Who will the Raptors draft?

May 14 2008

Posted by Cuzzy as Sports, Toronto Raptors, opinions

Now that the taste of a disappointing season has left my mouth it is time to look to next year for the Raptors. I have no idea what the trade or free angent market will bring so the obvious next step is the draft.

After looking around the Internet at the various mock draft sites here are some of the names floating around for the Raps to take in the opening round.

FanNation Clement’s Blog - Chris Douglas-Roberts, SG, Memphis
MyNBADraft.com - Chris Douglas-Roberts, SG, Memphis
NBADRaft.net - Russell Westbrook, PG UCLA
DraftExpress - Alexis Ajinca, C France
Hoops Hype - Alexis Ajinca, C France
NBC Sports - Nicolas Batum, SF France
Inside Hoops - Nicolas Batum, SF France
RealGM - Nicolas Batum, SF France
CollegeHoops.net - Joe Alexander, SF/PF West Virginia
About.com - JaVale McGee, C, Nevada

One thing seems clear after looking at all of those. The experts believe the Raptors need to add some Francais to their Euro stew.

This will become more clear as the draft approaches.

What are your thoughts Raptors Nation?

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khandor

May 14th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
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ANSWER: Another player who lacks what Toronto needs.

sorry, cuz … just couldn’t resist …
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cuzzy

May 14th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
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it is okay we are all thinking it.

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Tyler

May 15th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
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CDR or Joe Alexander are our best bets. One is a creative, score at will 2-guard and the other is the white, pre-cry baby Vince Carter.
Steve

May 17th, 2008 at 12:04 am
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Westbrook has no chance of falling to the Raps.

Roy Hibbert will be the choice. Rasho is leaving and there are no big men on the FA market for the next few years.

CDR is a great college player, but his skills won’t translate to the NBA.

Will the Raps ever decide that they need to work on the rebounding? No more Eurotrash.
khandor

May 23rd, 2008 at 1:04 am
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Steve,

On the contrary, CDR is going to be a very good NBA player.

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Jason

May 27th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
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CDR is the best choice, Batum is not a bad choice either.

Raptors need more aggressive and intelligent players. CDR has a mentality that cannot be taught, and although his skills might not initially be as successful in the NBA he would improve very quickly. CDR is able to make space and draw defenders. Batum is a very intelligent player, not as aggressive but is a good cutter and will give other players a better shot opportunity.
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