The Spurs get richer. I love the Malaki Branham pick here at 20. He's a knockdown shooter on the catch and off the dribble. Clean release. He's a nice offensive fit next to Dejounte Murray, if he sticks around, and Devin Vassell at the wing. Branham needs to stay more engaged defensively, however. He won't play much in San Antonio with inconsistent effort on that end.
Camden wrote:Good cluster of talent still available. Moving back makes a lot of sense. Minnesota trades the 19th overall pick to Memphis for the 22nd and 29th picks. According to Kevin Pelton's draft pick trade value chart, here's how the trade breaks down:
Tim Connelly leaves Denver and they immediately botch the first pick without him. The Nuggets wind up with Christian Braun at 21. I had him as my 33rd-best prospect in this class.
Camden wrote:The Spurs get richer. I love the Malaki Branham pick here at 20. He's a knockdown shooter on the catch and off the dribble. Clean release. He's a nice offensive fit next to Dejounte Murray, if he sticks around, and Devin Vassell at the wing. Brahman needs to stay more engaged defensively, however. He won't play much in San Antonio with inconsistent effort on that end.
They lack a star though. You need at least one or two in the West just to reach .500.