Am I the only one that thinks its funny that Ian Mahinmi and Melvin Sanders are both on Pau with Miles? Maybe they could encourage him to suit up in silver and black. If nothing else, Melvin could give first hand accounts of Beno's suckage and ensure Aaron of his spot ahead of him (assuming Beno even makes the team next year).
It's actually easier to produce the link - cut 'n paste.you could have posted his stats with less work than providing a link
Let's just say he hasn't made an impact on the league as yet in his brief appearances.
Will Conroy was a boondoggle this board lusted after for a period when it went out of its mind, but as I've said, our own Beno Udrih is a far better player than him.
He's simply a D-League prospect that had a thread with too many posts.
Yeah. Anyway, there are some decent prospects to scull in the league. I wonder if people would want a Mike Wilks or Jason Hart back.
Chicago is out of the playoffs and it's obvious they need post scoring in the worst way; it's what stands in the way between them and an ECF berth.
It's an odd draft in that only a couple players have any real post skills. All bets are off if they nab a top pick, but in all probability Brendan Wright and Al Horford are gone by their pick, and I'd think Roy Hibbert, too.
Spencer Hawes may be their man. But then, he might not be there either. Plus, he may not be ready for big minutes yet.
Trade for Zach Randolph?
Or roll in... Luis Scola? No doubt they'll explore their options, but can't imagine they won't be in intense discussions with the Spurs.
How is that kid from France progressing..Maninmi if think his name was.
Is there a link about chicago interest on scola because i didn't saw nothing about that except here ????
And what can they offer for scola ?? because maybe i will prefer a scola than a nocioni or than a lot of draft prospects
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45511
Scola was decided to pay his buyout ($4 millions for the two years left in his contract) to accept offers from Chicago Bulls or Utah Jazz, who had shown interest in signing him. "Phoenix and Memphis also asked for him", said Villanueva. However, Spurs asked for money and first round picks in next year's draft to trade Scola's rights.
thanks bruno
but it's a 2006 news maybe things have changed , we will see soon what will happened with scola : trade or if he will wear spurs uniform .
also an old news
The Spurs, for instance, traded away their pick this year to the Knicks (in the Nazr Mohammed deal), believing the draft would indeed be weaker because of a likely age limit. But that's not to say that general manager R.C. Buford won't be active this summer. We could well see a third Argentine on the Spurs' roster next year, as they are very optimistic they can finally sign veteran big man Luis Scola, whose rights they have. Scola, who plays in Spain, was thought to be coming to the Spurs this year, but buyout talks stalled and Argentine Fabricio Oberto was signed in his place (three years, $7.325 million with a player option for Year 3). Now, the Spurs are optimistic that Scola, Oberto, and Manu Ginobili will be on board next fall in what is starting to resemble Buenos Aires North.
Gabe Pruitt hired an agent, forgoing his senior year in college.
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_5924032
I think Pruitt is a real option as a combo guard for this team. He can score, has great athleticism, can play two positions, and is an active defender. Best of all, he might be around when the Spurs pick at 28.College notes: Sources: USC's Pruitt hires agent
Daily News
Article Last Updated: 05/17/2007 11:53:34 PM PDT
Gabe Pruitt has hired Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports Management as his agent, according to sources, meaning he will stay in the NBA draft and not return to USC for his senior season.
The 6-foot-4 guard, who helped USC advance to the NCAA regional semifinals last season, declared for the draft three weeks ago but did not immediately hire an agent so he could keep open the option of returning to school.
After missing the first 11 games of his junior season with academic ineligibility, Pruitt came back to finish third on the team with 12.5 points per game and pace the Trojans with 4.2 assists. His lock-down defense on smaller point guards in the NCAA Tournament was a key part of USC's surprising run.
Pruitt finishes 27th on the school's all-time list in scoring with 1,102 points in three years. He ranks sixth in USC history with 158 steals.
Goldfeder also represents UCLA guard Arron Afflalo in this draft. Other NBA players who use the agency include Jason Kidd, Paul Pierce and Lamar Odom.
-Matthew Kredell
These are my picks for the spurs:
28. Brandon Rush
33. Dominic Mcguire
58. Jamal Tatum
Pruitt also has nice size, if he can be a full-time PG. Hiring an agent is a mistake for him, but he's serious about the NBA and will likely stick somewhere, if not for guaranteed money. I'd like him as a Spur.
