BTW, these are his measurements taken earlier this year in an event organized by french league:
You don’t pass up a player of Harper’s caliber just because the fit isn’t perfect. This is exactly the same discussion that was had back in 1997, when there seriously were advocates for drafting Keith Van Horn #1 or trading the pick. Harper isn’t going to be Tim Duncan, but he very well could be a James Harden or a Dwyane Wade.
If Sorber's not there at 14, I want a trade down with Brooklyn and Yaxel with one of the two late first rounders. I was previously very high on CMB and still am, but his drive game and advantage creation is going to be completely redundant with Harper on the team as opposed to, say, if the spurs had drafted Kon or Tre Johnson.
Yaxel's such an obvious parallel for a Pascal Siakam-type developmental trajectory that I'm surprised this isn't more mainstream. Dude didn't even start playing organized basketball until senior year of high school and the amount he's improved in 4 years is pretty crazy - I don't think the standard age concerns necessarily apply to him given his late entry into organized basketball.
With regards to team needs:
Size - 6'10" in shoes with a 7'4" wingspan
Physicality - 12%/26% OREB/DREB%, better than most centers and pretty much every forward; career 50% FTR at UAB
Defense - 5.1/2.8 BLK%/STL%, translating to ability to protect the rim and guard the perimeter; AAC DPOY his junior year, and senior year transitioned from guarding post-ups to iso's and on the perimeter
Shooting - 78% FT and 35% on 3s on medium volume
Connective passing - 4.2 assists per game on almost 2 AST:TO
In short, this is exactly the type of guy you want next to Wemby if he develops properly, but is getting severely overlooked because of his age. He is physically big and more importantly, he plays like a big who can give you physicality, high energy, and rebounding. His outside shot and shooting indicators suggest he has outs to become a good shooter for a big. I would rather have a big who can shoot next to Wemby than a wing who can rebound, and this guy gives you that. More importantly, his passing vision and basketball IQ means that you can potentially have connectivity at all 5 positions, juicing your offense. I think he's getting highly underrated for what he brings and can bring to the table.
https://www.tankathon.com/players/co...-pascal-siakam
There should be no doubt bringing in three rookies in.They should be replacing guys like wesley,branham,bassey and mamu and
maybe even sochan.
So many possibilities
That was a very good article. Thanks for sharing it..
This is a valid question. I’m pretty sure Wemby will be consulted and his and his people’s opinion taken into account.
In the past Duncan would have told them to do whatever they feel is best for the team but Wemby certainly seems more hands on when it comes to these things.
Either way, we’re in exciting times as Spurs fans.
You got my drift
#2 Dylan, #14 Wolf, #38 Goldin addresses the needs of this team. Dylan is a no brainer, and allows that there’s always a lead PG on the court, a smart mobile big who’s both a connector and a post defender in Wolf, and a true backup big in Goldin. I’m okay with Barnes starting (for now). Vassell really needs to move to the bench with Keldon, Sochan and Champ with any of Fox/Castle/Dylan as the ball handler.
These 3 already play Spurs type of basketball and should fit seamlessly. No need to re-invent the wheel.
Even the Sixers don't want Bailey it appears.
Philly doesn't really need another young player, they need vets who can contribute.
A bit slow coming down. I don’t know if he can cover the pick and roll. The NBA guards will have him on roller skates.
Bailey is falling fast. I’m okay taking him at 14 lol
During the episode, host John Clark asked Morey about the plans for using the third pick of the draft.
“Yeah, our plan is to pick this pick, yeah,” Morey responded. “Yeah, I think the top few, top three, four, you could argue, five maybe. I mean there's good players in this draft.”
“The top of this draft, I think, I would say I was very fortunate to start my career in the 2003 draft. Which some argue is the best draft of all time, but I think it’s in the top five of high-quality players in the top of the draft in my career,” he added.
Contribute to what? They'd just be digging themselves even deeper.
Embiid's career is probably over, even if it's not he'll miss most of the next season.
PG's contract is already the worst in the league and it just started.
They literally don't have anyone on the roster other than those two, Maxey and McCain.
Oubre and Drummond have player options, but that's it.
They need to blow it up while they still can.
I'd even go with some radical measures such as calling the Bucks and offering a Lillard-PG trade just to get rid of an extra year from PG's contract.
That eastern conference executive? Bucks GM Jon Horst. Jk.
But seriously, they desperately want the Spurs involved (OKC too) in the Giannis sweepstakes to drive the price up and if they aren’t involved then well placed media will be anonymously told they are involved. Saying the Spurs instantly become le favorites with Giannis is overly optimistic and not taking into account the haul the Bucks will hold out for him.
That being said, I can understand why Vecenie (who I listen to) is very pro-Giannis trade; it would be amazing content whether it succeeds or fails.
Send them Vassell and the 14 for the 3.
I highly doubt the Spurs trade. But if they can facilitate to get extra picks here and there, yup. And not even for Flagg. If anything I learned from following the Spurs for over 30 years, they want to reassure their players. Dylan, you’re the man! And nothing builds confidence more than the whole team on your back. Secondly, they want it homegrown. I expect the Spurs to run the same guys and evaluate the 3-guard offense and tweak from there. Castle/Wemby/Dylan will be the future and they will make it clear early. The players they choose will compliment those 3. No re-inventing the wheel.
He said they need players who can contribute.
Hey! That 14th pick could be anybody!
That's the kind of deal that the Sixers might go for, but we'd need to add a future 1st or two to get it done. I like how you're thinking there.
While I'd love to also get Tre or VJ, that #3 salary slot is pretty expensive and we have a horrific logjam at guards already.
He's not falling that far but I wouldn't at all be surprised to see VJ Edgecomb and Tre Johnson go ahead of him. I don't think he falls past Utah at 5 though.
I've legit been pondering this type of trade in my head the past few days. If we could somehow swap Vassell and his bloated salary for Tre Johnson and his Rookie salary in a trade. Don't think there's any way to realistically pull it off without overpaying, but it's 100% a move that I would go in on. Johnson is basically a Devin Booker clone imo and I would love to have his as part of our core moving forward.
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