The Spurs' Drafting Zach Edey! Genius Move Or Disaster?
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- The Spurs' Drafting Zach Edey! Genius Move Or Disaster?
Is Zach Edey to the Spurs a genius draft move or a giant mistake? The stakes are high as the San Antonio Spurs contemplate drafting the towering 7'4" Zach Edey, a force in college basketball with an impressive average of 25 points and 12 rebounds per game. Discover how Edey's unique physical attributes could reshape the Spurs' strategy and potentially transform them into a formidable powerhouse in the NBA.
This video reveals the pros and cons of drafting a player like Edey, whose height and skill set have sparked debates about his potential impact in the modern NBA. Will his dominance in the paint translate to success against the NBA's more versatile and agile players, or will it expose limitations in his game that could make him a liability on the court?
Don't miss out on our detailed analysis, comparing Edey to other NBA giants past and present, and exploring whether his style of play can adapt to the evolving demands of the league. Why you should be excited about this potential pick: Edey's presence could mean a new era for the Spurs, pairing him with existing talents to create a "twin tower" effect that could intimidate any offense.
What team wouldn't want a player who never gives less than 100%? Edey's work ethic and mindset might just be the secret weapon the Spurs need. Let's discuss his potential impact and whether the Spurs should make the bold move to trade up for him.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:09 - Zach Edey Draft Overview
2:11 - Zach Edey Physical Challenges
3:42 - Zach Edey in Modern NBA
5:18 - Defense Analysis: Zach Edey
6:18 - Offensive Skills: Zach Edey
7:25 - Team Fit for Zach Edey
9:18 - Zach Edey Mindset and Attitude
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Zach Edey is still clay waiting to be molded. He’s a willing student that has a crazy abnormal body, work ethic supposedly, can shoot free throws, can pass, and has stamina to stay on the court for long stretches! Him and Wemby would be scary as hell together!! We would literally foul everyone out…..
Great Idea! As a Spurs fan in San Antonio having a 7'4" big on the floor at all times would be a delight. When Wemby was getting bullied by an Embiid, Jokic, or Sengun he had no help this season Zach Collins and Sandro Mamukelashvilli were too small to go up against those Centers while Wemby was off the floor. Edey would fill that gap and the other teams bigs would still have to be cautious going into the paint with Wemby on the bench, which is when teams would go on runs and take the lead because there was no rim protection. Right now the Spurs only have 1 center and its Wemby but it could be 2 with Edey.
I would like to see the Spurs draft him to play with Wemby two 7'4 centers , him and Wemby will create a dominant interior defense in the league, also go after a veteran point guard who been in the playoffs like Trae Young. I also believe the Spurs will be better next year and make a playoff run.
Chill out bud I’m a spurs fan but we ain’t making no noise next year maybe the next 2-3 years bud but definitely not next year but I love the hopefulness.
@@SK-ScorpioKing01that guy wants Zack (who can’t move and defend in the nba) and Trey Young (who can’t defend and is too small ) ??? What ??
Good thing you’re not the GM @biggdoggc2490 … the Spurs would loose Wembayama because of you . Also you’ll be the first to kill him if he doesn’t win with those inadequate players you want to stick him with …
Think Basketball !
spurs doesnt really on defense but being smart on offense.
twin towers remake but edey is slow for modern nba play style
@@genmargabrielmontenegro3810 not according to his combine results he isn't! People think that only because of the way Purdue used him!
Zack edey with a better pace control and great post moves is an all star
Yesss
The guy is an all star? He is projected to be where is ne draft?🤣🤣🤣
Im sorry but I don’t see anything in Zack Edey. I see Baban Marjonovic 2.0. Maybe Im wrong, but thats what I see
@@cameronspencer214 Right. Rather have risacher or sarr. At least they can move since Spurs play fast transition game
@@nbaswishtranslation? He’s clumsy!
