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

[Mr. Body]

The Spurs ain't gonna have four rookies on the team. Full stop.

They're not going to have six ing players, including Primo and Wieskamp, that don't have a full season's worth of playing time among them.

[Chinook]

The Spurs ended last season with seven players who were rookies or sop res, and that's not counting Ca , who had 109 total minutes of NBA playing time the two previous seasons. But last year was an exception, right? No. The Spurs went into the season before with six rookies and sop res, which isn't counting Eubanks and his 45 games of playing time. The season before? Six.

The assumption that the Spurs would trade a first so they wouldn't compete with ing Wieskamp is lunacy. Could I see the Spurs stashing a pick or wanting their second-rounder to sign a two-way contract? Yes. Do I think the Spurs want to sign Wieskamp and the other two-way/former two-way players at least for camp? Yes. But do I think that's going to stop the Spurs from taking four rookies? Not at all. The Spurs need to find talent, not get stuck on any youngster who's worn a Spurs jersey recently. They have the room on their roster for six young players, and with their possible desire to use cap space, they might need young cheap players locked into long-term deals. There are four spots on the team that could use a developmental prospect. They don't have to address every spot right now, but they shouldn't hesitate to do so if there's a guy they like at their pick.

Murray, Jones
Primo, Richardson
Johnson, McDermott, Langford
Bates-Diop, Landale
Poeltl, Collins

That's the depth chart right now. That's 11/17 spots taken, with multiple occupied by guys who could easily be off the team. There are several potential RFAs on that list, but it's not a guarantee that any of them return, especially in lieu of a first-round pick at their position.

[Drom John]

Last year, they have Primo, Wieskamp and Ca .

And Landale.

Though technically, Cacok was a 3rd year player (108 NBA minutes the previous 2 years). Still they gave development time.

[exstatic]

And Landale.

Though technically, Cacok was a 3rd year player (108 NBA minutes the previous 2 years). Still they gave development time.

Cacok's contract was converted from a 2 way to an NBA deal on 3/4/2022. He proceeded to not play in the next 14 consecutive games. If you consider that development, then we're in trouble if we draft and keep all 4 picks.

Landale was 26, and a seasoned international and FIBA player. He just needed to learn our plays and terminology. I don't think he need to learn a reverse pivot, a jumper, or how to get rebounding position.

[Drom John]

SBNation Bulleta Forever : NBA Draft 2022: Here’s an early mock of the entire first round
Matt Modderno, Osman Baig, Dominique Nelson May 24, 2022

9. San Antonio (Modderno): Jeremy Sochan, 6-9, Baylor, 19 years

20. San Antonio (Nelson): Nikola Jovic, 6-11, Mega Bemax, 18.9 years

25 San Antonio (Baig): Walker Kessler, 7-1, Auburn, 20.8 years

[Chinook]

And Landale.

Though technically, Cacok was a 3rd year player (108 NBA minutes the previous 2 years). Still they gave development time.

You're correct that Landale was a rookie, and I mentioned that in a later post. I was referring to guys who got a substantial amount of d-league time last year in that post.

[Degoat]

When have the spurs ever drafted a guy spurs talk really wanted? Lol honestly remember a lot lotta people wanting Luka Samanic (smh) lol

[Drom John]

Fansided 8.9 | NBA Mock Draft 4.2: Predicting the top 10 selections in 2022
Zach Pearson, 1 hour ago, AKA 24 May 2022

9
Tari Eason
F LSU
San Antonio Spurs

Here’s another athletic forward with good size that can make an impact right away on the defensive end for the Spurs. His three-point percentage increased in his second year at LSU, but he was really effective inside the arc, converting over 55% of his attempts. He averaged 16 points per game this season and would be a nice addition to San Antonio.

[CGD]

SBNation Bulleta Forever : NBA Draft 2022: Here’s an early mock of the entire first round
Matt Modderno, Osman Baig, Dominique Nelson May 24, 2022

I like Sochan and all, but im starting to feel he’s getting overhyped ala GameStop stock circa 2021.

[Mr. Body]

When have the spurs ever drafted a guy spurs talk really wanted? Lol honestly remember a lot lotta people wanting Luka Samanic (smh) lol

It looks like you literally answered your own question.

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report NBA | NBA Mock Draft 2022: Projections for Prospects with Most Star Potential
Zach Buckley, May 24, 2022

9. 9. San Antonio Spurs: Jalen Duren, C, Memphis

20. San Antonio Spurs (via TOR): Ousmane Dieng, SG/SF, New Zealand Breakers

25. San Antonio Spurs (via BOS): Blake Wesley, SG, Notre Dame

[CGD]

The Spurs ended last season with seven players who were rookies or sop res, and that's not counting Ca , who had 109 total minutes of NBA playing time the two previous seasons. But last year was an exception, right? No. The Spurs went into the season before with six rookies and sop res, which isn't counting Eubanks and his 45 games of playing time. The season before? Six.

