Grading the Raptors 2010 Draft - Two Lines of Thought

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I stumbled across this article on RaptorsHQ and thought that it was a really good article. That may be because it supports my thoughts 100% and sounds like something that I would write, but who cares, haha.

 

So Ed Davis it is.

 

In a surprise move, one of the top 10 talents in last night's draft fell into the Raptors' laps at 13, a spot many envisioned the likes of Cole Aldrich, Patrick Patterson and Paul George inhabiting.

 

However when Davis, projected to go as high as 7 to Detroit by many, was still around, Toronto didn't feel they could pass up the opportunity to draft such an enticing prospect.

 

And really I don't blame them. My top three favourites, George, Henry and Aldrich, all went prior to Toronto's pick and to me, the decision came down to grabbing Davis, taking Patterson, or moving this pick entirely.

 

From comments made by Bryan Colangelo and Jay Triano post-draft, that's exactly what transpired so it sounds like Avery Bradley and Eric Bledsoe were never really under consideration this high up. Both were probably scouted as intensively as they were in hopes of landing them later on.

 

In addition to drafting Davis, near the end of the draft, the Raptors went for size and athleticism again grabbing Florida State's Solomon Alabi, drafted by Dallas with the 50th pick. Toronto gave up some financial considerations as well as a future second-rounder but the price seems pretty fair considering Alabi was slotted to go late in the first round by most.

 

Am I happy with the draft.

 

Well...

 

Read the rest HERE

 

Also, these two quotes basically sum up exactly what I have been saying ever since it was clear that Bosh was going to leave.

 

I'd much rather cheer for a promising young team that doesn't win many games but that has a talented young core and a chance to grab a high lottery pick than one that middles through the season, wins 35 games, and misses both the playoffs and a chance at a top 3 pick.

 

Can BC swallow his pride and start the rebuild that's foreshadowed for two seasons now?

 

Or again will he attempt to go to swing for the fences, moving one bad contract for one that's even worse, hoping to turn lead into gold?

 

Anyways, I don't expect much discussion out of this topic. I just thought the article was a good read and wanted to share it, especially those two quotes above.