I know its early right now, but if the draft were to happen today, who would you like to see the raptors draft? I've always liked him, and drooled watching Duke's last game. I would take J.J. Redick. Pure shooter...2 guard....all things we need, considered all the players rated above him are either Pf's or Sf's. Any thoughts???
Realistically, I think J.J. would be a great pick because I don't think he'll be a top 5 1st round draft selection and I know the Raps will have a pick somewhere among the 5-10th pick. I think he'd make a great fit for the Raps, except that he's undersized. I'd also like Taj Gray to fill that void in the SF position or maybe another PG in Daniel Gibson. For the second round, I wouldn't mind having a hometown player like Denham Brown or if Dee Brown is still not taken, but I don't think Dee Brown will still be available come the 2nd round.
In terms of p.g's i have rajon rondo ahead of d. gibson on my board, just cause (rondo's) such an exceptional defender and rebounder for a p.g. I think gibson is the better pure scorer, but i all i'd perfer Rondo.
Rudy Gay, Adam Morrison, Rodney Carney....in that order. I know we need a center but I don't about Aldridge or Bagniarni (sp) either having that kind of size. Both are probably more suited to the 4. If Ukic can come over we'd have a solid group of pg's (even if he doesn't) so I'd pass on Rondo or Gibson.
Wth is it with you people and Jamaal Magloire?? Jeez that guy isn't even that good. This is a YOUTH movement and Magloire isn't that much youthful. He barely puts up 10/10. I say Raptors draft either Gay, Morrison, JJ or Aldridge.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Gotrunks226:</div><div class="quote_post">Wth is it with you people and Jamaal Magloire?? Jeez that guy isn't even that good. This is a YOUTH movement and Magloire isn't that much youthful. He barely puts up 10/10. I say Raptors draft either Gay, Morrison, JJ or Aldridge.</div> what do you mean he "barely" puts up 10 and 10. he DOES put up 10 and 10, and thats without a single play being run for him, on a team with great team rebounding. they have good rebounding from their guards and simmons. i dont know which raptor team you've been watching, but iv been watching a team that could certainly use 10 and 10 on a consitant basis from a center. youth you say? he's only 26...he's not exactly a geezer. this year is a weak draft...williams doesnt play...and id rather see pape get bonner's minutes since bonner's play has been inconsistant and turnover-prone...and basically thats all we'd be giving up to get a legit center who can rebound and block out consistantly. to top it all off...he's a local boy. when fans fall in love with players, they tend to want to go and see them play, and local boys have a tendancy to stay loyal to the team and play with a little something extra. is big cat overrated? probably a little...does that mean we shouldnt go after him? i dont see why that would be so. is my trade proposal even a possibility? who knows...but its just a suggestion. the draft (in case you havnt noticed) isnt an exact science. we could draft another hoffa for all you know...or we could go after a guy that is a proven legit center, who personally i think would fit in well with our team *edit* oh yea...and to top it all off...mag's contract is a bargain...he wouldnt even eat up or hurt our cap situation.
I don't really know about Jamaal Magloire. Sometimes he impresses me, other times he just doesn't. He's averaging something like 2.4 turnovers a game isn't he? As for the draft, I don't know how we could get because who know's if we'll be in the Top 3, or 5-10 range. If we are in the Top 3, I think we will go after Rudy Gay instead of Adam Morrison. He has the potential the Raptors want to become something offensively and defensively. I'm not saying anything about Adam Morrison however how I see it is, what does Adam Morrison do that Jalen Rose didn't? Especially with the way Rudy Gay has been playing of late, he shows a lot of NBA potential in his game. At the beginning of this season I knew nothing about UConn but I spent quite a lot of team learn about their offense, defense, and history. A lot of the things being said about Gay's inconsistency were said about Ben Gordon and Charlie V. While both aren't the most consistent players in the world, at the NBA level, they have both done much towards helping their teams. Speaking of Charlie V, that is another reason to draft Gay, you get that chemistry between old teammates. If we are lower than 3 I don't think we would go after JJ Reddick. The Raptors will probably go after more athetic guys ( Ronnie Brewer) that will in the future look to give them more defensive presence and drive the lane more. We already have a lot of guys that can shoot from the outside, I don't think the Raptors will be going more in that direction. If however at any spot, LaMarcus Aldridge is available, I think the Raptors should take him. II dont know too much about his game, but he is the best Centre available.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting dj_premium_plus:</div><div class="quote_post">trade the pick, plus eric williams and matt bonner to milwaukee for jamal magloire</div> There is no way that Magloire is worth a high lottery pick even on it's own. Even though it would be nice to get rid of Bonner and Williams. If we want an athletic guy (which we need) I'd say pick Gay or Carney. Would Aldridge be able to play center? I've heard him compared to Frye and he is more of a PF. Just wondering if anyone knows and isn't just gonna quote the same websites we all look at.
