OFFICIAL 2024 SPURSTALK DRAFT DAY THREAD

[Dejounte]

Ready for a chaotic night, boys?

Your top five favorites:
1) Risacher
2) Castle
3) Sheppard
4) Sarr
5) Buzelis

Let’s see if the Spurs come away with any one of them tonight.

[jiggy_55]

Ready for a chaotic night, boys?

Your top five favorites:
1) Risacher
2) Castle
3) Sheppard
4) Sarr
5) Buzelis

Let’s see if the Spurs come away with any one of them tonight.

It would be pretty astonishing if they didn't come away with 1 of them

[timvp]

:danceclub

[Dejounte]

It would be pretty astonishing if they didn't come away with 1 of them

Salaun and Topic is happening and I’m here for it, tbh

[scottspurs]

Looks like the spurs have done their due diligence on all the top prospects so I’m just going to trust whatever decision they make. I’m usually a fan of just watching the draft and staying away from spoilers, but I think I might do the opposite tonight. A lot of players might be getting drafted for a different team than the hat they put on. Will definitely be refreshing WoJ and Shams on twitter haha

[jiggy_55]

Salaun and Topic is happening and I’m here for it, tbh

Ugh. That literally might be the worst nightmare combo. An injured point guard who won't play most of the season, and a 18-yr old extremely raw Frenchman who might turn out to be great and can just easily be a flop.

[Mr. Body]

Getting strong Primo vibes.

[PhantomDashCam]

Unfortunately I won’t be able to watch the draft live this year.
I look forward to reading all your thoughts post-draft though. Hope everyone has a good one. :tu

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

1.Sarr - very boom or bust, I squint and I want to see JJJ
2.Risacher - tall and can shoot
3.Sheppard - knows how to play
4.Clingan - the one prospect, who doesn’t need to shoot to be able to play
5.Holland/Matas/Castle, whatever - can’t shoot, but one of these might overachieve I suppose

[scottspurs]

My final board with some terrible comparisons. I’m down for whatever though as long as it’s not Holland. I think the top 9 are splitting hairs I just ranked them based on potential for the most part. I’m all for a trade back at 4 or 8 if you acquire future assets and still get multiple players in this draft.

NBA Draft Board 2024




Matas Buzelis-Jayson Tatum





Alex Sarr-wannabe wemby off brand discount version





Cody Williams - Tracy McGrady





Zaccharie Risacher- less athletic Klay Thompson





Rob Dillingham- modern Allen Iverson





Stephon Castle-Chauncey Billups





Reed Sheppard-smaller Devin Booker





Tidjane Salaun - less athletic better shooting Giannas Antetokounmpo





Devin Carter- less athletic Russell Westbrook if he could shoot better





Tristan Da Silva- Kyle Kuzma





Nikola Topic-Josh Giddey





Dalton Knecht-athletic Kevin Huerter





Isaiah Collier-Baron Davis





Donovan Clingan-Ivica Zubac meets steroids and Skill

[LeBowen]

I just can't, I keep changing my mind every hour. :lol

No particular order:
Risacher - If he can become the next elite 3-D guy, I'd take him even without the superstar upside. We just saw Mikal Bridges go for 5 FRPs, ffs.
Sarr - Worst case scenario we get another elite rim protector and Wemby's backup. I don't really think he'll put it together on offense and I don't think he'll be available at #4.
Castle - If he can develop his shot, easily the best option. But that's a big if. Without a servicable jumpshot, he won't be able to close out games.
Sheppard - Undersized shooting guard. Don't want.
Dillingham - Would rather have him than Sheppard because his playstyle is something we actually need.
Willaims - If we were just starting the tank, I'd probably take him. Looks really smooth, but needs to put everything together. Don't want to waste a lottery pick on a long-term project when we have Wemby.
Carter - High floor elite role player. I'd rather gamble on Dillingham, but if we take a wing with #4, then Carter seems like an obvious choice at #8.
Salaun - An even less ready project than Willaims.

Don't want Ignite guys, don't want Clingan, don't want Knecht and especially don't want Topic.
If I had to choose, I'd say:

#4 pick:
1) Sarr
2) Risacher
3) Castle
4) Williams

#8 pick:
1) Williams
2) Dillingham
3) Carter
4) Salaun

[Pauleta14]

All I'm asking is no Buzelis.

Anybody else I can deal with

[JuneJive]

The Spurs are telling rival teams they will be taking a best-player-available approach at both picks No. 4 and No. 8, despite having backcourt needs and a lack of shooting and playmaking -- areas they'll need to address in due time. Taking a patient approach seems to be San Antonio's strategy for now, as there are plenty of scenarios in which more attractive options become available in the near future.

Latest news via Givony

[99 Problems]

:pop: Wot?

[rankingtear]

2 of 3 between Zacch , Knecht and Williams is my perfect draft.

Won't bet against them: Carter and Salaun.

Darkhorse: Bub and Walter.

Do not draft: Centers, Ignite and Castle.

[ulosturedge]

#4

1)Risacher
2)Sarr
3)Sheppard
4)Clingan
5)Castle

#8

1) One of the Above or
2)Knecht
3)Carter
4)Holland
5)Dillingham

Do not want: Buzelis or Williams

[Uriel]

Castle and Salaun. You heard it here first.

[benefactor]

Team Sheppard checking in tbh

[Maddog]

Castle and Salaun. You heard it here first.

I think that's as best of an educated guess as there is.

[Cardinal]

Team Sheppard + Salaun/Carter ��

[Spurs Homer]

Any two between - Buzelis, Sheppard, Dillingham -

would be awesome...

