NBA Draft: Players That the Spurs Are Working Out

[BatManu20]

With the draft less than 3 weeks away, Figured I'd start a thread about players that are working out for the team.

[BatManu20]

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[Play Boban]

Kornet. :wow

[BatManu20]

Sindarius Thornwell, SG - S. Carolina

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Luke Kornet, C - Vanderbilt

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[Vic Petro]

DJ Wilson


Wilson tweaked his left quad recently during a workout with the San Antonio Spurs...

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2017/05/12/unique-dj-wilson-draws-interest-nba-teams/101626670/

[Play Boban]

:cry

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

DJ Wilson



http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2017/05/12/unique-dj-wilson-draws-interest-nba-teams/101626670/

Bummer. He's a good player. Game reminds me of a young Robert Horry.

[BatManu20]

Bradley's only 19 & has good size + is fundamentally sound. Wouldn't be surprised if he's a Spurs target.


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[BatManu20]

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[Thomas82]

Bradley's only 19 & has good size + is fundamentally sound. Wouldn't be surprised if he's a Spurs target.


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He's one of the players on my wishlist.

[SilverSpur]

Hope they work out G -Josh Hart and C- Isaiah Hartenstien

[Russ]

Based on history, that's a lot of names we can cross off the list. :)

[TheGreatYacht]

Trade up for John Collins at all costs

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[ElNono]

Surprised we don't see a lot more white Euros, tbh

[BatManu20]

Surprised we don't see a lot more white Euros, tbh

TBH despite working out all these college guys, I'm fully expecting them to draft a Euro-stash like Rodions Kurucs or Anzejs Pasecniks at 29. One of the two will likely be available (Kurucs most likely).

[raybies]

TBH despite working out all these college guys, I'm fully expecting them to draft a Euro-stash like Rodions Kurucs or Anzejs Pasecniks at 29. One of the two will likely be available (Kurucs most likely).
No lie, was thinking the exact same thing. Fergusson, Hartenstein, Kurucs, and Pasecniks all in our range. Draft and stash sounds like the best move this year, especially to keep flexibility for Paul. Spurs need to buy more time...

[BatManu20]

Spurs really need to consider trading up early in the 2nd round. This would be the year to do it. Some lefitimate talent will still be available between picks 30-36.

[raybies]

Sounds like a headache and with the two way contracts I doubt a trade down would be worth it. Teams with second round picks typically have more control and also with the talent in this draft any trade down that'd be worth it, Magic and Philly, have no reason to trade up. They can stack assets. Draft and stash here and two way there. Magic also signed Hammon so you know after what he's done with Milwaukee, he's gonna want his picks. Philly is 36 and 39. Who knows what's left there. Probably get a much better pick at 29. And Boston I dunno. Maybe but not as great value. We'all see though. If we really are going after Paul that pretty much binds the ability to draft domestics cause they are gonna want to play...

[GSH]

With the draft less than 3 weeks away, Figured I'd start a thread about players that are working out for the team.


Great thread. Thanks for starting and posting updates. :tu



Spurs really need to consider trading up early in the 2nd round. This would be the year to do it. Some lefitimate talent will still be available between picks 30-36.

Also totally agree with this. I'd love to see them get an early second rounder and still keep the one they have. But even if that's not possible, trading up for an early second round pick could get them a legit player this time.

Does Becky have a contract with the Spurs? I'd trade her for a second round pick. :lol

[DPG21920]

DJ Wilson



http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2017/05/12/unique-dj-wilson-draws-interest-nba-teams/101626670/

Classic I got a promise from the Spurs technique..

[Play Boban]

Great thread. Thanks for starting and posting updates. :tu




Also totally agree with this. I'd love to see them get an early second rounder and still keep the one they have. But even if that's not possible, trading up for an early second round pick could get them a legit player this time.

Does Becky have a contract with the Spurs? I'd trade her for a second round pick. :lol
I'd trade Becky for a bag of feces tbh...

[Keepin' it real]

Question for the draft experts: How often do the Spurs draft one of the players they work out?

I'm guessing not too often; hence the "CIA Pop" moniker.

[Chinook]

Surprised we don't see a lot more white Euros, tbh

Pretty sure the white ones are the most common, tbh.

