International Prospect: Davis Bertans

[Uriel]

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Great news. :tu After two ACL surgeries, though, is it even possible he ever sets foot on an NBA court?

[yavozerb]

Great news. :tu After two ACL surgeries, though, is it even possible he ever sets foot on an NBA court?

It was always going to be Bertans shooting that got him to the NBA not his athletic ability..With that said it does not help his game of course but by no means does it shut his window either.

[jyra]

He really looked great physically before this injury so I don't think it's far fetched to think that he can once again recover his athleticism.
I would be thrilled if he somehow managed to get ready for the next season.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

does he wear a brace? Somebody put him in contact with Tim's guy.

[spurraider21]

Still want this guy on the Spurs, especially if Anderson ends up underwhelming

[Chinook]

Still want this guy on the Spurs, especially if Anderson ends up underwhelming

Hell, I'd settle for summer-league appearance at this point.

[spurraider21]

the only bright side here is that he's still really young... going to turn 23 next month

[CGD]

Is this guys still injured? Starting to lose hope of ever seeing him here.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

stop being a spurs fan.

[FlAVaK]

Is this guys still injured? Starting to lose hope of ever seeing him here.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih_MXpw8Tj8


Así se recupera Davis Bertans El alero baskonista sigue llevando a cabo su trabajo de rehabiltación en San Antonio bajo los plazos establecidos y ya entrena en pista con balón

Sounds like he is rehabing...

[FlAVaK]

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[BackHome]

He seems like a nice kid with a good work ethic I hope he can get over the injury bug.

[TD 21]

Not exactly breaking news, but . . .


David ‘Dubi’ Pick: San Antonio 2011 draftee Davis Bertans, signs indicate, has a future with the Spurs (http://hoopshype.com/social/).

22 hours ago (http://hoopshype.com/rumor/1025901/) – via Twitter IAmDPick (http://twitter.com/IAmDPick)

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Anyone think there's a bit of a logjam issue at forward? They got Kawhi and Kyle right now, and Livio and Davis in waiting. They would all be pretty much fighting behind Kawhi for minutes, assuming Livio and Davis come over in the next couple years. They all have specific traits that make them different as well (Kyle - playmaking, Davis - shooting, Livio - athleticism).

[Maddog]

Anyone think there's a bit of a logjam issue at forward? They got Kawhi and Kyle right now, and Livio and Davis in waiting. They would all be pretty much fighting behind Kawhi for minutes, assuming Livio and Davis come over in the next couple years. They all have specific traits that make them different as well (Kyle - playmaking, Davis - shooting, Livio - athleticism).

If the Spurs get at least one major contributor out of kyle, Livio and Davis that would be a major coup.
All have strengths all have flaws at this point.
I was underwhelmed with Livio in summer league, and I go back and forth on my opinion about kyle, sometimes minute by minute while he's playing...

[BD24]

If the Spurs get at least one major contributor out of kyle, Livio and Davis that would be a major coup.
All have strengths all have flaws at this point.
I was underwhelmed with Livio in summer league, and I go back and forth on my opinion about kyle, sometimes minute by minute while he's playing...
Livio's defense looked really solid. You could see why he intrigued the Spurs. His offense was pure shit though, really really bad. I feel like Davis could maybe be a Bonner replacement eventually. The kid can shoot lights out.

[Seventyniner]

If the Spurs get at least one major contributor out of kyle, Livio and Davis that would be a major coup.
All have strengths all have flaws at this point.
I was underwhelmed with Livio in summer league, and I go back and forth on my opinion about kyle, sometimes minute by minute while he's playing...

Agreed. If too many of the young forwards end up being good, it's hardly a problem.

[BackHome]

Pretty much is going to take Bonner position. Livio I don't know they are trying to make a undersized PF into a SF and so far it has not been good.

[SAGirl]

If the Spurs get at least one major contributor out of kyle, Livio and Davis that would be a major coup.
All have strengths all have flaws at this point.
I was underwhelmed with Livio in summer league, and I go back and forth on my opinion about kyle, sometimes minute by minute while he's playing...

I think Pop shares your sentiment on Kyle, stating publicly to the media that he would be good one minute and atrocious the next. Whether that was a jab at Kyle I have to think it was.

Livio is very raw and he's really a 4. He had no ballhandling, no shooting, and had trouble catching the ball in motion or rebounding in traffic. Unless he makes a couple of leaps I don't see him coming over. He's very young still though, so it's not out of the realm of possibility for him to improve, but right now, Cady Lalane probably looks better.