[JuneJive]

Topic all the way.

Also, Castle or Dilly.

[JPB]

ATL picks Risacher.
SA picks Clingan at 4 and trades him to ATL + whatever both are OK with for Zach.

Other SA moves for a vet PG with ATL or whoever not excluded.

[heyheymymy]

Castle + Salaun

[Guru of Nothing]

4th: Sheppard, Castle
8th: Carter, Knect


Mostly out on Risacher, Topic, and Sarr. Zero good vibes detected. Clingan is a misfit.

Would not be upset to see Cody Williams, Buzelis, Holland, Dillingham, or Salaun picked. Jared McCain's 41% from 3 is looking kind of sexy too.

[John B]

Clingan in top 3 is the key for Spurs to have a shot at Sarr, Risacher or Reed. But I’d be happy with Castle at 4.

Salaun at 8 (his standing reach of 9’2” is intriguing and the kid could be a brute force if he gets even bigger). Williams was ahead of his brother at this age, and Tooic could be worth waiting for if the Spurs think he’s the future starting point guard.

My ideal is Sarr and Dilly. That looks like a Twin Tower plus TP, just missing Manu.
Reed and Castle would be a perfect combination of shooting and defense
Castle and Carter is doable and could be a defensive juggernaut
Castle and Saluan is very doable. Defense on both perimeter and post.
Risacher and Topic addresses length plus great facilitator

I can’t wait!

Note: Or Brian Wright could pull a Buzelis and Knecht :lol

[Leetonidas]

Gonna be a long ass work day :lol

[Davidicus]

My dream scenario is we somehow end up with Castle, Dillingham, and Salaun. Would take some sleek trade maneuvering by Wright, trading up or down depending how dominos fall.

Would also be happy with Risacher, Sheppard, and Carter.

[stnick2261]

I keep reading people here write how set they are in who they want and don’t want. I definitely have some preferences, but it’s such a low-stakes draft. If the Spurs draft someone I didn’t really want, I’ve gotta hope they are doing their due diligence. That being said:

(Risacher / Sheppard) is probably best for the Spurs long term
(Risacher / Castle) is still my preferred combo (although unlikely)
(Castle / Salaun) is what I’m expecting to happen.

[BatManu20]

Castle and Salaun. You heard it here first.

This has steadily been my prediction as well over the past week, and seems to be the most likely given the info at hand.

[rankingtear]

I wonder if the insane price point for a two-way wing like Bridges changes their stance on paying premium for Zacch. Were are they going to get the starting 2-way wing if the odds don't favor them next year. You need those guys for serious playoff runs.

[z0sa]

As long as pick 4 is a consensus top half of the lottery player, I'll be okay with it. If it's fucking Salaun or something, it's going to be a long off-season and probably, an even longer season.

[Splits]

Anyone but Bustellis or Saloon. Anyone (ok not Walter)

[Robz4000]

Ready for them to pick Josh Primo again tbh.

[scott]

1) Buzelis
2) Buzelis
3) Buzelis
4) Buzelis
5) Buzelis

[Obstructed_View]

They've taken their swings on long-armed guys who have physical measurables. We are waiting for those guys to show up to camp with a three point shot or to demonstrate basketball skills. I'm kind of in favor of drafting at least one established shooter.

[montgod]

Ready for them to pick Josh Primo again tbh.

Nah, it's the Spurs so when their pick is up, they will obviously choose Saleh (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a6/Air_up_there.jpg) instead to everyone's surprise lol

[spurraider21]

Ready for them to pick Josh Primo again tbh.
his name is Tidjane Salaun this year

[Robz4000]

his name is Tidjane Salaun this year

He's at least projected in the lottery tbh. They'll take someone like Jamaal Shead at 4, book it.

[Raven]

My final board with some terrible comparisons. I’m down for whatever though as long as it’s not Holland. I think the top 9 are splitting hairs I just ranked them based on potential for the most part. I’m all for a trade back at 4 or 8 if you acquire future assets and still get multiple players in this draft.

NBA Draft Board 2024




Matas Buzelis-Jayson Tatum








this one cracked me tbh

[Raven]

Anyone but Bustellis or Saloon. Anyone (ok not Walter)

agreed.. holland would be another awful pick as well

[Uriel]

With reports that Houston is trading the third pick increasingly likely, I now believe Sheppard is the odds on favorite to be picked at #4.

#4 - Sheppard
#8 - Salaun

You heard it here first.

[KobesAchilles]

You Castle truthers can bookmark this post.

It’s going to be a long ass 4 years for me.

Rookie year, Castle shoots 30% from 3. Spurstalk: you see he improved his stats from college and he will become a shooter in the future.

Year 2 castle: shoots 32% from 3. Spurstalk: He is improving like we said he would! Buncha haters on this board and sky is falling from this pick are awfully quiet now.

Year 3 Castle: he shoots 32% from 3 again. Spurstalk: he’s still really young. It took Tony 10 years to learn how to shoot. You can’t rush the process. His form is much improved now. He’s only 23. No player ever improved once they hit 23 yuck yuck yuck

Year 4 Castle: he shoots 33% from 3 and all 4 years on the Spurs he makes less than one a game. People will be clamoring how his shot has improved and he is on the right track. He’s 24 and averaging 13, 5, and 4 and up for a contract extension… smh this might be a 6 year thing of torture for me.

The dude will never be a shooter. He will make 1.3 threes a game at most. He will be mid on defense and I’m going to have to wait 6 years for people to be on my side (the correct one) about Castle and hear all the lies how they knew he wouldn’t work out and blah blah blah. 6 years of Mr. Body telling people off for being miserable and to kill themselves.

