Draft Countdown: Danny Green

[Hoopstarr]

Listening to Triano and Iavaroni, they've made it clear they want to play up-tempo, but they want to initiate that offense with a strong defense (finally). Having seen just about every game he has played, I can't think of a more perfect role player for that kind of system than Danny Green. UNC runs a secondary break (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/w ... 21/cbk.bag) which differs from Phoenix's offense in that it has more gears and is more deliberate with it's screens and cuts. Another key difference, is that it relies on strong defense to create those fast-break opportunities. Sounds exactly like what Triano and Iavaroni are talking about.

Danny Green is one of those guys that every championship team seems to have; one of those guys who "knows how to win". He gets left out of the discussion because of Lawson, Hansbrough, and Ellington, but he was a huge part of that team. I've seen him shut down opposing team's top scorers all over the court, whether guards or forwards. He can defend and block shots (1.3 bpg) on the ball and from the weak side with his long arms. He gets in the passing lanes for steals (1.8 bpg). He can run the court and finish and has some sneaky athleticism. He developed some serious range in his four years going from an OK outside shooter to a very efficient catch-and-shoot/pull-up shooter with very transferable shooting form (0.59 TS% and 2.0 3s/game at 41.8%). I've always thought range was the easiest skill to develop in the NBA so he's already ahead of the curve in that regard.

No, he's not going to become a ball-handling guard who shoots off the dribble, but you'd be insane to expect that from a 2nd round pick anyway. But if you can get a rotation player in the 2nd round who does all of the above, why wouldn't you jump all over that? He knows his role and has the IQ and skills to potentially be a starter in this league. Give me that any day over some stab in the dark in the 2nd round.

[J Dilla]

Triano has a system?

[#9]

Triano has a system?

LMAO. game over, thread is obliterated

[Ackshun]

Triano has a system?

nice!

I get what the OP is saying though, although he is def a 2nd rounder imo

[Indiana Jones]

raptors up-tempo? i'll believe it when i see it...

[lemondrop]

Would be a real nice 2nd round pick up

[theonlyeastcoastrapsfan]

Would be a real nice 2nd round pick up

I agree

[Kevin Willis]

I like Danny Green too but he also didn't stand out in the last big workout in NJ. I was really pulling for him there as well, but if players like Christmas are starting to outshine him then that's not good.

I remember the Oklahoma game and thinking he was so disruptive and what great defense he had. He's a good player, I just wish he showed better in some of the workouts to really stand out ala James Johnson.

[DonkeyPunch]

Sam Young ftw

[DG88]

Same here Green would be a great pick up in the second round. Also helps fill out the wing spots

[Brinbe]

Well the Raps probably agree with you OP since they did bring him in last year and he was among one of the very first to work out for us this year. So it's probably safe to say that we have some interest in him as a 2nd rounder.

[lemondrop]

Sam Young ftw

He would be a decent 2nd rounder as well

[SwiftyV]

Sam Young ftw

He would be a decent 2nd rounder as well

I think Young will be a late 1st and heis DEFINITELY one of the players I hope the Raps target late in the 1st.

I despise UNC with every ounce of blood in me (Duke fan), but taking Green in the 2nd is a move I'd love. He has a nice game and brings a ton of energy off the bench. Great player ( can't believe I'm admitting this lol).

[Blasphemy]

Danny Green would be perfect for this team and he's way better than Joey!

[Jay_Rizzles27]

he would be a nice pick up for us in the second Roud, and this kid Austin Daye from Gonzaga