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Draft Profile: Brandon Knight - - Raptors Likely To Take Him If He's Available?
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If Knight is on the board at #5 the Raptors will likely take him.
NBA execs seem to be leaning toward Brandon Knight over Kemba Walker when asked which point guard they prefer. I spoke to dozens of scouts and executives over the weekend and the majority of them had Knight ranked slightly higher because of his size, shooting ability and upside. Neither player worked out in the drills on Thursday or Friday. NBA teams liked Walker's personality in interviews. "He's charismatic," one GM said. "I think he could emerge as a leader in the locker room." Walker measured a little bigger than expected (6-1 in shoes) which should help his stock, too.
Teams said Knight was considerably more reserved than Walker, but they came away impressed with his maturity. The Jazz should be the first team on the board to give them a look. The Raptors, Kings and Bobcats are also in the mix. If the Jazz pick a point guard, I think Knight is slightly ahead on their board. Sources said if Knight slips to No. 5, the Raptors are likely to snag him there and there's no way he slides past the Kings at No. 7, I'm told. Walker's stock is still a bit more fluid. He'll get a look at Utah, Toronto and Sacramento, but I'm told none of those teams are all the way on board with him yet.
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Tim W. wrote: View PostYet Hoopsworld has Brandon Knight going 9th in their most recent mock draft.
http://www.hoopsworld.com/the_draft/index.asp
Correction: I was referring to their top 25 playersLast edited by Bendit; Tue May 24, 2011, 06:19 PM.
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Bendit wrote: View PostSeems they have moved him up to #6 (Walker is 5 & Kanter is 12!!)
http://www.hoopsworld.com/the_draft/index.asp
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I love Knight, and can see he and DeMar being a lethal combo in the backcourt.
It may be totally false, but the rumours being discussed about the Raps pursuing Rudy Gay - that changes my view of our #5 pick. Rudy brings the scoring that then turns our need to some rebounding and size as a priority (or a player like Kemba who may have a lower ceiling, but has a more predictable skillset and future in the NBA - could be a leader/distributor).
If there is no Rudy deal, then I remain onboard for Knight as the top choiceThe only way to bag a classy lady is to give her two tickets to the gun show... and see if she likes the goods.
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ceez wrote: View Postif anything it makes me want knight more for his defensive prowess.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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ceez wrote: View PostHe played for Calipari. His PG play doesn't involve creating.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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