Bertans probably needs a full healthy season b4 Spurs bring him over. He's in their plans and maybe he would have already been here this season instead of Bonner or Butler, but after two injuries in a row you have to wonder whether he's built to withstand a full 82 game season even playing 8-10 minutes a game like Anderson is now.

Cady is strictly a 4-5 kind of in the Bonner-D.West type and may get in Bonner's spot if he develops.

The logjam would exist if all these guys were NBA players and right now only one is (Anderson). He's also the most skilled of this crew and at the NBA level he's still a project, so overall I don't see a logjam at this point, more like a very remote potential to have a logjam.

[ace3g]

Sportando @Sportando
(https://twitter.com/Sportando)Baskonia register Davis Bertans for the Euroleague Top 16 sportando.com/en/cups/eurole… (https://t.co/YbbGsvqyJi)

[Mel_13]

Sportando @Sportando
(https://twitter.com/Sportando)Baskonia register Davis Bertans for the Euroleague Top 16 sportando.com/en/cups/eurole… (https://t.co/YbbGsvqyJi)


That's some good news.

[CGD]

Looking like he's back with his club next week.

http://www.noticiasdealava.com/2016/01/17/baskonia/davis-bertans-estara-de-vuelta-en-vitoria-la-semana-que-viene

[jyra]

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He probably won't play in today's Euroleague game vs. CSKA yet but I will tune in to see if he does.

[Chinook]

When I read "muneca", I thought they were calling him "doll", suggesting that he's fragile (he is, but still). I assume they mean "wrist", though, due to his sweet shooting stroke.

[jyra]

Oh well, he is still in street clothes.

[jyra]

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Tip off against Barcelona is in 10 minutes if anyone wants to tune in.

[raybies]

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Tip off against Barcelona is in 10 minutes if anyone wants to tune in.
How'd he do?

[jyra]

How'd he do?

He only played a couple of minutes in the first half. Looked to be moving well but was beaten off the dribble quite easily for a couple of drives. But you could already see his impact one possession where the threat of his shot lead to the defense doubling him coming off a screen. He made a nice hook pass and found a guy for an easy shot. It will obviously take some more time for him to regain his shape.

His team pulled out quite a big win though with Hanga contributing some decent minutes as the energy guy. (Also Bourousis went off, lol)

[turkish spurs fan]

played great firts half performance after returning from injury againts real madrid. 3/3 threes.

[ace3g]

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[jyra]

http://www.eljuegodenaismith.com/davis-bertans-it-feels-great-to-be-back/


After a ten-month rehab Davis Bertans is Laboral Kutxa’s latest addition. And what a great one he is. The Latvian sharpshooter with unlimited range scored 11 points in only 16 minutes of play in Baskonia’s remarkable win over the reigning Euroleague champion Real Madrid. It was his second competitive game of the season. His second game after tearing his right ACL almost a year ago.

“I feel great. I mean, I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time, so it feels great to be back on the court. And to start with two wins [against Barcelona and Real Madrid] is amazing”, he told us after the game.

Bertans injured his right knee last March in a Top 16 game against Emporio Armani. Shortly after, he had surgery to repair his torn ACL in San Antonio. The Spurs, the franchise that holds his NBA rights, oversaw the whole rehabbing process, just as they did in 2013, when Bertans torn the same ACL while playing for Partizan Belgrade. “As it was the second time, I was probably less anxious to play. I was just taking my time, just one step at a time. Not thinking too much ahead, just one day at a time”, he told us.

[SAGirl]

Thanks fir sharing Jyra. Really excited about him.

[CGD]

Ditto. Assuming he'll take either Bonner or rasuals roster spot next year.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6mSK3gBD6U

[raybies]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6mSK3gBD6U

If he makes it over... O-m-g the trade that keeps giving

[r0drig0lac]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6mSK3gBD6U

we need this guy in san antonio

[CGD]

He has limitless range, my goodness! He needs to come asap

[raybies]

Will be playing live at 1:45pm central time on espn3

[raybies]

Playing small forward and power forward. His shot is beautiful. Has 5 pts so far. Corner three and a layup and 1 on an inbounds play. Seems lost on D. 3 fouls in 5 minutes. Time to wait till the second half. Seems quick in straight line drives. Doesn't look like he lost much speed if any.

He's instant offense. I think he could be used in catch and shoot situations like Reddick and Allen. He's good coming off screens.

