Raps Get DeMar DeRozan @ #9

[Dr.Funk]

Raps draft DeMar DeRozan!!!!!!!!!!

[DJMason]

Huzzah! He's exactly the type of player we needed to net in the draft. I'm hoping we start him over Delfino next year and really see what the kid has got. Hopefully by the end of the year even if the team sucks he'll prove promising enough to entice Bosh to stay.

[The Italian]

Awsome. I have wanted the Raptors to draft DeRozan ever since I found out that they had no chance at getting Harden.

Anybody have a DeRozan photoshop in a Raptors jersey

[Beebo]

Nice, I'm very happy with this pick. This guy is gonna be air canada 2.0. :banana:

[craigthomasb]

so is he a SG or SF, i think hes more of of a SF, so he will probably take marions place and spend our money elsewhere


good pick ive wanted derozan all along, this is the first time in years i think the raptors have actually drafted someone a lot of people wanted

[bada bing]

so looks like the raps got what many of the fans wanted. Who is this guy? Sorry, i haven't been paying much attention to all the prospects and the draft.

[Dr.Funk]

so is he a SG or SF, i think hes more of of a SF, so he will probably take marions place and spend our money elsewhere


good pick ive wanted derozan all along, this is the first time in years i think the raptors have actually drafted someone a lot of people wanted


He can play both SG and SF.

He will probably get most of his minutes at the SG spot initially.

And I doubt this affects Shawn Marions situation at all.

[TheGame]

Loving the pick but I hear murmurs he may be a potential bust.

[Chamberlain]

I love it. I'm willing to be patient with him.

[Beebo]

http://twitter.com/DeMar_DeRozan

"Toronto here I come. Air Canadas back."

I like this guy.

[Chamberlain]

http://twitter.com/DeMar_DeRozan

"Toronto here I come. Air Canadas back."

I like this guy.


That makes me really happy, especially considering the rumors he did not want to play in Canada.

[T.O.RAPS]

Air Canada 2! :banana:

[Too_Cool]

http://twitter.com/DeMar_DeRozan

"Toronto here I come. Air Canadas back."

I like this guy.

Ha, thats awesome...You better focus on your three ball if you wanna be a stud like Wince tough.

[Skywalker]

YES!

http://www.thehoopsreport.com/images/derozan.jpg

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/writers/paul_forrester/02/16/top15.allstarweekend/t1_vc2000_all.jpg

[TheGame]

Agreed I'm already liking this guy he has non of the spoiled mentallity of the Ricky Rubio's. Be greatful of the team who drafted you and work hard. I have a feeling hes going to develop very well in Toronto!

[RapsFan]

Huzzah! He's exactly the type of player we needed to net in the draft. I'm hoping we start him over Delfino next year and really see what the kid has got. Hopefully by the end of the year even if the team sucks he'll prove promising enough to entice Bosh to stay.


He's nowhere close to starting at the NBA level.

Love the twitter comment though.

[RaininThrees]

Air Canada 2! :banana:

CanadAir?

Does that name date me?

:violin:

[RaininThrees]

Huzzah! He's exactly the type of player we needed to net in the draft. I'm hoping we start him over Delfino next year and really see what the kid has got. Hopefully by the end of the year even if the team sucks he'll prove promising enough to entice Bosh to stay.

Let's not start elevating this guy to a level where we'll all be super disappointed when he's not scoring 25 PPG in his rookie year... kinda like how many people wrote off Bargs after year 2, when it was clearly stated he was a project. While most people like the potential there, he will be a raw rookie, and was the pick 9th in a widely regarded weak draft for a reason. I'm happy we got him, but lets temper our expectations a little.

[EuroWise]

Oh Yes!!!

Finally a player that brings hope to Raptors fans. We really suffer when Carter left.

Now we have our wing player of the future. Let's take care of him and be patient , please.

Let's go Raps!! :hammertime:

[RapsFan]

Problem is that when DeRozan is ready....Bosh might be in another city.

