THOMAS SORBER MET WITH THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/SoYd9bUxRB4?feature=shared

Thread-worthy, tbh
(Anybody else notice how active this board has been since winning the #2 pick? Welcome, newcomers!)

[mystargtr34]

I can definitely see the Bulls taking him at 12, and can also see the Hawks taking him at 13.

Both teams need a C with a defensive presence and a vertical spacer for Trae and Giddey.

Good luck tho Dejounte haha I know you want him badly.

[RC_Drunkford]

if he's indeed a young Al Horford sign me up. Definitely a guy who I got on my radar and wouldn't mind picking.

[LeBowen]

I'm fully prepared for a last minute trade and more 20131 picks.

[Dejounte]

https://x.com/wilkomcv/status/1922831489302921515?s=46

Yeah, unfortunately I think the Bulls might pick him up

Sorber strikes me as a guy who doesn’t know how good he is or he’s just super humble. Normally, kids like him who lead their team think they’re hot shit but this guy just wants a role on a winning team. The perfect Spur, IMO.

Also, his physical profile matches Jaren Jackson Jr, except he’s 30 lbs heavier. A version of JJJ that actually doesn’t get pushed around in the paint? Sign me up.

[mo7888]

I've got him #9 on my board, so I'd be thrilled if we got him at 14. I'd even to be willing to throw in a couple seconds to move up to 12 if needed.

[SpursFan86]

We have plenty of ways to move up a few picks if the Spurs really want him. #14 + #38 + future SRPs should be enough to jump up a couple of spots if another team isn’t in love with anyone where they’re picking.

That being said, the Spurs will meet with tons of prospects over the next month :lol I think Sorber is one of the better potential options at 14 but wouldn’t get too excited over the simple fact the Spurs are doing due diligence on him.

[Obstructed_View]

Nice thing is the Spurs have a ton of assets if they want to move up.

[Dejounte]

We have plenty of ways to move up a few picks if the Spurs really want him. #14 + #38 + future SRPs should be enough to jump up a couple of spots if another team isn’t in love with anyone where they’re picking.

That being said, the Spurs will meet with tons of prospects over the next month :lol I think Sorber is one of the better potential options at 14 but wouldn’t get too excited over the simple fact the Spurs are doing due diligence on him.

I think it’s telling that Sorber was a day 1 interview though. For example, Egor listed all the teams he’s met with and the Spurs weren’t included. He listed like 7 teams, and he will be within the Spurs range at 14th. I don’t think it’s clear cut that the Spurs will meet with every possible prospect, in fact, it will probably be fewer than people expect.

[Atl Spur]

Seems like a good kid; go sf at 14 and big man at 38 ( lots of options ) if he’s gone by 14.

[CGD]

I've got him #9 on my board, so I'd be thrilled if we got him at 14. I'd even to be willing to throw in a couple seconds to move up to 12 if needed.

Unless Malauch slips, I think he’s Chicago’s pick. They need size.

[CGD]

I've got him #9 on my board, so I'd be thrilled if we got him at 14. I'd even to be willing to throw in a couple seconds to move up to 12 if needed.

Curious to see your post lotto board (taking the consensus 5 out of the equation).

[scottspurs]

Nice find Dejounte I will add him to the list.

Worked out/met with Spurs


LJ Cryer, Guard - Houston
Micah Peavy, Forward - Georgetown
RJ Felton, Guard - East Carolina
Jeremiah Fears, Guard - Oklahoma
John Tonje, Guard - Wisconsin
Thomas Sorber, Big - Georgetown

[mo7888]

I'm still evaluating the measurements against game footage, so this will probably still move some, but as of right now:

Tier 1:
1. Cooper Flagg
Tier 2:
2. Dylan Harper
Tier 3;
3. V.J Edgecombe
4. Ace Bailey
Tier 4:
5. Tre Johnson
6. Jon Knueppel
7. Kasparas Jackucionis
8. Liam McNeely
9. Thomas Sorber
10. Carter Bryant
Tier 5:
11. Egor Demin
12. Jeremiah Fears
13. Noa Essengue
14. Shaman Maluach
15. Rasheer Fleming
16. Derick Queen
Tier: 6
17. Jase Richardson
18. Ben Saraf
19. Will Riley
20. Nolan Traore
21. Cedric Coward
Tier 7:
22. Asa Newell
23. Walter Clayton jr
24. Danny Wolf
25. Drake Powell
26. Collins Murray-Boyles
27. Tyrese Proctor
28. Ryan Kalkbrenner
29. Maxime Raynaud
30. Alex Condon

[scottspurs]

Seems like a good humble dude. On the court he bullies people which is what the Spurs need. Sounds like the Bulls might be a problem though at 12. Also the Hawks at 13. Maybe the Trail Blazers at 11 that already have a well rounded team would be willing to trade back a few spots for future draft capital. Throw in a Malaki Branham. If he was the Spurs guy you might have to go get him.

