International Prospect: Austin Nichols - SpursTalk.com

Bruno · 05-05-2009, 06:36 PM

Height: 6-6
Weight: 200 lbs
Bday: 04/08/1982
Team: Hyeres-Toulon (France)
Nationality: American

French League stats
Eurochallenge stats

Best score of the French League and the Eurochallenge. He should be French League MVP.

As said by T.J Thompson, he will spend the summer with Spurs to practice and play the SL. He could end up as a nice surprise for Spurs and makes next year team (like Tolliver did this year).

ducks · 05-05-2009, 06:39 PM

does he have long arms

tp2021 · 05-05-2009, 07:10 PM

So is he a free agent? He can't be drafted, right?

Bruno · 05-05-2009, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by tp2021

So is he a free agent? He can't be drafted, right?

He is a FA, he is too old to be drafted.

He will basically come to SA, practice with the team and plays in Vegas with Spurs SL team. If he plays well during the SL, he will sign a contract with Spurs.

tav1 · 05-05-2009, 07:48 PM

Bruno,

Thanks for the reminder on Nichols. It looks like he can catch and shoot. How is his defense?

tav1 · 05-05-2009, 07:48 PM

Bruno,

Thanks for the reminder on Nichols. It looks like he can catch and shoot. How is his defense?

Bruno · 05-05-2009, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by tav1

Bruno,

Thanks for the reminder on Nichols. It looks like he can catch and shoot. How is his defense?

He is seen as a good defender in France but facing french league players isn't exactly the same thing than facing a Kobe or Lebron.

Some words from his coach:
" He isn't a killer and I don't know if he will ever become one. However, I think he has the profile to be a NBA starter. He is in the Bruce Bowen mold, a strong defender able to knock corner 3's."
" He will play with Spurs SL team. He has his place there playing with Parker. Even more given than Bruce Bowen is near the end of his career. To me, he is better than Pietrus."

Nichols is a great guy off the court so there is maybe some blind love from his coach. Saying that, his coach (Alain Weisz) has a lot of experience. If he is that impressed by Nichols, there are likely good reasons for that.

DPG21920 · 05-05-2009, 09:05 PM

Where have I seen this guy before? Did he gain notoriety somewhere?

benefactor · 05-05-2009, 09:10 PM

Nice. He could be a good addition if Hairston does not pan out. He seems to have a nice shooting stroke and good athleticism. He and Hill together in the same back court could cause some serious mismatches.

timtonymanu · 05-05-2009, 09:26 PM

Let's just hope he doesnt play defense like Mason.

tomtom · 05-05-2009, 09:38 PM

Cool, look forward to seeing him in summerleague

yavozerb · 05-05-2009, 09:51 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkOwqcM1kEY

found this, kind of reminds me more of another mason jr..

tomtom · 05-05-2009, 11:20 PM

looks like hes more atheltic and can finish at the rim better

024 · 05-06-2009, 05:53 AM

looks more like finley than roger mason. it doesn't look like he will be able to finish around the rim in the nba. looks kind of slow in his drives. he will probably be a spot up shooter at best in the nba, which i won't mind as long as he plays above average defense.

Yuushi12 · 05-06-2009, 07:56 AM

would be a nice fit for the system

Mal · 05-06-2009, 10:20 AM

No to french league "stars"

TheProfessor · 05-06-2009, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Mal

No to french league "stars"

Because France has never produced a decent player, right? He might make an adequate role player, and it's only a training camp invite.

kobyz · 05-06-2009, 11:30 AM

trade Mason for a second round pick and sign him instead, he is about the same shooter as Mason but much more athletic and a better defender.

SPURSOWNTEXAS · 05-06-2009, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by kobyz

trade Mason for a second round pick and sign him instead, he is about the same shooter as Mason but much more athletic and a better defender.

could do that

but i think mason would have worked well for the spurs if manu was in the roatation

he has one year give mason another chance he had a great year, but bad playoffs

TimDunkem · 05-12-2009, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by 024

looks more like finley than roger mason. it doesn't look like he will be able to finish around the rim in the nba. looks kind of slow in his drives. he will probably be a spot up shooter at best in the nba, which i won't mind as long as he plays above average defense.

