Spurs Select F Chimezie Metu in the 2018 NBA Draft (49th Overall)

[Chinook]

LOL at arguing over whether a big is a C or PF in 2018.

As more and more teams are fielding 3-4 wings in lineups, bigs will only be playing the "5" spot as the lone big on the floor. Metu will fill the role as a PnR/diving big with versatility to pop on occasion for a mid range.

We're more arguing over whether he's a real big or not. Again, the dude is the same size as a big wing. PFs might be getting phased out of the league, but centers aren't getting smaller. Even GS keeps a seven-footer out there most of the time.

[Pavlov]

Me too. As I said, I hope he starts. I don't see a reasonable justification for going into the off-season without plans for Metu to be at least a two-way guy. I hope he gets PF minutes too, so we can see how well his perimeter skills work against better competition. Some of his moves look great, but it's against guys who won't even make the g-league. Reminds me of those vids of Ryan Richards dominating 6-3 guys in high school.Having three or four mobile PFs with shooting range and some blocking ability on the SL roster can at least give us hope the Spurs have that kind of player in mind.

[objective]

I'm not convinced he's an NBA player, but I do think he has a better chance than every NCAA second rounder selected by the Spurs since Blair.

[MaNu4Tres]

We're more arguing over whether he's a real big or not. Again, the dude is the same size as a big wing. PFs might be getting phased out of the league, but centers aren't getting smaller. Even GS keeps a seven-footer out there most of the time.

If Draymond, Jordan Bell, Looney are bigs, then so is Metu. If he puts in the work, I can definitely see him being the PnR/Diving 5 off the bench in the next 2-3 years imo.

[Chinook]

If Draymond, Jordan Bell, Looney are bigs, then so is Metu. If he puts in the work, I can definitely see him being the PnR/Diving 5 off the bench in the next 2-3 years imo.

Draymond regularly plays the four though. So the most modern NBA team still uses two bigs most of the time. Plus Green is stockier and has long arms while also having one of the best DBBIQs in the game. It doesn't make sense to compare Metu to him. Looney's a bit player whom GS is letting go early because they don't think he's effective.

[kobyz]

Ersan and Musc both play a lot of center/single big in their own rights. They certainly are defensive centers at this point in their careers, and they're not very good at it. All this is why ATL was terrible last year. If winning games isn't a requirement, then Metu can play PG.
In today game matu is a backup 5, should not play 4... I compare matu the most to Drew gooden, which is last role in the NBA was backup 5 with the wizards...

[Chinook]

You can't have it both ways. Either Green is a big, and so bigs still play the four. Or Green isn't a big, and Metu might not be either. Dray played the five in only one of the 10 most frequent lineups he was in. Looney was the solo big in only three of his. Bell in two. The idea that they were real centers is real wrong.

[Pavlov]

I don't see the mania to make him a center. If he can chuck it from the arc OK and move decently without the ball, dude can play with either LMA or Gasol. The small ball center is going to be LMA.

[BackHome]

In today’s game Metu is a PF

[Chinook]

I was simply comparing Metu's size to Greens and Green plays the 5 quite often. They obviously have different games. Green has a very unique skill set, that allows him to play the 4 ( bigger wing) position in that he can spot up and attack close outs pretty damn well. He also has the ability to dive in PnRs and be a brilliant passer in 4 on 3 or 3 on 2 situations when he receives the pass early in PnRs.

BBref has him playing 1 percent of his minutes at C last year.

[MaNu4Tres]

I was simply comparing Metu's size to Greens and Green plays the 5 more than any other big on the Warriors when it matters most ( the playoffs). However, they obviously have different games.

Green has a very unique skill set, that allows him to play the 4 ( bigger wing) position in that he can spot up and attack close outs pretty damn well. He also has the ability to dive in PnRs and be a brilliant passer in 4 on 3 or 3 on 2 situations when he receives the pass early in PnRs. Greens' overall game makes him very versatile, but back to my point: Although a bit undersized, Green still plays the 5 quite often.

Metu doesn't have a versatile offensive game to play the stretch 4, so due to his size and limited PnR Diver skillset -- he'll be a 5 if he puts in the work. Also it's worth nothing, Metu was an elite roller in college shooting 67% in a large sample size as a roller in PnRs. I actually like him more than I did when Mahinmi was drafted. More mobile, more pop, has touch with his shot if its needed and can finish strong in PnRs. I think he's going to end up a nice contributor for the Spurs down the line if he puts in the work.

