Rick Kamla

Husssaler · 06-19-2011, 11:47 PM

Here's the link:

2011 NBA Draft Lottery Preview: Raptors | NBA.com

DSWC · 06-20-2011, 03:20 AM

I'll watch this when I get home, but I couldn't agree more! Can't wait for draft night.

**finstock** · 06-20-2011, 03:57 AM

Interesting. Steve Smith thinks Kemba will be better than Knight and Irving. Greg Anthony seems to agree, labeling Kemba, by far, the best defensive point in the draft.

DonMughal · 06-20-2011, 04:07 AM

Wow, what a great review...

Hopefully no other teams see this.

Two new guys on our team with a championship? And also have defensive minds? errr... I'm down.

gtanev · 06-20-2011, 04:33 AM

I have an odd feeling that he will either be picked earlier in the draft or that we won't pick him if he's available.

Shifty.py · 06-20-2011, 06:20 AM

Not sure what they are raving on about. He might be beter than Irving and Knight right now (bacause he won and they didn't and he's older), but not in two years

DSWC · 06-20-2011, 07:13 AM

I love, LOVE what Greg Anthony had to say about Kemba, and that's what I've been saying for months. I'm praying he's a Raptor at the end of the week!

jeffb · 06-20-2011, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtanev

I have an odd feeling that he will either be picked earlier in the draft or that we won't pick him if he's available.

If he's picked earlier then chances are we'd have a shot at Knight which is fine with me. But I have a very bad feeling we'll end up with Valanciunas or Vesely.

Don Vito · 06-20-2011, 07:36 AM

Wow they are saying hes the best PG in the draft and best PG at defense.

LKeet6 · 06-20-2011, 07:57 AM

personally i'm not keen on kemba. I don't like shoot first PGs, although his good D would certainly be a bonus. My ideal PG is jose calderon, but getting the numbers jose should be getting. I agree with the few others on here who say that jose's time is just up here and he needs a fresh challenge.

i understand knight is more of the all-round PG with a supposedly better upside than walker?

to be honest although i said i don't like shoot first PGs i think we can't be fussy, we should let bayless play that role hoping he will get points, and think about strengthening more urgent areas.

maybe judge how desperate other teams are for certain players and trade down on our pick (for something good!) and then take a chance on an "intangible" from the draft.

Don Vito · 06-20-2011, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LKeet6

personally i'm not keen on kemba. I don't like shoot first PGs, although his good D would certainly be a bonus. My ideal PG is jose calderon, but getting the numbers jose should be getting. I agree with the few others on here who say that jose's time is just up here and he needs a fresh challenge.

i understand knight is more of the all-round PG with a supposedly better upside than walker?

to be honest although i said i don't like shoot first PGs i think we can't be fussy, we should let bayless play that role hoping he will get points, and think about strengthening more urgent areas.

maybe judge how desperate other teams are for certain players and trade down on our pick (for something good!) and then take a chance on an "intangible" from the draft.

Wow I am sick when people say they don't like shoot first PG's. Just face it, the league is driven by combo guards.. plus getting a guy like Jose wouldn't help otherwise we would just keep Jose. Knight is not more of an all-round PG, he is in fact a shoot first PG. smh

RAPMAN · 06-20-2011, 09:17 AM

I love Kemba Walker. He's got the total package. He's got the crazy handle, explosive speed, and has the 37'5 inch vertical. My only concern, he got short arms (ala Bayless) which negates some of his physical attributes. Another concern was his workout with Utah. Utah brought in Freddete & Malcolm Lee (big point guard) with good defense skills. Apparently, Jimmer did well but Walker struggled in the workout. Maybe Walker does not flourish in the one on one scenarios, but his games translates well on 5 on 5.

LX · 06-20-2011, 09:31 AM

At the risk of this being repeated a little too much - he was a pass first pg because he needed to be. He does what he needs to do to win. And that could be a great attribute as he grows with a Raptors team.

And I think Kemba and Bayless could play together in the backcourt some.

Superjudge · 06-20-2011, 09:36 AM

All I know is that during the tournament all the analysts were raving about Walker. Barkley said he was the best PG in the NCAA a few times. I trust these guys, former players who know the score. If Toronto wants a PG they are in great shape really, Walker, Irving, and Knight are al pretty good. THAT is why I picked Kanter first in our Mock draft for Clevelend.... I knew there would be, without a doubt, a good PG left at the 4 spot, I took the best big at 1.

Toronto will get a decent play in this draft, but I thin too much is being worried about here..... Toronto's biggest issue is getting the guys they have already to play to their potential.

Shadowfax · 06-20-2011, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LKeet6

My ideal PG is jose calderon

you had me right up until i read this

Shadowfax · 06-20-2011, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superjudge

Toronto will get a decent play in this draft, but I thin too much is being worried about here..... Toronto's biggest issue is getting the guys they have already to play to their potential.

well said

**INSIDER** · 06-20-2011, 09:49 AM

i'm not surprised Walker didnt fare well in the one on one portion of the Jazz workouts... you cant get an idea of foot speed and quickness playing in a half court set.
let him play full court where he has the space and the open court to show his speed and then you'll see where he excels.

dfunkie1 · 06-20-2011, 10:10 AM

shoot-first and combo guard labels are given out way too easy. if my point guard is taking 50 smart shots a game, then he should take 50 shots a game. people need to think less about assist and shot totals and more about the flow of the game and how their decisions are effected by it.

jeffb · 06-20-2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackson Filth

shoot-first and combo guard labels are given out way too easy. if my point guard is taking 50 smart shots a game, then he should take 50 shots a game. people need to think less about assist and shot totals and more about the flow of the game and how their decisions are effected by it.

