Spurs Announce Training Camp Roster

[Solid D]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/tc_roster_090928.html

Sept. 28, 2009
Spurs Announce Training Camp Roster


SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs announced today their training camp roster for the 2009-10 season. Training camp begins Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Spurs practice facility.
NO PLAYER POS. HT. WT. DOB COLLEGE/HOMETOWN NBA YEARS
45 DeJuan Blair F 6-7 265 04/22/89 Pittsburgh R
10 Keith Bogans G/F 6-5 215 05/12/80 Kentucky 6
15 Matt Bonner F/C 6-10 240 04/05/80 Florida 5
21 Tim Duncan F 6-11 260 04/25/76 Wake Forest 12
4 Michael Finley G/F 6-7 225 03/06/73 Wisconsin 14
20 Manu Ginobili G 6-6 205 07/28/77 Bahia Blanca, Argentina 7
1 Malik Hairston G 6-6 220 02/23/87 Oregon 1
22 Marcus Haislip F 6-10 230 12/22/80 Tennessee 3
3 George Hill G 6-2 180 05/04/86 IUPUI 1
24 Richard Jefferson F/G 6-7 225 06/21/80 Arizona 8
5 Curtis Jerrells G 6-1 200 02/05/87 Baylor R
27 Dwayne Jones F/C 6-11 251 06/09/83 St. Joseph’s 4
28 Ian Mahinmi C 6-11 230 11/05/86 Rouen, France 1
8 Roger Mason, Jr. G 6-5 212 09/10/80 Virginia 5
34 Antonio McDyess F 6-9 245 09-07/74 Alabama 13
9 Tony Parker G 6-2 180 05/17/82 Paris, France 8
42 Theo Ratliff C 6-10 235 04/17/73 Wyoming 14
2 Marcus Williams G 6-7 207 11/18/86 Arizona 2

[Solid D]

No James Gist

[SpurCharger]

James Gist is Gonna play over seas!

[benefactor]

Interesting. Perhaps he has already agreed to play for the Toros?

[ducks]

gist is not good enough to wear the silver and black

[SouthTexasRancher]

Looks like the making of another Championship team. Turn out the lights on your way out the backdoor, Lakers. And don't let that door hit you in yer' ass on your way out!

[Libri]

It's going to be a damn good training camp!

[EricB]

The silence on James Gist is fascinating.

[WildcardManu]

competitive.

[loveforthegame]

The silence on James Gist is fascinating.

I think so too. I was hoping he'd be in camp and have that experience even if he wasn't going to make the team. Hopefully we hear something soon.

[TIMMYD!]

Just talked to some people who met Blair today. They said no way he is 6'7", but he is very broad and has huge hands with a very big body.

Even though Blair has never played football, if things don't work out in the NBA he could probably be a lineman in the NFL.

Did they mean he looked shorter or taller?

[TIMMYD!]

Thanks.

[lennyalderette]

i really hope haislip gets through we need him,in order for us to be that much more effective agains odoms in l.a

[lennyalderette]

do you guys know how long camp lasts?

[EricB]

Shorter. Blair is listed at 6'5.5" without shoes. If he were wearing flip flops or something he could pass as 6'6" maybe.

I wasn't there, but it won't make too much of a difference since he will probably play at 6'7" when in shoes.

Wich only matters. His wingspan also makes up for whatever lack of height there might be.

Wouldn't be shocked to see Ratliff play with Blair if he can't play defense in the last part of the year, but from what I've heard about him, I'm completely faithfull he will catch on just fine.

[HarlemHeat37]

His defense looked pretty bad in the SL, but that's to be expected from an undersized rookie..I agree that we'll probably see Ratliff playing with him, and I'd expect a lot of Duncan with him as well..

[EricB]

I wouldn't judge too much of his defense in SL.

Lotta people better keep in mind this team isn't gonna be very good till probobly january. Its gonna take em a while to get on the same page.

[crc21209]

That's 18 guys. I'm guessing to cut it down to a 15 man roster Williams, Jerrells, and Jones will be cut when it is all said and done...

[Solid D]

That's 18 guys. I'm guessing to cut it down to a 15 man roster Williams, Jerrells, and Jones will be cut when it is all said and done...

Not necessarily. The Spurs have until the end of October to decide whether Ian Mahinmi is a "keeper". With TP working with Brungy and Chip for the first couple of weeks and sitting out the first 2 or 3 pre-season games, Marcus Williams should get some time to show his floor leadership ability, along with George. If Marcus can play multiple positions, lead guard and on the wing, then he'll stick and maybe Hairston, Jerrells and Ian draw the short straw.

[EricB]

I doubt Hairston does. He's shown great strides and has the potential to be a damn good contributor.

[angelbelow]

exciting, preseason is inching closer and closer. sucks to see gist not on there but hopefully he continues to improve.

[Manufan909]

I doubt Hairston does. He's shown great strides and has the potential to be a damn good contributor.

Fuck yes. Damn, why couldn't the Bucks have demanded Fin in the trade for RJ, so both MW and Hairston could have a chance.

[Bukefal]

Nice, I cant wait anymore longer!! I want to see them play, damnn let the season begin :P

Im looking forward to seeing blair play.

[TDMVPDPOY]

theres talk that marcus camby could be shipped halfway through the season if the clippers season doesnt goto plan...

maybe we could give them something they want

[K-State Spur]

His defense looked pretty bad in the SL, but that's to be expected from an undersized rookie.

He's really not that undersized. He's got the bulk to prevent guys from pushing him around down low, and his vertical reach is higher than Blake Griffin's (who NOBODY has called undersized).

There is absolutely no basketball skill whatsoever associated with who has the highest forehead.

[Muser]

Blair is 6 Foot 7 and he dominated Thabeet in College and he's 7 foot 3. His size isn't an issue.

[Samr]

I'm sure it'll really sink in once I see them on the floor, but....

If the Spurs only signed McD, the offseason would have been AWESOME.

If the Spurs just signed RJ, it still would have been the biggest FA acquisition since Sean.

If the Spurs just added Blair and a few other role players (like Ratliff) they would not be a team to sleep on and would be primed for another deep playoff run.

But, the Spurs did all of the above.

I know it will take them some time to mesh, but once they start clicking, it's gonna be insane. Can't wait to see this team on the floor.




***edit and question for the mods*** I tried to type Sean E_L_L_I_O_T (without the lines, duh) but it auto replaced his last name with "Luck_The_Fakers" about five times in a row.

Huh????? hahaha

[TimDunkem]

Haha You spelled Elliott wrong my friend.

[4down]

Since Sean who? I thought they shipped Bill Curley to Detroit for Sean Elliott, IIRC.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Fuck yes. Damn, why couldn't the Bucks have demanded Fin in the trade for RJ, so both MW and Hairston could have a chance.

Because at the time Fin hadn't taken his option, so there was no way he could be included in any deal.