I think an above average athletic,mobile, defensive, PnR diving 5 off the bench -- that can switch and defend multiple positions is a reasonable ceiling of what Spurs fans should hope for in 2-3 years. I can see the potential if he puts in the work. Great draft all around, from Lonnie to getting Metu at 49.

[DPG21920]

Maybe like a better shot blocking Thad Young if things go really, really well.

[Chinook]

Green's not a natural five who can play the four. He's a wing stocky enough and cheaty enough to play center some of the time. On a regular team, he'd never see minutes there. Metu's ability to spot up, attack closeouts and find the open man is pretty much the only thing that got him drafted. Size and athleticism alone would have made him a UDFA.

[NameLess Scrub]

In before he gets stashed indefinitely or traded for newly released purple Doritos and vanilla Coke.

[look_at_g_shred]

All we need is for this guy to be Joel Anthony. Are you telling me he can't be that? I think some of y'all have expectations toooooo high. By the way, anyone know his FT % ?

[Pavlov]

All we need this guy to be is Joel Anthony? Are you telling me he can't be that? I think some of y'all have expectations toooooo high. By the way, anyone know his FT % ?

73% last season.

[TD 21]

"PF" is now the domain of combo forwards and on a part time basis, elite combo bigs (mostly veteran types, so in the next generation, it'll just be the former).

Metu obviously doesn't fit either description. If he makes it, he'll be a C, in the vein of Lauvergne, with superior athleticism.


Metu doesn't have a versatile offensive game to play the stretch 4, so due to his size and limited PnR Diver skillset -- he'll be a 5 if he puts in the work. Also it's worth nothing, Metu was an elite roller in college shooting 67% in a large sample size as a roller in PnRs. I actually like him more than I did when Mahinmi was drafted. More mobile, more pop, has touch with his shot if its needed and can finish strong in PnRs. I think he's going to end up a nice contributor for the Spurs down the line if he puts in the work.

I think an above average athletic,mobile, defensive, PnR diving 5 off the bench -- that can switch and defend multiple positions is a reasonable ceiling of what Spurs fans should hope for in 2-3 years. I can see the potential if he puts in the work. Great draft all around, from Lonnie to getting Metu at 49.

Don't know about the "above average" part, but :tu to the rest. I'm not sure how this is debatable.

[MaNu4Tres]

"PF" is now the domain of combo forwards and on a part time basis, elite combo bigs (mostly veteran types, so in the next generation, it'll just be the former).

Metu obviously doesn't fit either description. If he makes it, he'll be a C, in the vein of Lauvergne, with superior athleticism.



Don't know about the "above average" part, but :tu to the rest. I'm not sure how this is debatable.

To be clear, above average for bench standards. Not above average figuring in starters too. And I was talking about ceiling, if he hits ( which I think he will).

[BackHome]

For a second round pick if he makes the team we hit gold tbh

[Atl Spur]

For a second round pick if he makes the team we hit gold tbh

His footwork......priceless!

[NickiRasgo]

Hopefully his life doesn't go the same way:lol

Was about to say that as well that hopefully he wouldn't rob as well. :lol

[cutewizard]

From my limited knowledge I'm actually a little higher on this pick than past 2nd rounders. Footwork, pick and roll moves and passing show a little polish. Nice baby hook that might get over NBA defenders. Some range on his jumper. Not a good rebounder for his size and frame isn't going to take much more weight. May actually get some minutes for the mothership someday. Would like to see how he compares to Costello and Putney in summer league.

:bobo

[cutewizard]

I was simply comparing Metu's size to Greens and Green plays the 5 more than any other big on the Warriors when it matters most ( the playoffs). However, they obviously have different games.

Green has a very unique skill set, that allows him to play the 4 ( bigger wing) position in that he can spot up and attack close outs pretty damn well. He also has the ability to dive in PnRs and be a brilliant passer in 4 on 3 or 3 on 2 situations when he receives the pass early in PnRs. Greens' overall game makes him very versatile, but back to my point: Although a bit undersized, Green still plays the 5 quite often.

Metu doesn't have a versatile offensive game to play the stretch 4, so due to his size and limited PnR Diver skillset -- he'll be a 5 if he puts in the work. Also it's worth nothing, Metu was an elite roller in college shooting 67% in a large sample size as a roller in PnRs. I actually like him more than I did when Mahinmi was drafted. More mobile, more pop, has touch with his shot if its needed and can finish strong in PnRs. I think he's going to end up a nice contributor for the Spurs down the line if he puts in the work.

