Raptors Discussion: v78| It's playoff time | Rd 1 vs ORL | Gm3: Fri 4/19 7pm ET/4pm PT | SN

[theaub]

Its more that if FVV goes down (if Lowry goes down we're 100% screwed no matter what) I'd rather have a guy like Mack geting minutes over Teodosic

 

[Kurtz]

Teodosic is everything I want from an entertainment factor but he can't defend a paper bag so I'm not sure I want him in a playoff rotation.

Yep, the guy plays his own personal all-star game every time he's out there. I'd be surprised if a tanking team doesn't pick him up - he'll keep you entertained while helping you lose.

 

[Eyedea]

Its more that if FVV goes down (if Lowry goes down we're 100% screwed no matter what) I'd rather have a guy like Mack geting minutes over Teodosic

Think I’d rather have Powell at PG at that point than have Shelvin Mack

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

Raptors to sign Ben McLemore to a 10-day contract. Former high pick. Has never figured it out. Can shoot the three and is still young-ish.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Raptors sign Ben McLemore to a 10-day contract. Former high pick. Has never figured it out. Can shoot the three and is still young-ish.

The 2 10 day contract guys are just warm bodies at this point, until proven otherwise.

 

[topched]

The 2 10 day contract guys are just warm bodies at this point, until proven otherwise.

Awesome to get Mclemore on a 10-day, high upside has been shooting the 3 really well.

Hopefully a chance to try him out and see if it works.

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

The 2 10 day contract guys are just warm bodies at this point, until proven otherwise.

True. But I like Mack better than Miller. His career .353 3pt% (41% this year) would be fifth on our roster among qualifiers. He's a good reclamation project.

I kind of liken it to the acquisition to the McCaw signing. Young guys who you take a flier on hoping to catch lightning in a bottle. Plus I trust our development program and culture.

 

[zeke]

asterisk = lower than 30mpg

RPM of 3 or better

TOR: Lowry 4.9, Green* 3.7, Siakam 3.3, Gasol 3.1, Kawhi 3.1
GSW: Curry 5.7, Durant 5.4, Green 3.0, Looney* 3.4
MIL: Giannis 5.5, Bledsoe* 4.6, Lopez* 3.1
NOP: Davis 6.5, Jrue 3.9
PHI: Embiid 4.4, Butler 3.6
DEN: Jokic 6.5, Millsap* 3.3
BOS: Irving 5.4, Smart* 4.4
POR: Nurkic* 4.1, Lillard 3.8

 

[Suntouchable13]

Awesome to get Mclemore on a 10-day, high upside has been shooting the 3 really well.

Hopefully a chance to try him out and see if it works.

Would be nice, a bonus, if a 10 day guy turns out to be a good player for a few years like Alan Anderson. Remember him?

 

[topched]

Would be nice, a bonus, if a 10 day guy turns out to be a good player for a few years like Alan Anderson. Remember him?

Mclemores got pedigree. Curious to see if he can find in.

One thing I like about the Raptors is I feel like we’ve got an org and staff to work with guys and being out potential.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Mclemores got pedigree. Curious to see if he can find in.

One thing I like about the Raptors is I feel like we’ve got an org and staff to work with guys and being out potential.

I doubt he sees time, except for garbage time, but you never know.

 

[whoshouse]

I'm not totally sold on some of these options that are available. Especially at PG.

What are the chances of the team being able to sign Lorenzo Brown again? Isn't someone you want to see in the playoffs but he's a great defender and there's still some room for development.

 

[TheOtherSide]

With Val and Monroe gone, McLemore is now the highest drafted and only lottery pick on the the team.

I thought that was a fun fact when I read it.

 

[topched]

I doubt he sees time, except for garbage time, but you never know.

He’s gonna have to shoot the 3 at 41% in order to see anytime I agree

 

[topched]

With Val and Monroe gone, McLemore is now the highest drafted and only lottery pick on the the team.

I thought that was a fun fact when I read it.

I’m very down for Toronto to become Kawhi and his band of misfit toys.

 

[robertmac43]

One thing I like about the Raptors is I feel like we’ve got an org and staff to work with guys and being out potential.

On top of that Success is a contagious thing. Ben working with guys who have been on playoff runs and are aiming to go deep again should be a big thing for him and something that would have been hard to find with the Kings and Suns.

 

[Glenn Isildur Healy]

When I think of Ben McLemore, other than his Kansas days, this is what comes to mind

 

[trellaine201]

Raps getting owned early on.

 

[Emerica]

Ibaka being so nonchalant is infuriating at times.

 

[Dr.Funk]

I knew he was good at it but Marc Gasol passing ability is unreal.

 

[The Nemesis]

Matt with the Escape from New York reference. A+ job there, man.

 

[Jozay]

I wish Nurse played Gasol more tonight.

 

[The Nemesis]

I wish Nurse played Gasol more tonight.

Probably wants to ease him in until he's used to the systems and plays.

 

[Dr.Funk]

I wish Nurse played Gasol more tonight.

19 minutes seems like an appropriate number IMO for a first game considering everything involved in coming to a new team.

 

[Glenn Isildur Healy]

Marc Gasol is such a high IQ player
His effectiveness in half court sets will be extremely important in the playoffs when the game generally slows down
Gasol will also be a much better defender than Ibaka going up against Embiid, Horford and Lopez