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

[BatManu20]

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[MANUNG-Ginobili]

good pick

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Love the Kyle Anderson pick - savvy point forward who will fit the system perfectly.

[KL2]

Diaw 2.0?

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Wow his post game is absolutely atrocious :lmao

Fortunately this isn't a post-centric league anymore.

[Beaverfuzz]

Stinks...Overrated FUCLA chump.

James Anderson part II...electric bugaloo

[slick'81]

They say he's the most unique player in this draft sounds perfect for the spurs

[kobyz]

Why not Cleanthony Early? I think he would have made a better fit!

[Hoops Czar]

Meh. Very forgettable but also pretty typical.

[TE]

https://mobile.twitter.com/KyleAnderson5

[Gino-Step]

I've been saying it for years. The Spurs know the future of the league is Pure Versatility, Positionless, All length and mobility lineups.

6'8 height 7'2 wingspan player who has PG skills. That's the future.

Daye Leonard Green Anderson Livio Bertans.

Period.

[spurraider21]

UCLA

[slick'81]

Lol he does look like he's moving in slow mo

[Mr. Body]

Nice pick!

[jermaine]

He kinda reminds me of Paul Pierce!

[dbestpro]

Good value pick. Great passer. Will fill a role. Was 15-20 on most draft boards.

[SilverSpur]

I really wanted Glenn Robinson 3rd

[Hoops Czar]

I would have taken Early or Robinson before Anderson.

[eyeh8u]

his giant head is distracting, if he had a normal head he would be like 6'4''

[Baam]

I would have taken Early or Robinson before Anderson.

They have limited upside, Anderson is a playmaker, he has so much more potential than these 3 and D guys...

[tim_duncan_fan]

Guys, he looks really, extremely unquick.

Will it matter if he can pass and rebound if he doesn't move well? Will he be able to rebound and get a shot off in the NBA?

[ernest787]

I like the pick a lot. He was definitely projected higher on a lot of boards. Think the Spurs got a steal with this pick

[Cry Havoc]

Stinks...Overrated FUCLA chump.

James Anderson part II...electric bugaloo

Except, you know, bigger, much longer, a much better passer, and a better rebounder by a wide margin.

Other than that, exactly the same. :lol

[kobyz]

He has some Manu in him offensively, but they say he can't guard anybody...

[Cry Havoc]

Guys, he looks really, extremely unquick.

Will it matter if he can pass and rebound if he doesn't move well? Will he be able to rebound and get a shot off in the NBA?

Diaw seems to do OK despite moving in molasses.

[dbestpro]

Early is one o those PFs that is going to have to learn o play SF in the NBA. Just not great fit.

[4lifecowboy]

I believe they have did their research, luckiest guy in the first round

[Jordanobili2320]

Kyle Anderson smoked weed with my grandma.

[BatManu20]

I watched him play quite a bit this season because I live in LA and they show a lot of UCLA games out here, and I can tell you he's a good player. He's is slow though and will be a liability on defense, but he has skills, especially passing, and will be a great replacement for Diaw when he leaves imo. Good pick.

Spurs didn't expect him to be there at 30.

[baseline bum]

Favorite college player since Kevin Love. I just can't see him guarding anyone in the NBA though. But the definition of classball, at least offensively.

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

Dude can pass off the drive...

[BackHome]

Man this guy plays terrible defense to me this is a clone of Austin/Deshaun Thomas.

[Mr. Body]

He kinda reminds me of Paul Pierce!

Not really, more like Magic Johnson.

[Ron Swanson]

Welcome aboard.

[Mr. Body]

Man this guy plays terrible defense to me this is a clone of Austin/Deshaun Thomas.

Jesus, you guys have no idea what this guy is like.

[Marcus Bryant]

Versatile tall player with handles who can play on the wing and lead the break. Nice.

[baseline bum]

Man this guy plays terrible defense to me this is a clone of Austin/Deshaun Thomas.

Nothing like those two.

[Marcus Bryant]

7'2" wingspan.

[hitmantb]

Kwahi/Diaw need a quality backup and this is it, bulk him up a little bit and another good passer for the engine. Love his height and wingspan.

Spurs is the best team in the league at developing role players, maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses.

Can do a lot worse with 30th pick.

[Beaverfuzz]

Except, you know, bigger, much longer, a much better passer, and a better rebounder by a wide margin.

Other than that, exactly the same. :lol

Last in the league about as long too.

[Bartleby]

A high IQ player who moves the ball well . . . sounds like the sort of player who may be able to come in and contribute to the Spurs bench right out of the gate.

[elemento]

I like the pick

If there's one franchise that can work with such an unique player, it's San Antonio. He can definitely play.

[024]

Not impressed... :lol he does look like he's moving in slow motion. No elevation on the jumper and very late release. His offensive game will not translate well to the NBA. But Leonard had a terrible jumper too... maybe Chip can work another miracle. I see him more as a defensive player that can make those spot up 3's. Might eventually develop into a backup for Leonard.

[Beaverfuzz]

Jesus, you guys have no idea what this guy is like.

