Tag Archives: Sam Young

I Expect More Of The Same From B.C.

DeRozan can’t be the last “new” Raptor this year.
Before getting into it, I want to welcome DeMar DeRozan into the mix. I am a big fan of the kid. He instantly becomes a big part of the future. Although he is young and raw, he satisfies the starting SG role. In fact, without having played [...]

Talking Draft with Chris Denker Part 4

Both Curry and Flynn can play for me (aka the Raptors)
Chris Denker: The Toronto Raptors have the #9 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft and the passionate Raps Fans have some strong feelings about who they would take. Which I think is great! Bryan Colangelo and his group have a big decision to [...]

Talking Draft with Chris Denker Part 3

Blake Griffin: Top of his Class
Q. Who is your Top 10?
1. Blake Griffin 6′10 248 PF
Powerful & athletic, quickness in the post, runs floor, should be very good in pick & roll situations.
2. Ricky Rubio 6′3 185 PG
Leader, crafty & smart, very good passer, lanky long defender creates steals with deflections. Teammates just seem [...]

Talking Draft with Chris Denker Part 2

Tricky Ricky.
Some of the comments your readers had after our first set of questions were great and I feel they deserve a proper response. I wish I could respond to everyone but you have such a great following on Raptors Republic that I think I’d be writing until well after the draft

Talking Draft with Chris Denker Part 1

I’ve had the pleasure of trading some tweets/emails with Chris Denker, Managing Partner at NetScouts Basketball. Chris has a wealth of experience in the basketball industry accumulating over 22 years as a coach, scout, advance scout, video editor, clinician, consultant, writer, and administrator. Chris Denker is a 14 year veteran of NCAA Division I basketball [...]