Consolidated Media Draft Grades

[Dex]

USA Today:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2020/11/19/nba-draft-grades-2020-all-30-teams-ranked-best-worst/3774369001/

4. San Antonio Spurs (A).
Florida State’s Devin Vassell staying on the board helped the Spurs draft a 3-and-D player who can fit in with solid outside shooting and perimeter defense. Drafting All-American Tre Jones of Duke at No. 41 follows the savvy selections of franchise icons Tony Parker at No. 28 and Manu Ginobili at No. 57. Jones is an elite defender who is arguably better than his brother, Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones.

CBS Sports:
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2020-nba-draft-grades-pick-by-pick-results-tracker-and-analysis-for-completed-rounds-1-and-2/

11. San Antonio Spurs: SG Devin Vassell, Florida State

I like it. He is a classic 3-and-D guy who shot above 40 percent from 3-point range in two different seasons. He was one of the best -- probably the best -- players on the best team in the ACC. And given San Antonio's history of developing high-energy, defensive-minded wing players (think Kawhi Leonard, for one), this is a great fit. Grade: A-

41. San Antonio Spurs: PG Tre Jones, Duke

The Spurs have a way of finding value even in the second round, as they've done here with point guard Tre Jones. Jones doesn't have the flash of some other first-round guards but certainly has the game -- and on our board, the grade -- of one. Grade: A

Sports Illustrated:
https://www.si.com/nba/2020/11/19/nba-draft-grades-lamelo-ball

San Antonio Spurs: B

The Spurs have stacked their roster with young guards in recent years, making Devin Vassell a sensible addition as San Antonio transitions into a new era. He is a polished defensive product and has a reliable jumper to boot. San Antonio will have boundless length when Vassell and Dejounte Murray share the floor. Consider this pick a nice complementary asset for Gregg Popovich and Co.

NY Post:
https://nypost.com/2020/11/19/nba-draft-grades-2020-breaking-down-every-teams-picks/

San Antonio Spurs

No. 11: Devin Vassell, SG, Florida State

No. 41: Tre Jones, PG, Duke

Vassell seems like he could be the next gem the Spurs unearth as a 3-and-D wing who was a late bloomer. They followed that up by picking Jones, another player who could benefit from the Spurs’ development process.
Grade: A-

Sporting News:
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-draft-tracker-2020-results-grades/1w47g0g2gp7vn135c36pql7wvp

11. Spurs — Devin Vassell, Florida State, Guard

Vassell could quickly emerge as the best 3-and-D prospect in the class and log significant minutes for a team chasing a playoff berth. He should at least be a role player for years to come — and maybe much more.

Grade: A



The Ringer:
https://www.theringer.com/2020/11/18/21573328/2020-nba-draft-tracker-grades-live-analysis-picks

11. San Antonio Spurs: Devin Vassell, F, Florida State

The Spurs didn’t overthink this—and got it right. Vassell is the best 3-and-D prospect in this year’s draft and has more shot-creating talent than he showed in college. His ability to guard on the wing, play as a help-side defender, and be an efficient offensive player makes him a great fit next to San Antonio’s collection of young, ball-dominant guards. There’s very little chance that Vassell busts, and he has the chance to be a more valuable NBA player than a lot of the players taken ahead of him. The only concern is that predraft video where he bizarrely changed his shooting motion. Everyone in San Antonio just has to pretend that never happened.

Grade: A


DraftKings:
https://dknation.draftkings.com/2020/11/19/21573845/nba-draft-2020-team-grades-pick-trade-analysis-timberwolves-pistons-warriors-celtics

San Antonio Spurs
Grade: B

It’s hard to knock the Spurs in any draft, because their first-round pick could turn into Kawhi Leonard. Devin Vassell likely won’t be the next Kawhi, but he is a strong two-way wing who addresses a position of need for San Antonio, which has plenty of guards.

Bleacher Report:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2918733-nba-draft-results-2020-team-by-team-list-of-grades-and-picks

11. San Antonio Spurs: Devin Vassell, G/F, Florida State

Grade: B+

Vassell was expected to be the first Seminoles player selected, but that honor went to Williams. He comes into a Spurs organization that has fallen into mediocrity—neither good enough to compete for playoff berths but not bad enough to be selecting at the top of the lottery.

