General 2015 NBA Draft Discussion

[ace3g]

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
(https://twitter.com/JakeLFischer)
Just before the weekend: @RJHunter22 (https://twitter.com/RJHunter22/) makes the jump from coach's son to vaunted NBA prospect, for @si_nba (https://twitter.com/si_nba/) si.com/nba/2015/06/12… (http://t.co/n3Xk7ftQ4Q)

[AFBlue]

Porzingus is the better prospect between him and Okafor, so not surprised. With Randle in the wings, Lakers should take D'Angelo above either of those guys though.

Okafor is a good compliment to Randle actually. I know they need a playmaking guard, but I'd take Okafor over Porzingis in a heartbeat if I'm the Lakers.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Yeah, if I'm in the Lakers, I'd go with Okafor simply because he also has huge potential and better pairs with Randle. A Porzingis and Randle frontcourt would be killer on offense but killed on defense. Okafor isn't a great defender either, but he's getting himself into much better shape and has a good build already. Porzingis seems like he'll be lanky all his career and get bullied inside.

[cd021]

I'd be disappointed if the Spurs draft RJ Hunter. I get it, cheaper and much younger version of Marco Belinelli (that assumes he can crack the rotation in his first season and be productive).


Justin Anderson
Rashad Vaughn
Montrezl Harrell
Delon Wright
R.J. Hunter

My list of domestic players with the best chance of helping the Spurs going forward.

[AFBlue]

I'd be disappointed if the Spurs draft RJ Hunter. I get it, cheaper and much younger version of Marco Belinelli (that assumes he can crack the rotation in his first season and be productive).


Justin Anderson
Rashad Vaughn
Montrezl Harrell
Delon Wright
R.J. Hunter

My list of domestic players with the best chance of helping the Spurs going forward.

Calling Hunter a cheaper, younger version of Beli sells him short tbqh. Hunter is already a superior defender with better physical tools to continue improving on that front. I get the comp from an offensive standpoint because of his ability to score from any situation, but I see a more well rounded player in Hunter than I do with Beli.

I would actually say I prefer him to Anderson, even though I think Anderson has the better physical tools and ability to be a lockdown defender. Hopefully one or both actually falls to the Spurs and they come away with a great piece. I would also not be upset with Vaughn or Wright as backcourt prospects.

If the Spurs elect to go with De Paula, Tokoto, or Frazier I'd at least hope they trade back into the second and get some additional value for the first rounder. Even then, I like something from each of those players as well.

And that's not even considering the front court prospects. With the "retooling" Pop talked about at season end, I think this could be a good draft to start down that road...plenty of options.

[ace3g]

Logan Juan Brogden ‏@Logan_Juan (https://twitter.com/Logan_Juan) 4h4 hours ago (https://twitter.com/Logan_Juan/status/610100605084954625) Just a quick update on my baby brother, @smooth_jordan (https://twitter.com/Smooth_Jordan) has so far worked out for the Spurs,… https://instagram.com/p/36ff3FqsAl/ (https://t.co/LB6GSUEqOt)


Jordan Sibert (https://twitter.com/Smooth_Jordan)

[Vic Petro]

“His best skill is his work ethic,” Granger said. “He has the greatest work ethic out of any player I’ve seen in a long time. KT [also] brings toughness and a deep shooting threat.”Granger also noted Harrell’s value off the court.
“KT is a very unselfish person,” Granger said. “He’s always willing and ready to break an arm and a leg to make sure his teammate has a ride somewhere or is doing well in practice. He’s always checking up on everybody. He’s a good player and a good teammate.”

http://www.theplainsman.com/article/2015/06/harrell-destined-to-prove-himself-at-nba-level

KT Harrell working out for the Spurs.

[CGD]

Okafor is a good compliment to Randle actually. I know they need a playmaking guard, but I'd take Okafor over Porzingis in a heartbeat if I'm the Lakers.

I dont know. Seems like it would have been killer in 2003 but in today's league I think offenses are rarely featuring one big man with a post game, much less two. Porzingis' range makes him appealing and I really think he'll be the better defensive player btwn him and Okafor in 3 years, by far.