Brian Wrong: I know you read my posts. Pick either Reed and Knecht or Matas and Knecht. It’s that simple.

[z0sa]

You Castle truthers can bookmark this post.

It’s going to be a long ass 4 years for me.

Rookie year, Castle shoots 30% from 3. Spurstalk: you see he improved his stats from college and he will become a shooter in the future.

Year 2 castle: shoots 32% from 3. Spurstalk: He is improving like we said he would! Buncha haters on this board and sky is falling from this pick are awfully quiet now.

Year 3 Castle: he shoots 32% from 3 again. Spurstalk: he’s still really young. It took Tony 10 years to learn how to shoot. You can’t rush the process. His form is much improved now. He’s only 23. No player ever improved once they hit 23 yuck yuck yuck

Year 4 Castle: he shoots 33% from 3 and all 4 years on the Spurs he makes less than one a game. People will be clamoring how his shot has improved and he is on the right track. He’s 24 and averaging 13, 5, and 4 and up for a contract extension… smh this might be a 6 year thing of torture for me.

The dude will never be a shooter. He will make 1.3 threes a game at most. He will be mid on defense and I’m going to have to wait 6 years for people to be on my side (the correct one) about Castle and hear all the lies how they knew he wouldn’t work out and blah blah blah. 6 years of Mr. Body telling people off for being miserable and to kill themselves.

Brian Wrong: I know you read my posts. Pick either Reed and Knecht or Matas and Knecht. It’s that simple.

I feel (sorta) the same way, but here's hoping we're wrong if he wears the Spurs hat.

I'm ok with either Reed or Buzelis and Knecht over Castle, fo sho.

[tapiefan]

Anyone except fucking Risacher.

[scott]

You Castle truthers can bookmark this post.

It’s going to be a long ass 4 years for me.

Rookie year, Castle shoots 30% from 3. Spurstalk: you see he improved his stats from college and he will become a shooter in the future.

Year 2 castle: shoots 32% from 3. Spurstalk: He is improving like we said he would! Buncha haters on this board and sky is falling from this pick are awfully quiet now.

Year 3 Castle: he shoots 32% from 3 again. Spurstalk: he’s still really young. It took Tony 10 years to learn how to shoot. You can’t rush the process. His form is much improved now. He’s only 23. No player ever improved once they hit 23 yuck yuck yuck

Year 4 Castle: he shoots 33% from 3 and all 4 years on the Spurs he makes less than one a game. People will be clamoring how his shot has improved and he is on the right track. He’s 24 and averaging 13, 5, and 4 and up for a contract extension… smh this might be a 6 year thing of torture for me.

The dude will never be a shooter. He will make 1.3 threes a game at most. He will be mid on defense and I’m going to have to wait 6 years for people to be on my side (the correct one) about Castle and hear all the lies how they knew he wouldn’t work out and blah blah blah. 6 years of Mr. Body telling people off for being miserable and to kill themselves.

Brian Wrong: I know you read my posts. Pick either Reed and Knecht or Matas and Knecht. It’s that simple.

Is Castle does all this, but dyes his hair makes funny tweets, will that move you over to the supporters camp?

[timvp]

Think I'm hoping for the Spurs to be able to pick between Risacher or Sheppard at 4 and between Salaun or Williams at 8. No necessarily pick those players -- but at least have the option of one or those players at each pick. I don't think I'll be Primo-level mad with any reasonable pick. Primo was a terrible pick because the Spurs reached for a low ceiling, low floor player in the lottery. To replicate in this draft, they'd have to do something like Furphy at 4 or Da Silva at 8 :lol

[lefty20]

Spurs better not pass on Reed if he happens to fall into their laps at 4.

[Mr. Body]

Think I'm hoping for the Spurs to be able to pick between Risacher or Sheppard at 4 and between Salaun or Williams at 8. No necessarily pick those players -- but at least have the option of one or those players at each pick. I don't think I'll be Primo-level mad with any reasonable pick. Primo was a terrible pick because the Spurs reached for a low ceiling, low floor player in the lottery. To replicate in this draft, they'd have to do something like Furphy at 4 or Da Silva at 8 :lol

Furphy has a great shot at being better than Risacher.

[leo07251413]

Think I'm hoping for the Spurs to be able to pick between Risacher and Sheppard at 4 and between Salaun and Williams at 8. No necessarily pick those players -- but at least have the option. I don't think I'll be Primo-level mad with any reasonable pick. Primo was a terrible pick because the Spurs reached for a low ceiling, low floor player in the lottery. To replicate in this draft, they'd have to do something like Furphy at 4 or Da Silva at 8 :lol

Hey LJ, if it's Carrington at 8 how would you feel about that? Sam Vecenie actually quite like him and according to him on a podcast, Carrington was real tiny until like 17 or 18 years old. Seems like a retalively late boomer, as Carrington hasn't quite figured out how to use his size to attack the rim.

[timvp]

Hey LJ, if it's Carrington at 8 how would you feel about that? Sam Vecenie actually quite like him and according to him on a podcast, he's been real tiny until like 17 or 18 years old. Seems like a retalively late boomer, as Carrington hasn't quite figured out how to use his size to attack the rim.

I think 8 is a little bit too early for Carrington but for a team that drafted Branham and Wesley, he could be a target since he's in a similar vein in that those two were also young, toolsy, aggressive late bloomers.

[Bruno]

Spurs have for sure done a great job at hiding their intents. There has been rumors about Spurs trading up, down, out and they have been linked with numerous players.

My realistic wish for Spurs is Castle at #4 and Cody Williams at #8.

