Pick three. 2017 Draft

[picnroll]

Who do you want to see the Spurs choose in the draft that's a realistic possibility? Pick your top three choices.
I have in order Bolden, Evans, White.

[200 miles]

Who do you want to see the Spurs choose in the draft that's a realistic possibility? Pick your top three choices.
I have in order Bolden, Evans, White.
Patton, Inigbogu, Adebayo

[cd021]

at this point its probably Bell, Frank Jackson, and Josh Hart. Many of the intriguing prospects either dropped out or moved up. Would love for the Spurs to buy a second rounder from Orlando or Philly and take either Jackson or Hart and take Bell with the 29th pick

[TimDunkem]

Patton, Inigbogu, Adebayo
Not bad, tbh. Wouldn't be upset with any of these. I'd add Wilson, Hart, and Bell to that list.

[CGD]

Wilson
AP
Bell/Hart

[tmtcsc]

I like Bell's defensive versatility.

[Biggems]

What does it matter? We all know our first round pick will be some Euro name Kmyrskticicisk or something and we may never see him in a Spurs jersey.

[Snaq O'Meal]

OG Anunoby
Josh Hart
Deonte Burton

[Mal]

Ojeleye
Adebayo
Hart

[Kurik]

Bell
Wilson
Adebayo

Hoping they draft a big.

[TheDoctor]

David Robinson
Tim Duncan
Lawhi Keonard

tbh

[lilbthebasedgod]

Trade Pau for Lonzo

[DPG21920]

Bell
Wilson
Adebayo

Hoping they draft a big.

This is what I would say.

[MaNu4Tres]

Spurs have to score on a big this draft. That's where the value is at where the Spurs are picking. You can get a wing with the same skill set/potential at 59 I.E Josh Hart (at 29) vs. Jabari Bird/Bacon.

The reason I say Spurs have to score a versatile big is because one should be there and after next year there's a lot of uncertainty. Lee, Dedmon, Pau and probably LA will be gone.

Spurs have depth at the wing for the future w/ Kawhi, Green, Hanga, Simmons?. They shouldn't reach and get a wing and no, Derrick White isn't attractive. He doesn't have the athletic ability or motor to give him the type of ceiling you're looking for.

Bell
Wilson
Adebayo


Get one of those three and I'm happy.

My alternate is Cam Oliver.

[tmtcsc]

Spurs have to score on a big this draft. That's where the value is at where the Spurs are picking. You can get a wing with the same skill set/potential at 59 I.E Josh Hart (at 29) vs. Jabari Bird/Bacon.

The reason I say Spurs have to score a versatile big is because one should be there and after next year there's a lot of uncertainty. Lee, Dedmon, Pau and probably LA will be gone.

Spurs have depth at the wing for the future w/ Kawhi, Green, Hanga, Simmons?. They shouldn't reach and get a wing and no, Derrick White isn't attractive. He doesn't have the athletic ability or motor to give him the type of ceiling you're looking for.

Bell
Wilson
Adebayo


Get one of those three and I'm happy.

My alternate is Cam Oliver.

As much as I appreciate Green's value I think the Spurs will trade him in the offseason. I like that Wilson has fast feet on defense....apparently he's not a follower either. He wears throwback shorts.

[MaNu4Tres]

As much as I appreciate Green's value I think the Spurs will trade him in the offseason. I like that Wilson has fast feet on defense....apparently he's not a follower either. He wears throwback shorts.

Even if they trade him, there's similar value at 59 for wings than there will be at 29. There's not a significant gap. Value isn't there for wings late in 1st. You might can get Jabari Bird, Bacon, or Sterling Brown at 59.

[SPURt]

Ojeleye, Ferguson, and Wilson look interesting, they may be a little higher than the Spurs can pick. 2nd pick I like Blossomgame and Canyon Barry, just kidding, but really Canyon Barry.... nah, I'm kidding

[outmap]

Bradley, Bell, Adebayo

[Play Boban]

Lavar Ball.

