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Dejounte
09-26-2022, 11:26 AM
https://twitter.com/matthew_tynan/status/1574434453933416454?s

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 11:28 AM
https://twitter.com/carolinateague_/status/1574430407977730048?s

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 11:31 AM
https://twitter.com/realtompetrini/status/1574428099206610945?s

KingKev
09-26-2022, 11:38 AM
Interesting. Can’t see Keldon slimming down if they expect him to play the majority of his time at the 4.

Losing 20lb is material.

RC_Drunkford
09-26-2022, 11:39 AM
Primo said they want to make the playoffs :lmao

Vince Carter's ankle
09-26-2022, 11:54 AM
Primo said they want to make the playoffs :lmao
Should he have said he wanted to lose 82 games or what?

BatManu20
09-26-2022, 11:55 AM
Damn Keldon looking thin. The nickname “Big Body” no longer applies tbh.

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 12:19 PM
https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1574445599327404033?s

Can’t wait to see them both be starters tbh

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 12:34 PM
https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1574450703082323971?s

https://twitter.com/vvinzetta/status/1574450048536121344?s

John B
09-26-2022, 01:05 PM
https://youtu.be/ND-xGEeRGiE

Wouldn’t bet on the Spurs to win the title, basically says Pop. But the more glaring is his “whoever comes after me, will..” seems alluding to his retirement. Maybe last year of coaching? :oops

John B
09-26-2022, 01:14 PM
https://twitter.com/matthew_tynan/status/1574434453933416454?s

Trying to get faster for that 3 position.

absoloot66
09-26-2022, 02:16 PM
https://youtu.be/ND-xGEeRGiE

Wouldn’t bet on the Spurs to win the title, basically says Pop. But the more glaring is his “whoever comes after me, will..” seems alluding to his retirement. Maybe last year of coaching? :oops

Surprised none of the media present bothered to follow-up...or did ESPN just not bother to include that in this clip.

J_Paco
09-26-2022, 02:22 PM
https://twitter.com/carolinateague_/status/1574430407977730048?s

Any clue what those shoes are that Keldon is rocking? And definitely hope that look is for promotional material only and he isn't rocking that on the court.

Vince Carter's ankle
09-26-2022, 02:32 PM
Any clue what those shoes are that Keldon is rocking? And definitely hope that look is for promotional material only and he isn't rocking that on the court.
1574435422142332928

The Truth #6
09-26-2022, 02:33 PM
21 pounds lighter…that’s definitely not by accident. Seems like Primo added some weight in contrast.

John B
09-26-2022, 02:34 PM
Surprised none of the media present bothered to follow-up...or did ESPN just not bother to include that in this clip.

Pop seems to have accepted his looming retirement, and that he’s not winning anymore titles with the Spurs, but imo somehow wants to correct the path to leave a promising young team before handing the helm to the next coach. I say it’s his last year of coaching

John B
09-26-2022, 02:36 PM
21 pounds lighter…that’s definitely not by accident. Seems like Primo added some weight in contrast.

Primo lacking speed needs to get stronger to back down his defender

KingKev
09-26-2022, 02:37 PM
Any clue what those shoes are that Keldon is rocking? And definitely hope that look is for promotional material only and he isn't rocking that on the court.

He has a dislocated right shoulder and who gives a fk what he rocks on the court?

Dverde
09-26-2022, 02:45 PM
Pretty sure Pop circa 2002 would hate Pop in 2022. Starts media day by announcing to the media his team has no chance of competing for a championship.

KingKev
09-26-2022, 02:46 PM
Pop seems to have accepted his looming retirement, and that he’s not winning anymore titles with the Spurs, but imo somehow wants to correct the path to leave a promising young team before handing the helm to the next coach. I say it’s his last year of coaching

He’s going to coach a great year but he needs to opportunistically rest Keldon, Jak and Vassell post AS break and be extra cautious with any injuries.

