Spurs Draft Discussion: 2019 NBA Draft

[Drom John]

NBC Sports Washington:
2019 NBA Mock Draft 6.0: Wrapping up the NCAA Tournament
By NBC Sports Washington
Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

19. San Antonio Spurs: Nassir Little

College: UNC
Position: Forward
Height/Weight: 6-6/220
Year: Freshman

Little hasn't exactly lived up to the hype for the Tar Heels, but the talent is there as evidenced in the Tar Heels' Second Round win over Washington.

29. San Antonio Spurs (via TOR): Ty Jerome

College: Virginia
Position: Shooting Guard
Height/Weight: 6-5/194
Year: Junior

Jerome fueled the Cavaliers' run to the Final Four with his winning mentality and 3-point shooting (39.9 percent). The Spurs don't necessarily need guard depth, but Jerome fits their mold.

[Drom John]

Fansided: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: RJ Barrett moves back to No. 2
by Brendon Kleen 10 hours ago [aka 4 April 2019]

29
Dylan Windler
F, Belmont
Belmont

This pick comes by way of the Raptors. Windler is coming off a fantastic closing statement to his college career and fits nicely within San Antonio’s ball and player movement offense. He can space the floor, move without the ball and guard both forward spots on defense.

19
Goga Bitadze
C, Mega Bemax
Mega Bemax

As the Spurs move on from their veteran frontcourt of Pau Gasol (already waived) and LaMarcus Aldridge (could be a free agent in 2020), they could look to the draft for youth at the position. Bitadze can move well and shoot with legit size.

[Drom John]

Fansided: Swarm and Sting: Charlotte Hornets: 2019 NBA Mock Draft Vol. 1
by Zachary Padmore 9 hours ago [AKA 4 April 2019]

No. 19 – San Antonio Spurs:

Zachary Padmore – Goga Bitadze. (Republic of Georgia)

“Goga Bitadze has been one of the more under-the-radar type prospects in this years draft class. Despite that, he still has to be considered one of the better centers in the class.

He’s just a beast in the paint and has a ton of different moves he uses down low. He’s also been working on extending the range on his jump-shot. His mechanics look good, now it’s just repe ion for him moving forward.

San Antonio could use a young front court player to add on the roster, so Bitadze is certainly an option for them.”

Giovanni Spillman – Ty Jerome. (Virginia)

“The Spurs have had some success as of late with Derrick White, but I do not think he has a long future with the team. With the Spurs first rounder, I would suggest they take another guard, such as Ty Jerome.

Jerome has played three seasons at Virginia and has a nice basketball IQ. As a guard, he is a nice scorer and defender, the perfect combination for someone playing for Gregg Popovich.

He is 6’5″, which is good height for a point guard. With a little care, I feel that he can become a productive player for the Spurs.”

No. 29 – San Antonio Spurs (VIA TOR):

Zachary Padmore – Admiral Schofield. (Tennessee)
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“Picking a guy like Admiral Schofield late in the first round just seems like something that the Spurs would do. Schofield, a projected second rounder by many, could be a major steal for the Spurs, and they have a track record of success in the draft.

Schofield is a tough forward/guard that can really shoot it. He comes into this draft NBA ready, and with his body and shooting ability, it would not surprise me to see him in an NBA rotation early into his career.

He reminds me a little bit of Utah’s Jae Crowder. He’s undersized, but he can shoot it and he plays intense defense. I think he would be a great target for not only the Spurs, but for all playoff teams picking late in the first round.”

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Latest Pre-Final Four Predictions
Joe Tansey
April 4, 2019

18. San Antonio Spurs: Bol Bol, C, Oregon

29. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto): Cameron Johnson, SF/PF, North Carolina

[Drom John]

SBNation: Pacific Takes: Pac-12 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Two Washington Huskies go in first round
An updated 2019 NBA mock draft heading into the Final Four.
By Jack Follman Apr 4, 2019, 9:50am PDT

19. San Antonio - KZ Okpala SG Stanford - The Spurs have made a living on versatile sleepers like Okpala, who is one of the nation’s best players most people out of Pac-12 country haven’t heard about. A combo SG/SF with great length, I see him being a bench player right away at the next level.

San Antonio - Chuma Okeke SF Auburn

[Blurbs only for Pac 12 players]

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Would be very happy with Okpala at 19 and Okeke at 29. Two decent shots at a versatile future long 3.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Fansided: Swarm and Sting: Charlotte Hornets: 2019 NBA Mock Draft Vol. 1
by Zachary Padmore 9 hours ago [AKA 4 April 2019]

“Picking a guy like Admiral Schofield late in the first round just seems like something that the Spurs would do. Schofield, a projected second rounder by many, could be a major steal for the Spurs, and they have a track record of success in the draft.