[cd021]

Spurs have to score on a big this draft. That's where the value is at where the Spurs are picking. You can get a wing with the same skill set/potential at 59 I.E Josh Hart (at 29) vs. Jabari Bird/Bacon.

The reason I say Spurs have to score a versatile big is because one should be there and after next year there's a lot of uncertainty. Lee, Dedmon, Pau and probably LA will be gone.

Spurs have depth at the wing for the future w/ Kawhi, Green, Hanga, Simmons?. They shouldn't reach and get a wing and no, Derrick White isn't attractive. He doesn't have the athletic ability or motor to give him the type of ceiling you're looking for.

Bell
Wilson
Adebayo



Get one of those three and I'm happy.

My alternate is Cam Oliver.

Bell is probably the only player listed that should be on the board when we draft. Adebayo has jumped and Parsecknicks will probably be in the top 20

For our second round pick, I hope Iwundu falls to the Spurs. Long, fairly athletic wing seems like he could be a 3 and D player and has plenty of experience in the pick and roll as sort of a point forward.

[SilverSpur]

#1 C - Isaiah Hartenstien
#2. G - Josh Hart
#3 The best one on one defender in the draft. Reguardless if he can shoot or not. We need some that can shut down Steph Curry and others. The scoring can be made up by others.
Why were the Spurs able to find Kawhi Leonard, but can't repeat the process.

[look_at_g_shred]

Bell is probably the only player listed that should be on the board when we draft. Adebayo has jumped and Parsecknicks will probably be in the top 20

For our second round pick, I hope Iwundu falls to the Spurs. Long, fairly athletic wing seems like he could be a 3 and D player and has plenty of experience in the pick and roll as sort of a point forward.
What are the chances of any second rounder making the team anytime soon?

[bluebellmaniac]

What are the chances of any second rounder making the team anytime soon?

Hanga... This year.

[Vic Petro]

What are the chances of any second rounder making the team anytime soon?

Bryn Forbes made the team. Laprovittola made it and he was shit. Might not be room in the rotation but there will be room on the roster.

[exstatic]

#1 C - Isaiah Hartenstien
#2. G - Josh Hart
#3 The best one on one defender in the draft. Reguardless if he can shoot or not. We need some that can shut down Steph Curry and others. The scoring can be made up by others.
Why were the Spurs able to find Kawhi Leonard, but can't repeat the game process.
Brcause Kawhi was picked at #15, and SA has had no pick higher than 20 in the Duncan era, and most fall between 10-15 picks lower?

[pad300]

Why were the Spurs able to find Kawhi Leonard, but can't repeat the process.
Because Leonard's don't come along that often...


for those people hoping for DJ Wilson - you're nuts. Jonah Bolden can do everything Wilson can do, but better, and he rebounds like a PF, not an SG...

[Uriel]

Adebayo and Bell seem to be the recurring names on this thread. Which can only mean the Spurs will draft neither.

[MaNu4Tres]

#1 C - Isaiah Hartenstien
#2. G - Josh Hart
#3 The best one on one defender in the draft. Reguardless if he can shoot or not. We need some that can shut down Steph Curry and others. The scoring can be made up by others.
Why were the Spurs able to find Kawhi Leonard, but can't repeat the process.

I dont see it with Hartenstein. And I dont get why ppl like him tbh. Similar game to Ryan Richards. Poor mans D-Mo. Literrally barks and yells after uncontested point blank dunks. I think he'll be a bust

[MaNu4Tres]

What are the chances of any second rounder making the team anytime soon?

High because of two way Austin contracts. Spurs can carry 17 next year.

[MaNu4Tres]

Adebayo and Bell seem to be the recurring names on this thread. Which can only mean the Spurs will draft neither.

Spurs are actually very very interested in Bell. Depends who falls to 29 or if SA trades up.

