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You won't find many 19 year olds with a high one.
Yeah, hes got heavy legs.
Also, Pop would scream if he saw how he misses defensive assignments & slow on the Pick-n-Roll rotations. The kids got potential but a low IQ!
You won't find many 19 year olds with a high one.
As far as I can tell, the Spurs have to sign Richards to assign him to the Toros. I've never seen a pick voluntarily turn down a tender offer to join a D-League affiliate. It's possible Ricky Sanchez did, but his was a special cir stance as he was on a CBA team that became part of the D-League. Until it actually happens with a regular pick, I'm going to assume it can't happen.
He could wind up there without signing an NBA contract, but there's no way that's going to happen.
Minimum NBA salary for a rookie 2nd round draft pick is 473K. The highest paid Dleague players get paid less than 40K. So, if Richards plays in the States next year, it will be on an NBA contract and the Spurs will assign him to Austin.
First and second year players may be assigned by their NBA teams to the Dleague. I believe they can can go up and down three times in one season.
Edit: late again
Are you really serious about this?
Lakerhater is an advanced scout for the NBA, who's quizzed him on different defensive and offensive scenarios on video.
So yeah..
This guy is good, don’t get me wrong, and by some standards he’s big, but Richards could be easily defended by bigger stronger guys in Europe, let alone the NBA. Joel Freeland is a bigger, stronger, more complete player than Ryan with more experience and better fundamentals – Freeland was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers back in 2006 and has yet to play a game in the NBA.
Right. This guy is a 19 year old taken at number 49.
The Spurs have done that alot, takin guys early in age and leaving them (some longer, way longer than others) in Europe!
Exactly. I get the feeling they actually watched this one play though. He's got some interesting skills. I could see his staying in Europe or playing for the Toros.
Hes gonna be fun to watch & develop!
Euroleague Final Four: Nike International Junior Tournament
by: Luis Fernández - Director of International Scouting,
Jonathan Givony -President
Ryan Richards, 6-10, PF/C, Real Madrid, 1991
Considering that the other top prospects here were pretty well known, Ryan Richards was one of the most interesting features in advance of this Nike International Junior Tournament. And while he had some productive games, he didn’t blow away people with his performances, leaving some mixed feelings about his talent and feel for the game.
First of all, we have to always take into consideration his youth, as Richards is a 1991-born player, but still he surprised with a pretty strong frame for his age, especially his upper body, despite being reportedly a rather skinny guy not long ago. He stands 6-10 and could be done growing (he looks physically rather mature); it’s nice size, but not outstanding considering his array of skills and his average athleticism, although he does enjoy a mammoth wingspan.
Left-handed, Richards showed a decent perimeter stroke, displaying increasing consistency as the tournament advanced, from the mid-range area and out to the three-point line. However, he didn’t look like a face-up player, and if he’s not shooting the ball, chances are you will see him bruising in the low post. Not a finesse player, he relies on his strength, his length, some basic footwork and a certain ability to finish with his left hand, to get the job done. His footwork is pretty raw, and he really doesn’t have much in the ways of moves at this point.
On defense he looked again pretty physical, and was probably the most successful player guarding the MVP Dejan Musli all tournament long. His length and size also makes him a very solid rebounder. In the team setting, his poor awareness stood out at times, though, particularly when forced to step out and hedge a screen or rotate in the post. He’s not the most reactive player you’ll find.
You can feel the game doesn’t come easily to Richards. He doesn’t look like the most naturally gifted player, and his decision making often looks underwhelming. He’s not much of a passer, and generally speaking, his team Real Madrid had a pretty disappointing showing compared to what we had witnessed in L’Hospitalet. Despite his very solid production, Richards might be partially to blame.
From DraftExpress.com
Good thing he has some of those deficiencies, so the Spurs actually had a chance to draft the guy. Too many people get disappointed when they find out a draft pick doesnt have a 7'4" wingspan, 36" vertical and natural feel for the game. At Pick 49, to get a player with potentially NBA-level skills, your going to have some 'flaws', otherwise they would be picked earlier.
Not having a go at you LakerHater, just a general observation.
No offense taken! Noones perfect, if he didnt have those (correctable) flaws he gets drafted by another team. Im glad he landed in our lap.
Im thrilled hes a Spur, like I said before itsa gonna be great to see him develop right before our eyes!
I think Spurs got another steal (Blair being the other), I think with our staff & Pop's system (teaching) he'll be a good player!
He is a great athlete who is getting better, and is really tall.
I wanted my team to snag him in the 2nd round.
If he works hard, I think you guys have found a diamond in the rough.