Still if I'm the lakers I take the playmaking SG.

[AFBlue]

I dont know. Seems like it would have been killer in 2003 but in today's league I think offenses are rarely featuring one big man with a post game, much less two. Porzingis' range makes him appealing and I really think he'll be the better defensive player btwn him and Okafor in 3 years, by far.

Still if I'm the lakers I take the playmaking SG.

Porzingis has range, but he doesn't have the low post skills or size to be a complete front court player...at least not yet. Okafor has the body ans the present skill set to be effective in the NBA from Day 1. I think he can improve his conditioning and that will pay dividends defensively, though I admit he'll never be an elite defender. He's just a very efficient scorer with the ability to contribute to a team right away. Porzingis isn't as ready and may never be.

[cd021]

Calling Hunter a cheaper, younger version of Beli sells him short tbqh. Hunter is already a superior defender with better physical tools to continue improving on that front. I get the comp from an offensive standpoint because of his ability to score from any situation, but I see a more well rounded player in Hunter than I do with Beli.

I would actually say I prefer him to Anderson, even though I think Anderson has the better physical tools and ability to be a lockdown defender. Hopefully one or both actually falls to the Spurs and they come away with a great piece. I would also not be upset with Vaughn or Wright as backcourt prospects.

If the Spurs elect to go with De Paula, Tokoto, or Frazier I'd at least hope they trade back into the second and get some additional value for the first rounder. Even then, I like something from each of those players as well.

And that's not even considering the front court prospects. With the "retooling" Pop talked about at season end, I think this could be a good draft to start down that road...plenty of options.

I have heard that Hunter is at least average defensively, but I consider Anderson to be the better prospect. He compares favorably to Danny Green physically (same height, longer, and much more athletic)
He's about average as a shooter and maybe more of a SF in the NBA.

Assuming the Spurs keep both Green and Leonard, a wing rotation that also has J. Anderson and K. Anderson would be one of the bigger and more athletic rotations in the league.

Will be interesting to see how picks 21-25 go. Think Cleveland will take Wright, Memphis could take Hunter or Anderson. Would like to see the Spurs trade down. Don't love the idea of taking Hernagomez in the first round when he will probably be available at 37 (Phily is the team i have in mind with the 35th and 37th pick)

[AFBlue]

I believe today is the last day for International players that are not automatically draft-eligible to withdraw. DraftExpress is tracking the list here: http://www.draftexpress.com/article/2015-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-List-Withdrawal-Deadline--5093/

So far there have been several withdrawals from players in the late-first to mid-second round mix. Frenchmen Alpha Kaba and Timothe Luwawu have withdrawn, but Mam Jaiteh is keeping his name in. Other big men that have decided to stay in are Hernangomez and Milutinov.

The one they still have as "undecided/unknown" of interest is George Lucas de Paula.

[dbestpro]

George Lucas de Paula has pulled out of the draft according to his agent.

[BackHome]

For late second or walk on for our team I am liking:

Normal Powerll - SG - UCLA - 6'4ht - 215pds - 6'11 Wing Span
The kid is athletic and while not a great shooter he is not bad and if Chip can work with him I can see him being a great bench/energy guy.

[palangi]

Word is that he is working out as a PG too. Norman Powell

[ace3g]

Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
(https://twitter.com/chadfordinsider)With Lance Stephenson gone & Spencer Hawes on board, chances Hornets take a 2-guard like Devin Booker or Kelly Oubre at No. 9 just went up


Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
(https://twitter.com/chadfordinsider)Hornets also like RJ Hunter a lot, but won't take him at 9. It's possible they trade down a few spots for Hunter & pick up another asset

[ace3g]

Jonathan Givony ‏@DraftExpress (https://twitter.com/DraftExpress) 5h5 hours ago (https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/610558901214445568) Terrible news: Arkansas wing Michael Qualls tore his ACL in a workout in Phoenix. Injury diagnosed by the Lakers next day. Out 6-12 months.

Jonathan Givony ‏@DraftExpress (https://twitter.com/DraftExpress) 5h5 hours ago (https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/610560329697914882)
Michael Qualls' knee procedure will be conducted by renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. No MCL tear reportedly, just ACL.

