Ranking The NBA’s Best Young Cores

Where do the Raptors core of Scottie, IQ and RJ rank amongst the NBA young cores?
#raptors #nba #ranking

[@mike_oxhurt154]

You guys are way too negative about the team. They havent even been rebuilding for a year shit takes time and they arent even that much worse than a team like Indiana who had a lucky ECF run. I would rather the direction the raptors are going in now than watch them continue to try and run back a mediocre core that had a 2nd round ceiling at best.

[@PATPAT-fp5oz]

These two knuckleheads don't know shit about basketball. How did they even manage get in television is crazy.

[@ChensareChasketball-yx2rt]

Will debate Pensare on Scottie era challenge. If you are so confident in your Scottie hate Will, you should debate him.

[@PATPAT-fp5oz]

These two dodos are the biggest scottie barne haters along with the rest of the crappy toronto media. These two have been exposed by Pansare Basketball.. a guy who actually understands basketball.

[@Lou-kl1dm]

I get the idea if you're too high on your own team. You might lose credibility in the reporter world. But seriously, "blake Murphy," you have to have some positivity when you're talking directly to Raptors fans.

[@Felicia-ve5vw]

This show has become sarcastic and negative to raptors without evidence. I hope people keep the receipts for Will takes

[@PATPAT-fp5oz]

Only podcast I listen to regarding Raptors is Pansare Basketball.. the only Raptors podcast that has actual knowledge and backs whatever he is talking about with facts or reason.. unlike these two ass hats that shits words out of their mouth.

[@vegangrass6606]

The hate they have for Scottie is turning me off and that’s unfortunate because I’ve been a long time listener

[@jacksonkalybaba6241]

Not going to lie I feel like Alex and Will are a little too negative about the team and the players, like I get it’s a raptors podcast and they were one of the 8 worst teams last year but it’s a team you’re making content about and both of them have admitted to watching the team since they were young I don’t get it I just wish they were more engaged and more glass half full/optimistic about the team

[@capitalgainz9434]

They are being honest with their feelings, based on inherent biases. Neither have actual scouting acumen so they rely on experts like Sam Vecenie and David Thorpe. They heard Scottie is a zero level shooter and that is their anchored bias. Deny he can play as a guard even though basketball is pretty much position-less on offense right now. Need some young energetic and informed talent in the raptors podcast-sphere to replace these dinosaurs with their poor takes.

[@GohanBachPlays]

Saying they value young teams who can win over empty numbers..but putting the spurs at 2 is wild. Even paolo added more impact to his team than wemby. How about we rank the best young cores as more than one player and off winning more than hypothetical potential. That makes thunder and magic at 1&2. And go from there.

[@Vinom1696]

I’m sorry to be blunt but I find Alex frustrating at times. He often acts like it’s a chore for him to talk about the team, yet he is co-hosting a raptors podcast lol. Also feel like his negativity and indifference has really influenced Will’s coverage of the raptors lately. It’s okay to be critical of the team, that’s the fan experience, but this feels different. For example, if I’m tuning into a raptors centric show, I don’t want to hear the host constantly apologizing to guests he has on for asking questions about the raptors... Will’s passion for this team is what made his podcasts so enjoyable and special to listen to. Sad to see.

[@mike_oxhurt154]

I agree the team hasn't even been rebuilding for a year and these guys are so down in the dumps for nothing. They've been fans of the team way longer than me they should know shit takes time lol

[@johnhamilton2914]

@milom1696 Seems like Will was attached to Fred, Pascal and Dennis more so than the team. I think Fred turned Will off Scottie for some reason and Will keeps up the anti Scottie negativity. If he doesn't change the vibe of the show to more positivity he will lose in the end. Complaining and giggling only goes so far.

[@HiAmDerks]

@@johnhamilton2914 it's sad honestly

[@tough3600]

fred is gone they lost their passion for the game lol

[@mjad7]

Have to defend Alex here, his sarcastic humor is the reason I like this show. He is still relatively positive about the Raptors given we're coming off a 25 win season and I'm sure it will become more positive throughout the year.

