I'd be stunned if the Spurs ever draft a guy out of Kentucky. There's so much basic 'teaching how to play basketball' those players need to even be close to ready for a Spurs system.
I think top players are starting to figure out that coach Cal uses them just like anyone else, minus any real coaching. I can see UK crashing hard after the end of one and done. His whole shtick is being a refuge for one year to ball out and do whatever, sort of a rebel thing.
Well Windler is playing tonight. This is the big stage.
Hayes would be interesting. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Spurs zag and take another big. Mobile shotblockers are hard to come by.
He is avging over 21 pts this year, but last night he had an off night, 2 for 7, 1 for 5 from 3 and only 5 total points. However, he did have 14 rbs, 13 defensive. He also had a few assists and 3 steals. I like that he contributed in other areas when his shot wasn't there.
He had a bad night last night on the offensive end, for sure. I was keying on him and there were times he just looked lost on that end. I hate to judge too much from a single game, and it didn't look like his teammates had much interest in getting him involved. But that was a bad showing. His size was definitely an asset on the glass.
But aren't teams allowed to make their own measurements during try-outs?
If anything, the teams know the facts and the agents are just gaming the public perception.
I believe Cameron Johnson would be high on Spurs draft list, pop and cliff would be in love with his shooting, a more fluid and functional Bertans...
One thing in the draft is looking at your future a year or two down the line what will impact your team as far as free agency.
Free Agent After This Season:
1. Rudy Gay PF/SF - he say he wants to retire a Spurs hopefully that happens.
Free Agents 2021:
1. Poodle C - Big question we need him but he is going to get paid $$
2. Belinelli SG - My man plays fearless but he is going to have to be willing to take a back seat to the new pups.
3. Forbes SG - Great story but his playing time will be seriously reduced I look for him to go like Anderson
4. Metu PF - If he does improve he won’t be signed.
I have to be honest, I don't know what procedures they are following now. In years past, there were always players/agents who jumped through hoops to game those measurements. Not all of them - most just went through the process. But there were some pretty comical schemes to make sure that certain players didn't get an accurate measurement. I know that much for a fact.
Right now I just see a glut of players who are right at 6'5". There are going to be a few smart FO's who recognize that and put together rosters to take advantage.
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Is he on the board in mock drafts around the spurs pick? He’s intriguing, great length, pretty athletic and can stra8 shoot the ball. Prob on of the best shooters in the draft.
That's exactly right. And that's why I've been so concerned about the draft, and why I wanted the Spurs to get a Top 10 pick on a rookie deal. People keep saying that the Spurs are going to get out of cap next season. But what does that mean if they have to pay to keep the talent they have, whose deals are expiring? The whole issue with cap space is the ability to hire FA's.
Keep Rudy this summer. The following summer, Keep Poodle and maybe Beli, depending on how LW IV progresses and the draft this year and next.
The concern is speed/quickness/athleticism, and his age. But he can shoot. His name is going to get called on draft night for sure. I wouldn't cry if the Spurs drafted him. My guess is that he's early second round, so they would either have to pick him early or take a chance that he's still there in the second round.
I didn't really look hard at the list. Murray's last year on this rookie contract is next year, and White's is 20-21. Those are the really important ones, and they have to get paid.
he is rising a little bit but i think he could be there with our last first pick.
OP also missed Bertans, who's contract expires in 2020.
I think retaining your draft picks is kind of a built in assumption. I think SA will offer Murray an extension this summer, hoping to get an injury discount, and not get it done. They'll let him play the market in 2020, holding matching rights.
Of course they can and will keep them. The point is, that counts against the cap and they still won't be able to sign any major FA. If you can't get a higher-level talent through free agency, you're limited to finding it in the draft. And you have a MUCH better chance of doing that near the top of the draft.
Your scenario for Murry is exactly how I expect it to play out. I don't think there's a snowball's chance that his agent lets him sign at a discount.
Do we ever? Other than one time, for a player from TX who's baby mama lives here?
Pau's contract was allegedly due to a promise the Spurs made him when he opted out, to give the Spurs enough cap room to chase Chris Paul. Whiffing on almost all big-name FAs doesn't mean they don't try.
We got 3 spots open Gasols, Cunningham, and Poindexters. I do think that we sign Ben Moore as far as draft picks well who knows but I think one might be a draft and stash I love Saric he just plays Spurs kinda ball. Our first pick well no clue this draft is kinda crazy In that besides first pick nothing is set in stone teams are really going to lean on their scouts information to get right pick.
This is why the Spurs are going to have to have a bad year or two and get a couple of high draft picks to stock the roster with some top level talent because they are not getting it in FA and not through trades either because this front office doesn't have a history of building through trades.
Bleacher Report: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Full 1st-Round Predictions Entering March Madness
Jonathan Wasserman
March 20, 2019
21. San Antonio Spurs: Jontay Porter (Missouri, C, Sop re)
Porter shot, passed and defended well enough as a freshman to warrant first-round consideration. He needed to improve his conditioning last year, and that was before the ACL injury that sidelined him for the entire 2018-19 season. But long term, the Spurs should see him as a stretch 5 with a high skill and IQ level. Porter's medical reports will be in high demand before the draft.29. San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors): Tre Jones (Duke, PG, Freshman)
Jones doesn't project as anything more than a backup. But he could run the Spurs' second unit on a rookie contract for the next four years, making him a worthwhile pick this late in the first round. Despite obvious athletic and scoring limitations, Jones' passing IQ and defensive pressure should be enough to help him stick and contribute to the right team.
Sports Illustrated: 2019 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Who Will Stand Out in the NCAA Tournament?
By Jeremy Woo March 20, 2019
19.San Antonio Spurs Spurs: Jontay Porter, C, Missouri
Height: 6'11" | Weight: 235 | Sop re
Porter has always been an ideal fit for San Antonio’s dual-big looks, and his unusually productive freshman season still resonates with people. He needs to show up to workouts in peak shape after missing the season with injury, but his mature style of play gives him a good chance to find a niche as a frontcourt piece who can pass and knock down shots. Analytically-minded teams will also place a premium on his skills.29.San Antonio Spurs Spurs (via Raptors): Neemias Queta, C, Utah State
Height: 6’11” | Weight: 240 | Freshman
There’s a good deal of buzz surrounding Queta right now, and he took advantage of his platform at the Mountain West tournament, anchoring the Aggies to a le and their 18th win in 19 games. He’s predictably foul-prone given his body type and overall rawness, but has legit NBA length, moves his feet well and has some tantalizing rim-protector upside. The Portuguese native has shown more than enough to justify a selection, and while he might develop more with another year in school, there’s just enough mystery involved with his profile to think that this might be a good window for him to test the waters. Queta could rise quickly this spring.
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