If Bilas is all over his nuts, the Spurs need to be as far away from this kid as possible.
This pick doesn't make sense unless Bonner is gone and they have another perimeter player already lined up via free agency or as part of Bonner being traded.
This team needs swing men in the worst way, not drafting one at this spot in a loaded draft at the position is stupid and ignorant.
They need to get off their hardon for finding the next Robert Horry and instead find a 2guard who can give them 15 a night all season and take the load off the big three.
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They need to get off their hardon for finding the next Robert Horry and instead find a 2guard who can give them 15 a night all season and take the load off the big three.[/QUOTE]
That is J.R. Smith. If the Spurs could grab J.R. Smith and draft Anderson (who plays like the guy I wanted Bargnani) that would be an excellent off-season in my opinion. They need a big who can shoot (that was Kurt Thomas's job) so Tim can have more room.
I will take a guy with a proven shot this deep in the draft all day. If Hibbert is there, I would like him more, but this is not bad. I do not think CDR will be around.
A poster who shares my concerns.
Not really. If any position in this draft is "loaded" it's the 4.loaded draft at the position
First, and foremost, the Spurs could use a NBA player out of #26. Then worry about position.
A loaded draft at SG/SF ?
if you take draftexpress mock draft, between the 16th and the 38th pick, there are 18 PF/C, 4 SG/SF and 1 PG.
Exactly. Anderson, although not the best in the draft, has an NBA ready shot from everywhere on the floor. He seems like a good kid as well, and if he can toughen up and rebound (which in college he did) than that is not a bad pick, a 4 that can stroke it....
Exactly.
Despite his 6'10" frame, it seems he plays more like a SF, who, by the way, is defensively poor. The Spurs absolutely need more offensive punch. yet the more I read about this guy, the more nervous I get. RealGM scouting report below.
http://www.realgm.com/src_fromtheraf...of_california/
With a low 1st round/2nd round pick I think the first consideration is whether or not that player can actually be a NBA player. Drafting solely on need at that spot is more risky, not less. Williams was taken last year and he had a similiar profile to some of the prospects likely available to the Spurs in this year's draft.
CDR could turn into a nice rotation player...or he could be out of the league in a season. Depends on how his skill set translates to the NBA. He may not have the athleticism to hang around.
Walker is at least a season away from being a contributor. Provided his knees hold up.
Lee is intriguing, but he might not be able to hang as an undersized swingman.
The cupboard's pretty bare for swingmen where the Spurs are drafting. Maybe they luck out and take a prospect like Batum...and hope his heart doesn't become a major issue.
Anderson does not have the speed to defend at the 3. He's a PF that will get bullied defensively, although he does compete on that end of the floor. But so does Bonner, for that matter
If the Spurs go with Anderson, it's because he's a good frontcourt compliment to Mahinmi in the youth department. That's not a bad comination.
So if the Spurs were to draft say, CDR, and he goes the way of Chris Carrawell, and Ryan Anderson becomes the next Troy Murphy, will it still be grounds to fire Pop and RC?
To be honest, I think this team will be fine, I am willing to make only minor tweaks in order to stick to the plan of 2010. If all we did was get J.R. Smith, I would be ok. The FO did not get us way under the cap for 2010, with only our top 2 or potentially 3 players for no reason or by luck, considering it will be the most outrageous free agent list almost ever, stay the course.
All I know is that Troy Murphy would help the Spurs...
Quick question, how do you do an M-Quote?
I'm not sure if those are the most appropriate comparisons, but the point is a good one. You take who you think will be the best NBA player and sort it out later.
I can see how people are getting mad at R.C. and Pop. I think they are trying to say that, even though the Spurs FO has done many good things, it should not become complacent or immune to criticism. All good managers must constantly look for ways to improve and challenge the status quo. Good management is a constantly evolving process that requires you to be open to new ideas and criticisms.
Well the videos of Anderson I've seen, he reminds me of a lanky Troy Murphy.
Once again, CDR is a college star who scored well and was considered a great player. Carrawell was like ACC player of the year or something like that, I don't remember.
Again, if Pop and RC see something in this kid, and nothing in the others, then you've got to go with their gut.
If POP wants to go with him, you really go with it, due to him in the past being able to find good players in the rough, ala Udonis Haslem Raja Bell and what not.
Uh no one is saying thats bad.
The bad thing is ripping the pick before its made.
Honestly I don't like Ryan Anderson, and I've said if he got picked I'd be pissed. If you read though that Pop liked him and convinced RC to go with it, then you have to be intrigued.
Why is everyone thinking they are complacent?
That was my point, I think Anderson is sure NBA player because of size and shooting ability. He does not have the proverbial "upside" as a CDR, but he will be around as a solid role player at least. CDR is a home run type pick, that you can never be sure about, I think we can do no wrong with either.
Because there's a rumor that the Spurs may not do as the internets GMs would have them.
People think they are complacent because they have adhered to the same strategy that has recently cost them two quality players in Scola and Splitter for whatever the reasons (luxury tax, bigger contracts...). That strategy is a hit or miss and the Spurs were pioneers with it, but as always there are risks involved and the Spurs just so happen to be experiencing those risks right now. People always remember the present and have short memories, thats all.
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