Nassir Little - 2019 NBA Draft Prospect

[timvp]

https://i.imgur.com/6wVUItw.jpg

Nassir Little

School: North Carolina
Position: SF/PF
Age: 19
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 220
Wingspan: 7-foot-1
Draft Range: 8 to 20

Why: Clearly an NBA athlete. Great jumper -- quick off his feet and really gets up. Has the tools to defend PGs, SGs and SFs: quick feet, long arms and is more than willing to compete. Once he gets stronger (he's already strong but has the body to handle more muscle), will be able to play as a small ball PF. Gets elevation on jumpers and his stroke looks fine; shot 77% at the line. Good instincts on the boards, particularly on the offensive end. Late bloomer in high school, appears to have a lot of untapped potential.

Why Not: He was a top high school recruit but underwhelmed as a freshman (9.8 points, 4.6 boards in 18.2 minutes). Has a high ceiling defensively but fundamentals need work. Offense needs even more work: rigid with the ball, no court vision, turns it over a lot. Shot just 26.9% on threes -- will need to hit threes to be a viable NBA player. Played mostly PF at UNC due to his lack of perimeter skill, which is not a good sign. Would be lock for top ten if two inches taller. As it is, he's short for being such a work in progress as a perimeter player.

Spurs Fit: Needs a year in Austin. Down the road, fits well next to White, Murray and Walker as long as his shot improves.

Spurs Comparison - Ceiling: 2013 Kawhi Leonard

Spurs Comparison - Floor: Malik Hairston

College Stats (https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/nassir-little-1.html)
Highlight Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGIQDUttG8I)
Tankathon Profile (http://www.tankathon.com/players/nassir-little)
HoopsHype Profile (https://hoopshype.com/2019/05/10/nba-draft-rumors-nassir-little-unc-carolina-zion-barrett-mock/)

[DAF86]

Interesting.

[TXstbobcat]

Spurs will have to trade up if they want hm.

[benefactor]

Spurs will have to trade up if they want hm.
Yep...he'll be long gone.

[Biggems]

Well that is a nice gap between floor and ceiling.....talk about ultimate boom or bust prospect.

[Dejounte]

Lmao this dude aside from his physical attributes looks nothing like Kawhi Leonard at any stage of his career. He doesnt even have Kawhi's hands. His numbers were nowhere close to Kawhi's in college either. Its like we see any muscular 6'7" forward with long wingspan and call him Kawhi.

[Maddog]

Well that is a nice gap between floor and ceiling.....talk about ultimate boom or bust prospect.

Malik was pretty good the first 4 to 5 years...

Oops, wrong Malik.......
Actually think 03 Malik may be a better ceiling

[timvp]

Lmao this dude aside from his physical attributes looks nothing like Kawhi Leonard at any stage of his career. He doesnt even have Kawhi's hands. His numbers were nowhere close to Kawhi's in college either. Its like we see any muscular 6'7" forward with long wingspan and call him Kawhi.

Says the guy who compares Grant Williams to Kawhi Leonard and Paul Pierce :lol

I didn't make the comparison to Leonard lightly. Their per-100 possessions stats as freshmen were pretty darn similar:

https://i.imgur.com/jXH50PV.jpg

I mean, you can make the case for Little showing more offensive promise as a freshman than Leonard. Leonard is bigger and he shattered his ceiling but I don't think it's unfair to say Little could possibly get to second-year Leonard level.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Little is a hell of an athlete. He was a top prospect in high school because he was just so much more athletic than the kids he was playing against. College was a lot harder for him, and he couldn't survive on raw athleticism. I don't think the jump to the NBA is going to be kind to him. Maybe if he gets in the Spurs system and learns how to work and think. But he's one that I really think would have benefitted from staying in college another year.

[kobyz]

I think the better comparison is Richard Jefferson as his ceiling, very similar type...

[ZeusWillJudge]

Says the guy who compares Grant Williams to Kawhi Leonard and Paul Pierce :lol

I didn't make the comparison to Leonard lightly. Their per-100 possessions stats as freshmen were pretty darn similar:

I mean, you can make the case for Little showing more offensive promise as a freshman than Leonard. Leonard is bigger and he shattered his ceiling but I don't think it's unfair to say Little could possibly get to second-year Leonard level.


