The Raptors HQ NBA Draft Live Blog
by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 7:00 PM EDT
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Here it is, bam, and you say God Damn, this is dope jam...
Had to start things off tonight with a little Public Enemy as yes, I'm SLIGHTLY excited for my favourite day of the year.
Tonight represents the first attempt by Bryan Colangelo to right a ship that's somehow sailed quite far off the course he started to lay out when he first arrived.
And with the way this draft is unfolding, who knows what goes down in the Raptors' war room:
-Will HQ faves Paul George or Xavier Henry fall to the 13th spot for the Dinos to take?
-Is the team really high enough on Avery Bradley or Eric Bledsoe to take them in the lottery?
-What about a "safe" pick like Cole Aldrich or Patrick Patterson?
-Or, are the rumours about trading the pick true and Toronto makes a big move beyond the draft?
We'll find out in about 30 minutes...
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Let's do this...
The rumours have been flying, the research has been done…30 minutes till we start to see the new faces of the NBA.
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I think I'll be sad to see Calderone go, if he does get traded.
For all his “defensive deficiencies” he was a class act and seemed proud to be a Raptor. He played with passion and was one of the few players who showed some balls when teams like the Celtics were having their way with Toronto.
Agreed, Calderon was always a solid team mate and and excellent backup PG. The sad thing is that you do not pay people 9 million a year for being a backup and a good person. His salary is the reason he needs to go not his character or his play.
Agreed
I was shaking my head when BC signed him to that contract.
I'll always remember him for standing up to KG
I only wish he got into a real fight with KG and knocked KG out…
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jun 24, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That was when KG was with Minny…
Calderon stood up to him in Boston a few times.
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jun 24, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
What , are u smoking
Calderon has no balls , or muscles or heart , yeah , he a nice guy ,but hes not the type of player like a artest to take himself out the game if he thinks another player can do better,
and that Comment about KG , get real , Kg a thug remember that fool, and Calderon a pussy, Boston , always have there way with him , do u not watch there match up ever time , he sucks , he get punk off ever game
by Real raptors fan on Jun 25, 2010 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
No it was Calderon too. Him and Garnett were jawing for the whole game. Bonner/KG happened when KG was still in Minny
Miss Bonner too
I actually have his Jersey.
That is the exact same thing I think of...
…when I think of Calderone.
Rubio ?
Lil off topic but just wondering if Minny is planning on using Rubio in the future or is there a chance for someone to scoop him , haven’t heard much about him & my guess is he prob. doesn’t want 2 play for Minny. Seems Euro players like TO so maybe there is a shot for us to get him ? Not sure if he is another Calderon clone and has no D but sounds like he is a franchise type PG. Whats your thoughts.
Acronym for RAPTORS = RapsAreProbThinknOfRebuildingSeasonLLY
by RapsAreProbThinknOfRebuildingSeasonally on Jun 24, 2010 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
howdy all,
12 30 am in Scotlad, Robbie A is ready to do this.
Walker McKenna
by Robert Archibald on Jun 24, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions
Yum.
At work.
Tell these blackberry people to stop calling me :p
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jun 24, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
Draft coverage
I much preferred it when the TNT crew covered the draft. The ESPN/ABC crew is boring.
How great would it be if Turk is traded tonight?
Derrick Favours looks as enthusiastic as usual. The Nets should take Cousins instead.
MVP MVP
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jun 24, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
The five minute period for the first pick is pointless. As if Washington needs to think more about this.
I respect David Stern and Gary Bettman for not hogging the spotlight.
Turksucks!!!
Dude, what are you going to change your name to once we deal Turk tonight?
What?
Who saw that coming?
That messes everything up for the Raps.
I've always wondered...
What happens if you dont’ make your pick at your allotted time. Do you forfeit it? Has that ever happened?
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jun 24, 2010 7:40 PM EDT reply actions
That would be great
Somebody falls asleep at the wheel and the pick goes to the next team.
That's how it is in the NFL
You just move down a slot. You let the next team move up and you try to sneak in between.
Timeout
You know the TV commercial break is coming after the 12th pick.
Zing
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Paul George to TO?
Holly just hit me up from NYC saying that Paul George had been told he’s going to Toronto.
Hmm….
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Not his style
BC doesn’t tip his hand. If that’s out there it must be missinformation.
