Ryan Richards reportedly headed for Spurs Summer League team

[SundvoldGino20]

Confirmed on Woai.com

[JR3]

always wondered about him...

[Darius McCrary]

Might as well get hopes up again

This tiny-boned, BBALL IQ of minus 90000 havin Brit will have yet another chance.

[DesignatedT]

Wasted pick from everything I've seen so far.

[ElNono]

Did not like last season...

[Chinook]

He's still only 22. Plenty of time for him to put it together. Glad to see the team still hasn't given up on him.

[Baam]

He's still only 22. Plenty of time for him to put it together. Glad to see the team still hasn't given up on him.

Don't think there's that much time left, especially since he's on a downward spiral.

[TheGreatYacht]

I we'll get to see Aaron Baynes in the summer league.

[DPG21920]

He looks better than Biyombo and he wasn't a lottery pick

[Chinook]

I see no harm in committing to him for a year of two as the sixth big. He really does seem to have a lot of natural abilities. He just hasn't been able to translate that into consistent production. Screams Toros project to me. Keep him in Austin for a couple of years and see what you get.

[Solid D]

Plane fare is a stiff price to pay for this guy. Spurs doing him a solid...so that other teams can get a look at him.

[RD2191]

Serious question for the haters, can he be worse than matt bonner?

[Darius McCrary]

This guy isn't a basketball player. Only Duncan learns how to play as an adult, Richards is an athlete prospect, not a basketball prospect.

[SundvoldGino20]

But isn't he the 2nd coming of Javtokas?

[Darius McCrary]

But isn't he the 2nd coming of Javtokas?

Javtokas did not have bottom 5th percentile bone structure size. Seriously, Richards makes Bosh look like Shaq.

[BatManu20]

Was wondering what happened to that old bloke. Hope he turns it around. He's got good size and touch around the basket, just needs to put it all together.



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[Uriel]

With Bertans' torn ACL, Richards may be our most interesting prospect in the pipeline right now (besides Hanga).

[Russ]

Javtokas did not have bottom 5th percentile bone structure size. Seriously, Richards makes Bosh look like Shaq.

Reminds of my reaction a couple years ago when Richards had shoulder surgery.

"To create them, you mean?"

[Shifty]

:pop:: He dunks. So no.

Does someone know who he was playing against in that video. I'm amazed how weak the defense was, specially in those spin moves.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:pop:: He dunks. So no.

Does someone know who he was playing against in that video. I'm amazed how weak the defense was, specially in those spin moves.

I think that's in the Polish league. That's been another knock on him, that his progress can't really be measured because he's been playing in lower-level leagues.

[jyra]

I think this is more about Richards angling for a contract with decent team in Europe than the Spurs really being interested in bringing him over. Until he starts playing good minutes in a respectable league like Spain/Germany/France/Russia/Italy/Serbia it's very difficult to take him seriously at all.

[dallasmaverickslose]

He doesn't look very promising tbh. Plus, he's pretty light and not very strong.

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

The guy has a bunch of potential, what's the worst that can happen? Good size, not as skinny as some on this thread are saying, and he has a very quick first step. He needs to learn how to read the defender's body when posting up. Remember, he can also shoot the elbow jumper really well. He has potential, might as well try. A summer with Duncan would make a world of difference in his game.

[dallasmaverickslose]

The guy has a bunch of potential, what's the worst that can happen? Good size, not as skinny as some on this thread are saying, and he has a very quick first step. He needs to learn how to read the defender's body when posting up. Remember, he can also shoot the elbow jumper really well. He has potential, might as well try. A summer with Duncan would make a world of difference in his game.

I guess we could just dump him on the Toros until he can prove he's worth a shit.

[HankChinaski]

Well at least the spurs staff can evaluate first hand what improvements in his game if any he has made in the last year and whether he can manage against Nba level prospects

[BatManu20]

I know the competition is garbage, but how you can have that combination of size, athleticism, and shooting ability and not be at least competing for an NBA roster tbh. And he's coordinated.

