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I think most of us are starting to agree (which worries me because Spurs lol):
Harper at 2
Big at 14/big via trade down
3/d wing at 38
You nailed it!
I think most of us are starting to agree (which worries me because Spurs lol):
Harper at 2
Big at 14/big via trade down
3/d wing at 38
Sure but it beats trying to pull wild ass trade ideas out of my ass to kill time a month ahead of the draft. Which some may find preferable. Who to pick with the picks we have is a little more concrete concept to cling to.
Jared Sullinger 2.0
Yes I'm on board with you - in principle.
If the big FO likes is gone, trade down #14 for Net's #19 and #26.
Use one to pick a big. Use 2nd one to trade for a veteran like Naz Reid or John Collins.
We just don't agree on which big(s) to pick or to trade for.
I like a guy who is able to catch and shoot 3s, rebound, defend the post; can run with our guards; can play 4 and backup 5, even some 3 (when castle is too small for the opponent's 3).
If the above person doesn't exist, there are several guys who can do some of the above things.
I'm so excited! Spurs is about ready to contend!
This guy has a poor man's Jokic potential - an offensive hub.
But we don't need another ball handler. Pass.
Mmmmm bop
I'm not quite there. Agree on #2. On #14 I'm BPA or trade back. If a big is BPA at 14 then I agree on 38. If BPA is a forward then I'd go big at 38.
If we do go wing at 38 I hope Drake Powell is there. I think he's the type of high ceiling low floor guy I'd gamble on.
Of course. It’s just that figuring out what you WANT them to do, instead of what they’ll probably do is what leads to people hating on this front office. I just see like an 85% chance of them flipping the #14 pick. If they use it, I’ll research the player they take, and decide if I like the pick or not. Seems like a waste of time to research a bunch of players for that 15% chance that they pick and keep.
I don’t think they flip #14 this year cause it’s actually a good draft especially at that point. There are several guys in that range that could really help us. At some point if this front office doesn’t want to get left behind they will need to figure out how to bring more than one rookie along a year. Okc does three rookies every year usually and they always find a gem. And they aren’t afraid to move on from their failures. I think sours can get three great players who can help them in this draft and they should make those picks and empty out the bottom of the roster to make some room for them. If they need to then hire additional development staff.
Noah Penda looks like the guy they wanted Sochan to develop into, tbh.
I was on this train early, said he might be one of the best defenders of the class.
The 3-guard offense is actually ideal for Wemby’s game and body type. His defender would be forced to defend a motion offense freeing Wemby more. 3 quality guards, each could suck defenders creating mismatches and open shots. It couldn’t be any more ideal for Wemby’s natural game, who could be the most opportunistic scorer with his skills and length. What’s missing is another big who is equally a good passer and capable of making shots. Danny Wolf is the most ideal to fit that bill, very smart player, who can shoot, help rebound and block shots. He will be a natural in that motion offense with his passing chops and high basketball IQ. Stop overthinking that he’s mocked at 20’s. He is the ideal guy for that offense. His comp is Turkuglo. I say it’s Diaw himself but bigger and arguably better handles.
Have you watched what is happening in Denver and Milwaukee? They both went all in immediately, won one le, and are now ed because the have no way to replenish their rosters. We don’t need extra young players right now. Even our older draftees, Keldon annd Devin, are 24 and 25 years old. We need some veterans to fill the gaps. In 5-6 years, we will be desperate for young talent, having exhausted our current pick and swap stash. I’m glad it’s a good draft at #14, because the return on flipping that pick will probably be the last chance at a high pick in Wemby’s career.
Between Atlanta, and the 4 swaps we've got (I think it's 4) we've got plenty opportunities to get good future picks. I'd still be ok with flipping 14 for another future pick + a swap kind of deal.
Those two situations aren't comparable.
Nuggets ed up with most of the small trades and free agent signings, on top of giving big extensions to Murray and MPJ.
Bucks had two older co-stars and their time ran out, then they went with an all-in move for another old player and it was over.
But yeah, I don't see #14 being traded if there's a wing Spurs really like.
I will argue that the “new opportunity” that the 3-guard offense offers is making the FO re-thinking of their strategies, in a good way. Dylan brings a unique, but good problem. It’s oddly different than what FO was originally preparing for. They need to find players from this draft, FA or trade to complement that 3-guard offense. They will evaluate their current roster, exhaust the draft to audition rookies, then move to FA and trade in that order. I just think it’s a different ballgame with the 3-guard scenario the FO is faced now, and changes some of what they would normally do.
Reading and looking at Danny's Wolf scouting report he looks like a perfect fit! He has the size, is a good rebounder and shooter.
The more I read and see tape of Dylan Harper the more excited I get. The future is bright! Now we would need to find the right pieces going forward (moving devin? keldon?)
Khaman Maluach
Not the best player in the draft...but, what we need the most.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlFa8NPTims&t=90s
I disagree. I’m fine with trading out of bad drafts. This is not one of those drafts. This is the draft where you can pick up a Jalen Williams at #14. This draft could be a make or break for the Spurs future if they pick the right guys and don’t trade them away carelessly. They can get a starting quality wing and big if they do their homework and don’t chicken out.
His shooting is mediocre, low volume, and probably fake, based on his 59% FTs
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