Spurs' Center Situation - Sarr?

[TimmyBuckets]

What do ya'll think of the current future center rotation? The Rockets game made me think of this. We have Zollins on the books for a few years at a decent price (overpriced?). If we get Trae and if we don't give up our own '24 pick, and if the big frenchman is available, should the Spurs go for Sarr? If no Trae, obviously we get the need for a PG in the draft, and that's a no-brainer IMO, but I think we should consider Sarr if Trae comes over.

A twin towers would alleviate the pressure for Wemby to guard strong bigs and our D would be much better IMO. Collins can stay as a backup center. Plus we know Pop will fiddle with lineups to give Zollins decent playing time based on his contract. Eventually, we'll probably get rid of him I'm sure, though.

Anyway, I think Sarr could be a great get if Spurs keep their own '24 and they get Trae.

[exstatic]

Don’t like. There are questions about his verticality, he doesn’t handle or shoot the ball well, and he’s playing in a meh league.

[z0sa]

If Spurs get Trae and manage to pick high enough for Sarr, yeah 100% no-brainer.

[onechance87]

kind of reminds me of kevin garnett...But not sure he fits with wemby not being able to knock down shots constiently tho.
But we do need another big for sure.

[rascal]

Of course I'd draft Sarr regardless if they get Trae or not.

Spurs can draft a pg with the Toronto pick if they get it, if not then they'll have to trade for one.

[TimmyBuckets]

Of course I'd draft Sarr regardless if they get Trae or not.

Spurs can draft a pg with the Toronto pick if they get it, if not then they'll have to trade for one.

If no Trae, you'd draft Sarr over a Topic or a Collier?

[objective]

Not a big fan. Don't like his stroke, feels like a fake shooter like Zollins. Turns too many should be dunks into layups because he doesn't really get up that high from the play collections I've seen

[mo7888]

If no Trae, you'd draft Sarr over a Topic or a Collier?

One should be available at the Toronto pick.

[mo7888]

What do ya'll think of the current future center rotation? The Rockets game made me think of this. We have Zollins on the books for a few years at a decent price (overpriced?). If we get Trae and if we don't give up our own '24 pick, and if the big frenchman is available, should the Spurs go for Sarr? If no Trae, obviously we get the need for a PG in the draft, and that's a no-brainer IMO, but I think we should consider Sarr if Trae comes over.

A twin towers would alleviate the pressure for Wemby to guard strong bigs and our D would be much better IMO. Collins can stay as a backup center. Plus we know Pop will fiddle with lineups to give Zollins decent playing time based on his contract. Eventually, we'll probably get rid of him I'm sure, though.

Anyway, I think Sarr could be a great get if Spurs keep their own '24 and they get Trae.

I think Sarr goes #2 or #3 in this draft depending on who picks where. I'm also not as down on his shooting as most here. His form looks good, but he's sooo raw. I'd much rather use my first pick elsewhere. If for some reason he falls to our Toronto pick, then you probably have to take him on value alone.

[Raven]

if you get trae, you can bet vw will leave asap.

[rascal]

If no Trae, you'd draft Sarr over a Topic or a Collier?

Yep, you can probably get either of those guys with the Toronto pick.

[rascal]

Not a big fan. Don't like his stroke, feels like a fake shooter like Zollins. Turns too many should be dunks into layups because he doesn't really get up that high from the play collections I've seen

He's not a shooter although probaly just as good as Sochan as a shooter. But far better than Sochan in other areas.

[rascal]

I think Sarr goes #2 or #3 in this draft depending on who picks where. I'm also not as down on his shooting as most here. His form looks good, but he's sooo raw. I'd much rather use my first pick elsewhere. If for some reason he falls to our Toronto pick, then you probably have to take him on value alone.

Sarr will go 1st. So the spurs will probably not even have a chance to draft him.

[TimmyBuckets]

I think Sarr goes #2 or #3 in this draft depending on who picks where. I'm also not as down on his shooting as most here. His form looks good, but he's sooo raw. I'd much rather use my first pick elsewhere. If for some reason he falls to our Toronto pick, then you probably have to take him on value alone.

Yea I agree. Its not a loaded draft, but I just don't think he'll fall that low, and I don't see another position, other than a 3&D, Spurs would go for if they got Trae, other than a big like Sarr.


if you get trae, you can bet vw will leave asap.

Why do you think that?

[rascal]

I think Sarr goes #2 or #3 in this draft depending on who picks where. I'm also not as down on his shooting as most here. His form looks good, but he's sooo raw. I'd much rather use my first pick elsewhere. If for some reason he falls to our Toronto pick, then you probably have to take him on value alone.

