2025 NBA Draft

Forgot about it, but if we didn't trade the Chicago pick back to them, it'd very likely convey to us this year and stands at #13. Funny that we were closely tracking it for a while.

Originally Posted by thOOdee

I think I'm coming around to Kon. Just trying to convince myself spurs will be missing out on a high reward player, but I think spurs' floor definitely gets lifted, and maybe that's more important.

He makes for a nice backup 2 guard. Spurs have Vassell and I don't see them wanting to trade him.
Let's burn the Spur's last top ten pick in awhile on a backup 2 guard while the team needs size and upgrades at SF and PF.

Go ahead Spurstalk continue on the Kon bandwagon just like you did with Sheppard last year and Sochan in 2022.

Although Kon is better than Sheppard in that he's bigger. But Spurstalk was so sure Sheppard's college shooting numbers would tranlate to the NBA.

Originally Posted by Mr. Body

Forgot about it, but if we didn't trade the Chicago pick back to them, it'd very likely convey to us this year and stands at #13. Funny that we were closely tracking it for a while.

Rather have Fox. Spurs are getting two picks this year

Originally Posted by Mr. Body

Forgot about it, but if we didn't trade the Chicago pick back to them, it'd very likely convey to us this year and stands at #13. Funny that we were closely tracking it for a while.

The Bulls could have easily tanked a few games and kept themselves at 9 or 10. In fact they could have just had 3 more losses and still made the play in and kept their pick. But yeah, moot point.

Originally Posted by rascal

He makes for a nice backup 2 guard. Spurs have Vassell and I don't see them wanting to trade him.
Let's burn the Spur's last top ten pick in awhile on a backup 2 guard while the team needs size and upgrades at SF and PF.

Go ahead Spurstalk continue on the Kon bandwagon just like you did with Sheppard last year and Sochan in 2022.

Although Kon is better than Sheppard in that he's bigger. But Spurstalk was so sure Sheppard's college shooting numbers would tranlate to the NBA.

I’d disagree that dv will be a longterm asset. Plus I’d definitely see a flemming/carter type player available for our second pick. If kon is selected first however, spurs definitely have to roll the dice for a riskier play w their second pick.

Originally Posted by The Truth #6

I also appreciate Queen, another archetype that is sometimes undervalued: Fat Guy with Skills.

I just don't know how well he fits on the team, or rather how much more patience I have for another player who will either go underutilized or thrust into an inappropriate role. I don't trust our coaches to make Queen work. basically.

I heard someone make a Jared Sullinger comp to him, and I ran for the hills.

Originally Posted by LeBowen

Weather app says it's sunny in Slovenia, idk what could be the issue.

It’s bad news when the groundhog can see its shadow. Same applies to the hamster.

If the Spurs drafted Queen and Richardson they’d be the SHOWTIME SPURS

IMO, a great draft for the Spurs would be

Kneuppel
Sorber
Broome

Kneuppel is a lethal shooter, something we are desperate for. However, he can also drive and attack the paint. He is a good passer. He is also a solid defender. He is not the most athletic specimen in the draft, but his ball IQ and skill set is high.

Sorber could be the next great GTown big. His game is modest and composed. He has some legit low post moves on offense. His rebounding is pretty good and he a force on defense.

Broome is the main reason I even watched college basketball this year. He is my favorite prospect in the draft. He has the toughness and grit you need in a low post presence. He is a great leader on the court. His low post game is well developed. He can stroke it from outside. He is the best rebounder in the draft and he blocks a ton of shots. The biggest weakness in his game is FT shooting I can live with that.

Draft these 3 players and sign Yasebule.

Originally Posted by Biggems

IMO, a great draft for the Spurs would be

Kneuppel
Sorber
Broome

Kneuppel is a lethal shooter, something we are desperate for. However, he can also drive and attack the paint. He is a good passer. He is also a solid defender. He is not the most athletic specimen in the draft, but his ball IQ and skill set is high.

