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Though, TBH those far our SRPs will be valuable after you've got Wemby and Sochan on max extensions and you've got to fill out the roster. Older player SRP's will be valuable to managing the cap.
Yeah, I'm really only talking about one time, this year.
Though, TBH those far our SRPs will be valuable after you've got Wemby and Sochan on max extensions and you've got to fill out the roster. Older player SRP's will be valuable to managing the cap.
At least we won't see the usual "steal of the draft" crap that highlights every single post-draft analysis when the Spurs are concerned. After Manu, Parker and Leonard they just assume we found diamond nobody else saw.
Terquavian Smith (6'4" combo guard, NC State) looks pretty good in the NBA Combine scrimmage. He can flat out shoot from long range and has some nice passes off penetration, also can wing it crisply from the perimeter. He's quick, moves with a purpose, tries on defense. A bit "elderly" at 20.4 years. The more you watch, the more you like. I keep amending this post -- this guy is just popping. (In fact, he's looking like Ja Morant without the guns.)
Some mocks have him going to the Spurs with the better second round pick. Bet he'll move up to the late first the way he's playing today.
Would be nice to get someone like him and an even higher-rated pick.
Last edited by Russ; 05-17-2023 at 03:37 PM.
I like Mitc in the 2nd round...
The problem with Mitc is he doesn't do anything when he's on the court -- he should have to pay for a ticket (as a Longhorn fan I'm afraid I gotta say that).
He's about as raw as they get. You're betting on athleticism, character, and work ethic, but in the 2nd round its not a very big bet..
You may be right. I'm rooting for him. He's got potential. But damn he just stands around and seems to move as far away from the ball as possible (on both O and D).
Guys and gals, we have a roster rapidly filling with prospects, we have Wemby, and there is a VERY good chance that we will have 3 FRPs again next year, ours, Charlotte's 1-14 protected and Toronto's 1-6 protected. I can't see us selecting and keeping a player with either SRP this year.
Our draft fruit
Wemby
Keldon
Devin
Sochan
Branham
Wesley
Guaranteed deals
Zach
Bassey
McDermot
Graham
Guys you may want to bring back or promote
Mamu
Champagnie
Barlow
That's 13 guys already, and assumes that we bring back NO one who's contract is expiring, and acquire no players in trades, which we really need to to hit the salary floor and get our luxtax payment next summer. That has to be done before the season, per the new CBA. They'll either waive Birch and collect insurance, or just waive him.
There's just not a lot of room, with 3 guaranteed FRP contracts getting added a year from now. Most second rounders of any talent won't sign a 2way, and they won't sign a one year deal.
Three guys who could be available and i like
athletic inside guy, athletic, good shotblocker but can't or doesn't shoot, a little bit small at 6'9
Good offensive fundamentals, good IQ, could play the 3 and the 4
combo guard, good passer, can score and shot ( he's playing well at the combine tonight)
Good problem to have. (Not sure Barlow is an NBA player.)
I've said elsewhere that TJD would be great next to Wembanyama if Collins isn't playing with him. The Pacers need size, however, and have the late FRPs to grab their home state guy.
I don't have a strong feel for Jaquez.
Podziemski is looking great during the combine. Just knows how to play. I think he'll go in the 20-30 range.
while we are probably going to have 2 or 3 guaranteed FRP next year, keep in mind that Birch, McDermott will be expiring, and Graham is de facto expiring. i dont know if they plan to extend zollins now or wait until he hits the market, but id have to assume he's a keeper. bassey also has no guarantees after this year
Right, but if we try to monetize them, chances are we have to take back some salary that may carry into 24-25. Most teams can't just absorb a 8 figure salary.
Man I would LOVE trace Jackson-Davis.
Agree he's not IMO. Would love to bring I'm a defensive guy.
Birch, McDermott and Graham are not players you need to play. Any draft pick they make, they'll need to find time for them, so this isn't simply a matter of roster spots so much as development time.
i mean you literally need the roster spots
Big if true.
Crazy idea, but one player I would be willing to trade a lot of draft capital for is Scoot Henderson, and I think he'll be available at Portland's #3 spot.
I also think Portland will be shopping that pick.
One kid I would like the Spurs to take a look at is Grant Nelson from NDSU - He is an athletic big 611 weighs 220 not to skinny one thing that stood out in the combine is he had the 3rd fastest Pro Lane Time EVER -9.99 that is crazy for anyone much less a big man.
Again I like Strawthers he had a good combine shot the ball well and like his measurements HT 66.5 - Wingspan 611.75
Sasser. He played 4 years at Houston, he's NBA ready (maybe not starter ready). Can shoot lights out and was a leading defender on the #2 defense in all of NCAA last year.
duncan2150 has a really great selection there.
Either one of those guys would be a great addition.
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