[AFBlue]

DX latest mock after the final withdrawal deadline has the Spurs taking Delon Wright.

[Ditty]

Damn I was hoping the Spurs could trade the 26th pick to Minnesota for the 31st and 36th pick and pick two of the three: De Paula, Luwawu or Kaba. Seems like the Spurs didn't offer any of them a first round promises in order to stay in the draft.

Wouldn't be mad if the Spurs trade their pick for a future first if the Spurs aren't committed to giving a college kid guaranteed money this season. Also if they plan to land Aldridge, while trying to keep Green around they need all the available salary cap.

Montrezl Harrell and Justin Anderson are very intriguing prospects that can be there when the Spurs draft though. :lol

[pad300]

Jonathan Givony ‏@DraftExpress (https://twitter.com/DraftExpress) 5h5 hours ago (https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/610558901214445568) Terrible news: Arkansas wing Michael Qualls tore his ACL in a workout in Phoenix. Injury diagnosed by the Lakers next day. Out 6-12 months.

Jonathan Givony ‏@DraftExpress (https://twitter.com/DraftExpress) 5h5 hours ago (https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/610560329697914882)
Michael Qualls' knee procedure will be conducted by renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. No MCL tear reportedly, just ACL.

Potential real value pick at 55

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Anyone seen a lot of Sasha Vezenkov? Supposedly he killed the greek League, from these highlights he reminds me a lot of Mirotic, but he's 19. DX has him as a mid 2nd rounder


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jYDtCk2KHU

He's withdrawn. Not sure if his camp even wanted him to be drafted at all. Interest from Barcelona and Panathinaikos apparently, he's about to get paid.

[exstatic]

Potential real value pick at 55

Philly has like 10 second rounders. He'll never make it to 55.

[Vic Petro]

DX latest mock after the final withdrawal deadline has the Spurs taking Delon Wright.

I'd be fine with this. Spurs need more players who can create offense out of P&R

[AFBlue]

I'd be fine with this. Spurs need more players who can create offense out of P&R

Agree. He's a bit redundant with Cory Joseph, but he has better size to play off-guard and CoJo may not be here next year.

[ace3g]

new mock draft from DraftExpress


26.
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Anthony Brown (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Anthony-Brown-6222/)
SF (Stanford (http://www.draftexpress.com/clubhouse/Stanford-289/) - Senior)
22.6 years old | 6'7" | 211 lbs



2014-15 NCAA (37 GP)


14.8 PPG
6.9 RPG
2.5 APG
19.9 PER





http://img.youtube.com/vi/MIqRVvPXOpY/hqdefault.jpg (http://www.draftexpress.com/video/11635/)
Watch Video (http://www.draftexpress.com/video/11635/)








All three of San Antonio's shooting guards (and five of their six wing players) become free agents this summer, which could definitely prompt the Spurs to look closely at their wing options in the draft. Brown shot 44% for 3 this year, is highly unselfish, and has multipositional versatility defensively with his 6-11+ wingspan, which could help him find a role in Gregg Popovich's rotation.




From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/#ixzz3dGgWU68c
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[AFBlue]

new mock draft from DraftExpress


26.
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Anthony Brown (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Anthony-Brown-6222/)
SF (Stanford (http://www.draftexpress.com/clubhouse/Stanford-289/) - Senior)
22.6 years old | 6'7" | 211 lbs



2014-15 NCAA (37 GP)


14.8 PPG
6.9 RPG
2.5 APG
19.9 PER





http://img.youtube.com/vi/MIqRVvPXOpY/hqdefault.jpg (http://www.draftexpress.com/video/11635/)
Watch Video (http://www.draftexpress.com/video/11635/)








All three of San Antonio's shooting guards (and five of their six wing players) become free agents this summer, which could definitely prompt the Spurs to look closely at their wing options in the draft. Brown shot 44% for 3 this year, is highly unselfish, and has multipositional versatility defensively with his 6-11+ wingspan, which could help him find a role in Gregg Popovich's rotation.