[Manu&Duncan fan]

How is his foot injury? can he do the scrimmage today?

[John B]

I’m hoping Queen and Maluach push him to 14. Him not participating in the scrimmage might be a blessing.

As far as another bigs, Frenchman big Maxine Raynaud 7 footer without shoes and 9’2 reach did well in the scrimmage with 20 points, 9 rebounds. Yaxel Lendeborg at 6’8 barefoot with 7’4 wingspan and 9 1/2 standing reach showed his outside touch. Likewise Chinaman 7-2 Hansen Yan going 5-7 pg some NBA scouts watching him play in person the first time. Plenty of opportunities to pick a backup C, including Goldin in the mix.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Spurs draft bigs very very rarely. Don’t think they’ll be in for Sorber and he’s a good fit for the two teams ahead of Spurs at 12 and 13.

I think pick 14 will be a wing or traded.

[scott]

I'm fully prepared for a last minute trade and more 20131 picks.

The full 20131 Experience is the guy people want being drafted and then traded. You've got to get that full feeling of having your preferred prospect on your roster and then trading him away.

[scott]

McNeeley completely off your board now mo7888?

[baseline bum]

I've got him #9 on my board, so I'd be thrilled if we got him at 14. I'd even to be willing to throw in a couple seconds to move up to 12 if needed.

I'd throw in a couple of seconds to upgrade my nachos to have chili at the Frost Bank Center food court tbh

[baseline bum]

The full 20131 Experience is the guy people want being drafted and then traded. You've got to get that full feeling of having your preferred prospect on your roster and then trading him away.

Nah that would have required taking Buzelis. Was out on Dillingham once he came in at Trae Young weight at the combine.

[baseline bum]

McNeeley completely off your board now mo7888?

Looks like he has McNeeley at 8

[scott]

Looks like he has McNeeley at 8

Sure enough... back to the dungeon for me.

[baseline bum]

Sure enough... back to the dungeon for me.

You taking McNeeley or Fleming at 14 if both available?

[scott]

You taking McNeeley or Fleming at 14 if both available?

Easily Fleming. I'm not super high on McNeely. Saw him early in the season at the Maui Invitational and wasn't let down but also wasn't super impressed. I have question marks about Fleming, but I'm willing to roll the dice after landing Harper.

I would take Sorber before both though.

[spurraider21]

sorber makes a lot of sense for either Chicago at 12 or Atlanta at 13. if the spurs keep pick 14, their need for a wing far outpaces their need for a backup C imo. and i like sorber

[RC_Drunkford]

Dejounte I know Sorber got a jumper. Do you think he could actually play PF next to Wemby, kind of like Horford on the Celtics where he plays some minutes at PF and at C?

[Mr. Body]

sorber makes a lot of sense for either Chicago at 12 or Atlanta at 13. if the spurs keep pick 14, their need for a wing far outpaces their need for a backup C imo. and i like sorber

I think that's right. Chicago especially needs a big. They both do. But who knows what Chicago does anymore.

Washington either goes for like a Fears or could go for local kid Queen. Gotta admit Washington looks kind of fun with Queen added.

I'm hearing buzz about Bryant to Chicago which, if true, makes no kind of sense.

[Spurs Brazil]

ESPN Mock put him 22

22. Atlanta Hawks (via Los Angeles Lakers)
Thomas Sorber, C, Georgetown
Freshman | TS%: 58.7

Scouting report: Sorber isn't expected to conduct much on-court activity during the predraft process as he recovers from foot surgery in February. Still, his strong feel for the game, defensive versatility, length, physicality and skill level as a pick-and-roll finisher are attractive qualities at 19 years old that should draw plenty of attention in this portion of the draft. -- Givony

[mo7888]

McNeeley completely off your board now mo7888?

I like McNeeley. I think he's going to be a plus deep threat on this level once he's in a role instead of being asked to do things outside his skill set.

[BatManu20]

Pretty c confident Sorber will be gone by 14 but wouldn't be mad at all if he fell to us. Spurs desperately need a shooting wing and a stretch 4 on this roster though.

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[baseline bum]

Easily Fleming. I'm not super high on McNeely. Saw him early in the season at the Maui Invitational and wasn't let down but also wasn't super impressed. I have question marks about Fleming, but I'm willing to roll the dice after landing Harper.

I would take Sorber before both though.


sorber makes a lot of sense for either Chicago at 12 or Atlanta at 13. if the spurs keep pick 14, their need for a wing far outpaces their need for a backup C imo. and i like sorber

Sorber seems like a really nice to have while Fleming/McNeeley seem like plug a critical hole players. I really can't decide if I want Fleming's length or McNeeley's youth more if both are still on the board at 14, but it's gotta be a forward who can shoot the three no matter what for me unless they're trading the pick for KD or another forward with a smooth jumper.

