who will have most positive impact on Raptors BIG V or TROSS?

[MyTEAM4Life]

JV will have more of an impact - he will get rebounds blocks, and easy buckets, TROSS needs to have a good shooting night to be effe

[mcHAPPY]

No, I think Ross was drafted to push DeMar a little harder at the 2 spot. No consistency or step-up from DeMar this season and he'll likely be gonzo next summer. JMO!

+1

I would only add he could likely be gone before the trade deadline.

[Mediumcore]

I think JV will have the bigger impact. Being a rookie I don't think they design many plays for Ross to score and to have an impact Ross needs to score as that is the primary skill set he brings to the table. JV, as the C on the other hand just needs to be active and rebound to have the same impact as any of our starting C's from last year as there were none that were overly skilled. He will likely come off the bench at the start of the season and will benefit from playing next to a great pick and roll pg like Jose, whom I'm expecting to be here at the beginning of the season. JV from the limited video I've seen excels at the pick and roll.

[isaacthompson]

So the basis is because he's not a good SG he must be a better SF?

supposedly...

[Letter N]

his game is more ept to play at sf. when he was drafted, everyone talked about his athleticism, but he hasn't been showcasing it. if he plays at the SF he'll be facing slower guys.

plus he's a poor ball handler, which makes him easy to guard at the 2-spot

So the basis is because he's not a good SG he must be a better SF?

[Doc]

Probably the moment Ross was drafted

No, I think Ross was drafted to push DeMar a little harder at the 2 spot. No consistency or step-up from DeMar this season and he'll likely be gonzo next summer. JMO!

[isaacthompson]

Anyone have an idea where and when this DeRozan is a 3 movement started? I'd be curious to find out.

his game is more ept to play at sf. when he was drafted, everyone talked about his athleticism, but he hasn't been showcasing it. if he plays at the SF he'll be facing slower guys.

plus he's a poor ball handler, which makes him easy to guard at the 2-spot

[Nilanka]

Anyone have an idea where and when this DeRozan is a 3 movement started? I'd be curious to find out.

Probably the moment Ross was drafted

[Mess]

moving DeRozan to his natural 3-spot.

Anyone have an idea where and when this DeRozan is a 3 movement started? I'd be curious to find out.

[slaw]

My initial reaction is to say that Ross will have a more immediate impact given that it's far easier for SGs and SFs to adjust to the NBA game than it is for big men. Centers impact teams by distorting the game (see Shaq, Yao, Howard, etc.) and I don't think JV is going to be able to make that kind of an impact in his first season. Long term, if Jonas is everything he's hyped to be then it shouldn't be all that close...

[Mess]

"Demar will be on the All-Star Ballot this year - watch for it"

Where is that quote from? He was last year.

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/01/04/2...lot/index.html

[isaacthompson]

Both have qualities that Raptors haven't seen in a long time. Personally, I think Big V will have more of an impact because the Raps haven't had a solid starting center for years (both Bosh and Bargnani are more ept to play the PF). As for TRoss, he has the shooting ability that we haven't seen from anyone since Kapono (and he was a bust in T.O., let's face it). He will be able to make up for DeRozan's horrible shooting ability and will be a nice 6th man, or even starting SG, moving DeRozan to his natural 3-spot.

[Risk Mgmt]

I hope this wasnt already discussed....if yes, my apologies in advance.


With all the hype with BIG V and lots of positive feedback on TROSS (TREX)....which one will have most positive impact on Raptors who will challenge for Rookie of the year or closest thing to it? Trex or Bigv

I'm going with TROSS on this one. This because I havent seen anything of BIG V.

Regardless we have some good rookie level talent and I see good things happening this coming season.

Peace



"Demar will be on the All-Star Ballot this year - watch for it"