I don't think it's a requirement that he be a full-time PG. With the small-guard lineups that we are seeing more and more today (Terry/Harris, Nash/Barbosa, Davis/Ellis, Hinrich/Gordon, etc.), I think a guy like Pruitt could spend time on the court with Parker and then spell him when Parker needs a rest.
Here are mine:
28. Rudy Fernandez/Marco Bellinelli/Gabe Pruitt/Rodney Stuckey
33. Dominic McGuire/Nick Fazekas
58. Some obscure European talent that will probably never pan out.
I would be happy with any of those picks at either of those spots.
I'm kind of high on Kaponen. If he stays in the draft he could very well warrant the 33rd pick.
I suppose a lot depends on what happens with the Scola situation. If we decide that we're bringing Scola over to be a Spur then Fazekas doesn't make much sense. And if we trade for a guy like Nocioni then McGuire might not be our pick either.
I like the idea of a Pruitt or Stuckey though.
On trade and FA possibilities, they WON'T have an impact on the draft. FA starts after draft and since neither Scola or Nocioni are signed for next year, they cannot be traded. Just FYI....
It's crazy a Pruitt or Stuckey could be available at 33. Those are guys in a normal draft you could find somewhere after the lottery.
40 days and counting..Found this list(not sure if already posted), probably see a couple of these guys on draft board.
This year's Eurocamp is considered maybe the best field ever, with numerous draft eligible players as well as a strong group of youngsters. NBADraft.net will be there so check back between June 8-12 for updates from Treviso, Italy.
Draft Eligible Players
Marco Belinelli 6’5” SG 1986 *Early Entry-Draft
Kyrylo Fesenko 7’0” C 1986 *Early Entry-Draft
Nikita Shabalkin 6’9” PF 1986 *Early Entry-Draft
Joao Gomes 6’7” SF 1985 Draft Eligible
Giorgos Printezis 6’9” SF 1985 Draft Eligible
Miroslav Raduljica 7’0” C 1988 *Early Entry-Draft
Petteri Koponen 6’4” PG 1988 *Early Entry-Draft
Ali Traore 6’9” PF 1985 Draft Eligible
Yannick Bokolo 6’3” PG/SG 1985 Draft Eligible
Luka Bogdanovic 6’8” SF 1985 Draft Eligible
Egor Vyaltsev 6’3” PG/SG 1985 Draft Eligible
Hakan Demirel 6’4” PG 1985 Draft Eligible
Milovan Rakovic 6’10” PF 1985 Draft Eligible
Romain Duport 7’1” C 1986 *Early Entry-Draft
Rodrigue Beaubois 6’0” PG 1988 *Early Entry-Draft
Maxym Ivshyn 6’10” PF 1986 *Early Entry-Draft
Hrvoje Peric 6’8’ PF 1985 Draft Eligible
Gabriel Szalay 7’1” PF/C 1987 *Early Entry-Draft
Mantas Ruikis 6’5” SG 1985 Draft Eligible
Julio Toledo 6’3” SG 1985 Draft Eligible
Saul Blanco 6’5” SG 1985 Draft Eligible
Rolandas Alijevas 6’4” PG 1985 Draft Eligible
Committed to RBK Eurocamp, but are not confirmed as of 05/16/07:
Rafael Hettsheimeir 6’10” PF/C 1986 *Early Entry-Draft
Caner Oner 6’7” SG/SF 1987 *Early Entry-Draft
Brad Newley 6’6” SG 1985 Draft Eligible
Ivan Maras 6’9” PF 1986 *Early Entry-Draft
Alexandr Rindin 7’5” C 1985 Draft Eligible
The "Next generation" group participating in the RBK Eurocamp:
Danilo Gallinari 6’8” SF/PF 1988
Rudy Mbemba 6’0’ PG 1987
Anton Ponkrashov 6’7” PG/SG 1986
Nicolas Batum 6’7” SF 1988
Marko Keselj 6’10” SF 1988
Victor Claver 6’9” SF/PF 1988
Damjan Rudez 6’10” SF 1986
Vladimir Dasic 6’10” SF/PF 1988
Mantas Kalnietis 6’5” SG 1986
Chavdor Kostov 6’3” PG/SG 1988
Nikita Kourbanov 6’8” PF 1986
Anatoly Kashirov 7’1” C 1987
Boban Marjanovic 7’1” C 1988
Vladimir Stimac 6’9” C 1987
Nenad Mijatovic 6’5” PG 1987
Alexei Zhukanenko 6’11” PF/C 1986
Andrei Vorontcevich 6’10” C 1987
Ivan Paunic 6’5” SG 1987
Sergio Llul 5’10” PG 1987
Adam Darboe 6’3” PG 1986
Leigh Enobakhare 6’11” C 1986
AFAIK, there is nothing newer about Scola.