I think an above average athletic,mobile, defensive, PnR diving 5 off the bench -- that can switch and defend multiple positions is a reasonable ceiling of what Spurs fans should hope for in 2-3 years. I can see the potential if he puts in the work. Great draft all around, from Lonnie to getting Metu at 49.


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[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRaG8egX5cE

[phxspurfan]

https://s8.postimg.cc/v9owbhmqd/image.png

Metu's rebounding rate off the charts so far in SL...

[jermaine]

I don't see alot of talk about this guy, but I hope he gets time next to LaMarcus...

[tholdren]

https://s8.postimg.cc/v9owbhmqd/image.png

Metu's rebounding rate off the charts so far in SL...

Rebounding stats are always out of context. They need to track like asssists

[stu scotts eye]

Rebounding stats are always out of context. They need to track like asssists

But they don't. And are tabulated the same for all players in every game. So that's all that matters.

[jermaine]

This dude could grow to be a beast with hard work an weights.

[picnroll]

Metu has good lateral movement to get to the ball, good instincts to where the ball’s going, good 2nd jump, good elevation, good hands and he’s tough, all the tools needed to be a plus rebounder. Just needs to hit the weights.

[tholdren]

But they don't. And are tabulated the same for all players in every game. So that's all that matters.

Not if you watch a game simpleton. Pau gasols rebounding rate can be off the charts rebounding fts but not getting live rebounds. Why you so dumb?

[YoungbuckMurray]

This kids impressed in summer league. Hope we trade pau and give metu his minutes next season

[Big Empty]

Awww yea, dat nigga “Chizmé” in da house’

[stu scotts eye]

Not if you watch a game simpleton. Pau gasols rebounding rate can be off the charts rebounding fts but not getting live rebounds. Why you so dumb?

Yes and you're complex bc you waste so much of your life, choosing to explicate your analysis on a message board?

Good stuff. Seeking out validation from the internet.

[jermaine]

Omg I like this dude man. With Anderson leaving, I hope it means he gets signed an gets playing time.

[KDKSpurs24]

Omg I like this dude man. With Anderson leaving, I hope it means he gets signed an gets playing time.
He’s pretty skilled! It’s gonna take a while to come together but I see a lot of potential.

[SnakeBoy]

He's a project for sure but I think he shows more potential than LW

[ducks]

Metu has good lateral movement to get to the ball, good instincts to where the ball’s going, good 2nd jump, good elevation, good hands and he’s tough, all the tools needed to be a plus rebounder. Just needs to hit the weights.

Has nice blocks today

[ceperez]

Omg I like this dude man. With Anderson leaving, I hope it means he gets signed an gets playing time.

Without Anderson, might as well sign this guy.

[tholdren]

Yes and you're complex bc you waste so much of your life, choosing to explicate your analysis on a message board?

Good stuff. Seeking out validation from the internet.

Lol.... sad you broke down after reading. Go back to not analyzing the game. Lol

[SpursDynasty85]

This guy is a pf. No 3 but got a solid mid range.

[BackHome]

Yeah people need to stop with the he can play center crap not happening. He had a not so good game played good defense but made a ton of stupid errors needs to clean that up and gain more focus on offense and defense. But like I said before for the 49th pick RC did good and can see him getting a two way contract.

[stu scotts eye]

Lol.... sad you broke down after reading. Go back to not analyzing the game. Lol

Telling other ppl they are breaking down is a common theme on all your posts. You must be a shrink. Or go to one alot.

[cutewizard]

Hmmmm Metu hmmmmm

[TheCerebral1]

Hit the weights and do it soon. He needs to get on that as soon as possible.

[blizz]

This guy is a pf. No 3 but got a solid mid range.

Have you seen any of the games? He’s not a PF and he has hit 3s

[SpursDynasty85]

Have you seen any of the games? He’s not a PF and he has hit 3s

Caught a good amount of 3 games. Didnt see him hit a three. But he hs been playing nothing but the 5 and the 4 in the games. He's never the ball handler.

[SnakeBoy]

I'm looking forward to watching the Spurs develop him into a solid player for another team.

[blizz]

I'm looking forward to watching the Spurs develop him into a solid player for another team.
Right? He’s another LA guy isn’t he?

