Official Raptors 2012 NBA Draft Thread, Part 2

fredericklove · Post #361 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:49 am

This kid is a defensive monster!

Pseudonym · Post #362 » by **Pseudonym** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:52 am

I think that Davis can definitely fill his frame out. Compared to his videos/mixtape in HS, he already looks a little bigger from then.

JamesNaismith · Post #363 » by **JamesNaismith** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:55 am

Everyone keeps blabbing on about Davis' weight...but did that stop Garnett?!?

They also whined about Durant and yet here we are; enough about the stupid weight already.

Steely Reserve · Post #364 » by **Steely Reserve** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:56 am

Davis can definitely control the game from the defensive end. He ain't ever be a complete bust and probably is safe as you can get that'll he will be a solid rotational player from a scouting analysis.

God Squad · Post #365 » by **God Squad** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:57 am

TR50 wrote:^That isn't a problem, not in my books

I don't want to end up with the starter or boarder-line all-star. We're in dire need of all star talent. I'm hoping there's more than one all star in this draft. Pipe dream, its possible.

fredericklove · Post #366 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:00 am

Draft God'sgift Achiuwa then, his name screams "Chosen One"

Steely Reserve · Post #367 » by **Steely Reserve** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:02 am

JamesNaismith wrote:Everyone keeps blabbing on about Davis' weight...but did that stop Garnett?!?

They also whined about Durant and yet here we are; enough about the stupid weight already.

From the get go, KG was a back to the basket threat in addition to having a solid stroke out to 18-20 feet.

Post #368 » by **Undefeated** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:03 am

Fugg, Gilchrist is having an off night.

fredericklove · Post #369 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:05 am

Steely Reserve wrote:
JamesNaismith wrote:Everyone keeps blabbing on about Davis' weight...but did that stop Garnett?!?

They also whined about Durant and yet here we are; enough about the stupid weight already.

From the get go, KG was a back to the basket threat in addition to having a solid stroke out to 18-20 feet.

How could you tell from a high school level ...and how did you know if his game from high school LEVEL can translate to NBA level?

fredericklove · Post #370 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:09 am

Oh I definitely remembered who he is now. This is the same guy who says Irving had no chance of becoming the first pick of 2011 draft and also argued about how PJIII will be the consensus 1st pick of this draft. Lol.

Post #371 » by **Undefeated** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:14 am

It's a block party for Kentucky tonight lol. 16 total blocks.

TR50 · Post #372 » by **TR50** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:17 am

spade57 wrote:
TR50 wrote:^That isn't a problem, not in my books

I don't want to end up with the starter or boarder-line all-star. We're in dire need of all star talent. I'm hoping there's more than one all star in this draft. Pipe dream, its possible.

I totally get ya, brother.

Just seems like the Raps don't always get the best bounces, so I'm hoping we can come out of this draft with at least the best player at whatever spot we pick. The fact that this years draft pool is deep is still nice.

Laowai · Post #373 » by **Laowai** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:17 am

I would love Davis think he might be the best player in the draft but there will be at least 4 impact players in the draft who all have the potential to be franchise players Drummond, Davis,Lamb and Barnes. Maybe one or 2 more.

Pseudonym · Post #374 » by **Pseudonym** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:19 am

From what (very, very, VERY little) of what I've seen, Davis doesn't have a way to score in the half-court reliably, but he's excellent at the other two aspects of the game in defending and rebounding. He'll surely get a fair amount a buckets through bringing the lunch pail and stuff.

Also, on DX's mock draft, Kabongo is 24th. o.o

wtfbosh · Post #375 » by **wtfbosh** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:23 am

Pseudonym wrote:From what (very, very, VERY little) of what I've seen, Davis doesn't have a way to score in the half-court reliably, but he's excellent at the other two aspects of the game in defending and rebounding. He'll surely get a fair amount a buckets through bringing the lunch pail and stuff.

Also, on DX's mock draft, Kabongo is 24th. o.o

He's not 24th in the mock draft, he's 24th in their top 100 rankings.

fredericklove · Post #376 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:24 am

God's gift is so gifted.

Pseudonym · Post #377 » by **Pseudonym** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:25 am

wtfbosh wrote:
Pseudonym wrote:From what (very, very, VERY little) of what I've seen, Davis doesn't have a way to score in the half-court reliably, but he's excellent at the other two aspects of the game in defending and rebounding. He'll surely get a fair amount a buckets through bringing the lunch pail and stuff.

Also, on DX's mock draft, Kabongo is 24th. o.o

He's not 24th in the mock draft, he's 24th in their top 100 rankings.

Ah, my bad.

Post #378 » by **Undefeated** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:29 am

Pseudonym wrote:From what (very, very, VERY little) of what I've seen, Davis doesn't have a way to score in the half-court reliably, but he's excellent at the other two aspects of the game in defending and rebounding. He'll surely get a fair amount a buckets through bringing the lunch pail and stuff.

Davis just can't score in the half-court with the ball in his hands, but he's okay scoring off the ball. He seems to notice cuts really well making himself open for passes. The guy is a monster for catching lobs playing off the ball.

baulderdash77 · Post #379 » by **baulderdash77** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:31 am

This was the first full game I've seen of Davis. 15/15/8. That was some solid production. I'm really impressed with his defensive intensity. I don't know that he's going to be able to consistently produce offensively at the next level.

This is going to shape up as one of the better drafts in a while. Rivers, PJ3, Barnes, Drummond, Davis. This is a really good top 5 so far.

OMG that was a sick dunk by Miller there.

Post #380 » by **Undefeated** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:32 am

NASTY one handed catch.

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