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Yet you'll have people ing and moaning about this pick. Maybe it doesn't pan out, I mean, obviously. But it's a great move at this moment.
Draft Grade: A-
Round 1: Kawhi Leonard (15, obtained from Pacers), Cory Joseph (29)
Round 2: Davis Bertans (42, obtained from Indiana), Adam Hanga (59)
Analysis: The Spurs gave up a critical part of their rotation in George Hill to get Kawhi Leonard and Davis Bertans. But I think it was worth it for two reasons. One, the Spurs were going to have a hard time playing Hill once he hit free agency next summer. And two, I think Leonard was the steal of the draft at 15.
His approach to the game is a perfect fit with the Spurs. The team also go great value in the second round with Bertans. He can already shoot the lights out, and a few more years in Europe could turn him into a more complete player. Hanga was a stash pick at 59. I doubt we ever see him in the NBA, but you never know.
Joseph seemed like a bit of reach at 29. I think the Spurs see him as a replacement for George Hill, but I'm not sure the same level of talent is there.
Yet you'll have people ing and moaning about this pick. Maybe it doesn't pan out, I mean, obviously. But it's a great move at this moment.
I think it was a great move, but I also think it's safe for ny NBA writer to hail whoever the Spurs pick as "the steal of the draft". Everybody can believe it, so it's a no risk claim.
Leonard was ranked #7 overall by Ford and #5 by Hollinger. He was a mid lotto pick that fell to the first pick outside of the lotto. But I understand where you are coming from; lots of people said James Anderson and DeJuan Blair were the steal of the draft.
With the logjam at the SG position, Hill was the logical player to move. And getting a rookie SF, who can score, rebound and defend in return, is certainly worth it. Hopefully, Leonard challenges RJ for the starting job.
, it makes me nervous when Chad Ford loves a Spurs move. This is the same guy who wrote articles for an entire summer about how Darko was a superior long-term prospect than either James or Anthony.
Maciej lampe was also considered a lottery pick
And he had no success in NBA what so ever
No offense, but what is this supposed to mean?
The same people who are angry at the Spurs FO for moving Hill for Leonard and parts are the same people who were angry at the Spurs FO for drafting Hill over Douglas-Roberts, Arthur and Chalmers.
Probably the same people who were arguing that the Spurs should keep Gordan and trade Manu. Then got pissed when Gordan was traded.
I think it was a good move and I am a bigger hill fan than most on here ...
Leonard is athletic and tenacious and plays a position of weakness while hill played in a crowded backcourt. Remember, your first pick last year needs to play too ...
Someone that understands. Hill has no position to play. Can't dribble/pass and only hits threes from the corner. That being said he probably would have commanded mid level exception money next year. Spurs were right to get rid of him early. He didn't even improve last year. Frees up Anderson to play more two instead of trying to transition to the three.
What kind of player is Anderson? I personally dont know, he has not played enough.
What kind of player is DeJuan Blair? Well he could be a beast when he took off pounds. So he decided to get fat when Pop benched him. Lets see if he can change his at ude now that his best buddy is gone.
Leonard was the top SF pick in the draft according to Draft Express, so there are some other folks out there who like him for his athleticism and defense.
Everyone has been screaming about wanting youth, athleticism, rebounding and defense from the Sf position, and this pick, while maybe not perfect, fills those needs pretty well.
It was a decent pick with what was available.
I like the trade, but I'd rather the Spurs have gotten any of those guys instead of Hill.
pretty much every pick the Spurs get is considered "the steal of the draft", and none of them are ever better than a decent role player.
Manu Ginobili & Tony Parker send their regards. The other guys...well they are still young.
No hopefully he takes rjs starting job. Rj has become a pain to watch.
Tim Duncan was stolen depending on who you ask.
SIMMONS. Scola at 56? Dejuan at 37 still a steal at the time. Maybe Jonas Jerebko will turn out better but they signed RJ.
and then there is this...
Dallas Mavericks draft history the past decade:
2011 NBA 1 26 Jordan Hamilton (traded)
2011 NBA 2 57 Targuy Ngombo (traded)
2010 NBA 1 25 Dominique Jones (via trade with T-Wolves for cash)
2010 NBA 2 50 Solomon Alabi (traded)
2009 NBA 1 25 Roddy Beaubois (via trade with Thunder for pick)
2009 NBA 2 45 Nick Calathes (via trade with T-Wolves for pick & cash)
2009 NBA 2 56 Ahmad Nivins
2008 NBA 2 51 Shan Foster
2007 NBA 2 34 Nick Fazekas
2007 NBA 2 50 Renaldas Seibutis
2007 NBA 2 60 Milovan Rakovic (traded to Magic for Reyshawn Terry)
2006 NBA 1 28 Maurice Ager
2004 NBA 1 5 Devin Harris (via trade with Wizzards for Antawn Jamison)
2004 NBA 1 21 Pavel Podkolzin (via trade with Jazz for future pick)
2004 NBA 2 50 Vassilis Spanoulis (traded)
2003 NBA 1 29 Josh Howard
2003 NBA 2 57 Xue Yuyang (traded)
2002 NBA 2 54 Mladen Sekularac (traded)
2001 NBA 2 43 Kyle Hill (traded)
2001 NBA 2 53 Kenny Satterfield
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