SL Game Blog: Spurs vs. Thunder @ 7:30 CST

[TheProfessor]

Most entertaining game thread in quite a while :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Your name is lonestarlegend and you don't know what a ten gallon hat is?

:lol

[AFBlue]

i really hope Timvp uses Bell instead of Hill in his SL game review. And Harrison. Epic stuff all around.

I think there was a t at the end with Hairston...kinda like "HarrisTon"

[ChumpDumper]

They didn't have rent and computers last year?Yes, and I paid a whole lot more then.

[rayray2k8]

http://www.nba.com/summerleague2009/games/boxscore.jsp?gameId=1520900034


Alright guys, that's that. Glad the spurs had another comeback in them and pulled away.
Can't wait for Timvp's thoughts as well as seeing "Bell and Harrison" on our squad this season. :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Looks like we got a lot of guys that are poised to contribute, folks. Things is lookin' up.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Awesome game..... Blair, Mahinmi, Hairston, and Hill all looked great. I think Mahinmi and Hairston have a good shot at making the roster.

Another GOOSE EGG for McClinton and Gist looks LOST....... :(

[kbrury]

Great game, someone said it will be on nbatv is that correct? I want to watch the 4th quarter especially, on the big screen.

[FireDavidStern]

pos min fgm-a 3pm-a ftm-a off def tot ast pf st to bs pts
D.Blair F 27:01 8-11 0-0 4-4 3 2 5 0 4 1 2 0 20
R.Beck F 26:12 1-4 1-1 3-4 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 6
I.Mahinmi C 31:17 3-4 0-0 7-8 3 2 5 0 2 1 3 2 13
M.Harrison G 34:19 7-13 0-1 2-2 0 6 6 1 5 0 4 1 16
G.Bell G 30:17 7-11 0-1 6-7 0 5 5 9 4 3 6 0 20
J.McClinton 13:48 0-4 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0
D. Taylor 12:34 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 2 0 0 3 0 0
S.Lasme 09:57 2-3 0-0 1-2 1 0 1 0 4 0 2 0 5
J.Gist 11:45 2-6 0-0 1-1 2 2 4 0 2 0 1 0 5
A. Gee 02:50 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
E.Dawson - - -
C.Johnson - - -
M.Vinicius - - -


fix'd

[tim_duncan_fan]

86% FT shooting?

That's it. Time to nix these fucking scrubs!

lol


It looks like Hairston, Blair and Mahinmi could be real contributors this year, not to mention THE HILL.


Spurs= 2009-2010 NBA Champs!

Book it!

[mingus]

How can this guy not make up his mind? One second he calls him George Hill and then the next he is George Bell...

lmao i just tuned in and i thought he was referring to some other guy on the team whose name is George Bell. i was like, damn ! sign this guy to a contract with that stat line :lol

now i know ... :hat

[LonestarLegend]

lol no i know what it is...but blair being from pittsburgh probably has never seen one

[45 bank shot]

so blair is not hurt right?

[FireDavidStern]

lol no i know what it is...but blair being from pittsburgh probably has never seen one

i can't believe he had to resort to that stereotype

[ElNono]

I don't see it on the guide here on NBATV... I see Knicks vs Detroit Summer League...

Is this some regional bullshit?

[4RINGS]

What were Hill and Blair's final numbers?

[ffadicted]

Another victory, another great showing by the young guys.
I'm starting to love summer league lol

[clubalien]

could this be the new starting line up with tony and tim off the bench
?

I don't think tim has ever won the 6th man award yet

[PeterBurns]

Damn.......

[fleggy2k2]

Another victory, another great showing by the young guys.
I'm starting to love summer league lol

your sig owned before, but it owns even more now :downspin:

[Knoxxx]

Nice to see Ian get the level of fouls down to a much more manageable level. Great outing by Hill too!

[ace3g]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090717/capt.f67d55c18328483c8e91565648df9d52.thunder_spur s_basketball_nvlr103.jpg
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090717/capt.e750345f2ea745e1911a2d3fba762b6e.thunder_spur s_basketball_nvlr102.jpg
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090717/capt.7fdd903a16964985ac8e189cc7451907.thunder_spur s_basketball_nvlr101.jpg

[kbrury]

I don't see it on the guide here on NBATV... I see Knicks vs Detroit Summer League...

Is this some regional bullshit? I see the spurs hornets game tomorrow maybe they will show this game on the weekend.

[ElNono]

Never mind. I found a different listing and it says SA

[4RINGS]

could this be the new starting line up with tony and tim off the bench
?

I don't tim has ever won the 6th man award yet

Sure, If they can play the scrubs from SL all year this could be our lineup...:lmao:lmao

[oligarchy]

What were Hill and Blair's final numbers?

They could possibly be posted in this thread, but i'm not giving hints.

[ElNono]

I see the spurs hornets game tomorrow maybe they will show this game on the weekend.

On the receiver it says Knicks... but it says that for every summer league game.. so I bet it's a fuckup on Dish part

[SPURSGOAT]

What were Hill and Blair's final numbers?

http://www.nba.com/summerleague2009/games/boxscore.jsp?gameId=1520900034

[Obstructed_View]

What were Hill and Blair's final numbers?
Yeah. By the way does anyone have a link?

And does somebody know why Blair wasn't playing in the last game?

