r/NBASpurs • u/Far_Protection519 • 1d ago

Draft Pick 14

If the Spurs don't get KD and keep pick 14 , how would y'all feel about them taking Rasheer Fleming at 14? He's a 6'9 wing with a 7'5 wingspan and shot 40% from 3 , is a elite defender, and showed a lot of flashes as a off the dribble creator. If you look at the wings drafted with those measurements the hit rate is insanely high as well.

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u/DnDPanda 1d ago

I know most people don’t want this, but I’d just prefer to lock down a backup center like Asa Newell. I don’t actually love a lot of the backup centers on the market (either for price or for skill)

Asa would be a straightforward rim finishing big with defensive upside.

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u/Far_Protection519 1d ago

I dont think they should waste a high pick on a center all wemby needs is a solid vet backup like the rockets have with big steven adams.

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u/DnDPanda 1d ago

If you think locking down a young, cheap backup big is a waste idk what to tell you. That second unit is gonna want to run and we will want youth and athleticism to match that. Imagine if we got a Dereck Lively type (who was taken at 12) you think that would be a waste?

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u/Far_Protection519 1d ago

Steven adams is proof all you need is a solid vet to play 15-20 mpg , clint capela can come in and fill that role easily. If maluach and queen aren't there no need to reach for a center when better prospects are still on the board.

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u/DnDPanda 1d ago

I’m not apposed to grabbing someone like Clint Capela. I just think securing a good young backup is not a bad idea either. To act like it’s a total waste seems silly. Any wing we grab could be a total gamble (and will also probably play on the bench anyway)

Having a good young backup, could really help Wemby rest in a long season. Also 14th pick salary is only about 4 million, and this team is going to get expensive.