[cutewizard]

I miss Diaw on the Spurs

:bobo

[r0drig0lac]

Right? He’s another LA guy isn’t he?

yep http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smidepressed.gif

[look_at_g_shred]

All my spurs talk capologists, Can spurs afford to sign Metu after the Bertans signing?

[venitian navigator]

All my spurs talk capologists, Can spurs afford to sign Metu after the Bertans signing?

yes

[look_at_g_shred]

This should be Patfo's next move imho

[dbestpro]

This should be Patfo's next move imho

He will most likely be asked to play a few seasons in Europe. Too raw to take up a roster spot.

[BackHome]

This should be Patfo's next move imho

No they need to bring Nikola over.

[picnroll]

Metu arrived in San Antonio with a sizeable chip on his shoulder. “If you ask me, I don’t think there’s 48 people better than me in this draft,” Metu said. “I’m trying to prove to myself that I’m better than a second-round pick. I can go out there and compete with anyone else.”

He is quick and versatile and can move well enough to defend along the perimeter as needed. “He can stretch the floor a little bit and open up passing lanes,” assistant general manager Brian Wright said. “He will also be able to play some with his back to the basket and some in pick and roll, and then help you on the glass and help you some with his shot-blocking. He has a versatile game.”

When the team resumes tournament play Thursday against Milwaukee, Metu will be in street clothes. “It sucks,” said Metu, the high-energy center the Spurs selected 49th overall out of USC in June. “I can go play right now. They said it might be fractured, but honestly it feels perfectly fine.”

Metu said he understands the Spurs’ caution but is frustrated by what he views as a missed opportunity. “I’m kind of bummed,” Metu said. “They’re being cautious for good reasons. I trust them. At the same time, I feel like there’s a lot more I could go out there and show.” – via San Antonio Express-News

[Seventyniner]

As a mid 2nd rounder if he gets a second contract, let alone crack the rotation in his first few years, he will have done pretty well for himself. He has the tools though.

[picnroll]

Certainly has a thousand times better attitude than Kawhitter.

[tholdren]

Certainly has a thousand times better attitude than Kawhitter.

As did anyone who played out their contract last year

[ace3g]

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[cutewizard]

:bobo

[TrainOfThought5]

I like the kid.

[8FOR!3]

Wonder if he makes the team day one, he’s got to fit the modern nba skill wise better than Joffrey did right?

[Dverde]

1017172454630830082
Maybe he should go to New York for a second opinion :wakeup

[venitian navigator]

If I have to choose a comparsion for Metu, he looks a lot like a Draymond Green type. Can play center in certain line ups, can shoot from outside and can be a more than decent defender, he can jump high and can attack the rim.

[John B]

i like this kid attitude. keep working on your game specially ball handling like Randle, Green and Anderson. i guess they see in him to not sign Kyle. I like Putney too but somebody give the guy a sandwich. Gaymond will go through that body

[ceperez]

1017172454630830082

PAFTO treating Metu like he's an asset.

[kobyz]

If I have to choose a comparsion for Metu, he looks a lot like a Draymond Green type. Can play center in certain line ups, can shoot from outside and can be a more than decent defender, he can jump high and can attack the rim.

are you trolling? you really compare him to a generational talent like green? don't do it, green is like magic johnson meets dennis rodman meets cedric maxwell...

[BSfromTX]

are you trolling? you really compare him to a generational talent like green? don't do it, green is like magic johnson meets dennis rodman meets cedric maxwell...

I don't think he's saying he is another Green. He just said he's that "type" of player.

[SpursDynasty85]

Wonder if he makes the team day one, he’s got to fit the modern nba skill wise better than Joffrey did right?

He looks to be an average rim protector already but his size suggest he would get scored on in the post and may get out muscled for boards. I am definitely ok with giving him a spot and seeing how he performs in garbage time but it may just be better to keep him in g league if it's only garbage time. I actually like Cory Jefferson at limited minutes over Metu.

[kobyz]

I don't think he's saying he is another Green. He just said he's that "type" of player.

it still a blasphemy...

[K...]

More important than basketball is if he damaged his jack off hand. Pafto looking out for what matters

[ace3g]

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[Killakobe81]

Maybe he should go to New York for a second opinion :wakeup

:lol

[SpurPadre]

#metu movement.