[AFBlue]

your sig owned before, but it owns even more now :downspin:

+1...add in Williams at the SF and that's your true second unit.

[Spursmania]

Nice game by our young guys. This will be an exciting year!

[AFBlue]

Yeah. By the way does anyone have a link?

And does somebody know why Blair wasn't playing in the last game?

:lol

[kbrury]

Yeah. By the way does anyone have a link?

And does somebody know why Blair wasn't playing in the last game?
I heard they were trying to learn more about his body...

[Obstructed_View]

Nice to see Ian get the level of fouls down to a much more manageable level. Great outing by Hill too!

It's also nice to see him working on something every game. Very encouraging.

[timvp]

Hill, Blair, Mahinmi and Hairston all took steps forward tonight. Great to see :tu

[oligarchy]

Yeah. By the way does anyone have a link?

And does somebody know why Blair wasn't playing in the last game?

He had explosive diarrhea. I believe he had a note.

[mystargtr34]

:lol

[ace3g]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/07/fullj.21f0473b0414af7a069aabb4e95a4608/21f0473b0414af7a069aabb4e95a4608-getty-88848961ge049_summer_league.jpg
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/2b/fullj.7523df08896c309b5cf7cc236515e34e/7523df08896c309b5cf7cc236515e34e-getty-88848961ge047_summer_league.jpg
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/de/fullj.9afb22ca413f4616ca4280b04c73288c/9afb22ca413f4616ca4280b04c73288c-getty-88848961ge048_summer_league.jpg
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090717/capt.ee2ca558c1014675bd2d51d2f99801ab.thunder_spur s_basketball_nvlr104.jpg

[clubalien]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090717/capt.e750345f2ea745e1911a2d3fba762b6e.thunder_spur s_basketball_nvlr102.jpg


blair-I am smiling because i just got paid millions to play for the spurs

[ElNono]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/2b/fullj.7523df08896c309b5cf7cc236515e34e/7523df08896c309b5cf7cc236515e34e-getty-88848961ge047_summer_league.jpg

That guy blow chunks

[timvp]

Props to the photographer for capturing the two times Taylor wasn't fumbling the ball away.

[TheProfessor]

Yeah. By the way does anyone have a link?

And does somebody know why Blair wasn't playing in the last game?
Because he's SELFISH.

[4RINGS]

3-0, looks like they may be SL Champs!

[Obstructed_View]

blair-I am smiling because i just got paid millions to play for the spurs and I'm gonna be rookie of the year.

[ace3g]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/72/fullj.83096dfe8ee308e12c897f01109842c2/83096dfe8ee308e12c897f01109842c2-getty-88848961ge050_summer_league.jpg

[loveforthegame]

Props to the photographer for capturing the two times Taylor wasn't fumbling the ball away.

:lol

[FireDavidStern]

we want photos of Bell. He probably was the player of the game.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Great game, someone said it will be on nbatv is that correct? I want to watch the 4th quarter especially, on the big screen.

Tomorrow (friday) at 11 AM CST.

[dc_spursfan]

It is good to finally know George Hill on court alter ego. Off court he's George Hill a late first round pick that nobody can remember the name of his school. On the court he's George Bell a lock down defender who will dunk on you if given the chance.


Good game from the main players Hairston, Blair, Bell and Ian. Gist and McClinton good luck next offseason.

[galvatron3000]

Box Score anyone?

[oligarchy]

Harlem slow on his in-thread writeup? ;)

[4RINGS]

we want photos of Bell. He probably was the player of the game.

Those of you with the links, send photos of Bell. And Blair's new contract.:flag:

[oligarchy]

Box Score anyone?

Anyone?!?.. I'm dying to know!

[duncan228]

Box Score anyone?




pos min fgm-a 3pm-a ftm-a off def tot ast pf st to bs pts
D.Blair F 27:01 8-11 0-0 4-4 3 2 5 0 4 1 2 0 20
R.Beck F 26:12 1-4 1-1 3-4 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 6
I.Mahinmi C 31:17 3-4 0-0 7-8 3 2 5 0 2 1 3 2 13
M.Hairston G 34:19 7-13 0-1 2-2 0 6 6 1 5 0 4 1 16
G.Hill G 30:17 7-11 0-1 6-7 0 5 5 9 4 3 6 0 20
J.McClinton 13:48 0-4 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0
D. Taylor 12:34 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 2 0 0 3 0 0
S.Lasme 09:57 2-3 0-0 1-2 1 0 1 0 4 0 2 0 5
J.Gist 11:45 2-6 0-0 1-1 2 2 4 0 2 0 1 0 5
A. Gee 02:50 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
E.Dawson - - -
C.Johnson - - -
M.Vinicius - - -

[dc_spursfan]

http://www.nba.com/summerleague2009/games/boxscore.jsp?gameId=1520900034

[ace3g]

can anyone record the game on NBAtv

[ChumpDumper]

Do people seriously still not know where to find the box scores?

[BOHOLANO#21]

When the season starts... I'll get his and Jefferson's. Hopefully they have it over at academy. :lol
jefferson's jersey-replica is already available in spurs.com fan shop. i got mine delivered two days after i ordered thru FEDEX.

[timvp]

Can anyone help me to breathe? I exhaled but now I don't know what to do to replenish my lungs with oxygen. Please hurry. I'm turning blue. Do I need a password?

[DMX7]

anyone record the game?

