Spurs Draft Discussion: 2019 NBA Draft

[Atl Spur]

There are few spots he could go before 29; most draft picks in the lower half of the draft have warts. I’m thinking half of those teams aren’t expecting a starter / major contributor for next year on a competing team.

[ZeusWillJudge]

The game today between Auburn and Kentucky should have been a chance to see two players that have been mentioned as possible Spurs draft targets, but we all know by now that Chuma Okeke went down with an ACL tear near the end of the last game. That left the other player, PJ Washington, alone to showcase his skills. And he had a good game, scoring 28 points and pulling down 13 boards in a losing effort.

My beef with Washington from the beginning is that he's a 6'7" PF. (Or 6'8", depending on who is talking.) He plays a lot of bully ball against college opponents, but I don't think he's going to be able to do that in the NBA. And I don't think he has the skills or athleticism to be an NBA small forward. He really improved his 3P stroke, and this year he shot 41% from distance, which is more than enough. But he's far from a defensive stopper, and his off the ball defense is just not impressive.

Auburn has a PG who is quick, quick named Jared Harper - his nickname is The Cheetah. He's only 5'10" or 5'11" (again, depending on who's talking). But he's smart, and a pretty damn good shooter. Right now he's projected as late second round or undrafted. He's quick enough to get all the way to the rim when he's got a crack of daylight, and I don't think the Spurs have had anyone like that since young Tony Parker. He's shown a lot through this whole tournament. I know the Spurs don't seem to think they have a PG problem, but I do. If he goes undrafted, I would love to see the Spurs give him a look. I think he could be a legit second string point.

[Atl Spur]

Washington doesn’t impress me either!

[rascal]

If you look at injured players who were drafted in the first round : you will have very good prospects ala embiid, noel or porter With Denver. But all those teams had the situation To Wait.

I’m not sure that will be the case for okeke.

Spurs are conservative and won't draft an injured player.

[Ditty]

Sekou is the next Pascal Siakam. I have a feeling he will be the Spurs pick if he's there.

[Degoat]

Sekou is the next Pascal Siakam. I have a feeling he will be the Spurs pick if he's there.

I wouldn’t mind that at all, he’s the kinda player we need but I’ve got a feeling he won’t be there when we pick

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: NBA Draft: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Predictions for Intriguing Prospects Ahead of Final Four
Joe Tansey
April 1, 2019

19. San Antonio Spurs: Bol Bol, C, Oregon

29. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto): Cameron Johnson, SF/PF, North Carolina

[Drom John]

Basketball Society: 2019 NBA Mock Draft Version 1.0
By
Basketball Society -
April 1, 2019

18. San Antonio Spurs – Bruno Fernando

Bruno Fernando has proved his worth at Maryland and will only get better. Coach Pop would love to coach Bruno who could fit well at that 5 spot.

29. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors) – Admiral Schofield

Admiral really is the whole package. He had an amazing career at Tennessee and now a team, like the Spurs, will be able to benefit from his two-way prowess. Coming out with Bruno and Schofield would be one heck of a first round for the Spurs.

48. San Antonio Spurs – Luke Samanic

Great size and an obscenely quick first step given that fact. Not sure if Samanic will fall this far, but the Spurs are always one of those teams to sniff out these underrated international stars.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Bleacher Report: NBA Draft: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Predictions for Intriguing Prospects Ahead of Final Four
Joe Tansey

29. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto): Cameron Johnson, SF/PF, North Carolina

Cam Johnson at 29 is pretty reasonable. The boy can shoot, and he's got the length. He's not as versatile as Okeke (for instance), but he's an adequate defender in his range.

If he could shoot the 3 as well in the NBA as he did this year at UNC, he would be an instant roster upgrade. I can imagine a Forbes-free world.

[TD 21]

With already probably 6 players on entry level contracts likely to be on next season's roster and 13 spots total likely spoken for (in both cases, I'm including Milutinov), plus the need for a playable big wing in the Cunningham role, I'm beginning to think that, barring the player they covet unexpectedly falling to them, they'll look to consolidate the picks.

Also, no sizable, conceivable 3 and D wing is projected to go in the late teens and this is a rare opportunity to possibly secure a lottery level talent.

With that in mind, if Engelland thinks Little's stroke is fixable (he did shoot 77% from the line), I'm wondering if he'll be the target. He had an underwhelming season and his stock is low, but he also was utilized relatively sparingly (18 mpg) and supposedly has a history of being a late bloomer. At 6'6'' 220, with a 7'1'' wingspan, he's on the smaller side for a "big wing", but is the rare player who more or less has the raw tools.