Vassell is an elite wing defender and shot 41 percent from behind the arc at FSU. If he can continue that into his pro career, the Spurs will have a nice piece to begin their rebuild around.

41. San Antonio Spurs: Tre Jones, G, Duke
Grade: A-

[EasyMoney]

But half the people here will say F because devin wasn't their choice

[BillMc]

Thanks for doing this OP

[K...]

Most of those are phoned in analysis, but it was a very normal draft through the first 15 picks, got crazy towards the back.

[R. DeMurre]

It's a tough call between Vassell and Haliburton, and it'll be fun watching how their careers unfold. Haliburton having nearly triple the assists per 100 possessions but nearly the same number of efficient points & rebounds makes me lean a little more towards him, but I can see an argument for either.

Whenever analysts name-check Dejounte as the main young guy for the Spurs, I know they don't follow the team too closely.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I'm down with the pick of Vassell. I liked Jalen Smith, but the Suns attempted to cock block us again. Smith can spend a couple of years learning from the bench behind Ayton and Baynes (should he stay in PHX) I suppose.

Vassell should be a more immediate help to the team and I really like the idea of seeing him, KJ and Walker on the floor together.

Jones was a solid second round pick. I'm glad we didn't just throw that one away on a prospect that may or may not pan out. I think Jones may surprise folks and be better than advertised. In my book that pick moved us from a B draft to an A.




Next I'd like to see the Spurs not resign Forbes, and maybe move Murray and Mills. If they can add another forward/wing somehow, the offseason looks pretty decent. Heck, if we just get word that Forbes is out I'll be ecstatic regardless of Mills/Murray status.

[mo7888]

I'm down with the pick of Vassell. I liked Jalen Smith, but the Suns attempted to cock block us again. Smith can spend a couple of years learning from the bench behind Ayton and Baynes (should he stay in PHX) I suppose.

Vassell should be a more immediate help to the team and I really like the idea of seeing him, KJ and Walker on the floor together.

Jones was a solid second round pick. I'm glad we didn't just throw that one away on a prospect that may or may not pan out. I think Jones may surprise folks and be better than advertised. In my book that pick moved us from a B draft to an A.




Next I'd like to see the Spurs not resign Forbes, and maybe move Murray and Mills. If they can add another forward/wing somehow, the offseason looks pretty decent. Heck, if we just get word that Forbes is out I'll be ecstatic regardless of Mills/Murray status.

Murray + mills + lyles for Wiggins + 2021 minny 1st + 2022 GS 1st works.... just sayin...

[BackHome]

If Klay tore his Achilles then I would love to trade DEROZZ or LMA and take Wiggins and get next years draft pick.

[timvp]

Good work, Dex. Thanks :tu

I think it was a B+ to A- draft for the Spurs. For being such a "safe" pick, Vassell has some sneaky upside -- which makes him more exciting than your typical 3-and-D prospect. If Jones isn't in the NBA in five years, I'd be pretty surprised. That alone makes him a solid second round pick.

[Brazil]

Spurs made the right picks imho from what I've seen and followed.

on a side note I hope Kilian will blossom with the Pistons

[Das Texan]

Not much to hate with the Spurs draft at all.

Both should be solid contributors for years at the very least. You'd take that any day of the week!

[paperboy77]

USA Today:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2020/11/19/nba-draft-grades-2020-all-30-teams-ranked-best-worst/3774369001/


CBS Sports:
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2020-nba-draft-grades-pick-by-pick-results-tracker-and-analysis-for-completed-rounds-1-and-2/


Sports Illustrated:
https://www.si.com/nba/2020/11/19/nba-draft-grades-lamelo-ball


NY Post:
https://nypost.com/2020/11/19/nba-draft-grades-2020-breaking-down-every-teams-picks/


Sporting News:
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-draft-tracker-2020-results-grades/1w47g0g2gp7vn135c36pql7wvp


The Ringer:
https://www.theringer.com/2020/11/18/21573328/2020-nba-draft-tracker-grades-live-analysis-picks


DraftKings:
https://dknation.draftkings.com/2020/11/19/21573845/nba-draft-2020-team-grades-pick-trade-analysis-timberwolves-pistons-warriors-celtics


Bleacher Report:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2918733-nba-draft-results-2020-team-by-team-list-of-grades-and-picks

Saved me a shitload of time. Thanks!