Does George last until No. 13 thought?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Ron Mercer
John Wall just dropped a ‘Ron Mercer’ reference. Booya!
Is that Wall’s mom’s real hair or is she wearing one of those Mickey Mouse caps they hand out at Disney.
That was awesome ha ha.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
There goes my fave for the Raps...
…3 years ago.
Too bad he didn’t come out last year either.
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There is no fit
Everyone acknowledges taht Iggy is moving now.
Oh
I never heard that. If that’s true, my bad. Got a link though?
LOL
Doug Collins seems pretty convinced Iggy’s staying
Iggy to the Raps
Hopefully.
Better late than never.
Wonder what...
Iggy and Arenas are thinking right now.
They’re thinking “I’m rich beeyatch!”
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Good question – neither are great fits so at some point, the writing is probably going to be on the wall.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Favors
Like this pick for Jersey, sounds like Minny will take Wes next but then it gets really interesting.
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Favors to the Nets
I don’t like this pick… unless they’re trading it. They could easily grab a Carlos Boozer in free agency.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 7:49 PM EDT reply actions
David Kahn will draft a PG
You know it’s coming.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
That was on HDNet last night as well. Love that flick.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I know ha ha ha, so ironic.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
That is what...
…Minesota fans will be saying if he does draft a pg.
What about him playing the 3?
Jon Barry on drugs.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
These guys are painful to listen to. They might as well have Devlin interviewing the picks.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing! Terrible.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha ha ha
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Could the Wolves have 11 picks in the last two drafts and end up with Flynn and Johnson?! Rubio’s never playing for them. That’s craptacular.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd agree
But they have a need at the wings. I like their bigs (Love + Jefferson)
I've heard that too
But they have to keep him now right???
I really think that Minny believes he and Love don’t fit well together. Not sure I agree because I do not see them play but they have been trying to move Jefferson for 6 months now.
Favors
Paul Jones’ brother is asking such ‘safe’ questions. Why didn’t he ask him if he thinks Prokhorov will surround the team with some hot russian babes?
Cousins
It’s a 5 player draft, he has to be next.
Cousins or Monroe here.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF
WTF kind of pants is wesley wearing??? oh my lord
Didn't like his proposed pick?
That’s messed up timing.
Timing
1 hour before draft – but he’s still doing the draft for them!
by dhackett1565 on Jun 24, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Completely forgot about the timing angle of it
That’s even more messed up.
LOVE this pick
Sacto is doing some nice things talent wise.
Chemsitry…well…
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Sacramento with back-to-back rookie of the years
I’m calling it.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
At the very least he’s top two in the ROY race.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, he still qualifies, right? I’d like to see him play an injury-free season first.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Reports are that he’s full strength – but yeah – injury still a concern.
by dhackett1565 on Jun 24, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Totally agree
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Great pick for Sacremento
He’s a great player who is physically ready for the NBA.
I hope enjoys doing nothing after home games…
I meant as a city though. This is not the first time I have heard someone reference how boring Sacto is.
Look it up on Wikipedia. Population is less then 500k and if you look at the picture it even looks boring.
Well that sucks.
I remember back in the day, Chris Webber was complaining there was no night life.
It's GS
Who knows
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Ekpe Udoh
Somewhat bizarre of course…
Think this guy is overrated.
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Well, they can’t start Maggette at PF anymore so… crickets…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
What? You don’t want a high usage, low efficiency player chucking the ball and getting lit up like a Xmas tree at the defensive end?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Too funny!!!
But seriously, don’t joke about that.
If he was European, he’d probably already be in a Raps uniform.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously
I’m laughing so loud, people at work are starting to stare
Overrated
But DraftExpress and draft.net both had it.
Since he was just fired
With the 22nd pick, the Blazers select Latavious Williams.
Heard of him? Exactly!
Actually...
…the draft NERD in me steps up here – Raps brought him in for a workout and I got to talk to him. Nice kid, interesting as he went right to the D League instead of overseas or college. Good rebounder, very raw.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Greg Monroe to the Pistons
Now that’s a nice fit. Detroit’s frontcourt is embarassing outside of the resurgent Ben Wallace.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
Overall maybe because he’s such a good passer.
But he’s not a dominant presence like Ewing was obviously.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Stu Scott
“At what point in you all selection process…”
Just an outstanding command of the English language.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
“Good luck this coming up season.”
