2023 Draft Discussion Part 4

[dozo]

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[niQ]

The Ringer moved Kobe Bufkin and Blilal Coulibaly into the top 20, seems like there is a lot of noise about these 2.

Wow. KOC now has Bufkin 10th and Coulibaly 17th on his Big Board.

[niQ]

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[Jadoogar]

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I believe the lowest odds ever to get the #1 pick was the 2008 Bulls with 1.8%.
Fingers crossed we break that record.

[ArthurVandelay]

The Ringer moved Kobe Bufkin and Blilal Coulibaly into the top 20, seems like there is a lot of noise about these 2.

Wow. KOC now has Bufkin 10th and Coulibaly 17th on his Big Board.

He’s late to the party. Both guys have their fan clubs here for weeks if not months.

[WuTang_CMB]

Don't see how he gets past OKC/TOR
Utah would love him at 16 but doubt he gets there.

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

MARCUS SASSER TOP FINISHER IN A DRILL LETS GOOOO

I don't put weight in these things at all but still, I'm gonna root for him lol

[Yallbecrazy]

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Are these hand timed or sensor timed? If it is a sensor does it start when the player's foot lifts off the sensor or is reaction time built in?

[Jadoogar]

Don't see how he gets past OKC/TOR
Utah would love him at 16 but doubt he gets there.

This is the exact archetype of player that the Raptors already have a ton off. Why do we want to another one?
I understand wanting the BPA but at 13 you have to strongly consider fit.

[Psubs]

Besides the Raptors themselves, which teams winning the lottery could make a young quality big man available via trade for us? Houston would probably have to trade Sengun or Jabari Smith right?

If the Raptors or any one #11 or after get a top 4 pick that means Dallas loses theirs I think( if they don't also move up) which would also be hilarious and awesome.

They should keep Sengun and trade Jabari. Sengun's passing and ability to play smallball C beside Wemby would be ideal.

[niQ]

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Are these hand timed or sensor timed? If it is a sensor does it start when the player's foot lifts off the sensor or is reaction time built in?

Dunno for sure but literally just saw this on the timeline.

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[Yallbecrazy]

Don't see how he gets past OKC/TOR
Utah would love him at 16 but doubt he gets there.

This is the exact archetype of player that the Raptors already have a ton off. Why do we want to another one?
I understand wanting the BPA but at 13 you have to strongly consider fit.

He's just too raw for my liking. Great athlete, but not particularly skilled. He's the guy I take when all the guys I like are off the board.

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Don't see how he gets past OKC/TOR
Utah would love him at 16 but doubt he gets there.

This is the exact archetype of player that the Raptors already have a ton off. Why do we want to another one?
I understand wanting the BPA but at 13 you have to strongly consider fit.

He makes sense as an Anunoby replacement at SF down the line. Then again, we are talking about replacing OG who is a 25 year old player likely capable of playing another 10 years in the league at a high level given his role. I still only see role player upside with Coulibaly which is why I have a few other players ahead of him on my wishlist at 13.

[WuTang_CMB]

Don't see how he gets past OKC/TOR
Utah would love him at 16 but doubt he gets there.

This is the exact archetype of player that the Raptors already have a ton off. Why do we want to another one?
I understand wanting the BPA but at 13 you have to strongly consider fit.

It's a valid question especially with the imbalance we witnessed last season. But we need talent in the worst way. If you find another OG "type" at 13, I think we take that all day. We also can't predict what will happen with Siakam this off-season and next. The tools, upside are there but we can't evaluate on the character so we'll see what chatter comes up during workouts. Bufkin, Hawkins bring big needs and they'll be in the mix too. It's a matter of projection of BPA

[Yallbecrazy]

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[raincityraptors]

Don't see how he gets past OKC/TOR
Utah would love him at 16 but doubt he gets there.

This is the exact archetype of player that the Raptors already have a ton off. Why do we want to another one?
I understand wanting the BPA but at 13 you have to strongly consider fit.

Guards? Offense? Shooting?

Nah son, we are going all forwards and centers, all wingspan (save undersized guards who can't shoot) and all defense.

We are going to hold teams to less than 100 points a game (while scoring 80 points a game).

Let's NBA!

[ItsDanger]

Coulibaly has good upside with an all around game. However, how does this fit in with our roster? Our timeline or direction? Could be 2 seasons of negative value while team spins its wheels.

[bboyskinnylegs]

Cam Whitmore - 40.5" max vert
Anthony Black - 39"
Leonard Miller - 37.5"
GG Jackson - 37"
Kobe Bufkin - 36"
Taylor Hendricks - 36"
Gradey Dick - 34"

hope we get some useful measurables soon

[ItsDanger]

Zach Edey: Pro lane drill 11.37 seconds, 3/4 sprint 3.53 seconds (Jordan Walsh had 3.3 sec). Surprisingly not that bad.