First Day of Camp

[spursdotcom]

McDyess
http://www.nba.com/spurs/multimedia/090929_mcdyess.html

Blair
http://www.nba.com/spurs/multimedia/090929_blair.html

:toast

[siraulo23]

Thanks!!!

[DPG21920]

Thanks.

[benefactor]

Nice interviews. Blair seemed worn out.

[urunobili]

god im an official spursdotcom junkie :drool:

[Spurs Brazil]

Thanks!

[SamoanTD]

man u gotta love McDyess man he a class act

[rayray2k8]

spurs.com has really picked it up over the summer with exclusive interviews and live streaming videos.
Love the quality and love seeing Mcdyess smiling like that during the interview. You can tell by the
expression on his face that he landed in a good situation.

[2muchDuncan]

Can't wait.

[timvp]

Thanks.

The best thing about #5 would be McDyess getting a ring.

Can't wait to see this team in action.

[duncan228]

Great stuff. Appreciate the access, you guys have really stepped it up.

[MoSpur]

Blair is not very enthused. He's been like that in all the interviews I've seen or heard.
I guess that's just his demeanor.

[SamoanTD]

Blair is not very enthused. He's been like that in all the interviews I've seen or heard.
I guess that's just his demeanor.

i wuz thinkin da same thing maybe he jus nt a camera guy? or he jus tired of answering questions lol

[Spurs Brazil]

The rookie's first day
By Jeff McDonald on Sep 29, 09 02:13 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) Save & Share Yahoo! BuzzYahoo! Newsvine del.icio.us Facebook Google Reddit Fark
On his first day of training camp with the Spurs, rookie DeJuan Blair was greeted with a blast from his not-so-distant past.

Jamie Dixon, Blair's old college coach at Pittsburgh, was on hand at the Spurs' practice facility this morning to offer his former pupil moral support.

"I'm glad he came up to see how it is," Blair said after his first official workout alongside Tim Duncan, Antonio McDyess and other bona fide NBA big men. "I'm just trying to work hard and earn some respect."

That process began in earnest this morning. Blair, the 37th overall pick in the June draft, was a hit at the Las Vegas summer league in July. He averaged 16.5 points and 8.7 rebounds in the three games there, wowing the NBA glitterati in attendance.

One NBA coach there marveled at Blair's "NBA butt." Byron Scott called him "a man."

What Blair learned today, however, will serve him well: Summer is over. The NBA is a bigger, badder animal than summer league.

"The players are tougher, more vets," said Blair, a forward generously listed at 6-foot-7. "It's a learning experience. I'm going to keep working, and hopefully the best is still to come."

The Spurs hope so, too. Even on a roster substantially upgraded from the end of last season, there ought to be playing time for a player who can rebound the way Blair can. For him, training camp is about earning more than respect. It's about earning the trust of coach Gregg Popovich, who has cast a traditionally wary eye at rookies.

Can Blair bang with the bigger bodies in the NBA? Can he pick up the nuances of the Spurs' offensive and defensive systems, which Popovich says will be simplified this season, for the sake of Blair and a half dozen other newcomers? Is he willing to play defense?

If so, the 20-year-old Blair ought to become the youngest player to figure so heavily into Popovich's rotation since a teenager named Tony Parker burst onto the scene in 2002.

There is a long way to go before Blair can reach that point. The fortunate thing is that Blair seems to know it.

"I've still got a lot to learn, but I'm going through the motions and trying to work," he said.
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2009/09/the-rookies-fir.html

[duncan228]

Thanks for the notes Phila_Chamberlain. This is great. Hill too, I think he's going to shine.


Blair has amazing hands, if the ball comes near him he is getting it.

[rjv]

i am so pumped. can not wait for opening night.

interesting how all newcomers make the same observation. the system is demanding and the spurs are a first-class, tight knit organization.

[coyotes_geek]

Blair is not very enthused. He's been like that in all the interviews I've seen or heard.
I guess that's just his demeanor.

I think it's part that and part him just not being comfortable in front of a microphone yet.

[HarlemHeat37]

+1 on coyote..

It's rare to find a rookie that can talk on camera and talk to the media..look at Derrick Rose..he's probably the worst speaker I've ever seen..also look at Carmelo Anthony in his rookie year, beyond horrible(watch him on Spike TV's top 100 NBA plays where he co-hosted with Bill Walton)..

[rjv]

heck, george hill took a whole year to come out of his shell. and he still is somewhat camera shy.

[SpurNation]

Blair is not very enthused. He's been like that in all the interviews I've seen or heard.
I guess that's just his demeanor.

Could be too that he is so focused on trying to make the right decisions that he is thinking about what was just said in practice that he is even thinking about it during an interview.

[Mark in Austin]

Thanks.

The best thing about #5 would be McDyess getting a ring.

Can't wait to see this team in action.


