Raptors Board Mock Draft - The Spurs (#12) are on the clock

OakleyDokely · Post #1 » by **OakleyDokely** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:43 pm

Only one rule, select who you think the team will draft, not who they should draft.

Draft Results:

1. DET - Cade Cunningham (91%)
2. HOU - Jalen Green (48%)
3. CLE - Evan Mobley (68%)
4. TOR - Jalen Suggs (83%)
5. ORL - Jonathan Kuminga (61%)
6. OKC - Scottie Barnes (86%)
7. GS - James Bouknight (26%)
8. ORL - Keon Johnson (29%)
9. SAC - Franz Wagner (33%)
10. NO - Moses Moody (36%)
11. CHA -Alperen Sengun (43%)
12. SA -
13. IND -
14. GS -

ciueli · Post #2 » by **ciueli** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:05 pm

Jalen Johnson is the anti-Spurs pick. He’s exactly the opposite of the kind of player they ever draft.

Syd-TK3 · Post #3 » by **Syd-TK3** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:23 pm

Spurs need a pf/c so Kai or Usman
Jalen is a very interesting pick though

Post #4 » by **Morris_Shatford** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:30 pm

Giddey.

TD2FutureStar · Post #5 » by **TD2FutureStar** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:44 pm

Garuba. This guy is super underrated. We might see him fall out of the lottery if the Spurs don't take him here. Great defender and all around player with excellent length. Has the right attitude to succeed. I think he has top 10 potential easily. Usman Garuba = a young Pascal Siakam.

arbsn · Post #6 » by **arbsn** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:47 pm

For me, Jalen Johnson is a no brainer. High IQ, amazing size, defensive potential, shooting potential..
I just dont know howhe goes below a guy like Sengun who is a stiff and will likely never be able to defend the pick and roll

Johnson has the potential to positively impact the game for every team.

Giddey could be an offensive force but i dont trust his shooting or defending and see his comps guys like Nick Calathes or MCW who was basically out of the NBA a couple years after winning ROY

Jadoogar · Post #7 » by **Jadoogar** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:14 pm

Aside from the international aspect, Giddey seems like a spurs player. Good play maker, system player. Not high ceiling due to low athleticism and suspect shooting but high floor due to his iq and understanding of the game.
I could easily see the Spurs improving his shooting to a serviceable level, could be a Bogdonavic/Ingles type player.

Bruin · Post #8 » by **Bruin** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:17 pm

Yeah Giddey just seems like the type of guy Spurs go for. Garuba too

It’s gonna be interesting to see if any trade happens with the Spurs with the rumor of them being open to deal Murray and White. I wonder if they’re targeting a guy a bit higher than their range like Bouknight

Indeed · Post #9 » by **Indeed** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:22 pm

Giddey has not workout for the Spurs, correct?
I cannot find Giddey worked out with the Spurs, so I would like anyone who voted for Giddey to see if they can provide that reference.

Bruin · Post #10 » by **Bruin** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:29 pm

Indeed wrote:Giddey has not workout for the Spurs, correct?
I cannot find Giddey worked out with the Spurs, so I would like anyone who voted for Giddey to see if they can provide that reference.

Has he even worked out for anyone? He’s been with the Australia team

Indeed · Post #11 » by **Indeed** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:58 pm

PrinceAli wrote:
Indeed wrote:Giddey has not workout for the Spurs, correct?
I cannot find Giddey worked out with the Spurs, so I would like anyone who voted for Giddey to see if they can provide that reference.

Has he even worked out for anyone? He’s been with the Australia team

It seems he has no workout. I don't think the reason is being with the Australia team, but his skill set in playmaking are harder to display on an individual workout, I guess.

Blood Orange · Post #12 » by **Blood Orange** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:02 pm

Jalen Johnson @12 would be a steal for them but I believe they take Kai Jones cause they need a PF/C.

Merit · Post #13 » by **Merit** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:31 pm

I vote Jalen Johnson.

Blood Orange · Post #14 » by **Blood Orange** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:47 pm

I honestly don't see them selecting Giddy because of the logjam they've got on guards. I still think they take a forward.

AkelaLoneWolf · Post #15 » by **AkelaLoneWolf** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:06 am

arbsn wrote:For me, Jalen Johnson is a no brainer. High IQ, amazing size, defensive potential, shooting potential..
I just dont know howhe goes below a guy like Sengun who is a stiff and will likely never be able to defend the pick and roll

Johnson has the potential to positively impact the game for every team.

Giddey could be an offensive force but i dont trust his shooting or defending and see his comps guys like Nick Calathes or MCW who was basically out of the NBA a couple years after winning ROY

how exactly has his stock dropped so much? Is it just the character issues?

RapsFanInOhio · Post #16 » by **RapsFanInOhio** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:19 am

Ivan Drago wrote:Jalen Johnson @12 would be a steal for them but I believe they take Kai Jones cause they need a PF/C.

Not a believer in Jakob?

RapsFanInOhio · Post #17 » by **RapsFanInOhio** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:20 am

AkelaLoneWolf wrote:
arbsn wrote:For me, Jalen Johnson is a no brainer. High IQ, amazing size, defensive potential, shooting potential..
I just dont know howhe goes below a guy like Sengun who is a stiff and will likely never be able to defend the pick and roll

Johnson has the potential to positively impact the game for every team.

Giddey could be an offensive force but i dont trust his shooting or defending and see his comps guys like Nick Calathes or MCW who was basically out of the NBA a couple years after winning ROY

how exactly has his stock dropped so much? Is it just the character issues?

Yeah, that’s pretty much it I think. Coach K has a lot of NBA pull.

AkelaLoneWolf · Post #18 » by **AkelaLoneWolf** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:27 am

RapsFanInOhio wrote:
AkelaLoneWolf wrote:
arbsn wrote:For me, Jalen Johnson is a no brainer. High IQ, amazing size, defensive potential, shooting potential..
I just dont know howhe goes below a guy like Sengun who is a stiff and will likely never be able to defend the pick and roll

Johnson has the potential to positively impact the game for every team.

Giddey could be an offensive force but i dont trust his shooting or defending and see his comps guys like Nick Calathes or MCW who was basically out of the NBA a couple years after winning ROY

how exactly has his stock dropped so much? Is it just the character issues?

Yeah, that’s pretty much it I think. Coach K has a lot of NBA pull.

if its just dumb mistakes, i hope masai will give him a good look.

Blood Orange · Post #19 » by **Blood Orange** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:50 am

RapsFanInOhio wrote:
Ivan Drago wrote:Jalen Johnson @12 would be a steal for them but I believe they take Kai Jones cause they need a PF/C.

Not a believer in Jakob?

After Jakob, they don't really have anyone. Dieng is expiring and I don't believe he'll get a new contract since I think they're going to go younger for their roster. I think Kai Jones can also possibly play the 4 or they may take J. Johnson to replace Demar and his role.

NBA Sheady · Post #20 » by **NBA Sheady** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:58 pm

I think we can guarantee Spurs aren't drafting for need. Very few teams do and the smart ones never do.

With the 12th pick in the 2021 NBA draft, the Spurs select