Have seen him in person twice, he's overrated.

[ace3g]

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[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

At #30 you can't go wrong with a guy like Anderson. If he develops into Diaw 2.0 you've hit a homer, if he fails to develop it was only a #30 pick.

Love it, typical Spurs steal. I think this kid will be very useful in a few years.

[2centsworth]

He kinda reminds me of Paul Pierce!
Same here. Love the kids vision, feel for the game and size.

[Hoops Czar]

Dude can pass off the drive...


It takes him half the shot clock to get his drive going. I'll always take a raw athlete over slow and unathletic.

[Mr. Body]

He may not pan out but he is unique and his ceiling is really high for a #30 pick.

[RD2191]

Not impressed... :lol he does look like he's moving in slow motion. No elevation on the jumper and very late release. His offensive game will not translate well to the NBA. But Leonard had a terrible jumper too... maybe Chip can work another miracle. I see him more as a defensive player that can make those spot up 3's. Might eventually develop into a backup for Leonard.
What a terrible take.

[Nathan89]

I've been saying it for years. The Spurs know the future of the league is Pure Versatility, Positionless, All length and mobility lineups.

6'8 height 7'2 wingspan player who has PG skills. That's the future.

Daye Leonard Green Anderson Livio Bertans.

Period.

Daye is a scrub. Not worth mentioning.

[Mr. Body]

Have seen him in person twice, he's overrated.

Congratulations. My response was to something else.

[jag]

Nigga, you look 12

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[dbestpro]

48% from three, 6.5 assists per game, 8.8 rebounds per game. Will play multiple positions. Is only 20 years old.

[kobyz]

Does he make Boris expendable?

[BatManu20]

Everybody was right.

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[benefactor]

:tu:tu

[RD2191]

We just destroyed the fucking Heat with the least athletic team in the NBA. Chill the fuck out. Dude is a high IQ passer and is still relatively young. He can be molded into a very solid player imo. Maybe not an all star but the Spurs don't need him to be. Fucking people acting like we blew a lottery pick. It's the 30th fucking pick. Chill.

[look_at_g_shred]

Reminds me of Shaun Livingston

[tim_duncan_fan]

Diaw seems to do OK despite moving in molasses.

Diaw is smooth like butter when he wants to be and very uhm...I guess nifty is the word. When Boris is able to actually decide what he wants to do, he may not be fast about it, but he is on time. I look at Kyle and see slow feet with a slow release.

He's a Spur so I'm automatically rooting for him, but I am not excited.

[ducks]

Does he make Boris expendable?

HELL NO

[spurraider21]

he's a knockdown shooter, but his release is a bit slow. maybe chip can expedite his delivery. he was accurate but didn't really attempt a lot, less than 2 attempts per game. i know his skillset is being a ball handler, but on a team with duncan, parker, manu, kawhi, diaw he's not going to be controlling the ball :lol. he needs to establish the jumper first and play off of that, sort of like what we saw with marco in the regular season.

the high% plus the improvement we saw in kawhi gives me hope he can do that

[timtonymanu]

We just destroyed the fucking Heat with the least athletic team in the NBA. Chill the fuck out. Dude is a high IQ passer and is still relatively young. He can be molded into a very solid player imo. Maybe not an all star but the Spurs don't need him to be. Fucking people acting like we blew a lottery pick. It's the 30th fucking pick. Chill.

This.

I was expecting a draft and stash pick. He probably won't contribute right away, but this is a Spurs like pick-up.

[024]

What a terrible take.
:lol what's the point of these threads if I can't be an armchair GM? We'll see, I expect this thread to be bumped many times if Anderson develops into a legit NBA player.

Pierce and Diaw were very athletic... Anderson isn't even in the same league.

[Chinook]

I was really glad to see this as the pick. Dunno how they're gonna go to Europe, though.

[spurraider21]

Diaw is smooth like butter when he wants to be and very uhm...I guess nifty is the word. When Boris is able to actually decide what he wants to do, he may not be fast about it, but he is on time. I look at Kyle and see slow feet with a slow release.

He's a Spur so I'm automatically rooting for him, but I am not excited.
he's not going to be controlling the ball early on with this spurs team, so at this point chip needs to get him to expedite his release. the rest will develop over time. with our roster, he's pretty much never going to be asked to run the point like he did at UCLA

[BatManu20]

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.

[RD2191]

:lol what's the point of these threads if I can't be an armchair GM? We'll see, I expect this thread to be bumped many times if Anderson develops into a legit NBA player.
:lolTouche.

[ace3g]

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[eDizzle20]

I love the pick

[wildchild]

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I like this kid :lol

[tholdren]

At #30 you can't go wrong with a guy like Anderson. If he develops into Diaw 2.0 you've hit a homer, if he fails to develop it was only a #30 pick.

Love it, typical Spurs steal. I think this kid will be very useful in a few years.


Except you passed on the most athletic wing in the draft.

[spurraider21]

i wasn't really excited by Anderson, but at first i was just thrilled that we took a UCLA guy. now naturally the fan instinct are taking over and im convincing myself that i love the pick :lol

[rjv]

Well, the same dumb ass ST know-it-alls hate the pick so that must mean it's a solid choice.

