Bertans shows off ridiculous range on 3pt barrage

[wildbill2u]

Watch: Davis Bertans shows off ridiculous range, puts on 3-point barrage
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/watch_davis_bertans_shows_off_ridiculous_range_put s_on_3_point_barrage/s1_10012_20323366?mb_edition=5470&linksrc=mb_favorites_head

Not sure if 3-5 is a barrage, but the guy doesn't hesitate to pull the trigger from waaaaay out there. Time to see if he can play by bringing him over next summer.

[wildcardX]

I just want to see him get through a season without a major injury. He lost 2 seasons to ACL tears which halted his improvement but he is still young and a good talent.

[Mel_13]

I'd like to see him come over on a deal similar to Blair's first contract.

[spurraider21]

he's my favorite prospect we have right now, but plays the position where we need the least help

[venitian navigator]

If the guy is healthy he's a running and defending version of Bonner...with chance to play small forward too. Not bad at all.

[BatManu20]

he's my favorite prospect we have right now, but plays the position where we need the least help

[Chinook]

he's my favorite prospect we have right now, but plays the position where we need the least help

Spurs could totally use a sharp-shooting combo-forward. Issue is he's a horrible defender at the three, and you don't really want him to add weight since he already has bad knees. So he'll be like Marco.

[SAGirl]

Probably of concern, can he rebound, how strong is he boxing out, etc? He has a bit of potential to be Daye like but with a shot.

[BillMc]

If the guy is healthy he's a running and defending version of Bonner...with chance to play small forward too. Not bad at all.
This.

Wonder how his movement is post injuries.

[r0drig0lac]

unlimited range

[MaNu4Tres]

he's my favorite prospect we have right now, but plays the position where we need the least help

Position is irrelevant if you've been watching the NBA for the past few years. If his knee can hold up, I like the versatility his size and shooting can add to this roster going forward.

[TheGreatYacht]

Even Austin Daye could get hot from three... What I want to know is how he's doing this season

Shooters are everywhere. Healthy ones at that. Don't really want a European hospital taking up a roster spot

[Chinook]

Even Austin Daye could get hot from three... What I want to know is how he's doing this season

Shooters are everywhere. Healthy ones at that. Don't really want a European hospital taking up a roster spot

6-9 shooters really aren't that common. Before the injuries, Bertans had really good hops. It remains to be seen how he's doing now, as he is just coming back. But he looks pretty good all things considering. If he fully recovers, he'll be sort of like Hezonja is for the Magic.

[TheGreatYacht]

6-9 shooters really aren't that common. Before the injuries, Bertans had really good hops. It remains to be seen how he's doing now, as he is just coming back. But he looks pretty good all things considering. If he fully recovers, he'll be sort of like Hezonja is for the Magic.
We'll see. I still have more hope in Lalanne panning out than Bertans.

I'd like to see the Spurs keep signing Euro MVP's

[phxspurfan]

Like a poor mans Porzingis?

[SAGirl]

Like a poor mans Porzingis?
That is really the question for me. He can shoot, but how is he in the other aspects of the game. I don't have an answer to that. We'll just have to wait and see. Porzingod is really skinny but he has other tools he uses on defense, his size, his length, timing, anticipation and how agile he is. He also is not intimidated by anybody. Has terrific intangibles. I don't know about Bertans, but if he has a hood healthy season, I look forward to seeing him. Just not going to get hyped until we do see him bc Austin Daye is there to remind me not every tall/long shooter is going yo be the shizzz, so well see.

[SpursforSix]

BEST SHOOTER EVER

[hater]

Euro scrub should stay in euro tbqh

[TheDoctor]

Next Tiago tbh. Can't stay healthy.

[Mel_13]

Like a poor mans Porzingis?

More like a skinny Steve Novak.

