duncan228
11-11-2008, 04:22 PM
Jeff McDonald: The value of Vaughn
Considering a meteor did not strike the Earth overnight (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Pops_starter_at_point_is_in_the_falling_stars.html ), Spurs coach Gregg Popovich remained mum after this morning's shootaround on the subject of who would start in place of injured point guard Tony Parker tonight against the Knicks.
We fully expect Spurs P.A. announcer Kevin Brock to call rookie George Hill's name in pre-game introductions. Even if he doesn't start, Hill will certainly wind up playing crucial minutes in Parker's absence.
Either way, veteran Jacque Vaughn will end up playing a huge role for the Spurs.
It is Vaughn who will be called upon to help Hill navigate the rough waters sure to come with being an NBA point guard.
"It's great having a guy like Jacque helping me out," Hill said Tuesday. "He's a true leader. He works with me on everything, how to run the team and be a leader."
Popovich has always tabbed Vaughn as the player on his roster most likely to be a head coach someday. Over the next few weeks, he will get a chance to show why.
Considering a meteor did not strike the Earth overnight (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Pops_starter_at_point_is_in_the_falling_stars.html ), Spurs coach Gregg Popovich remained mum after this morning's shootaround on the subject of who would start in place of injured point guard Tony Parker tonight against the Knicks.
We fully expect Spurs P.A. announcer Kevin Brock to call rookie George Hill's name in pre-game introductions. Even if he doesn't start, Hill will certainly wind up playing crucial minutes in Parker's absence.
Either way, veteran Jacque Vaughn will end up playing a huge role for the Spurs.
It is Vaughn who will be called upon to help Hill navigate the rough waters sure to come with being an NBA point guard.
"It's great having a guy like Jacque helping me out," Hill said Tuesday. "He's a true leader. He works with me on everything, how to run the team and be a leader."
Popovich has always tabbed Vaughn as the player on his roster most likely to be a head coach someday. Over the next few weeks, he will get a chance to show why.