Spurs Select Kyle Anderson in the 2014 NBA Draft (30th Overall)

[pgardn]

Did anyone else on the Spurs have Anderson's basketball IQ at 20? Maybe Boris. It's not all that outrageous. There may be other things that derail Anderson's career, but basketball smarts is not one of them.

Seconded.
The kid is very comfortable with the game.

[ABC]

Did anyone else on the Spurs have Anderson's basketball IQ at 20? Maybe Boris. It's not all that outrageous. There may be other things that derail Anderson's career, but basketball smarts is not one of them.

Moving the goal posts. xmas1997 claimed Anderson is the smartest player on the Spurs "right now." That's laughable. You're suggesting if we compare all the current Spurs players at age 20 to Anderson at age 20, Anderson might have the highest basketball IQ. It's not out of the realm of possibility. I certainly wouldn't have called xmas1997 out if he'd made that statement.

I really like Anderson and as a Spurs fan am very excited to see what he can do this year, if he gets court time. I also enjoyed reading your takes on him from summer league (and other posters' takes who had the opportunity to watch the games). I just don't want to see the Anderson fan club derailed by hyperbole.

[xmas1997]

Moving the goal posts. xmas1997 claimed Anderson is the smartest player on the Spurs "right now." That's laughable. You're suggesting if we compare all the current Spurs players at age 20 to Anderson at age 20, Anderson might have the highest basketball IQ. It's not out of the realm of possibility. I certainly wouldn't have called xmas1997 out if he'd made that statement.

I really like Anderson and as a Spurs fan am very excited to see what he can do this year, if he gets court time. I also enjoyed reading your takes on him from summer league (and other posters' takes who had the opportunity to watch the games). I just don't want to see the Anderson fan club derailed by hyperbole.

Nor do I.

[ABC]

Nor do I.

You really think Anderson has a higher basketball IQ than Tim Duncan right now? Manu Ginobili? Tony Parker? Boris Diaw?

[xmas1997]

You really think Anderson has a higher basketball IQ than Tim Duncan right now? Manu Ginobili? Tony Parker? Boris Diaw?

No, I don't, but I do think he has one of the highest even at age 20. He can only improve with these guys. He couldn't ask for a better situation.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

It would be great if SloMo could contribute this year, but he is so slight that I think it'll be at least a couple of years before he is adjusted to the size and strength of NBA players. Hope I'm wrong.

[xmas1997]

It would be great if SloMo could contribute this year, but he is so slight that I think it'll be at least a couple of years before he is adjusted to the size and strength of NBA players. Hope I'm wrong.

Same here.

[ABC]

No, I don't, but I do think he has one of the highest even at age 20. He can only improve with these guys. He couldn't ask for a better situation.

I'm with you. I just thought your initial statement was a bit much. Keep pushing Anderson. It makes the offseason more fun

[xmas1997]

I'm with you. I just thought your initial statement was a bit much. Keep pushing Anderson. It makes the offseason more fun

I didn't mean to imply that he was definitely the smartest player on the team, but one of them, and who knows, he could be that too.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Moving the goal posts. xmas1997 claimed Anderson is the smartest player on the Spurs "right now." That's laughable. You're suggesting if we compare all the current Spurs players at age 20 to Anderson at age 20, Anderson might have the highest basketball IQ. It's not out of the realm of possibility. I certainly wouldn't have called xmas1997 out if he'd made that statement.

I really like Anderson and as a Spurs fan am very excited to see what he can do this year, if he gets court time. I also enjoyed reading your takes on him from summer league (and other posters' takes who had the opportunity to watch the games). I just don't want to see the Anderson fan club derailed by hyperbole.

Spot on.

[ace3g]

[littlecoyotecoin]

Hopefully he can do that in game situations at a high percentage. I look forward to him doing it during games and watching Pop's aorta pop. Good times. We will need a new shot category, 2%, 3%, FT%, bounce shot %.

