Spurs Select Kyle Anderson in the 2014 NBA Draft (30th Overall)

[ace3g]

[baseline bum]

People complaining... get over it. He was the 30th overall pick. it was either this or a Euro-stash that you wouldn't see for at least a couple years, if at all. At least this kid is skilled and has a chance to be molded and tutored by Diaw and Duncan. He could be Diaw 2.0 in a few years, who knows? He's only 20. Solid pick imo.

RC Buford's first round picks

2001: Tony Parker (28)
2002: <traded for Speedy Claxton>
2003: <salary dump for capspace>
2004: Beno Udrih (28)
2005: Ian Mahinmi (28)
2006: <salary dump>
2007: Tiago Splitter (28)
2008: George Hill (26)
2009: <traded to land Kurt Thomas>
2010: James Anderson (20)
2011: Kawhi Leonard (15), Cory Joseph (29)
2012: <traded to GS to dump 's ing horrible contract, acquire Jack>
2013: Livio Jean-Charles (28)

I mean that's pretty ing amazing what RC has done with first rounders.

[ducks]

spurs get down 20 in playoffs and then he will and he might play more after that

[Ron Swanson]

i literally know nothing about this kid but will hate him just to keep up ST tradition.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Diaw seems to do OK despite moving in molasses.

Exactly. You be surprised how having an extremely high iq will beat athleticism most of the time. Tim has always been unathletic to me when compare to Drob, young Shaquille, Kemp, Mourning, even Griffin, etc. What puts him above these guy is his bb iq. Tim always reminded me of Bird. Ultimate compe or, a leader, and one of highest bb iq ever to play the game but not the most athletic guy on the court.

Diaw slow, but he can play good D bc he knows how to position himself and isn't fooled with head fakes and such like most guys. I remember when guys in here called Green not athletic. Same people now consider him one of the best defenders in the league.

[ducks]

Livio Jean-Charles is coming over next year breakout year expected in france this year

[Trill Clinton]

beautiful family. he's going to do work on the toros this year. might go catch a few games.

[Baam]

beautiful family. he's going to do work on the toros this year. might go catch a few games.

at this kid being a Toros... Beli is the one who should go to the D league.

[Hoops Czar]

Yeah those guys win out 100% of the time over smart heady players.
Like Pops Mensah Bonsu was wayyyyyy better than Robert Horry.

What an asshole comparison. Neither of those players were very athletic. Horry can't be compared to Anderson in any way.

And Yeah, raw athletic players are brick heads. Everybody knows that.

[HI-FI]

is his mom asian....or something...?

[Kurik]

Very well spoken in this this video.

[KL2]

He doesn't look like he's filled out, if he starts lifting he'll be 240+, excellent ize.

[ChumpDumper]

What an asshole comparison. Neither of those players were very athletic.

Which ones?

[45 bank shot]

is his mom asian....or something...?

According to Wikipedia, he's 1/4 Chinese

[ceperez]

Interesting Spurs workout Early, Glen Robinson III and Isaiah Austin.

Early and Robinson were available, but they picked Anderson instead. I guess you can't teach IQ?

[TheyCallMePro]

Ok. here's the thing: I like Anderson. He's a very smooth offensive player and very comfortable with the ball in his hands. He's a very good 3 point shooter (48%) and he won't panic and he'll make good decisions. He's a very savvy player and a good passer. He is without a doubt a "Spurs guy."

However...other than Sim Bhullar, there is not a more inferior athlete in this draft. Anderson can't jump, can't stay with anyone on D, and does everything slow--hence the nickname 'Slomo'. Even his release on his shot is super slow.

There's a point where basketball IQ isn't enough. I think the Spurs reached a little bit with this one. He may play back-up SF...but he's a completely different player than Kawhi. We'll see.

[blkroadrunners]

beautiful family. he's going to do work on the toros this year. might go catch a few games.

Needs to go to the barbershop first

[tim_duncan_fan]

Why didn't we take the ing giant Tavares dude?

[Malik Hairston]

Bonner started against OKC, of course this kid is gonna play in the POs... Easily the best end of the first round pick in years...

No chance a rookie is going to play in the playoffs for a contending Spurs team that will probably continue giving Belinelli another shot to redeem himself next year, tbh..

[HI-FI]

According to Wikipedia, he's 1/4 Chinese

[RD2191]

Ok. here's the thing: I like Anderson. He's a very smooth offensive player and very comfortable with the ball in his hands. He's a very good 3 point shooter (48%) and he won't panic and he'll make good decisions. He's a very savvy player and a good passer. He is without a doubt a "Spurs guy."

However...other than Sim Bhullar, there is not a more inferior athlete in this draft. Anderson can't jump, can't stay with anyone on D, and does everything slow--hence the nickname 'Slomo'. Even his release on his shot is super slow.

There's a point where basketball IQ isn't enough. I think the Spurs reached a little bit with this one. He may play back-up SF...but he's a completely different player than Kawhi. We'll see.

It's the 30th pick. There is no such thing as reaching at #30. We aren't looking for an all star or starter, just possibly a solid bench player.

[Hoops Czar]

over-analyzing the 30th pick in the draft for the reigning NBA champions, a player that probably won't even play in the playoffs..

If Hoops Czar and tholdren don't like him, then he's probably going to be a solid player one day, those 2 s are wrong about everything, tbh..

your boys Jeff Ayers and Marco Belinelli didn't work out so well for you. Neither did De Colo, Malik Hairston or James Anderson. I figure I have a pick to play with.

Btw, have you officially filled out the form yet. If not, what's taking so long?

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t...h549-no/14+-+1

[emanueldavidginobili]

1 of 3 players in the last 30 years to average 14ppg 8 rebounds 6 assist

[Marcus Bryant]

30th pick. Figure it out knuckleheads.

[Baam]

No chance a rookie is going to play in the playoffs for a contending Spurs team that will probably continue giving Belinelli another shot to redeem himself next year, tbh..

We will see... Bonner started once again... If he can put on some weight he's a lock for the PO rotation...