[ace3g]

Tom Orsborn Tom_orsborn

(https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn) 3m (https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1018227559174230016)
League source says #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs) have confirmed that second-round pick Chimezie Metu did indeed fracture his wrist in Vegas. The good news: No surgery needed and he should be ready for training camp. is.gd/ES5u7m (https://t.co/mqrxTkizGw)

[BackHome]

#metu movement.

:lol

[ducks]

ICYMI: #Spurs second-round pick won't need surgery to mend wrist

[BackHome]

Well that pretty much guarantee Metu is going to be a G-League for the next season we really need to find a big because I don't trust Gasol being healthy all year.

[Fusternino]

Well that pretty much guarantee Metu is going to be a G-League for the next season we really need to find a big because I don't trust Gasol being healthy all year.

Greg Monroe. I doubt Okafor is interested in us.

[Pavlov]

Well that pretty much guarantee Metu is going to be a G-League for the next season we really need to find a big because I don't trust Gasol being healthy all year.
He was going to be there anyway. He'll be doing great if he signs a full NBA contract.

[BackHome]

Well I know I just didn’t want to hurt Metu fans I think will get a two way confract and still like him but needs G-League one year. I am always have been a Nikola fan don’t know why the Spurs have not brought him over yet.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/SanAntonioFC/status/1033528714456444933

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

https://twitter.com/SanAntonioFC/status/1033528714456444933Is this a new big head?

[DJR210]

https://twitter.com/SanAntonioFC/status/1033528714456444933

https://i.imgur.com/3OfhFmG.jpg

[TimDunkem]

https://i.imgur.com/3OfhFmG.jpg

Should have photoshopped the poverty ball field behind him.

[cd021]

Man, he is very thin. Gonna need a lot of work on his body. I do like his game though; good post game and footwork, pretty good rim protector and decent passer with the potential of developing an outside game.

I expect him to spend the year with the D-league and then signing a cheap multi-year deal with the big club next season.

[dbestpro]

Really prefer to see him in Europe for a season or two learning more about the game, and then a season in the G league learning the Spurs way. If he going to make it, I see him several years away.

[Chinook]

Really prefer to see him in Europe for a season or two learning more about the game, and then a season in the G league learning the Spurs way. If he going to make it, I see him several years away.

Nah. That's horrible. A player learns the NBA game so much better in the d-league than in Europe. The money is the only reason why I'd ever want a player to consider overseas rather than the lower league here.

[dbestpro]

Nah. That's horrible. A player learns the NBA game so much better in the d-league than in Europe. The money is the only reason why I'd ever want a player to consider overseas rather than the lower league here.

You might learn some about how the team wants to play but for the most part the d-league is a league for chuckers. So I guess that says volumes (Freudian) about your opinion of the NBA.

[Chinook]

You might learn some about how the team wants to play but for the most part the d-league is a league for chuckers. So I guess that says volumes (Freudian) about your opinion of the NBA.

Europe doesn't really develop players any better than the d-league does. There's all this talk about team-ball and shit, but the reality is that there's not a very good success rate for Americans going over there coming back and doing anything. I guess there's PJ Tucker. Could be a couple of others. Euro clubs have no reason to develop guys who are going to leave them in a year. D-league clubs do. Euro clubs are concerned with winning games and getting money. D-league clubs will give shots to whomever the big club wants them do. It's not close which situation would be better, all things considered. Europe pays more, and that leads to them getting more talent. If the NBA were to increase d-league salaries, they'd get better players too, and that would help their developmental goals.

[Pavlov]

Europe doesn't really develop players any better than the d-league does. There's all this talk about team-ball and shit, but the reality is that there's not a very good success rate for Americans going over there coming back and doing anything. I guess there's PJ Tucker. Could be a couple of others. Euro clubs have no reason to develop guys who are going to leave them in a year. D-league clubs do. Euro clubs are concerned with winning games and getting money. D-league clubs will give shots to whomever the big club wants them do. It's not close which situation would be better, all things considered. Europe pays more, and that leads to them getting more talent. If the NBA were to increase d-league salaries, they'd get better players too, and that would help their developmental goals.I think the G-League has risen to a decent level or respectability at the same time the NBA has cracked the code on how to keep it from being too huge a money drain. The latest trend is having G-League teams playing in the mother ship's souped up training facilities holding anywhere from 750-4500 fans. Philly got away with building their 2500 seat arena/training facility in the burbs for $26 million. Now they don't have to worry about leases or scheduling conflicts at all.