Deal Bosh to GS for the package in the potential Amare deal! :rockon:

[antonaki1]

Agreed I'm already liking this guy he has non of the spoiled mentallity of the Ricky Rubio's. Be greatful of the team who drafted you and work hard. I have a feeling hes going to develop very well in Toronto!

Yeah or that twit Brandon Jennings who was too good to show up for the draft even whilst watching it in a hotel room nearby. Just because no team could promise him he would be a lottery pick. Spells TROUBLE! Man did i boo him when he came on stage later to get his tv time.

[Chamberlain]

Take RaininThrees advice, do NOT expect DeRozan to be an impact player next year. I'm confident he will have a great future but he still has a ton to learn before he can make any kind of consistent impact on a team.

Still though, thrilled with this pick!

[antonaki1]

Problem is that when DeRozan is ready....Bosh might be in another city.

Deal Bosh to GS for the package in the potential Amare deal! :rockon:

Can't, word is Amare is allready packaged in a deal that will be announced July 1st for Biedrens, Bellineli, Wright.

[Molson]

Problem is that when DeRozan is ready....Bosh might be in another city.

Deal Bosh to GS for the package in the potential Amare deal! :rockon:

Haha...my buddy and i were saying the same thing when we saw the package being offered!

Love this pick by the way. Very happy we got Derozan.

[neilio23]

I don't know much about him - I don't really follow college ball. Can some on give some pros/cons about him.

Thanks.

[kmart]

I don't know much about him - I don't really follow college ball. Can some on give some pros/cons about him.

Thanks.

Pros:
Good Attitude
Likes the city of Toronto (at least I hope so)
A beast with his Athletic ability
A good mid range game
Takes Pride in defense
Defense
Nasty Dunker
Good Work ethic

Cons:
He needs to delvelop his game
Needs some handles
Needs some range on that shot

The good thing about the cons is that Demar wants to improve those areas of his game and his work ethic is high. In college he was lost in the beginning of the year but really put his team on his shoulders to win near the end of the year. His winning at the end of the year shows how much he has grown over one year. He'll be a solid player in Toronto.

[TMAC-RAPTORS]

No way a rookie at #9 starts. He will probally be a sixth man. Got a question, IF Delfino comes back, he will probably start at the 2 but who's gonna start at the 3 considering that Parker is leaving for Europe and Marion might not re sign. Graham? Oh gosh :banghead:

[antonaki1]

YES!

http://www.thehoopsreport.com/images/derozan.jpg

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/writers/paul_forrester/02/16/top15.allstarweekend/t1_vc2000_all.jpg

LOL...I see the similarities allready! Lets hope. Go Demar Go

[antonaki1]

Pros:
Good Attitude
Likes the city of Toronto (at least I hope so)
A beast with his Athletic ability
A good mid range game
Takes Pride in defense
Defense
Nasty Dunker
Good Work ethic

Cons:
He needs to delvelop his game
Needs some handles
Needs some range on that shot

The good thing about the cons is that Demar wants to improve those areas of his game and his work ethic is high. In college he was lost in the beginning of the year but really put his team on his shoulders to win near the end of the year. His winning at the end of the year shows how much he has grown over one year. He'll be a solid player in Toronto.

They said he shot over 60% in the later stages of the season and his shot was really coming along.

[lilbeastnani]

No way a rookie at #9 starts. He will probally be a sixth man. Got a question, IF Delfino comes back, he will probably start at the 2 but who's gonna start at the 3 considering that Parker is leaving for Europe and Marion might not re sign. Graham? Oh gosh :banghead:
I don't know about starting right away, but definitely once he gets a bit more NBA ready, maybe mid-season, he should be given a shot at a starter role. If not, maybe he could be like Ben Gordon was back in his rookie season in giving us that spark as the 6th man off the bench and playing major 4th quarter minutes.