DD
Has Richards had a post-draft interview yet? I haven't been able to find one. I'd like to know if he's happy the Spurs drafted him, if they've talked to him about possibly going to the D-league next year, etc.
As much as I like the draft pick of Richards, I think pretty much everyone (perhaps including myself) needs to squash their expectations a little bit. It's great and all that he's likely to come to Austin instead of playing half a world away, but for all intents and purposes, fans should consider him "stashed away" in Austin. He's 19 years old and likely needs serious seasoning. Unless Spurs have serious injuries among their big men, I wouldn't expect him to play a single minute in a regular season NBA game. If he finds a way to make onto the floor at all via his own skills, that would simply be very very sweet icing on the cake.
Edit: I mean primarily this year. We'll see how this year goes before making any kind of expectations about next year or the year after, but I guess it is reasonable hope he's in a Spurs uniform at some point considering, well, that's the main reason you draft guys.
Last edited by lurker23; 06-27-2010 at 02:48 AM.
Another Mahinmi Huh?
Even though he said he doesn't want to go back to Europe I bet the Spurs try to convince him to do so. He may be more amenable to the idea if the FO lays out a plan for him. He is likely to need more than 2 years to be NBA ready.
He doesn't look like coming to SPURS
Ryan Richards, the 49th overall pick in the last NBA draft, will be sent on loan again next season by Gran Canaria 2014. The 19-year-old British forward, in the Spanish team since 2009, was also loaned last season in the Swiss team BBC Monthey, averaging 13.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. The Hoops Market
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^ After looking at his contract situation, he is still under contract for 2 years with his Spanish team.
There are two cases:
- He can get out of this contract for free and Richards in the driver seat. Even if Spurs only offer the required fully non-guaranteed contract, he can sign it.
- A buyout should be paid and Spurs are in the driver seat. If Spurs don't offer him a contract with enough guaranteed money to buy out his contract, Richards has no other choice than staying in Spain.
Richards has also clearly said that he wants to be signed by the team that draft him even if he had to play in D-League. If he has a buyout and Spurs forced him to stay overseas, it could ruin their relationship.
Most of what I have read about the guy says he has a good BB IQ. It can be very hard for 18 year old players (he just turned 19) to be allowed to play over more experienced players so I do not give too much thought to the point that he has not gotten on the court. European teams know if they play the guys young that they will not stay long if they are very good. For the most part they are not interested in being a development league for the NBA.
http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/...spx?news=sport
Family overjoyed as Richards signs NBA deal
by Steve Tervet
POSTED: 29/06/2010 08:42:45
A former Sittingbourne schoolboy is set to line up against the best basketball players in the world next season after being drafted to the NBA and picked by San Antonio Spurs.
The 19-year-old was the 49th pick of the draft, having earlier impressed coaches and pundits at the NBA Draft Combine camp in Chicago.
Richards, who went to Westlands School, had stated his desire not to return to Europe as part of a deal with an NBA side and he will remain in the States with the Suns ahead of the new season, which begins in October.
His first taste of club basketball came with the Kent Crusaders (now Medway Park Crusaders) before moving abroad to join Spanish side Gran Canaria.
Last season saw Richards spend a loan spell in Switzerland, but he will now come up against the biggest names in basketball having achieved what he always dreamed of as a youngster.
His mum, Debbie Richards, who lives in Church Road, Sittingbourne, told KOS Media: “It’s always been his goal. A lot of the European teams are coming on now, but that was his dream. He didn’t want to play in Europe, he wanted to be in the NBA.
“It’s been really exciting and it’s a really good outcome. It’s unbelievable, because this sort of thing doesn’t really happen to everyone. Of course, I wanted him to get picked but I’m pleased he’s going to a team where they work with the younger players. Other teams would have wanted him to go back to Europe in his first year, which he didn’t want to do.”
Richards has represented England at under-16 and under-18 level but has never been selected for Great Britain at senior level – a fact which makes his sudden rise all the more incredible.
His three younger sisters have all played club basketball in Kent but Debbie revealed it was the influence of another sibling which started Ryan’s love-affair with the sport.
“He started playing at 11,” she said. “His brother Keenan came over from Jamaica and he played really well. Ryan wanted to be as good as him, so that was the start of his interest.
“He’s worked hard and he had to live on his own from the age of 17, which isn’t easy. It’s not all been plain sailing, he’s had a few injuries but he’s stayed focused. I don’t see him a great deal but he comes home at Christmas and at the end of the season.”
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Now we know that Richards likely won't be stashed in Europe. I guess he will be Spurs 6th bigman and will work on his game with The Toros.
^^^the Suns???
The writer obviously made a mistake, no need to nitpick on that.
The interesting point of the article is that Richards should be a Spur player.
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