The Raptors and the 2014 Draft

[Mack North]

Who’s That Guy? Nik Stauskas!

I was just gonna ask what people thought about Stauskas. I think he's a very viable option where the Raps will be selecting, and I would hate it if he was available and Masai didn't scoop him. Seems pretty legit this year, even without Burke and THJr. Might be a lil homer-ish, but I think he's a Kyle Korver in the making.

That video was shot in his parents backyard in Sauga. Love to have him!

[blackjitsu]

Doug McDermott scored 45 points in his final home game at CenturyLink Center.

McDermott to me is the most interesting prospect in this draft. Really interested to see where he goes. He's more than just a spot up shooter. He can score. He's a big time scorer. He can post you up, he's very crafty, he's got a good face up game. And obviously he's a terrific 3pt shooter.

I'll be following him closely too. Hopefully he proves his doubters wrong (He's the next Adam Morrison blabla) and has a really solid career.

DMD has a way higher B-ball IQ than Morrison -- I don't see the comparison. My question is what position does DMD play at the next level? Can he guard faster 3's? Is he more of a stretch 4? It's tough to tell.

[BigCamB]

DMD has a way higher B-ball IQ than Morrison -- I don't see the comparison. My question is what position does DMD play at the next level? Can he guard faster 3's? Is he more of a stretch 4? It's tough to tell.

I don't see the comparison either, apart from the fact that they're white and score lots of points in college. But your average fan just instantly stereotypes him and labels him a bust and the next Morrison or Jimmer Fredette. I've seen it many, many times. Like you I'm not sure if he defends the 3 or 4 but I'm very curious to see how he will fare. Also offensively. I'm also curious to see what his offensive game will be like in the pros.

[Superjudge]

Wiggins today: 41 points (12-18 FG, 15-19 FT), 8 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 blocks. fouled out.

Thats a Monster line.

and why a lot of us were SO tank thirsty.



Think on it.

He might have been a Raptor. Born in bred GTA superstar prospect..... gonna be in Milwaukee

[stretch]

Definitely. Jabari had a great game though against a much stronger opponent than West Virginia. Good to see Wiggins completely taking over a game though.

Beating West Virginia in Morgantown is much tougher than beating North Carolina at home.

[3inthekeon]

McDermott is not only a lethal shooter and scoring machine, but he is also widely regarded as the smartest player in the country. His basketball IQ is off the charts, which allows him to find ways to score even when he's outmatched physically. If only he were two or three inches taller ...

This is from ESPN, I'm guessing Chad Ford

[BigCamB]

Beating West Virginia in Morgantown is much tougher than beating North Carolina at home.

Yes, definitely. besting a mediocre team that you've never lost to before is tougher than beating one of the hottest teams in the nation who had won twelve in a row prior.

[stretch]

The ACC is very soft this year.

[BigCamB]

Yes, it is.

[The Great One]

DMD has a way higher B-ball IQ than Morrison -- I don't see the comparison. My question is what position does DMD play at the next level? Can he guard faster 3's? Is he more of a stretch 4? It's tough to tell.

There's no comparison. except that they're both white and both 6'8.

Like you said, DMD has a way higher baskeball IQ than Morrison. He's also a much better shooter than Morrison.

[imanshumpert]

Full highlights of Wiggins 41 if you missed it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXt5JtlWnps

[MACK11]

The thing I don't like about McDermott is what's his position in the NBA? Is he quick enough to guard 3's? Strong enough to defend 4's?

[imanshumpert]

The thing I don't like about McDermott is what's his position in the NBA? Is he quick enough to guard 3's? Strong enough to defend 4's?

He'll play three, and if possible you hide him on the less dangerous wing scorer (or the guy who's more catch and shoot vs. drive to the basket).

[MACK11]

Andrew Wiggins highlights vs West Virginia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXt5JtlWnps#t=99

Look at the sequence starting at 1:37

[mcHAPPY]

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nb...on-2014-draft/


Write up on the 'top' players in draft.

Crystal ball: one of them will be a raptor