I've got a buddy who rode the bench at UNC, and is just a fanatic. He was all excited about Little when they brought him in, and ranted about what an athlete he was. But he says that Little frustrated the shit out of the coaching staff - especially that he was just clueless about defensive assignments. I always try to leave room for the fact that these are kids. But it sounded to me like he didn't get much coaching in high school, and didn't have to work to stand out.

The truth is, I don't really know how Kawhi was in college. Maybe he was the same way, and just absorbed knowledge when he got someone to teach him. But physically, I can understand saying that there are similarities. And Little seems to have pretty good defensive instincts. But I still have doubts about him jumping to the NBA after a hard transition to college.

[timvp]

Well that is a nice gap between floor and ceiling.....talk about ultimate boom or bust prospect.

Yeah, that's the intriguing/dangerous thing about him. Came out of nowhere to be a top recruit in high school in his senior season. Then didn't play much as a freshman at UNC ... and when he did it was mostly out of position.

High ceiling -- but part of that is because he's about as much of an unknown as a stateside player get these days.



Hairston was similar in that he was a top recruit coming out of high school who didn't live up to his potential in college.

[lmbebo]

Would like him if we got him. Spurs would have to believe they could develop him if they did.

[Trueblood]

Lmao this dude aside from his physical attributes looks nothing like Kawhi Leonard at any stage of his career. He doesnt even have Kawhi's hands. His numbers were nowhere close to Kawhi's in college either. Its like we see any muscular 6'7" forward with long wingspan and call him Kawhi.

Yes, But Kawhi also played at SDSU. And while it's a respectable school it's nowhere near the level of competition UNC plays

[Degoat]

I think he’s a candidate to fall in the draft, maybe not to 19th but a lot people said he was really disappointing all season long

[duncan2150]

More than others his combine will determine his stock. He was lost at UNC, I don’t know if it’s more because of his IQ or because he was playing PF in their system.

i’m not sure I will move up for him.

[Play Boban]

Scrub

[Trueblood]

https://i.imgur.com/6wVUItw.jpg

Nassir Little

School: North Carolina
Position: SF/PF
Age: 19
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 220
Wingspan: 7-foot-1
Draft Range: 8 to 20

Why: Clearly an NBA athlete. Great jumper -- quick off his feet and really gets up. Has the tools to defend PGs, SGs and SFs: quick feet, long arms and is more than willing to compete. Once he gets stronger (he's already strong but has the body to handle more muscle), will be able to play as a small ball PF. Gets elevation on jumpers and his stroke looks fine; shot 77% at the line. Good instincts on the boards, particularly on the offensive end. Late bloomer in high school, appears to have a lot of untapped potential.

Why Not: He was a top high school recruit but underwhelmed as a freshman (9.8 points, 4.6 boards in 18.2 minutes). Has a high ceiling defensively but fundamentals need work. Offense needs even more work: rigid with the ball, no court vision, turns it over a lot. Shot just 26.9% on threes -- will need to hit threes to be a viable NBA player. Played mostly PF at UNC due to his lack of perimeter skill, which is not a good sign. Would be lock for top ten if two inches taller. As it is, he's short for being such a work in progress as a perimeter player.

Spurs Fit: Needs a year in Austin. Down the road, fits well next to White, Murray and Walker as long as his shot improves.

Spurs Comparison - Ceiling: 2013 Kawhi Leonard

Spurs Comparison - Floor: Malik Hairston

College Stats (https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/nassir-little-1.html)
Highlight Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGIQDUttG8I)
Tankathon Profile (http://www.tankathon.com/players/nassir-little)
HoopsHype Profile (https://hoopshype.com/2019/05/10/nba-draft-rumors-nassir-little-unc-carolina-zion-barrett-mock/)

Appreciate all these posts man. Any chance we can get one on Porter? Just saw him linked to us in a mock draft and I'm wondering what your take is on him

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Spurs will have to trade up if they want hm.

Exactly what I was going to say.

The only ways the Spurs will be able to draft him is through trading up or his combine interviews and measurements and individual workouts being completely horrendous. I have a feeling he is going to get drafted by an impatient team that is going to destroy any chance of him getting better due to poor development.

[daslicer]

I live in NC so I have seen a lot of UNC game. This kid didn't stand out to me but I do believe at best he can be a solid NBA player.

