Spurs Draft Discussion: 2019 NBA Draft

[bluebellmaniac]

Worked out with Derrick White.

It be like that every year.

[cd021]

Kinda liking what i've seen from PJ Washington. Athletic, long (7'3 wingspan), but undersized (6'8) PF. Could develop into a nice stretch 4 who can finish above the rim, rebound, and looks like he could be a good defender. Also looks like he can attack closeouts - pump fake, couple of dribbles and finish at the rim.

[look_at_g_shred]

Kinda liking what i've seen from PJ Washington. Athletic, long (7'3 wingspan), but undersized (6'8) PF. Could develop into a nice stretch 4 who can finish above the rim, rebound, and looks like he could be a good defender. Also looks like he can attack closeouts - pump fake, couple of dribbles and finish at the rim.

I want Rui or Pj at 19

[Blackhaus]

I can’t believe Rui will be there at 19, he has to really be a bad interview to fall that far in the draft

[DPG21920]

I can’t believe Rui will be there at 19, he has to really be a bad interview to fall that far in the draft

I agree - I dont think Rui is some generational talent, but I do think he will go higher than 19. IF the Spurs really did like him as the younger/more athletic Rudy Gay then they will have to move up to get him.

If he falls to 19, flaws and all, I think that is a tremendous coup for 19.

[pad300]

I agree - I dont think Rui is some generational talent, but I do think he will go higher than 19. IF the Spurs really did like him as the younger/more athletic Rudy Gay then they will have to move up to get him.

If he falls to 19, flaws and all, I think that is a tremendous coup for 19.

I don't like a Hachimura at 19 pick. He's a volume scorer who doesn't exhibit significant NBA level offensive skills, for example, a 3 pt shot, nor does he rebound or defend well. To compare with other prospects at the nominal position who could be there at 19 (at least on some mocks), Doumboya (younger, physically superior), Brandon Clarke (physically superior, better NCAA stats, translatable defence and rebounding), PJ Washington (wingspan, 3 pt shot, better NCAA stats), Okeke (overall game, younger), Grant Williams (overall game, younger), even Samanic (size, ?physically better?, younger, wider diversity of NBA skill flashes, esp 3 pt shooting).

[duncan2150]

I agree about hachimura, i don’t think he is what we need and also he will go higher than 19.

Rui is not a slasher or a very good defender, he has a mid range game not more and i think if we moove up we could do better. Hunter could be the target .

[objective]

I don't like a Hachimura at 19 pick. He's a volume scorer who doesn't exhibit significant NBA level offensive skills, for example, a 3 pt shot, nor does he rebound or defend well. To compare with other prospects at the nominal position who could be there at 19 (at least on some mocks), Doumboya (younger, physically superior), Brandon Clarke (physically superior, better NCAA stats, translatable defence and rebounding), PJ Washington (wingspan, 3 pt shot, better NCAA stats), Okeke (overall game, younger), Grant Williams (overall game, younger), even Samanic (size, ?physically better?, younger, wider diversity of NBA skill flashes, esp 3 pt shooting).

I agree. I've started watching him and ... I guess he reminds me of Brandon Bass?

Very good Mid range shooter, and ... Is that's it? And Bass was a decent rotation player for a good length of time in a different era, but I don't get the Hachimura hype. Good athlete, but is he great at the NBA level? Has had defensive issues in college ...

I don't know if I'd choose Grant Williams or Samanic over him, but lots of other guys I can see filling a modern NBA role as a backup or guys with potential for more that are more interesting to me

[Drom John]

Yardbarker: 2019 NBA mock draft 2.0
Posted 57 minutes ago | By Pat Heery
[AKA 3 May 2019]

19. San Antonio Spurs: Goga Bitadze, KK Mega Bemax

NBA Comp: The Ante Zizic Celtics fans told you about

And here we have our first new addition to the mock draft: Goga Bitadze. Bitadze would be a lottery pick if he came up in the league 10 or maybe even five years ago with his skill set and power around the basket along with his nice touch from the outside and solid all-around game. His problem is going to be — you guessed it — his ability to play defense when he gets thrown into a bunch of pick-and-rolls and has to switch onto the James Hardens and Steph Currys of the league, as he is a little slow-footed at the moment. His ceiling has been described by some experts as Jusuf Nurkic. If any team can help an international talent reach his potential, it's the Spurs.
Patrick Albertini / Contributor

29. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors): Carsen Edwards, Purdue

NBA Comp: Patty Mills

Edwards' Kemba Walker impersonation during March Madness certainly did his draft stock some favors. Instead of being viewed as a chucker, like he was for much of the Big Ten regular season, Edwards is now being seen as a player who can carry an average Purdue team to the cusp of a Final Four almost entirely on his own. The unlimited range and impressive shot-making ability he displayed this March were truly amazing and probably solidified his draft stock as a late-first-, early-second round pick. Every team could use a spark plug guard off the bench, and Edwards certainly fits that mold. He'd be an ideal long-term replacement for Patty Mills in San Antonio.
Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

[Drom John]

Basketball Insiders:
Mock Drafts
2019 NBA Consensus Mock Draft – Ver 1.0

Each week, four of Basketball Insiders’ experts take a look at the draft class and weigh in on what they are seeing and hearing in the march up to the 2019 NBA Draft.
Basketball Insiders
3 May 2019

Drew Maresca
19. Cameron Johnson
29. Carsen Edwards

Jesse Blancarte
19. Grant Williams
29. Cameron Johnson

Spencer Davies
19. Jaxson Hayes
29. Talen Horton-Tucker

Steve Kyler
19. Keldon Johnson
29. Goga Bitadze

[Drom John]

Fansided: Factor of Sadness: 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Cleveland Cavaliers gamble on traits with 26th pick
by Mike Graham 6 hours ago

19. San Antonio-Bruno Fernando-F-Maryland–Bruno Fernando could possibly go higher, so the Spurs, who are set in the back court, take a project who can rebound now, in the front court.