Watching him in the post on one possession, he picked up a foul but he was easily moved. Probably best as a stretch four in small ball situations or against non offensive threat pfs. You can always hide him on the Brewer's and Ariza's of the world.

[r0drig0lac]

he can score from anywhere

[elemento]

His game was made for today's NBA. He would hit so many open 3s with the Spurs it's crazy to think about it. If he plays fully healthy this season in Europe, I think it's time to bring him over.

[turkish spurs fan]

one of the quickest 3pts shooters after saving himself from his man i have ever seen

[raybies]

His game was made for today's NBA. He would hit so many open 3s with the Spurs it's crazy to think about it. If he plays fully healthy this season in Europe, I think it's time to bring him over.

Definitely. 8 pts 2/3 3pt. 8 mins 4 fouls though. Now 12 pts 3/4 3pt. Definitely our best prospect. And with 3 pt shooters at a premium he becomes a very valuable asset. It's unreal. If he can stay healthy though.

[raybies]

Should of passed to bertans...

[raybies]

Already envisioning a small ball lineup of Mills, Green, Leonard, Bertans, and Aldridge. I dare you to double.

[ace3g]

His team won 90 - 64

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JAMES, MIKE (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=005985&seasoncode=E2015)
20:50
16
4/9
2/3
2/2
3
3
6
3
1
1


1
2
20


4
DIOP, MAMADOU (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=002826&seasoncode=E2015)
1:45


0/1











-1


5
CAUSEUR, FABIEN (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=001392&seasoncode=E2015)
24:57
4

1/3
1/2

2
2
2

1
1

1
3
7


6
PLANINIC, DARKO (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=004575&seasoncode=E2015)
12:02
8
3/4

2/2

2
2


3


2
2
6


8
HANGA, ADAM (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=005099&seasoncode=E2015)
26:55
7
1/3
1/1
2/2
1
5
6

1

3

1
2
16


9
BOUROUSIS, IOANNIS (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=AQU&seasoncode=E2015)
18:03
18
6/9
2/4

2
9
11

1

1


2
28


11
BLAZIC, JAKA (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=003452&seasoncode=E2015)
15:27
7
2/3

3/4

2
2


1


1
2
7


12
DIOP, ILIMANE (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=003540&seasoncode=E2015)
12:04
2
1/2


1
3
4

1

1
1
3
1
4


14
TILLIE, KIM (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=002744&seasoncode=E2015)
28:21
5
2/5
0/1
1/2
2
1
3
1
4
4


3
3
4


20
ADAMS, DARIUS (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=005795&seasoncode=E2015)
19:10
11
1/4
3/6


1
1
5
2
2

1

2
12


33
CORBACHO, ALBERTO (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=CRU&seasoncode=E2015)
10:56


0/1


1
1
1






1


42

BERTANS, DAVIS (http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=003458&seasoncode=E2015)
9:30
12
1/1
3/4
1/1

1
1
1

1


5
1
8



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3







3



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200:00
90
21/40
12/24
12/15
12
30
42
13
10
13
6
2
17
20
115






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50%
80%






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb1B3qfFttw

[Ditty]

Haven't really seen Bertans play for a while, but dang he looks like a man out there compared to when he drafted him when he was 18 he looked like a 15 year old kid. He really grew into his body, and looks NBA ready. They grow up so fast :cry. Would like to see him gain a little more muscle though this summer. His shooting form is picture perfect. High, quick release and squares his body up pretty well towards the basket. His release reminds me of Ryan Anderson, but Davis has an even higher release imo. Davis shot is special, you can't teach that good shooting. Takes a special talent. Shows some good athleticism that imo will him adjust to the NBA athleticism quick. Hopefully he will continue to get better at putting the ball on the floor when players crowd him. Looks a little awkward taking it to the rim. I want to see how his defense is. He is not strong enough to guard fours, and may not be athletic enough on defense to guard a lot of starting 3's in this league. Hope he find his niche guarding a lot of backup 3's or stretch 4's in this league if he wants to play a good amount.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Bertan's team Laboral played Milutinov's Olympioacos last night in the euroleague. Olympiakos won easily 82-68, leading huge for most of the game. A lot of players with some Spurs connections took part.

Bertans didn't play well in the first half, but shot well in the second. Finished with 11 points but overall didn't have a huge impact.
Milutinov was mostly OK. Had less foul trouble worries than usually and scored some easy buckets that were spoon fed to him. Had 7 points and 3 boards in 15 minutes, but was manhandled on a few occasions by Bourousis under the basket.
Hanga started but didn't play too well, finished with 7 points in 32 minutes but definitely doesn't look like he has a NBA future at this point. Not that we didn't know it already.

