2025 NBA Draft

[Eaglenole2002]

After we land Harper, all I care about is a defensive big that can either rim run or space the floor (Kalkbrenner is my hope) and a forward who can’t be hunted defensively but also can develop 3-point range. Basically a younger Barnes.

If Fleming’s junior year shooting didn’t look like fool’s gold, he’s probably be my choice at 14. Essengue seems like a decent bet at that spot. CMB probably can’t shoot. Penda is intriguing. Wolf probably will be a sieve defensively and he might not be a good shooter either.

[Knoxxx]

Who are the 73 nonmembers browsing our thread here WTF? Mostly bots? Web crawlers?

[Ice009]

His shooting is mediocre, low volume, and probably fake, based on his 59% FTs

Darn, 59% is not good. No good shooter shoots that at the line (unless you've got some sort of mental hurdle, but that's not what you want either).

[RC_Drunkford]

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.

Danny Wolf is a scrub who will fall into the 2nd round and can’t even shoot free throws

[RC_Drunkford]

Who are the 73 nonmembers browsing our thread here WTF? Mostly bots? Web crawlers?

A bunch of Spurs and ESPN beat writers I assume. They get the majority of takes from this forum

[LeBowen]

A bunch of Spurs and ESPN beat writers I assume. They get the majority of takes from this forum

Whenever I see this forum mentioned anywhere else, it's always in the context of being a toxic cesspool.

[Eaglenole2002]

Whenever I see this forum mentioned anywhere else, it's always in the context of being a toxic cesspool.

I’m mostly just a lurker who posts around draft time and FA because the NBA has absolutely the most entertaining offseason of all the major sports, but this place is so much better than it used to be. This board was like the Wild West.

[Mr. Body]

A bunch of Spurs and ESPN beat writers I assume. They get the majority of takes from this forum

ESPN doesn't even know the Spurs exist.

and this forum is seen, as mentioned, as a cesspool.

[RC_Drunkford]

Whenever I see this forum mentioned anywhere else, it's always in the context of being a toxic cesspool.

they do and then you see articles suggesting the same things we've been discussing. Some of the accounts here are actual media members.

ESPN doesn't even know the Spurs exist.

and this forum is seen, as mentioned, as a cesspool.

longterm members here all know that ESPN has been repeatedly stealing TimVPs Spurstalk content. Last time I checked he was quoted on hoopshype, etc. as a reliable source for the Spurs front office plans

[Mr. Body]

they do and then you see articles suggesting the same things we've been discussing. Some of the accounts here are actual media members.



longterm members here all know that ESPN has been repeatedly stealing TimVPs Spurstalk content. Last time I checked he was quoted on hoopshype, etc. as a reliable source for the Spurs front office plans

There was one guy like fifteen years ago that took his content. Any of that stuff was years and years ago.

[Manu&Duncan fan]

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.

This actually makes sense.

Imagine a desperate team like Denver proposes to use 2032 unprotected FRP to trade our #14.

It will be hard to say no.

[scott]

Glad to see people jumping aboard the Drake Powell train. I know there are some posts early in this thread where I started talking about him after the Maui Invitational. I definitely came away from watching NC in that tournament liking Powell a lot more than Ian Jackson (who I presume is going back to school since I don't see him mentioned at all anymore).

I am afraid, however, that Powell's athletic numbers are going to elevate him to be picked ahead of us at 38. Would be a candidate if we could do a two-for-one with BKN... but he'd honestly be the kind of guy BKN should just take at 27 if they end up taking all 4 FRPs

[sfernald]

There was one guy like fifteen years ago that took his content. Any of that stuff was years and years ago.

If they did I would probably watch big media more. I just watch the games now and get all my info elsewhere thank you.

[Dejounte]

Glad to see people jumping aboard the Drake Powell train. I know there are some posts early in this thread where I started talking about him after the Maui Invitational. I definitely came away from watching NC in that tournament liking Powell a lot more than Ian Jackson (who I presume is going back to school since I don't see him mentioned at all anymore).

I am afraid, however, that Powell's athletic numbers are going to elevate him to be picked ahead of us at 38. Would be a candidate if we could do a two-for-one with BKN... but he'd honestly be the kind of guy BKN should just take at 27 if they end up taking all 4 FRPs

He double clutches in mid air which is something I haven’t seen in any prospect this year…. That’s insane hang time. He uses his body in a different way when he’s in the air compared to guys like VJ who just uses his athleticism to glide towards the rim. Hate to use hyperbole but the way he uses his functional athleticism reminds me of Kobe. I can’t imagine Drake being that good and “hidden” at the same time that he’s been a 2nd rounder all year, so I’ll calm down a bit. …but what if he’s that special talent everyone IS overlooking a la Jokic? Hmm…………

[Dejounte]

Hmmmm

[99 Problems]

Mmmmm bop

[CGD]

Hmmmm

What is this?

[ace3g]

[ace3g]

What is this?

Drake Powell is out in Los Angeles working out with Chris Paul this week

[CGD]

Drake Powell is out in Los Angeles working out with Chris Paul this week

Thanks

[scottspurs]

After Powells combine he will go 18-25 range. Only takes one team to fall in love with his athleticism. A team with multiple firsts like the nets or hawks will take him. He will not be available at 38

[scottspurs]

That said I have Powell as my top developmental tier player in this draft. A player that has a wide range of outcomes but definitely needs some development. Not so much a project just fine tuning

[scottspurs]

Trade up idea: let’s say the Spurs really want Sorber.

Trade pick 14 and 2026 hawks/spurs pick swap rights for Pick 11 with Portland. Get ahead of Bulls and Hawks who might also like Sorber.

Portland trades back 3 spots for a stones throw at the 2026 draft. So they would get the best pick out of their own, Atlanta or Spurs. Spurs would Still have the chance to swap with Atlanta if Portland finished up worse than them. If both Portland and Atlanta ended up in the lottery it would give the blazers an extra shot at moving up which has proven to be valuable.

[scottspurs]

Trade up idea: let’s say the Spurs really want Sorber.

Trade pick 14 and 2026 hawks/spurs pick swap rights for Pick 11 with Portland. Get ahead of Bulls and Hawks who might also like Sorber.

Portland trades back 3 spots for a stones throw at the 2026 draft. So they would get the best pick out of their own, Atlanta or Spurs. Spurs would Still have the chance to swap with Atlanta if Portland finished up worse than them. If both Portland and Atlanta ended up in the lottery it would give the blazers an extra shot at moving up which has proven to be valuable.

[mo7888]

Trade up idea: let’s say the Spurs really want Sorber.

Trade pick 14 and 2026 hawks/spurs pick swap rights for Pick 11 with Portland. Get ahead of Bulls and Hawks who might also like Sorber.

Portland trades back 3 spots for a stones throw at the 2026 draft. So they would get the best pick out of their own, Atlanta or Spurs. Spurs would Still have the chance to swap with Atlanta if Portland finished up worse than them. If both Portland and Atlanta ended up in the lottery it would give the blazers an extra shot at moving up which has proven to be valuable.

I like Sorber, but that's too much to give up... just stand pat or trade back..