[BackHome]

The mocks and draft are going to be crazy in players moving up and down besides top three picks everything else is a guessing game more so this year then any other.

[duncan2150]

The mocks and draft are going to be crazy in players moving up and down besides top three picks everything else is a guessing game more so this year then any other.

That's what i think, imo at 18-20 we'll have a lot of choices.

[duncan2150]

With already probably 6 players on entry level contracts likely to be on next season's roster and 13 spots total likely spoken for (in both cases, I'm including Milutinov), plus the need for a playable big wing in the Cunningham role, I'm beginning to think that, barring the player they covet unexpectedly falling to them, they'll look to consolidate the picks.

Also, no sizable, conceivable 3 and D wing is projected to go in the late teens and this is a rare opportunity to possibly secure a lottery level talent.

With that in mind, if Engelland thinks Little's stroke is fixable (he did shoot 77% from the line), I'm wondering if he'll be the target. He had an underwhelming season and his stock is low, but he also was utilized relatively sparingly (18 mpg) and supposedly has a history of being a late bloomer. At 6'6'' 220, with a 7'1'' wingspan, he's on the smaller side for a "big wing", but is the rare player who more or less has the raw tools.

That's my secret hope, little stock is not high and to draft him with our pick. But You probably right we May need to use both pico to get hip. The combine could improve his stock.

[exstatic]

With already probably 6 players on entry level contracts likely to be on next season's roster and 13 spots total likely spoken for (in both cases, I'm including Milutinov), plus the need for a playable big wing in the Cunningham role, I'm beginning to think that, barring the player they covet unexpectedly falling to them, they'll look to consolidate the picks.

Also, no sizable, conceivable 3 and D wing is projected to go in the late teens and this is a rare opportunity to possibly secure a lottery level talent.

With that in mind, if Engelland thinks Little's stroke is fixable (he did shoot 77% from the line), I'm wondering if he'll be the target. He had an underwhelming season and his stock is low, but he also was utilized relatively sparingly (18 mpg) and supposedly has a history of being a late bloomer. At 6'6'' 220, with a 7'1'' wingspan, he's on the smaller side for a "big wing", but is the rare player who more or less has the raw tools.

I wouldn't include Milunitov, and would only write Metu's name in pencil. He hasn't shown ANYTHING. His g-league numbers are even pedestrian. At $800K, he'd be a cheap cut.

[TD 21]

I wouldn't include Milunitov, and would only write Metu's name in pencil. He hasn't shown ANYTHING. His g-league numbers are even pedestrian. At $800K, he'd be a cheap cut.

There's good reason to think they'll look to sign him: https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/sho...249903&page=14

Even if they don't or are unsuccessful, unless they select a plug and play option to serve as the third big (which is probably unlikely), they'll need to sign one anyway, in which case the number is still effectively 13, with 6 entry level contracts.

Metu getting waived is a possibility, but considering they went 9 years between immediately signing their 2nd rounder (and the last one was really a 1st rounder, who fell because of health concerns), it's probably unlikely they cut bait after a year, with another guaranteed season remaining.

[cd021]

I wouldn't include Milunitov, and would only write Metu's name in pencil. He hasn't shown ANYTHING. His g-league numbers are even pedestrian. At $800K, he'd be a cheap cut.

There's good reason to think they'll look to sign him: https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/sho...249903&page=14

Even if they don't or are unsuccessful, unless they select a plug and play option to serve as the third big (which is probably unlikely), they'll need to sign one anyway, in which case the number is still effectively 13, with 6 entry level contracts.

Metu getting waived is a possibility, but considering they went 9 years between immediately signing their 2nd rounder (and the last one was really a 1st rounder, who fell because of health concerns), it's probably unlikely they cut bait after a year, with another guaranteed season remaining.

I still think they botched the Milutinov decision but I am more open to the Spurs bringing him over, even if they have to use to half the MLE to get him over. He fills a need if Poeltl and Aldridge are still starting together, it would be nice to have a capable 3rd center for spot minutes or in the event of injury.

He has been very productive overseas ( 11.5 ppg, 3.5 off. rpgm 8 rpg, in 26 mpg while shooting 66% FG) a 3 year deal worth something like $13-14 million may not end up being a bad deal considering he is likely good enough to be a decent rotation player next season and continue to grow into that role going forward (he doesn't turn 26 until late December, still fairly young for a center).

I think Metu gets 1 more year, or at least a summer league, training camp and preseason to see if he can show something. Spurs clearly liked him, they scouted him for 2 years and then signed him outright to an NBA contract. Think they'll likely stash one of the two picks-maybe consolidate them into one, add Milutinov and go into the season with 14 players.

