Anyone heard or can hypothesize on why we didn't go with Chalmers instead of G Hill?
I am not hating, just pondering?
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Anyone heard or can hypothesize on why we didn't go with Chalmers instead of G Hill?
I am not hating, just pondering?
pop and rc liked him better.
Because the Spurs FO are idiots.
lol @ the stupid Laker fan and his sig
Spurs FO had their eye on Green and figured other teams did too. Apparently, they didn't think he would drop as low as 26, even though 'nobody had heard of him'.
He supposedly had a pretty impressive showing and was one of the most impressive guards at the draft camp, and his workouts with the Spurs must've gone pretty well, too. Apparently, they think he might end up being better than Chalmers, or they wouldn't have picked him.
Let's see if the Spurs can pull another Tony Parker out of the late draft.
They considered Hill the more complete player. Chalmers is a spot-up shooter whereas Hill is the better all-around scorer, can shoot from deep, has a mid-range game, and has even proven effective in the immediate basket area. They are comparable defenders, but Hill has the edge in rebounding and overall athleticism. Neither is a pure PG at this stage, but Hill has more experience handling the rock (the offense always ran thru him) whereas Chalmers was part of a 3-PG platoon at Kansas and who oftentimes was a 'motion man' who barely even touched the ball in KU's half-court sets.
Net/net - the Spurs felt Hill had more tools to work with, and a higher ceiling.
LOL @ the homers who blatantly ignore the facts.Quote:
Originally Posted by NASpurs
One month's stats vs. a whole season's stats,Quote:
Originally Posted by Lake_show
then a sample from one game. BFD
Tim will take the rings, thanks.
Maybe the Spurs saw Chalmers and said, he looks like Vaughn Pt. 2.
Ignore what facts? Hill had a better scoring, shooting, and 3pt average than Chalmers through college, and is a better rebounder; he just was stuck in a smaller conference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lake_show
Apparently 33 teams decided he wasn't worth a pick either, and I'm sure they all did some homework on the guy.
what a douche bag! 4 rings against zip. take that. go drink your milk, or suck my dick, you dickless moron.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lake_show
Funny shit coming from a fan of the team that wanted Hill so desperately. Sorry things didn't work out for you. I'm sure Joe Crawford will take the league by storm.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lake_show
http://www.nba.com/games/20071113/LALSAS/boxscore.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Lake_show
Your sig: you mean the game you lost by 15? Good point. Reminds me of effin Suns fans, "ZOMG!!1. Amare had 35 points tonight!112." Well, you still lost the game, but as long as Amare gets his numbers he's happy.
The difference is TD just wants to win games, if that means letting Bruce go for 23 and Bonner for 15 then so be it. We still flogged ya by 15 points.
Maybe we can get Presti to donate Kevin Durant for Finley, Stoudemire, Vaughn, and Keith Van Horn's expiring contract then I can walk around boasting how elite my team is.
He's 6 foot 2 inches and a lights out shooter. How is that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lake_show
Facts like the Lakers were desperately trying to get back into the first round to select Hill?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lake_show
Chalmers was the fifth wheel in a major program, and the benefit of somewhat of a halo effect in the run up to the draft, but when the rubber hits the road, teams pick by talent, not by program. A lot of teams, both ahead and behind us, passed on Chalmers.
Because Hill's penis measured twice as big as Chalmers.
This is the Spurs drafting, not the Mavericks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brutalis
Didnt the Spurs route that game?Quote:
Originally Posted by NASpurs
no, no, no. mavs draft big pussies. suns get little pricks.Quote:
Originally Posted by T Park
a few analyst have said throw KU in front of Hills jersey and we wouldnt have this question.
Someone please ban this idiot Lakers fan? Make sure to add an IP block on this fool.
Why not George Hill? He sounds like he's faster, better defender, and better shooter than Chalmers. Am I wrong?
#26 > #34
That's why not.
{San Antonio was likely blindsided after being caught trying to steal Nicolas Batum from the rest of the league, so much that they seem to have reached for George Hill, who they almost certainly could have had in the second round. Hill’s numbers are off the charts and he did play extremely well at the Orlando pre-draft camp, but learning how to play the point guard position is not going to be the easy for him.}Quote:
Originally Posted by Dex
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns
:rolleyesQuote:
Originally Posted by CaptainLate
I don't understand that philosphy (and obviously you're not the only to take it) - isn't a fact that Batum will not be coming over this season? We need players that can help us immediately and Hill fits that need.Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainLate
Have you ever seen Popovich in action? Does he strike anyone as the kind of guy who goes into situations unprepared? C'mon, do you think Pop & RC & co. were sitting there with a stained cocktail napkin from a Holiday Inn that had one name-- B A T U M, N.-- written on it and when Stern announced "Houston chooses Nicolas Batum" Pop & RC & Holt all jumped up in a panic yelling "oh shit! Now What? Oh, dammit we forgot to have a plan B or C or D!!" I'd bet they were well prepared and had half a dozen names after Hill too.Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainLate
If I trust anybody to pass on a KU player it'd be RC. I'm sure he watched nearly every KU game this year because of the obvious connection in addition to the fact that his son is a bench warmer for them. If the Spurs liked a KU player and someone else equally I'd be willing to bet the KU player would get picked. Clearly that wasn't the case here.
Draft grades are worthless period, but that's even more true from groups or individuals that do a mock draft.Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainLate
The formula is simple, teams that draft players that you projected to go higher get As and Bs. Teams that draft players that you projected to go lower get Cs, Ds, and Fs.
This is true almost without exception.
same ideaQuote:
Originally Posted by jdaveah
i think if the spurs pass on chalmers they really think he isn't that good to make the roster
he slide to the 2nd round so maybe he wasn't so impressive
we'll see how he'll turn out in miami
maybe RC is finally coming to the understanding that Jayhawks are a lesser form of life than the rest of the population.Quote:
Originally Posted by jdaveah
How are draft grades stupid?Quote:
Originally Posted by K-State Spur
Always, always accept draft grades. They are spot on.Quote:
Charlotte Bobcats
Picks: Picks: Adam Morrison (3); Ryan Hollins (50)
A
The Bobcats made out with what is certainly the best player in the draft right now, as well as possibly the best player down the road as well. Adam Morrison fills their needs perfectly on the wing with his scoring ability and should be a perfect compliment to Gerald Wallace’s versatility
The scribe of the original post displeases George Hill.
However, George Hill is a very understanding George Hill. George Hill will spare you, so that you may see the error in your ways upon witnessing George Hill's first game as a Spur.
:lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Lake_show