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Yahoo! | 2022 NBA Mock Draft, Vol. 3
Raphielle Johnson, June 16, 2022
9. San Antonio: C Jalen Duren (Memphis)
At first glance, the Spurs aren't lacking depth at the center position. Jakob Poeltl is in the starting role, while Zach Collins and Jock Landale have partially guaranteed deals for next season. But Poeltl is heading into the final season of his deal, so adding a young big man could be something that the Spurs consider since they have three first-round picks. Enter Duren, an athletic center who does the majority of his damage on both ends of the floor in the paint. He runs the floor well and is also a good rim protector, but the inconsistent effort has been an issue at times. San Antonio would be a good spot for him to land, between the presence of Gregg Popovich and the way in which the team makes use of its G League affiliate.20. San Antonio (from Toronto): SG/SF Jalen Williams (Santa Clara)
Williams improved throughout his three seasons at Santa Clara, developing into a versatile scoring option who can also be used at multiple positions defensively. Boasting a 7-foot-2 wingspan, the combination of length and athleticism makes Williams a player who's likely to be a top-20 pick next week. San Antonio doesn't lack for wings on its roster, but it would be incredibly difficult to pass on Williams if he's still on the board.25. San Antonio (from Boston): PG/SG Dalen Terry (Arizona)
With Terry spending much of his two seasons at Arizona playing off the ball, it does not feel like we got to see all that he can do offensively. He had the ball in his hands a lot as a high school standout, so the potential is certainly there for him to be that kind of player as a pro. The combination of length and athleticism served Terry well defensively, making it possible for him to defend all three perimeter positions. As noted above, San Antonio has a host of young players capable of playing multiple positions on the perimeter, but Terry may be too good to pass up at this point.38. San Antonio (from Los Angeles Lakers via Chicago and Washington): C Christian Koloko (Arizona)
Fantasy Pros | 2022 NBA Mock Draft & Big Board: First Round Picks, Predictions & Player Notes
Michael Waterloo, June 16, 2022
9) San Antonio Spurs – Benedict Mathurin (SG – Arizona): The Spurs could go a number of ways here. They could go with a big like Jalen Duran (who I had in my first mock) or look to grab a guard like TyTy Washington, but that feels like a reach. Instead, we’ll go with Mathurin landing here and have him step in right away beside Dejounte Murray and Keldon Johnson.
Version 1: Jalen Duran (C – Memphis)20) San Antonio Spurs – TyTy Washington (PG – Kentucky): I’m not a Washington fan, but I think I was too hard on him by having him fall to the very end of Round 1 in my first mock. The Spurs make sense as a landing spot here, with him being able to be the No. 2 beside and behind Murray instead of running the show right away.
Version 1: Jaden Hardy25) San Antonio Spurs – Jaden Hardy: A nice value play for a player whose stock has fallen. Leaving the draft with Hardy, Washington, and Mathurin is the best-case outcome for San Antonio. Hardy also gives the Spurs some Lonnie Walker
insurance.
Version 1: E.J. Liddell
Hearsay about ESPN and Jonathan Givony behind the paywall.
On3 | ESPN releases updated NBA mock draft following significant trade
Stephen Samra, 3 hours ago, AKA 16 June 2022
9) San Antonio Spurs — Jalen Duren, C, Memphis
20) San Antonio Spurs (via TOR) — Blake Wesley, G, Notre Dame
25) San Antonio Spurs (via BOS) — EJ Liddell, F, Ohio State
38) San Antonio Spurs (via LAL) — Khalifa Diop, C, Senegal
The Sacramento Bee | NBA mock draft: New first-round projections, trade talk and Kings’ options with No. 4 pick
Jason Anderson, June 16, 2022
9. San Antonio Spurs Johnny Davis, SG, Wisconsin Height: 6-5 ¾ | Weight: 196 | Age: 20 | Sop re Davis is a fiery compe or, a proven scorer and a solid defender who could vault into the top 10 after averaging 19.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals as a sop re with the Badgers. His 3-point shooting needs to improve, but he is one of the most NBA-ready guards in the draft.20. San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors) Walker Kessler, C, Auburn Height: 7-1 | Weight: 256 | Age: 20 | Sop re Kessler posted averages of 11.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.6 blocks and 1.1 steals in 25.6 minutes per game as a sop re at Auburn. With tremendous size and good athleticism, he could be a nice find if he improves his shooting.25. San Antonio Spurs (via Celtics) Patrick Baldwin Jr., SF/PF, Milwaukee Height: 6-10 ¼ | Weight: 231 | Age: 19 | Freshman Baldwin had a tough year at Milwaukee, averaging 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds while appearing in only 11 games due to an ankle injury, but when healthy he is a knockdown shooter with outstanding size for his position.
