Raptors Select Paskal Siakam 27th

0 - 100 · Post #181 » by **0 - 100** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:13 am

Potential wrote:It's time to end the madness. #FireMasai

lol stop

Mysticist · Post #182 » by **Mysticist** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:13 am

bonjovi0308 wrote:I didn't know about him, but reading draft express, looks like a Faried clone....?

Faried can't shoot this guy is BB clone that can hit open 3's.

nowayguy · Post #183 » by **nowayguy** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:13 am

Heard they're already building a Siakam statue outside the ACC. Get hyped.

DHK · Post #184 » by **DHK** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:14 am

I feel its safe to say that the raptors are abandoning the whole re-signing BB.
We just drafted two C's.
I'm worried how we're going to pull off getting that starting 4 we desperately need

ebo · Post #185 » by **ebo** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:14 am

PRESTIGE wrote:Bleach Report article: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2648068-2016-nba-draft-prospects-breaking-down-the-pro-future-of-pascal-siakam

He averaged 22 points in two games against New Mexico. He had 17 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks at Wichita State, and he went for 26 points and 10 boards against Baylor, who started projected first-rounder Taurean Prince at power forward and had one of the best front lines in college basketball.

That's encouraging!

Scott Hall · Post #186 » by **Scott Hall** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:15 am

McGregFan wrote:
Scott Hall wrote:
McGregFan wrote:

Good players or big name players?

I'm sure there is a Rodney Hood or Bobby Portis in there somewhere

Outside of norm no rookie we've drafted has gotten a chance so far so idk how you can declare whether those guys are going to have better careers or not

We've all seen enough of a sample size to make our own opinions

MavCarter · Post #187 » by **MavCarter** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:15 am

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vdhawan17 · Post #188 » by **vdhawan17** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:15 am

Not ecstatic. But seeing how Davis reacted after not being selected I'm kinda happy we passed on him. Would of rather have taken Skal tho

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Harcore Fenton Mun · Post #189 » by **Harcore Fenton Mun** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:16 am

Looks good tbh, very solid defense.

Clementine9 · Post #190 » by **Clementine9** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:16 am

Did I understand him correctly in his draft workout video? He has only played basketball for 4 or 5 years?

bballsparkin · Post #191 » by **bballsparkin** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:16 am

He's got a good basketball name. So that's a start...

DrCoach · Post #192 » by **DrCoach** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:17 am

WeTheNorth123 wrote:
NBA48mins wrote:If anyone has been paying attention, we have drafted the 2 highest PER players in the draft. We also did it with Delon Wright as well.

ya i heard we wore using IBM Watson for our draft pick (not a joke, look it up)

i hope its algorithim factored in that Paskal played on a horrible NCAA conference where the compitition is weak

Actually , maybe two top 5 PERs, definitely not the two highest. I can think of two off the top of my head that were higher

jnfviet · Post #193 » by **jnfviet** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:18 am

Wow we got a steal in this draft. Just because, someone doesn't play for amazing division doesn't mean they're a bust right away. Check his draft express draft-workout and you will be impressed by his:
-Amazing Strides down the court
-Finish around the rim
-Can shoot the mid range jumper at a high rate
-Very well spoken for someone being from cameroon.
-Seems very lanky and atheltic.

Watch boys we won't miss Biz that much, but we do have two options for biz in Poeltl and Paskal.
#INMASAIWETRUST

WeTheNorth123 · Post #194 » by **WeTheNorth123** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:18 am

Ok this guy might be legit!!!!!!

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BfrMMLfpvo[/youtube]

Knucknbuc · Post #195 » by **Knucknbuc** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:18 am

Idk guy looks pretty good granted idk **** about him highlights and stuff

T-d0t · Post #196 » by **T-d0t** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:19 am

dat wingspan tho

Agimat · Post #197 » by **Agimat** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:20 am

As far as I can tell this player showed he has great motor, grit, toughness, tenacity in grabbing boards, can block shots, and apparently can shoot. Those are his skills which Masai drafted him for. I wonder if the same can be said for both Skal, and Davis.

TL;DR: He plays like Biyombo lol

RL82 · Post #198 » by **RL82** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:21 am

From the clips I've seen and what I've gathered online quickly this guy he seems like a good fit for our team.

-Good motor, tons of energy and works extremely hard.
-Will have to consistently hit some jumpers for us. But his rebounding and defence is what made us pick him I think
-Excellent length and good lateral quicks. Able to switch and guard some wings in our PnR defence

Hit Em Up · Post #199 » by **Hit Em Up** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:21 am

He reminds me of Ed Davis after watching the highlights

DHK · Post #200 » by **DHK** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:21 am

SuigintouEV wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS0CRc0bYpw[/youtube]

Looks really good. Excellent vision, footwork, range on his jump hook, and second jump.

Damn, watching this video, I'm impressed by his passing. It looks smooth,
His offense needs a lot of work. He relies heavily on banking in his shots which is quite interesting.
He really doesnt have a jumper to speak of though.