From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/#ixzz3dGgWU68c
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One of the biggest risers in the draft process. He's a less heralded prospect than Justin Anderson, but he fits the 3&D mold perfectly. Not that it's a prerequisite, but I don't think they've worked him out as of yet. Given the number of 4s and combo guards they've worked out though, I'd be surprised if they went 3&D guard/forward at #26.

[TheGoldStandard]

I haven't really been following who's going to be available around 26 but are there any perimeter guys who can slash around that pick? Everyone seems to be leaning towards a 3&D guy but what the Spurs lack is an actual scorer who can get there own shot and can slash to the basket and create fouls or kick the ball.

[lmbebo]

Interesting to see Christian Wood fall so far. Same with the Upshaw? (center from Wash kicked off of team)

[AFBlue]

I haven't really been following who's going to be available around 26 but are there any perimeter guys who can slash around that pick? Everyone seems to be leaning towards a 3&D guy but what the Spurs lack is an actual scorer who can get there own shot and can slash to the basket and create fouls or kick the ball.

RJ Hunter, Rashad Vaughn and the aforementioned Delon Wright are all capable ball handlers with the ability to score off the dribble and slash through the lane. Unfortunately, all three of them may be gone by the time the Spurs pick.

Two others that would probably be reached at #26 but may be the target...Michael Frazier and Olivier Hanlan. Both are natural scorers.

[ace3g]

9 days till #NBADraft (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBADraft)

[xellos88330]

It feels like the draft is coming early this year for some weird reason.

[ace3g]

Greg Wrubell ‏@gregwrubell (https://twitter.com/gregwrubell) Jun 16 (https://twitter.com/gregwrubell/status/610930174515785728) After working out for the Miami Heat on the weekend, Tyler Haws had a workout with the Brooklyn Nets this morning. No other stops scheduled.

Greg Wrubell ‏@gregwrubell (https://twitter.com/gregwrubell) Jun 16 (https://twitter.com/gregwrubell/status/610931121761554432)

Haws' completed workouts: Suns, Mavs, Jazz, Lakers, Warriors, Grizz, Heat, Nets. Also met w/ Spurs reps who saw him train in Santa Barbara.

Mummu Athlete Mgmt ‏@mummuathletemgt (https://twitter.com/mummuathletemgt) 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/mummuathletemgt/status/611315254862020608) Big news with former @UTSAMBB (https://twitter.com/UTSAMBB) star Jeromie Hill being called up for a workout with @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) tomorrow

[AFBlue]

Chad Ford released his first full mock draft. He has Harrell to the Spurs at #26 and Aaron White in the second. His explanation for Harrell is the same as his previous mock....


(via L.A. Clippers) Harrell has explosive athleticism and is tough, but his lack of focus has scared off some teams. The Spurs are the right sort of culture to nurture his strengths and minimize his weaknesses. They definitely could use some backup help at the 4.

Link (behind paywall): http://m.espn.go.com/nba/mockdraft?source=Chad-Ford-Mock-Draft&version=7

[AFBlue]

Write up on White...


White's a mobile big man who runs the floor well and even became a bit of a stretch shooter this season. He has a great work ethic and seems like the sort of player who would thrive in San Antonio.

[AFBlue]

Other interesting tidbits on players the Spurs have worked out...


Nance has picked up major late momentum and several teams are considering him in the first round.


Christmas has been a star in the draft process and if he goes in the late first round, I wouldn't be surprised.


Hanlan is also getting looks in the first round -- especially by teams that think he could become a point guard at the next level.


And the fact that he (Joseph Young) hasn't worked out since the combine is suspicious. Multiple sources believe that a team in the late first round made him a promise in exchange for not working out for other teams.

