[dbeal21Participant]

With the 8th pick in the 2016 NBA draft the Sacramento Kings select…..Henry Ellensen F Marquette

Votes:
Henry Ellensen-5
Furkan Korkmaz-4
Marquese Chriss-2
Domantas Sabonis-2
Dejounte Murray-1
Malachi Richardson-1
Malik Beasley-1
Thon Maker-1
Timothe Luwawu-1
Jakob Poeltl-1
Denzel Valentine-1

Draft Recap
1. Ben Simmons (76ers)
2. Bradon Ingram (Lakers)
3. Dragan Bender (Celtics)
4. Jaylen Brown (Suns)
5. Jamal Murray (Timberwolves)
6. Buddy Hield (Pelicans)
7. Kris Dunn (Nuggets)
8. Henry Ellensen (Kings)

The Toronto Raptors are now on the clock with the 9th pick…..
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[ZouldiersParticipant]

 Sabonis is my pick here

[ZouldiersParticipant]

 Sabonis is my pick here

[steviechillzParticipant]

Assuming they ran resign Bismack Biyombo, I say go best available and get Marquese Chriss. Has great upside and can be the 4th-5th option in the starting lineup. This would probably be one of the better fits for Chriss(love the two S’s in his name)

[steviechillzParticipant]

Assuming they ran resign Bismack Biyombo, I say go best available and get Marquese Chriss. Has great upside and can be the 4th-5th option in the starting lineup. This would probably be one of the better fits for Chriss(love the two S’s in his name)

[kobyzParticipant]

 I pick Timothe Luwawu, Raptors need more consistent option on the wing than Ross when is not playing like a Boss and Timy can be that, he reminds me KCP…

[kobyzParticipant]

 I pick Timothe Luwawu, Raptors need more consistent option on the wing than Ross when is not playing like a Boss and Timy can be that, he reminds me KCP…

[dbeal21Participant]

Thon Maker, Swing for the fences type of pick and I’d love it if I were a Raptors fan.

[dbeal21Participant]

Thon Maker, Swing for the fences type of pick and I’d love it if I were a Raptors fan.

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I think they go with a big here since biyombo may not be back and scola is on his last legs. Preferentially a mobile big who is a rim protector since that’s not really valuncunias game. My pick is Jakob poetl. Skal, chriss, and deyonta Davis could be intriguing options as well.

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I think they go with a big here since biyombo may not be back and scola is on his last legs. Preferentially a mobile big who is a rim protector since that’s not really valuncunias game. My pick is Jakob poetl. Skal, chriss, and deyonta Davis could be intriguing options as well.

[JoacoddrParticipant]

 As a contender, the Raptors are in position to gamble on a high upside prospect who won`t be able to contribute this year but one they can send to the D-League to make him improve.

I was between Skal Labissiere and Marquesse Chriss but i pick the last one

 

[JoacoddrParticipant]

 As a contender, the Raptors are in position to gamble on a high upside prospect who won`t be able to contribute this year but one they can send to the D-League to make him improve.

I was between Skal Labissiere and Marquesse Chriss but i pick the last one

 

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Tough pick but they can’t really go wrong. They can pick about 10 guys here and it would likely fit in just fine. I would hate to make this pick and I’m happy that the Raptors have Masai Ujiri who I trust to make the right decision.

 Poetl, Sabonis, Chriss, Maker, Davis, Labissiere, Valentine, Luwawu, Korkmaz, Prince (I have him higher than most) would all be good fits in my opinion.

If Biyambo is staying I would pick Thon Maker.

If Biyambo is leaving I would pick Jakob Poetl.

I dont like the idea of adding Chriss because he cant rebound and he looks lost on defence. His strengths would flourish as a stretch big I feel he would always leave me disappointed with his lack of all around game.

Sabonis game is too much like Valanciunas but a smaller version.

Davis seems too raw although he would be a great longterm replacement for Biyambo.

The others I think would be a reach at 9 but would be good options to trade down for.

 

 

 

 

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Tough pick but they can’t really go wrong. They can pick about 10 guys here and it would likely fit in just fine. I would hate to make this pick and I’m happy that the Raptors have Masai Ujiri who I trust to make the right decision.

 Poetl, Sabonis, Chriss, Maker, Davis, Labissiere, Valentine, Luwawu, Korkmaz, Prince (I have him higher than most) would all be good fits in my opinion.

If Biyambo is staying I would pick Thon Maker.