Shaq was 1at ballot HoF and you want to point to injury issues....OK. Edey is in phenomenal shape. He holds no more excess weight proportionally than any other player. He can also step out and hit jumpers, it simply was not asked of him in college. Edey is a stud at any level.
You don’t notice the slow motion?
@@MrReymoclif714 In your ability to process info?
Slow motion is the last guy down the court from defense on the low post when transitioning to offense...Zach beat most guys down the court and has exceptional physical endurance. He's proved all this the last 4 years.
Tbh if the Lakers bring back Phil Handy even though he was released from the staff with Ham, I think the Lakers are a perfect fit for Edey. LeBron and AD are there, allows Edey to play the 5, but also the Lakers have 3-4 offensive options in the starting lineup so they can primarily focus on Edey's defense as well as AD being able to roam and on the helpside, and Edey's post ability means that they will have to send doubles when he gets the ball in the post, which opens things up for AD, LeBron, Reaves and DLO if they retain him.
So the Lakers are probably the best fitting 'veteran' team for Edey and if Phil Handy comes back, him developing Edey would be fantastic.
If they can get him in the 2nd round, then fine. But wouldn't take him high.
4 wemby and 5 edey is like trying to score between a twin tower that consistently moves
Really bad idea. If they would wan't to make a twin tower duo, thet should pick Alexander Sarr
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this all
Yeah Sarr!
Imagine them talking French tactics
I think its a terribad idea. I also wonder how good Eddy can be in the actual nba where you need to play mostly outside the paint.
Hey if hes humble and not a spotlight hog or is selfish then oh man bring him in and the duo can help each other as in the wear and tear through the long nba season....so i say hey if we can get him lets do it! I miss our half court post up game ! And POP will get him into Spurs playing and i.q. shape!
Spurs should target him in the 2nd round, they badly need a big body center to man the 2nd unit and spare Wemby's body from too much punishment.
He won't be there in the 2nd. Get real.
@@gts8361 Idk his draft ranking 🤷♂️
@@gts8361he’s not worth a lottery pick
@@martianmurray says who? You a GM?
@@gts8361 Are you?
If he still available at 2nd round, spurs should get him
I agree
no way he go be there for 2nd round js🤷🏽
Move up in the middle to late first with the 2 second round picks to get Edey.
Not a chance he drops to the 2nd
Spurs will be going to Finals next season. Imagine Zey playing as a center while Wimbey is.an strech PF..
He is an intelligent young man, don’t underestimate that part!
The spurs definitely don’t need this guy
😂
Great for the Pop, he a proven winner understanding how he want to attack with height and strength. I expect this team to be tough minded.
Bad idea.
What Spurs need is a Sharpshooter, Coach Pop always mention about their bad shooting percentage.
I see Pop playing Wemby and Zach 1 on 1 to hone skills
Edey is going around 20
They would have to trade up i would think.
With their first pick I really have no idea who they should pick. Maybe dillingham or shepherd
I like dillingham
Sheppard
Disaster!!!! No Way...
Unless its a second round pick....
Starr should be their pick to pair with Wemby. That would be a solid duo
It's a bad idea if he's being pick at top 5. But the Spurs really need a PG (can draft Sarr or Risacher if lucky to have at least top 2). They can draft Edey if the managed to snag the Raptors pick and I think it's worth it since there's no other player they need outside of a PG.
Sarr and Risacher (via trade if possible) Reed are great Spurs target. They can trade for Dejountey or Trae or CP3 for the guard. Sign in Batum in the off-season. It will accelerate their rebuild.
Maybe Zach Edey is good second round pick up for the SAS. I am not sure if he is fit in the SAS. But his game will certainly develop.
If the Spurs address the PG position with their lottery pick (or trade for one) AND we get Toronto's pick, I'm all in on getting Zack with that 2nd pick
I hope the Lakers draft him and start him next to AD but that’s too smart for my Lakers.
Shooter at 4, Zach at 8. Thats the way to go. You dont want Wemby to loose touches so getting another stretch is stupid.
Eady is coming to the HEAT!