You can still develop and not go after every meaningless game as the season winds down. Cue a classy hard tank. Hopefully he has it in him.

daslicer
09-26-2022, 02:47 PM
Pop seems to have accepted his looming retirement, and that he’s not winning anymore titles with the Spurs, but imo somehow wants to correct the path to leave a promising young team before handing the helm to the next coach. I say it’s his last year of coaching

Pop is like Tom Brady he has no life outside of his sport. He will coach until his body won't allow him to do it anymore. I expect him to be back next year.

J_Paco
09-26-2022, 02:58 PM
He has a dislocated right shoulder and who gives a fk what he rocks on the court?


You don't care and that's fine. Thanks for the info about the dislocated shoulder, though.

rjv
09-26-2022, 02:59 PM
with all these posters that seem to know so much about pop's personal life, you think someone would have solid info on what his plans are beyond this season.

John B
09-26-2022, 03:02 PM
He’s going to coach a great year but he needs to opportunistically rest Keldon, Jak and Vassell post AS break and be extra cautious with any injuries.

You can still develop and not go after every meaningless game as the season winds down. Cue a classy hard tank. Hopefully he has it in him.

I don’t think it’s in Pop’s DNA to purposely tank. Pop wouldn’t mind an L, knowing he had thought a lesson in the process. W or L is not much to him nowadays, but more like preparing the players to be better basketball players. I seriously doubt he rest them towards the latter part, without the possible playoffs to prepare to.

spurraider21
09-26-2022, 03:05 PM
21 pounds lighter…that’s definitely not by accident. Seems like Primo added some weight in contrast.
i think he definitely grew 0.023538 inches too based on my pixel my pixel analysis of multiple new photos from various angles using geolocations, tracking shadows, etc

Mugen
09-26-2022, 03:13 PM
Primo said they want to make the playoffs :lmao

:lol

RC_Drunkford
09-26-2022, 03:17 PM
Should he have said he wanted to lose 82 games or what?

tryna lose less than 60 games would be realistic :lol

John B
09-26-2022, 03:29 PM
Primo said they want to make the playoffs :lmao

It’s positive mind-set though. The opposite will be the Rockets hoisting 3’s and playing no defense. The Spurs will be playing competitive to win, and while losing will not pick up bad habits

Maddog
09-26-2022, 03:42 PM
Sprinkles???

The Truth #6
09-26-2022, 03:47 PM
It’s positive mind-set though. The opposite will be the Rockets hoisting 3’s and playing no defense. The Spurs will be playing competitive to win, and while losing will not pick up bad habits

The Rockets have at least two very, very good defensive players in Garuba and Eason. Now whether the team preaches defense I have no idea yet.

exstatic
09-26-2022, 04:04 PM
The Rockets have at least two very, very good defensive players in Garuba and Eason. Now whether the team preaches defense I have no idea yet.

Garuba is a fucking scrub. He could barely stay on the court when RGV played Austin last year. He’s also a 5 in a 3 body.

spurs1990
09-26-2022, 07:04 PM
Wouldn’t bet on the Spurs to win the title, basically says Pop. But the more glaring is his “whoever comes after me, will..” seems alluding to his retirement. Maybe last year of coaching? :oops

This is also a headline on espn.com. Totally on-brand for coach tbh. If it is the last ride, he’ll get to bookend his Spurs career with 60+ loss seasons.

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 07:13 PM
https://media.kens5.com/assets/KENS/images/f5b47cc0-01c9-4ef8-89d9-65d36c229e45/f5b47cc0-01c9-4ef8-89d9-65d36c229e45_1920x1080.jpg

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 07:19 PM
"I just went out there and tried to attack each weight room session as best I could," he said. "It's been so helpful, especially on defense. Being able to take contact, absorb contact and be able to stay in position, that's been huge for me in this offseason."

-Primo

Notice how he isn’t saying he’s trying to become quicker. If there was any doubt still about what full-time position he would play, those should be removed now.