[portnoy1]

I'd trade Becky for a bag of feces tbh...

Why?

[Play Boban]

Why?

Affirmative action coach to stroke Poop's ego.

[SAGirl]

This list is misleading bc in recent drafts that I can recall they drafted players that they didn't work out. Maybe the workouts are for 2nd round picks or undrafted FA..?

[SAGirl]

Question for the draft experts: How often do the Spurs draft one of the players they work out?

I'm guessing not too often; hence the "CIA Pop" moniker.

none in recent seasons that I can recall, at least for 1st round picks.

[ace3g]

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[AFBlue]

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Kuzma has been rising through the draft process. Had a great combine.

[cd98]

Spurs zigging while everyone's zagging. Trying to stock up on tall white dudes.

[ace3g]

In regards to: Jaron Blossomgame

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[BatManu20]

Anzejs Pasecniks is moving up boards as well. Thought he might be around when we pick, but looking less and less likely. Can't teach maneuverability at 7'2 size.

[Russ]

In regards to: Jaron Blossomgame

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Canyon Barry looks a heckuva lot more like Rick (below) than any of his other sons. He even has that 50's-60's haircut.

http://media.thehoopdoctors.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/rickBarry.jpg

[CGD]

Anzejs Pasecniks is moving up boards as well. Thought he might be around when we pick, but looking less and less likely. Can't teach maneuverability at 7'2 size.

Right now he and DJ Wilson are my top picks, but I agree that this dude is moving up the board and probably will be gone

[r0drig0lac]

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[GSH]

Anzejs Pasecniks is moving up boards as well. Thought he might be around when we pick, but looking less and less likely. Can't teach maneuverability at 7'2 size.


He wasn't the only white Euro in the draft.

And for every guy who moves up, someone else moves down. I've beens saying that I think this draft is going to have some good players still in the late first and early second rounds. I'd love to see the Spurs find a way get another bite at the apple early in the second round.

[rastaspur]

This could be a good draft where the spurs could nab some quality role players. I hope they acquire an early second round pick as well

[ace3g]

I'd draft Barry just for the underhand FTs alone...

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[8FOR!3]

I feel like there are going to be some really solid players available in the second round this year. Wouldn't be mad at all about Kuzma or Blossomgame. Don't know much about Barry (besides him obviously being part of the Barry family and that he shoots underhanded free throws).

[BatManu20]

Barry is a 2nd-round prospect. He has good size for the position at 6'6 205 lbs with a 6'10" wingspan (same measurements as Danny Green), and is a surprisingly good athlete with an impressive42' vertical. And he was one of the best FT shooters in college last season at 88%, using the underhand technique just like his old man. Not sure how he is defensively though.


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[Aggie Hoopsfan]

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No white guy big men :td

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Release is slow though.

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[BatManu20]

Damn. In a league full of retards, this guy will be like the Einstein of the NBA.


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[daslicer]

Canyon is going to get revenge for Brent on Tony. Watch him trip and fall into Tony's knees during Tony's first practice.

[SAGirl]

Genetically gifted

[Snaq O'Meal]

Canyon is going to get revenge for Brent on Tony. Watch him trip and fall into Tony's knees during Tony's first practice.

Nah. He'll just shag Porker's hoe.

[MaNu4Tres]

Spurs working out a lot of players that may fall out of the draft. I.E Canyon Barry.

Its how they found Forbes last year.

Btw not a fan of Brents Bro.

[SAGirl]

Spurs working out a lot of players that may fall out of the draft. I.E Canyon Barry.

Its how they found Forbes last year.

Btw not a fan of Brents Bro.
Yup. They haven't worked out the guys they have taken in the 1st round in recent seasons . They have taken lately the BPA who is someone that fell to them and other times they took a foreign prospect (Milutinov, Livio) etc. These guys are for the second round and Austin 2way contracts IMO

[San Antonio Slayer]

Big Thanx for the thread!

[TheGreatYacht]

Nah. He'll just shag Porker's hoe.
Black dudes cuck white men. Not the other way around, faggot.

[TheGreatYacht]

No white guy big men :td
Agreed. Year after year teams continue to draft these busts smh. Never learn.