[scott]

Sorber seems like a really nice to have while Fleming/McNeeley seem like plug a critical hole players. I really can't decide if I want Fleming's length or McNeeley's youth more if both are still on the board at 14, but it's gotta be a forward who can shoot the three no matter what for me unless they're trading the pick for KD or another forward with a smooth jumper.

While I agree that Fleming and McNeely both fill bigger holes on the Spurs than Sorber, my opinion is that Sorber is the better player, with a higher median expectation. So with that said, I'm still in the mode of just taking the better player. I also think that maybe there is a possibility we go for a 3 guards + 2 bigs approach like OKC has, and that Wemby and Sorber can play alongside each other.

With that said, I admit I am not the most knowledgeable poster when it comes to the draft and scouting... so you won't be dunking on me when you come quote this in 3 years and Sorber is out of the league and McNeely is an allstar :lol

[spurraider21]

While I agree that Fleming and McNeely both fill bigger holes on the Spurs than Sorber, my opinion is that Sorber is the better player, with a higher median expectation. So with that said, I'm still in the mode of just taking the better player. I also think that maybe there is a possibility we go for a 3 guards + 2 bigs approach like OKC has, and that Wemby and Sorber can play alongside each other.

With that said, I admit I am not the most knowledgeable poster when it comes to the draft and scouting... so you won't be dunking on me when you come quote this in 3 years and Sorber is out of the league and McNeely is an allstar :lol
while i generally agree that being tunnel visioned on immiediate needs is foolish, we know we have a center :lol

so with sorber it really comes down to a belief that he can play significant minutes alongside vic. im less convinced of this. i know dejounte is very bullish on the idea of sorber playing next to vic.

[baseline bum]

While I agree that Fleming and McNeely both fill bigger holes on the Spurs than Sorber, my opinion is that Sorber is the better player, with a higher median expectation. So with that said, I'm still in the mode of just taking the better player. I also think that maybe there is a possibility we go for a 3 guards + 2 bigs approach like OKC has, and that Wemby and Sorber can play alongside each other.

With that said, I admit I am not the most knowledgeable poster when it comes to the draft and scouting... so you won't be dunking on me when you come quote this in 3 years and Sorber is out of the league and McNeely is an allstar :lol

Just can't stomach drafting a 16% three point shooter when this team is in such desperate need of shooting. If I was gonna dunk on you I'd tell you to go get your shinebox for saying Harper would be the #1 pick over Flagg tbh.

[scott]

Just can't stomach drafting a 16% three point shooter when this team is in such desperate need of shooting. If I was gonna dunk on you I'd tell you to go get your shinebox for saying Harper would be the #1 pick over Flagg tbh.

:lol to be fair, all I said last summer was that I wasn't sure that Flagg would be the #1 pick and that Harper had a chance... honestly, that turned out to actually be a pretty good take since they are the consensus #1 and #2 after everything is said and done. It's not like one of them went the way of Isaiah Collier!

[mo7888]

While I agree that Fleming and McNeely both fill bigger holes on the Spurs than Sorber, my opinion is that Sorber is the better player, with a higher median expectation. So with that said, I'm still in the mode of just taking the better player. I also think that maybe there is a possibility we go for a 3 guards + 2 bigs approach like OKC has, and that Wemby and Sorber can play alongside each other.

With that said, I admit I am not the most knowledgeable poster when it comes to the draft and scouting... so you won't be dunking on me when you come quote this in 3 years and Sorber is out of the league and McNeely is an allstar :lol

The way i do it is looking at it as a group of players in tiers. For instance, if its McNeely and Rasheer at #14 I'd go McNeely because he's in a higher tier, but if it's McNeely and Sorber either would be fine and I'd choose based on need/fit. In the same light if Fears and Rasheer were on the board I'd go with Rasheer, even though he's lower on my board, because a PG wouldn't fit here if we draft Harper and they are in the same tier.

[couchman]

I actually believe having a legitimate defensive big who can play C when Wemby is resting is just as big a need for this team as wing players who can shoot the 3.
Our defense absolutely collapses when Wemby sits, largely because we don't have anyone who can protect the rim when he's gone, and that forces our entire defensive identity to change.

[RC_Drunkford]

I actually believe having a legitimate defensive big who can play C when Wemby is resting is just as big a need for this team as wing players who can shoot the 3.
Our defense absolutely collapses when Wemby sits, largely because we don't have anyone who can protect the rim when he's gone, and that forces our entire defensive identity to change.

there are plenty of 7 footers in the late 1st/early 2nd round who can be nice back up bigs

[Dejounte]

there are plenty of 7 footers in the late 1st/early 2nd round who can be nice back up bigs
Good bigs don’t fall out of the sky.

we need to treat Wemby’s position the same as we’re treating guards now. With three guards there won’t be any downtime in point guard performance. Needs to be same for the center position.

