Rate the Spurs in 2010 Draft

[sananspursfan21]

I don't really follow college ball, so past the first 6 or 7 picks, i'm lost. how'd the spurs do? james anderson on paper looks really good. and i def don't know anything about ryan richards

[DesignatedT]

A+

[TIMMYD!]

A

[TheProfessor]

We drafted a domestic player that will make our roster, got great value for the pick, and potentially filled a need. Then we grabbed the Toros' main attraction for the next two years. Works for me.

[Ditty]

B

[Dingle Barry]

Does Richards have to meet Mahinmi in person to claim the Toros' Main Attraction plaque?

[SenorSpur]

I'm certainly not going to criticize the pick. Anderson is a fine, young player, decent scorer and a good shooter. He should fit the bill as primary backup for Manu. I was just hoping for a player with more length and athleticism.

I guess this spells the end of the line for either Hairston, Gee or both. Mason? Please!

[spursfan1000]

Id give the Spurs a B+, but then again I don't know much about college shooters, I just know Anderson is a good shooter which we need.

[Chieflion]

Come on, we got a Big 12 Player of the Year. Before him were Blake Griffin and Kevin Durant. Anderson is a polished offensive player, a good shooter, which was what the Spurs needed.

[tdunk21]

Come on, we got a Big 12 Player of the Year. Before him were Blake Griffin and Kevin Durant. Anderson is a polished offensive player, a good shooter, which was what the Spurs needed.

and DX gave him a 9/10 on defense......

[scottspurs]

You really can't rate a draft until about three years later, but I'll give the spurs a B. You really can't have an A+ draft as a spurs fan because Robinson and Duncan set the bar very high but we'll see if this can turn into an A if Ryan Richard becomes something. James Anderson is a given. He will be able to score just teach him to play some D.

[Darkwaters]

Anderson - A
Richards - B+
Overall: A-

I definitely think that a lot of intriguing players slipped and the Spurs should have been more aggressive in pursuing purchasing a mid-second rounder. Still, I can't argue with what they got where they drafted. Anderson fills an immediate need and Richards is a very intriguing big in a draft filled with project bigs. Plus hes young as hell and probably comes packaged with a damn cool accent. I'm not complaining at all.

[Ignorant Spurs fan]

A++++++++++++++++

There's really not enough +'s i can put because the Spurs are the best franchise in sports history, while the Mavs suck

[Solid D]

A

[Interrohater]

A++++++++++++++++

There's really not enough +'s i can put because the Spurs are the best franchise in sports history, while the Mavs suck

:lol

Now THAT's a quality post! (No blue type necessary)

[blkroadrunners]

A-

Anderson's a solid pickup. I had a hunch it would be either him or Craig Brackins.

[urunobili]

B+

[UnWantedTheory]

B-

[westbound17]

A+, that's what we need..A good shooter that doesn't have a name Roger Mason Jr. :lol

[SKINNYPIMP210]

A for sure if you look at what picks we had and what was available.

[SenorSpur]

Did anyone think, for a moment, when the Pacers drafted Paul George that perhaps, they had some pre-arranged trade to ship him to the Spurs, in exchange for George Hill?

It crossed my mind for a second or two.

[Interrohater]

No, but I did roll my eyes when I saw that no trade had been conducted. The pre-draft waters were incredibly murky this year.

[tdunk21]

Did anyone think, for a moment, when the Pacers drafted Paul George that perhaps, they had some pre-arranged trade to ship him to the Spurs, in exchange for George Hill?

It crossed my mind for a second or two?

i did....coz pacers already had granger....

[SenorSpur]

i did....coz pacers already had granger....

That's one good reason. With Granger on the team, where will George play? Unless, of course, he plays shooting guard.

The reason I thought a possible trade was in the works was because the Pacers were so adamant and public about their desire to get rid of their #10 pick, in exchange for a PG. I was surprised they didn't find a suitable deal.

[mudyez]

and DX gave him a 9/10 on defense......

that missled me to think, that he culd be a lockdown type of guy.

how would you rank his defense?

if ne is a poor defender, I'd give us a B-, if he is solid its a B+ and if he is really good (I think, he isn't), it becomes an A

[bigdog]

B. I did want a SF with the 1st pick, but a SG that can really shoot and score is fine with me, and I did want a project big with the 2nd pick, although I didn't want a "spread 4" big, but oh well, he looks like he can really play.

Good job, Spurs. Now, to free agency.

[ffadicted]

A+, with the only knock being a debate whether alabi or richards would've been a better pick. Anderson is going to be a significant piece for us this season. lol @ the "B rating" crowd

[benefactor]

B+

[mudyez]

we dont really know, how good the players will be...so riht now, we should judge it like this:

A --> skrewed all the other teams and noone of us could have ever dreamed of that
B --> improved somehow (a steal, nice moves to take advantage of other teams)
C --> just got, what they wanted/needed
D --> had to settle with players, that dont fit or had to give up more than they wanted to get fits
E --> really blow the thing off...what where they thinking?
F --> Bowie over Jordan?

