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

kalel123 · Post #61 » by **kalel123** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:19 am

Looks like low ceiling safe pick on a super old senior.

When TF are they going to add proper size? Free agency hasn't exactly been the best outlet to get those types for this team. RJ Barrett's rumored trade value doesn't inspire a lot of confidence on trade front either. This FO is allergic to size.

xAIRNESSx · Post #62 » by **xAIRNESSx** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:19 am

Bro looked just as happy as CMB did :lol:

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RapsFanInVA · Post #63 » by **RapsFanInVA** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:20 am

Love it. Same logic as the Shead pick last year. We can sit here and nitpick their physical and skill limitations, but my response would be “yeah, but they’re dawgs”

PhilBlackson · Post #64 » by **PhilBlackson** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:20 am

Masai made this pick with all the people that whined about trading away Davion Mitchell in mind...

Basketball_Jones · Post #65 » by **Basketball_Jones** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:20 am

Lu Dort-ish?

Grew · Post #66 » by **Grew** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:21 am

Another player I like but with an awkward roster fit. Going to be really interesting to see how his career unfolds here.

PhilBlackson · Post #67 » by **PhilBlackson** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:22 am

Basketball_Jones wrote:Lu Dort-ish?

Davion Mitchell replacement.

S.W.A.N · Post #68 » by **S.W.A.N** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:22 am

PhilBlackson wrote:Masai made this pick with all the people that whined about trading away Davion Mitchell in mind...

I don't hate that comparison.

Westside Gunn · Post #69 » by **Westside Gunn** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:22 am

Highlights and writeups - looks like temu westbrook and amazon Powell. I like this pick a lot. Dont forget Westbrook was also very athletic and had a really well built physique that allowed him to play high level without getting injured much

XTC · Post #70 » by **XTC** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:23 am

I also don't think this kid is going to have any problems playing the 2 at the NBA level. He is strong, athletic, and has a 6-8 wingspan.

Love this pick. His defense is legit. I dont think hes spending anytime in the G-League. Hes going to surprise yall.

FrightCoward · Post #71 » by **FrightCoward** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:23 am

I’m a Gator fan so I’m biased, but if there’s a player that is a lock to be a contributor off the bench for 10 years that’s picked in the second round, it’s Martin. He’s insanely athletic, can shoot it at a decent clip, and has a 6’8 wingspan that makes up for him being on the shorter side. At this point in the draft you’re looking to get rotation players that can contribute, and that’s Martin. Great pick by you all.

MEDIC · Post #72 » by **MEDIC** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:24 am

S.W.A.N wrote:
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.

Shead, Walter, CMB, Martin

Love that group of young guys. They will push one another.

You add Scottie to that mix.......headed in the right direction defensively.

WuTang_OG · Post #73 » by **WuTang_OG** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:24 am

Looks like the Raps following the OKC trend of finding super active defensive guys but who also play bigger than their size

Dort, Caruso

CMB, Martin

djsunyc · Post #74 » by **djsunyc** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:25 am

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WuTang_OG · Post #75 » by **WuTang_OG** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:26 am

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Brinbe · Post #76 » by **Brinbe** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:26 am

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XTC · Post #77 » by **XTC** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:27 am

I think people are going to be surprised by his shooting. He has good form, and there's been time he pulled up from DEEP.

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aminiaturebuddha · Post #79 » by **aminiaturebuddha** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:28 am

I feel a little bad for the opposing teams' point guards that are going to have to go against Shead and Martin in summer league. It's just going to be constant ball pressure from start to finish.

Orange Balls · Post #80 » by **Orange Balls** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:28 am

Defense is overrated in today's NBA. This was a draft and tanking disaster.