2025 NBA Draft

[cutewizard]

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

minott was definitely springier than what ive seen from bryant. but he couldnt shoot at all, and bryant is definitely bigger/stronger than he was

its possible he flames out. its why he's going to go in the 20's in all likelihood. if he comes back for another year of college i think he'll easily go lotto next year. coach didnt trust him much as a freshman, would have much more production as a sop re. he's the only freshman in their rotation this year, and even then his role was smaller early in the year and grew with time

Disagree about Bryant in the 20s. The reason he hasn't played more is because of their horrible coach who prefers to rely on chuckers like Caleb Love over what was clearly working for them and shows in the numbers - they've been significantly better with Bryant playing.

My issue with him is that I'm not sure about his ceiling because his handling doesn't seem advanced at all and his self creation is lacking. Perhaps this could be a role thing, haven't watched him all that much but it's concerning because if he's just a 4 then his value drops a little compared to being a 3/4 hybrid. But he has a clearer path to an NBA role compared to many other players in the lottery and I expect him to go somewhere in the 10-14 range if not earlier because of this. A stronger Jaden McDaniels would intrigue many teams.

If Spurs can get him at 9/10, plus Fleming with the Atlanta pick (his stock has probably dropped a little after his poor end of the season) then I'd be very happy. Not that high of a ceiling with either of them, but the current roster doesn't need as much self creation and scoring from a rookie as they do more defensive structure and spacing. They don't need numbers but efficiency both offensively and defensively.

Still very high on my man Riley though.

[CGD]

Feels like this year I haven’t heard much about the foreign prospects. How are we feeling about these SF prospects?

Noa Essengue
Hugo Gonzalez

[scottspurs]

I’m all for the spurs taking one last swing since it might be the last time they pick high (until all the pick swaps later this decade come into effect). But with the Hawks pick I wouldn’t mind drafting a more pro ready older prospect that could integrate into a role quicker. I like Clifford, Fleming, Jones and Broome.

[scott]

Watching Michigan for the second time this season, and remain unimpressed with Wolf or Goldin. But just come across as your prototypical good upperclassman college players who don't amount to anything in the NBA. Like Drew Timme, who was good in the G-League this year. I expect this guys to follow Timme's path.

[heyheymymy]

Carter Bryant is my new infatuation of the moment. Would jump at a chance to get a Jaden Mcdaniels Jalen Johnson type.

[spurraider21]

Watching Michigan for the second time this season, and remain unimpressed with Wolf or Goldin. But just come across as your prototypical good upperclassman college players who don't amount to anything in the NBA. Like Drew Timme, who was good in the G-League this year. I expect this guys to follow Timme's path.

i have no interest in Wolf tbh. cute player, doing well in college, going to get roflstomped in the pros imo

[Dejounte]

Updated… moved Saraf, CMB, Demin, Hugo up. Moved Queen, Wolf down.

Tier 1 - No brainer
Flagg
Harper


Tier 2 - Oozing talent
Kon
VJ Edgecombe
Jase Richardson


Tier 3 - Talented & decent fit
Fleming
Carter Bryant
CMB
Saraf


Tier 4 - Talented, but the fit is terrible
Bailey
Tre Johnson


Tier 5 - Talented, but I have serious concerns
Demin
Queen
Wolf


Tier 6a - High risk, high reward
De Larrea
Hugo
Noa


Tier 6b - Safe picks
Riley
Kasparas
Maluach


Tier 7 - Meh
Asa Newell
Fears
Traore


Tier 8 - Bust
McNeeley

-if we get one guy from my tier 2, and one guy from tier 3 - i’m extremely happy
-if we get two guys from my tier 3, i’m happy.
-if we get a guy from my tier 5, i would be surprised and intrigued
-any other scenario except tier 7 and 8, I will be OK with

[cutewizard]

Kon

CMB

[LeBowen]

-if we get one guy from my tier 2, and one guy from tier 3 - i’m extremely happy
-if we get two guys from my tier 3, i’m happy.
-if we get a guy from my tier 5, i would be surprised and intrigued
-any other scenario except tier 7 and 8, I will be OK with

You really think we'll get two rookies?
I don't think so, unless there are two players they really like and see as must haves if available.

[exstatic]

You really think we'll get two rookies?
I don't think so, unless there are two players they really like and see as must haves if available.

They weren’t shopping #8 last year. Minnesota called and insisted on bidding against themselves.

[LeBowen]

They weren’t shopping #8 last year. Minnesota called and insisted on bidding against themselves.

And you know that exactly how?
I'm not saying they were or weren't shopping it, I'm just saying it's impossible to know because PATFO don't leak many information, which is a good thing.

If there isn't a must have player available, I'd include ATL pick in a trade or just move up by consolidating those two picks.

[Dejounte]

You really think we'll get two rookies?
I don't think so, unless there are two players they really like and see as must haves if available.

I do since I think this is the last time we’ll ever pick this high + reports indicate they were high on this draft.

[John B]

Updated… moved Saraf, CMB, Demin, Hugo up. Moved Queen, Wolf down.


-if we get one guy from my tier 2, and one guy from tier 3 - i’m extremely happy
-if we get two guys from my tier 3, i’m happy.
-if we get a guy from my tier 5, i would be surprised and intrigued
-any other scenario except tier 7 and 8, I will be OK with

Sorber is a player who I think could’ve been top 10 if he didn’t get hurt. Big body, tremendous rebounder, bully in the paint, and rim protector, moves well with his feet. He shoots 72FT and could improve his shooting. He could be available for the ATL pick.

My infatuation with Wolf is how he sets Goldin as another big man. I’m sure Wemby is a better target. I’m not overly concerned with his lack of athleticism. I still see him as 7footer, 250 lbs and moves well at that size.

[John B]

You really think we'll get two rookies?
I don't think so, unless there are two players they really like and see as must haves if available.

I think so because they can always work on a project backup C with high upside. I don’t see Bassy, Branham back.

[cutewizard]

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[LeBowen]

I do since I think this is the last time we’ll ever pick this high + reports indicate they were high on this draft.

If we do get two rookies, one will be a project and will go the usual G-league route.
Right now we have 7 players who are guaranteed to get minutes (+Champ), even if someone gets traded, we're getting another key piece in return.
Unless we luck into top5, I don't want another guard.
I'd be happy with a backup big ready to contribute right away and the highest ceiling wing prospect.
We don't really need a low ceiling wing, we got Champ and Keldon for that.

[Mr. Body]

They weren’t shopping #8 last year. Minnesota called and insisted on bidding against themselves.

If I recall, they put out word the day or so before that it was available.

[Mr. Body]

Yeah, word was out that they made the pick available on June 21. The draft was June 25. They were shopping it.

[Dejounte]

If we do get two rookies, one will be a project and will go the usual G-league route.
Right now we have 7 players who are guaranteed to get minutes (+Champ), even if someone gets traded, we're getting another key piece in return.
Unless we luck into top5, I don't want another guard.
I'd be happy with a backup big ready to contribute right away and the highest ceiling wing prospect.
We don't really need a low ceiling wing, we got Champ and Keldon for that.

I really don’t think one of Vassell and Keldon will still be here.

[LeBowen]

I really don’t think one of Vassell and Keldon will still be here.

I hope so, but I don't think Devin gets moved. Keldon maybe. And as I said, someone (hopefully) better will be going the other way.
Unless there's a big trade for KD or someone similar, we'll still be at 8 players with guaranteed minutes. And I can't see PATFO going for another max player.

[onechance87]

lets see if liam mcneely can redeem himself....Hes been playing like trash last few games.

[John B]

Careful you might start liking this guy