I'm a huge fan of Payton too, but unfortunately it looks like the dude is starting to shoot up everybody's draft boards into the late teens-early twenties.
I hope Mitch mcgary falls to 30 but I doubt rc would draft him even tho he is going to be a serviceable big
I'm a huge fan of Payton too, but unfortunately it looks like the dude is starting to shoot up everybody's draft boards into the late teens-early twenties.
Of OKC picks taking into account what the Spurs might do..then...well...even better.
I dont think OKC is gonna pick a player they dont like just to cause the Spurs to change theirs.
Kinda interesting as no one really knew much about him, currently an early second rounder on DX... Pop (and Becky if she comes back) love Russia... There's definitely an opening for a big who can shoot to replace Ayres and even Baynes maybe...
Russian players scare US teams they don't come over much so I would stay away from him.
The DX report on him makes him sound terribly unimpressive. A mediocre rebounding big without remarkable offense or defense who can't play his way out of the second division in Russia.
Sounds like another Karaulov, especially that second division part.
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I actually agree that there isn't anything really compelling about him... He's no Nurkic but then again Nurkic won't make it to 30...
I love Efrid Payton the more I've watched. There's just something about his game. If he fell, I'd be screaming at Buford to make the call. I love Patric Young in the second round, as I do with Spencer Dinwiddie, Bagdanovic, Micic, Anteokounmpo, Inglis, DeAndre Daniels, Semaj Christon. Pozingis seems like a Spurs pick, though I know nothing about him. Clint Capela would be an interesting pick. Is it just me, but I want nothing to do with Mitch McGary.
Travis Bader has worked out for the spurs (ncaa 3 point record holder) could be a mills replacement if mills signs elsewhere.........................
Cam Clark will workout for the spurs this week
With the draft about 3 weeks away, I would think we have a pretty good idea of our most desired options. It just feels like any workouts at this point is more about CIA Pop throwing the scent off the trail and trying to elevate the stock of those who we really are not sold upon. Have the other teams desire who they think we want kind of stuff...
Haven't heard a single thing out of Inglis since the Hoop Summit, where he flashed some decent skills and crazy measurables. Unless he decides to withdraw, he's the guy at #30 guaranteed.
Agree..I would have no problem if the spurs invest a late 1st on this kid. Now if only we could get him playing on tp's french team..
I don't see why we would need to draft another SF after LJC last year. For all we know, it was Presti that gave him a promise.
Last edited by Uriel; 06-03-2014 at 11:44 PM.
From NBADraft.net's profile of Ingliis:
"As highlighted by Michael Visenberg during the Hoop Summit, his focus and at ude are a red flag, which limit his consistency during games ... His bad body language and poor determination could really limit his appeal, despite he possessing first round talent."
That doesn't sound like a Spur to me.
That's a great point, Inglis has a freak body that fits the Thunder drafting style, and he could defend the stronger combo forwards like Boris and Lebron, something Durant struggles with... Then again he's far from ready and the clock is kinda ticking for the Thunder but I could see it on paper...
An interesting guy, for the second rounders if he's there :
Ronald Roberts, said to be one of the elite athletes in this draft... Only listed at 6"8 with very limited skills tho while being 22 already. But still if you could teach him some post moves and how to shoot even passably, that'd be an intriguing option...
The article that made me aware of this guy :
http://www.slamonline.com/nba/ronald...-jr-nba-draft/
Seems 110% like a Spurs kinda guy, maybe I'm overreacting but he seems to be such a perfect fit as a project big... He'd be our poor's man Capela.Roberts can’t even imagine counting how much time he spent refining his game with assistant coach Dave Duda.
“They spent hours watching tape,” Martelli says. “Ron was willing to listen to the criticism, to accept it as coaching and not to see it as a personal attack—which is rare among today’s players—and then he was willing to put in hour, upon hour, upon hour working, whether it be through film or on the court taking baby steps so he could sprint now and be considered a professional prospect.”
Last edited by Baam; 06-04-2014 at 06:27 AM.
First DraftExpress. Then ESPN. Now even Sports Illustrated has us picking Mitch McGary at #30. This can't be mere coincidence, can it?
San Antonio Spurs -- Mitch McGary, PF, Michigan, 6-10, 250McGary showcased lottery talent during the 2012-2013 season, particularly during a strong NCAA tournament showing. A back injury wiped out most of last season, but McGary elected to go pro rather than face a possible season-long suspension for a positive drug test (marijuana, according to McGary). At his best, McGary is a high-energy player who rebounds, runs the floor and finishes at the rim. He's also an excellent screener with good pick-and-roll potential. He's a low risk/high reward pick for a team that needs young frontcourt help.
Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba...#ixzz33g4rOua1
I don't think any of the analysts have any sort of insider information. When you look at McGary though you have guy that can do multiple things well and most importantly he has a high basketball IQ. With the Spurs having 3 bigs (Baynes, Diaw, and Bonner) entering free agency this offseason and the uncertainty of Tim's retirement it makes sense. If McGary's back checks out okay I think he would be a steal assuming he falls to the Spurs pick.First DraftExpress. Then ESPN. Now even Sports Illustrated has us picking Mitch McGary at #30. This can't be mere coincidence, can it?
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Any idea of what exactly was wrong with Mitch's back? I can find the stories that state he hurt his back, but none state exactly what is wrong with it.
Cameron Bairstow will workout for spurs on friday
I think Mitch will go sooner than #30 tbh.
Uriel: - I would not use Draft Net for international players I would look at Draft Express:
On the plus side, Inglis is the sixth youngest player in our Top-100 right now, not turning 19 for another few weeks. It's safe to say he has plenty of room to grow still, and looks like someone who will reach his potential based on what we know about his character and work ethic. Inglis left his home country of French Guiana (a small country just north of Brazil) when he was only 13 years old, and is clearly very mature for his age. Unlike some international prospects, he speaks very good English and there are no question marks about his desire to play in the NBA. He also has a comfortable buyout and the flexibility to either come over right away or stay for another year in Europe if need be. All those things combined leave a lot of room for optimism regarding his situation and should help him if he decides to keep his name in the draft.
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz33iakkuIN
http://www.draftexpress.com
LJC is a PF. Could be Presti, but it's just my hunch. Under the radar, young, international...seems a lot like a Spurs pick.
Inglis is not attending the Eurocamp. Asking players to skip events is VERY in keeping with Spurs strategy. Mahinmi and LJC both did.
He would also be a bit of a reach, like LJC was. LJC was rated 35 by DX and we picked him at 28. Inglis is currently rated 39 by DX and we are picking 30.
Last edited by exstatic; 06-04-2014 at 09:34 PM.
I like Porzingis, but I don't think Spurs could get him.
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