[benefactor]

Genetically gifted
tbh...people tend to forget Brent won a dunk contest

[daledondale]

Anzejs Pasecniks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRw4F3QIQAQ

[duncan2150]

Anzejs Pasecniks is moving up boards as well. Thought he might be around when we pick, but looking less and less likely. Can't teach maneuverability at 7'2 size.

Don't know if i prefer him or Jeanne as 7 footers.

[BatManu20]

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[sasaint]

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Visions of Kristaps will drive this guy's stock up, and he will end up in the lottery.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Visions of Kristaps will drive this guy's stock up, and he will end up in the lottery.

Yep.

[MultiTroll]

Anzejs Pasecniks
Looks good in empty gym and raw.
But those tweeky legs and knees. :lol
Fix him a sandwich on the reg and see about strengthening those knee pivots.

[look_at_g_shred]

Looks good in empty gym and raw.
But those tweeky legs and knees. :lol
Fix him a sandwich on the reg and see about strengthening those knee pivots.
No big deal. See: Porzingis

[jermaine]

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Spurs never get guys like this!

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looks mobile...

[rastaspur]

Spurs never get guys like this!

Guys like this dont usually fall to the 28th and above picks. Thats why

[Blackjack]

Pretty impressive that a 7'3" dude can do that, but not real sure it translates in the grand scheme of things.

The things he does that impress ain't going to be better than a typical 2-3 when it comes to driving the ball and playing defense. Would like to see how he fairs defensively under the rim and out in space. Looks like he'd be pretty foul-prone defensively and turnover-prone if he tried to play like, say, KD - not to mention anything about being injury-prone. That's one long, gangly dude.

Still, pretty impressive.

[jermaine]

I remember when having a 7ftr was something special!!! Now it's all about 6'10 midrange an 3pts.

[Nathan89]

Pretty impressive that a 7'3" dude can do that, but not real sure it translates in the grand scheme of things.

The things he does that impress ain't going to be better than a typical 2-3 when it comes to driving the ball and playing defense. Would like to see how he fairs defensively under the rim and out in space. Looks like he'd be pretty foul-prone defensively and turnover-prone if he tried to play like, say, KD - not to mention anything about being injury-prone. That's one long, gangly dude.

Still, pretty impressive.

Your center doesn't need to be able to handle like a wing. Pau can dribble solidly but he's slow so it's not effective.

[Blackjack]

Your center doesn't need to be able to handle like a wing. Pau can dribble solidly but he's slow so it's not effective.

He doesn't look like a pivot. Pau was a pretty damn good pivot.

Don't know a thing about this kid. Just saying his athleticism is impressive for his size, but it doesn't mean much if he can't play in the pivot or be a KD-type. His height's wasted at that point.

If he can be a presence without getting in foul trouble defensively, there's definitely potential. Just don't know who he really ends up guarding, which largely tells you a player's position and role.

[ace3g]

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[cd021]

tbh...people tend to forget Brent won a dunk contest

Brent Barry was pretty nasty when he was younger. Great passer, shooter and athletic.

[Nathan89]

The Barry's have phenomenal genes. The youngest son is insanely athletic his skill just isn't great.

[Nathan89]

Damn. In a league full of retards, this guy will be like the Einstein of the NBA.


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Should've spent less time studying if he wanted to be a great bball player. He has all the athleticism, height, and wingspan necessary.

[4down]

Buying the pick might be the better way to go

[Russ]

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The two Latvians look better (quicker and less mechanical) than Kuzma.

The main mocks (NBA Draft.net and Draft Express) both have the Spurs taking Latvian Rodions Kurucs at #29.

All of the sudden, Latvia is the new Rucker park.

[BatManu20]

Should've spent less time studying if he wanted to be a great bball player. He has all the athleticism, height, and wingspan necessary.

Kind of agree. He essentially has Danny Green's measurables with even better athleticism, but somehow even less skill. He has the size and length of a prototypical 2-Guard that most indersized Guards would kill for.

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[BatManu20]

Damn.. Bummer. Same disease Isaiah Austin has. He was protected as a mid-late 1st-Rounder and some mocks had the Spurs taking him as a draft-and-stash.


