SPURS 2024 DRAFT THREAD

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Though our season is not yet over and so our picks are not yet decided, there are some upcoming dates to keep an eye on.

This thread is also dedicated to whispers of our interest in prospects, as well as prospects in our projected ranges - 3/4, maybe 7, 33, 44.

EDIT to add:

DRAFT LOTTERY: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 2pm (CT)

UPDATE: Post-lottery we currently have picks 4, 8, 35, 48.

DRAFT: Round 1 - June 26, 8pm (ET); Round 2 - June 27, 4pm (ET)

I'll be updating this post with players we interview and work out starting from the Combine in Chicago May 12-19.

INTERVIEWS:
Enrique Freeman, 23, F, 6'7", 206 lbs, Akron

*Donovan Clingan, 20, C, 7'2", 282lbs, UConn (zoom interview)


WORKOUTS:
Aaron Estrada, 23, G, 6'3", 190lbs, Alabama

Blake Hinson, 24, F, 6'8", 230lbs, Pittsburgh

Dillon Jones, 22, F, 6'6", 235lbs, Weber State

Tristen Newton, 23, G, 6'3", 195lbs, UConn

Jesse Edwards, 24, C, 6'10", 236lbs, West Virginia

*Tidjane Salaun, 18, F, 6'9", 203lbs, Cholet

*Zaccharie Risacher, 19, F, 6'9", 215lbs, JL Bourg

Boogie Ellis, 23, G, 6'1", 190lbs, USC

*Devin Carter, 22, G, 6'2", 193lbs, Providence

KJ Jones II, G, 6'6", 185lbs, Emmanuel, GA (we've reportedly worked him out twice)

*Stephon Castle, 19, G, 6'6", 210lbs, UConn

*Reed Sheppard, 20 on 25/6, G, 6'2", 182lbs, Kentucky

*Rob Dillingham, 19, PG, 6'1", 164lbs, Kentucky

*Cody Williams, 19, F, 6'7", 178lbs, Colorado

*Nikola Topic, 18, PG, 6'6", 190lbs, KK Crvena Zvezda

*Ja'Kobe Walter, 19,G, 6'4", 198lbs, Baylor

Tyler Kolek, 23, PG, 6'3", 197lbs, Marquette

Pacome Diadet, 18, F, 6'8", 187lbs, Ratiopharm Ulm

Tyrese Samuel, 24, SF/PF, 6'10", 245lbs, Florida

*Matas Buzelis, 19, SF, 6'10", 197lbs, GLI

Bub Carrington, 19, G, 6'4", 195lbs, Pittsburgh

*Lottery slated prospects

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Dillingham confirmed:

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And is a fan of playing for us:

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and then said this:

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Not an expert on Dillingham but I like the size of Topic better.

Dillingham seems soo tiny. Maybe I'm spoiled with Wemby?

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Zach Edey is still projected at the top of the 2nd round. I'd love to see him on the Spurs.

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* sigh * Dillingham has signed with Klutch. About as close to never mind as can be now. That and he likely barely 6' without shoes. So unless he's an otherworldly talent, that is a natural disadvantage a team will always have to factor in overcoming.

Glad that all prospects have to be measured now so there's no hidden mystery.

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We've been scouting Risacher for a while now:

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He had a good game that day:

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Later in the season:

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The majority owner and CEO are big, conspicuous attendees. It's either major interest or major smokescreen or somewhere in between...

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* sigh * Dillingham has signed with Klutch. About as close to never mind as can be now. That and he likely barely 6' without shoes. So unless he's an otherworldly talent that is a natural disadvantage a team will always have to factor in overcoming.

Glad that all prospects have to be measured now so there's no hidden mystery.

He couldnt even beat Oakland U in the tournament which is basically a D2 team around here. I wasn't impressed with him at all

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We've been scouting Risacher for a while now:

The majority owner and CEO are big, conspicuous attendees. It's either major interest or major smokescreen or somewhere in between...

Love the size. He doesn't seem to be much of a playmaker like Topic is though.
Of course there is the Wemby factor.

I would like to see actual measurables on Topic. He's listed at 6'6" but looks like he is 6'1". He has a solid build though.

One thing for sure is if he plays for Serbia is he's tough as nails which is what we need.

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* sigh * Dillingham has signed with Klutch. About as close to never mind as can be now. That and he likely barely 6' without shoes. So unless he's an otherworldly talent that is a natural disadvantage a team will always have to factor in overcoming.

Glad that all prospects have to be measured now so there's no hidden mystery.