[Beaverfuzz]

Congratulations. My response was to something else.

Well my response was to you.

[Mr. Body]

I love this. Thought he'd be picked well before. The Spurs must have been surprised to see him drop.

[dbestpro]

Except you passed on the most athletic wing in the draft.
Alfredick Hughes was considered extremely athletic.

[ceperez]

Is Austin Daye the same kind of player?

[Chinook]

The happiest Spur should be Mills right now. Anderson gives hope for the bench post-Manu. The idea of Patty as the back-up PG in a few years no longer seems scary.

[Assman]

Makes me wonder how you guys don't have jobs as NBA GMs with your unrivaled ability to scout talent at the college level. Maybe RC should just post a poll on here for the next pick.

[ducks]

Except you passed on the most athletic wing in the draft.

Who

[look_at_g_shred]

Love tha the kid is a high BBIQ type player. Best passer in the draft, and has size who is a good defender!

[ace3g]

Jabari Young ‏@jabari_young (https://twitter.com/jabari_young) Kyle Anderson just spoke to SA media...said the 1 player he's most looking to learn from on the #Spurs (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Spurs?src=hash) is Tim Duncan

San Antonio SpursVerified account ‏@spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs)
"I'm a great teammate, and that's what you can see with the Spurs." - Kyle Anderson #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)

[Mr. Body]

Well my response was to you.

Well, I was responding to someone comparing him to Deshaun Thomas, so you're not really germane. But thanks.

[jag]

:lol I like the kid, but lets not pretend like we have any idea how he's going to workout for the Spurs. He's #30. I'll say this though, picking Anderson beats the hell out of another draft n' stash.

[Malik Hairston]

:lol 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 niggas are wrong about everything, tbh:lol..

[xmas1997]

He is compared to Magic Johnson, Manu, and Boris with a super high basketball IQ, a forward who has played point guard most of his life. They don't call him Slo Mo for nothing, says he sees basketball as a three step game, if he doesn't see anything by the second step he is passing the ball to someone who is open for a shot.

[T Park]

It takes him half the shot clock to get his drive going. I'll always take a raw athlete over slow and unathletic.

Yeah those guys win out 100% of the time over smart heady players.

Like Pops Mensah Bonsu was wayyyyyy better than Robert Horry.

[Trill Clinton]

I would have taken Early or Robinson before Anderson.

character issues. no thanks

[45 bank shot]

Kyle Anderson is a quarter Chinese per wikipedia. Yet another Asian American player. Nice

[look_at_g_shred]

Where can I get my jersey tbh

[100%duncan]

They say he is the best passer in the draft. Can shoot the 3. Defense can be taught especially with his size.

[manufan10]

:lol 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 niggas are wrong about everything, tbh:lol..

I was thinking the same thing, tbh :lol

[ElNono]

Fairview, New Jersey product :tu

Looks like the Stephen Curry of SF...

[HI-FI]

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

[ElNono]

:lol 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 niggas are wrong about everything, tbh:lol..

:lol

[pad300]

Not fast enough to play small (1 or 2) in the NBA. Maybe 3, but will still have athletic problems. If he adds muscle, could be a very good and versatile PF. Able to do it ALL...

[RD2191]

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

[Baam]

:lol 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 niggas are wrong about everything, tbh:lol..

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...

[100%duncan]

We just destroyed the fucking Heat with the least athletic team in the NBA. Chill the fuck out. Dude is a high IQ passer and is still relatively young. He can be molded into a very solid player imo. Maybe not an all star but the Spurs don't need him to be. Fucking people acting like we blew a lottery pick. It's the 30th fucking pick. Chill.

Good post. Maybe alot of posters expected Jabari to still be in the draft at the 30th pick. :lol

[ace3g]

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[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 Dick's fucking horrible contract, acquire Jack>
2013: Livio Jean-Charles (28)

I mean that's pretty fucking 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.

:lmao

[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 competitor, 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]

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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.

:lol 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.


http://youtu.be/oUJC7jQhbWQ

[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 fucking 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:lol..

[HI-FI]

According to Wikipedia, he's 1/4 Chinese
:tu

[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]

:lol 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 niggas are wrong about everything, tbh:lol..

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/-tEa2ADVEytg/U6tjjY_WBwI/AAAAAAABA6M/pQyqS2nLFfE/w416-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:lol..

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

[Hoops Czar]

Which ones?

Neither of them. Horry was a much better player though, miles better than Anderson.

[ChumpDumper]

your boys Jeff Ayers and Marco Belinelli didn't work out so well for you. I figure I have a pick to play with. You aren't even allowed to be a Spurs fan anymore tbh.

[vander]

Surreal how slow he is. Almost mesmerizing

[-21-]

I can see him as a versatile backup forward. Probably can play small ball 4. High IQ point forward. The only thing that concerns me is his defense. He has great size but is so slow. Really slow, like super slow.

[ChumpDumper]

Neither of them.Oh, that was TPark's entire point.

