Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread

DreamTeam09 · Post #841 » by **DreamTeam09** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 3:00 am

I'm really impressed with either of the Jones in this yrs draft. They both fit a need for us perfectly.

Indeed · Post #842 » by **Indeed** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:06 pm

NBA Draft . Net has us picking CJ Leslie

Julian Wright 2.0
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/cj-leslie

I am not sure about his basketball IQ, maybe better than Wright.

DreamTeam09 · Post #843 » by **DreamTeam09** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:13 pm

Indeed wrote:NBA Draft . Net has us picking CJ Leslie

Julian Wright 2.0
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/cj-leslie

I am not sure about his basketball IQ, maybe better than Wright.

They have us 11th ri now with no Irving on the list. I'll take Kemba Walker or Josh Selby b4 I go after this guy. I don't think we'll be as low as 11th. A few of those teams could be better than us and no to mention its still a lottery

Post #844 » by **Rhettmatic** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:15 pm

DreamTeam09 wrote:
Indeed wrote:NBA Draft . Net has us picking CJ Leslie

Julian Wright 2.0
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/cj-leslie

I am not sure about his basketball IQ, maybe better than Wright.

They have us 11th ri now with no Irving on the list. I'll take Kemba Walker or Josh Selby b4 I go after this guy. I don't think we'll be as low as 11th. A few of those teams could be better than us and no to mention its still a lottery

We're the eighth-worst team as it is. I have hope we'll get worse over the tough period that's right around the corner, especially if Bargs' knee continues to be a problem.

DreamTeam09 · Post #845 » by **DreamTeam09** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:17 pm

Rhettmatic wrote:
DreamTeam09 wrote:
Indeed wrote:NBA Draft . Net has us picking CJ Leslie

Julian Wright 2.0
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/cj-leslie

I am not sure about his basketball IQ, maybe better than Wright.

They have us 11th ri now with no Irving on the list. I'll take Kemba Walker or Josh Selby b4 I go after this guy. I don't think we'll be as low as 11th. A few of those teams could be better than us and no to mention its still a lottery

We're the eighth-worst team as it is. I have hope we'll get worse over the tough period that's right around the corner, especially if Bargs' knee continues to be a problem.

What position & player are you hoping for mostly??

dagger · Post #846 » by **dagger** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:40 pm

Don't sleep on this kid, and don't freak out because he's European. He's a different kind of cat from AB.

DraftExpress
Watching Jonas Valanciunas in pre-game here. Even in warmups the guy is intense, trying to rip the rim off. This dude has some heartbeat...

Lionel Messi · Post #847 » by **Lionel Messi** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:44 pm

dagger wrote:Don't sleep on this kid, and don't freak out because he's European. He's a different kind of cat from AB.

DraftExpress
Watching Jonas Valanciunas in pre-game here. Even in warmups the guy is intense, trying to rip the rim off. This dude has some heartbeat...

Euroleague rims are soft, tough American players would easily rip them off, whereas a softy Euro like Valanciunas can only try.

Post #848 » by **darth_federer** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:46 pm

Donatas is our man.

I like Jonas too

dagger · Post #849 » by **dagger** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:47 pm

Lionel Messi wrote:
dagger wrote:Don't sleep on this kid, and don't freak out because he's European. He's a different kind of cat from AB.

DraftExpress
Watching Jonas Valanciunas in pre-game here. Even in warmups the guy is intense, trying to rip the rim off. This dude has some heartbeat...

Euroleague rims are soft, tough American players would easily rip them off, whereas a softy Euro like Valanciunas can only try.

DraftExpress
First impression of Jonas Valanciunas physically: Legit 7-0, crazy long arms, skinny, but has big shoulders, and a solid frame. Impressive

Post #850 » by **Rhettmatic** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:01 pm

DreamTeam09 wrote:What position & player are you hoping for mostly??

BPA, my man. Obviously I have Kyrie Irving dreams like a lot of people here but if we don't have a crack at him I'm just hopeful we get someone with a lot of talent. Obviously, it would be fortuitous if it was not a PF but I wouldn't say we're set at any position.

Lionel Messi · Post #851 » by **Lionel Messi** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:03 pm

dagger wrote:
Lionel Messi wrote:
dagger wrote:Don't sleep on this kid, and don't freak out because he's European. He's a different kind of cat from AB.

DraftExpress
Watching Jonas Valanciunas in pre-game here. Even in warmups the guy is intense, trying to rip the rim off. This dude has some heartbeat...

Euroleague rims are soft, tough American players would easily rip them off, whereas a softy Euro like Valanciunas can only try.

DraftExpress
First impression of Jonas Valanciunas physically: Legit 7-0, crazy long arms, skinny, but has big shoulders, and a solid frame. Impressive

Tough American players wouldn't be skinny and would have a 7'6 wingspan instead.

PS - I hope you realize that I'm being sarcastic. I don't have an opinion on JV yet.

Truthrising · Post #852 » by **Truthrising** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:08 pm

darth_federer wrote:Donatas is our man.

I like Jonas too

Heck I'm a big fan of Bargnani but having another Barganani? Seriously no more Bargnani's in our team, sure I can support one bargnani but 2!?!? i'll go nuts with all the flame wars ill have here on Realgm.

dagger · Post #853 » by **dagger** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:09 pm

Rhettmatic wrote:
DreamTeam09 wrote:What position & player are you hoping for mostly??