[rjv]

Just can't stomach drafting a 16% three point shooter when this team is in such desperate need of shooting. If I was gonna dunk on you I'd tell you to go get your shinebox for saying Harper would be the #1 pick over Flagg tbh.

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[RC_Drunkford]

Good bigs don’t fall out of the sky.

we need to treat Wemby’s position the same as we’re treating guards now. With three guards there won’t be any downtime in point guard performance. Needs to be same for the center position.

I agree. Sorber looks to me like he could be for us what Horford is for the Celtics. Either starter or super sub who gets minutes at PF and C

[baseline bum]

I agree. Sorber looks to me like he could be for us what Horford is for the Celtics. Either starter or super sub who gets minutes at PF and C

Can't say I anticipate Sorber shooting 38% from the three point line like Horford has for his career or I'd be dying to draft him

[RC_Drunkford]

Can't say I anticipate Sorber shooting 38% from the three point line like Horford has for his career or I'd be dying to draft him

he‘s basically the big man version of Castle:

a high floor high ceiling prospect with a complete game who‘s swing skill is his jump shot. The thing is even if he never develops a shot he‘s a at least a great back up big and would still get rotation minutes. But if he does, he might just be exactly who we need starting at PF. He shoots 72% from the line and has decent form. It‘s not like he’s Sochan.

[Dejounte]

Can't say I anticipate Sorber shooting 38% from the three point line like Horford has for his career or I'd be dying to draft him

Umm… Al Horford didn’t start shooting 3’s until his 8th or 9th year lol

[LeBowen]

If this kid is as good as advertised, I can't see him making it past Bulls and Hawks, both teams really need rim protection.

[baseline bum]

Umm… Al Horford didn’t start shooting 3’s until his 8th or 9th year lol

OK but the post I was replying to was talking about what Horford brought the Celtics. Not Atlanta Horford.

[SpursBills]

Sorber ranked #1 in the country in defensive LEBRON this season and 4th in defensive BPR - higher than Donovan Clingan last year. The concerns about him are 1) he's a big with a foot injury, which is a red flag and 2) that he might be limited offensively at the next level because his production plummets against any good team and he doesn't necessarily have the vertical pop to be a vertical spacer. But he's literally the same size as Andre Drummond so he's clearly big enough to play center at the next level, and even if he ends up like a Goga Bitadze who's all defense and very little offense (and Sorber's passing and feel are much higher than Bitadze imo) those backup center minutes would have a huge positive effect since defense for centers outweighs any offensive production, especially when you've got a bunch of high level guards on your team.

[Russ]

If Sorber's there, you gotta take him.

Maybe you go with Carter Bryant but even then I'd close my eyes and take Sorber (maybe).

He's gonna do what he needs to do.

And if that's shooting threes, that's what he'll end up doing.

[Knoxxx]

I'm still evaluating the measurements against game footage, so this will probably still move some, but as of right now:

Tier 1:
1. Cooper Flagg
Tier 2:
2. Dylan Harper
Tier 3;
3. V.J Edgecombe
4. Ace Bailey
Tier 4:
5. Tre Johnson
6. Jon Knueppel
7. Kasparas Jackucionis
8. Liam McNeely
9. Thomas Sorber
10. Carter Bryant
Tier 5:
11. Egor Demin
12. Jeremiah Fears
13. Noa Essengue
14. Shaman Maluach
15. Rasheer Fleming
16. Derick Queen
Tier: 6
17. Jase Richardson
18. Ben Saraf
19. Will Riley
20. Nolan Traore
21. Cedric Coward
Tier 7:
22. Asa Newell
23. Walter Clayton jr
24. Danny Wolf
25. Drake Powell
26. Collins Murray-Boyles
27. Tyrese Proctor
28. Ryan Kalkbrenner
29. Maxime Raynaud
30. Alex Condon

Similar except I have Flagg and Harper both in Tier 1. There is simply not enough difference in them to justify a different tier.

That said, the math is obviously in our favor at 14 to choose between multiple nice frontcourt prospects. Targeting size (Sorber/Queen/Maluach), shooting (McNeeley, or both (Fleming).

Wanted to add, your list is a great example of what happens if someone we thought was projected at 20 moves way up. Look who gets pushed down becomes the interesting part.

[jjspur]

A couple of things to think about for pick #14

Teams that go in the top 10 are probably picking best player available for need since it would help them possibly get to the playoffs in the next season. So what do we need ? We really really need a backup center but if one isn't available we draft a forward. If Sorber is availably, you select him. Bassey isn't always healthy, and Biyombo is over then hill and slow. If Sorber has been selected already which is quite possible, you start looking for a forward, of which there will be a few to select from (i'm thinking McNeely or Flemming).

Unless there is a major deal somewhere, the #2 pick is a no brainer. We have to get this 14th pick right because there won't be a whole lot of useable talent left by the 38th pick - not that the spurs would draft 3 rookies. I truly hope they don't reach but instead draft a known quantity.