He can curl and shoot off screens thus making defenders work much harder on him than Mason. He's worth a look.

SPURSOWNTEXAS · 05-12-2009, 02:24 PM

summer league then DL and bring him up in 2010

timvp · 05-12-2009, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by yavozerb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkOwqcM1kEY

found this, kind of reminds me more of another mason jr..

I'm going to have to call BS on 6-foot-6. Looks closer to 6-foot-4. I could be wrong but it just doesn't look like it on that video.

As for his play, his release point is a little bit low and he doesn't appear to be much of an athlete. His stats look pretty good though so I'd be all for him going to summer league.

Phila_Chamberlain · 05-12-2009, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by ducks

does he have long arms

Just judging from the picture I'd have to say his wingspan is normal if not short.

Manufan909 · 05-13-2009, 01:36 AM

He was only 36% from 3(if he stays that way in the POs he'll automatically be a better 3 shooter than Mason and Bonner), but 52% on 2s is nice. Hope he's as good on D as his coach says. anyone 27 or younger and I'm good concerning age, but he better show something in SL.

And him dunking with people within 20 ft of him automatically puts him so far in front of Mason finishing-wise, it's pathetic.

And I know it was confirmed there, but has the Spurs FO graced us with their thoughts on who is for sure going to be on the SL team, or even who they're targeting?

mountainballer · 05-13-2009, 06:48 AM

no way he's the "long SF", he does display ok size for a SG. I agree that he looks more like 6-5 or even 6-4. considering that we are always talking about a 6-7 orr 6-8 guy for the position, he isn't even close.

Bruno · 05-13-2009, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by Manufan909

And I know it was confirmed there, but has the Spurs FO graced us with their thoughts on who is for sure going to be on the SL team, or even who they're targeting?

Spurs will say who will play with their SL team only few days before the start of the SL.

For the moment, we only know that Gist and Nichols will play.
Some players on Spurs roster (Hill, Williams and Mahinmi) should also play. Depending on what Spurs do during the draft, there should be some 2009 Spurs' draft picks. Players like Sanikdize or Hairston could also be in.

05-05-2009, 06:36 PM	#1
Bruno Bruce Almighty Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $80850 Post Count: 11,395	International Prospect: Austin Nichols Height: 6-6 Weight: 200 lbs Bday: 04/08/1982 Team: Hyeres-Toulon (France) Nationality: American French League stats Eurochallenge stats Best score of the French League and the Eurochallenge. He should be French League MVP. As said by T.J Thompson, he will spend the summer with Spurs to practice and play the SL. He could end up as a nice surprise for Spurs and makes next year team (like Tolliver did this year).

05-05-2009, 06:39 PM	#2
ducks bandwagoner fans suck Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $60800 Post Count: 41,592	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols does he have long arms _____________________________ “It’s hard for me to congratulate somebody after you just lose to them,” James said. “I’m a winner. It’s not being a poor sport or anything like that. If somebody beats you up, you’re not going to congratulate them. That doesn’t make sense to me. I’m a competitor. That’s what I do. It doesn’t make sense for me to go over and shake somebody’s hand.” he had to email it to howard could not tell someone in person that

05-05-2009, 07:35 PM	#4
Bruno Bruce Almighty Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $80850 Post Count: 11,395	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Originally Posted by tp2021 So is he a free agent? He can't be drafted, right? He is a FA, he is too old to be drafted. He will basically come to SA, practice with the team and plays in Vegas with Spurs SL team. If he plays well during the SL, he will sign a contract with Spurs.

05-05-2009, 07:48 PM	#5
tav1 Veteran Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $46650 Post Count: 1,733	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Bruno, Thanks for the reminder on Nichols. It looks like he can catch and shoot. How is his defense?

05-05-2009, 07:48 PM	#6
tav1 Veteran Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $46650 Post Count: 1,733	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Bruno, Thanks for the reminder on Nichols. It looks like he can catch and shoot. How is his defense?