I'd love to see McDyess get a ring too. You can see the enthusiasm all over his face in the interview. The fact he feels so positive about his choice is great news.

And yeah, I'm also dying to get a look at the team in action. :hat

[TIMMYD!]

Blair is not very enthused. He's been like that in all the interviews I've seen or heard.
I guess that's just his demeanor.

That might just be the way he handles himself when he knows he's in front of cameras.

[#2!]

Some notes from today:

Today was an introduction to the Spurs system. The starters from last season show how plays are run

the Spurs did some fundamental things, passing, defense shooting

Manu looked very good shooting wise. He was making a lot of corner and wing 3s and draining mid range jump shots.

Blair has amazing hands, if the ball comes near him he is getting it.

Malik Hairston was agressive and made some strong plays

George Hill comes into camp very confident, he should be vocal in the team's offense and defense.

awesome and awesomer

[Flux451]

Nice interviews. Blair seemed worn out.

I don't think he was interested in the interview.

[symple19]

I'm finally starting to feel the excitement. Thanks Spurs.com. I'm ready to get this thing started!!!!!!!!!

[DJB]

That might just be the way he handles himself when he knows he's in front of cameras.

He's a 20 year old kid from the slums of Pittsburgh, he's not that comfortable when there's 5-10 cameras and mics in his face.

[manu_maniac]

He's a 20 year old kid from the slums of Pittsburgh, he's not that comfortable when there's 5-10 cameras and mics in his face.

I guess he also speaks of himself in the third-person sometimes as well

[Bukefal]

Blair is not very enthused. He's been like that in all the interviews I've seen or heard.
I guess that's just his demeanor.

I think thats great about him, he is quiet, focused, does not show off or talk shit. He stays cool, looks like a good fella. I like him, sympathetic guy! I think he really fits in the Spurs and the Spurs image.

[EricB]

Dejuan came off witha focused pissed sorta demeanor.

Maybe thats just me.

He might've been put through the ringer by Pop and the vets so his ass might've been hurtin too from the chewin :)

[bigdog]

I really just think that's how DeJuan is. He's probably just extremely focused on basketball and proving all the doubters wrong while helping the Spurs any way he can.

[EricB]

Watching it again, it could also be he's "interviewed out" Just went through all day yesterday with it, one practice now its all over again.

He's probably thinking WTF its the same answers as yesterday..

[bigdog]

I like how some guy asked him about draft day all over again....when he's already been answering those same exact questions since draft night.

[EricB]

I like how some guy asked him about draft day all over again....when he's already been answering those same exact questions since draft night.

I'm gonna guess that stooge hasn't been around all summer.

Maybe a small town reporter, who knows.

[lotr1trekkie]

If Blair can bring his game to the table in the NBA, the Spurs will be hard to beat.

[timtonymanu]

It's about time I heard from Dice since he never had a press conference. I hope we win it just for Dice.

[Phenomanul]

I'm still waiting to hear something about Haislip and Mahinmi...

[EricB]

Just some things on tonight's scrimage.

Haislip had a nice put back slam over Ian and DeJuan

Manu was impressive, still working back into game shape

DeJuan hit a couple 15 footers showing that he can be a threat on the pick and pop

Nothing new really.

Great googly moogly....

[DPG21920]

How did Ian look and who was he running with?

[duncan228]

Nothing new really.

Maybe not, but this off season was way too long. It's nice to hear anything. Thanks for keeping us posted.

[DPG21920]

Still athletic as hell. He is running with the second group, which for now is the summer league and Jefferson/Mason.

First group is still TP/Manu/Finley/Bonner/Duncan. My bet is that the first group will remain the first group for now because they have been in the system the longest.

Thanks, did Ian do anything impressive? Was he rebounding/moving/slashing/altering shots? How did he fit in with Hill?

[DPG21920]

Man, if Blair could develop his shot like Baby Fat, that would be a nice luxury.

[DPG21920]

Today was mostly going through the motions.

Please keep in mind that I am not even in the state of Texas right now. This is second hand.

Ya, I figured it was like that, but I thought you were there. Thanks.

[DynastyBuilder]

I like how some guy asked him about draft day all over again....when he's already been answering those same exact questions since draft night.


I'm gonna guess that stooge hasn't been around all summer.

Maybe a small town reporter, who knows.

Clearly sounds like Don Harris to me.

[EricB]

Clearly sounds like Don Harris to me.

It wasn't Don Harris. Don Harris asked the question if he still carried the chip on his shoulder from summer league into practice.

[DynastyBuilder]

It wasn't Don Harris. Don Harris asked the question if he still carried the chip on his shoulder from summer league into practice.

Yeah there are two draft related question. Don was the first with the do you still have the chip on your shoulder from draft night, not sure who was the second.

[Brazil]

Blair must be a friend of TP you know.. a lot of you know. :)

is it me or Blair has a HUGE head ?

