The Renovated Palace Of Romeo Langford

[Sugus]

I don't see Langford as our best prospect or anything like that, but it's also disingenuous to brush him off as "oh, he'll be off the team in two years" as if you couldn't say the same about most players on the current roster not named Murray or Poeltl (and even they aren't untouchable or close to it, or shouldn't be at least). Even if he doesn't end up making the 2025 roster for us or whatever, there's still value in trying to develop him, playing him to see what he's got and he's capable of, and maybe being able to trade him for further assets down the road. Not every player the Spurs acquire has to be a world-beater or starter on a championship team or whatever, those are pretty damn rare.

For now, I enjoyed his performance from last night, the kid at least isn't scared of the moment and made some smart cuts and plays. He can score given the opportunity and play gritty D (at least on this small-ass sample size) which is more than I expected from a relative throw-in of the White trade. Given how Boston fans talked about him, I'd assumed he was a lost cause, but that might not be the case... I'm hoping he gets more burn and we can see where he's at next season's training camp or whenever.

As they say, easy come, easy go...

[Atl Spur]

I don't see Langford as our best prospect or anything like that, but it's also disingenuous to brush him off as "oh, he'll be off the team in two years" as if you couldn't say the same about most players on the current roster not named Murray or Poeltl (and even they aren't untouchable or close to it, or shouldn't be at least). Even if he doesn't end up making the 2025 roster for us or whatever, there's still value in trying to develop him, playing him to see what he's got and he's capable of, and maybe being able to trade him for further assets down the road. Not every player the Spurs acquire has to be a world-beater or starter on a championship team or whatever, those are pretty damn rare.

For now, I enjoyed his performance from last night, the kid at least isn't scared of the moment and made some smart cuts and plays. He can score given the opportunity and play gritty D (at least on this small-ass sample size) which is more than I expected from a relative throw-in of the White trade. Given how Boston fans talked about him, I'd assumed he was a lost cause, but that might not be the case... I'm hoping he gets more burn and we can see where he's at next season's training camp or whenever.

As they say, easy come, easy go...

As I keep saying, I don’t think he was a throw in. I’m willing to bet the Spurs like his potential.

[Sugus]

As I keep saying, I don’t think he was a throw in. I’m willing to bet the Spurs like his potential.

He could perfectly have been a throw-in from Boston's side though, I'm not necessarily saying the Spurs don't value him, just that Boston clearly didn't, given how quickly they gave up on him. Of course the Spurs like his potential to an extent, otherwise they wouldn't have accepted him as a return of the trade, especially when they had the "higher hand" given White was the commodity BOS wanted, and not the other way around. Not hating on him, but he's JAG for the time being, until he shows otherwise, tbh.

[Atl Spur]

He could perfectly have been a throw-in from Boston's side though, I'm not necessarily saying the Spurs don't value him, just that Boston clearly didn't, given how quickly they gave up on him. Of course the Spurs like his potential to an extent, otherwise they wouldn't have accepted him as a return of the trade, especially when they had the "higher hand" given White was the commodity BOS wanted, and not the other way around. Not hating on him, but he's JAG for the time being, until he shows otherwise, tbh.

That’s a fair assessment. I guess my issue is with dudes on here acting like the majority of our players aren't JAG’s😳 until proven otherwise! We couldn’t give Lonnie away…..

[exstatic]

He could perfectly have been a throw-in from Boston's side though, I'm not necessarily saying the Spurs don't value him, just that Boston clearly didn't, given how quickly they gave up on him. Of course the Spurs like his potential to an extent, otherwise they wouldn't have accepted him as a return of the trade, especially when they had the "higher hand" given White was the commodity BOS wanted, and not the other way around. Not hating on him, but he's JAG for the time being, until he shows otherwise, tbh.

To me, his situation isn’t much different from Jalen Smith. They were both late lottery pick drafted into situations with contending teams where there just weren’t minutes for them. Jalen was stuck behind Ayton at C and veteran Jae Crowder at PF. Langford was behind Jaylen, Marcus Smart, and Richardson.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Langford exceeded my expectations in his first game. But my expectations were zero so....at least he didn't disappoint.

[Sugus]

To me, his situation isn’t much different from Jalen Smith. They were both late lottery pick drafted into situations with contending teams where there just weren’t minutes for them. Jalen was stuck behind Ayton at C and veteran Jae Crowder at PF. Langford was behind Jaylen, Marcus Smart, and Richardson.

