Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread, Part 7

God Squad · Post #441 » by **God Squad** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:54 am

chocolateSensi wrote:
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.

^^ I agree lol

fredericklove · Post #442 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:13 am

bboyskinnylegs wrote:
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.

let's just say he'll lock down D on whoever he's guarding, scouts compare him to Iggy because of the versatility and elite defensive ability. Btw did y'all know his cousin is Chris Douglas Roberts, what a small world out there.

Mack11 · Post #443 » by **Mack11** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:18 am

man if barnes doesn't declare, we better get a top 2 pick at the least. This year's tanking would be for nothing

yayotube · Post #444 » by **yayotube** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:20 am

fredericklove wrote:
let's just say he'll lock down D on whoever he's guarding, scouts compare him to Iggy because of the versatility and elite defensive ability. Btw did y'all know his cousin is Chris Douglas Roberts, what a small world out there.

What's CDR's favourite city? :wink:

SkywalkerAC · Post #445 » by **SkywalkerAC** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:41 am

TheRealDeal wrote:
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]

Thank you for sharing this. Great insight, into what is likely the greatest genius that has ever played the game of basketball.

TheRealDeal · Post #446 » by **TheRealDeal** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:06 am

^ here's a good Bill Walton vid.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFmxxpHMee8[/youtube]

Post #447 » by **Rhettmatic** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:04 pm

DraftExpress Jonathan Givony
Breaking News: Bismack Biyombo has unilaterally terminated his contract with Fuenlabrada, following several breaches, his agent tells us.

God Squad · Post #448 » by **God Squad** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:19 pm

Rhettmatic wrote:
DraftExpress Jonathan Givony
Breaking News: Bismack Biyombo has unilaterally terminated his contract with Fuenlabrada, following several breaches, his agent tells us.

I don't really get it Rhett. Can you explain a little bit? So he's no longer on his Spanish team? Was it the whole Hoop Summit thing?

bboyskinnylegs · Post #449 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:10 pm

Nice, that means Biyombo is fully committed to coming over here to play right away, we wouldn't have to wait like we may have to with Valanciunas. On the downside, he likely won't be playing in Europe if we have an extended lockout.

HSOB SIRHC · Post #450 » by **HSOB SIRHC** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:29 pm

Biyombo would be a long term project that I want nothing of. It seems like he had one good game and that took him from not being in the draft to top 10.

Rapsobsessed7 · Post #451 » by **Rapsobsessed7** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:05 pm

RT @InsideScoopHeel: Roy Williams tells ESPN1000 that he does not expect Harrison Barnes to return

from ESPN chat

Any idea when we may hear anything from Barnes? Also are there any recruits in 2011 you think of as highly as you thought of Barnes?

Dave Telep
Harrison Barnes is legitimately torn. I think his "legacy" is a big concern to him and he knows UNC would have a title run should he stay. Factor in the lockout and the decision is complicated. I think he goes 1-5 in the draft so its hard to pass that up but he's a young man with extraordinary long term vision.

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #452 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:12 pm

We're taking Barnes if we stay at 3, or if some team likes Barnes more than, say, Derrick Williams, Williams could be available to us as well.

Reignman · Post #453 » by **Reignman** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:22 pm

Rapsobsessed7 wrote:
RT @InsideScoopHeel: Roy Williams tells ESPN1000 that he does not expect Harrison Barnes to return

HELL YEAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!11111

(please be true)

Reignman · Post #454 » by **Reignman** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:24 pm

Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:We're taking Barnes if we stay at 3, or if some team likes Barnes more than, say, Derrick Williams, Williams could be available to us as well.

I'd take Barnes at 2 and D Will at 3, assuming Kyrie goes 1; however, with the way DWill played this year I wouldn't be shocked if the Raps picked him before Barnes.

If Barnes really does stay then I hope he and DWill go head-to-head in workouts, that would be ideal from our perspective.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #455 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:27 pm

good, at least it's not looking like he's definitely staying now

JamesNaismith · Post #456 » by **JamesNaismith** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:28 pm

We are currently 3rd in the draft and he's projected there.

It's destiny baby!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1HO9O9y5OU[/youtube]

Harrison better be a damn Raptor next year (but if Williams is on the board I'm not so sure lmao).

Silk Wilkes · Post #457 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:29 pm

Please be true. We need another buffer guy just in case we drop. We can then have Irving, Barnes, Williams & Kanter to pick from. Of course that only buffers one spot, but it's better than having no buffer.

Reignman · Post #458 » by **Reignman** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:42 pm

Youngblood wrote:Please be true. We need another buffer guy just in case we drop. We can then have Irving, Barnes, Williams & Kanter to pick from. Of course that only buffers one spot, but it's better than having no buffer.

yeah, it's really starting to boil down to those 4 for me.

God Squad · Post #459 » by **God Squad** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:06 pm

Agreed

YoungD23 · Post #460 » by **YoungD23** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:12 pm

After reading about his game, and looking at some footage. I've noticed that Barnes isn't that great at creating a shot, slashing to the basket and also his ball handling skills aren't the greatest. We already have a player like him in DeMar, he just needs to extend his shot out to the perimeter. A player that I think can suit our needs is Terrance Jones, the more I read about this guy and watch tape, he seems like he would be a good fit for us. 6'8 SF/PF, unlike Barnes, he has good ball handling skills, can pass and slash. Plays good defence as well, I would love for us to bring this guy in for a workout for sure.