The assumption that the Spurs would trade a first so they wouldn't compete with ing Wieskamp is lunacy. Could I see the Spurs stashing a pick or wanting their second-rounder to sign a two-way contract? Yes. Do I think the Spurs want to sign Wieskamp and the other two-way/former two-way players at least for camp? Yes. But do I think that's going to stop the Spurs from taking four rookies? Not at all. The Spurs need to find talent, not get stuck on any youngster who's worn a Spurs jersey recently. They have the room on their roster for six young players, and with their possible desire to use cap space, they might need young cheap players locked into long-term deals. There are four spots on the team that could use a developmental prospect. They don't have to address every spot right now, but they shouldn't hesitate to do so if there's a guy they like at their pick.

Murray, Jones
Primo, Richardson
Johnson, McDermott, Langford
Bates-Diop, Landale
Poeltl, Collins

That's the depth chart right now. That's 11/17 spots taken, with multiple occupied by guys who could easily be off the team. There are several potential RFAs on that list, but it's not a guarantee that any of them return, especially in lieu of a first-round pick at their position.

Vassell

[RC_Drunkford]

I like Sochan and all, but im starting to feel he’s getting overhyped ala GameStop stock circa 2021.

He's not the answer if you ask me. He's more of a 3 since he doesn't block shots (which we really need from our 4), is not much of an athlete and can't shoot.

[CGD]

Bleacher Report NBA | NBA Mock Draft 2022: Projections for Prospects with Most Star Potential
Zach Buckley, May 24, 2022

Don’t dislike this draft. A lot can happen in a month, but seems like Deng will go before 20 tho.

[Drom John]

TalkBasket | 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Vol. 2
Paul Terrazzanno, May 24, 2022

9. San Antonio Spurs: Mark Williams

Mark Williams was another prospect who helped his stock at the combine, as his measurements and performance are a strong sign he could be selected over Jalen Duren.

[CGD]

He's not the answer if you ask me. He's more of a 3 since he doesn't block shots (which we really need from our 4), is not much of an athlete and can't shoot.

I’d like him more if we were picking slightly later, but I do like his edginess.

[exstatic]

Vassell

He doesn't like Vassell, so it's easy for him to forget him.

[Chinook]

Vassell

Oh, I guess I was already trading him to move up from 9 to 4 in my mind . I'm actually annoyed that I remembered Langford and not Devin.

[Chinook]

He doesn't like Vassell, so it's easy for him to forget him.

I've barely spoken against Vassell. He's far from my least-favorite Spur. Don't confuse not thinking he's going to be better than Lavine in a year or two as not liking him.

[CGD]

TalkBasket | 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Vol. 2
Paul Terrazzanno, May 24, 2022

I know it’s out there, but warming to this idea. Idea for Primo/Williams pairing as the foundation for next iteration of young spurs is intriguing.

[Thomas82]

TalkBasket | 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Vol. 2
Paul Terrazzanno, May 24, 2022

Naw, let's stay away from those Duke players.

[CGD]

Naw, let's stay away from those Duke players.

We’ve got a pretty promising one on the roster now

[PhantomDashCam]

Rascal should be thrilled…
https://www.nbadraft.net/nba-mock-drafts/

Updated: 2022-05-24 20:39:13

# Team Player H W P School C
1 Orlando Jabari Smith 6-10 220 PF Auburn Fr.
2 Oklahoma Cty Chet Holmgren 7-0 195 PF/C Gonzaga Fr.
3 *Houston Paolo Banchero 6-10 250 PF/C Duke Fr.
4 *Sacramento Jaden Ivey 6-4 195 PG/SG Purdue So.
5 Detroit Keegan Murray 6-8 225 PF Iowa So.
6 *Indiana Bennedict Mathurin 6-6 205 SG/SF Arizona So.
7 Portland Johnny Davis 6-5 195 SG Wisconsin So.
8 *New Orleans AJ Griffin 6-6 220 SF Duke Fr.
9 San Antonio Shaedon Sharpe 6-5 200 SG Kentucky Fr.
10 Washington Ochai Agbaji 6-6 215 SG Kansas Sr.
11 New York TyTy Washington 6-3 195 PG Kentucky Fr.
12 *Oklahoma Cty Tari Eason 6-8 215 SF/PF LSU So.
13 *Charlotte Jalen Duren 6-11 250 PF/C Memphis Fr.
14 *Cleveland Malaki Branham 6-5 195 SG/SF Ohio St. Fr.
15 *Charlotte Nikola Jovic 6-11 225 SF/PF Serbia Intl.
16 Atlanta Mark Williams 7-1 240 C Duke So.
17 *Houston Jeremy Sochan 6-9 230 PF Baylor Fr.
18 Chicago Blake Wesley 6-4 185 PG/SG Notre Dame Fr.
19 Minnesota Dyson Daniels 6-7 195 PG/SG G-League Intl.
20 *San Antonio MarJon Beauchamp 6-6 195 SG G-League So.
21 Denver Kendall Brown 6-7 200 SF/PF Baylor Fr.
22 *Memphis Max Christie 6-5 190 SG Michigan St. Fr.
23 *Brooklyn Jaden Hardy 6-4 200 SG G-League Fr.
24 Milwaukee Jalen Williams 6-6 210 SG/SF Santa Clara Jr.
25 *San Antonio Ousmane Dieng 6-9 185 SF/PF France

[rascal]

^

That Mock is so off in so many places.

[CGD]

^

That Mock is so off in so many places.

I mean, outside of maybe Sochan (whose been inflated in my view) and Daniels, this mock is just as realistic as any other I’ve seen.