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So why not to draft him late in the draft?
http://projectspurs.com/2014-article...ith-spurs.html
In one of the bigger surprises of the day, Shams Charania of RealGM is reporting that the San Antonio Spurs and undrafted guard Bryce Cotton have agreed to a two-year partially guaranteed deal.
Undrafted free agent Bryce Cotton of Providence has agreed with Spurs on a partially guaranteed two-year deal, league sources tell RealGM.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2014
Cotton was one of the highest rated undrafted guards in this year’s NBA Draft. The senior out of Providence led the Friars to an NCAA Tournament bid on his way to a Big East Tournament Championship and Big East Tournament MVP. Cotton was second in the league in scoring at 21.8 points per game and led the league in assists at 5.9 per game.
Cotton’s deal becomes guaranteed in his second year should he make the roster out of training camp.
The signing comes at an interesting time. With Mills being sidelined for the next seven months with a rotator cuff injury, a third point guard was a need. However, with Kyle Anderson expected to sign and make the roster, and Austin Daye’s option being picked up, roster spaces are limited. Assuming Patty Mills and Boris Diaw return to the team, that would make 14 contracts, with Aron Baynes (qualifying offer) and Matt Bonner waiting in the wings.
The Spurs and their fans will get a first look at Bryce Cotton in the Las Vegas Summer League on July 11th.
Last edited by Purch; 07-02-2014 at 12:10 PM.
So why not to draft him late in the draft?
Well that was fast.
Nice find, Purch.
Typical Spurs move. Under the radar and will probably work out just fine.
Looks like a real beast.
Better than Cojo
How is his defense?
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Is there any draft express video on this guy?
Just go watch the Big East tournament and the round 1 game against UNC and you'll see all you need to see. You'll fall in love with the kid.
Great pick up.
Some highlights of his
Out Mills ???
...Bonner ?
Cuz the Toros need players too. He's way too small to succeed in the NBA. He looks like a good scorer and seems unafraid to take the ball to the rim but when matched up with better compe ion, didn't do so well.
Austin Toro
He was by far the best player on his team and had to play basically the whole game every game:
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...1/bryce-cotton
Don't see many bad performances in here despite the fact that defenses could key in on him. Got to line a lot but numbers are likely inflated by the ridiculous ref'ing in college / end of game situations.
So Mills is a goner?
Nope, just because they sign him to a deal doesn't mean he's making the roster. He could end up a Toro or just be camp fodder. They'll resign Mills. With the depth they have at Guard he's not going to get regular minutes if he does make the team.
What the .... this is indeed a surprise.
Looks like Spurs bought insurance against Mills not signing.
Just like drafting Anderson. Insurance against Diaw not sigining.
I guess guaranteeing Daye's salary means that Bonner is history.
There just isn't enought spots left and the team still needs a center (hopefully Baynes signs).
PG - Parker, Joseph, Anderson, Cotton (Mills) <- 5 guards?!
SG - Green, Belinelli, Manu
SF - Leonard, Daye
PF - Duncan, Ayres, (Diaw), (Bonner)
C - Splitter, (Baynes)
That is 16 players!!! Somebody is definitely not coming back this year!
From the clips, his game looks like....Patty's.
Diaw and Mills will more than likely be back unless someone drastically overpays. Cotton is insurance for season minutes since Mills will be out. More than likely will be a Toro for most of the season and they may call him up here and there. Bonner is probably gone and you forgot to include ty Ayres in your list.
Training camp roster maxes out at 20. Partially guaranteed deals count against the roster if player makes it to opening day roster. Spurs carry 15 if Diaw, Mills, Baynes/Bonner come back. One of those four probably won't be. Cotton may be cut before season starts too. Too early to designate a position for Anderson IMO.
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Last edited by peacemaker885; 07-02-2014 at 12:46 PM.
Averaged 21.8 points on 15 attempts and got to the line quite often at around 7 attempts per game with an 85% free throw percentage. Almost 6:2 assist/turnover. I think the Spurs might have found another gem. He oozes potential when you combine his statistics with the Spurs system. Physically I don't understand how someone could label him as a mediocre athlete. Sure he is short, but he has quickness on his penetrations and good speed in transition. For a guy that is undersized he can 2 hand dunk, and catch and finish oops. My only concern would be whether or not he can defend well. We will find out at summer league.
Bonner should be gone, all signs point to this. Anderson will make the roster unless he just completely sucks ass at SL
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