Can we just start a seperate “Stu Scott’s Bad Grammar” thread?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
draftexpress is 8 for 8 on there mock draft
Acronym for RAPTORS = RapsAreProbThinknOfRebuildingSeasonally
by RapsAreProbThinknOfRebuildingSeasonally on Jun 24, 2010 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
Think Chad Ford is on the money too…it’s from here on down that might get really wacky.
PS – LOVE the handle.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
The Clippers drafted Urkel
He’s taller than I remember.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
Aminu
Not sure if everyone remembers but I loved this kid last year. Not sure he’s a star, (can’t shoot), but he does some nice things, especially ones that Toronto needs.
Good to see him go to Clips though to keep George and Henry in play so far.
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Pretty boring so far
All according to script and no trades.
But the Utah Jazz are obligated to draft a white guy. So I’m saying Hayward or Babbitt.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you, thank you...
… I’m here all night.
I swear my initial response was posted BEFORE that pick! LOL
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I was actually gonna say that too :P
But to be fair, you had the balls to say it
I don't think the Clippers are a joke because of the losing
I think they’re a joke because of their crazy, racist owner.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
Sweet Jesus!
I can’t remember the last time I laughed so much.
Ed Davis still on the board for Indy
It was key to get him picked this high to help push George or Henry down.
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Indiana must be pissed
That was their white guy. I had Aldrich going to Utah.
Indiana still has Babbitt or Aldrich in play. I believe Utah and Indiana are obligated to draft white guys as part of their franchise agreement.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
"Reminds me of Luke Jackson" - Bilas
Why not jut call him a bust and get it over with?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
Think Bilas is thinking that….me too, although I do think Utah is the best spot for him to optimize his talent.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
when you get comparisons with luke jackson your career cant turn out good lol
I’d bang her for courtsides… hell, lower bowls even.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
HA
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
So either George goes here to the Pacers or falls to the Raps?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
Or Memphis...
Oh the drama
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Franchise — I hope you have the Kleenex box handy. LOL
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Hayward's gonna dominate...
the D-league next year.
Man
We could have gone to the Eastern Conference Championships and you’d still have a hate on for him.
Current evidence would suggest
BC will not get us to the ECF
Maybe they flip Granger for Al Jeff?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
A question Mark Jones will not ask the raptors pick
How excited are you about playing for Jay Triano?
Common!!!
Can’t we go one thread without kicking JT in the nads?
I would ask
How excited are you about being interviewed by my less famous brother?
Comment of the night. I’m in tears!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Have we even seen
Luke Babbitt or Ed Davis?
Where they in for a workout?
Nope
Neither were in…prefer Davis of the two.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Aldrich to the Hornets
Another good fit, I think. The Hornets are terrible up front.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
I'm glad they took Aldrich
I wanted noooooo part of him.
Please no Ed Davis. Patrick Patterson would be fine by me.
Two down...
So Henry’s the only guy left I REALLY want on this team.
I’m ok with guys like Patterson but I’m thinking move the pick at this point unless Henry is there.
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8 mins away...
… from an underwhelming pick who will be forced into the starting lineup next season. I can’t wait!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
Why bother
If you hate them so much, stop watching and blogging.
This site is for Raptor FANS.
Correction.....
sitting on the bench for a great team in OKC
No Kidding
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm done
Tough draw for the Raptors – don’t love Davis or Patterson.
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Suck Fest
Bilas’ best available is Babbitt… Anyone interested in No. 13 for Rudy Fernandez and No. 22?
How about No. 13 for No. 18 and No. 21?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
Babbitt is gritty at least, but not exactly what I was hoping for from this draft if they take him.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know what to think.
I LIKE Patterson, but don’t love him. And Ed Davis = rebuild mode.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean the worst prospect by far according to Wages of Wins?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
This needs to be a trade.
Bosh is a PF, but he’s leaving – fair enough.
But Bargnani is NOT a centre.
So unless we just drafted a bench guy, ummm…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
Lots of thoughts on this pick
I don’t hate it.
Don’t love it, but he was the best upside guy.
Ironically he’s a lefty like Bosh, and who knows, maybe he doesn’t stay in Toronto.
I worry he’s Amir Johnson part II.
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Paul Jones
probably told him that one. He wrote it down and saved it
HA
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Your favourite player just watched you get picked and said “f@#$ that, I’m out”… how does that make you feel?!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Look on the bright side...
