BREAKING: Spurs Select F Carter Bryant 14th Overall in the 2025 NBA Draft

[BatManu20]

LFG! Great pick at 14th Overall tbh. Athletic wing prospect with nice 3&D potential. Perfect piece to surround Wemby with. Welcome to San Antonio, young man. Please don't be a bust.

Name: Carter Bryant
Height: 6'8 (in shoes)
Weight: 215 lbs.
Wingspan: 6'11 3/4
Standing reach: 8'10

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[SpursFan86]

Let’s fucking goooooo. #1 target on my list! Please don’t trade him :lol

[benefactor]

This is the way

[Dejounte]

Congratulations Carter Bryant fans!

[LeBowen]

Sean Elliott's favorite player, tbh.

I think that Spurs didn't expect him to be available, so there wasn't much smoke and they were focused on Sorber.

One of the current wings has to go, probably two.

[DAF86]

I fucking love it. Would have loved Coward more, but he was off the board, so no complaints.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Exactly the type of wing you want around a Wemby-Castle-Harper core.

Still, I would have gladly taken that package NO sent to Atlanta. Damn.

[mikec]

Hope he doesn't get traded lol

[Marcus Bryant]

Spurs playing the long game. Good to see.

[KobesAchilles]

We got the next Manu and Kawhi

[Spurs Brazil]

https://x.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/1938051500959236517

[tbdog]

Dunc on snippet on him. They had him at 11.

11. Carter Bryant, small forward, Arizona

Bryant averaged just 7-4 at Arizona, but his profile projects well to the next level. He’s a rangy defensive-first forward who plays even taller than his already-impressive frame (6-foot-7 with a 7-foot wingspan). His athleticism really pops as a rim protector, as he skies for blocks. In skills that will likely matter more in the NBA, he defends his man tightly on the perimeter while still finding opportunities to explode into passing lanes. When switched onto a big, he works hard inside.

He's completely unrefined offensively, especially as a ball-handler/creator. But there are signs his offense could come along. Though his too-slow release will limit him immediately in the NBA, he was a capable spot-up shooter in college with a high release. He’s a better passer than most players of this mold. He also finishes above the rim well.

[100%duncan]

SROS is very high on him and has him defending 2-5

[Mnky]

Legitimately my favorite forward prospect. I can't believe we got him. He fits so perfect next to Wemby.

No wonder the Spurs ran the card up before they were ready :lol

Man this draft was perfect for Wemby and the Spurs.

[100%duncan]

Hopefully this means some of the friendship crew being gone. We still need to make trades for a C and use a BAE on another C.

[Seventyniner]

Best case scenario is that Carter is the second coming of Number Two.

Harper getting jersey #2 plus Carter becoming that defense-first wing project with offensive upside? Great draft night.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JepvaaFGc5M

[OldMan88]

NBA draft board had him at #8.

[LeBowen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JepvaaFGc5M

Scouting report from my favorite draft channel.
Almost half of it is about his flaws, definitely worth a watch.

Trevor Ariza, PJ Washington and Toumani Camara as player comps.

[Mugen]

Really like this pick tbh. Potential to be a true 3&D that we sorely need.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUUhXl-eMrQ

[Ariel]

Very reasonable pick, I had him, Cedric Coward, Thomas Sorber and Joan Beringer as a group of prospects who had the best combination of floor, upside and fit. Hopefully the shooting last year was not an outlier, if it isn't it's going to be a great pick.

[Mnky]

Wemby, Castle, Sochan, Bryant defense is going to go crazy. Add in Harper on that when Fox sits and my goodness.

He isn't an on ball guy. Straight 3 and D. He will have time to develop the offensive game while his star guards and wbt handle the ball. He shows up as a great plus minus in low minutes and a small role. He just plays hard and goes all out on team ball. Really excited to see him play next to Wemby and the young guards.

[RC_Drunkford]

Had him second as a wing after Coward, so nothing to complain here. Heard somebody say his ceiling is Rudy Gay, which would be pretty great.

What I like about him is that he's a great communicator on defense. He was the one calling out the coverages on his team in college. He also put in a ton of work in the gym to speed up his release. High character kid, just gotta develop him the right way.

[Cry Havoc]

Great pick. Definitely thought he'd go 11th at the latest.

Looks like we'll be at least moving Keldon, this team is completely loaded now. And we still have a ton of picks going forward.

[Knoxxx]

Bryant has an 8’10” standing reach + 39.5” vertical = highly elite 12’-1.5” max vertical.

[BatManu20]

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[cutewizard]

Wemby
Fox
Castle
Harper
Sochan
Carter Bryant

The complete!

Now we need bigs

[Ariel]

Trevor Ariza, PJ Washington and Toumani Camara as player comps.
All good role players this current Spurs team could really use. Not bad.

[Dejounte]

It would be nice if Keldon or Vassell could be traded for one of the Nets picks to draft Powell…

[scottspurs]

Congratulations to all that liked Carter Bryant. I wasn’t as high on him but he has a high ceiling. Spurs are playing the super long game. Hopefully the new coaching staff can develop him from a project to a star. Now go find some rebounding please

[tbdog]

Wemby
Fox
Castle
Harper
Sochan
Carter Bryant

The complete!

Now we need bigs

And shooting. Still got work to do. Keldon Johnson is very much out of the bubble. Like what is he going to provide to a team wanting a playoff appearance and want to get n youth development?

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JepvaaFGc5M

[cutewizard]

Hopefully Brook Lopez and Yabusele complete our sterling offseason gentlemen............

[Mugen]

Gives them a lot of leverage in Sochan negotiations. Barnes and Keldon can be easily moved for a backup C tbh.

[ginobilized]

Great draft!

I imagine that he wasn't who the Spurs were expecting to grab. The new coaches and the draft make us ready to start winning. HB will be a great mentor for Bryant.

[Knoxxx]

It would be nice if Keldon or Vassell could be traded for one of the Nets picks to draft Powell…

Yes I was thinking Vassell at least for a Brooklyn FRP would be nice but that is probably a pipe dream. Keldon I still like his dribble drive attacking off the bench and more reasonable salary.

[sfernald]

Omg best possible outcome at #14 for us. I had given up hope he would be there. But our damn luck! This guys is gonna be one of these championship level role players in the guise of a Trevor Ariza. So fucking excited. I hope he wins the starting position. He’s a stud. Athletic monster. Just needs time in the oven to bake.

[Mr. Body]

Bryant had a USG rate of like 16% which is good because there's a lot of shots already being taken.

[cutewizard]

The perfect 3 and D archetype, wow!

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[BatManu20]

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[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK7mprawgns

[Rosewood]

Didn’t think he’d be there at 14. Great draft. I liked Sorber and we need bigs but seems this guy is a perfect fit.

[BatManu20]

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[Spurs Brazil]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1938059269179617536

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlext-KPTGk

[skin27]

Hopefully this guy good enough to kick keldon out of san antonio.

[cutewizard]

Guys, can we get Danny Green or Bruce Bowen as mentor for this one?

[mystargtr34]

We got our OG Anunoby.

The Spurs are basically set at the 1-3 and 5.

Basically need to get a 4 now. Bring on Aldama, Naz Reid, PJ Washington type.

Then a backup C like BroLo, Capela etc.

[Russ]

Carter Bryant will someday be seen as a steal.

[Mr. Body]

We got our OG Anunoby.

The Spurs are basically set at the 1-3 and 5.

Basically need to get a 4 now. Bring on Aldama, Naz Reid, PJ Washington type.

Then a backup C like BroLo, Capela etc.

I don't see Bryant starting for a good while.

[BatManu20]

PeeWee has spoken.

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[Spurs Brazil]

https://x.com/carterdbryant/status/1937892065234293156

[Dejounte]

We got our OG Anunoby.

The Spurs are basically set at the 1-3 and 5.

Basically need to get a 4 now. Bring on Aldama, Naz Reid, PJ Washington type.

Then a backup C like BroLo, Capela etc.
Carter will be a 4, IMO. He’ll learn behind Barnes.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[mystargtr34]

I see Bryant as a 3/4. Primary position is a 3 and secondary position a 4. But that could change to 4/3 depending on his body develops.

And agree Body don’t think Bryant starts until year 2 and that’s OK. There’s still Barnes, Sochan, Keldon ahead of him and Vassell and Castle will play minutes at the 3. After trades, FA period etc that will all clean up.

[CGD]

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Is that the same guy training Stephon Castle this summer in his crew?

[Kawhi Duncan]

I actually think both sochan and Nelson will be moved because of this pick...notably sochan because he is an undersized pf that cant space the floor and made the team worse by hampering wembys growth (since the good teams don't even guard him...they just pack the paint)...there's a reason we had a better record this year without him than with him...so this pick gets a great defender that can actually space the floor...

[Kawhi Duncan]

Carter will be a 4, IMO. He’ll learn behind Barnes.

Small ball doesn't win...he needs to be a 3

[paperboy77]

Young Robert Horry with the Rockets. Hopefully the clutchness comes too.

[cutewizard]

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

[SpursBills]

A bet on him is a bet on functional athleticism and character. He's got a better looking shot against tight coverage compared to most prospects of his archetype.

If he pans out, he'll be fantastic in Sweeney's "manic switching" defense - Harper/Castle/Bryant/Sochan is legitimately 4 6'6-6'8 guys who can switch 1-4. Pretty good if you're facing evolving modern offenses employing multiple ball-handlers / multiple attackers and constant movement

[ace3g]

Is that the same guy training Stephon Castle this summer in his crew?

Yes.

https://www.instagram.com/theguardwhisperer/

[CGD]

I actually think both sochan and Nelson will be moved because of this pick...notably sochan because he is an undersized pf that cant space the floor and made the team worse by hampering wembys growth (since the good teams don't even guard him...they just pack the paint)...there's a reason we had a better record this year without him than with him...so this pick gets a great defender that can actually space the floor...

To hell with Nelson. He sucks.

[cutewizard]

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

[DAF86]

Small ball doesn't win...he needs to be a 3

OKC just won the league by sitting their center and starting a PG.

[Davidicus]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp_NdVfFNXk&ab_channel=DerekParker

Ive watched this video maybe 3-4 times before the draft, but watching it now just crystallizes what an absolute perfect fit he is for us.

Athletic, defense, shooting, feel for the game

[cutewizard]

Dylan Harper >>>>>>> Threadwalker, because he penetrates the defense......

Carter Bryant >>>>>>>> Mr. Fascination >> fascinating forward, good fashion sense

lol

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyOb7Y4tVX4&list=RDeyOb7Y4tVX4&start_radio =1

[dbestpro]

Ai projects Bryant as a very important career role player.

[BatManu20]

I actually think both sochan and Nelson will be moved because of this pick...notably sochan because he is an undersized pf that cant space the floor and made the team worse by hampering wembys growth (since the good teams don't even guard him...they just pack the paint)...there's a reason we had a better record this year without him than with him...so this pick gets a great defender that can actually space the floor...

They're not moving Sochan yet. They're going to give him at least one more year to prove himself, prob more. Just turned 22 years old last month and Spurs give young players more time to develop than most teams.

[HankChinaski]

I had this guy on my list early on. I just didn't think he would drop to 14. Why I was higher on other players. Bryant will fit in nicely. Spurs with solid draft.

[timtonymanu]

Hope he outplays one of the friendship crew boys so some can stop pretending that they have a future on this team.

[RC_Drunkford]

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[jjspur]

Sign Bryant and Harper up quickly spurs, I want to see them in summer league.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/nateryansports/status/1938062966227677213

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpiqSn0BFF8

[Chomag]

Wait... how many guards do we want? Lol

[BatManu20]

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[LeBowen]

Wait... how many guards do we want? Lol

He measured 6'6.5" barefoot with 8'10 standing reach and 6'11.75" wingspan.
He's a forward, potentially even a PF depending on how he develops.

[T Park]

I don't see Bryant starting for a good while.


if Bruce Bowen could start with good defense and a workable 3 point shot and hardly any athleticism,

Carter Bryant will be fine

[Mr. Body]

https://x.com/nateryansports/status/1938062966227677213

Huh, he seems to have known it was Bryant before it was announced.

[Mr. Body]

if Bruce Bowen could start with good defense and a workable 3 point shot and hardly any athleticism,

Carter Bryant will be fine

Bowen crashed out of the league and learned the ropes in Europe before coming back. Carter Bryant ain't there at all.

[T Park]

Bowen crashed out of the league and learned the ropes in Europe before coming back. Carter Bryant ain't there at all.

My point, he shot 3’s offensively and set back picks and passed.


Bryant does that well now.

That with the defense, theres zero reason why he can’t play and play right away.

[Mr. Body]

My point, he shot 3’s offensively and set back picks and passed.


Bryant does that well now.

That with the defense, theres zero reason why he can’t play and play right away.

Basketball isn't just shooting in the corner and sometimes getting blocks. Carter wasn't very good on defense in a ton of ways. He'll need some time to develop.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RS8z_-0w3g

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Is Iggy there for Carter or his mama tbh.

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[dn0774]

Love seeing Wemby involved like that, he really seems to embrace the role of team ambassador. Was mostly expecting Spurs to trade down or out of 14 but once they sent off 38 that changed the equation. I still think they will work the phone lines tonight to see if they can snag Wemby's chess buddy tomorrow night and stash in Austin or something.

[TekXX]

Why was this guy not starting at Arizona?

[Ice009]

Who the f is Nelson?

[BatManu20]

https://media1.tenor.com/m/-P6HOJalISQAAAAC/carter-bryant-alley-oop.gif

[Russ]

Why was this guy not starting at Arizona?

Roster dominated by upperclassmen.

Nothing against Carter -- great pick!

[Mr. Body]

Why was this guy not starting at Arizona?

At the beginning of the season, the Spurs asked them to tank his stock so he could slip to the end of the lottery.

[BatManu20]

Why was this guy not starting at Arizona?

Squad was stacked with Seniors. He def would've started next year and prob would've been a top-10 pick in the 2026 Draft. We get him at a discount instead.

[Guru of Nothing]

Spurs playing the long game. Good to see.

There's a new Bryant in town.

[Mr. Body]

Squad was stacked with Seniors. He def would've started next year and prob would've been a top-10 pick in the 2026 Draft. We get him at a discount instead.

Hmm... Josh Primo vibes with that one.

[SpursBills]

For fans or non-fans of Carter Bryant, how would you compare him to two other recent off-ball wings who initially projected as medium-high volume distance shooters with not-negative defense?

Risacher
Johnny Furphy

[Ariel]

My guess is, if not for the KD trade, he'd have gone 10th to Houston.

[Mr. Body]

For fans or non-fans of Carter Bryant, how would you compare him to two other recent off-ball wings who initially projected as medium-high volume distance shooters with not-negative defense?

Risacher
Johnny Furphy

I think he's a bit like Furphy but much more athletic. Furphy was very active, always moving, getting his hands in and getting offensive boards. He also was forced to play more as the season went on before his coaches probably expected because their bigger recruits weren't planning out.

[Guru of Nothing]

Glad we did not trade back. A tier drop for me after Carter and Sorber.

[poopbox]

Never thought he would be there at 14...

Makes me wonder though why he was there at 14...

Spurs either had him number 1 at that pick or never thought he would be at 14 either cause they turned that shit in almost instantly :rollin

I just hope he get's more minutes at the 3 than the 4. Great defenisve profile but trying to play the 4 at 6 "6" is going to be tough.

Would be great to find out this was a Sweeney pick.

[Ariel]

For fans or non-fans of Carter Bryant, how would you compare him to two other recent off-ball wings who initially projected as medium-high volume distance shooters with not-negative defense?

Risacher
Johnny Furphy
Despite the ridiculous amount of claims to the contrary, Risacher was very clearly more skilled and the shot was a lot more proven. OTOH Carter is a better defensive prospect (albeit somewhat overrated) and passer (underrated aspect of his game) but the shot hasn't been reliable in lower levels and the sample size this year wasn't large enough to fully convince me the season it wasn't an outlier, but if indeed he's a 37%+ shooter this pick could easily be a home run. The new coaches have a nice foundation to build from and earn their paychecks.

[Uriel]

Wright said in his post draft press conference that they actually tried to trade up for Bryant and were surprised he was there at 14 because they had him a lot higher in their own big board.

[Bruno]

What a great pick. He is exactly what Spurs need.

Spurs had an awesome draft day with Harper and Bryant.

[Robz4000]

A draft imo. Trading 38 knocks off the + considering how many nice players have dropped.

[Kawhi Duncan]

OKC just won the league by sitting their center and starting a PG.
huh? OKC is one of the biggest teams in the league and are starting 2 centers....the games they lost the worst were the ones where they went small to start by sitting hartenstein...what are u talking about? lmfao...OKC is a massive team

[mystargtr34]

Did you guys see his post draft media interview?

The first question was which former Spur do you compare yourself to, and he said Kawhi and started talking about how Kawhi came in as a versatile defensive player guarding multiple positions and then turned himself into a top 3 player in the league in a league with Durant, Curry and Lebron.

Its only a small thing but I was shocked that he has that level of knowledge of Kawhi’s early career with the Spurs from 2011-2018 when the dude was only 6-12 years old lol. And he speaks really well. Spurs material all over him.

[Kawhi Duncan]

They're not moving Sochan yet. They're going to give him at least one more year to prove himself, prob more. Just turned 22 years old last month and Spurs give young players more time to develop than most teams.
thats not smart...trade while he has value...anyone who analyzes basketball can see he will always be a horrible fit alongside wemby...we go as wemby goes...not as sochan goes...and he massively hinders wombs potential in so many ways...wemby can't post up when sochan is in the game, nor can he roll to the basket when sochan is int he game...what ends up happening is the pg has to run pick and roll with sochan instead of wemby, and have wemby spot up shoot...wemby being a taller Brooke Lopez isn't winning rings...evidenced by our record when sochan is out vs when he plays

[mystargtr34]

huh? OKC is one of the biggest teams in the league and are starting 2 centers....the games they lost the worst were the ones where they went small to start by sitting hartenstein...what are u talking about? lmfao...OKC is a massive team

Yeah the misconception that OKC plays small or guard heavy always gets me. That team is massive, from Hart and Chet to SGA and J Dub being 6’6 in shoes with huge reach and wigspans. Both of them have SF size and length. Then Dort who is onoy 6’3 but is built like a linebacker. They are a big strong team.

[Kawhi Duncan]

Yeah the misconception that OKC plays small or guard heavy always gets me. That team is massive, from Hart and Chet to SGA and J Dub being 6’6 in shoes with huge reach and wigspans. Both of them have SF size and length. Then Dort who is onoy 6’3 but is built like a linebacker. They are a big strong team.

exactly...Indy another big team...the Cavs (who probably would be in the finals if not injured) start 2 centers and are big...Boston was massive...the Bucks won the championship a few years ago as a huge team...the nuggets were big...the Mickey Mouse lakers were big...all of the warrior rings they were one of the biggest teams in the league even with Draymond, except for the last ring...the raptors were huge! small ball simply doesn't win...size and versatility is what wins

[BatManu20]

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[Limguogolo]

Good luck to the wings and guards to score on this team. Once again, the DNA of the Spurs is geared towards defense.

This draft class seems exceptional. And unlike other players drafted higher, Carter and Harper seem very happy to arrive in San Antonio even if the backcourt now seems filled for the next years.

What is Carter? Some defensive-oriented rookie Kawhi with the Batum mentality and role of Bruce Bowen?

He seems so made for the Spurs mentality, focused on others. He's not an Ace, he's a Jack. All that is missing is Yabusele and an experienced C.

[RC_Drunkford]

For fans or non-fans of Carter Bryant, how would you compare him to two other recent off-ball wings who initially projected as medium-high volume distance shooters with not-negative defense?

Risacher
Johnny Furphy

he‘s got a higher ceiling than both

[jiggy_55]

Why did he play such low minutes at Arizona? Being a top pick I expected seeing bigger mins and higher stats.. I don't follow college hoops so I don't know anything about the kid other than what i have read or seen in short videos..

[Pauleta14]

Hopefully Brook Lopez and Yabusele complete our sterling offseason gentlemen............

Raynaud is kind of a young Brook Lopez

Too bad we got rid of our 2RP (even if he might be drafted before 38 tbh)

[RC_Drunkford]

Why did he play such low minutes at Arizona? Being a top pick I expected seeing bigger mins and higher stats.. I don't follow college hoops so I don't know anything about the kid other than what i have read or seen in short videos..

Arizona's starting 5 were all veterans which the coach prioritized.

Starters:

Caleb Love - 5th year
Jaden Bradley - 3rd year
Trey Townsend - 5th year
Tobe Awaka - 3rd year
Anthony Dell'Orso - 3rd year

Bench:

KJ Lewis - sophomore
Henri Veesaar - 3rd year (but missed the entire 23/24 season)
Carter Bryant - freshman

that was basically their rotation.

[jiggy_55]

Arizona's starting 5 were all veterans which the coach prioritized.

Starters:

Caleb Love - 5th year
Jaden Bradley - 3rd year
Trey Townsend - 5th year
Tobe Awaka - 3rd year
Anthony Dell'Orso - 3rd year

Bench:

KJ Lewis - sophomore
Henri Veesaar - 3rd year (but missed the entire 23/24 season)
Carter Bryant - freshman

that was basically their rotation.
thanks!

[John B]

I’m happy that Spurs got Bryant. Everybody slated him higher, maybe 4-5 higher. Although I was hoping for Sorber. Either way OKC would’ve taken Carter had Spurs took Sorber, and putting another long athletic defensive player to OKC with Carter’s ceiling potential would’ve been very annoying. Sorber will have his time to develop. It sucks that they even had Topic and both very Spursy players.

Carter would be great! It should put a little fire on Sochan’s behind.

[exstatic]

Why was this guy not starting at Arizona?

AZ is not a program that feeds on one and dones. Like Castle at UConn, he had to put in the work and the time.

[exstatic]

Hmm... Josh Primo vibes with that one.

Uh,no. Bryant was much more highly rated, and fell to us. Not a reach at all ,but a steal.

[Dejounte]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GuVqCjoXYAApaWt?format=jpg&name=large
Something is off about this picture. Either Dylan has a big head or Carter has a small one

[Mr. Body]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GuVqCjoXYAApaWt?format=jpg&name=large

Dylan Harper has an absolutely massive head.

[Mr. Body]

Uh,no. Bryant was much more highly rated, and fell to us. Not a reach at all ,but a steal.

Both players are ones people swore would be vastly better their next year in college. Please start reading for full comprehension.

[RC_Drunkford]

Something is off about this picture. Either Dylan has a big head or Carter has a small one

Hair

[99 Problems]

Great day guys…..

[exstatic]

Both players are ones people swore would be vastly better their next year in college. Please start reading for full comprehension.

Please stop making awful analogies. Primo was a nobody, snatched from the second round. Bryant is a top 10 talent. They’re nothing alike. MOST players could be said to benefit from another year in college. Are they all comps?

[Dejounte]

https://x.com/cbryantmuse/status/1938102766326489484?s=46

Carter and dylan calling wemby sir is weird lmao like the guy is only 3 years older than you

[John B]

https://x.com/cbryantmuse/status/1938102766326489484?s=46

Carter and dylan calling wemby sir is weird lmao like the guy is only 3 years older than you

You wouldn’t have Tim calling that new drafted guy Gi-no-bi-li :lol

I love Timmy, but Wemby is a more natural leader, a people person. While Timmy sets by example, but I doubt anybody rookie got to talked to him :lol

[Raven]

intriguing pick, but i would not have made it. I would have gone with drake powell, as he seem a better overall defensive prospect based on numbers alone. I also struggle to see the fit with the starters, but he should be a godsend for the bench players

[SpursBills]

Both players are ones people swore would be vastly better their next year in college. Please start reading for full comprehension.

I’m actually surprised you choose primo to compare him to when prospect Sochan is to me a much closer analogy - big defense first 3/4s who are raw coming out with unimpressive counting stats but good rate stats who came off the bench for their respective upperclassman-heavy teams and who were projected to be late lotto guys. Both guys weren’t projected to be one and done early in the season but played their way into their draft slots.

[rascal]

Something is off about this picture. Either Dylan has a big head or Carter has a small one

The wild hair on Harper and the low hat on Bryant.

[CorrectCrusader]

Dylan Harper has an absolutely massive head.

Gotta fit that BBIQ in there somehow.

[DAF86]

huh? OKC is one of the biggest teams in the league and are starting 2 centers....the games they lost the worst were the ones where they went small to start by sitting hartenstein...what are u talking about? lmfao...OKC is a massive team

OKC was playing a 6'5" guy at PF during crunch time.

[DAF86]

Great day guys…..

Could have been better if NOP traded with us, tbh. What the hell were they thinking trading away next year's unprotected pick? Do they seriously think they are making the playoffs? :lol

[Mr. Body]

Please stop making awful analogies. Primo was a nobody, snatched from the second round. Bryant is a top 10 talent. They’re nothing alike. MOST players could be said to benefit from another year in college. Are they all comps?

You're still avoiding the point, lol, and it's the same for both, they were both players who took on bigger roles unexpectedly and were drafted because of who they might become.

[spursistan]

I fucking love it. Would have loved Coward more, but he was off the board, so no complaints.
Coward is more than two years older than Bryant. That kinda matters,tbh..

[spursistan]

Bryant average mock draft was 10.2..HE was probably in Top 8 in few teams final board. Spurs couldn't believe he was dropping to them that even B Wright said he was ready to trade up for him (probably right after Nets & Toronto "reached" with their picks)

[DAF86]

Bryant average mock draft was 10.2..HE was probably in Top 8 in few teams final board. Spurs couldn't believe he was dropping to them that even B Wright said he was ready to trade up for him (probably right after Nets & Toronto "reached" with their picks)

Didn't Wright said Bryant was in the Spurs' top 5?

[DAF86]

intriguing pick, but i would not have made it. I would have gone with drake powell, as he seem a better overall defensive prospect based on numbers alone. I also struggle to see the fit with the starters, but he should be a godsend for the bench players

How do you not see a projected 3 and D player fitting with the starters?

[cd98]

I think the Spurs would've taken Khaman first if he had been there. Since he wasn't there, I think they were excited to get Carter Bryant. Either one fits a need. The bigger question I have, which we will never know, is did they prefer Bryant over Coward?

[cd98]

How do you not see a projected 3 and D player fitting with the starters?

Agreed. He or Khaman would have fit perfectly into the Spurs rotation. If Carter Bryant keeps his three point shooting up, I could easily see him as a starter for the 2nd half of the season unless Sochan learns how to shoot efficiently. Khaman would have been the perfect backup to Wemby, with the potential to play along side him in certain matchups.

[spurraider21]

i talked myself into liking Coward more because his shot looks more pure, but Bryant is a more sound defender than Coward is while also being a couple years younger

[The Truth #6]

Consensus suggests this was a solid pick. 3/D forward is what we needed. Yet, I'm wondering if I would have gone with Sorber because he seems more skilled. The top 10 consensus on Carter Bryant seemed to me, uninformed I may be, sort of a reach. I was hoping for a player further along. Not saying this is a bad pick but unless we trade Devin and Keldon an/or push our timeline/ expectations back, I feel CB is going to take too long. I said months ago this guy was catnip for Wright.

On the flipside, hopefully Sweeney can get some defensive production out of him early for a dynamic second unit squad.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Carter will wear #11, last worn by Joshua "PeeWee" Primo and Bryn Forbes before that. Not an ideal pair to follow tbh. Was hoping for #8 tbh but oh well. We move.

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[LeBowen]

Was hoping for #8 tbh but oh well.

Imagine thinking there won't be a Patty Mills number retirement ceremony.

[OldMan88]

Didn’t watch this until today. Pretty good shooting stroke & can jump out of the gym. Extremely fast hands on defense.

https://youtu.be/cRi-e47u6n8?si=QIK3Ma_XcXToVRMG (https://youtu.be/cRi-e47u6n8?si=QIK3Ma_XcXToVRMG)

[scott]

Oh shit, Carter Bryant's mom is white? No wonder he was high up on the Spurs board. Brian loves him some mixed race toolsy prospects.

[024]

Liked the pick and Bryant was one of the top options I wanted the Spurs to draft who could have realistically been available in the late lottery. Actually had Bryant over Coward so surprised the Grizzlies liked Coward more.

But holding my expectations as Bryant is only 19 and does not look too NBA ready. Shooting wise, Coward looks more like a sure bet with that high FT% but I didn't like the lower competition he played against and his age. Will probably need to see Bryant develop for a couple years and see if he has the skill to become a reliable 3 pt shooter before we see which wing was the better pick.

[RC_Drunkford]

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[OldMan88]

1938069763483464024

Sean’s gonna be a happy guy this year.

[Dejounte]

https://x.com/clanthespursfan/status/1938327134822355242?s=46

I’ll be honest. He might become the most likable personality on the team since Keldon for me

[CorrectCrusader]

Why was this guy not starting at Arizona?

College coaches are dumbasses and prefer to play seniors

[Eaglenole2002]

I kinda feel like Bryant will spend quite a bit of time in Austin this year as he tightens his handle and learns how to be more of a playmaker with the ball.

[T Park]

I kinda feel like Bryant will spend quite a bit of time in Austin this year as he tightens his handle and learns how to be more of a playmaker with the ball.

He’s an immediate 3 and D help.

Only time in Austin should be in a home stand with multiple days off.

[Mr. Body]

He’s an immediate 3 and D help.

Only time in Austin should be in a home stand with multiple days off.

He'll need a ton of offensive reps. He has very little on-ball creation ability.

[SpursFan86]

He'll need a ton of offensive reps. He has very little on-ball creation ability.

I mean not everyone needs to focus on becoming a superstar. If he’s capable of defending and spot-up shooting at a high level in the big leagues, it seems a little silly to relegate him to the G-league for the sake of hoping he becomes the next Kawhi or something. It’s totally fine for him to not focus on creating a ton of offense as a rookie.

[Ice009]

I mean not everyone needs to focus on becoming a superstar. If he’s capable of defending and spot-up shooting at a high level in the big leagues, it seems a little silly to relegate him to the G-league for the sake of hoping he becomes the next Kawhi or something. It’s totally fine for him to not focus on creating a ton of offense as a rookie.

I think this kid actually wants to be the next Kawhi. I think he wants to be great. Sounds like he's going to work his ass off.

[Mr. Body]

I mean not everyone needs to focus on becoming a superstar. If he’s capable of defending and spot-up shooting at a high level in the big leagues, it seems a little silly to relegate him to the G-league for the sake of hoping he becomes the next Kawhi or something. It’s totally fine for him to not focus on creating a ton of offense as a rookie.

Wild to relegate him to just the corners. He needs to develop as if he stayed in school. Let him explore and expand his game. It's nuts to get a lotto pick and cut him off at the knees. And this is the time to do it.

[T Park]

He'll need a ton of offensive reps. He has very little on-ball creation ability.

Don’t care.

He’s one of the best perimeter defenseman on the team. There’s no reason to not ship out Keldon and he takes every single minute of his


He fills 2 giant needs.

[T Park]

I mean not everyone needs to focus on becoming a superstar. If he’s capable of defending and spot-up shooting at a high level in the big leagues, it seems a little silly to relegate him to the G-league for the sake of hoping he becomes the next Kawhi or something. It’s totally fine for him to not focus on creating a ton of offense as a rookie.


Kawhi came in. And started within the first few games.

This kid has a better shot and form than him.

Play him for the defense and the shooting

[exstatic]

Wild to relegate him to just the corners. He needs to develop as if he stayed in school. Let him explore and expand his game. It's nuts to get a lotto pick and cut him off at the knees. And this is the time to do it.

Kawhi played there his entire rookie year. 3 pointers and cuts. That was it.

[Mr. Body]

Kawhi played there his entire rookie year. 3 pointers and cuts. That was it.

Kawhi was so much better coming in than Bryant there's no comparison.

[Mr. Body]

People, Carter Bryant didn't even play 20 minutes per game in college. He scored 6 points a game. Slow your fucking roll.

[rascal]

He better hit his potential because they passed on Sorber to OKC for him.

[benefactor]

Because you know, the Spurs don't have any on-ball creators at all

[T Park]

He better hit his potential because they passed on Sorber to OKC for him.

whoopee

[Mugen]

He pick a jersey # yet?

[Obstructed_View]

Because you know, the Spurs don't have any on-ball creators at all
Gotta have five Kobes if you wanna succeed. Trevor Ariza and Danny Green never helped nobody.

[benefactor]

He'll need a ton of offensive reps. He has very little on-ball creation ability.
You have no idea why we drafted him do you?

[Ariel]

He'll need a ton of offensive reps. He has very little on-ball creation ability.
Fortunately he needs none, as long as he does the dirty work and shoots it (this is my concern) he's already worth it. Anything extra is a bonus.

[OldMan88]

If he starts out as a defensive specialist, let him get a little rest during the early part of the shot clock on offense. Let him spot up for 3 pointers.

[T Park]

People, Carter Bryant didn't even play 20 minutes per game in college. He scored 6 points a game. Slow your fucking roll.

not cause of his talent. he can be backup wing right away just fine.

[Eaglenole2002]

Because you know, the Spurs don't have any on-ball creators at all

It’s not about being a primary creator, but the experience of making reads, putting the ball on the floor beyond straight-line drives. My guess is our defense will be a little more complex this year as well. Tired no harm in him playing more in Austin. This is a team that will s trying to make a playoff push now. It’s relatively deep at the moment in guards and wings, even if you don’t like some of the wings. Maybe some space gets cleared out, but I think he should play a lot to develop, and he can get more of that in Austin, at least in the beginning of the year.

[Ariel]

Didn't Wright said Bryant was in the Spurs' top 5?
I didn't hear that, he said he was very high on the Spurs board and that they even considered moving up to get him, but he didn't mention any specific position, that doesn't sound like something Brian Wright would say at all. I think you might be conflating him with a clip going around where a guy says that he liked Carter as early as 5, but that's a media member, not Spurs staff.

[spurraider21]

i dont think he needs austin time with the goal of developing on-ball skills

i think it may be useful for him to acclimate more to the new 3pt line and the general speed of the game as he may find it difficult to find minutes. i dont think they're going to open day 1 with him ahead of any of Vassell/Barnes/Keldon/Sochan in the rotation. rather him get some minutes in austin than rot on the bench. if he is proving his shot is reliable at the gleague level, or if there are injuries opening up minutes, you bring him over

[John B]

https://x.com/clanthespursfan/status/1938327134822355242?s=46

I’ll be honest. He might become the most likable personality on the team since Keldon for me

Dylan is half-Filipino and Carter is from my old town Riverside. Funny small world

[ChumpDumper]

We have summer league and preseason and the first month of the season to determine if he needs to be sent to Austin. It could go either way.

[SpursFan86]

People, Carter Bryant didn't even play 20 minutes per game in college. He scored 6 points a game. Slow your fucking roll.

If he’s already capable of defending at a high level and shooting 3s at a respectable clip, he should spend the majority of his time in the NBA. If he’s not capable of doing those things (which is certainly a possibility) then yeah of course he should spend a good chunk of time in the G-League.

I just think it’s silly to force a guy down to the G-League if he’s already an NBA-caliber player. Him not being a strong on-ball creator at this point doesn’t mean he isn’t NBA-caliber. Let’s see how SL/camp goes and hopefully he proves himself.

[Borosai]

If he earns it, I hope they put him on the Leonard track and start him. The other guys ain't Rick Ross, so there's nothing to gain by delaying his development. With Fox, Castle, and Wemby out there, starting Bryant shouldn't be a problem.

[BatManu20]

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[PhantomDashCam]

Just saw a video where Bryant was talking about how much he admires and wants to emulate the play of Camara from the Blazers.
Holy sh*t! This is such a cool thing to say. Sounds like the kid gets it. :tu

For those unfamiliar…


https://youtu.be/LRVnEiSldeI?si=1SDVl7BXhjyASaW3

[Guru of Nothing]

Man, I miss Sean Elliott the SF.

[TD 21]

Could he be any more of a cliche Spur?

As much as I like the pick, sucks to not only pass on Sorber, but simultaneously know the Thunder wouldn't.

[4lifecowboy]

But he did say he was high on there board and that they tried to trade up to get him, was happy and suprised he was there at 14.

[spurraider21]

Could he be any more of a cliche Spur?

As much as I like the pick, sucks to not only pass on Sorber, but simultaneously know the Thunder wouldn't.
theres a strong chance that if we took sorber, the thunder would have taken carter, and you could have said exactly the same thing

[TD 21]

^ I didn't know you could read my mind.

I would not have. The difference is, Sorber is theoretically the ideal C to backup/occasionally play alongside a hybrid C like Holmgren; something they'll lack when forced to cut Hartenstein loose.

Bryant, on the other hand, would have been just another 3 and D wing for them.

[spurraider21]

^ I didn't know you could read my mind.

I would not have. The difference is, Sorber is theoretically the ideal C to backup/occasionally play alongside a hybrid C like Holmgren; something they'll lack when forced to cut Hartenstein loose.

Bryant, on the other hand, would have been just another 3 and D wing for them.
ok just take my last post and instead of "you could have said" replace it with "one could have said"

[The Truth #6]

I'm not saying this has to be a bad thing, but Carter's outfit last night sort of makes him look like a WNBA player?

[Dejounte]

I'm not saying this has to be a bad thing, but Carter's outfit last night sort of makes him look like a WNBA player?

He oozes confidence tbh i’d say he’d be the perfect Laker and it makes me ick to say that

[koriwhat]

Just saw a video where Bryant was talking about how much he admires and wants to emulate the play of Camara from the Blazers.
Holy sh*t! This is such a cool thing to say. Sounds like the kid gets it. :tu

For those unfamiliar…


https://youtu.be/LRVnEiSldeI?si=1SDVl7BXhjyASaW3

Cool video. Thanks!

[RC_Drunkford]

People, Carter Bryant didn't even play 20 minutes per game in college. He scored 6 points a game. Slow your fucking roll.

and you haven't watched 1 minute of those games. So stfu

[SpursBills]

Based on what we know so far about Carter Bryant, I think it's almost a certainty that he's not going to be some on-ball monster who dominates time of possession. He doesn't have much of a handle and was wholly inefficient in EYBL when asked to create for himself. But that's ok! High volume off-ball wings with size and are willing to defend are literally the lowest friction archetype, and a team can honestly never have enough so long as they have at least one high level initiator in place. In fact, I would argue that high level off-ball wings, in spite of lower raw counting stats, can have just as much impact as some "all star" players with much gaudier stats while being much cheaper to keep and easier to fit into a lineup:

https://i.postimg.cc/1zSg0nKQ/Off-ball-wings.jpg


Green and Battier (and Klay) were probably the two most impactful pure off-ball wings of the last 25 years. OG falls a little short, and they clear other guys like Ariza, Bowen, Mikal Bridges, etc.

So the question is - assuming he doesn't take outlier leaps in self creation, what is Carter Bryant's pathway to 3 and D success? Like what separates Battier and LDN from the rest of the guys?

Just comparing him to Battier, I'll say right now that he doesn't have the same level of awareness/savvy/discipline that Battier had, even as a college player. I don't think he has the ability to just come up with a timely play at the exact right time. Battier was also a stud when it came to limiting FG% against.

When comparing him to Green, I don't think he will be the same level of transition defender, as LDN was pretty much a generational defender on the break, which has a huge impact on winning as it turns situations where there is a high chance of getting points into stops.

Bryant needs to learn to defend with more discipline - 4.3 fouls/36 makes his 2.8 STL% look more impressive than it actually is. However, he may not have the feet to consistently stay in front of guys and limit FG% the way that Battier could.

Just based on his college sample, he may need to just lean into what he's good at - generating turnovers, utilizing his athleticism on efficient finishes, and bombing high volume of 3s. I do not think that his impact will ever really match that of Battier or LDN on the defensive side, but he may make up some of the difference on the offensive side. I don't remember an off-ball wing prospect that had this combination of athleticism and a high 3 point rate, and he's shown the ability to shoot against tight close outs. Bart query looking at baseline STL%, BLK%, 3PA/100, and limited AST% among draftees in the last 15 years yields guys like Devin Vassell, Keegan Murray, Taurean Prince, and Mikal Bridges, all of whom share some similarities with Bryant. Bryant's advantage over the aforementioned players are primarily his age, frame, athleticism, and commitment to defense. However, it is reassuring to see that similar players have gone on to have anywhere from passable to excellent 3 point shooting later in their career. In fact, Green/Keegan/Prince may represent the spectrum of what his impact looks like depending on his future development:

https://i.postimg.cc/wMz2NTb4/Carter-Bryant-outcomes.jpg

LDN was about 3.5-4 3PM/100 over the middle of his career while Battier was more like 2.5 / 100 in a much less 3 point heavy era. If Bryant can get to about 4-4.5 3PM/100 during his peak, and he develops well under Sweeney's guidance, hopefully he can become another Spurs off-ball wing success story over the next 10-15 years.

[Mr. Body]

and you haven't watched 1 minute of those games. So stfu

Ha, I struck a nerve, cuz I'm right.

Bruh, I'm like the only one here who watches college basketball. Rest of y'all are just about vibes.

[scott]

Concerned about how we’re going to fit Bryant’s max extension, tbh

[SpursFan86]

Pretty exciting to think about how dominant our defense can be in the next year or 2…imagine a world where Sochan becomes a respectable shooter and we trot out a Harper/Castle/Bryant/Sochan/Wemby lineup. The addition of Sweeney and Corliss Williamson as assistants is the cherry on top.

[TheDoctor]

Guys, can we get Danny Green or Bruce Bowen as mentor for this one?

I’d love to see that. Learning from two great 3nD players that know what it takes to win at the highest level on both sides of the ball would go far.

[mystargtr34]

I would be stoked if he turns out to be a Toumani Camara, OG Anunoby type. Spurs will need that archetype at a high level to contend.

[cutewizard]

Dylan is half-Filipino and Carter is from my old town Riverside. Funny small world

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Greetings good Sir....you have Filipino friends too?

[John B]

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Greetings good Sir....you have Filipino friends too?

Yes sir. Finally a half-Filipino in my favorite team ever. Pinoy pride!

[Mnky]

and you haven't watched 1 minute of those games. So stfu

:lol

It's wild seeing how some of these guys think they have the hot take on players when it's obvious they've never seen them play before. No clue where they get this misguided confidence.

[bluebellmaniac]

1938052690094756147

Wow, talk about the realization of a dream. Dude couldn't even afford a shirt for the draft. Wait until he gets that first check. He's gonna go crazy!

[bluebellmaniac]

I actually think both sochan and Nelson will be moved because of this pick...notably sochan because he is an undersized pf that cant space the floor and made the team worse by hampering wembys growth (since the good teams don't even guard him...they just pack the paint)...there's a reason we had a better record this year without him than with him...so this pick gets a great defender that can actually space the floor...

Who is Nelson?

[RC_Drunkford]

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[jesterbobman]

Based on what we know so far about Carter Bryant, I think it's almost a certainty that he's not going to be some on-ball monster who dominates time of possession. He doesn't have much of a handle and was wholly inefficient in EYBL when asked to create for himself. But that's ok! High volume off-ball wings with size and are willing to defend are literally the lowest friction archetype, and a team can honestly never have enough so long as they have at least one high level initiator in place. In fact, I would argue that high level off-ball wings, in spite of lower raw counting stats, can have just as much impact as some "all star" players with much gaudier stats while being much cheaper to keep and easier to fit into a lineup:

https://i.postimg.cc/1zSg0nKQ/Off-ball-wings.jpg


Green and Battier (and Klay) were probably the two most impactful pure off-ball wings of the last 25 years. OG falls a little short, and they clear other guys like Ariza, Bowen, Mikal Bridges, etc.

So the question is - assuming he doesn't take outlier leaps in self creation, what is Carter Bryant's pathway to 3 and D success? Like what separates Battier and LDN from the rest of the guys?

Just comparing him to Battier, I'll say right now that he doesn't have the same level of awareness/savvy/discipline that Battier had, even as a college player. I don't think he has the ability to just come up with a timely play at the exact right time. Battier was also a stud when it came to limiting FG% against.

When comparing him to Green, I don't think he will be the same level of transition defender, as LDN was pretty much a generational defender on the break, which has a huge impact on winning as it turns situations where there is a high chance of getting points into stops.

Bryant needs to learn to defend with more discipline - 4.3 fouls/36 makes his 2.8 STL% look more impressive than it actually is. However, he may not have the feet to consistently stay in front of guys and limit FG% the way that Battier could.

Just based on his college sample, he may need to just lean into what he's good at - generating turnovers, utilizing his athleticism on efficient finishes, and bombing high volume of 3s. I do not think that his impact will ever really match that of Battier or LDN on the defensive side, but he may make up some of the difference on the offensive side. I don't remember an off-ball wing prospect that had this combination of athleticism and a high 3 point rate, and he's shown the ability to shoot against tight close outs. Bart query looking at baseline STL%, BLK%, 3PA/100, and limited AST% among draftees in the last 15 years yields guys like Devin Vassell, Keegan Murray, Taurean Prince, and Mikal Bridges, all of whom share some similarities with Bryant. Bryant's advantage over the aforementioned players are primarily his age, frame, athleticism, and commitment to defense. However, it is reassuring to see that similar players have gone on to have anywhere from passable to excellent 3 point shooting later in their career. In fact, Green/Keegan/Prince may represent the spectrum of what his impact looks like depending on his future development:

https://i.postimg.cc/wMz2NTb4/Carter-Bryant-outcomes.jpg

LDN was about 3.5-4 3PM/100 over the middle of his career while Battier was more like 2.5 / 100 in a much less 3 point heavy era. If Bryant can get to about 4-4.5 3PM/100 during his peak, and he develops well under Sweeney's guidance, hopefully he can become another Spurs off-ball wing success story over the next 10-15 years.

Awesome post.

The version in my head of ideal Carter Bryant is some kind of Shawn Marion / LDN hybrid - not quite the guard defense of Danny, not quite the rebounding of Marion, but high level value as shooting options who offer defensive event creation. Basically a perfect complementary player once you have the ball handlers / stars. Always hard to work out who becomes that guy - Caruso is some version of that, no one knew at the time. Carter Bryant is a good bet to become something like that.

[Raven]

How do you not see a projected 3 and D player fitting with the starters?

Can't play 4 and there's no room at 3 or 2 or 1 or 5 for that matter.

[Raven]

1938052690094756147

didn't know he was gay

[LeBowen]

Can't play 4 and there's no room at 3 or 2 or 1 or 5 for that matter.

6'6.75", which is 6'8 in shoes.
8'10 standing reach and 6'11.75" wingspan.

That's 0.75" shorter than Aaron Gordon with 2" better standing reach and identical wingspan.

He'll definitely be able to play PF by the end of his rookie contract when he adds some more muscle. He's already at 215. I expect him to be at around 230 in his prime.

[SpursBills]

I really like the Sochan-Bryant 3-4 pairing in the future as long as Sochan becomes a passable shooter and Bryant develops well. In many ways their differences complement each other. Bryant has trouble staying in front of guys, but Sochan’s especially agile for his size anbd can do that. Sochan has trouble generating turnovers, but Bryant’s athleticism covers him. Sochan will never be mire than a league average shooter, but Bryant shot 46% on catch and shoots last season and has potential as a high volume guy. Sochan’s sort of a troll with a slightly dirty heuristic while Bryant’s entire persona is more of a choir boy. Neither one is truly big enough to be a good 4, but both are bigger/more athletic/physical than your typical 3. I think if you play them together you may not lose as much as you think in the rebounding/physicality department while still reaping the benefits of having a highly switchable defense

[RC_Drunkford]

interesting tidbit:
https://i.redd.it/av26j1vz4b9f1.jpeg


Pelicans EVP Joe Dumars: "After we drafted 7th, we started from #9 and went all the way until we got a deal (at #13). And you don't pull the trigger on the asset next year (unprotected 2026 Pels/Bucks 1st), until you get that deal, otherwise we keep it."

[spurraider21]

I think the upside projection of Carter Bryant is he becomes OG Anunoby. guy who can comfortably defend 2-4, knockdown 3's, and good athlete who can get some transition buckets as well. half court shot creation not at a premium.

Toumani Camara is kind of on his way to that with an improving 3 point shot

Its encouraging that he mentioned Camara as one of the guys he models his game after

offensively he will need to eventually quicken his release and become more comfortable shooting on the move instead of solely stationary catch and shoot.

[spurraider21]

interesting tidbit:
https://i.redd.it/av26j1vz4b9f1.jpeg

[/h]
i mean considering how egregiously the pelicans overpaid, i think it would have been wise to take it, even if there was a tier-break coming with prospects

coulda moved back, taken McNeeley or Clifford (or Fleming), and then owned an unprotected Superfirst (good name i saw for a pick with swap rights attached to it)

[LeBowen]

i mean considering how egregiously the pelicans overpaid, i think it would have been wise to take it, even if there was a tier-break coming with prospects

coulda moved back, taken McNeeley or Clifford (or Fleming), and then owned an unprotected Superfirst (good name i saw for a pick with swap rights attached to it)

As per usual, Bulls were idiots not to take that deal.
I'd say the same applies to the Blazers, it was a better offer than what Grizzlies gave them and their Chinese guy wouldn't have been picked before #23.
I understand the Suns not taking it because they wanted Maluach.

[RC_Drunkford]

As per usual, Bulls were idiots not to take that deal.
I'd say the same applies to the Blazers, it was a better offer than what Grizzlies gave them and their Chinese guy wouldn't have been picked before #23.
I understand the Suns not taking it because they wanted Maluach.

people are saying the Blazers actually didn't take the deal because they were afraid somebody would take Temu Jokic before #23

[Raven]

6'6.75", which is 6'8 in shoes.
8'10 standing reach and 6'11.75" wingspan.

That's 0.75" shorter than Aaron Gordon with 2" better standing reach and identical wingspan.

He'll definitely be able to play PF by the end of his rookie contract when he adds some more muscle. He's already at 215. I expect him to be at around 230 in his prime.

good addendum

[Ice009]

Yeah, darn, I knew it. Sucks that the Hawks took that deal. Nothing against Carter (happy to have him), but I don't think the Spurs would have passed up that deal.

[Mugen]

Carter to wear #11

[T Park]

good addendum

he can play the 4 now. he guarded 7 footers in school fine,

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Guehz2WXkAAcyW2?format=jpg&name=large

[scott]

For the sneaker heads, these look like GT Cut 3 Turbos on each of the lads.

[spurraider21]

bryant reminds me of xerxes from 300

[kobyz]

The Cooper Flagg Stopper?

[SpursBills]

The Cooper Flagg Stopper?

Dude got annihilated by Flagg last time they played, so probably not

[Ice009]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkASq1YFoDU

If I am remembering right, Carter said his dad was one of Kawhi's coaches in high school and he grew up watching this team/dynasty. Said Kawhi is one of his favourite players. Said he's ready to bring San Antonio back to the hilltop.
Both of these guys seem excited to play for the Spurs.

[Spurs Brazil]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1938718984825610657

[Jordan Jackson]

The Cooper Flagg Stopper?

That’s Wemby’s assignment. He’s going to want it.

Anyway. Carter Bryant doesn’t need the ball - won’t pound the air out of it when he has it - won’t demand it either.

Defend and make open 3s that’s all. He develops into to more a bonus for Spurs.

[objective]

Big fan of this pick

[dn0774]

3 and D is one of the easier roles to walk into for a young guy just starting out in the NBA assuming they have the requisite attributes (namely a decent shooting stroke and a solid physique/athletic profile). CB seems to meet those requirements, finding him a few minutes here and there with the main team would be cool, but he would likely be better served getting more G League reps early on when that starts up which is fine.

That is assuming he is not further along than we are expecting.

[DAF86]

Can't play 4 and there's no room at 3 or 2 or 1 or 5 for that matter.

We literally have no 3 in the entire roster, other than Bryant.

[scott]

We literally have no 3 in the entire roster, other than Bryant.

No room for a lottery pick on a roster of a 6-time consecutive lotto team! We're just too stacked!

[SpursFan86]

No room for a lottery pick on a roster of a 6-time consecutive lotto team! We're just too stacked!

No fucking kidding :lol I get that Bryant is on the rawer side of things, but this idea that he should be stuck in Austin or only playing garbage minutes behind guys like Keldon/Barnes/Champagnie is laughable. If he’s anywhere close to the prospect people think he is (widely considered top-10 caliber) then he should be getting 10-15 mpg to start and 15-20 mpg towards the end of the season.

[keithington1]

He’s like a more engaged MPJ.

[Dejounte]

He’s like a more engaged MPJ.

Yeah, he’s really only limited to two dribbles and then he pulls up. Which is fine. We don’t need the world from him. Maybe he can be like Klay Thompson a bit.

[SpursBills]

It's important to note that even for the best 3 and D guys of the past generation, a majority of them didn't generate close to positive value until age 22-23, so it will be important to temper expectations. Age 20 LDN, Battier, Klay, and Toumani were all in college. There is a strong likelihood Carter Bryant is going to a massive negative next year if he plays and it will be important to not knee-jerk react if he puts up 2/1/0.5 on 39/27/67 shooting - literally Danny Green's age 22 rookie year stats.

[ace3g]

DLbONzJMWhK

[KobesAchilles]

The fact that we drafted a 3&D role player for this team has immeasurable value. We really don’t need him to become Kawhi. And he himself knows he is far from Kawhi. He knows that he will get playing time by hitting open shots and playing defense. We are all set on the offensive side of the ball and really he might get 6 shots a game if he is lucky.

I seriously see him averaging his same stats as he did in Arizona. Harper is going to get all the media hype. We just need Bryant to hit the same shooting percentages he did in college. Man I really fucking wish we didn’t miss on Sochan. Bc this team would be a title contender next year if that dude could actually play offensively. I know Bryant won’t be starting and will be behind Vassell and Champ in the rotation but this kid is going to be a difference maker in two years once the Spurs were out KJ, Vassell, and Sochan.

[Trill Clinton]

Rookie year Kawhi production isn't asking for much. Hopefully Mitch gives him as many opportunities as possible.

[itzsoweezee]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkASq1YFoDU

If I am remembering right, Carter said his dad was one of Kawhi's coaches in high school and he grew up watching this team/dynasty. Said Kawhi is one of his favourite players. Said he's ready to bring San Antonio back to the hilltop.
Both of these guys seem excited to play for the Spurs.

Oh, he’s a coach’s kid? That’s perfect

[TimmyBuckets]

Great analysis of CB and why he's such a steal. Very exciting stuff.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-9wulC_Qlk

[Obstructed_View]

Dear Spurs,

Please give Carter Bryant number 2, because fuck Kawhi Leonard.

Love, O_V

EDIT: Lol, forgot about the other new guy. Still fuck Kawhi.

[cutewizard]

Carter Bryant shall erase the ghost of Primo.....

THE ERASER.....!

[Ice009]

Carter Bryant shall erase the ghost of Primo.....

THE ERASER.....!

Never thought of that. Both of these guys have the potential to erase the wrong doing of both of those numbers.

[Ice009]

Carter Bryant shall erase the ghost of Primo.....

THE ERASER.....!

Never thought of that. He can erase the history of that number. Crazy as it is to say, even Dylan has the potential to do it too.

[Mr. Body]

GODA - Grandchild of deaf adults

GOATA

Okay, I'll keep working on that one.

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GuibQUIWgAEnZzy?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GuibQUEWEAA8JOa?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[rascal]

Did Bryant have knee surgery? Looks to have a long scar on his knee.

Edit: He has had injury issues with his knee, knee surgery

[John B]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GuibQUIWgAEnZzy?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

Almost 3 blks and 2 steals a game. CB will feast on loose balls from
Wemby’s defense/blocks (once he starts playing beside Wemby. An opportunistic scorer who doesn’t need the ball on his hands. He’s a perfect complement to Wemby.