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For some odd reason I'm hearing nothing about this guy on message boards, DX to realgm. Nobody's talking about him.
Full Name: Derrick JaVaughn Byars
Position: Guard/Forward
Height/Weight: 6-7 / 220
Birthdate: April 25, 1984 (Memphis, Tenn.)
High School: Ridgeway HS (Memphis, Tenn.)
College: Virginia, Vanderbilt
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For some odd reason I'm hearing nothing about this guy on message boards, DX to realgm. Nobody's talking about him.
Yeah, he's a quiet, quiet name right now. Is he working out still?
His stock seems to be slipping toward 28. Would be a pretty nice selection in that range.
That's because his middle name looks like an abbreviated version of Jaques Vaughn. Buzz kill.
If he slips to the 28 then I would LOVE to scoop him up. He is a very complete player and has great size for a SG. Draftexpress had him going in the late teens last week and he has slid to the 27 spot as of now. If that is accurate then him sliding one more spot isn't out of the question.
Byars is my hope for the Pistons at 27. I think he could be a steal this late in the first round.
Definitely. If he crosses your path that late its hard to pass him up. It's like when Reggie Bush fell to the Saints. They really didn't need him, but it's just too good to pass up.
Derrick Byars highlight reel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ4R-U65xcM
The last foray with a player from Virginia didn't work out too well.
Although I've heard this kid ain't bad.
I still think he ends up going to someone in the teens, but if he did fall to San Antonio I would take him and not care what happens after. He is that good. Watching him was like watching Stephan Jackson without all the problems between the ears.
This is the guy, I have been hoping all season this would be the guy the Spurs get, and I am still hoping. He would be a great 4 in our small ball sets, is a great teamate and leader, mature (23 years old), and does pretty much everything well. He could be a Josh Howard type of player if he works, and form everything Ive read and seen, all the guy does is work
Plus he has to have something between the ears since he attended Vandy. Looks good in the highlight reel.. Looks like a another Spurs pick also since has been quiet..
I'm trying not to get my hopes up but this guy would be a great pick at 28. My gut tells me he goes in the mid twenties, probably just out of reach for the Spurs, but stranger things have happened.
The guy looks 28 already. At least.
Yeah, but coaching had a lot to do with that...his transfer still haunts Virginia fans.
He's a great kid, though.
-Mars
I think Byars would be a good fit in SA, but he seems to also be the kind of guy that Utah and Detroit would like as well. IMO, Utah will likely snag him with the 25th pick and if they opt for a guy like Almond, I'm not sure that he gets past Detroit at #27.
Again, I question whether the Spurs would give guaranteed money to a domestic player that is unlikely to contribute next season...especially when the Spurs FO is undecided on a guy like White. But him being there at #28 would certainly make them think twice...
I'm really high on this guy since the beginning if he's there at the no.28 pick take him without hesitation
i think i could be a good fit for the team
We weren't the only team ever to fail to convert a small SG to a PG.
none of his highlights are difficult finishes at the rim...
A great fit for the Spurs if still around at 28. Since he went to high school in Tennessee and stayed there to play college ball he may be underpublicized - just the way the Spurs like 'em.
TPark invokes the Ghost of Cory Alexander
wish he was 6-10
Wish I was 6-10 too
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