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man that new facility at the rock looks sleek
Nice that the only two lotto picks we've announced having worked out are the two French guys. It's like saying to Wemby, "See? We did them a favor. Now we'll pick somebody else."
man that new facility at the rock looks sleek
Or, Spurs don’t want to draft them, so they tip their hand by announcing the workout, knowing other teams have a habit of jumping in front of us.
I don't know... would seem too obvious. I kind of lean the opposite way... or maybe it's wishful thinking.
Tony Parker isn’t employed by the Spurs so this isn’t some “announcement” by them. Thinking they’re masterminding the situation by coordinating with Tony to do an IG photo seems a little bit much.
All that reeks of coping mechanisms by sniffers (makes me ick by saying that but in this sense, it’s true) thinking the Spurs pre-plan everything up to their failures as a sort of chess move.
It's a stretch to think he posted this without their permission. He's supporting a French dude, but they either wanted him to or let him.
Here is the video.
^ was just gonna say, the dude with the gold shoes looks like Carter.
I'm increasingly of the belief that, unless by some miracle Risacher drops to #4, our first round draft haul will be Castle and Salaun.
I'm not convinced they'd pick Risacher if Castle is there. I don't think Risacher is their choice. And I don't think Salaun is on the menu.
Get to know your future Spur…
I have to say… I’m not impressed with his current basketball abilities… but after watching this video, I’m not sure I would bet against him becoming much better as the years go on. His character is on full display in this video and it shines. The determination on this kid seems incredible.
I’m rooting hard for this kid if he gets drafted by us tbh. Extremely likable and not the kind of loud, vocal way.
I feel it will be between Williams and Salaun at 8, but I also believe the RC wing of the front office won’t be able to help themselves if Topic is still there at 8 so there’s that factor too.
OK, all kidding aside, let's be real for a second: Spurs probably will work out just about everybody projected to go in the lottery, I'd be surprised if even a single player is left out, with the exception of Topic who is injured but will probably interview as well.
Also, I doubt you can keep these kind of multiple-player workouts from other teams, too many people involved for something not to leak (players, agents, etc). If another organization wants to find out, they have plenty of resources to track down who is working out where, and I don't mean social media.
Salaun is probably a target not because he had a workout, but rather he fits the mold of "3D chess" kind of drafting the FO is often guilty of, where they go so far ahead looking for things no one else sees that they trip over their shoelaces. They just need to keep it simple and not outsmart themselves yet again. I'd rather trade the pick if he's the target at 8.
Apparently he has the same agent as Wemby also…
The Spurs are super tight about information. They're not the only org that is. OKC, for example. A couple years ago we had no idea who they were bringing in for the 20 and 25 picks, or whatever they were. We had no idea that Sochan was in.
It's really not hard to do this and they manage to do so without aplomb. Just ask players and agents not to say anything, etc.
Which makes it unusual that Risacher and Salaun have both been tabbed as having worked out with the Spurs. It's not super meaningful, as you say. You're right, that they'll work out a lot of people, including players we'll never hear about, such as Buzelis. I'm sure Holland. Etc. We will never, ever know. I'm sure the motives for getting Rizz and Salaun out there is wholesome, just flashing that they like these French players. Maybe they like them, probably do, maybe not put them in tiers above other players, maybe will. But it is unusual that the news is out there.
This is probably all true at some level, but right around pick 8 is when there is a drop off in this draft. We talk about it being flat for the first six or seven picks, but after that it feels like a total crap shoot.
So if they see something in him why not take a swing at 8? Because Cody, Topic, or Carter are far and away better? Plus, unless Clingan is there at 8 not sure what other player teams behind us are dying to trade for at that point.
ST ain’t gonna be happy, I kinda think if Risacher doesn’t fall to 4, Salaun will be the pick because we will be able to grab a guard at 8.
I think the Blazers are seriously looking at him with their 7th pick, so yeah, the Spurs might take Salaun with their 4th to prevent that.
Adding, the only signal that has caught my attention was Dillingham apparently lobbying the Spurs to pick him. If true, that runs against their normal practices. They wouldn't want him to talk if they worked him out or plan to work him out.
Out of everything it's a signal that there hasn't been contact.
And if the Spurs do take a Salaun at 4 that's a massive reach. Portland would be making a mistake at 7 as it is.
Unless they do it to make Wembanyama happy, which is a problem in itself.
Salaun at 4 would be wild. This board would melt down. I assumed people were talking about him at 8, where I think he’d still be a reach (but a justifiable one).
How about drafting players with actual basketball skills? I'm going to go out on a limb and say that would go a long way to making Wemby happy.
If Salaun is the pick at 4, the whole FO needs to be replaced before Wemby asks out. Seriously.
I’d love it tbh. Bring back the chaos on this board
Taking Salaun at 4 would be like taking Dom Barlow at 4. Has more innate talent, maybe, but years from being playable. It'll be like three years in the G League and then spot minutes at most. Hope I'm wrong but the likelihood of a player there anytime soon is very low.
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