Official: Raps finish 12th - Was Lowry worth it?

[ebrian]

You all know how I feel about Lowry, but Lowry is at least worth the 12th pick.

At the time it was a horrible decision because BC was basically saying he had enough confidence in Lowry to give away the 4th overall pick. You win some, you lose some. Look at the past 7 years and you'll see why stupid decisions like this end up killing you.

[mcHAPPY]

Lowry is very much worth it. God I defend him so much. Show up in camp 15 lbs. lighter, gamble less on D and be more agressive to create your own shot - he'll be good again!

If not, Eric Bledsoe would be really nice here. Like really nice.

Dare I say great.

[Balls of Steel]

Lowry is very much worth it. God I defend him so much. Show up in camp 15 lbs. lighter, gamble less on D and be more agressive to create your own shot - he'll be good again!

If not, Eric Bledsoe would be really nice here. Like really nice.

[Chr1s1anL]

Not to be a stickler but Chris Paul was picked 4th.

Exactly my point. Best player in the draft but, GM's just don't take chance with small guards. Especially ones that aren't typically athletic.

[Joey]

i.e Chris Paul.

Not to be a stickler but Chris Paul was picked 4th.

[ReubenJRD]

I just don't see. GM's don't take chances on small point guards in the top 3.

i.e Chris Paul.

[mcHAPPY]

I just don't see. GM's don't take chances on small point guards in the top 3.

Fair enough but back to my original point, I am not going to cry if raps pick top 3 and select Burke.

[Chr1s1anL]

I just don't see. GM's don't take chances on small point guards in the top 3.

[Chr1s1anL]

Lillard went 6th and is ROY. Draft placing is not necessarily indicative of talent or impact in the league. Draftexpress has him at 6 after being 17 just 6 weeks ago. Moving higher is not out of the question.

I wasn't saying that it indicates how good he is. I'm just saying that I just can't see him getting up to top 3. Where the raptors would possibly be able to pick him.

[white men can't jump]

Lillard went 6th and is ROY. Draft placing is not necessarily indicative of talent or impact in the league. Draftexpress has him at 6 after being 17 just 6 weeks ago. Moving higher is not out of the question.

Especially with a weak PG crop, and it being maybe the most important position these days, to have filled with at least someone capable.

[mcHAPPY]

Burke would have to have like crazy workouts to get up in the top 3. I just can't see that happening. He reminds me a lot of D.J. Augustin. When he was coming out of Texas. Good shooter, high ball I.Q. but nothing separate himself physically.

Lillard went 6th and is ROY. Draft placing is not necessarily indicative of talent or impact in the league. Draftexpress has him at 6 after being 17 just 6 weeks ago. Moving higher is not out of the question.

[Chr1s1anL]

Lowry and Burke's game are nothing alike. In the draft you take the best talent. PG is also a very big position of need in Toronto. Burke is on a rookie deal for 4 seasons which means the Raptors would have his rights for up to 8. See how Eric Bledsoe has worked out with the Clippers.

Burke would have to have like crazy workouts to get up in the top 3. I just can't see that happening. He reminds me a lot of D.J. Augustin. When he was coming out of Texas. Good shooter, high ball I.Q. but nothing separate himself physically.

[octothorp]

There's a couple problems with the original question:
Primarily, it assumes that had the Lowry trade not occurred, we would still have finished in the exact same position in the standings. And that's impossible to assume. Maybe Calderon excels, the team is in playoff contention, and BC feels he needs to extend Calderon's contract rather than trading him. Or maybe Calderon goes down under the heavy workload, and Lucas ends up being our starter for most of the season, and the Raptors get a top 3 pick.
And given that this was a rebuilding year, I think the only real question is Lowry's long-term value to the team, which will hinge largely on the terms of Lowry's next contract and his performance under it. I was and still am entirely in favour of the Lowry trade, and if you want to reduce to a simple equation then yes, Lowry > 2013 12th overall pick.

[special1]

Lowry and Burke's game are nothing alike. In the draft you take the best talent. PG is also a very big position of need in Toronto. Burke is on a rookie deal for 4 seasons which means the Raptors would have his rights for up to 8. See how Eric Bledsoe has worked out with the Clippers.

I'm with you on this one. I would definately take Burke if i had the chance (no brainer imo). I could care less if this impacts Lowry negatively. Chauncey Billups, Chris Paul, Eric Bledsoe.......all good PGs....same team.....enough said.

Weak players shy away from competition.... You should always be prepared for competition (from within your team and from other teams).

The last 2 drafts had PGs selected with #1 picks.

[Fully]

In a vacuum it's a pretty good deal. The chances of getting a better player than Lowry at #12 in this particular draft are low.

Big picture wise I still have my doubts however. The reports of him clashing with Casey and "not making any friends in Toronto" are concerning, especially since he's already worn out his welcome in two other cities. And at the end of the day he was an inconsistent piece on a 34 win team.