[antonaki1]

No way a rookie at #9 starts. He will probally be a sixth man. Got a question, IF Delfino comes back, he will probably start at the 2 but who's gonna start at the 3 considering that Parker is leaving for Europe and Marion might not re sign. Graham? Oh gosh :banghead:

Colangelo did say a couple days ago that Marion had indeed expressed an interest in returning next year. If they pay him, he will stay.

[lilbeastnani]

Just watched a Derozen interview. It could be all talk but he said that.
- He loves the city of Toronto and it's a beautiful city.
- He's happy with the selection by the Raptors.
- That Bosh is one of his favorite players.
- That he believes his athleticism, jumper, defense, offense is all gonna help the raps, and that Jay Triano told him he's one of the best kept secrets in this NBA draft.

[antonaki1]

I don't know about starting right away, but definitely once he gets a bit more NBA ready, maybe mid-season, he should be given a shot at a starter role. If not, maybe he could be like Ben Gordon was back in his rookie season in giving us that spark as the 6th man off the bench and playing major 4th quarter minutes.

Yeah, DeMar would have to have one hell of a training camp to get the starting job next season. Hopefully he progresses enough as the season goes on that eventually he earns the start. Don't know how, but have a feeling we will pick up another experienced two guard from somewhere, who will start.

[TheGame]

Demar DeRozan was on the top of my list after Harden and Evans were already selected. He brings everything we need slasher/defender/wing player. He isn't the greatest in a half court system but excels in a fast pace game which we are trying to become. He's also got a great mid-range game shooting over 50%, his 3P% is terrible at 17% but we have a center that plays out on the wing anyways. I'm loving this pick but he needs to work his @ss off in the training camp.

Another candidate I wouldn't have mind was T-Will (Terrence Williams) he's already got an NBA ready body and would of been a safer pick.

[TheGame]

Just watched a Derozen interview. It could be all talk but he said that.
- He loves the city of Toronto and it's a beautiful city.
- He's happy with the selection by the Raptors.
- That Bosh is one of his favorite players.
- That he believes his athleticism, jumper, defense, offense is all gonna help the raps, and that Jay Triano told him he's one of the best kept secrets in this NBA draft.
Yeah that's what I've been reading so far too.

"I didn't know it was this beautiful," DeRozan said. "When I got to the city, I didn't know. It reminded me a little of a mini New York. It's real nice."

"I think it is very valid, especially with my athleticism," DeRozan said. "It is great to come to a beautiful city like Toronto."
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/story/2009/06/25/sp-nba-draft.html
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/postedsports/archive/2009/06/17/all-eyes-on-demar-derozan-160-because-there-is-nobody-else-to-look-at.aspx

Also you guys can follow him on his twitter for the next few days. He's already decided to stay with his college number 10.
http://twitter.com/demar_derozan

[Burgz]

if he stayed another year at USC he wouldve been top 3 in the 2010 draft

he works hard and has unlimited potential

always a great combination

[DJMason]

Alright I feel I should qualify my start the kid comments that I made a 2am UK time. What I meant was that with the amount of potential that this kid has I'd like to start him over Delfino (not necissarily right away) so that we can develop him s much as possible in his first year to entice Bosh to stay based on hopefully a number of flashes of greatness that he will show over the course of the year. Is he actually qualified to be an NBA starter? Of course not, but neither is Delfino. If we're going to have a crappy year next year which we will if Delfino is our starting 2 then I'd rather give Bosh SOMETHING to look forward to and I'd hope that this kid's development would be it.

That said an upgrade at the 2 would be wonderful, I'd just rather start DeRozan over Delfino if for no other reason than to speed up his development.

[YaoMing4MVP]

Did you guys hear his comments right afterwards?

"I'm gonna get healthcare for my entire family, as much as they need." Man, talk about getting out of the hood of Compton LA :-). I am happy for him, but it's just funny because he can start thinking about a lot more than just healthcare with his potential earnings. I can picture how poor his family was before he maded to the NBA.

