Draft Prospect: Mario Chalmers

[Marcus Bryant]

Full Name: Almario Vernard Chalmers
Position: Guard
Height/Weight: 6-1 / 190
Birthdate: May 19, 1986
High School: Bartlett HS
College: Kansas

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[ducks]

not thrilled with his assist to turnover ratio
struggles scoring to

[JamStone]

His assist-turnover is deceptive because he played off the ball for the majority of the time while Robinson ran the point. But, Chalmers has proven that he can handle the point, especially late in a close game. His scoring is fine considering he was on a team that was stacked with capable scorers. He was just behind Brandon Rush in scoring. Plus, he's a clutch shot maker.

I think he'll make a great back-up point guard for a number of teams. I think he's a slightly better version of Chris Duhon.

[ducks]

thanks for your post jamstone

[50 cent]

He would be a nice backup PG for Tony.

[K-State Spur]

His assist-turnover is deceptive because he played off the ball for the majority of the time while Robinson ran the point. But, Chalmers has proven that he can handle the point, especially late in a close game. His scoring is fine considering he was on a team that was stacked with capable scorers. He was just behind Brandon Rush in scoring. Plus, he's a clutch shot maker.

I think he'll make a great back-up point guard for a number of teams. I think he's a slightly better version of Chris Duhon.

I still don't like him running the point - but he is clutch (even before the championship game brought it to everyone's attention).

IMHO, his best asset would be his ability to defend Chris Paul/Deron Williams/Steve Nash. He's got really quick feet and is also strong and long for his height - despite being a classic tweener.

[kobyz]

the important part, he is great defender, can be good backup, but we need a swingman in the first round.

[Avitus1]

We need someone that can make their own shots...

[Blackjack]

He's a gamer, and I'd love to see the Spurs pick him up.

He'd be able to play next to Tony on occassion with his shooting, and help ignite our break with the way he plays passing lanes.

I've just liked(whether it's McDonald's All-American/All-Star games, or at KU) that he's always seemed to stand out or play well with good talent. His game might actually turn out to be better suited for the N.B.A. with the way the league has been going.

[Horry For 3!]

nbadraft.net has the Spurs picking Chalmers

[mountainballer]

I think he'll make a great back-up point guard for a number of teams. I think he's a slightly better version of Chris Duhon.

I don't see the Duhon comparison. Duhon is a traditional PG, who can defend well, but doesn't have any scoring skills.
Chalmers is far from the traditional PG, he has much of the combo guard play, who are in great demand in todays NBA.
he could be a Delonte West, which would be a nice scenario as back up for Tony, but also alongside him for some stretches.

[urunobili]

i like this guy... plus the Spurs should be looking for a swingman in free agency not in the draft...

[bigdog]

I read on a link to a Kansas newspaper that DraftExpress was looking into a rumor that the Spurs supposedly promised Chalmers they would take him if he fell to their spot in the first round.

[WildcardManu]

I read on a link to a Kansas newspaper that DraftExpress was looking into a rumor that the Spurs supposedly promised Chalmers they would take him if he fell to their spot in the first round.

Word?

[K-State Spur]

I read on a link to a Kansas newspaper that DraftExpress was looking into a rumor that the Spurs supposedly promised Chalmers they would take him if he fell to their spot in the first round.

I would highly doubt that. Chalmers' stock is never going to be higher, so it makes little sense for him to pull his name out of the draft. As a result of that, it makes little sense to promise him anything.

[bigdog]

Word?

Yeah. I wish I woulda saved the link. I'm looking for it right now but can't find it. Supposedly the Spurs FO denied it, but of course someone would deny it when the NBA season isn't over yet.

I think it would be pretty sweet if we could get this dude. Some mock drafts have him going in the 25-30 range.

[Bruno]

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2008/m...ens_basketball

[Marcus Bryant]

I read on a link to a Kansas newspaper that DraftExpress was looking into a rumor that the Spurs supposedly promised Chalmers they would take him if he fell to their spot in the first round.

Makes sense. RC's buddy is the HC of KU.

[K-State Spur]

But why promise something to a guy who's not going to leave the draft anyways?

Picking Chalmers wouldn't be the worst thing in the world - but it makes no sense to extend him any promises. That's a lose/lose.

[j-6]

I would highly doubt that. Chalmers' stock is never going to be higher, so it makes little sense for him to pull his name out of the draft. As a result of that, it makes little sense to promise him anything.

Chalmers is overrated. People forget he was the top guard prospect in the country after high school. If Memphis hits more than one of of five free throws down the stretch Mario is playing Xbox with Sherron Collins in Lawrence instead of preparing to be drafted.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

He's gonna be good.

[Mitch Cumsteen]

Even without the national championship heroics, Chalmers has always been a winner and has always been clutch. He would make a great Spur. You could always pair him with Barry or Ginobili to alleviate his play making duties. He couldn't be a worse playmaker than Jacque Vaughan.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Can we please talk about players we actually have a chance at getting with our current picks?

I do like Mario and all, but like I said we won't have the lottery pick to get this kid.

Drafting Chalmers isn't out of the question. I do agree, that he'll probably be gone by our pick, but it isn't for sure as of now.

[Darkwaters]

Can we please talk about players we actually have a chance at getting with our current picks?

I do like Mario and all, but like I said we won't have the lottery pick to get this kid.

Lottery pick? I think you're overstating his value significantly.

[Mitch Cumsteen]

Can we please talk about players we actually have a chance at getting with our current picks?

I do like Mario and all, but like I said we won't have the lottery pick to get this kid.

Draft Express has him going #5 in the SECOND round. He's definitely a possibility for the Spurs.
http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2008/