Best players by far were Bourousis, Spanoulis ( hi KBP!) and our own (again) Printezis.

[jyra]

I just watched the first half but Bertans got beaten pretty badly by Printezis in the post. Bertans bit on a couple of up and unders and picked up fouls trying to bang with Printezis down low. Printezis had 13 points in the first quarter alone. Bertans wasn't responsible for all of them but he did let him get going while being held scoreless himself.
Milutinov had a nice block on a Hanga dunk attempt (see video below).

Highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15naMMB9wb0

[jyra]

Pretty ridiculous two minute stretch for Bertans against Khimki just now. Chase down block, put back dunk and a step back three from way behind the line with a defender right in his face.

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[r0drig0lac]

http://live.euroleague.net/games.aspx?ig=euro_199&st=20&dp=CB1HPF26558624EF3674658YK&z=1

[Maddog]

http://www.euroleague.net/main/results/showgame?gamecode=199&seasoncode=E2015#!report

[benefactor]

That step back three.:wow

I'm ready to get this kid across the pond.

[yavozerb]

Pretty ridiculous two minute stretch for Bertans against Khimki just now. Chase down block, put back dunk and a step back three from way behind the line with a defender right in his face.

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Knee and shot looking good for Bertans..Spurs need to keep adding post players with shooters like this on the way for next season.

[Chinook]

Might be the guy who's needed on the bench with Anderson and Mills. But that defense would be horrible, even if LJC is in there with them.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

His shooting and offense as a whole look good but he's going to have to play the 4 and he's neither strong enough nor fundamentally good enough on defense to survive. His rebounding is also way below what would be needed on NBA level. Awesome shot, though.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Definitely a 4. Definitely too skinny. I still want him on the team. He can spend the first couple years bulking up and owning D-Leaguers, if needed.

[BackHome]

If Anderson can get playing time then he should have no problem getting minutes

[CGD]

Not solid on him "having to be" a 4. The team can work around his defensive deficiencies especially in the second unit

[buttsR4rebounding]

Not solid on him "having to be" a 4. The team can work around his defensive deficiencies especially in the second unit

I see him as a 3 going forward. Kyle Anderson is going to get more and more minutes at the 4. Put them both on the Kawhi Leonard workout routine and in 2 years they'll both
be sporting corn rows.

[jyra]

Just hit a game winning three against Real Madrid:

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[turkish spurs fan]

has just killed real madrid !

[eDizzle20]

Hopefully he makes his Spurs debut this upcoming season. His sharpshooting is definitely needed.

[jyra]

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Not his best game. He got a couple of decent looks from three (1/4 on 3s) but wasn't involved much in the offense outside of spacing the floor on the weakside. The team is playing mostly through the shot happy guards or Bourousis in the low post.
One thing that stood out was that he got backed down quite easily by James Gist on a postup showing that he still needs do a lot of work on his body.

He had a nice dunk in garbage time (at about 1:30):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUK3FJGcdK4&feature=youtu.be&t=1m31s

[r0drig0lac]

http://live.euroleague.net/gamesjs.aspx?ig=euro_238&st=20&dp=CB1HPF26558624EF3674658YK&z=0

[jyra]

Baskonia wins Game 2 and now just needs one more win to make it to the Final Four. Both teams were just taking and making some crazy three pointers in this game.

Bertans did his usual thing on offense. The defensive end was more interesting. This time around he was matched up a lot with a PG (35 year old Diamantidis) so he had to navigate a lot of ball screens. He clearly lacks the strength/foot speed to go through screens but he did well enough to not get stuck most of time and stay in the play.

Here he is giving up a ridiculous one footed three which forced overtime:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i96O3qusUao

Maybe he could have fouled before the shot but he clearly made a mental mistake helping on the drive with his team up three.

[99 Problems]

Saw some of the home game. I was surprised in the 2nd half he was like a non factor on offence. He often made good position but his team mates seemed to ignore him when in scoring positions. I liked his passing and he got a few nice rebounds. Thought his D down low was okay and there was no doubt his size put some guards off shooting on the perimeter a few times.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BvH0F1N0Mo

[ace3g]

Time to replace one red head with another.

