Raptors so high on Alabi that they may not target a FA center?(OLD THREAD)

[Macc]

This is all a cover up. The real reason they arn't targeting FA centers is because André Börg demands the center position and has scared off all possible FA centers from the Raptors.

But in all seriousness it's good to hear something good about Alabi. Doubt he is capable of starting next season though..

[hateslosing]

Besides, we don't know who are going to develop into good players. Jonas could play PF as well assuming he develops a jumper (which i doubt Alabi will do). With a lot of ifs in the development department ... a frontcourt with Alabi and Valanciunas would be downright scary with a combined wingspan of about 14'11''.

Alabi was touted as having a decent midrange shot by coach Thorpe when he was interviewed by PHD steve earlier this season so maybe he could play up high and val could play low?

[JYFelony]

Nice to hear, hopefully it's true.

[RAPresenting]

I have been pulling for Solo 100% I hope he gets decent shot next season. Here is some footage of him in the D League. Gotta love the passion.

The first dunk is routine and ordinary... Now that second dunk...... Sick, wicked and nasty!!! lol

[RAPresenting]

Great to hear that Alabi is making some progress. Hopefully there is a season and we can see a 4 man rotation of Dre, Davis, Amir and Alabi and watch their development. If Alabi proves to be a player the Raptors have some solid assets going forward in the front court.

[SitnonDfence]

downright scary with a combined wingspan of about 14'11''.

I wasnt sold until you put it like that...Lakers wingspan 14' 7" and i consider them quite long...

[Soft Euro]

only Bargnani and Davis were mentioned as PFs, could Amir be on the out?

It's not someone from the raptors and Bargnani/Davis were mentioned as being able to play the 5 spot. No talk about the PF.

[TheGloveinRapsUniform]

only Bargnani and Davis were mentioned as PFs, could Amir be on the out?

[enlightenment]

all of sudden raptors front court is STACKED.

[Soft Euro]

Besides, we don't know who are going to develop into good players. Jonas could play PF as well assuming he develops a jumper (which i doubt Alabi will do). With a lot of ifs in the development department ... a frontcourt with Alabi and Valanciunas would be downright scary with a combined wingspan of about 14'11''.

[Apollo]

This is the third time I've read a report this summer that Alabi may be a decent player next season. I'm actually starting to get a little excited about this. Having a 7'1", 250 lbs center with good length showing some improvment is always nice. My question is, if Solo is actually good enough to start at the end of next season (I'm skepticle) what happens with Jonas?

You bring him over and thank your lucky stars you have so much depth. JV is going to take time to get used to the NBA and he still has a lot of developing to do.

[ezz_bee]

Nothing happens w/ JV he'll get his minutes as a rookie. IF he is able to equal or surpass Alabi, then alabi goes to the bench to is used in a trade.

[Ambidextrious]

I have been pulling for Solo 100% I hope he gets decent shot next season. Here is some footage of him in the D League. Gotta love the passion.

[Joey]

Alabi was widely projected as a Top 20 pick.
Some had him going as high as 14th.
That's one pick after we got Ed Davis.

If he can start to show even half of what Scouts saw before his injury, he could absolutely be a legit Starter in the league.

7'-1", 250lbs is nothing to snicker at.

[hateslosing]

This is the third time I've read a report this summer that Alabi may be a decent player next season. I'm actually starting to get a little excited about this. Having a 7'1", 250 lbs center with good length showing some improvment is always nice. My question is, if Solo is actually good enough to start at the end of next season (I'm skepticle) what happens with Jonas?