29. San Antonio-Kyle Guy-G-Virginia–Kyle Guy is keeping his name in the draft which lends me to think he has strong interest from teams around this spot during the first round.

[Biggems]

I really like Charles Bassey. He is raw, but he plays hard and knows how to rebound, something we are desperate for.

[ace3g]

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs are probably looking for a new PG for the G-League team. They were pretty bad last season since White went to the big club

[Biggems]

C Jessie Govan Georgetown......IMO, he is a huge sleeper pick. I would not be upset at all if we drafted him in the 2nd round. He has a nice low post game, has 3 pt range, can get out in transition, is a decent passer and rebounder, and can protect the rim as a shot blocker. Patrick Ewing was his college coach, I am sure that helped him develop his game as a big man.

[ZeusWillJudge]

C Jessie Govan Georgetown......IMO, he is a huge sleeper pick. I would not be upset at all if we drafted him in the 2nd round. He has a nice low post game, has 3 pt range, can get out in transition, is a decent passer and rebounder, and can protect the rim as a shot blocker. Patrick Ewing was his college coach, I am sure that helped him develop his game as a big man.

I like Govan. I think there's still a place for an old school C, and you can't underestimate working with Ewing. There are some guys who I don't think should go in the first round, but might not be on the board by the time the Spurs get their second round pick - Govan is one of them. But if he's still there, I think he would be a very good pickup with that 49 spot.

He's already got legit size, and he can shoot the 3. I watched him play a couple of times, and my only beef was that he didn't have much sense of urgency on the boards - reminds me too much of Aldridge in that respect. It will take a couple of seasons to figure out if he's a draft bargain or a bust, but I would throw the 49 pick at him in a heartbeat. That's assuming they've addressed the need for an athletic forward in the first round.

[Degoat]

I think Cameron Johnson would be a great pick for us, idk where he’ll be drafted though. I’ve seen mock drafts that have him going really early and real late

[Biggems]

I like Govan. I think there's still a place for an old school C, and you can't underestimate working with Ewing. There are some guys who I don't think should go in the first round, but might not be on the board by the time the Spurs get their second round pick - Govan is one of them. But if he's still there, I think he would be a very good pickup with that 49 spot.

He's already got legit size, and he can shoot the 3. I watched him play a couple of times, and my only beef was that he didn't have much sense of urgency on the boards - reminds me too much of Aldridge in that respect. It will take a couple of seasons to figure out if he's a draft bargain or a bust, but I would throw the 49 pick at him in a heartbeat. That's assuming they've addressed the need for an athletic forward in the first round.

I also really like Ty Jerome of UVA and that PG Smart from LSU

[cd021]

I think Cameron Johnson would be a great pick for us, idk where he’ll be drafted though. I’ve seen mock drafts that have him going really early and real late

Heard he is great shooter but is pretty old and apparently had a hip injury that is concerning.


Edit: he shot 46% on almost 6 3s per game , 40.5% on 640 career 3s. He can definitely shoot it

[ZeusWillJudge]

I also really like Ty Jerome of UVA and that PG Smart from LSU

LOL. If the Spurs draft Smart it will be a sign of the apocalypse - or at least a sign that Pop has completely changed. He's not... you know... smart. And I'm not sure the Spurs need another slasher with Murray on the roster. But damn he's quick and crafty with the ball. Also, he got a clean bill of health from the FBI investigation, but I get the idea that they were really just after the coach. But put him on the right team, and he'll put up some numbers.

Jerome is like the other side of the coin. He seems like "Spurs material", but he's also slow and pretty unathletic. (Maybe that's what "Spurs material" really is? ) He's also something like 6'5" with a 6'2" wingspan. I think he's a good kid that's really going to struggle at the NBA level - but we'd all be pulling for him.

Of the two, I like Smart's athleticism and quickness.

[Drom John]

Cleveland.com: NBA mock draft 2019: Examining every possibility for the Cavaliers
By Matt Goul, cleveland.com | Posted May 06, 2019 at 05:35 AM | Updated May 06, 2019 at 06:06 AM

19. San Antonio: Deividas Sirvydis, 6-8 forward, Lithuania

Spurs' options: The Spurs have already been spotted scouting international talent — surprised? — including Olimpija's Luka Samanic. Sirvydis is a left-handed shooter, conjuring memories of an Argentinian wing (Manu Ginobili) San Antonio once took in the first round.

29. San Antonio (from Toronto): Luka Samanic, 6-11 forward, Croatia

Spurs' options: Remember the Spurs were scouting overseas with GM R.C. Buford looking at Samanic? This could be the spot to take him, as he rises up draft boards. This pick comes courtesy of last year's Kawhi Leonard trade.

[Blackhaus]

I swear if they go foreign with these first round pics I’m pull my hair out. I do not want some soft euro trash that we may or may not see in a few years.

[lmbebo]

Cleveland.com: NBA mock draft 2019: Examining every possibility for the Cavaliers
By Matt Goul, cleveland.com | Posted May 06, 2019 at 05:35 AM | Updated May 06, 2019 at 06:06 AM

19 seems high for him. He seems like an early 2nd round pick?

[EricB]

Samanic can be realllllly realllly good. However he wouldn’t show up till at least 2021

[Blackhaus]

Cam Johnson would be a nice first if he’s there at 19 or later pick. Prob the best shooter in this draft and he can slot right in the 3 or small ball 4. Watched him a few times living in ACC country.