I think playing against that level of comp is hurting him bad. Let him play for the Toros for a couple seasons and see what happens.


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[Jwash_1986]

I like the Kid. He doesn't go up like he was born without testicles. I will agree he needs to show maturity and accountability. He needs to show willingness to want to learn and elevate his game, otherwise spurs won't take him serious regardless how talented he is. Hope he doesn't waste it away. And I think it probably would help if he had a mentor or support cast. I'm just speculating on the last part but that could be the case for his attitude and approach towards the game.

[DesignatedT]

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[Chinook]

As a fan, I'd like to see them bring him in. He can do things that no other big on the roster can do. He has the handles, mobility and range to be a combo-forward, but he'd be one of the tallest players in the NBA at 7-2. If he can even get Joseph levels of NBA-readiness, he can be a productive player. But seeing as Joseph put in a lot of work to come as far as he has, that's not a given for Richards.

[cd021]

Wasted pick from everything I've seen so far.

Can you really waste a 2nd rounder? Most don't even play in the league any way. An athletic big who was drafted as a teen is a solid investment.

[spursince#99]

This guy is sad man. All that talent being wasted.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Might as well get hopes up again

This tiny-boned, BBALL IQ of minus 90000 havin Brit will have yet another chance.

He is 7'0" 250lbs. That's Duncan size just to let you know. Next to Noels he looks like Shaq. And his BB IQ isn't that low. Its decent but his athleticism is through the roof for a 7 ft. He shot 37% for 3p, 50%+ fg and 80% FT last year as well. So the guy can actually shoot for a bigman.

To me, he is Javale McGee with a way better jumpshot and handles. I think he can still be a pretty good player in the NBA. Those two shoulder surgeries in 3 years just set him back a bit.

[Darius McCrary]

He is 7'0" 250lbs. That's Duncan size just to let you know. Next to Noels he looks like Shaq. And his BB IQ isn't that low. Its decent but his athleticism is through the roof for a 7 ft. He shot 37% for 3p are last year as well.

To me, he is s stronger Javale McGee with a way better jumpshot and handles. I think he can still be a pretty good player in the NBA. Those two shoulder surgeries in 3 years just set him back a bit.
nahhhhh nahhh

Anyone who's watched the kid in summer league knows he has a very thin bone structure. To boot he's not a basketball player. So he's basically a skinny tall athlete with added muscle running around trying to figure out how to play basketball.
He sucks, but we can hope.

[BackHome]

He doesn't look very promising tbh. Plus, he's pretty light and not very strong.


He maybe light but the dude is tough he won't back down from a fight.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

nahhhhh nahhh

Anyone who's watched the kid in summer league knows he has a very thin bone structure. To boot he's not a basketball player. So he's basically a random tall athlete with added muscle running around trying to figure out how to play basketball.
He sucks, but we can hope.

He looked lost out there. Look at Joseph first Summer League. He looked like garbage and didn't know what to do with the ball. There is so much movement and screens in the Spurs system its take awhile for a player to know all the rotations. Even Splitter and most vets that come to the Spurs in general saids it takes about a year to learn the system and usually your lost initially.

Now that he has some familiarity with the Spurs working him out and attending the Summer League last year, I am curious how he performs next month. And he isn't small. 7'0" and 250lbs is NOT SMALL.

[BackHome]

This guy isn't a basketball player. Only Duncan learns how to play as an adult, Richards is an athlete prospect, not a basketball prospect.

At that is were most of the top ten people drafted are based more as a athlete then a ball player.

[Darius McCrary]

He looked lost out there. Look at Joseph first Summer League. He looked like garbage and didn't know what to do with the ball. There is so much movement and screens in the Spurs system its take awhile for a player to know all the rotations. Even Splitter and most vets that come to the Spurs in general saids it takes about a year to learn the system and usually your lost initially.

Now that he has some familiarity with the Spurs working him out and attending the Summer League last year, I am curious how he performs next month. And he isn't small. 7'0" and 250lbs is NOT SMALL.

