2021-22 Rookie Thread

links135 · Post #861 » by **links135** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:15 pm

PrinceAli wrote:
NRSV wrote:Are Raptors fans always like this? Wow.

Like what

annoying AF and yes.

zeebneeb · Post #862 » by **zeebneeb** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:21 pm

Cade Cunningham will indeed be playing tonight, albeit with a minutes restriction.(20-25)

My expectations are low as he will probably be rusty, and with a minutes restriction, not able to get into a rhythm.

Who the hell knows though. Thus far, this rookie class has been amazing, and expectations for the guy picked at the top of it, are going to be nuts. Let's see if he delivers.

LoveMyRaps · Post #863 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:02 pm

So many insecure Raptors haters in this thread. Apparently we're not allowed to discuss our rookie who happens to be one of the front runners for the ROTY award in the Rookie Thread.

LoveMyRaps · Post #864 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:03 pm

AsparaGus wrote:After last night’s game, I would say the vs battle is 1-0 for Suggs.

LoveMyRaps · Post #865 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:04 pm

zeebneeb wrote:Cade Cunningham will indeed be playing tonight, albeit with a minutes restriction.(20-25)

My expectations are low as he will probably be rusty, and with a minutes restriction, not able to get into a rhythm.

Who the hell knows though. Thus far, this rookie class has been amazing, and expectations for the guy picked at the top of it, are going to be nuts. Let's see if he delivers.

I think he'll do great tonight. Expecting a very efficient shooting night. A statline like 17-5-4 in 25min of action is what I'm expecting.

Vampirate · Post #866 » by **Vampirate** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:08 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:So many insecure Raptors haters in this thread. Apparently we're not allowed to discuss our rookie who happens to be one of the front runner for the ROTY award in the Rookie Thread.

It's a bit much lol.

The thread became 25% NBA fans, 75% Raptor fans.

LoveMyRaps · Post #867 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:17 pm

Vampirate wrote:
LoveMyRaps wrote:So many insecure Raptors haters in this thread. Apparently we're not allowed to discuss our rookie who happens to be one of the front runner for the ROTY award in the Rookie Thread.

It's a bit much lol.

The thread became 25% NBA fans, 75% Raptor fans.

That's because the RealGM forum is 75% Raptor fans.

XTC · Post #868 » by **XTC** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:22 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:So many insecure Raptors haters in this thread. Apparently we're not allowed to discuss our rookie who happens to be one of the front runner for the ROTY award in the Rookie Thread.

Just jealousy my guy.

Been on this site for a very long time, I've come to cope with it.

zike_42 · Post #869 » by **zike_42** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:24 pm

Geez, let people enjoy their rookies. If my team had a high draft pick playing amazingly I'd be telling everyone as well.

Also, Cade may be shooting badly so far (0/4) he has 7 rebounds in 7 minutes.

Bruin · Post #870 » by **Bruin** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:28 pm

Cade struggling to score so far but has 7 rebounds already

He looks good, shots just not falling rn

XTC · Post #871 » by **XTC** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:29 pm

Cade channeling his inner Rodman

The Moose · Post #872 » by **The Moose** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:29 pm

Cade boarding hard, making some nice passes and getting some good looks, jumper just not falling

zeebneeb · Post #873 » by **zeebneeb** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:36 pm

Cade looks up court as soon as he secures the rebound which is uber important for a gaurd. Shot not falling, but his defense, passing and rebounding, which was desperately needed are all good.

Shy Gorgeous-Al · Post #874 » by **Shy Gorgeous-Al** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:10 am

Cade will not be as good as Mobley, but I like him as a leader and as a player. He is a good teammate and a good building block.

PhilBlackson · Post #875 » by **PhilBlackson** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:24 am

The struggle with Suggs is real (so far).

Even last night's "good game" was bad shooting percentages. He needs to get going before it starts hurting his confidence on court.

brutalitops · Post #876 » by **brutalitops** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:30 am

hard to judge in a game like this about Cade. Im sure Detroit fans are just happy hes finally on the court

CptCrunch · Post #877 » by **CptCrunch** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:35 am

I wouldn't read too much into Cade's shooting struggles, especially one game back from an injury.

He will be an elite shooter at minimum.

My main criticism of him is that he cannot play PG at all or hasn't shown that he can lead an offense at an efficient statistical level. His assist to turnover ratio was putrid in college and putrid during the summer. His vision while great for a SF sized player is sub-par compared to a pure point guard prospect. You could try to play him at point but without reducing his turnover issues, he has no future as a NBA point guard. Without point guard skills, a player of his athletic profile is a role player shooter.

MotownMadness · Post #878 » by **MotownMadness** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:37 am

Wagner is killing it

MotownMadness · Post #879 » by **MotownMadness** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:38 am

CptCrunch wrote:I wouldn't read too much into Cade's shooting struggles, especially one game back from an injury.

He will be an elite shooter at minimum.

My main criticism of him is that he cannot play PG at all or hasn't shown that he can lead an offense at an efficient statistical level. His assist to turnover ratio was putrid in college and putrid during the summer. His vision while great for a SF sized player is sub-par compared to a pure point guard prospect. You could try to play him at point but without reducing his turnover issues, he has no future as a NBA point guard. Without point guard skills, a player of his athletic profile is a role player shooter.

I actually wish we would play him at PG so the ball is in his hands more. Killian is just becoming a waste of time.

kieferli · Post #880 » by **kieferli** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:39 am

LoveMyRaps wrote:
Vampirate wrote:
LoveMyRaps wrote:So many insecure Raptors haters in this thread. Apparently we're not allowed to discuss our rookie who happens to be one of the front runner for the ROTY award in the Rookie Thread.

It's a bit much lol.

The thread became 25% NBA fans, 75% Raptor fans.

That's because the RealGM forum is 75% Raptor fans.

Is RealGM own by Canadian? :lol:

Who will be the three best rookies?