[EricB]

Blair must be a friend of TP you know.. a lot of you know. :)

is it me or Blair has a HUGE head ?

People at the height of 6'5.5 usually have extra sized noggins.

[benefactor]

Thanks for all the updates Phila. Those 28 days can't tick away fast enough.

[45 bank shot]

Dice is always smiling

[TD 21]

Some notes from today:

Today was an introduction to the Spurs system. The starters from last season show how plays are run

the Spurs did some fundamental things, passing, defense shooting

Manu looked very good shooting wise. He was making a lot of corner and wing 3s and draining mid range jump shots.

Blair has amazing hands, if the ball comes near him he is getting it.

Malik Hairston was agressive and made some strong plays

George Hill comes into camp very confident, he should be vocal in the team's offense and defense.

No disrespect intended, but I was wondering, how is it you have this information?

[rayray2k8]

No disrespect intended, but I was wondering, how is it you have this information?

Go back and read the thread.. It's only 3 pages, so it won't kill you.

[TD 21]

Go back and read the thread.. It's only 3 pages, so it won't kill you.

I already did. There is no explanation as to why Phila_Chamberlain has this type of inside information.

[benefactor]

I already did. There is no explanation as to why Phila_Chamberlain has this type of inside information.

Today was mostly going through the motions.

Please keep in mind that I am not even in the state of Texas right now. This is second hand.
http://associations.kappakappagamma.org/tallahassee/media/kappagraphics/RIF-Logo-blue_large-787593.gif

[angelbelow]

Thanks! McDyess looks SO happy at the beginning of the interview.

[TD 21]

http://associations.kappakappagamma.org/tallahassee/media/kappagraphics/RIF-Logo-blue_large-787593.gif

That's not an explanation, it just says the information is second hand. How is is that he/she is getting this information though? A team employee?

If I came on here spouting inside information on the Spurs practice, wouldn't you be suspicious without me divulging my source? Whether it's a credible and real source or not, wouldn't you at least want something to go by, or do you just automatically believe everything you read?

[SouthTexasRancher]

Thanks for posting these interviews. Much appreciated.

[TD 21]

I've already shown that I have sources. Anyone from EricB to Kori can back me up.

Okay, then divulge them. It's not like you're in the media (presumably) and will lose them if you divulge them publicly.

[kbrury]

:downspin:

[Interrohater]

Okay, then divulge them. It's not like you're in the media (presumably) and will lose them if you divulge them publicly.
dude, gtfo, either believe it or don't. Like he has to divulge his sources so that TD 21, a 101-post member of spurstalk, will believe some observations made on the first day of practice. Get over it, jerk.

[DPG21920]

Okay, then divulge them. It's not like you're in the media (presumably) and will lose them if you divulge them publicly.

You don't seem to know how things work. Also, don't you find it odd that no one else is questioning this information? Let it go Louie.

[TD 21]

Rule 1: To keep sources, don't divulge them.

Rule 2: When on the internet believe what you want. If you don't know me then you can either believe me or not.

Rule 3: Don't listen to noobs. I see you have less than 200 posts, meaning you have not been here long enough to know me to also know that I have sources. Fine by me. If you randomly started saying things about camp that I have not heard I would call bull shit.

People thought I lied about sources until I was proven right after the fact.

I knew you'd pull that, which is why in my last post I said, so long as you're not in the media, why would that be an issue?

I also knew you'd turn this into a personal attack. It wasn't meant to be. It was a simple question that you appear to be in-capable or unwilling to answer.

Typical message board loser. Get over yourself. Who gives a flying fuck how many posts I have? From what I've read, I have as much or more basketball acumen than 99% of this board. That's precisely my point. Why is it that anyone should believe you without you divulging your sources (pulling the "I don't care if you believe me" line is a cop out).

I'm not at all calling you a liar. Your information sounds too in-depth to be made up, although it is possible that it is.


dude, gtfo, either believe it or don't. Like he has to divulge his sources so that TD 21, a 101-post member of spurstalk, will believe some observations made on the first day of practice. Get over it, jerk.

Who the fuck are you? One of the many losers who populate message boards all day and think you're a somebody because you have more posts than someone? What are you, 8? You want a medal? Run along, boy.

[TD 21]

You don't seem to know how things work. Also, don't you find it odd that no one else is questioning this information? Let it go Louie.

Ah, you again. Mr. damage control himself. I guess I'm not in the in-crowd around here because I don't have 5, 000 posts. Say it ain't so? Stupid me for thinking that I could have a simple question answered. You people all need to grow up, stop policing a message board and pretending that certain posters are your "friends" and new posters are the enemy just because you've been around the board longer.

