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I'm reminded of that Simpsons meme where the guy thinks they'll be selling billions of disco records in no time.
He's reached a level nobody thought he could reach 3-4 years ago
In 3-4 years he'll have reached levels we can't imagine today.
I can see him becoming so deadly on defense and automatic on 3. For all his lack of fluidity and "feel" for the game, his mecanics keeps getting more efficient.
He has quite a long range at 3pts shooting already for ex
I'm reminded of that Simpsons meme where the guy thinks they'll be selling billions of disco records in no time.
I respect the hype and this kids work ethic and progress. He is on the bottom of my list for what I prefer. Just too raw and we need to legitimately address need.
I haven't read or heard anyone saying he'll be a star.
He can become an elite role player if put in a system that doesn't expose his limitations and allows him to be super efficient in a few tasks (3pts, slashing and defending multiple position)
The reason I'm betting on him keeping progressing the way he did the last 4 years is his work ethic and character. Those are some of the most reliable criterias long term.
I just can't imagine him stopping his development in a Spurs environement (I could in a WASH or DET's...)
He's not my 1st choice but it would make sense at 8 rather than Buzelis or Holland imho
Victor needs help immediately. Not in 3-4 years when this kid may or may not have bloosomed.
They were comparing him to Giannis there for a hot minute before they decided to lay off the hard stuff.
We’re really gonna pick this kid at 4 aren’t we
The meltdown in here will be fun at least tbh.
Only a couple would help immediately and they'll be gone by 8
Again he's not my 1st choice but I haven't studied him as much as the Spurs have. They know who they like.
I'm just saying it would make sense taking the highiest ceiling available player at 8. Whether it's Salaun, Cody or Holland
I missed that. That's a massive stretch
He does have impressive athleticism for an ONLY 18yo kid tho, then you add his character, determination, work ethic, entourage etc
You look at the massive improvements he's had already especially shooting the 3...
Look at the PO & finals and the importance of those role players!
Nah not at 4We’re really gonna pick this kid at 4 aren’t we
Let's be honest, wouldn't we all be disapointed if a ST meltdwon doesn't happen?
I’m fine with them taking him at #8 if they truly believe he can be one of the best players in the draft. They def have more data than all of us on this matter.
The "Salaun...you son of a , I'm in" cope threads afterwards will be the best part tbh
The ideal scenario is for Matas to fall to 8, which Chicago is said to like. The spurs trade back, pick up another asset, and select TJ (or Cody) at 11.
This, after taking Castle at 4.
I’m okay with him at 8th. His potential is intriguing. If the kid grows to 6’11” he’ll be a massive help. I don’t mind a big swing at 8th if the Spurs believe on this kid.
Last edited by John B; 06-16-2024 at 11:58 AM.
As long as it's not Topic or Ignite duo I'll stomatch the pick.
He's got the size and he can shoot, I guess that's a start.
But he'd probably be useless for a year or even two.
If they're really not into Dillingham, I might take Salaun over Williams. I probably take Carter first. It gets a little dodgy.
I was looking at production vs. Ousmane Dieng, who intrigued many of us two years ago.
Salaun was better in a better league.
https://www.tankathon.com/players/co...-ousmane-dieng
Salaun looks like a project that I would expect a player like him to be taken in the 20s at best. Just my opinion.
Even when teams have all the best data on players, they still manage to screw up and draft a dud. It happens almost every draft. The spurs have drafted stretches and duds. I don't think we'll be in this position again, drafting two top 10 picks in one draft. Hopefully they don't reach or draft some guy out of left field. When they do , they won't have anything to show for all the tanking they've purposely done. Do us all a favor, draft a player with real talent not potential talent. In four years, you'll feel better about your choice.
If Salaun was Italian or from Africa he'd not be getting this attention. It's the Wemby effect. This is the second year in a row that Wemby is getting a French project to go in the first half of the lottery who wouldn't have pulled the attention otherwise.
On a team where half the roster is easily replaceable, it'd be really frustrating to draft a guy who isn't ready to play even some spot minutes.
It kind of already started, if you can read between the lines.
He's better than Ousmane Dieng???!!! Damn, that's impressive stuff. Bring him on.
Dillingham, Devin Carter or Jarred McCain will be available at 8. Want a high upside project? Fine, trade back and pick up one of them plus Pacome Dadiet, Cam Christie, There's plenty of prospects with higher upside than Salaun.
Bottom line is, you don't use a top 10 pick on a long term project with high chances of busting and a role player ceiling. If we were talking a pick in the 20s, fine, whatever. But this feels like a complete waste of a top pick.
That's G League MVP Ousmane Dieng, sir.
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