Well he isn’t European. That is a start.

The Raptors liked what they saw in Robin Lopez the other day and he could be an option for the team in the first round of the draft later this month.

Lopez stood out as the team held their second pre-draft workout at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto has the 17th pick in the first round if they don’t move it.

They also looked at Kosta Koufos, Ryan Anderson, Jason Thompson, Jeremy Pargo, and Drew Neitzel.

Neitzel? Really? Seems like the second coming of Scott Skiles to me. Guess he could be a decent backup but the Raps need help in other areas.

Koufos would give the Toronto media many new ways to make cheesy headlines. Thank God Swirsky is gone.

In RealGM.com’s latest mock draft, Chris Reina has Robin Lopez going to the 76ers with the 16th pick. He has Toronto selecting Nevada center Javale McGee.

I like Robin’s game and he has some potential. It would be sweet if his twin brother Brook came as a package deal though.

Here is what Hoops Hype has to say about him.

7-footer with good physical tools—size, length, mobility and agility. Not very skilled offensively, but has good hands and some basic moves. Good passer and has a nice feel for the game. Physical tools and activity level make him tough to keep off the offensive glass. Emotional player who competes hard on the defensive end, where he’s a solid shot-blocker. Lacks strength, footwork, polish. Intensity wavers at times. Likely an energy guy in the NBA.

Comparison: Anderson Varejao

Well he does have the hair to back that up.

By the way, another reason to bring him to town, he is dating Michelle Wie. That would put butts in the seat if she became a season ticket holder. Okay, you are right, maybe not, she is old news. Maybe they are not even dating anymore or maybe they are trying the old switcharoo??

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