The last one I hate I think Baldwin is big time Beta and soft as a marshmallow - But I like the two mock before that one.
My thought is the Spurs are going to go with Malakai Branham with the 9th pick. Pop knows they need shooters and he may be the best. He fits Pops small ball mentality and is that pick no one saw coming, a Spurs trademark.
This one, up and down, seemed very realistic:
https://watchstadium.com/jeff-goodma...-0-06-15-2022/
They have Spurs taking, Davis, Eason, and Baldwin.
I was kinda thinking the same thing. Could do a lot worse.
Branham
Plays
No
Defense.
Like Forbes/Walker level.
I could see that as well, a guy that I haven’t heard a peep about either that seems kinda like a spurs pick would be Ochai Agbaji
I would totally be on board for Agbaji at 20 (or def 25). I agree about Branham. Maybe the team sees opportunity to get him to play D, but he wasn't good there as a freshman.
The Ringer | Mock Draft By Kevin O'Connor
updated 6.17
I did not copy comments on Dieng and Jovic, see message #202 above.
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San Antonio Spurs
Ousmane Dieng
Forward New Zealand20
San Antonio Spurs (Via TOR)
Nikola Jovic
Forward Mega Basket25
San Antonio Spurs (Via BOS)
Walker Kessler
Center Auburn
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Shades Of
Jarrett Allen, Jakob Poeltl
Walker Kessler
Height 7'0.25" Weight 256
Age 20.9 Year Sop re
Points
PTS 11.5 .640 TS%
3-point percentage
3P% 21.3 47 3PA
Rebounds
REB 8.2 16.9 REB%
Blocks
BLK 4.5 1.1 STL
San Antonio Spurs
Going with a center here might be overkill for the Spurs after selecting two forwards, but Kessler is a different type of player built in the mold of Jakob Poeltl. The Spurs aren’t a playoff team yet, but Poeltl is such a poor free throw shooter he might not be able to stay on the floor in late-game situations. Same with Kessler, except at lower levels he displayed more 3-point shooting upside than he showed in college. Maybe the Spurs can get something out of him, and if Kessler pans out, Poeltl would suddenly become more of a tradable piece.
Massive interior force with elite shot-blocking and finishing skills. Developing his shot would be the cherry on top.
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At 245 pounds with a 7-foot-5 wingspan, he blocks 4.5 shots per game, swatting everything in sight around the rim while avoiding fouls. He’s so big and yet so nimble, fluidly changing directions to act as a deterrent. Opponents don’t even bother testing him. Factor in his discipline and IQ, and he has a chance to become one of the game’s best defenders.
He’s primarily a drop defender in the pick-and-roll but has shown the agility to get stops on the perimeter. He’s comfortable sliding his feet away from the basket and has elite body control, slamming the breaks then pivoting directions to stay with attackers.
Compe ive rebounder who boxes out on defense. When he gobbles up defensive boards he does a nice job of locating his outlet with a pass.
Good finisher inside with soft hands and the leaping ability to clean up around the rim. He’s so smooth off the catch, there’s never any wasted motion to allow a defense the time to strip the ball.
Sets solid screens and has a good feel for a big’s responsibilities, utilizing dribble handoffs and passing to cutters inside.
A modern big with chops as a ball handler and playmaker thanks to his training. Bigs are now raised doing guard drills. By no means will he run an offense, but he can make plays when needed.
Comes from a basketball family—his brother played in college, his dad played overseas, and his uncle played four years in the NBA.
MINUSES
Has shot just 21.6 percent from 3 and 57.6 percent from the line in college. He was a better shooter in high school, though never a knockdown threat.
He’s not an incredibly explosive player and has struggled in some matchups against physical and lengthy defenders.
Lacks an advanced set of post moves.