Right now it's still AA level basketball with some AAA talent sprinkled in; basically NBA ball played faster and sloppier. It's still the best way for American players to reach the NBA. That pulls the salaries down, but the NBA does recognize its difficult to keep the best players at that level -- hence two way contracts. We're three teams from complete one-to-on affiliations and I think there may be some shuffling after that as NBA teams take over the remaining independently owned franchises. Hitting that magic number will be a yuge milestone and will make it much easier to raise salaries, etc.

[wildbill2u]

I think Euro players and USA players play differently with more individual street ball mannerisms in the US players that have become ingrained in their style of play. That style is still the predominant style in the NBA and players from other venues like Europe probably need to learn some of the US tricks of the trade, rather than go back to Europe for additional training work on their NBA game.

[BackHome]

Foreign teams are not going to invest in players who are going to leave in a year or two so G League is his best bet. He will never be a big guy he just needs to maybe add 10 to 15 pds of muscle and increase his strength levels. One thing I like about the kid is he won't back down he has a little pit bull in him so one or two years in G Leauge.

[SpursDynasty85]

Anyone know if this guy will be expected to start playing significant munutes? Sad to not hear his name mentioned at all but I guess he is a 2nd round pick and expectations should be very low but since they signed him I'm hoping they found something special. If he did pan out he would fill a back up Rudy role nicely. Specially if he can defend and stretch the floor a little.

[exstatic]

Anyone know if this guy will be expected to start playing significant munutes? Sad to not hear his name mentioned at all but I guess he is a 2nd round pick and expectations should be very low but since they signed him I'm hoping they found something special. If he did pan out he would fill a back up Rudy role nicely. Specially if he can defend and stretch the floor a little.

He's a fucking scrub. Looked completely lost at the NBA level, and was luke warm at best in the g-league. He's 6'11" and springy, and can't finish any better than 4th on the Austin team in rebounds? WTF? Ben Moore, a tweener forward 3-4 inches shorter averaged almost two more boards per game.

[Dejounte]

Dude is still too skinny. Not sure if he will amount to anything. Then again i thought Bryn Forbes would be out of the league before the past season started.

[Dverde]

He's a fucking scrub. Looked completely lost at the NBA level, and was luke warm at best in the g-league. He's 6'11" and springy, and can't finish any better than 4th on the Austin team in rebounds? WTF? Ben Moore, a tweener forward 3-4 inches shorter averaged almost two more boards per game.

I’m surprised you are calling one of our “masterful” draft picks a scrub. I agree with your observations. Right now he looks like a boy playing around grown men.

[Gordy58]

Let’s see how he does this summer league first, he has some decent skills and still some potential left

[cd021]

Gonna have to show something in Summer League, training camp, and pre-season. If he plays well, he may have a role as the backup center behind Poeltl- granted that's not a big role with LMA, Poeltl and Gay playing the large bulk of the PF/C minutes.

[RC_Drunkford]

His skill set was intriguing, but upto now hasn't translated to the NBA. He might need 2 more years or he might never get there. But Bryn Forbes looked like trash his first 2 years here as well

[BackHome]

Yeah right now Eubanks has the back up role to Poodle unless we draft a big at 19 or bring Nikola over. Best case is to try to get time at PF but he is going to have to make a major jump in his development to get any playing time. To be honest Eubanks has way out played him in G League and has been working hard on his 3 ball will see if that translates in game time.

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

Anyone know if this guy will be expected to start playing significant munutes? Sad to not hear his name mentioned at all but I guess he is a 2nd round pick and expectations should be very low but since they signed him I'm hoping they found something special. If he did pan out he would fill a back up Rudy role nicely. Specially if he can defend and stretch the floor a little.LMAO, dude is a scrub.

[DJR210]

This guy has demonstrated some hops and quickness to block shots in summer league, G-league etc.. but those lil' baby shoulders ain't doing him any favors IMO. He looks more like a SF w/o any SF skills.. I haven't really seen anything from him to warrant his spot on the roster last season.

[cd021]

Yeah right now Eubanks has the back up role to Poodle unless we draft a big at 19 or bring Nikola over. Best case is to try to get time at PF but he is going to have to make a major jump in his development to get any playing time. To be honest Eubanks has way out played him in G League and has been working hard on his 3 ball will see if that translates in game time.

Has Eubanks been confirmed to be back on a two way? He may get a shot to make the active roster but Metu is already on the team. Eubanks was productive in the G-League so he may have a shot. but not sure why Eubanks would be ahead of Metu in the peaking order, Spurs really seemed to like Metu coming into last year. Seems like he'd get a crack at the backup center minutes.

