Spurs Mock Draft 1.0: Picking at 9, 20, 25 and 38 for the Spurs

[objective]

We're going to get a nice player at #9. And Mathurin or Davis will be available, with both projecting as scorers.

Last year's draft was better at the top but I feel much worse later on. This one has some legs with interesting pieces. Last year, after Primo the only player who seemed very interesting was Sengun.

I'm not a believer in Davis, but I haven't watched as much of him as other players.

I liked Sengun a lot and would rather have him than Primo still.

Yup. There were a few players who might turn out well... Herb Jones, Sengun, Trey Murphy, Duarte, Bones Hyland, Ayo Dosunmu, probably Moody... but it's hard to challenge that after 8 the 2021 draft falls off a cliff... This one seems a lot deeper. In all honesty, I'm most worried with the FO trying to outsmart themselves like they did the past 2 drafts, where a poll with the average fan would have yielded better results.

Good players but a bunch of role players. Good role players, guys who can be in a conference finals rotation, but I doubt there would be a consensus that any of those guys is likely to ever average 20 in a season.

Keldon Johnson averaged 21 after the all star break but I doubt anyone would consider him a go to scorer yet.

I'm sure this year will have those kinds of guys to like the ones named. But role guys are role guys.

Too bad Spurs probably won't have enough to get up and get Banchero.

Dallas sent Atlanta a top 5 protected pick to move from 5 to 3. Going from 9 to 3 with Houston for instance might cost a top 4 protected in 23 and the bulls pick and the Boston swap and maybe another top 4 protected pick on top with deferral rights.

Tanking might have helped make moving up possible. Getting from 6 to 3 is easier than from 9

[mo7888]

1. J Smith
2. Holmgren
3. Banchero
4. Ivey/Sharpe
5. Sharpe/Ivey
6. Murray
7. Mathurin
8. Duren
9. Sochan/ Davis/ Daniels

So who is likely to be picked top 8 to make Murray or Mathurian fall to 9?

Most probable the Spurs are going to need to move up 2 or 3 spots in the draft if they want Murray.

Daniels would be my guess...then Sochan... Davis would also have a chance too if a team likes his game over Mathurin...but Daniels has the highest chance as of today..

I think we'll see someone else outside that group rise after more individual workouts...my guess would be Dieng...but someone always rises late and some team falls in love...

[rascal]

Which player is the best fit for NO? They pick right before the Spurs.

[mo7888]

Which player is the best fit for NO? They pick right before the Spurs.

Assuming Sharpe doesn't free fall I'd say it's between Mathurin, Davis, and Daniels.

[Mr. Body]

Assuming Sharpe doesn't free fall I'd say it's between Mathurin, Davis, and Daniels.

I can see Duren, too.

[Degoat]

Which player is the best fit for NO? They pick right before the Spurs.

Idk if they’re interested or not but someone mentioned Dyson Daniels and that makes sense, big play making guard that can defend with Herb jones and Alvarado on the perimeter. If Daniels reaches his ceiling that team could be really good. Davis, Mathurin, And griffin are the other choices for them most likely.

[Payote75]

I personally am very high on primo. If he develops that killer instinct I think the Spurs have something special on their hands. He is just a baby.

[Thomas82]

I can see Duren, too.

Would they really draft another center so soon?

[rascal]

I personally am very high on primo. If he develops that killer instinct I think the Spurs have something special on their hands. He is just a baby.

I'm not. I just don't see the special skills.

What does he have that makes you think he's going to be so good? He's young? It's going to take more than that.

I don't see the extreme athleticism or fire in his game, plays timid, or quick burst in his first step, or a quick release on his shot.

It's going to be a risk that didn't pan out well.

[Mr. Body]

I personally am very high on primo. If he develops that killer instinct I think the Spurs have something special on their hands. He is just a baby.

Yep.

[John B]

I'm not. I just don't see the special skills.

What does he have that makes you think he's going to be so good? He's young? It's going to take more than that.

I don't see the extreme athleticism or fire in his game, plays timid, or quick burst in his first step, or a quick release on his shot.

It's going to be a risk that didn't pan out well.

Primo was a high risk, high return 2-3 project. In retrospect, I rather they did that and Spurs get an AS if he pans out. He got a good head on his shoulder, does not get rattled at 18! Has the physical built to be a strong player. It’s foolish to compare him right now, and sounds like a nagging girlfriend with the “I told you so.”

[Ditty]

Would of still loved Sengun but Primo is going to be a good player for the Spurs.

[T Park]

But again, these consensus mocks can often be very different from draft night. Jonathan Kuminga, for example, was considered a consensus top 5 pick in last year’s draft, but still fell to #7.

The consensus usually gets the no brainers right. The no brainers stop at 4 IMO.

[T Park]

Move 9 and 25 for 6 and draft Murray for the 4. Johnson to bench

Move Poeltl to Charlotte for 13 take Ogbaji( good 3 and d player that plays with fire, upgrade to Primo) for 2

Let Walker go, Primo to bench

Draft Kessler at 20 good pick later, rim defense and rebounding if Poeltl traded

Lmfao Kessler is awful the ?

[T Park]

I really liked Moses Moody and I think he’ll show more in the coming seasons. He got limited opportunities in a stacked with veterans GSW team. I also liked Trey Murphy III and he’s looked solid for the Pelicans in the playoffs. Frankly there will be several players that end up better than Primo unless he starts shooting better and delivering on the potential that got the Spurs starry eyed.

Lol Jesus Christ the kid just turned 19 and has played organized basketball for less than a couple years. Can the kid get a few more than 3 months starting?

[T Park]

Good for them, I'd rather have 6 or 7 than 9.

It's not like fans are buying tickets either way, tank or no tank.

Losing franchises like the Kings tank.


That’s a at ude to instill in your team.

[SAGirl]

Lol Jesus Christ the kid just turned 19 and has played organized basketball for less than a couple years. Can the kid get a few more than 3 months starting?

[T Park]

Yeah sorry to bring facts. Apologies.

[Brazil]

[mo7888]

I personally am very high on primo. If he develops that killer instinct I think the Spurs have something special on their hands. He is just a baby.

I agree

[rascal]

Lmfao Kessler is awful the ?

Kessler is a fall back option for a late draft pick this year if you trade Poeltl.


A solid rebounder and shot blocker and finisher near the basket but limited in other areas.
Not the final answer but can work for a year or two during a rebuild if you move Poeltl.

You're going to have to add a center if Poeltl is traded.

[rascal]

All those so high on Primo.

Would you trade him for Sharpe?
Mathurin?
Davis?
Ogbaji?

I would trade him for any of these players.

[mo7888]

All those so high on Primo.

Would you trade him for Sharpe?
Mathurin?
Davis?
Ogbaji?

I would trade him for any of these players.

I'd trade him for Sharpe or Mathurin... I'm not as high on the other two...

[Ariel]

Let's take the rose tinted glasses off... teams won't be lining up to take Primo off our hands, people. Some seem to have fallen for the sunk cost fallacy.

[KingKev]

Let's take the rose tinted glasses off... teams won't be lining up to take Primo off our hands, people. Some seem to have fallen for the sunk cost fallacy.

Agreed. He probably has less value than Langford at this point. There is no reason to trade him with such little value and no reason not to give him another yr or two to show what he has.