[picnroll]

https://hoopshype.com/2019/05/10/nba-draft-rumors-nassir-little-unc-carolina-zion-barrett-mock/

[spurs1990]

There's a trend where guys like Little are picked high on potential but fade into mediocrity due to poor development from their respective clubs. This decade you can name Shabaz Muhammad, Kidd-Gilchrist, Justise Winslow as similar players who could've flourished behind the Spurs approach. Instead they are languishing with no shot at ever getting to an all-star level.

Little may be this year's version unfortunately. With luck he could be a Harrison Barnes or Andrew Wiggins level player. A Max contract worthy albeit non-impact.

[99 Problems]

He gotta be someones nephew, how many uncles and wot do we know about them at this stage?

[Truth4sale$]

I was big on Nassir little before the college season but he did not live up to hype in his 1st year initially. He struggled with the mental aspect, adjustment to a new system. He seemed to turn the corner as the year ended. He definetley will need a year in Austin.

[alpha_HaZE]

I have a feeling that we will draft him in round 1, let's see how that goes.

[ZeusWillJudge]

There's a trend where guys like Little are picked high on potential but fade into mediocrity due to poor development from their respective clubs. This decade you can name Shabaz Muhammad, Kidd-Gilchrist, Justise Winslow as similar players who could've flourished behind the Spurs approach. Instead they are languishing with no shot at ever getting to an all-star level.

Little may be this year's version unfortunately. With luck he could be a Harrison Barnes or Andrew Wiggins level player. A Max contract worthy albeit non-impact.


Wow, I never would have thought of Michael Kidd-Gilchrest, but he's really a perfect parallel to Little and how he's likely to turn out. They hype and expectations for Kidd-Gilchrest were even higher, but the same idea. For sure Little will need at least a year in the G-League, but he needs to be in a good program that will teach him. Kidd-Gilchrest got dumped into that Charlotte shit show to fend for himself, and he never got better.

[pad300]

Physically a prototype SF. But he hasn't shown the skills to be more than a PF - and one who doesn't have a 3 ptr at that (26.9% on 52 attempts, 1.4 per game). He's young and should develop but...

Thing is, you can get a similar physical profile 6'6.5", 7'2" wingspan, nba level athlete, can defend 1-3 in the second round : Abdoulaye N'doye.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/euro/players/abdoulaye-ndoye-1.html

As a bonus, N'doye hit 41.1% of his threes this season (on 68 attempts, 2.3 per game). He also put up a better A/TO ratio: 2.2:1.6 vs .7:1.3 (and obviously more assists/game) (and more steals) while playing in a pro league (French Pro-A, their top level). N'doye is however, 2 years older than Nassir.

[duncan2150]

North Carolina's Nassir Little official measurements at the NBA Combine: 6'6 with shoes, 7'1 1/4 wingspan, 8'8 1/2 standing reach, 224 pounds, 5.9% body fat.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1127256810795216896

[picnroll]

He seems to be falling in Spurs range. Boom or bust.

[Kurgan]

This is who I'd draft at 19. Athleticism is legit, wingspan is good. He needs time to develop but the Spurs are nowhere near contention with our duo of fake stars. Defrozen and Softridge's contracts expire in 2 or 3 years so that gives him time to learn the ropes in Austin. Afterwards he can replace Derozan in the starting lineup after that loser moves on from the Spurs.

[TD 21]

I don't think he gets to 19. The physical tools, pedigre, position + the supposed character/work ethic, is too much to overlook past a certain point, especially in a supposedly weak draft.

He's also the type that's likely to stand out at the combine/team workouts.


With that in mind, if Engelland thinks Little's stroke is fixable (he did shoot 77% from the line), I'm wondering if he'll be the target. He had an underwhelming season and his stock is low, but he also was utilized relatively sparingly (18 mpg) and supposedly has a history of being a late bloomer. At 6'6'' 220, with a 7'1'' wingspan, he's on the smaller side for a "big wing", but is the rare player who more or less has the raw tools.

[BatManu20]

He goes top 16 when it's all said and done.

[exstatic]

I don't think he gets to 19. The physical tools, pedigre, position + the supposed character/work ethic, is too much to overlook past a certain point, especially in a supposedly weak draft.

He's also the type that's likely to stand out at the combine/team workouts.



