The Raptors and the 2014 Draft

[BigCamB]

Isaiah Austin is softer than marshmallow

[The Great One]

Jerami Grant with a 8"11 standing reach is huge for a SF

Damn.

[planetmars]

I don't understand why ppl want a PG so badly. I think ppl forgets who our coach is. W.E PG we draft will not get playing time.no way Casey is going to take minutes from GV and Ross will probably have a nigger role next year


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I hope you meant "bigger".

Lowry was basically playing off the ball in the playoffs which is a position I like for him. Could easily have two PG's on the floor at the same time. Also it seems as if Ross is being groomed to play SF especially on defense. I don't have a problem with that as for me a 3&D player's position is really interchangeable between SG and SF.

I just like the idea of a young up and coming PG. It gives leverage on negotiations for both Lowry and GV and if Lowry does leave then you have insurance. Plus it's good to have a young PG learn from two different type of guards like GV and KL. We can always trade one of KL/GV or the rookie PG to get something different if it doesn't work out.

[Axel]

Just a reminder of what people should consider a reasonable expectation for the 20th draft slot. I think we should feel lucky if we can get a guy who can score 10 ppg in the next 4 years.

"The 20th overall selection averages 7.2 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 3.4 APG and 44.6%

The lowest scoring #20 is Julius Hodge at 1.2 PPG. The highest scorer is Larry Nance at 17.1 PPG.

The lowest rebounding #20 is Paul Grant at 1.1 RPG. The highest is Zydrunas Ilgauskas at 7.3 RPG.

The lowest assists for #20 Julius Hodge at 0.8 APG and the highest is Jameer Nelson at 5.2 APG. 8 players qualified for this category.

The worst FG% is BJ Tyler at 38.1% and the best is Larry Nance at 54.6%.

Of the #20 picks, none have averaged a double-double over their career. 6 players in this group averaged double digit scoring while 8 averaged less than 5.

The #20 pick ranked 9th in all categories except FG% was 8th."

http://www.raptorsrepublic.com/forum...highlight=axel

[white men can't jump]

To sum up things that have come out so far (and anyone feel free to add as they see stories)

Raptors have had interviews with at least Ennis, Smart, Payton and Stauskas at the combine. That's all I've seen so far.

[The Great One]

Some of the players Raptors have or plan to interview: Stauskas, Ennis, McDermott, Payton, McDaniels, Kyle Anderson, Smart, possibly Hood

— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) May 15, 2014

[white men can't jump]

Random. I wouldn't read too much into it, but random.

Patric Young, who also has an interview with the Grizzlies scheduled, sank 6 NBA-range 3-pointers today in combine drills.

— Josh Robbins (@JoshuaBRobbins) May 15, 2014

[mcHAPPY]

Word in the lobby of the combine's hotel is that the player who improved his stock the most today was Zach LaVine. Shot it very well.

— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) May 15, 2014

[mcHAPPY]

-- Sounds like most general managers and scouts are high on the upcoming draft. While no one is envisioning any franchise-changers, a la LeBron James or Kevin Durant, most execs I've talked with feel there are plenty of guys who can make an immediate impact.

-- Overall, basketball executives consider this a deep draft with lots of talent at every position, except maybe center.

-- At the same time, it seems like a lot of GMs are open to trading out of the first round. Or at least, that's what they're saying publicly. Both Jazz GM Dennis Lindsey and Cavaliers GM David Griffin have openly floated the idea of using the pick for immediate veteran help.


http://msn.foxsports.com/ohio/story/...tterson-051514

I like Sam Amico this time of year.

Last year he nailed Cavs selecting Bennett #1.

[imanshumpert]

kk

[The Great One]

Word in the lobby of the combine's hotel is that the player who improved his stock the most today was Zach LaVine. Shot it very well.

— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) May 15, 2014

Oh shit.

[planetmars]

I can see why Cleveland will want to move that pick.. they've been a disaster the past few years. Salmons for their #9

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I can see why Cleveland will want to move that pick.. they've been a disaster the past few years. Salmons for their #9

Cleveland wants Valanciunas for that pick.

[white men can't jump]

Cleveland wants Valanciunas for that pick.

Yeah that's never going by to happen. JV is definitely worth more than that.

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Yeah that's never good by to happen. JV is definitely worth more than that.

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By the same token, the Cavs would never give away the #9 pick for a player that will be a free agent very soon or trade ballast.