BatManu20
06-25-2013, 02:56 PM
Only a couple days before the draft so I figured I'd make a thread about a few guys that the Spurs have worked out or interviewed in the past few weeks. Frenchman Livio Jean-Charles is the early favorite candidate as a draft-and-stash, but these are other guys who the Spurs have worked out, interviewed, and/or shown interest in.
1.
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-I know, another PG.. but the Spurs worked him out a couple weeks ago. Only 6'0 which is why he'll be a later first rounder, but he has a 6'4.5 inch wingspan and a 40.5' inch vertical. He plays with a ton of heart, like many smaller players do to try and compensate. He's strong too for his size (weighs almost 190 lbs at only 6'0). But this kid can really shoot the ball. He was one of the best 3-point shooters in college the past 3 seasons. Shot 46% from 3 his Jr year and was a top 5 scorer in the nation last season. He's basically a bigger, stronger, and much more athletic Patty Mills. Very scrappy and loves to compete. He ran a lot of PnR in college too which is a bonus.
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2.
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-This would my pick for the Spurs if he were still there at 28. He's perfect for our system. A 6'7" athletic wing who plays really good defense and is a great 3-point shooter. He's basically a better version of Danny Green. Seriously. Unfortunately, he'll likely be long gone by the time we pick, because from everything I've read he's been tearing it up at the combine and in private workouts. plus he's a well-spoken, mature, hard working kid. He's moved from a late 1st to mid-first round pick over the last 6 weeks. If he's somehow still there at 28, we'd be dumb not to take him. But at this point, I think he goes late teens-early 20's.
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3.
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-Would be a nice replacement for Splitter should he leave via FA or trade. It's weird how similar they are tbh. Same size and weight (Withey weighed in at 6'11" 236 lbs at the combine). But, Withey's a much better defender and shot blocker. He was the 3rd leading shot blocker in the nation last year at 4.0 bpg. He runs the floor well and has solid maneuverability. He defends the post well and stays down on up fakes. He still needs to get stronger, but that will come with time in an NBA weight room. He runs the PnR well and finishes pretty well around the rim too which is huge obviously. He may be drafted earlier but he might still be there at 28.
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4.
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-This kid is the biggest wildcard in the entire draft. Ranked the #6 prospect in the nation coming out of high school in 2011, he committed to his hometown school of Providence but never played a single game due to academic ineligibility. He's got a lot of talent though. Prototypical size for SG at 6'6" and he's a pure scorer. Has good handles, can create of the dribble, and can shoot the ball well, esp from 3. Reminds me of a smaller, young Joe Johnson. The Spurs worked him out 2 weeks ago. It's hard to get handle on a kid who hasn't played a real game in over a year but he's projected to go anywhere from 15-30. He's a low risk/high reward player if he's available at 28. There's no denying this kid's talent. With the right coaching, he could be a huge steal. Wouldn't mind at all if we picked him. Could definitely see him going earlier though. Both the Pacers at 23 and Knicks at 24 are said to really like him, and the Clippers have all but guaranteed they'll take him if he's available at #25.
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5.
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-This guy is one of my favorite players in the draft and might be the biggest sleeper in the draft. No other big man in this years draft has more skill than Mike Muscala. He's projected as late 1st/early 2nd due to his lack of great athleticism, lack of strength, and the fact that he played lesser competition. This kid has great skill in the post though, can finish with either hand, and has a great jump shot for a Center. He can shoot the NBA 3. He shows good mobility and and excels in PnR and PnP. The Spurs interviewed him last week at the combine. And he's another Spurs kind of player; smart, hard working, team player, yada yada. Young for a Sr too at only 21 years old. Reminds me of a young Brad Miller, only better. Will likely be there when we pick at 28.
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2nd round prospects:
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-Arguably the best rebounder in the entire draft. He worked out for the Spurs last week. This guy I think could be a steal in the 2nd round, but we'd have to move up to get him. He's a lot like Paul Millsap coming out of college in that he's an undersized 4 with great athleticism and is a monster on the boards. [u]He has a ridiculous 7'4" wingspan and massive 11.5" inch hands at 6'8". He was one of the top rebounders in the nation last year. He's a pretty good shot blocker as well. He doesn't have a lot of skill offensively though. Needs to develop a jump shot. Gets most of his buckets on put backs and lay ups off of PnR. Also a Spurs kind of guy: Nice kid with great work ethic. Could be a steal in the 2nd round though down the line.
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7.
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-Would like to take a chance on him at pick #58 if he's still available. He's basically Bonner's replica. Both only do one thing, and that's shoot 3's. Although Kelly's a better mid-range shooter than Bonner. Both un-athletic and poor defenders. He's a legit 7'0 with shoes on though. Could be a stretch 4 and would benefit from playing in Pop's system. Could be Bonner's replacement and would allow us to use Bonner's contract as trade bait this year. Been well coached by Coach K for 4 years. Worth a shot that late if he's still available.