[Dejounte]

https://x.com/paulgarcianba/status/1936537022652358714?s=46

[Atl Spur]

Should be gone by 14

[Ariel]

Phoenix landing the 10th pick in the Durant trade may have thrown a curb ball to teams looking for a center in the late lottery, as Maluach is surely going before 10, and then you have Phoenix (10), Chicago (12), Atlanta (13) and the Spurs (14) possibly being a destination for a center. My guess is Chicago goes for upside in a Queen type move, but Phoenix and Atlanta would probably want a more defensive minded archetype and may very well be a destination for Beringer and / or Sorber.

[scott]

Phoenix landing the 10th pick in the Durant trade may have thrown a curb ball to teams looking for a center in the late lottery, as Maluach is surely going before 10, and then you have Phoenix (10), Chicago (12), Atlanta (13) and the Spurs (14) possibly being a destination for a center. My guess is Chicago goes for upside in a Queen type move, but Phoenix and Atlanta would probably want a more defensive minded archetype and may very well be a destination for Beringer and / or Sorber.

Lines up perfectly for Coward to fall right into our laps

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Lines up perfectly for Coward to fall right into our laps

Agree, either him or Bryant and I’d be super happy. Probably more likely they trade the pick though. If neither of these 2 are there I’d totally look to trade out of the draft.

[scott]

Agree, either him or Bryant and I’d be super happy. Probably more likely they trade the pick though. If neither of these 2 are there I’d totally look to trade out of the draft.

I agree with you. Replenishing the pick cupboard wouldn't be a bad outcome from #14.

There are some more guys I like later in the first (Penda, Powell, for example) so I'm hoping maybe a move back in the first while picking up a future pick or swap is also on the table. This draft has become a lot of fun, lots possibilities. I'm hoping for chaos.

[DPG21920]

I agree with you. Replenishing the pick cupboard wouldn't be a bad outcome from #14.

There are some more guys I like later in the first (Penda, Powell, for example) so I'm hoping maybe a move back in the first while picking up a future pick or swap is also on the table. This draft has become a lot of fun, lots possibilities. I'm hoping for chaos.

BKY is perfect for this if they love someone. Can grab either pick 19 or 26 or 27 for 14 + another first or hopefully a player trade (Keldon + 14 for Cam + 27)

[Mr. Body]

Fully on board with moving back in the draft if the lottery grade bigs are off the board. Drop back with Brooklyn, who has too many picks. Use both of them or send one off. We still have the SRP to deal with.

[scott]

BKY is perfect for this if they love someone. Can grab either pick 19 or 26 or 27 for 14 + another first or hopefully a player trade (Keldon + 14 for Cam + 27)

BKN, UTA, NOP, ATL, OKC and no PHO all have a second (or more in the case of BKN) FRP. But really just takes any team fall in love with someone sitting there at 14. Hopefully we can take advantage! 14 + Devin for 21 + Collins + a future pick would be sweet but I can't see UTA giving up future draft capital.

[LeBowen]

BKN, UTA, NOP, ATL, OKC and no PHO all have a second (or more in the case of BKN) FRP. But really just takes any team fall in love with someone sitting there at 14. Hopefully we can take advantage! 14 + Devin for 21 + Collins + a future pick would be sweet but I can't see UTA giving up future draft capital.

14 for 19+26.
19+Barnes for Aldama.

But I guess we'd have to add more to the Nets.
Or maybe just 14 for 26+27 and then give one for Aldama, idk if Grizzlies take it.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

14 for 19+26.
19+Barnes for Aldama.

But I guess we'd have to add more to the Nets.
Or maybe just 14 for 26+27 and then give one for Aldama, idk if Grizzlies take it.

Spurs can’t trade this year’s picks for an upcoming free agent.

If they’re trading for Aldama it’ll be after the moratorium and with future picks, which I’m not a fan of.

[exstatic]

BKY is perfect for this if they love someone. Can grab either pick 19 or 26 or 27 for 14 + another first or hopefully a player trade (Keldon + 14 for Cam + 27)

Think: future picks, something like what we pulled last year. We don’t need worse picks with guaranteed contracts in this draft. The picks you’re angling for lead to Branhams and Wesleys.

[exstatic]

Spurs can’t trade this year’s picks for an upcoming free agent.

If they’re trading for Aldama it’ll be after the moratorium and with future picks, which I’m not a fan of.
Then how is Houston trading #10 in this draft for KD after July 6th, so that the salaries work?

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Then how is Houston trading #10 in this draft for KD after July 6th, so that the salaries work?

KD isn’t a free agent.

[scott]

Then how is Houston trading #10 in this draft for KD after July 6th, so that the salaries work?

KD is not a free agent is the difference. Technically HOU will be picking at #10, just picking whoever the Suns want (though the league may show it as the Suns picking). HOU isn't really trading the #10 pick, they'll be trading the rights to whomever they pick at #10 on July 6.