I would have preferred Stephen Curry because he's got the Ray Allen Jumper and average 25 PPG in his finaly NCAA year. Still, not a bad pick.

We got some major issues coming up. Bosh is as good as gone and AP's stay is up in the air. We won't have a franchise player at the end of this season and may not have one for a very long time. There's a lot on BC's plate.

Be prepared for a couple years of rebuilding, that's all I can say.

[Carrib]

oh man great pick for the raptors.
for one, when bosh leaves, the raps will still have two potential superstars.
and if the rapts do a sign and trade with bosh , they can most likely get someone in return that will help right away.
great great pick, im psych. about this season now lol.

[Molson]

When NBA.com asked him with their pocket cam "Now that you are in the NBA, what is the first thing you are going to do?"

First thing he said was "Oh man, I've gotta hit the gym right away and get prepared for the long season ahead"

Such a great attitude with so much potential.

I am so damn psyched about this pick.

[Carrib]

We won't have a franchise player at the end of this season
dont forget we got bargs xD

[YaoMing4MVP]

The kid's only 19 and I agree with the notion that a #9 pick rookie usually doesn't start. The reason is that the Raptors doesn't suck to the point where a #9 rookie gets to start. If he was drafted by the wizzards or clippers, then for sure he'll start. He's development won't be as fast as if he were on a worse team.

We don't have a first round pick next season am I correct?

[Carrib]

dam,, i wont get to see this kid play next season....
anybody know if i can watch raptors games online? preferably free xD

[bonez26]

It was finally the right pick by the Raps. Filled a need with an atheletic guy who has a very high ceiling. Love this pick.

Everyone keeps talking about Bosh being traded or walking. i think if the Raps get into the playoffs next year and maybe win a series...he stays. He's not gone till we all see him walking out the door. All this talk happened last time he signed his extension. I think he's taking the just wait and see approach. If they have moved far enough in the right direction he stays. If not worst case scenario is he gets signed and traded.

[RapsFan]

oh man great pick for the raptors.
for one, when bosh leaves, the raps will still have two potential superstars.
and if the rapts do a sign and trade with bosh , they can most likely get someone in return that will help right away.
great great pick, im psych. about this season now lol.


Who would those be?

[AC Earl]

dam,, i wont get to see this kid play next season....
anybody know if i can watch raptors games online? preferably free xD

Try this site: http://www.justin.tv/directory/sports

[jrcp3]

all the scouts and reports are now saying that Demar Derozan will be playing the Small Foward spot?

He has to play the SG spot at 6'6 - 6'7 that is pure SG!

[Carrib]

Who would those be?

Bargs and DeRozan no??

[ejeezy]

Let's stop discrediting Calderon... He's good too.

[Zan Tabak]

I was pretty happy with the selection. DeMar could end up being the best player to come out of this draft.(even though I think Rubio will be) but DeMar has a lot of up side.

[kwajo]

I'm happy with the pick too. He may be raw, but it always seemed like for the past 10 years Toronto always avoids these kinds of hyper-athletic, potential-laden swingmen and then a team drafts him right after our pick and they take off (an example would be Iggy). Finally we grabbed one of these guys and have a chance to inject some old-fashioned energy and talent into our team. Maybe it doesn't work out, but at least we're taking a more desirable risk than before.

[jrcp3]

I'm happy with the pick too. He may be raw, but it always seemed like for the past 10 years Toronto always avoids these kinds of hyper-athletic, potential-laden swingmen and then a team drafts him right after our pick and they take off (an example would be Iggy). Finally we grabbed one of these guys and have a chance to inject some old-fashioned energy and talent into our team. Maybe it doesn't work out, but at least we're taking a more desirable risk than before.

What was Joey Graham than? He certainly wasn't a three point specialist coming out of Oaklahoma State? :rolleyes:

[RapsFan]

Bargs and DeRozan no??

Superstars? Um no.