[ace3g]

Sportando ‏@sportando (https://twitter.com/sportando) 10h10 hours ago (https://twitter.com/sportando/status/611519904668352512) Janis Berzins will workout for @utahjazz (https://twitter.com/utahjazz) (19.06), @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) (20.06) and @celtics (https://twitter.com/celtics) (23.06) before NBA Draft http://www.sportando.com/en/usa/nba/164482/latvian-forward-janis-berzins-will-work-out-with-jazz-spurs-celtics.html … (http://t.co/Zg3BI7h986)

Donatas Urbonas ‏@Urbodo (https://twitter.com/Urbodo) 18h18 hours ago (https://twitter.com/Urbodo/status/611402586026078208)
Arturas Gudaitis will work out for @Suns (https://twitter.com/Suns) and @DetroitPistons (https://twitter.com/DetroitPistons). Also, @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) and @celtics (https://twitter.com/celtics) could invite 22yr 6'10 C from Zalgiris Kaunas.

[Richie]

I'm so annoyed we lost the coin flip to Memphis. There's no way they pass on Anderson if he falls.

I think Hollis-Jefferson is going to fall and I'd take him and just hope we can fix his jumper.

My Top 3
Anderson
RJ Hunter
Hollis-Jefferson

[raybies]

Wright
Vaughn
Hunter

[ace3g]

Jim Lefko ‏@jimlefko (https://twitter.com/jimlefko) 3h3 hours ago (https://twitter.com/jimlefko/status/611982975849250816) Denzel Livingston (Incarnate Word) worked out for Spurs this morning: http://exne.ws/1H3ObRD (http://t.co/EY0bmQuIn6)

[AFBlue]

Guards I like in the first round:
Hunter
Wright
Hanlan

Guards I like in the second round:
Frazier
Connoughton
Harvey

[AFBlue]

Wings I like I the first round:
Anderson

Wings I like I the second round:
Tokoto

[alfahdlan]

Anderson
Hollis-jefferson
Vaughn

[AFBlue]

Bigs I like I the first round:
Harrell
Mickey
Nance
Christmas

Bigs I like I the second round:
R. Holmes
White

[ace3g]

Donatas Urbonas ‏@Urbodo (https://twitter.com/Urbodo) 5h5 hours ago (https://twitter.com/Urbodo/status/612636789367554049) Arturas Gudaitis had an unexpected call and work out for @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) yesterday. Tomorrow 6'10 C will work out for @Suns (https://twitter.com/Suns), then @DetroitPistons (https://twitter.com/DetroitPistons)


He was there with Janis Berzins (https://twitter.com/Bonis_JB)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CH_ZVPSUEAAwCoh.jpg:large

[TheGoldStandard]

Donatas Urbonas ‏@Urbodo (https://twitter.com/Urbodo) 5h5 hours ago (https://twitter.com/Urbodo/status/612636789367554049) Arturas Gudaitis had an unexpected call and work out for @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) yesterday. Tomorrow 6'10 C will work out for @Suns (https://twitter.com/Suns), then @DetroitPistons (https://twitter.com/DetroitPistons)


He was there with Janis Berzins (https://twitter.com/Bonis_JB)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CH_ZVPSUEAAwCoh.jpg:large

Would be another draft and stash ��

[BackHome]

He is 22 and he is playing in a good league so I actually think he could help us he kinda looks like a more athletic Baynes. For a Euro he is pretty athletic and plays very physical and pretty decent rebounder and shot blocker. I would go the CoJo route for him if we picked him.

[ace3g]

Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
(https://twitter.com/GeryWoelfel)Only 4 days before the draft, Bucks have at the last minute decided to bring in UNLV F Christian Wood for a workout Monday. Interesting.

[raybies]

how do you embed video on here from youtube?

[exstatic]

how do you embed video on here from youtube?

[ youtube ]youtubesequenceID[ / youtube ] remove the spaces

[ace3g]

Jorge Castillo ‏@jorgeccastillo (https://twitter.com/jorgeccastillo) 7h7 hours ago (https://twitter.com/jorgeccastillo/status/613032431940173824) Kevon Looney said he has 1 workout left with the Spurs.

[noob cake]

https://youtu.be/KFUOpOe0j8o?t=8m2s

Okafor wants to be drafted by the Spurs. Buford and Pops, get it done.

[AFBlue]

Looney seems like a guy that might fall, so it's good that the Spurs brought him in. He's high on potential, but he needs to bulk up and continue refining his skillset.