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Anyways, these are just options that the Spurs have shown interest in. Hopefully we find a gem or make a trade to being in a top-tier player. Should be interesting.
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1.
http://i42.tinypic.com/nytfrm.png
-I know, another PG.. but the Spurs worked him out a couple weeks ago. Only 6'0 which is why he'll be a later first rounder, but he has a 6'4.5 inch wingspan and a 40.5' inch vertical. He plays with a ton of heart, like many smaller players do to try and compensate. He's strong too for his size (weighs almost 190 lbs at only 6'0). But this kid can really shoot the ball. He was one of the best 3-point shooters in college the past 3 seasons. Shot 46% from 3 his Jr year and was a top 5 scorer in the nation last season. He's basically a bigger, stronger, and much more athletic Patty Mills. Very scrappy and loves to compete. He ran a lot of PnR in college too which is a bonus.
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2.
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-This would my pick for the Spurs if he were still there at 28. He's perfect for our system. A 6'7" athletic wing who plays really good defense and is a great 3-point shooter. He's basically a better version of Danny Green. Seriously. Unfortunately, he'll likely be long gone by the time we pick, because from everything I've read he's been tearing it up at the combine and in private workouts. plus he's a well-spoken, mature, hard working kid. He's moved from a late 1st to mid-first round pick over the last 6 weeks. If he's somehow still there at 28, we'd be dumb not to take him. But at this point, I think he goes late teens-early 20's.
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3.
http://i40.tinypic.com/izn4e8.png
-Would be a nice replacement for Splitter should he leave via FA or trade. It's weird how similar they are tbh. Same size and weight (Withey weighed in at 6'11" 236 lbs at the combine). But, Withey's a much better defender and shot blocker. He was the 3rd leading shot blocker in the nation last year at 4.0 bpg. He runs the floor well and has solid maneuverability. He defends the post well and stays down on up fakes. He still needs to get stronger, but that will come with time in an NBA weight room. He runs the PnR well and finishes pretty well around the rim too which is huge obviously. He may be drafted earlier but he might still be there at 28.
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4.
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-This kid is the biggest wildcard in the entire draft. Ranked the #6 prospect in the nation coming out of high school in 2011, he committed to his hometown school of Providence but never played a single game due to academic ineligibility. He's got a lot of talent though. Prototypical size for SG at 6'6" and he's a pure scorer. Has good handles, can create of the dribble, and can shoot the ball well, esp from 3. Reminds me of a smaller, young Joe Johnson. The Spurs worked him out 2 weeks ago. It's hard to get handle on a kid who hasn't played a real game in over a year but he's projected to go anywhere from 15-30. He's a low risk/high reward player if he's available at 28. There's no denying this kid's talent. With the right coaching, he could be a huge steal. Wouldn't mind at all if we picked him. Could definitely see him going earlier though. Both the Pacers at 23 and Knicks at 24 are said to really like him, and the Clippers have all but guaranteed they'll take him if he's available at #25.
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5.
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-This guy is one of my favorite players in the draft and might be the biggest sleeper in the draft. No other big man in this years draft has more skill than Mike Muscala. He's projected as late 1st/early 2nd due to his lack of great athleticism, lack of strength, and the fact that he played lesser competition. This kid has great skill in the post though, can finish with either hand, and has a great jump shot for a Center. He can shoot the NBA 3. He shows good mobility and and excels in PnR and PnP. The Spurs interviewed him last week at the combine. And he's another Spurs kind of player; smart, hard working, team player, yada yada. Young for a Sr too at only 21 years old. Reminds me of a young Brad Miller, only better. Will likely be there when we pick at 28.
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2nd round prospects:
6.
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-Arguably the best rebounder in the entire draft. He worked out for the Spurs last week. This guy I think could be a steal in the 2nd round, but we'd have to move up to get him. He's a lot like Paul Millsap coming out of college in that he's an undersized 4 with great athleticism and is a monster on the boards. [u]He has a ridiculous 7'4" wingspan and massive 11.5" inch hands at 6'8". He was one of the top rebounders in the nation last year. He's a pretty good shot blocker as well. He doesn't have a lot of skill offensively though. Needs to develop a jump shot. Gets most of his buckets on put backs and lay ups off of PnR. Also a Spurs kind of guy: Nice kid with great work ethic. Could be a steal in the 2nd round though down the line.
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7.
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-Would like to take a chance on him at pick #58 if he's still available. He's basically Bonner's replica. Both only do one thing, and that's shoot 3's. Although Kelly's a better mid-range shooter than Bonner. Both un-athletic and poor defenders. He's a legit 7'0 with shoes on though. Could be a stretch 4 and would benefit from playing in Pop's system. Could be Bonner's replacement and would allow us to use Bonner's contract as trade bait this year. Been well coached by Coach K for 4 years. Worth a shot that late if he's still available.
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Anyways, these are just options that the Spurs have shown interest in. Hopefully we find a gem or make a trade to being in a top-tier player. Should be interesting.
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