Spurs Draft Discussion: 2019 NBA Draft

[mo7888]

Spurs dont need to move up. If they did, it should only be for Zion Williamson or DeAndre Hunter. This draft is a good one in terms of abundance of wings later in the draft. No wonder RC wanted another pick in this draft. It would be genius if he anticipated this draft would be like this and would explain why he didnt go for any forwards last offseason.

Or Cam Reddish.

[exstatic]

Or Cam Reddish.

Reddish could bust hard. On Tankathon's Big Board, you can toggle between per36 and advanced stats. Of the ten subcategories within those two types, he has exactly one that is green, meaning good. Four are in the red, meaning bad. Plus, he's from Duke.

[mo7888]

Reddish could bust hard. On Tankathon's Big Board, you can toggle between per36 and advanced stats. Of the ten subcategories within those two types, he has exactly one that is green, meaning good. Four are in the red, meaning bad. Plus, he's from Duke.

He also has the ability to be the top player in this draft.

[exstatic]

He also has the ability to be the top player in this draft.

I don't see that at all. Zion is the prohibitive favorite. Maybe 3-5% odds on Cam? And I don't think he can do it alone, establish himself clearly as the best. About 5 other players would have to completely bust, and he'd be the "alpha" by default. If that happened, this would probably go down as the worst draft since 2000.

[mo7888]

Zion and Ja are the two most likely to be the best player in this draft when we look back in 5 years. Reddish is in the next grouping with Hunter, Barrett, and Garland. Personally, I like Hunter the best out of that group because is floor is higher than Reddish but Reddish has a higher ceiling. If we try to move up for a player both are worthy of the gamble for different reasons. I'd be going for hunter but I certainly understand why they might prefer Cam.

[CGD]

Something to watch: https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2838852-knicks-2019-nba-draft-rumors-ny-considering-trading-3rd-pick-hawks-in-mix.amp.html

[Dennis the Menace]

Something to watch: https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2838852-knicks-2019-nba-draft-rumors-ny-considering-trading-3rd-pick-hawks-in-mix.amp.html

Knicks trade #3 to Atlanta for #8 and #10.

Spurs then trade 19 & 29 to Knicks for #8 to get Rui

Results:
Atlanta #3
Knicks #10, #19, #29 (Durant+Kyrie in off-season)
Spurs #8 with Rui, Little, or Porter Jr

Thats a win for everyone

[Dennis the Menace]

Knicks trade #3 to Atlanta for #8 and #10.

Spurs then trade 19 & 29 to Knicks for #8 to get Rui

Results:
Atlanta #3
Knicks #10, #19, #29 (Durant+Kyrie in off-season)
Spurs #8 with Rui, Little, or Porter Jr

Thats a win for everyone


Or better yet, trade Derozan to Knicks for #8 Little/Porter Jr, #10 Rui

[Dennis the Menace]

Spurs: Murray, White, Walker, Little/Porter Jr, Rui, Poetl, Aldridge

Knicks: Derozan, Durant, Kyrie

[Dennis the Menace]

Spurs: Murray, White, Walker, Little/Porter Jr, Rui, Poetl, Aldridge

Knicks: Derozan, Durant, Kyrie

Theoretically Spurs would’ve traded Kawhi for 3 1st round picks in the Top 10. (#8, #10, #9 Poetl) The kawhi trade would look a lot better if that plays out with Derozan to Knicks (after they trade with Atlanta)

[Degoat]

Idk if it’s been discussed but cam Reddish is having a “minor” surgery that will keep him out 6 weeks. I know it’s just minor but I wonder if it will affect his draft status at all

[duncan2150]

https://twitter.com/jabarijyoung/status/1134551035391946757?s=12

Hearing #Spurs hoping to workout UCLA product Moses Brown.. as of now, scheduling issues keeping it on hold.... #NBADraft @TheAthleticNBA

[pad300]

Or better yet, trade Derozan to Knicks for #8 Little/Porter Jr, #10 Rui

I'm pretty sure that doesn't work for the knicks - it would eat into their cap space to sign FA's, so they couldn't get Durant and Kyrie...

[RC_Drunkford]

from a Bleacher Report article


Taurean Prince, meanwhile, stands to become expendable if the Hawks draft Jarrett Culver or another wing—and depending on what they do in free agency. A Poeltl-for-Prince swap makes sense for both sides if Atlanta doesn't take a big in the first round or pay a lot of money to keep Dewayne Dedmon.

would make a ton of sense from a cap space perspective. Poeltl is an expiring while Prince is locked into his rookie contract for another 2 years

[Dejounte]

20 more days until clueless spurs fans let go of their love affair with Rui Hachigarbage

[Drom John]

nj.com: NBA mock draft 2019: Knicks trading down, then shipping extra pick for veteran? Lakers going win-now over upside? Latest 1st-round projections
Updated 8:05 AM; Today 7:00 AM [AKA 3 June 2019]
By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com


19. San Antonio Spurs: Talen Horton-Tucker, SF, Iowa State


29. San Antonio Spurs: Mfiondu Kabengele, C, Florida State

[Drom John]

masslive.com: NBA Mock Draft 2019: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and what might happen if the Boston Celtics traded up?
Updated 7:47 AM; Today 6:00 AM [AKA 3 June 2019]


19. San Antonio Spurs: Goga Bitadze, Georgia. Bitadze very well might not slip this far -- he seems to be rising up draft boards with his 3-point shooting and passing as a 7-footer -- but he would be a perfect fit within San Antonio’s system.


29. San Antonio Spurs: KZ Okpala, Stanford. Somehow, the Spurs pick up Bitadze and Okpala in the same mock draft here. Okpala struggled as the season went on at Stanford, but he showed flashes of lottery potential with his size, athleticism and ability to score in a variety of ways. San Antonio feels like the perfect place to maximize him.

[Drom John]

Fansided: Sir Charles in Charge: NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Pelicans reset with Zion; Lakers roll the dice on Garland
by Michael Saenz 1 day ago [AKA 2 June 2019]



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Rui Hachimura
F Gonzaga
San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs don’t generally pick this high – considering that No. 19 isn’t high at all suggests all you need to know about the amount of success that this organization has endured – but adding a player like Rui Hachimura could be a big win at this point.
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At one point this past season, there were mocks that had Hachimura in the top 10. Yes, it’s been that much of an up-and-down year for Hachimura when it comes to his draft stock. Nevertheless, he’s the type of prospect that could really develop into a good player down the line.

And what better place for him to do so than with the Spurs. This is a first-class organization that has developed players in so many instances.



29
Ty Jerome
G Virginia
San Antonio Spurs

At 6-foot-5, Ty Jerome has great size for a guard but will be hard-pressed to be a first-round selection in the NBA Draft. There are questions about his athleticism and whether the lack of it will hinder him at the next level.
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However, there are still certainly attributes to like about his game. For example, he’s a tough defender that never shied away. That could certainly help him find a spot on an NBA roster, certainly something that an organization like the Spurs could appreciate.

San Antonio could add some depth to their backcourt by taking Jerome, even if it does come with some risk at No. 29.

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: NBA Draft: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Latest Top Prospects' Stock Watch and 1st-Round Predictions
Joe Tansey
June 2, 2019


19. San Antonio Spurs: Goga Bitadze, C, Republic of Georgia


29. San Antonio Spurs: Matisse Thybulle, SF, Washington

[Drom John]

Fansided: Soaring Down South: 2019 NBA Draft: Full Mock Draft 4.0, Atlanta Hawks Trade Down to Pick at 8, 14 & 22, Lakers Trade #4
by Chris Guest 2 days ago [AKA 1 June 2019]



19
Goga Bitadze
Center, San Antonio Spurs

Sure, it might be clichéd, but the San Antonio Spurs will be taking a highly regarded international prospect in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft (at least in this humble mock-up!).

Goga Bitadze followed in the footsteps of his feted EuroLeague alumnus Luka Doncic by being named the league’s Rising Star for the 2018-19 season, and with good reason: He possesses the coveted combination of three-point shooting and rim protection that every single team in the league is looking for in today’s NBA.

Beyond that, his stats (per Tankathon) for Budućnost in Montenegro showcase a potentially interesting NBA future. With an insanely high 75.3 free throw attempt rate, Bitadze is shooting 71.4 percent from the line on over 5 attempts at the charity stripe per game. When you realize that Bitadze is only playing roughly 23 minutes per contest – that level of production at the stripe conveys a fascinating skill set for teams to ponder at the next level.

The Spurs often employ a rotating cadre of big men, though even Popovich has gone more in the direction of small-ball in recent years. With Bitadze, Coach Pop would have the best of both worlds, as the Georgia-born (the country, not the state) big man could hang out on the perimeter then be right back at the rim on defense on the other end. A seamless fit for the Spurs at #19 overall.



29
Bruno Fernando
Center, San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors)

Though Bruno Fernando of Maryland is apparently (surprisingly) in the mix for the Atlanta Hawks with the #10 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, in this mock draft, he falls all the way to the end of the first round where the San Antonio Spurs take him with the pick acquired in the Kawhi Leonard trade.

While it seems that the Raps got the far better end of that deal as Toronto is headed to its first-ever NBA Finals appearance in franchise history, the Spurs having two picks in this draft is fortuitous. With plenty of young guard options already in the fold (Lonnie Walker, Derrick White, Dejounte Murray) as well as former All-Star DeMar DeRozan entrenched in the lineup, the Spurs will take two contrasting big men in the 2019 NBA Draft.

While the team previously opted for the stretch five capabilities of international star Goga Bitadze, later on in the first round, R.C. Buford and Gregg Popovich opt for the immense heft of Bruno Fernando – who showcased tremendous growth in his sophomore campaign.

Most of Fernando’s scoring damage was done in the paint (where he shot 71.3 percent at the rim, per Bart Torvik), but he also showcased the ability to step out for deep midrangers – shooting 45.5 percent on over 100 non-rim twos.

Beyond that, his 77.9 percent clip from the foul line conveys excellent touch, which is, of course, a better determining factor for NBA three-point success than other percentages.

[Dejounte]

Latest espn/ draft express mock draft has us taking Goga and Bazley

http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/26719722/nba-mock-draft-first-round-movement-latest-intel

[Gordy58]

Latest espn/ draft express mock draft has us taking Goga and Bazley

http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/26719722/nba-mock-draft-first-round-movement-latest-intel
They have Bol Bol and Kevin Porter being picked after us. Would rather have Bol, Porter, then Goga....
love the Bazley pick, Luka Samanic is at pick 30 to the bucks after.
For 49 they have us picking Naz Reid but they have Louis king and also Jalen McDaniels being picked a couple spots after. Would rather have King and then Jalen.

[duncan2150]

Latest espn/ draft express mock draft has us taking Goga and Bazley

http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/26719722/nba-mock-draft-first-round-movement-latest-intel

Would be a very nice draft imo

[Man Mountain]

Latest espn/ draft express mock draft has us taking Goga and Bazley

http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/26719722/nba-mock-draft-first-round-movement-latest-intel

New Orleans Pelicans - Zion Williamson

Memphis Grizzlies - Ja Morant

New York Knicks - RJ Barrett

Los Angeles Lakers - Darius Garland

Cleveland Cavaliers - De'Andre Hunter

Phoenix Suns - Jarrett Culver

Chicago Bulls - Coby White

Atlanta Hawks - Cam Reddish

Washington Wizards - Sekou Doumbouya

Atlanta Hawks (via Mavericks) - Jaxson Hayes

Minnesota Timberwolves - Nassir Little

Charlotte Hornets - Rui Hachimura

Miami Heat - PJ Washington

Boston Celtics (via Kings) -Brandon Clarke

Detroit Pistons - Romeo Langford

Orlando Magic -Tyler Herro

Brooklyn Nets - Mfiondu Kabengele

Indiana Pacers - Nickeil Alexander-Walker

San Antonio Spurs -Goga Bitadze

Boston Celtics (via Clippers) -Bol Bol

Oklahoma City Thunder -Cameron Johnson

Boston Celtics - Kevin Porter Jr.

Utah Jazz - Keldon Johnson

Philadelphia 76ers - Matisse Thybulle

Portland Trail Blazers - KZ Okpala

Cleveland Cavaliers (via Rockets) - Ty Jerome

Brooklyn Nets (via Nuggets) - Luguentz Dort

Golden State Warriors - Eric Paschall

San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors) - Darius Bazley

Milwaukee Bucks - Luka Samanic

Second round

31. Nets

Nic Claxton | C | Age: 20.1 | Georgia

32. Suns

Grant Williams | PF | Age: 20.5 | Tennessee

33. 76ers

Talen Horton-Tucker | SF | Age: 18.5 | Iowa St

34. 76ers

Carsen Edwards | PG | Age: 21.2 | Purdue

35. Hawks

Dylan Windler | SF | Age: 22.6 | Belmont

36. Hornets

Admiral Schofield | SF/PF | Age: 22.1 | Tennessee

37. Mavericks

Bruno Fernando | C | Age: 20.7 | Maryland

38. Bulls

Isaiah Roby | PF | Age: 21.3 | Nebraska

39. Pelicans

Terence Davis | SG | Age: 22 | Mississippi

40. Kings

Daniel Gafford | C | Age: 20.6 | Arkansas

41. Hawks

Chuma Okeke | SF/PF | Age: 20.7 | Auburn

42. 76ers

Jontay Porter | C | Age: 19.5 | Missouri

43. Timberwolves

DaQuan Jeffries | SG | Age: 21.7 | Tulsa

44. Hawks

Deividas Sirvydis | SF | Age: 18.9 | Lietuvos Rytas

45. Pistons

Tremont Waters | PG | Age: 21.3 | LSU

46. Magic

Shamorie Ponds | PG | Age: 20.9 | St. John's

47. Kings

Paul Eboua | PF | Age: 19.2 | Roseto

48. Clippers

Jalen Lecque | PG/SG | Age: 18.9 | Brewster Academy

49. Spurs

Naz Reid | PF/C | Age: 19.7 | LSU

50. Pacers

Louis King | SF/PF | Age: 20.1 | Oregon

51. Celtics

Miye Oni | SF | Age: 21.8 | Yale

52. Hornets

Zylan Cheatham | PF | Age: 23.5 | Arizona St

53. Jazz

Justin Robinson | PG | Age: 21.6 | Virginia Tech

54. 76ers

Quinndary Weatherspoon | SG | Age: 22.7 | Mississippi St.

55. Knicks

Jaylen Hoard | PF | Age: 20.1 | Wake Forest

56. Clippers

Jalen McDaniels | SF/PF | Age: 21.3 | San Diego St

57. Pelicans

Jordan Bone | PG | Age: 21.5 | Tennessee

58. Warriors

Alen Smailagic | PF/C | Age: 18.7 | Santa Cruz

59. Raptors

Nikita Mikhailovskii | SG | Age: 18.7 | Saratov

60. Kings

Yovel Zoosman | SF | Age: 21 | Maccabi Tel Aviv

[timvp]

Herro at 16 and Mfiondu at 17? Yes, please.

If the draft works out like the latest ESPN mock draft, that wouldn't be bad at all. At 19, they'd get to pick between Goga, both Johnsons, Porter and Bol. At 29, there's still a ton of interesting prospects: Bazley, Samanic, Claxton, Roby, THT, Windler, Chuma, Williams, etc. Even 49 has a few interesting prospects left.

This draft is pretty shallow with can't-miss prospects but it has plenty of intriguing, boom or bust prospects. Usually intriguing prospects are gone by pick 20 most years but this year you can get one of those guys perhaps even at 49.

[pad300]

Would be a very nice draft imo

Yep. Only pick I don't approve of is #49. I'd be looking at King, Hoard, McDaniels, Hoard, and Zoosman (and N'doye if he stays in).

[pad300]

Thing about this draft is it's going to be so crazy on draft night. The first 3 picks are pretty known, but after that, there are all kinds of opinions on who's going to pan out. Obviously, then, team choices are going to be strongly influenced by their interviews with the prospects (which, of course, they are very close-mouthed about).

[duncan2150]

Yep. Only pick I don't approve of is #49. I'd be looking at King, Hoard, McDaniels, Hoard, and Zoosman (and N'doye if he stays in).

