clutch: source says rockets want 1 of 4-5 PG's expected to go lottery

Rajon Rondo and Tony Parker.

 

I think these guys may ALL be starting to look good because how average they are all in the non superstar sense.


Rubio has the potential, but he has things he has to get stronger at.
Jennings is an unknown in my book. If this guy struggled in Europe, he is not going to come in and blow up the NBA right away.


I think Aaron Brooks

 

is better than those guys this year. And this year is what matters.

 

I like Jennings, but he isn't what we need.

He's a creative PG who has a tendency to try too hard to make a flashy play or get in 1-on-1 battles.

We need a PG who can defend and hit open 3' as well as being able to pass the ball to Yao against fronting defenses.

 

Rondo wasn't great last year and was the 4th or 5th best player.

Parker wasn't the best player when the Spurs won titles. It was Duncan and Manu.

 

I'm starting to lean towards Tyreke Evans... he's the type of player that would fit well with artest and battier... tough and able to keep the smaller guards from pushing into the paint

 

Parker won a finals MVP one year when they won the championship. Doesn't that prove he was the best player for at least one run?

 

Tony Parker is the future of Spurs basketball...hell, an argument could be made that he's the present as well.

 

Why would they want Landry? They already have a few guys that can jump out the building.

 

per nbadraft.net

Jonas Jerebko in Late First?

The top performer at this year's Reebok Eurocamp, Jonas Jerebko is reportedly getting looks in the late first round. Teams in the 23-29 range are possibilities for him as well as a team such as the Spurs or Rockets moving in to take him. The Lakers (29th pick) are said to be very high on Jerebko as well.

Buyers and Sellers

Expect a flurry of action on draft night, which has become the norm in recent years, and a number of first and second rounders to be sold and traded.

Teams with multiple picks such as Sacramento (23), Oklahoma City (25) and Chicago (26) are all looking to sell their picks according to sources. While three other teams would like to buy picks late in the first round: San Antonio, Detroit and Houston.

Joe Dumars has his eye on Toney Douglas and would like to pick up a late first to grab him. San Antonio is likely after Victor Claver who suspiciously remained in the draft, despite a lackluster and injury plagued season. No word on who Houston is after, but Rockets GM Daryl Moray was on hand in Treviso as Swedish SF Jonas Jerebko put on an excellent performance.

link http://www.nbadraft.net/node/7444, pretty good read on latest draft buzz
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Dunno too much about this guy... DX compares him to Matt Harpring

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jonas-Jerebko-1403/

nbadraft.net compares him to Thabo Sefolosha: http://www.nbadraft.net/players/jonas-jerebko

Strengths: Has the size and athleticism to be able to mix it up inside and outside … His outside shot has continued to improve and he is now able to comfortably step out to the NBA three and easily knock down shots from deep … He shows his athleticism by finishing strong around and above the rim … His strength is also a key ingredient to his game as he is able to battle with bigger players inside and can also do some damage with his back to the basket … He can convert on plays around the basket, including a nice running hook, spin moves as well as a mini fadeaway ... He seems to be a guy willing to put in the work to develop his game …

Weaknesses: He is not a smooth and natural player … Lacks the fluidness and finesse that is present in many European prospect … His shot is effective, but his release is extremely slow and he is not good at shooting on the move or off the dribble … His perimeter game, especially off the dribble is extremely limited … He is not comfortable making counter moves when he gets cut off and likes to turn his back to the defense when he feels pressure, and then tries to use his body to continue his progress to the basket … Playing against smaller defenders this was effective, but against bigger and better athletes it will be an issue …

 

Who are their PFs? Wright?

 

Please stop over valuing our scrub bench for first rounders and legit starters... and i don't really mean our bench is scrub... i just can't believe how little you guys value good players from bad teams.

 

did you watch the spurs at all last year? Tony Parker IS the Spurs. Right now. (im sure ginobli being hurt the entire year has almost everything to do with it.) Duncan is old, ginobli has been getting injured, and parker is the floor general. Ever since he won the finals MVP- hes been the guy.

 

Maybe true, but Tony Parker's spurs are not a championship team. Without manu, the spurs are a 1st rounder.

 

That's what he said. Tony parker is the Spurs. There is no Manu and no Duncan.

 

Excellent Point!

 

If this lottery PG is so good that Morey has to have him, he's got to be as good as Tony Parker or Rondo. They contributed significantly to their teams winning the trophy in only their 2nd year. Hopefully, this PG can be our version of Parker or Rondo.

 

IF (and that's exactly what it is) a team can get Jennings to play within the system, he will be a superstar. His natural talent is second to none. If Thibadeaux was still here, I'd be real confident. Turner is developing though

 

I pray this is the year that we manage to actually wreak havoc in the draft. I don't consider our movement a few years for Battier wreaking havoc. I am bored with this offseason however, and it would be rejuvenating.

 

Rick Rubio=Liza Minelli

I mean really, he could be her twin.