Spurs Select G Dejounte Murray in 2016 NBA Draft

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Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA · 6s6 seconds ago

Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley texted me: "Dejounte Murray has All-Star potential."

[BatManu20]

A name I know nothing about, per par. Hope he's a steal. GSG.

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Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA · 2m2 minutes ago

Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley texted me: "Dejounte Murray has All-Star potential."

[BatManu20]

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[024]

Good... now the Spurs probably won't go after Conley.

[tbdog]

^ Fail.

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[Chomag]

Eh this guys stats are pretty bad for an nba calibre player. 3 turnovers a game and 29% outside shooting? Ouch...hopefully the fo sees something in him that im not.

[ducks]

do you know what tp shot when he got here and aj

[Spur|n|Austin]

Hmm, I wanted Ulis - but I don't control the FO

[BD24]

Eh this guys stats are pretty bad for an nba calibre player. 3 turnovers a game and 29% outside shooting? Ouch...hopefully the fo sees something in him that im not.He has great length and size along with pretty good athleticism as well. Needs to fill out though. People forget Kawhi was an awful shooter when he arrived. Maybe they see a great work ethic in this kid and think they can improve his jumper.

[Hoops Czar]

Damn, I hope this kid can pass because he can't shoot, at all.

[Kawhitstorm]

Eh this guys stats are pretty bad for an nba calibre player. 3 turnovers a game and 29% outside shooting? Ouch...hopefully the fo sees something in him that im not.

He was the Jamal Crawford of the NCAA, he's a combo guard & not a point guard. He has the raw talent but Chip will need to fix his shot & Pop has to tame him like Manu.

[TheGreatYacht]

Not European, so I'm happy :tu

[SAGirl]

A draft for the future. He needs to develop but he has a lot, a whole lot of potential. I love this pick for us.

[elemento]

I wanted Pat McCaw but I'm ok with this pick

Boy is raw, but he is still 19 y/o. Has plenty of time to develop.

[dbestpro]

Eh this guys stats are pretty bad for an nba calibre player. 3 turnovers a game and 29% outside shooting? Ouch...hopefully the fo sees something in him that im not.

Youth.

[ace3g]

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Dejounte Murray led all prospects in points off of floaters on 45% FG%. You can see Jamal Crawford's influence in his creativity offensively

[PopTheGOAT]

Hmm, I wanted Ulis - but I don't control the FO
5'9", no thanks

[tmtcsc]

Dejounte Murray, 6'5" freshman guard, Washington: "NBA talent without a doubt. Quick, size, handle, loves to play. Really talented. He's another one whose body is scary thin. Needs work on his shooting. His ability to get into the paint is probably unmatched in this draft outside of Dunn. He's wild now. He can throw it to the cheerleaders. He's a little bit of a risk, but you could hit a home run with this guy."

[playblair]

turnover machine............

[spursistan]

A draft for the future. He needs to develop but he has a lot, a whole lot of potential. I love this pick for us.
You mean he is D-league stash for 2017?

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With the 29th pick in the #NBADraft (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBADraft?src=hash), the San Antonio Spurs select Dejounte Murray, PG out of Washington.

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[PopTheGOAT]

Damn, I hope this kid can pass because he can't shoot, at all.
Kawhi Leonard

[playbonner15]

I think they wanted to take Deyonte and instead drafted Dejounte :lol

[spursistan]

Not European, so I'm happy :tu

[BatManu20]

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[emanueldavidginobili]

Chad Ford ESPN Senior Writer http://a.espncdn.com/i/columnists/ford_chad_m.jpg
The San Antonio Spurs select Washington PG DeJounte Murray with the No. 29 pick. Steal of the draft. He was ranked No. 9 on my final Big Board bling, athletic and a great feel. If his shooting improves he could be the best PG in the draft. He could be an All-Star someday. Seriously. Typical Spurs. They got a lottery pick at 29.

[lefty20]

Can't complain about Spurs getting a guy with a little African in him, tbh.

[BatManu20]

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[tim_duncan_fan]

His purple shoes concern me.

The Spurs didn't pick a flashy dumbass did they?

Of course, he is just a kid so maybe it means nothing.

[BatManu20]

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[phxspurfan]

Westbrook deux?

[spursistan]

Chad Ford ESPN Senior Writer

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The San Antonio Spurs select Washington PG DeJounte Murray with the No. 29 pick. Steal of the draft. He was ranked No. 9 on my final Big Board bling, athletic and a great feel. If his shooting improves he could be the best PG in the draft. He could be an All-Star someday. Seriously. Typical Spurs. They got a lottery pick at 29.
:tu

[Darius Bieber]

His purple shoes concern me.

The Spurs didn't pick a flashy dumbass did they?

Of course, he is just a kid so maybe it means nothing.

He said he was wearing the shoes for his cousin who passed away.

[Mr. Body]

It's a pick for a few years from now. He should get some ruin next year, but he's on Kawhi's schedule.

[Mugen]

Great size and his biggest weaknesses are everything the Spurs develop better than anybody (shooting, turnovers,etc.)

Should be a great pick a year or 2 down the line a la CoJo and Georgie tbh......

[dabom]

Already the best PG on the team. I hope he starts from day one. Fuck that bitch that disrespected him too. :lol

[eDizzle20]

Great pickup. Glaring need for this team.

[BatManu20]

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[dabom]

It's a pick for a few years from now. He should get some ruin next year, but he's on Kawhi's schedule.

Starter first year?

[BatManu20]

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[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Westbrook deux?

That's what I instantly thought of when I saw the pick...someone to help out against Westbrook...

[SAGirl]

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Great news!!!!
I see a lot of work with Chip and some Austin Toros in his future, but I would like Manu to coach this kid a little bit. He's just as aggressive and wild, but hey he's just 19.

[spursistan]

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[dabom]

Great news!!!!
I see a lot of work with Chip and some Austin Toros in his future, but I would like Manu to coach this kid a little bit. He's just as aggressive and wild, but hey he's just 19.

Fuck the Austin Spurs. He sticks with the team.

[BatManu20]

I'm liking this pick more and more. Only 19 years old (same age as Parker when we drafted him). Has tons of talent. Great pick tbh.

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[afireinside20]

Cory Alexander 2.0. Could be a steal for us though.

[Mr. Body]

Starter first year?

No.

[Blackjack]

Don't know shit about any of these guys. Haven't seen any college games this year. But I get the feeling they see the want-to, desire, passion and physical tools, at least to some degree, they saw in Kawhi.

I support the pick. Manu will be gone soon, definitely need someone to throw it into the fifth row.

