Spurs needs to tank hard and target Wembanyama un 2023

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The guy is a generational talent - you can try to spin it anyway you want.

It’s not just the Pelicans. Clippers and Thunder also have a pick swap. Kawhi is doing his weird “it hurts I can’t play” shtick again - Thunder might be on their way to getting a great pick.

I cant wait to see the clipper fan base turn on neph. I almost, note I said almost, feel bad for Balmer throwing that kind of money at neph only to get ed by neph's relentless scam.

[SpurPadre]

I'm like that owner in the movie Major League. Why won't this team ing lose?!

[Ice009]

It's what the NFL did to the Texans in the aftermath of the DeShaun Watson matter when it was clear the organization had been notified of complaints of sexual requests by him.

They paid out millions, in addition to Watson, to settle with multiple women. They were also bsnned from last year's draft in 2021.

If it ever becomes clear there was knowledge of prior allegations at the organizational level and they failed to act, one could easily see Silver pulling a future pick or two from us.

I don't follow the NFL much these days at all, so thanks for the explanation. I really hope something like that doesn't happen. I don't give a about what happens to Primo (I want to smash this kid to shreds if I could get hold of him), I just don't want it affecting the team. He's ed the team over in so many ways. I hope he also didn't drag other players into it too. Freaking loser/s of the highest order.

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I'm like that owner in the movie Major League. Why won't this team ing lose?!

Are you trying to say Jesus Christ cant hit a curveball?

Ha classic movie.

[xellos88330]

Not always. The #1 scorer in League history and Victor Wembanyama are both 7'2" And Wembanyama scores way more on his outside jumpshot than Kareem ever did.

He's generational. It's pure stupidity not to try for him, especially if you probably could with a couple of trades and rotation choices. This team is most probably not winning championships anytime soon without a player like him.

Greg Oden was also supposed to be generational. I don't think the comparison with Wilt is fair. The game was different back then. Wilt didn't have to do much perimeter work offensively or defensively. This eras game is much different and requires a lot of stop and go movement to get a good clean shot off, while at the same time being able to guard the perimeter against fast guards on the regular. I do not deny that this kid is every bit as good as everyone says he is. If we do get him, will he be able to play in most of the games? Will he last through the playoffs? There are just too many unknowns that tie around his ability to stay healthy. I read somewhere that he had already had foot surgery. Sure the Spurs would have a generational talent, but that isn't worth him only being able to play in 40 games a season like AD.

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Greg Oden was also supposed to be generational. I don't think the comparison with Wilt is fair. The game was different back then. Wilt didn't have to do much perimeter work offensively or defensively. This eras game is much different and requires a lot of stop and go movement to get a good clean shot off, while at the same time being able to guard the perimeter against fast guards on the regular. I do not deny that this kid is every bit as good as everyone says he is. If we do get him, will he be able to play in most of the games? Will he last through the playoffs? There are just too many unknowns that tie around his ability to stay healthy. I read somewhere that he had already had foot surgery. Sure the Spurs would have a generational talent, but that isn't worth him only being able to play in 40 games a season like AD.

Kareem not Wilt. Greg Oden was supposed to be really good, but never a LeBron or Michael, i.e. generational talent.

He's worth the risk compared to being stuck in a cycle of mediocrity.

[Thomas82]

Kareem not Wilt. Greg Oden was supposed to be really good, but never a LeBron or Michael, i.e. generational talent.

He's worth the risk compared to being stuck in a cycle of mediocrity.

Exactly!! There are exceptions to every rule, and this is a chance you have to take. A couple of weeks ago, an anonymous GM said that he would still draft Victor with the 1st pick even if Victor broke both of his legs.

[BackHome]

If not him then Scott or Amen Thompson I think could be All Star players.

[slick'81]

Houston and orlando leading the way early

[mystargtr34]

Orlando looks like they could turn it around and win a few games because Banchero and Wagner are both really good.

Houston on the other hands looks like an absolute dumpster fire. A bunch of low IQ chuckers. There’s going to be some punches thrown soon along that group I rekon.

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Thank God, now we can safely continue the fight for the playoffs.
San Antonio won't get the first pick and Victor won't come.

[Rocalcio]

30 points (his new record in French championship) 12 rebonds with 7 minutes left in the game.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Orlando looks like they could turn it around and win a few games because Banchero and Wagner are both really good.

Houston on the other hands looks like an absolute dumpster fire. A bunch of low IQ chuckers. There’s going to be some punches thrown soon along that group I rekon.

Houston doesn't deserve the number 1 pick. Nice thing is that the Spurs could finish with the 4th worst record and still have a decent shot at the #1 pick. Not sure they'll fall that far, but I doubt this group makes the playoffs unless everyone stays healthy throughout the season. One loss to the core group and this team loses a lot.

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[Mugen]

I legitimately feel bad for whomever ends up getting the #1 pick tbh. The kid is such a unicorn that you literally cannot pass on him unless he suffers a significant career altering injury pre-draft. No GM would ever survive if they had the #1 pick and they passed on a "healthy" Wemby...

But there's just no way a guy his size doesn't suffer a ton of injuries during his career tbh.

[Mugen]

Also, everybody realizes that the Primo stuff 100% guarantees the Spurs don't get the #1 pick, right?

[RC_Drunkford]

I legitimately feel bad for whomever ends up getting the #1 pick tbh. The kid is such a unicorn that you literally cannot pass on him unless he suffers a significant career altering injury pre-draft. No GM would ever survive if they had the #1 pick and they passed on a "healthy" Wemby...

But there's just no way a guy his size doesn't suffer a ton of injuries during his career tbh.

there's also no way a team that gets this guy doesn't ring tbh

[Mugen]

there's also no way a team that gets this guy doesn't ring tbh

Eh, depends on where he ends up tbh.

[Rocalcio]

30 points (his new record in French championship) 12 rebonds with 7 minutes left in the game.

He finishes with 33pts, 12rbds, 4assists and 3 blocks.

[mo7888]

there's also no way a team that gets this guy doesn't ring tbh

The Kings say "hold my beer'....

[thiste]

He finishes with 33pts, 12rbds, 4assists and 3blocks.

...in 40 minutes.

[exstatic]

The relegation stuff is stupid.

Just give all non-playoff teams equal 1/8 chance to win the lottery.

Or make a mini play-in for the bottom 8 teams to fight for higher lottery odds lol.

This is really the best solution. I think it was like this at some point but it got changed I don't know why. They need to go back to it, tbh.

Maths are hard. An equal shot for all non playoff teams would be 1/14th, not 1/8th.

[DAF86]

Maths are hard. An equal shot for all non playoff teams would be 1/14th, not 1/8th.

What does that have to do with the comment I made?

[Ariel]

I legitimately feel bad for whomever ends up getting the #1 pick tbh. The kid is such a unicorn that you literally cannot pass on him unless he suffers a significant career altering injury pre-draft. No GM would ever survive if they had the #1 pick and they passed on a "healthy" Wemby...

But there's just no way a guy his size doesn't suffer a ton of injuries during his career tbh.

He'll be injury prone, but if there's one thing that can maximize his talents is the Spurs. With some smart load management he's the difference between perennial 2nd round of the playoffs and a dynasty. Can't pass on that.