[Spurs Free Agent Targets] SG Kevin Tran remains without an NBA contract

[kht]

The 2023 NBA Draft passed and went. A number of undrafted players and free agents went onto sign with teams, but SG Kevin Tran remains without an NBA contract and it's looking more and more like the Jeremy Lin situation back in 2010. Even Daryl Morey, GM of the Houston Rockets at the time, admitted that his models told him to draft Jeremy Lin but he chose to ignore them.

League sources tell me he recently met with Spurs brass and spent time in San Antonio on an official visit.

Scouting Report:
He's about two years away from making any serious contributions at the NBA level. However, this works out well for the Spurs as they currently have too many players signed.

Coincidentally, two years is also the number of years Tre Jones signed for this offseason. If Tran were to take over the reigns one day, this timeline works out perfectly. They can stash him away in Austin for two years while he learns the system.

When he makes his NBA debut, he'll easily be one of the league leaders in points in the paint among guards. He plays with a high motor and is as gritty as they come. He possesses a lethal 3-point shot and can finish with either hand at the rim.

Realistically, he doesn't have a true NBA player comparison because he's a bit of a tweener. Although he's listed as a guard, he has a refined post game. Like Keldon Johnson, he plays bigger than his listed size. I see flashes of Manu Ginobili in him when he's in the open court.

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Spurs Nation, I ask: Can he help the Spurs win title #6?


NBA Player Floor Comparison:
Matthew Dellavedova

NBA Player Ceiling Comparison:
Kyrie Irving

Spurs Player Floor Comparison:
Patty Mills

Spurs Player Ceiling Comparison:
Tony Parker


Highlights:
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[exstatic]

:rollin :rollin

[playblair]

https://media.tenor.com/-lFxNI2gjGwAAAAC/conor-mc-gregor-who-the-fook-is-that-guy.gif

[CorrectCrusader]

Elite shitposting

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I'm getting deja vu.


If the Spurs sign him to a contract I think I qualify for one as well.

[FlAVaK]

So based on the last pic the Spurs are definitely moving to Seattle...

[koriwhat]

LMAO :lmao

"NBA Player Floor Comparison:
Matthew Dellavedova

NBA Player Ceiling Comparison:
Kyrie Irving

Spurs Player Floor Comparison:
Patty Mills

Spurs Player Ceiling Comparison:
Tony Parker"

Local Neighborhood Court Comparison:
Andy Biggs

YMCA Floor Comparison:
James Hopkins

[RC_Drunkford]

He can’t even afford a clean pair of Air Force 1s

[NASpurs]

kht is Kevin Tran right? The initials are literally in his user name.

[timtonymanu]

kht is Kevin Tran right? The initials are literally in his user name.

Not ever smart to post pictures on here but at least he doesn’t look like the baby of Fred savage and wee man.

[scottspurs]

Very slow release for his size. Not crafty enough for his total lack of athleticism. Can’t play the 1-5 offensively or defensively. Is there a 0 position? If so maybe 1 in a million chance he can win under 5’5 league 6th man of year award.

[kht]

Very slow release for his size. Not crafty enough for his total lack of athleticism. Can’t play the 1-5 offensively or defensively. Is there a 0 position? If so maybe 1 in a million chance he can win under 5’5 league 6th man of year award.

I'd say athleticism comes in many different forms. Like yeah, his size and jumping abilities aren't off the charts, but athleticism can come in the form of dexterity, coordination, and being the "fastest" at slowing down (think Luka or Harden).

[Big Empty]

What can you bring to the Spurs KHT (Kevin Tran)

[slick'81]

Is mean if mugsy bouges could do it

[ismael-robert]

Not sure if he's a bit of tweener, but definitely he's a big weiner

[Obstructed_View]

Who?

Lol Tom Haverford marketing.

[lennycooke]

I think Kevin needs to switch positions to the point. Given his size disadvantage against NBA SG’s, he’s a better fit at the one. There, his updated player comparison would be a much shorter Steve Kerr type without a shot and overall lower basketball IQ. But what Kevin lacks in size, talent and experience, he makes up for with heart. I’m still rooting for Kevin to pursue his dreams. Good luck KT!

[slick'81]

Give em hell kevin!!

[kht]

I think Kevin needs to switch positions to the point. Given his size disadvantage against NBA SG’s, he’s a better fit at the one. There, his updated player comparison would be a much shorter Steve Kerr type without a shot and overall lower basketball IQ. But what Kevin lacks in size, talent and experience, he makes up for with heart. I’m still rooting for Kevin to pursue his dreams. Good luck KT!

Based on the tape I've seen on him, he hardly ever brings the ball and usually plays off the ball finding an open corner or spot for a 3 pointer or timely cuts. But I don't think moving him moving to the point is a bad idea. There won't be any questions if he can get his shot off at the NBA if he's mostly distributing. However moving to PG stretches his stint in Austin as he changes position. By the time he's ready, Wemby might due for his first contract after his 4-year rookie decent. It definitely affects rookie flexibility. It's too early to tell though what type of contract he will draw on the open market.

[Ice009]

There's a lot of Kevin Trans out there. Who tha fook is this guy?

[slick'81]

There's a lot of Kevin Trans out there. Who tha fook is this guy?

hes THE kevin trans

[spurs10]

There's a lot of Kevin Trans out there. Who tha fook is this guy? You don't know!!??


hes THE kevin trans This!

Well to be honest I don't know him either. Does he play basketball?

[Ariel]

:ban:

[spurs10]

:ban: :lmao

[Ice009]

You don't know!!??

This!

Well to be honest I don't know him either. Does he play basketball?

lol, no idea, but when I did a google search, so many people with that name came up.

[spurs10]

lol, no idea, but when I did a google search, so many people with that name came up.:) Haha, i wish him well..seriously!

[Obstructed_View]

I did a search for Kevin Trans, and I don't know if he can play basketball, but he likes to dress in pink and he's ugly.

[CGD]

Did he finally get his contract? I’m starting to get concerned.

[koriwhat]

Why does this thread even exist and persist while its earlier rendition died almost instantly? That dude ain't ever playing in the NBA let alone the G-League.

Maybe he can reck shop on the blacktop at his neighborhood elementary school.

[redman112]

if its for the minimum, why not :tongue

[Notorious H.O.P.]

Pass. I can't deal with the heartbreak of developing another player and have him spurn our max contact offer just so he can play in a bigger market.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

delete thread. ban op.

Slomo

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Is Tran short for Transexual? Kevin could be the first transgender male in the NBA!

Make it happen! Pull the f’n trigger Pop!