[picnroll]

Because Leonard's don't come along that often...


for those people hoping for DJ Wilson - you're nuts. Jonah Bolden can do everything Wilson can do, but better, and he rebounds like a PF, not an SG...
Unfortunately some draftniks say Bolden is rapidly rising and is scheduled to come over and work out for teams. I think Spurs may be lucky if he's around at 29. Same with Evans who is a better PG solution than Mills from the get go.

[TimDunkem]

High because of two way Austin contracts. Spurs can carry 17 next year.
This is a factor a lot of people are forgetting.

[AFBlue]

Mobile big man to replace Dedmon. I'm gonna say Jonathan Motley, Ivan Rabb or Jordan Bell.

[Thomas82]

Harry Giles, Bam Adebayo, D.J. Wilson

[Maddog]

Adebayo and Bell seem to be the recurring names on this thread. Which can only mean the Spurs will draft neither.

Yes, and predicting success of late first rounders and second rounders is far form an exact science

[duncan2150]

If we go for a big i'm for Motley, Rabb or DJ Wilson ( Anigbogu is my favourite but seems out of reach)

[Russ]

What is Philly going to do with all those second round picks (4 picks between 36 and 50)?

Would the Brett Brown connection allow the Spurs to trade their first round pick (#29) for two, three or more of those second rounders? If so, the plan would probably be contingent on how the draft unfolds and who is available at 29 and potentially after -- so we likely wouldn’t know about it until then.

Regardless, I like PJ Dozier for the Spurs at #29. He's got size, athleticism, played for a winner (South Carolina) in college and the weakest part of his game -- his jumpshot-- can be fixed by shot guru Chip Engelland. Great on defense and a hard worker. Could be a steal that falls right into the Spurs' wheelhouse but he might be gone at that point (or, on the other hand, he might last until #36).

As far as bigs go, talented foreigners who could have been steals are dropping off the map -- Latvian Rodions Kurucs withdrew from the draft and Jonathan Jeanne has Marfans Syndrome. He could drop to #59 or completely out of the draft. Both might have been great at 29.

Nevertheless, two remaining foreign seven-footers may have big upsides. Latvian Anzejs Pasecniks is agile and quick for a 7-foot-3 guy. Then German 7-footer Isaiah Hartenstein looks pretty skilled too and may be around at 29.

I sure liked Rodions Kurucs, but PJ Dozier has Spur written all over him.

[cjw]

As much as I appreciate Green's value I think the Spurs will trade him in the offseason. I like that Wilson has fast feet on defense....apparently he's not a follower either. He wears throwback shorts.

If Spurs can grab a decent first (in the early 20s) for Green you do it given the cheap salary you're swapping into. But don't see teams going for a one year rental with the outcome of next season nearly inevitable (unless you're the Warriors, Cavs, Spurs and maybe the Celtics or Rockets).

But they're not moving Green unless there's someone they absolutely love at one of those slots. You don't move him just to create space in the 10% chance that CP3 signs.

[Jdspur20]

Right now nbadraft.net has the Spurs taking Bell.
Can't say is be opposed to that. The guy is an athlete.

[tmtcsc]

Unfortunately some draftniks say Bolden is rapidly rising and is scheduled to come over and work out for teams. I think Spurs may be lucky if he's around at 29. Same with Evans who is a better PG solution than Mills from the get go.

Honestly don't know much about college players - just what draftexpress says. Man, Bolden looks great on youtube.

[-21-]

For the 29th: Jordan Bell, DJ Wilson, Jonah Bolden

For the 59th: Devin Robinson, Sterling Brown, Davon Reed

[Spurtacular]

Why were the Spurs able to find Kawhi Leonard, but can't repeat the process.

Why can't the Spurs get the best player in the draft at 15 again? :lol

[Spurtacular]

I don't really know what's out there at this point; but athleticism and length is what I'd like to see the Spurs attain.

