Everything Bruno Caboclo

[The Great One]

One thing no-one's talking about is how much stronger Bruno looks here. Look at those arms and tell me he hasn't added weight. He's definitely NBA ready this year & I hope he does well for his sake.

He's NBA ready because he's added some weight?

[The Great One]

[Hotshot]

Because of that video?

Nope, video was not needed.

[GLF]

Because of that video?

Naw not because of this video. Overall he's improved enough to me that he can get some minutes. Also at some point he has to start playing or what's the point

[The Great One]

Naw not because of this video. Overall he's improved enough to me that he can get some minutes. Also at some point he has to start playing or what's the point

So how do you know that? by watching the video right?

Bruno is a scrub. I've said it since day 1 that i'd be shocked if he plays any meaningful mins in the NBA. I'd stand with my prediction. The guy is NOT an NBA player.

If Bruno is somehow part our rotation next season lol then the Raptors are in trouble.

[GLF]

So how do you know that? by watching the video right?

Bruno is a scrub. I've said it since day 1 that i'd be shocked if he plays any meaningful mins in the NBA. I'd stand with my prediction. The guy is NOT an NBA player.

If Bruno is somehow part our rotation next season lol then the Raptors are in trouble.

He looked improved in the D League. I don't think he'll be a regular but he may get a little more than garbage minutes next season. Who knows. And hey you may be right, he may never get good enough but I'm just trying to be positive here lol

[MixxAOR]

Bruno is too slow for the 3, but maybe too much of a tweener for the 4 due to lack of strength. Defence and a consistant jump shot will give him spot minutes in the NBA next season.

Being a tweener is no longer a sin. If he can be Patterson we're alright.

[Nilanka]

Random video of Bruno practicing.

Looks more polished than previous summers, that's for sure. Seems comfortable attacking from either side of the floor (with either hand). And solid/smooth shooting mechanics too.

One thing I can't tell from this video is if he's playing at half speed or full speed. Considering it's a practice sessions vs. scrubs, I'm guessing half speed.

The real question is, can he defend?

[S.R.]

So how do you know that? by watching the video right?

Bruno is a scrub. I've said it since day 1 that i'd be shocked if he plays any meaningful mins in the NBA. I'd stand with my prediction. The guy is NOT an NBA player.

If Bruno is somehow part our rotation next season lol then the Raptors are in trouble.

Or "If Bruno is somehow part of our rotation next season then TRex was wrong."

He's always been a long shot, if he ever develops into a rotation player it'll be found money. With Powell/Poeltl/Siakam/Delon/OG already in-house, I'm still 100% fine with taking a flier on a guy like Bruno with one of your picks.

[DogeLover1234]

Bruno is too slow for the 3, but maybe too much of a tweener for the 4 due to lack of strength. Defence and a consistant jump shot will give him spot minutes in the NBA next season.

Yeah he is slow, but keep in mind that it takes like 3 strides to get to the rim.

[Mess]

One thing no-one's talking about is how much stronger Bruno looks here. Look at those arms and tell me he hasn't added weight. He's definitely NBA ready this year & I hope he does well for his sake.

pic.twitter.com/kfc1c0nrQQ

— William Lou (@william_lou) July 22, 2017

[Cody73]

pic.twitter.com/kfc1c0nrQQ

— William Lou (@william_lou) July 22, 2017

If his game is as ready as his body, we have ourselves a freak this season & a outside chance Bruno becomes the backup PF to Ibaka. I personally would trust him more than Siakam right now given his ability to shoot the 3.

[The_Warlord]

If his game is as ready as his body, we have ourselves a freak this season & a outside chance Bruno becomes the backup PF to Ibaka. I personally would trust him more than Siakam right now given his ability to shoot the 3.

IF he can slow Giannis down more than the average defender that will be a pretty valuable asset in the East.. throw in some made 3's on the other end and he can be on the floor in some big moments

[planetmars]

With any NBA professional it comes down to opportunity and what can be done with that opportunity. Coaches see stuff in practice, but it's the big game that will determine if someone has it or not. Bruno has never been given that opportunity and so he's still an unknown. Sure he played well for the 905's in the playoffs.. that's a good sign. But the D/G-League is not the NBA.

Even if he does get some minutes this season, it will be in short supply. He's still going to be behind everyone in the rotation and may get time if an injury happens. But once he does get that opportunity he needs to show that he belongs.. ie, does not get lost on defense. Doesn't commit stupid fouls, or turns the ball over unnecessarily. He has to play smart. If he does that then he could have a career.

[c-troop]

With any NBA professional it comes down to opportunity and what can be done with that opportunity. Coaches see stuff in practice, but it's the big game that will determine if someone has it or not. Bruno has never been given that opportunity, and so he's still an unknown. Sure he played well for the 905's in the playoffs. That's a good sign. But the D/G-League is not the NBA.

Even if he does get some minutes this season, it will be in short supply. He's still going to be behind everyone in the rotation and may get time if an injury happens. But once he does get that opportunity he needs to show that he belongs.., i.e., does not get lost on defence. Doesn't commit stupid fouls, or turns the ball over unnecessarily. He has to play smart. If he does that, then he could have a career.

Well said.

If Bruno is looking for more minutes, he should be playing "pass first" basketball whenever he gets his opportunity to hit the floor.

It's all about making the team better in 2017, and that starts with the assist column.