I really can’t see someone with that length and athleticism dropping to the second round. And he’s only 19?
Is there any info about what the kid is actually like? The fact that he skipped college for a bull "internship" makes one automatically think he's a jackass but is that actually the case?
Man, pair that body and physical tools with the Spurs development and you have a generational talent on your hands IF he has a good head on his shoulders that can absorb what the Spurs offer him. He kinda looks Durant-ish out there, like a slightly shorter version.
I'm starting to think Spurs have to take him at 19. Maybe the Spurs could move back a little an gain an asset but thats risky.
From what Ive seen on his Instagram and Twitter, he seems like another Rudy Gay character to me. Kid's got humor and charm. I think he would be a great teammate.
Is he really two yrs away from being able to crack the rotation.?
WIt’s not just skipping college. It’s committing to one school. Then de-committing from that school, and committing to a different one. Then de-committing from the second school, and deciding to go thru the g-league. Then backing out on that to sign a shoe deal. He might be a real nice kid, but he really seems to lack focus and drive.
Maybe his problem is a bad uncle?
Too soon?
Whats the second school? I only read about Syracuse.
Read the 'Why not' section in the original post.
@ these Pro Days where the prospects spend most of their time either dunking or going 1 on 0. No wonder GMs hate to attend and say they don't get anything out of it.
I was thinking the same thing.
The kid took control of his life. He wanted to start getting paid. What's wrong with that? It's not like he got in trouble with drugs or domestic violence. People need to stop all the criticism. Instead of being forced into going to school so the colleges and NCAA can make money, he decided to train on his own and learn the buisness world. Something more young players should do, to understand their finances instead of going broke.
This is who I want at 19. Spurs have no reason not to swing for the fences, and he has too much upside to pass on. My only question is his shot. Looks like he has solid form, but his instincts are to slash. If he can be a consistent shooter or develop into one, then he seems to be the complete package. Physically he's the prototype.
how is his floor anything but ryan richards tbh?
not exactly the same, but livio got drafted because of ing hoop summit
Tbh, Dirk Nowitzki and Nic Batum got drafted due to their play at the hoop summit. Sometimes that strategy has worked wonderfully.not exactly the same, but livio got drafted because of ing hoop summit
I had the same thoughts and I've researched his shot more. Seems like he's a 28%-29% three-point shooter over his limited career. A closer look at his stroke and he has some glaring flaws (ball almost hits his forehead; one hand stays in front of the ball).
My opinion of him dropped a little bit after those findings because if he can't hit threes, his future value plummets.
That said, if the Spurs like him enough to draft him in the first round, I'll be happy. I heard his very first workout was with the Spurs ... so maybe that points to San Antonio being as interested as man of us are
But agreeing to miss one year of playing basketball, what does it say about his desire, love for the game, is it a red flag?
He passes for someone we need at 29. He has the swagger, besides the obvious physical. He could very well be a star.
At 19, we need a true 3 and D. Hoping for Little... please
Nephew did it and he's considered a dedicated gym rat, tbh.
Y'all realize that some things in this post don't go together... Nassir has the body, but has not demonstrated perimeter skills.
I thought he’s like the 2nd coming of Kawhi?
And Duncan, Jordan and Magic are also lurking in this draft for an insightful GM...
And I’ve heard that this is a thin draft, yet Bazley at 29 could very well be another Siakam.
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