[paperboy77]

I'm down with the pick of Vassell. I liked Jalen Smith, but the Suns attempted to cock block us again. Smith can spend a couple of years learning from the bench behind Ayton and Baynes (should he stay in PHX) I suppose.

Vassell should be a more immediate help to the team and I really like the idea of seeing him, KJ and Walker on the floor together.

Jones was a solid second round pick. I'm glad we didn't just throw that one away on a prospect that may or may not pan out. I think Jones may surprise folks and be better than advertised. In my book that pick moved us from a B draft to an A.




Next I'd like to see the Spurs not resign Forbes, and maybe move Murray and Mills. If they can add another forward/wing somehow, the offseason looks pretty decent. Heck, if we just get word that Forbes is out I'll be ecstatic regardless of Mills/Murray status.

I say send Forbes and Weatherspoon packing.

[DPG21920]

Spurs made the right picks imho from what I've seen and followed.

on a side note I hope Kilian will blossom with the Pistons

Yes, the Pistons. Where players go to blossom :lol. Jk

[exstatic]

I say send Forbes and Weatherspoon packing.

WTF is your problem with Q? He’s showed more NBA skills than Metu in a shorter amount of time.

[Dejounte]

The ratings were always expected to be good because he's a high floor player and it's safe to call it good. It has always been about whether Devin would be a player to raise the team's ceiling-- something that isn't 100% clear right now.

[buttsR4rebounding]

WTF is your problem with Q? He’s showed more NBA skills than Metu in a shorter amount of time.

Please don’t set the bar so high.

[Dejounte]

Please don’t set the bar so high.

Q is an example of the Spurs showing what direction they're headed in as far as roster construction.

[poopbox]

If Jones does become the backup point guard, which allows us to play Derrick and Dejounte together in the starting lineup, then this draft was an A+. Got to see the old man put his pet out to pastor first though

[ZeusWillJudge]

USA Today:


Thanks for putting all that together. I think someone already said it - saved me a shitload of time.

I don't see how you could get too upset at this draft, picking 11 and 41. To me it's all about how they fit into a plan, or if they were just sort of BPA. I'm ready for a real youth movement. Trade some players, get some picks, and especially get a better pick in next year's stronger class.

[ZeusWillJudge]

If Jones does become the backup point guard, which allows us to play Derrick and Dejounte together in the starting lineup, then this draft was an A+. Got to see the old man put his pet out to pastor first though


If Beli and Forbes are closing games this season, you need to start watching Unsolved Mysteries for strange disappearances. I just might snap.

[tonight...you]

If Beli and Forbes are closing games this season, you need to start watching Unsolved Mysteries for strange disappearances. I just might snap.
Lol, I hear that.

[paperboy77]

WTF is your problem with Q? He’s showed more NBA skills than Metu in a shorter amount of time.

My fucking problem is not with Q but someones got to go right? Can’t say Jones is a great pick then turn around and he’s 4 on the depth chart. Can’t create pt for everyone. At least meaningful pt.

I agree... Metu has to go too but only cuz he sucks. Q is fairly decent but there’s just 0 room for another guard.

[EricB]

My fucking problem is not with Q but someones got to go right? Can’t say Jones is a great pick then turn around and he’s 4 on the depth chart. Can’t create pt for everyone. At least meaningful pt.

I agree... Metu has to go too but only cuz he sucks. Q is fairly decent but there’s just 0 room for another guard.

white Walker Murray weatherspoon Jones are the guards. 5 guys for 4 spots. Not insane at all.

[R. DeMurre]

white Walker Murray weatherspoon Jones are the guards. 5 guys for 4 spots. Not insane at all.

What about Mills?

[Seventyniner]

If Beli and Forbes are closing games this season, you need to start watching Unsolved Mysteries for strange disappearances. I just might snap.

That would mean they're both on the roster. I would snap before the ink is dry on the contracts.

[Russ]

For being such a "safe" pick, Vassell has some sneaky upside -- which makes him more exciting than your typical 3-and-D prospect.