[Ace9]

Looking forward to dominance. :lol

[Dex]

:lmao

This might be Classic material.

[BOHOLANO#21]

i think george bell and malik harrison have bright futures.
yup.

[Marcus Bryant]

So, who to waive first....

[kbrury]

the new clutch city?

[Sigz]

McClinton sucks.

[Dex]

I bet McQuentin is the first to go.

[galvatron3000]

I think it's almost safe to say Blair, Mahinmi, & Hairston will be on the team with regular rotation minutes. Hill is a given, Hairston is the question mark. I don't think the Spurs really want to send Malik back to Austin.

[jag]

McClinton sucks.

Becky Hammon > Jack McClinton



At Basketball

[Cant_Be_Faded]

It's already time to start waiving players?

I think we should send McClinton to DLeague fo'sho'. He could just be going through some rough adjustment times, just like Bell last year.

[oligarchy]

So, who to waive first....

They're going to have to make a tough decision about McClinton.

[clubalien]

So, who to waive first....

:meeting:finely,bonner

actually i don't think anyone will be waved

[Marcus Bryant]

I think it's almost safe to say Blair, Mahinmi, & Hairston will be on the team with regular rotation minutes. Hill is a given, Hairston is the question mark. I don't think the Spurs really want to send Malik back to Austin.

Mahinmi is a "bust." I read it on the internets.

[ChumpDumper]

They don't have to waive anyone for months.

[galvatron3000]

Mahinmi is a "bust." I read it on the internets.

yeah, I forgot cause everything on them internets is true. Lasme will get his spot. :bking

[clubalien]

They're going to have to make a tough decision about McClinton.
he doesn't have a contract how can he be waived?

sorry maybe i am confusing the word with cut


cannot see them waving his rights either

[DBMethos]

I'd waive Hill. Bell is clearly the superior player.

[AFBlue]

I think it's almost safe to say Blair, Mahinmi, & Hairston will be on the team with regular rotation minutes. Hill is a given, Hairston is the question mark. I don't think the Spurs really want to send Malik back to Austin.

As much improvement as Malik has shown to this point, he could continue to work on his game in Austin. Going into the season with Parker, Hill, Mason, Ginobli, Jefferson, Finley and probably Williams there might not be much opportunity for Harriston to earn minutes.

If he got a guaranteed contract but got sent down to the d-league initially, I don't think I'd be too surprised or disappointed.

[oligarchy]

I love sarcasm.

[FireDavidStern]

Mahinmi is a "bust." I read it on the internets.

I too have found that in these series of tubes

[timvp]

McClinton looks like a guy who you push to Europe for a year. He needs the two-a-day practices and he should thrive in the European type of play. I don't think his growth would be potentially as high in the D-League just because the D-League is more open and he'd thrive in the openness. He needs to figure out how to adapt to chaos.

[jag]

James Gist apparently left his game at last years summer league.

[Marcus Bryant]

They don't have to waive anyone for months.

I know, but how could RC pass up on the chance to waive that useless dark Frenchie and find some good ol' deserving 'murican to take a job back from a filthy immigrant?

[AFBlue]

he doesn't have a contract how can he be waived?

sorry maybe i am confusing the word with cut


cannot see them waving his rights either

Sure they'll waive his rights...if they want him to play for the Toros. Pretty sure that's how it works. Yes, he'd be eligible to join another NBA team, but the way he's playing I don't think teams will be lining up to secure his services.

For both McClinton and Gist, I wouldn't be surprised if both are waived and allowed to join the Toros with the promise that they'll get hard looks for that 15th spot throughout the season and into next year.

[Sisk]

i will forever reference hill as bell now

[kbrury]

I remember last year they had some type of list of players who were willing to go to Europe, and Gist was one of them. I wonder if McClinton would be ok with Europe.

[SenorSpur]

I'd waive Hill. Bell is clearly the superior player.

Yeah I know what you mean. And I like this kid Harrison, much more than Hairston.

[siraulo23]

I'd waive Hill. Bell is clearly the superior player.

Clearly

But what about harrison and hairston. they had similar numbers, who to waive?

[angelbelow]

i will forever reference hill as bell now

yea seriously.

[BOHOLANO#21]

anyone record the game?

I need a password to play it:lol

[AFBlue]

James Gist apparently left his game at last years summer league.

He didn't really have a "game" last year...he just hustled his ass off and used his god-given athletic ability to his advantage.

As funny as it sounds, now that he's improved his skills he doesn't know what to do! :lol I think he's struggling with how he and his newly found skills fit in with the system.

Definitely think spending time in the Spurs system is the best medicine to cure his dilemma of actually possesing a "game" this time around.

[galvatron3000]

As much improvement as Malik has shown to this point, he could continue to work on his game in Austin. Going into the season with Parker, Hill, Mason, Ginobli, Jefferson, Finley and probably Williams there might not be much opportunity for Harriston to earn minutes.

If he got a guaranteed contract but got sent down to the d-league initially, I don't think I'd be too surprised or disappointed.

He's a 3 in the league right? He should get minutes behind Jefferson, Mason and Manu will trade time as will Hill at points. Jefferson shouldn't be asked to play the 3 without significant minutes from a quality backup and Malik seems to be the obvious "best" choice not Gist. Bowen's possible return could put a monkey wrnech in that though.