:tu

[look_at_g_shred]

Neither of them. Horry was a much better player though, miles better than Anderson.
Quit grasping at straws nigga.fuck up... No one likes you.

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)Not surprising, but Kyle Anderson confirms he will play for the Spurs entry at Summer League in Las Vegas.

[Two10Whitey]

His nickname is Slowmo?!?!? :lmao

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Except you passed on the most athletic wing in the draft.

Spurs don't draft athletic guys w avg iqs. McDaniel is an excellent athlete, but he is 6'6" and 200 lbs and is not a great shooter.

Just know in the future that the Spurs avoid avg iq guys in FA and draft. That why you saw them beat 3 teams more athletic than them this playoffs w 11 of 12 victories being blowouts.

[look_at_g_shred]

Summer league:hungry::hungry::hungry:

[ducks]

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)Not surprising, but Kyle Anderson confirms he will play for the Spurs entry at Summer League in Las Vegas.


YESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Raven]

fantastic pick, i would have been exstatic for gr3, this is even more awesome.

[100%duncan]

Will Kawhi play in the summer league lol that would be funny. Man among boys.

[xmas1997]

Surreal how slow he is. Almost mesmerizing

I saw that too, he is so smooth that he practically glides around the floor.
He reminds me of the Iceman in many ways like how he moves in traffic.


I can see him as a versatile backup forward. Probably can play small ball 4. High IQ point forward. The only thing that concerns me is his defense. He has great size but is so slow. Really slow, like super slow.

:lmao
Yes, he is so slow he is deceiving especially in traffic and most say he is really lots of fun to play with.

[Hoops Czar]

Quit grasping at straws nigga.fuck up... No one likes you.

The problem is that you actually DO care what people think of you. I don't post for prestige, glory or to ride TIMVP's cock.

[Prime Time]

Why didn't we take the fucking giant Tavares dude?
Size with no talent <<<<< Size with a shitload of talent.

[ChumpDumper]

Would be nice if Khem Birch fell to the Spurs.

[50 cent]

His shot even looks just like Boris. Great pick.

[tim_duncan_fan]

True that we can't be too moved either way by a 30th pick...but I think we are going to come to find out that there were better players on the board.

[ChumpDumper]

The problem is that you actually DO care what people think of you. I don't post for prestige, glory or to ride TIMVP's cock.So you intentionally post laughable takes that bite you in the ass.

It all makes sense now.

[ducks]

Will Kawhi play in the summer league lol that would be funny. Man among boys.

yeah you ask finals mvp to play in summer league:rollin

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Surreal how slow he is. Almost mesmerizing

I agree. His play is hypnotic. Looks like he leaves defenses in a daze.

[100%duncan]

yeah you ask finals mvp to play in summer league:rollin
Dude is 22 entering 4th year though but yet I think that's quite of a reach

[Nathan89]

Did Spurs work this guy out?

[xmas1997]

I agree. His play is hypnotic. Looks like he leaves defenses in a daze.

Yes, that is what reminds me about the Iceman, just so smooth, smooth as Ice and with a finger roll like Ice too.
Hope he can play some decent defense. Ice really never could.

[tholdren]

Spurs don't draft athletic guys w avg iqs. McDaniel is an excellent athlete, but he is 6'6" and 200 lbs and is not a great shooter.

Just know in the future that the Spurs avoid avg iq guys in FA and draft. That why you saw them beat 3 teams more athletic than them this playoffs w 11 of 12 victories being blowouts.

I've watched them both several times, have you seen them play at all?

Mcdaniels is a better shooter than Anderson (FT/2pt% ts%,efg%) and has lower TO% and a higher Usage% he has more win shares, and a higher PER, in case you didnt get to watch them.

I think the only team that was far and away more athletic was the Thunder with Ibaka. You are also forgetting that this core has played together for over a decade. It's not IQ that sets them apart, its familiarity and experience.

As a basketball fan I wanted McDaniels. I think he's the better prospect, has the higher ceiling, and is ready to contribute now. Only time will tell.

[100%duncan]

Check that. Kawhi going 23 in 3 days

[baseline bum]

Would be nice if Khem Birch fell to the Spurs.

That would be fucking awesome

[jag]

Very well spoken in this this video.



Racist

[xellos88330]

Being slow can be sneaky. Speed kills, however, slow waits till you fall asleep and smothers you with a pillow.

[DPG21920]

I will be at Summer League fo sho

[Dingle Barry]

Hoops Czar probably still faps to James White! and The Gist vids.

[ChumpDumper]

wrong thread.

[RD2191]

Dude knows how to throws his body around to get to the rim.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I've watched them both several times, have you seen them play at all?

Mcdaniels is a better shooter than Anderson (FT/2pt% ts%,efg%) and has lower TO% and a higher Usage% he has more win shares, and a higher PER, in case you didnt get to watch them.

I think the only team that was far and away more athletic was the Thunder with Ibaka. You are also forgetting that this core has played together for over a decade. It's not IQ that sets them apart, its familiarity and experience.

