El Ladrillar del Barrio of Juan Nuñez

[Seventyniner]

Knee jerk take: discount Nikola Topic?

I'm guessing he will be stashed for at least one year.

If you thought Castle had a broken jumper, look out.

[couchman]

We seem to have forgotten that our miracle shot doctor now works for OKC

[offset formation]

Financial move? What's the point of Indiana and SA swapping back to back picks? Is there a financial difference between 35 and 36?


WTF are we even doing? Seems Furphy was a great selection only to have it snatched away in a trade with...the team that picked next and traded that pick back to SA?? Are we sure Nunez is a Spur? Sounded like it on ESPN but they never showed it on screen and the interviewer certainly didn't know.

[scott]

Glad we found a draft and stash. Wouldn't want to take precious opportunities away from Blake Wesley or Sir Jabari Rice.

[objective]

He won't be stashed for 1 year, he'll be stashed forever

He allegedly recently signed a long term deal with Barcelona

The rumors were that Spurs wanted 35 to take a 2-way. When they couldn't get anyone to go with the plan, they decided they didn't want any money on the roster. If they had picked an American they could have forced a second round tender and gone to camp and probably force the Spurs to cut them.

This way, Nunez will never sign the tender because he'll never pay his buyout and the Spurs won't help him with it.

He will stay as "rights to Juan Nunez" in a potential future trade the next 15 years. He will never be a Spur.

[scott]

Financial move? What's the point of Indiana and SA swapping back to back picks? Is there a financial difference between 35 and 36?


WTF are we even doing?

Indiana gave us some cash. Holt Jr. can use that for a weekend bender in Vegas.

[BatManu20]

If he ever makes the team, this dude will be a fan favorite based on his name alone tbh :lol

[LeBowen]

I kind of don't mind the pick, he could be a 6'4 Tre.

But if they're actually serious about this guy, then Tre needs to be included in a package this summer and Nunez needs to come over right away.
If Tre gets another contract, Nunez doesn't have a future with the Spurs.

[spurraider21]

he's going to be the Nikola Milutinov of Adam Hanga's

[scott]

He won't be stashed for 1 year, he'll be stashed forever

He allegedly recently signed a long term deal with Barcelona

The rumors were that Spurs wanted 35 to take a 2-way. When they couldn't get anyone to go with the plan, they decided they didn't want any money on the roster. If they had picked an American they could have forced a second round tender and gone to camp and probably force the Spurs to cut them.

This way, Nunez will never sign the tender because he'll never pay his buyout and the Spurs won't help him with it.

He will stay as "rights to Juan Nunez" in a potential future trade the next 15 years. He will never be a Spur.

I mean, just trade or sell the pick outright at this point.

This team clearly has different priorities than improving the roster via this draft.

[widowmaker]

Fresh off the press, hes been traded back to the pacers for a 2098 4th round pick because in the year 2098 there will be 4 rounds in the draft.

[exstatic]

He won't be stashed for 1 year, he'll be stashed forever

He allegedly recently signed a long term deal with Barcelona

The rumors were that Spurs wanted 35 to take a 2-way. When they couldn't get anyone to go with the plan, they decided they didn't want any money on the roster. If they had picked an American they could have forced a second round tender and gone to camp and probably force the Spurs to cut them.

This way, Nunez will never sign the tender because he'll never pay his buyout and the Spurs won't help him with it.

He will stay as "rights to Juan Nunez" in a potential future trade the next 15 years. He will never be a Spur.

Maybe he’ll be like Printezas, and we’ll trade him back to Indy in 10 years.

[SpursFan86]

Spurs drafting like they’re title contenders :lmao “Have to get a draft and stash guy, too many valuable players already fighting for roster spots” :lmao

[scott]

I tend to agree that Nunez is a very long shot to ever actually come over.

Last year we at least got two future SRPs for #33 - this year we appear to have just thrown #35 away for a little bit of cash and a stash that may never come over.

It definitely invites questions about this FO's ability to properly utilize assets. There is no point in acquiring all of these assets if you just throw them away.

[Ariel]

Spurs are trying to build the Texas version of the great wall of China, only with bricks and cheap labour by employing players

[Mugen]

I guarantee this kid will never play a single minute for the Spurs tbh :lol

[Dverde]

Couldn’t they just not submit a pick to the league and decline the pick.

[offset formation]

I mean, just trade or sell the pick outright at this point.

This team clearly has different priorities than improving the roster via this draft.

Yup. Weird shit going on.

[Mr. Body]

He won't be stashed for 1 year, he'll be stashed forever

He allegedly recently signed a long term deal with Barcelona

The rumors were that Spurs wanted 35 to take a 2-way. When they couldn't get anyone to go with the plan, they decided they didn't want any money on the roster. If they had picked an American they could have forced a second round tender and gone to camp and probably force the Spurs to cut them.