[raybies]

Pretty much says we are riding out Parker's contract while slowly bringing this kid along. I doubt we go after Conley now. I think it's Durant or Gasol. Most likely Gasol.

Parker/ mills/ Murray
Green/ Simmons/????
Leonard/ Anderson/ Bertans
Aldridge/ Livio/????
Gasol/ marjanovich/ Milutinov

Imo...

[poeticism707]

He has great length and size along with pretty good athleticism as well. Needs to fill out though. People forget Kawhi was an awful shooter when he arrived. Maybe they see a great work ethic in this kid and think they can improve his jumper.

Agree.

If he has the work ethic, Spurs have the tools in spades to

fix his shooting.

Great pick Spurs.

[davidbowie]

lol okay

[Emperor]

Murray/Simmons fast break gonna be fun to watch.

[BatManu20]

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[PopTheGOAT]

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He knows this to be true. He's gonna be the backup PG this season. Will be starting by year 3/playing most of the minutes. He'll be our second best player in 2020, I'm calling it.

[SAGirl]

Starter first year?
I can't see it bc he is really not ready. His decision making is still :td. He might get on Pop's yell-a-thon! But who knows? We certainly have an aging backcourt.
Hopefully Pop tries to find some guys in FA too.

[BatManu20]

No idea who this is. But he's verified.

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[SpursforSix]

I'm liking this pick more and more. Only 19 years old (same age as Parker when we drafted him). Has tons of talent. Great pick tbh.

same here. From the few things I've seen, seems like a good character guy as well. Should fit into the system and develop nicely.

[timtonymanu]

Rather have him for the future than Conley.

[random21]

Reminds me of a slimmer Tryeke Evans!!!!

[Mr. Body]

Did they work him out?

[BatManu20]

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[TVI]

29. San Antonio Spurs
DeJounte Murray | PG | Washington
Freshman | 19 | 6-5, 170
The lowdown: Wiry combo guard with interesting long-term potential. Didn't have an overly efficient season, but flashed the ability to get to the rim with his creative ball-handling, instincts as a scorer and impressive vision as a passer. Loves to freelance off the dribble. Consistency as a shooter and decision-making leave a lot to be desired at this stage. Far from a finished product, but has some very interesting potential on both ends.
Grade: B+

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[Mnky]

19 year old people. Kid has ridiculous potential. Spurs are going after Conley, this kid will be great second unit fodder with lottery upside. His shot can easily be molded at that age, and his height allows him to pass over people much easier. Love the pick. Got to take chances here to stay competitive long term.

[Keepin' it real]

Chad Ford ESPN Senior Writer

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The San Antonio Spurs select Washington PG DeJounte Murray with the No. 29 pick. Steal of the draft. He was ranked No. 9 on my final Big Board bling, athletic and a great feel. If his shooting improves he could be the best PG in the draft. He could be an All-Star someday. Seriously. Typical Spurs. They got a lottery pick at 29.

I knew media would be saying this shit. Every year, same thing. Do they read from a script and just insert the draftee's name?

[Robz4000]

Like the pick tbh. Spurs desperately need penetration and he shows the potential to be a great facilitator.

[tmtcsc]

Take this for what its worth: I haven't seen a Mock Draft yet that didn't have Murray as a Top 14 pick.

SBNation:10
Bleacher Report: 13
Chad Ford: 9
Jay Bilas: 10

[dabom]

I can't see it bc he is really not ready. His decision making is still :td. He might get on Pop's yell-a-thon! But who knows? We certainly have an aging backcourt.
Hopefully Pop tries to find some guys in FA too.

If Manu doesn't return I bet he starts the first year.

[ace3g]

Time to bring in his mentor for a year;

Jamal Crawford jcrossover
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[SpurPadre]

Chad Ford ESPN Senior Writer http://a.espncdn.com/i/columnists/ford_chad_m.jpg
The San Antonio Spurs select Washington PG DeJounte Murray with the No. 29 pick. Steal of the draft. He was ranked No. 9 on my final Big Board bling, athletic and a great feel. If his shooting improves he could be the best PG in the draft. He could be an All-Star someday. Seriously. Typical Spurs. They got a lottery pick at 29.

I came.

[spursistan]

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[Russ]

If he has the work ethic, Spurs have the tools in spades to fix his shooting.



That's just it, he's that rare guy (like Kawhi) who is athletic and and has work ethic (and humility).

Guys like that literally can't miss in the Spurs system.

[BatManu20]

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[SAGirl]

Don't know shit about any of these guys. Haven't seen any college games this year. But I get the feeling they see the want-to, desire, passion and physical tools, at least to some degree, they saw in Kawhi.

I support the pick. Manu will be gone soon, definitely need someone to throw it into the fifth row.
This was funny but also made a bit sentimental TBH when Manu retires. I look forward to seeing Dejonte develop though.

[dabom]

Hope this guy makes Tony his bitch...

[TheGreatYacht]

His shooting form looks good, Chip should fix the problem, great pick

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[TheGreatYacht]

Hope this guy makes Tony his bitch...
Will probably average more assists than Kiwi in only 5 minutes tbh

[SAGirl]

19 year old people. Kid has ridiculous potential. Spurs are going after Conley, this kid will be great second unit fodder with lottery upside. His shot can easily be molded at that age, and his height allows him to pass over people much easier. Love the pick. Got to take chances here to stay competitive long term.
Agreed. He's a pick for the future but has such upside to him bc he's still so young. I love this pick. I am sooooo excited we did not draft Ulis.

[dabom]

Will probably average more assists than Kiwi in only 5 minutes tbh

I guess he takes Porkers spot with those assist numbers. :lol

[ninjaskrzypek]

Did they work him out?

No he said only interviewed. Probably never figured he'd fall.

[TVI]

Damn, I hope this kid can pass because he can't shoot, at all.
Neither could Leonard.

[BatManu20]

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[Mugen]

Kahwi couldn't shoot for shit and Chip turned him into one of the best 3pt shooters in the league, but you niggas are worried about a 19yo who can't shoot....:lol

[Nathan89]

With a little bit of work he can't be worse than TP, Mills, and KA. He'll deserve playing time but that doesn't mean anything to Pop.

[urunobili]

Kahwi couldn't shoot for shit and Chip turned him into one of the best 3pt shooters in the league, but you niggas are worried about a 19yo who can't shoot....:lol

[dabom]

Kahwi couldn't shoot for shit and Chip turned him into one of the best 3pt shooters in the league, but you niggas are worried about a 19yo who can't shoot....:lol
He already the best PG on the Spurs. :lol

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Dejounte Murray, a guy many had in the lottery, fell to the Spurs at 29. He doesn't seem too upset about it

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[Chinook]

The goal for me would be him ready to be the backup next season and ready to be a starter the season after that. Would rather he had an extra year, but what can you do?

