I think with the age of this team, and how we were getting beat in games in the playoffs shows Pop and RC have little choice here if they want to stay where we're at and have been over the years.
Rush would do so well in silver and black considering he stays healthy for a change. I really hope SA does what it takes, -move bonner, trade exception, 2nd rounders, I don't care. We need this guy.
Spurs need youth and athleticism on the wing. I think Brandon Rush is one of, if not the best candidate to fill that role. And if the Spurs like him, I'm all for it.
But, I do there there are a couple other players that have that youth and athleticism the Spurs could turn to if Rush is off the board or they can't move up to grab him.
Bottom Line: It's not a failed draft if they don't get this guy. But it would be a success if they did.
Rush or Batum would be fantastic.
Prefer Rush, only because I see his game seems to be more NBA-ready.
But yes, Batum would be great...as would Walker for that matter.
I hear ya. Something tells me that Rush will be available for the Spurs @ #26. He would be such a great fit for this team.
I like Rush and think he'd fit right away but there are a couple shaky factors with him. First of all, his ACL tear makes him somewhat of an injury risk. And then you also have to consider how his two brothers pretty much just bombed at the same age. JaRon and Kareem aren't the best of examples. JaRon basically drank himself out of basketball. Kareem was a solid talent who just kinda gave up on the game for a couple years before finding his way back. That bloodline is iffy.
@ the bloodline example.
I think his ACL could be a concern, but my biggest issue with him is the tendency for him to rely on his jumpshot and not take advantage of his athletic ability. I understand the ACL tear worrying him a bit, but I think he could stand to be more aggressive as a player.
Other than that, he seems to be the one attainable player with the combination of size, athleticism, and NBA-ready talent in this draft. If still on the board at #26, he'd be my top choice...hands down.
And FWIW, Kareem had a decent year with the Indiana Pacers.
Yeah it was good to see Kareem back after taking a one year vacation.
I agree that Rush is a nice pick at 26. Hopefully the ACL and bloodline concerns stop others from picking him earlier
Rush coming back from an ACL injury and helping win an NCAA championship go a long way to alleviate character or focus concerns.
Yeah, damn the luck. If Kansas had just gone through another typical year of early-round exit then there would probably be little doubt about him being on the board at #26.
Joakim Noah must have forgot to take that championship character course at Florida.
I think he was referring to Rush's apparent lack of motivation or tendency to "coast". During the championship run he showed a grit/toughness that I don't think he had previously displayed.Joakim Noah must have forgot to take that championship character course at Florida.
Noah was a nut in college, but it was inspirational to his young teammates. He just couldn't pull off the crazy act with his much more veteran, experienced Chicago squad.
You can't have Brandon Rush, he's ours at # 15. Mark my words.
Check out the ESPN.com mock draft 3.0
The Suns have expressed great interest in Rush to shore up their shaky 2 guard spot, plus he's got 7' wingspan and size and defensive ability that will probably allow him to slide over to the 3 spot too ... perfect fit for the Suns, they love him, and they have that # 15 pick from Atlanta.
Spurs will not even get a shot at him. He'll be in Phoenix before your number even comes up.
Bet the Suns go Budinger after a solid workout. West coast kid that played in-state....good jumpshooter, solid athlete.
He's far and away a much more Phoenix-type pick.
Budinger is the old style (D'antoni) suns pick..Rush is more what Kerr is trying to get in current suns players
Damn the Spurs for producing such heady executives!
Budinger still isn't a bad pick for Phoenix. He's still athletic, talented, and homestate. And white.
Suns could also go Donte Greene, but I get the point that Rush may be gone by the time the Spurs pick.
With our pick i'm not worry if the spurs want the best player available they will find him beacause there's some good players in this draft who will fell to no.26 , it's almost a cer ude
Sure, they'll find a good player. But, Rush is one of the only guys that has the both athleticism and the ability to contribute immediately to the team.
offcourse he looks very good and can contribute next year immediatly wich is an important point
but if rush isn't on the board when the spurs pick that means other good players will be available so imo we can found someting decent in this draft with our pick
i hope the spurs didn't go with a project but someone who can contribute right now
Like...?
Chris Douglas-Roberts may be available or Courtney Lee. Other than that, you've pretty much run out of option until pick #45.
Don't get me wrong I think there are still options, but I'd put Rush at the top.
as you say lee ,cdr
one of the three will be there or why not a young C like robin lopez who can rebound and block
there will be good options with young talented guy with no.26
i agree for rush , he's on the top of my list with batum
Just stop dreaming about Rush, Spurs fans ... I'm telling you truly, if he's there at #15 --which he probably will be-- the Suns will surely take him. He's too good to pass up as an immediate contributor to a team that MUST WIN NOW. It's that simple. You won't even get a shot at him. You draft at # 26, and the Suns currently have #15 from Atlanta. There's no way that Rush, or anyone else you want of comparable quality, will fall into your draft sights.
Suns will indeed take Rush if he's available. I guarantee it. Watch in two weeks.
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