Ah i didn't saw the 49.... yes i'm ok with your choices

[Thomas82]

Thing about this draft is it's going to be so crazy on draft night. The first 3 picks are pretty known, but after that, there are all kinds of opinions on who's going to pan out. Obviously, then, team choices are going to be strongly influenced by their interviews with the prospects (which, of course, they are very close-mouthed about).

That's true, and then let's not forget about all the trades that could potentially happen.

[RC_Drunkford]

I'd love if the Spurs trade up in the 2nd round into the early 30s. I think they could get some good prospects at that spot like Okeke or Jontay Porter. They should also look to add 1-2 undrafted defenders for training camp

[look_at_g_shred]

I would be super bummed if the spurs picked any of the following: goga/Fernando/grant Williams/ty Jerome/herro

[r0drig0lac]

I would be super bummed if the spurs picked any of the following: goga/Fernando/grant Williams/ty Jerome/herro

same here

[pad300]

I would be super bummed if the spurs picked any of the following: goga/Fernando/grant Williams/ty Jerome/herro

Could suck to be you. If Goga falls to 19 (never mind 29), I can see PATFO's eyes lighting up...

[Degoat]

I would be super bummed if the spurs picked any of the following: goga/Fernando/grant Williams/ty Jerome/herro

I’m on the fence, I just want the spurs to add some good young talent. Grant, Jerome, and Goga do scream spurs type picks tho lol

[BackHome]

Need to get taller and more athletic and guys need to be able to dribble the damn ball without turning it over all the time.

[duncan2150]

Darren Wolfson: Former #Gophers draft updates: Jordan Murphy has workouts this week with the Nets and his hometown Spurs. (https://hoopshype.com/social/) The latter, I bet, will be very cool for him. Amir Coffey works out for the Hornets tomorrow. They publicly announced that.

Pete Christy: Matt Mooney tells me he Is on his way to San Antonio to workout for the Spurs (http://twitter.com/pchristy11/status/1135624244354830344).

[Drom John]

The Ringer: Mock Draft
Update 6.4



1 9
GOGA BITADZE Big KK Mega Bemax / Georgia

PTS 12.1 18.4 per 36
REB 6.4 9.7 per 36
AST 1.2 1.8 per 36
EFG% 57.5 93 FGA
STL 0.5 0.7 per 36
BLK 2.3 3.5 per 36
3PT% 31.3 16 3PA
FT% 71.4 70 FTA

Main Selling Point Two-way upside
Age19.9
Height/Weight6'11''/250
Wingspan7'2''
Standing ReachN/A

Strong-bodied center with a versatile offensive skill set, but needs his feet to catch up with his mind on defense.
Shades Of: Jusuf Nurkic, Shot-Blocking Enes Kanter, Kyle O’Quinn
PLUSES

Skilled interior scorer off of cuts and in the pick-and-roll. He’s a fluid ball handler and ambidextrous finisher with touch on floaters and layups.
Bitadze is the best screener in this draft class; excels at the little things that young bigs often struggle with, like dribble handoffs and high-low passes.
Capable of attacking off the dribble, which suggests long-term potential attacking closeouts, developing advanced post moves, and—hopefully—shooting.
Projects as a positive spot-up shooter; he has the touch and smooth, consistent mechanics to continue to extend his range beyond the NBA 3-point line.
Good passing vision, especially on the short roll, locating and accurately delivering the ball to shooters and cutters.
Smart and competitive defender who understands proper positioning and fundamentals; he’s long, and has the potential to effectively drop in pick-and-roll coverages.
Engaged off-ball defender who rotates well to alter shots or close out, though his lateral mobility must improve.
Hard-nosed rebounder who chases boards out of his area and boxes out.

MINUSES

Moves laterally like he has sandbags around his ankles; he currently struggles to stay in front of quicker forwards and is hopeless when switching against guards and wings.
Needs to be perfect fundamentally to thrive defensively since he’s so slow-footed; he’ll need to develop as a drop pick-and-roll defender like Jusuf Nurkic.
Gets into foul trouble because he leaps at pump fakes and gets too handsy on the perimeter when he’s a beat late due to his slow feet.
Lacks explosiveness, which hinders his finishing against larger players and limits his rim-protection upside.
Emotional player; got visibly frustrated in past seasons, though he’s gotten better at controlling his temper and not letting adversity impact his performance.




2 9
TY JEROME Guard Virginia, junior

PTS 13.6 16.0 per 40
REB 4.2 5.0 per 40
AST 5.5 6.4 per 40
EFG% 53.2 409 FGA
STL 1.5 1.8 per 40
BLK 0.0 0.0 per 40
3PT% 39.9 198 3PA
FT% 73.6 91 FTA

Main Selling Point Playmaking
Age21.9
Height/Weight6'5.5''/194
Wingspan6'4''
Standing Reach8'2''

Talented playmaker and shooter who moves at 3G, but his mind calculates actions on the floor at 5G.
Shades Of: Taller Jose Calderon, Malcolm Brogdon, Greivis Vasquez
PLUSES

Smooth 3-point shooter with a knack for relocating off the ball after making a pass, and the ability to hit shots off of screens and handoffs. He’s equally potent taking one- or two-dribble pull-ups.
Intuitive passer with touch and vision to throw strikes off the dribble to rollers, cutters, and shooters. Can already run pick-and-roll at an NBA level.Intuitive passer with touch and vision to throw strikes off the dribble to rollers, cutters, and shooters. Can already run pick-and-roll at an NBA level.
He gets where he needs to on the floor with exceptional footwork, deceptive ball fakes, and his ability to look off defenders.
Unselfish teammate who keeps the ball moving and knows how to execute plays. He plays hard, crashes the boards, and boxes out.
Competes hard defending man-to-man, plays with good fundamentals, and anticipates where opponents want to go.
He’s not a lockdown defender, but he can be a vital part of a cohesive defensive unit. He communicates, focuses off the ball, and is almost always in the right position.

MINUSES

Overcoming his athletic limitations is no guarantee at the next level. He will struggle to generate space in certain matchups, limiting his upside to that of a high-end role player.
Subpar below-the-rim finisher who tends to settle for floaters since he lacks the burst to get all the way to the basket.
With a somewhat low shooting release point, he’d benefit from increasing the speed of his gather to launch the ball quicker.




San Antonio Spurs
4 9
Naz Reid Big LSU, freshman

PTS 13.6 20.0 per 40
REB 7.2 10.6 per 40
AST 0.9 1.3 per 40
EFG% 50.7 365 FGA
STL 0.7 1.1 per 40
BLK 0.7 1.0 per 40
3PT% 33.3 84 3PA
FT% 72.7 128 FTA

Main Selling Point Size and shooting
Age19.8
Height/Weight6'9.5''/256
Wingspan7'3.25''
Standing Reach9'1''

Fits the blueprint of a modern big with his shooting ability and effort level, but his lack of athleticism could hold him back.
Shades Of: Andray Blatche, Troy Murphy, Jared Sullinger
PLUSES

Ambidextrous finisher around the rim who uses his long arms to extend for layups; he also displays a feel for cutting and consistently hustles in transition.
Capable of scoring off the bounce after attacking closeouts and dives out of the pick-and-roll with floaters and touch finishes in the paint.
He’s a flat-footed shooter, though his soft touch suggests potential room for significant improvement from 3 and the line.
Good ball handler for his size who’s a threat to shoot off the dribble. He’s fluid when transitioning into pull-up and stepback jumpers, or taking the ball to the rim.
Has a nose for the ball on rebounds, especially on the offensive boards, where he often chases his own misses.

MINUSES

Lack of speed on the post and subpar verticality limits his scoring upside near the rim; he could overpower smaller college defenders, but NBA size will be a challenge.
His guardlike habits can be friend or foe; he’s a shaky decision-maker who dribbles into crowds and forces a contested shot. He needs to focus more on making simple plays.
Not explosive, which limits his shot-blocking and overall rim-protection potential.
You can’t knock the hustle, but he’s sluggish moving laterally on the perimeter despite his efforts; switching onto guards could be problematic and he could fall into foul trouble.

[Drom John]

The Big Lead: NBA: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: An Unpredictable First Round Outside the Top Three Leads to Some Surprises
By: Liam McKeone | 4 hours ago [AKA 4 June 2019]


19. San Antonio Spurs: Rui Hachimura, F, Gonzaga

Similar to the Pacers, the Spurs will double down what they do best with another international player with Hachimura. He’s a great scorer in the paint and in the mid-range, and is also a quality athlete with good size and length, which bodes well for his defensive potential. The Spurs need someone to fill that forward spot next to LaMarcus Aldridge, and Hachimura’s defensive versatility will come in handy in that regard. Learning from the game’s premiere mid-range scorers isn’t too bad, either.

Hachimura’s ceiling is dependent on the development of his shot, but he’d prove to be a good complement to the current roster and gives a similar infusion of youthful talent the backcourt already has.


29. San Antonio Spurs: Cameron Johnson, North Carolina

The Spurs need shooters in some way, shape, or form, and Johnson fits the bill. He shot 45% from beyond the arc on nearly six attempts a game, and his height and length means he can shoot over just about everybody. While he’s on the older side for the draft at 23, his seasons at UNC showed he was willing to come into a situation, play a side part for the main act, and do so happily, which will obviously fit with the culture in San Antonio. His hip procedure last year is concerning, and so is his lack of fluidity on defense as a result of that procedure.

But the Spurs need a guy who can step in, provide spacing, and stay within the system otherwise, and Johnson will do that. He’s a natural fit in San Antonio, and if he can become an elite shooter, it’ll be a boon for Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan, and makes him a good partner for Hachimura.

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: NBA Draft: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Predictions for Most Intriguing Prospects
Zach Buckley
June 4, 2019


19. San Antonio Spurs: Brandon Clarke, PF/C, Gonzaga


29. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors): KZ Okpala, SF/PF, Stanford

[Drom John]

theScore: 2019 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Zion taking over the Big Easy
Wael Saghir, John Chick
2h ago [AKA 4 June 2019]


19. Spurs - Bol Bol, C, Oregon
Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty

It's become impossible to project the correct destination for Bol, as the Oregon center could go anywhere from a late lottery pick to early in the second round.

At 7-foot-2, Bol may be the best shooter in the draft while providing elite rim-protection thanks to his ridiculous length. However, his struggles with balance, his 208-pound frame, and a broken foot that kept him out for all but nine games are absolute draft stock killers.


29. Spurs (via Raptors) - Chuma Okeke, F, Auburn

Spurs receive Raptors' top-20 protected first-round pick

Okeke's performance against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament stood out as one of the most impressive before he suffered a season-ending ACL tear. The good news is that the forward did enough to impress with his two-way play, averaging 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks while connecting on 38.7 percent from deep last season.

[Drom John]

Boston Sports Extra: NBA Mock Draft 2019: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and what might happen if the Boston Celtics traded up?

Posted by Bossportsextra | Jun 4, 2019 |


19. San Antonio Spurs: Goga Bitadze, Georgia. Bitadze very well might not slip this far — he seems to be rising up draft boards with his 3-point shooting and passing as a 7-footer — but he would be a perfect fit within San Antonio’s system.


29. San Antonio Spurs: KZ Okpala, Stanford. Somehow, the Spurs pick up Bitadze and Okpala in the same mock draft here. Okpala struggled as the season went on at Stanford, but he showed flashes of lottery potential with his size, athleticism and ability to score in a variety of ways. San Antonio feels like the perfect place to maximize him.

[kobyz]

Houston shopping Clint Capela, spurs should trade Mills, Jacob and #19 for him!

[Drom John]

Basketball Insiders: 2019 NBA Consensus Mock Draft – Ver 5.0
Each week, four of Basketball Insiders’ experts take a look at the draft class and weigh in on what they are seeing and hearing in the march up to the 2019 NBA Draft.
Basketball Insiders
Published 4 hours ago
on June 5, 2019
By Basketball Insiders

Drew Maresca
19) Nickeil Alexander Walker
29) Daniel Gafford

Jesse Blancarte
19) Keldon Johnson
29) Luguentz Dort

Spencer Davies
19) Cameron Johnson
29) Goga Bitadze

Steve Kyler
19) Mfiondu Kabengele
29) Matisse Thybulle

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: NBA Mock Draft 2019: 1st-Round Predictions and Elite Prospects Breakdown
Maurice Bobb
June 5, 2019


19. San Antonio Spurs: Keldon Johnson, SG/SF, Kentucky


29. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors): Luka Samanic, F, Olimpija

[Drom John]

NBC Sports:
2019 NBA mock draft: Sixers take young wing known for intensity
By Noah Levick
10 hours ago [AKA 4/5 June 2019]


19. San Antonio Spurs

Rui Hachimura – F – Gonzaga

The 21-year-old Hachimura made massive improvements during his three seasons at Gonzaga, with his scoring averages moving from 2.6 to 11.6 to 19.7 points per game last year. Like Grant Williams, Hachimura is excellent playing in the high post/elbow region, though he was mainly a threat as a scorer. He could become a very good NBA player if he continues getting better and expands his range.


29. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto)

[Jontay] Porter — whose brother Michael was taken 14th by the Nuggets last year — has already torn his ACL twice, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he drops into the second round. He’s a skilled, smooth big man who can shoot from the outside. The Boris Diaw and Nikola Jokic comparisons are understandable. If they’re satisfied with the results of Porter’s medical testing, the Spurs’ track record suggests they’d be willing to wait for Porter to return to full strength and further develop his game.

[Drom John]

Basketball Society: 2019 NBA Mock Draft Version 2.0
By
Basketball Society -
June 4, 2019



19. San Antonio Spurs – Goga Bitadze

Goga has been impressing many teams with his play and workouts lately. He’s skyrocketed up boards and the Spurs are always a team to get a steal like this one.


29. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors) – Iggy Brazdeikis

Iggy Brazdeikis has all of the offensive tools to succeed in the NBA, but what he needs is the right organization to get him on the right path. The Spurs are that organization.


49. San Antonio Spurs – Zylan Cheatham

[Drom John]

Fansided: Pippen Ain't Easy: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Post-NBA Draft Combine Edition
by Austin Carroll 4 hours ago [AKA 5 June 2019]



19
Goga Bitadze
C Budućnost
San Antonio Spurs
Pre-Draft Lottery Projection: 21 (+2)

We promise choosing the Spurs to select a prominent international player isn’t a force of habit. In fact, the last time the Spurs took an international player in the first round was 2015. We’d be lying if we said there wasn’t a strong precedent here (17 international draft picks made during the Popovich regime), but Goga Bitadze can genuinely ball out.

Already with a plethora of talent at both guard positions, San Antonio will inject some life into their big man rotation by taking Bitadze. Similar to Pau Gasol, Bitadze is a great rim protector with a smooth jumpshot.

Even if his three-point game isn’t quite good enough to label Goga a legitimate ‘stretch-five’, he can consistently knock down mid-range jumpers to make for a deceptively good pick and roll game. Since European basketball is already very pass-centric, Bitadze should have no trouble adapting to Popovich’s system.



29
ty jerome
PG/SG Virginia
San Antonio Spurs
Pre-Draft Lottery Projection: 28 (-1)

Is there a player in this draft better suited to player for the Spurs than Ty Jerome? Not an exceptional athlete by any means, Jerome will earn his place in the league through high basketball awareness, a good sense for team basketball and by doing all the little things right.

In last year’s championship season, Jerome played a key role shooting 39.9 percent from deep on an enormous sample size of 10.4 attempts per game. When he wasn’t jacking it up from deep, Jerome could be depended on as a floor general, setting the table this teammates while rarely making costly mistakes.

One-third of all baskets Virginia scored while Jerome was on the court came directly from one of his passes. While not very speedy, Jerome has a great sense on the defensive end and knows when to switch and handle pick and roll offenses.

[Drom John]

Sportsblog: Fuller's 2019 NBA Mock Draft 2.0
By Samuel Fuller
Jun. 04, 2019


19. San Antonio Spurs: Goga Bitadze, C, Republic of Georgia ( +1 )

While I still see Small Forward as a bigger need than the front-court, I actually like the way Goga Bitadze would compliment Jakob Poeltl and LaMarcus Aldridge. Keldon Johnson and Tyler Herro both should gain plenty of attention too if they're still around at #19.