As a basketball fan I wanted McDaniels. I think he's the better prospect, has the higher ceiling, and is ready to contribute now. Only time will tell.

Its IQ. Obviously you didn't watch the Finals and see all the ridiculous passes the Spurs had. Takes high IQs thru and thru for your whole team to play like that. Leave the monkey balling to other teams.

[Hoops Czar]

So you intentionally post laughable takes that bite you in the ass.

It all makes sense now.


I haven't heard a basketball take come from you since since I became a member in 2010. Not only are your posts a bit salty but you seem to harvest a bit of bitterness ever since being stripped of mod duties. You also hold the dubious distinction of being the all-time leading poster on the forum. I don't know if I should just laugh or feel sorry for you.

[BackHome]

Diaw is smooth like butter when he wants to be and very uhm...I guess nifty is the word. When Boris is able to actually decide what he wants to do, he may not be fast about it, but he is on time. I look at Kyle and see slow feet with a slow release.

He's a Spur so I'm automatically rooting for him, but I am not excited.

People forget that Boris was one of the most athletic players drafted in his class.

[xmas1997]

Dude knows how to throws his body around to get to the rim.

That's because he is playing PG and being guarded by players 6" shorter than him!
It's like he is dancing or gliding through traffic.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Hoops Czar probably still faps to James White! and The Gist vids.

Links, please.

[Beaverfuzz]

Well, I was responding to someone comparing him to Deshaun Thomas, so you're not really germane. But thanks.

You're right, I'm Americane.

[dirkdirkastan]

So you intentionally post laughable takes that bite you in the ass.

It all makes sense now.

Hi Chumpy Scumpy. Long time, no see. How's Mama's basement treating you?

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

People forget that Boris was one of the most athletic players drafted in his class.

Was, but definitely not last year.

[dirkdirkastan]

I haven't heard a basketball take come from you since since I became a member in 2010. Not only are your posts a bit salty but you seem to harvest a bit of bitterness ever since being stripped of mod duties. You also hold the dubious distinction of being the all-time leading poster on the forum. I don't know if I should just laugh or feel sorry for you.


Laugh!! Nobody feels sorry for clowns.

[Marcus Bryant]

Diaw is crazy athletic.

Anyways, this selection makes a lot of sense. He may not work out. If not, oh well.

[Darkwaters]

You are also forgetting that this core has played together for over a decade. It's not IQ that sets them apart, its familiarity and experience.


The players off our bench haven't been together for a decade (with the exception of Manu). But yet when we trot out guys like Patty Mills, Boris Diaw and Marco Belinelli we torch other teams. Our bench was dominant. That isn't the Big 3. Nor the Big 4. Thats a system of high IQ guys killing it.

[Chinook]

People forget that Boris was one of the most athletic players drafted in his class.

Yes, and that was the 2003 draft class, so that's really saying something. Had Diaw been American, he would have gone a lot higher.

[Brox6]

Looks almost the same type of players as Daye but slower :(

[tholdren]

The players off our bench haven't been together for a decade (with the exception of Manu). But yet when we trot out guys like Patty Mills, Boris Diaw and Marco Belinelli we torch other teams. Our bench was dominant. That isn't the Big 3. Nor the Big 4. Thats a system of high IQ guys killing it.

Look at who Diaw and Mills were playing with. Marco hurts your argument. His play was consistently stupid and shitty throughout the playoffs

[ChumpDumper]

I haven't heard a basketball take come from you since since I became a member in 2010. Not only are your posts a bit salty but you seem to harvest a bit of bitterness ever since being stripped of mod duties. You also hold the dubious distinction of being the all-time leading poster on the forum. I don't know if I should just laugh or feel sorry for you.No one could be saltier than you after the Spurs won.

Maybe rascal.

Call it a tie.

[ChumpDumper]

Hi Chumpy Scumpy. Long time, no see. How's Mama's basement treating you?Should I know you?

[Darkwaters]

Look at who Diaw and Mills were playing with. Marco hurts your argument. His play was consistently stupid and shitty throughout the playoffs

I'm talking about the regular season when the Big 3 totally sat it out. We didn't miss a beat.

[tholdren]

I'm talking about the regular season when the Big 3 totally sat it out. We didn't miss a beat.
yeah, the regular season where dick jeffersons are made.

[TheGoldStandard]

This was my ideal pick as mentioned before but I really think they were going Bodgan till Phoenix took him.. Good pick for #30. This guy is high IQ and spurs system player all over him. Doesn't have super athletics but has the game to be effective for the spurs. He's probably also willing to be a bench guy and get 5 minutes a game if he makes the team.

[daslicer]

Heard a lot of negative things about this kid's athletic ability but I'm just assuming the spurs know how to develop him and that he'll fit in their system. I have low expectations about this guy. If he becomes a solid role player then its a steal of a pick or if he's a bust its not a loss considering its the 30th pick. :lol at anybody getting upset over this pick considering its the 30th pick.

[Ron Swanson]

Did Spurs work this guy out?

Nope.

[ace3g]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)Buford said Denmon and Thomas will both be at summer league alongisde Anderson. Jean-Charles and Bertans remain under contract in Europe.

