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This guy is another plausible option for the Spurs to draft at 20. He is not a very good workout player which affects his draft stock but he knows how to play 5 on 5.
I'm a little surprised Motiejunas hasn't pulled out yet. I'm hoping maybe he has a committment from somebody that drafts ahead of the Spurs, and will push one of the other guys down.
This guy is another plausible option for the Spurs to draft at 20. He is not a very good workout player which affects his draft stock but he knows how to play 5 on 5.
From DX on SF situational statistics...
http://www.draftexpress.com/article/...ward-Crop-3503
Spurs have got to address shooting at some point this off-season and if the other more well-rounded options are off the draft board by the time the Spurs pick, I think Anderson would be a good option. The guy can flat out score in any way from anywhere on the court.James Anderson was nothing short of spectacular last season, and it shows here. His 1.07 overall PPP ranks second amongst all players, as do his 20 possessions used per-game. He was above the PPP every in every situation except for guarded catch and shoot situations, and has more experience running the pick and roll (2.9 Pos/G) than any other player on our rankings. High usage/high-efficiency players are extremely difficult to come by, and NBA teams may want to ponder if they’re missing the boat on Anderson due to the fact that he has not been spectacular in workouts. The same thing happened last year with Marcus Thornton.
Doesn't he need a lot of shots, though?
I believe he measured quite well, his length is not out of this world, but it is a legit 6 foot 8 wingspan. He ran his sprint quite well, his vertical tests were good, his agility tests are okay.
One thing is I like about him is that he is a legit 6 foot 6 wearing shoes (which is more than you can say about Dominque Jones, Elli0t Williams, Jordan Crawford and the likes), plus his ability to get to the free throw line at a high rate. He can shoot quite well too. His efficiency could be more outstanding if he didn't have to be relied on for offense so much. He took 15 shots a game and got 22.3 points, which is probably more than any other prospect projected to go in the 1st round for sure.
I say no to Anderson.
I'm against Spurs drafting a guard and Anderson measurement showed that he is too small to be a full time SF.
Anderson's ability to shoot forces the Spurs to consider him if he's on the board. If all goes perfectly in his rookie season, Anderson's shooting ability allows me to imagine the possibility of him being in the playoff rotation.
Then again, chances are he's going to be another Mo Almond.
The last shooter the Spurs drafted flamed out in Summer league.
The last shooter the Spurs drafted was undersized, below average length and athletic ability and could not get his shot off in summer league. James Anderson should be different as he has got a mid range game.
DX has the Spurs drafting him at 20.
I wouldn't have a problem with that.
cant wait for the draft already! interesting read on this guy..
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I like this pick.
I hoped Spurs go with a player with more size but the SFs available at #20 lacked of a jump shot and it is a huge drawback given Spurs needs and roster.
I guess that if Anderson plays well, he will play some minutes at the SF spot. We will see what he will do on the defensive end against bigger players.
Dear Pop
Dont ever play him as a backup PG
he derek anderson brother? mr.loyalty?
Good pick, we got some shooting which we need.
We'll take a look in Summer League and see what he brings...
hope it ends well everything im hearing is pretty good
Spurs take Oklahoma State’s Anderson at No. 20
By Paul J. Weber
The San Antonio Spurs have selected Oklahoma State guard James Anderson with the 20th overall pick in the NBA draft.
The Big 12 player of the year averaged 22.3 points and 5.8 rebounds for the Cowboys as a junior.
It was the highest pick for the Spurs since drafting Tim Duncan first overall in 1997.
San Antonio has lately plucked good players late in the draft. The Spurs took George Hill with the 26th pick in 2008, and grabbed DeJuan Blair at No. 37 a year ago.
The Spurs also have the 49th pick.
Love the pick, great shooter, great replacement for what Mason was last year, but he's not the solution at SF. Our guard rotation looks ubber sexy now though if he can learn to play some D under Pop
NBA Comparison: Nick Anderson/Daequan Cook
Strengths: Prolific scoring swingman in a wiry 6-6 frame ... Highly efficient offensive game (46% FG for his college career) ... Lights out shooter with textbook form and high release ... Possesses boundless range with no deterioration in accuracy from distance (38.4%) ... Has no conscious, even in the face of repeated misses ... Extremely effective in catch-and-shoot situations, with his feet set and ready to fire ... Always squares his body to the rim with great balance and elevation on his jumper. Shoots well off the dribble when driving to his left ... Likes to take a jump stop just inside the paint for a little right-handed floater. Uses his vertical to quickly elevate over defenders inside. Has the ability to hang and adjust his shot mid-leap ... He's increased his aggression taking the ball to the basket ... Attempted 3.2 FT as a freshman, 4.7 as a sop re and 7.2 through ten game as a junior (86%) ... Not afraid to take smaller defenders into the post ... Boasts an incredible wingspan ... Provides an incredible boost on the boards where he hits the offensive glass hard (5 rpg, 2 offensive) ... Has the skill set of a lockdown defender with his lateral quickness, length and dedication to the defensive side of the ball ... Was asked to take on an enhanced leadership role by coach Ford, and has responded commendably.
Weaknesses: Lack of ball handling skills really constricts his game ... He is not comfortable creating offense for himself or teammates ... Appears hesitant with the ball in his hands with a lack of ingenuity ... Despite his athletic gifts, does not look "smooth" when forced to make a basketball move ... Drives to the basket are predominantly to his left ... Unable to change directions with the rock ... Dribbles with his head down ... Turnovers (2 per game for his career) and offensive fouls have been a problem ... Not a particularly adept passer (1.3 ast per game) ... His basketball IQ needs work ... He's a natural shooter, but not a natural basketball player ... Could certainly stand to add some bulk, which would aid his ball handling woes ... Knocked off balance too easily on drives ... Despite improved aggression, still spends too much time floating around the perimeter, especially in crunch time. Needs to augment his mid-range game.
Notes: Has some oddball statistical games early in the 2009-2010 season, with a 15 rebound game vs. Seattle and a 5 block game vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Was selected to the USA team at the World University Games where he averaged 7 pts and 2 rebounds in 12 minutes per game.
Adam Ganeles 12/19/09
I understand why he was chosen when he dropped that low, but I really do not see how he meets any of the top needs that the Spurs have.
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