[TD 21]

I still think they botched the Milutinov decision but I am more open to the Spurs bringing him over, even if they have to use to half the MLE to get him over. He fills a need if Poeltl and Aldridge are still starting together, it would be nice to have a capable 3rd center for spot minutes or in the event of injury.

He has been very productive overseas ( 11.5 ppg, 3.5 off. rpgm 8 rpg, in 26 mpg while shooting 66% FG) a 3 year deal worth something like $13-14 million may not end up being a bad deal considering he is likely good enough to be a decent rotation player next season and continue to grow into that role going forward (he doesn't turn 26 until late December, still fairly young for a center).

I think Metu gets 1 more year, or at least a summer league, training camp and preseason to see if he can show something. Spurs clearly liked him, they scouted him for 2 years and then signed him outright to an NBA contract. Think they'll likely stash one of the two picks-maybe consolidate them into one, add Milutinov and go into the season with 14 players.

As I alluded to in the thread I provided a link to, paying Milutinov a portion of the MLE isn't a concern at this point because they're unlikely to need it in full to spend on a wing. There's no room in the rotation for an Ariza, Carroll type and I don't see them trading Forbes with the intent to replace him with an aging, breaking down type, who provides less dynamic shooting/off the dribble ability and can't offer much more resistance defensively against big wings than White.

If Forbes gets traded, I expect it to be as part of a package to either move up in the draft or for a young veteran.

[exstatic]

There's good reason to think they'll look to sign him: https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/sho...249903&page=14

Even if they don't or are unsuccessful, unless they select a plug and play option to serve as the third big (which is probably unlikely), they'll need to sign one anyway, in which case the number is still effectively 13, with 6 entry level contracts.

Metu getting waived is a possibility, but considering they went 9 years between immediately signing their 2nd rounder (and the last one was really a 1st rounder, who fell because of health concerns), it's probably unlikely they cut bait after a year, with another guaranteed season remaining.

'Big' is a relative term in today's NBA. I don't think you need, or can even use three true centers. They'll probably roll with what they have: LMA, Poodle, Gay, Bertans as their rotation bigs, maybe draft another combo forward.

[TD 21]

'Big' is a relative term in today's NBA. I don't think you need, or can even use three true centers. They'll probably roll with what they have: LMA, Poodle, Gay, Bertans as their rotation bigs, maybe draft another combo forward.

You still need 3 playable bodies at center. No chance they go into next season without filling this need.

[cd021]

As I alluded to in the thread I provided a link to, paying Milutinov a portion of the MLE isn't a concern at this point because they're unlikely to need it in full to spend on a wing. There's no room in the rotation for an Ariza, Carroll type and I don't see them trading Forbes with the intent to replace him with an aging, breaking down type, who provides less dynamic shooting/off the dribble ability and can't offer much more resistance defensively against big wings than White.

If Forbes gets traded, I expect it to be as part of a package to either move up in the draft or for a young veteran.

I was hesitant about PATFO using part of the MLE but I agree that they are unlikely to sign anyone that would be a rotation player given how already crowded the
rotation may end up being, already, Milutinov makes sense as the 3rd center and fills a role, even if he doesn't play more than spot minutes next season, with Poeltl and Aldridge playing next to each other.

I have said many times that I would like PATFO to try and package Forbes and the 19th to try and move up. I am unsure of how much Forbes will end up playing next season anyway, so that seems like a smart decision.

[cd021]

'Big' is a relative term in today's NBA. I don't think you need, or can even use three true centers. They'll probably roll with what they have: LMA, Poodle, Gay, Bertans as their rotation bigs, maybe draft another combo forward.

The Spurs could've used a good 3rd center last season but they had Joff. Having a solid 3rd big is useful, especially if Poeltl and Aldridge are starting together- even if Poeltl still plays with the bench units.

[BackHome]

LMA is getting old he is going to start the sitting back to back games like Timmy did also how confident are you able to re sign Poodle?

[exstatic]

No one other then Boston is going to draft him before 26 at best with a torn ACL you a taking a gamble and won’t see him for a year. Teams are in win now and making a splash he may have name recognition on this site but is not a house hold name that is going to sale tickets.

OG anunoby got drafted at 23 with a torn ACL in a better draft than this one.

[BackHome]

This draft is really weak and still four teams playing in the final some of those players will move up from second to first and late first to mid. Again I him as I was the first to mention him but he he was looking before ACL tear was around 20 to 25 at best.

[Atl Spur]

He won’t make it to 29...........book it!