I suspect this is going to be their primary focus. Obviously, if it's not there, they can't force it, but they need to replace Joseph.
He'd have eventually replaced Ginobili in the rotation, when he retires and though not the heir apparent to Parker, at least been a stop gap option.
His future is as a 3rd string PG/defensive specialist. If he fixes his jumper then he will be a legit backup like CoJo. If he gets drafted then he's going to replace Miller not Manu.(Someone like Courtney Lee would be a nice replacement for Manu w/ Kyle playing point-forward)
I wasn't talking about Payton specifically. I meant in general, they need someone in his mold, only better.His future is as a 3rd string PG/defensive specialist. If he fixes his jumper then he will be a legit backup like CoJo. If he gets drafted then he's going to replace Miller not Manu.
It's possible the eventual Ginobili replacement (in the rotation, not necessarily in role) doubles as the third point guard, as Joseph would have, had he outlasted Ginobili.
PATFO can ditch K-Mart & pickup Mayo who has played as a combo guard in the past. They just need to put Mayo on the 2013 Patty diet.
Drom John, I tried to PM you, but you have that feature deactivated. I was just trying to remind you to check the player index threads before trying to make or suggest a new thread. We already have a thread on Malik Beasley, so we don't need another. Same goes for everyone here.
Not Spurs material and even if he was, can't run an offense and can't defend point guards.PATFO can ditch K-Mart & pickup Mayo who has played as a combo guard in the past. They just need to put Mayo on the 2013 Patty diet.
Mayo was actually pretty good in Dallas when he was asked to run the offense. He disappears when he had to play off the ball & checks-out if he isn't getting touches which is what happened when Dirk came back from injury.
He's a better option than K-Mart if PATFO are looking for someone who can approximate Manu although he is looking to score first rather than pass. He is a MUCH better defender than K-Mart & doesn't depend on the refs to put up points. He's a hybrid of Patty/Diaw as far as skillset, girth & motor.
He was a solid 6th man for the Bucks last season before he let himself go during the summer:
As far as his at ude, he seems like a hot-head but so was Stephen Jackson. If he's willing to sacrifice money to play for a championship, I would assume that's an indication he has matured & is 'over himself' b/c dude was a childhood phenom ala Lance Stephenson:
I don't mind Mayo, but I don't even consider him a combo guard and he's definitely not Spurs material.Mayo was actually pretty good in Dallas when he was asked to run the offense. He disappears when he had to play off the ball & checks-out if he isn't getting touches which is what happened when Dirk came back from injury.
He's a better option than K-Mart if PATFO are looking for someone who can approximate Manu although he is looking to score first rather than pass. He is a MUCH better defender than K-Mart & doesn't depend on the refs to put up points. He's a hybrid of Patty/Diaw as far as skillset, girth & motor.
He was a solid 6th man for the Bucks last season before he let himself go during the summer:
As far as his at ude, he seems like a hot-head but so was Stephen Jackson. If he's willing to sacrifice money to play for a championship, I would assume that's an indication he has matured & is 'over himself' b/c dude was a childhood phenom ala Lance Stephenson:
I'm not a fan, but I could see them pursuing a different backup Bucks guard: Vasquez.
I agree, PATFO are more likely to pursue someone like Vasquez especially since his market value will be pretty low coming off a down season.
I like this guy. http://www.draftexpress.com/article/...reakdown-5405/
He's very young and could be feasible for us.
He's projected to be a "lottery" pick: http://www.nbadraft.net/2016mock_draft
Oh I missed that.... :-( I have to review PG/SG rankings. He wasn't that high earlier on. He's two years away from contributing, but being so young if makes sense.
Can someone make a thread for Thon Maker. Interesting prospect. I like his motor. Has heart and has range. 7 footer. Also mentioned something about playing behind Aldridge. 19 years old.
Prospects I'm looking at right now, or flavors of the month:
Ben Bentil
Thon Maker
Petr Cornelie
AJ Hammons
Melo Trimble
Isaia Cordinier
For bigs, looking for players with range that can defend and protect the rim. For points, looking for players that can stretch the floor and operate out of the pick and roll. Defense is a plus.
I think with kawhi and lma as the pillars, they need to be surrounded with players that can hit the three and at a high clip. If you can package defense with it it's a plus. We also need (a) playmaker(s). High IQ, intangibles, feel all a plus.
Most glaring need is a big imo. I think we can get by playing bobo next to LMA next year and will probably be our best lineup we can reasonably muster considering the options. Although, bobo as a full-time starter has a very short shelf life so I think someone in that mold and by that I mean spacer and defender stretch four type I think will be what we're looking for. I really don't see any guards with taking with a first round pick. This year is deep with bigs.
Thon Maker hasn't impressed me. Its easy to look great when you are going against unathletic whiteboys and you have a good 6 inches on everyone you are playing against. When he has been pitted against other great players in the same age group he has looked pretty unimpressive. Maybe he will make me eat crow, but I think he looks like a bust.
You just never know with kids that work hard. But I agree a more surer thing would be better cause he's so raw.
As far as guards in the draft that could possibly fall to us check out Malik Beasley, I think he could be a great fit for us if he drops far enough.
Korkmaz.
Hey Ray:
I really like your list I looked at tape on Isaia Cordinier the kid from France impressed me he has good handles, can shoot, can get to the rim and likes to plays defense. With Manu likely hanging it up we need another ball handler and it seems this kid could be a good pick.
Yeah I like him. He's a two way player and he's young. Reminds me of Devin Booker. I'm not sure he has potential to be as good but he could be solid.
My new list:
Ante Zizic
Isaia Cordinier
Melo Trimble
Ben Bentil
Petr Cornelie
Riding that Beasley train pretty hard right now. Bembry is also nice. A score-first guard who can defend PGs potentially at a high level is my wish right now.
The only thing I don't like about Beasley is his height but the same could be said about Cordinier. Cordinier could also be a potential lock down defender as a guard. He's got the motor. I'm starting to really like Zizic. Too many red flags with Ibeh and Hammons so I've went soured a bit. But Zizic had potential to be a really good defender on the perimeter and inside. He's a pnr guy. Good finisher and he has some range which is a must with LMA and kawhi.
Same here with Beasley. Really like his game. Think he could come in and make an impact off the bench as a spark plug as early as next year.
Have you heard anything about George De Paula recently? He was getting some hype before the draft last year and then pulled out. Haven't heard anything about him since then though. I really liked him as a late first or mid second round pick. Curious if he has plans to enter the draft this year.
Thon Maker
Bleacher Report by Alec Nathan, 27 April 2016
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One of the guys I like. Think he could be a fantastic player with starter potential next year if Duncan retires
If you have time, take a look on Patrick McCaw (6'7 SG from UNLV) . I believe he is one of the biggest sleepers on this draft.
He is still my favorite for the Spurs pick.
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