Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread Part 9

WhatsaTDot · Post #521 » by **WhatsaTDot** » Thu Jun 2, 2011 10:43 pm

I can’t get excited about a wing player (Leonard) that can’t do the two most important things on the offensive side of the ball from a basic triple threat position. He won’t get a sniff of the court, even if we assume he’d perform better than average on the defensive side of the ball. And even that is a huge stretch given he’s a skinny rookie playing against well developed men. I’m sure he’ll make a fine import in a foreign league though.

We got our wing in this draft courtesy of the Miami pick; lets wait to see how that pans out for a full year. As much as I question the value of von Bismark Biyombo, I’d rather fail on a project big than a project wing.

Post #522 » by **DG88** » Thu Jun 2, 2011 11:41 pm

chadfordinsider Chad Ford
Kemba Walker update: Bobcats workout tomorrow; Kings nxt week. Also will workout for Jazz, Raptors, Pistons. Range looks pretty set at 3-9

turner10 · Post #523 » by **turner10** » Thu Jun 2, 2011 11:55 pm

DraftExpress Jonathan Givony
Finishing up a mock draft for Yahoo. All kinds of juicy tidbits going into it. You guys are gonna like this. Should be up tomorrow I think.

interested to see these "juicy tidbits"

Post #524 » by **DG88** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 12:10 am

turner10 wrote:
DraftExpress Jonathan Givony
Finishing up a mock draft for Yahoo. All kinds of juicy tidbits going into it. You guys are gonna like this. Should be up tomorrow I think.

interested to see these "juicy tidbits"

I'm pretty sure he's saying that we take Biyombo just watch.

Post #525 » by **5DOM** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 12:38 am

think it could involve Jimmer

turner10 · Post #526 » by **turner10** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:21 am

some of Knight's workout for the Kings:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo3-0AvfiQk[/youtube]

Post #527 » by **5DOM** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:28 am

Looking very good. I missed these. Kings are great

highness · Post #528 » by **highness** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:30 am

Damn he looks sexy

IntricateOh25 · Post #529 » by **IntricateOh25** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:32 am

Do whatever it takes to get this kid in a Raptor uni.

turner10 · Post #530 » by **turner10** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:33 am

yaa very nice, effortless shot...def need this guy in a raps uni!! let us hope Jazz don't take him at 3..could develop into a jrue holiday type of player?

bboyskinnylegs · Post #531 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:41 am

Knight looks a little skinny, but impressive. A backcourt with him and DeMar would be very long and would likely be able to carry the bulk of our scoring. Love the defensive potential as well. How good of a playmaker he can become will determine just how good he can be--certainly a high upside guy, and not unlike guys like Bayless, Westbrook, and Holiday when they were drafted (of course each a little different, but had similar concerns coming into the league). Would definitely be ok with picking him or Kemba (although I do lean more towards picking one of the C's).

RapsFanInOhio · Post #532 » by **RapsFanInOhio** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:42 am

His shot is so slow, he's gonna have to quicken that release a bit. Looks kinda slow in general too. Those are red flags.

Seems more like a SG to me than a PG. I'm not sure he can create enough to be the PG we need.

Los Manos · Post #533 » by **Los Manos** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:49 am

I'm on the Brandon Knight at 5, pick up a pick between 8-12 and take Val/Biyombo bandwagon.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #534 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:49 am

btw here's his interview with the Kings:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oMqEu_juS8&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube]

bboyskinnylegs · Post #535 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:50 am

Los Manos wrote:I'm on the Brandon Knight at 5, pick up a pick between 8-12 and take Val/Biyombo bandwagon.

That would be very, very, very ideal imo.

Knight/Bayless
DeMar/Barbosa
J.Johnson/Kleiza
Davis/Amir
Biyombo/(backup C from Jose trade?)

probably another rough year and then a shot at Gilchrist/Miller/Barnes/P.Jones/A.Thomas

highness · Post #536 » by **highness** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:56 am

Knight needs to fix his hairline

bboyskinnylegs · Post #537 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:59 am

highness wrote:Knight needs to fix his hairline

he needs to bring back the braids

Los Manos · Post #538 » by **Los Manos** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 2:29 am

bboyskinnylegs wrote:btw here's his interview with the Kings:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oMqEu_juS8&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube]

For a kid who has been criticized for being a bit introverted and lacking vocal leadership skills, he certainly looks like he's coming out of his shell.

Very impressive interview.

ty123 · Post #539 » by **ty123** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 2:58 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H3A3_7Hq7w[/youtube]

Take Alec Burks and Get out of there.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #540 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Jun 3, 2011 3:03 am

^^ maybe he's a guy BC is targeting with an additional pick in the 8-12 range (as he mentioned in his interview)