[playblair]

call up hanga/thomas/bertans need their scoring

[ace3g]

http://www.euroleague.net/rs/6qhs7ieppnb5c6jt/58f38790-0695-47e7-996f-82678566478f/964/filename/sked-2016.png

[xellos88330]

This guy better be at Summer League or I will be furious and just give up on him. LOL!

[jyra]

Game tipping off now, Bertans and Hanga both starting.

[r0drig0lac]

Hanga looks like arron Afflalo perhaps more athletic

[jyra]

No daylight for Bertans to shoot the ball. The defense just switched every time he is involved in a screen.

[palangi]

Hanga looks like arron Afflalo perhaps more athletic
do you think he has a chance? Could be a D and 3 type player?

[HankChinaski]

His jumper isn't consistent from what I have seen and read about Hanga. Great motor and size for his position.

[r0drig0lac]

do you think he has a chance? Could be a D and 3 type player?

he is really athletic, if Chip can make your 3pt shot consistent, it would be much better than Roberson for example.

[CGD]

Hanga is also like 28 so that makes it tough.

Bertans though, we need that dude now

[HankChinaski]

Anyone who caught the euroleague final four game this guy was in. I read the stat line and a few snippets about his play. Just curious if anyone caught it while broadcast, etc.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvXDM7evyxQ

[objective]

I love watching him come off screens.

Of course, he'll be signed and inactive so other slow ineffective wastes can shit on the court.

[BackHome]

If they don't bring this kid over and give him playing time I will be so pissed. 😡

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbkkXxqc2BA

[jyra]

Just hit a huge clutch three to keep his team's playoff hopes alive:

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Insane stuff, Bourousis hits a ridiculious basket to send the game to overtime. Baskonia down 2 with 0.9 on the clock and no timeouts left. Great full court pass by Hanga to find Bourousis who somehow makes the basket in time.

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Oh well Bertans fouled out giving up a And-1 in the post but he also had a nice block on a layup before that.

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[r0drig0lac]

baskonia win

[NASpurs]

http://projectspurs.com/2016-articles/report-spurs-to-make-davis-bertans-contract-offer.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=report-spurs-to-make-davis-bertans-contract-offer


Though free agency in the NBA doesn’t begin until July 1, one of the first clues in the San Antonio Spurs’ offseason plan to get younger, add shooting, and depth around Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge might already be taking place, as EuroHoops.net wrote Sunday that the Spurs intend to offer (http://www.eurohoops.net/featured/260762/the-spurs-plans-include-davis-bertans) Latvian forward Davis Bertans a minimum contract offer this summer.

[Mamuza94]

Nice

https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p480x480/13406944_1000137963435716_86748315642763956_n.jpg? oh=ebe82c1c358c2f3b94dfd3d9e3f53ca7&oe=57C94C70

[rjv]

what we missed a lot this season was someone who could move without the ball and keep moving while waiting for a screen. marco had been that player for us and his absence was missed in that regard. bertans would clearly be that guy.

[ace3g]

I know it is Euroleague but he has shown the ability to make high pressure 3s.

[Ditty]

His defense worries me a little bit, but Pop will at least get the best of him on that end. If you're tall, shoot, and have average athleticism you will have a place in this league. He has a quick release also. He has really grown into that body since we drafted him when he was 18.

[SAGirl]

His defense worries me a little bit, but Pop will at least get the best of him on that end. If you're tall, shoot, and have average athleticism you will have a place in this league. He has a quick release also. He has really grown into that body since we drafted him when he was 18.
Personally what worries me is his poor rebounding numbers. He's short armed I have noticed too. He reminds me of the Red Rocket too much in that regard, but Red Rocket found ways to be adequate enough on defense.

Bertans' post defense will have to get to at least Red Mamba levels IMO.

[r0drig0lac]

- He's more athletic than most small out there (even the starters not not level A)
- Nothing Indicates that It will be the worse defender than the average of the league (like Marco)
- It is not a PF in the NBA, it should definitely be a SF
- He has a shot so ridiculously good, Which will open the defense for Kawhi is Aldridge

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/702692830741921792/G1V30-wC_bigger.jpg JeffGarciaSpursZone ‏@JeffGSpursZone (https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone)

2016 NBA Draft: Dragan Bender gives his thoughts what Davis Bertans will bring to #Spurs (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Spurs?src=hash) http://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/2016-nba-draft-dragan-bender-gives-his-thoughts-what-davis-bertans-will-bring-to-spurs … (https://t.co/0gQBYbXJc8) #gospursgo (https://twitter.com/hashtag/gospursgo?src=hash)

[jyra]

That's kind of random. Was he specifically asked about Bertans? Bender played in Israel so I don't quite see the connection there. Also calling Bertans a great defender is a just bit overstated, I guess he's being polite.