05-05-2009, 08:25 PM	#7
Bruno Bruce Almighty Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $80850 Post Count: 11,395	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Originally Posted by tav1 Bruno, Thanks for the reminder on Nichols. It looks like he can catch and shoot. How is his defense? He is seen as a good defender in France but facing french league players isn't exactly the same thing than facing a Kobe or Lebron. Some words from his coach: " He isn't a killer and I don't know if he will ever become one. However, I think he has the profile to be a NBA starter. He is in the Bruce Bowen mold, a strong defender able to knock corner 3's." " He will play with Spurs SL team. He has his place there playing with Parker. Even more given than Bruce Bowen is near the end of his career. To me, he is better than Pietrus." Nichols is a great guy off the court so there is maybe some blind love from his coach. Saying that, his coach (Alain Weisz) has a lot of experience. If he is that impressed by Nichols, there are likely good reasons for that.

05-05-2009, 09:05 PM	#8
DPG21920 4 more years. Guaranteed. Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $1029095 Post Count: 18,667	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Where have I seen this guy before? Did he gain notoriety somewhere?

05-05-2009, 09:10 PM	#9
benefactor Spur in a sea of Mavericks Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $58500 Post Count: 8,541	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Nice. He could be a good addition if Hairston does not pan out. He seems to have a nice shooting stroke and good athleticism. He and Hill together in the same back court could cause some serious mismatches. _____________________________ Laker fans are the Jehovah's witnesses of the NBA. -HarlemHeat37

05-05-2009, 09:26 PM	#10
timtonymanu Welcome, Tiago!!! Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $47250 Post Count: 4,557	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Let's just hope he doesnt play defense like Mason. _____________________________ Spurs 2010 offseason

05-05-2009, 09:38 PM	#11
tomtom Veteran Team: Portland Trailblazers SpursTalk Cash: $2350 Post Count: 1,710	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Cool, look forward to seeing him in summerleague

05-05-2009, 09:51 PM	#12
yavozerb The Great Unknown Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $704100 Post Count: 1,979	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkOwqcM1kEY found this, kind of reminds me more of another mason jr.. _____________________________

05-05-2009, 11:20 PM	#13
tomtom Veteran Team: Portland Trailblazers SpursTalk Cash: $2350 Post Count: 1,710	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols looks like hes more atheltic and can finish at the rim better

05-06-2009, 05:53 AM	#14
024 Believe. Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $19800 Post Count: 2,557	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols looks more like finley than roger mason. it doesn't look like he will be able to finish around the rim in the nba. looks kind of slow in his drives. he will probably be a spot up shooter at best in the nba, which i won't mind as long as he plays above average defense.

05-06-2009, 07:56 AM	#15
Yuushi12 Believe. Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $9050 Post Count: 124	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols would be a nice fit for the system

05-06-2009, 10:20 AM	#16
Mal Believe. Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $10050 Post Count: 1,218	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols No to french league "stars"

05-06-2009, 10:30 AM	#17
TheProfessor Veteran Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $38250 Post Count: 2,032	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Originally Posted by Mal No to french league "stars" Because France has never produced a decent player, right? He might make an adequate role player, and it's only a training camp invite.

05-06-2009, 11:30 AM	#18
kobyz Believe. Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $64838 Post Count: 853	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols trade Mason for a second round pick and sign him instead, he is about the same shooter as Mason but much more athletic and a better defender.

05-06-2009, 01:03 PM	#19
SPURSOWNTEXAS SFFL Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $80372 Post Count: 2,673	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Originally Posted by kobyz trade Mason for a second round pick and sign him instead, he is about the same shooter as Mason but much more athletic and a better defender. could do that but i think mason would have worked well for the spurs if manu was in the roatation he has one year give mason another chance he had a great year, but bad playoffs _____________________________ SpursDynasty: Well, well, well...what now Lakers? Looks like you wanted to come out, try and bullshit around, shoot some shots, and get away with shit. Looks like it didn't work. I don't know why the Lakers think that just because they made a few bullshit shots and had the help of the officials in the playoffs, that they can expect to the same and get away with it this season. When a team with Dirk Nowitzki as its leader and Erick Dampier and Jason Kidd as starters beats you, you know you're done. How's that Ron Artest working out for you? 4-for-16 from the floor in two games..sounds like an upgrade over Ariza to me. The Lakers aren't going to do shit this year. They won't even be factor in the championship race. Nothing personal against the Lakers, they just suck this year.

