Spurs Projected First Round Mock Picks (By Site)

[Spurtacular]

I don't see that at all. Are we talking about the same player even?

We're talking relative to Goga, who you apparently think is a super athlete.

[cd021]

We're talking relative to Goga, who you apparently think is a super athlete.

I don't think he's a super athlete, I also think comping him to Boban is random and not a good comp.

[Spurtacular]

I don't think he's a super athlete

Then you just don't understand how basic comparisons work.

What makes you think Goga is more athletic than Boban?

[cd021]

Then you just don't understand how basic comparisons work.

What makes you think Goga is more athletic than Boban?

Why comp him to Boban at all? I never said he was more athletic than Boban or even compared him to Boban-that is something that you did. I think they play very differently.

[Spurtacular]

Why comp him to Boban at all? I never said he was more athletic than Boban or even compared him to Boban-that is something that you did. I think they play very differently.

They're both lumbering Euro bigs. I adequately differentiated from there. Stop being a snowflake.

[cd021]

I just don't want unathletic s like Grant Williams and Cameron Johnson.

At least with CJ, he is an elite shooter. Really not impressed with Williams or Clarke- who is super athletic but has several red flags.

[cd021]

They're both lumbering Euro bigs. I adequately differentiated from there. Stop being a snowflake.

I am being a snowflake because you made a bad comp? Cool story bro.

[Spurtacular]

I am being a snowflake because you made a bad comp? Cool story bro.

I made a good comparison that got your panties in a ruffle, snowflake. Yea, it was a cool story, bro.

[paperboy77]

Any of these guys have god-damn Kawhi potential? Clarke maybe?

[cd021]

I made a good comparison that got your panties in a ruffle, snowflake. Yea, it was a cool story, bro.

Definitely gonna use this next chance I get; call people a snowflake if I say something stupid

[Spurtacular]

Definitely gonna use this next chance I get; call people a snowflake if I say something stupid

That shouldn't take long.

[ceperez]

My thoughts on these guys...

Goga Bitadze: Poverty stricken man's Boban.
Charles Bassey: Undersized big who could be a versatile player in time. I wouldn't look at him before second round.
Keldon Johnson: An athletic polished player who could be a liability while he develops range.
Daniel Gafford: Hype based on dunks that are about wingspan and not even leaping. A future d-league perennial.
Brandon Clarke: The best shooting touch from inside the paint of anyone. Great athleticism and leadership. Would love if Spurs got him, but he'll probably go a few picks earlier.
Sekou Demboya: He's only 18ish years old right now. He's a stash who could pay a big dividend down the road or be a total bust. Hard to tell. He'd be worth the gamble in the second round, but Spurs sometimes over extend like they did with Nikola Multinov.
Nicolas Claxton: I give this guy a swinger's chance at being the next Chris Bosh. A 6'11 lefty with a very similar skill set and athleticism.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Reminiscent of the Nuggets' guards. Hot from three on any given night but otherwise nothing to write home about.
Rui Hachimura: The next Jimmy Butler in a manner of speaking. He'll be a "draft steal" just like him, too. He's a little more polished offensively and probably not as good a defender. Spurs should thank their lucky stars if he falls to 19. But I suspect someone will wise up and he'll be taken top 15.
Bruno Fernando: Dale Davis esque.
PJ Washington: NBA body and NBA athleticism. Comparable to a younger Rudy Gay.
Grant Williams: PJ Tucker esque.
KJ Okpala: Rail thin with decent athleticism. A project more suitable for a second round pick.
Kevin Porter Jr.: Basically a future back-up PG. Serviceable lefty.
Bol Bol: Imagine a black baby Boban who can keep up a little better with smaller players on pic n' roll.

Honestly, that's a nice mix of possible 19 picks. Spurs are going to get lucky for sure!!

[pad300]

Why the Goga - Boban comp is terrible? Because cd021 is right, they are very different players. For example, over 7 Euro seasons, Boban went 0/1 on 3's over 1587 minutes.
https://www.basketball-reference.com...janovic-1.html

In contrast Goga took 5/16 3's in 307 minutes.
https://www.basketball-reference.com...bitadze-1.html

Goga and Boban do not play the same...

[palangi]

Why the Goga - Boban comp is terrible? Because cd021 is right, they are very different players. For example, over 7 Euro seasons, Boban went 0/1 on 3's over 1587 minutes.
https://www.basketball-reference.com...janovic-1.html

In contrast Goga took 5/16 3's in 307 minutes.
https://www.basketball-reference.com...bitadze-1.html

Goga and Boban do not play the same...

Yeah I thought that comparison was strange too

[Spurtacular]

Honestly, that's a nice mix of possible 19 picks. Spurs are going to get lucky for sure!!

There's some bust in there, tbh. There should be something available, but they'll have to get the pick right.

[Spurtacular]

Why the Goga - Boban comp is terrible? Because cd021 is right, they are very different players. For example, over 7 Euro seasons, Boban went 0/1 on 3's over 1587 minutes.
https://www.basketball-reference.com...janovic-1.html

In contrast Goga took 5/16 3's in 307 minutes.
https://www.basketball-reference.com...bitadze-1.html

Goga and Boban do not play the same...

You think you know what you're talking about, but you don't. Euro league is not NBA. They didn't change the rules to make it a 3 fest. Although they do have some stretch 4's doing stuff, the 5's typically clog the paint. Goga apparently ain't all that bad a shooter if he did got 5-16 from threes; but Boban didn't shoot threes cos he stayed true to his role. If you're really adept at twitter, you can find tweets of him nailing one corner three after another in warm-ups and things of that nature. He also shot 80 FT% or better in both seasons with Detroit. The dude has a good stroke.

[pad300]

You think you know what you're talking about, but you don't. Euro league is not NBA. They didn't change the rules to make it a 3 fest. Although they do have some stretch 4's doing stuff, the 5's typically clog the paint. Goga apparently ain't all that bad a shooter if he did got 5-16 from threes; but Boban didn't shoot threes cos he stayed true to his role. If you're really adept at twitter, you can find tweets of him nailing one corner three after another in warm-ups and things of that nature. He also shot 80 FT% or better in both seasons with Detroit. The dude has a good stroke.

I do know what I am talking about. The argument is not that Boban can't shoot, you're right, he has good touch. The issue is how Goga and Boban play. Boban plays purely inside, old school 5. Goga is much more modern; his game is almost Aldrige-esque - A mix of longer jump shots, posting up, and even occasionally attacking off the dribble. Goga is also much more comfortable defending on the perimeter after a pick and roll.

[Spurtacular]

I do know what I am talking about.

his game is almost Aldrige-esque

GTFO

[Spurtacular]

Hawks traded for the 17th pick. They hoping to sneak in Rui, tbh.

[Spurtacular]

Hawks traded for the 17th pick. They hoping to sneak in Rui, tbh.

https://soaringdownsouth.com/2019/06...rui-hachimura/

Spurs have to move to 16 or better for a chance at Rui. No indication this will happen; but the Spurs usually play their cards to the chest.

[Spurtacular]

Rui among 20 in the green room.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/.../#.XQYwaI97mw4