… at least the Raps will be picking in the top four next season!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Absolutely
BC should have his neck wrung for this mess but yep, we’re in full rebuild mode now folks.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Our pick was kinda anit-climactic
But at least the comments have been funny.
What pick would have?
I don’t think any 13th overall pick would have any effect on his decision. I am already moving on and hoping we get a good sign and trade for him.
I'm with rhinos
i’m pretty sure this pick wouldn’t have made any difference on his opinion either way. Maybe if they traded it for the first overall.
Who are the top 10 prospects next yr , any stars , im sure will have a top 5 pick next yr ?
Acronym for RAPTORS = RapsAreProbThinknOfRebuildingSeasonally
by RapsAreProbThinknOfRebuildingSeasonally on Jun 24, 2010 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
Henson and co – I’ll probably get into them tomorrow.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
And following the Raptors...
… a team that relies on advanced stats drafts Patrick Patterson.
I’d bet my house that Patterson outperforms Davis over his career.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
You're missing the point...
Davis probably fits better with Bargani… That’s all that matters to BC!!!
by MAS11 on Jun 24, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Honestly
I wouldn’t be surprised if that was what he was thinking
That’s tough – actually right now, Davis had better stats in certain areas that transfer to the NBA.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Indiana needs a PG and an athletic PF
and Paul George was told he would be a Raptor. Hmmmmm.
SWAP
Love to see it.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Davis and Calderon or Jack
Who else would we get?
I don't care
As long as it’s not Troy Murphy or Mike Dunleavy Jr.
Shhhhhhh
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Listening to Patterson
You just get the vibe that he can handle the jump to the pros with a lot of maturity.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
Absolutely
He was a media darling in workouts.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
OH MAN
Dynamite. Larry Sanders is NICE on the Bucks
Did Ed Davis even work out for the Raptors?
I don’t remember him coming in.
Bradley or Bledsoe
Minny on the clock AGAIN… You know Bradley or Bledsoe are going here… haha
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Apparently Babbit to Wolves
Wolves strategy is to draft players that play the same position in the first round every year.
ok so the raps got a big man..if they get another pick what position and who should they go for next?
Honestly, minus Bosh, this team has NOTHING. You draft best available.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but Davis wasn’t even mentioned in the top 15 a month ago. Makes you wonder how a guy can shoot up the draft board without working out.
Try telling that to BC
Bargnani is like the second coming of Larry Bird to him
The Davis Pick
So if Bosh does not resign, not only do we loose our franchise player, but as Davis is a 4 we are sentanced to continue watching Bargs play centre…
Yep.
Clueless.com will redirect to Raptors.com with a big picture of Bargs and BC in a hot tub.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
We still have that $3 million from last year
and I’m not going to forget about that.
Why are they talking about the Bulls picking No. 17? Haven’t we already established that this pick is going to the Wizards along with Hinrich?!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
from Wages of Wins...
The Utah Jazz took Gordon Hayward with the 9th pick in the NBA draft. Imagine a world where Butler does not advance to the Final Four. In such a world, does a sophomore from Butler — who averaged only 15.5 point per game and shot less than 30% from the college three-point line — go in the lottery? That is the question the Utah Jazz should have asked. I get the sense, though, that this question didn’t enter the minds of the people in Salt Lake City.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
Totally agree...
This was an ethnicity pick for The Jazz ; )
As I said in an earlier comment today, Gordan Hayward is another player in a long line of tournament darling players who never were really that good (i.e. Tyrus Thomas, Adam Morrison)
It's pretty cool
How the energy got completely zapped from this thread after we drafted Ed Davis
New Orleans will make you take Okafor
along with Collison. They are trying to shed salary without dumping CP3.
Don't worry
He’s statistically one of the worst prospects in the entire draft, if advanced stats are your thing.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Got stuck on Twitter, back
Glad Avery didn’t get the call at 13 – think where he was picked shows his true value.
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Can't believe how many trades are going down!
Apparently OKC is moving Bledsoe to the Clips for a future first-rounder.
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According to Doug Smith
Ed Davis isn’t going to be traded. The reason he didn’t work out for us is because he thought he’d be gone by then.
I sure hope he can rebound, because our starting C doesn’t rebound AT ALL.