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 07:23 PM
​Vassell and the other returning players said they've seen a lot from rookies Jeremy Sochan (https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/rookie-jeremy-sochan-all-world-defender-san-antonio-spurs-nba-draft/273-a0387b49-64e8-4e20-9979-e060f8f40079), Malaki Branham (https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/malaki-branham-could-be-steal-of-the-draft-for-san-antonio-spurs/273-7bcbe272-8c3c-4a8f-a47d-27d29e2e5550) and Blake Wesley (https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/blake-wesley-raw-potential-long-journey-to-san-antonio-spurs/273-9ec9c463-b67d-4794-87bb-f58828302305) in open gym, from talent and basketball IQ to competitiveness that you can't teach. Pop said that he'll probably throw the teenagers into the fire, something he hasn't really had to do in his years at the helm here.

Sochan was the highest pick in that group, and he may even start right out of the gate. Poeltl spoke fondly about the "childish, foolish energy" he brings to the locker room, and called him an all around player. The worldly rookie showed up with his hair dyed fiesta colors (https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/spurs-rookie-sochan-is-sporting-a-fiesta-themed-hairdo-nba-san-antonio/273-e3133229-3d88-4680-9ffa-1d79fea3143f), much to the delight of Spurs fans.​

https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/coach-popovich-spurs-talk-expectations-and-opportunities-rebuilding-season/273-fbd4e6bf-28f4-45e6-81c8-05e3ce78034e

GAustex
09-26-2022, 07:24 PM
I think the Miami game where Butler schooled Primo made an impression on the then rookie.
Butler abused Primo

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 07:26 PM
I think the Miami game where Butler schooled Primo made an impression on the then rookie.
Butler abused Primo

Kuminga also left an impression on Primo. Those two were going at it and almost got into a fight.

KingKev
09-26-2022, 07:30 PM
"I just went out there and tried to attack each weight room session as best I could," he said. "It's been so helpful, especially on defense. Being able to take contact, absorb contact and be able to stay in position, that's been huge for me in this offseason."

-Primo

Notice how he isn’t saying he’s trying to become quicker. If there was any doubt still about what full-time position he would play, those should be removed now.

I personally don’t see him more than a secondary ball handler but that quote does not change whether he is or isn’t being bred to play point. Becoming “quicker” isn’t a necessity to running point.

The Truth #6
09-26-2022, 07:32 PM
Garuba is a fucking scrub. He could barely stay on the court when RGV played Austin last year. He’s also a 5 in a 3 body.

He was injured most of the season. Had surgery.

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 07:33 PM
I personally don’t see him more than a secondary ball handler but that quote does not change whether he is or isn’t being bred to play point. Becoming “quicker” isn’t a necessity to running point.

If Primo had average point guard quickness, your point would be valid.

The issue is that average isn’t his starting point, below average is.

So yes, in Primo’s case, it is necessary for him to become quicker. And from what’s being said, it doesn’t sound like that’s his focus.

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 07:38 PM
https://twitter.com/money23green/status/1488701269518675968?s

Let me be fucking bold right now and say that it’s an All-Star szn for my boy Keldon this year. Fuck the haters

KingKev
09-26-2022, 07:38 PM
If Primo had average point guard quickness, your point would be valid.

The issue is that average isn’t his starting point, below average is.

So yes, in Primo’s case, it is necessary for him to become quicker. And from what’s being said, it doesn’t sound like that’s his focus.

I’m on board with this tbh but he and Tre Jones’ minutes are going to have to be staggered because he still probably needs to play 15 mins a game at the point given the current roster construction, especially if JRich is moved early.

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 07:41 PM
Not if Pop does indeed throw the teenagers (WE$LEY) into the fire like he said he might in today’s interviews

emanueldavidginobili
09-26-2022, 07:44 PM
I’m on board with this tbh but he and Tre Jones’ minutes are going to have to be staggered because he still probably needs to play 15 mins a game at the point given the current roster construction, especially if JRich is moved early.
Maybe, but today Pop talked about throwing some guys in the fire this year so maybe Blake will get those PG duties. Who knows really.