[dirkdirkastan]

Should I know you?

You don't remember me? That offends me. Do you remember the tree of woe?

[Baam]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)Buford said Denmon and Thomas will both be at summer league alongisde Anderson. Jean-Charles and Bertans remain under contract in Europe.



Wasn't Bertans supposed to come over?

[Darkwaters]

yeah, the regular season where dick jeffersons are made.

...seemed to carry over pretty well into the NBA finals. Harder to find examples of all the Big 3 sitting though in the playoffs. But other than a pretty poor Game 1 against Dallas, that bench was an asset.

[tholdren]

...seemed to carry over pretty well into the NBA finals. Harder to find examples of all the Big 3 sitting though in the playoffs. But other than a pretty poor Game 1 against Dallas, that bench was an asset.

thanks

[ChumpDumper]

You don't remember me? That offends me. Do you remember the tree of woe?I remember that as someone else's shtick.

[ace3g]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)Buford said they rated Anderson as maybe the best passer in the entire draft. Did not come to SA for workout as he expected to go higher.

[pikkiwoki]

Austin Daye with more skill?

Seems like he has Daye's height, length, (lack of) bulk, (lack of) quickness, skintone, except he can dribble and pass.

[ace3g]

SLOWMO @KyleAnderson5
(https://twitter.com/KyleAnderson5)The Admiral! RT @DavidtheAdmiral (https://twitter.com/DavidtheAdmiral/): Kyle Anderson! Welcome to a great family! Most fortunate guy in 1st round.

[Darkwaters]

Wasn't Bertans supposed to come over?

I thought I'd heard he was coming. Jean-Charles isn't surprising, but Bertans definitely is.

[dirkdirkastan]

I remember that as someone else's shtick.

In other words, you don't have a clue but you'll pretend like you've been pretending to know basketball for the last 8 years.

[RD2191]

In other words, you don't have a clue but you'll pretend like you,ve been pretending to know basketball for the last 8 years.
:lol

[ChumpDumper]

In other words, you don't have a clue but I'll pretend like I've been pretending to know basketball for the last 8 years.No, in other words, someone else uses that phrase so much you can't claim it as your own.

[TheGoldStandard]

Wasn't Bertans supposed to come over?

Probably would have come over had he not got hurt.. Will be with the Euroleague over the summer I believe. Will be at Summer League next season barring any injuries

[dirkdirkastan]

No, in other words, someone else uses that phrase so much you can't claim it as your own.

Where in my post did I claim anything? Do you still read at a 3rd grade level?

[DesignatedT]

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?


The Spurs never worked out Kawhi Leonard before trading Pops favorite player for him. Irrelevant.

[Hoops Czar]

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?


Except Early and Robinson aren't low IQ's

[ChumpDumper]

Where in my post did I claim anything? Do you still read at a 3rd grade level?You asked me if I remembered.

The implication was clear.

You're still not registering. Maybe you should try harder.

[dirkdirkastan]

You asked me if I remembered.

The implication was clear.

You're still not registering. Maybe you should try harder.

I asked you if you remembered me. That was the implication. Either you had brain lock or you chose to forget.

[ChumpDumper]

I asked you if you remembered me.Still don't.

Did you say or do anything of note besides asking people if they remember you?

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)Buford on Anderson: I'm not really sure what position he is ... But he has size for a lot of positions."

[-21-]

After watching a few more clips of this guy, it's going to be interesting to see if he can keep up with NBA players. In addition to being slow, he seems like he can't jump very high either.

[dirkdirkastan]

Still don't.

Did you say or do anything of note besides asking people if they remember you?

In a way, you and Seinfeld have a lot in common. He had a show about nothing. You have over 84,000 posts about nothing. Let me ask you this... Do you remember when your last basketball take was?

[ChumpDumper]

In a way, you and Seinfeld have a lot in common. He had a show about nothing. You have over 84,000 posts about nothing. Let me ask you this... Do you remember when your last basketball take was?Sure. A few minutes ago.

Sorry I don't remember you, but damn -- I am certainly on your mind.

[-21-]

Seems like RC was not expecting Anderson to fall at 30.

[dirkdirkastan]

Sure. A few minutes ago.

Sorry I don't remember you, but damn -- I am certainly on your mind.

"Says he grew three inches last year.

Alligator arms, but still -- he got picked so can't completely write him off yet. "

Not a basketball take and that was 21 minutes ago. A few is 3.

[Pako]

http://www.sbnation.com/2014/6/26/5839888/nba-draft-sleepers-2014-kyle-anderson-jordan-adams
good article about anderson...

[ChumpDumper]

"Says he grew three inches last year.

Alligator arms, but still -- he got picked so can't completely write him off yet. "

Not a basketball take and that was 21 minutes ago. A few is 3.There are others, but thanks for slavishly checking. I might remember you as the guy who wanted me to remember him.

[Proxy]

Liked his passing, and looks like he's got the euro-step down pretty well. Is he a smart guy?

Who knows how his athleticism translates.

[dirkdirkastan]

There are others, but thanks for slavishly checking. I might remember you as the guy who wanted me to remember him.