This way, Nunez will never sign the tender because he'll never pay his buyout and the Spurs won't help him with it.

He will stay as "rights to Juan Nunez" in a potential future trade the next 15 years. He will never be a Spur.

Yeah, pretty much. This isn't about Nunez, he was just convenient.

For some reason the Spurs are allergic to adding anybody beyond Castle. They're playing like they're the Knicks or another team close to the hard cap.

[SpursGenius]

This franchise is broken. They have no clue. They actually think current players are a core when we have two nba players on the team. Maybe 3.

[jjspur]

After pick 35, might as well forfeit pick 48 and save ESPN some air time. This wasn't a great draft, but the spurs made it even suckier for the spurs fans.

[Mr. Body]

This guy will be like Milicic who will come over when he's 32 and will suck then, too.

[offset formation]

Legler questioning our draft tells me all I need to know because that guy is normally effusive with his Spurs praise.

[Mr. Body]

Legler questioning our draft tells me all I need to know because that guy is normally effusive with his Spurs praise.

Because a team with maybe four players you could consider potentially foundational and twelve players whose certainty in the league is in question is just throwing away its draft picks left and right.

I don't think I've ever seen this before. It's like their roster is complete and they can't spend any more money.

[Mugen]

Legler questioning our draft tells me all I need to know because that guy is normally effusive with his Spurs praise.

It's pretty apparent to everyone with a brain that this FO has absolutely lost their fastball. I know it comes across as minor shit because we're talking about 2nd rounders now.

But how they've operated in the draft (sans the absolute no brainer pick in Wemby) is just extremely disturbing.

I don't think it's hyperbole that this coaching staff/FO is bottom 3 in the league. It's fucking terrifying tbh.

[LeBowen]

It's pretty apparent to everyone with a brain that this FO has absolutely lost their fastball. I know it comes across as minor shit because we're talking about 2nd rounders now.

But how they've operated in the draft (sans the absolute no brainer pick in Wemby) is just extremely disturbing.

I don't think it's hyperbole that this coaching staff/FO is bottom 3 in the league. It's fucking terrifying tbh.

I just don't understand the logic behind not taking a chance on a SRP.
Even if we guarantee Bassey, we have 12 players on the roster since Graham is obviously not staying.

If PATFO was operating like a competent front office, I'd say we're about to see some big win now moves.
We drafted the only high upside player who's also NBA ready right away and we didn't take anyone else, despite glaring issues on wing positions.
Logically, that means we're done with project players and want to compete with all the assets available for trade.

But as per usual, it's going to be we like what we have and we'll lose our minds watching Collins get shit on every single game.
I swear if Collins is on the roster on the opening night, I'm fucking done.

[Mr. Body]

It's pretty apparent to everyone with a brain that this FO has absolutely lost their fastball. I know it comes across as minor shit because we're talking about 2nd rounders now.

But how they've operated in the draft (sans the absolute no brainer pick in Wemby) is just extremely disturbing.

I don't think it's hyperbole that this coaching staff/FO is bottom 3 in the league. It's fucking terrifying tbh.

But I don't think this is entirely true. Sochan was the right pick. I know people here hate him, but he was the right pick and he's going to be a good player. Castle was one hundred percent the right pick this year.

And then... the rest. I don't get it.

[LeBowen]

But I don't think this is entirely true. Sochan was the right pick. I know people here hate him, but he was the right pick and he's going to be a good player. Castle was one hundred percent the right pick this year.

And then... the rest. I don't get it.

I'd argue that Devin was also the right pick since we had both DJ and Derrick.
It was also harder to scout that class due to covid.

[superbigtime]

All around dumb fkery from FO. Disappointing.

[Mnky]

Nice pick. Possible elite pick and roll player. Would fit in with castle and wemby if developed. Can stash him for some time as well. Has a decent free throw percentage so not worried about the shot not developing too much. He never has to shoot since he's so good orchestrating the team offense.

I figured Nunez was going to be one of the picks. I like it.

[lefty20]

1806436141618680121

[ace3g]

https://x.com/DraftExpress/status/1806371160881610779

[Mal]

Wouldnt it be better to trade for 2037 2nd round pick swaps ?

[BackHome]

I mean, just trade or sell the pick outright at this point.

This team clearly has different priorities than improving the roster via this draft.

They probably tried just no one wanted to ..lol

[BackHome]

I want to hear how Brian is going to spin this?

[GoSpurs99]

Is ‘Ladrillar’ Spanish for ‘trebuchet’? :lol

[widowmaker]

Wouldnt it be better to trade for 2037 2nd round pick swaps ?



Id say for maybe 2058 or maybe 2074. Shoot maybe by then they will have a Time Machine and we can do 2023 first overall again.

[ginobilized]

What are the odds he ever suits up?
Can he throw alley-oops from Europe?
If no, wtf?!?!?!?!