In terms of sticking with our youth plan, the first round pick will be much more valuable than Magloire. I've been really impressed with Carney so far this year. Too bad we traded our other pick to NY, because I wanted to draft Paul Davis with that one.
The Raps will probably not get into the top 5, seeing as they'll probably make a run for the last playoff spot. If we could make a move that won't involve our 1st round pick for a guy like Magloire or Przybilla...either now or in the offseason, I'd be happy. Both are good rebounders and shot blockers; of course, Magloire is much more offensively sound, but he's got some injury issues. Pryzbilla is young and has tremendous athleticism and I can see him becoming a top 5 center in the league. I'd like to see the Raps pick-up Redick or Carney; Redick for his offensive talent, but if he can work hard and learn to play hard in the defensive end - he'll be a great package. Carney is just built to play defense and I don't know if Graham will ever grow to his true potential. Do you guys think we should maybe include Graham in a deal somewhere down the line?
rudy gay all the way, redick looks like hinrich. i like both of them but i think gay would be a good addition to our team.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Jones:</div><div class="quote_post"> If Ukic can come over we'd have a solid group of pg's (even if he doesn't) so I'd pass on Rondo or Gibson.</div> meh, I wouldn't really say we have a solid group of pg's. Ukic has not exactly been lighting up for benneton treviso 15.4 mpg, 5.1 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 2.4 apg and 1.2 tpg. Also he's only shooting 21% from 3 point land. Also, from my understanding his contract is one that would be difficult to buy out. Mike James is a legit scorer but he's not really a pass first type p.g and also a F.A at the end of the season. Calderon is okay, pretty weak defensively im not sure he's more than just a suitable back up p.g.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Drunkballer:</div><div class="quote_post">meh, I wouldn't really say we have a solid group of pg's. Ukic has not exactly been lighting up for benneton treviso 15.4 mpg, 5.1 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 2.4 apg and 1.2 tpg. Also he's only shooting 21% from 3 point land. Also, from my understanding his contract is one that would be difficult to buy out. Mike James is a legit scorer but he's not really a pass first type p.g and also a F.A at the end of the season. Calderon is okay, pretty weak defensively im not sure he's more than just a suitable back up p.g.</div> I think Mike James is starting to become that right PG the Raps really need. He's been working on his assists and you can see from the stats that he's starting to see his teammates better. Calderon needs a lot of work on his shooting and if he can improve his skills on the defensive end, he can really become a great PG in this league. I still think the Raps should get a PG in the second draft if they don't use it for trades. Dee Brown would be great.
Yeh i'd love dee Brown, but i expect him to be gone before the raptors second r.d selection. I sometimes worry about the raptors getting too young, so i wouldn't mind if they used one of the r.d 1 picks to trade for a good decently young centre e.g Kaman, pryzbilla, Kristic.
I feel we have enough youth to build around and a pick would be helpful, but I would much rather deal the pick for a proven pretty young player. We're at the point where we're young but good, and we don't need to add more youth and be the next Baby Bulls. If we did draft, I would want to draft a swingman with our lottery pick and another center prospect with our 2nd round pick.
i dont want to see rudy gay in a raps uniform just because of the fact that i really like how charlie is playing at SF and want to see him playing SF next season however--i would either draft shelden williams or just trade this draft pick for magloire
