The Raptors and the 2014 Draft

[TrossTheBOSS]

People need to stop worrying so much about Joe Johnson.

We don't need to use our pick on a big SF. We need to use our pick on the best prospect available.

But what if we meet the nets in the playoffs again and casey refuses to put fields on him? I agree on best prospect available I was thinking we get inglis with a 2nd rounder

[blackjitsu]

But what if we meet the nets in the playoffs again and casey refuses to put fields on him? I agree on best prospect available I was thinking we get inglis with a 2nd rounder

More importantly, Joe Johnson isn't the problem. The fact that the Raps couldn't defend him is a symptom of 2 larger issues:

1/ As solid as the bench was, it was not constructed to fill all of the Raptors needs
2/ To play the 3, Ross needs to hit the gym, or he will be exploited every game by teams that will try to exploit his lack of strength.

[stooley]

I think I changed my mind. I like Porzingis just as much if not more than Capela. Could a fully white front court ever succeed though?

[blackjitsu]

I think I changed my mind. I like Porzingis just as much if not more than Capela. Could a fully white front court ever succeed though?

Golden State? Lee and Bogut?

[mcHAPPY]

I think I changed my mind. I like Porzingis just as much if not more than Capela. Could a fully white front court ever succeed though?

I'd be happy with either.

Capela is interesting as Amir's contract reaches it's conclusion.

[MACK11]

I think I changed my mind. I like Porzingis just as much if not more than Capela. Could a fully white front court ever succeed though?

I would be happy with either but I like Capela more because he's gonna come over next season

[imanshumpert]

Porzingis just withdrew from the draft per Woj.

[white men can't jump]

Porzingis just withdrew from the draft per Woj.

Yeah, saw that...damn. He was pretty high on my board.

[grindhouse]

Watching the finals patty mills is a killer we should be looking to sign billy baron as a undrafted free agent


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[OldSkoolCool]

Porzingis = better version of Alexi Ajinca

Sorry guys, that's just what I think when I see him play.

[white men can't jump]

Porzingis = better version of Alexi Ajinca

Sorry guys, that's just what I think when I see him play.

It's a possibility. But he's young and has solid tools. Definitely some upside there, and might be worth a 20 pick on. Could have more potential than many of the options at that point.

[TrossTheBOSS]

Why did porzingis withdraw?

[OldSkoolCool]

It's a possibility. But he's young and has solid tools. Definitely some upside there, and might be worth a 20 pick on. Could have more potential than many of the options at that point.

I think at 20 there are a lot more players who will have a higher chance of panning out. Porzingis could be a very lethal player if he reaches his potential...but I watched a lot of his interviews and I don't see that drive. He says things like "I'm tall and fast, so I should be a basketball player" and "the girls in Spain are really, really nice"

Not really what I'm looking to hear out of my draft picks (just to be picky)

[OptimalOptimist]

Golden State? Lee and Bogut?

Love and Pekovic. Not sure if succeed or defeat though.

[Chr1s1anL]

pick 20

Clint Capela
Weight: 222 lbs.
Height (w/ shoes): 6'11"
Wingspan: 7'4.5"
Standing Reach: 9'2.5”
Hand Width: 10”
Hand Length: 9.6”

-Capela is about the same size as Anthony Davis, who measured 6'10.5" in shoes with a 7'5.5" wingspan at 222 pounds. Its no wonder he ranks among the most prolific shot blockers in France.


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pick 37

Damien Inglis
Weight: 240 lbs.
Height (w/shoes): 6'8.5"
Wingspan: 7'3"
Standing Reach: 8'11.5”
Hand Width: 10”
Hand Length: 9.75”

-Inglis looks like a grown man at first glance, and the 18 year old Frenchman lives up to that impression on paper. No small forward in our database that weighs 240 pounds or more has a wingspan on par with Inglis's. His closest match physically may be LeBron James, who stood 6'8 in shoes and weighed 245 pounds with a 7'0.25" wingspan before the 2003 draft. Inglis's wingspan is the same as that of Rudy Gay and Kawhi Leonard. The young small forward is a unique physical specimen.

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