He couldnt even beat Oakland U in the tournament which is basically a D2 team around here. I wasn't impressed with him at all

Well that seems to be a key aspect of this draft - wildly varying games and impressions.

This is where scouting will really earn their keep.

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Today the second round picks were set:

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Some rumours to add:

Evan Townsend hosted a listening space on Twitter and in it said that Wemby has declared Risacher as the best French prospect, much to the chagrin of the Sarr camp.

Don't expect us to draft/keep Sarr if we draft him. His and Wemby's agencies do not get on well and Sarr's group want him to go to a team where he will be the #1 option. That's obviously not here.

He proposed a Keldon/Avdija swap and picks swap if we get a higher pick than Washington. I think it's an interesting trade idea. Love what Keldon brings and we'd have even fewer of the bulldozer types whose body just *moves* opponents, but have always liked Avdija and hoped we could move up to draft him even as I'm thrilled with Devin.

Clan the Spurs Fan said on his YouTube channel that Dillingham is already telling teams not to draft him as he wants us to.

Machinations abound.

It's going to be a very interesting several months of manoeuvring.

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For me, the Spurs have a number of clear deficiencies which need to be addressed in this draft or in trades post the draft. These are (1) 3pt shooting (2) playmaking (3) shooting.

For that reason, my draft preferences are as follows:
If SA has a top 3 pick, I would pick these guys.
1. Rissacher
2. Topic

If the pick is 4-8 (I assume the guys above are gone)
3. Buzelis
4. Sheppard
5. Castle
6. Dillingham

If we get the Toronto pick, it obviously depends who we select first. If a shooter, then we should select a playmaker with the second.

In the second round, IF we keep the picks, I would go with long swing prospects with shooting potential.

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Some rumours to add:

Evan Townsend hosted a listening space on Twitter and in it said that Wemby has declared Risacher as the best French prospect, much to the chagrin of the Sarr camp.

Don't expect us to draft/keep Sarr if we draft him. His and Wemby's agencies do not get on well and Sarr's group want him to go to a team where he will be the #1 option. That's obviously not here.

He proposed a Keldon/Avdija swap and picks swap if we get a higher pick than Washington. I think it's an interesting trade idea. Love what Keldon brings and we'd have even fewer of the bulldozer types whose body just *moves* opponents, but have always liked Avdija and hoped we could move up to draft him even as I'm thrilled with Devin.

Clan the Spurs Fan said on his YouTube channel that Dillingham is already telling teams not to draft him as he wants us to.

Machinations abound.

It's going to be a very interesting several months of manoeuvring.

I like Sarr and I'm positive that Wemby would never tell the Spurs not to draft him.

Does he actually not like Sarr or the other way around? or was the question posed simply who he thought the best French prospect was? Because I'm sure a lot of people might say Risacher.

I don't get the #1 option thing though. He's 19 and his agent's are dumb if they are demanding that.

If its the agents that dont get along I dont care as long as the players do.

I really hope we stay away from the Kentucky PGs though. The both have failure written all over them IMO. If we go PG I say go with Topic or wait and draft one later and hope he can play. I kind of like Hunter Sallis from Wake Forest who is projected to go in the 30s. He 6'5" and good passer and can score.

I'm still hoping we take Edey in the 2nd but not if we get Sarr.

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I like Sarr and I'm positive that Wemby would never tell the Spurs not to draft him.

Does he actually not like Sarr or the other way around? or was the question posed simply who he thought the best French prospect was? Because I'm sure a lot of people might say Risacher.

I don't get the #1 option thing though. He's 19 and his agent's are dumb if they are demanding that.

If its the agents that dont get along I dont care as long as the players do.

I really hope we stay away from the Kentucky PGs though. The both have failure written all over them IMO. If we go PG I say go with Topic or wait and draft one later and hope he can play. I kind of like Hunter Sallis from Wake Forest who is projected to go in the 30s. He 6'5" and good passer and can score.

I'm still hoping we take Edey in the 2nd but not if we get Sarr.

Agree with your first statement. Sarr like any other prospect wants to be the highest pick possible and no draftee is guaranteed of being the #1 option on their team. I think people sometimes forget how much better NBA players are than college or overseas. It generally takes a year or two like Banchero if it ever happens.

Now, your second statement prompts my interest, why do you think the Kentucky guards are set for failure. With Sheppard, my expectation is that even if he is nothing more than he is now, he still complements our current PG. With Dillingham, his scoring potential makes me willing to take a chance, especially if that is our second 1st.