Aldama is a Free Agent though, so MEM doesn't have the right to trade him absent a sign and trade, which can't happen until Free Agency opens.

[DPG21920]

BKN, UTA, NOP, ATL, OKC and no PHO all have a second (or more in the case of BKN) FRP. But really just takes any team fall in love with someone sitting there at 14. Hopefully we can take advantage! 14 + Devin for 21 + Collins + a future pick would be sweet but I can't see UTA giving up future draft capital.

Yup. Hopefully someone surprising falls and Sa can capitalize either way (by getting said player or trading him for value)

[DPG21920]

Think: future picks, something like what we pulled last year. We don’t need worse picks with guaranteed contracts in this draft. The picks you’re angling for lead to Branhams and Wesleys.

Im fine with that but I still would like both and I want a real player in return for 14 (Cam for example) vs a future pick

[duncan2150]

Phoenix landing the 10th pick in the Durant trade may have thrown a curb ball to teams looking for a center in the late lottery, as Maluach is surely going before 10, and then you have Phoenix (10), Chicago (12), Atlanta (13) and the Spurs (14) possibly being a destination for a center. My guess is Chicago goes for upside in a Queen type move, but Phoenix and Atlanta would probably want a more defensive minded archetype and may very well be a destination for Beringer and / or Sorber.

I don't see ATL necessarily going for a C, same for phoenix if someone like jakucionios is here for example.

[Ariel]

BKN, UTA, NOP, ATL, OKC and no PHO all have a second (or more in the case of BKN) FRP. But really just takes any team fall in love with someone sitting there at 14. Hopefully we can take advantage! 14 + Devin for 21 + Collins + a future pick would be sweet but I can't see UTA giving up future draft capital.
Definitely Spurs should consider moving back if it gets them a solit vet or future draft capital. I think there will be good players available in the late teens / very early 20s

14 for 19+26.
19+Barnes for Aldama.

But I guess we'd have to add more to the Nets.
Or maybe just 14 for 26+27 and then give one for Aldama, idk if Grizzlies take it.
14 is more valuable than 26 + 27, if you think 14 for 19 + 26 is too much then make it 14 + 38 or future SRP for 19 + 26 or 27, that sounds like a fair deal and there's going to be value there at 19.

[Ariel]

I don't see ATL necessarily going for a C, same for phoenix if someone like jakucionios is here for example.
I don't presume to have insider information obviously, but it's been reported a lot that Atlanta is looking for a center and that they're targeting Maluach. Phoenix is desperate for a center, it's possible they get one through other means (say Kalkbrenner at 29 or Capela in free agency) but my point is, it's a range where it's very easy to see a couple of centers going.

[Guru of Nothing]

Sorber straight-up campaigning to be picked by the Spurs, running a basketball camp *today* at his high school alma mater. Sadly, I don't think he makes it to the Spurs at 14 - update your mocks appropriately.

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Full link: https://x.com/ella_galati/status/1937128412000186765

[Ocotillo]

What is the situation with his foot injury. Normally foot issues in big men are very concerning but then I read it is turf toe and not some other more concerning issue. Someone speculated OKC would take him and red shirt him this coming season. Has it been established he will be out next season? He is the guy I want the Spurs to take because I think we need a better than regular Wemby backup not just because how much the D drops off when Wemby catches a blow, but I also want someone who can be the starter for when Wemby is out with minor dings or God forbid, longer stretches with an injury. Also, if the allergy thing is real or conditioning remains an issue, Wemby will be playing in shorter stints during the game, so we need a better than usual back up at the 5.

[Dejounte]

Sorber straight-up campaigning to be picked by the Spurs, running a basketball camp *today* at his high school alma mater. Sadly, I don't think he makes it to the Spurs at 14 - update your mocks appropriately.

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Full link: https://x.com/ella_galati/status/1937128412000186765

RC Buford loves this kind of shit. I think they knew he was like this even before this tweet. Apparently he and Dylan are close friends too.

[exstatic]

Sorber straight-up campaigning to be picked by the Spurs, running a basketball camp *today* at his high school alma mater. Sadly, I don't think he makes it to the Spurs at 14 - update your mocks appropriately.

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Full link: https://x.com/ella_galati/status/1937128412000186765

I Think teams maybe gun shy about his foot, and we not only have two picks, they’re both before anyone else’s second pick.

[LeBowen]

I Think teams maybe gun shy about his foot, and we not only have two picks, they’re both before anyone else’s second pick.

Quick search says he had the surgery on Feburary 26th to fix the turf toe issue.
Ajay Mitchell had the same injury. Surgery on January 10th, played again on April 11th.
Meaning that Sorber should already be fully cleared for basketball activities.

[John B]

Quick search says he had the surgery on Feburary 26th to fix the turf toe issue.
Ajay Mitchell had the same injury. Surgery on January 10th, played again on April 11th.
Meaning that Sorber should already be fully cleared for basketball activities.

