Spurs Practice Report 11/10 [Archive]

timvp

11-10-2008, 05:38 PM

Watch the video >> http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/081111.html

Awesome :tu

The more practice video, the better. The post-game video of the home games is also appreciated.

Extra props for getting some Manu footage at the end.

Fermixalot

11-10-2008, 05:44 PM

Great video. Pop is always a joy for reporters I'd imagine. Gotta love his emphatic NO when asked about his beard.

The Manu footage was great. No audio, just the sound of every Spurs fan sighing and a few cursing Argentina.

angelbelow

11-10-2008, 05:46 PM

pretty cool. thanks for posting.

galvatron3000

11-10-2008, 05:46 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing what these new guys will bring when given the chance. I hope Pop will bench Finley for the moment and give these new guards some burn. Spurs need their energy at this stage.

benefactor

11-10-2008, 05:48 PM

The Manu footage was definitely a welcome sight. Hearing about it is one thing but getting to see him moving around the court and shooting is another.

Pop seemed pretty loose overall. I don't know if he was masking his concern but if he was he was doing a good job of it. From what he has said I feel like that he is probably looking forward to the young guys playing.

timvp

11-10-2008, 05:51 PM

It's a good sign seeing Duncan so amped up. He's usually half asleep until the all-star break. He looks ready for this monumental challenge.

:hungry:

LEONARD

11-10-2008, 05:51 PM

Awesome...Manu will save us from this hell...

timvp

11-10-2008, 06:02 PM

Wait a minute, was that Manu running shooting drills??? I thought he was to suppose to be out until Jan?You saw nothing.

:smokin

Spur-Addict

11-10-2008, 06:04 PM

You saw nothing.

:smokin

:lol

tlongII

11-10-2008, 06:08 PM

*yawn*

Amuseddaysleeper

11-10-2008, 06:09 PM

Manu did look good in the shooting drills :tu

Man Mountain

11-10-2008, 06:10 PM

spursdotcom is one of my favorite thread starterers...................

ggggreat video

benefactor

11-10-2008, 06:11 PM

*yawn*
Hey, why don't you hook us up with some video of Oden doing drills.

jiggy_55

11-10-2008, 06:12 PM

Manu sure did look good moving around. I don't see why he won't be ready earlier than expected. Hopefully we'll see him sooner rather than later :)

tlongII

11-10-2008, 06:14 PM

:sleep

Man Mountain

11-10-2008, 06:16 PM

Hey, why don't you hook us up with some video of Oden doing drills.

He already did click here (http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109280)

That's is Oden after his latest injury..........................

Obstructed_View

11-10-2008, 06:22 PM

Pop seemed pretty loose overall. I don't know if he was masking his concern but if he was he was doing a good job of it. From what he has said I feel like that he is probably looking forward to the young guys playing.

Why would Mr "Don't be in a hurry to win" be concerned? Again, if the Spurs are five or six games out of the 8th spot, and ten games out of the division lead when Manu and Parker come back, how long will it take them to make it up? There isn't a team in this division that isn't going to tighten up once the Spurs start climbing the standings.

tlongII

11-10-2008, 06:25 PM

Hey, why don't you hook us up with some video of Oden doing drills.

No video, but...

Besides the timing of shoot around, the other news out of Orlando yesterday was Greg Oden's return to the practice court. Oden had been rehabbing with a variety of off-court exercise coupled with some light on-court shooting, but yesterday Oden ran, jumped and (lightly) bumped with the team at the Magic's practice facility.

And he looked good. I didn't get a chance to talk to him after shoot around, but it didn't look like he was experiencing any pain. Granted, it was a hour long shoot around that basically amounts to a walk-through of Orlando's bread and butter plays, but it was great to see the big man getting up and down the court again, especially considering there was some concern that he wouldn't even make the trip.

timvp

11-10-2008, 06:25 PM

Why would Mr "Don't be in a hurry to win" be concerned?True, Pop is loving this. He'd much rather the Spurs start off slow than to be rolling coming out of the gates ... like last season.

Obviously Pop would rather Manu or Parker be healthy but I'm sure he's relishing the fact that the Spurs have to start pounding the rock if they want to rack up some wins in the next few weeks. Skipping steps is not an option since winning on talent alone won't be possible.

Spur-Addict

11-10-2008, 06:28 PM

:sleep

TBong and his wave of negativity continues, don't worry, you at least cause pain to some people, your efforts aren't wasted.

