ASFN Mock Draft: Raptors on the Clock #7

[PhxGametime]

1. Milwaukee Bucks: Andrew Bogut F/C Utah
2. Atlanta Hawks: Marvin Williams F North Carolina
3. Portland Trail Blazers: Chris Paul PG Wake Forest
4. New Orleans Hornets: Gerald Green G/F H.S
5. Charlotte Bobcats: Raymond Felton PG North Carolina
6. Utah Jazz: Deron Williams PG Illinois

7. Toronto Raptors
8. New York Knicks
9. Golden State Warriors
10. LA Lakers
11. Orlando Magic
12. LA Clippers
13. Charlotte Bobcats
14. Minnesota Timberwolves
15. New Jersey Nets
16. Toronto Raptors
17. Indiana Pacers
18. Boston Celtics
19. Memphis Grizzlies
20. Denver Nuggets
21. Phoenix Suns
22. Denver Nuggets
23. Sacramento Kings
24. Houston Rockets
25. Seattle Sonics
26. Detroit Pistons
27. Utah Jazz
28. San Antonio Spurs
29. Miami Heat
30. New York Knicks

 

[lancelet's cousin]

With the 7th overall pick, Toronto selects a relocation to Las Vegas.

Actually, I'll have to think about this one. But they at least seem set at PF with Bosh.

11 Rafer Alston PG 6-2 170 Jul. 24, 1976 Fresno State
55 Rafael Araujo C 6-11 280 Aug. 12, 1980 BYU
16 Matt Bonner PF 6-10 240 Apr. 5, 1980 Florida
4 Chris Bosh PF 6-10 235 Mar. 24, 1984 Georgia Tech
1 Omar Cook PG 6-1 190 Jan. 28, 1982
42 Donyell Marshall F 6-9 230 May 18, 1973 Connecticut
21 Lamond Murray SF 6-7 235 Apr. 20, 1973 California
10 Milt Palacio PG 6-3 210 Feb. 7, 1978 Colorado State
24 Morris Peterson GF 6-7 215 Aug. 26, 1977 Michigan State
5 Jalen Rose GF 6-8 215 Jan. 30, 1973 Michigan
9 Pape Sow PF 6-10 250 Nov. 22, 1981 Cal State Fullerton
34 Aaron Williams FC 6-9 230 Oct. 2, 1971 Xavier
20 Alvin Williams G 6-5 195 Aug. 6, 1974 Villanova
17 Eric Williams GF 6-8 220 Jul. 17, 1972 Providence
3 Loren Woods C 7-1 260 Jun. 21, 1978 Arizona

 

[goldseraph]

I think they will take Vasquez. He is polished, has already played a number of years in Europe, and is a hard-nosed Center. Considering Araujo is a complete stiff they still have a gaping hole at big man.

 

[myrondizzo]

its a shame williams wont be available because they could sure use another williams on the team.

 

[Joe Mama]

I think they will take Vasquez. He is polished, has already played a number of years in Europe, and is a hard-nosed Center. Considering Araujo is a complete stiff they still have a gaping hole at big man.

Vasquez is a hard-nosed center? I thought it was debatable whether he was a hard-nosed forward. He is most often described as a smaller Gasol.

Joe Mama

 

[PhxGametime]

Eight different votes, I looked at George's team needs but it appears, I should try to at least keep the higher rated Prospects on board to choose from... Ike Diogu and Andray Blatche IMO wouldn't be a great fit here though.

I have no clue, who I'm voting for - although lately I voted right at end, to break up a tie, incase.


This is a little high for the remaining PG's, although Monta Ellis has talent... I had a lot of the Centers to Pick from. The BPA is a toss up, but Antoine Wright and Danny Granger are high on my board - I want to see who's a FA on team.

Bosh and Bonner are a decent F pair, along with Rose and Peterson at G/F and Altson isn't that bad. The Center position is probably where'd I chose from...

 

[goldseraph]

Hm Vasquez is a PF apparently , I was confused. I have heard that is isn't soft, though. He is supposedly physical and has a bit of a mean streak.

 

[George O'Brien]

I think it is a real possibility they will go for Frye. I have always said I thought Araujo was just too slow to be more than a role player; but Frye could team with Bosh to give the Raptors a solid young front line to build around.

 

[hcsilla]

Sorry but Frye is just not a lottery pick material.

He isn't skilled enough and despite his great size and athleticism he is soft.

 

[Joe Mama]

Sorry but Frye is just not a lottery pick material.

He isn't skilled enough and despite his great size and athleticism he is soft.

I think he may look like lottery material in these workouts, but ultimately I agree with you. At best I see him as a mediocre 4/5 in the NBA of course those players are so hard to come by at mediocre might be enough to deserve a lottery pick for a team desperate for size.

Joe Mama

 

[myrondizzo]

maybe i should just call babcock up and see who they would draft. my dad went to school with him so my dad wrote him a letter and then he called him back and they talked about the good old days and he ended with if you are ever in toronto give me a call and we'll set you up with tickets. maybe i could call him and say hey we are doing this mock draft and...

 

[George O'Brien]

Sorry but Frye is just not a lottery pick material.

He isn't skilled enough and despite his great size and athleticism he is soft.

Based on his college play, I'd agree. However, his off season training has apparently done a lot to increase his strength.

BTW, I was shocked when Chris Kaman was drafted as early as he was a couple of years ago. I'm still not sure he was worth going so high, but he has been some help to the Clips. I think Frye is a better prospect.

Chris Kaman
Los Angeles Clippers
Position: C
Height: 7-0 Weight: 265
College : Central Michigan '04
Player file | Team stats

2004-05 Statistics
PPG 9.1
RPG 6.7
APG 1.2
SPG .41
BPG 1.08
FG% .497
FT% .661
3P% .000
MPG 25.9

 

[hcsilla]

Frye may be more mobile but Kaman was a much better post-player and rebounder so I disagree that Frye is a better prospect.

 

[PhxGametime]

The Raptors select Fran Vasquez C Spain...


sorry no Scouting report.

 

[Joe Mama]

Based on his college play, I'd agree. However, his off season training has apparently done a lot to increase his strength.

BTW, I was shocked when Chris Kaman was drafted as early as he was a couple of years ago. I'm still not sure he was worth going so high, but he has been some help to the Clips. I think Frye is a better prospect.

Chris Kaman
Los Angeles Clippers
Position: C
Height: 7-0 Weight: 265
College : Central Michigan '04
Player file | Team stats

2004-05 Statistics
PPG 9.1
RPG 6.7
APG 1.2
SPG .41
BPG 1.08
FG% .497
FT% .661
3P% .000
MPG 25.9

kaman was one of the very best players in college basketball the year he was drafted. If I remember correctly he carried his team to the sweet 16 or Elite 8 in the tournament.

Joe Mama