[xmas1997]

Spot on.

I actually did amend my self admitted over exaggerated statement in a later post (#613) to: I believe he is "ONE" of the smartest players on the team, and not "THE" smartest player, although I would not be surprised if he was.
That is what I meant to say and should have said the first time.
The words I did use in post #603 was that he "might well be", not that he definitely was.
"Might be", is a long way from "being without any doubts" IMHO
Sorry for the confusion that led to so many misconceptions, my bad.

[littlecoyotecoin]

I actually did amend my self admitted over exaggerated statement in a later post (#613) to: I believe he is "ONE" of the smartest players on the team, and not "THE" smartest player, although I would not be surprised if he was.
That is what I meant to say and should have said the first time.
The words I did use in post #603 was that he "might well be", not that he definitely was.
"Might be", is a long way from "being without any doubts" IMHO
Sorry for the confusion that led to so many misconceptions, my bad.

No biggie, buddy! We have some smart players. The original, unamended statement was a little bit of a slap in the face, and Anderson has yet to play a single NBA game. I am a fan of his, and rooting for him. Just wanted to be fair

[xmas1997]

No biggie, buddy! We have some smart players. The original, unamended statement was a little bit of a slap in the face, and Anderson has yet to play a single NBA game. I am a fan of his, and rooting for him. Just wanted to be fair

Thanks, and I agree with you.

[Chinook]

The Spurs don't have low-IQ players on their team. Any one of them is likely to have the highest BBIQ on half of the other teams in the league. Even a player like Ayres has a high IQ. He just can't catch.

As far as that Vine vid goes, it doesn't really surprise me for two reasons: The first is that that is not really that hard of a shot to make if you have infinite tries at it. The second is that Anderson has an exceptional concept of angles. He's going to need that more than ever when he faces real NBA talent.

[ace3g]

[Robz4000]

the is going on here?

[ace3g]

Today is NBA Rookie Photo Shoot

[littlecoyotecoin]

the is going on here?

Anderson is so slow, when he began that jump, there was an asphalt court underneath him.

[Obstructed_View]

The Spurs don't have low-IQ players on their team. Any one of them is likely to have the highest BBIQ on half of the other teams in the league. Even a player like Ayres has a high IQ. He just can't catch.

As far as that Vine vid goes, it doesn't really surprise me for two reasons: The first is that that is not really that hard of a shot to make if you have infinite tries at it. The second is that Anderson has an exceptional concept of angles. He's going to need that more than ever when he faces real NBA talent.

Looks like he did this at the dunk contest, so he probably had one shot at it.

[Raven]

The Spurs don't have low-IQ players on their team. Any one of them is likely to have the highest BBIQ on half of the other teams in the league. Even a player like Ayres has a high IQ. He just can't catch.

As far as that Vine vid goes, it doesn't really surprise me for two reasons: The first is that that is not really that hard of a shot to make if you have infinite tries at it. The second is that Anderson has an exceptional concept of angles. He's going to need that more than ever when he faces real NBA talent.

i see you don't consider belinelli as our player, i like your at ude.

[xmas1997]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...n-and-analysis

Kyle Anderson Drafted by San Antonio Spurs: Latest News, Reaction and Analysis
By Tim Keeney , Featured Columnist
Jun 26, 2014

No one seems to know exactly where Kyle Anderson will fit best in the NBA, which might be seen as a negative in some circles, but that versatility was enough to pique the interest of the San Antonio Spurs.

Gregg Popovich and his staff selected the UCLA sop re with the 30th pick in the first round of Thursday's 2014 NBA draft, ending months of speculation surrounding arguably the most unique—and difficult to peg—prospect in this year's class.

The 20-year-old floor general enjoyed a dominant individual season in 2013-14, averaging 14.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks per game. He shot 48 percent from the field, 48.3 percent from beyond the arc and finished with a sparkling true-shooting percentage of 55.2, per sports-reference.com.