Sorber could be the next great GTown big. His game is modest and composed. He has some legit low post moves on offense. His rebounding is pretty good and he a force on defense.

Broome is the main reason I even watched college basketball this year. He is my favorite prospect in the draft. He has the toughness and grit you need in a low post presence. He is a great leader on the court. His low post game is well developed. He can stroke it from outside. He is the best rebounder in the draft and he blocks a ton of shots. The biggest weakness in his game is FT shooting I can live with that.

Draft these 3 players and sign Yasebule.

Sorber, Broome, Yasebule... Username checks out.

^ I’m down with Kneuppel, Sorber and Broome. The problem is, after picking Kneuppel at 8th, and Sorber (and Queen) are gone at 15th, Spurs missed out on the biggest bullies of this draft, and I doubt Broome is available at 38th. But yeah sure, that would be a great draft, a high bball shooter, and two big defensive bullies in the paint.

Originally Posted by Dejounte

By getting high floor players, it sets up our high ceiling players up for success. Giving Castle and Wemby a reliable player to pass to and easily count on will be way better than a player who constantly makes mistakes. I think we were spoiled last year by Castle who got on the court and exceeded expectations all the time. That’s not normal for a rookie. He was able to do that because he was technically a high floor guy too. Get another one of those and enjoy the fireworks.

Totally agree with you now! We have to pick Kon if he is available.

Originally Posted by scottspurs

Cooper Flagg lol I kid I kid.

I’m assuming you mean if the Spurs pick at 8 and 15. Personally I want to take one last swing with the 8th pick so I’m all in on Derik Queen. I keep hearing about how bad of a defender he is blah blah blah. He plays a lot of really great defense on tape though and the metrics agree. The problem came when he fatigued because he was a “fat kid” his entire life and now he is taking care of his body and becoming more and more of an athlete. He may not be there at 8 though in which case I’m perfectly fine with Knueppel or Tre Johnson. If all three are gone which could happen especially if they get leaped and fall to 9 I say take a chance on Collin Murray-Boyles. He just does so many different things and I’m sure he can find a role on the team. If everything clicks he has the most potential.

With pick 15 I want a more pro ready player. Yaxel Lendeborg, Nique Clifford, Rasheer Fleming, Sion James or Cedric Coward. Also definitely down for some Thomas Sorber at 15 should he make it there. I actually started watching Essengue today and I like him too.

Short answer is Derik Queen and Nique Clifford.

In a dream world Hawks lose on Friday. Spurs move up to pick 1 and 2. Game over. Take Flagg field calls for 2. Ask for the world. Get 2 or 3 more future unprotected 1sts from a bad team. Win the next 10 championships.

Thank you Bro! I'm more warming to Queen now since some of you data guys really like him. I don't mind picking him at 15. But I'm pretty sure he will be top 6.

dilemma question: 5 out of 10 mocks I looked at have Tre Johnson picked top 5. 2 have him at 6 and 7.
but 3 have him in the Spurs region, at 8, 9 and 10.
Tre might be on the board, when the Spurs pick.
not considering a lottery shake up, it would take the Sixers, Nets and Raptors to pass on him, which I can see.
Sixers and Nets likely go big in Queen and Maluach, Raptors already have a ton of guards.

so....Spurs need size, but would they pass on a shooting talent like Tre? (especially if they ship out Devin). in a few years he might form an exceptional back court with Castle.

if they pick Tre, they can hope for one out of Bryant and Newell to fall to 15. if both are gone, CMB and McNeeley will likely still be on the board. works for me.

Here's a super-simplified outlook. We need a combo of shooters and bangers:

Shooters: Kon, Richardson,McNeeley

Bangers: Maluach,Sorber, Broome

Combo: Fleming, maybe Murray-Boyles

The Spurs will likely go for BPA as they always do vs drafting for fit.