[raybies]

Today I said a combo guard was the safest bet, just didn't think Murray would be the one since most mocks had him in the lottery.

[BatManu20]

Kahwi couldn't shoot for shit and Chip turned him into one of the best 3pt shooters in the league, but you niggas are worried about a 19yo who can't shoot....:lol

[Nathan89]

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Size as well. Tired of the tiny pgs we have.

[SuperCam]

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did these sycophantic pop sucking media faggots not see what happened with fat head?

[BatManu20]

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[raybies]

The goal for me would be him ready to be the backup next season and ready to be a starter the season after that. Would rather he had an extra year, but what can you do?

What if he pulled a Parker and took Tony's job 5 games in. How ironic.

[Mnky]

The goal for me would be him ready to be the backup next season and ready to be a starter the season after that. Would rather he had an extra year, but what can you do?

An extra year and the spurs don't go near him. Spurs are definitely targeting Conley. If they get him, his contract will run out when Murray is ready to get a raise and take over. Will play out perfect tbh.

[BatManu20]

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[davidbowie]

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cut this man asap!!!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

did these sycophantic pop sucking media faggots not see what happened with fat head?
:lol Some ppl on ST still don't see what happened with fat head

[jyra]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0Dh5hPUO8c

That's a lot of stuff to work on. I guess he has time on his side but that doesn't look like a guy who can contribute early in his career.

[raybies]

Still want the spurs to draft a big. So many bigs this year.

[poeticism707]

I'm liking this pick more and more. Only 19 years old (same age as Parker when we drafted him). Has tons of talent. Great pick tbh.

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Hilarious Grantland!!!

[Keepin' it real]

Wait a minute, Murray is no steal. I just visited his page in the think tank and he was pegged to the Spurs at #29 in several mock drafts. Lol with the "steal of the draft" comments.

[timtonymanu]

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Is it just me or is this such an overrated statement about the Spurs and drafting?

[Mnky]

did these sycophantic pop sucking media faggots not see what happened with fat head?

Tbh, how many people draft hall of famers and starters in the late first, early second? Spurs have been contending so long not just cuz of Duncan and pop, but have been crazy lucky with the draft to fill spots.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol it's pretty funny that the Spurs still have the reputation of finding gems in the draft and free agency, tbh..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Dejounte Murray, 6'5" freshman guard, Washington: "NBA talent without a doubt. Quick, size, handle, loves to play. Really talented. He's another one whose body is scary thin. Needs work on his shooting. His ability to get into the paint is probably unmatched in this draft outside of Dunn. He's wild now. He can throw it to the cheerleaders. He's a little bit of a risk, but you could hit a home run with this guy."

We need a penetrator. And he's a high upside guy. Gotta like this pick.

[BatManu20]

Literally nothing but overwhelmingly positive feedback from NBA writers on Twitter. Hope they're all right.

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[Chinook]

An extra year and the spurs don't go near him. Spurs are definitely targeting Conley. If they get him, his contract will run out when Murray is ready to get a raise and take over. Will play out perfect tbh.

What? I mean that I wish they had drafted the guard last year, to give that player two years before being a backup and three years before being a starter. And the team better not sign Conley if they aren't trading Parker. It simply doesn't make sense. I wouldn't be shocked if they actually decided to just bring the band back together while swapping out the old detritus for some young prospects.

[BatManu20]

Is it just me or is this such an overrated statement about the Spurs and drafting?

Extremely. Still playing that narrative for some reason when history tells us differenly.

[Mnky]

Tbh, how many people draft hall of famers and starters in the late first, early second? Spurs have been contending so long not just cuz of Duncan and pop, but have been crazy lucky with the draft to fill spots.

I think Spurfan has been spoiled with their late draft success. Most players that late are out the league after their first contract. What has Philly, Lakers etc done with all their lottery picks? Luck is huge.

[Chinook]

:lol it's pretty funny that the Spurs still have the reputation of finding gems in the draft and free agency, tbh..

Seriously. There are teams that are better than the Spurs have been recently.

[Mnky]

What? I mean that I wish they had drafted the guard last year, to give that player two years before being a backup and three years before being a starter. And the team better not sign Conley if they aren't trading Parker. It simply doesn't make sense. I wouldn't be shocked if they actually decided to just bring the band back together while swapping out the old detritus for some young prospects.

Oh, I though you meant another year in college.

[NASpurs]

Damn can't wait for the SL to watch this kid and the Euros stash.

[AFMadison]

I wanted Pat McCaw but I'm ok with this pick

Boy is raw, but he is still 19 y/o. Has plenty of time to develop.
I did too. GS got him at 38.

[Mnky]

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cut this man asap!!!!!

Well he replaces the hole bellies balls left when he signed in sac.

:lol

[timtonymanu]

Hill and CoJo are the only players I can think of in recent years that actually turned out to be solid for late rounders.

[barakz21]

Seems like he's got s good head on his shoulders. That little interview after he got drafted gives me the impression that he's grounded.

[Hoops Czar]

With a little bit of work he can't be worse than TP, Mills, and KA. He'll deserve playing time but that doesn't mean anything to Pop.

Dubbed the steal of the 2014 draft.

[Mr. Body]

Is it just me or is this such an overrated statement about the Spurs and drafting?

Yes. Livio Jean-Charles is pretty crappy. Kyle Anderson is just okay. We don't know about Milutinov.

[SpurPadre]

Who gets more minutes next season: Bertans, Livio, or Murray?

[SAGirl]

The goal for me would be him ready to be the backup next season and ready to be a starter the season after that. Would rather he had an extra year, but what can you do?
I see what you did there, but "don't worry, be happyyyyy!" :toast
We kept Danny, and this kid at 6'5" with a 6'10" wingspan can play both positions eventually (needs to learn to shoot, so does Kyle TBH, and he needs to add muscle, and so does Kyle to play the 4). Yes, I wish they were ready sooner, but what can you do?

He will also push Simmons, who is rather older and doesn't have the time this kid has to work in his game and improve.

[Mr. Body]

Murray. The other two are longshots.

[T Park]

Is it just me or is this such an overrated statement about the Spurs and drafting?



Only Spurs fans hate this front office.


Not everyone else. When that happens time to look in the mirror

[BatManu20]

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cut this man asap!!!!!

He was 16 when he tweeted that.. :lol

[Dingle Barry]

This portends the end for fat head imo. They play different positions, but this guy can replace the offensive creativity fh offered and we can get a real backup SF.

