Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread, Part 7

Yeezus_ · Post #421 » by **Yeezus_** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:45 am

fredericklove wrote:i just hope their 5th doesn't turn out to be 1st after the lottery draft, they don't deserve to get a steller point guard after letting one go.

Don't worry Stern won't let that happen :wink:

tecumseh18 · Post #422 » by **tecumseh18** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:47 am

careful wrote:Anyone check out the NBA Today podcast from yesterday?
Russilo (this guy knows his basketball) went over the Synergy tapes of Valanciunas, Kanter, and Vesely.
He seems pretty high on Kanter and Vesely, but he was really down on Val.
Says that he's lost on defense, and that he literally has one move on offense, P&R and rolls towards the basket. He doesn't see why draftexpress is so high on him.

I'm sure BC and Co. will scout Val well and pick up on this if true. What are the odds that the Raps would draft a big who was hopeless on defence? I'm sure they learned their lesson after Hoffa ... .. and CV ... and Bargs ... and Jawai ... and Alabi.

mappiah19 · Post #423 » by **mappiah19** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:48 am

^ I think he stutters. It was pretty awkward.

tecumseh18 · Post #424 » by **tecumseh18** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:50 am

^I used to think D. Rose was brain-damaged based on his interviews (and the Memphis scandal).

Crazy-Canuck · Post #425 » by **Crazy-Canuck** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:08 am

This draft is going to be loaded with tweeners without a position in the NBA; perfect year to tank for draft position.

raptor jesus · Post #426 » by **raptor jesus** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:20 am

GIlchrist sounds like a guest on Springer.

fredericklove · Post #427 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:31 am

tecumseh18 wrote:^I used to think D. Rose was brain-damaged based on his interviews (and the Memphis scandal).

Everytime D. Rose talks, all I keep hearing is ba ba ba. He looks autistic too.

Silk Wilkes · Post #428 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:33 am

So the draft thread has turned into us immaturely making fun of people because they may have been born with a speech impediment that they have no control over? Just checking.

fredericklove · Post #429 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:36 am

Gilchrist: it's a war out there, I HATE to lose.

Draft this guy, he's the exact opposite of Bargnani.

Truthrising · Post #430 » by **Truthrising** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:51 am

Love Gilchrist's attitude, I can live with the speech impediment. He actually talks about defence as well. Although I haven't seen much of him, how's his defence?

bboyskinnylegs · Post #431 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:59 am

truthrising wrote:Love Gilchrist's attitude, I can live with the speech impediment. He actually talks about defence as well. Although I haven't seen much of him, how's his defence?

somewhere between above average and game-changing.

Truthrising · Post #432 » by **Truthrising** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:01 am

May be a good idea to tank another year

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/michael-gilchrist

Strengths: Has been at or near the top of his class rankings since his freshman season ... A hard working kid who gets excellent reviews for his character and desire ... Should continue to improve thanks to his strong work ethic ... Relentless defender that has the ability to defend 1-5 at a high school level and 1-4 at the college level ... Equally as good off the ball and in passing lanes ... Excellent defender that understands that defense is about attitude and desire

prototype · Post #433 » by **prototype** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:06 am

nowayguy wrote:I think Gilchrist is trying to show some swagger and look cool. He's failing miserably which leads me to believe he's probably a huge nerd.

I don't think he's trying to do anything. The guy is just nervous since he's still in high school so I doubt he gets interviewed all that much.

Crazy-Canuck · Post #434 » by **Crazy-Canuck** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:16 am

Been on the Gilchrist wagon from the start, about time people start noticing him.

His defense is routinely above average, but when he decides to take it up a notch; game changing.

Rejected · Post #435 » by **Rejected** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:16 am

Wow, that was an incredible interview. I think im gonna start doing that lip smacking thing between every four words, its pretty sweet.

WhatsaTDot · Post #436 » by **WhatsaTDot** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:19 am

Crazy-Canuck wrote:Been on the Gilchrist wagon from the start, about time people start noticing him.

His defense is routinely above average, but when he decides to take it up a notch; game changing.

Since the start of what? Junior High?

Yeezus_ · Post #437 » by **Yeezus_** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:25 am

Rejected wrote:Wow, that was an incredible interview. I think im gonna start doing that lip smacking thing between every four words, its pretty sweet.

People who smoke too much kush usually talk like that. Damn I know he was nervous and all, but that **** was funny.

Prestige · Post #438 » by **Prestige** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:29 am

Yeah that interview was weird. He either has a speech impediment or he was just high.

s e n s i · Post #439 » by **s e n s i** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:33 am

raptorsnation_5 wrote:
Rejected wrote:Wow, that was an incredible interview. I think im gonna start doing that lip smacking thing between every four words, its pretty sweet.

People who smoke too much kush usually talk like that. Damn I know he was nervous and all, but that **** was funny.

lol wtf. that's the most inaccurate, unfounded statement I've heard all week.

TheRealDeal · Post #440 » by **TheRealDeal** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:44 am

raptorsnation_5 wrote:
Rejected wrote:Wow, that was an incredible interview. I think im gonna start doing that lip smacking thing between every four words, its pretty sweet.

People who smoke too much kush usually talk like that. Damn I know he was nervous and all, but that **** was funny.

naww this is what that sounds like

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89TNgbs38ds&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]