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Draft Profile: Nicolas Batum
By Jeff | June 23, 2008 | 
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Though highly unlikely for Batum to drop to the Spurs, recent Mock Drafts have Batum falling to the late 20’s. With that being said, the Spurs could draft Batum, but if they do, expect him to be stashed over seas in France.
Physicals:
Height — 6′ 8″
Weight — 214 lbs
Lisieux, France
He will more than likely play the NBA SF position but he comes raw. He needs to bulk up seeing how current NBA players at that spot are physical — see Melo.
Strengths — Young and athletic. Just what the Spurs need. He can finish at the rim, a good defender and has an outstanding wingspan. He can score which is also what the Spurs need; someone with offensive punch.
Weaknesses — A project and if the Spurs draft him, he will be stashed away in France to develop. There is questions about his toughness and his shooting touch. He does need to be more aggressive when out on the floor.
Why the Spurs will take him? Again, he is young and athletic!
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After the scare with his health (heart) his stocks fell and he was being projected into the 2nd round… Now it’s clear he’s healthy, there still may be a few GMs reluctant to pull the trigger. I would love for the Spurs to get him, if Rush is off the board, or CDR.
I agree, if Rush is off the board and Batum is still on, they have to take him. Quite a prospect. He’ll be coming through San Antonio tomorrow, I believe.
Yeah, from what I understand, the Spurs will be taking a good look at him. All the latests mock drafts have him falling to the bottom of the 1st round or into the 2nd, so a distinct possibility that he’ll be available! I’d be pretty happy if he was and then in the 2nd round we picked up Omar Asik as well.