[@abdialim6525]

Can’t believe this guy really compared lively to KG 💀 , aye lou you needa get some ball enthusiasts on there

[@EnvyTraxus]

he didnt

[@arceus54321]

why are there so many bums hating on the podcast this was a good video

[@everybodyunderstands]

@@arceus54321 they’re prolly just new to the flavour Will and Alex bring; some people just don’t like being told the reality lol. For context I’ve been following Will’s work since RR back in the day and been watching the raps since day one, suffered through A LOT of awful years. The people calling this pod “negative” probably haven’t suffered through hoffa, bargs, hedo, mike james as leading scorer, the initial post-vince years, etc etc. Shit was NASTY.

[@shawncollins1025]

Interesting list, raps in 8-10 ranage, so there is 8 players that Masai should trade for if offered for Scottie? Who hangs up first argument. Orlando and New Orleans are on the same tier. Maybe there the only 2 teams in that tier.

[@conlzn2921]

Wemby, shai, luka, tatum thats about all i cann name for ppl who are young who id take over scottie. Other teams cores are better. Cle, ORL, players u may not take over scottie but cores u take over raps

[@conlzn2921]

Adding ant to that list

[@capitalgainz9434]

These two were entertaining when they were young and reckless with their honest takes. Listened to Will's post game breakdowns even though he doesn't have a good eye for basketball or understanding of the game, he was invested in the team and made an effort. Now his takes are old and tired, and he doesn't put in the work to talk about the team like he does. Once a new podcast team that is informed and energetic comes up, these guys will be irrelevant.

[@BrimHawk]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZrKqGiXi9Z1ldUsi=HLcrWW5OqNOyC464&t=276 Who is that over Stephen A.'s shoulder?

[@johnhamilton2914]

Will doesn't see the vision of Scottie like Masai and Raptors do. That should tell you all you need to know about this show.

[@goodhurtproductions]

Its not that he doesnt see the vision, we just need more time to see what Scottie and the core are capable of. Success is not gauranteed, and if you think otherwise you should be a wealthy man.

[@vegangrass6606]

It’s like Fred slandered Scottie off air to Will one time and now he holds that against him 😂

[@sarj4918]

He's just being honest

[@johnhamilton2914]

@@sarj4918 so why is he hosting a show about the Raptors? Go start a soccer podcast.

[@PATPAT-fp5oz]

​@@vegangrass6606will is the biggest fred bumvleet dick rider ever. Will still think's raps should have built around bumvleet and used scottie to trade for broken old man KD.

[@garthlevy8275]

I think you’re really misguided about basketball stop your negativity.

[@paulodogun8467]

Pensare's latest video brought me here. I get that they not tryna be delusional, but some of this effort to be straight down the middle takes away from the actual Fan Experience. I don't even think BELIEVING Scottie is as delusional as some of the orher shit i heard other reporters say about thier teams. Didn't like the discourse around trading Scottie for KD/Dame. Proven right, shoutout Pensare. In general, i enjoy the podcast for the most part. Will in particular had a history of Genuity that made most regular fans like myself identify to his work at the beginning.

[@paulodogun8467]

For what it's worth I personally don't believe some of the accusations made in his video is applicable to these guys. Wide Spectrum between Coverage from the Doug Smith to these guys.

[@mjad7]

Don't get the negative comments here, they were not negative about the core. They fully said wins was a huge factor in these rankings and that they need to see the Raptors core win more before putting them higher. Spurs being ranked top tier does 100% contradict the "need to see them win" criteria. The only defence is that they started winning games late in the season and Wemby is just that good.

[@kuruptflip21]

Will Lou loves BBQ 🫄🏻

[@jamiekoh6113]

I want to see an entire season with the cookout, BUT 1000% needs to be with Poeltl. He's the glue that keeps these guys all in motion and aligned together with his screens and passing. The raptors had an 11.5 net rating when all 4 played, which is below the Celtics 11.7. I know we fell for this end of the 2023 season when we first got Poeltl, but remember, we came back in 2024 with no FVV, so it is not quite the same.

[@SeaBeast902]

Great list. Let's go BBQ! Would love some visual aids on your KZbin stuff. Love the new pod

[@kaminipersaud9708]

The laughing and sarcasm has become a turn off.

[@Braktooth]

Not sure that Wemby alone is soooo much better than Chet that you're better off taking the Spurs over OKC's trio, plus the plethora of other young players they have. That's a rough take from Alex. And man, you guys are negative on the Raptors. Are you doing the right podcast?