BPA, my man. Obviously I have Kyrie Irving dreams like a lot of people here but if we don't have a crack at him I'm just hopeful we get someone with a lot of talent. Obviously, it would be fortuitous if it was not a PF but I wouldn't say we're set at any position.

Agreed, if BPA is Perry Jones, just package out Amir or Davis in a trade. If Davis impresses this year, he would have certain value when weighed against the uncertain value of a just-drafted player. At the least, we could flip him for another pick in the 7-10 range. So it's BPA all the way.

Lionel Messi · Post #854 » by **Lionel Messi** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:10 pm

dagger wrote:
Rhettmatic wrote:
DreamTeam09 wrote:What position & player are you hoping for mostly??

BPA, my man. Obviously I have Kyrie Irving dreams like a lot of people here but if we don't have a crack at him I'm just hopeful we get someone with a lot of talent. Obviously, it would be fortuitous if it was not a PF but I wouldn't say we're set at any position.

Agreed, if BPA is Perry Jones, just package out Amir or Davis in a trade. If Davis impresses this year, he would have certain value when weighed against the uncertain value of a just-drafted player. At the least, we could flip him for another pick in the 7-10 range. So it's BPA all the way.

Ya, Perry Jones is one guy I really think will impress and we might have to draft him if he's there for the taking.

dagger · Post #855 » by **dagger** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:10 pm

truthrising wrote:
darth_federer wrote:Donatas is our man.

I like Jonas too

Heck I'm a big fan of Bargnani but having another Barganani? Seriously no more Bargnani's in our team, sure I can support one bargnani but 2!?!? i'll go nuts with all the flame wars ill have here on Realgm.

Valanciunus is nothing like Bargnani. He's an inside player/rebounder/shotblocker. He's a defensive minded seven footer.

MagaMago · Post #856 » by **MagaMago** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:15 pm

Lawnmower Man wrote:
DG88 wrote:This may not mean much but Kyrie wasn't born in the states. He was born in Australia, spent 2 years there then moved to New Jersey where he played ball. So I doubt living and playing in a different country is going to be a big deal. Plus New Jersey isn't that far away from Toronto. If we get the number 1 pick and he comes in for a workout then we'll find out what he thinks about the city.

What?!!

NO MORE EUROS!!!

You have good school in Canada
I don't knew Australia was in Europe
Tnx 4 info

Post #857 » by **DG88** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:15 pm

Rhettmatic wrote:
DreamTeam09 wrote:What position & player are you hoping for mostly??

BPA, my man. Obviously I have Kyrie Irving dreams like a lot of people here but if we don't have a crack at him I'm just hopeful we get someone with a lot of talent. Obviously, it would be fortuitous if it was not a PF but I wouldn't say we're set at any position.

If we end up with the first pick Irving's my man. If we get somewhere between 6-9 I'd go for Terrence Jones or Kemba Walker

Truthrising · Post #858 » by **Truthrising** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:18 pm

dagger wrote:
truthrising wrote:
darth_federer wrote:Donatas is our man.

I like Jonas too

Heck I'm a big fan of Bargnani but having another Barganani? Seriously no more Bargnani's in our team, sure I can support one bargnani but 2!?!? i'll go nuts with all the flame wars ill have here on Realgm.

Valanciunus is nothing like Bargnani. He's an inside player/rebounder/shotblocker. He's a defensive minded seven footer.

Good to hear about Valanciunus, he kinda sounds like Kanter (in which im a big fan of). Regards to Donatas - read his scouting report - and he sounds eerily similar to Bargnani (good offence/weak defence) I think we should shy away from the offensive minded players and focus on good defensive bigs.

Lionel Messi · Post #859 » by **Lionel Messi** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:20 pm

MagaMago wrote:
Lawnmower Man wrote:
DG88 wrote:This may not mean much but Kyrie wasn't born in the states. He was born in Australia, spent 2 years there then moved to New Jersey where he played ball. So I doubt living and playing in a different country is going to be a big deal. Plus New Jersey isn't that far away from Toronto. If we get the number 1 pick and he comes in for a workout then we'll find out what he thinks about the city.

What?!!

NO MORE EUROS!!!

You have good school in Canada
I don't knew Australia was in Europe
Tnx 4 info

He was being sarcastic. I guess google translate doesn't use green font.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #860 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:21 pm

dagger wrote:
Rhettmatic wrote:
DreamTeam09 wrote:What position & player are you hoping for mostly??

BPA, my man. Obviously I have Kyrie Irving dreams like a lot of people here but if we don't have a crack at him I'm just hopeful we get someone with a lot of talent. Obviously, it would be fortuitous if it was not a PF but I wouldn't say we're set at any position.

Agreed, if BPA is Perry Jones, just package out Amir or Davis in a trade. If Davis impresses this year, he would have certain value when weighed against the uncertain value of a just-drafted player. At the least, we could flip him for another pick in the 7-10 range. So it's BPA all the way.

I don't see Jones III as a 4, at least not on this team. He'd be no worse guarding 3s than Kleiza or Weems. He's basically got Durant's physical profile. And I've seen him blow past point guards with his quickness, he's a very good ball-handler.