I suspect Sorber got a wink deal with the Spurs and just playing it low profile.

[exstatic]

Quick search says he had the surgery on Feburary 26th to fix the turf toe issue.
Ajay Mitchell had the same injury. Surgery on January 10th, played again on April 11th.
Meaning that Sorber should already be fully cleared for basketball activities.

Oh yeah, I think he’ll be fine, and supposedly ready for SL by all accounts. There’s still a risk though. Some guys have this become recurring. I’m not sure if I had a lottery pick, and no other pick, or something really late in the round that I’d pick him.

[BackHome]

Quick search says he had the surgery on Feburary 26th to fix the turf toe issue.
Ajay Mitchell had the same injury. Surgery on January 10th, played again on April 11th.
Meaning that Sorber should already be fully cleared for basketball activities.

A grade 3 turf toe requiring surgery takes about 6 months to heal and be able to do light practice

[scott]

Oh yeah, I think he’ll be fine, and supposedly ready for SL by all accounts. There’s still a risk though. Some guys have this become recurring. I’m not sure if I had a lottery pick, and no other pick, or something really late in the round that I’d pick him.

I don't know shit about fuck, but I just thought I'd add that in Givony's latest mock, he has Sorber going 17 to MIN but does mention the Spurs are a potential landing spot... but most pertinently he says Sorber will miss summer league because of the injury.

I'm not vouching for the accuracy of this report, just passing the info along.

[RC_Drunkford]

from what I read he won't be able to play Summer League

[exstatic]

I don't know shit about fuck, but I just thought I'd add that in Givony's latest mock, he has Sorber going 17 to MIN but does mention the Spurs are a potential landing spot... but most pertinently he says Sorber will miss summer league because of the injury.

I'm not vouching for the accuracy of this report, just passing the info along.

Somewhere else, I read that he’d be ready to go for SL. It actually doesn’t matter to me. The Spurs usually play their FRPs a game and a half in Vegas, then shut them down. I can miss that without a fuss.

[rjv]

SL is overrated. top picks play 2 or 3 games and then get shut down. it wouldn't matter if Sorber missed it.

[scott]

I was in Vegas and had a 7-leg parlay that had the Spurs losing to the Blazers in SL last year, based on how bad the Spurs looked in the CA Classic. I won the first 3 legs before the Spurs game started and the MGM app gives you buy-out options to cash out early. I got nervous and cashed out. Luckily I did... the Spurs ended up winning that game and it would have crashed my Parlay... the other 6 legs all hit correctly.

This is my Summer League story.

[poopbox]

SL is overrated. top picks play 2 or 3 games and then get shut down. it wouldn't matter if Sorber missed it.

Remember last year when Reed played one summer league game and they were like "he's to good shut him down he's the rockets starting point guard going forward" :lmao

[spurs10]

I don't know shit about fuck, but I just thought I'd add that in Givony's latest mock, he has Sorber going 17 to MIN but does mention the Spurs are a potential landing spot... but most pertinently he says Sorber will miss summer league because of the injury.

I'm not vouching for the accuracy of this report, just passing the info along. You sound like Ruth on Ozark, which is a good thing. I, too, 'don't know shit about fuck,' but I'm thinking Sorber might be a good add. Malauch won't be there at #14.

[scott]

You sound like Ruth on Ozark, which is a good thing. I, too, 'don't know shit about fuck,' but I'm thinking Sorber might be a good add. Malauch won't be there at #14.

That's exactly the line I'm quoting. All time classic, tbh

[spurs10]

That's exactly the line I'm quoting. All time classic, tbh Yeah, a classic indeed!!

[sfernald]

Listen if they need to get a center for Wemby I will buy in. I like queen or sorber tho out of what’s available tho.

[Dejounte]

DLQeC5URc5r

Already talking like a spur

[Dejounte]

https://x.com/nicthomasnba/status/1937496224011366464?s=46

[John B]

DLQeC5URc5r

Already talking like a spur

My 1st choice at #14. I just hope he’s still there when Spurs pick.

[exstatic]

https://x.com/nicthomasnba/status/1937496224011366464?s=46

They passed on KD so Sorber could have #35.

[Ocotillo]

I wonder if with Pop taking a smaller role with the team if the CIA stuff is going to decrease. By that I mean, will these media reports of the Spurs thinking this or that actually have more validity or is R.C. and Wright sowing disinformation.

[scottspurs]

Watched this Thomas Sorber interview and came away impressed. Used to be soccer goalie until 8th grade and played Quarterback for the short time he played Football. I’m a big believer playing multiple sports will help you with your footwork, hands and coordination.

Between Beringer and Sorber Spurs might be picking a former Goalie to protect the rim.

[Mr. Body]

Normally the Spurs don't signal this hard.