[SAGirl]

Who gets more minutes next season: Bertans, Livio, or Murray?
Jeeezzz. I would say Bertans,
and yet we are likely to need guard minutes. It will probably depend on Murray controlling those TO. Bertans can always shoot, so I am going Bertans.

[timtonymanu]

Only Spurs fans hate this front office.


Not everyone else. When that happens time to look in the mirror

Way to twist my statement around. :lol

You just love arguing for the sake of it.

[look_at_g_shred]

Jeeezzz. I would say Bertans,
and yet we are likely to need guard minutes. It will probably depend on Murray controlling those TO. Bertans can always shoot, so I am going Bertans.
Or whether mills gets shipped in FA

[Mr. Body]

This portends the end for fat head imo. They play different positions, but this guy can replace the offensive creativity fh offered and we can get a real backup SF.

I don't think they have to do with each other. If anything they complement each other.

[poeticism707]

Chad Ford ESPN Senior Writer http://a.espncdn.com/i/columnists/ford_chad_m.jpg
The San Antonio Spurs select Washington PG DeJounte Murray with the No. 29 pick. Steal of the draft. He was ranked No. 9 on my final Big Board bling, athletic and a great feel. If his shooting improves he could be the best PG in the draft. He could be an All-Star someday. Seriously. Typical Spurs. They got a lottery pick at 29.

:rollin :rollin :rollin

[HarlemHeat37]

I think Spurfan has been spoiled with their late draft success. Most players that late are out the league after their first contract. What has Philly, Lakers etc done with all their lottery picks? Luck is huge.

Of course it's more difficult for the Spurs to do well in the draft, they always pick late, etc..

It's just humorous that every single draft night, most of the media is all over TV and Twitter saying, "the Spurs did it again!!!", when in reality, they haven't been special at finding gems through the draft or free agency in years..

[SpurPadre]

Is it just me or is this such an overrated statement about the Spurs and drafting?

What's funnier is that they're overrated for their drafting but yet underrated for their actual on court results.

[paperboy77]

Chad Ford is calling him the steal of the draft. Later TP!

[Spurs9]

:rollin :rollin :rollin

Dont they say the same thing every years? Spurs got the steal of the draft, even when we get anderson :lol

[SAGirl]

This portends the end for fat head imo. They play different positions, but this guy can replace the offensive creativity fh offered and we can get a real backup SF.
I rather see Simmons as the guy likely to get pushed out. Kyle is a forward.

[ninjaskrzypek]

Fuck ESPN. Trying to roast him for his shoes and he was like " uh these are for my dead cousin". You could see the salt pouring off that bitches shoulders.

[SpurPadre]

Jeeezzz. I would say Bertans,
and yet we are likely to need guard minutes. It will probably depend on Murray controlling those TO. Bertans can always shoot, so I am going Bertans.

Yeah, agreed.

[elemento]

I did too. GS got him at 38.

Yep, bought his rights for cash from the Bucks. Let's see how he develops going forward. At least he didn't go to a shit franchise like the Kings

[Hoops Czar]

Is it just me or is this such an overrated statement about the Spurs and drafting?

Since they've had just two players since 2008 pan out, and one was traded for the other, yes.

[RD2191]

Spurs drafting has been overrated recently but when you pick so late every year it's pretty much just luck as to who will actually pan out.

[Chinook]

I see what you did there, but "don't worry, be happyyyyy!" :toast
We kept Danny, and this kid at 6'5" with a 6'10" wingspan can play both positions eventually (needs to learn to shoot, so does Kyle TBH, and he needs to add muscle, and so does Kyle to play the 4). Yes, I wish they were ready sooner, but what can you do?

He will also push Simmons, who is rather older and doesn't have the time this kid has to work in his game and improve.

I'm fine with Murray being raw. I just hope that he will be ready when the team needs him. I really wanted a young PG in the system last year and was apoplectic when the team stashed a big instead. I don't know if he's a long-term fit with Anderson on the bench, but he gives the team options, and that's something they've been lacking. I'm really interested to see if this kid has the intangibles he needs to realize his potential.

The team got a guard, they didn't get Qi or Maker. That's almost perfect. If only they would have picked up AJ Hammonds or another big in the second.

[Mr. Body]

Fuck ESPN. Trying to roast him for his shoes and he was like " uh these are for my dead cousin". You could see the salt pouring off that bitches shoulders.

She already knew the story, that's why she asked.

[SAGirl]

Of course it's more difficult for the Spurs to do well in the draft, they always pick late, etc..

It's just humorous that every single draft night, most of the media is all over TV and Twitter saying, "the Spurs did it again!!!", when in reality, they haven't been special at finding gems through the draft or free agency in years..
They were lucky here other teams had so many 1st round picks they didn't deal that they drafted a lot of stashes and this guy fell. He was really expected higher. He has flaws obviously but they are correctable and he's 19.

[tmtcsc]

Pretty much says we are riding out Parker's contract while slowly bringing this kid along. I doubt we go after Conley now. I think it's Durant or Gasol. Most likely Gasol.

Parker/ mills/ Murray
Green/ Simmons/????
Leonard/ Anderson/ Bertans
Aldridge/ Livio/????
Gasol/ marjanovich/ Milutinov

Imo...

FA hasn't even started. TP is no lock to stay.

[BatManu20]

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[Trill Clinton]

A Seattle guard:toast

[BatManu20]

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[Keepin' it real]

Wow imagine the length on perimeter D with Kawhi, Kyle and now this guy. That will rival Milwaukee's length.

[Mnky]

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He likes to compete. Good sign. :ihit

[Samr]

Funny what can be accomplished when the GM knows his job isn't going anywhere no matter what.

[ceperez]

Looks like a good pick given that he was like #20 in other mock drafts.

I like the size and wingspan, plus you can't teach basketball instinct that this guy really has.

Spurs rarely draft an American in the 1st round. This is one of them and looks like a good one otherwise it would have been a draft and stash.

[Mnky]

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Someone said he was slow.. kid can explode when he wants to, and his body is still maturing, will be a better athlete going forward.

[HarlemHeat37]

They were lucky here other teams had so many 1st round picks they didn't deal that they drafted a lot of stashes and this guy fell. He was really expected higher. He has flaws obviously but they are correctable and he's 19.

I don't have a problem with the pick, I don't really watch college ball, I don't have an opinion on any players..

I follow the draft, though, and the reaction to Spurs' draft picks are always the same:lol

[Thomas82]

Since they've had just two players since 2008 pan out, and one was traded for the other, yes.

+1

[SpursFan86]

Geez, am I the only one who hasn't given up on Anderson? :lol I thought he was solid enough for a 22 year-old in his 2nd season. Think he'll be a solid role player for the bench unit, which is all you can really ask for from a 30th pick.