[Mr. Body]

Krysten Peek now saying Charlotte could be targeting Salaun at 6. I mean, Emily Blunt could be walking past my house right now.

[DPG21920]

Spurs have for sure done a great job at hiding their intents. There has been rumors about Spurs trading up, down, out and they have been linked with numerous players.

My realistic wish for Spurs is Castle at #4 and Cody Williams at #8.

I would love that and I hope Spurs are just aggressive for 2 of Reed, Castle, Risacher and Cody. Trade up to 5 with DET from 8 and guarantee 2 of those 4.

[Mr. Body]

Dillingham getting linked to Detroit which I've been calling for a while.

[LeBowen]

Dillingham getting linked to Detroit which I've been calling for a while.

If they actually want him, we better trade up from #8 to #5 since he'll be there for them at #8.

[CGD]

Dillingham getting linked to Detroit which I've been calling for a while.

If Houston takes Reed 3, definitely see DET-MEM swapping. In that case Dillingham at 9 makes sense.

[Uriel]

Think I'm hoping for the Spurs to be able to pick between Risacher or Sheppard at 4 and between Salaun or Williams at 8. No necessarily pick those players -- but at least have the option of one or those players at each pick. I don't think I'll be Primo-level mad with any reasonable pick. Primo was a terrible pick because the Spurs reached for a low ceiling, low floor player in the lottery. To replicate in this draft, they'd have to do something like Furphy at 4 or Da Silva at 8 :lol
Didn’t they pick Primo precisely because they believed he had franchise player upside?

[CGD]

Spurs have for sure done a great job at hiding their intents. There has been rumors about Spurs trading up, down, out and they have been linked with numerous players.

My realistic wish for Spurs is Castle at #4 and Cody Williams at #8.

That’s my preferred combo as well. It will be hard for them to pass on Reed if he falls to 4 though.

[Mr. Body]

If Houston takes Reed 3, definitely see DET-MEM swapping. In that case Dillingham at 9 makes sense.

It makes sense at 5 even if they don't trade down. It always made sense.

[3&D_TBH]

What’s the latest on Houston’s intentions? I’m happy with Castle but boy oh boy if Shep is there… That shooting beside Wemby would be hard to pass. I’d take Sheppard if he was there tho, prolly. Haha

[Uriel]

Spurs have for sure done a great job at hiding their intents. There has been rumors about Spurs trading up, down, out and they have been linked with numerous players.

My realistic wish for Spurs is Castle at #4 and Cody Williams at #8.
In your opinion, what are their true intentions?

[Bruno]

In your opinion, what are their true intentions?

Honestly, I have absolutely no idea. The most likely would be that they keep #4 and #8 but I'm just saying it because doing a trade is by design more complicate than just using your picks.

The draft is also only the first step of the off-season. I hope Spurs won't do like last summer and do nothing significant aside the draft. I have again no idea what is their plan for the whole summer.

[TD 21]

Unless someone trades up to 3 for Clingan and Sheppard is available at 4, they should be shopping the pick to the Grizzlies for 9 + future draft capital, but won't.

Funny how the Hornets are the other team rumored most interested in Castle and all of a sudden there's reports of them taking Salaun at 6, probably in a futile attempt to get the Spurs to trade back.

[Pauleta14]

ZR and Reed won't be available at 4 and Salaun gone at 8

Castle - Cody it is

Dilli if they're in love but I can't see it bc Pop loves big guards

[Spurs9]

Unless someone trades up to 3 for Clingan and Sheppard is available at 4, they should be shopping the pick to the Grizzlies for 9 + future draft capital, but won't.

Funny how the Hornets are the other team rumored most interested in Castle and all of a sudden there's reports of them taking Salaun at 6, probably in a futile attempt to get the Spurs to trade back.

I don't see them trading it, they already have plenty of future draft capital tbh

[slick'81]

Hopefully one of these guys the spurs take turns into a legit bad ass next to wemby

[TD 21]

I don't see them trading it, they already have plenty of future draft capital tbh

If/when the choice is between a high bust archetype or a comparable prospect + more, I'd rather the latter.

[objective]

You Castle truthers can bookmark this post.

It’s going to be a long ass 4 years for me.

Rookie year, Castle shoots 30% from 3. Spurstalk: you see he improved his stats from college and he will become a shooter in the future.

Year 2 castle: shoots 32% from 3. Spurstalk: He is improving like we said he would! Buncha haters on this board and sky is falling from this pick are awfully quiet now.

Year 3 Castle: he shoots 32% from 3 again. Spurstalk: he’s still really young. It took Tony 10 years to learn how to shoot. You can’t rush the process. His form is much improved now. He’s only 23. No player ever improved once they hit 23 yuck yuck yuck

Year 4 Castle: he shoots 33% from 3 and all 4 years on the Spurs he makes less than one a game. People will be clamoring how his shot has improved and he is on the right track. He’s 24 and averaging 13, 5, and 4 and up for a contract extension… smh this might be a 6 year thing of torture for me.

The dude will never be a shooter. He will make 1.3 threes a game at most. He will be mid on defense and I’m going to have to wait 6 years for people to be on my side (the correct one) about Castle and hear all the lies how they knew he wouldn’t work out and blah blah blah. 6 years of Mr. Body telling people off for being miserable and to kill themselves.

Brian Wrong: I know you read my posts. Pick either Reed and Knecht or Matas and Knecht. It’s that simple.

I almost agree 100%, except that Buzelis is just as bad.

Castle is not a good idea. He was propped up by the insane UConn system, full of other players who executed that allowed him to look good. Not an elite athlete, not an event creator, gets absolutely ignored as a shooter.