I wouldn’t be mad. Besides he would bring a different style of basketball ! Do it, Do it, Do it!!!
😂
If the spurs draft him it could allow him to play like a real center while allowing wemby to play to his max potential and continue playing like a guard.
Please god no
I kinda like the idea if only to have someone similar to wembys height he can practice against. Then again he only has like 3 other matchups like that in the NBA. Gobert, Mitchel Robinson, Chet holmgren, etc. Honestly i wish we could trade for Alperen Sengun. I get him, Dejountay murray and Jacob poeltl when i play as the spurs and have wemby at the 3 with sochan or vassel at the 2 but usually i have to trade vassel to get DJ so yeah, Sochan lol
Stretch fives only. Do people remember why we got rid of Jacob Poeltl. You need centers to shoot 3s to space the floor in today's game.
Not a fan of this idea…I think the Edey will end up being a decent backup big, but not a starter…also Wemby is best playing the 5
Thanks for your input
He can come off the bench
@@mariomartinez4143 and that’s fine if you’re picking outside the top 10, but even in this draft teams should be looking for starter level talent at least at the top
@@TForce268 teams should be looking to get a guy that fits their needs and that can help them win championships....we had a guy named Manu Ginobli who ended up in the HOF and he came off the bench... Nothing wrong with coming off the bench if it helps you win and solidify your rotations...
You have a very basic view of drafting
😂😂 k
Horrible idea.
You really just talked BS the whole video! Nothing about the draft
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I agree. Get another big man & follow the timberwolves blueprint. Put Wemby at the 4 so he doesn’t have to take the pounding from other big centers. Get a pg in free agency.
I dont see spurs using their 1st round pick unless they trade some player for late 1st rd pick. Pops loves player with his work ethics
I’d rather see Robbie Avila over Edey
If it’s in the 2nd round … that’s it
Spurs and Thunder are best landing spots because the fit with Wemby and Chet. Toronto is another spot think would be a good place, back in Canada.
I'm all for it. The entry passes from Wemby to Edey will be a piece of cake. And they cant double team Edey if he starts working down low as no one would stop Wemby from cutting to the open lanes.
Dont like todays NBA but i like this move bringing size back to the NBA. Now if only Adam Silver would retire!
lol. I love old school basketball. I grew up in the 80’s things were a lot different.
Look at wembys flexibility, if a player practices flexibility they will avoid many injury’s
Edey is a solid passer and punished double teams throughout his career. With him and Wemby on the court there will always be somebody open on offense. Defensively, Edey was extremely conservative to ensure he wouldn't pick up fouls. I think at the next level, he will play less so he could take more risks. Purdue needed him to play the entire game.
He will be a career backup lol. Anyone who enters the draft after that long in college in today's age rarely even makes it in the league.
He could be good for devlopment for the other players, giving them another giant to practice passing to.
Spurs are much better off using a first Rd pick and 2 2nd picks plus a young player or 2 for Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso. It would give them a solid, BIG, defensive backcourt with good 3pt shooting and versatility.
They should also grab Isiah Hartinstien and Bol Bol in free agency. Again, giving them depth and versatility with defense to help Wemby take the Spurs to being among the NBA s elite. Add more SHOOTERS(Zaccarie Risache) through the draft and free agency and the Spurs will contend for a playoff sport earlier than expected.
Spurs must look for next Manu. a warrior who both a starter and bench player.
I see 3 prospects who can come out all star or all disappointment, so it seems Sarr is the safest; topic that it is a mystery if it will be able to distribute like this in NBA; and Tidjane Salaun who has a physique and skills that inspire, but he is also the most coin flip. As a Spurs fan I hope we select Topic and Salaun
I hope the Spurs just take a swing on him with the 8th pick 🤞 GSG
I am a wizard's fan.I would definitely like to see zack edey come here I think he would be a good Fit
I like it. Slide Wemby to the 4. Get Bol Bol and it would be even better! Get Chris Paul and Westbrook while your at it! You will at least win 30 plus games.
