Summer League Game Blog: Spurs vs. Hornets - 7/12/09 3PM CT

[timvp]

Donnell Tyalor at PG now it looks like.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair with 5pts 5rebs

[sexinthatsx]

bad, I think around 60%

but thats why we got Chip England :hat

60%, that's about right for a spur player hahah

[spectator]

does anybody know what blair's ft percentages were in college?

i think they said smth like 61%

[traitoravery]

replays :tu

[phyzik]

:wow

[timvp]

Alonzo Gee nice atheleticism.

[EmantheSpursFan]

Dang alonzo!!

[tomtom]

nic elooking put back lol

[coyotes_geek]

Nice putback.......even though it didn't count.

[Brazil]

score please?

[loveforthegame]

Was that Blair with the block?

[phyzik]

Blair getting a little scrappy

[angelbelow]

hey guys, how did ian look in the 1st?

[tomtom]

what # is Ian?

[phyzik]

18 to 24 Hornets lead.

[galvatron3000]

Ian will need time to get some wind and timing on the court unlike the college guys, he's been out for months. how does he look so far?

not worried about blair I expeect what he does on the glasss to translate well in the NBA

[tomtom]

score please?

18 - 24 NOH

http://www.nba.com/summerleague2009/games/boxscore.jsp?gameId=1520900009

[siraulo23]

who was that?

[tim_duncan_fan]

The Bad: Hill can't play the 1.

The Good: Blair is a rebound vacuum.

[tomtom]

Man, our Offense sucks right now.

classic spurs drought

[timvp]

Lindsey says Blair has 8% body fat :rolleyes

[phyzik]

what # is ian?

28

[angelbelow]

who are they interviewing?

[urunobili]

Gist still as a 4...

[Brazil]

18 to 24 Hornets lead.

thx

[phyzik]

WTF is Ian doing out on the perimeter?

[Doug Collins]

ian looks shitty

[SCdac]

Too early to say Hill can't play the 1 IMO. At least lets see what he's like come pre-season, when he's playing with/against more legit players.

[siraulo23]

20-28 All new orleans in the 2nd quarter

[Spursmania]

D is not looking good.

[GOSPURS733]

damn besides blair and hill not looking to good

[urunobili]

that blonde bitch is biased! non existing foul called on Gist...

[tmtcsc]

Ian needs to get more touches!!

Ian needs to realize he's running out of time. He needs to be assertive and he needs to be good. He's showing neither right now.

[tomtom]

28

thanks, gist?

[loveforthegame]

Man, I'm just not impressed with Ian.

[GOSPURS733]

ian does look like shit..

[ElNono]

What's the gameplan? Let them score 60 at the half?

[Buddy Holly]

Why are they interviewing Uncle Joey?

[DAWixard]

thanks, gist?

10

[Das Texan]

man...



i didnt think i was gonna have to hear joel meyers call a spurs game again. i was wrong!

[angelbelow]

damn this is a good interview

[loveforthegame]

Beck looks decent.

[angelbelow]

wow beck anit bad.

[timvp]

Mahinmi looking a little better.

[rayray2k8]

a lot of good inside info.

[ElNono]

Beck's warming up

[hater]

that Beck dude carrying the load

[tomtom]

wow beck anit bad.

[Spursmania]

Damn Beck showing some stuff.

[EricB]

damn, Beck is like instant offense.

[fleggy2k2]

beck being ridiculous

[urunobili]

Gist being pushed around at will :rolling

[siraulo23]

romel beck? is he the guy making the js?
who is he?

[hater]

Beck... what??? damn

[loveforthegame]

Beck getting a big :tu today too.

[Ace9]

34- 30 Hornets

[Texas_Ranger]

Beck!!

[phyzik]

who the hell is #17? he is doing pretty good out there.

[Darkwaters]

Romel Beck is wanting to make a team pretty bad it seems

[urunobili]

Beck with the floater

[fleggy2k2]

more beck ridiculousness

[Spursmania]

Holy rat's ass.

[EricB]

This freaking Beck!

Definately someone to invite to camp if he keeps this up!

[DAWixard]

I think Ian just needs some games under his belt and he will be fine

[angelbelow]

damn beck

[Knoxxx]

Beck= our 10-day contract guy?

[Interrohater]

36-30 hornets

[tomtom]

damn beck

[Spursmania]

Give it up for Beck!

[Russ]

I paid the $15 and I don't get more than 5 seconds before it stops and the skips forward.:bang

[ElNono]

Quick first step for Beck... non-existent interior D for the Spurs...

