Jerian Grant could help just about any team from day 1, he’s a smart, well rounded player with highlight-reel hops (ask Tadrick Jackson), and NBA level skills at the point ... His development in college leads me to believe he still has some room for growth, and his athletic ability and size is top notch ... Today you’d like your guards to be a little better shooting from distance, but with some reps paired with getting used to his role in the NBA game, that could be something Grant could develop ... Despite his age Grant is most definitely a first round talent, and could be a real sleeper if teams underestimate what he can do, in favor of focusing on the year he was born ...
If you are looking for the secret of the Utah Utes first strong season in recent years look no further than this outstanding point guard ... After a summer in which he impressed many scouts at the LeBron James Skills Academy, Wright took his game to another level, taking his team to the Sweet 16 and establishing himself as one of the most entertaining and efficient guards in college basketball ... If he can get stronger, showing a little more hunger, consistency in his shot and find the right situation, Wright has the potential to become a really solid NBA guard and one of the steals of the draft ...
I never understood why we passed on the best player in the Nation at the time.. Aldridge, I remember being so pissed off we didn't take him, I understood the fact that they were afraid to draft US players because they had problems keeping them but you don't pass up on the best player in the nation for a project....
That was such a horrid year tho, out of the top 5 selections only 1 impact player was selected and 3 were complete busts, Bargs was a bust but at least he carved a career out for himself.
But knowing the Raptors management at the time in 07 we probably would have taken either Oden, or Jianlian.
This is not very fair. Oden was considered to be the consensus number 1 pick (or at least 90% of analysts thought so). He was the best prospect by a mile. The only notable analyst that took Durant over Oden was Chad Ford I think.
Don't be surprised if the Raps pick this guy:
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Aleksandar-Vezenkov-6429/
Is he 5 years away from being 3 years away?
I think we can excuse the 2006 draft decision. In hindsight, it was terrible, but Bargnani was considered to be the best offensive prospect at the time. High risk, high reward type player that didn't pan out. As you said, this draft was pretty terrible with no consensus best player.
This is not very fair. Oden was considered to be the consensus number 1 pick (or at least 90% of analysts thought so). He was the best prospect by a mile. The only notable analyst that took Durant over Oden was Chad Ford I think.
What is NOT excusable is Ross over Drummond. Everyone and their mother knew Drummond was the best player available and Casey convinced BC to draft Ross instead. Drummond would have allowed us to make the JV++ for Harden trade too.
Lebron proves once again he isnt Michael Jordan or better than Jordan either
Or did he prove again that no matter how good you are, you need a strong supporting cast, like Mike had.
Or did he prove again that no matter how good you are, you need a strong supporting cast, like Mike had.
Basketball is that sport where one player can win games for that team
With that being said, Lebron carried the Cavs many times but not goo enough to win it for them
I agree supporting cast is needed
MJ or Kobe would not have won either with this brutal Cavs team. Lebron is definitely comparable to MJ, and has the potential to surpass him. Only time will tell. But those who keep putting Lebron down for not winning have no idea what they are talking about. Switch Lebron with MJ/Kobe's situations in regards to their teams, and see how many rings Lebron gets.
According to RealGM’s Shams Charania, the unrestricted-free-agent-to-be is expected to receive strong interest from the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets and Sacramento Kings.
Williams, 28, could reportedly be looking for three- or four-year deal in the $8 to $9 million a season range.
Report: Raptors have competition for Lou Williams
http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/report-raptors-have-stiff-competition-for-williams/