I don't think it gets talked about enough that the Spurs may feel more of a need to use their second or get into the late first if the Toronto pick doesn't convey this year. They need to start making decisions on their young players and keep cycling talent
I agree even if the TOR pick conveys. My hope is that the strategy changes to use quality SRP picks on more mature college players that have a chance to be solid role, specialist, and bench pieces. More Tre Jones types.
But honestly anything after 44 (like the LAL pick) should just be sold and/or rolled over. I suspect the two day draft will bring more scrutiny to the second round such that shenanigans to direct players to certain teams will get snuffed out.
a big with 4 TOs in 48 minutes is fine by me. He would probably only play 18 minutes a game behind Wemby, so 2 TOs.
I have no clue who I truly want in the 1st round, as there is just a jumble of guys at the top this year. I just hope that one of the two is a PG.
Now, in the 2nd, if these guys are available, I would love to have them.....G/F Dillon Jones, PG Tyler Kolek, C Zach Edey, C Dante
kolek may be the best pg in this draft
If the raptors pick doesn’t convey and we want to move up a few spots to get back into the first Kolek is probably worth targeting there
Ugh this ing draft when Prime Batum is the ceiling for the #1 pick.
kolek is improving his stock....Was hoping we would be able to get him in the second round.
Kolek has been a late 1 guy in most mocks ive seen last couple months.
And he'll stay there IMO unless his atletic results are strong.
Edey can go 30-20 and not even look good doing it!
Edey is our guy. If we could land he & Castle we’d take a huuuuge step foward
Edey is a monster, he'd be a steal at 33 no doubt. Yes I am aware his stock is on the rise into round 1 most likely.
If the TOR pick comes through and we don't move it but actually use it, it absolutely terrifies me adding two 18/19 yo to this roster. These are 2-3 year projects no matter how you slice it looking at this draft. I know the conventional wisdom is that older players have a lower ceiling, but I look at a guy like Dalton Knecht and he is an NBA-ready marksman with a high floor, which is exactly what the Spurs need.
I mean just look at Sochan. Most 2022 redrafts keep him at or around 9th, and look where we're at with him. Give me the 23 year old who you can immediately slide into the rotation, probably even start over Champ, instead of some high-risk teenager with the TOR pick.
I expect them to target Risacher, but not be in position to select him and fail to move up, so be prepared for another project (probably Williams or Buzelis). The difference will likely be, unlike the abominations that were the '21 and '22 drafts, don't expect them to be handed outsized roles from the jump.
At the same time, they have to know Champagnie can't continue to start and they're clearly done with Johnson (trade candidate) in that role, so expect an addition of some sort. Whether it be a stopgap like Caleb Martin or a possible long term solution like Patrick Williams or Naz Reid.
That, some type of established starting caliber lead guard and shooting, are virtual locks to be addressed this off season.
Every year, teams expect to draft a game changer. This so so draft doesn't appear to have any. If they look for a good role player, this draft will be full of them. I just think we should try for someone who is somewhat ready to step in as a role player, rather than drafting a really young prospect who might become a just role player two or three years down the road. By then we will have gone through 2 or three drafts allowing us to replace a young player who never really developed. A few previous spurs draft duds come to mind.
Dalton Knecht and Zach Edy could easily replace some of our 2nd teamers as they have equal if not better skill sets. Then trade the lakers pick for a defensive type player or a future pick. Those move should help us get some more wins. I'm counting on the spurs to do their homework in this draft. Another 20 win season just won't cut it with the fans.
That‘s why I tried to point at McCain some days ago.
Knecht would be a very solid choice if we get the Toronto pick. He'd play Day 1..
You want more Tre Jones?!?
Wtt am I ready now…
yes let’s draft more undersized and limited players! What a genius idea …
I had forgotten about him until you brought him up. His shooting numbers are fantastic. He seems very motivated and team oriented. For me, the question is how high or low he will go in the draft. But if we could trade some 2nds to move up into the mid to late first to get him, I'd be interested. To me he seems very much like a Brian Wright type player (happy, Cosby kid type of vibe) and so I could see there being some interest there.
I’m curious what knechts measurables end up looking like. He’s fine but if he’s just a 2 he’s pretty redundant with Vassell who is the only good starter we have other than wemby. If knecht looks really good there he could make Vassell a more tradeable asset but I’d be more intrigued if Knecht had the size and length to play the 3
You’re right, let’s draft the second comings of LeBron James and Tim Duncan with #33 and #45. Much better plan.You want more Tre Jones?!?
Wtt am I ready now…
yes let’s draft more undersized and limited players! What a genius idea …
His tournament is impressive
He can definitely play the three imo and he's a 3 btw
6'6 with a long winspan ( rumoured to be like 6'10) , strong and athletic enough
Interesting, your only 2 options …
Not sure what make ppl want to keep seing Tre Jones handling the ball lmao
Some of u are brainwashed
Last edited by Pauleta14; 03-25-2024 at 01:19 AM.
omg you just pinpointed Keldon to a tee, a Cosby kid huh?
So I’m thinking have defense be the iden y of this team next year; what do you think of this lineup?
Wemby - c
Sarr (#3) - pf
Dunn (#33) - sf
Castle (#7) - sg
Sochan - pg
i think we would have a great chance in leading the league in threes (missed).
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