[coyotes_geek]

our second unit is better than our 1st

[phyzik]

Beck looks like a good backup PG right now.

[urunobili]

Beck>>>>> everybody on the team

[rayray2k8]

Beck is carrying this team right now..

[Quiet Strength]

Wow beck is very impressive on offense

[Interrohater]

Nice Rebound Ian, and finish from Beck, he's got like 80 points in 4 minutes

[siraulo23]

the #17 guy is impressive~ whoever he is

[fleggy2k2]

beck beck beck

[EricB]

BTW

The gist = the suck

[hater]

nice put back finall Ian

[angelbelow]

wow whoever compared beck to kevin martin (dont remember) was spot on, he looks just like him lol

[kromediablo]

romel beck to the hoop!

[kbrury]

beck looks like a good backup pg right now.
pg? 6'7

[loveforthegame]

I like Beck's aggressiveness to the basket.

Damn, Gist looks small out there.

[Phenomanul]

Beck representin'

[rayray2k8]

Watch Hill fuck up the offense.. :rolleyes

[ffadicted]

I feel embarrassed for not really knowing, but who the fuck is Beck/where did he come from, and why is he owning lol

[Interrohater]

Holy crap, are the officials trying to stretch out their whistles or what? "Brand new whistles the NBA gave us, let's put 'em thru the gamut and see what they got"

[timvp]

Hill back in. Let's see if he can help even this game by halftime.

[Spursmania]

:meeting: We got some Beck to talk about after this game!

[Buddy Holly]

Summer league, where 5 minutes of good play makes you god and 5 minutes of bad play makes you king of suck.

[angelbelow]

whats becks background story?

[DAWixard]

Beck played really good for Mexico against the US and he was their best player during the olympics

[xellos88330]

Blair almost ate Hairston!

[timvp]

Hairston can't just camp down low.

[Interrohater]

georgie!

[spectator]

tough shot hill

[siraulo23]

nice turnaround hill~

[fleggy2k2]

woo hill

[tomtom]

hill backin' down? nice

[phyzik]

Blair dtill rebounding like a machine.

[loveforthegame]

Haiston bumbled that pass.

[biziofromdowntown]

It's a horrible match!

[Interrohater]

two hill passes that weren't handled, makes him look bad

[DMX7]

So did everyone here actually buy the $15 pass?

[rayray2k8]

Why does Gist keep shooting??

[Ace9]

I feel embarrassed for not really knowing, but who the fuck is Beck/where did he come from, and why is he owning lol

Guy from Mexico, blocked a Kobe shot once I believe.

[Interrohater]

35-41 Hornets

[xellos88330]

nice pass from hairston!

[phyzik]

What are Blairs #'s right now?

[galvatron3000]

So did everyone here actually buy the $15 pass?

nah, I'm reading these guys' comments and the links is not working for me

[GOSPURS733]

gist doesnt look that good niether does ian oh harriston..

[angelbelow]

pop just has a way when talking with free agents haha

[urunobili]

lol Gist looking like shit.. maybe he'll be signed now...

[Ace9]

You guys are taking SL too seriously. GHill sucked last year and was a fine rookie in the season. I wanna see more of Beck. Don't bow down to him so quickly... :lol

[Buddy Holly]

nah, I'm reading these guys' comments and the links is not working for me

http://www.justin.tv/jimo2305

[loveforthegame]

Blair makes rebounding look so easy.

[galvatron3000]

http://www.justin.tv/jimo2305

thanks but I got a bad request error or response

[EricB]

I think George has spent more time in the tattoo parlor.

[Doug Collins]

Blair brings the ball down low after rebounds, hopefully duncan can teach him to keep it up high

[Buddy Holly]

try a different browser

[DMX7]

So how are Blair and Hill playing? I just got here.

[phyzik]

Did Malik just get a block?

[Ace9]

Halftime 41-39
Hornets

[biziofromdowntown]

Gist is impressive...in bad for now...What a disappointment!

[siraulo23]

stats~ anyone?

[Quiet Strength]

Was the camera man asleep or what

[sexinthatsx]

what a half huh?!

[angelbelow]

positives: Hill impresses, Blair beasts. Beck scoring at will
negatives: Gist and Mcclinton invisible
neutral: ian

[timvp]

Bair with seven points and eight rebounds in 11 first half minutes.

Nice start :tu

[coyotes_geek]

So how are Blair and Hill playing? I just got here.

