Official Raptors 2012 NBA Draft Thread, Part 12

OakleyDokely · Post #1181 » by **OakleyDokely** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 9:44 pm

My top realistic draft options are:
(based on a combination of advanced stats, workouts, measurements)

1. Lillard
2. Waiters

I'd be happy with either.

Post #1182 » by **niQ** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 9:53 pm

TimoCruz wrote:Someone wanna explain to me why no one on this board thinks highly of terrence ross. I think he can quite possibly be the steal of the draft. I just wanna know what others are saying that im probably missing.

People HAVE been talking about him. But he's farther down on most mock drafts that's why some people still consider him a reach at 8. But if we can't land Lamb, I honestly wouldn't mind Ross.

U_Mad · Post #1183 » by **U_Mad** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 10:10 pm

If Drummond Falls to us...take him and never look back

if not...Lamb or lillard would be the picks (thats if he doesn't get taken by Por)

fatal9 · Post #1184 » by **fatal9** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 10:29 pm

I think Portland will 100% pick up Drummond if he drops to them. They have more incentive to take a risk than other teams because they have another pick at 11. With Oden basically done and LMA dealing with all sorts of injuries now, they could use a young big man right now. So can't see Drummond falling past 6th.

Rapsobsessed7 · Post #1185 » by **Rapsobsessed7** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 10:35 pm

I think the draft goes like this

Davis - NOH
MKG - CHA
Beal - WAS
Barnes - CLE
Robinson - SAC
Drummond - POR (take Marshall at #11)
Sullinger/T.Jones/Lamb/P.Jones (won't pick a PG)
Lillard

And I'm really ok with that. I'll take Lillard and run.

Throwback24 · Post #1186 » by **Throwback24** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 10:58 pm

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-o ... e-dozen-wi

The winners and losers were posted above with Nicholson being among the winners

cdel00 · Post #1187 » by **cdel00** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 11:09 pm

Winners:
1) Damian Lillard - Already regarded as arguably the top point guard in what is a weak floor leader crop, the Weber State star likely solidified his spot. He showed swagger -- and the best pure perimeter shot in the entire camp (yes, better than John Jenkins).

He also displayed a high IQ -- which should enable him to be able to effectively run a team at the next level.

Post #1188 » by **DG88** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 11:16 pm

Other winners that some on this board like

3) Royce White - The NBA teams have asked me about White's mental makeup all season. He's had some issues, but White is engaging and takes accountability for his past actions. No one, according to several NBA guys, was more impressive in the interview process than the Iowa State point forward.

4) Perry Jones III - He could have bailed on the combine, but Bill Duffy and PJ3 decided to participate -- and it paid off. Smart move because Jones will always thrive in a workout setting -- and that's exactly what happened. I'd be shocked if he doesn't go somewhere in the Top 10 with his length and upside.

5) Meyers Leonard - He checked in at 7-foot-1 and change, had a 9-foot-plus standing reach and was also impressive on the court. He played hard, showed his athleticism and agility and likely solidified himself in the lottery. Toughness remains a question, but Leonard certainly helped himself in Chicago.

6) Andrew Nicholson - No one looked better in the workout setting than the former St. Bonnies star from Canada. He's so skilled -- and made shots from everywhere. At one point, I watched him drill 15 consecutive shots from just about every spot on the court. Strength is a concern at the next level, but he looked phenomenal in terms of his ability to score the ball in a variety of ways.

7) Terrence Ross - I pegged Washington's wing as a lottery pick prior to the start of the season -- and he's got a chance to move into the top 14. Ross has the length, athleticism and also the perimeter shot. He made more shots than most -- and he also did a nice job on the defensive end.

8) Darius Miller - I admit I pegged Miller as a future overseas guy prior to the year, but he's progressed, matured and developed. Miller showed he can do it all at Kentucky -- and did it again in front of all the NBA guys. He made shots from deep, provided consistent effort and also got after it on the defensive end. He's likely the key to UK getting a record-setting six guys into the first round.

Notable Losers

1) Quincy Miller - The long Baylor forward should have stuck with his initial decision to return to Waco He's just not ready. Period. Miller has the length, but he's not overly athletic, needs to improve his perimeter shot and doesn't defend. He could easily slip into the second round. I'm not sure how this guy was ever the No. 1 player in America and considered a lottery pick, but he obviously bought into the hype and make a mistake coming out after just one year.