Considering I've been high on Smith since his draft (PHX ed up taking him with that pick tho) and want the Spurs to nab him in FA this off-season, I'll take that as praise for Langford

[The Truth #6]

Langford exceeded my expectations in his first game. But my expectations were zero so....at least he didn't disappoint.

The Tao of Ed Helicopter Jones.

[Atl Spur]

I have expectations and he did well. Hopefully our player development works their magic.

[rankingtear]

He falls in the KBD archetype, defensive specialist. KBD is valuable this season because he covers bigger forwards KJ is having trouble with. Romeo can also do the same but not on that level because he is not as big as Chinook has stated. I think the coaching staff is looking at him as a third PF this season, he plays behind Keita as the defensive specialist at that forward spot. I am not that optimistic he makes it out of camp next year because of that shooting form which has been an issue going back to the draft. Some people though his shooting woes in college was a result of a wrist injury and we are seeing now that is not the case. If he comes into training camp with a much improve form and range then he might win out against KBD but based on his progression and rumored work ethic I doubt he gets there by that time. It is all about that shot if he wants to function as a wing because growing 2-3 inches is impossible at this point.

[Ocotillo]

I could have sworn I saw a tweet earlier today saying he is back on the injury list due to a groin strain.

[Atl Spur]

I think he will stay as a two or three

[paperboy77]

Interesting

I saw that he's a 6'6 not 6'4 with a 6'11 wingspan. But maybe it's the difference betwee, his height with and without shoes.

https://www.nbadraft.net/2019-nba-dr...-measurements/

He looked pretty big out there v the Lakers. Looked a good 6-6.

[slick'81]

I could have sworn I saw a tweet earlier today saying he is back on the injury list due to a groin strain.

hes out vs tor with a bad hammy

[CGD]

He looked pretty big out there v the Lakers. Looked a good 6-6.

And Primo still looked bigger than him.

[John B]

I was impressed with Langford's defense, but I have reservations on his offense. Is Romeo going to be an insurance in case Lonnie walks? Lonnie has so much faster first step and explosiveness, but has problems with consistency, except the last 7 games (not including recent DNP). Romeo seems to be athletic, but does not seem to have Lonnie's abilities to score. Lonnie seems to be that perfect 6th man spark from the bench, if he can pull it together.

Then we have 5 players coming from the draft, if Spurs opted to use all of them.

[Mr. Body]

I don't think Langford and Walker are in compe ion with each other. Their skill sets are completely different.

[exstatic]

I don't think Langford and Walker are in compe ion with each other. Their skill sets are completely different.

They’re both 2s. They’re in direct compe ion. It’s likely that one of them won’t be here next year, and possibly both won’t be. The slimmest odds are that they both remain.

[Mr. Body]

They’re both 2s. They’re in direct compe ion. It’s likely that one of them won’t be here next year, and possibly both won’t be. The slimmest odds are that they both remain.

Technically correct is a kind of correct. In this case it's not really that correct.

[John B]

I mean it makes it easier choice to let Lonnie walk if Langford can fill that scoring that Lonnie has. Because it seems like Romeo IS the better defender between the two. But offensively? If I had to choose, I’d still choose Lonnie if one has to go.

[Ocotillo]

I was intrigued to see if Romeo had anything to offer and due to not being able to watch the games he has played in can't really offer an opinion but I will anyway. I would imagine he is salary ballast for an upcoming deal.

[Atl Spur]

I mean it makes it easier choice to let Lonnie walk if Langford can fill that scoring that Lonnie has. Because it seems like Romeo IS the better defender between the two. But offensively? If I had to choose, I’d still choose Lonnie if one has to go.

Not so fast! Give it a few before arriving at that assessment.

[Dverde]

Any chance Romeo has a breakout year? He’s friends with Keldon and he was taken before Luka and Keldon in the same draft. Feels like many on here have already written him off.

[Leetonidas]

Kid has talent but he's made of glass. Really just depends on whether he can be healthy but he also hasnt shown much at this point

[Mr. Body]

Any chance Romeo has a breakout year? He’s friends with Keldon and he was taken before Luka and Keldon in the same draft. Feels like many on here have already written him off.

Doubtful. He has some defensive talent but is an end of the bench guy.