Free agency and trades might fill these roles with perennial ST fav Cam Johnson somehow landing here. Yabusele, Reid, LaRavia, Aldama, and even Luke Kornet might be targets for the Spurs and could influence how the draft plays out.

How far could you move up in the draft by trading 2 firsts and Devin?

We do need a defensive big bad.We dont have any guarantees with wembys health for the future.

Since only three players are guaranteed to be on the roster long term, BPA is still the way to go except for non-shooting guards/wings.
We need another guard with playmaking ability, multiple wings and another big.

Originally Posted by John B

^ I’m down with Kneuppel, Sorber and Broome. The problem is, after picking Kneuppel at 8th, and Sorber (and Queen) are gone at 15th, Spurs missed out on the biggest bullies of this draft, and I doubt Broome is available at 38th. But yeah sure, that would be a great draft, a high bball shooter, and two big defensive bullies in the paint.

They can just sign Steve Adams or my preferred UFA target, Brooke Lopez

Originally Posted by said7

How far could you move up in the draft by trading 2 firsts and Devin?

Not Flagg high enough

Originally Posted by ginobilized

Here's a super-simplified outlook. We need a combo of shooters and bangers:

Shooters: Kon, Richardson,McNeeley

Bangers: Maluach,Sorber, Broome

Combo: Fleming, maybe Murray-Boyles

The Spurs will likely go for BPA as they always do vs drafting for fit.

Free agency and trades might fill these roles with perennial ST fav Cam Johnson somehow landing here. Yabusele, Reid, LaRavia, Aldama, and even Luke Kornet might be targets for the Spurs and could influence how the draft plays out.

With respect to shooter, I think we are collectively sleeping on Kasparas. Like the others, an elite shooter with limited defense. But, I think this guy has the playmaking chops that only Kon has.

Originally Posted by ginobilized

Here's a super-simplified outlook. We need a combo of shooters and bangers:

Shooters: Kon, Richardson,McNeeley

Bangers: Maluach,Sorber, Broome

Combo: Fleming, maybe Murray-Boyles

The Spurs will likely go for BPA as they always do vs drafting for fit.

Free agency and trades might fill these roles with perennial ST fav Cam Johnson somehow landing here. Yabusele, Reid, LaRavia, Aldama, and even Luke Kornet might be targets for the Spurs and could influence how the draft plays out.

Samanic, Devin, Primo, Sochan were not the BPA's. Wemby and Castle were obvious. But Spurs have always been searching for that "Spurs typical" player, a mobile big like Diaw (Samanic, Sochan), a defensive guard (Devin*, Primo). And heavily relied on their performance at the Combine. Lonnie tested high on vertical and lane agility. Honestly Spurs' scouting has been underwhelming missing out on Haliburton, J-Dubs, Sengun, Tari among others.

Rebounding and a big bruiser to help Wemby are the obvious needs, plus a backup PG. I'm hoping a combination of Queen/Sorber and Fleming/Bryant/Wolf, and a backup PG someone like Boogie Fland in the 2nd round.

Originally Posted by John B

Samanic, Devin, Primo, Sochan were not the BPA's. Wemby and Castle were obvious. But Spurs have always been searching for that "Spurs typical" player, a mobile big like Diaw (Samanic, Sochan), a defensive guard (Devin*, Primo). And heavily relied on their performance at the Combine. Lonnie tested high on vertical and lane agility. Honestly Spurs' scouting has been underwhelming missing out on Haliburton, J-Dubs, Sengun, Tari among others.

Rebounding and a big bruiser to help Wemby are the obvious needs, plus a backup PG. I'm hoping a combination of Queen/Sorber and Fleming/Bryant/Wolf, and a backup PG someone like Boogie Fland in the 2nd round.

As prospects,they were BPA on the Spurs board.

Originally Posted by CGD

They can just sign Steve Adams or my preferred UFA target, Brooke Lopez

They would if it were 5 years ago. I would be disappointed if Spurs didn't take a swing on at least one big with the same time-line as Wemby.