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

[WuTang_OG]

I think he will eventually beat out Shead. Better shooter, bigger/stronger, more athletic

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[Boogie!]

Jack compared him to Norman Powell. If this is a fair comparison sign me up.

[ATLTimekeeper]

I wanted Toohey, but it's the 2nd round. I'm happy to see another character guy come into the locker room.

The team has a clear identity right now. I don't think Martin is a .5 offense guy, imo. On offense he's more of a Boucher. You know what he's gonna do, so his impact is really going to swing on how well he shoots 3s. On defense he's gonna be really effective picking up full court.

[ArthurVandelay]

This is a culture pick. Even if he doesn't end up being a rotational NBA player, he's going to work like a dog, bust his own and other guys @ss, and bring the contagious work ethic. That only helps improve the team.

[torsport]

Lu Dort-ish?

I heard this comp by R. Barlow.

Anyone who watched Florida in the NCAA tournament would love this guy. Often was the interview and team spokesperson.

Incredibly strong. Built like a football player. Good 3 point shooter 35% on 6 attempts last year, and pretty consistent in that range throughout college (but streaky). A dawg on defense.

I think he's a better leaper than Dort (he can really throw down), but a little smaller. Not sure how their handle compares, but neither are ball handling guards.

Bully defense, outside shooting, bouncy athlete, high-motor, and good leadership. Older, so more mature and can probably contibute in the short term.

I like the pick

[Steven1562]

I like the pick. We are really starting to build some solid depth coming off the bench. I feel like we need to find contributors that aren't the main guys.

[ArthurVandelay]

Lu Dort-ish?

I heard this comp by R. Barlow.

Anyone who watched Florida in the NCAA tournament would love this guy. Often was the interview and team spokesperson.

Incredibly strong. Built like a football player. Good 3 point shooter 35% on 6 attempts last year, and pretty consistent in that range throughout college (but streaky). A dawg on defense.

I think he's a better leaper than Dort (he can really throw down), but a little smaller. Not sure how their handle compares, but neither are ball handling guards.

Bully defense, outside shooting, bouncy athlete, high-motor, and good leadership. Older, so more mature and can probably contibute in the short term.

I like the pick

He's built like a football player because he was one in high school. Had offers in D1 too.

https://247sports.com/player/alijah-martin-46053070/high-school-213846/?Sport=1

[OakleyDokely]

People throw around "undersized" a lot and it's mostly related to height and that's fair, but this dude is not small. He's built like a linebacker. In the NBA, especially on the defensive end, it really isn't about height, it's about strength and physicality. That's why guys like Lowry and VV can be plus defenders, why Jrue can guard Cs and why Draymond is a generational defender. Also why, despite being 6'8, Dick struggles. Martin will be able to defend at the NBA level, if he can hit open shots, he could stick in the league.

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Love this for him. They showed up

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Sounds about right

[Rodrickle]

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Sounds about right

Self aware. He's a helluva fast twitch athlete too. anyone remember that dunk on 2 guys from Auburn? Unreal for a 6'1 guy

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[GIZMO]

People throw around "undersized" a lot and it's mostly related to height and that's fair, but this dude is not small. He's built like a linebacker. In the NBA, especially on the defensive end, it really isn't about height, it's about strength and physicality. That's why guys like Lowry and VV can be plus defenders, why Jrue can guard Cs and why Draymond is a generational defender. Also why, despite being 6'8, Dick struggles. Martin will be able to defend at the NBA level, if he can hit open shots, he could stick in the league.

That may be correct, but we currently signed three shorter players to contracts which is a bit much, also Jrue is 6'4.

Shead who is 6'1, Alijah who is 6'1 and 1/2 and Hepburn who is 6'2. We drafted an undersized c in CMB who is 6'6, in the mold of an already undersized Mogbo who you drafted last year which you traded for. Last year was supposed to be a bad draft yet we went all in on last years draft. This year was a deep draft and we stood on our a$$ and did nothing.

It blows my mind that people are excited with what we did. You can't have a team of 6'2 bulldogs! this roster is flawed without major trades

how are we going to compete with the likes of the wemby's of the league. You need size to win in this league.