[TD 21]

I almost agree 100%, except that Buzelis is just as bad.

Castle is not a good idea. He was propped up by the insane UConn system, full of other players who executed that allowed him to look good. Not an elite athlete, not an event creator, gets absolutely ignored as a shooter.

Who cares? He's a "connector" (not sure what he's connecting on a team with one featured player and one credible shooter) and they'll sprinkle their magic pixie dust to fix his shot like they did Anderson, Murray, White, Walker IV, Samanic, Johnson, Primo, Sochan, Branham, Wesley.

If not? They can just sign the next Forbes and McDermott to be the designated shooters because it's really not that important.

[scott]

WOJ BOMB

https://i.postimg.cc/7ZBH3cwY/Wojbomb.jpg

[TD 21]

I'm guessing their order of preference at 8 is: Salaun, Williams, Knecht, Carter. I think they probably like Carter more than that, but won't want to somewhat double up with Castle.

[Knoxxx]

I think 8 is a little bit too early for Carrington but for a team that drafted Branham and Wesley, he could be a target since he's in a similar vein in that those two were also young, toolsy, aggressive late bloomers.

Trading Branham and Wesley for Carrington, now that would be the ticket!

[scott]

Which thread is the right one for real time discussion? This one or the Draft thread? This site is teetering on crashing at any moment it seems, so I want to make sure I'm in the right place :lol

[benefactor]

Which thread is the right one for real time discussion? This one or the Draft thread? This site is teetering on crashing at any moment it seems, so I want to make sure I'm in the right place :lol
It will be this one when the draft starts

[LeBowen]

Brendan Haywood actually shitting on Bronny on NBA TV. :lol

[Knoxxx]

They are saying LAL pick 55 is a key pick and they can’t afford to waste it on Bronny James because they are in a win now mode. :downspin:

[exstatic]

I almost agree 100%, except that Buzelis is just as bad.

Castle is not a good idea. He was propped up by the insane UConn system, full of other players who executed that allowed him to look good. Not an elite athlete, not an event creator, gets absolutely ignored as a shooter.

That UConn system held him back from individual accomplishment. It’s a huge credit to him that he understood that it would,and he went there anyway, and merged his talent into the team concept. He was a top 10 prospect, and could have gone near anywhere and had a green light.

[Knoxxx]

Edey is on NBA TV, my favorite Franken Monster.

[BatManu20]

Wizards def taking Risacher.

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[Knoxxx]

Wizards def taking Risacher.

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Maybe they are sending us the 2 and 14 for the 4 and 8.

[BatManu20]

Wizards likely don’t make this trade unless they know that Sara is going #1 imo.

[timvp]

Wizards def taking Risacher.

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With Avdija in Portland, they should be less likely to take Salaun or Williams at 7.

[Knoxxx]

Wizards likely don’t make this trade unless they know that Sara is going #1 imo.

If they send us the 2 and 14 we can take ricochet and Edey.

[spurraider21]

With Avdija in Portland, they should be less likely to take Salaun or Williams at 7.
fuck

[Dejounte]

With Avdija in Portland, they should be less likely to take Salaun or Williams at 7.

YES!! Salaun is ours

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I hope our guys don’t do some stupid shit tonight.

I’m super excited about this draft as a whole. Look forward to chatting it up with everyone tonight.

[jjspur]

If the spurs end up getting Reed or Castle AT 4, i can see them trading the #8 for a future #1 and another second, or just blow it on someone who should be pick 25 or so. They don't always make the obvious choice.

[DAF86]

Meh, for as much shit as Salaun gets (and I'm on board), as soon as the Spurs pick him, most of us will do a 180 and start getting hyped for the prospect of a 6'9" kid with a 9'2" standing reach panning out.

Same with Castle, I don't have high hopes in his shot developing, but if (when) the Spurs pick him, I'm gonna get excited thinking about Jrue Holiday 2.0 possibilities. This isn't a draft to sweat it all that much, tbh.

[Pauleta14]

Edey is on NBA TV, my favorite Franken Monster.

I like him a lot too

He'll be a fan favorite wherever he ends up, maybe more

[aissagholi7981]

Boys, got inside info. This is how it's shaking out:

Risacher
Sarr
Sheppard
Castle
Buzelis

Trying to get 6-10 now

[Dejounte]

Meh, for as much shit as Salaun gets (and I'm on board), as soon as the Spurs pick him, most of us will do a 180 and start getting hyped for the prospect of a 6'9" kid with a 9'2" standing reach panning out.

Same with Castle, I don't have high hopes in his shot developing, but if (when) the Spurs pick him, I'm gonna get excited thinking about Jrue Holiday 2.0 possibilities. This isn't a draft to sweat it all that much, tbh.

Not true at all. People hated the Primo pick from the beginning all the way until the end. A lot of people didn’t change their minds.

[LeBowen]

I don't want Salaun because I don't think he'll ever put it together, but if he does, he's got one of the higher ceilings.
High-motor, 6'10 with reliable 3pt shot? Not many players like that in the league.

[Mr. Body]

Meh, for as much shit as Salaun gets (and I'm on board), as soon as the Spurs pick him, most of us will do a 180 and start getting hyped for the prospect of a 6'9" kid with a 9'2" standing reach panning out.

Same with Castle, I don't have high hopes in his shot developing, but if (when) the Spurs pick him, I'm gonna get excited thinking about Jrue Holiday 2.0 possibilities. This isn't a draft to sweat it all that much, tbh.

I don't think Salaun will ever be good and won't change my opinion until I see otherwise. I'll be glad Wembanyama gets his buddy and see it as a tax for drafting him. I will hope that Salaun someday learns how to play in Austin or elsewhere.