[dbestpro]

Murray will not see the NBA floor next season. The year after that is spot backup duty. He is at least three years away. I could see the Spurs asking him to play in Europe for a year, maybe on TPs team.

[dabom]

I rather see Simmons as the guy likely to get pushed out. Kyle is a forward.

What happened to all that I hope Fathead plays PG crap?

[SAGirl]

I'm fine with Murray being raw. I just hope that he will be ready when the team needs him. I really wanted a young PG in the system last year and was apoplectic when the team stashed a big instead. I don't know if he's a long-term fit with Anderson on the bench, but he gives the team options, and that's something they've been lacking. I'm really interested to see if this kid has the intangibles he needs to realize his potential.

The team got a guard, they didn't get Qi or Maker. That's almost perfect. If only they would have picked up AJ Hammonds or another big in the second.
I see. I don't know him enough other than some highlight videos, certainly don't know him as well as I knew Anderson and Simmons from watching them in the dleague together.
I just really want to see Mills go back to playing off the ball and these two make plays. Still probably a year away, so Pop will want Manu back, beg him even.

[BatManu20]

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[Mr. Body]

Geez, am I the only one who hasn't given up on Anderson? :lol I thought he was solid enough for a 22 year-old in his 2nd season. Think he'll be a solid role player for the bench unit, which is all you can really ask for from a 30th pick.

I like him. People on here are morons. Once he hits shots consistently he'll be a true asset.

[HarlemHeat37]

Geez, am I the only one who hasn't given up on Anderson? :lol I thought he was solid enough for a 22 year-old in his 2nd season. Think he'll be a solid role player for the bench unit, which is all you can really ask for from a 30th pick.

I'm not an Anderson hater, at all, I've rarely said anything bad about him..however, when you look back at all the tweets and "grades" articles from credible outlets, everybody was showering praise on the Spurs for yet another "steal":lol

It's still possible that Kyle will become a nice player, I've seen flashes, but he certainly hasn't shown enough to call him a steal, yet(and yes, I'm aware that you can't expect anything from the #30 pick in the draft)..

[K...]

I'm fine with Murray being raw. I just hope that he will be ready when the team needs him. I really wanted a young PG in the system last year and was apoplectic when the team stashed a big instead. I don't know if he's a long-term fit with Anderson on the bench, but he gives the team options, and that's something they've been lacking. I'm really interested to see if this kid has the intangibles he needs to realize his potential.

The team got a guard, they didn't get Qi or Maker. That's almost perfect. If only they would have picked up AJ Hammonds or another big in the second.

to be fair, were there late first round prospects better than RAy? You don't even have to like Ray, but in hindsight the spurs got their PG

[K...]

Funny what can be accomplished when the GM knows his job isn't going anywhere no matter what.

a second DWI is still a possibility

[Chinook]

to be fair, were there late first round prospects better than RAy? You don't even have to like Ray, but in hindsight the spurs got their PG

Not really. We were assuming Rozier would fall, and that obviously didn't happen.

[SAGirl]

What? I mean that I wish they had drafted the guard last year, to give that player two years before being a backup and three years before being a starter. And the team better not sign Conley if they aren't trading Parker. It simply doesn't make sense. I wouldn't be shocked if they actually decided to just bring the band back together while swapping out the old detritus for some young prospects.
I kind of agree. Pop wants to give a chance to these young guys to develop and they are bringing the stashes finally. Some of these youngsters will grow into a support system for Kawhi. At least like you said, we will have guys at the end of hte bench with potential to start stealing spots from these veterans as they get experience.

[Mnky]

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[K...]

Kyle is a steal if he manages to be a rotation player which he is close to being.

Would anyone argue that he woudn't be a top 20 pick after hi summer league stint?

[SpurPadre]

I'm excited for the kid and he can't be any worse than Marcus Denmon, right?

[BatManu20]

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[Kawhitstorm]

The goal for me would be him ready to be the backup next season and ready to be a starter the season after that. Would rather he had an extra year, but what can you do?

He's going to be a disaster like Cameron Payne if he's thrown into the fire next season.:lol

[SpurPadre]

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:lobt2:

Does that mean he snubs people's daughters too?

[Mnky]

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[Chinook]

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:lobt2:

I hope he means it. Because if he does, he'll be that guy next to Kawhi in a few years. Dude has the talent. He just needs to put in the work.

[Mr. Body]

The team is thinking about what this team looks like in five years, when LMA will basically be done.

[Mnky]

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Full quote even better.

[SpursFan86]

I'm not an Anderson hater, at all, I've rarely said anything bad about him..however, when you look back at all the tweets and "grades" articles from credible outlets, everybody was showering praise on the Spurs for yet another "steal":lol

It's still possible that Kyle will become a nice player, I've seen flashes, but he certainly hasn't shown enough to call him a steal, yet(and yes, I'm aware that you can't expect anything from the #30 pick in the draft)..

Yeah, I certainly agree that so far he hasn't been a huge steal or anything like many people predicted. But some people in this topic and elsewhere on this forum seem to act like the Spurs completely whiffed with the pick. I really don't think of it like that at all.

As for past years, I don't remember people saying the Spurs got the "steal of the draft" with guys like Milutinov or LJC. Maybe a few joking "Watch this guy become an all-star in 3 seasons" comments, but it's not like people were seriously proclaiming them has huge winners of the draft or anything. KA (and now Murray) is really the only guy from the past 4-5 years where I remember people hailing the pick and acting like the Spurs made one of the best picks in the draft.

[Kawhitstorm]

:lol it's pretty funny that the Spurs still have the reputation of finding gems in the draft and free agency, tbh..

Simmons was being touted as a gem last season on EVERY national broadcast.:lol

[palangi]

I'm fine with Murray being raw. I just hope that he will be ready when the team needs him. I really wanted a young PG in the system last year and was apoplectic when the team stashed a big instead. I don't know if he's a long-term fit with Anderson on the bench, but he gives the team options, and that's something they've been lacking. I'm really interested to see if this kid has the intangibles he needs to realize his potential.

The team got a guard, they didn't get Qi or Maker. That's almost perfect. If only they would have picked up AJ Hammonds or another big in the second.
I really hope we can trade back into round 2 and get Prince Ibeh. Hell use Mills for the trade.

[Chinook]

He's going to be a disaster like Cameron Payne if he's thrown into the fire next season.:lol

Hence why I wish the window for him to sit on the bench was a year longer. But...


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If that is true, he may start getting minutes this season.

[Mnky]

I hope he means it. Because if he does, he'll be that guy next to Kawhi in a few years. Dude has the talent. He just needs to put in the work.