[sfernald]

What are the odds he ever suits up?
Can he throw alley-oops from Europe?
If no, wtf?!?!?!?!


Wtf, what pass first point guard would possibly not want to throw lobs at Wemby? Wemby will make his teammates rich. This guy will be there as soon as he can guaranteed.

[TekXX]

Was Manu the only one who came over after being stashed? This shit was cute when we didn't need the help but now it's just pathetic

[The Truth #6]

1806436141618680121

Sounds like the last time they will be on the court together.

[RobinsontoDuncan]

Hope he becomes a Spur one day. He is fun to watch -- especially his passing. Also, dont get why people are saying he's a bad shooter. His shot is pure, and he's had some pretty solid shooting averages in Europe.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6LayC7qDUI

[rjv]

who the hell are these ST sources that are suggesting Nuñez never suits up as a Spur? that may may be true but this doesn't have the appearance of previous draft and abandon 2nd rounders of years past.

[Dverde]

https://x.com/nbaspain/status/1806433463295181295?s=46

https://x.com/tom_orsborn/status/1806463919055077490?s=46

[RC_Drunkford]

Look here people are finally coming around to my opinion from 2017 that our FO is garbage. Took y'all a while :lol

[Mr. Body]

https://x.com/nbaspain/status/1806433463295181295?s=46

https://x.com/tom_orsborn/status/1806463919055077490?s=46

Man, they look like those Spanish villages who relentlessly attack you in Resident Evil 4.

[RC_Drunkford]

But as per usual, it's going to be we like what we have and we'll lose our minds watching Collins get shit on every single game.
I swear if Collins is on the roster on the opening night, I'm fucking done.

on the roster? He's starting :lol

[spurraider21]

Was Manu the only one who came over after being stashed? This shit was cute when we didn't need the help but now it's just pathetic
Splitter
Scola (it still hurts)
Bertans (technically not our pick)

im sure there are more

[rjv]

https://x.com/nbaspain/status/1806433463295181295?s=46

https://x.com/tom_orsborn/status/1806463919055077490?s=46

he can't answer this without tipping his hand. first, saying "yes" would mean someone is getting released or traded in order to make room on the roster and second, they have to see whether or not they would make a buyout offer that RM would consider matching or not.

[rjv]

Splitter
Scola (it still hurts)
Bertans (technically not our pick)

im sure there are more

i think if scola was signed, the spurs would have never picked up splitter and i think splitter was a better fit for that 2014 title team.

[T Park]

Because a team with maybe four players you could consider potentially foundational and twelve players whose certainty in the league is in question is just throwing away its draft picks left and right.

I don't think I've ever seen this before. It's like their roster is complete and they can't spend any more money.


Or the draft is garbage. Like has been said for months



“Meh draft is garbage”
“Spurs draft euro stash”

WTF are they doing wasting picks!!??

[CGD]

Legler questioning our draft tells me all I need to know because that guy is normally effusive with his Spurs praise.

Leglar loved the Castle pick. Fine to question the decision at 8, but who gives a shit about these second round picks? Seriously yall.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/TheoQuintard/status/1806456502313435532

[spurraider21]

he can't answer this without tipping his hand. first, saying "yes" would mean someone is getting released or traded in order to make room on the roster and second, they have to see whether or not they would make a buyout offer that RM would consider matching or not.
pretty sure they only have 12 on the roster right now

Wemby, Vassell, Keldon, Jones, Collins, Sochan, Branham, Wesley, Graham, Champagnie, Bassey, Cissoko

you could then include Castle, Nunes, and Ingram before having to cut/trade anybody... even though we all know Graham is gone, and probably Bassey too

[SpursDynasty85]

Glad we found a draft and stash. Wouldn't want to take precious opportunities away from Blake Wesley or Sir Jabari Rice.

I actually do hope Blake Wesley turns into something. He had that knee injury first year. Last Year was shaking off rust and learning to play PG. This year we shall see if he is an actual rotation piece on a playoff team hopefully. His ceiling should be higher than Branham.

[Splits]

https://x.com/DraftExpress/status/1806371160881610779


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7SNEdjftno

[rjv]

pretty sure they only have 12 on the roster right now

Wemby, Vassell, Keldon, Jones, Collins, Sochan, Branham, Wesley, Graham, Champagnie, Bassey, Cissoko

you could then include Castle, Nunes, and Ingram before having to cut/trade anybody... even though we all know Graham is gone, and probably Bassey too

i thought i had read somewhere that if the spurs draft and stash Nuñez, then they would have room to sign Ingram to a two-way deal. we still have to count Osman and Mamu for the moment, right?

[offset formation]

Leglar loved the Castle pick. Fine to question the decision at 8, but who gives a shit about these second round picks? Seriously yall.

