Just curious to know what yall think...espn's recent mock draft and fellow peers have chosen mario chalmers as the pick the spurs should take at #26 with, usually, CDR right behind him at #27. I find it hard to believe the spurs would choose a backup pg over a scoring swingman. PG's r a dime a dozen. With both still on the board, who would u choose?
Seriously, Chalmers isn't getting past the Nuggets, UNLESS they trade with the Grizzlies and bring back Lowry. The package would not only inlude the swap of picks but also other players, hopefully one of them being Mike Miller
If they dont bring in another young PG, then they will bring in Chalmers if available.
yea it makes more sense for yall to go after a pg in the draft than us. Havin mike miller would improve ur offense and chalmers would improve yalls defensive issues at pgSeriously, Chalmers isn't getting past the Nuggets, UNLESS they trade with the Grizzlies and bring back Lowry. The package would not only inlude the swap of picks but also other players, hopefully one of them being Mike Miller
If they dont bring in another young PG, then they will bring in Chalmers if available.
there is no way Chalmers will fall to us, spurs fans have become more and more delusional about draft prospects with each passing year we don't pick a viable one.
CDR was an effective scorer in college, but if the Spurs don't think he has the athleticism or strength to have the same or similar effect in the NBA, I can see why they would go with Chalmers.
Understanding that he would have a backup role on this team, Chalmers still provides length, athleticism, defense, and a reliable three-point shot. IMO, there's also a bit of "Rondo" when it comes to Chalmers. By that I mean, he was a highly touted prospect with the total skill package that never really took off in college but may put it all together for his NBA team.
If the Spurs got either, it'd be a success.
Chalmers stock has shot up since the Chad Ford mock; I do not see him falling to us; probably be taken in the teens now. CDR stock has fallen some so he could fall to us.
If PG's are a dime a dozen then how come we're STILL searching for a quality backup to Tony Parker FIVE YEARS after Speedy Claxton left? Chalmers is one of the most underrated players in this draft, and he is the IDEAL fit for what the Spurs need and for the system that we run. If he were to somehow be available at 26, the Spurs would be insane to pass on him, Chris Douglas-Roberts be damned.
I'd take CDR for the sake of not creating a new Spur Killer somewhere (Hornets specially)... plus i think we have a shot a Jarret Jack
I'd rather have CDR. There has to be an effective backup PG we can sign in the offseason.
I'd rather have Mario, but it'll be easier to get CDR.
I see Chalmers adjusting more easily to his intended role on this team. But I wonder if CDR might not be the kind of resourceful, unconventional, and compe ve player that could successfully spell Manu during the regular season. A couple of weeks ago, Chalmers was the easy choice, but with him shooting up the board, the Spurs might have to roll the dice.
If the Spurs are gonna go after a JR Smith in free agency, I would vote for Mario Chalmers.
Funny you should bring this up. An article on RealGM indicates the two teams are at least discussing the possibility of such a draft night scenario.Seriously, Chalmers isn't getting past the Nuggets, UNLESS they trade with the Grizzlies and bring back Lowry. The package would not only inlude the swap of picks but also other players, hopefully one of them being Mike Miller
If they dont bring in another young PG, then they will bring in Chalmers if available.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...ft_night_swap/
Last edited by SenorSpur; 06-21-2008 at 05:37 PM.
I don't like the idea of using the first round pick on a small PG who will struggle at SG in most matchups.
Parker is young and can play 38mpg during the playoffs. What is the interest to spend a first round pick on a player who can only play 10mpg at his natural position ?
If a quality SG/SF is still available at #26, drafting a PG would be a waste.
I don't know about MOST match-ups. There are certainly SOME match-ups where he would really struggle. But despite his height, he's actually long enough to guard players up to 6'5.
Chalmers measured 6-0 3/4 without shoes, which is taller than Tony Parker and Chris Paul. He also has much longer than average arms for a player his height. He is by no means a "small" PG.
If I had my druthers, I'd prefer to see them take CDR, if he's there. However, I wouldn't be disappointed with either.
Chalmers is the guy. I don't know if he'll be there but ya gotta think if the Spurs want him then they'll be crafty enough to package something together to move up a couple picks.
I'd rather have Chalmers. As much as we need a wing player, I don't CDR would fit very well here.
Just looked at Chalmers nbadraft.net profile. His lowest attribute is strength (6), which is NBD. You put his ass in the weight room. The funny part is his next lowest attributes. In a four way tie at (7): intangibles, passing, ball handling, and leadership. This guy is YEARS away, and would not see the floor in the Popovich system, not even as a backup.
exstatic are you being tongue in cheek?
Mario Chalmers is exactly the type of point guard Pop should want to have. He can be tenacious on defense and is a good leader by example type player. And he is not years away, if we gave him three-fourths the playing time we gave that abortion of a point guard Beno Udrih in his rookie season he'd pan out very well by the end of the season. AND he would go uninjured.
However
We all know Pop is looking for a non-chucking, old, smart point guard, so that he can try to mold him into a chucking, fast paced, irrational point guard, so yeah, Pop would never pick Chalmers, even if the impossible DID happen, and he fell to 26.
nbadraft.net's player profile ratings is precisely the way to go when evaluating a pro prospect.
Right. I should be watching YouTube instead.
PGs: http://www.hoopsanalyst.com/0708ew14.htm
SGs: http://www.hoopsanalyst.com/0708ew15.htm
Combos: http://www.hoopsanalyst.com/0708ew16.htm
SFs: http://www.hoopsanalyst.com/0708ew17.htm
A different look at the players.
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