Spurs Select G Derrick White in the 2017 NBA Draft (29th Overall)

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Originally Posted by GusT15

Derrick White and the Spurs on the cover of the new Sports Illustrated!

The new Sports Illustrated issue goes on sale Thursday, April 4.

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What? :lol

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Its okay we won this game! lol

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Originally Posted by TDomination

Its okay we won this game! lol

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:lol That was my exact second thought when i saw that.

(My first was "Oh the disrespect".My third thought was "Giannis didn't really dunk it from that angle,did he?"-He didn't) :lol

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Some amazing takes in those first few pages

Exactly! I’m happy for Derrick White proving a lot of us wrong and earning his pay day!

Yikes, tbh.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

Semi Ojeleye and Frank Mason III will torch this poor guy for 4 years until he's gone to China with Fathead

God damn it Buford. He was a solid 2nd rnd pick, NOT first dipshit

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Originally Posted by TimDunkem

Went with a guard and passed on Hart, Frank Jackson, Mason, and Evans. I hope they see something we all don't.

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Thanks for bumping this thread. These dumb ass takes have aged like day old milk.:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin

Once again proving why Pop, R.C. and company are in the business of acquiring and developing talent while the dumbass trolls on ST aren't. :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

Yep why i just keep scrolling soon as i see someone here trying to analyze anything and complaining spurs dont kno wat they're doin

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Originally Posted by Hoops Czar

Typical Spurs. He'll never see the court. He has no game. Another untradeable asset. RC stockpiling them like Good n' Plenty's.

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Originally Posted by phxspurfan

Its a FO thinks theyre smarter than all the scouts combined thing

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Originally Posted by tim_duncan_fan

He's old and slow. The opposite of what we need.

Good job, PATFO.

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Originally Posted by 313

Another wasted pick

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Originally Posted by TimDunkem

I think they blew this pick, tbh.

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:lmao :rollin Thanks for the bump. Some top of the crop ST takes on here, tbh. Where's all my guys? Y'all own our little fathead an apology or two, tbh. And a rational take, for good measure:

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Originally Posted by Mr. Body

I'll give him a shot. The last three drafts haven't been bad. Kyle Anderson, Dejounte Murray, this dude. They're not bad picks at #29 especially given the shitty talent coming out of the NCAA and International levels right now.

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Some toxic ass mother fuckers in the beginning of this thread who I'm glad no longer post here

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Originally Posted by Dejounte

Some toxic ass mother fuckers in the beginning of this thread who I'm glad no longer post here

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The old and slow one was pure gold, since he had great combine numbers.

I was annoyed with the pick because I really wanted SA to get a big. I came around pretty quickly when RC said they thought White still had athletic upside. I had little doubt about his play-style or defense. I just didn't know if he was a low-ceiling guy like Norris Cole. Hearing he had upside made me think he'd be a good player, though perhaps still not to the point that he'd justify picking him over a big. To that end, the Spurs might not have accepted Poeltl as part of the Leonard package had they taken a center (that came over) at any point between 2015-2017. Simply them doing that could've meant OG or Siakam as a Spur, or maybe a completely different history for the team.

Hart was the clear pick here tbh. He was and still is Spurs material, character wise. He hasnt developed to his full potential as a 3-D player since he was on the L:lolLkers and now whatever team (Nola?). But on paper he was a better fit, especially seeing as how Kawhi and Green were on their way out.

I wanted Hart and Jalen Brunson both on this team from these drafts. Also Brogdon. All Spurs type players. High IQ, high motor, high character.

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Originally Posted by Sugus

:lmao :rollin Thanks for the bump. Some top of the crop ST takes on here, tbh. Where's all my guys? Y'all own our little fathead an apology or two, tbh. And a rational take, for good measure:

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Originally Posted by exstatic

The old and slow one was pure gold, since he had great combine numbers.

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When I'm wrong, I'm wrong. :oops

He IS old though lmao

Another example of fans overrating prospects because they're younger

Let this be (another) lesson

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Originally Posted by Dejounte

Another example of fans overrating prospects because they're younger

Let this be (another) lesson

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White was a weird case. As a HS senior he was like 5’8”. He was a late bloomer, both in height and athleticism. Not many 22YO still have athletic upside.

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Originally Posted by Solid D

I like this kid a lot.

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There's always a reasonable thinker in every group.

Classic dudes in here!!! Lol.

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Originally Posted by spurraider21

goodbye patty

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if only

I honestly think White can and will get much better but two things have to happen - He has to remain healthy take care of those feet White!! And the second thing is that he has to have primary ball handling duties Pop really should name him our starting PG but he won’t because of Murray. For him to be primary ball handler DEROZZ has to let him or DEROZZ has to be traded.

I remember in one stretch were DEROZZ missed a week or two due to an injury he straight out balled and was like a new player. Not blaming DEROZZ I just think that White still believes he is not in the head of the line he needs to start acting like an Alpha and call his own numbers.

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Originally Posted by phxspurfan

Hart was the clear pick here tbh. He was and still is Spurs material, character wise. He hasnt developed to his full potential as a 3-D player since he was on the L:lolLkers and now whatever team (Nola?). But on paper he was a better fit, especially seeing as how Kawhi and Green were on their way out.

I wanted Hart and Jalen Brunson both on this team from these drafts. Also Brogdon. All Spurs type players. High IQ, high motor, high character.

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Derrick White is way better than Josh Hart though.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Body

Derrick White is way better than Josh Hart though.

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Of course, but the argument is Hart at the time was a better fit. And since this is speculation about 3-4 years ago I also say we would have developed Hart better than the Fakers did. And he would be a passable 3-D player versus another PG on our roster.

