Official San Antonio Spurs 2021 NBA Draft Discussion Thread

[Thomas82]

This puts a smile on my face.

Mine too.

[R. DeMurre]

Players I like in this draft who are potentially within our reach with our two picks:

Moody
Springer
Sengun
Jeremiah Robinson Earl (thanks for reminding me, Dejounte)
JT Thor
Wagner
Duarte
Garuba
Cooper
Giddey
Murphy III
Julian Champaigne
Kispert

I saw today that Murphy lll had an interview with the Spurs. I'm surprised he hasn't risen higher in more mocks.

[TD 21]

Dennis & Nephew, but can't really be mad at the Raptors for making the most of it.

I'm not. I gave a myriad of reasons why I don't like them. There's a difference between capitalizing on an opportunity and screwing the other side (and Ujiri and Buford as well as Wright and Webster supposedly go way back) over.

Seriously, plus I’ll take a few years of Demar plus Poeltl and opportunity to draft KJ (yes, realize that’s a risk and chances are he shouldn’t have dropped there) over whatever garbage the Lakers weren’t offering.

Spurs fan is so consumed with their eternal hatred of the Lakers to see the forest from the trees.

[duncan2150]

I saw today that Murphy lll had an interview with the Spurs. I'm surprised he hasn't risen higher in more mocks.

I think it's a workout for Murphy III

[TheGreatYacht]

Feel sorry for the dumb ass team that drafts Kai Jones in the lottery

[rjv]

I think it's a workout for Murphy III

so far, in the few that have been done, spurs have been working out shooters.

[TheGreatYacht]

Isaiah Jackson / Jakob Poeltl
Kelly Oubre / Luka Samanic
Devin Vassell / Keldon Johnson
Derrick White / Lonnie Walker
Dejounte Murray / Tre Jones

Need it

[Dejounte]

I think it's a workout for Murphy III

I like Murphy. He’s what people think Kai is or will be. He’s pretty explosive.

[SAGirl]

so far, in the few that have been done, spurs have been working out shooters.

Good.

[Dejounte]

I’m also glad the Spurs are still making an impression on incoming rookies. Something about their interview or workout process must be exceptional for these prospects to speak so highly of them. We rarely see a glimpse of the quality of the organization, and it looks like the Spurs still have it despite their disappointed fans.

[John B]

so far, in the few that have been done, spurs have been working out shooters.

Length and range. SF/PF position, Rudy is not coming back.

[rjv]

Length and range. SF/PF position, Rudy is not coming back.

i hope he doesn't. not only for the sake of our younger players but also for his own sake. there are some teams that gay could help out that would have a chance at the le next year.

[TD 21]

I’m also glad the Spurs are still making an impression on incoming rookies. Something about their interview or workout process must be exceptional for these prospects to speak so highly of them. We rarely see a glimpse of the quality of the organization, and it looks like the Spurs still have it despite their disappointed fans.

Probably just regurgitating cliches and/or believing the hype/mystique. They are (were?) long viewed as the gold standard of player development, so outside of the top few % who'd be great or very good anywhere, that would equate to the best bet to get to the set for life contract.

[mo7888]

I think it's a workout for Murphy III

I like Murphy (but 12 is to high). If we trade down and get 16 and 18 from Okc think we could get him plus one of the following Tre Mann, Jaden Springer, Usman Garuba, Isaiah Jackson, or Moody

[PhantomDashCam]

So the the same max vertical as Zach Lavine tested at the combine and 1" more in the standing vert cat....in a bulldog frame.

[PhantomDashCam]

Grimes might be the Spurs pick in the 2nd round.

Decent combine for him, played well against his peers. Spurs gravitate towards those combine stand outs.

Glad to see Jason Preston doing well.

[rjv]

has NBA TV been showing anything on the combine?

Grimes might be the Spurs pick in the 2nd round.

Decent combine for him, played well against his peers. Spurs gravitate towards those combine stand outs.

Glad to see Jason Preston doing well.

[PhantomDashCam]

Think it's an ESPN 2 thing atm. Would scan YouTube or Twitch though as someone might upload replays.

[Mr. Body]

This class seems loaded with potential. I expect a lot wheeling and dealing from teams to get their specific players, including Spurs.

I see this class as way more shady than people think. Not a lot of stars, or ones that will require tons of work.

[Dejounte]

So far,

known interviews:
Keon Johnson
Kai Jones
LJ Figueroa
Grimes

known workouts:
Murphy III
Wieskamp
Jordan Hall

keep in mind,
last year the Spurs interviewed/ worked out bigs such as Precious, Isaiah Stewart, Oturu and passed on them when they were available at their pick.

[SpursDynasty85]

I see this class as way more shady than people think. Not a lot of stars, or ones that will require tons of work.

i agree in a certain way. I think there aren’t more stars in this group but potentially a ton of effective players/starters. More so than other recent years.

[ace3g]

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
5h
Keon Johnson, who set an NBA combine record with a preposterous 48-inch vertical leap, says he's interviewed with the Spurs, Warriors, Rockets, Pistons, Raptors and Heat.

[Dennis the Menace]

Trey Murphy III and call it a day. Or Kai if Murphy is off the table

[ace3g]

[PhantomDashCam]

So far,

known interviews:
Keon Johnson
Kai Jones
LJ Figueroa
Grimes

known workouts:
Murphy III
Wieskamp
Jordan Hall

keep in mind,
last year the Spurs interviewed/ worked out bigs such as Precious, Isaiah Stewart, Oturu and passed on them when they were available at their pick.

So true, and I think last year Vassell said he hadn't worked out with the Spurs pre draft, right?

Hopefully this year they're being "so overt it's covert".