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DRAFT LOTTERY on TSN2 at 8:30pmEST TUESDAY, MAY 17
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"They're going to have to rename the whole conference after us: Toronto Raptors 2014-2015 Northern Conference Champions" ~ ezzbee Dec. 2014
"I guess I got a little carried away there" ~ ezzbee Apr. 2015
"We only have one rule on this team. What is that rule? E.L.E. That's right's, E.L.E, and what does E.L.E. stand for? EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY. Right there up on the wall, because this isn't just a basketball team, this is a lifestyle. ~ Jackie Moon
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Apparently Doug Smith gets to be a third party witness at this evenings event so I emailed him the question of whether he or the teams involved know beforehand what combinations are assigned to them. I'll post his answer if i get one."They're going to have to rename the whole conference after us: Toronto Raptors 2014-2015 Northern Conference Champions" ~ ezzbee Dec. 2014
"I guess I got a little carried away there" ~ ezzbee Apr. 2015
"We only have one rule on this team. What is that rule? E.L.E. That's right's, E.L.E, and what does E.L.E. stand for? EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY. Right there up on the wall, because this isn't just a basketball team, this is a lifestyle. ~ Jackie Moon
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More Euros!"They're going to have to rename the whole conference after us: Toronto Raptors 2014-2015 Northern Conference Champions" ~ ezzbee Dec. 2014
"I guess I got a little carried away there" ~ ezzbee Apr. 2015
"We only have one rule on this team. What is that rule? E.L.E. That's right's, E.L.E, and what does E.L.E. stand for? EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY. Right there up on the wall, because this isn't just a basketball team, this is a lifestyle. ~ Jackie Moon
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slaw wrote: View PostBut what if you think Kanter is the best player? What if you know he will be there at #3? #4? And both those teams want desperately move up. You still just make the pick and take Kanter at #1? Of course not. You extract value. That's all I'm noting. Of course, if you're not sure Kanter (again just a for instance) won't be there at the spot you're moving down to then you don't do the deal. How in the world is getting the player you want for less money, plus another asset in any way controversial?
As an aside, I am no draft expert but I don't see anyone talking about Irving and Williams as "best players" in playoff series.
I think Irving, Williams and Kanter could all be the best player in a playoff series, but it's far more up in the air regarding that than in most other drafts. I think they all have the potential, but whether they fulfill it is another thing.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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ezz_bee wrote: View PostApparently Doug Smith gets to be a third party witness at this evenings event so I emailed him the question of whether he or the teams involved know beforehand what combinations are assigned to them. I'll post his answer if i get one.
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Apologies if you've already seen this, but I felt I should post it here for those who haven't.
http://raptorsrepublic.com/forums/sh...ch-the-Lottery
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Pretty good discussion between Bill Simmons and Chad Ford about the draft.
http://espn.go.com/espnradio/player?...DIO&id=6559975
EDIT: It's a long ass conversation, but it's actually kick ass. They talk about a lot of different things concerning this draft and the draft in general; of draft picks; of how to/how not to rebuild; the value of collecting assets...Last edited by jeff_hostetler; Tue May 17, 2011, 06:45 PM.
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slaw wrote: View PostBut what if you think Kanter is the best player? What if you know he will be there at #3? #4? And both those teams want desperately move up. You still just make the pick and take Kanter at #1? Of course not. You extract value. That's all I'm noting. Of course, if you're not sure Kanter (again just a for instance) won't be there at the spot you're moving down to then you don't do the deal. How in the world is getting the player you want for less money, plus another asset in any way controversial?
As an aside, I am no draft expert but I don't see anyone talking about Irving and Williams as "best players" in playoff series.
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Simple if the raptors fall at:
1st/2nd - Irving or Kanter
3rd/4th/5th/6th - Kanter, Vesely, B.Knight, or BismackOpinionated blog about current NBA news and our very own Toronto Raptors
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