[Mr. Body]

Meh, for as much shit as Salaun gets (and I'm on board), as soon as the Spurs pick him, most of us will do a 180 and start getting hyped for the prospect of a 6'9" kid with a 9'2" standing reach panning out.

Same with Castle, I don't have high hopes in his shot developing, but if (when) the Spurs pick him, I'm gonna get excited thinking about Jrue Holiday 2.0 possibilities. This isn't a draft to sweat it all that much, tbh.

I don't think Salaun will ever be good and won't change my opinion until I see otherwise. I'll be glad Wembanyama gets his buddy and see it as a tax for drafting him. I will hope that Salaun someday learns how to play in Austin or elsewhere.

[timvp]

I have to bow out until the first round is over.

prayingdog.jpg @ nothing too weird

[LeBowen]

I don't think Salaun will ever be good and won't change my opinion until I see otherwise. I'll be glad Wembanyama gets his buddy and see it as a tax for drafting him. I will hope that Salaun someday learns how to play in Austin or elsewhere.

Tbh, drafting Salaun and him never putting it together wouldn't be that bad. Wemby's camp would realize they shouldn't interfere with the roster construction process anymore.

[Joseph Kony]

Meh, for as much shit as Salaun gets (and I'm on board), as soon as the Spurs pick him, most of us will do a 180 and start getting hyped for the prospect of a 6'9" kid with a 9'2" standing reach panning out.

Same with Castle, I don't have high hopes in his shot developing, but if (when) the Spurs pick him, I'm gonna get excited thinking about Jrue Holiday 2.0 possibilities. This isn't a draft to sweat it all that much, tbh.
6'9" with a 9'2" standing reach? You son of a bitch, I'm in

[DAF86]

Not true at all. People hated the Primo pick from the beginning all the way until the end. A lot of people didn’t change their minds.

But because that was a monumental reach of historic proportions. Nobody saw that coming. It would be like the Spurs drafting Bronny at 4. :lol

Also, somewhere down the line, many of us tried to get into the Primo bandwagon untill he exposed his true self, literally.

[Dejounte]

But because that was a monumental reach of historic proportions. Nobody saw that coming. It would be like the Spurs drafting Bronny at 4. :lol

Also, somewhere down the line, many of us tried to get into the Primo bandwagon untill he exposed his true self, literally.

The experts on this board believe he’s a monumental reach so you gotta believe them

[benefactor]

25 minutes

[BatManu20]

Boys, got inside info. This is how it's shaking out:

Risacher
Sarr
Sheppard
Castle
Buzelis

Trying to get 6-10 now

Lol. This has been the consensus top-5 prediction for a few days now.

[Obstructed_View]

Inappropriate milfy mom watch as the side game.

[DAF86]

The experts on this board believe he’s a monumental reach so you gotta believe them

Odds have him at 6, so it isn't. Primo literally came out of nowhere.

[scott]

Annual Malika Andrews appreciation post

[Splits]

gimme Clingan and Knecht please god

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/studio-shot-cute-praying-dog-pastel-background-concept-pet-devotion-color-harmony-created-generative-ai-283460200.jpg?ct=jpeg

[Knoxxx]

These kids are cute they barely started shaving!

[scott]

Inappropriate milfy mom watch as the side game.

Sheppard's mom looks like Kurt Warner's wife. Will fit right in with the Alamo Heights Karen Community

[John B]

Let’s go!!!

[Biggems]

Does the NBA always have the players in front? I always thought there was a green room in the back. Maybe that is just the NFL.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Spurs need shooting and or playmaking/taking a player off the dribble. I’ll be happy if one of the two picks are Reed or Dillingham

[LeBowen]

Hamsters slowing down, smh.

[Biggems]

Not a lot of eye candy from the girlfriend front.....the NFL definitely has the NBA beat on that aspect.

[Arcadian]

This is probably the most exciting draft in Spurs history, at least in my lifetime. Last year we already knew who we we4e getting, but this one is a surprise.

[scott]

DO NOT DRAFT DALTON KNECHT, ITS A TRAP

1806116252844490916

[SpursGenius]

Castle, Carter, and trade for Saluan.

Wemby
Sochan
Saluan
Castle
Carter

6th man Vassell

[Guru of Nothing]

A Hawks watch party? lol

[BatManu20]

Castle wearing a Silver & Black suit :cry

[LeBowen]

Lmao that Hawks front office celebration will become a meme real soon if they fuck it up.

[spurraider21]

Risacher to hawks

[scottspurs]

Risacher to hawks
Solid wing depth for the hawks

[Splits]

Risacher to hawks

Gooooood

[Dex]

Pisses me off that these ESPN guys still can't pronounce Wembanyama

[NickiRasgo]

Hope the Thunder get Topic to be called the Topic Thunder. Do it for the meme!

[Raven]

damn it

[3&D_TBH]

Getting risashay at the number one overall has to fucking suck tbh hahaha

[BackHome]

And so it begins

[mikec]

Thank god he's gone. Thank you.

[Biggems]

Adam Silver sucks.....he is boring as shit

I miss David Stern

[spurraider21]

really just have to cross fingers that Clingan goes #3

[Splits]

Reed, Castle, Sarr will all be there at 4

[vy65]

So we’re getting Castle

[BatManu20]

Castle over Bustzelis and Salaun or we riot.

[Chinook]

I am not sad he's gone, as I think there's a decent chance he's not going to be the best player at his position drafted. However, I won't exhale until the Spurs pick at 4. If they take Clingan, there's a legit chance they will be trading him to ATL, even if they might also be taking him for Memphis or another team.

