Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread, Part 8

McFurious1 · Post #541 » by **McFurious1** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:27 pm

Youngblood wrote:
Rhettmatic wrote:
chadfordinsider Chad Ford
Kanter looked great. Tough. Great shooter. Skilled. Showed some leaping ability. In great shape. Feeling good about our Top 3 projection.

GRRRREEEEEEEAAAAAT!

Ok, I'm jumping back on the bandwagon.

Reignman · Post #542 » by **Reignman** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:27 pm

Rhettmatic wrote:
chadfordinsider Chad Ford
Kanter looked great. Tough. Great shooter. Skilled. Showed some leaping ability. In great shape. Feeling good about our Top 3 projection.

Everyone seems to see the same things with this kid.

Has there been one negative scouting report on this guy in 2 years? If so I haven't see it.

TDotRep · Post #543 » by **TDotRep** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:29 pm

Wait the draft lottery is when????

Reignman · Post #544 » by **Reignman** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:33 pm

17th, half time.

Post #545 » by **Rhettmatic** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:33 pm

TDotRep wrote:Wait the draft lottery is when????

May 17.

Would love to know where western heard that the lotto is going to be at halftime. I can't find that info anywhere.

Silk Wilkes · Post #546 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:37 pm

Rhettmatic wrote:
TDotRep wrote:Wait the draft lottery is when????

May 17.

Would love to know where western heard that the lotto is going to be at halftime. I can't find that info anywhere.

It's always at halftime of whatever game's on.

wanker · Post #547 » by **wanker** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:41 pm

McFurious1 wrote:
Rhettmatic wrote:
chadfordinsider Chad Ford
Kanter looked great. Tough. Great shooter. Skilled. Showed some leaping ability. In great shape. Feeling good about our Top 3 projection.

Ok, I'm jumping back on the bandwagon.

But he's a "great shooter"! I thought we decided we didn't want a great shooter as our center?

Brinbe · Post #548 » by **Brinbe** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:46 pm

Nice, liking those tweets. Pretty much validating what we've been seeing/reading. And I wouldn't take Leonard over Walker.

TheRealDeal · Post #549 » by **TheRealDeal** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:48 pm

Oprah Winfrey has NBA playoff schedule changed

Oprah Winfrey has more power than commissioner David Stern. The queen of daytime talk has forced the NBA to change its upcoming playoff schedule. The MIAMI HERALD reports that should the Bulls and Heat win their series in six games or fewer, they’ll have to change the schedule because of Oprah.

The NBA informed a few involved parties before Tuesday’s Bulls game that if the Heat and Chicago win their series in six games or fewer, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals would need to be moved from Monday to Sunday night because the United Center likely is unavailable Monday to allow Oprah Winfrey’s crew to set up for the taping of one of her final shows. If the Heat or Bulls series go seven games, Game 1 of the Eastern finals would be Wednesday.

http://benmaller.com/2011/05/oprah-winfrey-has-nba-playoff-schedule-changed/#more-37475

McFurious1 · Post #550 » by **McFurious1** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:49 pm

wanker wrote:But he's a "great shooter"! I thought we decided we didn't want a great shooter as our center?

We don't and for the record I was on the Kanter bandwagon on here while most wanted JV, so don't give me that sheet.

Truthrising · Post #551 » by **Truthrising** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:52 pm

TheRealDeal wrote:Oprah Winfrey is the reason why the draft lottery will be on so late.

Oprah Winfrey has NBA playoff schedule changed

Oprah Winfrey has more power than commissioner David Stern. The queen of daytime talk has forced the NBA to change its upcoming playoff schedule. The MIAMI HERALD reports that should the Bulls and Heat win their series in six games or fewer, they’ll have to change the schedule because of Oprah.

The NBA informed a few involved parties before Tuesday’s Bulls game that if the Heat and Chicago win their series in six games or fewer, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals would need to be moved from Monday to Sunday night because the United Center likely is unavailable Monday to allow Oprah Winfrey’s crew to set up for the taping of one of her final shows. If the Heat or Bulls series go seven games, Game 1 of the Eastern finals would be Wednesday.

http://benmaller.com/2011/05/oprah-winfrey-has-nba-playoff-schedule-changed/#more-37475

TDotRep · Post #552 » by **TDotRep** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:53 pm

No you weren't

Silk Wilkes · Post #553 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:55 pm

TheRealDeal wrote:Oprah Winfrey is the reason why the draft lottery will be on so late.

Oprah Winfrey has NBA playoff schedule changed

Oprah Winfrey has more power than commissioner David Stern. The queen of daytime talk has forced the NBA to change its upcoming playoff schedule. The MIAMI HERALD reports that should the Bulls and Heat win their series in six games or fewer, they’ll have to change the schedule because of Oprah.

The NBA informed a few involved parties before Tuesday’s Bulls game that if the Heat and Chicago win their series in six games or fewer, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals would need to be moved from Monday to Sunday night because the United Center likely is unavailable Monday to allow Oprah Winfrey’s crew to set up for the taping of one of her final shows. If the Heat or Bulls series go seven games, Game 1 of the Eastern finals would be Wednesday.

http://benmaller.com/2011/05/oprah-winfrey-has-nba-playoff-schedule-changed/#more-37475

McFurious1 · Post #554 » by **McFurious1** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:59 pm

TDotRep wrote:No you weren't

Sure was kiddo.

TheRealDeal · Post #555 » by **TheRealDeal** » Thu May 12, 2011 5:04 pm

nvm, I forgot TNT is covering the ECF. Oprah just changed the date of game 1 but that's still hilarious.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #556 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Thu May 12, 2011 5:13 pm

Do we need our yearly reminder that Chad Ford doesn't know much about scouting basketball players. He's just a conduit.

Reignman · Post #557 » by **Reignman** » Thu May 12, 2011 5:15 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:Do we need our yearly reminder that Chad Ford doesn't know much about scouting basketball players. He's just a conduit.

When talking to insiders I'd completely agree, he's not just conduit, he's a conduit for misdirection. But in this case he's actually watching the guy live and giving his impressions.

Silk Wilkes · Post #558 » by **Silk Wilkes** » Thu May 12, 2011 5:16 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:Do we need our yearly reminder that Chad Ford doesn't know much about scouting basketball players. He's just a conduit.

What did he say which was so complicated that a scout would need to confirm it? He didn't call him the second coming or anything. Just a quick analysis any sports fan could do, but enticing nonetheless.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #559 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Thu May 12, 2011 5:20 pm

Reignman wrote:
ATLTimekeeper wrote:Do we need our yearly reminder that Chad Ford doesn't know much about scouting basketball players. He's just a conduit.

When talking to insiders I'd completely agree, he's not just conduit, he's a conduit for misdirection. But in this case he's actually watching the guy live and giving his impressions.

That's what I mean. His impressions aren't worth much. Not that he couldn't be on the money here with Kanter and Leonard, but in the past he usually throws heaps of hype over every prospect he visits (probably why he's allowed to visit in the first place.)

Reignman · Post #560 » by **Reignman** » Thu May 12, 2011 5:26 pm

No doubt, Ford isn't close to being a scout and I agree. All you can really take away is that Ford got a positive impression from watching.