Those two and Romel Beck are the only guys playing worth a damn.

[hater]

yeah Blair is a rebounding machine. he will get 30+ mpg this season

[ElNono]

This NOH team is not half bad either... that guy Collison is pretty decent

[Spursmania]

nah, I'm reading these guys' comments and the links is not working for me

did you try adthe.net?

[ChumpDumper]

Beck mainly came off the bench for Dakota last season since they were pretty loaded at the swing spots, but he was very efficient in the minutes he played.

[rayray2k8]

You guys are taking SL too seriously. GHill sucked last year and was a fine rookie in the season. I wanna see more of Beck. Don't bow down to him so quickly... :lol

What the hell do you think is the purpose of the summer league?
It's to see the rookies and prospects play! :rolleyes

[kbrury]

Beck has talent, but he can be inconsistent, against the USA he had like 21 but against Canada he had 2 but the talent is there.

[phyzik]

So how are Blair and Hill playing? I just got here.

Hill is off and on right now but not playing terrible.

Blair is definitely living up to the hype so far.

[Interrohater]

I like that they show highlights now during the break, nice touch

[Spurs Brazil]

I liked Blair, Hill and Beck

[kromediablo]

how you like that crossover fadeaway jumper from romel beck? niccce

[rayray2k8]

horrible halftime entertainment. :lol

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj28VvPsjHk

JUST LOOK AT THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!ROMELL BECK IS THE SHIT!!!

[Spursmania]

What kind of halftime show is that shit?:lmao

[tomtom]

Good news so far: Blair is a rebounding machine ( 8 @ the half already)

Hill is showing signs of being agressive and finishing strong at the rim

Beck is a suprise so far

Bad (so far):

Hairston, Gist, Ian not doing too much :(

Hill still not showing much PG skills

Lastly wtf at that dancer :lol

[yavozerb]

They need to limit blair's minutes, we know what he can do...Ian needs to be more aggresive and quite passing up shots

[biziofromdowntown]

Summer games not big man freindly. Ian and Gist will be Ok. We need more movement, looks like we are using the bigs to set screens and rebound.

I like Beck, he looks like he could play a bit of 2 or 3 and at 6-7 that would be a nice player to groom!

Nice point!

[Spursmania]

horrible halftime entertainment. :lol

yeah, I'm so glad I can't see it anymore. LMAO...:lol

[Interrohater]

dude, 7 and 8 for Blair? I need to change my pants real quick, brb

[TheProfessor]

david b. thorpe: Beaubois has been the best pure pg I've seen this summer. Until George Hill.

[thekingrobert]

wow whoever compared beck to kevin martin (dont remember) was spot on, he looks just like him lol yea that was me

[timvp]

I don't think Beck is an NBA player but he'd be a very good add for the Toros.

[SonOfAGun]

Too hard for me to tell who is who.

[Spursmania]

I too am worried about Ian's aggressiveness.

[Quiet Strength]

I liked Blair, Hill and Beck

Yeah same here.. but is there any chance beck can make the team? I know this is just one game but if continued playing like that on offense.. he seems like a nice player to have on the team.

[Spurs Brazil]

My audio not worked well.

Did Lindsey said something important?

[galvatron3000]

did you try adthe.net?

Buddy Holly sent me a link and it seems to be working in AOL browser but I onl hear, I think it's because it's halftime, right? Seems to be working but not sure. Thanks BH

[Ace9]

Not much has happened during this game. Hill wasn't spectacular but did not suck. Blair is rebounding nicely and had a good 15 footer go in, but was 1/2 for FT's. He looks pretty tone, and his 'baby fat' if he ever had any is gone. To me it looks like Beck and Blair are running the show. McClinton hasn't done much. Beck's made a couple 3's and took on the PG position nicely when driving to the hoop. Hill missed a pass to Hairston (mistimed it). Mahinmi hasn't shown much either. Ian's missed a couple of short-mid jumpers/turnarounds and his defense has not been spectacular. Ian's length though is certainly appealing and at age 22 and one game in the SL, don't be quick to pounce on him. Donnell Taylor made a nice shot earlier in the game as well. Darren Collison put some nice moves on GHill and made his way to the basket. Some fouls on both teams. Spurs have been trailing the Hornets ever since I tuned in. By 6, then 4, and finally by 2. Halftime score is 41-39 Hornets.

[Darkwaters]

Blair was 3/4 on FT's not 1/2

[kromediablo]

Romel Beck #17!!! this guy got talent!!!!!

