Spurs Injury Report vs. OKC- LA Questionable

[objective]

The worst lottery pick is #14. #15 through #30 go to the 16 playoff teams. Right now the Spurs would be picking #21 and would probably pick #19 if they drop to the 7-seed. I doubt they fall below Washington, Miami, or Milwaukee.

If there is one compe ive advantage the Spurs have over the rest of the league it's RC in the draft. Picking #14 means he'll likely have more guys he likes still on the board vs what could be left picking #21. This season is completely lost since Leonard isn't coming back. I'd much rather have the higher pick vs getting swept by Houston or Golden State or knocked out in five or six by Portland. This season can't be over soon enough.

I'm with you. They could even jump Indiana or Philly, New Orleans and Oklahoma.

And for what?

To watch Kawhi and White sit in suits while Mills, Parker, Forbes and Pau all over the court? To see Kyle average 35 minutes and 6 points and 3 rebounds in a 4-1 loss in the first round?

Now, if Kawhi was playing, count me in. If White was even playing, count me in. I'd like to see him get big minutes.

But we aren't going to get that.

We're going to get Mills and Forbes frog squatting and bricking through 4 losses.

[MaNu4Tres]

I'm with you. They could even jump Indiana or Philly, New Orleans and Oklahoma.

And for what?

To watch Kawhi and White sit in suits while Mills, Parker, Forbes and Pau all over the court? To see Kyle average 35 minutes and 6 points and 3 rebounds in a 4-1 loss in the first round?

Now, if Kawhi was playing, count me in. If White was even playing, count me in. I'd like to see him get big minutes.

But we aren't going to get that.

We're going to get Mills and Forbes frog squatting and bricking through 4 losses.

So much truth here.

[baseline bum]

I'm with you. They could even jump Indiana or Philly, New Orleans and Oklahoma.

And for what?

To watch Kawhi and White sit in suits while Mills, Parker, Forbes and Pau all over the court? To see Kyle average 35 minutes and 6 points and 3 rebounds in a 4-1 loss in the first round?

Now, if Kawhi was playing, count me in. If White was even playing, count me in. I'd like to see him get big minutes.

But we aren't going to get that.

We're going to get Mills and Forbes frog squatting and bricking through 4 losses.

No , this season. I can't enjoy watching the Spurs until either Kawhi comes back or his ass is traded. This black cloud cast by his injury and the Mills + Gasol contracts + Pop having Manu and TP calling Leonard out to the media has made this the least enjoyable season of any I have been a Spurs fan, and I have been a fan through a few 20 and 30 win seasons.

[Spurtacular]

I doubt you'll find much of a difference in guys picked 14-23. Especially in a fairly deep draft year. Its basically a wash.

Kawhi's tend to come in at 14, not 23, tbh. Also, trade up a few spots if a Pierce or Dirk is still around; yes, this isn't the norm per say; but it does happen.

[vander]

I'm with you. They could even jump Indiana or Philly, New Orleans and Oklahoma.

And for what?

To watch Kawhi and White sit in suits while Mills, Parker, Forbes and Pau all over the court? To see Kyle average 35 minutes and 6 points and 3 rebounds in a 4-1 loss in the first round?

Now, if Kawhi was playing, count me in. If White was even playing, count me in. I'd like to see him get big minutes.

But we aren't going to get that.

We're going to get Mills and Forbes frog squatting and bricking through 4 losses.

and what are you going to get with a pick 5 spots higher?

are you forgetting who our FO is?

I'll take the playoffs streak, it's a less arbitrary streak than 50 wins anyway.

and there's still a small chance Kawhi will come back yet.

[SAGirl]

[objective]

and what are you going to get with a pick 5 spots higher?

are you forgetting who our FO is?

I'll take the playoffs streak, it's a less arbitrary streak than 50 wins anyway.

and there's still a small chance Kawhi will come back yet.

The difference between 14 and 20 as far as best available wing for instance is between having Kawhi on the board or being left with Marshon Brooks as the best available wing.

It could be the difference from Gianni's and Solomon Hill.

Avery Bradley at 19 or James Anderson at 20.

If Kawhi was playing, I'll take the chance to be spoiler. Don't think they'd have a chance at a le but could upset a team in the first round.

I don't think it matters anyway, I think it's all settled. They're in the playoffs as far as I'm concerned.

[vander]

The difference between 14 and 20 as far as best available wing for instance is between having Kawhi on the board or being left with Marshon Brooks as the best available wing.

It could be the difference from Gianni's and Solomon Hill.

Avery Bradley at 19 or James Anderson at 20.

If Kawhi was playing, I'll take the chance to be spoiler. Don't think they'd have a chance at a le but could upset a team in the first round.

I don't think it matters anyway, I think it's all settled. They're in the playoffs as far as I'm concerned.

but my point was that this FO is likely to take some guy projected to go #30 no matter what pick they have

[TimDunkem]

Drunkford will pick whoever one of his NCAA friends, or one of his kids in college tells him to pick.

[cd021]

The odds of moving into the top 3, the ONLY way to move up, are slim to none, so I’d rather pick 17 and make the playoffs than pick 15 and miss the playoffs.

Agreed tbh

[cd021]

The difference between 14 and 20 as far as best available wing for instance is between having Kawhi on the board or being left with Marshon Brooks as the best available wing.

It could be the difference from Gianni's and Solomon Hill.

Avery Bradley at 19 or James Anderson at 20.

If Kawhi was playing, I'll take the chance to be spoiler. Don't think they'd have a chance at a le but could upset a team in the first round.

I don't think it matters anyway, I think it's all settled. They're in the playoffs as far as I'm concerned.

Take the 2016 draft for example, players like Murray and Skai were both projected to be lotto picks but fell to #30 and #29. Lottery level talent could certainly be there if the Spurs pick 16-20 as opposed to #27-30 which less likely but not impossible.

[SnakeBoy]

My sources tell me LMA isn't going to return this season or next. They say it's hard to explain but his knee just doesn't feel right.

[Slippy]

Manu reiterating what iv been saying.

Hopefully LA can suit up.

[gambit1990]

just end this season. spurs shoulda blown it up before the trade deadline like i said.

spurs fans want them to make the playoffs so they can about how badly they get beat?

i need to start not being surprised at the lack of y’all’s rationale.

[gambit1990]

if you want the spurs to make the playoffs over getting a higher draft pick then you’re just being selfish.

[r0drig0lac]

I'm with you. They could even jump Indiana or Philly, New Orleans and Oklahoma.

And for what?

To watch Kawhi and White sit in suits while Mills, Parker, Forbes and Pau all over the court? To see Kyle average 35 minutes and 6 points and 3 rebounds in a 4-1 loss in the first round?

Now, if Kawhi was playing, count me in. If White was even playing, count me in. I'd like to see him get big minutes.

But we aren't going to get that.

We're going to get Mills and Forbes frog squatting and bricking through 4 losses.

[BillMc]

if you want the spurs to make the playoffs over getting a higher draft pick then you’re just being selfish.

I'm selfish. I admit it.

[weeks]

if there's any lingering soreness in that knee i doubt they'll bring him back for Adams
but we need him. a victory against OKC especially would be crucial for the standings

[UZER]

if there's any lingering soreness in that knee i doubt they'll bring him back for Adams
but we need him. a victory against OKC especially would be crucial for the standings

Crucial.

Hahaha...hahaha...hahaha...ha...ha...heh...heh.

[TheRemix]

Tank for 7th tbh