-I really hope the Grizzlies trade into #3 to presumably select Clingan. That would be so huge for the Spurs
-I don't really know why people say Saluan would be a bad pick at #8 because he can't contribute right away. The Spurs absolutely have the roster room and the timeline to get an immediate contributor at #4 and a project guy like Saluan at #8. That's not even debatable tbh
Basically all of the wings in this draft are "players in theory". They all have huge weaknesses. If they didn't they'd be the undisputed #1 overall
Tbh since Risacher will be gone, he might be the best wing prospect available, especially since he probably won't be picked before #8
I'd take Castle/Dillingham and Salaun, tbh.
Topic and Salaun would be bad because neither would contribute right away.
Using one of the picks in a trade should also be an option.
Idk, Portland is reportedly interested in Salaun at 7 as well if you believe Twitter hoop analysts. And they are nowhere near competing for anything so they have the time and patience to wait for a prospect like him to develop. I could even see Charlotte swinging for the fences with him at 6 in such a weak draft. A lot will depend on his personal workouts/scrimmages imo.
Here’s one I sort of like. Surround Wemby with versatile shooters:
True, but others at least have something to fall back on if their ceiling is a subpar role player.
Buzelis has nothing as of now.
You're right. Blazers are definitely going for a wing, they have way too many guards and are even looking to get rid of some. They just hit the reset button, they'll be awful for a couple more years.
From what I've read, Castle is Hornets' first choice. They have enough spacing with Ball/Bridges/Miller, they need a POA defender.
Idk who they go for if we take Castle.
Spurs aint drafting 3 white guys in one draft tbhHere’s one I sort of like. Surround Wemby with versatile shooters:
lol I missed that!Spurs aint drafting 3 white guys in one draft tbh
Seems like this is people playing telephone withGivoney’s rumor.
ESPN: We need to generate clicks and chatter about this draft thing coming up. Givony, say something stupid.
Teams that are definitely back in the playoffs next season (if no injury setback for any of them): Dallas, Denver, Minnesota, Memphis, and OKC.
Teams that are likely back in the playoffs: New Orleans Pelicans
Teams that could go either way: Clippers, Kings, Lakers, Rockets, Suns and Warriors.
That leaves the Blazers and Jazz as the other two teams.
Right now, I can say for sure that the Spurs are better than the Blazers and I'm pretty sure they'll pass the Jazz. Could the Spurs have a better record than any of the seven other teams that are not shoe-ins?
If not, they finish 13th in the West.
Then, one has to see who, in the East, that will not make the playoffs, the Spurs will have a better record than. The for sure playoff teams in the East will be: Boston, Indiana, New York and Philly. Likely playoff teams are: Miami and Orlando. That leaves Atlanta, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto and Washington. I think it's quite possible that the Spurs could be better, next season, than most, if not all, of the teams in the East that do not make the playoffs and maybe even better than a couple of the teams that do.
Being in the West will most likely place the Spurs in the lottery again next year, but likely with a late lottery pick. Then again, if some of these teams in the West suffer major collapses (or injuries), the Spurs could stumble into that 8th seed.
I guess we'll have a better gauge of things when the draft and free agency have run their course.
Not my 1st choice but his upside is ridiculous. He'd be a horse on the floor
He's had an exponential progression the last years and I don't see any reason that trend would stop with his known great work ethic, his ridiculous bodytype and his poximity to Wemby (and the influence this one will have just by proximity effect)
Wouldn't be worth a meltdwon (that would happen anyway whoever we pick)
All these pundits are reading ST tbh.
I know it's a business, and rumors or not, you can't help thinking about the rest of the players reading this. Good luck selling them cohesion and accountability at the start of the season.
Meh. If you want to be untouchable, make yourself untouchable. If the Spurs had 5 untouchable players they'd be really good.
If there's anybody that has their finger on the pulse and lifeblood of Spurs basketball, it's @draftexpress.
Out of all teams, Spurs are the least likely organization to leak something like this.
Every single player in the NBA knows they could get traded at any time.
Other than Bradley Beal, I guess.
And tbh, I don't care about the feelings of this roster.
Keldon had five years to prove himself, he's nothing special.
Tre is entering his final year and is an undersized PG with a questionable shot.
Jeremy has potential, but he knows he needs to work on his shot if he wants to be a part of Spurs future.
Others are lucky to even be in the league.
the reason why his progression would stop is simply talent and potential. Most players are working hard in the NBA, but if you're limited in terms of skills your ceiling is that much more limited and working hard won't make up for it.
Ronny Turiaf was a beast and hard worker but his ceiling was never that high and I don't believe Salaün is either. He IS very raw and more an athlete than a BB player to me. It's OK in ProA where he can bully his way to whatever (he's not killing it either in a modest team where he got a lot of freedom) but the NBA is another animal.
Now, that's my opinion. I hope for the kid he proves me wrong... by working hard for itBut I do'nt see a path where he could be anything than a second unit role player.
I legit don't know if Salaun has more potential than Dom Barlow. And that's nothing against either of those players.
For sure but still, players are reading everything, directly or by peeps in their circle, and you necessarily develop some kind of cynism and sefl centerism, specially in the team that drafted you and told you she beleived in you...Out of all teams, Spurs are the least likely organization to leak something like this.
Every single player in the NBA knows they could get traded at any time.
Other than Bradley Beal, I guess.
And tbh, I don't care about the feelings of this roster.
Keldon had five years to prove himself, he's nothing special.
Tre is entering his final year and is an undersized PG with a questionable shot.
Jeremy has potential, but he knows he needs to work on his shot if he wants to be a part of Spurs future.
Others are lucky to even be in the league.
Another reason spurs should really consider sensibly rebuilding the roster or it could get messy in a tanking year with rumors flying all over and 90% of the guys knowing they could be cut ot shopped anytime during the season, then playing their own card.
I think the opposite actually. NBA has a lot more spacing and the Spurs/Pop loves to play with fast pace and movemenets that limits the individual talent needed to function by its essence.the reason why his progression would stop is simply talent and potential. Most players are working hard in the NBA, but if you're limited in terms of skills your ceiling is that much more limited and working hard won't make up for it.
Ronny Turiaf was a beast and hard worker but his ceiling was never that high and I don't believe Salaün is either. He IS very raw and more an athlete than a BB player to me. It's OK in ProA where he can bully his way to whatever (he's not killing it either in a modest team where he got a lot of freedom) but the NBA is another animal.
Now, that's my opinion. I hope for the kid he proves me wrong... by working hard for it
He's obviously gonna be a role player and I like the Turiaf comparison. Ronny had health issues that put a stop to his pogession but other than that he's a dream teammate and I'd be more than happy if that's the type of player Salaun becomes.
High energy, slasher, rock physically, sense of sacrifice/duty ..., steady progression etc
I have in mind how Wemby was impressed at his improvements due to his work load. It means a lot. Work ALWAYS pays off
Look around the league, yes talent matters, but what really makes the diff and a career are the work ethic, the steady improvements, the defense and the 3pts shooting. Salaun checks all those marks potentially
Saluan is top 5 on my big board tbh. Elite size for his position and by all accounts a gym rat who has improved exponentially in the last few years.
Spurs would be lucky if he was still available at #8 tbh.
Nah bro. I think you're thinking with a european pov where culturaly they want a balance in the lockerom's incomes whereas in the US they have the "I know my role, it's a business" type of mentality/culture
+ the new (educated) generation has become as cynical as the owners/FO
I think he's the guy unless someone they love unexpectedly falls to them (Sheppard)
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