^^agreed i would want two superstars in the making and since we have more than one first rounder....i dont think that we have to trade to get bogut... we dont really need another big man that needs to develop and or perimeter defense is our main concern
personally i am sold on warrick. the weak areas of his game are things that can be taught. long range shooting, and muscle mass can be aquired. desire to work on the block, post up skills, and unreal athleticism are what attract me to him. with his speed and leaping ability...he'd totally help us at the 3 spot. if tim thomas can play small forward, hakim warrick can play for sure felton and warrick would be two great picks. mendez might even be available in the 2nd round...he strikes me as a sleeper. reminds me of elton brand with a deep jump shot. raps have passed up on two all-star canadians...would be a shame to pass up on mendez and see him go on to do big things in the league
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting balluva:</div><div class="quote_post">I liked how Rafer played in the beginning of the year but lately he's not so great. He's jacking up so many threes and doesn't look for his teammates anymore. I think the raptors should trade him in the off-season and draft Tar Heel sensation Raymond Felton. He's an amazingly quick point gaurd that has handles and scoring ability but at the same time can dish out assists like nothing. What's your opinion? Check out this profile: http://nbadraft.net/profiles/raymondfelton.asp</div> I'm sorry, but you are outta your mind if you'd rather have Felton over Chris Paul in the draft.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Gotrunks226:</div><div class="quote_post">What about the kid Gerald Green? Many scouts compare him to Tracy McGrady..</div> Well being compared to T-Mac can be a good or a bad thing really, so I don't know.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Gotrunks226:</div><div class="quote_post">What about the kid Gerald Green? Many scouts compare him to Tracy McGrady..</div> Qyntel Woods was compared to T-Mac as well. Look where he is. As for drafting Warrick, I'm not sold on that idea yet. He's a similar player to Chris Bosh, which might or might not be a good thing as we'd have two undersized, weak forwards. Neither have legit back to the basket game. Speaking of swingmen, think things would be better now had we drafted Igoudala?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trip:</div><div class="quote_post">Qyntel Woods was compared to T-Mac as well. Look where he is. As for drafting Warrick, I'm not sold on that idea yet. He's a similar player to Chris Bosh, which might or might not be a good thing as we'd have two undersized, weak forwards. Neither have legit back to the basket game. Speaking of swingmen, think things would be better now had we drafted Igoudala?</div> Dorell Wright was compared to T-Mac as well but it is a little early to tell if he is going to be a bust yet, with his rookie season being injury full. If you guys were to draft Iggy, who knows where you would be. Maybe looking for a point guard for Iguodala, or a big man, but man things would get sick with Iguodala and Carter on the same team for nearly a half of a season. I still like the Raptors to pick either Mccants or Felton after looking into it. According to NBADraft.net, Mccants?s stock through the tournament so far has been rising and Felton's has been falling which is understandable because Felton had a rather poor shooting night against Villanova. It is also becoming more clear that Felton and Mccants are probably going to declare, they were brought in North Carolina to turn the program around, it looks like they did that. Now I think they may just leave
^ I would take Ray Felton over Deron Williams because he's more of an uptempo player, which is what the team is wanting. They've tried Rafer, and he's done a good job, but he just makes too many dumb decisions at times (jacking 3's). Deron Williams on the other hand, would be a wise pick because he's more of a fundamental Point Guard, who can shoot apparently as witnessed in the Arizona game. He knows where to pass the ball and how to get the ball to the players, which would be good for Bosh and Hoffa, but he's not as good in creating open shots for his teammates like Felton. Deron Williams looks like a safer pick, however, I think I'm liking Felton because he's so good already and he has alot of potential. Maybe it's that UNC biasness...
If we get a top five pick, I feel that Babcock should try to pull a trade and get two lower first rounders in return. Other things will have to be factored in as well but we can work towards getting picks to maybe draft Jarrett Jack and one of Turiaf, Frye, Simien or even Mendez with the other first rounder. Would be a more fruitful draft and more depth for the future IMO.
I thought Babs said he wanted a defensive SF and a combo guard. If that is what he wants then I would think Warrick and McCants are what he is looking to get.
I'm not really sold on neither Deron nor Felton. Deron Williams is a very good point guard with great fundemental skill set, but his weaknesses overweigh his strenghts IMO. He's got a solid shot and physical strenght, but he'd find trouble guarding the quick guards, also, his courtvision isn't the best and he lacks great open court speed and quick first step. Also, sometime he tries to do too much and jacks up several bad shots. Felton, he's pretty good actually, but I wouldn't take him with our first pick 6-9. If he's available with Philly's pick 15-18, I would take him in a heart beat if we havn't already selected a PG with our own. I really question his ability to run an NBA offence. I'd take Jack over these two guys. Mccants however, has a an All Star potential. Despite what people may call it an attitude problem, he's got the whole package, and he fits the description Babcock provided in the Detroit game. IMO, if we land Mccants/Graham and Jack/Green, I'd be more than happy.
It would be more interesting if we know who is declaring and who is not... it would give a lot of ppl more of a clue on who to draft for each team... Anybody know the date when the draftee's have to declare by?
FELTON!!!! or mccants jarrett jack is pickable from the looks of denver right now and a mid first rounder is there too so we might be able to get all three ( felton, warrick and jack) so eveyone is happy!!! i know i sound a bit optimistic
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trip:</div><div class="quote_post">Qyntel Woods was compared to T-Mac as well. Look where he is. As for drafting Warrick, I'm not sold on that idea yet. He's a similar player to Chris Bosh, which might or might not be a good thing as we'd have two undersized, weak forwards. Neither have legit back to the basket game. Speaking of swingmen, think things would be better now had we drafted Igoudala?</div> what?! warrick spends his game posting up. he's a face up player only when matched up against pf's...when he's matched up against sf's or guards he punishes them in the block...he's got a great post up game. im not sure which syracuse games you were watchin, but the ones i watched i saw him punishing people on the block.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting dj_premium_plus:</div><div class="quote_post">what?! warrick spends his game posting up. he's a face up player only when matched up against pf's...when he's matched up against sf's or guards he punishes them in the block...he's got a great post up game. im not sure which syracuse games you were watchin, but the ones i watched i saw him punishing people on the block.</div> Personally, I don't think Warrick can back people down in the NBA. He needs to gain weight and if we have Bosh at power forward, we'd need Warrick to be more of a Lamar Odom type. The lane would get kinda clogged up if we have Warrick posting up, Araujo lurking around the paint and Bosh trying to penetrate into the lane. There's also a possibility that Bosh depends too much on his jumper because Warrick is taking up space down low. Hakim in the NBA would become a Bosh-like player IMO.
Ya i think taking Warrick is a bad idea personally. I dont think his skills will translate well into the nba, and even if they do I think we could use a player with different type of skills, so as to not take away from Bosh's game. Players i want to be picked by the Raptors. Not much interested in the rest. 1)Bogut (would tolerate a trade giving up 2 picks) 2)Paul (would tolerate a trade giving up 2 picks) 3)Graham 4)Felton 5)Daniel Ewing 6)Mccants (i'm not thrilled about his size or his "just doing my time" comment) willing to give him a try though since Wade has done so well for himself
I would never, EVER give up two picks for bogut or paul, I'm dead set on Warrick, he has so much potential.
with the 2 picks i really think we should take paul, and mccants Aruajo Bosh Rose McCants Alston/Paul
We should go with one of Simien, Frye, Turiaf or Mendez with Philly's pick. Maybe we can trade down and still get one of these guys, but I'm just not happy with not making any changes to our big man rotation next season from this one.
