Raps 2013 Summer League Thread (Roster on Pg 19)

Vorticity · Post #301 » by **Vorticity** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 8:06 pm

is Chris Wright the same former Raptors player?

mintsa · Post #302 » by **mintsa** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 8:14 pm

I know it's only Summer League. But I actually can't wait to See JV, Ross & Acy play........it's a nice little summer time treat.

MEDIC · Post #303 » by **MEDIC** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 8:21 pm

I was hoping to see Devoe Joseph there. I think he has a shot of making an NBA roster. Plays hard, has some NBA skill. Might be a good combo guard/ 3rd guard for someone.

Really liked what I saw from him last year in SL.

theycallmeZZ · Post #304 » by **theycallmeZZ** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 8:21 pm

Mark Lyons lookin nice... we need a young athletic ball handler on our squad who can knock down the 3

His moves are a bit herky jerky though

Dalek · Post #305 » by **Dalek** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 8:46 pm

I am excited to see Jordan Taylor. I always liked him on Wisconsin and thought with some time overseas he could be an interesting guy to bring over. Not really a quick or athletic type, but he is a smart back-up with good defense. He is someone to watch for sure as a third guard.

The reality is we have Stone, Ross, Acy and JV there. We really don't need any of the other guys to do much but just give our guys their shots. JV should be getting loads of touches from Stone. They'll be deadly off the pick and roll.

Raptorfan2012 · Post #306 » by **Raptorfan2012** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 8:59 pm

Dalek wrote:I am excited to see Jordan Taylor. I always liked him on Wisconsin and thought with some time overseas he could be an interesting guy to bring over. Not really a quick or athletic type, but he is a smart back-up with good defense. He is someone to watch for sure as a third guard.

The reality is we have Stone, Ross, Acy and JV there. We really don't need any of the other guys to do much but just give our guys their shots. JV should be getting loads of touches from Stone. They'll be deadly off the pick and roll.

I am kind of nervous about Jonas being in the Summer League. This is more of a guard-chuck fest than a big man development opportunity. Hopefully we just have him down there to continue to build chemistry with Ross and Acy, and some condition work done, get accustomed to Nurse's offense, and then sit him out.

Dalek · Post #307 » by **Dalek** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 9:10 pm

Raptorfan2012 wrote:
Dalek wrote:I am excited to see Jordan Taylor. I always liked him on Wisconsin and thought with some time overseas he could be an interesting guy to bring over. Not really a quick or athletic type, but he is a smart back-up with good defense. He is someone to watch for sure as a third guard.

The reality is we have Stone, Ross, Acy and JV there. We really don't need any of the other guys to do much but just give our guys their shots. JV should be getting loads of touches from Stone. They'll be deadly off the pick and roll.

I am kind of nervous about Jonas being in the Summer League. This is more of a guard-chuck fest than a big man development opportunity. Hopefully we just have him down there to continue to build chemistry with Ross and Acy, and some condition work done, get accustomed to Nurse's offense, and then sit him out.

Yup, it is not a place for big men, but if Stone gets the primary responsibility I think he will look for Jonas. The names like Taylor, Karl, D. Joesph and Micah Downs are all good shooters, who are not chuckers. Stone is pass-first so hopefully we will be running a good offense. Vegas is not the be all end all, so I don't think they will work JV too hard.

Raps Militia · Post #308 » by **Raps Militia** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 9:11 pm

Vorticity wrote:is Chris Wright the same former Raptors player?

The same former Raptors Summer League Player (former Warriors, also).
No correlation with Antoine Wright and Julian Wright.

Dr Positivity · Post #309 » by **Dr Positivity** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 9:30 pm

Mbakwe's the most interesting pickup there IMO, in terms of players that have a shot of sticking on a roster. 13.9 rebounds per 40, good athlete, good hands and instincts. A 6'8 C but with a 7'4 wingspan to make up for it

Dr Positivity · Post #310 » by **Dr Positivity** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 9:39 pm

Raptorfan2012 wrote:
Dalek wrote:I am excited to see Jordan Taylor. I always liked him on Wisconsin and thought with some time overseas he could be an interesting guy to bring over. Not really a quick or athletic type, but he is a smart back-up with good defense. He is someone to watch for sure as a third guard.

The reality is we have Stone, Ross, Acy and JV there. We really don't need any of the other guys to do much but just give our guys their shots. JV should be getting loads of touches from Stone. They'll be deadly off the pick and roll.

I am kind of nervous about Jonas being in the Summer League. This is more of a guard-chuck fest than a big man development opportunity. Hopefully we just have him down there to continue to build chemistry with Ross and Acy, and some condition work done, get accustomed to Nurse's offense, and then sit him out.