[AFBlue]

https://youtu.be/KFUOpOe0j8o?t=8m2s

Okafor wants to be drafted by the Spurs. Buford and Pops, get it done.

All it would take is Kawhi Leonard.

[AFBlue]

DX did an extended mock draft today, and they have the Spurs selecting....SG Rashad Vaughn. Here's the write-up...


At this stage in the draft, many teams simply elect to pick the highest upside player they can find in hopes of uncovering a diamond in the rough. Vaughn is the second-youngest player in this class, and entered the year being considered a top-10 recruit before shot-selection and chemistry issues at UNLV torpedoed his stock. The Spurs could decide to roll the dice and see if they are getting a much better prospect than what you would normally expect at the end of the first round. There's a huge shortage of true wing players in the NBA and this draft class, so Vaughn could have some extra value because of that.

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/#ixzz3dqWO8bZl
http://www.draftexpress.com

[AFBlue]

What's interesting about the DX mock is that it has both Vaughn AND Anderson available because Jarrell Martin jumped to #25 with a reported promise. I don't know who the Spurs would actually pick in this scenario, but I think I'd personally go with Anderson.

[loveforthegame]

Both nbadraft and DX have Anderson dropping past the Spurs. Could we luck out really?

[DPG21920]

I am working with the guy from Wages of Wins to get the WP48 numbers for this draft class. Again, doesn't tell us anything specific, but Spurs seem to pick guys that correlate well with this stat (George Hill, James Anderson, Kawhi...). If there are guys slated to be in the Spurs range, but also correlate well with WP48, might give us some insight.

[AFBlue]

Both nbadraft and DX have Anderson dropping past the Spurs. Could we luck out really?

Sure. There are always one or two reaches that push other prospects down the board. Kyle Anderson ended up at #30 last year because of Caboclo and Huestis. It's not impossible for Anderson to fall if someone like Martin or an international player is picked ahead of #26. Having said that, it could just as easily be another PF that falls, like Harrell or Looney.

[Nathan89]

If possible I'd trade Mills for an lower 20's pick for Justin Anderson. Mills value for the spurs is decreasing with Ginobilis continued decline. We need a backup that can share some of the ball penetration to generate offense and Mills isn't that guy. Probably have to go after Stuckey. Justin Anderson's strengths would just thrive in the Spurs system and he's physically ready to contribute in his first year.

[look_at_g_shred]

If possible I'd trade Mills for an lower 20's pick for Justin Anderson. Mills value for the spurs is decreasing with Ginobilis continued decline. We need a backup that can share some of the ball penetration to generate offense and Mills isn't that guy. Probably have to go after Stuckey. Justin Anderson's strengths would just thrive in the Spurs system and he's physically ready to contribute in his first year.
I love mills but yeah I would do this trade too!

[stnick2261]

I am working with the guy from Wages of Wins to get the WP48 numbers for this draft class. Again, doesn't tell us anything specific, but Spurs seem to pick guys that correlate well with this stat (George Hill, James Anderson, Kawhi...). If there are guys slated to be in the Spurs range, but also correlate well with WP48, might give us some insight.

I've been trying to find that stat for this year's draft class with no luck.

[DPG21920]

I've been trying to find that stat for this year's draft class with no luck.

He has not published the data. He's working w someone to hopefully get that done.

[TheGoldStandard]

I've noticed that Aaron Harrison is not projected to go in the draft in any of the mock drafts. Do you think the Spurs make a phone call to him about a camp invite or can they ask him to join their summer league? He's a decent size guard who can shoot. Doesn't have great speed but pretty solid length and he's from San Antonio and played high school ball in Texas.

[stnick2261]

He has not published the data. He's working w someone to hopefully get that done.

Tell him he's free to publish it to my Facebook page... he's bound to get dozens of people to see it there.

[ace3g]

Patrick Brown ‏@patrickbrownTFP (https://twitter.com/patrickbrownTFP) 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/patrickbrownTFP/status/613825765218516992) Per his agent, Josh Richardson worked out for 16 NBA teams leading up to tomorrow's draft. He worked out twice for Spurs, Grizzlies and OKC.