[Marcus Bryant]

The Spurs could start the season with 4 rookies on the active roster.

[jag]

He didn't really have a "game" last year...he just hustled his ass off and used his god-given athletic ability to his advantage.

As funny as it sounds, now that he's improved his skills he doesn't know what to do! :lol I think he's struggling with how he and his newly found skills fit in with the system.

Definitely think spending time in the Spurs system is the best medicine to cure his dilemma of actually possesing a "game" this time around.

He has a different role than he had last year. He played the paint last year...this year it seems like he's just been floating around the perimeter. I dont think that type of game fits his style.

[galvatron3000]

I just hope the Spurs get some insurance for the 5 spot and hopefully that means Bonner is gone. Oh, I forgot Finley was back too so forget the Hairston statement. Though I think he should get Finley's minutes and Fin should be this years Steve Smith.

[Marcus Bryant]

I guess "insurance" would be Radoslav.

[AFBlue]

He's a 3 in the league right? He should get minutes behind Jefferson, Mason and Manu will trade time as will Hill at points. Jefferson shouldn't be asked to play the 3 without significant minutes from a quality backup and Malik seems to be the obvious "best" choice not Gist. Bowen's possible return could put a monkey wrnech in that though.

As much as I hate to say it...Finley for 10 minutes a game seems likely and not necessarily a bad choice. He doesn't bring the driving and finishing ability of Harrison, but he's a MUCH better shooter...even if Malik has improved in that area.

I'm not saying Harrison finding his way on the active roster and in the rotation is impossible...just that it wouldn't necessarily hurt for him to continue to develop/improve those skills in Austin, because he's far from a complete player.

[clubalien]

if he can make shots sure, but i saw plenty of games where he couldn't hit anything. What good is a shooter that cannot make shots or play defense

[tmtcsc]

I remember last year they had some type of list of players who were willing to go to Europe, and Gist was one of them. I wonder if McClinton would be ok with Europe.

He better be. I feel bad for the guy. I wonder how his confidence is right now.

[SpursFan0728]

As much as I hate to say it...Finley for 10 minutes a game seems likely and not necessarily a bad choice. He doesn't bring the driving and finishing ability of Harrison, but he's a MUCH better shooter...even if Malik has improved in that area.

I'm not saying Harrison finding his way on the active roster and in the rotation is impossible...just that it wouldn't necessarily hurt for him to continue to develop/improve those skills in Austin, because he's far from a complete player.

yea but Malik's defense>Finley x 10

[AFBlue]

He has a different role than he had last year. He played the paint last year...this year it seems like he's just been floating around the perimeter. I dont think that type of game fits his style.

Agree and disagree. I think he's mostly hanging out on the perimeter because his previous attempts to operate in the post have often times ended badly...getting pushed out of position, forcing turnaround jumpers or just flat getting his shot blocked.

I actually think Gist can be most effective if he starts from 15-20ft by facing up and either nailing the J or using his supreme athleticism to blow by the defender and finish strong. Two things wrong with that...1) his J is not reliable YET and 2) he hasn't shown the ability to put the ball on the floor.

But, if he could add those two things to his repertoire, he could be a bigtime asset to the Spurs down the road.

[YODA]

The Spurs could start the season with 4 rookies on the active roster.

With Blair being the one who probably will get some playing time. Not to mention second year players Ian And Hill.

[Obstructed_View]

As much as I hate to say it...Finley for 10 minutes a game seems likely and not necessarily a bad choice. He doesn't bring the driving and finishing ability of Harrison, but he's a MUCH better shooter...even if Malik has improved in that area.

I'm not saying Harrison finding his way on the active roster and in the rotation is impossible...just that it wouldn't necessarily hurt for him to continue to develop/improve those skills in Austin, because he's far from a complete player.

Uh, I don't see how his game is less complete than Finley's. Then again, I don't see how Fin's shot is significantly better. Fin scored 18 against the Mavs and still managed a -20. That's legendarily bad.

[galvatron3000]

As much as I hate to say it...Finley for 10 minutes a game seems likely and not necessarily a bad choice. He doesn't bring the driving and finishing ability of Harrison, but he's a MUCH better shooter...even if Malik has improved in that area.

I'm not saying Harrison finding his way on the active roster and in the rotation is impossible...just that it wouldn't necessarily hurt for him to continue to develop/improve those skills in Austin, because he's far from a complete player.

I don't know, regular season seems like Malik would be better off getting those minutes with Fin getting a few and more as the season goes deep. Keeping Fin fresh and still in game condition around playoff time.

[timvp]

I'm going to have to watch this game again to see where Hill's turnovers came from. I remember about three or four of them but six?

I know at least one was bogus. Hairston inbounded the ball to Hill in the backcourt but it was from the baseline so that wasn't allowed. Somehow Hill got credited with the turnover :lol

[AFBlue]

yea but Malik's defense>Finley x 10

His defensive potential is 10X that of a 35yr old Finley if not more...but I think he actually has a bit more to learn there. Shutting down Sonny Weems is one thing...shutting down an NBA player is another.

[SpursFan0728]

His defensive potential is 10X that of a 35yr old Finley if not more...but I think he actually has a bit more to learn there. Shutting down Sonny Weems is one thing...shutting down an NBA player is another.

I think Hariston's defense NOW is better than Findog's. And now that he has added some range to his game, I would like to see him eating up Fin's minutes.