[CGD]

That is really the question for me. He can shoot, but how is he in the other aspects of the game. I don't have an answer to that. We'll just have to wait and see. Porzingod is really skinny but he has other tools he uses on defense, his size, his length, timing, anticipation and how agile he is. He also is not intimidated by anybody. Has terrific intangibles. I don't know about Bertans, but if he has a hood healthy season, I look forward to seeing him. Just not going to get hyped until we do see him bc Austin Daye is there to remind me not every tall/long shooter is going yo be the shizzz, so well see.

This guy has a much faster release than Daye. That's huge. I'm curious to see whether the injury messed with his athletic and slashing abilities.

[From Downtown]

Daye is killing it here in Italy btw :lol

[r0drig0lac]

comparission with Daye? wtf .. maybe an athletic Daye that can really play basketball.

[adonis827]

More like a skinny Steve Novak.

Definitely sounds like Novak to me

[ceperez]

Definitely sounds like Novak to me

But a Novak that can dribble!

[SpurPadre]

A 6-9 Curry, tbh.

[ceperez]

A 6-9 Curry, tbh.

If he can get access to coaching and drills... then maybe. Need to bring him over to start the program, he isn't going to improve much with inferior coaching.

Will say the same thing about LJC who has made zero improvement since he was drafted. Parker doing a piss poor job of finding a good coach for him.

[Uriel]

Red Rocket replacement.

[littlecoyotecoin]

More like a skinny Steve Novak.

Of course, none of these comparisons are ever perfect, but I think a comparison to Novak is unfair to Bertans. At least before his ligament injuries, we don't know how well he recovered, he seemed far more agile, coordinated, and athletic than Novak, even in Steve's younger years. Now, I don't remember seeing Steve play when he was 20, but 25, yes, and I don't think there would have been much of an athletic dropoff in that time. And at 25, Steve just didn't seem to be on the same level, athletically, as Bertans.

Bertans seems to be a much better ball-handler and rim-protector, and shoots more comfortably on the move, for example.

Maybe if Reggie Miller and Steve Novak had some sort of puppy monkey baby: Davis.

[Harry Callahan]

It looks like the guy has a well above average release on the shot. Don't know what the percentage is but maybe he will get over here down the road to help out Kawhi and LMA.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Daye is killing it here in Italy btw :lol

He's listed at 220, now. That's better. Too bad he couldn't get his shit together in his time, here. Someone complained about him having a slow release on his shot? Not sure that ever posed a problem, even if it is slow, which I don't think it was, particularly. He had a really nice shot. And, he's a long-armed 6'11". He can get it off vs. anyone. That was never a problem. The more I followed him, the more I think he was a 14 year old trapped in a 27 year old's body. He just doesn't seem like a very mature kid. He was on social media and playing in the Drew League, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, de jour, and working on ball-handling too much, when he should have just been shooting in the gym. He did a lot of other things well enough that if he could have shot 40% instead of .333, while he was here, they might have gambled on him improving defensively, etc some more. But, Anderson was younger, already was a comparable, and in some regards, better player, and six or so years younger, and can shoot .333 from three, so we weren't giving up much in cutting Daye. Cleveland and Atlanta were intrigued enough to even try Daye out, afterwards. I guess he's found a home in Italy on the team his father played for...they seem to love him over there...from his social media attention whoring. He should have probably taken a page out of Lamarcus' book.

Daye wasn't it, but it would sure be nice to find a cheap stretch 4 in that mold. Just better.

I've read several wanting to turn Aldridge into a 3 point shooter, which would be great if he could knock them down, but, he's .350 career, and doesn't seem to feel that comfortable taking them. If we get a decent center, next year, maybe he will shoot more from the arc, but I like him closer.

[Mel_13]

Of course, none of these comparisons are ever perfect, but I think a comparison to Novak is unfair to Bertans.

Of course. My somewhat tongue in cheek comment was in response to a comparison to Porzingis.