3) Jeremy Lamb - He sat next to Bradley Beal on Thursday morning, watching the shooting guards who elected to participate in the combine, and looked as though he would have rather been anywhere else. Lamb has talent, but he always appears disinterested. According to sources, it carried over to the interviews as well.

7) Andre Drummond - Could have answered some questions in a setting like this, but didn't participate. He obviously wasn't alone, but so many wonder about his love for the game and intensity. Drummond also wore sneakers that gave him an added two inches and didn't blow teams away in the interviews.

Dr Positivity · Post #1189 » by **Dr Positivity** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 11:24 pm

Miller f*cked up harrrrrd by coming out. Watch him go like 40th.

BirdmanPresents · Post #1190 » by **BirdmanPresents** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 11:48 pm

Dr Mufasa wrote:Miller f*cked up harrrrrd by coming out. Watch him go like 40th.

If he slips to second round I'd take him and send him to play in the CIS for a year :lol:

If he's there in second round though, I'd grab him.

C_Money · Post #1191 » by **C_Money** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 11:49 pm

I want to see what these shoes look like that add 2 inches to your height. The only thing I look at is the height without shoes. So many players try to jack up their height in this thing.

BirdmanPresents · Post #1192 » by **BirdmanPresents** » Sat Jun 9, 2012 12:00 am

C_Money wrote:I want to see what these shoes look like that add 2 inches to your height. The only thing I look at is the height without shoes. So many players try to jack up their height in this thing.

JunkYardSubs · Post #1193 » by **JunkYardSubs** » Sat Jun 9, 2012 12:41 am

Im liking Lillard more and more

JamesNaismith · Post #1194 » by **JamesNaismith** » Sat Jun 9, 2012 1:20 am

cdel00 wrote:Winners:
1) Damian Lillard - Already regarded as arguably the top point guard in what is a weak floor leader crop, the Weber State star likely solidified his spot. He showed swagger -- and the best pure perimeter shot in the entire camp (yes, better than John Jenkins).

I gotta admit that's damn impressive.

fredericklove · Post #1195 » by **fredericklove** » Sat Jun 9, 2012 1:49 am

JamesNaismith wrote:
cdel00 wrote:Winners:
1) Damian Lillard - Already regarded as arguably the top point guard in what is a weak floor leader crop, the Weber State star likely solidified his spot. He showed swagger -- and the best pure perimeter shot in the entire camp (yes, better than John Jenkins).

I gotta admit that's damn impressive.

In the camp sure, but in the game, there's no way Lillard is a better pure shooter than Jenkins. No way.

Al_Oliver · Post #1196 » by **Al_Oliver** » Sat Jun 9, 2012 1:53 am

Dr Mufasa wrote:Miller f*cked up harrrrrd by coming out. Watch him go like 40th.

we'll see on draft night. maybe someone trades into the late 1st to grab him

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1197 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Sat Jun 9, 2012 3:57 am

Miller with a 2nd round pick would be huge in terms of potential payoff. I'm pretty sure he'll still get taken in the 1st round though.

Rapsfan07 · Post #1198 » by **Rapsfan07** » Sat Jun 9, 2012 3:59 am

Someone's going to take him in the first round. I'm sure of it.

Throwback24 · Post #1199 » by **Throwback24** » Sat Jun 9, 2012 4:00 am

Rapsfan07 wrote:Someone's going to take him in the first round. I'm sure of it.

Whoever does will absolutely regret it with the dpeth in this draft,.

blueseeka · Post #1200 » by **blueseeka** » Sat Jun 9, 2012 5:11 am

DG88 wrote:Other winners that some on this board like

6) Andrew Nicholson - No one looked better in the workout setting than the former St. Bonnies star from Canada. He's so skilled -- and made shots from everywhere. At one point, I watched him drill 15 consecutive shots from just about every spot on the court. Strength is a concern at the next level, but he looked phenomenal in terms of his ability to score the ball in a variety of ways.

Nicholson has had such a great 2nd half of the year and it looks like he's almost certain to be a late 1st rounder now

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