[@conlzn2921]

@@Braktooth nah bro, it isn’t a rough take. Its his opinion, thats yours and this is mine. Just becuase you dont agree doesnt mean he is wrong. He is on track to be the best basketball player to ever exist and that is somehow worse than a 1 seed team. Did you watch him against the raps last year? Unstoppable

[@Braktooth]

@@conlzn2921 He's saying that Wembe better than the entire Thunder core. Better than SGA, Chet, J-Dub, and everybody else. Yeah, that's rough.

[@conlzn2921]

@@Braktooth nah, it isnt. He will soon carry his team past them all

[@Braktooth]

@@conlzn2921 Not by himself he won't, and that' my point. There is no core in San Antonio other than Wemby right now. So, it can't be better than OKC's. With help, could it be better? Sure. But it isn't right now, and that's the question being asked, right?

[@conlzn2921]

@@Braktooth disagree. You watch lebron in the 2010’s? Wemby will eat him alive

[@robertbarnes2976]

Trust Will Lou to downgrade Scottie every chance he gets. Its true that Barnes is not yet a top 10 player in the league but that could very well happen. I"m sure Will Lou will not notice it if it happens.

[@ak1991_Prince]

Scottie is no where close

[@mohamedelmi4539]

I didn't watch this and I know how Will Lou and most of the mainstream media feels about Scottie. They've never been supportive of him or really believed in him that much but were blind followers for much lessers talents who were much worse players at the same age in Pascal/Fred. I don't respect this guy much honestly. These people wanted Suggs and then continue to move the goal post for Scottie as they are proven wrong more than once. It's almost like they want him to fail so they can say I told you so. All that matters is we the fans believe in him and show support. Go Raptors!

[@UnprofessionalAthlete]

@@mohamedelmi4539 anchoring bias

[@johnhamilton2914]

@mohamedelmi4539 yeah Will and Blake clowning on the Scottie pick preferring Suggs, they should not be taken seriously unless they change their view of Scottie.

[@mugarbelennon1578]

But he is right

[@HiAmDerks]

I love Scottie, but will Lou is a casual. So ofc he’ll underrate Scottie, but I don’t blame him. He needs to be great for the whole season and not for a period of time. I’m feeling like Scottie will prove to the casuals what he’s capable of this season tho 🔥

[@roventenedero1988]

what about Memphis? Is morant over by 25 yrs old now

[@jeremy229]

Wooooooo

[@tmosh55]

How are the Spurs ahead of the Twolves and Mavs?

[@EnvyTraxus]

cus wemby is generational and devin vassel is good

[@tmosh55]

@@EnvyTraxus They have no 3rd player, they literally had to mention a dude who was just drafted. Also Will says he "rates winning highly" then picks the 2nd worst team in the west over two WCF teams lol. It's too early to be crediting Wemby this much. AS of right now, Ant is better, Luka is better. + McDaniels and Naz or two of Lively, Gafford, PJ clears Castle and Vassell

[@Leapdreams]

Jabari smith jr.???

[@blakerichards4093]

Alex rubbing a beard he doesn't have lol

[@chaystay978]

Lol

[@IceManLikeGervin]

Vegas summer league play for Toronto begins this Saturday vs OKC. Raptors Official Summer League Roster & Schedule (Fardaws Aimaq replaces Drew Timme on summer league roster): SG: Ja'Kobe Walter (19 years old 6'4.25 barefoot - #19) PF: Jonathan Mogbo (22 years old 6'6.25 barefoot - #31) PG: Jamal Shead (21 years old 6'0.25 barefoot - #45) CP: Ulrich Chomche (18 years old 6'11.50 barefoot - #57 *2 way ) CP: Branden Carlson (25 years old 6'11.75 barefoot - 2 Way) SF: Quincy Guerrier (25 years old 6'7.50 barefoot - Ex 10) PF: Jamison Battle (23 years old 6'7.25 barefoot - SL Roster) CP: Dylan Disu (23 years old 6'9 barefoot - SL Roster) PG: Tylor Perry (23 years old 5'10 barefoot - SL Roster) SG: Omari Moore (23 years old 6'5.25 barefoot -SL Roster) SF: Ochai Agbaji (24 years old 6'4.50 barefoot - SL Roster) PG: DJ Carton (23 years old 6'2.50 barefoot - 2 Way) PG: Joe Girard III (23 years old 6'0 barefoot - SL Roster) SF: Gradey Dick (20 years old 6'6.25 barefoot - SL Roster) CP: Drew Timme (23 years old 6'8.75 barefoot SL Roster) SG: Javon Freeman-Liberty (24 years old 6'3 barefoot SL Roster) CP: Fardaws Aimaq (25 years old 6′ 10.5 barefoot SL Roster) Head Coach: Jama Mahlalela Las Vegas Summer League Schedule: vs OKC (July 13th 8:30 PM ET) vs Denver (July 14th 9:30 PM ET) vs Utah (July 17th 5 PM ET) vs Miami (July 19th 9 pm ET)