Had nothing to do with 2nd round. And I'm not sure he loved Castle pick other than as a distributor for Wemby. He talked about his poor shooting too. And straight up said I don't know what the Spurs were thinking here regarding that trade. Also that's my point, Legs loves giving the Spurs major props and giving them the benefit of the doubt. And while we are at it weren't you one of the ones pushing back on me when I critiqued PATFO for all the SRPs we've been stockpiling? If so, consider choosing a lane and staying inside said lane

[Bartleby]

Interesting that he didn't see the Spurs selecting him as a surprise.

[scott]

Homeboy sounds like he actually wants to come to the NBA at some point. We'll see.

[objective]

http://www.eurohopes.com/news/6382/exclusive_interview_with_juan_nunez_ratiopharm_ulm ,_game_breakdown_and_more

That's an interview from last April that covers a lot of things but also where he goes over his being right handed except for Sports.

It has a link to a video showing some of his incredible passing (that we'll never get to see)

[spurraider21]

i thought i had read somewhere that if the spurs draft and stash Nuñez, then they would have room to sign Ingram to a two-way deal. we still have to count Osman and Mamu for the moment, right?
osman, mamu, barlow are all free agents

[rjv]

osman, mamu, barlow are all free agents

that explains the math. what i read was going as of today rather than July 1st. we'll know more at that point but it still explains why wright would be so obtuse about certain questions at the moment.

[Ariel]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1806485558689988785

[ace3g]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1806493790946935163

[objective]

Petteri Kapponen's rights from 2007 were traded today between the Mavs and the Knicks that's the future Nunez and Spurs fans can look forward to it.

[CGD]

Is it confirmed that he’s a stash?

[SpurPadre]

Any chance he could be a poor man’s Ginobili or another Nando de Culo?

[rjv]

Is it confirmed that he’s a stash?

only by ST clairvoyants.

[objective]

Someone on Spurs Reddit is claiming a connection to a Spanish journo who swears the Spurs will be bring him this year. That the reports of signing with Barcelona are premature (Vecenie in his Livestream said he had been signed there, Fischer called him a draft and stash candidate)

There is nothing I would love more to be wrong about and take the Loss on after such an anger inducing first round. I loved Nunez as a prospect despite his flaws and think he would be very entertaining to watch, and if he can be convinced to shoot righty could be a legit player.

But I'll have to see it to believe it. Feeling like Hawkeye right now ... "Don't give me hope."

[onechance87]

Is it confirmed that he’s a stash?

most likely...Spurs seem committed to branham,wesley,jones and now the addition with castle this season.

[Mr. Body]

Any chance he could be a poor man’s Ginobili or another Nando de Culo?

Well, he plays basketball, so it's possible.

[Mr. Body]

Someone on Spurs Reddit is claiming a connection to a Spanish journo who swears the Spurs will be bring him this year. That the reports of signing with Barcelona are premature (Vecenie in his Livestream said he had been signed there, Fischer called him a draft and stash candidate)

There is nothing I would love more to be wrong about and take the Loss on after such an anger inducing first round. I loved Nunez as a prospect despite his flaws and think he would be very entertaining to watch, and if he can be convinced to shoot righty could be a legit player.

But I'll have to see it to believe it. Feeling like Hawkeye right now ... "Don't give me hope."

Honestly, if they brought him over after all this bullshit with trading away better and needed players, it would be fucking preposterous.

[FireMicoHalili]

Someone on Spurs Reddit is claiming a connection to a Spanish journo who swears the Spurs will be bring him this year. That the reports of signing with Barcelona are premature (Vecenie in his Livestream said he had been signed there, Fischer called him a draft and stash candidate)

There is nothing I would love more to be wrong about and take the Loss on after such an anger inducing first round. I loved Nunez as a prospect despite his flaws and think he would be very entertaining to watch, and if he can be convinced to shoot righty could be a legit player.

But I'll have to see it to believe it. Feeling like Hawkeye right now ... "Don't give me hope."
Fischer made two wrong calls yesterday. Guy is unserious and probably not that good at his job lol

[Darkwaters]

Someone on Spurs Reddit is claiming a connection to a Spanish journo who swears the Spurs will be bring him this year. That the reports of signing with Barcelona are premature (Vecenie in his Livestream said he had been signed there, Fischer called him a draft and stash candidate)

There is nothing I would love more to be wrong about and take the Loss on after such an anger inducing first round. I loved Nunez as a prospect despite his flaws and think he would be very entertaining to watch, and if he can be convinced to shoot righty could be a legit player.

But I'll have to see it to believe it. Feeling like Hawkeye right now ... "Don't give me hope."

I've seen similar claims. I guess time will tell.

[scott]

Honestly, if they brought him over after all this bullshit with trading away better and needed players, it would be fucking preposterous.

