In the draw ceremony of this year's NBA draft conference, the San Antonio Spurs were just so lucky. The Spurs, who ranked fifth from the bottom in the regular season, used their first round draw to draw the fourth. Since the Toronto Raptors finally drew the No. 8 lottery, and according to the previous content involving the Jakob Poeltl transaction, the first round of the lottery in the hands of the Raptors is protected by the top six, which means that the Spurs will have two lottery tickets in this year's NBA draft conference, namely, the No. 4 lottery ticket in the first round and the No. 8 lottery ticket in the first round. So who is the target player signed by the Spurs on the 4th?
In terms of position, the Spurs need to add the first and third positions. Relatively speaking, the third position is not so scarce. After all, they still have Keldon Johnson, the sixth person on the bench. At least, their demand for this position is not so high. And they can also use the No. 8 sign to reinforce the position. In this view, the target player signed by the Spurs on the 4th should still be in the first position.
In this year's draft conference, the players who meet the situation of No. 4 and can play No. 1 include Nikola Topic of Serbia, Stephen Castle from the University of Connecticut, Reed Sheppard from the University of Kentucky and Robert Dillingham from the University of Kentucky 。 Among them, Topic is a big point guard with comprehensive technology, Castle is a versatile outside player who fits in with various systems, Shepard is a 3D type backcourt player, and Dillingham is a dual-purpose guard whose style of play has exploded.
In this season's European games, Topic played 22 games on behalf of Belgrade Red Star and KK Mega in all competitions, with an average playing time of 28.8 minutes. The average score was 15.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1 steals 0.1 blocks, and 2.4 mistakes. The shooting percentage was 30.6%, and the free throw percentage was 87.8%. In this season's NCAA game, Castle played 34 games on behalf of the University of Connecticut, with an average playing time of 27 minutes. The average number of games was 11.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 1.5 mistakes. The shooting percentage was 47.2%, the three-point shooting percentage was 26.7%, and the free throw percentage was 75.5%. In this season's NCAA game, Shepard has played 33 times on behalf of the University of Kentucky, with an average playing time of 28.9 minutes. The average playing time is 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.5 steals, 0.7 blocks, and two mistakes. The shooting percentage is 53.6%, the three-point shooting percentage is 52.1%, and the free throw percentage is 83.1%. In this season's NCAA game, Dillingham played 32 times, with an average playing time of 23.2 minutes, an average of 15.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1 steals 0.1 blocks, and two mistakes. His shooting percentage was 47.5%, three-point percentage was 44.4%, and his free throw percentage was 79.6%.
Among these players, the most attractive one is the new player from Serbia, Topic. Topic is a backcourt player with excellent breakthrough ability and finishing ability. His technique is very exquisite, his scoring ability is quite amazing, and his development potential is also very great. Not only does he have excellent scoring ability, but also his performance in passing and organization is impressive. He also has the ability to take on the task of organizing the core. It is worth mentioning that Topic is tall and has a height of 198cm. He also perfectly meets the needs of the team for big players in the league today. If the development of Topic can meet the expectations, he is fully capable of becoming a top point guard and a banner figure in the future of the team. What's more, he is an international player, and the Spurs are also experienced in the training of international players. It seems that he really meets the selection criteria of the Spurs.
Cassel is an all-around perimeter player with excellent physical talent, excellent athletic ability and outstanding comprehensive ability. His ability to attack is very comprehensive, he can use the breakthrough to complete scoring, he also has a certain ability to shoot from a long distance. Castle's ability to move without the ball is also very outstanding. He is good at finding some simple scoring opportunities in the opponent's interior. Castle has a skilled dribble control ability and excellent basic skills. He is good at creating offensive space for himself by using the changes in speed and rhythm. He is also good at looking for gaps in the opponent's defense, and his finishing ability is also worthy of affirmation. Castle's starting speed and explosive power are also good, and he can also rely on his physical advantages to complete the attack. Considering that he also has certain advantages in stature, he even has the ability to complete interior scoring through some low position techniques. The most important thing is that Castle can be competent at multiple positions on the court, and he has both the ability to hold the ball and attack and the ability to play without the ball, so he can find positions in various systems.
Shepard is a versatile backcourt player with both offensive and defensive skills. He has a very excellent shooting ability on the offensive side. His three-point grasp is extremely high, and he can also use the Zhongtou to create threats. His offensive efficiency can be said to be far beyond everyone's expectations. And he also has excellent ability to move without the ball. It seems that he has a chance to grow into a top outside pitcher. Shepard can also use his breakthrough to finish scoring at some times. He also has a small throw, and his finishing ability is actually good. Shepard is also good at seeing into the defensive loopholes of his opponents. He is also a good pick and roll player. Shepard can score independently or play without the ball. His ability is really comprehensive. As a backcourt player, Shepard's passing ability and organizing ability are also good, and he can play the role of backcourt organizer to a certain extent. In addition, Shepard's dribble control ability, various techniques and basic skills are also worthy of affirmation.
Dillingham is a backcourt player with excellent skills and excellent comprehensive ability. He has excellent shooting ability on the offensive side, can complete the middle distance shooting, and also has a certain degree of outside shooting grasp. He can not only complete the catch shot, but also has the ability to shoot after dribbling. Dillingham's ability to control and dribble is absolutely at the top level. He is very good at making use of rhythm changes and various changes to complete the crossover and create shooting opportunities for himself. Dillingham's breakthrough ability is also good. He can find mobile games in various situations. He also has a good ability to finish under the basket. His ability to make fouls is also very outstanding. He is also very good at using pick and roll to create shooting opportunities for himself. As a point guard, his passing ability and organizational ability are also relatively online, and he can often find his teammates in the neutral position. Dillingham has a super fast pace on the defensive end, his flexibility and agility are also top level, his defensive ability and defensive awareness are also good, and he has quite good steals.
For the Spurs, the ideal situation is that the top three teams have not chosen Topic, and they can directly pick up the omission to win him. However, considering that the Washington Wizards who hold the No. 1 spot and the Houston Rockets who hold the exploratory spot may also have some demand for Topic, the Spurs may also face fierce competition. If the Spurs can't win Topic, and they want a more traditional point guard, then Dillingham may be a better choice. If they want a more comprehensive player, then they should consider Castle more. If the Spurs are more inclined to improve outside shooting and defense, and maintain the comprehensiveness of the lineup, Shepard may become a more ideal choice.
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