[BackHome]

It will be determined by who worked out the hardest and who has grown the most since last season. But Eubanks got more playing time then Metu and didn’t look lost when playing pretty crazy for a undrafted big man. Will see how they both do in Vegas but Metu can not assume he will play over Eubanks or he might be looking for another team.

[exstatic]

I’m surprised you are calling one of our “masterful” draft picks a scrub. I agree with your observations. Right now he looks like a boy playing around grown men.

Second rounders are WAY more of a crap shoot than first rounders. You'll find a few that are good, and a very few that are great, but most flush right out of the league.

[TDomination]

This guy has demonstrated some hops and quickness to block shots in summer league, G-league etc.. but those lil' baby shoulders ain't doing him any favors IMO. He looks more like a SF w/o any SF skills.. I haven't really seen anything from him to warrant his spot on the roster last season.
Exactly my thoughts. His body seems perfect for a SF. But definitely does not have the skills.

[monty4329]

Metu proved to be a 49th pick.

99% of the times they cannot find room in the NBA. Nothing unexpected. Let him go play overseas and make a decent living.

[John B]

Metu proved to be a 49th pick.

99% of the times they cannot find room in the NBA. Nothing unexpected. Let him go play overseas and make a decent living.
The new champs Raps didn’t have a lottery pick. Kawhi was the highest at 15th. Gasol, Green, Powell high 2nd round, VanFleet undrafted, Lowry, Siakam, Ibaka high 20’s. Our PATFO needs to start sharpening them pencils. Other teams are catching up with drafting and/or developing players.

[Dejounte]

The new champs Raps didn’t have a lottery pick. Kawhi was the highest at 15th. Gasol, Green, Powell high 2nd round, VanFleet undrafted, Lowry, Siakam, Ibaka high 20’s. Our PATFO needs to start sharpening them pencils. Other teams are catching up with drafting and/or developing players.

Im not sure why you mentioned Kawhi, Gasol, Green, or Ibaka in your post regarding the Raptors. They didnt draft or develop those players. Your logic is so bad.

[acoelho1]

I saw enough from Metu that I fully expect him to part of the future. The Spurs spent a lot of time scouting this guy and have a plan for his development so please leave your armchair analysis to the professionals.

[John B]

Im not sure why you mentioned Kawhi, Gasol, Green, or Ibaka in your post regarding the Raptors. They didnt draft or develop those players. Your logic is so bad.
I didn’t say Raps developed them. But those players were not lottery, got developed and played in a championship team. My point was lottery pick doesn’t really mean that huge. I mean Spurs got 3 picks that they can get a Siakam, Ibaka or Green that are within our 19th-29th pick. And Metu is still a work in progress I think.

[Dverde]

I agree with the others saying send him overseas. He looks years away. This is concerning since he played college ball. I’d prefer he not take a roster spot waving a towel. We already got 14M being spent on towel waving.

[BackHome]

It’s funny but people are correct 49th pick rarely make it in the NBA and even less with the team that drafted them. Hell I am more worried that our first 29 th pick will make it on the team after first contract ends.

[GAustex]

Meta has potential but he needs to improve and show positive gains in his presence
His versatility would be useful if he can figure it out
He did show that “deer in headlights” thing last year when given playing time in undecided game time... which needs to be resolved.
It’s up to him to show he belongs

[Pavlov]

The new champs Raps didn’t have a lottery pick. Kawhi was the highest at 15th. Gasol, Green, Powell high 2nd round, VanFleet undrafted, Lowry, Siakam, Ibaka high 20’s. Our PATFO needs to start sharpening them pencils. Other teams are catching up with drafting and/or developing players.The team that relied on two players the Spurs developed to win have caught up with the Spurs in developing players?

[BackHome]

Yeah he would fit right in with CNN oh and you all developed Powell to. Lol. Serious though you all get a A+ in trades but your not even close to Spurs in development when it comes to players.

[xellos88330]

The team that relied on two players the Spurs developed to win have caught up with the Spurs in developing players?

:bobo

[duncan2150]

I will not say metu sucks or can be good but one thing is : judging a player who plays 5 minutes every 5 games doesn’t mean nothing.

In g league He did not dominate but he was not bad.

We’ll see where he will be in a couple of years.