I share your view. I think that his mindset makes him a potentially great contributing player to the success of any team.
With the Spurs, his work ethics would help him learn immensely from a great coaching staff and an already super good Wemby. I would personally love to see these two grow together.
The combinations of plays seem to be endless with him as a constant threat in the paint both defensively and in offensively. What room he would give Wemby to express his talent on the court.
As you said... Whatever happens, I really hope that he gets a real shot in the NBA.
Thank u
Super bad idea.
But if we back to 90's, awesome.
Zack Edey is like a Yao ming. Yes the Spurs need a big off the bench when Wembanyama is taking a rest. Wembanyama can play power forward but he looks suited for center. Edey is probably better than Bassey in being bigger. Collins and Wembanyama on the court this year did not result in wins, as Collins is also a 3pt shooting big. Got posterised often. Edey has size over collins and Sochan. Edey has a shot that is like a flat skyhook. If Edey has defensive capability, he may be an upgrade over current roster but may trade off the speed of the team. Spurs need a rebounder.
RALPH SAMPSON TOO !
Denver would be an interesting spot if he drops that far
I would rather have clingan, he seem more mobile
Why not?! The Spurs need a center. If they use him sparingly. Why not use him for the moment. They need a solid shooter and small forward also so I say get the best player available.
His lower body mobility is what would keep me from drafting him. Maybe he can be a slightly short Yao. Time will tell.
Clumsy.
Yao had a way better skill set and was way quicker and more mobile than edey
@@justinalley3399 not according to the combine numbers
Put wemby at the 4 and Edey at 5!!
Dayummm.
Spurs play fast transition.... Where he is on that....
Squinting? Back there?
Bruh. He didn't even work with zach collins as PF much more with a centre with no shooting
Spurs needs an enforcer inside edey or a 6.10 muscular guy on that stays in the paint not outside like zion who should have 12 rebounds per game
I'll rather spurs pick sarr
These two together would actually compliment each other.
I agree ☝🏻
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I hope the Pistons take him at 5
We want Alex Sarr and not Zach Eddy
nah,edey is fine
@@GutsBerserk-ii7nuSarr> Eddy
Yes, but will Sarr be available?
@@armandoalanis2618i agree. I think Sarr will not fall past #2 overall if he even falls in the draft.
Sarr is a typical media highlight guy. Edey has more potential than him. If you really want a good player for Spurs, you would a good SG or PG. Sarr will just add to the shitness of Spurs.
San Antonio Spurs, why not draft Zach Edey? He thoroughly outplayed Clingan when their teams played each other and from what I heard and read way outshone him in every way at the combine. (bigger, longer, faster, higher vertical, shot better from all over the court …) Further, Zach is simply a significantly better basketball player than Clingan. After all, it was Zach, not Clingan that was named National Player of the Year in both 2023 and 2024! Anyone thinking of picking Clingan would be well served to take Edey instead. Talking about twin towers!
P. S. Zach is not slow of foot as some claim. He was faster than many of the players at the combine who people are talking about drafting before him. People’s negative impression of him has a lot more to do with how his collegiate team used him than how good he is on the basketball court. Spurs, please draft him at either 4 or 8. You will not regret it!
i think it will work they need a true pt guard. people here are too young to remember 2 bigs paired together can work
Zac Edey is at most a second rounder, he moves like a fridge.
I think okc picks him up. Big body setting screens for SGA.
1.) Portland Trail Blazers
Alexander Sarr
2.) Detroit Pistons
Ron Holland
3.) Washington Wizards
Donovan Clingan
4.) San Antonio Spurs
Zaccharie Risacher
5.) Charlotte Hornets
Reed Sheppard
6.) Memphis Grizzlies
Stephon Castle
7.) San Antonio Spurs
Rob Dillingham
8.) Utah Jazz
Nikola Topic
9.) Houston Rockets
Matas Buzelis
10.) Atlanta Hawks
Isaiah Collier
11.) Chicago Bulls
Ja'Kobe Walter
12.) Portland Trail Blazers
Cody Williams
13.) Oklahoma City Thunder
Zach Edey
14.) Sacramento Kings
Dalton Knecht
if your going to get Trey Young you need to get size for defensive help so if you feel he is going to help might as well, because he won't be playing the best big man, and if they zone they are going to focus on Wemby more anyways witch means Edey will have an easier time than he would with most any other team.
