The Raptors organization has had a reputation for developing players, but it really hit home last night watching them win over the Cavaliers. It was mentioned on the broadcast that the Raptors were playing with basically late pics. They mentioned Flynn was drafted 29th, Pascal was 27th, OG was drafted 23rd, but left out that Fred was undrafted, and Boucher was undrafted. Round that out with undrafted Birch, undrafted Gillespie, undrafted Watanabe and a definite trend seems apparent. (let us not forget Norm drafted 46th and traded to TO who then turned into Gary Trent and a couple of second round picks in the 40's).
I have no clue what the average % of players on NBA team rosters are undrafted, but this would seem to be a Raptors strength. Also indicative of their high ranking performance over the last bunch of years. And of the difficulties they have faced attracting free agents. If not for high draft picks, and undrafted players, where would they be.
I have no clue what the average % of players on NBA team rosters are undrafted, but this would seem to be a Raptors strength. Also indicative of their high ranking performance over the last bunch of years. And of the difficulties they have faced attracting free agents. If not for high draft picks, and undrafted players, where would they be.
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