[BackHome]

I agree it’s stupid to say a player is a bust after one year but he has a tough road ahead of him Eubanks is ahead of him and we might have two first round picks who will get significant play time in G League. The focus will be the first round picks he is going to have to figure out he is going to have to do a lot of the dirty work ie rebounding, blocking out, taking charges, getting blocks, steals.

[BackHome]

I agree it’s stupid to say a player is a bust after one year but he has a tough road ahead of him Eubanks is ahead of him and we might have two first round picks who will get significant play time in G League. The focus will be the first round picks he is going to have to figure out he is going to have to do a lot of the dirty work ie rebounding, blocking out, taking charges, getting blocks, steals.

[John B]

The team that relied on two players the Spurs developed to win have caught up with the Spurs in developing players?
Right now we have White. Murray while a all-defensive team is still offensively limited until proven, Walker still up for judgement. Forbes is no VanFleet. Metu? Meh. We had Parker, Manu, Green but they’re gone. Time to sharpen them pencils and find the diamond in the rough at 19, 29 even 49 :hungry:

[kobyz]

Seems like Metu will make Nigeria final roster to the WC and might face Pop if Nigeria advance...

[John B]

Seems like Metu will make Nigeria final roster to the WC and might face Pop if Nigeria advance...
Maybe he can finally show Pop what improvements he did last Summer

[wildbill2u]

This player went to high school in California and shouod have learned more than he displays. Last chance for him to do rather than promise it is

[Dverde]

How bad do you have to be to barely make the Nigeria world team. What mega powers are on that squad?

[kobyz]

How bad do you have to be to barely make the Nigeria world team. What mega powers are on that squad?

they pretty solid... http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/team/Nigeria#|tab=roster

[paperboy77]

they pretty solid... http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/team/Nigeria#|tab=roster

How so? Historically all of those African teams suck. They look the part but no-mas-no!

[Leetonidas]

This player went to high school in California and shouod have learned more than he displays. Last chance for him to do rather than promise it is

What?

[Gandalf]

This player went to high school in California and shouod have learned more than he displays. Last chance for him to do rather than promise it is

A Spurs fan, Yoda is.

[kobyz]

How so? Historically all of those African teams suck. They look the part but no-mas-no!

I think they good enough to at least advance to second round...

[paperboy77]

I think they good enough to at least advance to second round...

They might. Actually after seeing USA team go down vs the Aussies... anything goes.

Our NBA players, especially the younger stars, should be shamed for dropping or not playing. IMO they are taking reping the US for granted.

[kobyz]

Metu right now against Argentina, his defense is outrageous, like Davis Bertans bad, can't see how he's getting any real minutes with the Spurs this season...

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/FIBAWC/status/1169909740295598080

[talkspurs]

putting a link to his stats. not to bad but I dont know how these translate to the NBA.

http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/player/Chimezie-Metu

[jermaine]

Metu shooting the 3ball at a ok rate!

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg0R6om_pfI

[MoSpur02]

That dunk was sick.

[Rocalcio]

putting a link to his stats. not to bad but I dont know how these translate to the NBA.

http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/player/Chimezie-Metu

Have a look at Giannis and Jokic’s stats, they’re not amazing during this competition. I really believe Metu is doing a nice job over there.

[jermaine]

Watch the Spurs release this fool.

[John B]

He seems to have bulked up a little. I’m still rooting because he could provide that athletic stretch 4 or even long 3 if Spurs get lucky, help defend athletic 3 and 4.

[exstatic]

He seems to have bulked up a little. I’m still rooting because he could provide that athletic stretch 4 or even long 3 if Spurs get lucky, help defend athletic 3 and 4.

He’s not a three, no matter what his build or athleticism. He completely lacks the skill set for the position. He can switch onto threes, but that’s it.

[ginobilized]

It’s good to see him get to play and he seems to be developing his game.

Can’t expect much more at this point. This will likely be an important year for Metu. Another season in Austin and a little time with the big squad could give him a chance to make an impression in 20/21. I’m pulling for him to make the cut.

[talkspurs]

Have a look at Giannis and Jokic’s stats, they’re not amazing during this competition. I really believe Metu is doing a nice job over there.
I looked at those as well as a few others. Most seem to be about the same but we know jokic is better. It is still a good sign that is atleast doing something over there.

[ismael-robert]

He may be the shocker of the summer

[talkspurs]

He may be the shocker of the summer

I am somewhat hopeful for him. I am not expecting much but if he can get PT every game as the 4th big I would be happy.