[LeBowen]

Watched this Thomas Sorber interview and came away impressed. Used to be soccer goalie until 8th grade and played Quarterback for the short time he played Football. I’m a big believer playing multiple sports will help you with your footwork, hands and coordination.

Between Beringer and Sorber Spurs might be picking a former Goalie to protect the rim.

There was a video of Wemby also being one as a kid.

Tbh, I'm also in camp Sorber/Coward, hopefully we get one of the two.

[vy65]

What's the big deal about this guy? Just seems like an unremarkable back-to-the-basket big that doesn't really do what we are desperately lacking -- shooting.

edit: lol Roy Hibbert

https://www.nbadraft.net/players/thomas-sorber/

[scott]

Tbh, I'm also in camp Sorber/Coward, hopefully we get one of the two.

THIS IS THE WAY!

(Can't wait until we draft one of these two and then immediately trade him for a 20132 pick, tbh :lol)

[Dejounte]

Watched this Thomas Sorber interview and came away impressed. Used to be soccer goalie until 8th grade and played Quarterback for the short time he played Football. I’m a big believer playing multiple sports will help you with your footwork, hands and coordination.

Between Beringer and Sorber Spurs might be picking a former Goalie to protect the rim.

which interview

[scottspurs]

which interview
He interviewed with Jeff Teague on his podcast this morning

[bigzak25]

https://youtu.be/SoYd9bUxRB4?feature=shared

Thread-worthy, tbh
(Anybody else notice how active this board has been since winning the #2 pick? Welcome, newcomers!)

Nice!

[scottspurs]

Dylan Harper also interviewed with Jeff Teague. They also had Derick Queen and Tre Johnson on

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/EDXthsL86Gw?feature=shared

another interview. He comes off as someone who knows the game a lot. High iq player

[scott]

I'm all for drafting Sorber just to be able to call him "Brace Face". Absolutely goated putdown, tbh.

[bigzak25]

https://youtu.be/EDXthsL86Gw?feature=shared

another interview. He comes off as someone who knows the game a lot. High iq player

He's awesome man. Soft touch under the basket, but can dunk with authority...wants to block shots and rebound...good hands for steals to start fast breaks. Plus, he's a good guy. Smart young man. No drama. He's all about defense. I'd be surprised if Pop doesn't trade Up to get him...maybe as high as #10.

[mo7888]

He's awesome man. Soft touch under the basket, but can dunk with authority...wants to block shots and rebound...good hands for steals to start fast breaks. Plus, he's a good guy. Smart young man. No drama. He's all about defense. I'd be surprised if Pop doesn't trade Up to get him...maybe as high as #10.

He's my highest rated C in this draft.

[objective]

I don't know, a lot of the blocks I saw in HL clips were him barely getting to the shots of 6-foot college scrubs who were barely getting off the ground. Just compare a Beringer blocks package to his and you'll see the difference, Beringer could really go and meet the ball above the rim. Blocks are blocks, so I'm not trying to diminish the blocks Sorber was getting, but rather noticing that there are a lot fewer no vert 6-0 21 year olds putting up shots at the NBA level

Maybe I need to watch those 2 hour long every play comps on Sorber to be better educated

[RC_Drunkford]

He's awesome man. Soft touch under the basket, but can dunk with authority...wants to block shots and rebound...good hands for steals to start fast breaks. Plus, he's a good guy. Smart young man. No drama. He's all about defense. I'd be surprised if Pop doesn't trade Up to get him...maybe as high as #10.

He's a winning player

[John B]

Watched this Thomas Sorber interview and came away impressed. Used to be soccer goalie until 8th grade and played Quarterback for the short time he played Football. I’m a big believer playing multiple sports will help you with your footwork, hands and coordination.

Between Beringer and Sorber Spurs might be picking a former Goalie to protect the rim.

A former goalie who watched Hakeem?? Hmm

[bigzak25]

He's my highest rated C in this draft.

Smart man you are!

[bigzak25]

He's a winning player

Yes Sir! Sounds like a Spur to me! Crossing fingers!

[exstatic]

What's the big deal about this guy? Just seems like an unremarkable back-to-the-basket big that doesn't really do what we are desperately lacking -- shooting.

edit: lol Roy Hibbert

https://www.nbadraft.net/players/thomas-sorber/

He’s got good positives on both sides of the ball. On offense, he averages nearly 3 asst/36 and his asst/TO ratio is right side up. On defense, he generates 4.0 stocks/36.

[Guru of Nothing]

I'll bet Sorber's posts some gaudy assist numbers (for a big) kicking the ball out to NBA-grade shooters.

[Dejounte]

https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/news/nba-draft-everyone-wants-play-san-antonio-spurs-victor-wembanyama

Thomas Sorber said the floor would be spacious.
"They'd probably put him on the perimeter and use me as a five," Sorber said, already working the logistics. "That'd be an intangible duo. It'd be special."
The duo even had a nickname.
"Wemby-Sorber," he joked. "I don't know, yet. I've got to think about that."