His interviews have been grade A so far. Saying all the right things. His videos show him as very competitive. An opposing coach he played against in college said he's a future all star.

It's a great pick, time will tell if it plays out as usual. I'm pretty happy about it tho. Like you said, him and Kawhi could be big.

[Kawhitstorm]

Geez, am I the only one who hasn't given up on Anderson? :lol I thought he was solid enough for a 22 year-old in his 2nd season. Think he'll be a solid role player for the bench unit, which is all you can really ask for from a 30th pick.

IKR, Kyle Singler is on a contender's roster & has the same salary as Livingston.:lol

[HarlemHeat37]

Simmons was being touted as a gem last season on EVERY national broadcast.:lol

Yep, but that's because he was wearing a Spurs jersey:lol..in reality, there are a bunch of Simmons-like players on shitty teams, too..

[SAGirl]

Geez, am I the only one who hasn't given up on Anderson? :lol I thought he was solid enough for a 22 year-old in his 2nd season. Think he'll be a solid role player for the bench unit, which is all you can really ask for from a 30th pick.
No you are not. Church of Anderson is still alive and kicking with a few closet members here and there.

[Tycriss]

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[Chinook]

Yep, but that's because he was wearing a Spurs jersey:lol..in reality, there are a bunch of Simmons-like players on shitty teams, too..

Seriously, people were repping him because he has "NBA athleticism". You know who else has NBA athleticism? Pretty much every NBA player.

[raybies]

Isaiah cousins, Payton and Ibeh are players I want on our summer league if they go undrafted.

[SAGirl]

Murray will not see the NBA floor next season. The year after that is spot backup duty. He is at least three years away. I could see the Spurs asking him to play in Europe for a year, maybe on TPs team.
RC said he's staying with the team. If he's that raw he's getting on the same regimen as CoJo and Anderson. D'league duty his first season and will get a chance to make the roster his second season but will have to compete with others and earn it.

[TheDoctor]

Chad Ford ESPN Senior Writer

http://a.espncdn.com/i/columnists/ford_chad_m.jpg
The San Antonio Spurs select Washington PG DeJounte Murray with the No. 29 pick. Steal of the draft. He was ranked No. 9 on my final Big Board bling, athletic and a great feel. If his shooting improves he could be the best PG in the draft. He could be an All-Star someday. Seriously. Typical Spurs. They got a lottery pick at 29.

You know nothing Chad Ford.

[SAGirl]

I like him. People on here are morons. Once he hits shots consistently he'll be a true asset.
Thanks Mr. Body :tu

[raybies]

I'll be watching alot of d league next season.

[SpursFan86]

Ford is the dumbass who got caught going back and changing his old mock drafts, right? :lol

[ducks]

spurs never selected a player that was suppose to go 9 on the 29 pick

[dabom]

RC said he's staying with the team. If he's that raw he's getting on the same regimen as CoJo and Anderson. D'league duty his first season and will get a chance to make the roster his second season but will have to compete with others and earn it.

What about Kawhi? All rookies don't do Dleague.

[Kawhitstorm]

Hence why I wish the window for him to sit on the bench was a year longer. But...

If that is true, he may start getting minutes this season.

He's going to be riding buses in the D-League & flying w/ the team on road trips. He's essentially taking K-Mart's spot.

[baseline bum]

:tu

I kind of wish he would have shit all over the pick. Chad Ford having someone at #9 on his board isn't a great thing considering he had Darko #1 on his board in a draft with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Carmelo Anthony, David West, Josh Howard, Boris Diaw, and Kyle Korver.

[Kawhitstorm]

spurs never selected a player that was suppose to go 9 on the 29 pick

Kyle Anderson:wakeup

[Chinook]

RC said he's staying with the team. If he's that raw he's getting on the same regimen as CoJo and Anderson. D'league duty his first season and will get a chance to make the roster his second season but will have to compete with others and earn it.

I kinda hope the team keeps a fourth PG so Murray can pretty much stay in Austin full time. But after the d-league season is over, I hope they give him minutes. He can play the two, and right now only Simmons is in his way for minutes there. And he has the tools to be a great defender for his position. I don't think the team can afford for him to be three years away. After next season, he'll be in the rotation.

[SAGirl]

I'm not an Anderson hater, at all, I've rarely said anything bad about him..however, when you look back at all the tweets and "grades" articles from credible outlets, everybody was showering praise on the Spurs for yet another "steal":lol

It's still possible that Kyle will become a nice player, I've seen flashes, but he certainly hasn't shown enough to call him a steal, yet(and yes, I'm aware that you can't expect anything from the #30 pick in the draft)..
I think the definition of a steal for spurfan is quite high. If at 30 you get a rotation player you got a good deal. Guys taken around Kyle's spot have busted hard. Off the top of my head I have CJ Wilcox, a strict specialist. He was touted as the best shooter in that draft. Went to the clippers who love shooting. One would guess that with their need for perimeter players injuries and all, by now this guy would have put up a good string of games right?
Nope. I guess ppl expect all star type talent that is where they get sidetracked.

[K...]

What about Kawhi? All rookies don't do Dleague.

kawhi played in a short season. If it were a full season the odds of him going to Dleague would be higher.

[Chinook]

He's going to be riding buses in the D-League & flying w/ the team on road trips. He's essentially taking K-Mart's spot.

Team needs another perimeter defender. They can't keep pretending like Simmons is one. If he can hassle guards for a few minutes, he'll get those minutes. But as I was just saying to SAG, I hope the team just keeps him in Austin all next season.

[dabom]

I kinda hope the team keeps a fourth PG so Murray can pretty much stay in Austin full time. But after the d-league season is over, I hope they give him minutes. He can play the two, and right now only Simmons is in his way for minutes there. And he has the tools to be a great defender for his position. I don't think the team can afford for him to be three years away. After next season, he'll be in the rotation.

Dude is gonna be a PG the majority of his career. Too small for the 2.

[TheGoldStandard]

I am completely stoked for this pick and did not see it coming at all. Didn't think Murray would fall that far in the draft and wow! Love what I am hearing from him and his approach, body language says it all.

Looking at his shot it looks like he lacks consistency with his mechanics.. It's telling on that video with Simmons where he short arms the first one and his elbow goes out a little bit, after that shot he corrects his mistake and starts lifting that elbow above his eye line.

I can totally see him going into practice with the Spurs and putting Parker in a spin cycle but it's his decision making that will make and break him for this season, that is to say if he will get actual minutes depending on if he makes smart passes and stays in control.

[TheDoctor]

Already better than Kyle Anderson tbh

[dabom]

kawhi played in a short season. If it were a full season the odds of him going to Dleague would be higher.