[Spursmania]

dude, 7 and 8 for Blair? I need to change my pants real quick, brb

A little too much info, :lol

[hater]

sign his ass!!!

this guy makes JJ Barea look like a clown

Dy_Vzm41JsU

[objective]

just logged on to ST, haven't read the whole thread.

I'm actually slightly pleased with Mahinmi.

Last week I re-watched all his 08 SL games, I think I had 5 on tape from LV and RMR.

He's moving better this year. Still not blocking out too well or anything else, but he's moving with some relative quickness compared to last year, and almost looks as if there's some urgency.

[ffadicted]

8 rebounds in 11 minutes makes me jizz in my pants, even if it's lulzsummer league

Hill still not being a point guard, but nice scoring from him. Beck is a pleasant surprise. Gist, Mahinmi and Hairston are only surpassed in invisible-ness by McClinton.

Good first half overall

[yavozerb]

2 assists in the 1st half for the spurs (i cant even remember those 2)..

[Spursmania]

Buddy Holly sent me a link and it seems to be working in AOL browser but I onl hear, I think it's because it's halftime, right? Seems to be working but not sure. Thanks BH

Yeah, it's because it's halftime.:toast

[loveforthegame]

I'm really impressed with Blair. It's not just the rebounds but he's really active on both ends.

Hill is pretty solid. A few mistakes but I like his aggressiveness.

Beck is a complete surprise to me. Quick first step and gets to the basket pretty easily. Nice looking jumper too.

McClinton and Gist have not impressed at all. I know it's 1 game and all that but this is there chance to put it all out there and show the coaches they deserve a spot on the roster. Plenty of time to turn it around but not making the best 1st impression.

Ian looks like a bust to me.

[timvp]

The thing I like about Hill is his confidence. I'm hopeful that his confidence will be a lot higher heading into his second season. When he's confident and attacking, he's more than good enough to be a backup point.

The drive followed by the dunk in traffic is something we didn't see last year. We also didn't see the alleyoop play in the halfcourt setting out of him. Those types of things will increase his value tremendously if he can keep it up.

I want there to be more pick-and-rolls so we can see if he's worked on that aspect of his game.

[Ace9]

Blair was 3/4 on FT's not 1/2

Sorry, I meant his first two FT's, those were the ones I saw. I must have turned away on the other two.

[tomtom]

At least Ian had 3 Offensive rebounds

[Spursmania]

I'm worried about Hill's ability to really be the point. Seriously...

[ChumpDumper]

Overall the official stream is pretty good today. Flash has more detail than the system they used in the past, and the choppiness when the camera moves/zooms has been greatly reduced.

[tso & lo Cavfanatic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj28VvPsjHk

Beck crossover Kobe!!!!!!!!!!

[Obstructed_View]

Sorry I'm late. Is it halftime?

[timvp]

just logged on to ST, haven't read the whole thread.

I'm actually slightly pleased with Mahinmi.

Last week I re-watched all his 08 SL games, I think I had 5 on tape from LV and RMR.

He's moving better this year. Still not blocking out too well or anything else, but he's moving with some relative quickness compared to last year, and almost looks as if there's some urgency.

True, his energy is a lot better. Production-wise so far ... not so much.

[angelbelow]

yea that was me

haha good shit. theyre like twins.

[Obstructed_View]

True, his energy is a lot better. Production-wise so far ... not so much.

If he gives energy all the time, I'm pretty confident that the production will follow eventually. He puts up pretty impressive numbers in his sleep.

[objective]

My audio not worked well.

Did Lindsey said something important?

he emphasized team culture with respect to bringing guys in. That could explain the lack of a hardcore push for Rasheed Wallace.

[Interrohater]

sign his ass!!!

JJ Barea looks like a clown

Dy_Vzm41JsU
fixed.

Also, who said that Hill was unimpressive? He's got 13 points and 3 assists in the first half... that's pretty decent, it seems to me.

Another thing, wth are these guys doing with the mic? it sounds like it's in someone's pocket

[tomtom]

Anyone know enough about Beck thinks he can be a possible 3rd string pg?

[Ace9]

I'm worried about Hill's ability to really be the point. Seriously...


....you should wait until the season is done to judge his ability to play the point. Seriously one game in guys, let's not get too deep into speculation!

[GOSPURS733]

is anyone seeing anything?mine is just stuck on "nba summer league" "ea sports"

[coyotes_geek]

I'm worried about Hill's ability to really be the point. Seriously...