It is a STUPID idea to pick Edey for Spurs
Steep learning curve? Eddy has a lot of ground to cover!
The Spurs' Drafting Zach Edey is a genius move!
He reminded me of a heavier version of Kai Sotto but will be drafted 🤣🤣
He's from T.O. I think?
I hope the Raptors get him...we're young and rebuilding!
No way !
Genius Move!
I thought spurs might try to! Suns might draft him first!
Great idea!!!!
Thank u
Genius move; look at how Minnesota is utilizing KAT and Gobert. One is a stretch big who is a top tier scorer / defensive problem who can give you 4-5 blocks a game and Gobert is the traditional Big who can grab a lot of boards, block, and defend the 1-5…. SAN ANTONIO has the cheat code, all they need is a big athletic guard who can distribute and score when need be
Yes 👍🏻
Ron Holland a still of the draft the spurs better pick him or Mata Buzelis
they need someone like AE or JM
I think it would be a great idea bringing him in along with Wemby to form the new twin towers
Draft the most dominant physically imposing player in the draft, Zach Edie! Twin towers 2.0 for the next 15 years!
pop will help him with his game.Tim Duncan and David Robinson all over again but only taller
It would be amazing but they would have to use the 8th pick because he will be gone by pick 16
True.
Who do u think they will pick for the 4th spot
@@nbaswish that's a tough one ...they desperately want the French player but not sure if he will drop to 4 ...if he is gone then they might take a swing at castle because he has the size and by all account is great defender
Fake they just want somebody below them to take him before they get to pick😂😂😂😂😂😂
NBA changed the game rules so that small players can thrive, you missed that completely.
I think their game actually compliment each other well. Put Wemby on the 4 will surely unlock his true potential.
Terrible. Not only that he would be perfect for the timberwolves. He would replace Garza.
The wolves need more help with gaurding joker. Garza cant. He is smaller in both size and weight.
You bring in Edey he is 20p bigger than Joker and 6 inches taller.
It's a safe pick for the wolves because they get a older draft pick who can help them now and not only that can help on a very specific problem that only a true center really could.
Worst case he is the same skill level as garza just bigger which doesnt hurt. Also it's a cheap rookie contract.
Best case he is better than the doubters think and makes you better in both defence and offensive. As a result he takes pressure off Rudy and CAT if they get in foul trouble
Mentioned casual fans ..when a casual fan created the video 😅
A point guard (trae young) and/or a small forward (Markkanen) is what spurs need
Nope, Zach is too slow.
Clumsy.
if not Sar, i prefer kel
Shouldn't have done that, now I have a raging clue roster wise. As long as he can stay healthy, trade for lamelo ball, a true point guard. Keep Soch. Also, acquire Klay Thompson. He's a system guy that happens to be a decent shooter that can create and feed off of Edey and Wemby.
klays is washed,and lamelo injury ball? no thanks,i rathe eddey,and trey,
@@GutsBerserk-ii7nuI would say topic and edey and maybe buzelis if we get the Toronto pick
@@yungpthegreat ok,i like that,that sounds nice too.
@@GutsBerserk-ii7nu that could work cuz buzelis can be a sf at 6’10 Sochan pf wemby at center pg topic at 6’6-6’7 Vassel at 6’5 and edey as a backup center but pop can experiment the “twin towers” in third quarter with a different unit or whenever they could play together
Thats good move
milwaukee needs edey brook is getting old
EDDY IS SO UNDERRATED
Facts
no hes overrated