KingKev
09-26-2022, 07:44 PM
https://twitter.com/money23green/status/1488701269518675968?s

Let me be fucking bold right now and say that it’s an All-Star szn for my boy Keldon this year. Fuck the haters

Prophetic and some irony if it goes down as DJ replaced Dray in 2022 and Dray is a huge DJ supporter also.

KingKev
09-26-2022, 07:49 PM
Maybe, but today Pop talked about throwing some guys in the fire this year so maybe Blake will get those PG duties. Who knows really.

I’d like to see Wesley play early because he is so intriguing but I also feel after watching Wesley play in summer league he needs to be given the traditional hard and slow progression type treatment to refine what is probably the highest ceiling on this roster.

Dejounte
09-26-2022, 07:54 PM
https://youtu.be/18xssXVjD_Y

Incredibly insightful video. Better than your cookie cutter analyst who say a lot but aren’t saying anything at all.

John B
09-26-2022, 08:02 PM
Maybe, but today Pop talked about throwing some guys in the fire this year so maybe Blake will get those PG duties. Who knows really.

I would love to see Blake more with the big squad, at least as a 3rd PG coming off the bench. But I think he needs seasoning in Austin.

It’s Sochan I’m excited about possibly starting, and that only means with Poeltl. I’ve been a big Poeltl critic, but legitimately playing along a big PF who can defend could be a big change, especially Poeltl staying with his man. Sochan is advertized as a great help defender. A Poeltl/Sochan frontcourt could be fun to watch defensively, add Keldon’s rebounding and Devin’s, that could be awesome. F’kin DJ would’ve completed that defensive 1-5.

John B
09-26-2022, 08:08 PM
I’d like to see Wesley play early because he is so intriguing but I also feel after watching Wesley play in summer league he needs to be given the traditional hard and slow progression type treatment to refine what is probably the highest ceiling on this roster.

Blake strikes me like Manu-type who will push Pop buttons, and Pop would eventually concede. Blake plays hard on both side and that’s always good with Pop. Keldon was the same. I think by the latter part of the season we will see more of him if not earlier.

John B
09-26-2022, 08:16 PM
Prophetic and some irony if it goes down as DJ replaced Dray in 2022 and Dray is a huge DJ supporter also.

It would be funnier if it’s KJ instead of DJ, who also got close to Draymond (and other big stars) during the Olympics, and now the face of the Spurs.

On a side note, I think, and hope, the Hawks guard-duo would flop hard in their face especially if the W’s are not happening. Those two will start fighting for the ball. And I can’t see either one of them giving in.

Uriel
09-26-2022, 08:17 PM
Of course it's Pop's last year of coaching. His successor from Utah is already waiting in the pipelines.

KingKev
09-26-2022, 08:17 PM
It would be funnier if it’s KJ instead of DJ, who also got close to Draymond (and other big stars) during the Olympics, and now the face of the Spurs.

On a side note, I think, and hope, the Hawks guard-duo would flop hard in their face especially if the W’s are not happening. Those two will start fighting for the ball. And I can’t see either one of them giving in.

hater

John B
09-26-2022, 09:12 PM
hater

:lol:lol Hey DJ was a borderline AS. If the W’s are not there, I don’t see them giving 2 AS to Hawks, especially when DJ’s numbers getting hit not being a primary ballhandler. Meanwhile, KJ is the face of the franchise and whose production should skyrocket, even getting an AS nod I hope.

tbdog
09-26-2022, 09:33 PM
It would be funnier if it’s KJ instead of DJ, who also got close to Draymond (and other big stars) during the Olympics, and now the face of the Spurs.

On a side note, I think, and hope, the Hawks guard-duo would flop hard in their face especially if the W’s are not happening. Those two will start fighting for the ball. And I can’t see either one of them giving in.

You want the flop to happen in a few years time.

heyheymymy
09-26-2022, 10:22 PM
You want the flop to happen in a few years time.

Something I'm def keeping my eye on too. That ATL 2025 & 2027 and the 2026 swap are just far enough out for DJ to flop, Hawks to plummet, yet not enough time for ATL to since recover. Meaning those picks might be pretty juicy by the time they hit. I think DJ/Trae will be somewhat good initially, just not sure it stays steady in the long run.