[ceperez]

He's listed at 220, now. That's better. Too bad he couldn't get his shit together in his time, here. Someone complained about him having a slow release on his shot? Not sure that ever posed a problem, even if it is slow, which I don't think it was, particularly. He had a really nice shot. And, he's a long-armed 6'11". He can get it off vs. anyone. That was never a problem. The more I followed him, the more I think he was a 14 year old trapped in a 27 year old's body. He just doesn't seem like a very mature kid. He was on social media and playing in the Drew League, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, de jour, and working on ball-handling too much, when he should have just been shooting in the gym. He did a lot of other things well enough that if he could have shot 40% instead of .333, while he was here, they might have gambled on him improving defensively, etc some more. But, Anderson was younger, already was a comparable, and in some regards, better player, and six or so years younger, and can shoot .333 from three, so we weren't giving up much in cutting Daye. Cleveland and Atlanta were intrigued enough to even try Daye out, afterwards. I guess he's found a home in Italy on the team his father played for...they seem to love him over there...from his social media attention whoring. He should have probably taken a page out of Lamarcus' book.

Daye wasn't it, but it would sure be nice to find a cheap stretch 4 in that mold. Just better.

I've read several wanting to turn Aldridge into a 3 point shooter, which would be great if he could knock them down, but, he's .350 career, and doesn't seem to feel that comfortable taking them. If we get a decent center, next year, maybe he will shoot more from the arc, but I like him closer.

Aldridge (and even West) was taking more 3's before they came over to the Spurs.

In due time, you'll see Aldridge and West chucking those 3 pointers. Pop likely hiding that option.

[cjw]

Aldridge (and even West) was taking more 3's before they came over to the Spurs.

In due time, you'll see Aldridge and West chucking those 3 pointers. Pop likely hiding that option.

I agree - probably part letting them stay in comfort zone, part saving something for the playoffs.

All of the Eurostashes are lottery tickets. PATFO knows it can uncover similar talent in the D-League as is available in the late 20s in the draft among NCAAers, so better to use picks on players stashed overseas who can amount to more. Plus no need to use up roster spots on them yet.

If any of them amount to rotation players, it's all icing on the cake.

[ChumpDumper]

If he can get access to coaching and drills... then maybe. Need to bring him over to start the program, he isn't going to improve much with inferior coaching.What do you know about his current coaching?


Will say the same thing about LJC who has made zero improvement since he was drafted. Parker doing a piss poor job of finding a good coach for him.Which games with LJC have you seen this season?

[ceperez]

He's listed at 220, now. That's better. Too bad he couldn't get his shit together in his time, here. Someone complained about him having a slow release on his shot? Not sure that ever posed a problem, even if it is slow, which I don't think it was, particularly. He had a really nice shot. And, he's a long-armed 6'11". He can get it off vs. anyone. That was never a problem. The more I followed him, the more I think he was a 14 year old trapped in a 27 year old's body. He just doesn't seem like a very mature kid. He was on social media and playing in the Drew League, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, de jour, and working on ball-handling too much, when he should have just been shooting in the gym. He did a lot of other things well enough that if he could have shot 40% instead of .333, while he was here, they might have gambled on him improving defensively, etc some more. But, Anderson was younger, already was a comparable, and in some regards, better player, and six or so years younger, and can shoot .333 from three, so we weren't giving up much in cutting Daye. Cleveland and Atlanta were intrigued enough to even try Daye out, afterwards. I guess he's found a home in Italy on the team his father played for...they seem to love him over there...from his social media attention whoring. He should have probably taken a page out of Lamarcus' book.

Daye wasn't it, but it would sure be nice to find a cheap stretch 4 in that mold. Just better.

I've read several wanting to turn Aldridge into a 3 point shooter, which would be great if he could knock them down, but, he's .350 career, and doesn't seem to feel that comfortable taking them. If we get a decent center, next year, maybe he will shoot more from the arc, but I like him closer.

Aldridge (and even West) was taking more 3's before they came over to the Spurs.

In due time, you'll see Aldridge and West chucking those 3 pointers. Pop likely hiding that option.