Schofield is a tough forward/guard that can really shoot it. He comes into this draft NBA ready, and with his body and shooting ability, it would not surprise me to see him in an NBA rotation early into his career.

He reminds me a little bit of Utah’s Jae Crowder. He’s undersized, but he can shoot it and he plays intense defense. I think he would be a great target for not only the Spurs, but for all playoff teams picking late in the first round.”

Am I the only one who thinks the Spurs have enough 6'5" guys? I guess if their plan is to package up one or two of them for a trade, they might have to draft a replacement. But without that, I don't know what they would do with another guard.

I liked what I saw from Admiral Schofield. Not a star, but should be a rotation player somewhere. I just get a little tired of scouting reports that say "he's undersized, but". I would really like to see the Spurs get a player in the draft who has legit NBA size for his position.

Still, might as well have some fun on a Friday. If we did draft Schofield, the Spurs would have at least one new fan for life:

[Atl Spur]

Am I the only one who thinks the Spurs have enough 6'5" guys? I guess if their plan is to package up one or two of them for a trade, they might have to draft a replacement. But without that, I don't know what they would do with another guard.

I liked what I saw from Admiral Schofield. Not a star, but should be a rotation player somewhere. I just get a little tired of scouting reports that say "he's undersized, but". I would really like to see the Spurs get a player in the draft who has legit NBA size for his position.

Still, might as well have some fun on a Friday. If we did draft Schofield, the Spurs would have at least one new fan for life:

Yo, are you gonna take the bet? All this talking you like to do is so unecessary.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Yo, are you gonna take the bet? All this talking you like to do is so unecessary.

You want me to take a bet that Okeke won't be there at 29, when I had already agreed with someone that I don't think he'll be there at 29? You really are autistic, aren't you?

Okeke won't be there at 29, blown out knee notwithstanding. Not in this draft.

You're probably right.

[objective]

I still haven't watched many full games of nearly all the college prospects aside from Thybulle and Roby, won't get to that until after the Spurs season is over, but

From what I've seen so far, limited as it is, I think Okeke is much better than Okpala, ACL and all. I'd rather see Okeke at 19 than Okpala and take the rehab redshirt year. Okpala just looks like a slower Okeke, none of the step or pop.

But I haven't watched the full games yet, probably have over 10 of each dvr'd, so maybe I'm wrong

[duncan2150]

I still haven't watched many full games of nearly all the college prospects aside from Thybulle and Roby, won't get to that until after the Spurs season is over, but

From what I've seen so far, limited as it is, I think Okeke is much better than Okpala, ACL and all. I'd rather see Okeke at 19 than Okpala and take the rehab redshirt year. Okpala just looks like a slower Okeke, none of the step or pop.

But I haven't watched the full games yet, probably have over 10 of each dvr'd, so maybe I'm wrong

What do you think about roby ? he has some good defensive numbers, looks he got some athletism and size also.

[objective]

What do you think about roby ? he has some good defensive numbers, looks he got some athletism and size also.

I thought he was okay but an NBA 4. DJ Wilson or DJ Wilson-lite. Didn't really stand out for offensive potential. And that is fine, that's probably a rotation caliber bench player after he gets over himself in the g-league but I would rather see someone who I think could play 3 with some 4 like Okeke.

I have him below Thybulle

[duncan2150]

I thought he was okay but an NBA 4. DJ Wilson or DJ Wilson-lite. Didn't really stand out for offensive potential. And that is fine, that's probably a rotation caliber bench player after he gets over himself in the g-league but I would rather see someone who I think could play 3 with some 4.

I have him below Thybulle

thanks I also have him below thybulle

[Atl Spur]

You want me to take a bet that Okeke won't be there at 29, when I had already agreed with someone that I don't think he'll be there at 29? You really are autistic, aren't you?

Fair enough. I’ll be that but let me be clear.....you are a coward! You already knew that though! Little boy don’t make me be mean.

[joeyjfive]

Raptors just lost again. We got a shot at 28th pick.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Fair enough. I’ll be that but let me be clear.....you are a coward! You already knew that though! Little boy don’t make me be mean.

You're just ten pounds of crazy in a five pound bag. Dayum.

[Atl Spur]

You're just ten pounds of crazy in a five pound bag. Dayum.

No worries.......

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Am I the only one who thinks the Spurs have enough 6'5" guys? I guess if their plan is to package up one or two of them for a trade, they might have to draft a replacement. But without that, I don't know what they would do with another guard.