I continue to be unimpressed with Kevin O'Connor. I don't know if he's lazy, but he rarely seem to care what he's talking about in his mock drafts lately.
CBS | 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey move up, but AJ Griffin slips out of top five
David Cobb, 55 min ago AKA 17 June 2022
Round 1 - Pick 9
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Bennedict Mathurin SG
Arizona • Soph • 6'6" / 210 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
3rd
PPG
17.7
RPG
5.6
APG
2.5
3P%
36.9%
Mathurin outperformed his modest recruiting accolades as a freshman and evolved into one of the top players in the Pac-12 as a sop re. His perimeter jumper and ability to create shots standout, and he's got all the tools to become a quality defender.Round 1 - Pick 20
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E.J. Liddell PF
Ohio State • Jr • 6'7" / 243 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
5th
PPG
19.4
RPG
7.9
APG
2.5
3P%
37.4%
Liddell is like a slightly more athletic version of third-year Celtics forward Grant Williams, who has played a nice role for Boston in the NBA Playoffs after he was taken with the No. 22 pick in 2019. He's got a stocky build reminiscent of a traditional post player but can shoot 3-pointers and is agile enough to hold his own as a versatile weapon in the NBA.Round 1 - Pick 25
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Jake LaRavia PF
Wake Forest • Jr • 6'8" / 235 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
28th
POSITION RNK
8th
PPG
14.6
RPG
6.6
APG
3.7
3P%
38.4%
LaRavia is a versatile playmaker and one of college basketball's top surprises at Wake Forest as a junior last season after transferring in from Indiana State. He does a little bit of everything and should be able to guard multiple positions at the next level.
CBS | 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey move up, but AJ Griffin slips out of top five
David Cobb, 55 min ago AKA 17 June 2022
Round 1 - Pick 9
Bennedict Mathurin SG
Arizona • Soph • 6'6" / 210 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
3rd
PPG
17.7
RPG
5.6
APG
2.5
3P%
36.9%
Mathurin outperformed his modest recruiting accolades as a freshman and evolved into one of the top players in the Pac-12 as a sop re. His perimeter jumper and ability to create shots standout, and he's got all the tools to become a quality defender.Round 1 - Pick 20
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E.J. Liddell PF
Ohio State • Jr • 6'7" / 243 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
5th
PPG
19.4
RPG
7.9
APG
2.5
3P%
37.4%
Liddell is like a slightly more athletic version of third-year Celtics forward Grant Williams, who has played a nice role for Boston in the NBA Playoffs after he was taken with the No. 22 pick in 2019. He's got a stocky build reminiscent of a traditional post player but can shoot 3-pointers and is agile enough to hold his own as a versatile weapon in the NBA.Round 1 - Pick 25
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Jake LaRavia PF
Wake Forest • Jr • 6'8" / 235 lbs
Projected Team
San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK
28th
POSITION RNK
8th
PPG
14.6
RPG
6.6
APG
3.7
3P%
38.4%
LaRavia is a versatile playmaker and one of college basketball's top surprises at Wake Forest as a junior last season after transferring in from Indiana State. He does a little bit of everything and should be able to guard multiple positions at the next level.
Yahoo! | 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Sixers, Nuggets trade shakes up first round
Adam Hermann, June 17, 2022
9. Spurs: SG Johnny Davis, Wisconsin
How many draft picks spent on young guards is too many? The Spurs are going to find out! They need to keep swinging until they find Dejounte Murray a proper backcourt pairing. The Big Ten Player of the Year is hard to pass up, even with Joshua Primo and Devin Vassell (and Lonnie Walker, and Romeo Langford...) waiting in the wings.20. Spurs: F Nikola Jovic, Serbia
(No, not that guy.) The Spurs taking a foreign player with a pass-first mentality is basically parody at this point, but it's also just honestly very Spurs-y. Jovic is young and still growing as a player, but San Antonio isn't competing right now so that's fine. Could wind up being a real steal.25. Spurs: SG Christian Braun, Kansas
Braun feels like a fairly Spurs-y pick: he's a strong three-point shooter, he prides himself on defense, and he likes to do the little things. You probably remember him from Kansas' le run as the scrappy dude who can shoot. He needs to get better at creating, but there's no rush.
Kyle Boone's new mock today does not change his four Spurs.