:pop: Dillingbran and Furby aren't over themselves

[Penya]

Someone on Spurs Reddit is claiming a connection to a Spanish journo who swears the Spurs will be bring him this year. That the reports of signing with Barcelona are premature (Vecenie in his Livestream said he had been signed there, Fischer called him a draft and stash candidate)

There is nothing I would love more to be wrong about and take the Loss on after such an anger inducing first round. I loved Nunez as a prospect despite his flaws and think he would be very entertaining to watch, and if he can be convinced to shoot righty could be a legit player.

But I'll have to see it to believe it. Feeling like Hawkeye right now ... "Don't give me hope."

I really doubt he comes right away. He’s headed to Barcelona as his girlfriend’s dad is… Juan Carlos Navarro, current Barça GM (and Spanish NT legend).

Fun fact is that Navarro’s 2 daughters are dating Juan Nuñez and Hugo Gonzalez, which were supposed to be the top two prospects of Real Madrid, which is Barça’s nemesis…And both appear to be headed to Barcelona sooner rather than later.

[heyheymymy]

Really excited for Nunez! Too bad we didn't get his teammate Pacome Dadiet

Nunez is a pick n roll master with some Manu esqe spin passes. He can't shoot anywhere just layups.

[poopbox]

4 pages of trying to figure out of some random second round pick will be a draft and stash or not :lol

How the mighty have fallen :lol

[scott]

I really doubt he comes right away. He’s headed to Barcelona as his girlfriend’s dad is… Juan Carlos Navarro, current Barça GM (and Spanish NT legend).

Fun fact is that Navarro’s 2 daughters are dating Juan Nuñez and Hugo Gonzalez, which were supposed to be the top two prospects of Real Madrid, which is Barça’s nemesis…And both appear to be headed to Barcelona sooner rather than later.

That's the kind of GM ingenuity and hustle we don't see here in America

[scott]

Also, very proud of the thread titles for all our picks this year. We did well.

[RC_Drunkford]

I'd actually prefer to stash him. Barcelona is a top club in Europe and he can develop over there. Why bring him over to play in Austin and warm the Spurs bench?

[objective]

I'd actually prefer to stash him. Barcelona is a top club in Europe and he can develop over there. Why bring him over to play in Austin and warm the Spurs bench?

1. Because he'd be the best passer on the team
2. Even if he spent time developing in Europe, he would still warm the bench as a rookie anyway, just like Splitter and everyone else. Even being the freaking mvp of the Spanish league wasn't enough for Pop, he still had to waste a year to get over himself. Might as well get that over with now during their non-contention period of Wemby's career. If he really stands out he might be given the chance to start like Parker after a few games, but mostly the stashes get to ride the bench regardless of talent or skill
3. If his shot is ever going to be reworked, it needs to happen while he's young so it takes. And even though Sochan can't really be pointed to as a success story, he did take some drastic steps to change. And I doubt he'll find the same push to change in Spain

[John B]

he can't answer this without tipping his hand. first, saying "yes" would mean someone is getting released or traded in order to make room on the roster and second, they have to see whether or not they would make a buyout offer that RM would consider matching or not.

This. This kid was not surprised because he knows he will be the pick. And I’m sure also was coached how to answer reporters until all are ironed out with RM. He’s a great passer, who sees the court very well, big and strong to handle himself. Somebody mentioned Manu/Luka similarities. Just watch the composure of this kid and at 20. Fucking insane how he seems to be in control of the entire moment. And who wouldn’t want the job to pass to the biggest target in basketball. Every fucking PG in the NBA would covet passing to Wemby. His country would not allow him to miss the opportunity to be great. Stop this shit of the boy not coming here.

[Dejounte]

This. This kid was not surprised because he knows he will be the pick. And I’m sure also was coached how to answer reporters until all are ironed out with RM. He’s a great passer, who sees the court very well, big and strong to handle himself. Somebody mentioned Manu/Luka similarities. Just watch the composure of this kid and at 20. Fucking insane how he seems to be in control of the entire moment. And who wouldn’t want the job to pass to the biggest target in basketball. Every fucking PG in the NBA would covet passing to Wemby. His country would not allow him to miss the opportunity to be great. Stop this shit of the boy not coming here.

You couldn’t go 20 seconds without making yet another Manu comparison to a young player.

[heyheymymy]

Spanish Topic

[John B]

You couldn’t go 20 seconds without making yet another Manu comparison to a young player.

I wasn’t the one making the comparison. Just reading reactions all-over. My take is his composure, like he owns the court, like Luka pacing the game and at 20. Nah, this kid is not staying long in Austin in case. This kid belongs in the court with the biggest target for his passes. I understand now trading Dilly, while it’s a big gamble waiting till 36 to draft this kid. How this kid fell all the way to 36!

