2015 Spurs NBA Draft Pick Thread

[AFBlue]

Big, unathletic, fundamentally sound, unselfish, PnR specialist, European, etc.. this guy has "Spur" written all over him, tbh. And he's supposedly shooting up draft boards and expected to be drafted right around where we pick. And he's a potential draft-and-stash player, too. You may very well be looking at the next San Antonio Spur, tbh.

While I wouldn't be surprised if they've done extensive scouting on him, the Spurs have been working out players in a completely different mold than Hernangomez. Based on the workouts, they're targeting long athletic 4s and combo guards.

[Calavera]

There are rumors about Barcelona and other euro teams interested in Vezenkov, so maybe he will be a draft and stash guy.

Here's an article from Aldridge http://www.nba.com/news/features/dav...aft/index.html

" One of the best shooting prospects in the Draft is 19-year-old forward Aleksandar Vezenkov, of Cyprian and Bulgarian heritage, who played for the noted team Aris Thessaloniki in the Greek League this season. Vezenkov initially committed to play collegiately in the States for Xavier in 2013 before changing his mind and turning pro overseas.He led Aris in scoring (19.2 points) and rebounding (7.9) this past season, shooting a blistering 44 percent (43 of 98) on 3-pointers, and finished second in the Greek A1 League in scoring. Vezenkov's stroke will certainly make him a valued late first or early second-round pick.
"He's a poor man's (Chris) Mullin," a Southwest Division executive said. "Compact stroke like Chris with the left hand, and he can shoot it well. Knows how to play. But a subpar athlete. Real thick legs. I don't know who he guards. At the offensive end he can make shots, and that's a premium in our league...but he would really struggle guarding threes and fours, no matter where you put him."

[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]

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?

They interviewed him at the combine, and they've been consistently working out players in his mold...undersized, crazy long, athletic, developing perimeter game. With Harrell, Christmas, Mickey and McCullough (all players the Spurs worked out) in the late first/early second round mix, it looks like a position they will target with their first pick. And Harrell is obviously the best value.

[Uriel]

They interviewed him at the combine, and they've been consistently working out players in his mold...undersized, crazy long, athletic, developing perimeter game. With Harrell, Christmas, Mickey and McCullough (all players the Spurs worked out) in the late first/early second round mix, it looks like a position they will target with their first pick. And Harrell is obviously the best value.

Sounds to me like they're searching for a backup SF to Kawhi Leonard. These players seem to be in exactly the same mold as him.

[Outlier]

Well Ford just ruined Spurs chance of getting Harrell by exposing this news to the public.

[Baam]

I don't buy the Harrell pick for one second... If they go big they have to go for upside with Upshaw or Kaba, not another undersized center like Blair...

[spurspokesman]

Draft and stash.

[AFBlue]

Sounds to me like they're searching for a backup SF to Kawhi Leonard. These players seem to be in exactly the same mold as him.

More Paul Millsap or Kenneth Faried than Kawhi tbqh.

[AFBlue]

I don't buy the Harrell pick for one second... If they go big they have to go for upside with Upshaw or Kaba, not another undersized center like Blair...

Upshaw has been kicked out of two programs. No thanks.

Kaba is intriguing as a long-term prospect, but he's incredibly raw...kind of like George Lucas de Paula. I'm not in love with Harrell, but he's much more ready to contribute immediately than most other prospects in that mold.

[TD 21]

Considering he was regarded as a fringe top ten prospect last season and a fringe top twenty one this season, he'd be good value at 26.

That said, I'm not a fan. Not so much of him specifically, but his type: Undersized (granted, he's long armed) PF's, that can't shoot or protect the rim, have limited value because they can only work well next to stretch C's and preferably those that can also offer a modi of rim protection. Suffice it to say, there aren't many of them.

He'd be a nice fit with the Trail Blazers. Even if Aldridge were to re-sign, he doesn't really have a backup, plus Leonard is the exact type who'd fit well next to him.

[DJR210]

Draft and stash.

Sadly, this will be the route. Sucks because the year that they don't draft and stash, they get James Anderson 2.0.. no balls, and not very bright (Kyle Anderson).. We would be in much better shape defensively if ing Morman ass Utah didn't take Gobert..

[RD2191]

Harrell is a relentless floor-runner, getting out regularly in transition beating opposing big men down the court. He's a constant target for lobs and alley-oop plays in both the half and full court, and is a terrific finisher around the basket in general, converting a terrific 65% of his attempts around the rim on the season. He seems to relish taking contact around the basket, drawing free throws at a solid rate in return.