[kbrury]

Ah, you again. Mr. damage control himself. I guess I'm not in the in-crowd around here because I don't have 5, 000 posts. Say it ain't so? Stupid me for thinking that I could have a simple question answered. You people all need to grow up, stop policing a message board and pretending that certain posters are your "friends" and new posters are the enemy just because you've been around the board longer.

Seems like your trying to do some policing yourself.

[TD 21]

God.

I didn't even bother reading that.

Congratulations. You've both blown a simple question way out or proportion and copped out. So what you're saying is is that there's no actual reason for anything you're saying to be believed? I wasn't expecting an actual name, you could have just said "from a Spurs employee" or something to that effect.


Seems like your trying to do some policing yourself.

I'm not. It's just so typical of veteran posters on message boards to be overly sensitive and band together like they're a family and every new poster is trying to hurt one of them. Grow up (not you specifically). My opinion isn't any more or less credible depending on my post count.

[MagnusKrauss]

I am in the CIA. Pop and I are old buddies.

This made me lol. :D

seriously, Phila, thanks for all the info. reaallly can't wait for the season to start.

[bigfan]

Blair is like most rookies (please lord do not let me fuck up), he will be happier after a few games. As for McDyess, this is exactly the kind of guy I knew he was, a great team player, great attitude, looking forward to being part of the team. Hes another appreciative veteran guy like Finley, Kurt Thomas, Kevin Willis.

[anakha]

My opinion isn't any more or less credible depending on my post count.

In the same vein, one should really take the time to check out older posts to verify if another poster has indeed divulged factual information before calling out that poster's sources.

[Juanobili]

Congratulations. You've both blown a simple question way out or proportion and copped out. So what you're saying is is that there's no actual reason for anything you're saying to be believed? I wasn't expecting an actual name, you could have just said "from a Spurs employee" or something to that effect.



I'm not. It's just so typical of veteran posters on message boards to be overly sensitive and band together like they're a family and every new poster is trying to hurt one of them. Grow up (not you specifically). My opinion isn't any more or less credible depending on my post count.

Jesus fuck, shut the hell up! The dude's sources are legit. The end.




and thanks Phila Chamberlain, I appreciate the inside scoop :]

[loveforthegame]

Thanks for the videos and little tidbits from the scrimmage. We appreciate every little bit we can get. :tu

I'll be keeping an eye/ear on Haislip.

I noticed the mid range jumper by Blair in the summer league. I didn't know he had that that in his arsenal but it's nice to hear he brought it to camp. That could be valuable.

[Baseline]

It's good to hear Dice say that Pop wants everything to be perfect all the time. So hopefully that means that when Finley starts off the year shooting 29%, he won't see the floor past Nov. 15th.

[TD 21]

In the same vein, one should really take the time to check out older posts to verify if another poster has indeed divulged factual information before calling out that poster's sources.

Why would I waste my time doing that when I could just ask a simple question? I never called him out. In fact the very first words I said in this thread were "no disrespect intended". Apparently, you all missed that and instead took it too personally, even though I wasn't talking to any of you.


Jesus fuck, shut the hell up! The dude's sources are legit. The end.




and thanks Phila Chamberlain, I appreciate the inside scoop :]

How do you know this to be true? If you can't answer this question, then mind your business. I've never understood why people think they can police a message board. I don't know what you're all offended about. Grow up.

[anakha]

I never called him out.


Okay, then divulge them.

[TD 21]

Depends on one's interpretation of calling someone out. I meant in the sense that I never called him a liar. I just asked where he got this information from. So long as he's not in the media, I'm not sure why that would be an issue.

At this point, I don't really care or expect an answer. I'm just surprised by the amount of people blowing this out of proportion.

[anakha]

I never had sexual relations with that woman.

:downspin:

[lurker23]

I can vouch for Phila_Chamberlain that he has sources close to the Spurs. And no, he shouldn't have to reveal them. As he said, Kori or timvp can also vouch for him if that's what will convince you.

[DPG21920]

Ah, you again. Mr. damage control himself. I guess I'm not in the in-crowd around here because I don't have 5, 000 posts. Say it ain't so? Stupid me for thinking that I could have a simple question answered. You people all need to grow up, stop policing a message board and pretending that certain posters are your "friends" and new posters are the enemy just because you've been around the board longer.

What are you talking about? Where did I mention post count or anything like that? I simply said observe what is going on around here. The same people that you say give you a hard time would be giving anyone a hard time if their sources weren't known.

Growing up has a lot to do with not getting so defensive when people reply to you. Especially when you are clearly wrong about something. I learned this when I first came to the board and I often help out with the new posters. Just paying if forward.

[TD 21]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114467

That is the best example I can find of my sources being legit. On page 1 people talk about Austin Croshere signing with the Spurs last season. Nothing official, not really even a rumor. Just an idea from Peter Burns. On page 2 I share what I information I had. On page 3, Peter Burns makes fun of my post, partly because of my low post count. On page 7 and in another thread about the signing of Croshere I am proven correct on what sources I had.