Jonas will probably dominate SL. He proved in the preseason and the March/April meaningless games stretch, that he'll dominate statistically when defenses have their guard down. JV's combination of length and touch means that a defender needs to have his hands up and prepared or else he's not going to be able to bother the shot at all

Juscius · Post #311 » by **Juscius** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 9:49 pm

Expecting something like 14 pts/7rebs + 1.7 block from JV. Of course on good percentages. So in other words, he will get not many touches but still will be efficient.

Just hopefully he plays around 30 mins, otherwise it would be a bis of wasted time for him to play in that league at all

BCbudraptorfan · Post #312 » by **BCbudraptorfan** » Tue Jul 9, 2013 10:54 pm

are the raptors SL games going to be on nba channel?

HolyMage110 · Post #313 » by **HolyMage110** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:50 am

Stone will be playing in our summer league games.
I'm very curious to see how he plays.

HolyMage110 · Post #314 » by **HolyMage110** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:52 am

2013 TORONTO RAPTORS NBA SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER (as of July 9, 2013)
1 Trevor Mbakwe F 6-8 245 1/24/1989 Minnesota / USA Minnesota (NCAA) R
2 Jordan Taylor G 6-1 195 9/30/1989 Wisconsin / USA Acea Virtus RM (Italy) R
3 Ricky Harris G 6-2 175 8/12/1987 Massachusetts / USA Biancoblu BO (Italy) R
4 Quincy Acy F 6-7 235 10/6/1990 Baylor / USA Toronto Raptors (NBA) 1
5 Julyan Stone G 6-7 200 12/7/1988 Texas-El Paso / USA Denver Nuggets (NBA) 2
6 Tywain McKee G 6-2 180 3/7/1986 Coppin State / USA Triumph (Russia) R
7 Chris Wright F 6-8 225 9/30/1988 Dayton / USA Maine Red Claws (NBA D-League) 1
8 Coby Karl G 6-5 215 6/8/1983 Boise State / USA Idaho Stampede (NBA D-League) 2
9 Alade Aminu C 6-10 225 9/14/1987 Georgia Tech / USA Karsiyaka (Turkey) R
13 Devoe Joseph G 6-4 180 6/21/1989 Oregon / Canada Khimik (Ukraine) R
17 Jonas Valanciunas C 7-0 240 5/6/1992 Lietuvos Rytas / Lithuania Toronto Raptors (NBA) 1
20 Micah Downs F 6-8 200 9/8/1986 Gonzaga / USA Maine Red Claws (NBA D-League) R
21 Gregory Echenique G 6-9 260 11/23/1990 Creighton / Venezuela Creighton (NCAA) R
31 Terrence Ross G 6-7 195 2/5/1991 Washington / USA Toronto Raptors (NBA) 1
32 Mark Lyons G 6-1 200 7/4/1989 Arizona / USA Arizona (NCAA) R

PapeSowish · Post #315 » by **PapeSowish** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:33 am

Nice, I like the roster this year. Especially the additions of Mbakwe, Mark Lyons, and Aminu.

Last year's team was unbearable.

chriso1290 · Post #316 » by **chriso1290** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:08 am

I know it's just summer league but I can't wait to see JV play basketball again.

fredericklove · Post #317 » by **fredericklove** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:14 am

Dalek wrote:I am excited to see Jordan Taylor. I always liked him on Wisconsin and thought with some time overseas he could be an interesting guy to bring over. Not really a quick or athletic type, but he is a smart back-up with good defense. He is someone to watch for sure as a third guard.

The reality is we have Stone, Ross, Acy and JV there. We really don't need any of the other guys to do much but just give our guys their shots. JV should be getting loads of touches from Stone. They'll be deadly off the pick and roll.

I'm surprised to see Taylor going undrafted few years ago, this kid was such an offensive beast during wisconsin years and reminded me of a poor man version of Jameer Nelson. Would love to see how he performs in SL.

sweetcity · Post #318 » by **sweetcity** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:27 am

Myck Kabongo is stinking it up in SL

Waylon Mercy · Post #319 » by **Waylon Mercy** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:35 am

Coby Karl eh? hopefully his dad coaches us after we draft Wiggins/Parker/Randle next year...

If Val isnt one of the best players in Summer League Ill be shocked he was almost unstopable
at the end of the year.

OAKLEY_2 · Post #320 » by **OAKLEY_2** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:38 am

Dr Positivity wrote:Mbakwe's the most interesting pickup there IMO, in terms of players that have a shot of sticking on a roster. 13.9 rebounds per 40, good athlete, good hands and instincts. A 6'8 C but with a 7'4 wingspan to make up for it

Agreed. He was a complete surprise not to be drafted. He is the kind of player we normally would have drafted had we the second rounder. He definitely gets the camp invite.