Official Draft Thread: Toronto Raptors pick 20th, 37th, 59th

[jeffb]

Has there ever in a draft in this team's history where we just made great moves and made out like bandits? We either just do ok or we reach on wtf players?

['trane]

Originally Posted by Northern Neighbour

I wonder if the move was also made with cap space in mind this year and next. Have to think they'll stash Bruno for the next 2 years.

I think that has to be a factor. And i can't help but wonder if Masai has had his eye on him for a long time through basketball without borders and wanted to make sure he got him. Whatever the case, he's got some splainin' to do.

[Tommy C]

Masai really surprised me here.... Napier to south beach... I wanna cry

[Acie]

Originally Posted by Ball Don't Lie

Typical Raptor fan response, talking shit about a prospect they know nothing about. Then in 3 years time when he's doing well, people will claim they didn't insult the pick, and believed in Masai the entire time.

Have some faith people, Masai isn't a stupid GM, he was a pro scout many years before he was GM, he knows what hes doing.

To all of those who assume that Bruno would've been there at 37 or 59, tell me, how do you know? Because of mock drafts? Seriously? That's your thought process? Do you really think Masai is that out of touch with reality after so many of you were drooling over his moves in year 1 ?

Get real. Be patient for once in your fanhoods.

[jeffb]

Originally Posted by Ball Don't Lie

Get real. Be patient for once in your fanhoods.

Yeah, Raptors fans have never been patient. lol

[JoeyJoJo Shabbadu]

Wow... the heat just got Napier... wow.

[Chiggmo]

Here we are thinkin we'd build to continue to progress deeper into the playoffs, and we just take a massive step backwards. We'll see you in 5 years random Brazilian nobody.

[Torontosaurus]

I support this pick and trust in Masai. That kids like kd, you see his video. Or maybe they got him because Phoenix likes him and raps really want ennis...

[jeffb]

What crap are we going to reach for at #37? lol

[Ball Don't Lie]

It's funny, because if the Spurs picked Bruno, which they very may well have, everyone would be shitting themselves, fearing him becoming the next MVP, and the ESPN analysts would be talking about his positives as a prospect instead of crapping on the kid on live TV.

[Tommy C]

Originally Posted by Ball Don't Lie

Typical Raptor fan response, talking shit about a prospect they know nothing about. Then in 3 years time when he's doing well, people will claim they didn't insult the pick, and believed in Masai the entire time.

Have some faith people, Masai isn't a stupid GM, he was a pro scout many years before he was GM, he knows what hes doing.

To all of those who assume that Bruno would've been there at 37 or 59, tell me, how do you know? Because of mock drafts? Seriously? That's your thought process? Do you really think Masai is that out of touch with reality after so many of you were drooling over his moves in year 1 ?

Get real. Be patient for once in your fanhoods.

No no, this is different.... It was reported that he is 2 yrs away from being 2 yrs away... Like seriously? A 20th really?

[creative1mm]

Imagine he become the next KD though... lol wow

[omar36]

for only 26th/ 55th and a future 2nd, good for both teams
lebron very happy on twitter

looks like napier and cole are the future pgs

[DanH]

I'm trusting in Masai on this one. I didn't see it coming. He was unprojected because he refused to do workouts for any team. He could have gone anywhere. If Masai figured the Spurs or something were going to jump on him between now and 37, he had to grab him now if he wanted him. Perhaps the team just wasn't as high on Capela or McDaniels as I was.

We'll see what happens the rest of the draft. Still want the Raps to get another 1st (seems the MEM deal fell through as they were hoping for Adams to be there).

[jeffb]

Originally Posted by Chiggmo

Here we are thinkin we'd build to continue to progress deeper into the playoffs, and we just take a massive step backwards. We'll see you in 5 years random Brazilian nobody.

Pretty much! That being said, what ever. Nothing we can do about it now, but boy will this be interesting when Ujiri explains this one.

[Windex]

Originally Posted by jeffb

This kid is 18? Jesus, when is he going to be ready?

2-4 years but the Raptors need help today. Don;t have the luxury to stash a first round pick overseas like the Spurs can.

[Northern Neighbour]

I don't have a clue who Bruno is, so I can't say if it's a good or bad pick. Time will tell. It's obvious, though, that he won't help the team this year.

[Tommy C]

Originally Posted by Ball Don't Lie

It's funny, because if the Spurs picked Bruno, which they very may well have, everyone would be shitting themselves, fearing him becoming the next MVP, and the ESPN analysts would be talking about his positives as a prospect instead of crapping on the kid on live TV.

Well the spurs have multiple rings and can afford bold moves. We just wanted someone who can contribute right away.

[Windex]

Clint to HOuston

[El Barto]

7'7 wingspan :jack: