Spurs to add lottery pick this summer

[Marcus Bryant]

http://projectspurs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/t1_ian_all.jpg

So point the gun away from your temple.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:tu Ian will deliver. Guaranteed.

[Borosai]

Ian Mahinmi!

[J.T.]

James White!

[angelbelow]

:toast

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/Mr_Bottomtooth/ian.jpg

[NewJerSpur]

<Lowers barrel from temple> Lol, just kidding. But some actually have been on the brink so hopefully this will hold them over...for a few hours. It will be interesting to see what the kid can do.

[Brutalis]

Misleading thread.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Misleading thread.

I thought that too :lol, but I didn't wanna kill the moment.
But when you look at it, it makes sense.

[Marcus Bryant]

Misleading thread.

Not really.

[jag]

28th overall pick = Lottery Pick?

[Marcus Bryant]

If DeAndre Jordan is considered a lottery pick, Ian Mahinmi most certainly is one.

[Harry Callahan]

If DeAndre Jordan is considered a lottery pick, Ian Mahinmi most certainly is one.

Yup. Ian in a 07 pre season was a sliver from thowing one down on Yao's head (I know it was only preseason, I can dream). We need some explosiveness in here.

[ShoogarBear]

It come down to this: whether or not the Spurs win any more titles in the Tim Duncan era depends on what Mahinmi can produce.

[Thompson]

If DeAndre Jordan is considered a lottery pick, Ian Mahinmi most certainly is one.

Where do y'all think Ian would go if he were in the draft this year? Do you seriously think he'd be a lottery pick (and I hope he's better than DeAndre; as an Aggie I have to say I wasn't all that impressed with Jordan).

[Spurs da champs]

So is this true?

[Marcus Bryant]

It come down to this: whether or not the Spurs win any more titles in the Tim Duncan era depends on what Mahinmi can produce.

In part.

[Marcus Bryant]

Where do y'all think Ian would go if he were in the draft this year? Do you seriously think he'd be a lottery pick (and I hope he's better than DeAndre; as an Aggie I have to say I wasn't all that impressed with Jordan).

Yeah, if he wasn't able to beat out Jones and Davis...sure, some of it was seniority, but still. If Mahinmi was in this draft, I think he'd go top 10.

So would Splitter. :-/

Oh well, Mahinmi has the better upside.

[JamStone]

If DeAndre Jordan is considered a lottery pick, Ian Mahinmi most certainly is one.

If Rafael Araujo and Nikoloz Tskitishvili are lottery picks, then every pick in the draft is a lottery pick.

[Marcus Bryant]

Nah. As far as semi-serious lottery picks go, Mahinmi compares rather well this year.

[jag]

Nah. As far as semi-serious lottery picks go, Mahinmi compares rather well this year.

Que Mr. Body with:

"Scola would have been just as good as a lottery pick last year"

comment...

[Marcus Bryant]

That's ok, Mahinmi is on the roster right now.

[Brutalis]

Not really.

To skew away from the subject here I thought it was considering it's no secret the Spurs might be trading up this summer. There are some guys that could make a impact now like Rush I think we should be aiming for.

However as tooth said, I saw your point. I just hope people don't put a lot of expectations on him, because he isn't going to come in and change everything for us.

[Marcus Bryant]

He might just change things enough.

[tlongII]

I'm going to bookmark this thread so I can laugh at Marcus Bryant in the future.

[Spurtacus]

I'm going to bookmark this thread so I can laugh at Marcus Bryant in the future.

Me too except I will be laughing at YOU. :flag:

[Brutalis]

Well, my personal expectations of him is simple. He has been running the Spurs system in Austin quite well. He could help TD with his athleticism in the paint and needs to focus on executing on both ends of the floor. He should be more offense than Oberto, KT or Horry me thinks.

[boutons_]

Ian's got no fear, without being an aggressive jerk.

Just stay healthy, watch those damn PFs, pay attention, keep working hard, his future looks bright.

[jag]

I think we're expecting way too much from Mahinmi...he'll pretty much meet my expectations this season if he can manage to stay under the age of 30, actually jump for rebounds/blocks, and land 15-20 mpg.

[T Park]

Whos expecting more than that Jag?

Just adding that pushes the team very far next year IMO.

[jag]

Whos expecting more than that Jag?

Just adding that pushes the team very far next year IMO.

The same posters who will be starting "Ian is a bust" threads when he has a lackluster game next season.

[JamStone]

Weren't there a number of Spurs fans that expected Jackie Butler to be good enough to end up as the Spurs starting center at some point a couple seasons ago?

[NewJerSpur]

He might just change things enough.

Agreed on this. He simply needs to be a compliment to Timmy at this point, similar to what D. Rob was on the downside of his career:

1) Block or alter layups/driving dunks (especially alley-oops)

2) Rebound...particularly on the offensive side of the ball when Tim's point-blank shots come off the rim

3) Although this might take some time to develop, learn to work the "high-low" play with our bigs...particularly Timmy

The perimeter players will handle the bulk of the scoring load at this point so he shouldn't really need to be anywhere close to a main option, but merely a bonus who can get his on second-chance opportunities.

[Marcus Bryant]

Ian Mahinmi will average 8 pts, 5 boards, and 1 block in 18 minutes a night next season.

[lrrr]

I really don't see why Ian can't succeed as a player. So many promising young guys out of school or college fail because of attitude problems and failure to work at their games. But Ian doesn't strike me as that type of guy from what I've heard and looking at the path he has taken. He's got the height and athleticism, a work ethic and good attitude. He is a decent FT shooter which tells me he is coordinated and has some offensive potential. Now he just needs a chance.

[Marcus Bryant]

I really don't see why Ian can't succeed as a player. So many promising young guys out of school or college fail because of attitude problems and failure to work at their games. But Ian doesn't strike me as that type of guy from what I've heard and looking at the path he has taken. He's got the height and athleticism, a work ethic and good attitude. He is a decent FT shooter which tells me he is coordinated and has some offensive potential. Now he just needs a chance.

He has the right attitude.

Pop will yell at him all season long and Tony will translate.

[ShoogarBear]

Ian Mahinmi will average 8 pts, 5 boards, and 1 block in 18 minutes a night next season.

Stupid Pop. He should be playing him twice as much. :pctoss

[Mr. Body]

Que Mr. Body with:

"Scola would have been just as good as a lottery pick last year"

comment...

How many rookies had better seasons? Al Horford, Durant and...?

[jag]

How many rookies had better seasons? Al Horford, Durant and...?

http://coreygilmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/beating_a_dead_horse.jpg

[Mr. Body]

http://coreygilmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/beating_a_dead_horse.jpg

JaG, you asked, you dumb piece of shit.

[Marcus Bryant]

I'm going to bookmark this thread so I can laugh at Marcus Bryant in the future.

That's ok. I've laughed at you in the past and present.

[jag]

JaG, you asked, you dumb piece of shit.

I only stated what we all knew was coming anyway, guy.

[koopa]

http://coreygilmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/beating_a_dead_horse.jpg

poor barbaro

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Ian Mahinmi will average 8 pts, 5 boards, and 1 block in 18 minutes per half next playoffs.

Fixed.

[Mr. Body]

I only stated what we all knew was coming anyway, guy.

:lol

Don't go: hey, respond to this...

Then: your dumm! you responded to this!

It's idiotic. Begs the question.

/right anyway

[TDMVPDPOY]

this guy is a fukn bust

[timvp]

If Mahinmi were in this draft, where would he get drafted? Hmmm ... that's a good question. Seeing how he was dominant in the D-League, I'm guessing that'd look good to scouts.

I'd probably guess 8-12. Maybe higher since a lot of "unnamed league execs" have gushed about him all year long. Those that think he'll be a future all-star might take him even higher than 8.

[Mr. Body]

Who thinks he's going to be a future All-Star?

[timvp]

Who thinks he's going to be a future All-Star?


"Mahinmi has the potential to be an All-Star," an Eastern Conference executive said.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/chris_mannix/05/30/spurs.future/index.html

[Marcus Bryant]

If Mahinmi were in this draft, where would he get drafted? Hmmm ... that's a good question. Seeing how he was dominant in the D-League, I'm guessing that'd look good to scouts.

I'd probably guess 8-12. Maybe higher since a lot of "unnamed league execs" have gushed about him all year long. Those that think he'll be a future all-star might take him even higher than 8.

Yes.

Of course, it would take the Spurs striking out on someone else for Pop to give him a shot at the rotation.

It's weird, how Spurs fans are bemoaning the lack of any young talent in the pipeline and whining about it all being over when this guy is coming in. Oh well, Spurs fans are Spurs fans.

[Mr. Body]

Boilerplate for probably half the NBDL players.

[Marcus Bryant]

Boilerplate for probably half the NBDL players.

ROFL.

[Mr. Body]

I like Mahinmi a lot and have great hopes -- but how is he 'coming in'? Isn't he 'already here'?

[Marcus Bryant]

I like Mahinmi a lot and have great hopes -- but how is he 'coming in'? Isn't he 'already here'?

How many minutes did he play last season?

[Avitus1]

Here is hoping.

[Mr. Body]

How many minutes did he play last season?

Was he a Spur last season? Did the Spurs pay him? Was he part of the organization?

Sheesh.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Was he a Spur last season? Did the Spurs pay him? Was he part of the organization?

Sheesh.

Dude, you know what he means, calm down.

[jag]

Dude, you know what he means, calm down.

He really doesnt, actually. Unless you mention the "terrible" FO decisions the Spurs have made in the past decade(despite the 4 titles and best winning % of all major sports) he doesn't "know what you mean."

[Marcus Bryant]

Was he a Spur last season? Did the Spurs pay him? Was he part of the organization?

Sheesh.

ROFL. He wasn't a part of rotation. He wasn't a part of the active roster. He spent just about all of the regular season in Austin and then he had a second row seat for the playoffs. He's a new addition to the Spurs however you want to look at it.

Sheesh, indeed.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:lol

[Mr. Body]

ROFL. He wasn't a part of rotation. He wasn't a part of the active roster. He spent just about all of the regular season in Austin and then he had a second row seat for the playoffs. He's a new addition to the Spurs however you want to look at it.

Sheesh, indeed.

Another brilliant thread created by the magic of semantics.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I still have a mancrush on Javtokas and think he's better than Ian will be.

[Marcus Bryant]

Another brilliant thread created by the magic of semantics.

I guess. He's a new addition to the team next season regardless. And he'd go rather high in this year's draft, which fortunately he is not in since the Spurs' GM had the foresight to draft him back in '05.

[MannyIsGod]

Sorry - I can't put much stock into that EC GM report of Ian possibly being an AS. Thats Danny Ferry and I'd just about bet my life on it. He was in love with Ian when they picked him up and while Ian hasn't looked bad, he's given no indication of AS potential either.

[timvp]

Thats Danny Ferry and I'd just about bet my life on it. He was in love with Ian when they picked him up Could be Ferry but doubtful since Ferry was already the GM of the Cavs when the Spurs drafted Mahinmi.

I think it's just someone in the East who doesn't realize the lack of talent in the D-League. I like Mahinmi but to call him a future all-star at this point is a big stretch. But hey, if there are teams out there that think that, I wouldn't mind trading Mahinmi if it means the Spurs can get multiple studs in return. Mahinmi for a solid player and a top 15 pick? I'd think about it.

I see Mahinmi at about seven points, five boards and a block this year if given time. His ceiling in his career is probably something around 13 points, nine boards and two blocks ..... good but not all-star.

[T Park]

Yeah, the Spurs have been known to parlay decent players that others thought were all stars into decent players.

[kobyz]

i say put him in the starting lineup right away and let him develop.

[MannyIsGod]

Could be Ferry but doubtful since Ferry was already the GM of the Cavs when the Spurs drafted Mahinmi.

I think it's just someone in the East who doesn't realize the lack of talent in the D-League. I like Mahinmi but to call him a future all-star at this point is a big stretch. But hey, if there are teams out there that think that, I wouldn't mind trading Mahinmi if it means the Spurs can get multiple studs in return. Mahinmi for a solid player and a top 15 pick? I'd think about it.

I see Mahinmi at about seven points, five boards and a block this year if given time. His ceiling in his career is probably something around 13 points, nine boards and two blocks ..... good but not all-star.

I'd be thrilled if thats what he provides. The Spurs could really use someone to just clean up trash and pick up garbage points without having plays run from them. Those are usually guys with a lot of athletecism and they really really help out teams with stagnant offenses.

I've got my fingers crossed and I hope, but I'm not expecting great things. I think he's got good potential and really for a late first round pick I think thats about as much as you can ask on a regular basis.

[spursfan98]

Ian wasnt a lottery pick lol

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

But has the same value of one.

[spursfan98]

not really... his name wasnt even registered in the draft... But he is good and i like him

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Mahinmi = potential lottery pick

[hater]

this is the only bright spot in this crappy Spurs offseason.

Mahinmi will most definitely deliver

[urunobili]

this is the only bright spot in this crappy Spurs offseason.

Mahinmi will most definitely deliver

you're overrating this guy big time... want to make a season signature bet on him?

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

I'm hopeful. The French have a healthy recent history of helping the Spurs. See: Parker, Tony & Diaw, Shrunken testicles of Boris.

[hater]

you're overrating this guy big time... want to make a season signature bet on him?

overrating him? hardly.

I think he will be clearly better than Horry and Oberto. Better than Kurt Thomas at everything except defense.

He will be the best big man for Spurs behind Duncan. easily. that's not saying much so how is that overrating him?

[taps]

I believe Rockets #30 mentioned him in a broadcast or two this season

[urunobili]

overrating him? hardly.

I think he will be clearly better than Horry and Oberto. Better than Kurt Thomas at everything except defense.

He will be the best big man for Spurs behind Duncan. easily. that's not saying much so how is that overrating him?

so this means you're ready to take the bet... let's say on average rebounds for the season... i say there is no way he will average more than 7 rebounds... :toast

[objective]

Sorry - I can't put much stock into that EC GM report of Ian possibly being an AS. Thats Danny Ferry and I'd just about bet my life on it. He was in love with Ian when they picked him up and while Ian hasn't looked bad, he's given no indication of AS potential either.

from what I remember, Ferry knew all about Mahinmi and he was in on the scouting and the varied cia methods the Spurs went through to keep it quiet. When he left for Cleveland and had to promise the Spurs not take him. As the story goes, Cav scouts already had Mahinmi's name on a list of possible second rounders.

[hater]

so this means you're ready to take the bet... let's say on average rebounds for the season... i say there is no way he will average more than 7 rebounds... :toast

that's not fair. we don't know how many minutes Pop will play him since we don't know the full roster for next season.

but I'll give you this. I say he will average .2 rebs/minute .3 pts/minute or better. that's good enough for 12 and 8 in 40 minutes.

that's similar #s to Scola BTW.. :D

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

so this means you're ready to take the bet... let's say on average rebounds for the season... i say there is no way he will average more than 7 rebounds... :toast

There are very few of us who think he'll do that.
He's gonna deliver, but saying +7 is quite a stretch.

[montgod]

I would be happy if he has a similar game to Dorrell Wright... which is what I expect. More defense related and high energy mixed in with some mistakes and inconsistency.

[urunobili]

There are very few of us who think he'll do that.
He's gonna deliver, but saying +7 is quite a stretch.

i am not really sure if he's gonna spend more time with the Spurs vs. the Toros... if he was ready to put number like Scola's rebounding and points wise per minute he would have made the team already this year... i truly wish he is the new Amare Stoudamire... and i hope he proves me wrong... till then... bust :td

[hater]

i am not really sure if he's gonna spend more time with the Spurs vs. the Toros... if he was ready to put number like Scola's rebounding and points wise per minute he would have made the team already this year... i truly wish he is the new Amare Stoudamire... and i hope he proves me wrong... till then... bust :td

bust huh?

so then why are you not taking my bet? :smokin

[BOHOLANO#21]

I think ian mahinmi will be a factor next season. i watched few games in D-league last season and his athleticism stands out and improvements in offense around the basket.

[manufor3]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/Mr_Bottomtooth/ian.jpg

:tu Good work