He might, he might not. Tankathon has him at 21 on their Big Board, but that's team and needs neutral. Their mock has him going #15 to Detroit. I'd call it a coin flip as to whether he falls to 19 or not. He'd be a good pick at 19, but he's still so undetermined/amorphous that I wouldn't surrender asset(s) to move up for him. If he falls, he falls. Every year, it seems, there is a Huestis or a Cabloco, some player out of the blue picked WAY too high, and that might be enough to nudge him or someone else our way.

[timvp]

Little has the worst Lane Agility Time so far -- even behind all the immobile centers. But his Shuttle Run and Three Quarters Sprint times are fine so I'm not sure what happened. His standing vert was underwhelming but his max vert was good (38.5 inches).

[Dennis the Menace]

Porter Jr, Little, Hachimura are my dream top 3

[Dejounte]

I don't think he gets to 19. The physical tools, pedigre, position + the supposed character/work ethic, is too much to overlook past a certain point, especially in a supposedly weak draft.

He's also the type that's likely to stand out at the combine/team workouts.



His wingspan is much shorter than that

[TD 21]

He might, he might not. Tankathon has him at 21 on their Big Board, but that's team and needs neutral. Their mock has him going #15 to Detroit. I'd call it a coin flip as to whether he falls to 19 or not. He'd be a good pick at 19, but he's still so undetermined/amorphous that I wouldn't surrender asset(s) to move up for him. If he falls, he falls. Every year, it seems, there is a Huestis or a Cabloco, some player out of the blue picked WAY too high, and that might be enough to nudge him or someone else our way.

I don't see it. Could obviously easily be the next Stanley Johnson, but more than likely checks too many boxes to slip that low.

It doesn't have to be him necessarily and obviously you don't force it or jump the gun, but if there's a wing/big wing in the late lottery/early teens range that they really like, I suspect they'll look to package the picks. If they had their druthers, they'd probably prefer to avoid adding 2 rookies to a team that already has Poeltl, Murray, White, Walker, Metu and will probably have Milutinov.



His wingspan is much shorter than that

I didn't say anything about his wingspan, but it's 7'1.25'' (or plus 8.75 inches from his barefoot height).

[ZeusWillJudge]

Little has the worst Lane Agility Time so far -- even behind all the immobile centers. But his Shuttle Run and Three Quarters Sprint times are fine so I'm not sure what happened. His standing vert was underwhelming but his max vert was good (38.5 inches).


I was looking at the combine measurements earlier. Something must have gone wrong with that Lane Agility run. But I'm still not impressed that he's 6'4.5" without shoes. Hard for me to get behind another one of those, even without the other concerns. Especially using the 19 pick on him.

[Dejounte]

Lmao thats Derrick White's height. Theres absolutely no need for this guy on this team.

[SpurSpike]

“I feel like I can come in as like a second version of Kawhi Leonard.”

Those were the words that left Nassir Little’s mouth when he confirmed that he completed an interview with the Spurs this week in Chicago at the NBA Draft Combine.

https://theathletic.com/982568/2019/05/17/nassir-little-feels-he-can-be-another-kawhi-leonard-but-will-spurs-be-the-take-the-risk-if-hes-available/

[Trueblood]

There's a trend where guys like Little are picked high on potential but fade into mediocrity due to poor development from their respective clubs. This decade you can name Shabaz Muhammad, Kidd-Gilchrist, Justise Winslow as similar players who could've flourished behind the Spurs approach. Instead they are languishing with no shot at ever getting to an all-star level.

Little may be this year's version unfortunately. With luck he could be a Harrison Barnes or Andrew Wiggins level player. A Max contract worthy albeit non-impact.

I just recently read am article that Kidd-Gilchrist could be a Spurs target in free agency. I'm big on that idea. I think we could provide a system he could flourish in and he fills a need for us

[R. DeMurre]

I just recently read am article that Kidd-Gilchrist could be a Spurs target in free agency. I'm big on that idea. I think we could provide a system he could flourish in and he fills a need for us

He could be interesting as a SF option. Feels like he has been around forever, but is still only 25. With a small sample size, showed potential from three this season. But he has a player option of $13 mil-- would he settle for the MLE or less?

[Trueblood]

“I feel like I can come in as like a second version of Kawhi Leonard.”

