Roster Reload - ESPN insider says Spurs could be even better

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Not happening with their injuries

Bertans is already playing. Here is a clip from one of his latest games. The guy has game and would fit nicely in the Spurs system.

[Darkwaters]

I did miss Bargs. I guess there are four. The others were Hawes and Antic. Bonner's a stretch-four.

I think there are legitimate arguments about whether Bargnani is actually an NBA player though.

[spursparker9]

Bertans is already playing. Here is a clip from one of his latest games. The guy has game and would fit nicely in the Spurs system.

Wow his speed for a 6'10 guy...

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Wow his speed for a 6'10 guy...

Yes, before his injury he had the ability to jump from the FT line and dunk. He got hops as well. With today's surgery improvements its sometimes actually better to have an ACL injury early because today surgeries actually make the ligament stronger.

Many compare him as the next Dirk. Not going there, but he is much more athletic than Dirk was at 22. Looks like a promising prospect for the Spurs in the future. I think he is ready to make that jump this offseason.

[spursparker9]

Yes, before his injury he had the ability to jump from the FT line and dunk. He got hops as well. With today's surgery improvements its sometimes actually better to have an ACL injury early because today surgeries actually make the ligament stronger.

Many compare him as the next Dirk. Not going there, but he is much more athletic than Dirk was at 22. Looks like a promising prospect for the Spurs in the future. I think he is ready to make that jump this offseason.

Agreed. Just by watching through the short video, his speed and NBA's 3 point range have impressed me. Man, this makes the George Hill trade even sweeter.

btw on a side note, lol Bertans's teammates all look around the same height as him. Seems to me that they are playing 6'9, 6'10 guys at all positions lol

[Raven]

Pointless to debate until timmy opts in

[T Park]

Understandable but would have hoped one of our draft and stash would be at Summer League. How's Hanga's progress if you know?

I've personally given up on Hanga.

[T Park]

Bertans is already playing. Here is a clip from one of his latest games. The guy has game and would fit nicely in the Spurs system.

Yeah I know, just think he'll be playing for his country's team rather than summer league. Summer of 2015 is my bet.

[T Park]

Bertrans is the real deal. His shooting for is Michael Finley esque.

If he wants to come over, great, but, there's no PT to be found here though if Millls is back.

[ducks]

Jean Charles is staying in france one more year tp asked spurs

[cd98]

Not to say they dodged a bullet with Kirilenko, but after the playoffs I don't know where he'd fit. He's a good junk/defensive player but wouldn't help offensively, which Leonard does. And as noted they didn't need a backup long SF defender after all. Kirilenko's not getting better or younger.

I actually think Kirilenko would fit perfectly in the Spurs system. He's a more athletic Boris Diaw. Not quite as good a passer, but a good passer and playmaker nonetheless. And a good defender.

[ducks]

Kirilenko is not more athletic then diaw now

[xmas1997]

Inglis pulled out right before the deadline today.

I am hearing now that he changed his mind and stayed in the draft.
Could someone maybe have made him a promise, OKC?

[Drom John]

Stretch 5 (or 5-4 or 4-5)

For single seasons; played in the NBA/BAA; in the regular season; in 2013-14; played F-C or C or C-F; requiring 3-Pt Field Goal Attempts >= 82; sorted by descending 3-Pt Field Goal Pct.

1) Spencer Hawes
2) Anthony Tolliver
3) Boris Diaw
4) Byron Mullens
5) Channing Frye
6) Chris Bosh

There's only 6

[xmas1997]

Channing Frye might thrive here under the Spurs system. Diaw did and revived his career.

[toki9]

Bring everyone back but Bonner...Bonner goes to the front office...bring Bertans over...see what happens

[xmas1997]

I am very very curious this year about what they do in the draft with picks #s 30, 58, & 60.
Do they stand pat, trade up, trade down, or sell their pick, and who do they draft.
It is all very intriguing this year.

[T Park]

I think they attempt to trade up, doesn't happen, draft and stash all three.

[xmas1997]

I think they attempt to trade up, doesn't happen, draft and stash all three.

I think you have to pay first round draftees a salary so I don't think they would stash a player they have to pay.

[BlackSilver]

Bonner for the minimum wouldn't be bad. Why are so many projecting him for a coaching career? Is it because of his "Coach B" videos?

And I don't understand the Kirilenko love. We need young (cheap) prospects rather than washed up corpses clogging up the salary cap. Bertans sounds great.

[Johnny RIngo]

And I don't understand the Kirilenko love. We need young (cheap) prospects rather than washed up corpses clogging up the salary cap. Bertans sounds great.

Well, AK was awesome last year. The injury obviously affected him this year so it's kinda hard to guage how much he has left in the tank. If he can get back to playing at his 2013 level, he'd be invaluable to any team that picks him up.

[xmas1997]

Bonner for the minimum wouldn't be bad. Why are so many projecting him for a coaching career? Is it because of his "Coach B" videos?

And I don't understand the Kirilenko love. We need young (cheap) prospects rather than washed up corpses clogging up the salary cap. Bertans sounds great.

Even though I brought up Kirilenko, I agree that we need youth. The upside to AK47 is his shooting, length, basketball IQ, and halfway decent defense, but you are right, he is getting older.

[BlackSilver]

Even though I brought up Kirilenko, I agree that we need youth. The upside to AK47 is his shooting, length, basketball IQ, and halfway decent defense, but you are right, he is getting older.

I don't disagree that he would be an asset to most teams, but his price-ago combo would be all wrong for the Spurs. Same with Frye.

[MaNu4Tres]

I am hearing now that he changed his mind and stayed in the draft.
Could someone maybe have made him a promise, OKC?

Don't understand the hype w/ Inglis. Has good physical tools (length, wingspan, height), but he isn't nearly as athletic as the physical tools might indicate. Not a fan.

[wildcardX]

Bertans is already playing. Here is a clip from one of his latest games. The guy has game and would fit nicely in the Spurs system.

He looks like he moves faster and drives to the hoop better than Austin Daye with the same shooting range. Would be interested to see how he fares against NBA caliber compe ion.