 3rd worst team heading into the lottery; if they drop they'll only drop at worst to 6. The Raptors OTOH can drop as far back as 11. I think most raptors' fans will agree it's much better to select 6th than 11 which is the absolute worst that Raptors can draft.

[Garmfay]

The way this draft is hyped up by some of you, there should be like 8 all stars minimum. Gotta love it.

[JN]

Is any negative or reserved comment about Lamb considered "hating"? The its all Shabazz and you don't watch college ball stuff is getting tiring.

And BTW I am content with Lamb in the 7-12 range, and would be satisfied if we picked him - just not fawning over him. There are limits to his game that people want to ignore and blame it all on Bazz. He is not a great shooter - he is a good shooter (and that is giving him benefit of the doubt of his team because he shot only at an average rate this year).

I will say he is no Corey Brewer

[lander]

I have a feeling that the people who are hating on Lamb barely watched him played, and if they did it was probably only for a game in the NCAA Tournament . Guaranteed these people are assessing his game through mock drafts.

Lol didn't UCONN only play one NCAA Tournament game?

Yeah, and that's the only game they saw him play probably.

I got you, I just wanted to make it obvious

If he could just want it, he could without a doubt be the best SG out of this draft. I'm still a Barnes fan so I'm hesitant to say best wing lol

[Garmfay]

Is any negative or reserved comment about Lamb considered "hating"? The its all Shabazz and you don't watch college ball stuff is getting tiring.

And BTW I am content with Lamb in the 7-12 range, and would be satisfied. Its just that there are limits to his game that people want to ignore and blame all on Bazz.

Shh Lamb Blinders are turned on

[JN]

I have a feeling that the people who are hating on Lamb barely watched him played, and if they did it was probably only for a game in the NCAA Tournament . Guaranteed these people are assessing his game through mock drafts.

Not that I agree with the listing Doug Gottlieb made, but are you saying Doug Gottlieb only watched UConn once since he has Lamb at #16. The guy lives and breathes college basketball - watches more of it then anybody here.

[Al_Oliver]

Royce White over Jeremy Lamb? Ell Oh Ell... Royce White won't even get on a plane some occasions, good luck with that. Not to mention Jeremy Lamb would eat his lunch on the court (not literally with Jeremy being a twig and Royce being a lardo).

except Lamb looks malnourished...

No worries, just eat more rack of lambs and he'll be fine in no time.

nice

[fredericklove]

Guys, guys, shiiiiiiiiii, don't argue till after lottery draft ends, lets keep a calm harmony and remain chill in preparation for our lottery.

[Marlo Stanfield]