Big Board 1.0: First Look at Who the San Antonio Spurs Will Target in the Lottery

[Mr. Body]

Mr. Bdy...do you keep posting here because your ty takes get you the attention you want?

What is it you take issue with?

[The Truth #6]

There's definitely logic to picking Amen: they gritted their teeth all season with tanking and want a high upside player, ideally an offensive engine. Most of the other players are role players and that probably doesn't move the needle for the Spurs, they have plenty of upcoming picks for more role players. So yeah, I can see Wemby, Scoot, then Amen would be the priorities if they don't want to settle for role players. Of course Amen could flop but they are well aware of that. Who knows, maybe seeing Sochan improve his shooting got them feeling good about drafting poor shooters? Ha. Even Black is a problematic shooter, just not as horrific as Amen.

Just rambling...

[JPB]

Sochan was the most popular pick by Spurs fans, Duren by the media.

You're probably right for Duren as media fave for spurs' pick but Sochan was always in the convo.

[Mr. Body]

There's definitely logic to picking Amen: they gritted their teeth all season with tanking and want a high upside player, ideally an offensive engine. Most of the other players are role players and that probably doesn't move the needle for the Spurs, they have plenty of upcoming picks for more role players. So yeah, I can see Wemby, Scoot, then Amen would be the priorities if they don't want to settle for role players. Of course Amen could flop but they are well aware of that. Who knows, maybe seeing Sochan improve his shooting got them feeling good about drafting poor shooters? Ha. Even Black is a problematic shooter, just not as horrific as Amen.

Just rambling...

Maybe so. Here is the salary scale for a #2 pick:

$8,242,700
$8,655,000
$9,067,200
$11,442,806 (4th year option)
$14,932,862 (qualifying offer)

These are picks you have to absolutely nail.

I want benefactor to explain what is wrong here.

[Mr. Body]

You're probably right for Duren as media fave for spurs' pick but Sochan was always in the convo.

This feels somewhat revisionist. The support for Sochan here was not uniform at all.

I'd like benefactor to go back and check on that. Let us know, benefactor.

[Mr. Body]

If benefactor can go back and check with eastern conference scouts and let us know his thoughts about these candidates, it would be appreciated.

[Mr. Body]

Also, benefactor, we need to know what you want to do with the second round picks. You should let us know about these by the end of the day.

[Mr. Body]

Benefactor's beliefs about the transition defenses in OTE and how they are in G-League have not been turned in. Those should be available immediately. You've had enough time to work on them.

[Mr. Body]

Benefactor should also give a run-down on what second round picks mean going forward in the NBA. He hasn't said a word about this at all.

[Mr. Body]

Benefactor, we really, really need to know what you think about Jordan Hawkins. Is he as good a shooter as Gradey ? What about off the dribble, or moving in space?

[Mr. Body]

Benefactor, I really worry that you're just a stupid slob who has no opinions for yourself and just come barf all over tables at McDonalds and scream like a pathetic baby. Is this true?

[Mr. Body]

Benefactor, is it true your balls are as shriveled as little white raisins, but your mother caresses them daily and swears they are as big as grapefruits?

[benefactor]

Maybe so. Here is the salary scale for a #2 pick:

$8,242,700
$8,655,000
$9,067,200
$11,442,806 (4th year option)
$14,932,862 (qualifying offer)

These are picks you have to absolutely nail.

I want benefactor to explain what is wrong here.

It's because you bring up a irrelevant bull like money. There's no guarantee you are going to nail any one pick at number 2....you're basically going on scouting and potential. You're going to have to pay the ing money anyway. So you bring up that doesn't even matter which is a microcosm of your posting history. I said what I said for a reason. There's no reason to get into a discourse with you because any discourse with you ends in some dumb that you spew on this forum. So yeah, like my first point you obviously keep posting here for attention because nothing you post here is of actual value. You're one of those posters who says a lot of things and makes people think that you are smart but nothing that is important actually comes from you.

[TD 21]

Not surprised at all. I identified the Thompson twins (and Black) early in the season as "Spurs material" so much so that if they're in position to draft Amen (2-4), I wouldn't be surprised if they try to trade for Ausar, too.

Amen over Miller is obvious and I wouldn't put Amen over Henderson past them either.

The twins not only fit their narrow minded ethos, but they've seemingly been looking for a big play maker to run (but not dominate to the point of being heliocentric) the offense for a while.

I don't see Amen as having "franchise player" potential though; I see Iguodala, a complimentary star/elite role player if his shot graduates from terrible to below average.

[benefactor]

Also, benefactor, we need to know what you want to do with the second round picks. You should let us know about these by the end of the day.

Benefactor's beliefs about the transition defenses in OTE and how they are in G-League have not been turned in. Those should be available immediately. You've had enough time to work on them.

