General 2015 NBA Draft Discussion

[Calavera]

next dirk they say

Eurohopes.com
“Shooting is first and foremost the elite skill Vezenkov possesses and it will be carried over nicely to the NBA. He’s a very good shooter (39.4% in 94 attempts this season in the Greek League) off the catch who shoots the ball with proper balance and confidence. He possesses a quick release and does most of his work off the ball (moving to open spots, being always shot ready). Given his mechanics, character and work ethic we can fairly assume that the 19 year old prospect can become an excellent stretch forward down the road.”

[palangi]

I know most are high on de Paula, but I would rather take andrew Harrison. He seems more explosive and is only 20 still.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xLuI0n16ysI

[AFBlue]

I know most are high on de Paula, but I would rather take andrew Harrison. He seems more explosive and is only 20 still.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xLuI0n16ysI

With either it's about their long-term potential. The questions surrounding Harrison are his maturity and coachability. If he doesn't take to the inputs he receives or demonstrates a lack of maturity on or off the court, I think he'll be hard-pressed to carve out a role with any NBA team let alone the Spurs. He's young, so maybe he can be coached up. But I'd rather go with the kid that has the same athletic profile (big, long, and strong lead guard) and doesn't have those concerns even if he takes longer to develop into an NBA talent.

[ace3g]

Eric Pincus ‏@EricPincus 4h4 hours ago UCLA's Norman Powell said he worked out for the Bulls, Rockets, Spurs and 76ers - today Lakers - still has 15 workouts to go!

Project Spurs ‏@projectspurs 4h4 hours ago
Spurs scouted Mario Hezonja
http://bit.ly/1I9Z9SG

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[ace3g]

Eric PincusVerified account ‏@EricPincus North Carolina's JP Tokoto has been busy as well: Utah, San Antonio, Indiana, Phoenix, Lakers today - next Brooklyn

Michael Scotto ‏@MikeAScotto
San Antonio Spurs will bring in Michael Frazier II (Florida) among other prospects for a workout today, league sources tell Sheridan Hoops.

Jordan Mickey will work out for the Wolves and Spurs. He has already worked out for the Bulls, Rockets and Celtics. “I like Mickey,” an Eastern Conference GM told Scotto. “He’s an NBA shot blocker and rebounder. He’s a more athletic Taj Gibson.”


Eric Pincus ‏@EricPincus Jun 2 UCLA's Norman Powell said he worked out for the Bulls, Rockets, Spurs and 76ers - today Lakers - still has 15 workouts to go!

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

[ace3g]

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria 4h4 hours ago Croton-on-Hudson, NY Former St. John's wing Sir'Dominic Pointer worked out for OKC today.Has worked out for Boston, the Clips, Dallas, San Antonio. Has 17 total.

Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Wisconsin-Green Bay's Keifer Sykes said he's worked out for Clippers, Spurs, Suns, 76ers, Celtics + Lakers today - a ton more scheduled

[AFBlue]

Thanks ace!

What's interesting is that many of these players are second rounders on most boards. The only two prospects that are likely first rounders are Anderson and Vaughn. It makes me think their strategy is to trade out of the first round and pick up value in the mid-late second.

[exstatic]

Thanks ace!

What's interesting is that many of these players are second rounders on most boards. The only two prospects that are likely first rounders are Anderson and Vaughn. It makes me think their strategy is to trade out of the first round and pick up value in the mid-late second.

Or, they're looking for Austin talent if they go undrafted.

[Uriel]

Ford Mock 6.0: Spurs take risk with Harrell


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NBA teams continue to sift through data regarding the prospects, but with the combine over, club workouts beginning and the draft less than a month away, ESPN Insider Chad Ford gave us his Mock Draft 6.0 on Tuesday.

Ford projected the San Antonio Spurs to squeeze value out of the 26th pick with his Mock Draft 5.0 by taking Virginia small forward Justin Anderson. But this time, Ford projects the Spurs to take a calculated risk by bringing aboard Louisville power forward Montrezl Harrell.

Ford points out a couple concerns regarding Harrell, who is a tad undersized at the position and has shown a penchant for losing focus. But Ford adds that "a veteran team like the Spurs, with a terrific culture and work ethic could be just the thing for Harrell."

San Antonio could definitely stand to pick up some reinforcements in the frontcourt, which is exactly what Harrell would provide.