According to bbstate.com, the All-Pac-12 First-Teamer finished in the top 15 in the conference in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, assist-to-turnover ratio, rebounding percentage, assist percentage and steal percentage—a remarkable testament to his rare all-around talent.

You just don't often find players with Anderson's makeup—a 6'8.5" ball-handler with length (7'2.75" wingspan, per draftexpress.com), elite passing ability and production to back it up.

Although he mostly ran the show at UCLA, he could conceivably play four different positions. Is he a point guard? Is he a stretch 4? Is he better suited on the wing?

As The Sacramento Bee's Jason Jones noted, he's willing to adapt:

A lack of foot speed and athleticism for the man aptly nicknamed "Slo-Mo" after his deliberate pace soured many scouts and pundits leading up to the draft, but Anderson doesn't see that as a problem at the next level.

"People who really know basketball know that being athletic is not everything you need," he told the Chicago Tribune's Rich Mayor. "(They) see I can play, and that's really what matters at the next level."

In three years, Kyle Anderson will be...
an All-Star, a solid starter, (and) an important role player.

Added Anderson, who pairs a crafty "old-man's game" with arguably the best vision and passing skills in this draft to great success, to Chris Foster of the Los Angeles Times: "My slow, methodical game wasn't going to work at the college level. (Yet) I pretty much do whatever I want on the court this season."

While Anderson's speed, especially on the defensive end, may be a concern, it likely comes down to how Popovich uses him. He has drawn a lot of comparisons to Boris Diaw, and everyone saw just how valuable the Frenchman was in the San Antonio Spurs' everyone-can-pass system.

There's a pretty high floor here. The worst-case scenario is Anderson becomes a role player—a key cog on a good team who can see over the defense, distribute and initiate offense from anywhere on the court and knock down open threes.

The best-case scenario, though, is Anderson's unique combination of frame and skill set causing major problems for defenders, earning Slo-Mo the distinction as a dangerous playmaker who fills up the box score.

The defending champs continue plugging away with high-IQ athletes who they groom into superstars. Anderson could very well be the latest in a long line of players to reach their potential in the Spurs' system.

Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker won't be around forever, but Anderson, Leonard and the future of the Spurs looks far from bleak.

[mrtxstar]

I predict great things for KA as a Spur. With some coaching up from Pop and help from his great team mates... the sky is the limit for this kid. Well, that may not be exactly true but he has great potential to be consistently amazing.

[xmas1997]

UCLA's Kyle Anderson Drafted by the Champions, Going 30th Overall


http://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla_bas...overall-by-the


By IE Angel on Jun 26 2014, 7:50p 23
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All-Pac-12 and All-American Kyle Anderson is selected 30th overall by the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs get a true champion to add to their championship ways!

UCLA gets multiple first round picks in the NBA Draft once again as Kyle "Slow-Mo" Anderson is selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 30th overall pick, the final selection of the first round but one of the best fits. Anderson was 1st team All-Pac-12 in the 2013-2014 season, averaging 14.6 points, 8.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists and was the only player in the NCAA with numbers that high in all three categories. Broke a ton of UCLA records in his two seasons as a Bruin and deserved a far better fate in both season than he received.

Anybody who claims to know how Kyle Anderson is going to perform in the NBA is insane because there haven't been any players like him in the NBA before. He could develop into a player similar to Lamar Odom, exploiting size mismatches as a point forward. He could be completely overwhelmed by being defended and having to attack against players far more athletic than him and end up as a borderline rotation player. He could be a poor man's Magic Johnson and be an All-Star a few times as a 6'8" point guard.

No matter what Kyle does in San Antonio, he'll work his tail off and make Bruin fans proud of his career. Specifically in San Antonio where he will get to show his great creating and passing skills. He will get to work with the best coach out there who will find a way to bring out his best. Another Ginobili? Diaw? Or just Kyle!