Official Raptors 2012 NBA Draft Thread, Part 8

[Cipoteman]

I've never been high on Brad Beal until yesterday night... I'm still on the JLamb's bandwagon though

BTW, nbadraft.net's current mock has us getting both Kabongo and Quincy Miller in the 2nd round. Colangelo, do it and I'll even watch the Summer League!

I'd also want Jae Crowder but you can't always get what you want...

[Big Shot]

If Quinncy Miller declares, I guarantee that he will be a big steal for a 2nd round pick.

[Undefeated]

If Quinncy Miller declares, I guarantee that he will be a big steal for a 2nd round pick.

Q-Miller won't drop to the 2nd Round.

[Big Shot]

If Quinncy Miller declares, I guarantee that he will be a big steal for a 2nd round pick.

Q-Miller won't drop to the 2nd Round.

I agreed and just referred to the post above.

[dagger]

Austin Rivers is entering the draft.

[Indeed]

Chad Ford just tweeted that Washington would take Beal as high as #2.

Seriously doubt Washington would permit Ford to go public with their draft board. Especially this early. So it's probably bs.

Had a great game, though. Carried the whole team on his back.

I don't know that they told him outright, but think of it, a Wall/Beal backcourt would be formidable. Nene up front (until he starts deteriorating...)

I think they would draft a SF first, and have Crawford playing out.
I am not surprised they take Barnes, since they lack shooters, and drafting Beal is very redundant to Crawford at 6'4/6'5 (both are slightly undersize).

[Kevin Willis]

I'm starting to creep on the Tony Mitchell bandwagon if he drops to the second round. Tony Mitchell - SF/PF, Beal (or Barnes) - SG/SF and Tomas Satoranksy - PG/SG and call it a day.

Who's with me on the Tony Mitchell bandwagon!?!

[tdotrep2]

Someone please convince me that beal can't play pg.

[Rhettmatic]

Someone please convince me that beal can't play pg.

He can't play PG. But he's an excellent SG prospect. So who cares if he can play PG?

Has it already been noted that DX has moved Beal up to 5?

[Kevin Willis]

^-- They also updated scouting reports on Lamb and Rivers if ppl are interested.

[tdotrep2]

Someone please convince me that beal can't play pg.

He can't play PG. But he's an excellent SG prospect. So who cares if he can play PG?

Has it already been noted that DX has moved Beal up to 5?

Why can't he, adequate athleticism but has size for the position. Shown that he can distribute and plays like a vet at such a young age. I am not saying he has to play the pg to fit this team and I know he's an excellent sg prospect, but I think he has the capability to be a pg. I believe he will be a better floor general than westbrook.

[Rhettmatic]

Why can't he, adequate athleticism but has size for the position. Shown that he can distribute and plays like a vet at such a young age. I am not saying he has to play the pg to fit this team and I know he's an excellent sg prospect, but I think he has the capability to be a pg. I believe he will be a better floor general than westbrook.

Why do you want him to play PG, though? Do you honestly believe he'd be a better PG than SG?

[tdotrep2]

Why can't he, adequate athleticism but has size for the position. Shown that he can distribute and plays like a vet at such a young age. I am not saying he has to play the pg to fit this team and I know he's an excellent sg prospect, but I think he has the capability to be a pg. I believe he will be a better floor general than westbrook.

Why do you want him to play PG, though? Do you honestly believe he'd be a better PG than SG?

He is the type of player that I want the ball in the hands of as much as possible. As for being a better sg or pg that I am not sure but I believe he's capable of playing the 1 and would impact the game more playing the 1 based on his skill set.

[sunny]

updated as of March 20th:

Scott Howard-Cooper from nba.com

1) Anthony Davis
2) Harrison Barnes
3) Andre Drummond
4) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
5) Jared Sullinger
6) Brad Beal
7) Thomas Robinson
8) Cody Zeller
9) James Mcadoo
10) Perry Jones
11) Jeremy Lamb
12) Damian Lillard
13) John Henson
14) Austin Rivers

nbadraft.net

1)Anthony Davis
2) Harrison Barnes
3) Thomas Robinson
4) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
5) Andre Drummond
6) Jeremy Lamb
7) Arnett Moultrie
8) Brad Beal
9) Meyers Leonard
10) Damian Lillard
11) Austin Rivers
12) Jared Sullinger