[AFBlue]

Uh, I don't see how his game is less complete than Finley's. Then again, I don't see how Fin's shot is significantly better. Fin scored 18 against the Mavs and still managed a -20. That's legendarily bad.

Hairston has improved his jumpshot, but if the game was on the line and you had one or the other shooting a 3-pointer, who are you going with?

Plus, Pop LOVES the guy. If he's still on the team by the time the regular season starts, he will get the minutes behind Jefferson and Hairston will be sent to Austin....book it!

[Solid D]

Just a few thoughts. The first quarter was difficult to watch with all the TOs and Hill's lack of execution with Mahinmi in the high screen/rolls. It didn't look like Hill was even looking to see if Ian was open when they trapped it.

The Spurs settled down in the 2nd. Blair was awesome, Hill was more aggressive and the Spurs started feeding the post...something they would have success with off and on the rest of the game. Ian Mahinmi seemed to hesitate less and he took the ball up stronger and drew fouls with a sense of purpose. It made me wonder if Blair has rubbed off on Ian.

James Gist had a couple of nice plays but it's become clear that he and McClinton will have a tough time making the team this year. At least McClinton didn't hesitate to put it up tonight.

"Taylor the Failer" must have played the slots all night. Eddie Doucette, legendary broadcaster with the Milwaukee Bucks and several other NBA teams needs to retire. His interview with Pop was hard to listen too. I was wondering if Pop was going to start asking Eddie questions so that Eddie could talk more.

That is all.

[Vic Petro]

Pop dressed like he is about to jump into a 1981 Oldsmobile

Wow, I missed the game and just read this thread from beginning to end, and this is my early favorite for comment of the summer. I'm more pissed I missed this than I am missing Blair's solid game.

I think we knew all 6 guys (Hill, Blair, Mahinmi, Hairston, Gist, McClinton) weren't going to be on the Spurs final 15 man roster. Getting 4 of 6 on is amazing if you think about it. If Williams makes it, that's 5/15 extremely young players on the 15 man roster, with (theoretically) Gist, McClinton and Splitter playing overseas. Not many playoff teams can say that.

[AFBlue]

I think Hariston's defense NOW is better than Findog's. And now that he has added some range to his game, I would like to see him eating up Fin's minutes.

You'd like to see it and truthfully so would I...but I don't think it would hurt if Hairston wasn't on the opening day roster and instead continuing to improve his game in Austin...and I think it's a definite possiblity.

[ace3g]

on a side note: Anthony Morrow had 47 points against the Hornets, a new Summer League record. Anthony Randolph on the same team tied the record with 42 the other night.

[Ace9]

on a side note: Anthony Morrow had 47 points against the Hornets, a new Summer League record. Anthony Randolph on the same team tied the record with 42 the other night.

Randolph is a beast. Barely 20 years old, 6'11, athletic, skilled. Watch out for this guy.

[SpursFan0728]

You'd like to see it and truthfully so would I...but I don't think it would hurt if Hairston wasn't on the opening day roster and instead continuing to improve his game in Austin...and I think it's a definite possiblity.

Yea Pop loves Findog to much to not see him in shorts.

But even if Hairston do start the season at Austin, I would like the spurs to give him a "Mahinmi" treatment to let him watch behind the bench once in a while.

[Spursmania]

Does anyone know when we can see the replay of the game on NBA.com again? Does it get archived right away?

[Obstructed_View]

His defensive potential is 10X that of a 35yr old Finley if not more...but I think he actually has a bit more to learn there. Shutting down Sonny Weems is one thing...shutting down an NBA player is another.

I'd hope he has a lot more to learn, but given Fin's defense last year, I'm not sure Hairston couldn't have spelled him even then.

[AFBlue]

Watching it back...Hill with 4 to's in the first 3 minutes. One block, one bad pass, one over-and-back that Hairston actually threw, and one loose ball that ended up off his leg. Only a couple of them typical PG to's.

[Marcus Bryant]

With Blair being the one who probably will get some playing time. Not to mention second year players Ian And Hill.

Mahinmi would be considered a rookie.

[Obstructed_View]

Hairston has improved his jumpshot, but if the game was on the line and you had one or the other shooting a 3-pointer, who are you going with?

Someone put up a stat that Hairston's percentage in the clutch is really high, and it seems like he always hits shots at the end of a shot clock or quarter. Fin's had some good shots in the last few years, but he's not head and shoulders more clutch than Hairston has proven to be. In addition, you're far less likely to need a last second three pointer if you don't let your guy go off for a career high. Did I mention the -20 performance?

[AFBlue]

Donnell Baylor and "eye-an" Mahinmi...awesome

[Spursmania]

Anyone know if Timvp is going to post any game thoughts?

[AFBlue]

I'd hope he has a lot more to learn, but given Fin's defense last year, I'm not sure Hairston couldn't have spelled him even then.

I'll concede that point. Defensively, Hairston now is better than Fin.

[jimo2305]

hey guys.. i apologize for those who tried to watch the game on my channel.. i had internet difficulties and it crapped out on me at the right moment..

ill be showing the game replays all night for those that wanna come watch..

it's

www.justin.tv/ghostdude23


once again.. sorry.. :depressed

[Obstructed_View]

Watching it back...Hill with 4 to's in the first 3 minutes. One block, one bad pass, one over-and-back that Hairston actually threw, and one loose ball that ended up off his leg. Only a couple of them typical PG to's.