Just read that…not sure how I feel.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
oh hell no
if ed davis stays…
then andrea needs to go. lol im kidding but if thats the future of our frontcourt… i might hop on the “fire BC” bandwagon
Lots of repercussions from this pick, including what happens with guys like Dorsey.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly, is there any kind of plan in place to build this team properly?!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
I think BC realizes he screwed this thing up years ago and now he’s gotta blow it up.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That is the case...
But not sure if BC has realized this
I think it is the implication that Davis represents. He will not have much impact next year so it is obvious that we are now in rebuilding mode.
Don't get me wrong...
he’s a good athlete, but he’s not a good fit beside Bargnani.
Apparently Kevin Pritchard fired from Portland
THE CAMPAIGNE STARTS NOW!! FIRE BC! HIRE PRITCHARD!!!
whats portland doing???
firing your gm the night of the draft? holy cow thats un heard off
The best player available in the draft
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Damion James is both older and a college PF trying to make it as an NBA SF. These are two big red flags. But for some reason I like him. He is the Big 12′s all time leading rebounder. He has a pretty good jump shot (unlike Aminu). If I were a team drafting in the middle of the first round, I’d take a shot on him. He can be a valuable role player.
http://robbieomalley.wordpress.com/2010/06/24/position-adjusted-win-score-charts/
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ed Davis
To be honest, I don’t know enough about Davis. He was hurt, his point guards sucked the past year and the team struggled (much to my delight as a Duke fan.) I didn’t think he’d be in the Raptors range so my knowledge of his game is limited to one or two views. Time to do some research.
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HIRE PRITCHARD
Someone just beat me to the punch but yes, maybe time to make a move…
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HA WHY
why his track record aint that much better..portland STILL hasnt won a playoff round since 2000
the grass is always greener
…
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jun 24, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes and you have to be smoking the greener grass to not believe Portland is in a better situation right now.
not saying they are or aren't
but everyone always wants what everyone else has even if it hasn’t led to anything more…….
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jun 24, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t understnad how you can say this considering the abysmal mess Colangelo has made. Hope you like watching 30 win teams ‘cause that’s waht we’ve got for the foreseable future thanks to BC.
30 wins?
Ummm, try less than 20 next season.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure
not saying its impossible but I think everyone is just way too down after this year.
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jun 24, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Portland is loaded with young, athletic, promissing talent. Toronto is loaded with bloated contracts and defensive whores. Records are NIGHT AND DAY!
AND
Toronto plays in a MUCH weaker division and conference.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh and...
Pritchard doesn’t have a pathological Euro fetish and Bargani man crush!
Ughhhhhhhhhhhhh
Davis? I logged on to see this? Oh well, should help the Raps really suck next year, right and get a good pick, right?
It's looking like it.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Best prospects left
If I’m Colangelo I’m busting my ass to try and grab Solomon Alabi, Devin Ebanks, Damion James, Quincy Pondexter, Jordan Crawford etc…lots of interesting guys left.
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So we, ummmm, drafted a power forward to replace the power forward we’re losing in free agency… errr… even though the player we’re building around is, ummm, errrr, ill suited to play centre.
We also think DeRozan can finally outplay the role player we almost cut last season.
Any questions?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
My left nut for a reporter with some BALLS to ask some salient questions at the next presser…
The HQ needs to be there
nobody else will do it.
I believe Franchise’s vocal chords are exhausted from carrying the scrums during the Raptors TV draft coverage. Haha.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve noticed that. Franchise seems like the only guy who did any research. You can tell which questions are his because they’re intelligent.
Those other reporters must hate you, Franchise.
Yeah I am sure they just envy the fact he doesn’t make any money with it while they all make six figures.
I do get some hate ha ha – especially from the old guys like Doug Smith.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
so i guess we have to trade with atl?
lol. damn damion james is off. who now, i think alabi is who BC is targetting
wow
i love how somebody brought up the tax in toronto? does that really bother millions dollars players?
also doesnt really seem all to excited to be here. only thing he know about toronto is demar. lol. this looks bad
because its hot and filled with beautiful women
and i was being sarcastic. im just sick of these american media bringing this up to scare the rookies
I think NBA players should be more worried about paternity suits and hangers on. Both will drain your funds a helluva lot more than the Canadian tax system.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
ya they just did an interview with ed davis..i like his attitude sounds very mature but who was the idiot reporter talking to him bout taxes and passports?? f**ing fool
Typical ignorant American...
USA! USA! USA! USA!