Harrell, 21, averaged 15.7 points last season at Louisville to go with 9.2 rebounds while hitting 56.6 percent of his field goals. In San Antonio, Harrell could provide some athleticism and strength, and he has shown the ability to run the floor and consistently defend taller players.

Harrell plays with passion and elite athleticism, which you can catch a glimpse of in some of his highlights in the video above.

It's important to note Ford's mock draft is not a ranking of who he considers the top players, and is based on the latest information he has gleaned from scouts, general managers and other sources on what each team might do in the draft.

Ford expects to knock out at least three more updated mocks before draft night on June 25, so stay tuned.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nba/post/_/i...k-with-harrell

Interesting that Ford would have the Spurs take Harrell completely out of nowhere, when his name is almost never even mentioned in the late first round. Maybe he knows something we don't?

[AFBlue]

Or, they're looking for Austin talent if they go undrafted.

With some that's certainly the case. But guys like McCollough, Mickey, Christmas, Frazier, and Tokoto are early-to-mid second rounders. While that draft grade hasn't stopped the Spurs before (e.g. Joseph, Hill) when picking at the end of the first, I just found it a bit curious.

[exstatic]

With some that's certainly the case. But guys like McCollough, Mickey, Christmas, Frazier, and Tokoto are early-to-mid second rounders. While that draft grade hasn't stopped the Spurs before (e.g. Joseph, Hill) when picking at the end of the first, I just found it a bit curious.

A number of internationals drop out every year at the last minute, because they can. That would 'raise all other boats', so to speak.

[AFBlue]

A number of internationals drop out every year at the last minute, because they can. That would 'raise all other boats', so to speak.

Makes sense.

[ace3g]

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA 9h9 hours ago Front office personnel from the Bulls, Magic, Spurs, Heat, Wizards and Knicks among others at @e8hoops pro day.

list of players

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Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Duke's Justise Winslow will work out for the Knicks on Monday, league sources tell Yahoo. New York is examining him closely at No. 4.

[ace3g]

Jonathan Givony ‏@DraftExpress 25m25 minutes ago New on DX: @adidasEuroCamp recap, Day One: http://www.draftexpress.com/article/2015-adidas-Eurocamp-Day-One-5059 … - Dragan Bender, George de Paula, Rawle Alkins, Edin Atic, more stand out

[lmbebo]

Possibly trade up for John Holmes? Possible early 2nd rounder. Maybe a combo forward. Play 3 or 4.

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/...-Holmes-42028/

[Uriel]

DX has moved George de Paula all the way up to the end of the first round in their mock. It'll be interesting to see if the Spurs consider drafting him now that he's within their range.

EDIT: He's back down to 41.

[lmbebo]

Kinda just ready for the draft to happen.

[ace3g]

Jonathan Givony @DraftExpress
Recap of Day Two of the @adidasEuroCamp draftexpress.com/article/2015-a… - Who stood out: Frank Jackson, Edrice Adebayo, Dzanan Musa, Yabusele, more

[exstatic]

DX has moved George de Paula all the way up to the end of the first round in their mock. It'll be interesting to see if the Spurs consider drafting him now that he's within their range.

EDIT: He's back down to 41.

You may have been seeing a cached page. He started in the late first round, but has been at 41 since. He may get a little bump after adidas eurocamp this week.

[ace3g]

18 Days till #NBADraft

[cd021]

Like the idea of Rashad Vaughn at 26 now. two way player. Confident shooter and can up fake and get into the lane for pull ups and mid range jumpers. Sounds like a good on ball defender and an above average athlete,not to mention he is a decent play maker according to DX . Probably should grab a big but having him as a backup 2 guard going forward doesn't sound like a bad thing.

[Chinook]

Like the idea of Rashad Vaughn at 26 now. two way player. Confident shooter and can up fake and get into the lane for pull ups and mid range jumpers. Sounds like a good on ball defender and an above average athlete,not to mention he is a decent play maker according to DX . Probably should grab a big but having him as a backup 2 guard going forward doesn't sound like a bad thing.

Yeah he'd fit well between Mills/Joseph and Anderson off the bench. Second unit's going to need scoring. If the Spurs can somehow grab Vaughn and get a big like Holmes in the second (trading up with cash), it would be a huge coup.

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Eric Pincus ‏@EricPincus 4h4 hours ago LSU's Jordan Mickey has worked out for Bulls, Rockets, Celtics, Wolves, Spurs, Blazers, others, Lakers today - upcoming Pacers, Hawks & OKC