Thanks Bruno
This is some video on my 2nd round pick of Dragic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00gbhG0zA5k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bUiaEzhBwY
Darkwaters sighting!
Sorry, I got sent TDY to Ft. Benning for training and have been out of the loop for a few months. Literally. Glad to be back.Darkwaters sighting!
And I'm sure most of us are glad you're back as well.
Vielen dank.
Thanks much.
Anyone seen Josh Duncan from Xavier? This guy is 6'9 and 235 and can play the wing. He appears to be a solid defender and really solid shooter. I cant find much draft stock opinion on him.
Spurs should consider Japeth Aguilar from WKU Hilltoppers
He's a good defender and a shotblocker
http://www.wkusports.com/profile.cgi?profile=1835
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmrdcgrSQfM
Last edited by FilSpursFan; 03-27-2008 at 08:03 PM.
No internets on post, or did they just keep you busy?
I honestly think you didn't come around because we lacked a strong draft thread....
Adopt Galileo's NBA/NCAA plan, and it will be more fun picking the NBA prospects:
Galileo's Brilliant NBA Plan!
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90532
nicholas batum?
For my put...
It's hard to see fault in Brandon Rush as a G/F pick. He's got a smooth stroke and is a decent defender. The other day, while watching the tourney, I heard someone compare him to Josh Howard. I think he's probably a better shooter and worse defender, but I can see the comparison in that he sort of "blends in" and doesn't necessarily doing anything outstanding.
Sam Young making the transition to the 3 and Bill Walker being described in terms of his athleticism despite major ACL surgery sort of scares me off of either prospect. And I don't know enough of Tyler Smith to tell you one way or the other. I saw him play against UGA, but nothing stood out.
I'm also intrigued with Alexis Ajinca's potential as a perimeter-oriented 4. He's got incredible athleticism and a smooth outside game. He needs to gain about 30 pounds, but I see the Aldridge/Bosh comparison based on his skill set. Again, not saying he's ready, but if the Spurs took a chance on him in round two, it'd be hard to see a fault in the logic.
Last edited by AFBlue; 03-27-2008 at 08:06 PM.
I was thinking the same thing. He appears to have a good frame/size, plays hard and can shoot the 3 as well.
he also has an eerie resemblance to timmeh, look at the face!
-Mars
While Aguilar may technically be the closest thing to the Philippines having it's first NBA player, I think he's still a long ways off.
Duncan & Duncan sounds good to me.
Duncan would be that illusive Dirk stopper, and would fit the athletic forward role as well.
You have no idea how busy. I followed along when I could, but the NBA has seriously been on the backburner for a while. It's a pity too. Lots of good trades and a very tight race out west. Plus my prophecy about the Hornets being an elite team this year has come true. Thank you very much.
Anyways, I still like the idea of drafting Rush. I was high on the idea of snagging him last year (especially as he looked like a 2nd rounder at the time) before the injury. Nothing has changed in my opinion. You could do much worse with a late 1st round pick. And he fills an absolute need. 3 point shooter and decent defense. Plus hes a team player. Sign me up.
In the 2nd I'd really give Pekovic a hard look if hes still around with the Toronto pick. I know hes locked up for a while now in Europe, but he'd seriously give us the most bang for our buck. And without any young post scorers in the system (since we lost both Butler and Scola) it might not hurt to restock with another young gun that we can complain incessently about regarding our front office's inability to get him out of his foreign contract.
One of the guys I've been high on for a while was old Linton Johnson III. Obviously not a draft pick, but if we signed him it would change our draft picture pretty significantly. But, of course, he was just signed by another NBA team yesterday. It'll be interesting to see how he does and whether or not he sticks.
Watched him and Joe Alexander of West Virginia last nite.
Duncan played well, even with four fouls. Seems better built to be a PF. He's not listed with a profile in Draft Express nor listed in the mock 2 round draft.
Personally I liked Alexander better because I think he'd fit our need for a SF better. Good range on shots, slasher, good rebounding and defense. But he's picked by Draft Express to go in the first 20 of round 1.
Last edited by wildbill2u; 03-28-2008 at 10:00 AM. Reason: forgot something
You may be surprised...
Like I said, it's tough to find fault with Rush. Some team may get sweet on him in the mid-first round (like Bobcats with Dudley), but if he's there when the Spurs pick I think it'd be hard to pass him up.
Pekovic is interesting, and I apply the same thought to him as I do to Ajinca. I think both could be good for the Spurs down the road, and it's actually attractive that they're not ready to contribute right away (contractually for Pekovic and skills-wise for Ajinca) because there really isn't an open spot for them at this point.
Spurs could go with a PG or F/C in the second round that they don't intend to bring over right away and I would be more than happy with it.
Instead of LJIII, I think I'd be interested in seeing MW-AZ. That's Marcus Williams of Arizona, who has been a very efficient and productive player for the Toros this year. I think he'll be invited to camp and if there's an open roster spot, I get the feeling that he'll be on it.
I know he's still a ways off of potentially contributing for the Spurs, but that #33 pick may not have been in vain after all.
I love the time of year when we get to pour over this stuff yet again. Welcome back DW.
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