...so regarding our draft it should be in the B- to C range...last year would have been a B to B+ coz of Blair...

[Bukefal]

Nice pick, well done spurs! Looking forward seeing him play for the team.

[jesterbobman]

We got someone who'll be in our rotation, at a position that needed strengthening in terms of depth(Signed, Bogan. K, & Mason. R. Jnr (2010))"The inability to defend, shoot, or do the job paid to do by an organisation. " San Antonio Spurs.)

Is he likely to star? No, but you can't expect that at 20. As RC said in the interview, you can't be picky at 20. He should be able to score at the NBA level, and while we still need SF depth, It's not like Hill is uncapable of playing PG. It's just a choice between Temple playing minutes at PG or Gee/Hairston/unidentified veteran SF(LLE etc)

I'd say B+/A-.

[stéphane]

I'm pretty far from being a college hoops specialist but I'm left wondering how a kid that got big XII mvp can drop this low in the first round.
From what I heard, he was the main (and sole) weapon of his team on offense, thus getting double teamed every time he got the ball and still was that efficient? That's quite a feat.
Sounds pretty good to get such an achiever at the college level at the 20th pick range.

[quentin_compson]

I like the pick. Anderson sounds like a player who can contribute right away and adds some things the Spurs were lacking more often than not.

I'm still curious whether the FO will do something about the 3 spot, though.

[ManuTastic]

Grade: incomplete ;)

While I personally hunger for a big to help out against LA (note who won the title this year with their length), it's also obviously true that Spurs need some got-dam shooters, so let's hope this kid can be a good one.

[rascal]

B


Would have been an A if they would have taken Alabi instead of Richards.

[mytespurs]

Take it for what it's worth but Dickie V tweeted this:

"James Anderson going to Spurs at #20 will be the steal of the NBA draft!"

[silverblackfan]

a for sure if you look at what picks we had and what was available.

+1

[Thomas82]

Grade: incomplete ;)

While I personally hunger for a big to help out against LA (note who won the title this year with their length), it's also obviously true that Spurs need some got-dam shooters, so let's hope this kid can be a good one.

I feel the same way. We still have a ways to go before we can challenge the Lakers. Since the Spurs didn't draft a big that can help out right away, now they have to trade for one. Again, it would be good to have Splitter, but even with him we stilll need another big to protect the basket.

[mexicanjunior]

B+...love the Anderson pick but the Richards move seems like a throwaway. I would have preferred we take Alabi or N'Diaye.

[CubanMustGo]

I'm pretty far from being a college hoops specialist but I'm left wondering how a kid that got big XII mvp can drop this low in the first round.
From what I heard, he was the main (and sole) weapon of his team on offense, thus getting double teamed every time he got the ball and still was that efficient? That's quite a feat.
Sounds pretty good to get such an achiever at the college level at the 20th pick range.

Anderson had an injury that limited his ability during pre-draft workouts. As usual, a lot of teams get *really skeered* when there's any hint of injury and let players like Anderson drop.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

We did good.

[SenorSpur]

As far as I'm concerned, the big question that still remains who is the primary backup at SF?

[VBM]

From Bill Simmons:


6:33: Weird one for me: I've learned never to doubt San Antonio's picks, but they just took someone I had penciled in as a bust (Oklahoma State's James Anderson). This is awkward.

[TIMMYD!]

From Bill Simmons:

Just saw that on ESPN too, how could a 20th pick be a bust though?

[VBM]

For what it's worth, Chris Mannix on CNNSI rates the Spurs draft as an A-

[Darkwaters]

I haven't heard anyone refer to Anderson as having bust potential. Thats new....

[Sausage]

For what it's worth, Chris Mannix on CNNSI rates the Spurs draft as an A-


A- San Antonio Spurs
James Anderson is a vintage Spurs pick. He didn't wow anyone in workouts but he was a consistent scorer in college (22.3 points last season) who has an NBA-ready jump shot. He'll fit right in with a Spurs bench that has needed an infusion of youth and will probably contribute early. English center Ryan Richards is a bit of an unknown, but when it comes to finding top overseas talent, the Spurs front office is second to none.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/chris_mannix/06/24/draft.grades/index.html?eref=sihp#ixzz0rsfeN2dT


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/chris_mannix/06/24/draft.grades/index.html?eref=sihp

[Russ]

I haven't heard anyone refer to Anderson as having bust potential. Thats new....

Some think he isn't athletic enough and isn't fluid in his motions, i.e., isn't a "natural" basketball player.

But neither was Bowen (he wasn't drafted at all).

[Chieflion]

From Bill Simmons as well: Atlanta takes Damion James, the Texas scorer who has a hygiene fetish and showers four times a day. (Not making that up.) He's the Bizarro Pau Gasol. In other news, I went 6-for-24 in my mock draft. Where's my Finals MVP trophy?

[ploto]

B-

No moves-- just some reasonable picks.