29. San Antonio Spurs: Luguentz Dort, SG/PG, Arizona State ( -4 )

Goga Bitadze fills the front-court concerns, and out of the handful of remaining prospects to consider taking near the end of the first round, Luguentz Dort simply makes the most sense. Knowing San Antonio, I could also see them reach for a developmental forward like Nic Claxton or Darius Bazler here.


49. San Antonio Spurs: Jalen McDaniels, PF, San Diego State ( -13 )

[cd021]

I would be super bummed if the spurs picked any of the following: goga/Fernando/grant Williams/ty Jerome/herro

Don't get why you would be bummed by Goga or Fernando both are solid prospects. I kinda like what I've seen from Fernando, for the 29th pick he wouldn't be bad.

Williams is definitely meh and don't like Jerome and Herro either.

[RC_Drunkford]

The Big Lead: NBA: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: An Unpredictable First Round Outside the Top Three Leads to Some Surprises
By: Liam McKeone | 4 hours ago [AKA 4 June 2019]

this is my dream scenario

[RC_Drunkford]

Houston shopping Clint Capela, spurs should trade Mills, Jacob and #19 for him!

Capela is not better than Poeltl if you really think about skill set

[ace3g]

Take this with a grain of salt.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are exploring ways to trade their No. 21 overall draft pick in conversations with several opposing teams, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/1006765/2019/06/04/charanias-inside-pass-all-eyes-on-davis-and-pelicans-future-as-their-talks-begin-to-take-shape-plus-more-league-notes/).Thunder general manager Sam Presti apparently wants to avoid using the pick so that the Thunder can “reduce team salary and relieve financial pressure,” Charania reported (https://theathletic.com/1006765/2019/06/04/charanias-inside-pass-all-eyes-on-davis-and-pelicans-future-as-their-talks-begin-to-take-shape-plus-more-league-notes/).All 30 first-round picks receive guaranteed contracts.Along with the Thunder, the San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics are looking to use their picks to acquire veterans, league sources told Amico Hoops.

http://amicohoops.net/thunder-reportedly-aiming-to-trade-out-of-first-round/

[NASpurs]

Take this with a grain of salt.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are exploring ways to trade their No. 21 overall draft pick in conversations with several opposing teams, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/1006765/2019/06/04/charanias-inside-pass-all-eyes-on-davis-and-pelicans-future-as-their-talks-begin-to-take-shape-plus-more-league-notes/).Thunder general manager Sam Presti apparently wants to avoid using the pick so that the Thunder can “reduce team salary and relieve financial pressure,” Charania reported (https://theathletic.com/1006765/2019/06/04/charanias-inside-pass-all-eyes-on-davis-and-pelicans-future-as-their-talks-begin-to-take-shape-plus-more-league-notes/).All 30 first-round picks receive guaranteed contracts.Along with the Thunder, the San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics are looking to use their picks to acquire veterans, league sources told Amico Hoops.

http://amicohoops.net/thunder-reportedly-aiming-to-trade-out-of-first-round/



Amico is usually hot steaming shit but I believe it with PATFO being about in "win now" mode...

[Degoat]

Hmmmm interesting, amico usually is full of shit though

[RiverCity]

For what it's worth, Jabari Young, believes there's a strong interest in Thybulle.

Thybulle has spoken with the Spurs and has worked out at the practice facility.

[FkLA]

Jabari doesn't know shit.

[Degoat]

Yeah I can’t imagine the spurs made a promise to thybulle

[CGD]

For what it's worth, Jabari Young, believes there's a strong interest in Thybulle.

Thybulle has spoken with the Spurs and has worked out at the practice facility.

At 29, absolutely

[CGD]

Take this with a grain of salt.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are exploring ways to trade their No. 21 overall draft pick in conversations with several opposing teams, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/1006765/2019/06/04/charanias-inside-pass-all-eyes-on-davis-and-pelicans-future-as-their-talks-begin-to-take-shape-plus-more-league-notes/).Thunder general manager Sam Presti apparently wants to avoid using the pick so that the Thunder can “reduce team salary and relieve financial pressure,” Charania reported (https://theathletic.com/1006765/2019/06/04/charanias-inside-pass-all-eyes-on-davis-and-pelicans-future-as-their-talks-begin-to-take-shape-plus-more-league-notes/).All 30 first-round picks receive guaranteed contracts.Along with the Thunder, the San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics are looking to use their picks to acquire veterans, league sources told Amico Hoops.

http://amicohoops.net/thunder-reportedly-aiming-to-trade-out-of-first-round/



The thing about this is that they’d want someone with significant cost control already and who is not available as a free agent this summer. That should narrow the pool

Covington for Davis+Marco+29?

[Chinook]

The thing about this is that they’d want someone with significant cost control already and who is not available as a free agent this summer. That should narrow the pool

Covington for Davis+Marco+29?

A lot of folks believe that Cov has value beyond most All-Stars. While I don't believe he's worth much more than the package you suggested, if the Wolves were willing to trade him (and that's a big if), they'd only do so for much more. Like, they'd want at least Walker added to that, and they'd likely want to dump Dieng in the process. No one would fit the current team more than Cov, though.

I'm not surprised to see speculation on the Spurs moving 29 for a win-now player, though. I believe PATFO predicted this was going to be a very good draft to have two first-rounders in, so they shouldn't give that pick up unless it's for a real difference-maker. I think Amico is just making shit up. The Celtics have to trade firsts almost in self-defense, but the Spurs have room and a long-term need to justify two guaranteed rookies. It's 49 and Milutinov that would have a harder time making the cut this year. I don't see the Spurs bringing in four rookies, but I think they'd be prepared to handle it.

[venitian navigator]

A lot of folks believe that Cov has value beyond most All-Stars. While I don't believe he's worth much more than the package you suggested, if the Wolves were willing to trade him (and that's a big if), they'd only do so for much more. Like, they'd want at least Walker added to that, and they'd likely want to dump Dieng in the process. No one would fit the current team more than Cov, though.

I'm not surprised to see speculation on the Spurs moving 29 for a win-now player, though. I believe PATFO predicted this was going to be a very good draft to have two first-rounders in, so they shouldn't give that pick up unless it's for a real difference-maker. I think Amico is just making shit up. The Celtics have to trade firsts almost in self-defense, but the Spurs have room and a long-term need to justify two guaranteed rookies. It's 49 and Milutinov that would have a harder time making the cut this year. I don't see the Spurs bringing in four rookies, but I think they'd be prepared to handle it.

Agree. Boston is a win now franchise...that put a lot of expectations on becoming elite being a big trade partner this off season. But that plan is likely to fall at least as originally thought...considering Irving is Brooklin/NY oriented and Davis prefers NY or LA and both of them have a better package to offer to NO than Boston... Than they have to decide if going back with last year direction (ecf) starting with re-signing Rozier and Horford (with a core of Rozier, Smart, Hayward, Tatum, Brown, Horford). If they do so, then the route should be try to re-sign the veterans that already performed well (Morris, Theis and Baynes) and go on developing the bunch of young guys with long contracts like Ojeleje, Williams, Yabusele.
In this perspective, I don't see any need to sign three first round picks...alas guaranteed money contracts for players with no nba experience. That means Boston could be a good trade partner for us...cause we have both veterans and valuable assets (Milutinov) to download...

[bluebellmaniac]

Agree. Boston is a win now franchise...that put a lot of expectations on becoming elite being a big trade partner this off season. But that plan is likely to fall at least as originally thought...considering Irving is Brooklin/NY oriented and Davis prefers NY or LA and both of them have a better package to offer to NO than Boston... Than they have to decide if going back with last year direction (ecf) starting with re-signing Rozier and Horford (with a core of Rozier, Smart, Hayward, Tatum, Brown, Horford). If they do so, then the route should be try to re-sign the veterans that already performed well (Morris, Theis and Baynes) and go on developing the bunch of young guys with long contracts like Ojeleje, Williams, Yabusele.
In this perspective, I don't see any need to sign three first round picks...alas guaranteed money contracts for players with no nba experience. That means Boston could be a good trade partner for us...cause we have both veterans and valuable assets (Milutinov) to download...

I stopped reading when I read that LA has a better package to offer than Boston. Explain that, because LA's roster is trash outside of LBJ.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Take this with a grain of salt.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are exploring ways to trade their No. 21 overall draft pick in conversations with several opposing teams, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/1006765/2019/06/04/charanias-inside-pass-all-eyes-on-davis-and-pelicans-future-as-their-talks-begin-to-take-shape-plus-more-league-notes/).Thunder general manager Sam Presti apparently wants to avoid using the pick so that the Thunder can “reduce team salary and relieve financial pressure,” Charania reported (https://theathletic.com/1006765/2019/06/04/charanias-inside-pass-all-eyes-on-davis-and-pelicans-future-as-their-talks-begin-to-take-shape-plus-more-league-notes/).All 30 first-round picks receive guaranteed contracts.Along with the Thunder, the San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics are looking to use their picks to acquire veterans, league sources told Amico Hoops.

http://amicohoops.net/thunder-reportedly-aiming-to-trade-out-of-first-round/



If this is true, it's scary to think the same duo who signed Gasol/Mills, and then traded Kawhi for a bag of shit, is going to make more decisions on trading picks for veteran players Pop likes.

[venitian navigator]

I stopped reading when I read that LA has a better package to offer than Boston. Explain that, because LA's roster is trash outside of LBJ.

LA has the number 4 plus Ball (or another high pick...6 or 7), Ingram, Kuzma, Hart...all of them already made available and still for some times in rookie contracts. Boston has three mid to late picks (14, 20, 22) and for the rest only Tatum like a real valuable asset, considering that Brown has just one year before being extended...and, however, probably they are not going to offer both...

[Drom John]

Fansided: NBA 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Searching for clarity two weeks from draft night
by Brendon Kleen 4 hours ago [AKA 6 June 2019]



29
Nic Claxton
F/C, Georgia
Georgia

Upon rewatching Georgia’s Dec. 15 loss to Arizona State, here are a few big-picture pros and cons that stood out from Claxton’s performance:

He is the fourth best perimeter defender of this draft’s big men, behind Zion Williamson, Brandon Clarke and De’Andre Hunter. Claxton is supremely mobile and functionally uses his length to contain drives and contest shots inside.
Though he operated as a playmaker for the Bulldogs, he rarely was used as the primary facilitator. His handle isn’t at the level to create shots for teammates yet.
His poor shooting touch around the basket and low free-throw efficiency makes his jump shot hard to trust heading into the NBA.

Nevertheless, anyone within shouting distance of being a 3-and-D big man in the NBA deserves to be a first-round pick.



19
Rui Hachimura
F, Gonzaga
Gonzaga

More mid-range shooting for the Spurs. Love to see it.

[Drom John]

The Yardbarker: 2019 NBA mock draft 5.0: First and second rounds
Posted 17 hours ago | By Pat Heery
[AKA 5 June 2019]


19.
San Antonio Spurs: Goga Bitadze, KK Mega Bemax

NBA comp: The Ante Zizic Celtics fans told you about

Bitadze would be a lottery pick if he came up in the league 10 or maybe even five years ago. He has power around the basket, a nice touch from the outside and solid all-around game. His problem is going to be — you guessed it — his ability to play defense when he gets thrown into a bunch of pick-and-rolls and must switch onto the James Hardens and Steph Currys of the league. He's a little slow. His ceiling has been described by some experts as Jusuf Nurkic. If any team can help an international talent reach his potential, it's the Spurs.
Patrick Albertini / Contributor


29. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors): Carsen Edwards, Purdue

NBA comp: Patty Mills

Edwards' Kemba Walker impersonation during March Madness certainly did his draft stock favors. Instead of being viewed as a chucker, like he was for much of the Big Ten regular season, Edwards is now seen as a player who carried an average Purdue team to the cusp of a Final Four. He showed off unlimited range and impressive shot-making ability in the NCAA Tournament, solidifying his stock as a late-first-, early-second round pick. Every team could use a spark plug guard off the bench, and Edwards fits that mold. He'd be an ideal long-term replacement for Mills.
David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports


49. San Antonio Spurs: Deividas Sirvydis, Lithuania

The 6-foot-8, 190-pound skinny wing from Lithuania won't play in the NBA anytime soon. His 46-percent three-point shooting is eye-opening. In typical Spurs fashion, we won't hear about Sirvydis for a couple of years...next thing we know, he'll be burying treys off the bench for the immortal Gregg Popovich.
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

[Drom John]

Yahoo! Sports: 2019 NBA Mock Draft, Volume Three
[Rotoworld]
Raphielle Johnson
RotoworldJun 6, 2019, 9:00 AM


19. San Antonio: SF Cameron Johnson, North Carolina

The Spurs could use another capable perimeter shooter given their reliance on LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan, two scorers who avoid the three-pointer at all costs, and Johnson would fit that mold. In addition to his ability as a three-point shooter, Johnson also has the combination of size and athleticism needed to defend both wing positions. He’d be a good 3-and-D option for San Antonio, which did a good job of getting perimeter looks for the players most capable of hitting those shots this season (30th in three-point attempts, but first in three-point percentage during the regular season).


29. San Antonio (via Toronto): SG Luguentz Dort, Arizona State

Dort is one of the stronger guards in this draft class, and he’s also capable of defending both guard positions at the next level. The issues at this point in his career are the decision-making, which can be a bit spotty at times, and the inconsistency as a perimeter shooter. If Dort can become a consistent shooter he can be a valuable asset to whichever team selects him. In this mock San Antonio used its first pick on Cameron Johnson, one of the best shooters in the draft, so the Spurs can afford to take a player like Dort who has some work to do on his perimeter shot with the 29th pick.


49. San Antonio: SG Jordan Bone, Tennessee

[Drom John]

The Game Haus: 2019 NBA Mock Draft June 6
by Joe DiTullioJune 6, 2019


19. San Antonio Spurs- Goga Bitadze, C, Republic of Georgia

Bitadze is a physical player who can be a force if given the opportunity.


29. San Antonio Spurs- Cameron Johnson, F, UNC

The Spurs need to hit on one of their first-round picks if they want to get back to competing for championships. Johnson has great size and shooting ability, but lacks great foot speed.

[Drom John]

Business Insider: NBA mock draft: What the experts are predicting for all 30 first-round picks
Scott Davis
Published 4:00 pm CDT, Wednesday, June 5, 2019


19. San Antonio Spurs — no consensus
19. San Antonio Spurs — no consensus Grant Williams. Timothy D. Easley/AP

Possibilities: Talen Horton-Tucker (G, Iowa State), Nickeil Alexander-Walker (G, Virginia Tech), Rui Hachimura (F, Gonzaga), KZ Okpala (F, Stanford), Grant Williams (F, Tennessee), Brandon Clarke (F, Gonzaga), Keldon Johnson (G/F, Kentucky)

Expert quote: O'Donnell on Grant Williams: "Williams' best attribute might be his feel for the game, which helps him contribute to winning basketball even without a signature skill."


29. San Antonio Spurs — no consensus
29. San Antonio Spurs — no consensus KZ Okpala. Rick Scuteri/AP

Possibilities: KZ Okpala (F, Stanford), Bruno Fernando (C, Maryland), Nicola Claxton (C, Georgia), Neemias Queta (C, Utah State), Deividas Sirvydis (F, Lithuania), Isaiah Roby (F, Nebraska), Dylan Windler (F, Belmont)

Expert quote: Givony on KZ Okpala: "His physical tools are impressive, and the flashes he has shown as a slasher, defender and perimeter shooter make him worth a long-term investment."

[Russ]

If this is true, it's scary to think the same duo who signed Gasol/Mills, and then traded Kawhi for a bag of shit, is going to make more decisions on trading picks for veteran players Pop likes.

Look at the bright side -- that same duo got Kawhi despite going into the draft with only the 26th pick.

As for "trading picks for veteran players," the Spurs almost never do that (witness the sentence above).