05-12-2009, 02:21 PM	#20
TimDunkem Post and pivot. Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $45100 Post Count: 1,054	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Originally Posted by 024 looks more like finley than roger mason. it doesn't look like he will be able to finish around the rim in the nba. looks kind of slow in his drives. he will probably be a spot up shooter at best in the nba, which i won't mind as long as he plays above average defense. He can curl and shoot off screens thus making defenders work much harder on him than Mason. He's worth a look.

05-12-2009, 02:24 PM	#21
SPURSOWNTEXAS SFFL Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $80372 Post Count: 2,673	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols summer league then DL and bring him up in 2010

05-12-2009, 11:16 PM	#22
timvp Get Refuel Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $67752 Post Count: 44,999	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Originally Posted by yavozerb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkOwqcM1kEY found this, kind of reminds me more of another mason jr.. I'm going to have to call BS on 6-foot-6. Looks closer to 6-foot-4. I could be wrong but it just doesn't look like it on that video. As for his play, his release point is a little bit low and he doesn't appear to be much of an athlete. His stats look pretty good though so I'd be all for him going to summer league.

05-12-2009, 11:25 PM	#23
Phila_Chamberlain 20,000 women and counting Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $75024 Post Count: 5,274	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Originally Posted by ducks does he have long arms Just judging from the picture I'd have to say his wingspan is normal if not short. _____________________________ If I cared about your opinion you'd have a television show. "Now, if a player does not have an altercation on or off the court once each month, we fine him. I've tried to get this into the press, but people won't pay attention. And, the guys who are our top four scorers, each of them will be required once every two months to appear on MTV. And the guys who shoot the worst free throws over a one-month period, the next time we have a TV game, they are required to look into the camera and beat their chests after they make a good play. I think then we will have a little bit different reputation." - Gregg Popovich.

05-13-2009, 01:36 AM	#24
Manufan909 Veteran Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $33911 Post Count: 4,457	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols He was only 36% from 3(if he stays that way in the POs he'll automatically be a better 3 shooter than Mason and Bonner), but 52% on 2s is nice. Hope he's as good on D as his coach says. anyone 27 or younger and I'm good concerning age, but he better show something in SL. And him dunking with people within 20 ft of him automatically puts him so far in front of Mason finishing-wise, it's pathetic. And I know it was confirmed there, but has the Spurs FO graced us with their thoughts on who is for sure going to be on the SL team, or even who they're targeting? _____________________________ Pop: "I need you to go draw a tech on Kidd or Terry, so Dirk loses all hope." Blair: "I think I have a better idea Pop, you'll see."

05-13-2009, 06:48 AM	#25
mountainballer Veteran Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $55650 Post Count: 2,279	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols no way he's the "long SF", he does display ok size for a SG. I agree that he looks more like 6-5 or even 6-4. considering that we are always talking about a 6-7 orr 6-8 guy for the position, he isn't even close.

05-13-2009, 07:49 AM	#26
Bruno Bruce Almighty Team: San Antonio Spurs SpursTalk Cash: $80850 Post Count: 11,395	Re: International Prospect: Austin Nichols Originally Posted by Manufan909 And I know it was confirmed there, but has the Spurs FO graced us with their thoughts on who is for sure going to be on the SL team, or even who they're targeting? Spurs will say who will play with their SL team only few days before the start of the SL. For the moment, we only know that Gist and Nichols will play. Some players on Spurs roster (Hill, Williams and Mahinmi) should also play. Depending on what Spurs do during the draft, there should be some 2009 Spurs' draft picks. Players like Sanikdize or Hairston could also be in.

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