[RC_Drunkford]

Well Manu coaching him would certainly help his development

[Bruno]

https://x.com/gsole14/status/1806450598759313753

[SouthernFryd]

Juanobili. I was impressed.

Start him tomorrow.

Seriously. No better learning ground than on a shitty pro team. Harder to get good playing time and minutes on a good team. What you got to lose? Nothing. Start him.

[Degoat]

Interesting if true I guess

[Penya]

https://x.com/gsole14/status/1806450598759313753
Gerard Solé has lost a lot of cred on his reputation as insider lately, so not sure if this is right

[Darkwaters]

4 pages of trying to figure out of some random second round pick will be a draft and stash or not :lol

How the mighty have fallen :lol

I realize you're new here. 2018 join date.

I assure you, the archives are littered with lengthy threads on such stalwarts as James Gist, James White!, Jack McClinton, Adam Hanga, Ryan Richards, Deshaun Thomas and Marcus Denmon (among many others).

This is incredibly typical.

[scottspurs]

Information that comes to me directly from the Draft ceremony itself.

The San Antonio Spurs intend to immediately sign Juan Núñez and have him play in the NBA next season.

Google translate lol

[ace3g]

Blue Font

https://x.com/SpursNation_SA/status/1806475162277081502

[Darkwaters]

https://x.com/SpursNation_SA/status/1806475162277081502

Who is Zachary Rice-Hacker?

[HankChinaski]

Has terrific PG passing skills. Makes smart heady plays. Looks like he tries to be too fancy instead of making the simple play.
Needs to be put on a strength conditioning NBA program
Work on his shooting
Defensively he is scrappy but I find him to be slow and will struggle on the side of the court. His active hands and scrappiness will help but that is a big negative for him.

For a 2nd round pick he is a nice pick up. If he stays with the European club he can work on these aspects or if we sign him he can spend a season in the gleague with lesser competition but have the time to focus to work on class in his game.

[Seventyniner]

https://x.com/SpursNation_SA/status/1806475162277081502

Who is Zachary Rice-Hacker?

The guy who got beat by Juwan Nunyaz.

[Bruno]

Gerard Solé has lost a lot of cred on his reputation as insider lately, so not sure if this is right

Yeah, what seems the most likely is, as you said, Nunez signing with Barcelona.

I hope it's true Spurs want to being him this summer. He is really a talented player and it's time to give up on Blake Wesley for Spurs.

[LeBowen]

In ideal scenario, he'd be a bigger Tre, long-term replacement.

I'd rather have an actual basketball player on the roster like Nunez than Wesley.
He'd surely get some minutes this season.
Then if he's good enough right away, I'd try to trade Tre before the deadline, I'm not a fan of him and he's entering his final year.

[Uriel]

Poor man’s Topic?

[SpursFan86]

I mean I at least like this more if we get to actually see him in the NBA in the next year or 2…but does our FO realize at some point you need people who can shoot?

Guess Nuñez might be viewed as the eventual Tre replacement.

[bigfan]

I am still waiting on Javtokas.

[Mr. Body]

I was going to make a joke about what notable players have played for Ratiopharm Ulm, but then I see it's Killian Hayes, Daniel Thies, and Bruno Caboclo.

So I don't need to make a joke.

[CGD]

Blue Font

https://x.com/SpursNation_SA/status/1806475162277081502

That is one of the slowest crossovers I’ve seen. What’s worse is Rice-hacker got beat on it 😂

[BatManu20]

That is one of the slowest crossovers I’ve seen. What’s worse is Rice-hacker got beat on it 

Ri-zacker only got beat cause he was looking at the screener tbh. But I agree that slow ass crossover ain't beating many defenders in the NBA. That's why he was a SRP though. Like most Spanish players, their lack of athleticism really hinders their potential.

[Mr. Body]

All the carnage post-Castle, I'm glad we didn't pick Risacher that high. Dude's gonna become a meme.

[cd98]

All the carnage post-Castle, I'm glad we didn't pick Risacher that high. Dude's gonna become a meme.

Hopefully so because it will make the Hawk pick next year better and better.

[Penya]

Poor man’s Topic?

Homeless Ricky Rubio

[ChumpDumper]

Wait -- did this guy agree to a two-way contract?

Draft and stash seems obvious, but dude did schlep his parents across the ocean to be in the studio for the second round show. At least he's an interesting pick.

[ChumpDumper]

Wait -- did this guy agree to a two-way contract?

Draft and stash seems obvious, but dude did schlep his parents across the ocean to be in the studio for the second round show. At least he's an interesting pick.

[mudd]

should have drafted Topic at 8....

[scott]

Regardless if this guy ever comes over - at least he gives us another rooting interest in the Olympics this summer.

[Darkwaters]

I am still waiting on Javtokas.

44 is the new 24. He still has time.

