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

[Brazil]

Which part? Do you expect the Spurs to get rid of Anderson before next season?

no just I don't understand wtf you wrote tbh

That's confusing.. "I doubt the Spurs would cut Anderson because he's not producing. He could save them almost $2 Million if he's stretched, and them needing that space is the only reason I'd think it possible. I think they're okay with what he's done when he's actually on the court, thought I hope they're disappointed."

what ?

[Chinook]

no just I don't understand wtf you wrote tbh

That's confusing.. "I doubt the Spurs would cut Anderson because he's not producing. He could save them almost $2 Million if he's stretched, and them needing that space is the only reason I'd think it possible. I think they're okay with what he's done when he's actually on the court, thought I hope they're disappointed."

what ?

Rephrased:

I doubt the Spurs would cut him and give the reason as him not producing. They might do it if they need the bit of cap they'd save by waiving him, but that's the only reason why I think they'd cut him. I don't think they feel like he's not earning his salary, but I would hope they had expected more from him.

Is that better?

[Brazil]

Rephrased:

I doubt the Spurs would cut him and give the reason as him not producing. They might do it if they need the bit of cap they'd save by waiving him, but that's the only reason why I think they'd cut him. I don't think they feel like he's not earning his salary, but I would hope they had expected more from him.

Is that better?

yes definitely, thanks

[Brazil]

Dude has been wrong about almost 90% of his takes.

I have a great memory for this.

here the problem was to understand the take tbh

[baseline bum]

Did the rules for rookie contracts change again? I thought teams had options on years 3 and 4 on contracts for first round picks, and that only years 1 and 2 were guaranteed.

[Chinook]

Did the rules for rookie contracts change again? I thought teams had options on years 3 and 4 on contracts for first round picks, and that only years 1 and 2 were guaranteed.

You pick up the option by Halloween the year before. Anderson's locked in, and the Spurs decide on Murray for year three in like 9.5 months.

[dabom]

here the problem was to understand the take tbh

Point still stands.

[ElNono]

He's basically in Ian Mahinmi's territory. Given plenty of chances, the talk is always about "potential", but the dude can't crack the rotation due to glaring limitations. There would need to be a drastic change in his game not to end up like Ian...

[Chinook]

He's basically in Ian Mahinmi's territory. Given plenty of chances, the talk is always about "potential", but the dude can't crack the rotation due to glaring limitations. There would need to be a drastic change in his game not to end up like Ian...

He spent a year in the rotation and played pretty well. Ian didn't even have his option picked up.

[skulls138]

I doubt the Spurs would cut Anderson because he's not producing. He could save them almost $2 Million if he's stretched, and them needing that space is the only reason I'd think it possible. I think they're okay with what he's done when he's actually on the court, thought I hope they're disappointed. The dude is still the third- or fourth-best defender on the team after Kawhi, Danny and maybe LMA. That and rebounding are probably worth his salary given that he'll only be making a couple hundred k's over the vet min given the new CBA.

Obviously, I've been wrong before, though (okay, well not really -- I've actually never, ever forever-never been wrong about a single thing). They gave up almost as much money to cut LJC, though at least Kyle can do something on the court. I think it's possible for him to be gone, but I sure as don't "expect" it. 2018-2019? That's a legit question. I don't know that next year is.

I think theyre going to give him more chances beyond this season because its obvious that some of his lacking offense is mostly mental, not his actual talent level. Of course being too affected mentally is not a good sign either BUT with the strides hes made defensively, and the few sparks of brilliance that he shows us now and again, its enough to make the FO feel as if he can turn it around I feel. Also everyone talks like a replacement would automatically work out perfectly.

If Anderson gets it together you have a brilliant passer, rebounder and a person who can score that one shot when one is needed. I saw more evidence of that last year but he did make it look easy at times. Also think his at ude is good.

[TheGreatYacht]

Missing on Jokic the hero and drafting a Zero will go down as the biggest mistake in franchise history

[TheGreatYacht]

[SpursBig3s]

[NASpurs]

[TheGreatYacht]

2.9pts, 2.5reb, 1.1ast

[TheGreatYacht]

In 2019, Jokic will be Fathead's age

[Ice009]

I've started watching him. He's an amazing passer, as good as advertised. Sets up his teammates and gets them good looks. I think they tied the 3 point record tonight.

