Eric Gordon like potential.
good call tbh, i had pulled up a list to jog my memory, and he wasn't listed as he technically wasn't their pick. so yeah, bertans too. but he was also a draft and stash who wasn't expected to come aboard for a couple of years as a 19 year old euro. different category than a 4 year ncaa player
Appears to have a serviceable level of skill and athleticism. I'm not surprised Spurs drafted a senior.
I think we basically replaced Bertans, Belinelli, and Forbes with 3 guys who are more athletic, versatile and will end up much better defenders overall. I think that’s big news for the rotation in the future and yeah we definitely need wings but I think we’ll look back and like this draft hopefully Luka pans out
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Doing the lord's work in here dropping all types of good information.
I remember on draftexpress reading about him playing well at P.I.T. He might be insurance if after this upcoming season we lose some of our guards. I look forward to seeing how he plays in Summer league and Austin
He’s a second round pick. No guarantee he’ll even make the team. You’re probably safe, Marco, unfortunately.
I would start him next to white over Murray or Walker right now, seems more polish and ready...
I agree with that. In the highlights, he seems a lot more polished than Walker. I haven't seen Murray lately, so I can't judge that.
One major problem. Spurs might not have a slot for him in the roster!
Mills, Forbes, Murray
White, Walker, Johnson,
DeRozan, Belinelli
Gay, Bertans, Samanic
Aldridge, Poetl, Metu
That's 14 players, plus they have the MLE.
True but they may put him on a two way contract.
I'd say no, the Spurs FO didn't pick him.
That would be the expectation.
There's no way the Spurs are keeping that many guards. I see a trade coming.
He isn't making the team. No worries, people. Belli and Fatty's spots are safe.
This guy is most likely getting a 2 way contract and spending his time in the development league
I like the Josh Hart comparison
38 inch vert, really good at anticipating the passing lanes, a 2 steal per game guy, also worth noting he’s a career 36% three point shooter, can also play point guard in a pinch
With 0.0 WS, Weatherspoon will be the second best Mississippi player with the Spurs when he enters a game:
0.3 Wiley Peck
-0.1 Joe Courtney
Wow... 38 inch vertical.... 6'9" wingspan... this guy could be a sleeper.
Looks similar to white
he's still available
NEW YORK CITY — The San Antonio Spurs selected Mississippi State's Quinndary Weatherspoon with their 49th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
Heading into his rookie season, Weatherspoon will likely see plenty of time in the G League with the Austin Spurs as well as time with the team's 2019 Summer League squad.
That path ahead of him has proven its worth.
Derrick White, Dejounte Murray and Bryn Forbes were immersed in the Spurs' developmental approach, producing players who wound up becoming key contributors.
"I'm just glad to be part of the (Spurs) family and I'm just ready to get to work," Weatherspoon said.
That work will mean plenty of time with the San Antonio coaching staff, which began ahead of the draft.
Weatherspoon worked out with the Spurs twice. The team put him through various drills and gauged what type of player he might become.
"Just a lot of pick-and-roll situations," Weatherspoon said about his workouts with San Antonio. "They just want to try to develop me and play me as a combo."
In his senior year, he posted a career-best 18.5 points per game to go along with 4.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.68 steals. He spent four seasons at Mississippi State, and is one of three players in school history to ac ulate over 2,000 career points. Those numbers get pushed aside now.
Weatherspoon will now begin the developmental side of his pro career, something he embraces.
He points out how much guard White has grown on the court with the Spurs. He looks forward to the same for himself.
"Just they way they develop players," Weatherspoon said. "Like Derrick White. They developed him over time and look what he did in the playoffs this year.
"Their development system is something I am really high on. I think I can get in there and it will be a really great fit for me."
Weatherspoon's willingness to trust the Spurs' process will bode well for him next season. He understands learning and adjusting to the NBA, let alone the Spurs' system, takes time.
Patience will be in order for Weatherspoon but he is ready for the road ahead of him.
"A lot of people recognize their development system is probable the best in the NBA and you just want to be a part of something like that," Weatherspoon added. "Where you know you can get better each and every day and each and every year you become a better player."
"I'm excited to get the work in and see where my career leads me," said Weatherspoon
https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/s...-spurs-process
The spurs traded for the pick. The Pacers took who the Spurs wanted. The Spurs picked him.
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