Spurs Select G Derrick White in the 2017 NBA Draft (29th Overall)

[raybies]

RC said that White is not really a PG, and that they feel they can make him much better defensively. I don't think he is here so much as to replace Patty, but rather insurance against a Manu retirement and or as a future replacement for Green. The future could come as soon as this off season.

Yup he was pretty much a swiss army knife guard... insurance for Patty, Manu, Green and Simmons..

[duncan2150]

Good read.

Thanks for sharing, good article.

[jyra]

Found this excerpt from the above article particularly interesting:

The most anomalous aspect of White’s defensive profile is his ability to block shots. He had the same block rate (4.9 percent) as Bam Adebayo, a power forward projected to go in the first round in this year’s draft, and he blocked more shots per-40 minutes than traditional center prospects like Tony Bradley and Ivan Rabb. Most of his blocks came on the ball, when he timed his contest perfectly and surprised the man he was guarding with his length. V.J. Beachem, a 6-foot-8 swingman from Notre Dame projected to go in the second round in this year’s draft, can rise up and shoot over the top of most NCAA defenders. When he tried that against White, he got his shot sent back at him: “Shot-blocking is all about timing. The key is just getting yourself in the right position,” White told me.

I'm not sure how well that kind of shot blocking can translate to the NBA level. His wingspan is quite a bit shorter compared to Danny Green, 6-7 1/2 vs. 6-10.

[Dverde]

In Tad we trust

[BatManu20]

[$pursDynasty]

I pray he pans out but I no zero about him and his write up isn't awe inspiring, I was hoping the Spurs might go with the South Carolina SG Sindarius Thornwell, I saw him a good bit last year, and saw him will his team that has never been much to the Final Four but ah well.

[BatManu20]

[Chinook]

Sean's heading their domestic scouting department.

[duncan2150]

Something interesting from DX :

Colorado Guard Derrick White posted the second best three-quarter sprint time at 3.08 (97th percentile historically) and tied for the third best standing vertical leap at 35.5 (99th percentile historically). The D2 transfer combo guard was a rather unheralded prospect until this season. White measured 6'4.5 with shoes with a 6'7.5 wingspan which is very similar to the physical measurements of Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant, but his athletic testing results are very similar to those of Mike Conley's. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/article/...analysis-5930/

[BatManu20]

[still.focused]

Dont like this pick
Doesnt even make sense to me even though the kid can play
Unless however theyre dead set on moving Green & giving Simmons the 2
Then it makes sense even if I dont agree or like it
I preferred Ojeleye
spoil me & trade Green to BOS for him

[sasaint]

I pray he pans out but I no zero about him and his write up isn't awe inspiring, I was hoping the Spurs might go with the South Carolina SG Sindarius Thornwell, I saw him a good bit last year, and saw him will his team that has never been much to the Final Four but ah well.

I loved Thornwell's heart, determination, grit, toughness and on-court leadership. He is exactly the kind of player every college coach loves. But I have doubts that those traits will get him very far in the NBA. He doesn't seem very quick or fast or have a great shot - kind of middling athleticism and no outstanding basketball skill. You hit the nail on the head - his game is one of will.

[Drom John]

Going to need a new number

Easy fix, just switch the digits.

[BatManu20]

[rjv]

truthfully, i really can't evaluate this trade until free agency comes to an end.

[Uriel]

I'm starting to warm up to this pick. With Green and Simmons likely gone in free agency, this team needs to stockpile as many guards as it can and White certainly helps fill that void.

Moreover, the fact that this kid is said to have a high upside and that virtually every website grades this pick as an A or A- means there might be something to him that most of us missed.

[Nathan89]

I'm not sure how well that kind of shot blocking can translate to the NBA level. His wingspan is quite a bit shorter compared to Danny Green, 6-7 1/2 vs. 6-10.

His standing reach is only 1.5 inches less than Danny Green and he has a 6.5 inch greater not step vertical.

[cd021]

Like the pick a bit more now that I am more familiar with his game.

still hope that the Spurs move Green to the 76ers for Parsecniks, Bolden, and Lessort. three top 40 (according to DX) prospects in exchange for Green would be great return

[raybies]

Like the pick a bit more now that I am more familiar with his game.

still hope that the Spurs move Green to the 76ers for Parsecniks, Bolden, and Lessort. three top 40 (according to DX) prospects in exchange for Green would be great return

would love that deal man. They need a SG in the worst way and with playmakers like Simmons, Fultz, Saric, and Embiid they could use a 3 and D player

[TimDunkem]

Like the pick a bit more now that I am more familiar with his game.

still hope that the Spurs move Green to the 76ers for Parsecniks, Bolden, and Lessort. three top 40 (according to DX) prospects in exchange for Green would be great return

Would be robbery in the long run. All three of those guys have tons of potential.

Maybe Brown does us a solid.

[Nathan89]

Something interesting from DX :

Colorado Guard Derrick White posted the second best three-quarter sprint time at 3.08 (97th percentile historically) and tied for the third best standing vertical leap at 35.5 (99th percentile historically). The D2 transfer combo guard was a rather unheralded prospect until this season. White measured 6'4.5 with shoes with a 6'7.5 wingspan which is very similar to the physical measurements of Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant, but his athletic testing results are very similar to those of Mike Conley's. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/article/...analysis-5930/

"nonathletic"

Spurs did it again.

[DAF86]

Where? What did he say?

Screenshot this before he deletes it

MY FAVORITE ONE.... ....

[ducks]

atleast he knows turnovers kill

[Solid D]

I just don't see what there is not to like about D White.

[benefactor]

Seems like a solid player overall the more I read about him, but I still would have rather seen them take a forward tbh