THOMAS SORBER MET WITH THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS

[Knoxxx]

I'm still evaluating the measurements against game footage, so this will probably still move some, but as of right now:

Tier 1:
1. Cooper Flagg
Tier 2:
2. Dylan Harper
Tier 3;
3. V.J Edgecombe
4. Ace Bailey
Tier 4:
5. Tre Johnson
6. Jon Knueppel
7. Kasparas Jackucionis
8. Liam McNeely
9. Thomas Sorber
10. Carter Bryant
Tier 5:
11. Egor Demin
12. Jeremiah Fears
13. Noa Essengue
14. Shaman Maluach
15. Rasheer Fleming
16. Derick Queen
Tier: 6
17. Jase Richardson
18. Ben Saraf
19. Will Riley
20. Nolan Traore
21. Cedric Coward
Tier 7:
22. Asa Newell
23. Walter Clayton jr
24. Danny Wolf
25. Drake Powell
26. Collins Murray-Boyles
27. Tyrese Proctor
28. Ryan Kalkbrenner
29. Maxime Raynaud
30. Alex Condon

Similar except I have Flagg and Harper both in Tier 1. There is simply not enough difference in them to justify a different tier.

That said, the math is obviously in our favor at 14 to choose between multiple nice frontcourt prospects. Targeting size (Sorber/Queen/Maluach), shooting (McNeeley, or both (Fleming).

Wanted to add, your list is a great example of what happens if someone we thought was projected at 20 moves way up. Look who gets pushed down becomes the interesting part.

[jjspur]

A couple of things to think about for pick #14

Teams that go in the top 10 are probably picking best player available for need since it would help them possibly get to the playoffs in the next season. So what do we need ? We really really need a backup center but if one isn't available we draft a forward. If Sorber is availably, you select him. Bassey isn't always healthy, and Biyombo is over then hill and slow. If Sorber has been selected already which is quite possible, you start looking for a forward, of which there will be a few to select from (i'm thinking McNeely or Flemming).

Unless there is a major deal somewhere, the #2 pick is a no brainer. We have to get this 14th pick right because there won't be a whole lot of useable talent left by the 38th pick - not that the spurs would draft 3 rookies. I truly hope they don't reach but instead draft a known quan y.

[Dejounte]

[Atl Spur]

Should be gone by 14

[Ariel]

Phoenix landing the 10th pick in the Durant trade may have thrown a curb ball to teams looking for a center in the late lottery, as Maluach is surely going before 10, and then you have Phoenix (10), Chicago (12), Atlanta (13) and the Spurs (14) possibly being a destination for a center. My guess is Chicago goes for upside in a Queen type move, but Phoenix and Atlanta would probably want a more defensive minded archetype and may very well be a destination for Beringer and / or Sorber.

[scott]

Phoenix landing the 10th pick in the Durant trade may have thrown a curb ball to teams looking for a center in the late lottery, as Maluach is surely going before 10, and then you have Phoenix (10), Chicago (12), Atlanta (13) and the Spurs (14) possibly being a destination for a center. My guess is Chicago goes for upside in a Queen type move, but Phoenix and Atlanta would probably want a more defensive minded archetype and may very well be a destination for Beringer and / or Sorber.

Lines up perfectly for Coward to fall right into our laps

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Lines up perfectly for Coward to fall right into our laps

Agree, either him or Bryant and I’d be super happy. Probably more likely they trade the pick though. If neither of these 2 are there I’d totally look to trade out of the draft.

[scott]

Agree, either him or Bryant and I’d be super happy. Probably more likely they trade the pick though. If neither of these 2 are there I’d totally look to trade out of the draft.

I agree with you. Replenishing the pick cupboard wouldn't be a bad outcome from #14.

There are some more guys I like later in the first (Penda, Powell, for example) so I'm hoping maybe a move back in the first while picking up a future pick or swap is also on the table. This draft has become a lot of fun, lots possibilities. I'm hoping for chaos.

[DPG21920]

I agree with you. Replenishing the pick cupboard wouldn't be a bad outcome from #14.

There are some more guys I like later in the first (Penda, Powell, for example) so I'm hoping maybe a move back in the first while picking up a future pick or swap is also on the table. This draft has become a lot of fun, lots possibilities. I'm hoping for chaos.

BKY is perfect for this if they love someone. Can grab either pick 19 or 26 or 27 for 14 + another first or hopefully a player trade (Keldon + 14 for Cam + 27)

[Mr. Body]

Fully on board with moving back in the draft if the lottery grade bigs are off the board. Drop back with Brooklyn, who has too many picks. Use both of them or send one off. We still have the SRP to deal with.

[scott]

BKY is perfect for this if they love someone. Can grab either pick 19 or 26 or 27 for 14 + another first or hopefully a player trade (Keldon + 14 for Cam + 27)

BKN, UTA, NOP, ATL, OKC and no PHO all have a second (or more in the case of BKN) FRP. But really just takes any team fall in love with someone sitting there at 14. Hopefully we can take advantage! 14 + Devin for 21 + Collins + a future pick would be sweet but I can't see UTA giving up future draft capital.

[LeBowen]

BKN, UTA, NOP, ATL, OKC and no PHO all have a second (or more in the case of BKN) FRP. But really just takes any team fall in love with someone sitting there at 14. Hopefully we can take advantage! 14 + Devin for 21 + Collins + a future pick would be sweet but I can't see UTA giving up future draft capital.

14 for 19+26.
19+Barnes for Aldama.

