I would rather have Ty Thomas than Bargnani. I think Ty Thomas is an underrated player, a good-to-very good defender + solid rebounder + good complementary offensive player. Whereas I'd judge Bargnani as a poor defender + very poor rebounder + solid scorer (scores at a good clip + is efficient but not skilled enough at creating his own shot which limits his ability as a go-to scorer). As a result, I'd rather have Ty Thomas.
I also think Ty Thomas has a lot more likely to realize potential than Bargnani (becoming a very good-to-excellent defender + good-to-very good rebounder + very good complementary offensive player). I am far less certain (optimistic?) about Bargnani's development.
But I do agree with the main point -- I have no issue with Colangelo drafting Bargnani. He was a solid pick given the situation.
The problem I have had with the Bargnani + Raptors situation has been Colangelo keeping him all these years and then handing him a hefty contract extension this summer. The draft pick and the first two years of Bargnani's career, fine, that's fine. Bargnani remaining on the roster past that point? I didn't like that decision by BC.
I also think Ty Thomas has a lot more likely to realize potential than Bargnani (becoming a very good-to-excellent defender + good-to-very good rebounder + very good complementary offensive player). I am far less certain (optimistic?) about Bargnani's development.
But I do agree with the main point -- I have no issue with Colangelo drafting Bargnani. He was a solid pick given the situation.
The problem I have had with the Bargnani + Raptors situation has been Colangelo keeping him all these years and then handing him a hefty contract extension this summer. The draft pick and the first two years of Bargnani's career, fine, that's fine. Bargnani remaining on the roster past that point? I didn't like that decision by BC.
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