Countdown To The NBA Draft: June 23, 2022

[John B]

I saw a listing of 18 mocks and the most common players the Spurs ended up with at each pick were--

#9 Duren
#20 Jovic
#25 Liddell/LaRavia

That tells the obvious to improve on both the PF/C positions.

But people tend to neglect the big hole at the point-of-attack where shifty guards torch the Spurs every time. I don’t know if Devin would be that lockdown defender.

[mo7888]

That tells the obvious to improve on both the PF/C positions.

But people tend to neglect the big hole at the point-of-attack where shifty guards torch the Spurs every time. I don’t know if Devin would be that lockdown defender.

That's a good point. I don't think Devin can be a point of attack defender...unless Tre miraculously develops that dog in him persona, that player isn't currently on this team..

[tim_duncan_fan]

That tells the obvious to improve on both the PF/C positions.

But people tend to neglect the big hole at the point-of-attack where shifty guards torch the Spurs every time. I don’t know if Devin would be that lockdown defender.

You know Devin won't be.

He's slow laterally.

[bluebellmaniac]

Almost missed this significant moment.

One week until the draft!

[exstatic]

Almost missed this significant moment.

One week until the draft!

You misspelled meltdown.

[bluebellmaniac]

You misspelled meltdown.

Lol! That too.

[dbestpro]

I can't wait to draft another guard and play him at PF.

[John B]

I can't wait to draft another guard and play him at PF.

Spurs actually need a defensive guard to plug the point-of-attack, preferably someone who can put numbers too.

But fans think it’s just the size at PF position. That too. But Spurs get torched by shifty guards, and equally important to address. In the past we had Elliot, Bowen, Kawhi, Green, not to mention Manu. All great lockdown defenders. All championship years when Spurs had prime lockdown defenders. Well, Spurs don’t have now. Why did Pop give away his favorite George Hill to get a chance on Kawhi? There’s two in Spurs reach, Davis and Sochan. I would love to get both.

[south side spur]

You know Devin won't be.

He's slow laterally.

https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bu...bulls-not-no-4

Talk to scouts and executives about Vassell, as NBC Sports Chicago did on background, and the dominant word that results is upside. There’s a lot of intrigue about this fluid, athletic prospect who projects as a prototypical wing in today’s postion-less NBA.
One Eastern Conference scout pointed to the combination of Vassell’s defensive instincts, lateral quickness and wingspan as his favorite attribute. A Western Conference executive, who likened him to Mikal Bridges with perhaps more offensive potential, said he’ll be a "3-and-D" player in the league for years.

[Dex]

Officially off of work to start a three-day weekend, which means next thing I know, it will be Tuesday ing morning.

But that means we'll only be 2 days from draft day!

[DPG21920]

I am guessing these players are gone by the time SA picks: Chet, Paolo, Jabari, Ivey, Mauthrin, Sochan, Keegan Murray

So who would y’all want with who is left?

[CGD]

I am guessing these players are gone by the time SA picks: Chet, Paolo, Jabari, Ivey, Mauthrin, Sochan, Keegan Murray

So who would y’all want with who is left?

Duren or Davis for me, but we all know the Spurs will pick Daniels if that’s how the first 8 break, lol.

[mo7888]

Duren or Davis for me, but we all know the Spurs will pick Daniels if that’s how the first 8 break, lol.

Duren or Daniels (I'd add Sharpe before I saw how bad he answered the questions in SA)...

[RC_Drunkford]

I am guessing these players are gone by the time SA picks: Chet, Paolo, Jabari, Ivey, Mauthrin, Sochan, Keegan Murray

So who would y’all want with who is left?

Honestly with how the trade market is looking draft Duren and trade Poeltl for a starting PF like OG

[tim_duncan_fan]

https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bu...bulls-not-no-4

Talk to scouts and executives about Vassell, as NBC Sports Chicago did on background, and the dominant word that results is upside. There’s a lot of intrigue about this fluid, athletic prospect who projects as a prototypical wing in today’s postion-less NBA.
One Eastern Conference scout pointed to the combination of Vassell’s defensive instincts, lateral quickness and wingspan as his favorite attribute. A Western Conference executive, who likened him to Mikal Bridges with perhaps more offensive potential, said he’ll be a "3-and-D" player in the league for years.

I'm not seeing left-right speed. I think he can get blown by enough to make us uncomfortable.

[bluebellmaniac]

4 days ... The intensity and excitement builds...

[bluebellmaniac]

3 Days to go, and the craziness has already begun!

[bluebellmaniac]

2 Days left

[JPB]

Honestly with how the trade market is looking draft Duren and trade Poeltl for a starting PF like OG

This. I used to be on favor of extending Poodle but give Duren to Murray to play with, then see what you can get for Jak, eventually paired with 20 and/or 25, for a higer pick if there's someone you still like, or preferably for a proven PF.

[bluebellmaniac]

31 hours to go... Countdown is now in hours.

Ready the launch checklist...

[bluebellmaniac]

19 hrs on our Countdown...

[bluebellmaniac]

10 are the hours until the annointed time.

[chunticakes]

I can't wait to draft another guard and play him at PF.

It's funny because it's true.

[John B]

4 more hours for

Dieng 9
Jovic 20
Tyty 25
Procida 38 - stash

[bluebellmaniac]

2 hours left...