McDonald: Spurs Exercise Option On Mahinmi

[duncan228]

Jeff McDonald: Spurs exercise option on Mahinmi (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2008/10/jeff_mcdonald_s_20.html)

The Spurs have excercised their third-year team option on center Ian Mahinmi's rookie contract. The move would keep Mahinmi, the team's first-round pick in 2005, under contract through the 2009-2010 season.

Mahinmi, 21, spent most of last season in the Developmental League with the Austin Toros, where he blossomed into an All-Star. He is currently rehabbing a sprained right ankle suffered in a pickup game before the start of training camp.

[Obstructed_View]

So he's not playing tonight either, right?

[SenorSpur]

He's probably not, but considering how short-handed the frontline is, I wish he was

[Bruno]

Good news. It was quite a no-brainer given his low salary.


So he's not playing tonight either, right?

No, he isn't
He should be back in two weeks.

[urunobili]

he could be a cheap option if he turns to be a player for us...

[Bruno]

http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=2125

Spurs exercise Ian Mahinmi option
October 29, 2008

The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have exercised the third-year team option on center Ian Mahinmi’s rookie scale contract. Mahinmi is now signed through the 2009-10 season. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We are very excited about Ian Mahinmi’s development,” said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. “We’ve literally seen him grow up in front of our eyes, since he joined us he’s grown more than an inch and gained over 30 pounds. He is a talented young man who has continued to work hard and improve as a basketball player. Being named to the D-League First Team last season – in his first year in the States – is an indication of what a bright future he has.”

Mahinmi, who turns 22 on November 5, is entering his second season with the Spurs. He split the 2007-08 campaign between San Antonio and the Austin Toros, the NBA Development League team owned and operated by the Spurs. Mahinmi started the season in San Antonio, appearing in six games with the Spurs, averaging 3.5 points in 3.8 minutes, before being assigned to the Toros on 11/21.

Mahinmi was named to the 2008 All-NBA Development League First Team. In 46 games with the Toros, he averaged 16.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.70 blocks in 29.6 minutes while shooting .615 (276-449) from the field and .766 (219-286) from the line. Mahinmi ranked 19th in the D-League in scoring, second in field goal percentage, eighth in rebounding and ninth in blocks. For the season Mahinmi posted 16 double-doubles. He scored in double figures 38 times, with 20-or-more 17 times and 30-plus four times. Mahinmi scored a season-high-tying 32 points (11-15 FG, 10-16 FT) and grabbed a season-best 17 rebounds vs. Utah on 12/21.

[honestfool84]

hopefully this means the spurs see something really good in him.

[DPG21920]

http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=2125

Spurs exercise Ian Mahinmi option
October 29, 2008

The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have exercised the third-year team option on center Ian Mahinmi’s rookie scale contract. Mahinmi is now signed through the 2009-10 season. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We are very excited about Ian Mahinmi’s development,” said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. “We’ve literally seen him grow up in front of our eyes, since he joined us he’s grown more than an inch and gained over 30 pounds. He is a talented young man who has continued to work hard and improve as a basketball player. Being named to the D-League First Team last season – in his first year in the States – is an indication of what a bright future he has.”

Mahinmi, who turns 22 on November 5, is entering his second season with the Spurs. He split the 2007-08 campaign between San Antonio and the Austin Toros, the NBA Development League team owned and operated by the Spurs. Mahinmi started the season in San Antonio, appearing in six games with the Spurs, averaging 3.5 points in 3.8 minutes, before being assigned to the Toros on 11/21.

Mahinmi was named to the 2008 All-NBA Development League First Team. In 46 games with the Toros, he averaged 16.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.70 blocks in 29.6 minutes while shooting .615 (276-449) from the field and .766 (219-286) from the line. Mahinmi ranked 19th in the D-League in scoring, second in field goal percentage, eighth in rebounding and ninth in blocks. For the season Mahinmi posted 16 double-doubles. He scored in double figures 38 times, with 20-or-more 17 times and 30-plus four times. Mahinmi scored a season-high-tying 32 points (11-15 FG, 10-16 FT) and grabbed a season-best 17 rebounds vs. Utah on 12/21.


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Our future in this golf cart

[Spurs Brazil]

Good news.

It was a no-brainer

[honestfool84]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/9d/fullj.8716947426fa44dd5bd872ebce955910/8716947426fa44dd5bd872ebce955910-getty-82921738ce002_spurs_5k.jpg



is that tony parker driving?

:lmao

tony parker taxi services, how may i help you? :D

[nkdlunch]

Parker likes 'em milky white too

[angelbelow]

he might play tonight actually, obie is out and i think ian is recovered.

[tav1]

he might play tonight actually, obie is out and i think ian is recovered.

That would be nice, but I'm pretty sure he wasn't supposed to return until early November.

[DPG21920]

Ian is out for sure. I just love seeing TP, Ian, and Hill in the cart. That is the Spurs foreseeable future.

