Athletic Bigs

[SpursDynasty85]

Way, way too early to say Murray will never be an All-Star.

Yes, but it's my best guess. Being an all star is very hard. Nothing wrong with being above average and still make a 8 figure salary. Lol.

[Ice009]

How old is Walker? I thought he just turned 19, but I saw in another thread here someone posted ages and listed him as being 20.

[ceperez]

I just don't subscribe to the modern view that guys can't make substantial improvement after age 25. The guy will have to improve to play against NBA-level compe ion - which he has never done yet. But I think his "floor" is very high already, so I expect him to be a very good NBA rotation player.

White is a late bloomer. So I wouldn't discount him based on his current age.

[cd021]

Pau, is maybe the most underappreciated Spurs player. Last season, he was one of the best in the league at protecting the rim. He also shot the 3 very well. His defensive advanced stats were as good as LaMarcus's, and I know more fans will find hard to believe. Regarding his offensive struggles, you are absolutely correct. I could be wrong, but I think it's because of that should injury he had that never really healed which was a result of him playing longer minutes out of neccesity as Kawhi, Rudy, Tony, all missed time due to injuries.

Hopefully, if he is healthier and plays less, his offensive production will go up.

Up until the All-star break, Pau was probably the second best Spur last season.

[sasaint]

White is going to ball for us this year no doubt

Largely depends on his opportunities.

[SpursDynasty85]

Anyone else excited that Metu and Poeltl get to be mentored by Gasol, TD, and Manu? Can see some young struggling free agents but with good value and upside wanting to sign on just to have TD and Manu on top of Chip England and the rest of the staff helping to develop. Spurs culture is thriving imo. Mills, Gay, DeRozan, and Aldridge could be the next wave of developers.

[r0drig0lac]

White is a late bloomer. So I wouldn't discount him based on his current age.

I also do not see how to qualify ceilings on players who have never had real time on court, and White is probably the team's best combo guard in the team now.