[R. DeMurre]

If Topic hits in a few years, it'll be fun to see the hindsight criticisms of Brian Wright for passing on him and taking another player who's remarkably similar.

[onechance87]

If Topic hits in a few years, it'll be fun to see the hindsight criticisms of Brian Wright for passing on him and taking another player who's remarkably similar.

if several players do well,Like matas,williams,knect,carter,dilly.All players rumored to sa.Hopefully castle out performs them all.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/BaloncestoESP/status/1807390257769226464

[Russ]

If Topic hits in a few years, it'll be fun to see the hindsight criticisms of Brian Wright for passing on him and taking another player who's remarkably similar.


should have drafted Topic at 8....

Passing on Topic at #8 will likely come back to haunt in a big way.

[spursparker9]

Got a feeling that Topic gonna become a Spurs killer.

[Mr. Body]

Got a feeling that Topic gonna become a Spurs killer.

Whenever we play OKC, assuming they keep him, we'll be happy to see him on the floor instead of SGA.

[Tyronn Lue]

Spurs snake bitten because their last high pick led to a worse season.

[ace3g]

2pts, 4 boards, 5 assists in win vs Lebanon.

Lebanon vs Spain - Group Phase - FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024 Valencia, Spain | FIBA.basketball (https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-olympic-qualifying-tournament-2024-valencia-spain/games/121009-LBN-ESP#boxscore)

[ismael-robert]

Rebounds n assist pretty good for 13min

[Penya]

https://encestando.es/real-madrid-y-barcelona-han-alcanzado-ya-un-acuerdo-por-juan-nunez-y-el-base-ha-firmado-libre-por-el-barcelona/

Barça and Real (who were holding Nuñez rights in Spain) have reached an agreement, and Nuñez will play for Barcelona next season.
It’s mentioned that it’s going to be a long contract with multiple NBA outs. He looks determined to play NBA ball at some point.

[John B]

https://encestando.es/real-madrid-y-barcelona-han-alcanzado-ya-un-acuerdo-por-juan-nunez-y-el-base-ha-firmado-libre-por-el-barcelona/

Barça and Real (who were holding Nuñez rights in Spain) have reached an agreement, and Nuñez will play for Barcelona next season.
It’s mentioned that it’s going to be a long contract with multiple NBA outs. He looks determined to play NBA ball at some point.

It would’ve been nice to learn from the best

[objective]

Oh no, a guy on Spurs Reddit was wrong! I am so surprised!

[scott]

Can't wait to welcome Nunez into the Hall of Fame of Spurs players who never were

[spurraider21]

its ok its not like we needed another guard who cant shoot anyway

[RC_Drunkford]

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[Mr. Body]

Johnny Furphy died so Nunez could live.

[Mal]

I would be really surprised if he ever play for Spurs

[Bruno]

A little update about Nunez:

Last summer he moved from Germany to Spain where he is now playing at a higher level (Spanish league and Euroleague) with Barcelona. He signed with them a generous 3 years contract with a gross yearly salary of about $1.6M (I guess dating the daughter of the GM help...).

He was barely playing at the start of the season but is playing more lately because former Spur Laprovittola tore his ACL. He will likely play less when/if Barcelona signs a replacement for Laprovittola.

From the little I've seen of him, from what people are saying and from his stats, he is really struggling. He sucks defensively, he can't shoot and isn't aggressive offensively. Right now, it's hard to view him as a future NBA player. It's not over because he is young and talented but he has a long way to go before Spurs should consider bringing him in.

The positive side is that with the draft and stash system, Spurs aren't spending resources to develop him. Maybe in 3 to 5 years, he will be worth being signed...

[CGD]

Thanks for the update

[Ice009]

Wow, why did the Spurs draft him if he's that far away? Has he shown glimpses that he could become good sometime down the line.

The other thing is, wasn't he in the room for the second round of the draft? If I am remembering right and he was there, that seems more like a player that expected to come over a lot sooner.

[Mr. Body]

Wow, why did the Spurs draft him if he's that far away? Has he shown glimpses that he could become good sometime down the line.

The other thing is, wasn't he in the room for the second round of the draft? If I am remembering right and he was there, that seems more like a player that expected to come over a lot sooner.

The Spurs had a full roster, more or less, and are developing young guys already. Taking a player who needed a roster spot immediately would require moving someone and a cost they didn't want to bear.

Priority seems to be seeing where they can get with Champ/Bassey/Branham/Wesley/Cissoko before adding any more youth.

[exstatic]

Wow, why did the Spurs draft him if he's that far away? Has he shown glimpses that he could become good sometime down the line.

The other thing is, wasn't he in the room for the second round of the draft? If I am remembering right and he was there, that seems more like a player that expected to come over a lot sooner.

Ever hear of Manu Ginobili? Or Gordon Giricek? We drafted them both on a flyer in 99, and neither of them played in the NBA until they were 25.

