Yes, for the reasons you mentioned, plus his athleticism and the fact that he’s apparently a gym rat. That’s always a good trait for a basketball player.

Earthjuice,

I really don’t think this draft is as deep as you think.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67346/20100622/gms_see_2010_as_down_year_for_draft/
Fans always seem to overestimate the draft as it gets closer. I’ve seen it every year. It’s so rare to have players in the second half of the first round to make an impact, and if this draft isn’t deep, as I believe, it’s going to be that much harder.

Not sure why you think trading the pick would be the MLSE way. First of all, they’re not the ones who are making the decisions, and the Raptors certainly haven’t traded away more draft picks than any other organization over the year.

khandor,

George is the one I’m really hoping for. I really doubt Aminu drops, which is why I didn’t mention him, but I’m not big fans of Babbit, Hayward or Whiteside at all, which I’ll get into on the day of the draft.

Thanks for your comments, guys.

George would be a terrific pick at No. 13.

However, if Toronto leaves any of Aminu [SF], or Babbitt [SF], or Hayward [SF], or Whiteside [C] on the table and selects one of the players who you’ve mentioned here, then, IMO, they will be making a SERIOUS blunder.

There is no need to waste assets moving up.

They need a second pick later in the draft to go with #13.

It would also be a big mistake to take a PG with #13 as there are no true PGs worthy of that high a pick in this years draft.

As for trading the pick, well thats just the way things seems to happen with MLSE.

Trade the future to make up for past mistakes, in a hurry.

Never works out.

Won’t this time either.

Slow and steady (drafting smartly and developing young talent) in spite of past missteps.

That’s how you build a successful franchise.

Catching lightning in a bottle like Boston did with Garnett and Allen will not happen here until he get a reputation as a winning franchise.

My guess is that he gets to the line, rebounds well for his position and has a good attitude?

Are there any other reasons you like him?