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I forgot: what does Playmaking Big Forward equate to in the poll? Can't figure it out for some reason....
Point Guard
Combo Guard
Wing
Big Wing
Athletic Forward
Stretch Big
Anchor Big
He looks slow footed to me, and the league mandates guarding out to three and pick and roll. Other than that skill set looks pretty awesome. Referring to the Turk
I forgot: what does Playmaking Big Forward equate to in the poll? Can't figure it out for some reason....
Big Wing (also refer to opening post for description)
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What should the Spurs be looking for?
A long, athletic 3 who can also play defense and fling from downtown. He can slide up the position tree or he can go down. And he never complains.
Just like every other team in the league.
Isn’t Keldon fairly close to that? Not great outside shooting but decent. I still see a 4 who can pass and shoot being the priority, even if not superbly athletic.
So Franz is a big wing and you're calling Renfro an Athletic Forward?
Yes, because Franz can handle the ball for longer stretches and Renfro is a high flyer.
John Collins would fit one huge need.
we basically need a guy to fill the role we hope samanic will, and a guy to play the role Lonnie was meant to
*Quickly Google's 'nba vernacular "high flyer" '*
Player who relies more on his jumping ability to make things happen, usually for easy shots on offense (players can throw lobs on offense, or he can dunk the ball) or blocks the ball in a way most other players can't (they'll keep up with the player with their exceptional speed and their explosive jumping ability)
Think Athletic Forwards as your Blake Griffins, Amare Stoudamires, Shawn Kemps
Three of the mentioned prospects (G. Brown, K. Jones, T.Shannon Jr.) are on local TV (CBS) right now
Edit: ugh, Greg Brown taking ill-advised shots
Last edited by Dejounte; 02-27-2021 at 12:50 PM.
Oh boy,
Kai and Greg both having little to no impact on this game. Probably will drop these guys a tier or two.
This list reads more like "guys who relied too heavily on physical gifts to the detriment of developing all around skills." 38 seasons between them and zero rings.
Agreed. That's why my preference is more for guys with skill. An athletic forward like that has a place on a roster, but not where they are a focal point on a team. I think the current Spurs roster would benefit having a guy like that though.
I think it's worth noting that those types are more attainable for cheap (Renfro) and probably not a type a team should invest in with a first round pick.
There WAS a time in the NBA that teams would throw ten first round picks at it though. Not these days.
To me, priority goes like this:
1) Big Wing aka Playmaking Big Forward (who could play the four part-time or full-time)
2) Stretch Big, to add depth in that area if nothing else
3) Wing
Last edited by Dejounte; 02-27-2021 at 01:29 PM.
Dude, that's the fate of the vast majority of NBA players. Only those guys who are lucky enough to end up on the right team at the right time get rings. You need:
Finding that guy, especially through later picks, is HARD, so I suspect we should all get ready for some busts...or at least long development cycles.
Derrick
Murray
Johnson
Samanic (TBD)
Lonnie (TBD)
I'd lean more towards "long development cycle" with the Spurs batting 60%. Given the track record, it should teach people to be more patient with prospects going forward now that the Spurs are earning our confidence (they should have already earned it with Kawhi, Manu, Tony, but most people here will call those selections a fluke for some reason).
Batting 60% from where the Spurs select in the draft? Really ing impressive.
Edit: Forgot Vassell, and he looks like a successful pick. It would make the Spurs batting record at 66%.
Last edited by Dejounte; 02-27-2021 at 01:51 PM.
Granted, but these are three of the best ever of that description at that position. Amare had a two time MVP PG, a very good all around SF, and some very good shooters & role players. Griffin had a top PG, as did Kemp, and both had some pretty good role players too. I'd say the reason these guys didn't win is because they themselves had fundamental flaws as first option guys. The best PFs of recent eras who relied on all around fundamentals rather than pure athleticism fared much better with regards to rings: Duncan, Garnett, Dirk, Pau, Rasheed, etc.
Too smooth.
rankingtear still think he can't shoot?
Last edited by Dejounte; 02-27-2021 at 03:05 PM.
Include draft assets in anyway to move away from Veterans.
I said that for Renfro. Stationary shooting is the concern for Wagner.
Him shooting 50% is bittersweet for you that means he would go higher. That was the concern for him coming in shooting and footspeed.
Ahh trust me it was a longshot anyway, not just in terms of draft positioning but the idea that the Spurs would like the same guy I liked out of 30 other guys in the first round. It's all fun for me and I enjoy watching these kids.
Playmaking Big Forward - Lesser version of Robert Woodard II? - Trendon Watford
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Using Dejounte's original post:
Red Font: Won't be back
Blue Font: Will be back
Green Font: 2-way
Lime Font: Borderline
Point guard:
Dejounte Murray
Tre Jones
2021 Draft Prospects: ???
Combo guard:
Derrick White
Patty Mills
Lonnie Walker
Quinndary Weatherspoon
2021 Draft Prospects: Ayo Dosunmu
Wing:
Devin Vassell
2021 Draft Prospects: Brandon Boston Jr., Ziaire Williams
Intriguing Spurs G-League Player: Cam Reynolds
Big Wing (or Playmaking Big Forward):
DeMar DeRozan
Keldon Johnson
Rudy Gay
Keita Bates-Diop
2021 Draft Prospects: Franz Wagner, Herbert Jones, Vrenz Bleijenbergh, Trendon Watford, Sandro Mamukelashvili
Athletic Forward:
Nate Renfro (2-way)
2021 Draft Prospects: Ariel Hukporti, Greg Brown, Amar Sylla, Usman Garuba
Stretch Big:
LaMarcus Aldridge
Luka Samanic
Trey Lyles
2021 Draft Prospects: Kai Jones, Isaiah Todd, Alperen Sengun
Anchor Big:
Jakob Poeltl
Drew Eubanks
2021 Draft Prospects: Jay Huff, Isaiah Jackson, Oscar da Silva
Intriguing Spurs G-League Player: Kylor Kelley
I see 11 blue fonts - so 11 on the roster + 2 draft picks = 13 slots taken up. Add to this DMDR (I'd only want him if he's giving a BIG discount) and we are at 14. That leaves us 1 FA to pursue or to leave open depending on where we sit with the luxury tax. Not sure if KBD could be on a 2-way, but that would wrap up our 2-ways as well.
So not really much of a shot at having an eventful off season in signings, but that is how we roll around here. Now we just need an analysis on how this falls out salary-wise and how much we have to sign DMDR and any FA (I'm assuming the mid-level exception for any FA).
If DMDR falls through, then Collins is a possibility, but I don't want to pay max on him either.
Seems like the focus really needs to be on Wing, Big Wing, and Athletic Forward in the draft.
Last edited by bluebellmaniac; 02-28-2021 at 11:41 AM.
He's a solid player...a little taller but the same wingspan. I see him as more of a 4 and Woodard as a 3 that can play the 4...he's probably a little better playmaker than Woodard but Woodard is the better shooter and I think has better defensive insticts. So, basically I agree with your comp... good catch...
One other thing Woodard has going for him is that he's a good kid who's immensely Coac a. I'm not saying Watford isn't I'm just not familiar with that part of his makeup.
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