[TheGreatYacht]

Trade up for John Collins at all costs, tbqfh.

https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/wulltF3rQmZrNQWrtQRYmMVG3I4=/0x0:2901x4352/1200x800/filters:focal(1465x1010:1929x1474)/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/53375611/usa_today_9893440.0.jpg

Trade up a couple of spots for Semi Ojeleye

https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/2017/03/17/f5683d3a-3b7d-4c82-beef-707b6db5639a/semi-ojeleye.png

[TimDunkem]

If Spurs can grab a decent first (in the early 20s) for Green you do it given the cheap salary you're swapping into. But don't see teams going for a one year rental with the outcome of next season nearly inevitable (unless you're the Warriors, Cavs, Spurs and maybe the Celtics or Rockets).

But they're not moving Green unless there's someone they absolutely love at one of those slots. You don't move him just to create space in the 10% chance that CP3 signs.
There are plenty of players better than Green (and even more with the potential to be) in the first round. If I'm the Spurs, I'm definitely looking for suitors.

Maybe Brooklyn?

[rjv]

What does it matter? We all know our first round pick will be some Euro name Kmyrskticicisk or something and we may never see him in a Spurs jersey. exactly. i mean, when are we going to bring murray and anderson over?

[LittleCriminal]

Hopefully the Spurs draft a Pf who can go left..

[keithington1]

No Euros. If the Spurs are competing with the Warriors they have to take a two way player with potential to be a star. He has to be ready to play now and they probably would rather take a 3 and D slasher. Ojeleye is the only one NBA ready in are range (maybe) and he's a 3/4 who could maybe play some 2. That only other guard with potential would be Juwan Evans. Which bigs in our range can hold their own against the Warriors?

[Russ]

I'm not familiar with this Spurs site, but they have a list of five players the Spurs should avoid drafting. They are Terrance Ferguson, Tony Bradley, John Collins, Ivan Rabb and Harry Giles.

I agree the Spurs shouldn't draft any of these guys but I'm not sure why anyone would think they might in the first place. Here's the link:

https://airalamo.com/2017/06/15/san-antonio-spurs-2017-nba-draft-players-avoid/

[TheDoctor]

I'm not familiar with this Spurs site, but they have a list of five players the Spurs should avoid drafting. They are Terrance Ferguson, Tony Bradley, John Collins, Ivan Rabb and Harry Giles.

I agree the Spurs shouldn't draft any of these guys but I'm not sure why anyone would think they might in the first place. Here's the link:

https://airalamo.com/2017/06/15/san-antonio-spurs-2017-nba-draft-players-avoid/

I don't know about their site but I believe their Twitter account is ran by Spurtacular. Just shitty takes after shitty takes on full repeat.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I'm not familiar with this Spurs site, but they have a list of five players the Spurs should avoid drafting. They are Terrance Ferguson, Tony Bradley, John Collins, Ivan Rabb and Harry Giles.

I agree the Spurs shouldn't draft any of these guys but I'm not sure why anyone would think they might in the first place. Here's the link:

https://airalamo.com/2017/06/15/san-antonio-spurs-2017-nba-draft-players-avoid/

So they chose a few mid-to-late 1st round projected dudes and concentrated on the holes in their games and health issues duh. Anyone available at 29 will come with considerable concerns, otherwise they wouldn't be there that late in the draft.

[TheGreatYacht]

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)
https://cdn-s3.si.com/s3fs-public/styles/marquee_large_2x/public/videos/2157889318001_5314259943001_5314221196001-vs.jpg?itok=gZZhY3J_
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)
https://cdn-s3.si.com/images/dillon-brooks-oregon-cbb-1300.jpg
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)
https://cdn-s3.si.com/images/frank-mason-kansas-1300-early-poy.jpg
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)
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/1yR9l74SYHJfuRJqHVjL9GI_z70=/0x425:2406x2029/1200x800/filters:focal(0x425:2406x2029)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/52255405/usa_today_9743587.0.jpeg
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

[DPG21920]

Right now nbadraft.net has the Spurs taking Bell.
Can't say is be opposed to that. The guy is an athlete.