[exstatic]

LA has the number 4 plus Ball (or another high pick...6 or 7), Ingram, Kuzma, Hart...all of them already made available and still for some times in rookie contracts. Boston has three mid to late picks (14, 20, 22) and for the rest only Tatum like a real valuable asset, considering that Brown has just one year before being extended...and, however, probably they are not going to offer both...

Ball is shit. Ingram and Brown are both from the same draft class, so Ingram must be up for an extension, too. Tatum is better than that whole shitty package that LA has. In addition, because Memphis jumped into the top 4, and saved their pick, they still owe a first rounder to Boston. It's top 6 protected in 2020, but completely unprotected in 2021. Tatum, pick #14 this year, and the future Memphis pick is a far better package than Mr. blood clots, Mr family drama, and a high pick in a draft where N.O. already has #1.

[bluebellmaniac]

Ball is shit. Ingram and Brown are both from the same draft class, so Ingram must be up for an extension, too. Tatum is better than that whole shitty package that LA has. In addition, because Memphis jumped into the top 4, and saved their pick, they still owe a first rounder to Boston. It's top 6 protected in 2020, but completely unprotected in 2021. Tatum, pick #14 this year, and the future Memphis pick is a far better package than Mr. blood clots, Mr family drama, and a high pick in a draft where N.O. already has #1.

+1

[Spursfanfromafar]

Ball is shit. Ingram and Brown are both from the same draft class, so Ingram must be up for an extension, too. Tatum is better than that whole shitty package that LA has. In addition, because Memphis jumped into the top 4, and saved their pick, they still owe a first rounder to Boston. It's top 6 protected in 2020, but completely unprotected in 2021. Tatum, pick #14 this year, and the future Memphis pick is a far better package than Mr. blood clots, Mr family drama, and a high pick in a draft where N.O. already has #1.

If the Pelicans have a choice between Ingram and Tatum - which is what it will boil down to - its an easy choice. Tatum & Zion will be a great 3-4 combination for the Pelicans and along with Jrue Holiday they could even threaten the 8th spot in 2019-20 playoffs.

[keithington1]

My fav targets for the Spurs. Bazley, Bol, Little, Hachimura, Okpala, Kabengele, Horton Tucker, Claxton, Windler, McDaniels. I don’t expect others to fall to the Spurs. I only want to see these players in Spurs jerseys

[exstatic]

My fav targets for the Spurs. Bazley, Bol, Little, Hachimura, Okpala, Kabengele, Okpala, Horton Tucker, Claxton, Windler, McDaniels. I don’t expect others to fall to the Spurs. I only want to see these players in Spurs jerseys

You said Okpala twice, and Windler once. Both of those are mistakes.

[venitian navigator]

No question that Tatum, as of now, looks better than Ingram...and that the latter is in a doubtful phisical situation. But the point is not about a choice of Tatum or Ingram...and no Celtics player has a combination of years of rookie contract salary/quality like the Kuzma one.
As for Ball, he's still considered valuable to the point Phoenix and Chicago are rumored to have both offered their draft pick...
So the starting offer for LA, if they really want to compete, could be (if Ball isn't valued that much from the Pels) 2 draft picks in the top ten and one or both of Ingram and Kuzma...
If that's not better than the supposed Boston offer (Ainge is not known for dealing his assets easily, and I'm not so sure he's gonna offer both Tatum and Brown) let's say its at least comparable... and ad the fact that LA is one of the four Davis already would agree to sign an extension for...(Boston not).

[Drom John]

CBS: NBA: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Duke's RJ Barrett could be a good fit for the Knicks at No. 3
Zion Williamson is still a clear No. 1 and one of his Blue Devil teammates could be headed to New York
by Gary Parrish GaryParrishCBS 2 hrs ago [AKA 6 June 2019]


19
team logo
Spurs

Keldon Johnson | Kentucky | Fr | SG | 6-6 | 216

Kentucky should have three players selected in the top 20 of this NBA Draft — and they really could go in any order. For what it's worth, I have Johnson the last to come off the board. But if he's actiually the first, it won't be surprising considering the 6-6 wing is a nice athlete who shot 38.1% from 3-point range on three attempts per game this season. He was a big reason why Kentucky was just a shot away from making the Final Four for the fifth time in a 10-year span under John Calipari.


29
team logo
Spurs

Pick acquired via trade with Toronto

Dylan Windler | Belmont | Sr | SG | 6-8 | 196

Windler entered Belmont as a mostly unheralded prospect but is leaving as one of the nation's most productive players. The 6-8 senior averaged 21.3 points and 10.8 rebounds in 33.2 minutes per game this season while registering the nation's 10th-best Player Efficiency Rating and leading the Bruins to their first win in NCAA Tournament history. Beyond that, Windler shot above 42% from 3-point range in each of the past two seasons, which suggests he'll be a reliable shooter in the NBA and a space-the-floor forward.

[Drom John]

The Oregonian: NBA mock draft 2019: Zion Williamson No. 1; Trail Blazers add a scoring forward, Oregon Ducks’ Bol Bol a lottery pick
Updated 9:47 AM; Today 9:32 AM [AKA 6 June 2019]
By Geoffrey C. Arnold | The Oregonian/OregonLive


19. San Antonio Spurs: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SG, Virginia Tech
(AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Alexander-Walker’s decision to return to the Hokies for his sophomore season was a good one. He helped the Hokies reach the Sweet 16 for the second time in school history by averaging 16.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists a game. The 6-5 Alexander-Walker is versatile, with the ability to play at both guard positions and can defend at least three positions. Scouts like his cerebral approach to the game and desire to learn.


29. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto): Luka Samanic, PF, Croatia

The Spurs have a well-deserved reputation for uncovering international players (Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Leandro Barbosa) in the draft. They didn’t have to do much digging to know about Samanic, who wowed at the combine. He performed extremely well on the first day, so well that he didn’t play again for the remainder of the combine, figuring he had propelled himself into the first round.

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: NBA: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Analyzing Riskiest Prospects and 1st-Round Predictions
Zach Buckley
June 6, 2019


19. San Antonio Spurs: Brandon Clarke, PF/C, Gonzaga


29. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors): KZ Okpala, SF/PF, Stanford

[Drom John]

nbadraft.net: 2019 Extended Mock Draft 3.0
By Aran_Smith
Thu, 06/06/2019 - 12:01pm


19.
Nicolas Claxton 6-11 215 PF Georgia So Claxton was the breakout star of the combine. He is a versatile big with the ability to play an athletic brand of basketball, and impact both ends of the floor. He's shown a surprising ability to knock down shots after the season in which that wasn't a huge part of his game at Georgia. While somewhat under scouted this year, he has really come on of late and is trending in the right direction. He could end up being this year's Pascal Siakam

Why the Spurs take Nicolas Claxton: Claxton's shot shows some promise and what better place to land than San Antonio where he could work with the premiere shot doctor in the business in Chip Engelland. He made the difficult decision to keep his name in the draft and it should work out well for him as there is a good chance he will go in the 20s with a chance to go this high.

NBA Comparison: Pascal Siakam


29.
Matisse Thybulle 6-6 200 SG/SF Washington Sr. Thybulle's supreme length and attention on that end, makes him one of the top defenders in the entire draft. He struggled on the offensive end for much of his career at Washington. But his three point shot finally started to click, giving him excellent 3-D upside. With a 7+ foot wingspan, Matisse has elite defensive potential. Thybulle showed some solid improvement in his outside shooting in his senior year.

Why the Spurs take Matisse Thybulle: Perhaps the Spurs were the ones to promise Thybulle with their second 1st rounder. He opted to skip the combine, fueling speculation of a promise. The Spurs continue to find excellent value in the bottom half of the first round, and this year should be no different.

NBA Comparison: Wes Iwundu

[exstatic]

No question that Tatum, as of now, looks better than Ingram...and that the latter is in a doubtful phisical situation. But the point is not about a choice of Tatum or Ingram...and no Celtics player has a combination of years of rookie contract salary/quality like the Kuzma one.
As for Ball, he's still considered valuable to the point Phoenix and Chicago are rumored to have both offered their draft pick...
So the starting offer for LA, if they really want to compete, could be (if Ball isn't valued that much from the Pels) 2 draft picks in the top ten and one or both of Ingram and Kuzma...
If that's not better than the supposed Boston offer (Ainge is not known for dealing his assets easily, and I'm not so sure he's gonna offer both Tatum and Brown) let's say its at least comparable... and ad the fact that LA is one of the four Davis already would agree to sign an extension for...(Boston not).

Sorry, that doesn't compete with Tatum and two lottery picks, one this year and either next year's Memphis pick, or a completely unprotected Memphis 2021 pick. And why would N.O. want 3 top 10 picks in the same weak sauce draft? Boston doesn't even need Brown involved, and the deal is better than LA's. None of Ball, Ingram, or Kuzma will be anything other than NBA starters. Tatum can be a genuine super star, and has said he would be fine being the face of the franchise in N.O. I don't think that N.O. give a rat's ass where AD wants to go, especially since LA's package is arguably the weakest of the bunch.

[Twisted_Dawg]

You said Okpala twice, and Windler once. Both of those are mistakes.

Clever

[Bellboy]

Accidentally posted in wrong thread before

Atlanta looking to move #1 picks so,

Atlanta sends Taurean Prince, 2019 #8, #10

San Antonio sends Bryan Forbes, 2019 #49, 2020 #1, 2021 #2, 2023, #1


Possibly send Toronto’s #29 pick to Sixers for #33 and #34

[keithington1]

You said Okpala twice, and Windler once. Both of those are mistakes.
Windler and Okpala are projects the Spurs can turn into stars because of their development staff I believe

[Dejounte]

Accidentally posted in wrong thread before

Atlanta looking to move #1 picks so,

Atlanta sends Taurean Prince, 2019 #8, #10

San Antonio sends Bryan Forbes, 2019 #49, 2020 #1, 2021 #2, 2023, #1


Possibly send Toronto’s #29 pick to Sixers for #33 and #34

Atlanta just got the 17th pick. They have so many picks now. What is their plan?

[r0drig0lac]

Accidentally posted in wrong thread before

Atlanta looking to move #1 picks so,

Atlanta sends Taurean Prince, 2019 #8, #10

San Antonio sends Bryan Forbes, 2019 #49, 2020 #1, 2021 #2, 2023, #1


Possibly send Toronto’s #29 pick to Sixers for #33 and #34
well....


https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1136731760887308288

[timvp]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1136731760887308288

Two first round picks to salary dump a player on an expiring deal? Woah, the cost of salary cap space is high right now.

[Drom John]

Two first round picks and a useful player to salary dump a player on an expiring deal? Woah, the cost of salary cap space is high right now.
Crabbe is the salary dump. Nets now have space for two max contracts, hoping for Durant and Irving.

[GusT15]

Crabbe is the salary dump. Nets now have space for two max contracts, hoping for Durant and Irving.

If they pulled the trigger today that means Screaming A. Smith's report from yesterday,that Kyrie to Nets is a lock has substance and he was not talking out of his ass.

[exstatic]

Windler and Okpala are projects the Spurs can turn into stars because of their development staff I believe

Windler will never be a star, and he'll be very fortunate to ever start.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Atlanta trade Prince to Brooklyn for their 1st and Crabbe which jf they don't keep Russell gives Brooklyn 2 max contract slots

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[GusT15]

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[timvp]

Crabbe is the salary dump.

Yeah, he also has an expiring deal. I meant that the cost to salary dump a player -- even one that is expiring after the coming season -- is high. Any hopes of, for example, trading away Patty Mills or even Belinelli without having to give up much went out the window.

[exstatic]

Two first round picks and a useful player to salary dump a player on an expiring deal? Woah, the cost of salary cap space is high right now.

It was a lot of salary, though. The offset is like $16M.

[CGD]

Yeah, he also has an expiring deal. I meant that the cost to salary dump a player -- even one that is expiring after the coming season -- is high. Any hopes of, for example, trading away Patty Mills or even Belinelli without having to give up much went out the window.

I don’t know, it’s seems like a Nets specific situation. They want to open up the space for Kyrie NOW.

[exstatic]

I don’t know, it’s seems like a Nets specific situation. They want to open up the space for Kyrie NOW.

Right. I'm not sure that sets the market, other than maybe teams clearing max slot for FAs.

[Bellboy]

[QUOTE=r0drig0lac;9829305]well....


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/:pop: I was uncorking a truly fine 1985 Cabernet for my guests at the time and looked up and saw that Brooklyn beat us to the punch. My bad.

:bobo Your the best Pop

:pop: Thanks Bobo, but pickup R.C. and put him back on his chair.

[DPG21920]

Yeah, he also has an expiring deal. I meant that the cost to salary dump a player -- even one that is expiring after the coming season -- is high. Any hopes of, for example, trading away Patty Mills or even Belinelli without having to give up much went out the window.

I mean, if SA values Mills and hes a great culture guy, he should have more value than Crabbe right?

[DPG21920]

No brainer trade for Atl and well done to them. They are building a nice team, being smart and realistic about free agency and waiting one more year to make a “splash” when they really weren’t going to make a splash anyways while netting two firsts? Just fantastic GM’ing.

[CGD]

A lot of folks believe that Cov has value beyond most All-Stars. While I don't believe he's worth much more than the package you suggested, if the Wolves were willing to trade him (and that's a big if), they'd only do so for much more. Like, they'd want at least Walker added to that, and they'd likely want to dump Dieng in the process. No one would fit the current team more than Cov, though.

I'm not surprised to see speculation on the Spurs moving 29 for a win-now player, though. I believe PATFO predicted this was going to be a very good draft to have two first-rounders in, so they shouldn't give that pick up unless it's for a real difference-maker. I think Amico is just making shit up. The Celtics have to trade firsts almost in self-defense, but the Spurs have room and a long-term need to justify two guaranteed rookies. It's 49 and Milutinov that would have a harder time making the cut this year. I don't see the Spurs bringing in four rookies, but I think they'd be prepared to handle it.

Probably, but the Minni roster construction is terrible with that Wiggins deal in the books. Adding a stretch 4 and a SG (maybe added Bryn over Marco) with good stroke, provides better balance around Towns. I get the face saving impulse after the loopsoded Butler trade, but at some point they’ll need a Raptors style shake up. Holding on to Cov and Dario just for shits and giggles doesn’t make sense.

[keithington1]

Windler will never be a star, and he'll be very fortunate to ever start.I see Gordon Hayward before the injury, he does have 3 and D potential the Spurs need

[duncan2150]

Chase Hughes: Tremont Waters says he has visits with the Pacers and Spurs lined up. Matur Maker heads to Milwaukee next (https://hoopshype.com/social/) (where his brother Thon played).

[cd021]

Atlanta just got the 17th pick. They have so many picks now. What is their plan?

Picks are lottery tickets, still 8, 10, 17, 35, 41, & 42 is a lot. Probably will try and package picks for young talent or higher picks.

Curious if PATFO/ ATL would be interested in a Bertans for the 35th pick deal. Hard to see how he gets more than 15 mpg if Poeltl starts. Swapping him for a solid pick to Atlanta and clearing out a roster spot and trading his salary into their cap space once the league year turns over.

I like Bertans a lot but not sure of his future with the team.

[look_at_g_shred]

For me, this has been one of the most anticipated drafts that I can remember. I feel like there is going to be a lot of movement, not with the spurs but the rest of the league, and then FA starts a week later. Should be fun.

[sasaint]

Picks are lottery tickets, still 8, 10, 17, 35, 41, & 42 is a lot. Probably will try and package picks for young talent or higher picks.

Curious if PATFO/ ATL would be interested in a Bertans for the 35th pick deal. Hard to see how he gets more than 15 mpg if Poeltl starts. Swapping him for a solid pick to Atlanta and clearing out a roster spot and trading his salary into their cap space once the league year turns over.

I like Bertans a lot but not sure of his future with the team.

Based on the way he was benched against Denver, I think Bertans is a likely trade candidate. Your idea isn't bad. But I am much more interested in clearing out the logjam in the backcourt. A Bertans trade AND a trade to move a G would be 2 more trades than the Spurs usually make in an offseason.