If Biyambo is leaving I would pick Jakob Poetl.

I dont like the idea of adding Chriss because he cant rebound and he looks lost on defence. His strengths would flourish as a stretch big I feel he would always leave me disappointed with his lack of all around game.

Sabonis game is too much like Valanciunas but a smaller version.

Davis seems too raw although he would be a great longterm replacement for Biyambo.

The others I think would be a reach at 9 but would be good options to trade down for.

 

 

 

 

[dremill24Participant]

Marquese Chriss.

Raps are lacking an athletic 4 who can also space the floor for Demar and Jonas. Chriss has the potential to check both those boxes in a big way.

[dremill24Participant]

Marquese Chriss.

Raps are lacking an athletic 4 who can also space the floor for Demar and Jonas. Chriss has the potential to check both those boxes in a big way.

[nill650Participant]

Don’t think they could pass on Chriss if he fell this far, darkhorse is skal

[nill650Participant]

Don’t think they could pass on Chriss if he fell this far, darkhorse is skal

[HobbyOGParticipant]

 Thon Maker, They can afford to gamble. I think they will re-sign Bizmack 

[HobbyOGParticipant]

 Thon Maker, They can afford to gamble. I think they will re-sign Bizmack 

[blackflash234Participant]

I think I’ll have to go with Thon Maker as I could see him seriously rise through the draft process. Alot of been made of him playing basketball in Canada but this is a guy that put up arguably better numbers then Jamal Murray when he attended Athlete Institute; a freshman that averaged 20 points in college. Masai Ujiri has proven that he’s willing to gamble on picks and guys that have length/size evident by Bruno Caboclo over Rodney Hood and Clint Capela and Delon Wright over Bobby Portis. I think they like guys that check the box anatylically and I think they’ll find that there’s alot to like about Thon in that regard. 

[blackflash234Participant]

I think I’ll have to go with Thon Maker as I could see him seriously rise through the draft process. Alot of been made of him playing basketball in Canada but this is a guy that put up arguably better numbers then Jamal Murray when he attended Athlete Institute; a freshman that averaged 20 points in college. Masai Ujiri has proven that he’s willing to gamble on picks and guys that have length/size evident by Bruno Caboclo over Rodney Hood and Clint Capela and Delon Wright over Bobby Portis. I think they like guys that check the box anatylically and I think they’ll find that there’s alot to like about Thon in that regard. 

[Pacersfan22Participant]

This is a luxury pick for the Raptors so I’ll go Marquese Chriss. Ujiri will try and find a way to keep Biyombo but Chriss talent is too good to pass here.

[Pacersfan22Participant]

This is a luxury pick for the Raptors so I’ll go Marquese Chriss. Ujiri will try and find a way to keep Biyombo but Chriss talent is too good to pass here.

[ItsVictorOladipoParticipant]

 It’s Chriss or Maker here for me. I’m having a hard time evaluating Maker based on the little tape and things I’ve read about him so I’ll go with Chriss. 

[ItsVictorOladipoParticipant]

 It’s Chriss or Maker here for me. I’m having a hard time evaluating Maker based on the little tape and things I’ve read about him so I’ll go with Chriss. 

[JV’s_pump_fakeParticipant]

Maker is a reach and Chriss will take time to develop.

Rebounding and IQ are transferable skills from college. Take Sabonis.

Trade Ross for a pick if Maker is still available in the late teens

 

 

 

 

 

[JV’s_pump_fakeParticipant]

Maker is a reach and Chriss will take time to develop.

Rebounding and IQ are transferable skills from college. Take Sabonis.

Trade Ross for a pick if Maker is still available in the late teens

 

 

 

 

 

[benny15Participant]

Thon Maker, cabuclo level boom or bust prospect for a big man, 

[benny15Participant]

Thon Maker, cabuclo level boom or bust prospect for a big man, 

[benny15Participant]

Thon Maker, cabuclo level boom or bust prospect for a big man, 

[benny15Participant]

Thon Maker, cabuclo level boom or bust prospect for a big man, 

[bimirudParticipant]

They need to trade both 1st rounders, with T-Ross + and a 2017 1st rounder, for a star like Blake Griffin 

[bimirudParticipant]

They need to trade both 1st rounders, with T-Ross + and a 2017 1st rounder, for a star like Blake Griffin 

[DolanCareParticipant]

Take Jakob Poeltl falls if he falls this low. He’s a two way player and perfect Valanciunas insurance in case this playoffs was a mirage. 