[playblair]

A little update about Nunez:

Last summer he moved from Germany to Spain where he is now playing at a higher level (Spanish league and Euroleague) with Barcelona. He signed with them a generous 3 years contract with a gross yearly salary of about $1.6M (I guess dating the daughter of the GM help...).

He was barely playing at the start of the season but is playing more lately because former Spur Laprovittola tore his ACL. He will likely play less when/if Barcelona signs a replacement for Laprovittola.

From the little I've seen of him, from what people are saying and from his stats, he is really struggling. He sucks defensively, he can't shoot and isn't aggressive offensively. Right now, it's hard to view him as a future NBA player. It's not over because he is young and talented but he has a long way to go before Spurs should consider bringing him in.

The positive side is that with the draft and stash system, Spurs aren't spending resources to develop him. Maybe in 3 to 5 years, he will be worth being signed...

he can pass better than any player currently on spurs roster.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuRjBu4Z-LE

[Ice009]

The Spurs had a full roster, more or less, and are developing young guys already. Taking a player who needed a roster spot immediately would require moving someone and a cost they didn't want to bear.

Priority seems to be seeing where they can get with Champ/Bassey/Branham/Wesley/Cissoko before adding any more youth.

I understand all that, what I am saying is, why would he make the trip to the US for the second round of the draft? Did he get a promise he'd be drafted? Seems like a waste of money to me to bring his family over.


Ever hear of Manu Ginobili? Or Gordon Giricek? We drafted them both on a flyer in 99, and neither of them played in the NBA until they were 25.

Of course, but that was over 20 years ago when international players weren't scouted as much as they are now. The main thing I'm perplexed by is, why did he come to the US for the second round of the draft (I assume he lives in Europe) if he didn't know if he was going to be drafted? Was he made a promise by a team? Did he expect to be picked and play right away? These are pretty big presumptions by a guy who is projected to be 3-5 years away for a "maybe" he can play in the NBA.

[Bruno]

Spurs didn't reach to draft Nunez only because he could be stashed. He was projected to be an early second round pick. Spurs did reach to stash players in the past with players like Mahinmi and Jean-Charles but Nunez isn't in that case.

Nunez is just a worst prospect than he was 4 months ago at the draft. He has been unable to translate what he did in Germany at a higher level with Barcelona.

[Ice009]

Spurs didn't reach to draft Nunez only because he could be stashed. He was projected to be an early second round pick. Spurs did reach to stash players in the past with players like Mahinmi and Jean-Charles but Nunez isn't in that case.

Nunez is just a worst prospect than he was 4 months ago at the draft. He has been unable to translate what he did in Germany at a higher level with Barcelona.

OK. That makes sense. I didn't know his projections going into the draft. If he's joined a new team, and it isn't translating so far with what he did with his old team, then that makes sense that he's dropped a little bit as a prospect since the draft. Thanks for explaining that, Bruno.

[spurraider21]

he'll be here in time to mentor the 20131 draft pick

[Ice009]

I hope he can somehow turn himself into a Manu Ginobili level pick come 3-4 years for now, but the chances of that happening are much, much lower than when Manu was drafted. Can anyone tell me that followed Manu in the early days, did he start off well when he went to the bigger European team/s?

[playblair]

Bruno (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=2449) your take is aging like milk


The assist of the week and of the month has just been given by a player who is practically being born in the Euroleague.Juan Núñez today provided 7 assists and stole 4 balls.

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[Bruno]

Bruno (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=2449) your take is aging like milk


:lol
Yeah, he sucked for two months and had his first good game of the season one day after I posted it. Hopefully he will keep playing well and convince Barcelona not to go after a high level PG to replace Laprovittola. If Nunez could keep getting around 20mpg in Euroleague, it will be great for his development.

[ChumpDumper]

You can watch Euroleague games on EPSN+. From what I've seen this will probably end up being Nunez' level.

[Bruno]

Nunez is doing a little better and had his best game of the season yesterday against Panathinaikos with 19 points scored.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaG61C83qZk

Euroleague stats (https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/juan-nunez/010106/)
Spanish league stats (https://www.acb.com/jugador/todos-sus-partidos/id/30000093)

Barcelona has signed Raul Neto to replace Laprovittola but Nunez should still get a lot of playing time in the next few week because Neto and another guard (Brizuela) are injured.

[John B]

Nunez is doing a little better and had his best game of the season yesterday against Panathinaikos with 19 points scored.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaG61C83qZk

Euroleague stats (https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/juan-nunez/010106/)
Spanish league stats (https://www.acb.com/jugador/todos-sus-partidos/id/30000093)

Barcelona has signed Raul Neto to replace Laprovittola but Nunez should still get a lot of playing time in the next few week because Neto and another guard (Brizuela) are injured.

Dilly who??

[cutewizard]

Anything is possible