[Dejounte]

For me, this has been one of the most anticipated drafts that I can remember. I feel like there is going to be a lot of movement, not with the spurs but the rest of the league, and then FA starts a week later. Should be fun.

Me too. This is most ive researched about prospects....ever.

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: NBA Draft: NBA Mock Draft 2019: 1st-Round Predictions and Wild-Card Prospects to Watch
Joe Tansey
June 7, 2019


19. San Antonio Spurs: Goga Bitadze, C, Republic of Georgia


29. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto): Matisse Thybulle, SF, Washington

[Twisted_Dawg]

Bitadze's name has sure popped up on a lot of recent mocks #19.

[DPG21920]

This ATL/BKY trade should also be a good reminder to us on why flexibility is such a good thing. You have options and aren’t “forced” to make sub-optimal decisions. Cap space is not just about signing free agents in a one year window; it can be a powerful tool in obtaining assets and brokering favorable deals.

[GusT15]

For me, this has been one of the most anticipated drafts that I can remember. I feel like there is going to be a lot of movement, not with the spurs but the rest of the league, and then FA starts a week later. Should be fun.


Me too. This is most ive researched about prospects....ever.

That's the Big 3 effect.Why care and do research about the draft when your team is blessed with Basketball Gods and Legends for 20 years.
Spurs fans who were into college ball informed the rest of us of what we're looking at potentially and then we were just waiting for who will PATFO actually pick.

Just wait till Pop retires and we go into rebuild mode.
This place will be getting bombarded with draft prospects,names,Euro talents all year long.
People will be watching more college ball than actual Spurs games.

[TD 21]

I wonder if the Heat, who have severe tax issues, would do Bertans, Forbes and 19 for Olynyk and 13. They'd reap significant savings and get two expiring, playable young pieces who'd both fill positional needs.

In addition to moving into Little/Hachimura range, Spurs would essentially get Bertans' skillset (he's not as deadeye or versatile a shooter) in a true big. We know their preference is to play big anyway. He's the rare one who can actually do so on both sides with either Aldridge or Poeltl, while filling the third big hole simultaneously.

[CGD]

I wonder if the Heat, who have severe tax issues, would do Bertans, Forbes and 19 for Olynyk and 13. They'd reap significant savings and get two expiring, playable young pieces who'd both fill positional needs.

In addition to moving into Little/Hachimura range, Spurs would essentially get Bertans' skillset (he's not as deadeye or versatile a shooter) in a true big. We know their preference is to play big anyway. He's the rare one who can actually do so on both sides with either Aldridge or Poeltl, while filling the third big hole simultaneously.


Interesting

[Dejounte]

Spurs have to be thinking about getting a forward in this draft who could one day match up against Kawhi... We do not have that player.

[Gordy58]

Give me Bol Bol, Bazley or
Kevin Porter, Samanic

[Thomas82]

Give me Bol Bol, Bazley or
Kevin Porter, Samanic

Give me Bol Bol or Nic Claxton and I'll be very happy.

[Chinook]

Spurs have to be thinking about getting a forward in this draft who could one day match up against Kawhi... We do not have that player.

Huh? Leonard isn't a big guy (by NBA standards). Derrick White is big enough to guard him. The Spurs certainly don't have to prioritize getting a forward just to guard Kawhi when they have James, Durant and Doncic in their conference.

[picnroll]

Spurs have to be thinking about getting a forward in this draft who could one day match up against Kawhi... We do not have that player.
Just knee him the quad a couple of times.

[dbestpro]

Bol Bol or Tacko Fall would be fun. I love Cameron Johnson as a big shooter who could space the floor for Murray and White. I like Kris Wilkes on the second round, if he is available. Has great talent but needs good coaching.

[Bellboy]

Trade Belinelli or Bertans and a future #2 if necessary to Philadelphia for

Marjanović, #33,#34

Draft Okpala, Samanic,Windler,Roby,Wilkes and plug in the holes of

White, Walker, Mills
Murray, Forbes,
Derozan
Gay, Bertans or Belinelli, Metu
Aldridge,Poeltl, Marjanović

[Dejounte]

Tier 1

Bol Bol

Tier 2

Samanic
Bazley
Claxton
Roby

Tier 3

Thybulle
Grant Williams
PJ Washington

Tier 4

Eric Paschall
Charles Matthews
Okpala
Rui

Spurs, get us two tier 2 players please!

[cd021]

Trade Belinelli or Bertans and a future #2 if necessary to Philadelphia for

Marjanović, #33,#34

Draft Okpala, Samanic,Windler,Roby,Wilkes and plug in the holes of

White, Walker, Mills
Murray, Forbes,
Derozan
Gay, Bertans or Belinelli, Metu
Aldridge,Poeltl, Marjanović

Boban is an unrestricted FA ...

[cd021]

Tier 1

Bol Bol

Tier 2

Samanic
Bazley
Claxton
Roby

Tier 3

Thybulle
Grant Williams
PJ Washington

Tier 4

Eric Paschall
Charles Matthews
Okpala
Rui

Spurs, get us two tier 2 players please!

You have Washinton below those 7 players? He is probably the best player on your list.

[Degoat]

Im probably stating the obvious but I do really think the spurs are gonna go with a big that fits onto the timeline of are young guards.

[Dejounte]

You have Washinton below those 7 players? He is probably the best player on your list.

Washington is good. And its not really that he's "below" Grant and Thybulle--hes on the same tier as them, may bring the same level of effectiveness but in a different way. Washington is the safest pick of all the prospects I listed. But at the same time, i dont think he has that much "boom" potential.

[4lifecowboy]

Would be happy with Claxton and any 1 of the other 2nd tier players. Preferably Roby though.

[Gibbz]

I wish we could sign a decent backup C and not have to waste a first rounder at the position. Or just bring Milutinov over, I suppose. Isn't that why he was drafted? He seems to be balling overseas.

[perk]

With how close the 20-40 being in this draft, I’d look into trading #19 with Philly for their #24 and #33 unless there’s someone that fell to 19. I’d personally love some combo of Claxton, Windler, Williams, Bazley or Okeke.

[SpursBills]

Washington is good. And its not really that he's "below" Grant and Thybulle--hes on the same tier as them, may bring the same level of effectiveness but in a different way. Washington is the safest pick of all the prospects I listed. But at the same time, i dont think he has that much "boom" potential.

I would take PJ Washington over every prospect on your list except for Bol Bol. More than willing to package both picks to move up to get either

[cd021]

Washington is good. And its not really that he's "below" Grant and Thybulle--hes on the same tier as them, may bring the same level of effectiveness but in a different way. Washington is the safest pick of all the prospects I listed. But at the same time, i dont think he has that much "boom" potential.

I disagree, I think he's clearly much better than any of the players listed. Thybulle is probably a better Sefolsha type with better offense and disruptive defense. Grant is probably a 20 mpg backup PF. I think Washington is a could be a very good starter, maybe better than that. Really like his potential.

[Dejounte]

I disagree, I think he's clearly much better than any of the players listed. Thybulle is probably a better Sefolsha type with better offense and disruptive defense. Grant is probably a 20 mpg backup PF. I think Washington is a could be a very good starter, maybe better than that. Really like his potential.

The one thing that stood out that made me a doubter of Washington was his poor ability to finish. He makes attempts to scoop the ball in and fails miserably with his left. I feel like his feel on the offense is one dimensional and too mechanical to be anything special. Thats just me, man. Just my opinion.

[picnroll]

A fragile 205 lb fragile center with piss poor work ethic. God know.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/HouseRickBuilt/status/1137763640311013377

[Degoat]

Yikes idk if it has been discussed but Charles Matthews tore his ACL at a work out

[cjw]

With how close the 20-40 being in this draft, I’d look into trading #19 with Philly for their #24 and #33 unless there’s someone that fell to 19. I’d personally love some combo of Claxton, Windler, Williams, Bazley or Okeke.

That would leave the Spurs with three rookies to figure out how to integrate (a lot of bodies in Austin), and second rounders aren’t ideal because to sign them to anything more than a min contract requires you to eat into exceptions. And no second rounder will lock up for a long period of time at the minimum.

[FireMicoHalili]

what's the consensus on this draft? Isn't it a weak draft?

[exstatic]

Yikes idk if it has been discussed but Charles Matthews tore his ACL at a work out
It has, in the Charles Matthews thread.

[Drom John]

Forbes: NBA Mock Draft 2019: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant And R.J. Barrett Ahead Of 27 Question Marks
Brett Knight
Editor's Pick1,087 views Jun 10, 2019, 07:00am


19. San Antonio Spurs
Rui Hachimura, forward, Gonzaga
6 feet 8 inches, 230 pounds
2018-19 stats: 19.7 points per game, .591 field-goal percentage, .417 3-point percentage, 6.5 rebounds per game

Mock draft pick and analysis by Forbes contributor Rob Wolkenbrod: "Hachimura is a project for the Spurs at forward, with an inconsistent outside shot and unimpressive rebounding for a player with a power-forward-esque body. However, Hachimura had only one full year of starting at Gonzaga, as a junior. He is still gaining experience and could be a steal this late in the draft." Read more on the Spurs' draft strategy from Rob Wolkenbrod.


29. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto Raptors)
Terance Mann, shooting guard, Florida State
6 feet 7 inches, 215 pounds
2018-19 stats: 11.4 points per game, .505 field-goal percentage, .390 3-point percentage, 6.5 rebounds per game

Mock draft pick and analysis by Forbes contributor Rob Wolkenbrod: "Mann would be insurance behind Dejounte Murray, who is coming back from a torn ACL, and would step in as a necessary perimeter defender for a team that lost the face of its defense last year with the trade of Kawhi Leonard. That alone would give Mann a role in Gregg Popovich's rotation. Still, while Mann flourishes in the paint, his offensive game needs work from everywhere else. If he finds a long-distance shot, the Spurs will have another late first-round gem."


Jun 9, 2019, 03:00pm
San Antonio Spurs NBA Draft Preview: Terance Mann Among Targets For Team With 2 First-Round Picks
Rob Wolkenbrod
Contributor
SportsMoney

The San Antonio Spurs usually sit quietly at the NBA draft, without much fanfare. Aside from the 2011 draft-day trade for Kawhi Leonard, they usually make an under-the-radar pick and carry on with their business.

This year may change that as the Spurs are one of a few teams with multiple selections in the first round on June 20. This expands the group of players for them to target and offers the chance to build the team's young talent.

Team Needs

The current contracted roster for 2019-20 does not have too many needs to fill as 10 players are potentially set to return; however, Rudy Gay, one of San Antonio's top scorers from this past season, is a free agent, which opens a main forward spot in the middle of the lineup.

Gay's role was as a prototypical small forward, but the Spurs can use a versatile player, who has the ability to stretch the floor. They can still re-sign the UConn product and target a talent for the middle of the lineup, as upgrading the depth behind him — formerly Quincy Pondexter and Dante Cunningham — is necessary.

Another defensive guard is necessary for the Spurs, as well. Their play at the opposite side of the court did not match previous seasons, given the talent exodus of the 2018 offseason. Plus, Dejounte Murray's status with a torn ACL is unknown, making insurance for another potential injury necessary.

First-Round Targets

Targetting that versatile, middle-of-the-lineup forward can happen at No. 19 overall. One potential option is Kentucky's P.J. Washington, whose NBA body and ability to stretch the floor should garner minutes immediately. If a player like Gonzaga's Rui Hachimura falls, his scoring ability is there, but a lack of rebounding and three-point shooting ability for his position makes him somewhat of a project.

No. 29 is the interesting spot for San Antonio, as this pick arrived via the 2018 Kawhi Leonard trade from the Toronto Raptors. The talent pool will, of course, decrease by this point. Finding a defensive-minded guard is difficult here, but Florida State's Terance Mann is among the few players of this caliber potentially available. If not, they can seek big-man depth and target Daniel Gafford or Croatia's Luka Samanic.

These picks also create the option to trade up. If the Spurs can work into the end of the lottery, then it makes draft night even more intriguing.

Second-Round Possibilities

The second round once produced Manu Ginobili. While the Spurs may not find that type of player, there is value at No. 49 overall. Jaylen Nowell and Zach Norvell are among the back-end guard prospects that could stick in the second round. Missouri's Jontay Porter, who tore his ACL twice, represents a risk, and he may not play at all in 2019-20. If the organization can handle a medical redshirt for one year, this is a realistic scenario. Whoever is taken this late will not have any expectations.

Free Agency Outlook

If the Spurs make both of their first-round picks, it will likely consume part of their projected $11.3 million in available money, pending the salary cap rises to $109 million. That only leaves roster openings for smaller salaries and if the front office re-signs Gay to go over the salary cap, so flexibility is minimal. Still, they can use another veteran wing for depth, whether or not someone at this position arrives at the draft.

Best-Case Scenario

If the Spurs walk away from the draft with a wing-esque player and re-sign Gay, this is already a deeper team. With how close the Western Conference was, outside of the top spots, the small additions can make or break where they fall in the standings. As seen with Murray, Derrick White and Lonnie Walker, though — San Antonio's past three first-rounders — each spent most of their first season in the G League to develop. If a similar redshirt season happens for one or both of the No. 19 and 29 picks, these players may not have any impact on the 2019-20 team, so the only differences to team improvement can apply to free agency and how their already-established young talent develops.

[Drom John]

nj.com: NBA Mock Draft 2019: Celtics trade 1st, Jayson Tatum for Pelicans’ Anthony Davis? Knicks get Ja Morant? Sixers land Joel Embiid’s backup? All 1st-round picks
Updated 7:16 AM; Today 6:15 AM [AKA 10 June 2019]
By Zack Rosenblatt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com


19. San Antonio Spurs: F Cameron Johnson, North Carolina. He’s one of the older players in the draft and ready to contribute right away thanks to his shooting ability.


29. San Antonio Spurs: C Luka Samanic, Croatia. He’s viewed as a high IQ and skilled big man and the Spurs are the kings of taking fliers on international prospects in that mold.

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Predictions for Prospects Poised to Shake Up 1st Round
Joe Tansey
June 10, 2019


19. San Antonio Spurs: Goga Bitadze, C, Republic of Georgia


29. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto): Matisse Thybulle, SF, Washington

[cd021]

With how close the 20-40 being in this draft, I’d look into trading #19 with Philly for their #24 and #33 unless there’s someone that fell to 19. I’d personally love some combo of Claxton, Windler, Williams, Bazley or Okeke.

In theory that would work, if the Spurs aren't married to anyone at 19 or the player that they like would still be there at 24 (Goga or Thybulle, possibly).

24, 29, and 33.

Goga, Samanic and Roby would probably make the most sense in that scenario with Goga staying overseas for another year and Samanic and Roby on the roster.

[Drom John]

NBC Sports Washington:
2019 NBA Mock Draft 13.0: Is Ja Morant becoming a lock at No. 2?
By Ben Standig
21 hours ago [AKA 9 June 2019]



19. San Antonio Spurs: Nickeil Alexander-Walker

College: Virginia Tech
Position: Shooting Guard
Height/Weight: 6-5/205
Year: Sophomore

Alexander-Walker was the straw that stirs the drink for Virginia Tech.

The Hokies often needed the 20-year-old sophomore to everything and, as demonstrated in the Sweet 16 loss to Duke, he's not there just yet.

The NBA team showing patience should be rewarded.




29. San Antonio Spurs (via TOR): Luka Samanic

International Player
Position: Power Forward
Height/Weight: 6'10"

The 6-foot-10 forward stood out at the Combine with his smooth athleticism, steady shooting stroke and hoops smarts. The Spurs could justify going with a forward since Rudy Gay and Dante Cunningham are 2019 free agents.

[Drom John]

CBS NBA: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Hawks take Duke's Cam Reddish at No. 8 with the first of their six selections
Here's how it could go on a very busy draft night for Atlanta
Kyle Boone
2 hrs ago [AKA 10 June 2019]


Round 1 Pick 19
Rui Hachimura PF
Gonzaga • Jr • 6'8" / 230 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
5th
PPG
19.7
RPG
6.5
APG
1.5
3P%
41.7%
The Spurs have built a reputation as one of the best talent-developing franchises in the NBA, which would bode well for Japanese-born Hachimura. While he's built like an ox and plays like a bull, his consistency as a shot-maker and offensive player needs plenty of polish. San Antonio will value his two-way ability and versatility to play either forward position.



