If you listen to Giannis postgame interview, he clearly has the drive to be great. That's what separates him from the 2013 1st overall pick. Who in this draft has that kind of attitude?
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The Great One wrote: View PostIf you listen to Giannis postgame interview, he clearly has the drive to be great. That's what separates him from the 2013 1st overall pick. Who in this draft has that kind of attitude?
The greatest motivating factor that’s gotten me to where I am today is… “My desire to be the best. I believe I’m the greatest competitor there is whether it’s a board game or playing in the park with friends, I want to win and I’ll do anything to win. That drives me every time I step on the court.â€
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The following year, before tip-off at Charlotte, Giannis sat on the sideline with Oppenheimer. They watched Charlotte’s Nicolas Batum, a 6-foot-8 forward having an all-star kind of season, warm up.“You see Batum?†Oppenheimer said to Giannis.Giannis nodded.“Look at him,†Oppenheimer said. “Really look at him. He’s a really good player. If you work really hard, you might be able to be a Nic Batum type of player.â€Giannis stared at his coach for a second, not frowning but looking surprised. A bit offended. “Coach,†Giannis said, “if I become Nic Batum, I’m going back to Greece.â€Only one thing matters: We The Champs.
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From Vecenie -Sources have told @Sam_Vecenie they believe the Raptors are considering Scottie Barnes at No. 4. New NBA Draft intel: https://bit.ly/3xWbNEm“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
― John Wooden
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The Coach wrote: View PostFrom Vecenie -Sources have told @Sam_Vecenie they believe the Raptors are considering Scottie Barnes at No. 4. New NBA Draft intel: https://bit.ly/3xWbNEmOnly one thing matters: We The Champs.
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The Coach wrote: View PostFrom Vecenie -Sources have told @Sam_Vecenie they believe the Raptors are considering Scottie Barnes at No. 4. New NBA Draft intel: https://bit.ly/3xWbNEmLast edited by golden; Wed Jul 21, 2021, 03:13 PM.
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from the article
4. Toronto Raptors
Jalen Suggs | 6-5 guard | 20 years old, freshman | Gonzaga
The player: A powerful guard with a well-rounded game, Suggs profiles nicely as a lead initiator in the NBA. He has terrific athleticism and quick-twitch, mixed with power and explosion as a dunker. He pairs that with a real skill level and feel for the game. He plays an attack-oriented but patient brand of basketball while maintaining control. When engaged, he’s a tremendous on-ball defender. There just aren’t a ton of holes with Suggs, and he has the look of a future All-Star if the jumper improves by a small margin. He just needs to iron out some of the wild tendencies in his game as well as tighten up his jumper a bit.
The fit: I don’t think this pick is a done deal yet. Sources certainly believe the Raptors are indeed considering Scottie Barnes in addition to the consensus top-four names. Additionally, this pick is thought to be available for the right price in a trade-down scenario. But Suggs at No. 4 would be a home run for the Raptors. His mixture in between Fred VanVleet in the backcourt and OG Anunoby on the wing would be tremendous due to his athleticism and creativity. He can put legitimate pressure on the rim in a way few others in this class can, which is something the Raptors could use. He also has the high-energy defensive mindset that Nick Nurse loves when he’s locked in. And while he keeps working out his jumper — which isn’t bad; it just needs some time to work its way into consistency — the Raptors would really be able to space the floor around him. I’d simply just sit here if I were them and take the player in the top-four who falls.
5. Orlando Magic
Scottie Barnes | 6-9 forward | 19 years old, freshman | Florida State
The player: At 6-foot-9 with a 7-foot-3 wingspan and a strong, powerful frame, Barnes has prototypical size and length for the wing and switchable big position. His lateral agility also is strong, allowing him to be the one prospect in this class who can genuinely switch one through five right now. So few players in the NBA are this big, this long and this fluid and also consistently play as hard as Barnes does with such infectious energy. Offensively, there is some work to do, but he’s a tremendous passer with a high feel for the game, having averaged over four assists per game for Florida State while playing some point guard. The swing skill will be the jump shot. If Barnes makes shots, he’ll be a terrific starter with some All-Star upside if things break right.
The fit: Barnes fits everything this front office has looked for in the past to a T. He has great positional size, he’s strong, he’s a great teammate, he plays with infectious energy, he’s an awesome defender and he has real ball skills for his position. But the Magic wouldn’t be alone in liking Barnes. Multiple teams I’ve spoken with actually have Barnes as a top-four prospect in this class, ahead of Suggs, Green or Mobley. I don’t necessarily love the roster fit here, but the player simply ticks all the boxes Orlando looks for. I believe the Magic are much more likely, at this point, to select Barnes than Jonathan Kuminga, the other player typically associated with this pick. One other note: don’t be surprised if Orlando tries to move up on draft night, as the team is thought to like Jalen Suggs.Only one thing matters: We The Champs.
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The Coach wrote: View PostFrom Vecenie -Sources have told @Sam_Vecenie they believe the Raptors are considering Scottie Barnes at No. 4. New NBA Draft intel: https://bit.ly/3xWbNEm
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The Coach wrote: View PostFrom Vecenie -Sources have told @Sam_Vecenie they believe the Raptors are considering Scottie Barnes at No. 4. New NBA Draft intel: https://bit.ly/3xWbNEmMamba Mentality
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inthepaint wrote: View Post
I don't buy it, but I guess we'll find out soon enough. If true, may as well trade down. I think the Magic would gladly give up 5 and 8 to move up to 4 and grab whoever is left there at 4. This link on your post still shows Raps picking Suggs at 4 though.
Now, because the Raptors had originally been #7 - they might feel that they've scouted that range of players fairly heavily already (there were earlier reports of flying to Australia for Giddey as an example)
Of course, any trade down is likely only going to happen on draft night - and NBA has the (imho) silly policy of not announcing trades of picks on draft night - which leaves at least one instance of a player being interviewed with Team A's hat on, and giving positive comments about Team A, and then midway through the interview it comes to light that the player was traded from Team A to Team B.
Therefore, the name called at #4 might be by the Raptors, but it might not be for the Raptors.
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The Great One wrote: View Post
Oh shit. We really need the Cavs to take Mobley.
PI: Name 4 words that best describe you.
A: Mellow. Spontaneous. Athletic. Chill.
PI: Please explain what you bring to a team, regardless of the situation – name some things on the court and some things off the court:
A: On the court, I’m going to bring energy, some rebounding, some blocks, and some highlight plays. Off the court, I’m very friendly – if you approach me, I’ll talk to you. We’re going to have a very fun time if you spend time with me, and you never know what we’re going to do that day – that’s the spontaneous part of me.
PI: What (or who) would you say is your biggest motivation in life?
A: Probably to have my family and my parents live a great life. So, I want to make it to the NBA and provide for my family, so they can have a better life.
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PI: At the end of the day, what do you want to be remembered for?
A: I want to be remembered for being a great person and a great basketball player, as well.
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