Those were the words that left Nassir Little’s mouth when he confirmed that he completed an interview with the Spurs this week in Chicago at the NBA Draft Combine.

https://theathletic.com/982568/2019/05/17/nassir-little-feels-he-can-be-another-kawhi-leonard-but-will-spurs-be-the-take-the-risk-if-hes-available/

Now this could be received by Spurs fans one of two ways:

A) I'm going to come in as a late lottery pick them work my butt off with an amazing organization that will help me maximize my potential while minimizing my flaws so I can become one of the best two way players in the game and help them win a championship

Or

B) I'm going to steal a years worth of salary like a rat thief then demand a trade from the organization that helped me reach my potential.

I'm sure he meant it as A but he really should have considered recent events before making a comment like that...

[Trueblood]

He could be interesting as a SF option. Feels like he has been around forever, but is still only 25. With a small sample size, showed potential from three this season. But he has a player option of $13 mil-- would he settle for the MLE or less?

I think at this point he would go for the MLE if it got him out of there. I see it as he may want it one of two ways:
Either he will pick up the option and bet on himself to produce this season and earn a big contract or he will be willing to take less in a more secure multi year deal. I believe if we offered him a multi year deal with a player option he would take it banking on a better organization helping him improve.

[R. DeMurre]

I think at this point he would go for the MLE if it got him out of there. I see it as he may want it one of two ways:
Either he will pick up the option and bet on himself to produce this season and earn a big contract or he will be willing to take less in a more secure multi year deal. I believe if we offered him a multi year deal with a player option he would take it banking on a better organization helping him improve.

Yeah, Charlotte hasn't been a good place in terms of development or contentment for Boris Diaw, Nic Batum, or MKG, among others. MJ the owner is nowhere close to MJ the player.

[tmtcsc]

Pass.

[spurs1990]

https://theathletic.com/982568/2019/05/17/nassir-little-feels-he-can-be-another-kawhi-leonard-but-will-spurs-be-the-take-the-risk-if-hes-available/


"Spurs GM R.C. Buford, assistant GM Brian Wright, vice president of basketball operations Brent Barry and director of scouting Dave Telep were all sitting front row watching and taking notes on Day 4 of the combine. The Spurs interviewed roughly 20 prospects, with more coming as the weeklong event ends Friday."

Uh, when did this happen? Did I miss the thread on this site about Barry being the Spurs VP of Ops. That sounds like a big headline. Brian Wright, Dave Telep, those sound like typical raise-from-the-video-room hires the Spurs rely on.

[SpurSpike]

Uh, when did this happen? Did I miss the thread on this site about Barry being the Spurs VP of Ops. That sounds like a big headline. Brian Wright, Dave Telep, those sound like typical raise-from-the-video-room hires the Spurs rely on.

Happened in September and yeah there was a thread.

https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275700&highlight=brent+vp

[RC_Drunkford]

Now this could be received by Spurs fans one of two ways:

A) I'm going to come in as a late lottery pick them work my butt off with an amazing organization that will help me maximize my potential while minimizing my flaws so I can become one of the best two way players in the game and help them win a championship

Or

B) I'm going to steal a years worth of salary like a rat thief then demand a trade from the organization that helped me reach my potential.

I'm sure he meant it as A but he really should have considered recent events before making a comment like that...

maybe both?

[DPG21920]

Imagine him actually falling to 19 or close enough where SA could move up to get him. Would be one of the best scenarios where upside + need come together.

[slick'81]

Imagine him actually falling to 19 or close enough where SA could move up to get him. Would be one of the best scenarios where upside + need come together.
Im imagining :smokin

[Uriel]

So apparently he interviewed with the Spurs and the Spurs came away impressed.

[Dejounte]

So apparently he interviewed with the Spurs and the Spurs came away impressed.

Link? Is this an old article?

[Degoat]

This guy to me is best case scenario in the draft in my opinion but he’ll be gone before 19 so we would have to trade up

[TDomination]

I'd be very happy if we are able to draft him

[Realdeal1]

This is who I want but I doubt he drops to 19th

[picnroll]

Little was stuck playing behind a seasoned Cameron Johnson

[timvp]

Little at 19 would be really nice. That said, I'm not super high on him. Not as big as one would hope for his skillset. Deceptively immobile at times on the perimeter -- actually looked more like a 4 than a 3 at points during the college season. Basketball IQ iffy and made enough mistakes for North Carolina to justifiably go away from him.