But I guess we'd have to add more to the Nets.
Or maybe just 14 for 26+27 and then give one for Aldama, idk if Grizzlies take it.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

14 for 19+26.
19+Barnes for Aldama.

But I guess we'd have to add more to the Nets.
Or maybe just 14 for 26+27 and then give one for Aldama, idk if Grizzlies take it.

Spurs can’t trade this year’s picks for an upcoming free agent.

If they’re trading for Aldama it’ll be after the moratorium and with future picks, which I’m not a fan of.

[exstatic]

BKY is perfect for this if they love someone. Can grab either pick 19 or 26 or 27 for 14 + another first or hopefully a player trade (Keldon + 14 for Cam + 27)

Think: future picks, something like what we pulled last year. We don’t need worse picks with guaranteed contracts in this draft. The picks you’re angling for lead to Branhams and Wesleys.

[exstatic]

Spurs can’t trade this year’s picks for an upcoming free agent.

If they’re trading for Aldama it’ll be after the moratorium and with future picks, which I’m not a fan of.

Then how is Houston trading #10 in this draft for KD after July 6th, so that the salaries work?

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Then how is Houston trading #10 in this draft for KD after July 6th, so that the salaries work?

KD isn’t a free agent.

[scott]

Then how is Houston trading #10 in this draft for KD after July 6th, so that the salaries work?

KD is not a free agent is the difference. Technically HOU will be picking at #10, just picking whoever the Suns want (though the league may show it as the Suns picking). HOU isn't really trading the #10 pick, they'll be trading the rights to whomever they pick at #10 on July 6.

Aldama is a Free Agent though, so MEM doesn't have the right to trade him absent a sign and trade, which can't happen until Free Agency opens.

[DPG21920]

BKN, UTA, NOP, ATL, OKC and no PHO all have a second (or more in the case of BKN) FRP. But really just takes any team fall in love with someone sitting there at 14. Hopefully we can take advantage! 14 + Devin for 21 + Collins + a future pick would be sweet but I can't see UTA giving up future draft capital.

Yup. Hopefully someone surprising falls and Sa can capitalize either way (by getting said player or trading him for value)

[DPG21920]

Think: future picks, something like what we pulled last year. We don’t need worse picks with guaranteed contracts in this draft. The picks you’re angling for lead to Branhams and Wesleys.

Im fine with that but I still would like both and I want a real player in return for 14 (Cam for example) vs a future pick

[duncan2150]

Phoenix landing the 10th pick in the Durant trade may have thrown a curb ball to teams looking for a center in the late lottery, as Maluach is surely going before 10, and then you have Phoenix (10), Chicago (12), Atlanta (13) and the Spurs (14) possibly being a destination for a center. My guess is Chicago goes for upside in a Queen type move, but Phoenix and Atlanta would probably want a more defensive minded archetype and may very well be a destination for Beringer and / or Sorber.

I don't see ATL necessarily going for a C, same for phoenix if someone like jakucionios is here for example.

[Ariel]

BKN, UTA, NOP, ATL, OKC and no PHO all have a second (or more in the case of BKN) FRP. But really just takes any team fall in love with someone sitting there at 14. Hopefully we can take advantage! 14 + Devin for 21 + Collins + a future pick would be sweet but I can't see UTA giving up future draft capital.

Definitely Spurs should consider moving back if it gets them a solit vet or future draft capital. I think there will be good players available in the late teens / very early 20s

14 for 19+26.
19+Barnes for Aldama.

But I guess we'd have to add more to the Nets.
Or maybe just 14 for 26+27 and then give one for Aldama, idk if Grizzlies take it.

14 is more valuable than 26 + 27, if you think 14 for 19 + 26 is too much then make it 14 + 38 or future SRP for 19 + 26 or 27, that sounds like a fair deal and there's going to be value there at 19.

[Ariel]

I don't see ATL necessarily going for a C, same for phoenix if someone like jakucionios is here for example.

I don't presume to have insider information obviously, but it's been reported a lot that Atlanta is looking for a center and that they're targeting Maluach. Phoenix is desperate for a center, it's possible they get one through other means (say Kalkbrenner at 29 or Capela in free agency) but my point is, it's a range where it's very easy to see a couple of centers going.

[Guru of Nothing]

Sorber straight-up campaigning to be picked by the Spurs, running a basketball camp *today* at his high school alma mater. Sadly, I don't think he makes it to the Spurs at 14 - update your mocks appropriately.

Full link: https://x.com/ella_galati/status/1937128412000186765

[Ocotillo]

What is the situation with his foot injury. Normally foot issues in big men are very concerning but then I read it is turf toe and not some other more concerning issue. Someone speculated OKC would take him and red shirt him this coming season. Has it been established he will be out next season? He is the guy I want the Spurs to take because I think we need a better than regular Wemby backup not just because how much the D drops off when Wemby catches a blow, but I also want someone who can be the starter for when Wemby is out with minor dings or God forbid, longer stretches with an injury. Also, if the allergy thing is real or conditioning remains an issue, Wemby will be playing in shorter stints during the game, so we need a better than usual back up at the 5.

[Dejounte]

Sorber straight-up campaigning to be picked by the Spurs, running a basketball camp *today* at his high school alma mater. Sadly, I don't think he makes it to the Spurs at 14 - update your mocks appropriately.

Full link: https://x.com/ella_galati/status/1937128412000186765

RC Buford loves this kind of . I think they knew he was like this even before this tweet. Apparently he and Dylan are close friends too.