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[BillMc]

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Riga time:toast

[duncan2150]

Adam Zagoria: Josh Hart still has Atlanta, Spurs and Phoenix workouts. At Sixers now. (http://hoopshype.com/social/) Didn’t shoot well.
– via Twitter AdamZagoria (http://twitter.com/AdamZagoria)

[BatManu20]

Josh Hart has a lot of Danny Green in him, only a better slasher. He could contribute right away, too.

[Uriel]

Damn. In a league full of retards, this guy will be like the Einstein of the NBA.


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That's awesome. :lol

Dude should just focus on Nuclear Engineering though. He's already 23 and probably going to be out of the NBA in a year or two if he gets drafted at all.

[picnroll]

Gran Canaria center Anzejs Pasecniks is working out for the Spurs and has worked out for Portland recently. 14 hours ago – via NBA Maniacs
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[CGD]

Gran Canaria center Anzejs Pasecniks is working out for the Spurs and has worked out for Portland recently. 14 hours ago – via NBA Maniacs
Anzejs Pasecniks, Draft, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs

The big Latvian will be gone by the time we pick, sadly.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Damn. In a league full of retards, this guy will be like the Einstein of the NBA.


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The league glorifies retards and twinks and crowns them kings.

[picnroll]

Spurs should groom Canyon Barry to replace Buford

[BatManu20]

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[DPG21920]

Josh Hart has a lot of Danny Green in him, only a better slasher. He could contribute right away, too.

Josh Hart is no where near the shooter of Danny. Nor the defender. He's Keith Bogans (in fact many sites compare him to Bogans).

[tmtcsc]

Josh Hart is no where near the shooter of Danny. Nor the defender. He's Keith Bogans (in fact many sites compare him to Bogans).

Bogans?

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[BatManu20]

Josh Hart is no where near the shooter of Danny. Nor the defender. He's Keith Bogans (in fact many sites compare him to Bogans).

Danny Green was a career 37% 3-pt shooter at UNC, Josh Hart a career 39% shooter at Villanova. Both shot it at over 40% from 3 their Senior seasons.

You know Hart was the Big East Player of the Year AND Big East DPOY this season, right? He's a far better player than Danny ever was in college, and he's a terrific defender. Obviously that doesn't guarantee he'll be a better pro than Danny, because we don't know how he'll translate, but he's a better scorer, dribbler, passer, rebounder, and assistman than Danny Green was coming out of college. Comparing a prime Danny right now (who turns 30 next week) to a 22 year-old college player is unfair. Can't do it.

*And Hart is getting a lot of Malcom Brogdon comparisons, who is about to be named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and will likely finish 2nd in ROY voting behind Dario Saric.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Franklin is 25 year-old SG that plays in China. He's 6'5 191 lbs with a 6'11 wingspan and ridiculous 8'7 1/2 in standing reach. He led the China league in assists at almost 9 per game. Was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2013 NBA draft out of San Diego State by the Grizzlies. College teammate of Kawhi's.

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[BatManu20]

Had a pair of 60-pt Triple-Doubles in China last season.

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[BatManu20]

Just heard over on Aztec Mesa board that Jamaal Franklin is working out with the Spurs. Any info would be appreciated.

My favorite Aztec next to Kawhi.

See above.

[benefactor]

I've always liked Franklin. Glad the Spurs are giving him a shot.

[cd98]

Has Ball worked out for the Spurs yet? I'm anticipating a drop given how annoying his dad is.

[tonight...you]

See above.
No workie.

[tonight...you]

Has Ball worked out for the Spurs yet? I'm anticipating a drop given how annoying his dad is.
even if he dropped, it won't be into the late 20's bud. Maybe to 6 at worst.

[wildbill2u]

Surprised we don't see a lot more white Euros, tbh

They can draft those guys without working them out since they are only drafted to fulfill an obligation to put a name down for the 29th spot that they don' t have to bring over and pay.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Reverse-jinx attempt tbh.

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[ace3g]

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[DPG21920]

Danny Green was a career 37% 3-pt shooter at UNC, Josh Hart a career 39% shooter at Villanova. Both shot it at over 40% from 3 their Senior seasons.