Joey Graham was old for a rookie and played some PF in college, DeRozen is at least young. Much more excited about this pick then Graham. I think we should blow the team up though since DeRozen is a few years away and he East is getting WAY better. We're not close to competing, so might as well totally rebuild.

[Tool]

We took Joey solely because he was beasting other college players at the time.... :applause:

[RapsFan]

We took Joey solely because he was beasting other college players at the time.... :applause:

We took Joey because we screwed up. He was outplaning guys he was way older then. Same with the Hoffa pick. Not even talking about Iggy etc, I just never got why we'd take Hoffa over Biedrins. If we wanted the tall white centre, why not take the one that was SIX years younger at the time.

[kmart]

We took Joey solely because he was beasting other college players at the time.... :applause:

Wasn't Hoffa like that too?

[lilbeastnani]

July 10, Raps vs. Lakers in the summer league! Can't wait to see Double D in action!

[Toni]

I was actually stoked when we got Joey Graham at 16 (I admittedly thought he was better than Granger at the time..) and I was even more stoked when Ukic fell into the second round and we were able to get him (Because I'm Croatian and I thought he had dirty point skills). He was supposed to go somewhere in the teens in most mock drafts.

Graham was supposed to be the teams lockdown defender of the future with good finishing ability (A nice Ron-Ron?). He was extremely athletic and threw down some dirty dunks in college. He also came from a program that preached defense and discipline. I actually thought we got a special player in Graham but he never really put it all together.

Now that I look back I think Babcock had a vision in mind but the drafting of Hoffa and trading Carter for crap tarnished whatever he was trying to accomplish. He signed Alston and Calderon fairly cheap, got us Charlie Villanueva with the 7th pick, and drafted Ukic and Graham. So most of our roster was basically built by Babcock where Colangelo made minor moves like trading Hoffa for Hump, Villanueva for Ford for example (Lateral moves IMO). The only real asset that Colangelo added to this team was Bargnani and recently Derozan. Hopefully we can continue to stockpile young talent like Portland has been doing the past 3 years. It doesn't take long to rebuild in the NBA and we can become a very talented team in a short period of time with the right moves and whether or not we limit useless cap abusing contracts like Banks' or Kapono's-Evans'.

[antonaki1]

The kid's only 19 and I agree with the notion that a #9 pick rookie usually doesn't start. The reason is that the Raptors doesn't suck to the point where a #9 rookie gets to start. If he was drafted by the wizzards or clippers, then for sure he'll start. He's development won't be as fast as if he were on a worse team.

We don't have a first round pick next season am I correct?

It's lottery protected i believe. So we keep it should we be in the lottery again.

[Molson]

IF you guys haven't already, you should check out the press conference introducing Demar to Toronto. It's on raptors.com in the Demand section.

The more thsi guy speaks the more i get excited.

Verry funny what he says about the difference between him and VC as well.

I think Toronto fans are gonna love this guy.

[Carrib]

Superstars? Um no.

.

ya... thats why i said potential superstars.

[RapsFan]

ya... thats why i said potential superstars.

Well in that case then here are tons of 'potential' superstars in the nba.

[YaoMing4MVP]

Well in that case then here are tons of 'potential' superstars in the nba.

You know, there is something to be said about DeMar. He's only 19 and I am not sure if he would have entered the draft if it weren't for the fact that he desperately needed money to take care of his mom. He hasn't reached his full potential even at college level. If he stayed another year at college to improve his game and his stats, he might have been picked top 5 in the 2010 Draft. This is all speculations, but I am just saying, Raptors might have gotten him as a bargain.

Superstar - 20%
Star - 25%
Decent Player - 55%

For sure he will be a decent player. Whether a superstar or a star, it depends on his ability to stay healthy, adapt to the NBA level, and excel.

