I wanted Kemba, but at this point it seems like a lockout is likely, in which case I don't mind the Jonas pick. I've read a couple articles where people think he can end up being the best player in this draft class down the road, and I think it's a definite plus that he'll be playing pro ball and continuing to develop while there's a lockout. On top of that, with a roster that's virtually unchanged from last year, we can tank for another high pick next year. Now I'm hoping that BC looks over the undrafted players, and brings in a guy like David Lighty. Seems like he can be a solid role player in the NBA to me.
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bloodyhandedgod wrote: View PostThe Raptors website had a live chat and it was a disaster. 90% hating the pick. It was terrifically funny, but at the same time a little nauseating.
Problems with the draft pick:
-white
-Euro (like Aruajo (SA but who cares, his name is foreign)
-like Barney (in spite of the fact he is the anti-Barney)
-BCSUCKSFIREHIMIWANTTOWINNEXTYEARANDONLYBEMEDIOCREB UTNOTAPOSSIBLECONTENDER!
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Raptor Jesus wrote: View PostSetting aside the obvious flame bait (Raptor fans have every right to be immediately queasy on "European Talent"), what happened to playing to win? This pick assures us, that barring a miraculous trade, we do not improve next season. By virtue of ineligibility we do not add talent to the worst defense in the league. We do not address our atrocious perimeter shooting. And most importantly we do not instill faith that the organization and those within it have the fans best interest at the fore in their decision making process.
BryCo had to know this wasn't going to fly with a growing number of disgruntled fans. How does this address lack luster season ticket sales? How does this revitalize the brand and evoke passion in it's fan base? How does this jive with the hype hung on Soloman Alabi's shoulders last season.
BryCo made this decision based on the optics that he was on a short leash and that when management applied pressure his "pick the best talent on the board matra" would shrivel.
The last thing Colangelo needs to worry about is how ignorant Raptor fans who know very little about basketball (outside of Toronto) feel.
The Raptors weren't going to compete next year, and no pick was going to make that much of a difference in the win column, anyway. Complaining that the team doesn't get immediate help is short-sighted and, quite frankly, pretty ignorant.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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Raptor Jesus wrote: View PostBrandon Knight immediately addresses; our turnstyle back court, our perimeter shooting, is able to play first day back from arbitration.
Plus I bet his 4.3 in leisure studies means he can conduct an interview without the aide of the iPhone's lithuanian phrase bookRead my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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Long term prospects of what? An as yet untested center that may or may not show in the last year of both the Coaches and General Managers contracts.
A bird in hand yaddy yaddy ya....
Ignorant to what exactly? What massive secret is being held that apparently only the righteous are privy?
We are weak at the point, 2 options were available. We failed to address that need. We are weak at the forward positions and we failed to meet that need as well.
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Raptor Jesus wrote: View PostWe are weak at the point, 2 options were available. We failed to address that need. We are weak at the forward positions and we failed to meet that need as well.
Nobody in this draft after the first 2 picks is a sure thing, but I wouldn't jump to conclusions that this was a bad choice.
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Raptor Jesus wrote: View PostLong term prospects of what? An as yet untested center that may or may not show in the last year of both the Coaches and General Managers contracts.
A bird in hand yaddy yaddy ya....
Ignorant to what exactly? What massive secret is being held that apparently only the righteous are privy?
We are weak at the point, 2 options were available. We failed to address that need. We are weak at the forward positions and we failed to meet that need as well.
And that "untested" center certainly has played well in that professional league over in Europe, where he's done very well. Maybe that's where the ignorance comes in.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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Tim W. wrote: View PostFirst of all, the Raptors AREN'T weak at the point. Calderon and Bayless are not ideal, but they certainly are fine for the time being. And we don't even know if Knight even can play the point guard position. He certainly didn't show it in college.
And that "untested" center certainly has played well in that professional league over in Europe, where he's done very well. Maybe that's where the ignorance comes in.
Second of all, he's done precisely fuck all for the Raptors and will continue to for months to come.
Third of all, oh wait that's my entire point.
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Raptor Jesus wrote: View PostFirst of all, you are categorically wrong.
Second of all, he's done precisely fuck all for the Raptors and will continue to for months to come.
Third of all, oh wait that's my entire point.
1. categorically wrong
2. he's done precisely fuck
3. that's my entire point
You win...
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