Draft Prospect: Ryan Richards

[SenorSpur]

If this kid ever develops 3-pt range, Pop would probably soil his pants.

[Mel_13]

If this kid ever develops 3-pt range, Pop would probably soil his pants.

You knew the Spurs wouldn't make it through a draft night without taking a Euro. Ryan Richards, selected in the second round at No. 49, isn't a name you need to know for now. He's a true 7-footer, but only 19, and the Spurs will keep him stashed overseas for the time being. "He's a gifted athlete, and a pretty good shooter," general manager R.C. Buford said. "That shooting '4' role for us has been pretty important. We'll see how long it takes him to get ready for this opportunity."

http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

[TimDunkem]

athletic?

lookin at his dunks, doesnt seem like thats his max vertical....if that was his max vertical, then whats the difference between him and the goat rasho

Richards is athletic, but he isn't a leaper. His max vert is around 30 inches.

[rascal]

Alabi would have been the better pick.

[kev]

Not sure if it's been posted yet (my apologies if it has), but look at this quote from Xavier Henry:


ENGLISHMAN IMPRESSES: Asked for someone under-the-radar who will make an impact in the NBA, Xavier Henry didn't hesitate: "The kid from England, Ryan Richards, can really play," said Henry, the 6-foot-6 shooting guard from Kansas who is expected to go in the first 15 picks. "He showed me a lot of things. He's a Euro-type of player, but he's real smart and all of his moves are fast-paced. He can also shoot. That's something he can do really well. The 6-foot-11, 230-pound Richards played a year in a professional league in Belgium and then six games with BBC Monthey in Switzerland before a shoulder injury ended his season. Richards, 19, was at one of Henry's last workouts, and the Kansas freshman came away impressed. "He's nearly 7 feet and when you have a 7-foot guy that can shoot and plays smart, I think that's someone who can do some good things in the league."
-- Richard Deitsch

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...#ixzz0rsAqshrK

[Spurologist]

This dude is hungry......any chance for a summer league invite?

Sign him up for the Torros

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He is 230 at 19. With two or three years and an NBA weight program he easily will be 250. Someone please explain at 6-11 why he isn't in the mold of a 5?

[E-RockWill]

Same agent as Manu and Splitter.

This

[Seventyniner]

Solid pick. At #49, you're probably not going to get a star; they can't all be Manu. His ceiling is probably 8th or 9th man (4th big), but that wouldn't be bad for a 2nd rounder.

[kobyz]

remind me Channing Frye

[TDMVPDPOY]

is he our d12 without the smile?

d12 was a lanky when he was drafted then he lifted weights and became a monster...

wheres kevin willis and drob to mentor this kid to get ripped body

[SenorSpur]

remind me Channing Frye

I was wondering the same. Visions of Channing Frye or Lamar Odom, perhaps? Is that a stretch?

[BackHome]

athletic?

lookin at his dunks, doesnt seem like thats his max vertical....if that was his max vertical, then whats the difference between him and the goat rasho

When was the last time your saw Rasho dunk the ball?

[The Btown Spur]

just watched his combine interview on draft express. He seems like a very mature kid for how young he his, and he seems very confident. Im starting to like this pick. oh and he has a pretty sweet accent

[ChumpDumper]

Alabi would have been the better pick.

Alabi is a slug compared this guy, though he can block some shots. Decent gamble.

[Solid D]

Based on the few video clips I've seen of Richards, it looks like he needs some training on getting and keeping full extension with his arms on rebounds. When he gets to the NBA level, he'll get out-rebounded or knocked off the ball with his present style. He does have some impressive things to offer the Spurs, no doubt. Right now, he's no closer to being a Spur than James Gist was a couple of summers ago.

[ChumpDumper]

True, playing with relatively small boys gives no indication about how he can rebound in the NBA. The thing I find encouraging is his physicality in the paint. Hopefully that carries over to his play against the bigger compe ion there.

[Mr. Body]

There are first round picks this year, among big men, who will bust out (Hassan Whiteside; even Cole Aldrich looks like a bit of a gamble). I know as little about this guy as most but his skill set is intriguing for a second rounder.

[E-RockWill]

Hopefully this kid will get some good burn playing for England's national team.....

[spursballer21]

at the nba draft camp
they said
he was unknow
but most intruging prospect
245 pounds in weight
and most upside
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AfM-...eature=related
someone put the video here idk how to put it

[dbestpro]

I know I will take heat for this, but I wonder what Timmy looked like when he was 19.

[spursballer21]

[Muser]

Love the pick! English blood on the Spurs!!

Hoping his stay lasts longer than the last englishman.

[angelbelow]

sounds like he wants to come to the nba - perhaps we can stash him on the dleague for 2 years at minimum contract. he seems to have potential, besides it'll make letting ian go a little easier to swallow.

[DesignatedT]

Didn't feel like reading through the other posts. So im going to ask my question here.

I saw where he will most likely play for the Toros... There is no way he will be sent overseas like Gist was?

Also, What are the guidelines on assigning a player to the Toros.. Do we have to sign him to a contract 1st? Or do we "own his rights"

Thanks for the help, sorry if that's confusing.