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As I mentioned in the other thread, I'd love it if Arizona's Hollis-Jefferson were still there when we pick. I think its going to be close.
The biggest concern with him is that he may not have the IQ or that high of a ceiling to last in the NBA. He was projected to be a mid-first round pick a couple years ago and since has slowly dropped off, mainly because he hasn't shown much improvement in his game. If the Spurs acquire a mid-second round pick, I'd go for it, but not their first rounder.Watching the NBA Draft Combine on ESPN2 and one of the players that caught my eye is Center Mam Jaiteh. He's a 20 year old from France. He's 6'11 250 lbs with a 7'3.25 wingspan and an impressive 9'2.5 standing reach.
He's been one of the most impressive players that I've watched at this combine so far. He's raw, but could see him as a guy the Spurs would be interested in as a developmental Center.
As I mentioned in the other thread, I'd love it if Arizona's Hollis-Jefferson were still there when we pick. I think its going to be close.
JP Tokoto really stood out in today's combine 5-on-5. Tell me if this profile sounds familiar...long, lanky athlete, good defender, smart player, streaky shooter. Oh and he played for UNC.
I personally would like to see us get Christian Wood or Myles Turner.
"Streaky" is putting it lightly, tbh..
As a UNC fan, I've watched Tokoto a lot the past 2 years, and his jump shot is horrid. And the worst part about it is, he doesn't seem to realize it,so just keeps on shooting long jumpers. His decision making is pretty bad as well. He was by far the most frustrating player on the team.nHe showed flashes of what he's capable of with his elite athleticism, but overall was a major disappointment. I don't see any way a team takes him before pick 40, tbh.
NO TOKOTO. FUKA YOTO
Apparently a really bad shooter. Heard he's the best wing defender in the draft though. I'd rather Justin Anderson. Terrific athlete, (42 inch max vert) 6'6 with a 6'11 1/2 wingspan. Good defender and better shooter as well.
I know teams want players with every skill set on hand, but what if we were to draft one,maybe two players that are lock down defenders. They block shots , they make steals, the stop the offensive player from penetrating, they make hustle plays but need work on offensive. You could platoon these players to stop the best player on the other team while the other 4 do the scoring.
I guess what I'm asking is there somone in the draft that is a lock down defender that fits the mold of a Dennis Rodman without the baggage.
Someone that doesn't score much but locks down the best player on other teams.
I know that the draft always has players that love to score but hate playing defense. Defending is hard to do, but if we could find the ones that can and love playing defense, then we could work with them on offensive. Maybe accept that all they are going to score is ten or so points a game on put backs and open layups.
Any draft prospects come to mind that fit this Dennis Rodman mold.
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Hollis-Jefferson is a monster defender/awful shooter in the Michael Kidd-Gilchrist mold. I'd like to think the Spurs could work on his shot but it may be a year or two before he's any sort of threat.
Anyone know how to get ahold of Bill/Bill's Family irl?
I think he had a stroke at his keyboard.
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They don't have a lottery pick but one team that started showing up to D'Angelo Russell's games late in the season: San Antonio Spurs.
As soon as I read this, I thought who could we deal. Ideas?
Probably scouting him for how they're gonna stop him next season. Kid is gonna be a superstar. We don't have anything to offer these lotto teams.
I think the closest we could get would probably be 15th with Splitter to Atlanta. 17th with Splitter to Milwaukee or maybe even 18th with Mills to Houston (they are probably going to draft a PG anyway)
My thought was they would have to include Parker with Splitter or Diaw to a team like NY and that's only if they fell out of the top 2. I think Phil would do it.
Only thing that could get the Spurs in the top-5 would be Kawhi, and I'm not sure I see that.
Oh, sure he could. Are you kidding me? A just 24 YO FMVP DPOY? Spurs would never do it, though.
Right, saying "not sure I see it" was to imply that I'm not sure I see the Spurs trading Kawhi away for an unproven prospect like Russell.
too bad.
Trade Parker to the sixers for the draft pick and richardson.
I don't think they would want any of those three players. I thought earlier this season that the Spurs could swap Parker for Calderon and the 3rd pick. The Knicks would be able to add Parker for only about $5 million and save on the cost of the first year of the draft pick. Parkers play in the PS permanently hurt his value.
This guy was 6'8 two years ago..wow. I wonder how much he's improved in the last two years..he obviously got taller and bigger though.Watching the NBA Draft Combine on ESPN2 and one of the players that caught my eye is Center Mam Jaiteh. He's a 20 year old from France. He's 6'11 250 lbs with a 7'3.25 wingspan and an impressive 9'2.5 standing reach.
He's been one of the most impressive players that I've watched at this combine so far. He's raw, but could see him as a guy the Spurs would be interested in as a developmental Center.
would be nice to have knowing Splitter almost always gets injured.
Pounding the Rock says:
2015 NBA draft: no consensus on Spurs' pick in early mock drafts
By Jesus Gomez @JejeGomez, May 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
The draft lottery took place on Tuesday and now the final order for the NBA draft is complete. In case you missed it, the Minnesota Timberwolves got the first pick, with the Lakers jumping to second and the 76ers staying at third. The only team to move down were the Knicks, while the rest stayed in place.
Now that the draft picture is clearer, experts are releasing updated versions of their mock drafts. The Spurs are slotted to pick 26, which is typically too low to get a star or even a future starter. Yet if there's a front office that has a history of finding productive NBA players in the late first round, it's the San Antonio's. George Hill, Tiago Splitter and Beno Udrih where selected in that range, not to mention Tony Parker.
