New Raptors Info+Highlights(T.Davis, RHJ, S.Johnson, M.Thomas, McClaw, D.Hernandez, C.Payne and 3 Forwards)Player Thread

gregdj · Post #1 » by **gregdj** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 5:57 am

All I can say is that Masai is doing his thing. I still think we're gonna have a great next season and he's not done yet...

*Terrence Davis* - https://youtu.be/3H3QKiymwcs - Highlights
https://www.nba.com/draft/2019/prospects/terence-davis#/ - Player info
https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2019/07/12/make-em-believe-after-going-undrafted-terence-davis-ready-to-prove-himself-in-toronto/ - Article about TD( he has something to prove like undrafted FVV)
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.raptorshq.com/platform/amp/2019/7/22/20702738/nba-analysis-toronto-raptors-terence-davis-fit - Can he make an immediate impact?

*Rondae Hollis Jefferson* - https://youtu.be/C5igSG1pImg - Highlights
https://ca.nba.com/news/nba-free-agency-2019-what-does-rondae-hollis-jefferson-bring-to-the-toronto-raptors/wxtqlh6smdtz1bourp3s7y2qh - Player info

*Stanley Johnson* - https://youtu.be/XvqdK-VNea0 - Highlights
https://youtu.be/9M408h-VNKs - Defense vs Kawhi
https://ca.nba.com/news/nba-free-agency-2019-what-does-stanley-johnson-bring-to-the-toronto-raptors/16wkzactwbqd018ug2xhz3rkwz - Player info

*Matt Thomas* - https://youtu.be/RrCaC5A7CHY - Highlights
https://raptorsrapture.com/2019/07/02/toronto-raptors-matt-thomas/ - Player info

*Dewan Hernandez* - https://youtu.be/HWmqA_CvRBc - Highlights
https://youtu.be/W7mG8NlVlEM - Summer league Highlights
https://ca.nba.com/news/nba-draft-2019-who-is-dewan-hernandez-fast-facts-about-the-toronto-raptors-draft-pick-miami/1l1d1d6pswb3419kadid8u4q0s - Player Info

*Patrick McCaw(McClaw)* -
https://youtu.be/PNwcB0EL_gk - Highlights
https://youtu.be/67iRXl2D7rc -"highlights"
Https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.narcity.com/amp/patrick-mccaw-is-already-being-called-the-raptors-new-kawhi-leonard - fun facts

*Cameron "MAX" Payne* - https://www.nba.com/video/2019/07/08/1521900031-cameron-payne-32-points-highlights-vs-sacramento-kings - 32 points vs sacramento
https://ca.nba.com/news/who-is-cameron-payne-fast-facts-on-the-toronto-raptors-latest-signing/fw3douc9xto71wf1rj1273u5e - Player Info

*Devin Robinson* - https://youtu.be/v28_n_uflGY - Highlights
https://ca.nba.com/news/toronto-raptors-who-is-devin-robinson-fast-facts-exhibit-10-contract-florida-gators-wizards-blazers-dunks-highlights/804w9bgay1il1i45w7get63tt - Player info

*Oshae Brissett* - https://youtu.be/yPAzQ-OaU1g - Highlights
https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/canadian-oshae-brissett-appears-signed-contract-raptors/ - Player info

*Sagaba Konate* - https://youtu.be/iQwckPvwy2A - Highlights
https://raptorsrapture.com/2019/06/22/toronto-raptors-sagaba-konate/ - Player Info

Terrence Davis has the tools to be a solid contributor, they just need to be sharpened like a katana (Raptors player development) and he's hungry to prove his worth. Rondae brings energy, defense and inside scoring. Stanley does more of the same but I like Rondae more...

As for Matt Thomas he is a serious shooting threat off the bench, although he can dribble I don't see him as someone who can create his own shot yet.

We also recently acquired Dewan Hernandez on a 3 year rookie deal... He's a agile bigman with pretty good defensive capabilities and a developing inside game. McCaw is young, athletic, can shoot and drive plus he's a good luck charm with all those rings lol
Cameron Payne will likely be a 3rd string PG, i think his nickname should be Max Payne.

We recently acquired three 6ft 8 forwards in Devin Robinson, Oshae Brissett and Sagaba Konate. They may 1 day bring the defense and inside presence well need in the future. Sagaba is raw but looks quite impressive. Give it time.

I believe at least 1 of them will break out this year... Our Defense is going to be VERY intense!!!
*Suggestions or changes to the OP will be considered* Enjoy!

Sanyo · Post #2 » by **Sanyo** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 5:59 am

Davis > Kawhi

tdotrep2 · Post #3 » by **tdotrep2** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 6:01 am

masai going after caris levert next season add him to the op

Boogie! · Post #4 » by **Boogie!** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 6:01 am

Honestly they all kind of suck but Im buying into the hype to make myself feel better. We really need shooting. It's sad when the undrafted player is probably the best prospect of the 3.