[Carrib]

Well in that case then here are tons of 'potential' superstars in the nba.


lol ok "Boss"

[raptorfan_dr07]

I'm glad he seems to be excited to play in Toronto. Not exactly the type of attitude players in the past have had. I watched a lot of him in the Pac-10 this past year and I really like what I saw. He's very athletic and he rebounds well for a guard. One thing I'd like to see him improve on a bit is his shooting, but all in time. Overall, a solid pick and, IMO, a potentially high reward player.

[1~Gibson~1]

does this mean Anthony Parker is gone?

[new noise]

I'm glad he seems to be excited to play in Toronto. Not exactly the type of attitude players in the past have had.

Yea, it can't be overstated that he's actually excited to be there. Other things I like from his scouting reports: coachability, work ethic, defensive commitment, intensity, instincts etc.

If you believe in his gigantic upside, you couldn't ask for a lot more in terms of the qualities he has right now.

[antonaki1]

I'm glad he seems to be excited to play in Toronto. Not exactly the type of attitude players in the past have had. I watched a lot of him in the Pac-10 this past year and I really like what I saw. He's very athletic and he rebounds well for a guard. One thing I'd like to see him improve on a bit is his shooting, but all in time. Overall, a solid pick and, IMO, a potentially high reward player.

I keep hearing that knock about his shooting, but watching clips of him practicing shooting while running around the Air Canada Centre, he was hitting pretty much everything from all distances including the three point line. Gotta say i was pleasantly surprised. I guess it's a whole lot easier when there's no hand in your face. Certainly though, the potential is there.

[Dr.Funk]

does this mean Anthony Parker is gone?

This has zero affect on Anthony Parker.

[TMAC-RAPTORS]

This has zero affect on Anthony Parker.

What about drafting Derozan and bringing back Delfino?

[bokes15]

Yea, it can't be overstated that he's actually excited to be there. Other things I like from his scouting reports: coachability, work ethic, defensive commitment, intensity, instincts etc.

If you believe in his gigantic upside, you couldn't ask for a lot more in terms of the qualities he has right now.
I think that's a good quality as well, however Vince, T-mac, etc.. were all excited to play for Toronto as well. They said all the same stuff and gave it their all in the early days. So I kind of take a players optimism and enthusiasm with a grain of salt. I'm glad that he's not badmouthing the team or the city but this doesn't mean a lot for us long term.

[kmart]

The thing I like about him is all he talks about is that hes got to get better offensively and the defense is gonna be good.

Him and Griffin talk in the same way with how they want to get better.

[IamSofaKing]

If i was Demar i would bring my mom to Toronto, :bowdown: free health care :bowdown:

[Tool]

If i was Demar i would bring my mom to Toronto, :bowdown: free health care :bowdown:

Yeah, straight up would be a solid move.

He said at the press conference hes not though.

I think we got a steal at 9. Yeah its top ten but common 9, considering one team had back to back picks and selected two players that play the same position, he was one of three? wing players talked about in the top 10.

I consider this pick a part of the core now.

[Toni]

As if Rubio skipped his press conference with Minnesota. He hasn't played a game yet but I already hate this kid's attitude. It's going to really limit the way he develops. Thank god we drafted a player with a bit of class who showed up to the press conference in Toronto the day after the draft and was happy to answer all the questions the media had. Rubio just seems ungrateful and snobby..

[danumber88]

Posting to say i'm iffy with the pick. Its like a dice with this guy.. he's all risk. He could be great next couple of years he could be a big bust. This year.. don't expect big things from him but hopefully great things in the future.

[Zan Tabak]

Here's DeMar in a Raps jersey, someone in the NBA forum did it.

http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv317/kobeowen127/dorozanrapts.jpg

Looks good! (no homo) :cheers:

[Maniak]

Im very excited to see DeRozan come to Toronto. He has lots of potential and if that pans out he will be a big help for our(eventual) title chase.

I think his game just has a few spots that need some work, and if he gets coached well enough, he will be a future NBA all star! :cheers:

[danumber88]

Looks ugly on my avy but w/e i like it haha.

[Toni]

Looks ugly on my avy but w/e i like it haha.