Your whimsical retorts had more bite back in 2011. I'll have to take your word for your basketball takes (or I won't). The search function only goes back 12 pages.

[littlecoyotecoin]

I thought I'd heard he was coming. Jean-Charles isn't surprising, but Bertans definitely is.

They are both coming off of season-ending blown ACLs. Having missed a lot of development and not having played much in the last year, extremely little since returning from surgery. I guess they could get bought out, but not surprising if they don't come given the injury history.

[spursparker9]

Liked his passing, and looks like he's got the euro-step down pretty well. Is he a smart guy?

Who knows how his athleticism translates.

Usually players who can pass are smart guy.

[Twisted_Dawg]

He may not pan out but he is unique and his ceiling is really high for a #30 pick.


Fucking people acting like we blew a lottery pick. It's the 30th fucking pick. Chill.


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.


Except you passed on the most athletic wing in the draft.


Alfredick Hughes was considered extremely athletic.


:lol I like the kid, but lets not pretend like we have any idea how he's going to workout for the Spurs. He's #30. I'll say this though, picking Anderson beats the hell out of another draft n' stash.


Ok. here's the thing: I like Anderson. He's a very smooth offensive player and very comfortable with the ball in his hands.
However... there is not a more inferior athlete in this draft. 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.


30th pick. Figure it out knuckleheads.


Seems like RC was not expecting Anderson to fall at 30.

[exstatic]

Man this guy plays terrible defense to me this is a clone of Austin/Deshaun Thomas.

If Deshaun Thomas were 6'9" with a 7'3" wingspan, he'd be in the NBA already. If AUsint were more than 200 lbs, he could stay in the NBA. I'm thinking that ultimately, he'll defend 4s. They'll have to build him up a bit first, though. If they can get him up to a cut 240-245, instead of a doughy 230, he'll be alright.

The Spurs would not have spent a first round pick on a player they didn't think could defend a position in the NBA.

[ChumpDumper]

Your whimsical retorts had more bite back in 2011. I'll have to take your word for your basketball takes (or I won't). The search function only goes back 12 pages.These aren't terribly memorable posts from you. I can't be expected to remember.

Do you have other screen names? Maybe one of them did something of note.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrG_eLhCAAAk-dN.jpg:large

[exstatic]

Is Austin Daye the same kind of player?

If you take into account his anorexia...

[exstatic]

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.

:lol Comparing him to Kawhi. He's DIAW!!!

[dirkdirkastan]

These aren't terribly memorable posts from you. I can't be expected to remember.

Do you have other screen names? Maybe one of them did something of note.

I'm not looking to make history with my posts. Pertaining to you, you can't be expected to remember your last basketball take or you don't remember me or both?

[Malik Hairston]

These aren't terribly memorable posts from you. I can't be expected to remember.

Do you have other screen names? Maybe one of them did something of note.

It's Hoops Czar, tbh..

[ChumpDumper]

I'm not looking to make history with my posts.All you are looking to do is post about me.

Thanks.

Still not memorable. Try another screen name.

[TheGreatYacht]

He ain't no Cleanthony Early though

[dirkdirkastan]

It's Hoops Czar, tbh..

I'm DirkDirkastan. Can't you read.

[ChumpDumper]

It's Hoops Czar, tbh..I remember Hoops Czar's running away when embarrassed, so he should be happy about that.

[dirkdirkastan]

All you are looking to do is post about me.

Thanks.

Still not memorable. Try another screen name.

You're not remembering because you've chosen to block it out.

[ChumpDumper]

You're not remembering because you've chosen to block it out.Did you post exclusively about me after running away from a Hoops Czar embarrassment back then too?

Thanks again.

[TheGoldStandard]

If Deshaun Thomas were 6'9" with a 7'3" wingspan, he'd be in the NBA already. If AUsint were more than 200 lbs, he could stay in the NBA. I'm thinking that ultimately, he'll defend 4s. They'll have to build him up a bit first, though. If they can get him up to a cut 240-245, instead of a doughy 230, he'll be alright.

The Spurs would not have spent a first round pick on a player they didn't think could defend a position in the NBA.

Diaw is going to get him on his diet plan.

[Holden_Caulfield]

steal of the draft

[BatManu20]

Forgot to post this one:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSq0BbC2YLI

[dirkdirkastan]

Did you post exclusively about me after running away from a Hoops Czar embarrassment back then too?

Thanks again.

You don't remember me because you chose to block me out. Calling me names only adds to your stupidity, much like your basketball takes.

[ChumpDumper]

You don't remember me because you chose to block me out. Calling me names only adds to your stupidity, much like your basketball takes.The only name I called you was Hoops Czar.

Do you find that offensive? I could understand that's being taken as an insult.

Really, if this is all you did is it any wonder I don't remember you?

[dirkdirkastan]

The only name I called you was Hoops Czar.

Do you find that offensive? I could understand that's being taken as an insult.

Really, if this is all you did is it any wonder I don't remember you?

