The 2009 NBA Draft.

[200 miles]

Jerome Jordan and Jeff Adrien. That is all.

[stéphane]

There is a chance that James Gist will have better ability than a 24th pick in this year's draft.

wow
You're watching a lot of NCAA Solid?
I mean, I miss enough sleep watching NBA games so watching NCAA and college ball would make me a zombie in an instant. So are you giving us your opinion (wich is usually revelant) of what you've seen or just the general opinion amongst medias?

[Austin_Toros]

Bruno, I have been looking at the prospects....and man do I wish we had a 1st.....the 2nd round is going to be very slim pickins for a Big.....

We should have drafted Marc Gasol in 07, instead of Marcus Williams.

I wish we had that #37 last year, we could have potentially gotten DeAndre Jordan.

With those two, I think we would be pretty darn set at the Big slot.....we could then possibly package all 3 2nds we have in this draft, to try and get a G/F prospect drafted in the 1st round.

Hold up there buddy. Marcus Williams has shown improvement this season and I would happily have him on the Spurs roster. Hopefully some time in the near future Williams will be given that lifeline.
I think what you mean to say is that the Marcus Williams pick was a good choice, and that DeAndre Jordan is the man we missed out on in last years draft.

Prepare to have Austin_Toros on your ass.

You know me too well.

[Ocotillo]

True, but then the Spurs did put the screws to George Hill to force him into taking only 80% of rookie scale amount on the 3rd year of his deal. All that just to save about $400k on the Spurs 2010 cap.

CIA Holt already had the pictures that just came out the other day which is how Georgie accepted his deal

[Solid D]

wow
You're watching a lot of NCAA Solid?
I mean, I miss enough sleep watching NBA games so watching NCAA and college ball would make me a zombie in an instant. So are you giving us your opinion (wich is usually revelant) of what you've seen or just the general opinion amongst medias?

Yes, I'm giving my opinion, but I'm also referring to what some of the talent scouts and experts are saying regarding this draft, that it is supposed to be weaker. It's not star-studded but, to be sure, there are some very good players.

We haven't had the pleasure of seeing James Gist's progress here in the USA but if he has improved some from last summer, he could show better than someone like Pitt's Sam Young as a 1st year role player.

I don't watch NCAA as much as I have in past years, but I do follow it every year as best I can.

[stéphane]

Yes, I'm giving my opinion, but I'm also referring to what some of the talent scouts and experts are saying regarding this draft, that it is supposed to be weaker. It's not star-studded but, to be sure, there are some very good players.

We haven't had the pleasure of seeing James Gist's progress here in the USA but if he has improved some from last summer, he could show better than someone like Pitt's Sam Young as a 1st year role player.

I don't watch NCAA as much as I have in past years, but I do follow it every year as best I can.

Thank you, straight to the point.

[Penya]

Paulão Prestes has no mention in draftexpress nor nbadraft... He's a beast.
Llull, Pau Ribas or Henk Norel will be good players as well.

[Bruno]

Paulão Prestes has no mention in draftexpress nor nbadraft... He's a beast.
Llull, Pau Ribas or Henk Norel will be good players as well.

Udrih > Rubio

[yavozerb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FoqQEi1aYk

Looks good to me!!

[Penya]

Udrih > Rubio

I don't want to be banned

Rubio has a huge bad point: His shot. He's improving a bit this year but it's still terrible. His D and BB IQ are high (so he'll be better than Beno)

(Rubio will be drafted in 2010, not 2009 IMO)

[Bruno]

The Udrih who is better than Rubio isn't Beno. It's Samo.

[Penya]

The Udrih who is better than Rubio isn't Beno. It's Samo.

You've watched the game hahah.

[manufor3]

dejuan blair any1?

[Biggems]

Hold up there buddy. Marcus Williams has shown improvement this season and I would happily have him on the Spurs roster. Hopefully some time in the near future Williams will be given that lifeline.
I think what you mean to say is that the Marcus Williams pick was a good choice, and that DeAndre Jordan is the man we missed out on in last years draft.



You know me too well.

We need Bigs more than Wings.....so while your boy might be improving. Gasol helped Spain win a Silver medal in the Olympics, and he is now having a solid rookie season in the NBA, not a journeyman in the NBDL.

Gasol's defensive and rebounding presence would be a much greater asset right now, than whatever it is Williams has to offer. Just imagine how much more dominant Duncan would be if he had a legit defensive Center to play next to.....like when he had DRob and Rasho.

[Biggems]

Udrih > Rubio

we could have drafted Duhon instead of Beno.....