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Originally Posted by phxspurfan

Of course, but the argument is Hart at the time was a better fit. And since this is speculation about 3-4 years ago I also say we would have developed Hart better than the Fakers did. And he would be a passable 3-D player versus another PG on our roster.

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What a weird hill to die on considering White is currently the best player on the team :lol

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Originally Posted by phxspurfan

Of course, but the argument is Hart at the time was a better fit. And since this is speculation about 3-4 years ago I also say we would have developed Hart better than the Fakers did. And he would be a passable 3-D player versus another PG on our roster.

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Until we drafted Tre Jones, Derrick White was literally the only PG player on the roster.

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Originally Posted by phxspurfan

Of course, but the argument is Hart at the time was a better fit. And since this is speculation about 3-4 years ago I also say we would have developed Hart better than the Fakers did. And he would be a passable 3-D player versus another PG on our roster.

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Originally Posted by Mugen

What a weird hill to die on considering White is currently the best player on the team :lol

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ngl it is awkward defending some shit I posted in 2017 :lol but yeah I def remember feeling like Hart was the pick. But then again when we picked GH3 I was like everyone else WTF is that. Also when we picked Beno I remember my friend and I laughing "we picked a guy named Beano ROFL"

Only picks I recall being all in on were Murray, Blair, and maybe Splitter.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Body

Until we drafted Tre Jones, Derrick White was literally the only PG player on the roster.

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Sure, pass first natural PG. But guys who are PG sized or that we try to turn into PGs?

It's ok tho, we will be able to have this debate again next year when PATFO drafts another PG.

Yo Timvp that vid you posted above had me rolling man.....could not happen to a better person..:lol

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Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

Semi Ojeleye and Frank Mason III will torch this poor guy for 4 years until he's gone to China with Fathead

God damn it Buford. He was a solid 2nd rnd pick, NOT first dipshit

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Totally agreed. So, are Ojeleye ans Mason III still in the league?

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Originally Posted by phxspurfan

Sure, pass first natural PG. But guys who are PG sized or that we try to turn into PGs?

It's ok tho, we will be able to have this debate again next year when PATFO drafts another PG.

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You're going to argue if they get Cade?

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Originally Posted by Dejounte

Some toxic ass mother fuckers in the beginning of this thread who I'm glad no longer post here

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About 3 weeks ago you hated Devin Vassell :lmao

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Originally Posted by RC_Drunkford

About 3 weeks ago you hated Devin Vassell :lmao

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Wasn't saying they were toxic because of their take on Derrick. Rather, how much trolls used to be on this site with 10 alts at a time

Think Rummmpd and multiply him by 30. That's how many idiots used to post here.

I was actually mad that Pop sent him to the G-League. He only played 1 NBA game that year and scored 16 points against the Warriors. The team could’ve really needed him
that season when nephew decided to sit out and Parker was injured for half the season.

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Originally Posted by RC_Drunkford

About 3 weeks ago you hated Devin Vassell :lmao

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This. Bunch of ST "Experts" wanted some (male) named Precious. Or some Patrick McBustface.

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Originally Posted by phxspurfan

This. Bunch of ST "Experts" wanted some (male) named Precious. Or some Patrick McBustface.

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But you're the expert who thinks Hart would've been better than White lmfao

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Originally Posted by timvp

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Originally Posted by RC_Drunkford

I was actually mad that Pop sent him to the G-League. He only played 1 NBA game that year and scored 16 points against the Warriors. The team could’ve really needed him
that season when nephew decided to sit out and Parker was injured for half the season.

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He played 17 games, but limited minutes, and I thought he was the second best guard on the roster, after Manu.

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Originally Posted by exstatic

He played 17 games, but limited minutes, and I thought he was the second best guard on the roster, after Manu.

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They were all garbage time. Against the Dubs Pop started him I think. It was the only game where he got real NBA minutes and he looked ready from jump. No reason to spend a whole year in the G-League

Real talk though?

Are we expecting Derrick to be the guy where we hand him the ball and say "go get us a bucket?"

I'm afraid it will still fall to DeMar in terms of getting a tough basket and closing for us.

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Originally Posted by tim_duncan_fan

Real talk though?

Are we expecting Derrick to be the guy where we hand him the ball and say "go get us a bucket?"

I'm afraid it will still fall to DeMar in terms of getting a tough basket and closing for us.

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No you give him the ball to make the right play. He will either score or dish out to an open shooter. I take that any day

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Originally Posted by DAF86

If Forbes is ahead of White on the rotation to start the season, I'm gonna lose my shit. :lol

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And that's how I lost my shit. Now I can't find my shit. Did anybody see my shit anywhere?

The worst part is that I added the smiley face because I probably thought Pop wouldn't be so retarded to actually have Forbes over White, but I guess he proved me wrong.

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Originally Posted by phxspurfan

This. Bunch of ST "Experts" wanted some (male) named Precious. Or some Patrick McBustface.

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Can anyone help grandpa over here get back to the retirement home? He's looking a bit lost...

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Originally Posted by RC_Drunkford

I was actually mad that Pop sent him to the G-League. He only played 1 NBA game that year and scored 16 points against the Warriors. The team could’ve really needed him
that season when nephew decided to sit out and Parker was injured for half the season.

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"He wasn't ready, wouldn't be fair"

Even though Derrick was old AF when he came into the league :lol

We’re now arguing they didn’t know exactly how to develop White after we all didn’t like the pick and were proven wrong? He’s said the season in the d-league helped him a lot and he’s certainly enjoyed leading that team to the d-league title.

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Originally Posted by BG_Spurs_Fan

We’re now arguing they didn’t know exactly how to develop White after we all didn’t like the pick and were proven wrong? He’s said the season in the d-league helped him a lot and he’s certainly enjoyed leading that team to the d-league title.

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It's because they think they're smarter than actual coaches.