Easy pick at 19 but I'd hesitate to give up anything of note to move up from 19 to get him, to be completely honest.

[DPG21920]

Little at 19 would be really nice. That said, I'm not super high on him. Not as big as one would hope for his skillset. Deceptively immobile at times on the perimeter -- actually looked more like a 4 than a 3 at points during the college season. Basketball IQ iffy and made enough mistakes for North Carolina to justifiably go away from him.

Easy pick at 19 but I'd hesitate to give up anything of note to move up from 19 to get him, to be completely honest.

Fuk man between this and Herro I hate this draft now :lol

[FkLA]

Dude looks kind of limited offensively. Didn't get that offensive star potential vibe from him that I got from Lonnie, or that I get from Rui and Porter Jr. If his defense is as good as advertised he could probably be a solid 3&D guy...but to move up or use the 19th for him would be kind of a letdown, imho.

Rui or bust, tbh.

[picnroll]

Little would be a beast in the open court with Murray, White and Walker. Hes really good off ball on the wing, attacking and put-backs, give him a corner three and he’s set. He’s got a very, very quick first step. Perimeter defense is very solid and could play small ball four. Don't know if the Spurs like him but given their eye for perimeter players if he ends up with them I’ll be very excited that Spurs SF problem is likely solved.

[timvp]

Fuk man between this and Herro I hate this draft now :lol

:lol, tbh. I actually think it's an underrated draft because a few of these intriguing prospects should reach their potential. Little is one such prospect that could be really good ... but he's pretty flawed like just about everyone else in the 19 range.

[timvp]

Little would be a beast in the open court with Murray, White and Walker. Hes really good off ball on the wing, attacking and put-backs, give him a corner three and he’s set. He’s got a very, very quick first step. Perimeter defense is very solid and could play small ball four. Don't know if the Spurs like him but given their eye for perimeter players if he ends up with them I’ll be very excited that Spurs SF problem is likely solved.

Yeah if the Spurs trade up for him, I'd be excited (even if I disagree on a strictly value basis). Their track record of identifying whether these type of questionable talents are real or not is pretty amazing.

[TD 21]

Little at 19 would be really nice. That said, I'm not super high on him. Not as big as one would hope for his skillset. Deceptively immobile at times on the perimeter -- actually looked more like a 4 than a 3 at points during the college season. Basketball IQ iffy and made enough mistakes for North Carolina to justifiably go away from him.

Easy pick at 19 but I'd hesitate to give up anything of note to move up from 19 to get him, to be completely honest.

Fair enough. I'm not sold either (he could easily be the next Stanley Johnson), but his combination of physical tools, no known medical issues and supposed work ethic and character, isn't easy to find.

Given that, their glaring need for someone of his mold, their being renowned for player development and the depth of youth already accumulated, I'd rather him than some combination of Williams, Samanic, etc. at 19 followed by Okeke, Roby, etc. at 29.

[picnroll]

Okeke at 29 would be great. Little and Okeke and I’m a happy man.

[timvp]

Fair enough. I'm not sold either (he could easily be the next Stanley Johnson), but his combination of physical tools, no known medical issues and supposed work ethic and character, isn't easy to find.

Given that, their glaring need for someone of his mold, their being renowned for player development and the depth of youth already accumulated, I'd rather him than some combination of Williams, Samanic, etc. at 19 followed by Okeke, Roby, etc. at 29.

Good points. Can't really argue with that, tbh.

[Cardinal]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRW1jQzlmLs

Personally, I think Little is the Spurs' guy in this draft and I hope they are able to get him. It will likely require trading up to the 13-18 range though.

[timvp]

From Shams:

"Sources said North Carolina forward Nassir Little’s draft range likely begins with the Hawks at No. 8, but the Bulls (No. 7) are expressing an increased interest in trying to bring Little in for a workout ahead of Thursday’s draft. There had been questions about Little’s 3-point shooting in his freshman season at UNC, where Little shot 26.9 percent on under two attempts per game. But several lottery teams said that Little squashed any concerns during his shooting in pre-draft workouts."

If Little is getting looks at 7 and 8, that probably ends San Antonio's chances of even trading up to get him.

