Pacers have traded this pick to the Spurs for George Hill sources say

[TheDoctor]

It'll be great if you can find that article.

I agree it appeared to be a proverbial marriage made in heaven. And rare is a draftee who professes a desire to play for the Spurs. Perhaps PATFO were feeling the stigma of drafting another such Spursy type point guard who was supposed "slow" and "unathletic" but is long and has high BBIQ and an old man's game, after the 30th pick in the 2014 draft. It's almost like they didn't even check the guy out.

Brogdon's supposedly slow first step looked okay here:



And his lack of athleticism did not seem a hindrance in finishing this play:

Damn

[sasaint]

It'll be great if you can find that article.

I agree it appeared to be a proverbial marriage made in heaven. And rare is a draftee who professes a desire to play for the Spurs. Perhaps PATFO were feeling the stigma of drafting another such Spursy type point guard who was supposed "slow" and "unathletic" but is long and has high BBIQ and an old man's game, after the 30th pick in the 2014 draft. It's almost like they didn't even check the guy out.

Brogdon's supposedly slow first step looked okay here:



And his lack of athleticism did not seem a hindrance in finishing this play:

Here it is. It is pretty long, and it doesn't focus on basketball, but it is a terrific "character" piece:

http://www.dailypress.com/sports/uva...316-story.html

Enjoy!

[Snaq O'Meal]

Here it is. It is pretty long, and it doesn't focus on basketball, but it is a terrific "character" piece:

http://www.dailypress.com/sports/uva...316-story.html

Enjoy!

Thanks for the link.

By the way, I found that tweet:

[sasaint]

Wow! Thanks. The Stars were perfectly aligned. How did it not Happen?!?!?! Smh!

[CGD]

Lol, I was there in the late seventies!

Awesome man! Did they even have the Lawn back then ;-) jk. Nice to read a fellow Hoo on this forum.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Wow! Thanks. The Stars were perfectly aligned. How did it not Happen?!?!?! Smh!

We can thank PATFO for that.

Brogdon had a decent game today with 17 pts, 6 rbs and 6 ast while shooting 60% from 3-point range. Could've been the Spurs' point guard for the future.

[objective]

Brogden is already better than Parker and Mills, I'd take him over both right now. , the guy I wanted, GPII, I think I'd still take.

Didn't know Brogden could play point, most draft previews had him as a 2 or 3 that I remember. I was off big time in a big way.

The age thing on draft picks stopped bothering me when I researched and saw that the Spurs only give second contracts to draft picks who are stars or key contributors like Tiago, everyone else they junk. Beno, Cory, Blair, Ian, Nandi ... All could play a role in the NBA, Spurs didn't care. Might as well get someone who can contribute immediately instead of spending 3 years polishing Cory or Dejounte and never have their best years.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Brogden is already better than Parker and Mills, I'd take him over both right now. , the guy I wanted, GPII, I think I'd still take.

Didn't know Brogden could play point, most draft previews had him as a 2 or 3 that I remember. I was off big time in a big way.

They compared his playmaking and BBIQ to Andre Miller in the pre-draft workouts. He has the length and bulk of a wing player, but was quick enough to guard quick PGs like Cat Barber.

[MaNu4Tres]

Lets be real, if Spurs drafted Brogden, hed be in Austin.

It wouldnt be fair to Parker, Patty, Manu, Simmons or Anderson. Tbh..

, we are probably saying the same thing about Murray if he was getting quality time and performing elsewhere.

[Chinook]

I think Brogdon would be playing next to Manu. Dude would be dominating the D-league just like Murray is, but he'd also be a more pro-ready prospect with an established role as a shooter/defensive stopper. Murray may yet (and hopefully will) turn out to be a better player, but I think Malcolm would be more Kawhi and less Joseph in terms of how the Spurs handled him.

[MaNu4Tres]

I think Brogdon would be playing next to Manu. Dude would be dominating the D-league just like Murray is, but he'd also be a more pro-ready prospect with an established role as a shooter/defensive stopper. Murray may yet (and hopefully will) turn out to be a better player, but I think Malcolm would be more Kawhi and less Joseph in terms of how the Spurs handled him.

That is if you were the coach, but you should know Pop by now.

No way Pop has Brogden ahead of Mills, Simmons, Anderson by midseason in his rookie year.

[Brazil]

Not related but speaking of drafting, I'm still pissed we missed Gobert by one slot a few years later. It would have solved soooo many problems long term.

it could have been worst tbh... we could have traded his pick for a 46th, a bit of cash and Erik Green

[BillMc]

it could have been worst tbh... we could have traded his pick for a 46th, a bit of cash and Erik Green

True that.

[Brazil]

True that.

new avatar mate ? who are they ?

[Dre_7]

Who cares about Brogdon? In a few years Murray is going to make you forget all about Brogdon. It will be worth the wait.

[BillMc]

new avatar mate ? who are they ?

Two models from Kharkov, Ukraine. That picture is up in my gym where the manager "claims" they work out, though I've never seen them. (Though to be fair, I never get much to the gym). The blonde's name is Alena and does live in Kharkov, and this is a Kharkov's most ritsy gym so it's possible. Anyway, it's a advertisement for women's black and white elegant clothing here.

I just PMed you a link to her twitter page.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Who cares about Brogdon? In a few years Murray is going to make you forget all about Brogdon. It will be worth the wait.

That's true. Murray will make us want to forget all these had happened. PATFO have a great track record of discovering and developing gems from late first rounds of the draft, like LJC and Anderson. We can hardly wait.

[Dancelot]

That's true. Murray will make us want to forget all these had happened. PATFO have a great track record of discovering and developing gems from late first rounds of the draft, like LJC and Anderson. We can hardly wait.

I see your point, but Murray will end being better than those 2 busts. I hope.

[dabom]

Who cares about Brogdon? In a few years Murray is going to make you forget all about Brogdon. It will be worth the wait.

[Dre_7]

That's true. Murray will make us want to forget all these had happened. PATFO have a great track record of discovering and developing gems from late first rounds of the draft, like LJC and Anderson. We can hardly wait.

Lmao! Those two didn't have the same potential as Murray does. I was thinking more along the lines of Manu Ginobili, or Tiago Splitter (minus the injury proneness lol), or more recently Davis Bertans .

[TheDoctor]

Lmao! Those two didn't have the same potential as Murray does. I was thinking more along the lines of Manu Ginobili, or Tiago Splitter (minus the injury proneness lol), or more recently Davis Bertans .

You went deep there Dre. Comparing Murray to a future HoF

[Dre_7]

You went deep there Dre. Comparing Murray to a future HoF

I was just speaking in terms of potential. Not saying he will be as good as Manu. But he has the potential to be great.

[NameLess Scrub]

Just wait until Brogdon in his 30's and sign him. That's the spursian thing to do.

[NameLess Scrub]

These are very good points especially about the perceptions of the trades at the time. For the first 2 or 3 years Hill-Leonard was touted as an example of a "win-win" trade. That was when Indiana was playing well and getting to the ECF. Since Indiana has faltered and Kawhi's blossomed the perspective has changed naturally. And, your right, no one knew Marc would be so good. At the time everyone thought it was robbery and Jerry West doing a favor for his old team the Lakers, much like McHale gave the Celtics KG for practically nothing.

I haven't changed my mind on that. Even if the Grizz knew Marc was a good player, they gave the Lakers an instant le ready team that won 2 les and could have won 3 or 4.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Just wait until Brogdon in his 30's and sign him. That's the spursian thing to do.

So that he can be Parker's backup?