[r0drig0lac]

watching the game today
defensively he's tall and agile to make it difficult for the opponent, offensively his 3pt shot is just ridiculous
http://jornadavirtual.acb.com/jornada/LACB/60/20

[littlecoyotecoin]

Of course. My somewhat tongue in cheek comment was in response to a comparison to Porzingis.

Ahh, saw that Porzingis comment. Didn't put two and two together. My apologies.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Aldridge (and even West) was taking more 3's before they came over to the Spurs.

In due time, you'll see Aldridge and West chucking those 3 pointers. Pop likely hiding that option.

I sure hope not.

[Spurtacular]

If Bertans had had a better summer league, he'd have been signed this year, imo. As it now stands, I don't know exactly where he stands in the Spurs plans. Not sure the Spurs even know.

[jyra]

He never played in the Summer League because of his injuries. Hopefully he makes it this year.

698617978955427844

That knee looks alright.

[Mel_13]

If Bertans had had a better summer league, he'd have been signed this year, imo. As it now stands, I don't know exactly where he stands in the Spurs plans. Not sure the Spurs even know.

That was his brother.

[Spurtacular]

That was his brother.

Oh, I forgot about the double Bertans...

[yavozerb]

He never played in the Summer League because of his injuries. Hopefully he makes it this year.

698617978955427844

That knee looks alright.

dude has always played hard and is fearless.. He seems to playing hard not favoring that knee at alll

[littlecoyotecoin]

Oh, I forgot about the double Bertans...

The one that played in the summer would not be being compared, even jokingly, with Daye, Porzingis, Novak, stretch fours, Aldridge, or rim protectors. Dairis is a 6'4" shooting guard (point guard), kind of like Jimmer. But tougher.

[Spurtacular]

The one that played in the summer would not be being compared, even jokingly, with Daye, Porzingis, Novak, stretch fours, Aldridge, or rim protectors. Dairis is a 6'4" shooting guard (point guard), kind of like Jimmer. But tougher.

Well, Jimmer is now listed as the #1 D-League prospect (before he won the DLASG MVP); so, he'll be back in the NBA before your Mr. Tough Guy. But thanks for the info all the same.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Well, Jimmer is now listed as the #1 D-League prospect (before he won the DLASG MVP); so, he'll be back in the NBA before your Mr. Tough Guy. But thanks for the info all the same.

That's like being #1 Al Queda leader because all the other ones got knocked off. If a bunch of players get called up, the dregs move up the ranks. I think they had teenagers flying zeros in WWII. They were the best pilots Japan had. Jimmer is now #1.

[Spurtacular]

That's like being #1 Al Queda leader because all the other ones got knocked off. If a bunch of players get called up, the dregs move up the ranks. I think they had teenagers flying zeros in WWII. They were the best pilots Japan had. Jimmer is now #1.

Well, whether you want to classify it as an accomplishment or not does not invalidate my point. Nice try though.

[littlecoyotecoin]

I agreed with you. After all the best guys got called up. Jimmer is #1 of the unwanted guys. Better to be the head of the mouse than the tail of lion. Or, in this case, is it?

[CGD]

He never played in the Summer League because of his injuries. Hopefully he makes it this year.

698617978955427844

That knee looks alright.

Awesome to see he still has that explosiveness. Great dunk.

Anyone know what type of handles he has?

I'm irrationally excited about seeing this guy here next year. Have been high on him since the George Hill trade.

[BatManu20]

Davis throws bows like the mailman, tbh.


http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/4-15-2015/MTWE9S.gif

[iManu]

Looks like he walked.

[BatManu20]

But he's got an ultra quick release and is water from deep.


http://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/assets/4665479/Bertans_quick_release.gif

http://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/assets/4665495/Bertans_shooting_after_screens.gif

[littlecoyotecoin]

Awesome to see he still has that explosiveness. Great dunk.

Anyone know what type of handles he has?

I'm irrationally excited about seeing this guy here next year. Have been high on him since the George Hill trade.