[Guru of Nothing]

So far, so good.

[DesignatedT]

Adam Silver sucks.....he is boring as shit

I miss David Stern

Worst commissioner in sports.

[spurraider21]

this doesnt say "no spoilers" thread

woj says Sarr going #2

[3&D_TBH]

This Houston pick will reveal all tbh

[Obstructed_View]

this doesnt say "no spoilers" thread

woj says Sarr going #2
Don't see how this is a spoiler.

[BacktoBasics]

I would appreciate no spoilers

[99 Problems]

:lobt2:

[Dex]

Thar goes Sarr

[Raven]

well, this draft has already disappointed.. only an outside chance to save it now

[BatManu20]

This site already lagging. It's going to crash when the Spurs pick isn't it :lol

[Splits]

with Rich and Sarr gone, Rockets taking Reed.

we're getting Castle

[Spurs9]

with Rich and Sarr gone, Rockets taking Reed.

we're getting Castle
Not a bad thing

[Obstructed_View]

with Rich and Sarr gone, Rockets taking Reed.

we're getting Castle

Yeah I think we're about to get fucked.

[LeBowen]

There goes Sheppard, Shams just posted.

[scottspurs]

Sheppard to Rockets - Shams

[spurraider21]

sheppard gone

[scott]

Only suspense at this point is which Castle thread title will prevail

[Obstructed_View]

Well, piss.

[spurraider21]

Dillingham the only tier 1 player left on my board. Castle is atop tier 2 but only if he's not being taken as a point guard

[Raven]

houston saving our asses !!!

[benefactor]

Farewell, sweet prince

[Spurs Homer]

Fuck the rockettes

[scott]

Reed doesn't look super pumped to be a Rocket.

I'm guessing he breaks this trend of dudes crying in their interview

[vy65]

This is the worst timeline

[Splits]

get Clingan please. please.

and Slovenian servers come the fuck on

https://gifdb.com/images/high/hamster-wheel-funny-spin-fail-iexowiu3565trzeo.webp

[scottspurs]

Spurs taking longer than these other teams to pick. Trade?

[Obstructed_View]

Comeonnnn...TRADE!

[mystargtr34]

Honestly Sheppard is a perfect fit next to Amen Thompson in the backcourt of the future for the Rockets.

[heyheymymy]

That pick was for sale

If SA wanted Reed they could've got him imo

[Obstructed_View]

This is the worst timeline

Spurs jumped up and got the Raptors pick. Not aire how this is the worst timeline.

[thOOdee]

Bye bye midget klay thompson

[Chomag]

Will someone go wake up our FO?

[024]

Sigh it was always a pipe dream that the Rockets picked Clingan over Sheppard

[LeBowen]

There it is.

All the nonsense and it's the most predictable top4 everyone thought was happening.

Welcome Stephon Castle!

[slick'81]

Omg

[My Fault]

Spurs selecting Castle per Shams

[timtonymanu]

Rockets are gonna be good. The SW division is gonna be a bitch again.

[spurraider21]

Castle official

[scott]

The Sheppard family sounds like they'll fit in with The Woodlands community quite nicely. Wonder if Jalen Green will try to hump him in the locker room.

[Chinook]

Spurs taking longer than these other teams to pick. Trade?

They would be irresponsible if they were didn't look at trade scenarios, but they'd be irresponsible if they hadn't done the preliminary work for this pick weeks ago. The order is a little different, but this was the most predictable 1-2-3

[r0drig0lac]

6'6'' point guard, great!!

[Chinook]

Castle official

Wow, a really predictable draft so far.

[Blizzardwizard]

Incredible that people thought they'd take anyone else tbh :lol

[scott]

Spurs selecting Castle per Shams

Can we fuck off with the Shams spoilers? Pretty please?

[Obstructed_View]

At least they didn't pick Buzelis.

[Splits]

Ok, let's build the Castle. Now just don't fucking draft Bustellis or Saloon and we're good

[Chomag]

Welcome Castle

[Chinook]

Was that Dieng in the draft room? Weird to see him there, but I kinda remember that he got hired to do something.

[Bartleby]

Now it gets interesting.

[Raven]

castle it is... i will take it

[scott]

IS THAT ERIC ZHANG I SAW IN THE SPURS WAR ROOM?

[heyheymymy]

I heard you like defense

So i got you a CASTLE

[vy65]

Ugh

[Dex]

Castle rocking all Silver & Black...hmm

[Spurs Homer]

Fuck

i hope this guy at least knows how to throw a lob…since he cannot shoot…

[Chinook]

Can we fuck off with the Shams spoilers? Pretty please?

There are usually two threads, but no one started a spoiler-free thread.

[Splits]

Please take Knecht if he's there at 8. Please god, please. Would be the perfect draft

[Chomag]

Hope his outside shot is developable otherwise he's a solid pick at 3

[scott]

Was that Dieng in the draft room? Weird to see him there, but I kinda remember that he got hired to do something.

Yep, that was G

[spurraider21]

ive liked castle quite a bit through the process. had him atop tier 2 of my board. a middle class iguodala. i dont believe he can pull off the full time PG thing, but hope he proves me wrong

[ralph nyc]

Oh tell me why
Do we build castles in the sky?

[Dex]

:lol at everyone freaking out like they can see the future.

Shooting can be fixed...just look at Parker, Kawhi, Murray, etc...

[heyheymymy]

The Sheppard family sounds like they'll fit in with The Woodlands community quite nicely. Wonder if Jalen Green will try to hump him in the locker room.

