Dalano Banton Discussion / Appreciation

DelAbbot · Post #201 » by **DelAbbot** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:23 am

OakleyDokely wrote:
DelAbbot wrote:
OakleyDokely wrote:All my peoples from Rexdale you know we gona just ride

I don't get why you keep reminding everyone Banton is from Rexdale. Is it impressive that an NBA caliber player came out of a relatively poorer neighborhood? Is it that different from an NBA caliber player came out of a relatively richer neighborhood such as Thornhill (Andrew Wiggins) or Mississauga (RJ Barrett)
The dude literally has the number 45 on his back to represent the bus route he took.

He's reping Rexdale.

I spent the first 12 years of my life in Rexdale. It's awesome that the first Canadian drafted by the Raptors is from there.

that explains it

mdenny · Post #202 » by **mdenny** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:28 am

djsunyc wrote:
will wrote:
djsunyc wrote:
that's been the big change the last 2 games. nurse is giving delano rope and saving franchise freddy for 4th quarter heroics.

If Dalano ever gets down some resemblance of a jumper...holy crap.

per franchise freddy "if he can hit the 3, he's going to be a problem."

that 3 will catapult him to difference maker as a starter.

freddie, banton, scottie, siakam, og lineup? be still my beating heart.

Thats what ive been thinking. There's a handful of Cs (embiid) for whom it might not work....but no more than 5. Btw i dont think jokic necessarily counts as one. I don't think a traditional C is the way to go with him anyways. Embiid, ayton, townes might be problems though.

Against all the other teams i think the fact that you have 4 guys with that kinda wingspan makes up for the lack of a traditional C. And then u have one of the highest IQ defenders in fred to take care of the steph curry's and trae Young's.

Honestly....Banton has been my favorite part of this season so far. It's basically like we got another guy who's top 15. I did NOT see this coming. And then being from Rexdale? And with both barnes and banton having jamaican heritage? My inlaws watched basketball for the first time this year.

Prestige · Post #203 » by **Prestige** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:57 am

djsunyc wrote:
Ackshun wrote:
DelAbbot wrote:
I don't get why you keep reminding everyone Banton is from Rexdale. Is it impressive that an NBA caliber player came out of a relatively poorer neighborhood? Is it that different from an NBA caliber player came out of a relatively richer neighborhood such as Thornhill (Andrew Wiggins) or Mississauga (RJ Barrett)

I don't get why you think Delano grew up in a poorer neighbourhood just because he is from Rexdale. This house is in Rexdale. Maybe he lived in something like this?

Also, it's okay for hometown fans to feel good about their hometown players. Wtf

with the way he's playing, might have to rename it sexdale.

Nah, Banton is from the community housing projects opposite North Albion Colegiate, so I’ve been told. Rough area.

alpngso · Post #204 » by **alpngso** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:06 am

Banton no.1 in this rookie class in NBA's PIE (Player Impact Estimate) ORtg and Net Rtg among rookies who player more than 10 min :clap:

https://www.nba.com/stats/players/advanced/?sort=PIE&dir=-1&CF=MIN*GE*10&Season=2021-22&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&DraftYear=2021

LJKO · Post #205 » by **LJKO** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:05 am

Banton looking like a 1st Rd Pick

C Court · Post #206 » by **C Court** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:44 am

Read on Twitter

C Court · Post #207 » by **C Court** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:58 am

Banton grew up in Mount Olive - Silverstone near Albion Rd and Kipling. It’s an area that attracts a lot of new immigrants because of public housing in the area. Nothing like the rough projects in urban US cities, but Banton was definitely not living a lavish lifestyle as a kid, like one of the previous posters suggested.

OakleyDokely · Post #208 » by **OakleyDokely** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:50 pm

LJKO wrote:Banton looking like a 1st Rd Pick

He's been one of the best rookies. Which is crazy considering where he was selected and how much inexperience he has at every level.

Indeed · Post #209 » by **Indeed** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:36 pm

Marmoset wrote:I have no idea how he lasted until the 46th pick. Even in pre-season as I was watching him and his combination of skill and size, I thought there has to be a team that would take a chance on a guy like that in the late first round.

Also, an interesting tidbit that may or may not be apparent - Dalano was drafted with the pick we got for Terence Davis. I think this worked out alright.

He was not ranked in any draft. He declared late, so he has to go to the G-League Camp to get a Draft Combine invite. I don't think he was invited to Draft Combine, and wasn't exposed to other teams much.

Basically other teams didn't scout him enough, as Banton is older and cannot shoot, some teams may rate him lower. Besides Raptors are one of the limited teams who would draft for positionless players, so he is pretty much a perfect fit for us.

DAcReator · Post #210 » by **DAcReator** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:46 pm

I know this is the most irrelevant game, but I really hope Banton makes the rookie challenge game

WuTang_OG · Post #211 » by **WuTang_OG** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:47 pm

LJKO wrote:Banton looking like a 1st Rd Pick

Lottery pick*

OakleyDokely · Post #212 » by **OakleyDokely** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:59 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:
LJKO wrote:Banton looking like a 1st Rd Pick

Lottery pick*

Top 5 pick*

ATLTimekeeper · Post #213 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:01 pm

DAcReator wrote:I know this is the most irrelevant game, but I really hope Banton makes the rookie challenge game

If he stays in the rotation there's a good chance. Currently 14th in total minutes.

Rapsalot · Post #214 » by **Rapsalot** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:17 pm

Flynn needs some reps in 905 and be third utility PG in case of injuries. That spot is currently GD’s but he is the one we need to trade for a C

DAcReator · Post #215 » by **DAcReator** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:19 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:
DAcReator wrote:I know this is the most irrelevant game, but I really hope Banton makes the rookie challenge game

If he stays in the rotation there's a good chance. Currently 14th in total minutes.

I wonder if they do the USA vs world again he has a better chance as well

ATLTimekeeper · Post #216 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:32 pm

DAcReator wrote:
ATLTimekeeper wrote:
DAcReator wrote:I know this is the most irrelevant game, but I really hope Banton makes the rookie challenge game

If he stays in the rotation there's a good chance. Currently 14th in total minutes.

I wonder if they do the USA vs world again he has a better chance as well

Maybe. Sengun, Giddey, Duarte, Avdija, Poku, Maledon? That team looks so bad they'll probably scrap the format.

Indeed · Post #217 » by **Indeed** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:48 pm

Rapsalot wrote:Flynn needs some reps in 905 and be third utility PG in case of injuries. That spot is currently GD’s but he is the one we need to trade for a C

I think that could be Mykailiuk once Watanabe and Siakam come back.

TheFutureMM · Post #218 » by **TheFutureMM** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:26 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:
DAcReator wrote:
ATLTimekeeper wrote:
If he stays in the rotation there's a good chance. Currently 14th in total minutes.

I wonder if they do the USA vs world again he has a better chance as well

Maybe. Sengun, Giddey, Duarte, Avdija, Poku, Maledon? That team looks so bad they'll probably scrap the format.

Wagner, Achiuwa? I feel like that's not terrible in normal circumstances. It just doesn't help that Ball and Edwards are playing at close to an all-star level in their second years.

pilkoids · Post #219 » by **pilkoids** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:35 pm

I'm worried refs will start calling carrying on him because it's so obvious he palms the ball frequently

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LBJKB24MJ23 · Post #220 » by **LBJKB24MJ23** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:38 pm

pilkoids wrote:I'm worried refs will start calling carrying on him because it's so obvious he palms the ball frequently

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That’s like majority of the league but ya he does carry a lot.

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