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no way. possible that they pick another PG (like Bokolo) at 58, but then it's not the strategy to bring him as back up for Tony immediatly.
Yes, there have been indications.
'Sides, do you really think they'd pass on a back-up at 28 and 33 both? Who the heck could they get with 58 worth a damn?
no way. possible that they pick another PG (like Bokolo) at 58, but then it's not the strategy to bring him as back up for Tony immediatly.
Brazenly stolen from another board, but interesting:
The thought that the Pruitt 'promise' is a smokescreen directed at Phoenix, who has stated they wish to sell one of their picks (24 & 29). If they truly want Pruitt, this 'promise' forces them to take him at 24 and sell off the 29, which means someone else falls closer to the Spurs who Phoenix might otherwise like to take, like Belinelli.
If Spurs do a good job, nobody outside the FO should know what Spurs will do with their pick. Maybe Spurs will drat a PG at 28 or 33, maybe not.
The only clue you can get is to see with who Spurs will work out. We know that they will work out with PGs (Jared Jordan), swingmen (Affalo) and big men (Visser).
Al the rest is fans' speculations. Kinda worthless.
this scenario is a bit to tricky IMO.
btw. if the Suns want to sell the #29 pick, because they don't want two 1st rounders, who they need to offer a contract, they will for sure try to use it to move up.
and they still have the Hawks pick (unprotected in 2008).
what might they get for 24+29+Hawks 2008?
what I want to say: the Suns might do something to reach the draft area of Jason Smith, if not Noah.
in this case the Pruitt option isn't of any more interest for them.
This year's 24 and 29 plus the Hawks pick next year could get them very high indeed in this draft. If they have a guy that they absolutely love up high it probably wouldn't be too hard to snag him away.
timvp said since the beginning of the season that if the Spurs draft domestic, it'd be a point guard.
But entertaining none the less. Especially in light of the fact that it still seems like there is another month before the finals begin.
Yep, you can note too that Ido a lot of these worthless speculations.
Do you see Jordan going in 1st or early second? I don't thus it could be our possible #58 pick
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Isn't timvp a member of Spurs FO ?
If I remember well, he was the one who convince RC to sign Butler with a statiscal analysis.
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I thought they should love Jason Smith. 7' and can jump and run like a guard. impossible that this isn't somehow attracting to them.
Mid-second, IMO.
Morris Almond
Has anyone brought up this guy? He's not a point, nor the long three, he is weak on D but can shoot lights out. He is a senior so he is mature and seems like a Spurs type player. Could replace Barry as he seems to be the same sort of player only much younger.
I have not read the whole thread so forgive if he has come up.
He's come up. He's strong, a pretty good rebounder, and went to the line a heck of a lot in college, on top of his other scoring abilities.
I've tried selling my Rockets fan friends on him, but he'd be worth a shot for the Spurs.
I like him at #28 if available..I agree with the barry stmt and I do not think barry will be back next year for his final year so this could be good fit. Also, he would still be step up from barry on the defensive end
Morris Almond
Has anyone brought up this guy? He's not a point, nor the long three, he is weak on D but can shoot lights out. He is a senior so he is mature and seems like a Spurs type player. Could replace Barry as he seems to be the same sort of player only much younger.
I have not read the whole thread so forgive if he has come up.
If Splitter slips to 28, do you select him? He fits the profile of a draft and stash type. However, I'm guessing a team like the Suns will draft and stash him before the Spurs get a chance.
It's looking like at least one of Splitter, Belinelli and Fernandez will be available at 28. Each of those three players were at one point considered lottery picks, so it'd be pretty good value.
Has Splitter actually done anything besides winning the 2004 Wolf Blitzer Cool Name award?
Perhaps now that Whiz Kid is gone the Spurs will actually use their 1st rounder on someone who can play now.
Yes, yes, yes on Splitter.
Actually yes on any of those freaking guys, even if they won't come right away. But I think Splitter gets grabbed by Utah or Houston if he drops, at least... but one of the other guys might be there.
I can live with any of those 3 in the first round. At 33, I'd like a more polished, ready for the rotation type player, even if there is less upside (i.e. Dudley).
Doesn't really address the back-up point issue though.
If we ended up with splitter and dudley with our 1st 2 picks I would be very happy with this draft. Again, I prefer to bring in a veteran for our PG issues and not a rookie who may take 2 years to understand the spurs system. Re-sign Vaughn as insurance (No matter how many people about this guy he would have outplayed any rookie drafted by the spurs last and this year) and possibly another veteran for depth reason.
Regardless of whether the Spurs draft a point guard I'd expect them to resign Vaughn to be primary back-up.
What does the availability of Chucky Atkins look like? He'd be a great possible backup for next year with Vaughn along for the ride.
Of course, Aaron Miles could always pan out as well...
Aaron Miles would be just too many Jayhawks, I can barely stomach Vaughn...
Anybody think Vaughn could actually be better Year 2 in the system? I'm sure more familiarity would help, but he's already a heady player, so I don't think he had a huge learning curve. In addition, most of his limitations were more skills-wise and not experience. Then again, another year with Chip couldn't hurt.
Hey, I'll take whats available!
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