First of all, the impact of taxes can be lessened by hiring something called an ‘accountant’.
And passports? Yeah, it must suck to have to carry a tiny little booklet and flash it while you’re being rushed through a special customs area away from the rest of the general public.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe...
Paul george can still be obtained giving the Pacers one of our PGs?
PONDEXTER!!!
with a name like that he deserves to be drafted lol
This is just a directionless team right now.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Could be the DeJuan Blair of this year’s draft. Although it will take longer than 1 or 2 seasons to see that level of production.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
What, the score has dropped the final two picks. BC must be ready to make a move now that he isn’t being watched.
Love that pick for Dallas
Not sure why a team losing Joe Johnson didn’t keep him.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing is free
LAC gave up a future first round pick for Bledsoe. Other teams had to take contracts. None of which I would have been happy with.
I think second rounders are cheaper.
Sorry, that was in reply to Member29
“so many deals happening but nothing from the raptors; whats up with that; "
Considering all the promisses of radical changes/deals etc.
As with almost everything else over the last 4 years…This draft is looking like an utter failure for the Raptors.
I suppose one is reacting to getting a guaranteed contract
The other was disappointed at going lower than expected. Can’t read too much into it, just want a guy who can play basketball. Reading some of these comments, especially the usual crew of downers, I wonder what the reaction will be when we actually see people play
by HQ Interloper on Jun 24, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Alot of mock drafts have Ed Davis going 7 to 10 , so getting him @ 13 might not b as bad as alot of people think. Im just glad we got someone who can play some defence – Rebound , Block shots etc.
Acronym for RAPTORS = RapsAreProbThinknOfRebuildingSeasonally
by RapsAreProbThinknOfRebuildingSeasonally on Jun 24, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Next Year
I think we’ll have an exciting young team to watch for years to come. Think the Bulls a couple years ago.
Will be fun!
indeed
moreover, you mayhave just given yourself the possibility to S&T Amir…
Davis or no Davis, I think you still need to resign Amir Johnson.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
it is still an if but
if the Bosh – Bynum S&T goes down, do you want to see amir play the 4th big? would that REALLY be the biggest hole to fill?
You just don’t let go of a young, productive player. Especially when the other three bigs are injury prone (Bynum), the worst rebounding centre in pro basketball (Bargs), and an unproven rookie (Davis).
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 25, 2010 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
back to the drawing board....
werent’t you a rebuild apologist? if so I cannot follow your reasoning
Howard, Gortat and Orton. That’s some nice depth at the centre position. And if he really develops, then you can move Gortat.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, like you said – Bass is in the mix there as well. And you have a three-point shooting big like Ryan Anderson. There’s a reason why the Magic will be contending for a title for the next few seasons.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
i have a feeling they selected orton so they can trade gortat
as i remember he didnt want to return to orlando because he wanted to get moremintues in dallas.
Ebanks is still around...
…wouldn’t shock me to see BC make a play here.
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I did a compare of him with Trevor Ariza when both came out of school – very similar players.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I think BC is asleep in the Jays dugout, like Ken Griffey Jr. earlier this year.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Really like this kid – very similar to Wes Matthews and in fact both played at Marquette.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
2nd round... Adam Silver time!!!
Brother of David Silver of 90210 fame…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
I think Miami has like 4 – 2nd round pics , we should def. try & get 1 of them draft Devin Ebanks. Anyone know how many Miami has , i think that’s what i heard.
Acronym for RAPTORS = RapsAreProbThinknOfRebuildingSeasonally
by RapsAreProbThinknOfRebuildingSeasonally on Jun 24, 2010 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
If Kentucky really had 5 first-round NBA draft picks and a great coach...
… shouldn’t they have won a national title?
I’m just sayin’ there might be a bust or two in there.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
Huge point
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
As bad as things look for Toronto, at least we are not Wolves fans.
From DraftExpress Twitter.
“T’Wolves pick up three small forwards who can’t create their own shot in Wes Johnson, Martell Webster and Lazar Hayward. Makes no sense.”
This is what happens when you hire a former journalist to run your squad.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he’s still there – isn’t he?
I don’t know why you wouldn’t draft Cousins to play alongside Love, and trade Al Jeff for some help on the wings?!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
GO TIBOR.
I hope the Raptors trade for him. I just want to say “Tibor” all next year.
Love the YMCA shots
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on Bryan, time to make a move...
