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CrimsonShadows · 06-29-2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by spinz

i see the bonus being although AB was picked number 1 and pressure is instantly put on a player to validate that selection, he'll be coming to toronto where he wouldn't be expected to dominate in the first year...

after watching BC's interviews and synopsis of AB it's pretty clear that he's laying the foundation to the fans /media that this pick will make sense now, but we'll really reap the bennifits in years to come...so ultimatly he's already taking pressure off of AB from the onset...

i was a little weary of this pick prior in mock drafts etc, might be more so because he wasn't north american and didn't play at a coligate level, ...but that's not a fair bias and it's clear that leagues around the world have world class players...i'm very excited to see the mix the raptors now have and how the pieces of the puzzle is coming together...

***side note, it was a little sad not to see deham not picked even in the late stage of the second round...he even had a draft party setup etc...must be good reason from BC for this...***

Um Denham was picked 40 by SEA. They even show the party on raps tv with Denham downing the booze like it was going out of style.

There is talk that SEA thinks he is a rotation player behind Ray Allan at the 2. It's the perfect situtation for him.

no_free_baskets · 06-29-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by narrator

Good pick, in my opinion.

Re: Bilas and the ESPN guys... they discount him because he's not American. I found it hilarious, watching the comments live, that they said Bargnani wasn't a good athlete. He plays pro basketball! Clearly he has some athletic ability. Also, concerns about him contributing right away are amiss since he played big minutes in the third best league in the world (that would be Italy, just so you know).

I like this pick. I think it'll work out well and it'll be fun to count the number of number 11/Bargnani jerseys next year.

i agree...those guys on espn draft night are just infuriating to watch...really, i dont think i heard one insightful thing all night long...i laughed when they said that bargnani probably wouldnt be able to contribute right away because he plays in the 3rd best league in the world...these guys seriously need to get a clue...top euroleague competition>ncaa...

Darman · 06-29-2006, 09:32 AM

This isn't the first time I listen blasts against ESPN's guys... the Germany '06 WC american fans think the same (about soccer, sure)

shookem · 06-29-2006, 10:52 AM

Wow, can't say I'm suprised but I am very happy with the pick.

Can't wait to see what this kid can do.

mo76 · 06-30-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by l2owen

good because i care 0 .

I didnt expect you to.

Darman · 06-30-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by southeasy

i wanted aldridge over bargnani, ill be the first to tell you that, but i like this pick, andrea went right up against bosh at 18 in a preseason game and had like 13 points & 10rebounds vs. Toronto

And he did this too:

kirk_2003 · 06-30-2006, 09:24 AM

a lot of people compared him to dirk... how about a taller Okur?

Ryoga · 06-30-2006, 04:04 PM

A few notes:
- sitting next to him in the green room, with that lone eyebrow, there was Matteo Soragna, his veteran teamate and captain of Benetton Treviso. I was happy to see him there
- there have been some reactions in Italy on the national media, but not that much. Most people don't know what the NBA draft is, some people even spelled his name wrong, he just got some marginal attention. We're a soccer nation
- after having seen the press conference on raptors.com, I'm a bit pissed off because of how they hinted he might not play for the Italian NT at the WC. Not a great way to promote the game in Italy
- Andrea's english is as raw as it can get, but he must have studied it a lot in the last few months, I didn't think he could have handled all those interviews
- Gherardini is gonna help Andrea so much, it's clear. He has someone next to him to help him, someone he completely trusts, he'll be able to relate to at least until he picks up the language. Did you see how he was looking for help? It was the same in press conferences with Benetton
- to explain what i mean saying "soccer nation", there was a part in italian at the end of the pc: it was like: Lame Italian Journalist "How do you compare yourself to those great champions" AB "I don't want to make comparisons... what champions? if you explain me I can try" LIJ "Well, those young champions?" AB "what the..." LIJ "those champions in previous drafts!". Man, he really had no clue!
- considering I live in Treviso, considering how I've seen him playing several times, considering how I got the chance to talk to him in the past, it's really emotional to see him up there. Considering how I happen to have a couple of raptors T-shirts, a tracksuit and a jumper in my wardrobe (a present from my dad years ago, he liked the logo), there's a new Toronto fan here.

Porn_Player · 06-30-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryoga

A few notes:
- sitting next to him in the green room, with that lone eyebrow, there was Matteo Soragna, his veteran teamate and captain of Benetton Treviso. I was happy to see him there
- there have been some reactions in Italy on the national media, but not that much. Most people don't know what the NBA draft is, some people even spelled his name wrong, he just got some marginal attention. We're a soccer nation
- after having seen the press conference on raptors.com, I'm a bit pissed off because of how they hinted he might not play for the Italian NT at the WC. Not a great way to promote the game in Italy
- Andrea's english is as raw as it can get, but he must have studied it a lot in the last few months, I didn't think he could have handled all those interviews
- Gherardini is gonna help Andrea so much, it's clear. He has someone next to him to help him, someone he completely trusts, he'll be able to relate to at least until he picks up the language. Did you see how he was looking for help? It was the same in press conferences with Benetton
- to explain what i mean saying "soccer nation", there was a part in italian at the end of the pc: it was like: Lame Italian Journalist "How do you compare yourself to those great champions" AB "I don't want to make comparisons... what champions? if you explain me I can try" LIJ "Well, those young champions?" AB "what the..." LIJ "those champions in previous drafts!". Man, he really had no clue!
- considering I live in Treviso, considering how I've seen him playing several times, considering how I got the chance to talk to him in the past, it's really emotional to see him up there. Considering how I happen to have a couple of raptors T-shirts, a tracksuit and a jumper in my wardrobe (a present from my dad years ago, he liked the logo), there's a new Toronto fan here.

thanks and great to see you around here...

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