Doubt it.

[TheGoldStandard]

Already better than Kyle Anderson tbh

Better than Parker.. At least when Murray misses shots he can blame it on his broken shot.

[SpurPadre]

Seriously, people were repping him because he has "NBA athleticism". You know who else has NBA athleticism? Pretty much every NBA player.

Even Anderson and Bonner?

[south side spur]

Geez, am I the only one who hasn't given up on Anderson? :lol I thought he was solid enough for a 22 year-old in his 2nd season. Think he'll be a solid role player for the bench unit, which is all you can really ask for from a 30th pick.

I'm rolling with sagirl and you. I just know that UCLA tried to play him off the ball and their season didn't turn around until the ball was put in his hands and he was made point. That's what he is, he's a facilitator.

[raybies]

Houston signing Payton to a the year deal.

[BatManu20]

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[TheDoctor]

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Relax fam. These fuckers delusional or what? Every year? C'mon.

[RD2191]

KA is trash. Dude has shown zero promise in his first couple of seasons. Dude will be out of the nba when his contract is up.

[Kawhitstorm]

Isaiah cousins, Payton and Ibeh are players I want on our summer league if they go undrafted.

Hopefully, RC picks up Gary Payton II. He's an NBA ready defender & can be the 3rd string PG ala CoJo. Basically, K-Mart/Andre would be upgraded by Murray/GP II.

[SpurPadre]

Hopefully, RC picks up Gary Payton II. He's an NBA ready defender & can be the 3rd string PG ala CoJo. Basically, K-Mart/Andre would be upgraded by Murry/GP

Does he like to run his mouth like his old man? Because if he does, no way in hell the Spurs get him.

[SAGirl]

I kinda hope the team keeps a fourth PG so Murray can pretty much stay in Austin full time. But after the d-league season is over, I hope they give him minutes. He can play the two, and right now only Simmons is in his way for minutes there. And he has the tools to be a great defender for his position. I don't think the team can afford for him to be three years away. After next season, he'll be in the rotation.
I see what you see in terms of our timeline.
Its funny bc CoJo played for us 4 years and was always a third string PG bc his timeline coincided with years Tony was still effective and Mills was the better fit next to Manu. His last season he played a lot with everyone injured and it worked for him bc he got paid, but we could not keep him.

Now all of a sudden our backcourt went to shit and Mills is not the guard we need without others to make plays off the dribble for him and find him cutting and such.
Our timeline got stretched and the youth we are getting now is on a much tighter schedule, even Anderson. He was lucky to have the time he had to get ready too. Boris coast-a-rama was already gifting him minutes and now we are about to have a lot younger guys next to him. :lol I can see why Pop still wants Diaw for that reason. The bigger the role, the harder Pop will be on him. I always think of Danny and how he gets roasted, and how Tony got roasted back in the day. Pop is about to pop a vein with all these youngsters.

[Kawhitstorm]

Does he like to run his mouth like his old man? Because if he does, no way in hell the Spurs get him.

He's actually a pretty reserved dude like CoJo.:lol

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[Kawhitstorm]

FUCK! Rockets grabbed GP II:bang

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[SpurPadre]

FUCK! Rockets grabbed GP II:bang

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Just as well, it would've been annoying having to hear his dad bitch about his son not getting minutes.

[monkeypunk]

Don't watch college ball but from the videos and interviews, I'm stoked. He's a tall aggressive creative 19 yr old pg that plays with a chip on his shoulder. He's even got the penetrating instincts we need and looks like he is willing to work on the rest with the team best equipped to teach him. Whats not to love about this pick?

[coachmac87]

I expect Murray to take the EXACT same route as Cojo did..question is was who was the better player coming into the NBA? Cojo had a slow start..Murray will get a shot to play next year but it will be quick and over fast lol

[ace3g]

Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan) Spurs draft pick Dejounte Murray was one of two freshman to average 16 points, 5 rebounds & 4 assists, along with LSU's Ben Simmons.

[Russ]

I expect Murray to take the EXACT same route as Cojo did..question is was who was the better player coming into the NBA? Cojo had a slow start..Murray will get a shot to play next year but it will be quick and over fast lol

Murray has a way higher upside than CoJo (or Kyle Anderson).

[SAGirl]

Team needs another perimeter defender. They can't keep pretending like Simmons is one. If he can hassle guards for a few minutes, he'll get those minutes. But as I was just saying to SAG, I hope the team just keeps him in Austin all next season.
hmm better Austin than the bench that is for sure, bc at 19, he really needs to play. He won't learn on the bench that is for sure.

[tbdog]

Since they've had just two players since 2008 pan out, and one was traded for the other, yes.

2005 - Mahinmi - pick 28
2006 - no 1st round pick
2007 - Splitter - pick 28
2008 - G Hill - pick 26
2009 - no 1st round pick. Blair pick 37
2010 - James Anderson - pick 20 (Got injured. Back in the NBA for the kings).
2011 - Cory Joseph - pick 29
2012 - no 1st round pick
2013 - LJC (stash) - pick 28
2014 - Kyle Anderson - pick 30
2015 - Nikola Milutinov (stash) pick 26

Apart from Anderson and Milutinov/LJC (whom we dont know yet) we had good success. All those players have gotten good contracts, started or played big minutes for playoff teams.

[SAGirl]

I expect Murray to take the EXACT same route as Cojo did..question is was who was the better player coming into the NBA? Cojo had a slow start..Murray will get a shot to play next year but it will be quick and over fast lol
By far Kyle was the better player and not bc I am fan if you look at the resume and their accomplishments, he had done more in HS and in college and was in all the overhyped HS all star type games and in USA youth team. CoJo was a bit of a reach by RC, but it panned out.
Murray is just potential at this point. He was mocked all over with some mocks having him anywhere from 20-40 early. But he's a "potential" pick. He's so young that you have to consider that his weaknesses are fixable and consider what good he's done at his young age and he accomplished a lot. I was hyping him early, but then he started rising in mocks and I gave up on him and scouted other guards.

I also didn't think he was a "Spursy" pick bc with all his aggressiveness, he still has very questionable decision making, thus his low shooting percentages. He doesn't necessarily take good shots, forces things at times, and well you see his TO ratio. There is also a reason why he fell. It wasn't a gift. He's a development project, but he does have upside and I am happy about the pick because of that. Also we needed size at PG and he has that and length. There is a lot of promise there. He will have to realize it is all.