Lol i noticed that too wonder if the maga vibes factored in with BWright

[r0drig0lac]

maybe Matas or Cody in the pick 8

[Biggems]

Defense......Defense........Defense........Defense

[Splits]

top 4 so far have basically been as predicted by the big boards. considering how much shit they got pre-draft, it's kinda funny

[BacktoBasics]

Fuck

i hope this guy at least knows how to throw a lob…since he cannot shoot…

He fed the post for a national championship.

[DAF86]

No meltdown tonight. Now Dilly at 8.

[Chinook]

ive liked castle quite a bit through the process. had him atop tier 2 of my board. a middle class iguodala. i dont believe he can pull off the full time PG thing, but hope he proves me wrong

I like Iggy as a comparison more than Jrue. I know Holliday wasn't a great shooter coming in, but he was definitely a PG.

[spurraider21]

Wow, a really predictable draft so far.
noooo those mocks are all givony agenda posts, they cant come true :madrun :madrun :madrun

[z0sa]

Castle in! Very nice.

[Chomag]

If dilly is still available at 8 should we get him?

[Biggems]

So if Clingan and Salaun is there at 8, who do you take?

[heyheymymy]

Man Coach Dan Fuckin Hurley as your interview crew is such a mad flex for Castle

You Castle haters are crazy, this is elite program pedigree, spurs material

[Obstructed_View]

:lol at everyone freaking out like they can see the future.

Shooting can be fixed...just look at Parker, Kawhi, Murray, etc...
If you're gonna get a guy who needs to work on his shot, at least the Spurs drafted a gym rat who wants to win.

[Dex]

Defense......Defense........Defense........Defense

This...Spurs need an identity, and with Wemby it should start with defense.

[99 Problems]

6’6” Elite defender +

Happy here tbh……

[spurraider21]

oh wow, Holland at 5. i had him right after Castle on my board as well. good to see he didnt drop as much as others thought

[Obstructed_View]

So if Clingan and Salaun is there at 8, who do you take?

MCCAIN!

[Splits]

please for the love of god please please please someone draft Bustzellis 5-7. Please

[slick'81]

Omg

[Obstructed_View]

Detroit gonna fuck this up...

[mystargtr34]

Another non shooter next to Ausar is interesting.

I could see Holland at 6 or 7 with Hornets or Blazers but didn’t expect Pistons.

[Raven]

loving holland going to 5

[Mugen]

Solid pick with Castle given how the top 3 predictably shook out.

Let's get my guy Saluan at #8 and the French Connection can finally lead Fat Antonio back to the promised land :lol

[benefactor]

Damn it I wanted Ron Holland

[Splits]

whoa Holland at 5 mixes a lot of shit up

[BatManu20]

Wow Ron Holland goes 5 to DET. They desperately needed shooting and added arguably the worst shooter in the lottery :lol. Still has upside though despite that. Will be interested to see how that plays out.

[scott]

BUZELIS AT 8 THE DREAM IS ALIVE

[Chinook]

I feel bad for scott. He wasn't happy about spoilers, and ESPN is apparently going to start spoiling picks on air.

[Bartleby]

Solid pick with Castle given how the top 3 predictably shook out.

Let's get my guy Saluan at #8 and the French Connection can finally lead Fat Antonio back to the promised land :lol

Wouldn't be surprised if Portland picks him.

[Splits]

Holy shit we could get Reed or Clingan at 8

[Obstructed_View]

Carter or McCain are still my guys.

[Mugen]

Spurs are gonna get Saluan. You haters have to pray Portland takes him now :lol

[scottspurs]

Buzelis at 8 and I’m a happy man! Also love Cody Williams

[LeBowen]

Spurs are gonna get Saluan. You haters have to pray Portland takes him now :lol

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE AT CHARLOTTE HORNETS FRONT OFFICE HAVE HEARD OUR PRAYERS!

[BacktoBasics]

We need scoring or someone with the potential to be a threat. Dillingham and raw dog Buzelis seem logical.

Salaun is just too much of a project for me. Gonna take two years to even figure out if he’s an nba player. But I bet he has an SA promise at 8

[Pauleta14]

CHA sellect Salaun

[RC_Drunkford]

Salaun to Hornets, Clingan to Blazers

[spurraider21]

FUCK YES SALAUN IS SALGONE

[Chomag]

If Dilly is still available at 8 do we take him?

[BacktoBasics]

We need scoring or someone with the potential to be a threat. Dillingham and raw dog Buzelis seem logical.

Salaun is just too much of a project for me. Gonna take two years to even figure out if he’s an nba player. But I bet he has an SA promise at 8

[baseline bum]

God don't tell me we just traded with Charlotte :vomit:

[BatManu20]

Wow Salaun to Charlotte. Sorry Mugen :lol

[Chinook]

Charlotte diving on that grenade.

[Mugen]

Nooooooooooo

[heyheymymy]

Man fuck CHA garbage ass fra chise

[baseline bum]

So Portland has to take Clingan here right?

[tonight...you]

Holy shit we could get Reed or Clingan at 8
Reed? Wasn't he taken 3rd?

[Obstructed_View]

Fuck yeah!

[benefactor]

Thank you hornets

[DAF86]

I'm cool with either Buzelis or Dilly at 8, tbh. Please Spurs.

[vy65]

Wtf is happening

[baseline bum]

Nooooooooooo

I'm going to be shitting my pants if the Spurs take Clingan since that means they probably traded with Charlotte

[Raven]

fucking incredible, both holland and salmon getting reached is fantastic... only mustelis to avoid and we are gold

[heyheymymy]

Hope SA swaps for 6 when they get to 8