Everything 2024 Draft

[LJ2]

Scottie should be guarding whichever of the opposing 3/4 is less of a threat, so he can play the free safety role on defence.

Which is why I've been saying I hope they bring in a big forward. And have also been saying that we can't start all three of IQ, RJ and Gradey and expect to be a good defensive team. We need a bigger body along with two of those three, as well as Scottie and Jak.

[MixxAOR]

Which is why I've been saying I hope they bring in a big forward. And have also been saying that we can't start all three of IQ, RJ and Gradey and expect to be a good defensive team. We need a bigger body along with two of those three, as well as Scottie and Jak.

it might be time to sell high on RJ

[planetmars]

Draft is only 9 days away. Coming up fast.

I think at 19/31 if we get any of these guys I'll be pretty happy:

Ware
Missi
McCain
Filipowski
Shannon Jr
Holmes
Kolek
Smith
Dunn
Mogbo
Scheierman



Edey I'm leaving out but wouldn't cry if we drafted him, just prefer that we don't.

[DanH]

That's not always going to be the case unless we get an upgrade at the wing spot. If we play Giannis, Zion or Randle you need Scottie on them as Ochai/RJ are too small and Jak is just way to slow to handle those guys.

But ultimately this should be the way.

Yes, we should acquire the personnel such that we can always follow the rule of Scottie defending the lesser 3/4 opponent.

The whole context of the discussion was based on what sort of player we would ideally have beside Scottie.

[DanH]

Which is why I've been saying I hope they bring in a big forward. And have also been saying that we can't start all three of IQ, RJ and Gradey and expect to be a good defensive team. We need a bigger body along with two of those three, as well as Scottie and Jak.

Long term we absolutely need a big forward 3+D guy. Short term, we can still be solid without it, but the long term path to competing around Scottie definitely requires essentially another OG type.

[MixxAOR]

[golden]

With the 19th pick, the Toronto Raptors select.....

[golden]

it might be time to sell high on RJ

Can't trade RJ. He's the head recruiter for our CanCon team building strategy.

[slaw]

Which is why I've been saying I hope they bring in a big forward. And have also been saying that we can't start all three of IQ, RJ and Gradey and expect to be a good defensive team. We need a bigger body along with two of those three, as well as Scottie and Jak.

My bias right now would be in favour of adding more firepower and talent on the perimeter.

[golden]

Long term we absolutely need a big forward 3+D guy. Short term, we can still be solid without it, but the long term path to competing around Scottie definitely requires essentially another OG type.

OG type 3&D's in the draft: Keshad Johnson, Kyshawn George, Melvin Ajinca.

[DanH]

OG type 3&D's in the draft: Keshad Johnson, Kyshawn George, Melvin Ajinca.

Johnson doesn't grade out as a very good defender like OG. But not a bad bet if you can grab him undrafted or with a late 2nd you pick up somewhere.

George REALLY doesn't project as a defender. Big bet there that he can become a good defender with the tools he has - right now has shown very little in way of defensive mindset/impact. Don't mind the swing at 31 if he's there, but it's a swing.

Kinda the same think for Ajinca. Easy to find a prospect with the size and shooting results, but they usually don't look like real defenders.

Dunn is the same but the opposite - looks like a real difference maker as a forward defender, but can't shoot at all.

Bobi Klintman is an interesting big 3+D type prospect I'd try. Though again ideally at 31. Another guy that grades out poorly defensively for now, but a swing you could take, and he has good size.

DaRon Holmes might be a guy who could have that multi-positional defensive role, though not all the way up to guard like OG could. But he can potentially guard 3-5, and if there's a shot there (there are nice signs) I'd be interested in trying him in that role.

I like Tristan da Silva as well as a 3+D type, though he brings some additional pop offensively. Needs work defensively but has the size and tools and doesn't grade out quite as poorly as some others on the list.

No home runs like OG (who was incredible slip in a better draft), but there are some options. Those last two I could see at 19. And then there are always some slips, though not that many big wings likely to slide to us, and even if they do it's likely a project like Salaun rather than a guy who looks good on both ends out of the box. I guess maybe Cody Williams could slip, and if he can put on strength he might be able to play that role longer term.

[LJ2]

My bias right now would be in favour of adding more firepower and talent on the perimeter.

Raps will likely lean towards being a stronger defensive team over having a great offense. IQ, Scottie and RJ will have to prop up our offense with help from Gradey. Somebody is going to have to make a leap.

[Joey]

Raps will likely lean towards being a stronger defensive team over having a great offense. IQ, Scottie and RJ will have to prop up our offense with help from Gradey. Somebody is going to have to make a leap.

I agree with this. Unless anything changes dramatically, we have our clear Top 3 priority scorers. 1. Scottie. 2. RJ. 3. IQ. It may differ night to night, but that is the hierarchy to me. Extending that out to Gradey and Trent if we keep him, we have our Top 5. Everyone else needs to be role player, in my mind - but like literal "Role" players. Guys that are going to come in a give 100% to their role.

[Kagemusha]

Draft is only 9 days away. Coming up fast.

I think at 19/31 if we get any of these guys I'll be pretty happy:

Ware
Missi
McCain
Filipowski
Shannon Jr
Holmes
Kolek
Smith
Dunn
Mogbo
Scheierman



Edey I'm leaving out but wouldn't cry if we drafted him, just prefer that we don't.

Yeah, just give Boston that ring so we can 100% focus on the draft.

[The Great One]

Masai on the other hand. ....