Alright, that's fair. I still don't really understand (again, assuming you're not in the media) why you can't divulge what your source is, but it is your business and right not to do so The reason I asked, if you care, is because I've yet to be on a message board where someone posted inside information and wasn't immediately "flamed" if they did not divulge their source(s) and/or provide a link.

[lurker23]

Actually, don't bother Kori, this is just as good.


I'll vouch for Phila that he has a couple real legit sources close to the Spurs. I know who they are, but he's not going to say who they are publicly. If you reveal your sources, you won't have sources.

[TD 21]

What are you talking about? Where did I mention post count or anything like that? I simply said observe what is going on around here. The same people that you say give you a hard time would be giving anyone a hard time if their sources weren't known.

Growing up has a lot to do with not getting so defensive when people reply to you. Especially when you are clearly wrong about something. I learned this when I first came to the board and I often help out with the new posters. Just paying if forward.


It's not that that replied, it's how you replied. Even more mystifying than that is why you'd reply in that way at a simple question that wasn't even directed at you? This is the typical message board. You got a group of veteran posters who band together, give no credence to what any new poster has to say and think they're policing the board. Known source? You mean proven?

What am I wrong about? I didn't call the person I liar. Congratulations. You must feel proud for having learned that and for "paying it forward".

[DPG21920]

http://cloudesk.com/shhh.jpg

[TD 21]

Actually, don't bother Kori, this is just as good.

The whole "if you divulge your sources, you won't have sources" line holds true when you're in the media. When you're a random fan on a message board, that holds no weight. If you don't want to divulge them, fine, that's your right.


I understand. Its all cool. I'd just rather not let people know where I get my information. Even though it is from several sources. And I didn't mean to attack you in any way, but message boards are like any social rankings, rarely does someone instantly build fame.

On a side note I do enjoy being the occassional dick on the internet because I am a nice guy in the real world. Please don't take offense to it, I mostly forget after about a day.

Well said, but that doesn't excuse the numerous amount of losers who are on every message board attempting to police it (I'm not referring to moderators and/or those who come up with the rules). Just look at the genesis of this discussion and then think of how foolish it is that so many were offended by a simple question not even directed at them. It's baffling.

Occasional is one s, not two, for future reference.

[anakha]

It's not that that replied, it's how you replied. Even more mystifying than that is why you'd reply in that way at a simple question that wasn't even directed at you? This is the typical message board. You got a group of veteran posters who band together, give no credence to what any new poster has to say and think they're policing the board. Known source? You mean proven?

What am I wrong about? I didn't call the person I liar. Congratulations. You must feel proud for having learned that and for "paying it forward".

Playing the 'everyone's bashing on the n00b' card isn't really showing that you're a more credible or informed poster than those with higher post counts.

[TD 21]

That is what everyone is doing and who said I was attempting to prove I am more credible than a poster with a higher post count? What I said was, you shouldn't base your opinion of my basketball acumen or credibility on the fact that I have a low post count. Apparently you're incapable of distinguishing between the two.

[DPG21920]

No one was offended but you, hence all of the replies to everyone. So now no one can address something that was not directed at them? This is a message board and I did not see anyone address you with the comments. In fact, Phila and I were having a conversation in which I asked him about the info because I know his sources are good. So quit interrupting our conversation.

[TD 21]

No one was offended but you, hence all of the replies to everyone. So now no one can address something that was not directed at them? This is a message board and I did not see anyone address you with the comments. In fact, Phila and I were having a conversation in which I asked him about the info because I know his sources are good. So quit interrupting our conversation.

Clearly, you all were. The vulgar language and the venom spewing from all of your posts made that abundantly clear. Good job, you just contradicted yourself in the same paragraph. The genesis of this whole thing was me asking a simple question directed at one specific poster and then a bunch of arrogant snobs rushing to that posters defense over nothing.

[Spursmania]

Thanks Phila, I appreciate all the information. :toast

[anakha]

who said I was attempting to prove I am more credible than a poster with a higher post count?


Typical message board loser. Get over yourself. Who gives a flying fuck how many posts I have? From what I've read, I have as much or more basketball acumen than 99% of this board.

And don't backpedal with the Clinton semantics again.

Take your own advice and get over yourself.

[DPG21920]

What am I wrong about? I didn't call the person I liar. .

1) You are wrong because you said "losing your sources only applies to members of the media". That is wrong, yet you keep stating it.

2) Your logic is all jumbled up. You don't trust him so you ask for his sources. Then you say "I don't need a name, you just could have said someone inside the Spurs organization". If he was lying about the information, could he not just as easily say "my source is inside the Spurs organization" and lie about that? What is it about seeing him type those words out that would make you believe him or trust the "source" any more?