Pretty decent for a 6'10" guy, it seems.

[Russ]

George Hill.

The gift that keeps on giving . . .

[benefactor]

Spurs could totally use a sharp-shooting combo-forward. Issue is he's a horrible defender at the three, and you don't really want him to add weight since he already has bad knees. So he'll be like Marco.
Taller Marco is a good comparison

[SAGirl]

Good to see he still has his athleticism. Daye didn't have that (describing him as awkward is kind). I definitely can see him here next seasonif he stays healthy. I would be more excited about him if not for his injury history. It's so weird that he injured one knee after another in consecutive years when he is primarily a lanky shooter, who likes to play in the perimeter... and they weren't even contact injuries I believe. I can't imagine an NBA grind and the physicality will be sustainable for him.

[DMC]

How good is he at committing an intentional foul?

[Kineto]

I'd like to see the Spurs keep signing Euro MVP's

So prepare yourself to say hello again to Nando ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU2xgcc3tZ0&feature=youtu.be

[TheGreatYacht]

So prepare yourself to say hello again to Nando ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU2xgcc3tZ0&feature=youtu.be
:vomit:

[wildbill2u]

How good is he at committing an intentional foul?

Considering the GIF above where he throws a mean elbow at a smaller gnat of a defensive player, I'd say he doesn't shy away from an intentional foul. I kinda like another tough guy like West on the team.

[raybies]

As I said in the think tank thread, I think he could have some plays on offense running around screens for shots ala reddick, Allen, curry, and Thompson. His release is quicker than Marco's. I remember Marco had to pump fake alot because he wasn't that fast off screens and his release wasn't as quick. I think Bertans has more potential than Marco and I don't think it's a good comparison. This guy is like a shooting guard in a sf/pf tweeners body. I haven't seen him drive that much because he has really no problem getting his shot off with very limited time. One play he faked a handoff, dribbled to the right, and launched a 25 footer to beat the buzzer. His range is unreal as is his accuracy. Real curry like. I see him as an Allen-type on offense. But I need to see more drives. He's a good cutter. Defense is his issue. From what I seen he looks lost out there. But as many have said, health will be his issue.

[raybies]

His last euroleague game can be watched on watch ESPN. They played Brose basket. Just search euroleague, click on replay. He subbed in at about 25' minute in the first half and about 1:17 in the second half. If you want to watch the whole game Adam Hanga plays on his team for those who don't know. Can scout two at the same time.

[YGWHI]

watching the game today
defensively he's tall and agile to make it difficult for the opponent, offensively his 3pt shot is just ridiculous
http://jornadavirtual.acb.com/jornada/LACB/60/20

Thanks for posting this...I didn't know he plays for the Baskonia.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

This.

Wonder how his movement is post injuries.

Looks the same as before, especially on that last 3 point shot. I watched several games of his on stream last year before his injury. The guy is very athletic for his size. He is 6'10 1/2. Would be the 3rd most athletic guy on the Spurs after Simmons and Mills.

Chip wouldn't even have to change his shot. Thing I notice was he take most of his 3 pointers like 26+ feet from the basket, a fast release, and he fades away shooting them on about 80%, which makes them unblockable. This guy would tear it up in the Spurs system coming on of pick and pops.

Size might be a problem but hell, he is just as big as Dirk and his hops gives him an advantage of rebounding. Just defending guys like Davis etc. would be difficult for him. But the fact he can stretch the floor draw players like Davis from the basket on D.

Vid below is after his first ACL tear. Thing about tendon tears nowadays, its best to get them when your young. With the new fiber technology, the fibers get sewn into the tendon and make them twice as strong as before. Remember, both tears were on different knees, which is good.

I see Bertan as the only major change this offseason, replacing Bonner.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtZYa7h4yz8

[BillMc]

Looks the same as before, especially on that last 3 point shot. I watched several games of his on stream last year before his injury. The guy is very athletic for his size. He is 6'10 1/2. Would be the 3rd most athletic guy on the Spurs after Simmons and Mills.