The Sporting News | NBA Mock Draft 2022: Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren go 1-2 to Magic, Thunder in complete 2-round edition
Kyle Irving, 2 hours ago AKA 17 June 2022
9. San Antonio Spurs: Jalen Duren, Memphis
Position: C
Height and weight: 6-foot-11, 250 lbs.
Age: 18, Freshman
Duren is the most physical player in this draft class with an NBA-ready body and plus-athleticism. Even though the Spurs already have a quality rim protector in Jakob Poeltl, Duren's speed and fluidity make him better suited for San Antonio's core group of the future in Dejounte Murray and Keldon Johnson. His defense will be an instant asset for the Spurs, while his offensive game needs some polishing. But who better to bring the most out of Duren than the organization that groomed Hall of Fame bigs like David Robinson and Tim Duncan?20. San Antonio Spurs (via TOR): Jalen Williams, Santa Clara
Position: F
Height and weight: 6-foot-6, 209 lbs.
Age: 21, Junior
Williams was one of the biggest winners of the NBA Draft Combine after measuring extremely well and flourishing during the scrimmages. At 6-foot-6 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan (!), Williams can defend multiple positions while adding some size and length as a playmaking scorer. His offensive versatility to play any position from point guard to power forward makes him an intriguing fit for the Spurs, giving them a unique player to add to a young core of Murray, Johnson and in this scenario, Duren.25. San Antonio Spurs (via BOS): Nikola Jovic, Mega Basket (ABA), Serbia
Position: F
Height and weight: 6-foot-10, 210 lbs.
Age: 18
The Spurs have three first-round picks and I could see them taking a flier on Jovic if he's still available here. The 18-year-old is a point forward with an incredible feel for the game. He's at his best playing on the perimeter with crafty passing skills, but also has great touch around the basket on the attack. He's already shown he can perform against other professionals after this past season with Mega Basket and he feels like the type of international prospect the Spurs could develop into something special.38. Spurs (via LAL): Peyton Watson, F, UCLA
Fansided Hoops Habit | 2022 NBA Mock Draft: All first-round predictions, risers, fallers
Jake Weinbach, 8 hours ago AKA 17 June 2022
9
Ousmane Dieng
Small Forward, San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
2022 NBA Mock Draft: 9. Ousmane Dieng, San Antonio Spurs
Pre-Draft Team: New Zealand Breakers
Height: 6’10”
Ousmane Dieng is a polarizing prospect as a “point forward” with tremendous upside. The 19-year-old uses his length and shiftiness to glide by defenders and break down the defense while possessing the tools to become an All-Star talent with proper development. Dieng is raw but can do it all, and the San Antonio Spurs have a history of developing international prospects.20
Nikola Jovic
Small Forward, San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
2022 NBA Mock Draft: 20. Nikola Jovic, San Antonio Spurs
Pre-Draft Team: KK Mega Mozzart
Height: 6’10”
Following the trend with international prospects for the San Antonio Spurs, drafting Nikola Jovic would supply them with a flashy, supersized playmaker with a high ceiling. Similar to Ousmane Dieng, Jovic is another “point forward” that can produce in many different ways. He’s an intriguing prospect that’s worth taking a flyer on.25
Walker Kessler
Center, San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
2022 NBA Mock Draft: 25. Walker Kessler, San Antonio Spurs
School: Auburn
Height: 7’0″
As a seven-foot shot-blocking machine, Auburn center Walker Kessler is an intelligent rim protector that will benefit any team in need of a defensive-minded center. Kessler is limited offensively, outside of being a lob threat, and must develop more physically. However, the Defensive Player of the Year in college basketball that averaged 4.5 blocks per game last season should have a clear role in the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs should be interested in a rim protector with starting center Jakob Poeltl on an expiring contract.
Draft Kings Nations | 2022 NBA mock draft 3.0: Predicting the first round a week before the draft
Chinmay Vaidya, June 17, 2022
No. 9 - San Antonio Spurs - Jalen Duren, C, Memphis
No. 20 - San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors) - Max Christie, G, Michigan State
No. 25 - San Antonio Spurs (via Celtics) - E.J. Liddell, F, Ohio State
Dieng Jovic Kessler is a bit revolting. The rest seem okay.
Those mocks with Duren and Mathurin at 9 look good to me..
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