You would have passed on David Robinson at 18 because Sarr is better and bigger than David Robinson at 18.

[T Park]

wanting an meh athletic center over guys like Cody Williams and Risacher, which play positions of need, would be one hell of a boner idea.

[objective]

He's not a shooter although probaly just as good as Sochan as a shooter. But far better than Sochan in other areas.

If he's as bad as Sochnn that would be a nightmare, Wemby has no room with these bum shooters.

[rascal]

If he's as bad as Sochnn that would be a nightmare, Wemby has no room with these bum shooters.

Get your shooting from other positions.

You can't teach athletic 7 footers who can do everyhting well except shoot on the perimeter.

[CGD]

As documented elsewhere, Houston benefited from the lack of Spurs 3pt shooting/spacing which let them sag back into the paint to limit Wemby (That and Wemby being injured and their fouling).

Upgrading Champaign with Risacher, and Jones with a vet that can shoot will help more than drafting a center, I think. Hopefully Sochan can continue to develop too

[BacktoBasics]

I don’t get what Sarr brings. The idea that a player who can’t shoot, dribble or pass would be worth picking at the top of the 1st round resides in the Duren comparison.

But as I understand he’s nowhere near the athlete Duren is.

If they want that why not just go get Drummond for pennies on the dollar.

I haven’t seen enough of Sarr to see why he should be a top 3 pick.

[objective]

Get your shooting from other positions.

You can't teach athletic 7 footers who can do everyhting well except shoot on the perimeter.

I guess I don't agree that he does everything else well. I don't like what I see in his vertical spacing, not really some powerful rim runner. Not really a rebounder but he's young so that's a fair excuse.

[rascal]

As documented elsewhere, Houston benefited from the lack of Spurs 3pt shooting/spacing which let them sag back into the paint to limit Wemby (That and Wemby being injured and their fouling).

Upgrading Champaign with Risacher, and Jones with a vet that can shoot will help more than drafting a center, I think. Hopefully Sochan can continue to develop too

Easier to find shooting, hard to find athletic 7 ' athletes who project to do many things well.

If you have a chance to draft one you do it. The Spurs didn't pass on teaming Duncan and Robinson.

[Dejounte]

Trash tbh

[mo7888]

You would have passed on David Robinson at 18 because Sarr is better and bigger than David Robinson at 18.

Interesting take.... Sarr is number two on most boards now. Ive had him #2 since rhe beginning. I get it that you like him and all, but i think you're badly over-rating him. And no i wouldn't have passed on Robinson.. there's no comparison..

[rascal]

Interesting take.... Sarr is number two on most boards now. Ive had him #2 since rhe beginning. I get it that you like him and all, but i think you're badly over-rating him. And no i wouldn't have passed on Robinson.. there's no comparison..

At 18 you would have passed on Robinson because he wasn't even 7' at 18.

[exstatic]

You would have passed on David Robinson at 18 because Sarr is better and bigger than David Robinson at 18.

No, he’s only taller. David was a silky smooth 6’6” wing player, and since he earned a D1 scholarship, I’d draft him over Sarr.

[rascal]

Interesting take.... Sarr is number two on most boards now. Ive had him #2 since rhe beginning. I get it that you like him and all, but i think you're badly over-rating him. And no i wouldn't have passed on Robinson.. there's no comparison..

I'm rating him on his potential, like everyone is doing with all these players. There are things he needs work on like all the players in this draft. But his upside of size and athleticism puts him above the other players for me. This site in under rating him.

[rascal]

No, he’s only taller. David was a silky smooth 6’6” wing player, and since he earned a D1 scholarship, I’d draft him over Sarr.

You are wrong.

Robinson would not have been considered the number 1 pick had he come out at 18.

He wasn't even a starter in high school until his senoir year so he wasn't that good yet at 18 and nothing special at 6' 6.

[poopbox]

If he is there you take him no questions asked. There isn't a player in this draft that doesn't have some questions about their game so since i think its all relative give me the young 7 footer with upside and I'll figure it out from there

[exstatic]

You are wrong.

Robinson would not have been considered the number 1 pick had he come out at 18.

He wasn't even a starter in high school until his senoir year so he wasn't that good yet at 18 and nothing special at 6' 6.

David Robinson, in this years draft as a 6’6” 18 YO wing, would be the concensus #1 pick.