Ebanks, Alabi, Whiteside, all guys the team brought in for workouts.
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k - i'm on board now
2nd round – lets do this!
Draft express’s live blog kind of underwhelmed as they stopped posting it seems at 8:30 right after Utah drafted. Maybe the guy fell asleep.
I thought so too, but think he’s actually a better prospect by a bit.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Still on the board
Ebanks, Alabi, White, Lawal, Stephenson, Robinson
please get robinson
if not ebanks. fine u dont like him., get alabi. come on BC do something. these other teams are making you look bad. theyre picking up draft picks easy
Feel like Ebanks is going here with one of the Knicks picks
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Hilarious
The Knicks just took two more scorers who can’t defend or create shots.
Fans are going to lose it.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
isiah thomas
now he could draft…
unfortunately cannot put a good team together. but his drafting was pretty good
Dying
Kinda glad I’m not there this year – rioting fans ha ha.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
We might be witnessing a prime example of why it’s important to have 2nd round picks. Some interesting players slipping here. Blair and Marcus Thornton last year. The Raptors have never had a 2nd rounder amount to anything while teams like the Spurs (Ginobli) have.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
You pretty much nailed it.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
From Draft Express
Welcome to the bizzaro world of the 2nd round. Andy Rautins to the Knicks. Didn’t see that one coming.
seriously these players are not going to last in the league
im pretty sure BC could have bought one of these earlier picks
Yeah but you are assuming BC would know what to do with it. I think that is the issue here. Since he got burned by Tucker he seems almost gun shy. He probably should have moved up in the 2nd round 2 years ago (for CDR) and now he seems reluctant to make a move.
Before Ed Davis was drafted...
…I guess Triano called UNC coach Roy Williams to make sure everything checked out.
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Isn’t that almost like calling someone’s parents for a job reference?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Kahn!!!
Actually, I like that deal for Minny. Webster might be a nice fit on that T-Wolves squad.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
Nice story
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Also on Ed Davis
I guess the staff was torn between him and Patterson but in the end they all think Davis will be the better NBA player.
Which means…rebuild…
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And they based all this on advanced stats or by throwing darts at the wall? Perhaps the monkey that makes the hockey picks on TSN helped them with the selection?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you people on crack?????
I just dropped by and am shocked (and embarrassed) that so many people are actually COMPLAINING the Ed Davis dropped in the Raptors lap. This is a top 10 player (almost top 5) lasting until 13. He’s an excellent defensive player and rebounder with great intangibles and a high IQ.
This is another chance for the Raptors after passing on Andre Iguodala and Danny Granger despite any and all logic.
And anyone that can even remotely successfully argue that Bargnani is not a center but a PF instead, I’ll give them $20. It’s simply not true.
Tim W.
The Picket Fence
Bargnani is not a good centre OR power forward. How about that?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Common, be fair
I think we all can agree, the evidence would suggest he is a small forward
Notice how I phrased it? Bargnani best position defensively is center. Those are the players he defends the best. In the NBA, that’s all that matters.
Tim W.
The Picket Fence
Except a center is suppose to be the last line of defense. Being able to guard 300 pound guys who cant hit jumpers is hardly a ringing endorsement of his defensive abilities.
I never said he was a good center on the defensive end. Just that is his best position. if it was up to me, he wouldn’t be a Raptor anyway.
Tim W.
The Picket Fence
I don’t hate the pick at all.
It’s just frustrating to see that Toronto now has such a young, unproven group after two seasons of BC telling fans that the team was “almost there.”
Yeah…to a top 3 pick in the lottery.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
They picked between Davis and Patterson. I’m cool with that.
But you see other teams active and making moves while Colangelo sits back and watches Rome burn.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I am so relieved they didn’t pick Patterson. I don’t think he’s going to be a bad player, but I certainly don’t think he’s going to be a very good player by any means.
Tim W.
The Picket Fence
I can’t remember who said it or where I read it, but someone hit the nail on the head when they said Patterson is the type of player who would thrive in Houston (like a Landry or whoever). Davis seems to have more upside. But, of course, we’re going to spend another season or two at the very least wishing Davis was paired with a prototypical centre, and not the worst rebounding/help-defending centre in the NBA.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 25, 2010 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
And
Frustrating night continues…Ebanks will excel with that Lakers team.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Ebanks to the Lakers at No. 43
… and he gets traded to the Raptors along with Andrew Bynum in the Bosh sign-and-trade. LOL
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
Pat Riley is a Genius
Just realized that this whole thing was a set-up…with like 18 second round picks, the Heat is picking key type guys who they won’t immediately be under contract and yet are quality depth guys that excel in one area.