Alright, hey, I'm not gonna troll or be trolled by GNSF after what happened last week....



But you cannot compare CoJo and Richards in any way. Cory displayed composure, steady ball handling, and leadership in college. Under bright lights. Furthermore most things he did and does that look bad are fixable (dribbling while leaning over to make himself 2 feet shorter, he used to have a crazy unnecessary arc on his jumper, etc)

Ryan Richards does things that make you realize he's not a bball player. Because he isn't. Spurs took a flyer on an athlete who didn't develop.

My money says we never hear about Richards ever again after this summer league.

[Darius McCrary]

At that is were most of the top ten people drafted are based more as a athlete then a ball player.

Incorrect buddy, most (if not all) of those homegrown freak athletes have done their mandatory 1 year penance in college. And therefore have played higher quality competition than Richards.

[Chinook]

Look at Joseph first Summer League. He looked like garbage and didn't know what to do with the ball.

I agree in general, but this statement is not true. Joseph's first summer league was last July and August, and he looked very good. There was no summer league before his and Leonard's rookie season.

[ace3g]

Lamar Odom-lite

[playblair]

hatersssssssssssss everywhere son................ same lump group of poster in this thread hated on cojo........... dont trust the haters................richards.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>bonner.......... haters will become believers ala cojo haters...........................

[PlayNando]

hatersssssssssssss everywhere son................ same lump group of poster in this thread hated on cojo........... dont trust the haters................richards.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>bonner.......... haters will become believers ala cojo haters...........................
Blair > Richards, though, tbh?

[playblair]

Blair > Richards, though, tbh?

torn on that issue.................... blair/richards>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>bonner......................

[PlayNando]

torn on that issue.................... blair/richards>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>bonner......................
agreed................................

[Marcus Bryant]

Can you really waste a 2nd rounder? Most don't even play in the league any way. An athletic big who was drafted as a teen is a solid investment.

Indeed. Spur fan thinks every draft pick will be an All-Star.

[TrainOfThought5]

Serious question for the haters, can he be worse than matt bonner?

any other year... it would be "possible".

This past year?? Bonner was the fourth best big. and sometimes the third.

[TrainOfThought5]

This guy is sad man. All that talent being wasted.

100 million dollar body.

1.50 mind.

[Mal]

Lol, send him away

[ChumpDumper]

Bone structure size?

[Atl Spur]

After all, everyone knew Gary Neal, Danny Green etc....would do well in the NBA right? Give the cat a chance before rushing to judgment.

[DapDaGenius]

I hope Richards gets a chance with us, along with Hanga.

[Ocotillo]

Could be Fab Oberto's first project if he gets the job.

[sasffl]

Is it gonna be his last chance to make a spot in the roster?

[freetiago]

bring this guy in
hes the athletic monkeyballer who wont throw it down soft all Spurfans claim they want

[Knoxxx]

As a fan, I'd like to see them bring him in. He can do things that no other big on the roster can do. He has the handles, mobility and range to be a combo-forward, but he'd be one of the tallest players in the NBA at 7-2. If he can even get Joseph levels of NBA-readiness, he can be a productive player. But seeing as Joseph put in a lot of work to come as far as he has, that's not a given for Richards.

Draft express has him 6-10.5 without shoes, 6-11.75 with. Did he grow a couple inches then?

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Draft express has him 6-10.5 without shoes, 6-11.75 with. Did he grow a couple inches then?

Yes, he is now 7'0" w/o shoes. Remember he only just turned 19 years old when the Spurs drafted him. So he is probably like 7'1 1/2" w/ shoes now.

[Knoxxx]

Yes, he is now 7'0" w/o shoes. Remember he only just turned 19 years old when the Spurs drafted him. So he is probably like 7'1 1/2" w/ shoes now.

That sounds like great news, probably an increased wingspan then too. Where did you get that info, is it on the net and if so can you post the link?