Round 1 Pick 29
KZ Okpala SF
Stanford • Soph • 6'9" / 210 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
30th
POSITION RNK
7th
PPG
16.8
RPG
5.7
APG
2.0
3P%
36.8%
Okpala is built like a player you'd craft in a lab at 6-10 with a 7-2 wingspan. He's still raw, and his shooting is still a question mark despite a strong sophomore season at Stanford, but his frame, obvious talents and upside long-term at this point in the draft are going to be too promising to pass on. The Spurs can think long-term here with Okpala as a potential development option at small forward.



Round 2 Pick 19

Jalen McDaniels PF
San Diego State • Soph • 6'10" / 192 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
51st
POSITION RNK
12th
PPG
15.9
RPG
8.3
APG
2.1
3P%
32%
McDaniels moves well and can potentially develop into a jumbo-sized 3-and-D player, but his perimeter shooting is still a work in progress at this stage in his career.

[Degoat]

CBS NBA: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Hawks take Duke's Cam Reddish at No. 8 with the first of their six selections
Here's how it could go on a very busy draft night for Atlanta
Kyle Boone
2 hrs ago [AKA 10 June 2019]

that draft in my opinion would be awesome :flag:

[kobyz]

Rumor is PHX is interest in acquiring another first rounder to draft Brandon Clarke, should spurs trade #19 for Josh Jackson, or Patty and #19 for TJ Warren?

[timvp]

A couple of my favorite draft-and-stash options at 49 (Paul Eboua and Nikita Mikhailovskii) withdrew from the draft today :td

[exstatic]

Rumor is PHX is interest in acquiring another first rounder to draft Brandon Clarke, should spurs trade #19 for Josh Jackson, or Patty and #19 for TJ Warren?

They're trying to dump Jackson, as he's becoming an off the court problem. I'd never give them #19. Their GM would probably jizz his shorts just thinking about offloading his problem for our best pick.

The reality is that he's really not Spurs material. He got arrested because he kept trying to get into the VIP section of some gig, and was incensed that they didn't know who he was. He was then arrested, and proceeded to flee the popo, while still in handcuffs, making him both monumentally immature AND colossally stupid.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/ARamspacher/status/1138222785178873856

[Drom John]

Sports Illustrated: NBA: 2019 NBA Mock Draft 9.0: Projecting All 60 Picks As Trade Talk Heats Up
Zion Williamson and Ja Morant remain at the top but how will the rest of the cards fall? The Crossover's Front Office provides all the latest news, intel and projections as the 2019 NBA draft approaches.
By Jeremy Woo
June 11, 2019



19
Mfiondu Kabengele
C | Florida State | Sophomore
San Antonio Spurs

Kabengele has been a notable riser over the course of workouts and appears to be sitting pretty safely in the first round. He’ll turn 22 this summer, but he’s big, athletic, shoots with touch, and was exceptionally productive scoring and rebounding on a per-minute basis at Florida State. He’s not much of a passer and is strictly a high-energy guy who finishes plays, but there’s plenty of utility in that. Following his medical at the combine, teams seem to feel comfortable about the state of his knees, which had been a concern after he wore bulky braces all season. The Spurs have two first-rounders and need to beef up their frontline, and this could be a good spot to do it.



29
Matisse Thybulle
SG | Washington | Senior
San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors)

There’s been a lot of speculation Thybulle has a promise somewhere in the 20s, dating back to his decision to skip the combine, although opinions vary as to where, and at this stage it’s still a bit unclear. He does seem like the type of prospect the Spurs can work with, given his strong defensive instincts and athletic gifts. If someone can develop his catch-and-shoot game and help him become a passable offensive player, Thybulle feels like a no-brainer rotation guy at worst. San Antonio does have a track record of trying out similar experiments.


49. San Antonio - Adam Mokoka, SG, Mega Bemax

[Drom John]

The Detroit News: Rod Beard’s NBA mock draft 2.0
Rod Beard, The Detroit News Published 7:40 a.m. ET June 11, 2019

[Poster had trouble copying.]

19. Talen Horton-Tucker

29. Matisse Thybulle

[Drom John]

Sports Gambling Podcast: NBA
Dantabase 2019 NBA Mock Draft 1.0
by Colby Dant
June 10, 2019



19

Spurs
Keldon Johnson SG Kentucky
The Spurs have two first round picks so they could do a few different things here. If they stay here I’m thinking they go after two guard Keldon Johnson from Kentucky. The Spurs missed Danny Green’s longball last season and well Johnson is known for his sharp shooting.


29

Spurs
Matisse Thybulle SF Washington
Look, when you get this late in the first round it’s really hard to project what player will go where. The Spurs have some weaknesses at certain positions but I still expect Pop to draft the best player on the board which means Thybulle to the Spurs.

[Drom John]

Fansided: All U Can Heat: Miami Heat: Mock drafting the first round of the 2019 NBA draft
by Duncan Smith 3 hours ago [AKA 11 June 2019]



29
Daniel Gafford
Forward, Spurs

Daniel Gafford could be a high-reward pick late in the first round for the Spurs. The 6’11” forward is not a polished shooter, but remarkably agile and physically skilled for his size to go with a 7’2″ wingspan.



19
Sekou Doumbouya
Forward, Spurs

Doumbouya is still raw as a prospect in some areas, but that almost makes him the perfect fit for San Antonio. They can take his blooming offensive potential/defensive tools and craft this very uniquely athletic specimen into the player they want based on their own personal desires. Sounds sort of like another guy they drafted with a similar profile, *place awkward viral laughter here

[Drom John]

SB Nation: Grizzly Bear Blues:
2019 GBB Community Mock NBA Draft: Picks #19 and #20
Another day of no trades!
By Joe Mullinax@JoeMullinax Jun 11, 2019, 7:42am CDT


The ripple effect of the earlier lottery “reaches” continues today, as once again it appears the Spurs (and their mock GM Mark King of GBB) get a later round steal.
With the 19th pick in the 2019 GBB Community Mock NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs select Romeo Langford, wing, Indiana University

With some mock drafts having Langford going as high as the late lottery, even with concerns about shooting percentages while at Indiana this feels like a steal. Maybe that’s the Spurs effect- San Antonio always picks later in drafts, and coach Gregg Popovich and company just continue to develop young talent and win. Langford has all the tools to be a very good NBA wing, but they have to be refined and trained. He couldn’t ask for a better landing spot.

Another prospect is about to luck out, as the mighty Boston Celtics are on the clock. With Anthony Davis in the fold how will Boston’s mock GM (GBB’s Parker Fleming) build around him?

[Drom John]

Los Angeles Times:
NBA mock draft 2.0: A look at Zion Williamson and beyond
By Dan Woike
Jun 11, 2019 | 4:00 AM


No. 19 San Antonio Spurs: Brandon Clarke, Gonzaga, F, 6-8, 215

A really good athlete, albeit a little undersized as a frontcourt piece.



No. 29 San Antonio Spurs: Luka Samanic, Croatia, F, 6-11, 230

A star of the predraft workout process, he could be picked sooner.

[Dr. John R. Brinkley]

Los Angeles Times:
NBA mock draft 2.0: A look at Zion Williamson and beyond
By Dan Woike
Jun 11, 2019 | 4:00 AM

Would love for Clarke to slip, but I don’t see it. In my opinion, I can see promising guards with no jumpshot still being around.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Would love for Clarke to slip, but I don’t see it. In my opinion, I can see promising guards with no jumpshot still being around.

I know you typically go BPA, but at some point you have to take care of other positions. White, DJM, Walker, Forbes, Mills, and Beli seems like overkill already.

[Dejounte]

With the news of Roby in for a second workout, I'm looking at it like this:

19th: Bazley
29th: Roby

Roby has a 7'3" wingspan and huge hands. I think he could grow into something special.

[Thomas82]

I know you typically go BPA, but at some point you have to take care of other positions. White, DJM, Walker, Forbes, Mills, and Beli seems like overkill already.

Which is exactly why I have almost no interest in anybody under 6'10".

[exstatic]

I know you typically go BPA, but at some point you have to take care of other positions. White, DJM, Walker, Forbes, Mills, and Beli seems like overkill already.

Forbes and Beli are on the last years of their contracts. Mills has one more year after this one. You don't pass on a really good guard that may drop like DJ or LW IV did to balance out your roster. The kid would spend a year in Austin, anyway, and be ready for the big club when Beli and Forbes roll off. Besides, it doesn't matter what I think or what you think. The Spurs draft BPA. Always.

[exstatic]

Which is exactly why I have almost no interest in anybody under 6'10".

Prepare to be disappointed.

[4lifecowboy]

With the news of Roby in for a second workout, I'm looking at it like this:

19th: Bazley
29th: Roby

Roby has a 7'3" wingspan and huge hands. I think he could grow into something special.

Roby over Bazley.

[r0drig0lac]

With the news of Roby in for a second workout, I'm looking at it like this:

19th: Bazley
29th: Roby

Roby has a 7'3" wingspan and huge hands. I think he could grow into something special.

not bad although any combination of Little, Rui, Thybulle, Washington, Samanic, Roby, Bazley and Okeke would be considered ideal imo

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/g_robinson1/status/1138160220813836297

[BWS-1994]

https://twitter.com/g_robinson1/status/1138160220813836297

Thought it was Glenn Robinson Jr. :D

[exstatic]

Thought it was Glenn Robinson Jr. :D

He bought a vowel...

[Degoat]

I’d be okay with Isaiah Roby at 19, he has good potential to replace Rudy Gay eventually

[Dejounte]

Hmm it looks like Eric Paschall is in town too (per his instagram). Though im not sure if its his first workout or second.

[Gordy58]

I’d be okay with Isaiah Roby at 19, he has good potential to replace Rudy Gay eventually
Not at 19th though, some Lottery Talent is bound to slip to 19

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1138608872359432192

[JeffDuncan]

Wow, Woj with the DUH statement of the week. Guess that's why they pay him the big bucks.

[timvp]

https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1138608872359432192

That special had Spurs picking Goga at 19 and Samanic at 29, FWIW.

[acoelho1]

I expect a big jump from Murray, Walker & White next year. With the Durant injury, it really opens things up next year. No one else in the conference is that unbeatable.

[RC_Drunkford]

That special had Spurs picking Goga at 19 and Samanic at 29, FWIW.

let's just predict the Spurs draft 2 Euros and act like we know something :rollin

[DPG21920]

That special had Spurs picking Goga at 19 and Samanic at 29, FWIW.

That is borderline racist son :lol

[DesignatedT]

I want Okeke at 29. I think without the ACL tear he’s a top 15 talent in this draft.

At 19 I would prefer Hayes, Hachimura, or Clarke drop to that spot.

[Trueblood]

Forbes and Beli are on the last years of their contracts. Mills has one more year after this one. You don't pass on a really good guard that may drop like DJ or LW IV did to balance out your roster. The kid would spend a year in Austin, anyway, and be ready for the big club when Beli and Forbes roll off. Besides, it doesn't matter what I think or what you think. The Spurs draft BPA. Always.

True, but even with them off the books next year that still gives us White, DJ, IV, Mills and DDR (provided he moves back to his traditional position), Belli and Forbes all fighting for minutes in two positions. Even if the hypothetical guard we draft spends a year in Austin it still leaves 5 people battling for 2 positions the next year (assuming DDR either opts in or they sign an extension). There just isn't enough minutes to go around and someone's growth will be stunted. I'm all for BPA but I really think we need to focus on other positions. If they do go with a 1 or 2 then we need to start clearing out some guys quick so we have the minutes to go around. If not then we're left with the unfortunate option of either A) watching someone sit and not develop or B) move people out of position (DDR and DJ at the 3 are the first that come to mind). Both options suck imo

[SpursDynasty85]

True, but even with them off the books next year that still gives us White, DJ, IV, Mills and DDR (provided he moves back to his traditional position), Belli and Forbes all fighting for minutes in two positions. Even if the hypothetical guard we draft spends a year in Austin it still leaves 5 people battling for 2 positions the next year (assuming DDR either opts in or they sign an extension). There just isn't enough minutes to go around and someone's growth will be stunted. I'm all for BPA but I really think we need to focus on other positions. If they do go with a 1 or 2 then we need to start clearing out some guys quick so we have the minutes to go around. If not then we're left with the unfortunate option of either A) watching someone sit and not develop or B) move people out of position (DDR and DJ at the 3 are the first that come to mind). Both options suck imo

Good point. Unless trades happen were just hoarding gaurds at this point. I'm excited to hear most 1st rounders are SF/PF types this year so Spurs will have many options to choose from and I am confident they will pick at least good one in the 1st round so I can see them going for a C but not anything below a SF for sure unless it is an extreme draft and stash we never heard of.

[cd021]

That is borderline racist son :lol

That's a pretty great draft tbh, even if its predictable.

Probably still prefer Samanic and Roby though.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Real interesting link of player aggregate ratings based on other mocks.

2019 aggregate NBA mock draft: First look after withdrawal deadline
https://hoopshype.com/2019/06/11/mock-draft-draft-stock-top-prospects-early-entry-deadline/

[cd021]

https://hoopshype.com/2019/06/11/mock-draft-draft-stock-top-prospects-early-entry-deadline/

Looks like Porter slipped to 20. IIRC he impressed the Spurs doing an interview and also worked out for them. Apparently has also been getting mentored by Dejounte Murray who went to the same high school.


"Two NBA guards, Jamal Crawford of the Phoenix Suns and Dejounte Murray of the Spurs, have mentored Porter. Crawford, one of the NBA’s top sixth men, has advised Porter since he was in the eighth grade in Seattle.

“More mental than physical,” Porter said of the advice from Crawford and Murray. “They know I can play; they want me mentally locked in for every single workout.”

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article231319743.html

[Drom John]

Fansided: Pippen Ain't Easy: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Two-round post-Allen Crabbe trade
by Aaron Peterson 18 hours ago [AKA 11 June 2019]



19
Grant Williams
Forward Tennessee
San Antonio Spurs

Gregg Popovich and Grant Williams seem like a match made in heaven. A fundamentally-sound, non-flashy player, Williams really has no weaknesses in his game. As the Spurs look to get back to the top of the West, Williams can contribute now while also serving as a potential heir to the aging LaMarcus Aldridge.



29
Bruno Fernando
Forward/Center Maryland
San Antonio Spurs

Near the end of the first round, the Spurs simply should take the best player on the board. In this case, this player is Bruno Fernando from Maryland. One of the better rebounders in this draft, San Antonio takes another dinosaur-type player that Gregg Popovich seems to have an affinity for, despite the way the NBA is moving.

[Drom John]

Fansided: The Smoking Cuban:
2019 NBA Mock Draft First Round: Predicting players taken before Dallas Mavericks pick
by Kohl Rast 2 hours ago [AKA 12 June 2019]


NBA Draft
19
Goga Bitadze
C Republic of Georgia
San Antonio Spurs

“Is there a better fit for this big man from the Republic of Georgia than Gregg Popovich’s system? Goga Bitadze is considered the most NBA ready overseas player in the draft class and he proved that during his time playing professional ball this year. Bitadze appears to be a rounded player that can do everything pretty well, which is right up Pop’s alley.

Bitadze is looking like another solid foreign born player with the ability to play inside out. His post moves look good, his shooting stroke is very solid and his passing ability for a big is excellent as well. He seems to have a solid mix of strength and athleticism that should fair well in the NBA.

The Spurs will really be able to take advantage of Bitadze’s skillset, allowing him to stretch the floor at times as well as work his way into the post where his best strength seems to be.

His biggest concerns as a player are the same as they seem to be with most international players. He is athletic, but is he athletic enough? He is big, but is he big enough? He is tough, but is he tough enough?

Bitadze intends to answer all these questions in the upcoming season.” –KR



29
Chuma Okeke
F Auburn
San Antonio Spurs

“Had the Auburn Tigers continued their incredible run through March Madness, Chuma Okeke would’ve gotten a lot of credit for them being there.

