Raptors

[90 Grad]

I realize #3 is high but why wouldnt the Raptors pick Thompson there? Local kid would draw some fan interest...no? In fact, maybe they take CJ in round 2 (with a guarantee like CJ Miles had from Jazz or DG had from Cleveland).

Then they have 2 kids from Team Canada and from the area for their future.

Just a thought...

 

[I_Live_In_OK]

Too high of a pick to justify for a marginal lottery prospect, I think.

If they wanted to go that route, they should trade down, clear some cap space and pick up Thompson at a spot where they can pay him for market value.

Another problem is that they also have around 6 guys on the roster who are also 6-foot-8 forwards with little trade value. That organization has made some dumb moves (for example, the recent signings of Kleiza and Barbosa) and I'm not sure it's the best situation for a player with high upside but needs development.

 

[TEASIP84]

Have they even drawn the lottery balls yet to determine the draft order? Or are you speculating based on the worst teams records?

 

[90 Grad]

Speculating baswed on records.

I still see it happening. Players that go there always look to leave but I think he would stay.