The one time the Spurs draft an American, he's slow and unathletic as . Should have went for Jokic, but I guess not many knew he'd be this good. I mean, Jokic was in woeful shape, but if they were going to go slow an unathletic, should have went for him.

Also, if the Spurs drafted him, he'd probably still be in Europe for another 5 or 6 years before they thought he'd be good enough to bring over.

[NASpurs]

I've started watching him. He's an amazing passer, as good as advertised. Sets up his teammates and gets them good looks.

The one time the Spurs draft and American, he's slow and unathletic as . Should have went for Jokic, but I guess not many knew he'd be this good.

Also, if the Spurs drafted him, he'd probably still be in Europe for another 5 or 6 years before they thought he'd be good enough to bring over.

They would had brought him over in 2023 and by then, he would had been 28 year old Spurs rookie Nikola Jokic coming in from Europe with two busted ACLs and people would had wondered how good he would had been if he actually got some time with the Spurs early in his career.

[TheGreatYacht]

^

[DAF86]

Meh, can't have it all. I'm pretty grateful they drafted the guy ranked 2nd in that list they posted above, tbh.

[Dancelot]

They would had brought him over in 2023 and by then, he would had been 28 year old Spurs rookie Nikola Jokic coming in from Europe with two busted ACLs and people would had wondered how good he would had been if he actually got some time with the Spurs early in his career.

That, or...his rights traded to Houston

[Ice009]

He's actually quite lucky he didn't get drafted by the Spurs. The Spurs probably would have considered him a long time down the road draft and stash.

[ElNono]

They would had brought him over in 2023 and by then, he would had been 28 year old Spurs rookie Nikola Jokic coming in from Europe with two busted ACLs and people would had wondered how good he would had been if he actually got some time with the Spurs early in his career.

Yeah, but he would have a 23 page at the Think Thank that only 3 people read, tbh

[GSH]

Missing on Jokic the hero and drafting a Zero will go down as the biggest mistake in franchise history

, Isaiah Thomas is the best 4th quarter scorer in the NBA. He's putting up right at 30 PPG, > 6 AST, and shooting 91.5% from the FT line (which he gets to often). He was drafted 60th. happens with late draft picks. But "the biggest mistake in franchise history"? Please.

How about Goran Dragic for Malik Hairston?
Or drafting Ian Mahinmi, instead of David Lee?
How about giving up a bonus second round pick to the Warriors (in the RG-SJax trade) that could have been used for Draymond Green?
Still not feeling it? How about taking Marcus Williams instead of Marc Gasol? Imagine Marc Gasol next to Duncan for the last 8 years of Duncan's career, instead of giving us in Memphis.

I called for the Spurs to draft Jokic that year, just like I said they should draft Zubac this year. But missing on a late pick that turned out good doesn't even hit the radar screen. Drafting players is easy in retrospect.

[TheGreatYacht]

, Isaiah Thomas is the best 4th quarter scorer in the NBA. He's putting up right at 30 PPG, > 6 AST, and shooting 91.5% from the FT line (which he gets to often). He was drafted 60th. happens with late draft picks. But "the biggest mistake in franchise history"? Please.

How about Goran Dragic for Malik Hairston?
Or drafting Ian Mahinmi, instead of David Lee?
How about giving up a bonus second round pick to the Warriors (in the RG-SJax trade) that could have been used for Draymond Green?
Still not feeling it? How about taking Marcus Williams instead of Marc Gasol? Imagine Marc Gasol next to Duncan for the last 8 years of Duncan's career, instead of giving us in Memphis.

I called for the Spurs to draft Jokic that year, just like I said they should draft Zubac this year. But missing on a late pick that turned out good doesn't even hit the radar screen. Drafting players is easy in retrospect.

Jokic has the potential to be better than all of those guys and Fathead isn't even past Austin Daye if you compare each's best games. One of the worst players in franchise history. If he scores 2 points that gets him a B- in the game grades because of how ing low his expectations are.

On top of that being a weak draft, the options were scarce and RC still missed.