All that considered, not convinced he can stay on the floor against the Heat which is a paramount issue we need to address. Make no mistake, we need a couple more pieces to get over that hump. I don't blame the large majority that believes Richards is not one of the pieces.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

That sounds like great news, probably an increased wingspan then too. Where did you get that info, is it on the net and if so can you post the link?

All that considered, not convinced he can stay on the floor against the Heat which is a paramount issue we need to address. Make no mistake, we need a couple more pieces to get over that hump. I don't blame the large majority that believes Richards is not one of the pieces.

It's on the Eurobasketball website. You check out all his stats this year as well.

[heyheymymy]

im super optimistic, but it sounds like another ian mahinmi sitch to me.

god i hope im wrong, we only need a few more diamond in the rough young guns like green and we are looking good.

[TheGoldStandard]

It's not the physical attributes, its the mental.. gotta see if this guy is ready for the real deal.

[ace3g]

His stats last year in SL

http://www.nba.com/summer-league/2012/players/sl_ryan_richards/

[Chinook]

Yeah, I thought he started to get better as the games went on. He just needs coaching.

[Knoxxx]

Yeah, I thought he started to get better as the games went on. He just needs coaching.

That's the thing, even some of the best NBA talents fail or underachieve without the right environment which includes solid coaching, positive team atmosphere, etc.

[SnakeBoy]

Good article on him...

http://www.48minutesofhell.com/ryan-richards-spurs-vegas-summer-league

[cd021]

Indeed. Spur fan thinks every draft pick will be an All-Star.

Exactly. Even if this guy can be a rotation player for the spurs for a few seasons, it would be a steal.

[Chinook]

I will say, though, that the 2010 draft was sort of disappointing the team had its highest picks (20 and 49) since Duncan was drafted and came out of it with two players who aren't on the team. They even picked up DaSean Butler who had to retire due to knee issues.

The year before, players like Taj Gibson and pre-injury Beaubois were available at 20, and the year after Mirotic and Faried were still around. Actually, there have been good players picked around 20 in most years; the Spurs just got unlucky to get a high pick in such a bad draft.

[exstatic]

I will say, though, that the 2010 draft was sort of disappointing the team had its highest picks (20 and 49) since Duncan was drafted and came out of it with two players who aren't on the team. They even picked up DaSean Butler who had to retire due to knee issues.

The year before, players like Taj Gibson and pre-injury Beaubois were available at 20, and the year after Mirotic and Faried were still around. Actually, there have been good players picked around 20 in most years; the Spurs just got unlucky to get a high pick in such a bad draft.

I actually wouldn't be shocked to see James Anderson back as Kawhi's backup next year. Houston's going to cut him for cap room. He played VERY WELL last fall in his emergency callup when Kawhi went down. It seemed like he was more loose coming back, no longer the draft bust, just a guy who got called up. He shot 44% from the field, 45.5% from the arc and 78% from the stripe, playing about 9-10 minutes, exactly what we'd need from Kawhi's backup.

[Chinook]

I actually wouldn't be shocked to see James Anderson back as Kawhi's backup next year. Houston's going to cut him for cap room. He played VERY WELL last fall in his emergency callup when Kawhi went down. It seemed like he was more loose coming back, no longer the draft bust, just a guy who got called up. He shot 44% from the field, 45.5% from the arc and 78% from the stripe, playing about 9-10 minutes, exactly what we'd need from Kawhi's backup.

I wouldn't either. His advanced stats last season were actually pretty good, and since he wouldn't be getting more minutes in San Antonio, there's little worry about that translating in a bigger role. I'd actually like to trade for him instead of signing him, as he's on a pretty good contract right now. If the Spurs trade for Robinson, Anderson could well be a throw-in contract.

[BackHome]

Isn't he a SG though?

[SundvoldGino20]

He is officially a champion for the Vienna team!http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-articles/june/ryan-richards-vienna-capture-austrian-championship.html

[ColinB]

Dude should be averaging 50 points a game if he is playing with guys like this in that league...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/942053_525669424157322_330172550_n.jpg

[SundvoldGino20]

Disappointed in this draft? Well, we got a British Champion possibly on board for next season!