Chip wouldn't even have to change his shot. Thing I notice was he take most of his 3 pointers like 26+ feet from the basket, a fast release, and he fades away shooting them on about 80%, which makes them unblockable. This guy would tear it up in the Spurs system coming on of pick and pops.

Size might be a problem but hell, he is just as big as Dirk and his hops gives him an advantage of rebounding. Just defending guys like Davis etc. would be difficult for him. But the fact he can stretch the floor draw players like Davis from the basket on D.

Vid below is after his first ACL tear. Thing about tendon tears nowadays, its best to get them when your young. With the new fiber technology, the fibers get sewn into the tendon and make them twice as strong as before. Remember, both tears were on different knees, which is good.

I see Bertan as the only major change this offseason, replacing Bonner.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtZYa7h4yz8

Cheers man. Thanks for the good post and video. As you say, the time to get tendon injuries is when you're young. Looking forward to seeing this kid over for the Spurs.

Hopefully Latvia produces two promising NBA rookies two years in a row. Not bad for a country of 2 million.

[TXstbobcat]

Cheers man. Thanks for the good post and video. As you say, the time to get tendon injuries is when you're young. Looking forward to seeing this kid over for the Spurs.

Hopefully Latvia produces two promising NBA rookies two years in a row. Not bad for a country of 2 million.

Would be cool to have both of the Bertrans brothers play on the Spurs Summer League team this Summer.

[wildbill2u]

Euro league 3s are a lot shorter than NBA 3s but doesn't look like it would bother Bertans much. Watching some of the highlight vids, there is another thing I like about this kid. He is very fiery and animated when in the game, waving his fists and shouting. Even more than Paddy if that's possible. What a boost that attitude is to the bench team when they come in.

I hope what Cowboys_Wear_Spurs said, " With the new fiber technology, the fibers get sewn into the tendon and make them twice as strong as before. Remember, both tears were on different knees, which is good." is true. Never heard this take on ACL tears before, but then I'm so old they fixed mine with a hatchet and deer sinew.

[tonight...you]

Euro league 3s are a lot shorter than NBA 3s but doesn't look like it would bother Bertans much. Watching some of the highlight vids, there is another thing I like about this kid. He is very fiery and animated when in the game, waving his fists and shouting. Even more than Paddy if that's possible. What a boost that attitude is to the bench team when they come in.

I hope what Cowboys_Wear_Spurs said, " With the new fiber technology, the fibers get sewn into the tendon and make them twice as strong as before. Remember, both tears were on different knees, which is good." is true. Never heard this take on ACL tears before, but then I'm so old they fixed mine with a hatchet and deer sinew.
I'm glad I'm not the only guy who went to Dr. Kilpatient's.
Nice guy, but man...

[BatManu20]

698617978955427844

[BillMc]

Would be cool to have both of the Bertrans brothers play on the Spurs Summer League team this Summer.

Agreed. :toast

[Chinook]

I do love that most folks would have been happy with the Spurs using their first pick on Bertans in 2011, and he ended being their third.

[jyra]

I hope he skips playing for the national team this summer. Their chances of winning the Olympic Qualifying tournament against Serbia in Belgrade are miniscule especially if Prozingis doesn't join the team. The tournament takes place from July 4th-9th, so he would miss at least the Utah Summer League and maybe a couple of games in Vegas too while being jetlagged and having less practice time.

[CGD]

I hope he skips playing for the national team this summer. Their chances of winning the Olympic Qualifying tournament against Serbia in Belgrade are miniscule especially if Prozingis doesn't join the team. The tournament takes place from July 4th-9th, so he would miss at least the Utah Summer League and maybe a couple of games in Vegas too while being jetlagged and having less practice time.

I hope he sees that too much is at stake. We're talking about possibly getting on a path towards making life altering money.

[Chinook]

Hell, yeah. The Spurs should demand it after dealing with two surgeries and rehabs. He and LJC need to be full participants in the SL this time around.

