Aside from Keith Benson, Spurs should take a look at:
Georgi Shermadini - Potential: Best Case = Marc Gasol, Worst Case = Aaron Gray
and
Jeremy Tyler - Potential: Best Case = DeAndre Jordan, Worst Case = Kwame Brown
But I would still prefer they prioritize a SF first as back-up for RJ.
I doubt they even sniff Tyler. More baggage than O'Hare airport. Quit HS. Kicked off team in Israel. He has more flies buzzing around him than a horse, including shoe king Sonny Vaccaro, who encouraged him to drive off his present cliff of quitting HS and going overseas to play in order to subvert the NCAA. Yeah, right.
Both of those guys are too raw and it's hard to contribute to team immediately. Shermadini is a future project and Tyler is still need to improve.
Keith Benson may find playing time next year and be a 5 pts-4 rebs player immediately, but he needs to gain some strength.
I agree, but i would prefer if they draft a 3 instead in the first and a big in the 2nd rd. Benson will surely not be available at pick 60, the Spurs will have to draft and stash the last pick, and those 2 mentioned are probable options due to "potential"; Though if they will use the MLE for a small forward, then i'm all for drafting Benson at 30.
I've updated the first post with some news about the draft. There are also now profiles of the most interesting underclassmen. If you want other profiles, just let me know it.
Nike hoop summit rosters have been announced:
http://www.nbadraft.net/2011-nike-hoop-summit-rosters
Dario Saris is the biggest name of the world team. He is born in 94 so he won't be eligible before 2013 (if CBA rules don't change). International players born in 92 (Raul Neto, Evan Fournier, Davis Bertans and Lucas Nogueira) are the only ones eligible for this draft.
Isn't it funny how Jeremy Tyler was suppose to be the number one in this upcoming draft, and after going to Europe now he's the last pick or maybe not even drafted.
I would like Tobias Harris, seems like solid small forward 6'8, who can play small ball power forward which he does at Tennessee. Is a solid shooter, but has a flat foot release they say, but has all the tools to be a good defender with his length. He is predicted to go around our pick, and still 18 years old, and was recruited as the 5th best prospect last year out of high school.
Tyler Honeycutt from UCLA would be another great prospect has the total package but doubt he will be there when we draft.
Chris Singleton is probably the best perimeter defender in the draft, he is getting alot of props for this, as being a lock down defender, could possibly be there because of a foot injury he had recently, so is stock could drop.
Jordan Hamilton ehhh I like his game, but I think James Anderson is alot like him, but I think Anderson is a better shooter, and defender, just hamilton is a inch taller from what they list at 6'7.
Shermandini sucks. He will never play in the NBA.
Bruno,
Here is the name of another international prospect that has garnered some attention. He's Lucas Nogueira from Brazil.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/...Nogueira-5957/
He's a kid with great length and defensive skill, but is very young, very raw and not very fundamentally sound. He's enticing because of his extraordinary energy and shot-blocking abilities. If he's available, I'd love it if the Spurs would take a second round flyer on him - unless of course, he shoots up the draft and someone grabs him in the first round.
Do you think you could post a profile for him?
I love Singleton. For the simple fact that the Spurs absolutely MUST get better defensively on the perimeter. The best way to do that is by incorporating better defensive players on the roster. An overall uptick in defensive intensity cannot be accomplished by fielding a roster comprised mostly of one-dimensional offensive players, with inferior length.
While I'd prefer the Spurs take the best big available at #30, but if this kid is available, I'd love it if they selected him.
Done.
He will play at the Nike Hoops Summit in a couple of weeks. I don't expect him to enter and stay in the draft unless he got or first round promise or at least is quite sure to be drafted in the first round.
The 5 players I have my eye on are:
Jan Vesely - Long, athletic freak. Young and skilled. Highly doubtful that he could ever fall to the bottom of the draft...but you never know. Remember DeJuan Blair.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jan-Vesely-1402/
Keith Benson - Spurs desparately need another frontline player of some size and skill. Benson will likely be best big available @ #30.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Keith-Benson-5712/
Chris Singleton - Best defender in the draft. Long and athletic Terrific finisher. Emerging offensive game.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/...ingleton-1342/
Lucas Nogueira - Very young, extremely long and talented defensive presence. Raw and needs development. But a potential game-changer.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/...Nogueira-5957/
Tyler Honeycutt - Long, athletic, smart, good passer and defender. Definite Spurs material.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/...oneycutt-5247/
Thanks.Done.
He will play at the Nike Hoops Summit in a couple of weeks. I don't expect him to enter and stay in the draft unless he got or first round promise or at least is quite sure to be drafted in the first round.
I agree with you about him needing a guarantee, as incentive in staying in the draft. I imagine the next update on all potential draftees will come after that Summit.
Keep watching those mocks.
I really think we should trade up and reach for Tyler Honeycutt. He has great size for a SF. Shoots the ball with range. This guy played in one of the elite college conference's in the PAC 10.
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two player i wish for our first round pick and i think are realistic options:
David Lighty - 5 years senior, wing with good size and strength, solid all around skills, excellent perimeter defender and can it the three very well, ready to contribute right away. comparison: Doug Christie/Wesley Matthews
JaJuan Johnson - also a senior who ready to contribute right away, very thin but athletic long PF who play tough defense and block shots, also has polished offensive game with nice mid range jumper, with McDyess retirement he could be good part of the bigs rotation and to provide nice and needed things, he is very fitting along Duncan, Blair and Splitter. comparison: Joe Smith/Jordan Hill
With alot of the elite names already declaring they are returning to school, does this it make it easier for playoff teams to move up with existing NBA talent and possible future NBA picks (since next years draft looks much stronger)?
If the spurs pick him it would be to send him somewhere to progress: he is a really really long term project for the nba. Brazilian experts are quite high on him, he is long and likes flashy dunks (not sure he is pop material tbh).
If Spurs do want to gamble on a long term project bigman, Rudy Gobert is a also a good choice but I don't think he will enter in the draft.
None of the players takin from the draft are sure fire NBA players but it seems like this coming draft will have many more projects rather than immediate help for teams.
I don't want spurs abandon their picks. Even though it is not a strong year, I think spurs will pick some guys for the future.
The worst thing about being 1 and done in the playoffs after being on tops in the West is the low draft pick. I do not doubt Spurs can find a quality player at #29...but being 15 spots higher helps a lot more in rebuilding when the championship window is nearly dead.
how many picks they have in the upcomming draft?
Early entry list:
http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/28/e...011/index.html
the hangtime podcast on NBA.com this week featured an interview with nba.com's draft expert, they went over sleepers and other players who could be available where the Spurs pick.
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