[objective]

Chad Ford ESPN Senior Writer http://a.espncdn.com/i/columnists/ford_chad_m.jpg
The San Antonio Spurs select Washington PG DeJounte Murray with the No. 29 pick. Steal of the draft. He was ranked No. 9 on my final Big Board bling, athletic and a great feel. If his shooting improves he could be the best PG in the draft. He could be an All-Star someday. Seriously. Typical Spurs. They got a lottery pick at 29.

Chad Ford's track record is garbage.

When the wizards passed repeatedly on Kawhi, Jimmy Butler, Chandler Parsons, and so on, to draft Jan Vesely and Chris Singleton ...

He called them THE WINNERS of draft night.

That's right: Vesely over Kawhi (& Play) and Singleton over Butler and Parsons.

WINNERS of the draft.

[loveforthegame]

Love his attitude. His work ethic sounds like it rivals Leonard's. :tu

[SpurPadre]

Murray seems to be the most athletic first rounder we've had in a long time.

[Ditty]

One of my top five realistic picks we could of got in this draft. This kid is super talented, and skilled for his age with so much upside.. You can't teach instincts of getting to the rim at will at an advanced stage like he does at only 19 years old. Of course we filled that need tonight for the future. I really wonder if Spurs plan on playing him at shooting guard, and rather transition Kyle Anderson to backup point guard this season which I think they should do. Defense is the only thing that worries me about this kid as on tape he looked lazy, but he said supposedly loves to play defense from what he said today and has the natural tools. At least one thing he will get under pop at this point of his career is getting the best out of him on that end.

[Kawhitstorm]

Just as well, it would've been annoying having to hear his dad bitch about his son not getting minutes.

At this point I'm hoping they sign Garrett Temple even if it's just for 1 year. Any combo guard that's NBA ready & can play defense will do.

[dabom]

One of my top five realistic picks we could of got in this draft. This kid is super talented, and skilled for his age with so much upside.. You can't teach instincts of getting to the rim at will at an advanced stage like he does at only 19 years old. Of course we filled that need tonight for the future. I really wonder if Spurs plan on playing him at shooting guard, and rather transition Kyle Anderson to backup point guard this season which I think they should do. Defense is the only thing that worries me about this kid as on tape he looked lazy, but he said supposedly loves to play defense from what he said today and has the natural tools. At least one thing he will get under pop at this point of his career is getting the best out of him on that end.

Dude is a PG and Fathead is trash.

[SAGirl]

FUCK! Rockets grabbed GP II:bang

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Sorry about Spurs passing on your guy. They are shopping KJ McDaniels though, so this guy will get that spot I think.

[tim_duncan_fan]

He should play immediately unless he's just dreadful. Other than Parker and Kawhi, literally no one else on the roster can dribble a basketball and the only thing we're playing for next year is to see how many reg season wins we can pull off. Unless Simmons or this new kid, DJM, becomes a 3rd of a surprise triumvirate, we've got nothing good coming our way in the playoffs, if we somehow get that far playing barely functional iso-ball like in this past playoffs.

[Kawhitstorm]

Sorry about Spurs passing on your guy. They are shopping KJ McDaniels though, so this guy will get that spot I think.

They are shopping Beverley & GP II is basically his clone.:lol

[BatManu20]

His change of speed and quickness are elite.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x__g5WXkA_I

[Ditty]

Dude is a PG and Fathead is trash.

He's a combo guard, and that's why I think Spurs should put Anderson at a position that he is comfortable with.

[spursistan]

Literally nothing but overwhelmingly positive feedback from NBA writers on Twitter. Hope they're all right.

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Damn, is Simmons being sarcastic on the whole thing of Spurs "finding gems all the time" :lol

[spursmvp]

Pop please start him, what do you have to lose??

[UZER]

:pop: He's RCs pick, not mine. Didn't want him. Too athletic.

[ace3g]

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[spursistan]

looks like fat head on the trading block..Murray getting that #1 jersey

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[Ditty]

R.C. still has the same shirt from the 2011 draft :lol

Hopefully that's his lucky shirt! :bobo

[T Park]

Way to twist my statement around. :lol

You just love arguing for the sake of it.



Get fucked. This franchise is respected sports wide, and you losers are always first to say "they're wrong we're not that good or great"

[timtonymanu]

Get fucked. This franchise is respected sports wide, and you losers are always first to say "they're wrong we're not that good or great"

taking what I said out of context again. I know it's hard for you to post anything of substance these days since your boys dont post on here anymore.

[Samr]

This:

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/teams/spurs/2016/06/24/1466743408553-rc-draft-night.mp4-613024

This is why I love the Spurs. I remember in the Alamodome sitting by that blue curtain, RC was some level of staffer at that point and David's dad's seats were in front of us. This was back when Robinson was still blowing it up. I met him and RC a few times. They're just fans of the game. Right here, I promise you, RC is just playing fantasy bball GM. He drafted some dude he had no clue would slide to the Spurs. Like you're on craigslist for a ratty camero and you find a '67 Corvette at the same price.

He doesn't care if it needs new tires and an oil change, he's still high on adrenaline. "Dude look what I found!!!!" RC is in "we can fix that" mode with questions. If only every team was as lucky as the Spurs to have so many carpenters and mechanics handy, the NBA would be a lot more competitive.

First you build the system, then you build the players.

[Hoops Czar]

2005 - Mahinmi - pick 28
2006 - no 1st round pick
2007 - Splitter - pick 28
2008 - G Hill - pick 26
2009 - no 1st round pick. Blair pick 37
2010 - James Anderson - pick 20 (Got injured. Back in the NBA for the kings).
2011 - Cory Joseph - pick 29
2012 - no 1st round pick
2013 - LJC (stash) - pick 28
2014 - Kyle Anderson - pick 30
2015 - Nikola Milutinov (stash) pick 26

Apart from Anderson and Milutinov/LJC (whom we dont know yet) we had good success. All those players have gotten good contracts, started or played big minutes for playoff teams.

Spurs didn't develop Mahimni.
Spurs got one solid season out of Splitter. Talk about overrated AF. He hasn't played more than 60 games in a season but once. Decent NBA player that doesn't really excel at anything.
CoJo was and is nothing special. His defense is decent/good but, he's still a below average offensive player. He's not a pg because he's a poor playmaker. He's not a good shooting guard because he's not much of a shooter. He's a decent role player that you could live with or without.
James Anderson is the definition of a fringe NBA talent.
Blair was nothing special and he was considered by many to be lottery talent. :lol How many different teams has he played for now?


Some decent players in there but, none of these guys turned out to be steals in the draft. And with the exception of Anderson, NONE of them are playing for the Spurs.

[TrainOfThought5]

You mean he is D-league stash for 2017?

Definitely gonna lead the Torospurs to a title this year.