[M3tro]

Definitely moves around on the court like Norm

[WuTang_OG]

People throw around "undersized" a lot and it's mostly related to height and that's fair, but this dude is not small. He's built like a linebacker. In the NBA, especially on the defensive end, it really isn't about height, it's about strength and physicality. That's why guys like Lowry and VV can be plus defenders, why Jrue can guard Cs and why Draymond is a generational defender. Also why, despite being 6'8, Dick struggles. Martin will be able to defend at the NBA level, if he can hit open shots, he could stick in the league.

That may be correct, but we currently signed three shorter players to contracts which is a bit much, also Jrue is 6'4.

Shead who is 6'1, Alijah who is 6'1 and 1/2 and Hepburn who is 6'2. We drafted an undersized c in CMB who is 6'6, in the mold of an already undersized Mogbo who you drafted last year which you traded for. Last year was supposed to be a bad draft yet we went all in on last years draft. This year was a deep draft and we stood on our a$$ and did nothing.

It blows my mind that people are excited with what we did. You can't have a team of 6'2 bulldogs! this roster is flawed without major trades

how are we going to compete with the likes of the wemby's of the league. You need size to win in this league.

Lu Dort and Caruso completely destroyed the narrative that you have to have elite size to be effective. Draymond, Rodman too.
These guys play bigger than what they are and play with physicality and go into people. Raps see that with CMB, Alijah.

[OakleyDokely]

People throw around "undersized" a lot and it's mostly related to height and that's fair, but this dude is not small. He's built like a linebacker. In the NBA, especially on the defensive end, it really isn't about height, it's about strength and physicality. That's why guys like Lowry and VV can be plus defenders, why Jrue can guard Cs and why Draymond is a generational defender. Also why, despite being 6'8, Dick struggles. Martin will be able to defend at the NBA level, if he can hit open shots, he could stick in the league.

That may be correct, but we currently signed three shorter players to contracts which is a bit much, also Jrue is 6'4.

Shead who is 6'1, Alijah who is 6'1 and 1/2 and Hepburn who is 6'2. We drafted an undersized c in CMB who is 6'6, in the mold of an already undersized Mogbo who you drafted last year which you traded for. Last year was supposed to be a bad draft yet we went all in on last years draft. This year was a deep draft and we stood on our a$$ and did nothing.

It blows my mind that people are excited with what we did. You can't have a team of 6'2 bulldogs! this roster is flawed without major trades

how are we going to compete with the likes of the wemby's of the league. You need size to win in this league.

I disagree with everything you said.

[TGM]

People throw around "undersized" a lot and it's mostly related to height and that's fair, but this dude is not small. He's built like a linebacker. In the NBA, especially on the defensive end, it really isn't about height, it's about strength and physicality. That's why guys like Lowry and VV can be plus defenders, why Jrue can guard Cs and why Draymond is a generational defender. Also why, despite being 6'8, Dick struggles. Martin will be able to defend at the NBA level, if he can hit open shots, he could stick in the league.

That may be correct, but we currently signed three shorter players to contracts which is a bit much, also Jrue is 6'4.

Shead who is 6'1, Alijah who is 6'1 and 1/2 and Hepburn who is 6'2. We drafted an undersized c in CMB who is 6'6, in the mold of an already undersized Mogbo who you drafted last year which you traded for. Last year was supposed to be a bad draft yet we went all in on last years draft. This year was a deep draft and we stood on our a$$ and did nothing.

It blows my mind that people are excited with what we did. You can't have a team of 6'2 bulldogs! this roster is flawed without major trades

how are we going to compete with the likes of the wemby's of the league. You need size to win in this league.

You are generalizing. Last year was a bad draft in the sense that there were not sure-fire talent at the top of the draft like this year. However, last year's second round was arguably stronger than this years cause the NIL program didn't take into effect yet. This year pretty much all the second rounders with the exception of a few slipping from the 1st where all seniors. The underclassmen sticking around cause they can make more than in the NBA as a second rounder. Was smart of Masai to load up the year before.

[GIZMO]

People throw around "undersized" a lot and it's mostly related to height and that's fair, but this dude is not small. He's built like a linebacker. In the NBA, especially on the defensive end, it really isn't about height, it's about strength and physicality. That's why guys like Lowry and VV can be plus defenders, why Jrue can guard Cs and why Draymond is a generational defender. Also why, despite being 6'8, Dick struggles. Martin will be able to defend at the NBA level, if he can hit open shots, he could stick in the league.

