HIATUS Toronto Raptors (8-4) CONTEST/2011 Top 5 Mock Draft

POINTS

Here are the current point totals so far

mp3: 7 points
z02: 12 points
C-77: 2 Points
Maskie: 50 points
ANTiX: 2 points
Valdis: 50 points
Anmino: 50 points
George: 2 points
Dare: 2 points

ARTICLES

You can write an article now. Here are the things you can write about

Brawl at Staples
Your Player and how he is doing in College
Iowa @ Florida upset

Depending on how well you write, you will get between 0-50 points. For participating, you get 1 point. So write well, grammar counts.

Wow, 50 points for me?
Fakers beat Craptors... That sucks.

Wow, 50 points for me?
Fakers beat Craptors... That sucks.

You didn't use the 50 free ones.

Brawl at Staples

A good game for the Lakers turns into an ugly ending. With less than a minute remaining Kobe Bryant drives hard to the basket and hit hard Raptors forward Joey Dorsey. Dorsey went down hard and appears to be hit in the sternum, this eventually spark Julian Wright to shoved Kobe and things went ugly from then on.

Ron Artest got into the mix and punch Wright, while Chris Hunter is trying to separate the two players Andrew Bynum also shoved Hunter. Artest, Bynum and Wright were all ejected in the game.

After the game, Raptors GM Willie Lewis called Bryant a dirty player. Bryant commented on the GM’s reaction and said. “The NBA is letting inexperienced guys handle a team, if you want answers watch the replay.”

The replay shows that Dorsey slide himself to Kobe trying call for a charge. It was going to be called a charge but the incident happened.

Artest and Bynum will be suspended for one game, reports said that Wright will be suspended for the rest of the season but the league did not confirm that.

Man, if Julian Wright misses the season, then we won't see any of this...

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Future Italian draftee making himself known to NBA scouts


GIORGIO DiNatale
ESPN Italia

TUSCANY- With the next draft being one that all NBA fans are foreshadowing to be the greatest since Jordan's arrival, an Italian draftee is moving his way up the ladder, inching closer and closer to his dream of becoming an NBA superstar. Anthony La Corte who currently plays for Montepaschi Siena has recently been brought up in speech by NBA scouts a lot.

Let's take a look at some of his stats in his 3rd year playing for Montepaschi Siena:

MPG 36.6
PPG: 26.8
APG: 5.3
RPG: 3.7
SPG: 1.2
BPG: 0.4
FG%: 68.3%
3PT%: 53.2%
FT%: 94%

As clearly shown in the stats, La Corte has gotten off to a brilliant start this season. He currently leads all players in the Lega Basket Serie A in total points, points per game, field goal %, 3pt shooting % and free throw %. At this rate, expect him to be a high pick in the upcoming draft. Hopefully he will have a chance to shine wherever he does land in the NBA.

Best of luck to everyone who participates.

To much Laker power for you but i like the line by Jerryd Bayless: 14 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists!

dare, 34. It's a bit obvious that you are biased toward Lakers. I mean, Wright being suspended for the season but Artest for 1 game? Artest tackled him and almost connected with a punch! How is that 1 game?

ANTiX, 38. It's better than Dare's, but still it's a bit wacked. 68% from the field? 50% from three? A bit unrealistic. But besides that, fairly decent article

Houndy, Well, it's still the beginning of the season, so the percentages are bound to be high. Thanks anyways!

SUSPENSIONS HANDED AFTER BRAWL

The NBA has handed suspensions to the three players involved at the recent brawl at Staples.

Ron Artest and Julian Wright have both been suspended 2 games for their part in the brawl. After Wright tackled Kobe Bryant for slamming his elbow into Joey Dorsey, Artest came and swung at Wright, missing. Both players will also be fined $25,000 dollars.

Center Andrew Bynum has been suspended 1 game for shoving Chris Hunter, who was trying to break up the brawl. He has been fined $10,000 dollars.

Wright and Artest have both said that they will not appeal, but Bynum has said he "did nothing wrong".

"I shoved Hunter, so what?" said Bynum to a group of reporters.

The NBA also asked for the LA Times Story to be removed. A story by the Times stated that Bynum and Artest were suspended one game, and Wright for the season.

"Obviously, some writer though it would be funny to lie about a suspension. We have spoken to the editors and they have apologized for putting false information out." said Commissioner David Stern.

Wright says he doesn't regret tackling Kobe though.

"Why would I regret it? Kobe intentionally injured Joey [Dorsey], and I went after him, like any loyal teammate would do."