I agree, pass first PG's are overated. Jose is a pass first Pg and where has that got us? I'd much rather have a PG who's a good shooter that actually has the balls to ya know.......actually shoot. Now I'm not saying I want a PG to not be a facilitator, but a PG can do both.If you have a good shooting PG that constantly defers to a player like say Bargnani and doesn't use one of his biggest strengths it won't do this team any good.

Snooch · 06-20-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffb

I agree, pass first PG's are overated. Jose is a pass first Pg and where has that got us? I'd much rather have a PG who's a good shooter that actually has the balls to ya know.......actually shoot. Now I'm not saying I want a PG to not be a facilitator, but a PG can do both.If you have a good shooting PG that constantly defers to a player like say Bargnani and doesn't use one of his biggest strengths it won't do this team any good.

but Kemba isnt a very good shooter, and doesnt have NBA three range either.

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06-20-2011, 03:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
DSWC is only wearing black until something darker comes along Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,612 Representing:	I'll watch this when I get home, but I couldn't agree more! Can't wait for draft night.

06-20-2011, 03:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
finstock is baking the cookies of discontent. (Terrence) Ross Geller Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,024 Representing:	Interesting. Steve Smith thinks Kemba will be better than Knight and Irving. Greg Anthony seems to agree, labeling Kemba, by far, the best defensive point in the draft.

06-20-2011, 04:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
DonMughal is the boss Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mississauga Posts: 3,049 Representing:	Wow, what a great review... Hopefully no other teams see this. Two new guys on our team with a championship? And also have defensive minds? errr... I'm down.

06-20-2011, 04:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
gtanev is alive. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OT Posts: 392 Representing:	I have an odd feeling that he will either be picked earlier in the draft or that we won't pick him if he's available.

06-20-2011, 06:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Shifty.py is eyeing playoffs FTMFW Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,229 Representing:	Not sure what they are raving on about. He might be beter than Irving and Knight right now (bacause he won and they didn't and he's older), but not in two years

06-20-2011, 07:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
DSWC is only wearing black until something darker comes along Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,612 Representing:	I love, LOVE what Greg Anthony had to say about Kemba, and that's what I've been saying for months. I'm praying he's a Raptor at the end of the week!

06-20-2011, 07:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Don Vito is raptor jesus Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,600 Representing:	Wow they are saying hes the best PG in the draft and best PG at defense.

06-20-2011, 07:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
LKeet6 is n't Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 1,358 Representing:	personally i'm not keen on kemba. I don't like shoot first PGs, although his good D would certainly be a bonus. My ideal PG is jose calderon, but getting the numbers jose should be getting. I agree with the few others on here who say that jose's time is just up here and he needs a fresh challenge. i understand knight is more of the all-round PG with a supposedly better upside than walker? to be honest although i said i don't like shoot first PGs i think we can't be fussy, we should let bayless play that role hoping he will get points, and think about strengthening more urgent areas. maybe judge how desperate other teams are for certain players and trade down on our pick (for something good!) and then take a chance on an "intangible" from the draft.

06-20-2011, 09:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
RAPMAN is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,676 Representing:	I love Kemba Walker. He's got the total package. He's got the crazy handle, explosive speed, and has the 37'5 inch vertical. My only concern, he got short arms (ala Bayless) which negates some of his physical attributes. Another concern was his workout with Utah. Utah brought in Freddete & Malcolm Lee (big point guard) with good defense skills. Apparently, Jimmer did well but Walker struggled in the workout. Maybe Walker does not flourish in the one on one scenarios, but his games translates well on 5 on 5.

06-20-2011, 09:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
LX is a belly putter in a world of crotch shots In the Paint Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 23,564 Representing:	At the risk of this being repeated a little too much - he was a pass first pg because he needed to be. He does what he needs to do to win. And that could be a great attribute as he grows with a Raptors team. And I think Kemba and Bayless could play together in the backcourt some.

06-20-2011, 09:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
Superjudge is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17,593 Representing:	All I know is that during the tournament all the analysts were raving about Walker. Barkley said he was the best PG in the NCAA a few times. I trust these guys, former players who know the score. If Toronto wants a PG they are in great shape really, Walker, Irving, and Knight are al pretty good. THAT is why I picked Kanter first in our Mock draft for Clevelend.... I knew there would be, without a doubt, a good PG left at the 4 spot, I took the best big at 1. Toronto will get a decent play in this draft, but I thin too much is being worried about here..... Toronto's biggest issue is getting the guys they have already to play to their potential.

06-20-2011, 09:49 AM	#17 (permalink)
INSIDER is craving boobies never too old. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: richmond hill Posts: 11,165 Representing:	i'm not surprised Walker didnt fare well in the one on one portion of the Jazz workouts... you cant get an idea of foot speed and quickness playing in a half court set. let him play full court where he has the space and the open court to show his speed and then you'll see where he excels.

06-20-2011, 10:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
dfunkie1 is censored Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,592 Representing:	shoot-first and combo guard labels are given out way too easy. if my point guard is taking 50 smart shots a game, then he should take 50 shots a game. people need to think less about assist and shot totals and more about the flow of the game and how their decisions are effected by it.