Anyone think CHA hits the playoffs this year just barely and sends that 2023 in doing so?

Seventyniner
09-26-2022, 11:15 PM
Something I'm def keeping my eye on too. That ATL 2025 & 2027 and the 2026 swap are just far enough out for DJ to flop, Hawks to plummet, yet not enough time for ATL to since recover. Meaning those picks might be pretty juicy by the time they hit. I think DJ/Trae will be somewhat good initially, just not sure it stays steady in the long run.

Anyone think CHA hits the playoffs this year just barely and sends that 2023 in doing so?

The Hornets pick is protected 1-16 for 2023, so the Hornets would have to not just make the playoffs but finish with a better record than at least two other playoff teams for their pick to convey in 2023.

It's protected 1-14 in 2024 and 2025 so the Hornets would just have to make the playoffs for it to convey.

I'm thinking it's about a 15% chance the Spurs get the Hornets pick in 2023. The Hornets are going to bust their ass to win but the Bridges scandal really hurt them. Probably a 35-40% chance in each of 2024 and 2025 because they can sneak in via the play-in and have more offseasons to improve.

PhantomDashCam
09-27-2022, 03:08 AM
Thanks for the updates Dejounte.

Perhaps I’m out of line here but I’m thinking Pop likes the mental fortitude collectively that this team possesses.
Basically calling the team Chumps from the get-go is not something he could do based on previous leaders and personnel (DJ excluded).

Refreshing tbh.

Dejounte
09-27-2022, 04:24 AM
Sochan (paraphrasing) saying other players aren’t going to like the way he plays and comparing himself to Rodman… to praise from Vassell about all the rooks’ competitiveness. Yeah, refreshing for sure.

Ice009
09-27-2022, 04:28 AM
Are there any videos of the media day interviews?

Atl Spur
09-27-2022, 05:18 AM
I’m excited to see these boys learn on the job! We have some pretty good roster versatility.

heyheymymy
09-27-2022, 06:36 AM
The Hornets pick is protected 1-16 for 2023, so the Hornets would have to not just make the playoffs but finish with a better record than at least two other playoff teams for their pick to convey in 2023.

It's protected 1-14 in 2024 and 2025 so the Hornets would just have to make the playoffs for it to convey.

I'm thinking it's about a 15% chance the Spurs get the Hornets pick in 2023. The Hornets are going to bust their ass to win but the Bridges scandal really hurt them. Probably a 35-40% chance in each of 2024 and 2025 because they can sneak in via the play-in and have more offseasons to improve.

good info thanks for the clarification. I agree with you, the stronger 23 protections combined with personnel issues will challenge the 23 conveyance from CHA. Probably for the best as SA just reloaded 3 rookies around other youth and might prefer to stagger that reward out to 24 or 25 anyway so they don't choke on too much development.

Sugus
09-27-2022, 06:39 AM
Lotta interesting things coming out of these media interviews. Should be a fun season. I can definitely see Keldon's numbers sky-rocketing and him getting that "rising star" buzz throughout the season, though I doubt the Spurs' record will be conductive to him getting any nods whatsoever. He's technically already "played" in the Rising Stars game, so at this point, it's All-Star or bust I guess.

Hyped to see the rookies getting at least some playtime with the big squad, and especially good to hear Poeltl is still "involved" and considered a part of the team. Even if they trade him mid-season for a good return, having a solid, unselfish 5 to hold everyone together through the first half of the season is great. Plus, gives even more time for ZCollins to "shake off the rust" and see where he's at really.

Fun times ahead. Low expectations seasons usually end up being quite rewarding.

heyheymymy
09-27-2022, 06:43 AM
The juicy Hawks timeline in regards to the picks from the DJ trade is the exact opposite of a potential LAL deal where I agree with others that LAL can reload too fast to trust the value of a distant Lakers FRP. I don't trust it to not be some 25-30 due to the TV market in LA being too precious to let fail. Not enough to deal with WBs salary hosting/waiving WB. All that for basically an early 2nd, most likely imho. Don't get me wrong LAL had doldrums even in the Kobe era but their ability and the assistance they could receive by money interests to get back to contention in a snap gives me cold feet.