Nice to see things getting to order!
I will have my article tomorrow

TWO GAME QWIKCAP SPECIAL: SPONSERED BY QWIKGAS, WE GIVE YOU GAS, QWIK

(3-2)
(0-7)


28 35 30 33 126
24 27 28 31 110

Key Performers

Blazers
Brandon Roy: 26 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists
LaMarcus Aldridge: 22 points, 7 rebounds
Wesley Matthews: 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
Andre Miller: 15 points, 7 assists

Raptors
Andrea Bargnani: 23 points, 4 rebounds
DeMar DeRozan: 23 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists (Jordan Player of the Game)
Linas Kleiza: 19 points, 8 rebounds
Ed Davis: 18 points

(1-5)
(4-2)


37 40 28 23 128
24 35 32 24 115

Key Performers

Warriors
Monta Ellis: 37 points
Reggie Williams: 23 points
David Lee: 18 points, 16 rebounds
Stephen Curry: 15 points, 15 assists (Jordan Player of the Game)

Raptors
DeMar DeRozan: 25 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists
Sonny Weems: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
Andrea Bargnani: 15 points, 7 rebounds
Jerryd Bayless: 13 points, 13 assists

Demar is tearing the opponents APART.
The Raptors might not be winning too much, but his consistency is off the charts!

Bayless' double-double was pretty impressive too

Keep up the great games!

To much Laker power for you but i like the line by Jerryd Bayless: 14 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists!

I hate the Lakers, nuff said. Bayless has been awesome for me.

Nice to see things getting to order!
I will have my article tomorrow

Yeah, David Stern did something right this time.

Demar is tearing the opponents APART.
The Raptors might not be winning too much, but his consistency is off the charts!

Bayless' double-double was pretty impressive too

Keep up the great games!

Yeah, DeMar has been killing for me. I recently found out that he has a 3 point shot.....

Yeah, he has a 3pt shot in 2K11.
In real games he barely uses it though, his range isn't that bad.
But there's other players on the Raps who are sure to get the shot, so he gives it to them or goes mid-range.

RAPTORS HELP BAYHAWKS; SIGN ROLLE/THUNDERBIRDS SIGN BUTLER

According to multiple sources, the Toronto Raptors have signed Rookie Forward Magnum Rolle to a two year deal, for their D-League affiliate, the Erie Bayhawks.

According to multiple sources, the Raptors were already interested in Rolle. But when the Raptors sent young center Solomon Alabi to the Bayhawks, the Bayhawks president, Matt Bresee, had one request: To get Rolle.

"Magnum has been noted by our scouts as the most NBA ready. However, the D-League is a spot for him to shine."

Rolle thanked the Raptors for the opportunity.

"Thanks @Raptors. Can't wait for my first D-League game!" he said on his Twitter.

Rolle, who averaged 13.2 points and 8.4 rebounds in his senior year at Louisiana Tech, will most likely be a starter.

But GM Willie Lewis alluded to the fact that Rolle could be used if there was an injury.

"If Amir or Ed gets hurt, we can bring Magnum up to help the rotation."



In other news, the Albuquerque Thunderbirds have signed dynamic Forward Da'Sean Butler. Butler, who was drafted by the Heat but released to meet the NBA's 15 man roster standard, will likely start. Many NBADL scouts say he is going to be a star.

Houndy, Of course I'm biased what would you expect? But I'm gonna back it up, first of all Wright shoved first than Artest, and the season suspensions says that it is not confirmed by the league it means it is a rumor.

my article!

NC State superstar Zee Otoo has been tearing it up and is already projected to be a lottery pick in next year's draft. He is averaging close to 30 points per game and is approaching ten boards a game as well. However, he rolled his ankle in practice yesterday and is projected to miss the next game. His history of ankle injuries could be of concern when teams draft him in the NBA Draft, but he is undoubtedly one of the best college players.

When asked about what he thought about being a lottery pick in the NBA Draft, Zee Otoo replied, "If you'd told me in high school that this would be me in college, I would've asked you what kinda sh*t you were on, cuz I wouldn't've believed you."

Averages:
29.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 4.0 apg, 2.5 spg, 1.5 bpg

Houndy, Of course I'm biased what would you expect? But I'm gonna back it up, first of all Wright shoved first than Artest, and the season suspensions says that it is not confirmed by the league it means it is a rumor.

Yeah, but no one would believe it, so why would a major newspaper publish unbelievable info. That's what Tabloids are for

Houndy, Of course I'm biased what would you expect? But I'm gonna back it up, first of all Wright shoved first than Artest, and the season suspensions says that it is not confirmed by the league it means it is a rumor.

Yeah, but no one would believe it, so why would a major newspaper publish unbelievable info. That's what Tabloids are for

So all rookies projected to become a lottery pick are more believable?

Houndy, Of course I'm biased what would you expect? But I'm gonna back it up, first of all Wright shoved first than Artest, and the season suspensions says that it is not confirmed by the league it means it is a rumor.

Yeah, but no one would believe it, so why would a major newspaper publish unbelievable info. That's what Tabloids are for

So all rookies projected to become a lottery pick are more believable?

Nah, I admit that some of the articles will lose some points for that

So what does my article get?

z02, Short and sweet, I liked it. The lottery part is a bit incorrect, and the grammar bothered me. 42

The lottery part is a bit incorrect, and the grammar bothered me

Still I'll take a 42!

The lottery part is a bit incorrect, and the grammar bothered me

Still I'll take a 42!

That's the best score so far.... Why wouldn't you take it?


In Other news, updates won't be coming as frequent, I have this week to study, and next week for exams. Maybe I'll do one recap this week, and that's it.