I'm going to reserve judgement on the Raptors selection. I know Bruno Cabocolo will come up, but this is also the same group that drafted Siakam and Anunoby, players with similar 'flaws' like Barnes. My only 'concern' is the lack of positioning and the fixation with defense. The lack of positioning is a concern because at some point, you want to see a player excel in a specific role or spot. Having 'versatility' is great, but you never master your role. As for the fixation with defense, you also want your players to be well versed offensively. One of the concerns I have with Anunoby is that his offensive game is so inconsistent. Some nights he's a million bucks and other nights, he's ten cents. Nurse needs to find a way to develop the offensive side of his game and that's what concerns me with Barnes. Yes he might be a great fit for your defensive schemes, but how are you gig to develop his offensive side of the game? At least with Suggs, the offensive game was there. Hopefully they get Barnes up to speed and Flynn is ready to take on the starting point guard role. If this backfires and if Suggs comes out of the gates roaring to go, this is going to look real bad.smh stupid pick by my raptors stupid stupid but why am i surprised.
When it comes to basketball, I'm an NCAA guy and Illini fan first and foremost.
The Bulls picking up Dosunmu is going to make me immediately pay a lot more attention to them again.
Why did he slip to the second round? I remember Mocks early on having him in the mid 1st round or earlier throughout the year. Thought he played well in college as well. What am I missing?
The 4th and 6th picks were terrible. I agree with @Terry Yake that as long as the Lakers Big 3 are healthy they will win the title every year and the Warriors will miss the playoffs every year.
BREAKING. The Clippers just acquired a city.