[SenorSpur]

Parker likes 'em milky white too

Don't you mean Milfy white?

[tp2021]

Don't you mean Milfy white?

I prefer that one.

[Spurtacus]

When is Mahinmi expected to return?

[duncan228]

When is Mahinmi expected to return?

According to the EN another few weeks.


Third year for Mahinmi: The Spurs on Tuesday picked up their option on the third year of forward-center Ian Mahinmi's rookie scale contract. Mahinmi will be paid $990,000 next season.

The 21-year-old from France did not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Suns. Still recovering from a preseason ankle sprain, Mahinmi likely won't be ready to play for another few weeks.

[angelbelow]

i really hope he comes back soon... 100% too.

[mystargtr34]

That pic with the guys in the car is pretty fuckin funny.

[polandprzem]

:lol

haha Hill holding a flag


:flag:

[Obstructed_View]

No, he isn't
He should be back in two weeks.
Been dying to see that dude on the team for going on two years now. Hope he's worth it.

[Obstructed_View]

:lol

haha Hill holding a flag


:flag:

Yeah. What a queer.

[TDMVPDPOY]

wtf they pick up his option, they must see something in him to keep him, or else just wasting a roster spot

[timvp]

“We are very excited about Ian Mahinmi’s development,” said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. “We’ve literally seen him grow up in front of our eyes, since he joined us he’s grown more than an inch and gained over 30 pounds. He is a talented young man who has continued to work hard and improve as a basketball player. Being named to the D-League First Team last season – in his first year in the States – is an indication of what a bright future he has.”

Nice damage control by RC after Pop scoffed Mahinimi in training camp about being injured yet again. Good decision to pick up the option. Hopefully Pop gives him a shot at some point in the season. I'd be all for giving Mahinmi a handful of starts just so he can get his feet wet and for the Spurs to better figure out exactly how good he is.

[TJastal]

Nice damage control by RC after Pop scoffed Mahinimi in training camp about being injured yet again. Good decision to pick up the option. Hopefully Pop gives him a shot at some point in the season. I'd be all for giving Mahinmi a handful of starts just so he can get his feet wet and for the Spurs to better figure out exactly how good he is.

+1

The spurs are really in desperate straights for a guy who can be a presence in the paint, and he has the tools to be that guy. I'm hoping as he matures and keeps growing bigger and stronger his body will be able to withstand the rigors of the NBA, and hopefully become part of the spurs rotation by the end of the year.

[mrspurs]

Ian=waste of time.

[SenorSpur]

+1

The spurs are really in desperate straights for a guy who can be a presence in the paint, and he has the tools to be that guy. I'm hoping as he matures and keeps growing bigger and stronger his body will be able to withstand the rigors of the NBA, and hopefully become part of the spurs rotation by the end of the year.

I still believe it'd be smart of the Spurs to have another "project" big in the pipeline - whether Ian doesn't work out and even if he does.

[lurker23]

I really don't think this says much about the Spurs thoughts on Mahinmi. This is an extremely cheap option, and the only way they wouldn't pick it up is if Ian was an absolute flop, which obviously he hasn't been. Don't get me wrong, I love the fact that they picked up this option, but what they truly think about Mahinmi and his development will be better seen via his playing time when he returns.

[Mr. Body]

*cough*injury prone*cough*

[mrspurs]

Nice damage control by RC after Pop scoffed Mahinimi in training camp about being injured yet again. Good decision to pick up the option. Hopefully Pop gives him a shot at some point in the season. I'd be all for giving Mahinmi a handful of starts just so he can get his feet wet and for the Spurs to better figure out exactly how good he is.

If he was good, believe you me, he would already been starting. He's just not that good. And its not like the guys ahead of him are all-star players. Give me a break with Ian. Hes a waste of time.

[Dex]

So far, Ian Mahinmi has been like our own Greg Oden...

...you know...without the potential.

:frying:

[Hoy]

Ian seems to be somewhat spastic and clumsy. I don't see the motors in him to be an active player. He doesn't really have much of skills to play power-forward. He is not strong engough to play center. Maybe injury prone. I don't have much hopes for him.

[DPG21920]

Ian=waste of time.


If he was good, believe you me, he would already been starting. He's just not that good. And its not like the guys ahead of him are all-star players. Give me a break with Ian. Hes a waste of time.

Have you watched him play a game? I mean either live or on tv, d-league or NBA?

[clubalien]

So far, Ian Mahinmi has been like our own Greg Oden...

...you know...without the potential.

:frying:
oden=potential rookie
ian=proven allstar

[Ice009]

Ian=waste of time.

Isn't that what most of your posts are?

If you're always like this why are you even watching the Spurs. It sounds like you don't enjoy this at all. Why bother watching or even wasting you time here if you think almost everyone on the team sucks? Some players you haven't even given a chance yet that are new to the team and you think they suck too.

Please tell me what is the point of you being here?

[knee-knee-3]

If Ian can be an adequate role player, what more can we ask for?