[spurraider21]

as much as we could use a good backup C, im not sure that a top 2-3 pick required to take sarr is a worthy investment for that

if wright/pop actually draft sarr, i would hope its because they have a strong level of confidence that wemby and sarr could play together

[exstatic]

If he is there you take him no questions asked. There isn't a player in this draft that doesn't have some questions about their game so since i think its all relative give me the young 7 footer with upside and I'll figure it out from there

That’s antique thinking. Unskilled 7 foot rim runners have never held less NBA value than right now.

[John B]

Filipowsky is another option, shoots well outside. We could get him with TOR even trade down for future picks.

[rascal]

David Robinson, in this years draft as a 6’6” 18 YO wing, would be the concensus #1 pick.

No he wouldn't

[Dejounte]

No he wouldn't

Yes, he would. Sarr is this year’s Hasheem Thabeet.

[Dejounte]

It’s weird. The same people who call this roster outside of Wemby trash wants to draft more trash players. Can’t trust these people and their talent evals tbh

[Raven]

Yea I agree. Its not a loaded draft, but I just don't think he'll fall that low, and I don't see another position, other than a 3&D, Spurs would go for if they got Trae, other than a big like Sarr.



Why do you think that?

because players hate trae

[Pauleta14]

if you get trae, you can bet vw will leave asap.

Not a fan of the Trae Option either but if it is to happen it’d be with Victor’s approval bc they know each other or have common relations (personal coach at least)

[Mr. Body]

I think people have this cargo cult thing going where they believe repeating elements of the past will make the same thing happen. It's like we got magic beans once that grew into a beanstalk and now people are trying to plant anything that looks like a bean.

[baseline bum]

No, he’s only taller. David was a silky smooth 6’6” wing player, and since he earned a D1 scholarship, I’d draft him over Sarr.

Everyone who gets into the Naval Academy get a 100% scholarship.

[baseline bum]

Easier to find shooting, hard to find athletic 7 ' athletes who project to do many things well.

If you have a chance to draft one you do it. The Spurs didn't pass on teaming Duncan and Robinson.

Seriously comparing Sarr to Duncan? :lmao

[Brazil]

Trash tbh

:lol you are a bit harsh but yeah I pray he is picked before spurs pick :lol

[rascal]

Seriously comparing Sarr to Duncan? :lmao

I don't expect sarr to be as good as Duncan but that's not the point.

The point is the Spurs didn't pass on Duncan because they had another post player already on the team.

And that same logic holds that they shouldn't pass on Sarr because they have Wemby.

[mo7888]

At 18 you would have passed on Robinson because he wasn't even 7' at 18.

I see what you're saying now.... at 18 i didn't know who he was.... so he wouldn't have been on a board to pass on...

[Dejounte]

I don't expect sarr to be as good as Duncan but that's not the point.

The point is the Spurs didn't pass on Duncan because they had another post player already on the team.

And that same logic holds that they shouldn't pass on Sarr because they have Wemby.


Sarr is not athletic. This team needs athletic players.

[Dejounte]

:lol you are a bit harsh but yeah I pray he is picked before spurs pick :lol

Why pick a player that’s not even as athletic as Sochan?

[duncan2150]

Sarr is not athletic. This team needs athletic players.

What do you mean by not athletic ?

[spurraider21]

I don't expect sarr to be as good as Duncan but that's not the point.

The point is the Spurs didn't pass on Duncan because they had another post player already on the team.

And that same logic holds that they shouldn't pass on Sarr because they have Wemby.
that was also basically an era where a lot of teams teams started 2 centers and just called the shorter one their power forward

[spurraider21]

Sarr is not athletic. This team needs athletic players.
i have a few issues with taking sarr. his lack of athleticism is not among them

[Brazil]

Why pick a player that’s not even as athletic as Sochan?

I’m French but yeah I’d prefer spurs not picking Sarr or even risacher.. hopefully I’m wrong and this would be a great news for FNT

[CGD]

Easier to find shooting, hard to find athletic 7 ' athletes who project to do many things well.

If you have a chance to draft one you do it. The Spurs didn't pass on teaming Duncan and Robinson.

I think you have a rosier view on Sarr than most, even adjusted for the shitty draft inflation. If they want a raw big for a few years until Wemby fills out some, just sign Mo Bamba in free agency.

[r0drig0lac]

yep

[freetiago]

Just get a stretch 4 to replace Sochan, don’t need a no skill 7 footer. They can get Jonathan Isaac in free agency or Drummond

[jjspur]

Yes, he would. Sarr is this year’s Hasheem Thabeet.