Even though he went down with an ACL tear late in their third round game, his energy and ability on the court acted as the heart and soul of the team in a lot of ways. Once upon a time, an ACL tear would steer teams away in the draft, but not so much anymore.

Okeke proved to be an important player for the Tigers on both ends of the court, playing key defense on some of the best opposing players while also averaging 12 points per game. Okeke contributes in every aspect of the game and also brings potential elite athleticism with him.

High energy guys that can buy into the team and its intentions are a great fit for Coach Popovich. Okeke gave it his all for a passionate coach in Bruce Pearl and he will be ready to do the same for perhaps the greatest coach in basketball history.

Okeke shot an impressive percentage from everywhere on the floor during his time with Auburn this year. He shot .496 field goal percentage, .387 three-point percentage and .722 free throw for the year. At 6’8, Okeke could be a really solid wing in the NBA in just a few years.” –KR

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1138836710471610368

[Drom John]

Yahoo! Sports: 2019 NBA mock draft 4.0: Top three spots appear locked in
Krysten Peek
Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2019, 2:37 PM


19. San Antonio Spurs

SF Kevin Porter Jr., USC, 6-5, 220

Kevin Porter didn’t exactly shine in his one year at USC, averaging 9.5 points per game. There were also a few red flags he had to address during the predraft process (injuries and a brief team suspension), but it’s hard to imagine him slipping out of the first round. He can get his shot from anywhere on the court and has hints of James Harden in his game.


29. San Antonio Spurs

PF Grant Williams, Tennessee, 6-7, 220

An undersized power forward, Williams is a beast on the block with a solid midrange game. He’ll need to work on taking defenders off the dribble and defending the perimeter, but who better to learn from than coach Gregg Popovich?

[Thomas82]

Prepare to be disappointed.

I'm already prepared.

[Gordy58]

2 steals coming this draft I can feel it

[Drom John]

Fansided: NBA: NBA Mock Draft 2019: The chaos of this draft is only beginning
by Brendon Kleen 5 hours ago [AKA 13 June 2019]



29
Chuma Okeke
F, Auburn
Auburn

With two picks in this draft thanks to the Kawhi Leonard trade, the Spurs can afford to wait on Okeke’s torn ACL, which will likely steal his entire rookie season. When he returns, San Antonio will get a skilled, athletic forward to be an awesome role player alongside their dynamic young backcourt.



19
Talen Horton-Tucker
F, Iowa State
Iowa State

Just put all the youth and athleticism in San Antonio — turn it all around. We don’t even know what a typical Spur looks like anymore.

[Drom John]

nj.com: Sports: NBA mock draft 2019: Pelicans’ Anthony Davis to Lakers or Celtics? Knicks’ Plan B after Kevin Durant injury? Philadelphia 76ers land scoring point guard?
Updated 9:09 AM; Today 7:00 AM [AKA 13 June 2019]
By Joe Giglio


19. San Antonio Spurs: Talen Horton-Tucker, SF, Iowa State


29. San Antonio Spurs: Mfiondu Kabengele, C, Florida State

[Drom John]

Basketball Insiders: Mock Drafts :2019 NBA Consensus Mock Draft – Ver 6.0
With one week left, four of Basketball Insiders’ experts take a look at the draft class and weigh in on what they are seeing and hearing in the march up to the 2019 NBA Draft.
Published 20 hours ago
on June 12, 2019
By Basketball Insiders

Drew Maresca
19. Matisse Thybulle
29. Daniel Gafford

Jesse Blancarte
19. Keldon Johnson
29 Bruno Fernando

Spencer Davies
19. Cameron Johnson
29. Grant Williams

Steve Kyler
19. Talen Horton-Tucker
29. Cameron Johnson

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: NBA Draft: NBA Mock Draft 2019: Round 1 Predictions and Projections for Fringe 1st-Rounders
Joe Tansey
June 13, 2019


19. San Antonio Spurs: Goga Bitadze, C, Republic of Georgia


29. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto): Matisse Thybulle, SF, Washington

[Drom John]

Rotoworld: Draft Preview
2019 NBA Mock Draft, Volume Three
by Raphielle Johnson
Updated on June 12, 2019, 4:05 pm ET


19. San Antonio: SF Cameron Johnson, North Carolina

The Spurs could use another capable perimeter shooter given their reliance on LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan, two scorers who avoid the three-pointer at all costs, and Johnson would fit that mold. In addition to his ability as a three-point shooter, Johnson also has the combination of size and athleticism needed to defend both wing positions. He’d be a good 3-and-D option for San Antonio, which did a good job of getting perimeter looks for the players most capable of hitting those shots this season (30th in three-point attempts, but first in three-point percentage during the regular season).


29. San Antonio (via Toronto): SG Luguentz Dort, Arizona State

Dort is one of the stronger guards in this draft class, and he’s also capable of defending both guard positions at the next level. The issues at this point in his career are the decision-making, which can be a bit spotty at times, and the inconsistency as a perimeter shooter. If Dort can become a consistent shooter he can be a valuable asset to whichever team selects him. In this mock San Antonio used its first pick on Cameron Johnson, one of the best shooters in the draft, so the Spurs can afford to take a player like Dort who has some work to do on his perimeter shot with the 29th pick.


49. San Antonio: SG Jordan Bone, Tennessee

[TheCerebral1]

With the way the Spurs draft, have drafted. I'm prepared to not know anything about the players until the moment they get drafted. So I stopped doing prep on players. They never go with the fallers in most cases (outside of Murray).

[exstatic]

With the way the Spurs draft, have drafted. I'm prepared to not know anything about the players until the moment they get drafted. So I stopped doing prep on players. They never go with the fallers in most cases (outside of Murray).

...and Walker. Most viewed him as a lottery selection.

[Drom John]

CBS Sports: NBA: NBA Draft 2019: Breaking down biggest needs, potential trades, and best prospect fits for all 30 teams
The potential Anthony Davis trade, depending who gets the deal done, could have a ripple effect throughout the draft
by Brad Botkin 2 hrs ago [AKA 13 June 2019]


San Antonio Spurs

Draft Picks: 19, 29, 49

Two first-round picks for the Spurs, and to me, Bol Bol out of Oregon makes a lot of sense with the 19th pick. If somehow he falls to the 29th pick, absolutely. And that could well happen wit the concerns about his injury history. Bol is 7-foot-2 and has foot issues that kept him out for much of the season at Oregon, which is terrifying at his size, but the upside on his talent is tremendous.

The Spurs could stand to find a center to move forward with in the post-LaMarcus Aldridge days. People I've spoke to around the league wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs looked into trading Aldridge. We've already heard whispers of San Antonio being willing to move DeMar DeRozan.

Our mock draft has the Spurs taking Rui Hachimura at 19, and if he's available he fits their two-way preferences. But I don't think he will be available there, and Bol really intrigues me with San Antonio's history of great big men and a need for the next one in line.

Said one Eastern Conference scout of Bol:

"He's talented as hell. It's not just a height thing. He can pass, he blocks shots, he can shoot. His lateral movement will be tricky, but he's very intriguing."

Said a Western Conference scout:

"Very talented player, obviously very unique with his size. Can shoot it a little bit. He can dribble, pass. He's a really interesting player. I think if he was playing all year, there might be more buzz about him being solidly on the Top 10."

[Chinook]

With the way the Spurs draft, have drafted. I'm prepared to not know anything about the players until the moment they get drafted. So I stopped doing prep on players. They never go with the fallers in most cases (outside of Murray).


...and Walker. Most viewed him as a lottery selection.

... and Anderson, who was also viewed as a lottery selection.

[Dejounte]

Seven more freaking days!!

[BackHome]

Damn time is going slow can’t wait till draft day.

[exstatic]

... and Anderson, who was also viewed as a lottery selection.

James or Kyle?

[pad300]

James or Kyle?

Kyle, and add Dejuan Blair to the pile - he was a faller too...

[exstatic]

Kyle, and add Dejuan Blair to the pile - he was a faller too...

Splitter, too.

[Degoat]

The more I’ve watched of him I really hope the spurs get Isaiah Roby :bobo either at 19 or 29, think he’s worth either pick. obviously 29 would be great but I think he’s gonna move up the draft boards

[Dejounte]

The more I’ve watched of him I really hope the spurs get Isaiah Roby :bobo either at 19 or 29, think he’s worth either pick. obviously 29 would be great but I think he’s gonna move up the draft boards

His defensive skills would definitely compliment this team's best defenders in White and Murray. On offense he would just take alley oops day. I think we can go back to being top 5 in defense with him. Him, Samanic, Bazley, Claxton have the most upside on defense by being really mobile which is what the modern NBA is all about.

[ace3g]

7 days till the draft!!!

[Drom John]

CBS NBA:
2019 NBA Mock Draft: Top three picks appear to be set, but trades could create chaos after that
We've got the Lakers taking De'Andre Hunter at No. 4 for now, but could a trade change who will be picking then?
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Matt Norlander
18 hrs ago [AKA 13 June 2019]


Round 1 Pick 19
Mfiondu Kabengele PF
Florida State • Soph • 6'10" / 256 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
6th
PPG
13.2
RPG
5.9
APG
0.3
3P%
36.9%
This man is a baller. He is smart, can handle beyond the perimeter, plays in this confident style that was different -- materially -- from most other players in college. Weirdly, he came off the bench the entire season at FSU. Kabengele plays both ends of the floor at what I'd grade as a B-plus level. He'll be drafted in the first round because of his size, smarts, soft hands and, mostly, because he proved in April and May that he was underutilized and has more to give than what he was afforded in college.



Round 1 Pick 29
Luka Samanic PF
Croatia • 6'11" / 227 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
26th
POSITION RNK
8th
A spindly power forward who would fit ideally in San Antonio's scheme. But remember, as with many of these picks, we're targeting player slots as opposed to franchise destination. By the time we get to the 29th pick, it's possible if not likely that we'll already have seven or eight trades that have gone through.



Round 2 Pick 19
DaQuan Jeffries SF
Tulsa • Sr • 6'5" / 216 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
46th
POSITION RNK
13th
PPG
13.0
RPG
5.6
APG
1.8
3P%
36.6%
The sleeper name of this draft. Jeffries played at Tulsa, where he didn't even rank as one of the five most efficient/proficient players in the AAC last season. But he stands 6-5 with a 7-foot wingspan and has the specs of an enticing second-round type. Jeffries was a four-year player who worked his way to this point, and it's great to see him regarded almost universally as a second-round pick.

[Drom John]

New York Post Sports: 2019 NBA mock draft 2.0: What happens after Knicks pick RJ Barrett
By Brian Lewis
June 14, 2019 | 8:31am


19. San Antonio Spurs
Goga Bitadze — Buducnost, C, 6-11, 251

San Antonio’s history with international players speaks for itself. The big man from Georgia was the 2018-19 EuroLeague Rising Star, and could be groomed as a successor to LaMarcus Aldridge.


29. San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors)

Luka Samanic — Olimpija Ljubljana, F, 6-11, 227

The stretch four was so good after a single game at the scouting combine he didn’t need any more to vault him into the first round. Could go to the Nets at No. 27, given their penchant for Euro forwards.

[Drom John]

Fansided: Swarm and Sting: Charlotte Hornets 2019 NBA Mock Draft Vol. 3: Full Two-Round Projections
by Zachary Padmore 19 hours ago [AKA 13 June 2019]



19
LUKA SAMANIC
PF/C CROATIA
San Antonio Spurs

After a bit of a disappointing 2018-19 season, Luka Samanic went into the Draft Combine as a projected second round draft pick. After balling out in the five-on-five scrimmages, Samanic walked out grinning ear to ear and a near lock for the first round.

Samanic is drawing a ton of interest as we get closer to the draft. He’s extremely skilled for a big man, and a team like San Antonio, who have had major success with international prospects, could look at him in the first round.

First off, Samanic has gotten a lot stronger over the past year. He’s worked really hard on his body and it shows. He’s also shown that he can step outside and hit the three-point shot, and even put the ball on the floor and get to the basket. He’s an interesting offensive talent with his size and skill set.

Defensively is where I worry about him. He’s going to have to put in work in that area. Whether he’s guarding on the perimeter or guarding around the basket, teams want to see him get better in that department. He’s not a great athlete either, but he does move pretty well for his size.

Overall, Samanic is quickly becoming a favorite among scouts. There’s a lot to like about this prospect.



29
CAMERON JOHNSON
SF NORTH CAROLINA
San Antonio Spurs

We’ve talked about quite a lot of good shooters in this draft class, but meet the best three-point sniper in the draft — Cameron Johnson. The North Carolina senior shot over 47 percent from the three-point line last season and will get looks from teams who are looking for an extra shooter.

While Johnson does have other skills, his role at the next level will likely be a three-point specialist, at least in the beginning of his career. You see some really good shooters in every draft class, but Johnson is really on another level and will make a living in the NBA for a very long time thanks to that.

The Spurs took on another pure shooter a few years ago in Bryn Forbes, and they have done a marvelous job turning him into more of a complete player. They could very well replicate that success with a guy like Johnson, who wants to get better and keep adding to his game.

San Antonio has been nailing late round draft picks for years now. We all expect the next Spurs draftee to turn into a really good player, and I could see that happening with Johnson at 29th overall.



49
LOUIS KING
SF OREGON
San Antonio Spurs

Oregon freshman Louis King is one of the more underrated players in this draft. He played a good portion of his season with banged up knee, but still showed a lot of promise. He has great size and shooting ability at 6’9″, and landing to a team like San Antonio would be very beneficial for him as a rookie.

[Drom John]

Fansided: Busting Brackets: NBA Draft 2019: Mystery outside of top three in latest mock draft
by Brian Rauf 2 hours ago [AKA 14 June 2019]


It would be so Spurs to select the best young player in Europe, wouldn’t it? Bitadze is the latest winner of the EuroLeague Rising Star award, given annually to the EuroLeague’s best young player. Bitadze even posted a better PER than last year’s winner, Luka Doncic (heard of him?). Given San Antonio’s philosophy and aging frontcourt, Bitadze is a perfect fit and could become a franchise cornerstone if he continues to develop.


Okeke‘s stock was rising fast during Auburn’s run through March but he suffered a torn ACL in the Sweet 16 that will keep him out for most, if not all, of the 2019-20 season. That makes him something of a gamble in the first round but San Antonio could use a player with his athleticism, shooting, and versatility. Plus, they can afford to do that with two first-round picks.


49) San Antonio Spurs – Jaylen Hoard, PF, Wake Forest

[Drom John]

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Pick #19 Mfiondu Kabengele - San Antonio Spurs

Kabengale is a 6-10 power forward who made 37% of his 3-pointers this season. The FSU product will turn 22 later this month, although most scouts believe that he still has room to improve further. The Spurs need depth, and the Canadian should be able to provide it.


Pick #29 Luguentz Dort - San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs have plenty of guard depth, although Luguentz Dort is a Gregg Popovich type of player. He gives his all at both ends of the court, and his defensive work in college was especially impressive. Ultimately, a solid prospect for a late first-round pick.

[Drom John]

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19. San Antonio Spurs
Nassir Little: Combo Forward- UNC

The Spurs can draft for need while also grabbing one of the better players available. San Antonio needs modernizing and with the physical tools that Nassir Little possesses, there is a chance for a grand slam pick. Little is not much more than a ball of upside, as he showed little more than athleticism-related skill in college. This is a project that would take some serious time and is risky given the freshman’s low floor. However, the physical tools and San Antonio development team may be a match made in heaven.


29. San Antonio Spurs (Via Toronto Raptors)
Dylan Windler: Forward- Belmont

After taking a low-floor, high-ceiling prospect earlier, the Spurs take the safe route here. Dylan Windler serves as the best player available at this stage and fills a need. Windler, at 6-foot-8, offers a desirable modern power forward option as he shot 43% from deep last season. The Belmont senior possesses a high IQ and the ability to grab rebounds at a great clip for his size.