Obstructed_View

11-10-2008, 06:30 PM

TBong and his wave of negativity continues, don't worry, you at least cause pain to some people, your efforts aren't wasted.

Yeah, but his family doesn't count.

Manufan909

11-10-2008, 06:40 PM

Manu looking fresh. As long as he's 95% or better, I'm good. Hope Pop feels the same way.

Spurs Brazil

11-10-2008, 06:50 PM

Manu is ready, put him tomorrow :D

byrdman31

11-10-2008, 07:05 PM

Manuuuuuu!!!!!!!

boutons_

11-10-2008, 07:05 PM

Too much love, politically correct?, for JV, but they wouldn't say anything negative.

xellos88330

11-10-2008, 07:11 PM

I think that Pop is happy with the current situation. It helps the young guys see that just because you play for the San Antonio Spurs doesn't automatically make you a winner. You gotta work just as hard if not harder than everyone else.

Seeing Manu moving around again is encouraging.

DynastyBuilder

11-10-2008, 07:20 PM

Nice! :tu

Manu didn't miss a shot.

texbound

11-10-2008, 07:23 PM

Does anybody know the status of Ian? I haven't seen any news on him lately. Yes, I know he isn't the Spurs savior, but it would be nice to see him get some action on the court.

duncan228

11-10-2008, 08:18 PM

It's a good sign seeing Duncan so amped up. He's usually half asleep until the all-star break. He looks ready for this monumental challenge.

:hungry:

He looks and sounds ready, and it is great to see it. There's a little bit of an edge in his voice and his body language. It is a big challenge but he's a big time player. If anyone can make an impact on the court and in the huddle it's Duncan. I believe in him and in his ability to lead his team through this.

duncan228

11-10-2008, 08:19 PM

Oh, and thank you spursdotcom for the link. It's greatly appreciated.

Spur-Addict

11-10-2008, 08:22 PM

He looks and sounds ready, and it is great to see it. There's a little bit of an edge in his voice and his body language. It is a big challenge but he's a big time player. If anyone can make an impact on the court and in the huddle it's Duncan. I believe in him and in his ability to lead his team through this.

Indeed. This will be an interesting next couple of weeks.

timvp

11-10-2008, 09:01 PM

Does anybody know the status of Ian? I haven't seen any news on him lately. Yes, I know he isn't the Spurs savior, but it would be nice to see him get some action on the court.There hasn't been a lot of news regarding him. Elliott in a recent broadcast talked about seeing Mahinmi on the practice court, which is about all the news I've heard lately.

Going by Mahinmi's interviews, I'm guessing around Dec. 1 is when he'll be ready.

Oh and maybe he is a savior.

http://spurstalk.com/the-savior.jpg

Biggems

11-10-2008, 10:20 PM

Hey, why don't you hook us up with some video of Oden doing drills.

come on guys.....leave Sam Bowie alone...

xtremesteven33

11-10-2008, 11:06 PM

All the spurs expect of Ian is to be aggressive and crash the boards. THATS IT!!!

Rumble young man rumble.......inject some life into the spurs!!!

DPG21920

11-11-2008, 01:01 AM

There hasn't been a lot of news regarding him. Elliott in a recent broadcast talked about seeing Mahinmi on the practice court, which is about all the news I've heard lately.

Going by Mahinmi's interviews, I'm guessing around Dec. 1 is when he'll be ready.

Oh and maybe he is a savior.

http://spurstalk.com/the-savior.jpg

You are a funny dude

Manufan909

11-11-2008, 02:03 AM

Seriously, who the fuck is that dude next to Ian!?!

mrspurs

11-11-2008, 07:26 AM

Great video, but yall do know this is practice. I remember the days when the second squad would gave our first squad a run for their money.

urunobili

11-11-2008, 08:40 AM

the video is no longer there.. any one youtube'd it? :depressed

polandprzem

11-11-2008, 08:57 AM

I see no video on that page

Cherry

11-11-2008, 08:58 AM

the video is no longer there.. any one youtube'd it? :depressed

Yes Sir:

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polandprzem

11-11-2008, 09:00 AM

senkyou

urunobili

11-11-2008, 09:03 AM

mANU'S practice session was flawless damn i never thought i'd miss him this much... :depressed

MoSpur

11-11-2008, 09:20 AM

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Manu looked very good out there. I think he will return by the end of this month. Manu is the type to be very consistent in asking Pop to return.