I appreciate the insight..
I think the key thing that's usually ignored in shot improvement is knowing when to take them. You can teach + improve your shot mechanics but if you always shoot them out of rhythm, odds are against you being a consistent shooter. This is what Franz already has in spades, and frankly I'm not a shot expert but from my point of view is he just needs a little tweak.
I appreciate the insight..
Top 3 maybe. I’m not trading DJ for anything lower than that. YMMV.
Haven’t really paid attention to where the Spurs pick, but if the team doesn’t make it to the playoffs, they get a lottery pick right? But do they get a lottery pick over an EC team that made the playoffs but with a worse record?
Spurs FO will mess this up too so why care right now?
I don't know about Cunningham. Has he the athleticsm and quickness (first step) to be "the" guy in the NBA? After all the games I'v seen him playing, I'm not so sure. He sometimes struggled big time finishing at the rim. And although he's a good passer, he also had games with terrible turnovers.
Don't get me wrong. He's good, but is he really a top3 player in this draft?
If i move up in the top 3 it will only be for Evan Mobley. Modern big, complete player ... the best big of this class by far.
Yes all playoff teams are not in the lottery.
During the actual lottery, they draw for the first 4 draft positions, and the rest are slotted by inverse records, regardless of conference.
I can see Memphis taking him tbh. They've been real good at drafting lately.
I figure there's about a 70% chance you're right here. But I do think people are underestimating Sengun.
Yeah, you've heard it before, 18 yrs old (younger), MVP in a tougher league... blah, blah, blah. He's much more productive than Mobley , and that's Turkish league stats straight up against NCAA...
I suspect he's bigger than people are suggesting (most think he's 6'9") - here's a recent shot of him beside Mehmet Okur (who was 6'11" in the NBA and played C in a larger era)
I don't think he's too small to be an NBA C. He looks to have long arms to me...
Also, he's more athletic than people are giving him credit for:
How many NBA bigs can do a 360 dunk in game, without travelling:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1376163640613699585
Check the show and recover to his man on this block:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1356290421677301760
He gets partially picked and still gets to this block:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1376130239798112258
The putback at 1:13. He starts his jump from the top of the restricted circle, and finishes at the side of the basket, not the front - that's pretty good jumping
https://youtu.be/msx6nKuN76o
(and also at 2:37, he gets some air).
I‘ve never seen him play, but he‘s 6‘10 at most, when I look at the picture.
i think Sengun measurement of 6'9 is barefoot and Okur is the old NBA measurement of with shoes.
I love Sengun, i made a thread about him , i agree he can be a C in the NBA. https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/sho...3#post10430083
He is my pick for the upcoming draft, after him i have wagner or jeremiah earl robinson.
I saw highlights of Sengun before seeing any profile and was stunned to see him listed at 6-9. He just looked so much bigger.
Yes that's strange and you have some reports listing him at 6'10 and other at 6'9. We'll have some updates near the draft.
Yeah, I like the kid but I have seen him listed from 6'8 to 6'10 - If he is 6'10 no problems in drafting him - I think him and Luka would be a great pairing the kids is smart and has a nose for the ball he just knows where to be to get a rebound or put back it is very Rodman like. His footwork in the paint is outstanding a very high level for his age that really shocked me also like that he can get you rebounds but also get you points doesn't need his number called and is not scarred to score -
Hopefully those last couple shots missed by Wagner will drop him a lil bit so we might have a chance... I still maintain that his outside shot is my only question mark with this kid..
This is exactly what we need this summer, but I know it's much easier said than done. He's my pipe dream pick this year.
My Top 3 after the NCAA-tournament are:
1a. Evan Mobley (position of need!)
1b. Jalen Green
1c. Jalen Suggs
My second tier: Cunningham
But I wonder if there's a chance the Spurs can get into that draft range. In the Spurs draft range (probably 10-20) I like the most:
Kai Jones (because of size I would prefer him over Johnson & Wagner)
Jalen Johnson
Franz Wagner
And then 2 guys with a lot of athleticsm, good defense, but a huge questionmark, which is their shooting:
Greg Brown
Scottie Barnes (top10 in most mock drafts, but could slide)
@Alperen Sengun: I've never seen him play. So I didn't add him to my list. I looked at his numbers. Not bad, although his 3p-shooting is concerning, but he has a good free-throw-percentage, so there's a chance he can get better.
EDIT: If I were the Spurs I would also take a look at Isaiah Mobley (at least a candidate for their 2nd rounder). He's not bad and fills a lot of boxes of the Spurs needs. The brothers seem to be really close.
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If the Spurs think Wagner has the ability to develope a knock down 3 (and I have no idea if they think he can) then I have him #4 on my personal board behind Mobley, Kuminga, and Cunningham. If they don't think he can be that shooter I have him between 10-15.
What is everyone's opinion on Juzang? Late first? Sure fire second rounder?
I'm hoping that other FOs overthink it and lower Jalen Johnson on their board because of him opting out. He's exactly what the Spurs need at the 4. Good size and athleticism. Good rebounder and weakside defender. Smart and skilled passer. His shot is a little worrying, but I'm confident that Chip can help out there.
Thanks for those clips.
Random thoughts: I'm definitely intrigued by this guy. Seems very fluid. I'm still getting up to speed, but I'm thinking he has more upside than Wagner.
A productive 4 would be helpful in the draft, and ideally someone with some shooting and passing as well. Having said that, sometimes you have to get the best player available. Wagner looks to have a high floor, but is listed as a guard in college as well as some boards. Granted, positions are fluid. But I like that Sengun is a definite big. But will he still be around in the mid-teens?
I've been down on Garuba because his offense is 1 dimensional and he has no handle, but his defense looks pretty good here. IMO, we need a little more creativity on offense so that's the only thing holding me back from prospects like him.
RE: Sengun
I like him but he's a serious tweener. It's not only length but his strength. If he's a C, can he hold his ground against the stronger centers in the NBA? If he's a PF, can he move quicker than Keldon can laterally? If not, then I don't think you can play those two together.
His offense is great, but it's going to be a tough one to see where he'll fit defensively.
That being said, if we're picking late and he's still available, you absolutely get him.
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