[rjv]

From Shams:

"Sources said North Carolina forward Nassir Little’s draft range likely begins with the Hawks at No. 8, but the Bulls (No. 7) are expressing an increased interest in trying to bring Little in for a workout ahead of Thursday’s draft. There had been questions about Little’s 3-point shooting in his freshman season at UNC, where Little shot 26.9 percent on under two attempts per game. But several lottery teams said that Little squashed any concerns during his shooting in pre-draft workouts."

If Little is getting looks at 7 and 8, that probably ends San Antonio's chances of even trading up to get him.

agreed. i just don't see him being attainable but then again, this draft may be one of the least predictable one in years.

[timvp]

https://www.si.com/nba/2019/06/17/nba-mock-draft-anthony-davis-trade-zion-williamson-ja-morant-rj-barrett-jarrett-culver-pelicans-grizzlies-knicks-lakers

"It’s worth noting two names that come up frequently in connection with the Spurs are Nassir Little and Luka Samanic—they might have to move up a bit from here to grab Little, and Samanic could be available at No. 29."



If the Spurs are in the conversation for Little and Sekou, that must mean there's a possible avenue to trade up.

[Dverde]

I do believe Spurs purposely fake interest in players to throw off the scent.

[Dejounte]

I do believe Spurs purposely fake interest in players to throw off the scent.

I hope so. Little isnt right for this team.

[duncan2150]

https://www.si.com/nba/2019/06/17/nba-mock-draft-anthony-davis-trade-zion-williamson-ja-morant-rj-barrett-jarrett-culver-pelicans-grizzlies-knicks-lakers

"It’s worth noting two names that come up frequently in connection with the Spurs are Nassir Little and Luka Samanic—they might have to move up a bit from here to grab Little, and Samanic could be available at No. 29."



If the Spurs are in the conversation for Little and Sekou, that must mean there's a possible avenue to trade up.


Am i wrong or the spurs often tried to move up in past drafts ? I think they Will try for sekou or Little but i don't see what they Can offer except pick 19 and 29

[John B]

I hope so. Little isnt right for this team.
Are you trying to throw the scent off? :lol:lol Coz I do like Little.

[rjv]

Am i wrong or the spurs often tried to move up in past drafts ? I think they Will try for sekou or Little but i don't see what they Can offer except pick 19 and 29

maybe forbes (friendly contract and can offer some teams a few skills).

[Dejounte]

Are you trying to throw the scent off? :lol:lol Coz I do like Little.

Theres so many other better prospects. Little is too short

[John B]

Theres so many other better prospects. Little is too short
I get that impression that somehow will get that defensive 3 and D from this bunch, and maybe a big bruiser to backup Poeltl

[DPG21920]

I am taking him off my want board; after reading some more I dont have a lot of faith in him being a 3/4 or even a really good 4.

At 19 ok, but I agree I don’t want SA to move up.

[RC_Drunkford]

Am i wrong or the spurs often tried to move up in past drafts ? I think they Will try for sekou or Little but i don't see what they Can offer except pick 19 and 29

it starts with DeMar and ends with DeRozan

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcdHluKgh8w

[spurraider21]

he was on the board...

[Dejounte]

Lmao where are the Nassir supporters? 1 of 6 for 2 pts. Lmao. Td 21???

[TD 21]

Lmao where are the Nassir supporters? 1 of 6 for 2 pts. Lmao. Td 21???

:lmao At one of the dumbest posts I've ever seen (and that's saying something) and the lack of reading comprehension.

You're basing a 19 year old's future off of counting stats in a single Summer League game.

[Dejounte]

:lmao At one of the dumbest posts I've ever seen (and that's saying something) and the lack of reading comprehension.

You're basing a 19 year old's future off of counting stats in a single Summer League game.

Lmao lets go back to this thread in 3 years when crack head is out of the league

[TD 21]

Lmao lets go back to this thread in 3 years when crack head is out of the league

:lmao At not comprehending what I said on this topic.

[r0drig0lac]

https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/1148737674196373504

[ZeusWillJudge]

That video is a medley of his SL highlight.


https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/1148737674196373504

[Harry Callahan]

My Goodness 2-7 four points.

[Mr. Body]

Why do people have a hard-on for this guy?

[Dejounte]

Why do people have a hard-on for this guy?

Theyre wishing for the next Kawhi Leonard and this guy definitely wasnt it.