I won't say I'm worried, but I sure haven't seen anything to make me believe the Spurs aren't going to go look for a veteran PG to add to the roster.

[phyzik]

game on

[Ace9]

is anyone seeing anything?mine is just stuck on "nba summer league" "ea sports"

Its their halftime thing. Now its all game.

[kbrury]

I think people see the assist numbers and then see the TO's then judge whether someone is a PG or not. Hill has had a good game a couple bad passes but he would have some assists if someone besides Beck could hit some shots.

[EmantheSpursFan]

http://www.justin.tv/sports_live_3

link to game again for anyone who missed it

[tomtom]

lol that was pathetic d

[Interrohater]

nice recognition by Malik

[Ace9]

McClinton not invisible finally haha! Just a steal though

[timvp]

Hairston much better start.

[Ace9]

Hairston drains the 3...

[coyotes_geek]

Hairston looking friskier this half.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice J Malik

[Interrohater]

Spurs take the lead

[kromediablo]

hairston warming up!

[galvatron3000]

Timvp, why don't you think beck is an nba player or do you believe he is not at the moment?

[urunobili]

Malik back to back baskets

[phyzik]

Hairston tearing it up now.

[Quiet Strength]

Damn hairston!! Wow!

[Texas_Ranger]

Malik!

[Chomag]

Hairston improve his outside touch much? lol

[hater]

Hairston!!!

[timvp]

Hairston was waiting for Obstructed_View to arrive :lmao

[Spurs Brazil]

Dunk for Malik

[siraulo23]

Hairstonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[angelbelow]

HAIRSTON!!!!! wow NICE

[xellos88330]

Hairston reads Spurstalk!!!

[Ace9]

Ghill to Hairston Fastbreak dunk. Hairston four straight buckets!

[EmantheSpursFan]

Hell Yeah Malik!

[tomtom]

hairston coming alive!

[SCdac]

go hairston!

[kromediablo]

4 straight buckets by malik hairston!

[DAWixard]

There you go Malik Nice

[Spursmania]

....you should wait until the season is done to judge his ability to play the point. Seriously one game in guys, let's not get too deep into speculation!


You're right, but he's got to be a good passer. Let's hope he polishes his passing skills more. I'd really like him to succeed as the solid back-up.:toast

[SonOfAGun]

Malik is tearing it up!

[urunobili]

2 more on malik

[tmtcsc]

Hairston wants a roster spot. Too much Rommel talk for him. :)

[Interrohater]

uh oh!
Hairston: Ok ok, hold my drink, watch this!

[coyotes_geek]

Nice set up by HIll for HAirston on that last one.

[Ace9]

47-43 Spurs

[Phenomanul]

Hairston finally woke up....

[callo1]

Malik with the flush !!

[ElNono]

finally playing some D

[Darkwaters]

Byron!!!!

I met him in Lowe's once. Good guy.

[phyzik]

for those who cant watch, Spurs lead now, 47 to 43

[vincent]

http://www.justin.tv/sports_live_3

link to game again for anyone who missed it
Thanx a lot.
I am watching it while I am finishing my homework:king

[tmtcsc]

Who knew Romel Beck was Mexican ? Not so fast everyone in here except the guy who posted a video of him playing against Argentina.

[siraulo23]

link for live boxscore?

[Chomag]

Hairston trying to take over this quarter!!!

[timvp]

McClinton not passing the eyball test so far.

[Ace9]

McClinton just got handled in the paint.

[Spurs Brazil]

Malik 3333333333333333333333 again

[Ace9]

Hairston again! Long jumper/3! Swish!

[Chomag]

OMG!!! Hairston lol

[Sigz]

Malik is godly.

[fleggy2k2]

hairston again!

[siraulo23]

Hairston is on fireee

[Spursmania]

Damn Hairston!

[GOSPURS733]

harriston with another 3!

[Thompson]

Hairston's great! What's Beck done lately? :lol

[Russ]

http://www.justin.tv/sports_live_3

link to game again for anyone who missed it

The free link works fine. The one I paid $15 for is worthless. :lol

[Ace9]

McClinton bad Defense. Overran the drive, guy stepped back and knocked the 3.

[angelbelow]

hairston=GREAT START

[SCdac]

McClinton definitely looks short, but strong and sorta top heavy.

[Ace9]

McClinton 's got a rebound and a steal so far.

[siraulo23]

someone was down, who?

[hater]

shit Ian down and hurt alread?????