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I remember we said that the Spurs had zero chance of getting Blair.
The Spurs have zero chance of getting George.
so Mikhail Torrance and Mac Koshwal it is
I remember we said that the Spurs had zero chance of getting Blair.
The Spurs have zero chance of getting George.
Haha, he really does.
No wonder scouts are impressed. It's so easy for him to make those shots.
He's got a terrific stroke from the perimeter.
His frame reminds me of Rudy Gay, but he does not seem as athletic as Gay. He is definitely a very nice athlete though.
Also, is that Nick Young in the blue shirt?
I really want this guy. Honestly, I could care less about even having a 2nd round pick if we could get him. Use our 2nd to move up....Just get this guy on our team.
I can honestly see him being a poor man's Scottie Pippen, in the right system...a system that promotes defensive intensity. Now that Thibadeaux is with the Bulls, I am worried that George will not fall to us at 20.
My ideal draft would be Paul George, Mikhail Torrance (a pick acquired for future considerations), and a big, maybe Mac Koshwal.
I think everyone that reads the think tank knows where you stand on draft picks!
Thank you...I feel like I've read that same post 10 times already.
At this point I wouldn't be surprised to see George crack the top 10. total pipe dream at this point
I do not believe it is as worthles as you believe. George is a SF who should be able to play inside and outside. What I get out of the low bench press is his weakness to play down low. I believe he is an effective outside shooter but his chances to playing down low against a SF or even most sg's in the NBA just isnt going to happen with his weak upper body. Same thing applies on defense, I believe his weakness on defense will be getting posted up and not having the strength to hold his position. Would this low score keep me from drafting him, heck no cause all this can be improved.
i know...but if i post it enough, maybe...just maybe it will come true
If James could get consistency on his shot, improve his FT% and his ball handling, he could be a beast in the NBA. He should be one uva defensive player.
As for Babbit.....if he was as good on defense as he is on offense, he would probably be drafted before Wesley Johnson.
Five potential sleepers in the draft
By Jonathan Givony, DraftExpress.com
Paul George, SF, Soph., Fresno State
Standing 6-9 in shoes, with a versatile skill set and the type of fluid athleticism that makes scouts drool, George clearly passes the eye test. Offensively, George can create for himself with terrific footwork and pull up off the dribble with ease, and he shot 46 percent from three-point range as a freshman. Defensively, George has the physical tools to guard multiple positions and block shots and the anticipation to wreak havoc in the passing lanes. He averaged 16.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.2 steals last season.
Why, then, can't anyone figure out where he'll be drafted? Because George didn't influence the game at the college level the way his talent would indicate he could have. He was wildly inconsistent, didn't always put in a great effort and rarely won in his two seasons at Fresno State (the Bulldogs went 28-39), often looking content taking a backseat to others.
That doesn't tell the whole story, though, as George is a late bloomer who hasn't been playing basketball as long as most prospects, and probably still doesn't really have any idea how good he can be. The coaching he received up until this point likely leaves something to be desired as well.
George is one of the most talented players available, and he will be less and less of a risk as the draft progresses. If the light bulb comes on for him, he could be a huge steal in the middle of the first round.
...which allows him to hoist up 3 times as many shots as most PG/SGs, in a reserve role, no less.
If for no other reason, I'd love to see the smile on Ice's face when talking about this kid being a Spur. It'd be great to see Ice develop a relationship with George and kinda take him under his wing. Ice2K?
The draft never ends up going how you'd expect and the player you hope for doesn't end up getting drafted unless the Spurs are picking first, but I'd be ecstatic if they could buck the trend this year. Hopefully they can move up and grab him; he just makes too much sense.
From TrueHoop:
Two league sources told ESPN.com that the Blazers (who pick at No. 22) have been very active in trade discussions. Specifically, the team has been hunting for a pick in the mid-first round -- somewhere between 16 and 19. They appear to be trying to move ahead of the San Antonio Spurs, who pick 20.
It's Chad Ford, so take it with a grain of salt, but damn. If nothing else, Pritchard is predictable.
yah but I dont see why they would need george if they have batum,webster, and claverFrom TrueHoop:
Two league sources told ESPN.com that the Blazers (who pick at No. 22) have been very active in trade discussions. Specifically, the team has been hunting for a pick in the mid-first round -- somewhere between 16 and 19. They appear to be trying to move ahead of the San Antonio Spurs, who pick 20.
It's Chad Ford, so take it with a grain of salt, but damn. If nothing else, Pritchard is predictable.
George is an interesting player because to me he looked rather turnover prone in college. He also wasn't exactly a deadeye from 3, hitting only 35%. This in an average basketball conference. I wasn't even sure he was worth the 20th pick and now people are talking lottery. I guess for some guys the combines pay.
He will be long gone before the Spurs pick. No way is he going to drop to 20. The combination of size and strength at the guard position is just too tempting for a team to pass up and we have to wait for 19 other teams ahead of us to not be tempted.
Please tell me that RC and Pop are baiting that DB Pritchard.
yep, unless we trade up, we can forget about George.....this sucks.
I was really hoping he would stay under the radar and we nab him at 20. Then I was hoping to use future considerations to acquire a player drafted in the early 2nd round (Mikhail Torrance)....then use our pic on Mac Koshwal.
If we do not trade up and George is gone, I hope we go after Damion James as a consolation prize.
i read on clutchfans that paul george has a promise from the twolves with the 16th pick they think a paul george and wesley johnson as the starting 2 & 3 would be pretty good so unless spurs move up to take the bucks pick then I dont know about paul george
I love both Wesley Johnson and Paul George. That would be pretty sick.
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