You know Hart was the Big East Player of the Year AND Big East DPOY this season, right? He's a far better player than Danny ever was in college, and he's a terrific defender. Obviously that doesn't guarantee he'll be a better pro than Danny, because we don't know how he'll translate, but he's a better scorer, dribbler, passer, rebounder, and assistman than Danny Green was coming out of college. Comparing a prime Danny right now (who turns 30 next week) to a 22 year-old college player is unfair. Can't do it.

*And Hart is getting a lot of Malcom Brogdon comparisons, who is about to be named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and will likely finish 2nd in ROY voting behind Dario Saric.

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/josh-hart

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Josh-Hart-7149/

[sasaint]

Danny Green was a career 37% 3-pt shooter at UNC, Josh Hart a career 39% shooter at Villanova. Both shot it at over 40% from 3 their Senior seasons.

You know Hart was the Big East Player of the Year AND Big East DPOY this season, right? He's a far better player than Danny ever was in college, and he's a terrific defender. Obviously that doesn't guarantee he'll be a better pro than Danny, because we don't know how he'll translate, but he's a better scorer, dribbler, passer, rebounder, and assistman than Danny Green was coming out of college. Comparing a prime Danny right now (who turns 30 next week) to a 22 year-old college player is unfair. Can't do it.

*And Hart is getting a lot of Malcom Brogdon comparisons, who is about to be named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and will likely finish 2nd in ROY voting behind Dario Saric.

He is a very poor man's Malcolm Brogdon on the floor and lacks his intangibles. I will be very disappointed if the Spurs reach for him in the first round.

[Snaq O'Meal]

He is a very poor man's Malcolm Brogdon on the floor and lacks his intangibles. I will be very disappointed if the Spurs reach for him in the first round.

Brogdon outplayed him in their head-to-head matchup iirc. So yeah, he's pretty much a poor man's version of Malcolm. But he's still more NBA-ready than many other draftees. Getting Hart means getting an immediate contributor instead of just a roster filler.

[Russ]

He is a very poor man's Malcolm Brogdon on the floor and lacks his intangibles. I will be very disappointed if the Spurs reach for him in the first round.

The two main mocks have Hart going mid-second round -- 40 (NBADraft.net) and 42 (Draft Express).

[sasaint]

The two main mocks have Hart going mid-second round -- 40 (NBADraft.net) and 42 (Draft Express).

Perfect for the extra second rounder the Spurs are going to buy! :lol

[Russ]

Perfect for the extra second rounder the Spurs are going to buy! :lol

No need to buy -- just trade #29 for two or three of Philly's four picks between #36 and #50.

[GSH]

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/josh-hart

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Josh-Hart-7149/



I don't know if you were making a particular point with those links, and I'm too tired to try and dig through minutiae. But it's a little disturbing that a guy his age is declining in max vert and no-step vert. He ought to be accelerating into his prime.

[sasaint]

No need to buy -- just trade #29 for two or three of Philly's four picks between #36 and #50.

Unless there is a great prospect that has fallen to 29, I would love to see the Spurs do that.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Perfect for the extra second rounder the Spurs are going to buy! :lol

PATFO are too cheapskate to buy picks. They'd rather dumpster-dive for guys like Ryan Arcisomething.

[GSH]

No need to buy -- just trade #29 for two or three of Philly's four picks between #36 and #50.



I understand the idea, but I think 50 is too low. Mostly, I'd like to see them keep 29, and come up with another pick between 31 and 40. If they are really as good as their reputation about finding diamonds in the rough, that would give them the best chance.

I don't know why you would be against buying a pick. That never hits the cap, and higher picks just mean that there's less chance of someone else scooping up someone good. I'm not taking a swipe at you - I just don't mind seeing Holt open his wallet, when it doesn't cost cap space.

[sasaint]

PATFO are too cheapskate to buy picks. They'd rather dumpster-dive for guys like Ryan Arcisomething.

Yeah. Sarcasm, hence the :lol.

[tholdren]

Danny Green was a career 37% 3-pt shooter at UNC, Josh Hart a career 39% shooter at Villanova. Both shot it at over 40% from 3 their Senior seasons.