[@conlzn2921]

Sensitive people in the comments always got something to nitpick

[@IceManLikeGervin]

Minnesota, coming off of an appearance in the WCF, is somewhere in Tier 1 with Anthony Edwards (All NBA 2nd Team), Jaden McDaniels (All Defense 2nd Team) and Naz Reid (6th Man Of Year). The Toronto Raptors would be near the bottom end of Tier 3 / borderline Tier 4. I really like the Raptors 2024 draft class to add to BBQ and GD.

[@mollyweir9350]

Stop looking at players who has better supporting casts & young guys like Dillingham who hasn't play a ounce of NBA BB to determine they are better than Scottie, IQ & RJ.

[@lukeforcey]

Damn the haters really showed up for the comment section ahlie

[@goodhurtproductions]

Yep, delusional children run comments sections

[@danioli48]

We need to bring Ron Harper Jr back!

[@kuruptflip21]

Maybe I wasn’t paying attention but I didn’t hear any actual hate towards Scottie. Came here after watching Pensare and as much as I believe in Pensares takes, i feel he was overreacting. Can someone time stamp where Will was hating on Scottie.

[@sarj4918]

Orlando has the best young core

[@gregorymcfarlane6879]

Scottie Barnes is winning MVP next season

[@ak1991_Prince]

😂😂😂

[@mugarbelennon1578]

Robert is that you?

[@sarj4918]

😂

[@swisschaletsauce]

raptors young core is better than indy and minny and its not close

[@sarj4918]

Stop it lol

[@mike_oxhurt154]

Please sell a T shirt of young will flexing 30 dollars next to the tree

[@The2ndavepete]

No Orlando love? Banchero and Wagner bros look pretty good.

[@danielharris5913]

Y’all sleeping on the Knicks young core: McBride, Toppin & Sims 😂🤣

[@user-gf2ub8lv3y]

Disliked and unsubscribed. The over the top Scottie Barnes hate is turning me off this show.

[@mollyweir9350]

I can't wait for you all to eat your words. Stop overhyping Wemby? He is tall and has some skills. If he was that good how comes he didn't let Spurs got more wins? I like Wemby but I think there is too much hype around this guy. His play-making is non existent. Not only that has a big man we do not know how his longevity in the league will looks like. Wemby is no Lebron.

[@HiAmDerks]

You’re gonna have to get your eyes checked. There’s no overhyping Wemby lol, he was also on minutes restriction + his teammates did not know how to play with him. He is the real deal.

[@UnprofessionalAthlete]

i think hes a pretty good playmaker

[@mollyweir9350]

@@UnprofessionalAthlete No he is not. I watch a lot of his gms. Very turn over prone. He doesn't have the play making vision as Scottie when Scottie came on the league. I feel like we down play that part of Scottie's gm. His decision making as well for a 3rd yr player is better than many so called superstars & stars in this league.

[@mollyweir9350]

@@HiAmDerks No. I watch the gms. I know BB fundamentals. Wemby has 1 huge advantage in that he is very tall with a huge wingspan which can be a blessing & a curse b/c like KD he will have difficulty playmaking & prone to the ball getting strip from him. His footwork his great but he still lacks spatial awareness on the perimeter. His release needs to be better & also his touch from 8 - 16 ft.

[@professorsolo6484]

You’re a complete casual lol. Wemby is THAT good.

[@wiltthestilt2468]

Raps fan but they stink and give them no shot at the playoffs.