[DolanCareParticipant]

Take Jakob Poeltl falls if he falls this low. He’s a two way player and perfect Valanciunas insurance in case this playoffs was a mirage. 

[bmac697Participant]

 Thon maker I believe in the hype and why not take the gamble. 

[bmac697Participant]

 Thon maker I believe in the hype and why not take the gamble. 

[ZachAttackParticipant]

 Domantas Sabonis here, he should be a great upgrade over Patterson. And I expect them to resign Biyombo.

[ZachAttackParticipant]

 Domantas Sabonis here, he should be a great upgrade over Patterson. And I expect them to resign Biyombo.

[BallCity1Participant]

I like either Sabonis or Chriss here. I’ll go with Sabonis, seems like he’d be a nice fit.

[BallCity1Participant]

I like either Sabonis or Chriss here. I’ll go with Sabonis, seems like he’d be a nice fit.

[llperez]

Chriss

[llperez]

Chriss

[Troache1Participant]

 Not a "sexy pick" but I think he could be a good NBA player. He’s only 19 and put up very good freshman numbers. He can shoot the 3, dribble well in the open court, and use his body to get good position inside. He’s a risk to take, but he could pan out to be a Kevin Love type player.

[Troache1Participant]

 Not a "sexy pick" but I think he could be a good NBA player. He’s only 19 and put up very good freshman numbers. He can shoot the 3, dribble well in the open court, and use his body to get good position inside. He’s a risk to take, but he could pan out to be a Kevin Love type player.

[llperez]

 Henry’s off the board already

[llperez]

 Henry’s off the board already

[raptors15Participant]

 Raptors need help now. They have no starting PF and with biyombo possibly gone no back up C. They have no cap space so has to be done through draft or trade. If through the draft then back up c poeltl. If they put for a Pf  then hopefully not a project. The most polished being ellensen. I wouldn’t be surprised if Casey went deyonta Davis here though for his defensive upside and ability to swing between Pf/c

[raptors15Participant]

 Raptors need help now. They have no starting PF and with biyombo possibly gone no back up C. They have no cap space so has to be done through draft or trade. If through the draft then back up c poeltl. If they put for a Pf  then hopefully not a project. The most polished being ellensen. I wouldn’t be surprised if Casey went deyonta Davis here though for his defensive upside and ability to swing between Pf/c

[HitsterParticipant]

 I have said on numerous posts that IMO their top target should be a PF and as I had Sabonis to go 8, I’ve got to stick with him although Poeltl also looks a very tempting pick especially if Biyombo moves on in FA.

[HitsterParticipant]

 I have said on numerous posts that IMO their top target should be a PF and as I had Sabonis to go 8, I’ve got to stick with him although Poeltl also looks a very tempting pick especially if Biyombo moves on in FA.

[Oryan99Participant]

 Marquees Chriss. Stash him in the D-League and develop him .

[Oryan99Participant]

 Marquees Chriss. Stash him in the D-League and develop him .

[dmo21Participant]

 I say Chriss.

[dmo21Participant]

 I say Chriss.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 I really think the pick is between Poetl, Maker, Chriss, Davis and Sabonis but if any of the previous 8 players slip that’s the pick.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 I really think the pick is between Poetl, Maker, Chriss, Davis and Sabonis but if any of the previous 8 players slip that’s the pick.

[shug94Participant]

 It’s gotta be Poeltl. Such a skilled guy, they would be lucky if he falls this far.

[shug94Participant]

 It’s gotta be Poeltl. Such a skilled guy, they would be lucky if he falls this far.

[Arc12345Participant]

 I like Poeltl here. He’s really polished, has size, and has good defensive instincts. Chriss or Sabonis are definitely options here though. Wouldn’t be surprised to see them give Maker a chance after they picked Bruno in the first round.

[Arc12345Participant]

 I like Poeltl here. He’s really polished, has size, and has good defensive instincts. Chriss or Sabonis are definitely options here though. Wouldn’t be surprised to see them give Maker a chance after they picked Bruno in the first round.

[WinterSoldierParticipant]

 Maker: He could be something special in a few years.

[WinterSoldierParticipant]

 Maker: He could be something special in a few years.

[Mr. 19134Participant]

 I actually like Thon here if not Skal.

[Mr. 19134Participant]

 I actually like Thon here if not Skal.

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