-Varnado, shot blocker
-Butler, leader and shooter…
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Exactly my point. Sign two max guys plus Wade then surround them by excellent role players via the 2nd round of the draft. Most of these guys will make 800k.
This plan will only work if your three max contract guys play 48 minutes a game. Because the drop off once they sit will be HUGE!!!
The chance of ANY second round pick being able to contribute is small. The chance of more than one on one team is miniscule. If this was Riley’s plan, it’s pretty flawed.
Tim W.
The Picket Fence
Just tuning back in
Did the crowd seriously start chanting USA while they were announcing the Raptors pick?
Yeah
But it’s because there were Raptors fans standing up with jerseys on ha ha.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
davis best player on the board
thats what BC said they would do
thats what they did
not sure what ur all complaing about
u guys want the raps to take on more bad contracts in some feeble attempt to keep bosh but ull be the first to call him out when bosh signs elsewhere and we are stuck with more overpaid players like iggy. they sure don’t need granger jacking up bad shots all game and getting hurt – over rated players on teams way worse then the raps
The issue is still that he is a bit of a project so it just shows that BC has been talking through his teeth. No one really has an issue with Davis the player just what he represents.
Actually
I do have a problem with the pick. I wanted Patterson. But you are spot on McG. It seems BC has been blowing smoke up everyone’s arses. Not that any of us truly believed we were actually “close”.
Exactly
Don’t “hate” Davis at all.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah I know what you mean, but bottom line he did what he said….pick the best player available. and if bosh leaves its a really good pick I think. trades can still be made. I think everyone just had high expectations for action and it didn’t happen. I’d rather they not rush into a bad deal though. If there was a half decent deal BC would have done it I think, hes not trigger shy
jay triano says the 2nd round picks are too high a price
and seems like the raps are done with this draft.
Yep
Sounds like it’s done.
Another depressing draft in many ways. Lots of guys who could fill holes on this team and Toronto is again going to head into free agency trying to make fixes…yet with very little money to do so.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya, it’s sad that the Raptors got a top 8 talent with the 13th pick and then was able to grab a guy they wanted with a late first rounder by only using a future 2nd rounder and cash. I guess you were hoping for John Wall?
You might not actually realize that the summer’s not over.
Tim W.
The Picket Fence
Sorry Franchise
JT is on TV and it sounds like the Raptors won’t be picking up another pick.
why am i not surprised
this 3 mil will be used on renovating their home to make it larger than it already is
It's funny
You hear Triano talk about how expensive 2nd round picks are. But other teams see to know the price you need to pay in order to acquire a pick.
Is BC under the impression that he’s shopping at a Dollar Store?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
If no one WANTED to give up their first round pick for $3 million, it’s kind of pointless complaining about it, isn’t it. Besides, they just dished out money to get the player they were thinking of getting with a late first round, anyway.
Tim W.
The Picket Fence
Sounds like a comicbook villain's name
I am Dr. Latavious!!!
That could be a nice development for the Raps. Davis slides to 13 and Alabi slides out of the draft and signs a FA deal.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jun 24, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn
Still a few guys though.
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
From DE
“RT @GaryParrishCBS About Tiny Gallon: If you have a tattoo on your neck that says “misunderstood,” you’re probably understood about right."
LOL
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by Adam Francis on Jun 24, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
On Ryan Richards
He’s not Patrick Ewing, but he’s not Patrick O’Bryant
LOL
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He’s not Patrick, in a nutshell. He’s Ryan.
by dhackett1565 on Jun 24, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
From DE
“Amadou Gallo Fall pulls some strings and puts Solomon Alabi out of his misery. Red flag or not, that’s a great pick at #50 for Dallas.”
51 - Magnum Rolle?
Another great name. I guess he always has a career in Porn if the NBA thing doesn’t work out.
2 more from DE
Magnum Rolle gets drafted….that’s our cue to shut down DraftExpress. We killed that guy for turning down Portsmouth. This is embarrassing.
Man, so many stories I wish I could tweet about from this ridiculous draft process. So many lies coming out now. I need a drink ASAP.