So that's nine assists and two turnovers the rest of the way. Not too shabby. As I mentioned I think he had six assists and 0 turnovers in the 4th quarter.

[AFBlue]

Someone put up a stat that Hairston's percentage in the clutch is really high, and it seems like he always hits shots at the end of a shot clock or quarter. Fin's had some good shots in the last few years, but he's not head and shoulders more clutch than Hairston has proven to be. In addition, you're far less likely to need a last second three pointer if you don't let your guy go off for a career high. Did I mention the -20 performance?

Finley is a better all-around shooter with a more consistent, pure stroke. He's proven.

But I can't disagree that Finley's defense (or lack thereof) negates his better shooting stroke.

[Obstructed_View]

Very cool, jimo. :toast

[ace3g]

another good stat, in 31 minutes Mahinmi only had 2 fouls, compared to last game where he played 28 minutes and 10 fouls. Ofcourse we all know the refs last game were just bad but it is good to see him finally limit his fouls.

Previous 2 games he was 7 and 10, tonight 2, for anyone that watched the game , did it look like he was moving well , playing good defense?

[AFBlue]

Hill's 5th TO looks like it was a charge.

[Obstructed_View]

Finley is a better all-around shooter with a more consistent, pure stroke. He's proven.

But I can't disagree that Finley's defense (or lack thereof) negates his better shooting stroke.

I agree that Hairston can't match Finley's resume, but Fin's a very streaky shooter and as of the last time we saw him didn't seem to even pretend to care about grabbing rebounds or playing defense, nor has he been forced to by the coaching staff. Come next playoffs, he's going to be a year older. I love Fin, but that's the cold hard truth.

[jimo2305]

hey guys.. i apologize for those who tried to watch the game on my channel.. i had internet difficulties and it crapped out on me at the right moment..

ill be showing the game replays all night for those that wanna come watch..

it's

www.justin.tv/ghostdude23


once again.. sorry.. :depressed

btw guys.. i see some of you signing on.. make an account so you can chat about the game too.. it makes it more fun to watch ;) .. it'll only take a sec

[Obstructed_View]

That Muhinumie is something else.

[AFBlue]

the sixth TO...palming.

[AFBlue]

BTW, just saw the replay of Hairston's dunk...very Jefferson-esque with high, soaring elevation and an emphatic finish.

[timvp]

the sixth TO...palming.The TOs in question for me regarding Hill are the early ones. The last two were definitely turnovers.

He might have had 5/6 and I just missed it.


BTW, just saw the replay of Hairston's dunk...very Jefferson-esque with high, soaring elevation and an emphatic finish.

Hairston is relatively short and has a wide body but he can really jump when he gets to plant his feet. And it's a powerful jump.

[AFBlue]

The TOs in question for me regarding Hill are the early ones. The last two were definitely turnovers.

He might have had 5/6 and I just missed it.

As I posted up-thread...the early ones were pretty flukish.

[timvp]

As I posted up-thread...the early ones were pretty flukish.

Oh, my bad ... missed that post. Yeah, I just watched his turnovers and they were all legit except for two. Hairston should have gotten the turnover on the backcourt violation and that block should have been a missed field goal and not a turnover.

[angelbelow]

I'm trying to rewatch the game and it's still lagging. Comp techs... any remedies?

[Blackjack]

Spurs Pull Away in Fourth To Defeat Oklahoma City
Posted Jul 16 2009 10:38PM





LAS VEGAS, July 16 - The San Antonio Spurs used a 26-point fourth quarter to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 85-76 in 2009 NBA Summer League presented by EA SPORTS action at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
San Antonio trailed most of the game, overcoming as much as an 11-point deficit in the third quarter in the win. The Thunder scored only 17 points in the final frame. DaJuan Blair and George Hill each scored 20 points for the Spurs, while Malik Hairston paced the team with 16. Oklahoma City's D.J. White scored 17 points in the loss, while teammates Robert Vaden and Serge Ibaka contributed with 16 and 15, respectively.

"We came a long way tonight - it was a fun game," said Blair on the outing. "I just came out here and played and got a chance to get the victory, so it was good."

Kyle Weaver's seven-point first quarter helped Oklahoma City dominate the first period, leading by as many as eight points before finishing with a seven-point lead, 22-15 at the end of one. San Antonio fought back in the second quarter, taking the lead with 2:43 to play, but White scored 11 points on four-of-four shooting from the field to keep San Antonio at bay. The Spurs outscored Oklahoma City 26-20 in the second quarter, but it wasn't enough - the Thunder took a one point lead, 42-41, into the halftime break.

Both teams were sluggish out of the half, as Oklahoma City scored 17 points and San Antonio scored only 15. At the end of three, the Thunder was hanging onto a three-point lead, 59-56.

http://www.nba.com/summerleague2009/games/20090716/OKCSAS/recap.html

[angelbelow]

Okay after I typed my previous message it smoothed out. lol. Finally get to enjoy this game.

[MaNu4Tres]

anyone know where we can watch a replay of the game tonight? I just got home from class and need a spurs fix.

[jimo2305]

anyone know where we can watch a replay of the game tonight? I just got home from class and need a spurs fix.

lol today's your lucky day..

my channel

www.justin.tv/ghostdude23

[phyzik]

Anyone got a link to the stats? I was watching but I will admit I wasnt paying much attention.