Gotta do something with this space though so whatever but I hope to find better options as teams shake out and see some needs and get desperate.

heyheymymy
09-27-2022, 06:59 AM
Primo and KJ both going in the right direction body size wise in terms of true positional fit and its gotta thrill ST to see. Love to hear the traditional rules are out the door on rookie mins. Pretty smart to hang on to some more established players like Poeltl and JR because if you are going to run a lotta rookies you need a few bones guys to hold the team up so the rookies can get value experience. You dump all rooks out there and they are fumbling over each other and getting intimidated and frustrated. That's no good for development, these are kids you're going to give someone PTSD throwing green kids out there with no frame to operate within.

Established guys hang around til the deadline, help give the rooks some traction, and then catch some assets at the deadline. Best case scenario to me. It's like yeah Poeltl might be good for +15 wins, Okay, Spurs will now win 15 games, that's still a tank lol. Not to mention Pop can pull big names and throw weird lineups out to "toss" close games. People keep saying this is a team with no take over guys but what if this was just building up the crown all along to drop the jewel into with the 23 draft pick. Tons of solid role players built up already, all SA needs is the crown jewel to drop in and it all makes sense imo. There are a few guys in the 23 draft if you pick early enough that could potentially be that finishing touch I suppose.

offset formation
09-27-2022, 09:51 AM
Tom Orsborn: Josh Primo enters his second season loaded with optimism:

"We want to make the playoffs, and I think that’s the consensus of a lot of guys here. We are going to have fun doing it...It’s always fun to prove people wrong."

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1574419788192940033?s=19

It seems every year for the past several years one of our young guys says something like this. For example, I specifically recall that a couple years ago, DJ said they had a bunch of dogs and would surprise people, KJ said practically verbatim what Primo said, last year. And on and on.

Sorry Josh, but unless Sochan is so special nobody sees it coming (and he hasn't played yet so there is some mystery to what he'll bring), this will likely be the worst year in SA since the 1996-97 season. These young bucks (league-wide) always feel they will buck the oddsmakers but almost never do.

Leetonidas
09-27-2022, 10:43 AM
Can't wait to watch us lose 60 games this season :hungry:

Atl Spur
09-27-2022, 12:20 PM
Can't wait to watch us lose 60 games this season :hungry:

I hope not:) Our defense will hopefully carry us along with some timely shooting.

KingKev
09-27-2022, 12:36 PM
I hope not:) Our defense will hopefully carry us along with some timely shooting.

You realize we were one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA last year despite near full health? We also lost one of our best defensive players.

Vince Carter's ankle
09-27-2022, 12:41 PM
You realize we were one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA last year despite near full health? We also lost one of our best defensive players.
16th place in def rtg

John B
09-27-2022, 01:32 PM
16th place in def rtg

I didn’t think Spurs were bad defensively. And I think will do even better this year despite losing DJ. For one, Sochan will be better than Keldon at 4, at least on paper. Having a defensive PF should keep Poeltl from overhelping. DJ is great at steals but he gambles for a steal (stat padding I always thought). And Pop I think will demand defense first than anything from this group. So yeah I think Spurs will be even better defensively this year.

exstatic
09-27-2022, 02:37 PM
The juicy Hawks timeline in regards to the picks from the DJ trade is the exact opposite of a potential LAL deal where I agree with others that LAL can reload too fast to trust the value of a distant Lakers FRP. I don't trust it to not be some 25-30 due to the TV market in LA being too precious to let fail. Not enough to deal with WBs salary hosting/waiving WB. All that for basically an early 2nd, most likely imho. Don't get me wrong LAL had doldrums even in the Kobe era but their ability and the assistance they could receive by money interests to get back to contention in a snap gives me cold feet.

Gotta do something with this space though so whatever but I hope to find better options as teams shake out and see some needs and get desperate.

