With the 39th pick, the Raptors select Alijah Martin!

Brinbe · Post #41 » by **Brinbe** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:12 am

Masai could not abide them being a bad defensive team is looking to rectify that asap lol

MEDIC · Post #42 » by **MEDIC** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:12 am

Marcus Smart with hops

RaptorPride · Post #43 » by **RaptorPride** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:12 am

Masai is going anti height and going all defence

MessiahUjiri · Post #44 » by **MessiahUjiri** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:13 am

RaptorLakerJay wrote:He actually reminds me of Norman Powell

He’s a poor man’s Marcus Smart

XTC · Post #45 » by **XTC** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:14 am

This kid is a hawk defensively. WCJ was the offense, while this guy was the heart and soul of the defense on that Florida squad.

Athletic(38" vert), STRONG, tough, and he can shoot the 3. If he measured 6-4 instead of 6-1½ hes going first round.

If youre looking for a comparision think DeAnthony Melton/George Hill/Josh Okogie. I can't say enough good things about him.

MEDIC · Post #46 » by **MEDIC** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:14 am

I have been saying for the last decade the Raptor brand should be defense & toughness. Looks like they are headed in that direction.

WuTang_OG · Post #47 » by **WuTang_OG** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:14 am

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ForeverTFC · Post #48 » by **ForeverTFC** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:14 am

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Dude's arms don't look real

artsncrafts · Post #49 » by **artsncrafts** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:15 am

Only tangentially related but Norman Powell is a god damn stud. Shame we let him go.

S.W.A.N · Post #50 » by **S.W.A.N** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:15 am

MEDIC wrote:I have been saying for the last decade the Raptor brand should be defense & toughness. Looks like they are headed in that direction.

It is god damn beautiful. Two beasts being added to the rotation.

And1Skip · Post #51 » by **And1Skip** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:16 am

I’m sure at worst the front office just wants the 905 to be more respectable since Shead and Battle should be with the big club all year.

Anticon · Post #52 » by **Anticon** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:16 am

Good player. Not at a position of need at all, but seems like a solid selection.

WuTang_OG · Post #53 » by **WuTang_OG** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:16 am

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PhilBlackson · Post #54 » by **PhilBlackson** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:16 am

Ngl somehow Masai & Bobby made me actually REALLY like this draft result.

I do genuinely love a pack of dogs....ie/ I know we were supposed to hate the KG Celtics but I felt like they had that identity where everyone got after you defensively. Now it feels like we're loaded with great defenders. BI is a nice scoring start but if they can find another high level scorer, we could do some real damage.

I finally like the IDENTITY this team is building, a tough rugged team...and Gradey lol

Brinbe · Post #55 » by **Brinbe** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:16 am

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MainEvent · Post #56 » by **MainEvent** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:16 am

6'1.5" bare foot so 6'3 with NBA math and 6'7.5 wingspan

TheDunc · Post #57 » by **TheDunc** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:17 am

Looks like raps have a new type, it might not win many games but teams will hate playing against them

Post #58 » by **Double Helix** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:17 am

I liked him on their tournament run. Felt like he was their Norman Powell. Though not as fast as Norm (few are) he does have a nice 3 ball and a long wingspan to help with his 6’2-6’3 height. Also a 38 inch vertical. He’s built like a truck the way Dort is.

More SGs is a bit surprising. At some point something has to give here.

He’s going to be a popular 905er for a while with his dunks.

MEDIC · Post #59 » by **MEDIC** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:18 am

djsunyc wrote:
gha4life wrote:So what are we doing at center,they must believe chomche is ready to contribute next season

tolzman said they can get one in the trade market or free agency.

Lol. Bring on the next Bruno Fernando.

WuTang_OG · Post #60 » by **WuTang_OG** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:18 am

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