That may be correct, but we currently signed three shorter players to contracts which is a bit much, also Jrue is 6'4.

Shead who is 6'1, Alijah who is 6'1 and 1/2 and Hepburn who is 6'2. We drafted an undersized c in CMB who is 6'6, in the mold of an already undersized Mogbo who you drafted last year which you traded for. Last year was supposed to be a bad draft yet we went all in on last years draft. This year was a deep draft and we stood on our a$$ and did nothing.

It blows my mind that people are excited with what we did. You can't have a team of 6'2 bulldogs! this roster is flawed without major trades

how are we going to compete with the likes of the wemby's of the league. You need size to win in this league.

Lu Dort and Caruso completely destroyed the narrative that you have to have elite size to be effective. Draymond, Rodman too.
These guys play bigger than what they are and play with physicality and go into people. Raps see that with CMB, Alijah.

again, Caruso is 6'5 and Dort is 6'4. I get the premise but we have too many similar players.

[GIZMO]

People throw around "undersized" a lot and it's mostly related to height and that's fair, but this dude is not small. He's built like a linebacker. In the NBA, especially on the defensive end, it really isn't about height, it's about strength and physicality. That's why guys like Lowry and VV can be plus defenders, why Jrue can guard Cs and why Draymond is a generational defender. Also why, despite being 6'8, Dick struggles. Martin will be able to defend at the NBA level, if he can hit open shots, he could stick in the league.

That may be correct, but we currently signed three shorter players to contracts which is a bit much, also Jrue is 6'4.

Shead who is 6'1, Alijah who is 6'1 and 1/2 and Hepburn who is 6'2. We drafted an undersized c in CMB who is 6'6, in the mold of an already undersized Mogbo who you drafted last year which you traded for. Last year was supposed to be a bad draft yet we went all in on last years draft. This year was a deep draft and we stood on our a$$ and did nothing.

It blows my mind that people are excited with what we did. You can't have a team of 6'2 bulldogs! this roster is flawed without major trades

how are we going to compete with the likes of the wemby's of the league. You need size to win in this league.

I disagree with everything you said.

fair enough

[GIZMO]

People throw around "undersized" a lot and it's mostly related to height and that's fair, but this dude is not small. He's built like a linebacker. In the NBA, especially on the defensive end, it really isn't about height, it's about strength and physicality. That's why guys like Lowry and VV can be plus defenders, why Jrue can guard Cs and why Draymond is a generational defender. Also why, despite being 6'8, Dick struggles. Martin will be able to defend at the NBA level, if he can hit open shots, he could stick in the league.

That may be correct, but we currently signed three shorter players to contracts which is a bit much, also Jrue is 6'4.

Shead who is 6'1, Alijah who is 6'1 and 1/2 and Hepburn who is 6'2. We drafted an undersized c in CMB who is 6'6, in the mold of an already undersized Mogbo who you drafted last year which you traded for. Last year was supposed to be a bad draft yet we went all in on last years draft. This year was a deep draft and we stood on our a$$ and did nothing.

It blows my mind that people are excited with what we did. You can't have a team of 6'2 bulldogs! this roster is flawed without major trades

how are we going to compete with the likes of the wemby's of the league. You need size to win in this league.

You are generalizing. Last year was a bad draft in the sense that there were not sure-fire talent at the top of the draft like this year. However, last year's second round was arguably stronger than this years cause the NIL program didn't take into effect yet. This year pretty much all the second rounders with the exception of a few slipping from the 1st where all seniors. The underclassmen sticking around cause they can make more than in the NBA as a second rounder. Was smart of Masai to load up the year before.

Wasn't a complaint about last years draft, It ended up being a good one. I love Jakobe, Shead and Mogbo but they just drafted and two more Sheads.

[Orange Balls]

Looks like we have another hockey convert here, everyone. Take it easy on him while he figures out how much more complicated basketball is than he imagines it is.

I looks like you are wrong. I imagine you are use to it. I can't even name 5 NHL players and I have watched basketball seriously, at an elite level for 55 years. I tought the Raptors coaching staff what analytics were back in the 2000's. So calm down junior!

U a lip reader too?

No wtf