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Duren won’t be a Spur, but pretty wild that he doesn’t turn 19 til November. He’s def a physical specimen. Maybe the most chiseled arms since D-Rob tbh.
Turner is going to cost $$ to sign and Christian Wood is a head case how many teams have let him go for a reason and Mo Bamba is a very good backup center.
Duren won’t be a Spur, but pretty wild that he doesn’t turn 19 til November. He’s def a physical specimen. Maybe the most chiseled arms since D-Rob tbh.
I wavered for a bit, but I am confident again unless he disses us in an interview like a certain 2-guard prospect.
Size. Athleticism. Potential. Not a dummy. Duren's the pick.
Last edited by tim_duncan_fan; 06-19-2022 at 09:01 PM.
jesus, dude even kinda looks like david minus the dreads
Whoa he does kinda. Weird lol
Nice little thread on Duren.
Now, the spurs just need to find a Duncan lookalike.
Dieng? I get Duncan vibes watching him tbh
Last edited by BackHome; 06-20-2022 at 12:09 AM.
Lol PATFO must’ve told him to keep his mouth shut
havent you heard bro? Spurs shouldnt take a centerLol PATFO must’ve told him to keep his mouth shut
Inconsistent motor is a big red flag for centers.
Much less than guars or wings actually. And I'm not sure where that inconsistent motor thing is coming from anyway.. Didn't hear that about him. he's a pure athlet with a lot of energy.
Centers always looks like they have a high motor because they are involved in most actions. ESPN,SI mocks mention his motor as well as I think the stadium with Jeff Goodman.
Last edited by rankingtear; 06-21-2022 at 02:29 AM.
Holy it’s the same with VassellLol PATFO must’ve told him to keep his mouth shut
All signs point to Jalen Duren being the pick. From Larry Brown advising the team to draft him to the Spurs being widely regarded to want to draft a center to the team asking Duren not to reveal his workout with them.
DJ needs a lob threat like Duren. I’d like to be entertained on the way to another 30 win season. Not sure he is the pick at 9 but doubt he is available at 20 so if we can draft Primo a year early and probably an entire round expedited, Duren at 9 is easily justified.
It’s odd but possible that the Spurs don’t want a power forward and therefore a center could be their goal, I suppose. Whereas Toronto wants 3.5 type players, the Spurs are like, let’s get a one strong interior presence, then fill up the rest of the team with shooting guards who can competently share the ball. In this scenario, Duren would need to be a good passer. Do Duren fans think he can do that?
I think he can be an adequate passer but he won't be as good as Poeltl in that department..
You just going to die on that Primo hill I seeI’m trying to save you but you don’t wanna be saved!
Unless you consider Sochan a PF, they all seem to be pretty far above or below #9 in value. We can get one in FA.
Some analyses I’ve read of Duren says he has passing ability, but that Memphis offense wasn’t run that way.
I am on board with this pick. Have changed my view and gone on explaining elsewhere. I didn't even look at him early. I wouldn't predict they would draft a center, and was personally in no urgency to trade Jakob either... but over time I have changed my view. I'd be excited about this pick.
I think they asked him about shooting/scoring in that Portland video I posted and it was basically just like nobody at school was asking him to do that but it's something he thinks he has. I think his form is good enough to be workable, but I am pipedreaming slightly too. I mean the potential is there for scoring. He's young enough but conversely speaks well enough for me to think he is about his business and growing his game.
Of note: The Portland media asked him who he worked out with and his answer was not "I don't think I can disclose that information."
Last edited by tim_duncan_fan; 06-21-2022 at 08:50 PM.
I don’t think it’ll be him unless some others are off the board. Spurs would rather develop their big men lower in the draft than draft them this high. Sadly the NBA Center is more like the RB in NFL now…. You don’t want to get stuck overpaying for them.
I'm still team Sharpe but I gotta say that I'm warming up to Duran . I think I would be pretty cool with it but that's only if FO is actively shopping Poetle around this season.
It might hurt in a year or two if Sharpe becomes a franchise talent but those are the risks.
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