[HarlemHeat37]

just watched the 1st and 4th quarters over, since I wasn't able to before..my observations..

George Bell..great game, as expected..very encouraged by the way he's been finishing at the rim..it'll obviously be more difficult at the NBA level with the bigger bodies, but he's hard to stop when he's aggressive..

he had a number of turnovers, but his passing looked very good tonight..he's definitely looked like he's worked on it..he made a number of impressive passes to the rolling big men..nice to see that he's developing some chemistry with Blair and Ian, since he'll very likely be playing with them against other bench units this year..

defense was great, as usual..his ability to play the passing lanes is going to help us a lot, since our defense has never been known for generating turnovers, even when the team was the best defensive in the NBA for all those years..

Dejuan Blair..dominant once again, and looked like an NBA veteran playing against rookies once again..he didn't look like he gave too much effort on the boards, as he missed out on a few that he could have gotten with more effort..understandable..he was focused on scoring, and he clearly got whatever he wanted..

showed some very nice post moves, I had no idea that he had it in him..highlighted by a very nice spin move to beat his defender and finish with a lay-up..some nice hook shots, and very nice first-steps in the mid-range area..

his defense still needs work though, but that's natural at this stage..

Ian Mahinmi..another solid game..he was ignored a lot, as usual, but was very productive when he got his touches..very active on the boards, forced about 3 out of bounds on the opposition with his attempt at rebounds..

very good at staying out of foul trouble, while continuing to contest shots..his 2nd foul was on an entry pass in the middle of everybody, so he really only had 1 foul on a scoring chance..what's funny is that he didn't do much different than he did last game, but last game was just very horribly officiated..

his potential is clear, and he's going to have a physical advantage over a lot of bench players in the NBA this season..the guy is very quick for his size, and he has nice athleticism..barring injury, I would honestly be surprised if Ian doesn't have success against the other team's bench big men, especially if Manu is feeding him..

Malik Hairston..another very good game..so far in the 3 SL games, he's literally had about 10 shots from 3-point range where his foot was on the line..very strange..his shot clearly looks improved though, to the point where I'm surprised when he misses..

this was easily his best all-around game though..his defense was completely dominant, contested shots very well..crashed the boards very well..

nobody else worth mentioning..

Gist still look lost out there..I don't think he has a future in this league with the Spurs..like Bruno said about Marcus Williams, I don't think Gist really knows what his "niche" is going to be..he's really stuck on the court..he looked lost at times when he had the ball in his hands, not knowing whether to face up, or to post up..I think he's years away from being an NBA player, and he's gonna have to fully commit as either a big man that plays inside, or a perimeter player..

he's gonna need to be a SF IMO, and he'll need a while to fully commit..he looks over matched physically against the other big men, and this is just Summer League..

[Libri]

Gist still look lost out there..I don't think he has a future in this league with the Spurs..like Bruno said about Marcus Williams, I don't think Gist really knows what his "niche" is going to be..he's really stuck on the court..he looked lost at times when he had the ball in his hands, not knowing whether to face up, or to post up..I think he's years away from being an NBA player, and he's gonna have to fully commit as either a big man that plays inside, or a perimeter player..

he's gonna need to be a SF IMO, and he'll need a while to fully commit..he looks over matched physically against the other big men, and this is just Summer League..

Its to bad that Gist isn't showing much. I guess he needs more time.

[Spursmania]

btw guys.. i see some of you signing on.. make an account so you can chat about the game too.. it makes it more fun to watch ;) .. it'll only take a sec

Thanks Jimo, it was fun rewatching the game and chatting with all you guys, lol...:toast

[ace3g]

funny I'm watching the replay and the announcer said Antonio Anderson checked into the game but didn't say for which team, and I don't see him on the boxscore for either team..

So the mystery continues ...

[DMX7]

lol today's your lucky day..

my channel

www.justin.tv/ghostdude23

cool.

Was the connection really this bad? I heard people complain but the NBA really needs to get its act together with this.

[DPG21920]

How did Ibaka do?

[callo1]

I was impressed at how Malik put the ball on the floor with defenders running at him. It showed that he is smart and won't fall in love with the 3 ball even when he is stroking it. I also liked that block he had on the perimeter.

Hill is looking more and more like a pg, and Blair showed some nice low post moves...the baby hook was n i c e.

[duncan228]

Spurs.com has some highlights.

http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/090716.html

[anjlbitz]

This is quite possibly the best day of my Spurs fan life! We got to sit behind the bench again next to some die hard Spurs fans like myself. We also got to go in the arena a little early to watch the Spurs run some plays.

I was talking to another fan about Pop and how I'd probably pee my pants if he actually came to the game and I met him. A few minutes after that conversation, we saw Pop sitting down by himself up in the stand so I rushed up the stands to go meet him. He was very gracious and greeted us right away as he saw us climbing up the stairs to go talk to him. I thanked him for the championships and everything he has done for the organization and he smiled at us. As we headed down the stairs we also got to talk to RC Buford, I shook his hand and thanked him for this off-season and he laughed.

George Hillgot progressively better as the game went on. He's a lot more comfortable handling the team as a point guard this game. He was a willing passer but at the same time also knew when to take over. What impressed me the most was his leadership on and off the court. While he was on the court, he was communicating with his teammates who were out of position. When he sat on the bench he helped out and was almost "coaching" the team.