[objective]

Sounds like he was asked specifically by the San Antonio media during the draft media availability conference call for the green room invites. Sounds like he was asked about Bertans solely due to both being European.

Despite his opinions on Bertans' defense, he does seem to be quite informed about Bertans in general. I doubt the other draftees could discuss players out of conference and age group like Bender did.

Bertans does give great effort on defense. Doesn't equal great defense though unfortunately.

[CGD]

Bender apparently worked out for the Spurs, so maybe he was asked then?

[Mr. Body]

I'd be surprised if this guy contributes much.

[Mr. Body]

Bender apparently worked out for the Spurs, so maybe he was asked then?

They scouted him abroad; he didn't work out for us.

[Drom John]

In today's chat:


Drom John (Macon, Georgia)

Do you have WARP projections for Davis Bertans and Livio Jean-Charles and other internationals who are allegedly coming over?


Kevin Pelton (3:46 PM)

Bertans looks like a fringe rotation player at this point. Jean-Charles hasn't projected as an NBA-caliber player since his ACL injury.

[palangi]

Personally what worries me is his poor rebounding numbers. He's short armed I have noticed too. He reminds me of the Red Rocket too much in that regard, but Red Rocket found ways to be adequate enough on defense.

Bertans' post defense will have to get to at least Red Mamba levels IMO.
He's not short armed. His hands go down to his knees. He is narrow in the shoulders so his wing span is a little shorter, but it isn't his arms.

[SAGirl]

He's not short armed. His hands go down to his knees. He is narrow in the shoulders so his wing span is a little shorter, but it isn't his arms.
Not as bad as rocket levels that's for sure but not length like Kawhi and Kyle have which helps a ton rebounding. We will just have to see. Cady is another long armed guy. LJC as well. So is Dejonte. Spurs are favoring wingspan a lot.

[dbestpro]

He will be brought in to be a stretch 4 with about 5-10 mpg. His job will be to shoot. He will not be asked to play defense on PFs who play below the circle for extended periods of time.

[palangi]

Not as bad as rocket levels that's for sure but not length like Kawhi and Kyle have which helps a ton rebounding. We will just have to see. Cady is another long armed guy. LJC as well. So is Dejonte. Spurs are favoring wingspan a lot.
I like that they are bringing in long wingspan guys. It cuts down on passing lanes. Livio wingspan was 7' 2.25" at the age of 19. That is some good length. Cady had a 7'5" wingspan. Kawhi had a 7'3" wingspan as a 6'7" guy.

On draft express it says his wingspan is 6'10" Which is his height. Definitely not great like you said. But I believe it is because he has narrow shoulders. Not neccessarily his arm length. However this report was in 2011 inwhich Bertans would have been 18 years old. So I wonder if he has gotten longer? His picture in that article with Bender talking about him makes his arms looks a lot longer. I wouldn't be surprised if his wingspan is closer to 7' now. especially because it looks like his shoulders have gotten bigger with age and maturity.

[Chinook]

I actually really like the idea of Bertans and Anderson as the forwards off the bench. The team needs to revamp its bench philosophy, and having guys who can run, shoot, pass and finish would be really nice. Just add in an athletic center like Dedmon and hopefully a defensive guard.

[palangi]

I actually really like the idea of Bertans and Anderson as the forwards off the bench. The team needs to revamp its bench philosophy, and having guys who can run, shoot, pass and finish would be really nice. Just add in an athletic center like Dedmon and hopefully a defensive guard.
Would Ndoye be athletic enough?

[SAGirl]

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The title of the article is kind a misnomer bc he makes reference to opportunities to play during rest games and end of the season if the Spurs clinch a play off spot early. He can just be talking based on the experiences by Anderson and Simmons and what they have told him about themselves.

Still I like his confidence. It's a realistic goal. A healthy dose of confidence is necessary and he might be pushing guys earlier than end of the season too. Defense is probably where he will have to show progress.

[TrainOfThought5]

I actually really like the idea of Bertans and Anderson as the forwards off the bench. The team needs to revamp its bench philosophy, and having guys who can run, shoot, pass and finish would be really nice. Just add in an athletic center like Dedmon and hopefully a defensive guard.

We're in desperate need of defensive guards. Defensive forwards too. Its Kawhi>Danny>>>>>> and then ??????

[SAGirl]

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