Draftexpress.com
1) Anthony Davis
2) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3) Thomas Robinson
4) Andre Drummond
5) Jared Sullinger
6) Harrison Barnes
7) Perry Jones
8) John Henson
9) Tyler Zeller
10) Brad Beal
11) Terrence Jones
12) Jeremy Lamb

Chad Ford
1) Anthony Davis
2) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3) Thomas Robinson
4) Brad Beal
5) Harrison Barnes
6) Andre Drummond
7) James Mcadoo
8) Perry Jones
9) Cody Zeller
10) Jared Sullinger
11) Tyler Zeller
12) Damian Lillard
13) Jeremy Lamb

draftexpress.com updated march 21

1) Anthony Davis
2) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3) Thomas Robinson
4) Andre Drummond
5) Jared Sullinger
6) Harrison Barnes
7) Brad Beal
8) John Henson
9) Perry Jones
10) Tyler Zeller
11) Terrence Jones
12) JEremy Lamb
13) Damian Lillard
14) Kendall Marshall

Aside from the low placement of Jeremy Lamb, this is a great mock IMO.

draft express march 22

1) Anthony DAvis
2) Andre Drummond
3) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
4) Thomas Robinson
5) Jared Sullinger
6) Harrison Barnes
7) Brad Beal
8) John Henson
9) Perry Jones
10) Tyler Zeller
11) Terrence Jones
12) Jeremy Lamb

draft express march 23

1) anthony davis
2) andre drummond
3) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
4) Thomas Robinson
5) Brad Beal
6) Jared Sullinger
7) Harrison Barnes
12) Jeremy Lamb

[Marlo Stanfield]

When I said months ago that Beal was the most solid top-5 pick in this draft was I wrong? Nope I wish I had Jim Kelly's job.

[daner01]

Why can't he, adequate athleticism but has size for the position. Shown that he can distribute and plays like a vet at such a young age. I am not saying he has to play the pg to fit this team and I know he's an excellent sg prospect, but I think he has the capability to be a pg. I believe he will be a better floor general than westbrook.

Why do you want him to play PG, though? Do you honestly believe he'd be a better PG than SG?

He is the type of player that I want the ball in the hands of as much as possible. As for being a better sg or pg that I am not sure but I believe he's capable of playing the 1 and would impact the game more playing the 1 based on his skill set.

You're correct. He would impact the game while playing PG, but negatively. He is a SG first and foremost. Sure he can dribble and distribute nicely but that is somewhat expected from a SG. Anthony Davis was a guard in highschool until he grew like 8 inches all of a sudden. Youre not going to throw him at the point because of it.

Beal is as much of a point guard as Wade is imo. They can play it here and there, but would rather have a legit PG in charge.

[JamesNaismith]

Why can't he, adequate athleticism but has size for the position. Shown that he can distribute and plays like a vet at such a young age. I am not saying he has to play the pg to fit this team and I know he's an excellent sg prospect, but I think he has the capability to be a pg. I believe he will be a better floor general than westbrook.

Why do you want him to play PG, though? Do you honestly believe he'd be a better PG than SG?

He is the type of player that I want the ball in the hands of as much as possible. As for being a better sg or pg that I am not sure but I believe he's capable of playing the 1 and would impact the game more playing the 1 based on his skill set.

Beal's game (although possibly a better rebonder) is like Eric Gordon and EG does/should not play PG. Just because he can create doesn't mean he should be played at the point. If anything its a sad indication of how weak the SG position is becoming in the NBA.

His handles can be used like Gordon's (again) or Roy's to get an open shot or possibly draw in defenders so he can hit an open teammates but not run an offence that's an entirely different mindset and skillset that his game is not suited to especially when his style is PERFECT as a SG....makes no sense to comtemplate otherwise.

[daner01]

When I said months ago that Beal was the most solid top-5 pick in this draft was I wrong? Nope I wish I had Jim Kelly's job.

I hear ya. Beal will be a Raptor, I just feel it.

[tdotrep2]

What does the davis situation have to do with beals situation? And how would he impact the game negatively at the point.

All I asked was for someone to convince me that he can't. Why can beal only play it here and there?

[sunny]

sunny - march 23

1) anthony davis
2) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3) Thomas Robinson
4) Brad Beal
5) Jared Sullinger
6) Andre Drummond
7) Harrison Barnes
8) Jeremy Lamb