I liked what I saw from Admiral Schofield. Not a star, but should be a rotation player somewhere. I just get a little tired of scouting reports that say "he's undersized, but". I would really like to see the Spurs get a player in the draft who has legit NBA size for his position.

Still, might as well have some fun on a Friday. If we did draft Schofield, the Spurs would have at least one new fan for life:

I agree with you when it comes to picking all these under sized or guys who are 6'5" tweener players. If they are that short at least let them have a crazy wing span like that Talon Horton-Walker guy for Iowa State. Dude supposedly has a 7-4 wing span at 6'4" tall! But I read he played more forward at school than wing, which isn't a good thing.

Hopefully we get some guys who can play the 3/4 position and they stand around 6'8 and above with decent wing span and athletic ability

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I like his college numbers defensively but other than that why is everyone so dead set on getting this Thybulle guy? His shooting numbers are kinda disappointing and he put up huge numbers playing in a zone defense against a down year for Pac 12 schools.

Don't get it twisted he might be able to translate some of his defensive success from school to the pros but he still has work to do shooting and it isn't like he is decent at getting his own shot at the university of Washington. I just feel at 19 and maybe even 28 or 29 we could get a more well rounded player than this guy. I gotta look at more film of him to understand the hype

[cd021]

I like his college numbers defensively but other than that why is everyone so dead set on getting this Thybulle guy? His shooting numbers are kinda disappointing and he put up huge numbers playing in a zone defense against a down year for Pac 12 schools.

Don't get it twisted he might be able to translate some of his defensive success from school to the pros but he still has work to do shooting and it isn't like he is decent at getting his own shot at the university of Washington. I just feel at 19 and maybe even 28 or 29 we could get a more well rounded player than this guy. I gotta look at more film of him to understand the hype

Don't want Thybulle at 18 or 19, much rather have Doumboya- he's a much higher quality of prospect in my opinion. At 28 or 29 I would consider Thybulle but Bitadze actually looks like a really solid pick and has been consistently mocked to go to us. He's 6'11 1/2, good length, mobile, and looks like he has good touch and decent shooting mechanics.

[Drom John]

NBADraft.net: 2019 Mock Draft
Updated: 4/4/19 12:14 am

18
<strong>San Antonio</strong> San Antonio
Bol Bol
7-2
235
C
Oregon
Fr.

29
<a href='http://www.nbadraft.net/nba_draft_trades/2019' le='Spurs receive Raptors 2019 first round pick (top 20 protected, or 2020 second rounder)' class='mock_team_link'><strong>*San Antonio</strong></a> *San Antonio
Kevin Porter
6-5
220
SG/SF
USC
Fr.

48
<strong>San Antonio</strong> San Antonio
Chris Clemons
5-9
180
PG
Campbell
Sr.

[Drom John]

heavy.com: NBA Mock Draft 2019: 2 Rounds of Predictions
By Jonathan Adams
Updated Apr 6, 2019 at 7:01am

No. 18 Spurs PF Sekou Doumbouya, Guinea

No. 29 Spurs (via Raptors) SF Admiral Schofield, Tennessee

48. Spurs PF Jaylen Hoard, Wake Forest

[lmbebo]

NBADraft.net: 2019 Mock Draft
Updated: 4/4/19 12:14 am

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Just feel Bol Bol is going to fail. Everything I've seen is that he's too slow for today's game....

[Drom John]

Sporting News: NBA Mock Draft 2019: Knicks land Zion Williamson; Duke dominates lottery
Chris Stone Contributor @cstonehoops
Updated at 2:35 p.m. ET [6 April 2019]

[20. Spurs — Grant Williams, Forward, Tennessee

Age: 20.3 | Height: 6-7 | Weight: 241

This is probably a touch high for Williams, but the Tennessee junior fits the bill in terms of the character and basketball IQ San Antonio has traditionally valued.

The 6-7 forward is a versatile threat offensively who should shoot a bit more often from deep. He can help facilitate in dribble handoff and post actions. Defensively, his feel for the game is an big asset.

29. Spurs (via Raptors) — Bruno Fernando, Big, Maryland

Age: 20.6 | Height: 6-10 | Weight: 245

Fernando could go higher on draft night, but NBA teams have the ability to find replacement-level bigs all over the place. Still, the 20-year-old can score efficiently around the basket, has improved as a passer and is comfortable cleaning up on the defensive glass.

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: NBA Draft: NBA Draft 2019: Spotlighting Highest-Rated Upperclassmen on Expert Mock Drafts
JOE TANSEY
APRIL 6, 2019

[18. San Antonio Spurs: Bol Bol, C, Oregon

29. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto): Cameron Johnson, SF/PF, North Carolina