[r0drig0lac]

Fansided: Swarm and Sting: Charlotte Hornets 2019 NBA Mock Draft Vol. 3: Full Two-Round Projections
by Zachary Padmore 19 hours ago [AKA 13 June 2019]

a draft of Samanic, Cam and King would not be my ideal, but it would be better than expected

[Drom John]

azcentral: NBA mock draft 2.0: Phoenix Suns trade up to get forward De'Andre Hunter
Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic Published 7:00 a.m. MT June 14, 2019 | Updated 9:16 a.m. MT June 14, 2019


19. San Antonio Spurs – Brandon Clarke (6-8, 215, F, junior, Gonzaga)


29. San Antonio Spurs – KZ Okpala (6-9, 215, F, sophomore, Stanford)

[Russ]

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19. San Antonio Spurs – Brandon Clarke (6-8, 215, F, junior, Gonzaga)


29. San Antonio Spurs – KZ Okpala (6-9, 215, F, sophomore, Stanford)

That might be the nightmare scenario.

[DesignatedT]

I wouldn't mind Clarke at 19. I don't think they would take Okpala at 29 in that scenario though.

[pad300]

That might be the nightmare scenario.

Clarke and Okpala might be a nightmare, or it might be great. Some people (The Stepien) think Clarke is the second best prospect in the draft. Some people think Okpala's a potential great... That's the thing with this draft, so many prospects that people don't agree on. We are just have to trust the PATFO to draft well.

[BackHome]

On that we can all agree on.

[rjv]

these mock drafts are all over the place.

[DPG21920]

these mock drafts are all over the place.

That’s because Of the boom or bust nature of these prospects. On top of that complicating matters is there is great potential for draft day trades.

[Drom John]

NBC Rotoworld: Draft Preview
Jonas Nader's NBA Mock Draft
by Jonas Nader
June 14, 2019, 1:54 pm ET


19) Spurs: SF Grant Williams, Tennessee

This just feels like such a Spurs pick. Grant is one of the best pure basketball players in this class, can play multiple positions and has a high IQ. What he lacks in size he makes up for in strength, timing and smarts. His production was absolutely terrific, as he averaged 18.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.2 dimes, 1.1 steals and 1.5 blocks. This is a terrific landing spot and gives the Spurs another playmaker on the wings in the mold of someone like Kyle Anderson but with more range on his shot.


29). Spurs: SG Luguentz Dort, Arizona State

The Pac-12 Rookie of the Year is built like an NFL player with a muscular 6-4, 222 pound frame. He showed an elite ability to get to the rim, but finishing the play was often a problem (51.8% at the rim). He’s a crafty ball-handler that can create his own shot with speed and shiftiness, but his jumper isn’t there just yet. Still, at No. 29 there’s a lot to be excited about here and the Spurs can bring him along slowly behind DeMar DeRozan.

[rjv]

That’s because Of the boom or bust nature of these prospects. On top of that complicating matters is there is great potential for draft day trades.

agreed and i don't mind as it's adding anticipation to the actual draft.

[lmbebo]

Only thing looking forward to at moment. Free agency I expect to quiet. Just hope that this team finds a spark. So used to competing at a high level. Just making the playoffs seems irrelevant.

[Bellboy]

Can we just buy, steal, trade for the Sixers #33 and #34 picks and end up with :

Luka Samanic
KZ Okpala
Dylan Windler
Isiah Roby
Cris Wilkes

you could create a young front court to go with our young back court.

We’d see if the Spurs Player Development is as good as it used to be.

[Drom John]

UPROXX: NBA Mock Draft 2019: What Every Team Should Do In The First Round
Brad Rowland 06.14.19


we’ll throw out the typical mock draft formula of attempting to recreate the actual order of what will transpire, instead leaning toward the choices that should be made


19. San Antonio Spurs – Rui Hachimura (F, Gonzaga)

More than anything, I’d like to see Hachimura in San Antonio and that kind of dictates this pick. Candidly, I have Hachimura even lower than this on a theoretical big board but the Spurs might be able to unlock some of the potential, particularly in the area of basketball feel and awareness, for a player that does have intriguing physical traits. He’s 6’8 with a 7’2 wingspan and displays real athleticism. Maybe the Spurs can harness it.


29. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto) – Luka Samanic (F/C, Croatia)

The Spurs have enjoyed success with international prospects and Samanic’s skill level and basketball IQ would be enticing there. I’m not as high on the 6’10 big man as some others, but he’s a first-round talent and this is a soft landing spot for his skill set.

[Drom John]

nbadraft.net: 2019 Mock Draft
Updated: 6/13/19 11:30 am


19
San Antonio

Goga Bitadze
6-11
250
C
Rep. of Georgia


29
*San Antonio
Matisse Thybulle
6-6
200
SG/SF
Washington
Sr.


49
San Antonio
Jalen Lecque
6-4
185
PG/SG
NC State
HSSr.

[Degoat]

I can’t imagine we’re the team that promised thybulle that we would pick him :wakeup

[RiverwalkParade]

nbadraft.net nailed the Metu pick last year, projected it on every mock leading up to the draft. They have had Lecque up for the past few mocks recently. Maybe he’s the guy at 49.

[exstatic]

I can’t imagine we’re the team that promised thybulle that we would pick him :wakeup

Why not? He's an odd player that people can't really nail down. Sounds exactly like a Spurs pick.

[slick'81]

Just hope spurs come away with a couple of good prospects

[RiverwalkParade]

Would love Thybulle. NBA ready defender, can walk on the floor and contribute day one. Like him at 19, love him at 29

[timvp]

So the 20 green room invitees are:

Zion Williamson
Ja Morant
RJ Barrett
Darius Garland
De'Andre Hunter
Jarrett Culver
Coby White
Cam Reddish
Jaxson Hayes
Sekou Doumbouya
Nassir Little
Rui Hachimura
Brandon Clarke
Romeo Langford
PJ Washington
Goga Bitadze
Tyler Herro
Keldon Johnson
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Bol Bol

Thoughts ...

1) Interesting that Keldon Johnson got invited. He seems to be trending down depending on which mocks you trust.

2) I guess the talk of Bol falling all the way into the second round is overblown. Some scouts think there are a lot of negative stories being floated by teams hoping he drops and that Bol will actually get picked higher than many are predicting.

3) Nineteen of the top 20 players in Givony's latest mock draft got invited. The other was Keldon, who he has going 23.

4) The one player who Givony had in his top 20 that wasn't invited was Mfiondu Kabengele. He has Kabengele 17.

5) I don't see how Tyler Herro fits on the Spurs so I think it's a good sign that he was invited. If he goes top 19, that'd help push someone down to the Spurs. Alexander-Walker is similar in that the Spurs will probably be rooting for him to go before 19. Solid prospect; really difficult fit unless they disband their young core of White, Murray and Walker.

6) Of the players not invited, Kevin Porter Jr. is probably the biggest surprise. Is this a sign that teams are scared off due to his character red flags? Possibly.

7) Claxton, Samanic and Bazely seem to be rising but not enough to crack the green room list. That's probably good news because all three of those players are hypothetical fits on the Spurs.

[Patt]

Mock draft special on espn actually had keldon johnson going 10th....really high.

[cd021]

Players invited that I hope falls to 19;

1. Washington Jr.
2. Rui
3. Sekou
4. Little
5. Keldon Johnson

Not invited players I want at 19 (assuming that they aren't there at 29);

1. Samanic
2. Porter Jr.
3. Thybulle
4. Claxton
5. Fernando

Not invited players I want at 29 (assuming that they haven't been taken prior);

1. Roby
2 Okpala
3. Bazely
4. Paschal
5. Gafford
6. Okeke

[timvp]

Mock draft special on espn actually had keldon johnson going 10th....really high.

Oh yeah, you're right. Forgot about that. I looked at the board at the end to see who was missing but forgot how ridiculously high they had him going. Good catch :tu

[duncan2150]

So the 20 green room invitees are:

Zion Williamson
Ja Morant
RJ Barrett
Darius Garland
De'Andre Hunter
Jarrett Culver
Coby White
Cam Reddish
Jaxson Hayes
Sekou Doumbouya
Nassir Little
Rui Hachimura
Brandon Clarke
Romeo Langford
PJ Washington
Goga Bitadze
Tyler Herro
Keldon Johnson
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Bol Bol

Thoughts ...

1) Interesting that Keldon Johnson got invited. He seems to be trending down depending on which mocks you trust.

2) I guess the talk of Bol falling all the way into the second round is overblown. Some scouts think there are a lot of negative stories being floated by teams hoping he drops and that Bol will actually get picked higher than many are predicting.

3) Nineteen of the top 20 players in Givony's latest mock draft got invited. The other was Keldon, who he has going 23.

4) The one player who Givony had in his top 20 that wasn't invited was Mfiondu Kabengele. He has Kabengele 17.

5) I don't see how Tyler Herro fits on the Spurs so I think it's a good sign that he was invited. If he goes top 19, that'd help push someone down to the Spurs. Alexander-Walker is similar in that the Spurs will probably be rooting for him to go before 19. Solid prospect; really difficult fit unless they disband their young core of White, Murray and Walker.

6) Of the players not invited, Kevin Porter Jr. is probably the biggest surprise. Is this a sign that teams are scared off due to his character red flags? Possibly.

7) Claxton, Samanic and Bazely seem to be rising but not enough to crack the green room list. That's probably good news because all three of those players are hypothetical fits on the Spurs.

i agree , give me everyone on this list except Herro who is not a need

i’m ok with Alexander he could play 1 or 2 not our need but if he is there will be the BPA

i don’t have a prospect I really like for the 19th pick who is not on this list , maybe claxton or kabengele but that’s all.

last year 3 of the 19 green room players were not drafted before the 20th pick : holiday, Hutchinson and Robert Williams so I hope we’ll have some surprises so we can get a guy who slides a little bit.

[K...]

Hmm a fun idea would be to pick team order then pick top 45 players and randomly announce them for bidding. Team with the highest draft order wins, but then surrenders their position. Would make a real lively draft, give teams an insight in what other teams are looking for

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Dylan Windler is a better athlete than what most people think. I was just checking over the strength and agility/measurements numbers of the combine and it kind of surprised me.

Dude might be a good choice as a 3 with the 29th pick. He is more athletic than Louis King, Okpala at damn near every metric. Windler is 6'7.5" in shoes with a 6'10" wingspan and we all know he can shoot.

After looking at his combine information I can see why some mocks got him sneaking into the 1st round

[picnroll]

Dylan Windler is a better athlete than what most people think. I was just checking over the strength and agility/measurements numbers of the combine and it kind of surprised me.

Dude might be a good choice as a 3 with the 29th pick. He is more athletic than Louis King, Okpala at damn near every metric. Windler is 6'7.5" in shoes with a 6'10" wingspan and we all know he can shoot.

After looking at his combine information I can see why some mocks got him sneaking into the 1st round
I’m on board with Windler at 29. White type player. Unheralded, under the radar smart, versatile skill set.

[cd021]

Dylan Windler is a better athlete than what most people think. I was just checking over the strength and agility/measurements numbers of the combine and it kind of surprised me.

Dude might be a good choice as a 3 with the 29th pick. He is more athletic than Louis King, Okpala at damn near every metric. Windler is 6'7.5" in shoes with a 6'10" wingspan and we all know he can shoot.

After looking at his combine information I can see why some mocks got him sneaking into the 1st round

Windler may be the second best shooter in the draft but at 29, he's not the best wing available. Roby makes a lot more sense, 6'8, 7'3 wingspan- good athlete and looks like he can be a 3/4. Good defensive stats too. Not a terrible shooter either.

[Degoat]

[QUOTE=timvp;9839482]So the 20 green room invitees are:

Zion Williamson
Ja Morant
RJ Barrett
Darius Garland
De'Andre Hunter
Jarrett Culver
Coby White
Cam Reddish
Jaxson Hayes
Sekou Doumbouya
Nassir Little
Rui Hachimura
Brandon Clarke
Romeo Langford
PJ Washington
Goga Bitadze
Tyler Herro
Keldon Johnson
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Bol Bol

Thoughts ...

not a bad list, honestly I’d be happy with any of those guys. Ideally I’d like a forward but just adding some talent to the team will be good :flag:

[Fusternino]

No love for Fernando?

So is there actually a real chance King or Roby drops to 49?

[Dejounte]

Ive watched Sekou much more and have come to the conclusion that he has star potential based off his lightning speed dribbling with the ball. In the same way Giannis, Derrick White, Tony Parker uses their speed, Sekou has that eye popping speed as well. Ive moved Claxton up a tier as well. Will be really happy if we land two players in either tier 1 & 2 of my list. Players in each tier arent ranked just grouped together with no order.

Tier 1 (70% star potential, 30% role player)

Bol Bol
Claxton
Sekou

Tier 2 (50% star player, 50% role player)

Samanic
Bazley
Roby

Tier 3 (70% role player, 30% bust)

Thybulle
Grant Williams
PJ Washington
Jontay Porter

Tier 4 (50% role player, 50% bust)

Eric Paschall
Charles Matthews
Okpala
Rui

[cd021]

No love for Fernando?

So is there actually a real chance King or Roby drops to 49?

Actually really liked what I saw from Fernando, but like Roby better at 29.

King could be there at 49, also like Nwara there.

[picnroll]

Windler may be the second best shooter in the draft but at 29, he's not the best wing available. Roby makes a lot more sense, 6'8, 7'3 wingspan- good athlete and looks like he can be a 3/4. Good defensive stats too. Not a terrible shooter either.

Roby looks good on paper and if he checks out with Spurs scouting I’d be happy if they pick him. Offense certainly isn’t listed as a strength or aggressiveness though. All projections have him available at 29.

[Dr. John R. Brinkley]

For #49 I hope either Zylan Cheatham or Daquan Jeffries are still available. Both seem to be able to play teamball and work hard. Good athletes as well.

[8FOR!3]

Spurs haven't really missed on a non-Euro player in the first round during the Pop era. I guess you could argue James Anderson but I think injuries plagued him I don't think you can really blame the Spurs for that one. He was a promising scorer and defender.

[Ocotillo]

Well I have my favorites but I (and none of you) have any idea who the Spurs are going to end up drafting. So many of the these prospects have shortcomings from being very raw to bad lateral quickness to a number of other things. It's up to the pros to figure out which young guys will be able to work and improve their shortcoming and become a solid NBA player or maybe more if we are lucky.

I am pumped for Thursday night, I really am interested in who they think they can work with.

I have lightly scanned the plethora of threads about KL and various incarnations of how the front office sucks, I don't really pay a lot of attention to them because, why? Nonetheless, having read a few comments hear and there, it has been said this organization developed Leonard, that he wouldn't be who he is without the Spurs coaching. It's a two way street though. Coaches and can coach, vets/retired players can mentor but the player has to put in the work and Leonard did that. That is what we hope to find is not only some kid with potential but with the discipline to put in the hours in the gym to develop that potential.

[FireMicoHalili]

wishlist for 19:
Washington
Little
Bitadze

29:
Samanic
Kabengele
Okpala
Hachimura
Cameron Johnson

49:
Isaiah Roby
Carsen Edwards
Chuma Okeke
Dylan Windler
Jaylen Lecque

[DesignatedT]

19
Hachimura
Hayes
Clarke

29
Okeke
Claxton
Roby
K Johnson

[r0drig0lac]

19
Hachimura
Little
Doumbouya

29
PJ
Samanic
Roby
Okeke
Bazley
Thybulle

[Dr. John R. Brinkley]

More and more, I'm thinking the Spurs will not draft the "best player" that's fallen to 19, but who they zeroed in on earlier. Which would great if it's somehow both scenarios and Hachimura is still available, but otherwise, my gut is leaning towards Dylan Windler or Luka is who they'll take. Granted, my gut is still recovering from 4 days of viral gastroenteritis, but that's my guess. RC being spotted scouting Luka feels too obvious, and so normally I'd say no, but they could still pull the trigger early on him and take whatever good players fall their way on the subsequent two picks.

[picnroll]

19
Little
Porter
Sekou

29
Windler
Roby
Johnson

Flyer
Lecque

[JuneJive]

Claxton & Porter.

Great things coming.