Xmas kickin' Ass, takin' names

[OrangeViking]

We Love you, Rak. Go get it.



http://www.syracuse.com/orangebaske...sketball_nba_combine_5_on_5.html#incart_river

 

[CuseFaninVT]

I like it.

 

[ebucklewis]

there are some kids you find yourself really pulling for to do well - Rak is one of those guys. And I think Rak is the kinda person that will help many others to be successful along the way - I know I am really rooting for him..
same with Baye last year - although he didn't have the talent Rak has.

 

[jordoo]

I think Rak is taken late 1st round by a playoff team.

 

[Cowtown]

Thanks for finding that and posting it. It's great "news." I mean it's not news to anyone here, but it's great news that others are finding this out about him.

 

[Calilivin28]

Rak to the Clippers would be one of my favorite draft picks of all time.

 

[Col. Bleep]

Where would the Orange have been without him?

Remember Rak the next time you hear someone talking about the "importance" of "swagger" or other such nonsense.
He comes to do the job. Period.
Whether it's play ball or get his degree.
No nonsense...much like some of the best players who ever stepped on the court.

Here's to a long successful NBA career.

 

[PeteCalvin]

My daughter and I watched the game. Roc did everything out there. Fraschilla and the other guy were gushing about him. I think he opened a lot of eyes with his ability to knock down the foul line jumper. He really boosted his stock. He did a really solid interview too. I'll be shocked if he's still around for the late first round. If he is, he'll be the steal of the draft.

 

[cuseincincy]

I think Rak is taken late 1st round by a playoff team.

There are players I've watched the past couple of weeks on TV that Rak is better than.

 

[igor]

rak is a late lottery

 

[JoeSU]

Rak was double-teamed all last season, and still put up the numbers that he did.

 

[Melancer46]

Christmas will be a 2nd round pick, but he's helped himself a lot this weekend so far. Could go as high as 32 to Houston IMO. If not there, probably somewhere in the 40s barring a trade-up if I had to guess.

At any rate, he's interviewed with Milwaukee, one other team that I can't think of, and is working out for the Pacers.

 

[RF2044]

I think Rak is taken late 1st round by a playoff team.

Agreed. I could see a team like the Cavs, Bulls, Spurs, GS, etc. taking him late. At that point, you're looking for rotation / depth guys who are ready to play now, and to load up on platoon bigs.

 

[Cusefan0307]

There are players I've watched the past couple of weeks on TV that Rak is better than.

cough Joakim Noah cough

 

[CuseFaninVT]

cough Joakim Noah cough

Honestly, why does he touch the ball every time on offense way up top? How does that help? I know he's a decent passing big man, but he can't drive and won't shoot from there so all he can do is pass, so it makes that incredibly easy to defend. Makes no sense whatsoever to me.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Honestly, why does he touch the ball every time on offense way up top? How does that help? I know he's a decent passing big man, but he can't drive and won't shoot from there so all he can do is pass, so it makes that incredibly easy to defend. Makes no sense whatsoever to me.

He never was this bad. I'm not sure if it's injuries, but hes completely lost his offensive skills. Pretty much the same thing that happened to Kendrick Perkins about 5 years ago.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[CuseFaninVT]

That's just f-ing awesome. True testament to this kid and who he really is. Sorry, not a kid, he's a man. God I hope the team just got a little bit of learning from Rak and his character.

 

[RF2044]

That's just f-ing awesome. True testament to this kid and who he really is. Sorry, not a kid, he's a man. God I hope the team just got a little bit of learning from Rak and his character.

Great post. Agree 100%.

 

[OttoMets]

Where would the Orange have been without him?

Remember Rak the next time you hear someone talking about the "importance" of "swagger" or other such nonsense.
He comes to do the job. Period.
Whether it's play ball or get his degree.
No nonsense...much like some of the best players who ever stepped on the court.

Here's to a long successful NBA career.

Great post. Hard work, quietly.

 

[OttoMets]

Rak was double-teamed all last season, and still put up the numbers that he did.

And fouled by both defenders on every touch.

 

[SoBeCuse]

We were so bad offensively and lost offensively pretty much except for Rak but still I had friends who weren't SU fans turning on SU games to see Rak play.

 

[RF2044]

We were so bad offensively and lost offensively pretty much except for Rak but still I had friends who weren't SU fans turning on SU games to see Rak play.

He really put together an amazing year. One of the best low post years we've ever had -- certainly from a center. Its a shame that we had to over-utilize him so much due to abject lack of depth, because I feel like he wore down a bit over the course of the season. But there is no doubt in my mind that Rak's play this year stacks up with any center ever to don Orange and play on the hill. He was that good.

 

[tee1222]

 

[RandygoCuse]

He's wanted by every team in the league. I read an article that they are all getting Christmas jerseys.