You know Hart was the Big East Player of the Year AND Big East DPOY this season, right? He's a far better player than Danny ever was in college, and he's a terrific defender. Obviously that doesn't guarantee he'll be a better pro than Danny, because we don't know how he'll translate, but he's a better scorer, dribbler, passer, rebounder, and assistman than Danny Green was coming out of college. Comparing a prime Danny right now (who turns 30 next week) to a 22 year-old college player is unfair. Can't do it.

*And Hart is getting a lot of Malcom Brogdon comparisons, who is about to be named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and will likely finish 2nd in ROY voting behind Dario Saric.

But can josh hart dance?

[TheGreatYacht]

Josh Hart's peak will probably be Randy Foye, which is decent buuuuut.... eh.

[TheGreatYacht]

Have the Spurs worked out any of these guys?


There's a handful of nice prospects likely to be available in the second round. I hope the Spurs buy themselves a couple of 2nd rnd picks since we're going to need cheap contracts with CP3 coming...

My Top 5 2nd rnd targets:

1. Johnathan Motley (6'9, PF/C, Baylor, 22.1yo)
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2016-2017 stats
17.3ppg, 9.9rpg, 2.3apg, 0.4spg, 1.1bpg, 52.2FG%, 28.1 3P%, 26.7PER, .208 WS/48, 9.9BPM

2. Dillon Brooks (6'7, SF, Oregon, 21.4yo)
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2016-2017 stats
16.1ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.7apg, 1.1spg, 0.5bpg, 48.8FG%, 40.1 3P%, 25.6PER, .214 WS/48, 8.6BPM

3. Frank Mason III (5'11, PG, Kansas, 23.2yo)
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2016-2017 stats
20.9ppg, 4.2rpg, 5.2apg, 1.3spg, 0.1bpg, 49.0FG%, 47.1 3P%, 25.5PER, .230 WS/48, 10.7BPM

4. Derrick White (6'5, PG, Colorado, 23yo)
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2016-2017 stats
18.1ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.4apg, 1.2spg, 1.4bpg, 50.7FG%, 39.6 3P%, 27.3PER, .211 WS/48, 11.8BPM

5. Sindarius Thornwell (6'5, SG, South Carolina, 22.8yo)
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/dO_zuQB0HKvEl9CWgAgZBrhqQTI=/0x0:3558x2435/1200x800/filters:focal(1495x934:2063x1502)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/54125707/usa_today_9985867.0.jpg
2016-2017 stats
21.4ppg, 7.2rpg, 2.8apg, 2.1spg, 1.0bpg, 44.5FG%, 39.5 3P%, 30.3PER, .274 WS/48, 16.2BPM

[duncan2150]

Have the Spurs worked out any of these guys?

They worked out Thornwell but no news for the others.

[Biggems]

The big Latvian will be gone by the time we pick, sadly.

I know it means diddly squat, but nbadraft.net has him going 45 to Houston

[TheGreatYacht]

They worked out Thornwell but no news for the others.
Thanks

[ace3g]

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[tholdren]

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No

[tonight...you]

No
Who DO you like, big dog?

[BatManu20]

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[Mayhem321]

Brazilian journalist tweeted that Spurs worked out Wesley da Silva. This guy (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Wesley-Alves-Da-Silva-89025/).
He'll probably go undrafted, could be part of the summer league squad.

[CGD]

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Probably not a pro-talent, but loved his heart during their tourney run. He's also a champ.

[CGD]

I know it means diddly squat, but nbadraft.net has him going 45 to Houston

Woah that's a big range, draftexoress his him going 23 to Raps.

[cd021]

Woah that's a big range, draftexoress his him going 23 to Raps.
Draft net is sort of notorious for that.

I think at one point they had a player, I forgot which going in the 2nd round to us at 59 while Draft express had the same player going in the 1st to us at 29

Parsecnicks is probably going top 20 tbh

[tholdren]

Who DO you like, big dog?

I dont want some shit ass 3 pt shooter who is over 6 foot 7 and cant rebound. Notre dame players, no thanks.

[ace3g]

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[Kurik]

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Nigel Williams-Goss could be there in the second round, might be able to provide something as the third point guard.

