Jack McClinton Presser

[spursdotcom]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/090702_mcclinton.html

we'll have a few photos and the mailbag answers up a little later. I'll post them here.

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[DesignatedT]

I like this guy. seems like a hard worker and has a good attitude. cant wait to see him on the floor.

[DMX7]

awesome. love the coverage.

[cheney212]

great video seems like a good guy and seems happy to be here

[timvp]

Damn, his dad is pretty tall. Too bad he didn't get a few more of those inches.

If McClinton is here due to Pop loving his defense, that's a really good sign :tu

He's facing long odds but it'd be nice if he can make the squad and show he's an NBA level player.

[mookie2001]

why doesnt the blair video work?

[picnroll]

Kid is really relaxed, good sense of humor. Hope he sticks, he seems like he'd be a great teammate. Just stick those threes and play some D.

[DBMethos]

Damn, his dad is pretty tall. Too bad he didn't get a few more of those inches.

If he had a few more of those inches, we wouldn't have got him at #51. :toast

I'm pretty confident he has a future with this team. That stepback J of his is killer.

[bishopospurs]

McClinton is going to contribute this year, he is lights out, if Pop says he can play D he will get some minutes. He also has a hilarious personality. I will try to find the video of him winning the college three point shoot out, it is funny.

[mattyc]

#33. Awesome.

Sharp suit too.

[EmantheSpursFan]

Doesnt R.C. look like Austin Powers Dad?? What was his name Nigel Powers??
haha it payed off all that spy work him and CIA Pop did to get him and Dejuan draft night, i mean how does somebody have no ACLs? :P

:lmao

[thOOdee]

really hope he shoots lights out for the summer league and makes the team. atleast as backup for tp and hill. seems like he really appreciates the opportunity and will play 100%.

[exstatic]

Damn, his dad is pretty tall. Too bad he didn't get a few more of those inches.

If McClinton is here due to Pop loving his defense, that's a really good sign :tu

He's facing long odds but it'd be nice if he can make the squad and show he's an NBA level player.

If he were 6'4" or 6'5" he would have been in the top 7-8 picks.

[Blackjack]

Damn, his dad is pretty tall. Too bad he didn't get a few more of those inches.

If McClinton is here due to Pop loving his defense, that's a really good sign :tu

He's facing long odds but it'd be nice if he can make the squad and show he's an NBA level player.

What kind of impression did you get from R.C. on Jack's chances?

At first, I thought the fact that they did two seperate presser's for DeJuan and Jack might bode well for Jack's chances, but I guess it could also just mean they don't view them in nearly the same way, or they were just allowing a kid to have his own day in the sun...

If you or anyone else could give me a recap/highlights, it'd be much appreciated.:toast

[Vic Petro]

"I think I can earn some minutes playing defense, then when the opportunity comes to get an open shot, knock it down."

Thats a good start right there

[timtonymanu]

I like his attitude and i was pleased to hear that he wanted to focus on defense. Hill+ McClinton can be a good guard combo.

[ElNono]

A bit off topic, but... Why isn't RC in Michigan giving Sheed or Dice a blow job?

[urunobili]

R.C. seems to like him. Chances are (pending other players falling and such) McClinton would have been our 37th pick had Blair not been there.

money...

[Blackjack]

Is it me, or does his haircut combined with his build give him a bit of a Pac-Man look?:lol

[Spursfan092120]

#33. Awesome.

Sharp suit too.
Yeah..guess he didn't get #0 like he wanted.

[The Truth #6]

I can't imagine the Spurs would have a press conference and give him a jersey if he wasn't going to make the team. His solid defense is probably what the coaches have the most confidence in.

I agree with Timvp that he has odds against him to have a successful NBA career, but then when I consider he only needs to be better than Jacque Vaughn to make a contribution on the Spurs, I feel like his chances go way up.

[Steve-O-Matic]

R.C. always looks like he just got back from a luau.

[mattyc]

I reckon R.C wears Tim Duncan's shirts.

[urunobili]

I like this Kid.. I think he has a VERY good shot of sticking to this team... If he is successful that makes Mason expendable...

[tomtom]

I really don't think he'll have a hard time making the team. Spurs need some cheap options and seconders rounders are the best you'll get and theres still a lot of space on the roster. I don't see why he wouldn't

[Summers]

R.C. always looks like he just got back from a luau.

or woke up on someone's floor. Seriously, someone get this man a $5 comb. As for McClinton, he's adorable!

[spursdotcom]

Draft Pick Mailbag: Jack McClinton
http://www.nba.com/spurs/features/090702_mcclinton.html

[Buddy Holly]

Why did that Argentina fan ask the same question again?

[Solid D]

I was thrilled to see the Spurs use their first 2 draft picks on domestic talent. I say that simply from a "signability" standpoint and the Spurs track record the past 3 or 4 years with international talent.

George Felton was a good hire.

[Blackjack]

Name: Henry
Location: San Antonio
Question: I know you are small for your position, but do you think you can guard bigger regular-sized shooting guards?

Jack McClinton: I'm not a shooting guard. I'm a guard and with Ginobili coming in sometimes to run the point he can guard the two and I can guard the point guard. So you never know really until you get out here on the court to see how things are going to pan out.

Sounds like the coaching staff has mentioned the Ginobili pairing to him.




Name: Riley Morgan
Location: San Antonio
Question: Hey Jack. What is your favorite tattoo, and why?

Jack McClinton: Probably the one on my arm. It is Proverbs 14:23. It means all hard work brings a profit, but mere talk only leads to poverty.

:tu

[Blackjack]

I was thrilled to see the Spurs use their first 2 draft picks on domestic talent. I say that simply from a "signability" standpoint and the Spurs track record the past 3 or 4 years with international talent.

George Felton was a good hire.

Just after the strength of the last two drafts?

:tu :tu

[Avitus1]

I like this guy seems like he's got a good spirit and is willing to work to get what he wants.

[spursdotcom]

why doesnt the blair video work?

Refresh, it'll eventually work. Seems to have less of an issue in Firefox.



Photos as promised
http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/090702_mcclinton.html

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[Libri]

I like this guy seems like he's got a good spirit and is willing to work to get what he wants.

Yup.

[Mark in Austin]

What the hell was RC wearing originally that made him go steal a shirt from the gift shop & put it on without washing or ironing it?

[DBMethos]

Name: Chris
Location: Augusta, GA
Question: Hey Jack, welcome to the Spurs! My question is: The Spurs' backcourt is already one of the best in the league. What unique skills will you add to the amazing group that's already in place?

Jack McClinton: Being a knock-down shooter, I can shoot the ball - but also on defense I'll look to bring the intensity on the defensive end.

Woohoo, he answered my question! :downspin:

[spurspokesman]

I was thrilled to see the Spurs use their first 2 draft picks on domestic talent. I say that simply from a "signability" standpoint and the Spurs track record the past 3 or 4 years with international talent.

George Felton was a good hire.

I agree. No need to defend your statement solid. We all know the international train has left the station.:hat

[urunobili]

Why did that Argentina fan ask the same question again?

I think it's good to see the two different players react to it their own way. It wasn't asked to the same guy twice... duh'

[Spurs Brazil]

Thanks for the pics and videos

Spurs.com is doing great job in the offseason