You would have to rely on others on the board not flaming him and calling him out. Which is what I said at the beginning.

[anakha]

Everyone's picking on me, waaaaaaaaah

[TD 21]

And don't backpedal with the Clinton semantics again.

Take your own advice and get over yourself.

Backpedal? It's not my fault you can't distinguish between two very different things. And don't try denying that, because it's been established.

[DPG21920]

Clearly, you all were. The vulgar language and the venom spewing from all of your posts made that abundantly clear. Good job, you just contradicted yourself in the same paragraph. The genesis of this whole thing was me asking a simple question directed at one specific poster and then a bunch of arrogant snobs rushing to that posters defense over nothing.

No, it was pointing out that you are contradicting yourself by saying "I did not direct the question at you, yet people are responding". No one directed anything towards you and you responded to a conversation that Phila and I were having and questioned his sources.

Quit saying genesis as well.

[anakha]

Backpedal? It's not my fault you can't distinguish between two very different things. And don't try denying that, because it's been established.

So now, it's the 'lalalalala, I can't hear you', defense? :lol

[lurker23]

The whole "if you divulge your sources, you won't have sources" line holds true when you're in the media. When you're a random fan on a message board, that holds no weight.

This isn't really true. SpursTalk is a high traffic board. The following sequence of events is highly plausible:

-Let's say one of my sources is Marcus Haislip (for the record, it's not). He occasionally gives me inside information that isn't public knowledge.
-I tell you that my source is Marcus Haislip.
-Someone within the Spurs organization or one of their children reads this. The coaches tell Marcus not to give out confidential information.
-I no longer have a source.

[TD 21]

1) You are wrong because you said "losing your sources only applies to members of the media". That is wrong, yet you keep stating it.

2) You're logic is all jumbled up. You don't trust him so you ask for his sources. Then you say "I don't need a name, you just could have said someone inside the Spurs organization". If he was lying about the information, could he not just as easily say "my source is inside the Spurs organization" and lie about that? What is it about seeing him type those words out that would make you believe him or trust the "source" any more?

You would have to rely on others on the board not flaming him and calling him out. Which is what I said at the beginning.

You want a tip, here's a tip: if you're going to quote someone on something, then don't paraphrase. I did not say that.

It's not that I didn't trust him, I just found it odd that someone could post inside information on a message board without naming their source(s) or providing a link and not get "flamed" for it. You're right, he easily could do that, but at least it's something to go off of.

Or, I can do what I just did and ask a simple question. If he doesn't have a problem with this, why do you and all of the rest of you wannabe message board police? This is mind boggling.

[DPG21920]

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[TD 21]

So now, it's the 'lalalalala, I can't hear you', defense? :lol

You have a serious problem with reading comprehension.


This isn't really true. SpursTalk is a high traffic board. The following sequence of events is highly plausible:

-Let's say one of my sources is Marcus Haislip (for the record, it's not). He occasionally gives me inside information that isn't public knowledge.
-I tell you that my source is Marcus Haislip.
-Someone within the Spurs organization or one of their children reads this. The coaches tell Marcus not to give out confidential information.
-I no longer have a source.

Like I said though, he didn't have to be that specific. If that were the case, all he'd have had to say is "it's an employee of the Spurs", or even less specific "someone who would know". It's all moot now, you people need to let it go.

[HarlemHeat37]

Damn..I got excited when I saw that this thread reached 5 pages, thought their might have been more updates..looks like it's just a useless argument that has kept going for 2 pages..

[DPG21920]

The whole "if you divulge your sources, you won't have sources" line holds true when you're in the media.

[anakha]

he doesn't have a problem with this



Rule 3: Don't listen to noobs. I see you have less than 200 posts, meaning you have not been here long enough to know me to also know that I have sources. Fine by me. If you randomly started saying things about camp that I have not heard I would call bull shit.


Just because he cooled down afterwards doesn't mean you never ticked him off.

[TD 21]

Damn..I got excited when I saw that this thread reached 5 pages, thought their might have been more updates..looks like it's just a useless argument that has kept going for 2 pages..

You got that right.


Guys seriously it's cool if we just drop the thread. Tomorrow is day 2 and if I get any updates I'll still share what I can.

The police are out in full force tonight.

[DPG21920]

It's all moot now, you people need to let it go.

Not to keep this going, I was really trying to help, but :lol

[TD 21]

Just because he cooled down afterwards doesn't mean you never ticked him off.

The point is, in the end, he was fine with the question, so why aren't you and the rest of the wannabe message board police? Yet another simple question that no one seems to have an answer to.


Not to keep this going, I was really trying to help, but :lol

?

[DPG21920]

You have more replies in the argument than anyone and yet you were telling people to let it go. The irony was amusing to me. No response needed.

[anakha]

The point is, in the end, he was fine with the question, so why aren't you and the rest of the wannabe message board police? Yet another simple question that no one seems to have an answer to.