[BatManu20]

I could see Nigel Williams-Goss being a target at pick 59. He may be gone by then but he seems like the kind of player PATFO would like.

[FutureMan]

Does anyone have a list of all the draft picks that have worked out for the Spurs? And does anyone know who the highest draft prospect has been?

[sasaint]

Perrantes is this year's Arcidiacono. Decent SL fodder.

[Kurik]

Does anyone have a list of all the draft picks that have worked out for the Spurs? And does anyone know who the highest draft prospect has been?

You'll need to go through this thread as it pretty much has all the reported workouts. I'd say Pasecniks and Wilson are the highest prospects the Spurs have worked out that I know of.

[raybies]

I've like Swanigan since he was a freshman. Could be a sleeper. Could be a David West like pick.

[GSH]

I've like Swanigan since he was a freshman. Could be a sleeper. Could be a David West like pick.


I want Swanigan to do well in the NBA. I just can't convince myself that he's going to. Unless you consider Dejuan Blair a great success.

He's another one of those guys they list as 6'9", and I think he's more like 6'7 1/2". He's a good rebounder, like Blair. But a lot of people are showing interest in him because he hit a bunch of 3's last season. I'm not crazy about having my rebounding specialist standing out around the 3P line. Besides, Pop doesn't let guys like Blair pursue offensive boards for very long, before they go to the doghouse.

He's heavier and stronger than Anderson, and maybe not quite as slow. But he's never had the kind of athleticism that would make him a top NBA prospect. As a rookie, especially, I'm not sure what he offers over Slo-Mo.

I hope he finds a good team, and gets paid. But I really can't see the Spurs spending their first round pick on him, and he won't be there at 59.

[DPG21920]

Did SA work out Jordan Bell? I know they worked out DJ Wilson but never heard anything about Jordan Bell

[sasaint]

I want Swanigan to do well in the NBA. I just can't convince myself that he's going to. Unless you consider Dejuan Blair a great success.

He's another one of those guys they list as 6'9", and I think he's more like 6'7 1/2". He's a good rebounder, like Blair. But a lot of people are showing interest in him because he hit a bunch of 3's last season. I'm not crazy about having my rebounding specialist standing out around the 3P line. Besides, Pop doesn't let guys like Blair pursue offensive boards for very long, before they go to the doghouse.

He's heavier and stronger than Anderson, and maybe not quite as slow. But he's never had the kind of athleticism that would make him a top NBA prospect. As a rookie, especially, I'm not sure what he offers over Slo-Mo.

I hope he finds a good team, and gets paid. But I really can't see the Spurs spending their first round pick on him, and he won't be there at 59.

Exactly. Looks like Blair2017 to me. No thanks.

[rjv]

I want Swanigan to do well in the NBA. I just can't convince myself that he's going to. Unless you consider Dejuan Blair a great success.

He's another one of those guys they list as 6'9", and I think he's more like 6'7 1/2". He's a good rebounder, like Blair. But a lot of people are showing interest in him because he hit a bunch of 3's last season. I'm not crazy about having my rebounding specialist standing out around the 3P line. Besides, Pop doesn't let guys like Blair pursue offensive boards for very long, before they go to the doghouse.

He's heavier and stronger than Anderson, and maybe not quite as slow. But he's never had the kind of athleticism that would make him a top NBA prospect. As a rookie, especially, I'm not sure what he offers over Slo-Mo.

I hope he finds a good team, and gets paid. But I really can't see the Spurs spending their first round pick on him, and he won't be there at 59. my concern is his lack of athleticism. spurs just need to get more athletic at this point.

[tonight...you]

I dont want some shit ass 3 pt shooter who is over 6 foot 7 and cant rebound. Notre dame players, no thanks.
But who do you like? That was the question.

[duncan2150]

Did SA work out Jordan Bell? I know they worked out DJ Wilson but never heard anything about Jordan Bell

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/Philadelphia-76ers-Sixers-Jordan-Bell-Dennis-Rodman-Oregon.html

Bell has already worked out for the Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. He has workouts scheduled with the Phoenix Suns and others.

[DPG21920]

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/Philadelphia-76ers-Sixers-Jordan-Bell-Dennis-Rodman-Oregon.html

Bell has already worked out for the Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. He has workouts scheduled with the Phoenix Suns and others.