It's still a long ways to go until the draft so it's hard to predict what teams will do, but here are the expert's opinions on who the Spurs will pick:
Kevin O'Connor, SB Nation: R.J. Hunter, SG, Georgia State
With Danny Green entering unrestricted free agency and Manu Ginobili on the verge of retirement, the Spurs will need a player who can drain threes and handle secondary ball handling duties. Hunter couldn't have come at a better time; if he falls this far he'll be a major steal.
Draftexpress: Christian Wood, PF, UNLV
Tim Duncan is an ageless wonder, but the Spurs could certainly use some frontcourt depth, with the likes of Aron Baynes, Matt Bonner and Jeff Ayres all entering free agency this summer. 6-11, with long arms and soft tough, Christian Wood is talented enough to get drafted much higher than this, and the Spurs could afford to be patient and develop him.
Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated: Cliff Alexander, F, Kentucky
Alexander's college career ended prematurely because of eligibility issues and he never lived up to his potential. Still, he's a potent rebounder and shot blocker who could be a high value pick this late in the draft.
Sam Vecenie, CBS Sports: Guillermo Hernangomez, C, Spain
Hernangomez is a solid young prospect that is on the same team as Kristaps Porzingis, and actually out-performs him on a per-minute basis. However, he's not as athletic as the lottery pick and profiles worse defensively. Still, he's physical and rebounds well, plus has really good touch from near the hoop and a developing face-up game. The key here for the Spurs though is that they might be able to convince him to stay overseas for a year if they need to, as they will be looking to keep as many options open as possible this summer in free agency.
Aran Smith, NBADraft.net: Terry Rozier, PG, Louisville
Rozier is a dynamic athlete and scorer off the dribble who struggled some to display point guard skills, but some of that can be attributed to Louisville's helter skelter system. Rozier possesses excellent size at the lead guard position. He also has terrific leadership ability. He is intriguing defensively and thrives in making decisions in the the open floor. These are attributes that should all assist him at the NBA level.
Well, that wasn't very helpful. Feel free to share your opinion on who the Spurs should pick in the comments.
http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/...ck-mock-drafts
Personally, I'd love to see Christian Wood.
The more I think about it the more delon wright seems like a fit
I'm all about Cliff Alexander, RJ Hunter, Terry Rozier, or someone else who falls. There are a few others that make sense as well.Pounding the Rock says:
2015 NBA draft: no consensus on Spurs' pick in early mock drafts
By Jesus Gomez @JejeGomez, May 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
The draft lottery took place on Tuesday and now the final order for the NBA draft is complete. In case you missed it, the Minnesota Timberwolves got the first pick, with the Lakers jumping to second and the 76ers staying at third. The only team to move down were the Knicks, while the rest stayed in place.
Now that the draft picture is clearer, experts are releasing updated versions of their mock drafts. The Spurs are slotted to pick 26, which is typically too low to get a star or even a future starter. Yet if there's a front office that has a history of finding productive NBA players in the late first round, it's the San Antonio's. George Hill, Tiago Splitter and Beno Udrih where selected in that range, not to mention Tony Parker.
It's still a long ways to go until the draft so it's hard to predict what teams will do, but here are the expert's opinions on who the Spurs will pick:
Kevin O'Connor, SB Nation: R.J. Hunter, SG, Georgia State
With Danny Green entering unrestricted free agency and Manu Ginobili on the verge of retirement, the Spurs will need a player who can drain threes and handle secondary ball handling duties. Hunter couldn't have come at a better time; if he falls this far he'll be a major steal.
Draftexpress: Christian Wood, PF, UNLV
Tim Duncan is an ageless wonder, but the Spurs could certainly use some frontcourt depth, with the likes of Aron Baynes, Matt Bonner and Jeff Ayres all entering free agency this summer. 6-11, with long arms and soft tough, Christian Wood is talented enough to get drafted much higher than this, and the Spurs could afford to be patient and develop him.
Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated: Cliff Alexander, F, Kentucky
Alexander's college career ended prematurely because of eligibility issues and he never lived up to his potential. Still, he's a potent rebounder and shot blocker who could be a high value pick this late in the draft.
Sam Vecenie, CBS Sports: Guillermo Hernangomez, C, Spain
Hernangomez is a solid young prospect that is on the same team as Kristaps Porzingis, and actually out-performs him on a per-minute basis. However, he's not as athletic as the lottery pick and profiles worse defensively. Still, he's physical and rebounds well, plus has really good touch from near the hoop and a developing face-up game. The key here for the Spurs though is that they might be able to convince him to stay overseas for a year if they need to, as they will be looking to keep as many options open as possible this summer in free agency.
Aran Smith, NBADraft.net: Terry Rozier, PG, Louisville
Rozier is a dynamic athlete and scorer off the dribble who struggled some to display point guard skills, but some of that can be attributed to Louisville's helter skelter system. Rozier possesses excellent size at the lead guard position. He also has terrific leadership ability. He is intriguing defensively and thrives in making decisions in the the open floor. These are attributes that should all assist him at the NBA level.
Well, that wasn't very helpful. Feel free to share your opinion on who the Spurs should pick in the comments.
http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/...ck-mock-drafts
Personally, I'd love to see Christian Wood.
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