Bulls shoud still be interested in Scola. They need low post scoring and size. Scola will bring them some low post scoring.
I don't see Utah, Memphis and phoenix being still interested in Scola given their roster.
You're right on Nocioni but not on Scola. Spurs can trade Scola's rights before the draft. BTW, for people wanting Nocioni : Bulls fans says that his best spot is PF aver SF by a large margin.
Yeah, sorry if it was misleading. I was speaking about trading Scola with the intention of taking back salary, which cannot be done until he has officially signed with the club. It is true that we can trade Scola for a draft pick, or that we could package him with a player (Barry?) to entice some team to part with their player....but that player has to currently be under contract before the draft in order for it to potentially have an affect on the Spurs' draft board.
I'll just say that it's very unlikely something gets done prior to the draft in a month that affects the Spurs' board.
Not that the Spurs will be in a postion to draft either of these guys but if you could choose either Corey Brewer or Jeff Green which would you pick?
I absolutely love Corey Brewer's game. Great defender - able to shut a position down, good shooter, plays the 2/3/or 4 for you in a pinch, causes match up problems with whatever position he is in, atleticism out the roof, not afraid of contact, knows how to get to the bucket and draw fouls, has an above average handle when in possesion of the ball, moves great without the ball, doesn't hesitate to hit the glass on offensive or defensive end, can slash, very long, good quickness with hands and feet, great leaper, even better person.
Scary situation is if he goes to PHX and then they have Raja Bell and Brewer on the outside defensively.
I'll go the other way, based on need. Don't get me wrong, I love Brewer's all-around game and ability...but Jeff Green fits a need for the Spurs (long 3/small ball 4), and he has the ability to blend into a team with established superstars. What I like best about Green is his ability to get others opportunities to score...the Spurs have too many shooters and not enough distributors.
As an overall talent I'm a Brewer fan, but I think Green would be the better fit.
In regards to PHX and who they could possibly select....it's a scary proposition either way. They've got three picks in the first round of one of the deepest drafts in NBA history....too bad they're way over the salary cap and D'Antoni only uses 6 or 7 of his players regularly
See above about who I prefer, but about whether either will be avialable is debatable....
Brewer will certainly go in the top 10, but I'm not so sure about Green. Yes, he's an extremely versatile player with the ability effect the game with more than just his shot....but he falls into the category of "jack of all trades, master of none", which is not a characteristic you look for if you're in the lottery and in need of legitimate help.
I'm not saying that Green will slip to the Spurs at 28, but I think he just might fall on draft day, and if the Spurs really wanted him I'm sure they could get creative with future picks or draft rights to other players to make the deal.
I don't think there is any way either player slips to the Spurs. Green will probably slip to the end of/out of the lottery but it would take the Spurs to move up to get him.I'll go the other way, based on need. Don't get me wrong, I love Brewer's all-around game and ability...but Jeff Green fits a need for the Spurs (long 3/small ball 4), and he has the ability to blend into a team with established superstars. What I like best about Green is his ability to get others opportunities to score...the Spurs have too many shooters and not enough distributors.
As an overall talent I'm a Brewer fan, but I think Green would be the better fit.
In regards to PHX and who they could possibly select....it's a scary proposition either way. They've got three picks in the first round of one of the deepest drafts in NBA history....too bad they're way over the salary cap and D'Antoni only uses 6 or 7 of his players regularly
Speaking of distribution, that is exactly what SAS needs and IMO neither Green or Brewer gives you that.
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