Much appreciated!

[LaMarcus Bryant]

This will be the buttfucking of a lifetime if we can't get a player to give us minutes now.

[Maddog]

This will be the buttfucking of a lifetime if we can't get a player to give us minutes now.

Be prepared. At 29 unlikely to have much immediate impact.
Last year only 18 players drafted last year played more than 800 minutes (in other words 10 minutes a game for 80 games) or appeared in more than 55 games

[tholdren]

But who do you like? That was the question.

It depends on who is available. Ill post on live draft thread. But my favorite player in the draft is kennard.

[raybies]

I want Swanigan to do well in the NBA. I just can't convince myself that he's going to. Unless you consider Dejuan Blair a great success.

He's another one of those guys they list as 6'9", and I think he's more like 6'7 1/2". He's a good rebounder, like Blair. But a lot of people are showing interest in him because he hit a bunch of 3's last season. I'm not crazy about having my rebounding specialist standing out around the 3P line. Besides, Pop doesn't let guys like Blair pursue offensive boards for very long, before they go to the doghouse.

He's heavier and stronger than Anderson, and maybe not quite as slow. But he's never had the kind of athleticism that would make him a top NBA prospect. As a rookie, especially, I'm not sure what he offers over Slo-Mo.

I hope he finds a good team, and gets paid. But I really can't see the Spurs spending their first round pick on him, and he won't be there at 59.
I wanted to say in my post that I'm not sure he's worth it our number but definitely with an early second. Probably be better two way players when we select...

[Kurik]

If Swanigan falls to the mid second round I think that's great value, his skills offensively are much different than Blair and who knows, coming off the bench he could be successful.

[GSH]

If Swanigan falls to the mid second round I think that's great value, his skills offensively are much different than Blair and who knows, coming off the bench he could be successful.


That's an example of why I hope the Spurs try to buy a second round pick. I'd take a flyer on Swanigan with a mid-second round pick. I think (hope) they can do a lot better at 29, but if he's exactly Dejuan Blair, that's a reasonable mid-second round pick. There are a number of others I think will go that low, and I'd love to see the Spurs get one for just cash.

[BatManu20]

That's an example of why I hope the Spurs try to buy a second round pick. I'd take a flyer on Swanigan with a mid-second round pick. I think (hope) they can do a lot better at 29, but if he's exactly Dejuan Blair, that's a reasonable mid-second round pick. There are a number of others I think will go that low, and I'd love to see the Spurs get one for just cash.

Swanigan is a more skilled player than Blair ever was. He actually has a solid jumper (shot 45% from 3 on 85 attempts last season), and he's a great rebounder. He's also 2 inches taller than Blair at 6'9.

[GSH]

Swanigan is a more skilled player than Blair ever was. He actually has a solid jumper (shot 45% from 3 on 85 attempts last season), and he's a great rebounder. He's also 2 inches taller than Blair at 6'9.

I can't argue with most of that. (Other than the height with and w/o shoes thing, and I think you and I have danced on that one in the past. :lol) He is taller than Blair, though, either way. But Swanigan's max vert was something like 29" which is not good, and about 4" less than Blair's was. His lack of athleticism is a pretty big liability in the NBA.

I said I like him - I just don't see any way he goes in the first round, or any way he's still around at 59. Blair was a good pick at 45, IMO. But I would lose it if the Spurs spent the 29 pick on a 6'7 1/2" big man who can't jump.

[BatManu20]

I can't argue with most of that. (Other than the height with and w/o shoes thing, and I think you and I have danced on that one in the past. :lol) He is taller than Blair, though, either way. But Swanigan's max vert was something like 29" which is not good, and about 4" less than Blair's was. His lack of athleticism is a pretty big liability in the NBA.

I said I like him - I just don't see any way he goes in the first round, or any way he's still around at 59. Blair was a good pick at 45, IMO. But I would lose it if the Spurs spent the 29 pick on a 6'7 1/2" big man who can't jump.

Yea no I don't want him at 29 either. Way too high. But if we were to trade up midway through the 2nd round, he could be a target. He's a bruiser/hard-nosed guy who will likely give some team some good minutes off the bench.