[TheGoldStandard]

Patrick Brown ‏@patrickbrownTFP (https://twitter.com/patrickbrownTFP) 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/patrickbrownTFP/status/613825765218516992) Per his agent, Josh Richardson worked out for 16 NBA teams leading up to tomorrow's draft. He worked out twice for Spurs, Grizzlies and OKC.

Never heard of him till just right now

[AFBlue]

Never heard of him till just right now

Been in the mid-late second round mix for most of the draft process.

[AFBlue]

Latest DX mock has the Spurs nabbing Anderson in Rd1 and Vaulet in Rd2.

[stnick2261]

Latest DX mock has the Spurs nabbing Anderson in Rd1 and Vaulet in Rd2.
I would be perfectly happy with that outcome... not as happy as trading Splitter to draft WCS and picking up LMA... but still happy

[palangi]

Never heard of him till just right now
Athletic wing out of Tennessee.

[TheGoldStandard]

Athletic wing out of Tennessee.

Yeah, I took a look at him after AFBlue mentioned he was in the 2nd round.. The one thing that I did like about his workout/interview was that he was hustling, not going half speed.

[palangi]

Yeah, I took a look at him after AFBlue mentioned he was in the 2nd round.. The one thing that I did like about his workout/interview was that he was hustling, not going half speed.
He has a lot of length and athleticism too. Very intriguing.

[palangi]

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Josh-Richardson-42015/

[benstanfield]

All this speculation and of course we choose this guy

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG

[DrunkTXLabrat]

I think Minny is going to make the playoffs.

[Axegrinder]

All this speculation and of course we choose this guy

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG Ease up man..gets old FAST

[raybies]

I think Minny is going to make the playoffs.

one more year

[DrunkTXLabrat]

one more year

that team looks beautiful. Minny Gm is officially my favorite. I think they steal Portlands playoff seed. OKC is gonna have to help us keep Memphis or Houston out.

[raybies]

that team looks beautiful. Minny Gm is officially my favorite. I think they steal Portlands playoff seed. OKC is gonna have to help us keep Memphis or Houston out.

Yeah.They pretty stacked.

Rubio, Jones
Martin, LaVine
Wiggins,Shabazz
Towns, Payne, Garnett
Pekovic, Dieng

If they can keep it together and successfully develop their talent, then they got next.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Yeah.They pretty stacked.

Rubio, Jones
Martin, LaVine
Wiggins,Shabazz
Towns, Payne, Garnett
Pekovic, Dieng

If they can keep it together and successfully develop their talent, then they got next.

all that, plus they could easily keep Neal. Bennett could still turn it around. And Bjelica has made some ripples on Spurstalk. Good lord!

[Andthentherewas21]

all that, plus they could easily keep Neal. Bennett could still turn it around. And Bjelica has made some ripples on Spurstalk. Good lord!

I don't see Bennett turning it around at this point, at least not without a radical change of scenery (i.e. getting traded to a team that is great at developing players like the Spurs). He showed some slight improvement last year, but even with that his stats are equivalent to a borderline NBA player. He's a good rebounder, but he's undersized for a PF, and is a bit slow and has limited range for a SF. Without a team defining a strict role for him and focusing him to build up 1-2 more skills to specialize, I just don't see him suddenly finding that next level he needs to improve.

[Mal]

Draft Denzel Valentine. 4 years under Izzo, look at Draymond Green.

[Kawhitstorm]

Draft Denzel Valentine. 4 years under Izzo, look at Draymond Green.

Valentine is Kyle status on defense without the freakish length.

[Mal]

Valentine is Kyle status on defense without the freakish length.

Like Spurs never developed a player. Defense can be tought

[Kawhitstorm]

Like Spurs never developed a player. Defense can be tought

He's laterally challenged like Kyle who makes up for it w/ his freakish length. Kyle/Valentine might be the slowest combo of perimeter players:lol

[BD24]

I like George De Paula if he is available in the second round for us. Maybe even late first depending on his development by that point.

[Uriel]

I like George De Paula if he is available in the second round for us. Maybe even late first depending on his development by that point.
Deja vu. :lol