[BatManu20]

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[SAGirl]

Frankly I look forward to see him this summer. 3 pt shooting is a huge need.

[BatManu20]

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[ceperez]

708055250330984448

Seems to have recovered from injury.

[mudyez]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eseOR027jLY

[CGD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eseOR027jLY
Hanga to Bertans for game winner, wow

[GSH]

I see Bertan as the only major change this offseason, replacing Bonner.


The thing I like best about the videos is that he can shoot the 3 off the dribble. I wish he could replace Bonner now.

[Old School 44]

The Leonard/Hill trade has already proved lopsided in favor of the Spurs. Imagine if Bertans pans out! :wow

[CGD]

The Leonard/Hill trade has already proved lopsided in favor of the Spurs. Imagine if Bertans pans out! :wow

Yup!!

[ceperez]

Definitely klutch!

[boutons_deux]

so what's DB's contract status?

[TrainOfThought5]

What is his position? Can he guard legit 4s? The pick and roll? What were his stats for the rest of the game?

[peacemaker885]

Spurs Porzingis

[SAGirl]

What a shot! Definite pure shooter! :flag:
Labels Kutxa is doing very well in Euroleague.http://www.marca.com/baloncesto/euroliga/2016/04/01/56fed958268e3e567b8b4587.html
They are now in quarter finals with home advantage in the first round so far.

[moisaenz]

He seems like a bigger Kyle korver

[cjw]

Still only 23 - playing well in Euroleague has to count for something (better than watered down college bball). If he becomes a legit rotation player, that part of the Kawhi/Hill trade has to go down as one of the biggest coups ever. Granted, Spurs still had to draft him but this got them the extra 2nd.

NBA = f'd if he can become a legit stretch four next to Aldridge and Kawhi (with Anderson continuing to develop).

[gambit1990]

been wanting him on the squad. looking forward to the day.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

He seems like a bigger Kyle korver

I like Bertans, but people shouldn't put such high expectations for him yet. He's much more of a Steve Novak than Korver.

[cjw]

I like Bertans, but people shouldn't put such high expectations for him yet. He's much more of a Steve Novak than Korver.

I've never seen Steve Novak chase down block someone and come back down court for the putback dunk.

Jury is still out until we actually see him play in the league, but have to think he at least makes the roster and gets a shot. Key will be ability to guard both 3s and 4s.

[r0drig0lac]

I like Bertans, but people shouldn't put such high expectations for him yet. He's much more of a Steve Novak than Korver.

no

[TrainOfThought5]

no

Its hard to accurately peg how his athleticism will translate to the NBA. he blocked some 5'11 white guy. Westbrook stiff arms him in midair on the way to a dunk.

[Mel_13]

Will gladly take him over our current ginger.

[spurraider21]

He really isn't a PF at all, not even a stretch 4. He could theoretically be called a 4 against a tiny/micro lineup like GSW's "death" lineup. I mean yeah he's a tall 3 but I liken him to stojakovic in that regard (not saying he's as good, but just regarding size/position). Nobody confused peja for a stretch 4

[buttsR4rebounding]

Spurs Porzingis

Not really. Porzingis may be a franchise player. Bertans a role player.

[cjw]

Will gladly take him over our current ginger.

This. He's hit 18 threes and missed 13 in Euroleague thus far.

Assist numbers are bad - three in 135 minutes, and he's a 6'10" guy who gets one rebound every ten minutes but a foul every five minutes. That's disconcerting.

But he can shoot! Let's see if the Spurs can get him to develop other skills.

[ceperez]

This. He's hit 18 threes and missed 13 in Euroleague thus far.

Assist numbers are bad - three in 135 minutes, and he's a 6'10" guy who gets one rebound every ten minutes but a foul every five minutes. That's disconcerting.

But he can shoot! Let's see if the Spurs can get him to develop other skills.

Sounds to me like Steve Novak that can dribble.