I couldn't think of who Sarr reminded me of, but I think you hit it on the nail. His biggest skill is that he's tall, a lot of everything else is somewhat suspect for someone considered being taken that high in the draft.

[Dejounte]

i have a few issues with taking sarr. his lack of athleticism is not among them

My grandma can jump higher than Sarr. Can probably push him around too given how unathletic he is.

[baseline bum]

I don't expect sarr to be as good as Duncan but that's not the point.

The point is the Spurs didn't pass on Duncan because they had another post player already on the team.

And that same logic holds that they shouldn't pass on Sarr because they have Wemby.

Would be more like passing on Kenyon Martin with the #1 pick because you have Duncan

[td4mvp2k]

Pass. this guy don't look physical enough which is what wemby needs.

[baseline bum]

If the Spurs pick #2 and Risacher is off the board I'm definitely looking to trade the pick to someone who wants to spend big to get Sarr.

[CGD]

If the Spurs pick #2 and Risacher is off the board I'm definitely looking to trade the pick to someone who wants to spend big to get Sarr.

I agree, but I struggle to see what team in the bottom 5 would want to swap. Maybe Washington?

[baseline bum]

I agree, but I struggle to see what team in the bottom 5 would want to swap. Maybe Washington?

I'd rather trade him for a quality vet than a pick and change.

[rascal]

My grandma can jump higher than Sarr. Can probably push him around too given how unathletic he is.

He jumps higher than Sochan.

[Dejounte]

He jumps higher than Sochan.

No. You are wrong. Sarr is not athletic.

[Robz4000]

If the Spurs pick #2 and Risacher is off the board I'm definitely looking to trade the pick to someone who wants to spend big to get Sarr.

I'd be shopping the pick regardless tbh.

[Ariel]

https://i.imgflip.com/8igcia.jpg

PS: When a guy is 7'1" with a 7'4" wingspan, I'm more concerned about his mobility (very good) than how high he jumps (enough).

[exstatic]

https://i.imgflip.com/8igcia.jpg

PS: When a guy is 7'1" with a 7'4" wingspan, I'm more concerned about his mobility (very good) than how high he jumps (enough).

Those are not elite measurements for a non elite athlete. High enough in the NBL is roofed in the NBA.

The Meme is hilarious, though. 95/100 would view again. :lol

[Uriel]

Could Wembanyana and Sarr be the new Twin Towers? :downspin:

[get_mills_out]

Future Chris Boucher

[John B]

David Robinson, in this years draft as a 6’6” 18 YO wing, would be the concensus #1 pick.

I don’t know DRob didn’t really shoot the 3 much for a SF at 6’6”

[poopbox]

That’s antique thinking. Unskilled 7 foot rim runners have never held less NBA value than right now.

unskilled rim runner doesn't describe sarr game at all

[Ignazzz]

Robinson without 7’00 was middle class prospect and growing up so fast suprised everyone even David. It changed everything. He kept his „short fast” players talents and got New one. Size. From God. No one expected. Please stop This bullshits with 1st pick with 6”6

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Taking a sloth of a center in todays nba right up Brian Wrights alley.

[TheGreatYacht]

Hell no. Vic cannot play as the 4 with a Center that can’t stretch the floor. He’s going to be used like Porzingis. Just give Wemby shooters and let him cook.

Just cringing at the thought of Sarr, Sochan, and god forbid Topic turning the Frost Bank Center into Gaza

[Tyronn Lue]

If we were Lakers fans we could say we should get Jokic and Sengun looks good, he came come off the bench.

[Mr. Body]

Why do people think being athletic just means jumping? I don't get it.

[baseline bum]

Just cringing at the thought of Sarr, Sochan, and god forbid Topic turning the Frost Bank Center into Gaza

:lmao

[spurraider21]

From the high lotto teams, wizards feel like the only ones who I think would pass on Risacher. The pistons are desperate for a shooting wing and have Duren at 5 with Cunningham/Ivey as ball handlers . Charlotte has mark williams/lamelo and is losing wings like Hayward, Washington, and probably Bridges. Blazers seem locked into Ayton and need another wing alongside Grant as they wait for Scoot to develop.

Think Memphis would probably go Sarr if given the option but would otherwise take Risacher before a PG

think we need to be picking #1 overall or only picking after Washington/memphis in order to land Risacher

[TekXX]

Damn this lottery is bad.

[RC_Drunkford]

I wouldn‘t draft Sarr for the sole fact that rascal likes him

[BackHome]

The top 10 picks are going to be more fit vs talent as the field is so level