Official Raptors 2012 NBA Draft Thread, Part 2

baulderdash77 · Post #341 » by **baulderdash77** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 12:55 am

I love Davis' aggression and intensity in the game. He's very thin and I would have thought he'd have a hard time holding up if it wasn't for these traits.

Steely Reserve · Post #342 » by **Steely Reserve** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 12:57 am

fredericklove wrote:
Steely Reserve wrote:Ehhhh, I like Davis' energy and defensive prowess but how will that translate at the next level??? He plays frail and pretty much consumes the game due to size, at least at the college level.

Lol, he's got impressive skillset, he doesn't just use his length and size.

Sure, when you play as hard as he does with that type of size and length, you're going go have value. But as far giving him the rock on the block and expect him to get a basket, aka being a true franchise player he's been hyped up to be, then I have to see more from him.

fredericklove · Post #343 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:00 am

Pretty much alot of college big men were skinny but when they got into nba they worked on their body...look at bosh, he was 6'10 and 210 lb in georgia tech and for AD he is 6'10 and 220. I don't see size is a concern..., pretty sure he'll work on that in the nba.

baulderdash77 · Post #344 » by **baulderdash77** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:02 am

I worry less about thin guys who have super intensity levels and are bouncy. I love Davis' potential.

God Squad · Post #345 » by **God Squad** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:04 am

fredericklove wrote:Pretty much alot of college big men were skinny but when they got into nba they worked on their body...look at bosh, he was 6'10 and 210 lb in georgia tech and for AD he is 6'10 and 220. I don't see size is a concern..., pretty sure he'll work on that in the nba.

Yea I agree that players work on their body upon entering the NBA. But will Davis's body fill out? Will his game translate? Will he be able to defend/score at the next level?

baulderdash77 · Post #346 » by **baulderdash77** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:05 am

Did Davis shave the mono-bow?

It looks like there may be some space in there now.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #347 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:07 am

The main thing that concerns me about Davis is his ability to create his own offense. He looks like a great passer, and he seems to understand spacing and the pick and roll game very well, but he hasn't shown much potential as a go-to guy creating off the dribble, or much of a jumper the way a guy like Bosh does. His defensive potential looks very good though.

fredericklove · Post #348 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:08 am

baulderdash77 wrote:Did Davis shave the mono-bow?

It looks like there may be some space in there now.

yeah that's what i said too, that's a good sign! he looks more handsome now :lol:

Steely Reserve · Post #349 » by **Steely Reserve** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:13 am

bboyskinnylegs wrote:The main thing that concerns me about Davis is his ability to create his own offense. He looks like a great passer, and he seems to understand spacing and the pick and roll game very well, but he hasn't shown much potential as a go-to guy creating off the dribble, or much of a jumper the way a guy like Bosh does. His defensive potential looks very good though.

First off, what you're touching on SHOULD be factored into greatly when it comes to evaluating prospects. The fact Davis has as many people as there are drinking the hype juice and yet he hasnt shown to be able to create his own offense, is disturbing.

Snakeyes · Post #350 » by **Snakeyes** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:14 am

Is this still on?

fredericklove · Post #351 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:14 am

I think guys need to remember AD played point guard years ago, and grew 6 or 7 inches over the months span...and for him to already start playing like a PF like he has been right now is outstanding, look at the way he's positioning himself, running the floor, and defensive intensity are indicator of his development. You look at him for his potential in the draft. Most skilled big men add more to their repertoire in NBA, not in the college.

wtfbosh · Post #352 » by **wtfbosh** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:15 am

Snakeyes wrote:Is this still on?

Yep, 2 minutes left in the 1st half. UK up by 10.

Steely Reserve · Post #353 » by **Steely Reserve** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:20 am

fredericklove wrote:I think guys need to remember AD played point guard years ago, and grew 6 or 7 inches over the months span...and for him to already start playing like a PF like he has been right now is outstanding, look at the way he's positioning himself, running the floor, and defensive intensity are indicator of his development. You look at him for his potential in the draft. Most skilled big men add more to their repertoire in NBA, not in the college.

You don't draft rail-thin players #1 for what they do on one side of the floor.

And i would also differ with about how much a player adds when they turn pro.

baulderdash77 · Post #354 » by **baulderdash77** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:25 am

Steely Reserve wrote:
You don't draft rail-thin players #1 for what they do on one side of the floor.

Brian Colangelo does.

dTox · Post #355 » by **dTox** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:33 am

baulderdash77 wrote:
Steely Reserve wrote:
You don't draft rail-thin players #1 for what they do on one side of the floor.

Brian Colangelo does.

fredericklove · Post #356 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:41 am

Steely Reserve wrote:
fredericklove wrote:I think guys need to remember AD played point guard years ago, and grew 6 or 7 inches over the months span...and for him to already start playing like a PF like he has been right now is outstanding, look at the way he's positioning himself, running the floor, and defensive intensity are indicator of his development. You look at him for his potential in the draft. Most skilled big men add more to their repertoire in NBA, not in the college.

You don't draft rail-thin players #1 for what they do on one side of the floor.

And i would also differ with about how much a player adds when they turn pro.

But you draft an obvious highly skilled talent.

God Squad · Post #357 » by **God Squad** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:45 am

^^ agreed. But the problem is this draft has at least 5 highly skilled talents.

TR50 · Post #358 » by **TR50** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:46 am

^That isn't a problem, not in my books

Post #359 » by **Undefeated** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:48 am

Anthony Davis is killing it on the defensive end tonight. 7 blocks!

Pseudonym · Post #360 » by **Pseudonym** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:48 am

Nice stuff Davis.

Who do you want the Raptors to draft in the 2012 NBA Draft?