Everything Draft 2021

[Kagemusha]

I did not say Barnes reminds me of Bargnani, I said the pick reminds me of Bargnani. We put tons of hope on it, and then It did not work out. I believe you must draft the best available players. It has proved it right in most of the cases.

Why did you say this Barnes pick 'did not work out'?
The consensus is that Barnes has the highest upside in this class,
no one said that about Bargs.

[TrueTorontoFan]

I did not say Barnes reminds me of Bargnani, I said the pick reminds me of Bargnani. We put tons of hope on it, and then It did not work out. I believe you must draft the best available players. It has proved it right in most of the cases.

i think we jstu gotta see what happens.

[bertarapsfan]

Everyone keeps talking about this Suggs guy, so I asked around “is he a raptor?” They said no and I said “so he is food then”

reminder to everyone it’s time to get focused anyone not a raptor is a enemy of the republic!

no one should be cheering when he comes here he is just like everyone else move or be moved

It's crazy how I woke up Thursday thinking. "I hope this Suggs kids a HOF". Went to bed thinking "this kid better be a complete bust. The ebbs and flow of Fandom

[Bendit]

Jay Bilas on the Barnes pick today ...


https://player.fm/series/overdrive-1...on-jalen-suggs

[RaptorsVictim]

Well Barnes is the complete opposite of Bargnani, for one he is reportedly a gym rat.

I did not say Barnes reminds me of Bargnani, I said the pick reminds me of Bargnani. We put tons of hope on it, and then It did not work out. I believe you must draft the best available players. It has proved it right in most of the cases.

[grindhouse]

Everyone keeps talking about this Suggs guy, so I asked around “is he a raptor?” They said no and I said “so he is food then”

reminder to everyone it’s time to get focused anyone not a raptor is a enemy of the republic!

no one should be cheering when he comes here he is just like everyone else move or be moved

[grindhouse]

There is a nice OpenGym vid embedded in a piece on Barnes on the front page. I can see how his infectious personality may have tipped the scales for the Raps.

https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2021...more-singular/

Oh nice I just got excited again when’s summer league !!!!!!!!

[A.I]

If someone asked Masai , why did you draft Barnes over Suggs ?
I really do not know the answer.

This pick reminds me of Bargnani.
I hope I am wrong

Well Barnes is the complete opposite of Bargnani, for one he is reportedly a gym rat.

[RaptorsVictim]

If someone asked Masai , why did you draft Barnes over Suggs ?
I really do not know the answer.

This pick reminds me of Bargnani.
I hope I am wrong

[DogeLover1234]

So.. how does Suggs' draft profile compare to this draft profile?

Suggs isnt a half court scorer, doesnt have a bag nor agility side to side really. Hes a powerful straightline driver. His transition play has me optimistic for his development tho.

People will meme Fultz, but i went to UW when he was there so i saw him live a couple times - that guy was a legit halfcourt scorer.

[Bendit]

There is a nice OpenGym vid embedded in a piece on Barnes on the front page. I can see how his infectious personality may have tipped the scales for the Raps.

https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2021...more-singular/

[saints91]

Ohhh it's Fultz... but there was more contributing to his poor performance. Injury or mental, but it was a freak occurrence.

[TrueTorontoFan]

So.. how does Suggs' draft profile compare to this draft profile?

shorter than 6'5

[KeonClark]

So.. how does Suggs' draft profile compare to this draft profile?

James Harden?

[Ebonhawke]

So.. how does Suggs' draft profile compare to this draft profile?

Strengths: A 6’5 combo guard with elite level skills and athleticism … Has ideal size and length for the position. Good athleticism and a solid body … Lightning quick first step and changes directions extremely well … Creativity is one of his trademarks … Solid leaping ability especially off of one foot. Extremely agile with standout body control … Attacks gaps in the defense and takes it hard to the rim with aggression. Finishes well through contact. Good slashing ability. Gets where he wants off the dribble and uses screens well … Good court vision and passing ability … Can score for himself as well as make plays for others … Very streaky. Has the ability to heat up quickly and go on big runs … Good pull up jump shot from three … Plays well in transition, using his imagination and creativity well … Draws fouls and gets to the free throw line with ease … Can fill up the stat sheet in all categories … Rebounds and blocks shots well for a guard … Tough and willing defender; shows great potential with his size, length, and quickness … Anticipates and jumps passing lanes … Plays with great confidence … A competitor …

Weaknesses: Jump shot has improved and he can fill it up from outside but is a bit of a streaky shooter … For a guard with a scoring mentality, he has room to become more consistent … Doesn’t score much from midrange at this point, usually all three pointers or getting all the way to the rim … Good at challenging the defense at the rim but doesn’t show much of a floater … Hits difficult shots but should look to improve his shot selection at the next level … Has added some strength to his body but his legs could still stand to add strength … Has a star quality and attitude but will need to continue to develop his leadership abilities …