The girly-girl in me is still squealing because he autographed our cap with a heart lol.

Ian Mahinmi looked he would be ready for the big boys NOW. He had good instincts around the basket and I thought he got more than the 5-6 boards from the stat sheet. He was hustling down the court and would often be one of the first guys back on D. He still needs some work on finishing strong. He missed out on a lot of "and-1" opportunities.

Malik Hairston's jumpshot looks to be much improved from last season. If he combines this shooting with his defensive talents, he will be a valuable swingman for the Spurs. What I love about Malik is his ability to get to the rim. He has a deceptively quick first step and he is a very good finisher. What he needs to improve is his ball-handling skills. He seems to have butterfingers especially in traffic. He is going to need to work hard on handling passes too cause he has been fumbling quite a few this summer league. If he can't handle those passes, I doubt he'll survive playing with Manu Ginobili.

DeJuan Blair is a beast. I knew he was a rebounding monster but in this game, he showed off his post moves. That spin move for a lay-up in the 3rd quarter was a thing of beauty. I love that he's also able to finish strong when he goes in for a layup. He's also able to recognize shotblockers and was able to use the rim to protect his shot.

I thought James Gist played relatively well this game. He was overshadowed by the great games of his teammates but he appeared to play better in this game compared to his previous games. He still needs to play better to be assured of a spot on the team.

Met Steve Kerr too after the game and thanked him for '03. Just to fan the flames of the "CIA Spurs-Kerr" conspiracy theorists, Pop and Kerr talked the entire 2nd quarter of the Clippers-Grizzlies game right after Pop had a long conversation with George Hill.

Also, Marcus Williams sighting!

Here a some pics (I actually managed to take a pic of that monster Malik Hairston dunk in the first half): http://picasaweb.google.com/anjlbitz/SLSpursThunder

[duncan228]

Thanks so much for all the first person takes and pics anjlbitz. It's great stuff. It's cool that you got to meet Pop, RC, and Kerr. It sounds like you're having a blast. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[jcrod]

This is quite possibly the best day of my Spurs fan life! We got to sit behind the bench again next to some die hard Spurs fans like myself. We also got to go in the arena a little early to watch the Spurs run some plays.

I was talking to another fan about Pop and how I'd probably pee my pants if he actually came to the game and I met him. A few minutes after that conversation, we saw Pop sitting down by himself up in the stand so I rushed up the stands to go meet him. He was very gracious and greeted us right away as he saw us climbing up the stairs to go talk to him. I thanked him for the championships and everything he has done for the organization and he smiled at us. As we headed down the stairs we also got to talk to RC Buford, I shook his hand and thanked him for this off-season and he laughed.

Met Steve Kerr too after the game and thanked him for '03. Just to fan the flames of the "CIA Spurs-Kerr" conspiracy theorists, Pop and Kerr talked the entire 2nd quarter of the Clippers-Grizzlies game right after Pop had a long conversation with George Hill.

Also, Marcus Williams sighting!

Here a some pics (I actually managed to take a pic of that monster Malik Hairston dunk in the first half): http://picasaweb.google.com/anjlbitz/SLSpursThunder

Very cool. :toast

[Kamnik]

Where could I fin score-boxes for these SL games?

[DPG21920]

Where could I fin score-boxes for these SL games?

Spurs.com

[timvp]

Thanks for the writeup, anjlbitz. And cool pics, too :tu

[Blackjack]

Nice, anjlbitz:tu

You didn't happen to get a mic next to Pop and George, did you?;)

Keep up the good work.:toast

[Blackjack]

Where could I fin score-boxes for these SL games?

http://www.nba.com/summerleague2009/games/boxscore.jsp?gameId=1520900034

[DBMethos]

anjlbitz, that's awesome! That signed hat is one hell of a keepsake!

[anjlbitz]

Thanks so much for all the first person takes and pics anjlbitz. It's great stuff. It's cool that you got to meet Pop, RC, and Kerr. It sounds like you're having a blast. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Yeah I am. I live here in Vegas so I'm starved for any basketball action especially Spurs related. So I try to go to as many. I was really only planning to go to 2 games but this team got me addicted, and it's just summer league!


Nice, anjlbitz:tu

You didn't happen to get a mic next to Pop and George, did you?;)

Keep up the good work.:toast

I wish! After the game my sister and I moved up nearer to where Pop was sitting so we can meet some players but we got too shy to move closer hehe.


anjlbitz, that's awesome! That signed hat is one hell of a keepsake!

Hoping to get the big three and DROB in there soon!

[clubalien]

I was talking to another fan about Pop and how I'd probably pee my pants if he actually came to the game and I met him. A few minutes after that conversation, we saw Pop sitting down by himself up in the stand so I rushed up the stands to go meet him. He was very gracious and greeted us right away as he saw us climbing up the stairs to go talk to him. I thanked him for the championships and everything he has done for the organization and he smiled at us. As we headed down the stairs we also got to talk to RC Buford, I shook his hand and thanked him for this off-season and he laughed.

I am not a pop fan, but i am a little surprised he was nice to you. I will have to give him credit here. He always seems to be hostile on tv towards the media and spurs fans. I guess everyone cannot be all bad.