Bruin · Post #5 » by **Bruin** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 6:02 am

I think we could try Stanley at the 2. From his highlights I seem little flashes of some demar type moves. Obviously not polished though

gregdj · Post #6 » by **gregdj** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 6:12 am

Boogie! wrote:Honestly they all kind of suck but Im buying into the hype to make myself feel better. We really need shooting. It's sad when the undrafted player is probably the best prospect of the 3.

Terrence Davis is the best prospect in terms of overall capabilities... Rondae and Stanley bring both defense and inside scoring. Only thing is those 2 suck from 3 but we have proven good player development...

Boogie! · Post #7 » by **Boogie!** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 6:14 am

gregdj wrote:
Boogie! wrote:Honestly they all kind of suck but Im buying into the hype to make myself feel better. We really need shooting. It's sad when the undrafted player is probably the best prospect of the 3.

Terrence Davis is the best prospect in terms of overall capabilities... Rondae and Stanley bring both defense and inside scoring. Only thing is those 2 suck from 3 but we have proven good player development...

Not being able to shoot is a huge liability in today's NBA. Huge. One dimensional defensive teams that can't space the floor do not win championships any more.

sca · Post #8 » by **sca** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 6:18 am

Do not expect much from them, and you won't be disappointed. There was a reason the market was dry for these guys (RHJ, Stanley).

LoveMyRaps · Post #9 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 6:20 am

Been vouching for RHJ on this board for a while.
Predicted him to win MIP last year with Siakam finishing runner-up.
Wasn't expecting Siakam to get so many games where he'd be the first option. Simply put, load management caught me off guard.

My favorite thing about RHJ is the fact that he's another ''fun'' guy. He's a character on and off the floor.

I can already see the pregame dance-offs between Siakam & RHJ.
They'll be an even better duo on the court. I think they're games complement each others since they're somewhat similar in some ways.
Gonna be a fun season to say the least. Masai knows what he's doing. All the moves have been great thus far.

In Masai We Trust :meditate:

Harcore Fenton Mun · Post #10 » by **Harcore Fenton Mun** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 6:31 am

I forgot about this.

Watch on YouTube

He gave Kawhi fits that game, I like.

TheAlchemist · Post #11 » by **TheAlchemist** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 6:47 am

Terrence Davis looks sick. Woah. I know its summer league but I get Jrue Holiday vibes.

Childs · Post #12 » by **Childs** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 6:51 am

outside shooting will be awful

Rap4Life_J · Post #13 » by **Rap4Life_J** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 9:03 am

We have average 35 points needed our current roster to responsible on. Unless we acquire one main scorer. Otherwise, Pascal Siakam, Lowery will each need to score more and rely more on FVV, NORM and Gasol. Plus few points from the new signings.

But when Nurse move down to 8-9 man rotation during playoff, we will rely on defense more and need our guy to score more.

VancouverRaps · Post #14 » by **VancouverRaps** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 9:20 am

Masai is basically trying to grit and grind this year since he knew that he couldn't replace the offense he just lost in Kawhi and Green.

Nurse is gonna have to get creative for sure. Lowry/Gasol/Siakam/Serge are gonna need to carry this team's offense with scoring and playmaking.

Clutch0z24 · Post #15 » by **Clutch0z24** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 9:30 am

Mehhh They are average signings nothing 2 special....I like how all the guys he grabbed are young...

But i see them all as rotation players and won't be much more then that...

Thing that scares me is signing Free agents.....We never had a good free agent signing in the history of time here...

And we are banking on the 2020/21 free agency i feel since thats when we have Max capspace and lots of guys to choose from....

But we could be doing that and end up like the Knicks this past year where we recruit so many guys and end up with Julius randles

lobosloboslobos · Post #16 » by **lobosloboslobos** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 11:43 am

People are sleeping on Matt Thomas. Everyone keeps talking about how our outside shooting will suck but i'm hoping he can play 15 minutes for us and hit 3-4 threes a game. dude never misses when he's open; just have to get him looks.

Bankai · Post #17 » by **Bankai** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 11:48 am

Good Young Players on cheap deals, I mean cmon, the Raptors waited on Kawhi for 2 long and all the better talents were already off the Market. Masai and Webster did well with little to use and to choose from.

nabbs · Post #18 » by **nabbs** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 12:15 pm

I think the mix and match potential becomes really interesting with our new forward signings. I expect to see us experiment with RHJ as a roll man and playing OG/Siakam/RHJ together to be super switchable and fast in transition.

Kyle/Norm/Og/RHJ/Siakam could really be our most athletic lineup out there but the shooting just isn't there man. Our best spacing lineup is probably our starting lineup with Fred. As it stands, guys capable of shooting a respectable percentage from three (subjectively):

Gasol/Kyle/Fred

Norm and OG are super streaky and let's see how Pascal improves this offseason

Brinbe · Post #19 » by **Brinbe** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 12:16 pm

masai just trying his best to bridge the gap till 2021

mrdressup · Post #20 » by **mrdressup** » Tue Jul 9, 2019 12:23 pm

We' ll be playing moneyball. Essentially, we' ll trying to get value from places it's not yet apparent it is.