Future Spur: Maxime Raynaud

[RC_Drunkford]

I like Noah Penda but the reason I’m connecting Raynaud to the Spurs is because of the massive need for another big on this team. I’m going to keep bringing up that the Spurs were bottom of the league in almost every rebounding category. It’s the biggest weakness on the team. I like all the French prospects in this draft. Raynaud just makes the most sense considering fit. Even if he is just a backup Center it would be a solid pick even as a reach at 14.

true, but the ideal thing for the Spurs would actually be a big who can play C and PF. Kinda like Al Horford in Boston. Sorber fits that profile. Naz Reid does too. I'm all for them drafting a pure center, but a player who plays both positions would be the optimal scenario.

[scottspurs]

true, but the ideal thing for the Spurs would actually be a big who can play C and PF. Kinda like Al Horford in Boston. Sorber fits that profile. Naz Reid does too. I'm all for them drafting a pure center, but a player who plays both positions would be the optimal scenario.

I believe the spurs would draft Sorber over Raynaud for sure. I also think it’s likely Sorber is off the board. Drafting Raynaud doesn’t keep you from going after anyone like Naz Reid. I’m strictly only looking at the draft though. What will the Spurs do at 14? Yaxel Lendeborg would closer fit the profile of a Al Horford but he is leaning going back to school. The other option would be Asa Newell. Some people will say Rasheer Fleming also fits that profile. What happens in the draft doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t double down with someone via trade or free agency. Spurs need plenty of front court help

[cutewizard]

Fun fact - in this now famous video of 16 year old Wemby playing 2 v 2 against Gobert, Raynaud is actually the guy he's playing with against Gobert and Vincent Poirier

Wow!

There's synergy there

[mo7888]

true, but the ideal thing for the Spurs would actually be a big who can play C and PF. Kinda like Al Horford in Boston. Sorber fits that profile. Naz Reid does too. I'm all for them drafting a pure center, but a player who plays both positions would be the optimal scenario.

I agree with that too. I still like Collins just a tad over Naz, but I'd be thrilled with either.

[BatManu20]

I don't know what it is but this guy is taller than Flagg, played in the ACC and averaged more points, rebounds and blocks than Flagg. I'll take him

He's also 4 years older than Flagg.

[drpill]

The Barlowe brothers both said they consider Raynaud a lottery pick at this point. Interesting.

[ace3g]

[cd021]

Agree, like if they trade Orlando 14 for 19/26. I’d consider a trade back like that if Bryant, Sorber, and Liam are gone at 14.

As far as trade down options, that would probably be the most ideal, though I don't see the Spurs rostering at least three more rookies.

[Dejounte]

It’s almost like they’re telling us this is happening lol

what better way to keep Wemby forever than to sign his buddy here. If they’re that close, he will never leave.

but then again, it’s a slippery slope. You set a precedent like that, and once some fallout happens it gets ugly

[BatManu20]

Maxim Raynaud measured in at 7’0 1/4 barefoot last week at the Combine, so almost 7’2 with shoes on. And Wemby absolutely towers him… Wemby is 7’6 at least.

[scottspurs]

Yeah I feel like I was dead on with this one for better or worse. I’m going to be a little upset if they pass on some of the better bigs but if they are off the board it won’t be the worst reach

[BatManu20]

Maybe 7’7.

[scottspurs]

I remember when the Spurs traded Tim Duncan’s good buddy Antonio Daniels. So there is president for a superstar losing his best friend with this franchise. I’m okay with it if it makes Wemby happy I guess lol

[PopTheGOAT]

Maxim Raynaud measured in at 7’0 1/4 barefoot last week at the Combine, so almost 7’2 with shoes on. And Wemby absolutely towers him… Wemby is 7’6 at least.

He’s still a rail but Wemby might’ve put a few pounds on?

[rankingtear]

I think

[benefactor]

I think

Good tbh

[scottspurs]

I think

Should we be worried?

[CGD]

I was listening to some of the combine scuttlebutt, and sounds like there are concerns about his defense?

[rascal]

Draft friends only with the 38th pick.

There will be better players at 14.

[Trueblood]

I was listening to some of the combine scuttlebutt, and sounds like there are concerns about his defense?

By his age he is a known commodity. If he has defensive issues now they aren't going away. The only thing you can ask yourself is if the team can hide his deficiencies and if his abilities on offense can offset his liabilities. I haven't heard anything promising along the latter so it really comes down to the former. I don't dislike him as a pick, but I don't like him at 14.

[scottspurs]

I was listening to some of the combine scuttlebutt, and sounds like there are concerns about his defense?

I think a lot of his defense woes came because of Stanfords scheme. They changed it his final 6-7 games and he averaged 2.7 blocks per game and was much better.

[John B]

He’s a reach but he’s what the Spurs actually need, a mobile stretch big who can play 4 or backup 5, can rebound, block and shoot 3’s. On top of being French and Wemby’s chess buddy, checkmate!

[cutewizard]

And then get Steven Adams as Mentor

[John B]

He’s still a rail but Wemby might’ve put a few pounds on?

When were these pictures taken. Is Wemby cleared for full contact?

[Manu&Duncan fan]

Raynaud is more and more plausible now.

Sorber's foot injury is a legit concern, especially for a big man.

With biig-4 set, Spurs need safe picks and signings.