Would you be offended if I called you Ducks? Probably not because you share the same brain. This is all you do so I thought for sure you'd remember your mirror image.

[ChumpDumper]

Would you be offended if I called you Ducks? Probably not because you share the same brain. This is all you do so I thought for sure you'd remember your mirror image.So you switch to this screen name to try to imitate me after I embarrass you under your Hoops Czar name?

This is what you, Hoops Czar, wants everyone to remember?

[kaji157]

Wow, i know nothing and i mean NOTHING about this or any NCAA guy. But this guy seems hat he can add to his game from almost all of our best players some of his passes in the scout report are very like Manu´s, some of his post offense seems like Boris, also his passing and he could add some of Leonard´s moves also. Seems like a great guy to work with. Very enthusiastic with this pick.
He could be our Lebron in the sense that seems able to play 2 to 4 positions, adding depth when needed because of injury.

EDIT: I am also drunk.

[NASpurs]

http://www.insidesocal.com/ucla/2014/06/26/audio-kyle-anderson-speaks-to-media-after-spurs-draft-him-30th-overall/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DnSportsBlogs--AllDnSports+%28WordPress+blogs+--+all+DN+sports%29

AUDIO: Kyle Anderson speaks to media after Spurs draft him 30th overall

[dirkdirkastan]

So you switch to this screen name to try to imitate me after I embarrass you under your Hoops Czar name?

This is what you, Hoops Czar, wants everyone to remember?

I don't know Hoops personally, but I know you. I don't think I've ever witnessed you actually embarrassing anyone because nobody takes you serious. I've seen you make a fool out of yourself. It must be difficult for a 40 year old virgin living in his parents basement to know the difference. Do you know the difference between people laughing with you and at you?

[raybies]

482356548086550528

I'm not sure if this has already been posted.

[Spurs da champs]

Anderson needs to bulk up, he'd be more of a 4 than a 3, he's just so slow...but he can be a mismatch waiting to happen if he can get stronger for that 4 position & by working on his 3 point shot.

[ChumpDumper]

I don't know Hoops personally, but I know you. I don't think I've ever witnessed you actually embarrassing anyone because nobody takes you serious. I've seen you make a fool out of yourself. It must be difficult for a 40 year old virgin living in his parents basement to know the difference. Do you know the difference between people laughing with you and at you?lol Hoops Czar mad

[TheGoldStandard]

Watching him, he really reminds me of a fat Paul Pierce.

[dirkdirkastan]

lol Hoops Czar mad

I'm losing you.

[ChumpDumper]

I'm losing you.I remember Hoops Czar's getting embarrassed and angry. Now I will remember him for changing screen names out of impotent rage.

May not remember the screen name he changed to though. He hasn't really done much to make that one memorable.

[dirkdirkastan]

I remember Hoops Czar's getting embarrassed and angry. Now I will remember him for changing screen names out of impotent rage.

May not remember the screen name he changed to though. He hasn't really done much to make that one memorable.

You said you embarrassed someone? Must not have been memorable either. I actually teach 3rd graders for a living so I can tell when a 9 year old going on 40 is lying to me.

[ChumpDumper]

You said you embarrassed someone? Must not have been memorable either. I actually teach 3rd graders for a living so I can tell when a 9 year old going on 40 is lying to me.Well, I can't say it's been memorable, Hoops Czar. Maybe you can switch screen names again to tell me what this one did that I should remember.

You can even use the other name in third person to keep up appearances.

[dirkdirkastan]

Well, I can't say it's been memorable, Hoops Czar. Maybe you can switch screen names again to tell me what this one did that I should remember.

You can even use the other name in third person to keep up appearances.

It looks like you've checked out, this time for good. I can't spend all night teaching the baby. Calling me another user isn't all that insulting. I'd rather be called hoops zcar than named after your mom (Chump Dumper :lol).

[ChumpDumper]

It looks like you've checked out, this time for good. I can't spend all night teaching the baby. Calling me another user isn't all that insulting. I'd rather be called hoops zcar than named after your mom (Chump Dumper :lol).Well, maybe someday you'll say what you did that was so memorable. Until then, it's being Hoops Czar and trying really hard to not be.

lol zcar

[dirkdirkastan]

Well, maybe someday you'll say what you did that was so memorable. Until then, it's being Hoops Czar and trying really hard to not be.

lol zcar

I don't need to say anything memorable. You don't remember me because you choose not to. It's your mental block, not mine.

[ChumpDumper]

I don't need to say anything memorable.That's pretty obvious by now.
You don't remember me because you choose not to. It's your mental block, not mine.Hey, you're embarrassed to say -- just like you are embarrassed to try this shtick under your Hoops Czar name.

It's your embarrassment, not mine.

[BatManu20]

Putting in work against Duke. 15 pts, 10 rbs, 7 asts.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EoxHiXIqfQ

[DJR210]

Most sites are saying this is a steal for SA. I'm excited for the pick tbh. Long arms, solid passer, has some weight to him. Looks like his jumper is already solid fundamentally, will only improve. Looking to see how his skill set meshes with our different lineups..

Do you all think he joins the active roster this upcoming season?