How’s LA going to reload? They have no picks to trade until 2027 and 2029. In the last 25 years, they have signed exactly 2 top FAs: Shaquille in 1996 and an aging LeBron in 2018. The myth of free agents busting down their door is built around ring chasers, not franchise players.

Ed Helicopter Jones
09-27-2022, 04:18 PM
Can't wait to watch us lose 60 games this season :hungry:

We'll need it. We'll have some tough competition to earn the one-seed in the draft. The Rockets and Pacers both look tough. Young rosters without much to play for. The Thunder without their top pick from this past draft are always down for good tanking. The Jazz are trying to make all the necessary moves to be the top draft dog. It's going to be a challenging year, but, God willing, I think we've got a real shot at #1.

spurs1990
09-27-2022, 08:48 PM
We'll need it. We'll have some tough competition to earn the one-seed in the draft. The Rockets and Pacers both look tough. Young rosters without much to play for. The Thunder without their top pick from this past draft are always down for good tanking. The Jazz are trying to make all the necessary moves to be the top draft dog. It's going to be a challenging year, but, God willing, I think we've got a real shot at #1.

I think Utah is in the running too. I think Spurs can beat out of one those three teams - Utah, Houston, Indiana to get that Top-3 lottery odds. Banchero, Myles Turner should get some good non-losses for them.

Atl Spur
09-27-2022, 10:27 PM
Poodle, Sochan , vassell + are all plus defenders. Tre is also nice on defense….we will be better defensively I’m thinking.

exstatic
09-27-2022, 10:33 PM
We'll need it. We'll have some tough competition to earn the one-seed in the draft. The Rockets and Pacers both look tough. Young rosters without much to play for. The Thunder without their top pick from this past draft are always down for good tanking. The Jazz are trying to make all the necessary moves to be the top draft dog. It's going to be a challenging year, but, God willing, I think we've got a real shot at #1.

The #1 pick isn’t earned, it’s drawn, and in the 4 years of the flattened draft odds, the worst team has drawn 0 #1 overall picks in 4 tries.

Dex
09-27-2022, 10:57 PM
The #1 pick isn’t earned, it’s drawn, and in the 4 years of the flattened draft odds, the worst team has drawn 0 #1 overall picks in 4 tries.

Yeah, best we can do is try to get a bottom 3 record, and then....prayingdog.jpg

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09-27-2022, 11:14 PM
Yeah, best we can do is try to get a bottom 3 record, and then....prayingdog.jpg

Precisely. Trying to finish 4th or better when we clearly are projected as one of the worst 3 teams would be sheer idiocy on the part of Pop. Play your rooks. Play them a bunch. Play people out of position, like Primo at PG. There's zero justification for bumping up ones odds at getting a generational talent like Wembanyama, even if it's only 3 or 4 points worse odds.

Rocalcio
09-28-2022, 03:29 AM
https://twitter.com/matthew_tynan/status/1574434453933416454?s

No more Big Body

Rocalcio
09-28-2022, 03:48 AM
https://media.kens5.com/assets/KENS/images/f5b47cc0-01c9-4ef8-89d9-65d36c229e45/f5b47cc0-01c9-4ef8-89d9-65d36c229e45_1920x1080.jpg

I thought Sochan was much taller than Johnson, he doesn’t seem on this pic.

KingKev
09-28-2022, 04:59 AM
I thought Sochan was much taller than Johnson, he doesn’t seem on this pic.

Keldon is 6’6 without shoes per NBA.com.

Sochan will probably be listed ~6’8ish when he gets his official shoeless measurement this fall.

Atl Spur
11-05-2022, 12:23 PM
https://twitter.com/money23green/status/1488701269518675968?s

Let me be fucking bold right now and say that it’s an All-Star szn for my boy Keldon this year. Fuck the haters

Lookie Lookie! Nice projection using available information….. not to bad kid!

Dejounte
05-01-2025, 05:21 AM
https://twitter.com/matthew_tynan/status/1574434453933416454?s

Fake news