Because you never bothered to double check before calling out someone and are now trying to defend that by attacking everybody else as 'wannabe message board police'.

You defend your right to question someone, yet turn defensive when questioned in turn.

Simple as that.

[TD 21]

You have more replies in the argument than anyone and yet you were telling people to let it go. The irony was amusing to me. No response needed.

Because every single reply, or close to it, in the past couple of pages has been directed at me. I let it go along time ago and unlike you and the rest of the wannabe message board police, I never took it all that seriously in the first place. To me, it was merely a harmless question.

[rayray2k8]

Give it a rest already, jesus christ. :rolleyes

Day 2 coming up tomorrow and god I just love twitter. Here is some of the stuff the players are saying.
Glad to hear from Bowen.

(Roger Mason) MoneyMase The first day is finished. Time to get some rest, and get ready for another 2 tomorrow. It feels good to be back in SA!!

(Bowen talking to Manu) Bowen12 @manuginobili diga me mas! Como te fue hoy? (How'd it go today?)

(Mason talking to Bowen)MoneyMase @Bowen12 Big bro, I need to set up a pedi at Yardley's! My feet need it! lol. How you been?

(Manu poking fun at Mason) manuginobili @MoneyMase @Bowen12 Yes! They REALLY need it, trust me! ;-) just kidding Mase!

(BB to RM) Bowen12 @MoneyMase been good brother, how'd the 1st day go? Whenever you want, we have the private rooms so no one will disturb your relaxation!

(RM to BB) MoneyMase @Bowen12 1st day was good bro. Of course it was high intensity and a lot of teaching. I gotta remember all your defensive tips you gave me. lol

MoneyMase @manuginobili they really need it huh? lol.

END

BTW I don't have any sources, I can actually read the players minds and listen into their conversations. :lol

[TD 21]

Because you never bothered to double check before calling out someone and are now trying to defend that by attacking everybody else as 'wannabe message board police'.

You defend your right to question someone, yet turn defensive when questioned in turn.

Simple as that.

Do you understand what the word distinguish means? I haven't attacked anyone. Look at my responses, they were all predicated on how that poster responded to my original post. If they cussed, I cussed. If they were arrogant or snobby, I was arrogant or snobby. If they were pleasant, I was pleasant.

I was clear with my question and the intent of it. You and the rest of the wannabe message board police haven't been.

[TD 21]

Give it a rest already, jesus christ. :rolleyes

If you don't like it, don't read it. No one is forcing you to.

[DPG21920]

Because every single reply, or close to it, in the past couple of pages has been directed at me. I let it go along time ago and unlike you and the rest of the wannabe message board police, I never took it all that seriously in the first place. To me, it was merely a harmless question.


Do you understand what the word distinguish means? I haven't attacked anyone. Look at my responses, they were all predicated on how that poster responded to my original post. If they cussed, I cussed. If they were arrogant or snobby, I was arrogant or snobby. If they were pleasant, I was pleasant.

I was clear with my question and the intent of it. You and the rest of the wannabe message board police haven't been.


If you don't like it, don't read it. No one is forcing you to.

[anakha]

I let it go along time ago and unlike you and the rest of the wannabe message board police, I never took it all that seriously in the first place.



The police are out in full force tonight.


wannabe message board police


I've never understood why people think they can police a message board.


You got a group of veteran posters who band together, give no credence to what any new poster has to say and think they're policing the board.


that doesn't excuse the numerous amount of losers who are on every message board attempting to police it (I'm not referring to moderators and/or those who come up with the rules).


a bunch of arrogant snobs


One of the many losers who populate message boards all day and think you're a somebody because you have more posts than someone?


stop policing a message board


It's just so typical of veteran posters on message boards to be overly sensitive and band together like they're a family and every new poster is trying to hurt one of them.

Whatever you say.

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[peacemaker885]

DPG21920, this made reading through the last 2 pages worth it!

[angelbelow]

hahaha wow.

[lennyalderette]

im glad ginobili is shooting a good shot and haislip in being aggresive i cant wait until oct 4th

[EricB]

God if I was Phila I would've high tailed any inside info.

Oh wait, that happened already.

You guys are lucky Phila and guys like Ginobili is God are forgiving in their giving of inside info.

[Vic Petro]

I love happy endings.

[Solid D]

Here's an insider picture (I won't reveal my source) of practice today. It's a picture of Manu's face, laying sideways on the floor after flopping and getting the call:

Enjoy

;-)

[rayray2k8]

If you don't like it, don't read it. No one is forcing you to.

How could I not read it? There was about 2 pages of this shit.
I think it's YOU that needs to move on. If you don't like what people are telling you, then don't reply to what they say to you at all!

I mean, it's just a stupid little message board and your own social status on it shouldn't matter, right?
Yet you're the one taking it pretty personal.