Benefactor should also give a run-down on what second round picks mean going forward in the NBA. He hasn't said a word about this at all.

If benefactor can go back and check with eastern conference scouts and let us know his thoughts about these candidates, it would be appreciated.

Benefactor, we really, really need to know what you think about Jordan Hawkins. Is he as good a shooter as Gradey ? What about off the dribble, or moving in space?

Benefactor, I really worry that you're just a stupid slob who has no opinions for yourself and just come barf all over tables at McDonalds and scream like a pathetic baby. Is this true?

Benefactor, is it true your balls are as shriveled as little white raisins, but your mother caresses them daily and swears they are as big as grapefruits?

meltdown. I spent years casting my pearls before garbage posting swine like you. I don't have to prove anything. But you are also a proven commodity here. As much as I don't agree with TD21 at least he's gotten better with his takes. Yours are trash and always have been.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Well, it's official, we're drafting Brandon Miller. This team tends to do the opposite of what's expected at draft day. Guess I'll order my Miller jersey and stock up on some Miller Lite.

[benefactor]

Not surprised at all. I identified the Thompson twins (and Black) early in the season as "Spurs material" so much so that if they're in position to draft Amen (2-4), I wouldn't be surprised if they try to trade for Ausar, too.

Amen over Miller is obvious and I wouldn't put Amen over Henderson past them either.

The twins not only fit their narrow minded ethos, but they've seemingly been looking for a big play maker to run (but not dominate to the point of being heliocentric) the offense for a while.

I don't see Amen as having "franchise player" potential though; I see Iguodala, a complimentary star/elite role player if his shot graduates from terrible to below average.

I can somewhat agree with this. I think Scoot has to be the pick at two though. If they take Amen it is what it is but passing on Scoot would be a move they'd regret.

[mo7888]

Dream scenario: Spurs land pick 1 and trade up to land Amen/Ausar as well using future picks

My dream scenario in getting Wembanyama is a little crazier... I'd like to land him then trade Keldon for a pick that could net us Hendricks, who I think would be great next to Wembanyama long term. Then use our 2nds and a future first to move in and get Jalen Hood-Schifino or Wallace.

I know all that would never happen, but Wembanyama, Hendricks, Sochan, Vassell, and Hood-Schifino looks like a real future to me..

[The Truth #6]

Maybe so. Here is the salary scale for a #2 pick:

$8,242,700
$8,655,000
$9,067,200
$11,442,806 (4th year option)
$14,932,862 (qualifying offer)

These are picks you have to absolutely nail.

I want benefactor to explain what is wrong here.

Wemby is the only surefire. Sounds like you really want to trade back but aren’t saying it.

[Joseph Kony]

Mrs Body melting down for getting called out over his re ed takes

why doesnt ST love me like timvp

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Not surprised by the twins love either. It’s impossible for me to evaluate them but we all know Spurs do their due diligence on prospects like that and they have shown the desire to go with boom or bust over safer picks.

Also, this draft, originally perceived as great, has lost a lot of its initial shine with every bad game the prospects have had, and there were many of those. I can’t really place the twins anywhere in my personal big board because I’ve literally no clue but if the Spurs pick one of them in the 3-7 range I’d feel good about it considering the alternatives.

[Joseph Kony]

meltdown. I spent years casting my pearls before garbage posting swine like you. I don't have to prove anything. But you are also a proven commodity here. As much as I don't agree with TD21 at least he's gotten better with his takes. Yours are trash and always have been.

what a ing clown. Dude needs to tampon his pussy asap. it's hilarious watching this ing dolt act like doesnt stink but crap all over anyone elses assessment of players that dont agree with him. dude wants so bad to be like timvp, its ing pathetic tbh

[Joseph Kony]

On topic: I knew SA would shy away from Miller for obvious reasons but if its solely on the Alabama connections that just stupid...he will probably end up being the 2nd best player in this draft. Spurs would be stupid to pass on him at #3 if he's there, especially since they gambled on gangbanger Murray in the past

[exstatic]

On topic: I knew SA would shy away from Miller for obvious reasons but if its solely on the Alabama connections that just stupid...he will probably end up being the 2nd best player in this draft. Spurs would be stupid to pass on him at #3 if he's there, especially since they gambled on gangbanger Murray in the past

My thought is if they don't pick him, it won't be because of public perception, it will be because they dug up something that cuts through a whitewash attempt. You can believe they will or maybe already have done their due diligence.

[The Truth #6]

I’m thinking Murray at 29 felt like a better risk/reward for them. I have no idea about Miller. It’s possible Miller is ok but impressionable but the Spurs are reluctant to deal with his potential entourage and the bad optics.