I'm following suit. This is more meaningful than the shimmy avatar.

[Maniak]

Even though Im more of a Suns fan, I like DeRozan more, I shall join the trend.

[RaininThrees]

Posting to say i'm iffy with the pick. Its like a dice with this guy.. he's all risk. He could be great next couple of years he could be a big bust. This year.. don't expect big things from him but hopefully great things in the future.

Name a guy outside of Griffin that didn't have serious warts in this draft....

GM's will get killed based on the guys that they drafted this year because there will be some guys who emerge out of nowhere to become very good players, and some who look good that go nowhere... when in all reality every player outside of Griffin had serious question marks and no one has any idea who will do what. It's just one of those years, and as a Raps fan I hope DeRozan is one of those that pan out.

[RaininThrees]

You know, there is something to be said about DeMar. He's only 19 and I am not sure if he would have entered the draft if it weren't for the fact that he desperately needed money to take care of his mom. He hasn't reached his full potential even at college level. If he stayed another year at college to improve his game and his stats, he might have been picked top 5 in the 2010 Draft. This is all speculations, but I am just saying, Raptors might have gotten him as a bargain.

Superstar - 20%
Star - 25%
Decent Player - 55%

For sure he will be a decent player. Whether a superstar or a star, it depends on his ability to stay healthy, adapt to the NBA level, and excel.

Let's face it.. the NBA has been a developmental league for a long time... back to when they started taking high school kids int he draft. Taking projects is nothing new, I just sincerely hope people don't kill the kid or Colangelo if he doesn't pan out for a year or two (which they will, because fans in general are shortsighted).

[danumber88]

Name a guy outside of Griffin that didn't have serious warts in this draft....

GM's will get killed based on the guys that they drafted this year because there will be some guys who emerge out of nowhere to become very good players, and some who look good that go nowhere... when in all reality every player outside of Griffin had serious question marks and no one has any idea who will do what. It's just one of those years, and as a Raps fan I hope DeRozan is one of those that pan out.

Griffin and Harden are pretty much on the same level in terms of not disappointing you this season. To me Griffin and Harden are on the same level and they are going to race for ROY.

Also I do hope that Derozan can turn to a star caliber player, which most people are labeling him as.

[Toni]

I wish we could have had our 2nd rounder this year. So many good players fell past where we would have picked.

- Jerebko (Detroit drafted him with our pick.)
- Meeks
- Budinger
- Green
- Price
- Mills
- Christmas

I would have been ecstatic to have drafted any one of those players to develop our bench. Instead we have to settle for Delfino..

[kmart]

I wish we could have had our 2nd rounder this year. So many good players fell past where we would have picked.

- Jerebko (Detroit drafted him with our pick.)
- Meeks
- Budinger
- Green
- Price
- Mills
- Christmas

I would have been ecstatic to have drafted any one of those players to develop our bench. Instead we have to settle for Delfino..

They could play quite a bit but not as much as Delfino. If Delfino knows his role(play defense, slash to the rim, and shoot open shots) he could be a solid player for us. Hopefully he comes back from Russia with some smarts that he can't shoot.

I wished he had a second round pick but I doubt they contribute as much as Delfino.

[Toni]

They could play quite a bit but not as much as Delfino. If Delfino knows his role(play defense, slash to the rim, and shoot open shots) he could be a solid player for us. Hopefully he comes back from Russia with some smarts that he can't shoot.

I wished he had a second round pick but I doubt they contribute as much as Delfino.

Sorry I didn't phrase that properly. I didn't mean to imply that the second round pick would contribute more than Delfino. I just meant that I would rather have two 2nd round picks instead of Delfino. We could pick more players mentioned above that are younger and have more potential. But Delfino obviously would contribute much more now but he will not be in the long term plans of the organization.

[danumber88]

Bump.

Our pick has blossomed to a legitimate super star in the making in our eyes. :rockon:

Also, it's been a while. Whoever's still active out there from the old days, wassup.