That would be so great. Just adding young, versatile defensive players is a major plus in the front court.

[DPG21920]

Unfortunately some draftniks say Bolden is rapidly rising and is scheduled to come over and work out for teams. I think Spurs may be lucky if he's around at 29. Same with Evans who is a better PG solution than Mills from the get go.

I think people are underselling DJ Wilson. Bolden is not some can't miss prospect compared to Wilson at all it appears.

[picnroll]

I think people are underselling DJ Wilson. Bolden is not some can't miss prospect compared to Wilson at all it appears.
Looking at videos of Bolden and Wilson my take.
Bolden is a quicker more fuid athlete, more capable of guarding out on the floor. Very quick jumper off one or two feet. Very good hands. Better body control. Better handles, could grab and go full court. Quick high release shot at a slightly higher percentage at greater Euro distance (showed easy stroke at NBA distance in many shots). I'll be very surprised if he lasts to Spurs pick. Very happy if they get him.

[DPG21920]

Looking at videos of Bolden and Wilson my take.
Bolden is a quicker more fuid athlete, more capable of guarding out on the floor. Very quick jumper off one or two feet. Very good hands. Better body control. Better handles, could grab and go full court. Quick high release shot at a slightly higher percentage at greater Euro distance (showed easy stroke at NBA distance in many shots). I'll be very surprised if he lasts to Spurs pick. Very happy if they get him.

Almost every major site that does college player evaluations that I have seen have Wilson as a slightly better prospect is what I'm saying.

It could turn out that Bolden is better obviously I'm just saying I would not be mad at either.

[picnroll]

Getting close. Bump place your bets/preferences.

[ace3g]

Jonah Bolden, Jordan Bell, Deonte Burton

[SPURt]

Ojeleye, Ferguson, and Wilson look interesting, they may be a little higher than the Spurs can pick. 2nd pick I like Blossomgame and Canyon Barry, just kidding, but really Canyon Barry.... nah, I'm kidding
I'm happy with Blossomgame, White is growing on me

[SPURt]

Who do you want to see the Spurs choose in the draft that's a realistic possibility? Pick your top three choices.
I have in order Bolden, Evans, White.
Good call

[DAF86]

Ojeleye, Ferguson, and Wilson look interesting, they may be a little higher than the Spurs can pick. 2nd pick I like Blossomgame and Canyon Barry, just kidding, but really Canyon Barry.... nah, I'm kidding

Don't know if kudos are warranted here, tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

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)
https://cdn-s3.si.com/s3fs-public/styles/marquee_large_2x/public/videos/2157889318001_5314259943001_5314221196001-vs.jpg?itok=gZZhY3J_
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)
https://cdn-s3.si.com/images/dillon-brooks-oregon-cbb-1300.jpg
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)
https://cdn-s3.si.com/images/frank-mason-kansas-1300-early-poy.jpg
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)
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/1yR9l74SYHJfuRJqHVjL9GI_z70=/0x425:2406x2029/1200x800/filters:focal(0x425:2406x2029)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/52255405/usa_today_9743587.0.jpeg
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
Would've been fine with the White pick...... If we moved up in the second round :wakeup

[dabom]

Would've been fine with the White pick...... If we moved up in the second round :wakeup

Whats wrong wit ya? Picked a fathead in your top 5. :lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

Whats wrong wit ya? Picked a fathead in your top 5. :lmao
When Fathead heads to China next year, no pun intended, we'll have a new guy to laugh at :toast

Hopefully he doesn't break our starting Center's hand with his forehead though...

[dabom]

When Fathead heads to China next year, no pun intended, we'll have a new guy to laugh at :toast

Hopefully he doesn't break our starting Center's hand with his forehead though...

As long as the guy doesn't get playoff minutes.

[SPURt]

Don't know if kudos are warranted here, tbh.
http://mashable.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Dr.-Who.gif