[Austin_Toros]

We need Bigs more than Wings.....so while your boy might be improving. Gasol helped Spain win a Silver medal in the Olympics, and he is now having a solid rookie season in the NBA, not a journeyman in the NBDL.

Gasol's defensive and rebounding presence would be a much greater asset right now, than whatever it is Williams has to offer. Just imagine how much more dominant Duncan would be if he had a legit defensive Center to play next to.....like when he had DRob and Rasho.

Lets just sign Williams and get a big man either in the near future or the off-season. Then we can both be happy.

[Bruno]

A little update :

- If the season ended today, Spurs would have the 37th, 52nd and 55th picks.

- Early-entrants still have 2 weeks to decide to enter or not. DX has a quite complete article about who should be in/out : http://www.draftexpress.com/blog/Jon...NBA-Draft-3168

- Tomorrow will the Nike Hoop Summit. American players aren't eligible for this draft but almost all international players are. There are a lot of interesting players in the international roster. Some infos + the international roster : http://www.usabasketball.com/news.ph...m_world_roster

- The Portsmouth tournament has started. There are few (no?) high profile players in this event but given that Spurs have 2 late second round picks this year, there is a good chance they get some low profile players.

- Keep an eye on Rodrigue Beaubois (if he enters in the draft). His agent, who is also Mahinmi's and Batum's agent, has said one week ago : "Some franchises really love him : Oklahoma, San Antonio, Portland... There hasn't been a single time, during our meetings, that they didn't talk to me about him. And it has been that for 2 years! "

[Mal]

Get some seniors here. Collison, Adrien or even Sam Young, Green from UNC are NBA ready, and could have some impact to this now.

[Mal]

wow
You're watching a lot of NCAA Solid?
I mean, I miss enough sleep watching NBA games so watching NCAA and college ball would make me a zombie in an instant. So are you giving us your opinion (wich is usually revelant) of what you've seen or just the general opinion amongst medias?

I`m watching and despite some guys, it will be weak draft. Personaly I think it will be Blake Griffin and no one else who could become a starter.

[mathbzh]

- Keep an eye on Rodrigue Beaubois (if he enters in the draft). His agent, who is also Mahinmi's and Batum's agent, has said one week ago : "Some franchises really love him : Oklahoma, San Antonio, Portland... There hasn't been a single time, during our meetings, that they didn't talk to me about him. And it has been that for 2 years! "

Beaubois is exploding right now in the French league (17 ppg for the last 4 games). He looks like he has some huge upide.
But I have some question about him:
- Is he a PG or an undersized SG (with a huge wingspan)?
- With Hill there, would he be a priority for the Spurs?
- How is he doing on defense?

[Bruno]

Beaubois is exploding right now in the French league (17 ppg for the last 4 games). He looks like he has some huge upide.
But I have some question about him:
- Is he a PG or an undersized SG (with a huge wingspan)?
- With Hill there, would he be a priority for the Spurs?
- How is he doing on defense?

You can read the interview (in French) of his agent to have more infos about him :
http://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/han...78400_actu.Htm

Now I agree with you that drafting a PG shouldn't be a priority for Spurs. It's even more true for Beaubois who has a profile close to Hill's one.
Saying that, the draft is said to be weak and Spurs first pick will be at 37th. So it's possible that all the players filling a need and liked by Spurs are gone at that pick. Spurs could have to settle for a player who doesn't really fill a need.

[mexicanjunior]

draft and stash will be the motto this year and with this economy i gaurantee it.

Awesome, more players we will either never get to come over or end up giving away in salary dump moves...

[AFBlue]

Prospects I see the Spurs taking....

Casspi - Aggressive slashing SF with good size, has seen his first consistent minutes this season...and Spurs have reportedly scouted him.

Green - Do-it-all G/F...can shoot, rebound, and most importantly he can defend. He has Spurs written all over him.

Beaubois - Long athletic PG is still a project, but may only be a year off. Spurs have Hill, but he may be trade bait for a big piece if the Spurs decide to go that route instead of free agency in 2010. And the Spurs have reportedly showed interest.

[exstatic]

Prospects I see the Spurs taking....

Casspi - Aggressive slashing SF with good size, has seen his first consistent minutes this season...and Spurs have reportedly scouted him.

Green - Do-it-all G/F...can shoot, rebound, and most importantly he can defend. He has Spurs written all over him.

Beaubois - Long athletic PG is still a project, but may only be a year off. Spurs have Hill, but he may be trade bait for a big piece if the Spurs decide to go that route instead of free agency in 2010. And the Spurs have reportedly showed interest.

Besides Green, those players will all likely be gone by 37.

[seth210]

vyacheslav kravstov (c)
sam young (sf) the dude has a huge wingspan
omri casspi (sf)