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So I'm convinced that Pop and RC tag teamed his wife ...
Pritchard is such a little weasal. I really hope he gets fired soon.
So I'm convinced that Pop and RC tag teamed his wife ...
mother
daughter ..
dog ...
and possibly goldfish.
Get over it, Pritchard. They were asking for it.
If Pritchard found out that the Spurs were interested in drafting Garcia at 20, he'd want him too. The guy is a joke. Williams makes absolutely no sense for the Trail Blazers.
Did anyone else catch Pritch today swapping picks + cash with GS in the second to jump ahead of us there?
That would be hilarious if the Spurs did something like this so they could snag someone that Portland was interested in.
Blazers Target Elli0t Williams, Working On Securing Extra 1st Rounder
The Blazers have targeted Elli0t Williams and are hoping to get an additional pick late in the first round in order to draft him, according to sources.
Portland isn't optimistic Williams will still be available at No. 34.
The Blazers are willing to trade $3 million in cash and the 34th overall pick to Memphis in exchange for one of the Grizzlies' two first round picks in the 20s.
Read more: http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...#ixzz0rdC8BKdo
i think those ex spurs fo are targeting the same guys we are, when are they actually going to do some work instead of relyin on our office scouts report
hmm damn. I liked this kid if he would be there at 20.
If the Spurs want Williams and the Trail Blazers pull off this trade, they still wouldn't get him. Their only hope is if they can acquire 16 from the Bulls or 18 from the Heat, both of which are rumored to be available. Supposedly the Bobcats, Mavs, Nuggets and Knicks all want to acquire a draft pick.
Don't worry Spurs fans, Pri[t]ck's favorite hobby is -blocking Morey. He'll take our prospects way before yours.
I glossed over it initially, but it's interesting that Wojnarowski makes it sound as though if the Blazers are successful in securing another pick in the 20s, that they'll be able to get Williams. He makes no mention of them looking to or needing to jump ahead of the Spurs to get him.
If that's the case, why did that #*%$! Morey draft Batum 1 pick ahead of us for Pritchard. If you don't like him screwing you over, don't help him screw someone else over. Blackball the S.O.B.
Ah, my bad. When I saw (Pr)B(itch) involved, somehow our #49 turned into #39, and he had line jumped us again!
Thanks for the heads up.
This sounds and smells more like the next iteration of the Great Batum Robbery of 2008. ard and those Portland FO pricks are the pettiest bunc in the NBA. Lord only knows what they have against the Spurs, but it wouldn't surprise me at all for them to move up and snag someone the Spurs are interested in.
I can only hope that the Spurs are baiting everyone by simply feigning interest in Williams. He's an average sized SG - something they don't really need. The Spurs desparately need to address the SF and PF positions.
I could see us trading Hill to move up to get a SF and drafting Williams at 20. Well, theoretically.
I like that Single T gets to the line and he's a pretty good all-around scorer. What I don't like is his height. Yet another smallish guard doesn't thrill me. He'd pretty much duplicate what Hill brings.
Williams would make a lot more sense if TP or Hill is traded ... but then it'd be a lot of pressure for a rookie to fall into such a big role. Overall, I think he's a good talent pull at 20 but I question the fit.
@timvpcan't tell you the exactly measurements, but I was pretty curious about this question as well and did some (visual ) research.....
Henderson was measured 2009. height without shoes: 6'4'', with shoes: 6'5''
tried to get an idea about his actual size and posted this two pages before.
Williams doesn't have good size if you are looking at a pure SG or a wing, but he does have VERY GOOD size if they think he can play a combo role. what makes him intriguing is his athleticism. the guy can leap like any other in the draft. (I'm pretty sure, if he did the combine, he would have been the #1 or among the top 3 in this department). and he is pretty quick, can defend the small and quick PGs. (like he did especially in his 1st year with Duke, when K used him a lot in a Bowen like perimeter stopper role)
bottom line: yes, he duplicates much of what Hill brings, but there could be a plan, that this two form the back court of the future.
I posted in the general draft thread a link to a new article on DX about another statistical evaluation of the SGs in this draft, because there are some interesting points about Williams unique game and I wrote that I see only one player with a similar combination of statistical numbers and that player is Manu.
You can't use action pics to estimate height. The angles will play tricks on you. For example, this pick makes Henderson look significantly taller than Williams:
As far as Williams' game, yeah it's pretty intriguing. In a perfect world, I'd want a 6-foot-7ish wing who can defend twos and threes. Another combo guard isn't as exciting.
But again, picking at 20 means you can't be choosers. You just pick the guy who has a chance to make it.
Speaking of combo guards, we can't forget about Nando de Colo either. I know he won't be on the roster next year, but if we're looking at the Spurs 3 years from now, it's likely that both George Hill and de Colo will be on the roster; how many guys with that size and somewhat similar skill set can you really fit on one team?
If we are looking at the Spurs 3 years from now, assuming Tim Duncan retires after his contract, the Spurs would be stockpiling talent to rebuild quicker. It doesn't matter what position they play at that point as long as the players are good players who are good trading pieces.
I know this and that's why I tried to find a picture with a more neutral angle, like the one I used. (eye point height, distance etc.)You can't use action pics to estimate height. The angles will play tricks on you. For example, this pick makes Henderson look significantly taller than Williams:
however, it of course doesn't prove anything. I know the picture you posted and yes, there he looks smaller than Henderson. but as you said, the angle tricks you. when a picture is taken from close and almost from the floor, a few inches in the object position totally changes the impression.
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