From DraftExpress.comhttp://www.draftexpress.com/#ixzz3c8LpOACh
http://www.draftexpress.com

[RD2191]

Spurs desperately need someone who can finish a fast break. Spurs ing suck at finishing a fast break.

[Russ]

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?

For what it's worth, Harrell wouldn't exactly be a sleeper for the Spurs at 26.

The two biggest mock draft sites have him going before the Spurs would even get a shot at him.

NBADraft.net has him going at 17 and Draft Express has him going at 23.

[Ditty]

Montrezi Harrell, Draymond Green 2.0?

Harrell at least brings great defense unlike Blair. Doesn't have the shooting touch like Green yet, but he could be a very nice back up energy power forward off the bench behind Aldridge, or even going small with Aldridge at Center, and Harrell at power forward.

We had no one athletic enough to guard Blake Griffin, so I can see the interest in Harrell.

[tholdren]

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?

LOL people named their child Montrezl

Fo shizzle

must be french

[cd021]

Sounds to me like they're searching for a backup SF to Kawhi Leonard. These players seem to be in exactly the same mold as him.

I'm thinking they are looking for a stretch big. Anderson will probably get some burn at backup 3 this season, if Beli isn't brought back. The big man rotation is probably more of an issue than the wing at this point.

[cd021]

Montrezi Harrell, Draymond Green 2.0?

Harrell at least brings great defense unlike Blair. Doesn't have the shooting touch like Green yet, but he could be a very nice back up energy power forward off the bench behind Aldridge, or even going small with Aldridge at Center, and Harrell at power forward.

We had no one athletic enough to guard Blake Griffin, so I can see the interest in Harrell.

Not sure if the the whole guard Blake thing is the reasoning. The Spurs 3 big man rotation is all over 30 (Duncan 39, Diaw 33, Splitter 30) Spurs need to start looking ahead. They view him as the best big in that range.

I wonder if Harrell would play C with the Spurs. only 6'8 but strong enough to guard bigger defenders. Good rebounder and very athletic with freakish arms. According to DX he can hedge and switch on screens. Showed signs of an outside shot. Unless he starts with the intention of bringing Splitter off the bench he would probably be the 5 with Diaw at the 4 off the bench.

[BatManu20]

Elite athlete, really good wing fender, solid rim-attacker, atrocious shooter. As a UNC fan, I can tell you there hasn't been a more frustrating/disappointing player on campus in the past decade. He's got top-10 pick ability, but just hasn't put it together. And he's a poor decision maker at this point. His jump shot is a huge liability right now. But, he's a stand up kid that PATFO would like, and if he ever figures it out, he could be a good player in the NBA. His elite athleticism & defense is intriguing at this point. He'd automatically be the best athlete on the team, better than Kawhi.

[Uriel]

SAN ANTONIO SPURS

CLIFF ALEXANDER, F
KANSAS, FRESHMAN | 6-8, 240
There are strong rumblings that someone is going to take a flyer on Alexander late in the first round. Alexander underachieved last season, a year that ended abruptly due to NCAA violations. But he is a big, physical shot blocker who plays well off the ball and has enormous potential. Low risk, high reward here.

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/06/10/nba-mock-draft-emmanuel-mudiay-kristaps-porzingis-karl-anthony-towns-jahlil-okafor

[AFBlue]

Interesting note on Alexander. They've worked out a lot of the undersized, yet long and athletic bigs, but I'm not sure he's one of them. What makes it even more interesting is that I'm pretty sure RC and Bill Self have a good relationship. The same Bill Self that coached Alexander for his one less-than-stellar season at Kansas. I think Cliff even threw Self under the bus in his DX workout vid when asked why he didn't get the minutes. Didn't sound like he had a positive experience, and he wasn't trying to spin it either.

I'd honestly be surprised if it was Alexander to the Spurs.

[kobyz]

Could we use Anderson to move up a little in the draft? Or he's a trash on every one board?

[AFBlue]

Could we use Anderson to move up a little in the draft?

Not likely. He's on a cheap contract, but he hasn't done anything in the league to demonstrate he'd be a better value than a mid-first round pick this year. If the Spurs want to trade up, the most likely asset is Mills. He's a proven rotation player and is on a relatively cheap contract.

[BatManu20]

Friendly reminder: The draft is in 8 days. Free Agency starts in less than 2 weeks. Time for PATFO to make some moves.