Woj: Spurs Claim Isaiah Roby Off Waivers

[BatManu20]

[TD 21]

He’s a center, in spite of his 6’8” height. Not able to defend the perimeter. Can shoot a bit.

No, he's not. Throw out the 5% at SF, 48% at PF and 47% at C splits, as they're mostly a product of roster construction.

The only two C's the Thunder had were Favors (16.7 mpg in 39 games) and Muscala (13.8 mpg in 43 games), which forced Robinson-Earl and him to play plenty out of position.

[John B]

Ayton next?

[Chinook]

I don't think the Spurs would hesitate to play Roby at the five. They probably don't consider that his main position, but I'm sure they consider him depth there. Between Barlow, Sochan and Roby, the Spurs probably feel like they can get away with Collins and Dieng as the only centers if it comes to that. They can also keep three centers and just have their forward spots filled.

[exstatic]

No, he's not. Throw out the 5% at SF, 48% at PF and 47% at C splits, as they're mostly a product of roster construction.

The only two C's the Thunder had were Favors (16.7 mpg in 39 games) and Muscala (13.8 mpg in 43 games), which forced Robinson-Earl and him to play plenty out of position.

Each year he was there, he played more C. He can’t defend the perimeter well enough to be considered a PF. He doesn’t defend the paint much, either. He’s more or less a shorter Landale, a scrapper who can shoot some, but a minus defender.

[SpursFan86]

If he performs well this year and we want to retain him, will he be an RFA or UFA?

[Seventyniner]

No, he's not. Throw out the 5% at SF, 48% at PF and 47% at C splits, as they're mostly a product of roster construction.

The only two C's the Thunder had were Favors (16.7 mpg in 39 games) and Muscala (13.8 mpg in 43 games), which forced Robinson-Earl and him to play plenty out of position.

In his 1425 minutes in 2020-2021, he played 24% SF/46% PF/30% C. That's a strange split.

If he really can't guard the perimeter then he might be a 50% PF/50% C with the Spurs, but with him at C that's a very small lineup.

But the Spurs aren't trying to win now and he's both cheap and only 24. I grade this as a "sure, why not".

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

We staaaaacked

[John B]

I seriously rooting for Nets just ironing it out with KD and Kyrie. Fakers not getting bailed out, CP0 not getting KD as his last hoorah, and not converting Nets picks as lottery picks to Rockets. Dieng then Roby now instead of later.

[R. DeMurre]

We got Isaiah, we got Malachi. Now we need Nebuchadnezzar, Shadrach, and Moab.

don't forget we have Joshua as well

I suppose you could say that Brian Wright is playing the part of Onan, saving his best seed for the future.

[TD 21]

Each year he was there, he played more C.

Throw out the splits, as they're mostly a product of roster construction.

[Ariel]

Age: 24
Height: 6’8
Weight: 230 lbs.
Wingspan: 7’3

Combine measurements (more accurate... not that it's a huge difference though)
Height (w/o shoes): 6'7.25"
Standing Reach: 8'10"
Wingspan: 7'1"
https://www.nba.com/stats/draft/combine-anthro/?SeasonYear=2019-20

[Degoat]

Something does smell fishy imo it’s been so quiet on the spurs front since the DJ trade

[benefactor]

But the Spurs aren't trying to win now and he's both cheap and only 24. I grade this as a "sure, why not".

tbh

[exstatic]

I seriously rooting for Nets just ironing it out with KD and Kyrie. Fakers not getting bailed out, CP0 not getting KD as his last hoorah, and not converting Nets picks as lottery picks to Rockets. Dieng then Roby now instead of later.

KD, maybe. They have time. No way they keep Kyrie.

[emanueldavidginobili]

[exstatic]

I seriously rooting for Nets just ironing it out with KD and Kyrie. Fakers not getting bailed out, CP0 not getting KD as his last hoorah, and not converting Nets picks as lottery picks to Rockets. Dieng then Roby now instead of later.

KD, maybe. They have time. No way they keep Kyrie.

[emanueldavidginobili]

[R. DeMurre]

When Two Tanks Collide, a heartwarming story of two NBA teams.

[poopbox]

Has he embraced Josh Primo yet? Might not be a culture fit if he hasn't.

[John B]

If he performs well this year and we want to retain him, will he be an RFA or UFA?

I think he’s UFA after this season?

[Philthemage]

Thought he would as a pretty good defender from the games I watched while he was at OKC. If he could evolve into like a PJ Tucker / Draymond Green type of role on offense, that would be tremendous.

[callo1]

Wow! Nice get for the Spurs FO. I really liked this kids game in OKC. Very solid defender with the ability to guard 3 through smallball 5.

[The Truth #6]

Early July: awesome pick up!!

Late November: great another pet for Pop. He’s stealing Sochan’s minutes!

That would be hilarious.

[DAF86]

That’s the idea. Much better than being middle-of-the-road again.

In the long run, sure. But just focusing on the next season as game watching fans it's gonna be weird seeing your team hoping they lose. Despite not being a playoffs team last season, the season was quite entertaining as a fan, tbh.