One thing people may not be focusing on is how much sooner Vassell will likely see the floor with the big team than others they could have drafted. His game is much more NBA-ready.

That's the good news -- he can contribute right away if they let him.

The bad news (or maybe more good news) is that's going to put pressure on roster construction that much sooner than some other picks would.

[poopbox]

If Beli and Forbes are closing games this season, you need to start watching Unsolved Mysteries for strange disappearances. I just might snap.

While I wouldn't say that Patty should never close games I would say he also needs to be on a quick hook when the other team is just relentlessly scoring over him. In a perfect world patty gets traded before the end of this upcoming season and Pop does the unthinkable and actually allows a rookie second round pick to just be our second unit point guard...

[BackHome]

Not so sure about that DEROZZ is still going to get 30+ minutes a game as this is his contract year so he needs to prove himself. Then you have Murray who we are paying a lot of money to he will get his minutes to improve and off courses Keldon will also be getting his minutes and oh don’t forget about Walker. Lol

I see him going the same way that Keldon did this past season if everything works out for him. I am OK with that just as long as we find out how good White, Murray, and Keldon are as we need to decide who we keeping.

[Dejounte]

Not so sure about that DEROZZ is still going to get 30+ minutes a game as this is his contract year so he needs to prove himself. Then you have Murray who we are paying a lot of money to he will get his minutes to improve and off courses Keldon will also be getting his minutes and oh don’t forget about Walker. Lol

I see him going the same way that Keldon did this past season if everything works out for him. I am OK with that just as long as we find out how good White, Murray, and Keldon are as we need to decide who we keeping.

I don't believe just because Murray is getting paid a lot that he's guaranteed big minutes, in fact, I think it's the opposite-- he's being paid a lot so he can not whine about not having a lot of minutes. As sad as that is....

[R. DeMurre]

I don't believe just because Murray is getting paid a lot that he's guaranteed big minutes, in fact, I think it's the opposite-- he's being paid a lot so he can not whine about not having a lot of minutes. As sad as that is....

:lol You have to admit-- it's kinda funny that you've soured on this guy and now have to post criticisms of him while still using his name... it's the complete opposite of homerism!

[paperboy77]

white Walker Murray weatherspoon Jones are the guards. 5 guys for 4 spots. Not insane at all.

What about Mills and Forbes? That's 7 guys for 4 spots.

[SpurPadre]

While I wouldn't say that Patty should never close games I would say he also needs to be on a quick hook when the other team is just relentlessly scoring over him. In a perfect world patty gets traded before the end of this upcoming season and Pop does the unthinkable and actually allows a rookie second round pick to just be our second unit point guard...

Nah, expect to see more of this: https://s.hdnux.com/photos/72/60/21/15402075/3/rawImage.jpg

[barakz21]

Good work, Dex (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=403). Thanks :tu

I think it was a B+ to A- draft for the Spurs. For being such a "safe" pick, Vassell has some sneaky upside -- which makes him more exciting than your typical 3-and-D prospect. If Jones isn't in the NBA in five years, I'd be pretty surprised. That alone makes him a solid second round pick.

Curious, if all the guards meet their expectations, and you have to pick one to let go off who’d would it be?

[poopbox]

Nah, expect to see more of this: https://s.hdnux.com/photos/72/60/21/15402075/3/rawImage.jpg

:cry

[Atl Spur]

Jones is a bulldog ; i am excited about our perimeter defense potential.

[John B]

Vassell selection is A. It was only dampened by the rumor on LMA going to GS for #2 Wiseman and Wiggins. So I was expecting either Wiseman or CWJ becoming future Spurs' big. Otherwise, Vassell is a very solid pick. Danny Green 2.0 with way higher ceiling. And DG was an NBA All-Defensive team :lol:lol

Trey Jones, is very solid. But I was expecting an athletic big. Why Uduka went to 1st round, beats me :(

[Brazil]

Yes, the Pistons. Where players go to blossom :lol. Jk

:lol

[Biggems]

I love defense. I love smothering defense, damn I miss Bruce. So if these two picks are the real deal on that end, A+ all day from me.

I do wish we could have traded LaSuckass Softridge and maybe a future 1st to GS for Wiseman......but it never happened.