Austin Toros Info

[sasaint]

To put things in perspective, Danny Green averaged 21/1/3/2/1 as a d-leaguer. And his first year there, he averaged 26/6/3/4/1. Garino doesn't have to be as good as Danny was to be worth a roster spot, but he can't put up mediocre numbers like that and get too much attention.

Thanks for the comparison.

[jyra]

To put things in perspective, Danny Green averaged 21/1/3/2/1 as a d-leaguer. And his first year there, he averaged 26/6/3/4/1. Garino doesn't have to be as good as Danny was to be worth a roster spot, but he can't put up mediocre numbers like that and get too much attention.

Just a little nitpick: in his first year Green only played two games in the D-League. But he obviously still up good numbers overall.

[Chinook]

Just a little nitpick: in his first year Green only played two games in the D-League. But he obviously still up good numbers overall.

Green really didn't play too much in the d-league at all. Another perspective: After Sunday, Garino will have played in as many d-league games as Danny did.

You're correct about his short first stint. My point was that even a role-player who can't get his own shot in the NBA like Danny was an awesome d-league player. Being lackluster with the Toros really sucks for Garino, Arcidiacono and LJC.

[kuato]

Garinos's thing is team play and defense

[ace3g]

Paul Garcia ‏@PaulGarciaNBA

Here's Pop on Forbes learning point guard skills. Forbes has a contract deadline next TUE: http://thesportsdaily.com/project-spurs/popovich-says-spurs-are-developing-forbes-point-guard-skills-in-d-league/ …

[SAGirl]

hmmmmm sounds like Patty FA exodus insurance. Forbes has been playing very well down there, so Pop has to be happy...
thanks for sharing Ace!

[GSH]

Paul Garcia ‏@PaulGarciaNBA

Here's Pop on Forbes learning point guard skills. Forbes has a contract deadline next TUE: http://thesportsdaily.com/project-spurs/popovich-says-spurs-are-developing-forbes-point-guard-skills-in-d-league/ …

Glad I saw this before posting it somewhere else. I don't know how many of you are keeping up with him, but Forbes is shooting his ass off in the D-League. It would be nice if the rest of his game can catch up with his stroke. He needs to become a good defender, but he's not tall enough to fall back on just being a 3-and-D guy. Still, if that shooting translates to the NBA, he'll find a roster spot even if he doesn't get big minutes.

[Seventyniner]

hmmmmm sounds like Patty FA exodus insurance. Forbes has been playing very well down there, so Pop has to be happy...
thanks for sharing Ace!

I haven't watched the Austin team this year, and Forbes hasn't looked good at all in his Spurs minutes. How is his defense in the D League? Can he defend PGs?

Actually that might not matter, if he can shoot lights out he can take the Mason/Neal/Beli/Patty role, it's not like those guys were anywhere near good defenders.

[sasaint]

Austin Spurs vs. Rio Grande Vipers on FSSA right now.

[elemento]

I'm watching it right now and it has been painful to watch. Team looks absolutely awful. No defense and the offense can barely create anything. Forbes and Murray turning over the ball like crazy and ours BIGs getting eaten alive by a 6'9 fat dude.

not a single player playing well. From the 3 games that I've watched so far, there isn't a single player that gives me hope other than Murray and maybe Forbes. Rest of the guys are not NBA material. I'm actually baffled on how little Livio Jean Charles has learned during 4 years in France. Dude looks lost on the court, out of position on several occasions and simply does not take advantage of his athletic tools.

[Dancelot]

Viperefs

[GSH]

I'm watching it right now and it has been painful to watch. Team looks absolutely awful. No defense and the offense can barely create anything. Forbes and Murray turning over the ball like crazy and ours BIGs getting eaten alive by a 6'9 fat dude.

not a single player playing well. From the 3 games that I've watched so far, there isn't a single player that gives me hope other than Murray and maybe Forbes. Rest of the guys are not NBA material. I'm actually baffled on how little Livio Jean Charles has learned during 4 years in France. Dude looks lost on the court, out of position on several occasions and simply does not take advantage of his athletic tools.

Looked like SL. Not fun to watch.

[ceperez]

I'm watching it right now and it has been painful to watch. Team looks absolutely awful. No defense and the offense can barely create anything. Forbes and Murray turning over the ball like crazy and ours BIGs getting eaten alive by a 6'9 fat dude.

not a single player playing well. From the 3 games that I've watched so far, there isn't a single player that gives me hope other than Murray and maybe Forbes. Rest of the guys are not NBA material. I'm actually baffled on how little Livio Jean Charles has learned during 4 years in France. Dude looks lost on the court, out of position on several occasions and simply does not take advantage of his athletic tools.

This is really bad. Toros used to be a very good training ground for potential talent. I can't believe Livio still isn't making any improvements.

[UZER]

I tried to watch it but man it was ugly ugly basketball. Only watched about 8 min.

[TheGreatYacht]

Team hasn't been the same since JaMychal Green and Cady left

[HankChinaski]

Well the coaching staff has changed over the years for the Austin Spurs. Some of those guys got hired on elsewhere

[Kawhitstorm]

Team hasn't been the same since JaMychal Green and Cady left

The Toros need to sign Boban if they want to win the D-League chip, tbh.

[ace3g]

Dejounte heading back north for the day.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Anyone who's interested here are some free tickets to the January 26th game against Phoenix:

https://austinspurs.wufoo.com/forms/...game-on-espnu/

Game will be on ESPNU.

Enjoy!

[ace3g]

Some posters were interested in him, now one step closer to the big league team

Adam Johnson ‏@AdamJNBA






Windy City Bulls claim Hollis Thompson off waivers and will trade him to Austin Spurs for Jarell Eddie, league source tells @DLeagueDigest




Adam Johnson ‏@AdamJNBA






The Thompson/Eddie trade is pending league approval provided players pass their physicals.

[Robz4000]

Interesting

[ace3g]

Maybe with Kawhi, Manu, Parker, and now Simmons out, Spurs are looking for G/F depth.

[ace3g]

It's official

Austin Spurs Verified account ‏@austin_spurs






The Austin Spurs have acquired Hollis Thompson from the @windycitybulls in exchange for Jarell Eddie. >>>http://on.nba.com/2jpOoY8

[Chinook]

Back with the team that brought him into the league.

[CGD]

Looking forward to seeing what Hollis can do. Was shooting it well a few years ago from 3. If he can be decent on D, could be a nice bargain find.