Official Raptors 2012 NBA Draft Thread, Part 6

[Undefeated]

I ll keep the language at a respectful level.

So yes look at him in those games, he looks small and his shoulders are narrow next to NCAA players ...Now just imagine next to NBA players..

Just look at all the videos..

Why are you arguing a strawman? How his shoulders look in comparison to other prospects or how they'll measure up to NBA players means squat. If you think those shoulders are narrow, you're out to lunch here.

[ash_k]

I ll keep the language at a respectful level.

So yes look at him in those games, he looks small and his shoulders are narrow next to NCAA players ...Now just imagine next to NBA players..

Just look at all the videos..

Why are you arguing a strawman? How his shoulders look in comparison to other prospects or how they'll measure up to NBA players means squat. If you think those shoulders are narrow, you're out to lunch here.

That is where you are wrong...it does meant a lot.
It is one thing to be hustler/ multi-talented but if your measurements are limited then you wont pan out at the next level

Add a couple a more inches to Demar both Height and Wingspan with the same skill set...and you have different player on your hands

Just launch a quick highlight video of MKG and tell me he doesnt look small next to NCAA players.

[Mr.Raptorsingh]

Seems like folks have been arguing about MKG's physical profile for the last couple of pages now. Wait until the freakin' combine...

[ash_k]

Seems like folks have been arguing about MKG's physical profile for the last couple of pages now. Wait until the freakin' combine...

Combine or not; we can still see how a player physically looks while playing the game.. and how it can translate at the next level

[Live Free]

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IMO will be a lottery pick when it's all said and done regardless.

[DA_SCOUT]

A lotta arguin goin on about MKG, i've watched some kentucky games and actually really like what I see from him but I don't think his ceiling is very high, also I dont think the raps tank a whole year just for MKG lol

Ideally with the pick you take Barnes, but I dont think the raptors will get a top 3 pick, unless BC works some of his 06' magic lol

I believe the raps will probably have a pick anywhere from 7-10, and Quincy miller would be a great fit at the 3 spot. I know he laid an egg against Texas (0-4fg) recently, but from what i've seen him do this year he deff has the talent to be a great player at the next level. If he's available you gotta pick him or Lamb if he's still there but i doubt it.

Also wowowow PJIII needs a heart transplant immediately, if he had even half the heart Acy has he could be a really good player.

[fredericklove]

HEY! Respect her! She has a name. Its called Hayley!



Marshall has superb court vision but very one dimensional tho, his poor defense and poor offensive skill are not sexy.

If this chick is from Hamilton, I think I may know who it is or I'm confusing her boobs for someone else's. She's dating this dude I know named Daniel

What a small world, she's actually from Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School (Hamilton) and dating the guy named Daniel Secondo

[fredericklove]

Fred your killin me here the one prospect who could have star potential and you wont give the last name....shame on you.

Why don't you look at Fred's location again.

And my sig link cmon nahom, eyes on the location and link, not the boobs..well that too.

[fredericklove]

Fredlove you keep saying I have Henson top 2-3. I don't. I have Henson 8-12 ish. What I said is he could go 2nd due to the history of defensive bigs in the draft + how obvious it is Drummond will fall from that spot. Det or Sac get 2nd and the idea of completing their frontcourt and immediate/safe play fits. NOH have a GM who wanted Kmart and Scola and have to impress Gordon, they probably want to win quickly and not bust too

That pretty much means you have thought of him going 2nd.

[ansoncarter]

I just thought of him going 2nd overall too for a split second because I read your post. You must have too since you typed it

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[S.W.A.N]

Its not out of the realm of possibility for Henson to jump up to the number 2 spots after a good tourney run and then if he hires a trainer and puts 10-15 pounds on before the draft...

Of course at this point I think there is a real possibility that anyone in the top 12 ( take your pick draft express or ndadraft) of the mocks could end up going number 2 (Only about 3 guys could be number one) Thats the beauty of this draft its got depth. Maybe not sure fire superstar depth but above average nba player depth.

[gojoorange]

Its not out of the realm of possibility for Henson to jump up to the number 2 spots after a good tourney run and then if he hires a trainer and puts 10-15 pounds on before the draft...

Of course at this point I think there is a real possibility that anyone in the top 12 ( take your pick draft express or ndadraft) of the mocks could end up going number 2 (Only about 3 guys could be number one) Thats the beauty of this draft its got depth. Maybe not sure fire superstar depth but above average nba player depth.

Definitely. So much is going to depend on the tournament, combine, workouts and team need.

[TDotRaptors]

After watching the nba finals and the recent knicks run...
I've come to really appreciate the defensive presence of Tyson Chandler.

My question is how do you guys think JV compares to AD in terms of their ability
to change the game at the defensive end of the court.
And do either of these kinds have a chance to develop into a Tyson Chandler calibre player?

Lastly, do we draft Anthony Davis, if we get the chance this year?
or are we willing to say do a DRAFT PICK + DEROZAN for the #1 overall?

[fredericklove]

This doesn't deserve its own thread.

[Fairview4Life]

Don't worry about the vs. They will be playing together for the Raps for the next 10 years.

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Valanciunas has the size and length to defend straight up, Davis projects as an outstanding help defender. I don't think it's a question of either/or, but rather both. You draft Davis no matter what with the idea of developing him into an elite 4. You bring in Valanciunas with the idea of developing him into an elite 5. Defensively, down the road a few years, a Valanciunas/Davis frontcourt would be better defensively than a Chandler/Nowitski frontcourt. Of course, offensively, neither is ever likely to approach Dirk's offensive capabilities.

[The Letter V]

Of course, offensively, neither is ever likely to approach Dirk's offensive capabilities.

I can think of someone who comes close...

[raptor21_85]

What if we got Davis and Valanciunas in this draft?? who would go first??

[dagger]

What if we got Davis and Valanciunas in this draft?? who would go first??

I guess you didn't read what I posted above. Go read it.

[dagger]

Of course, offensively, neither is ever likely to approach Dirk's offensive capabilities.

I can think of someone who comes close...

Sure, and that's why some "experts" believe we'd go with a three man big rotation which would be pretty deadly. Of course, there wouldn't a lot of minutes for other big men, especially if we bring back Aaron Gray to provde some "true seven footer" minutes.