NBA Draft: Players That the Spurs Are Working Out

[tonight...you]

See above.

No workie.

[tonight...you]

Has Ball worked out for the Spurs yet? I'm anticipating a drop given how annoying his dad is.

even if he dropped, it won't be into the late 20's bud. Maybe to 6 at worst.

[wildbill2u]

Surprised we don't see a lot more white Euros, tbh

They can draft those guys without working them out since they are only drafted to fulfill an obligation to put a name down for the 29th spot that they don' t have to bring over and pay.

[BatManu20]

[BatManu20]

Reverse-jinx attempt tbh.

[ace3g]

[DPG21920]

Danny Green was a career 37% 3-pt shooter at UNC, Josh Hart a career 39% shooter at Villanova. Both shot it at over 40% from 3 their Senior seasons.

You know Hart was the Big East Player of the Year AND Big East DPOY this season, right? He's a far better player than Danny ever was in college, and he's a terrific defender. Obviously that doesn't guarantee he'll be a better pro than Danny, because we don't know how he'll translate, but he's a better scorer, dribbler, passer, rebounder, and assistman than Danny Green was coming out of college. Comparing a prime Danny right now (who turns 30 next week) to a 22 year-old college player is unfair. Can't do it.

*And Hart is getting a lot of Malcom Brogdon comparisons, who is about to be named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and will likely finish 2nd in ROY voting behind Dario Saric.

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/josh-hart

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Josh-Hart-7149/

[sasaint]

Danny Green was a career 37% 3-pt shooter at UNC, Josh Hart a career 39% shooter at Villanova. Both shot it at over 40% from 3 their Senior seasons.

You know Hart was the Big East Player of the Year AND Big East DPOY this season, right? He's a far better player than Danny ever was in college, and he's a terrific defender. Obviously that doesn't guarantee he'll be a better pro than Danny, because we don't know how he'll translate, but he's a better scorer, dribbler, passer, rebounder, and assistman than Danny Green was coming out of college. Comparing a prime Danny right now (who turns 30 next week) to a 22 year-old college player is unfair. Can't do it.

*And Hart is getting a lot of Malcom Brogdon comparisons, who is about to be named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and will likely finish 2nd in ROY voting behind Dario Saric.

He is a very poor man's Malcolm Brogdon on the floor and lacks his intangibles. I will be very disappointed if the Spurs reach for him in the first round.

[Snaq O'Meal]

He is a very poor man's Malcolm Brogdon on the floor and lacks his intangibles. I will be very disappointed if the Spurs reach for him in the first round.

Brogdon outplayed him in their head-to-head matchup iirc. So yeah, he's pretty much a poor man's version of Malcolm. But he's still more NBA-ready than many other draftees. Getting Hart means getting an immediate contributor instead of just a roster filler.

[Russ]

He is a very poor man's Malcolm Brogdon on the floor and lacks his intangibles. I will be very disappointed if the Spurs reach for him in the first round.

The two main mocks have Hart going mid-second round -- 40 (NBADraft.net) and 42 (Draft Express).

[sasaint]

The two main mocks have Hart going mid-second round -- 40 (NBADraft.net) and 42 (Draft Express).

Perfect for the extra second rounder the Spurs are going to buy!

[Russ]

Perfect for the extra second rounder the Spurs are going to buy!

No need to buy -- just trade #29 for two or three of Philly's four picks between #36 and #50.

[GSH]

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/josh-hart

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Josh-Hart-7149/

I don't know if you were making a particular point with those links, and I'm too tired to try and dig through minutiae. But it's a little disturbing that a guy his age is declining in max vert and no-step vert. He ought to be accelerating into his prime.

[sasaint]

No need to buy -- just trade #29 for two or three of Philly's four picks between #36 and #50.

Unless there is a great prospect that has fallen to 29, I would love to see the Spurs do that.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Perfect for the extra second rounder the Spurs are going to buy!

PATFO are too cheapskate to buy picks. They'd rather dumpster-dive for guys like Ryan Arcisomething.

[GSH]

No need to buy -- just trade #29 for two or three of Philly's four picks between #36 and #50.

I understand the idea, but I think 50 is too low. Mostly, I'd like to see them keep 29, and come up with another pick between 31 and 40. If they are really as good as their reputation about finding diamonds in the rough, that would give them the best chance.

I don't know why you would be against buying a pick. That never hits the cap, and higher picks just mean that there's less chance of someone else scooping up someone good. I'm not taking a swipe at you - I just don't mind seeing Holt open his wallet, when it doesn't cost cap space.

[sasaint]

PATFO are too cheapskate to buy picks. They'd rather dumpster-dive for guys like Ryan Arcisomething.

Yeah. Sarcasm, hence the .

[tholdren]

Danny Green was a career 37% 3-pt shooter at UNC, Josh Hart a career 39% shooter at Villanova. Both shot it at over 40% from 3 their Senior seasons.

You know Hart was the Big East Player of the Year AND Big East DPOY this season, right? He's a far better player than Danny ever was in college, and he's a terrific defender. Obviously that doesn't guarantee he'll be a better pro than Danny, because we don't know how he'll translate, but he's a better scorer, dribbler, passer, rebounder, and assistman than Danny Green was coming out of college. Comparing a prime Danny right now (who turns 30 next week) to a 22 year-old college player is unfair. Can't do it.

*And Hart is getting a lot of Malcom Brogdon comparisons, who is about to be named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and will likely finish 2nd in ROY voting behind Dario Saric.

But can josh hart dance?

[TheGreatYacht]

Josh Hart's peak will probably be Randy Foye, which is decent buuuuut.... eh.

[TheGreatYacht]

Have the Spurs worked out any of these guys?

There's a handful of nice prospects likely to be available in the second round. I hope the Spurs buy themselves a couple of 2nd rnd picks since we're going to need cheap contracts with CP3 coming...

My Top 5 2nd rnd targets:

1. Johnathan Motley (6'9, PF/C, Baylor, 22.1yo)

2016-2017 stats
17.3ppg, 9.9rpg, 2.3apg, 0.4spg, 1.1bpg, 52.2FG%, 28.1 3P%, 26.7PER, .208 WS/48, 9.9BPM

2. Dillon Brooks (6'7, SF, Oregon, 21.4yo)

2016-2017 stats
16.1ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.7apg, 1.1spg, 0.5bpg, 48.8FG%, 40.1 3P%, 25.6PER, .214 WS/48, 8.6BPM

3. Frank Mason III (5'11, PG, Kansas, 23.2yo)

2016-2017 stats
20.9ppg, 4.2rpg, 5.2apg, 1.3spg, 0.1bpg, 49.0FG%, 47.1 3P%, 25.5PER, .230 WS/48, 10.7BPM

4. Derrick White (6'5, PG, Colorado, 23yo)

2016-2017 stats
18.1ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.4apg, 1.2spg, 1.4bpg, 50.7FG%, 39.6 3P%, 27.3PER, .211 WS/48, 11.8BPM

5. Sindarius Thornwell (6'5, SG, South Carolina, 22.8yo)

2016-2017 stats
21.4ppg, 7.2rpg, 2.8apg, 2.1spg, 1.0bpg, 44.5FG%, 39.5 3P%, 30.3PER, .274 WS/48, 16.2BPM

[duncan2150]

Have the Spurs worked out any of these guys?

They worked out Thornwell but no news for the others.

[Biggems]

The big Latvian will be gone by the time we pick, sadly.

I know it means diddly squat, but nbadraft.net has him going 45 to Houston

[TheGreatYacht]

They worked out Thornwell but no news for the others.

Thanks

[ace3g]

[ace3g]