Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread Part 9

[Lionel Messi]

Everyone is way too enamoured with Brandon Knight. This situation reminds me exactly of what happened with Steph Curry a few years ago. Walker will be the better player than Knight don't let Knight's physical attributes fool you, he isn't that x factor that plays with his heart and soul like Walker does. Some things can't be measured until you put them in a real game.

Fil I don't think you saw a single game of either how the hell do you know which one of them has more "x-factor"?

You always go based on your hunch or "feeling", so basically the "x factor" thing is just that feeling you have and can't explain it.

[ItsDanger]

Knight is about 18 months younger than Walker so you need to discount Walker's performance somewhat in comparison to Knight. If you dont, it shows how little you know of scouting and projecting talent.

[Filippo]

Everyone is way too enamoured with Brandon Knight. This situation reminds me exactly of what happened with Steph Curry a few years ago. Walker will be the better player than Knight don't let Knight's physical attributes fool you, he isn't that x factor that plays with his heart and soul like Walker does. Some things can't be measured until you put them in a real game.

Fil I don't think you saw a single game of either how the hell do you know which one of them has more "x-factor"?

You always go based on your hunch or "feeling", so basically the "x factor" thing is just that feeling you have and can't explain it.

Dave, shut it. I watched a few tournament games, woulda watched more but its always hard to do that at school. I guess I'm using my hunch to feel it out. But from a combination of what I've read, watched and pre draft things I KNOW Walker will be better. Put it in your sig, biatch.

[Filippo]

I'm a ballboy, I dont use an avatar or sig. Sorry.

[Lucky26]

I'm a ballboy, I dont use an avatar or sig. Sorry.

Cause your a $%^&*(& BALLBOY!!!!

That's right, know your role.

[Lucky26]

I'm a ballboy, I dont use an avatar or sig. Sorry.

Cause your a $%^&*(& BALLBOY!!!!

That's right, know your role.

Okay sorry, a little high, totally missed the first part of your sentence. Way too excited.

[Filippo]

I'm a ballboy, I dont use an avatar or sig. Sorry.

Cause your a $%^&*(& BALLBOY!!!!

That's right, know your role.

I'd rather be a ballboy than a seniot, bro.

[Los Manos]

Interesting tidbit on T.Thompson:

Texas power forward Tristan Thompson is starting to pull out of workouts with teams picking late in the lottery, citing nagging injuries. He is either very confident of being picked higher or has been told by an interested club he will go sooner.

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2011/06/1 ... amp-day-1/

[DG88]

I'm really torn on Kemba and Knight. I'm not sure I know which guy I want us to draft.

[bballsparkin]

What a funny draft. I don't have faith in many of these guys. Which is why I back Knight. If he falls to five he's bound to be a Raptor. And I'm confident from watching him play that he'll be a solid NBA player with good D. I like some of the stuff I read about Val but honestly don't know. Kanter seems to me to be lacking defensively. Not what I want from a big.

[LarSiN]

Seeing that video someone posted of Kemba's passing skills has really made me a lot more open to drafting him. I like his speed and attitude already, but if he's pulling off crazy passes to DD, JJ, AJ, etc, it would be exactly the kind of schoolyard ball I love to see them play.

That said, I'm find with Knight too, but I don't think Kemba would be that bad of a consolation prize

[LarSiN]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ySGOWjx ... re=related

thats the Kemba video I was mentioning btw

[bboyskinnylegs]

It seems we'll be having Kawhi in on Wednesday, and Burks at some point next week as well

[Troubadour]

I think Kemba Walker will be the BPA at 5, so that's who we should go with.

If we do happen to get a 2nd pick, I'd be happy with Bismack Biyombo, Tristan Thompson or Alec Burks.

[wegetitin08]

wow Kemba went to work against Wall in some of those clips

[Blazing_royale]

i wouldn't mind either Knight or Kemba. Either one will be good for us. Obviously Kemba is more flashy and entertaining to watch so i'd go with him.

[rapsrealm]

This is a very different draft as there is no consensus past the top 2. It seems that many teams will be drafting based on need rather than BPA just for the reason there isn't much difference between many of these players in terms of potential impact.

I think the Raps are looking at Knight as a better prospect than Kemba, although I think Knight may have a higher bust potential than Kemba, I think Knight has a higher ceiling just because of the height and length that Knight could bring to the team. Also the Raps need to have an idea of what the free-agency will provide. If Barbosa does in face opt out of his contract and go to Brazil, I think the Raptors are better served trying to acquire one of the big man from FA rather than hoping for one of the draft prospects to pan out.

[E-TRAK]

Bismack Biyombo Workout Yesterday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgNY0cFr1JM
http://www.nbadraft.net/2011-adidas-eurocamp-day-1


very raw... but potential is there

[phailing101]

Pass on BB @ #5.

If he falls to a spot where we have a chance to acquire that pick to get him (late lottery) then I'm fine with the pick.

Otherwise, he's absolutely not the BPA at 5.

We'll get Kemba and have our new team Captain, floor general and closer for years to come.

[Yeezus_]

Bismack Biyombo Workout Yesterday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgNY0cFr1JM
http://www.nbadraft.net/2011-adidas-eurocamp-day-1


very raw... but potential is there

He's bigger than I thought he was. But he is really raw offensively though.