[rayray2k8]

im glad ginobili is shooting a good shot and haislip in being aggresive i cant wait until oct 4th

Trying to stay on topic, yes, I'm glad to hear Haislip making some noise early on.
Didn't take long before Gino starting sinking some shots and it looks like Blair isn't the only
one with a chip on his shoulder. Hope Hill continues to flourish in his 2nd year as a player.

[Blackjack]

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Billy Mays ain't got shit on you, Tell'em.:lmao


I love happy endings.

Is that a reference to Yardley's?

[AnthonyM]

Here's an insider picture (I won't reveal my source) of practice today. It's a picture of Manu's face, laying sideways on the floor after flopping and getting the call:

Enjoy

;-)


:lol

http://sportige.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/manuarticle_large.jpg

The resemblance is there...your source is clearly legit...I hope you don't lose it

[DPG21920]

Question:

Are we allowed to post stuff during the "2nd Day of Camp" in a thread titled "First Day of Camp"? Think about it.

[timtonymanurich]

I don't think he was interested in the interview.


I don't think he was interested in the interview.

Perhaps it should be a requisite of all major colleges that spawn NBA-caliber athletes to have a public speaking course, or a impromptu class, ya know so the Universities don't have such dull professional Alumni speakers. I LOVE DeJuan Blair and I am NOT making a knock on him in the least, but there are some pro athletes from ALL sports that have NO speaking ability and it's kinda an embarrassment for their respective colleges.

In any case....

GO SPUUUUURRRRRSSSS!!!!!:flag::flag::flag::flag::flag :
:lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2:

[DPG21920]

Billy Mays ain't got shit on you, Tell'em.:lmao



Is that a reference to Yardley's?

I am just trying to tell'em to take a look in the mirror and say whats up.

[AnthonyM]

Perhaps it should be a requisite of all major colleges that spawn NBA-caliber athletes to have a public speaking course, or a impromptu class, ya know so the Universities don't have such dull professional Alumni speakers. I LOVE DeJuan Blair and I am NOT making a knock on him in the least, but there are some pro athletes from ALL sports that have NO speaking ability and it's kinda an embarrassment for their respective colleges.




What? I think a high school education does some of these players well...

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Who needs college?

[completely deck]

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[Blackjack]

I am just trying to tell'em to take a look in the mirror and say whats up.

Funny you should mention mirror when responding to a post that mentioned Billy Mays...:lol

TD 21 looks to be on the brink, of going pink.:hat

[barbacoataco]

The Spurs have a crowded roster at this point. The Spurs have mentioned that Duncan, mcDyess, Finley and maybe Ginobili might sit out some or all back2back's. Depending on how that rotation works, it might give playing time to Ratliff, Hairston and other players who don't look like they have rotation spots.

[crc21209]

Big props to spursdotcom for the interviews and to PhilaChamberlain for the little tidbits on todays first practice. :toast

[polandprzem]

I've already shown that I have sources. Anyone from EricB to Kori can back me up.

:lmao

[polandprzem]

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[raspsa]

Maybe Blair got a lot of ribbing re his comment on Phil Jackson being the greatest coach or something along those lines.. I thiink he's smart to keep his comments concise.

[ChumpDumper]

There should be some cool promos for this season.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/aa/fullj.1c7c54d203a7241e1a43373b329d5c83/1c7c54d203a7241e1a43373b329d5c83-getty-91022348ce001_spurs_media.jpg

[#2!]

There should be some cool promos for this season.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/aa/fullj.1c7c54d203a7241e1a43373b329d5c83/1c7c54d203a7241e1a43373b329d5c83-getty-91022348ce001_spurs_media.jpg

Yeah the setup for all of the player pics resembles a cheap version of the tech they used to make the matrix, i was thinking it might be for the intro video at the games.

[Bruno]

Yeah the setup for all of the player pics resembles a cheap version of the tech they used to make the matrix, i was thinking it might be for the intro video at the games.

You're right. It is for players intro at the games. TP said it in his facebook.

[benefactor]

Typical message board loser. Get over yourself. Who gives a flying fuck how many posts I have?
Who the fuck are you?

Clearly, you all were. The vulgar language and the venom spewing from all of your posts made that abundantly clear.

http://www.dailymission.com/data/content/orig/24fba-Pot-calling-the-kettle-bl.jpg

lol noob.

[Manufan909]

exOxUAntx8I

Dude!!!!! Thanks, I couldn't find that, and my friend wanted me to watch it. I was hearing him say "bell hop" though, otherwise it prob would have been the first link. Who's the guy who doesn't give a fuck about the team and wants to steal a kiss?


:lmao

I also thought that to be a hilarious statement. There are people on here like OV, senorspur, angeluv, the Aussie who's name I can't think of(my bad, it's ruff-something or other), and he picks tpark!?! That's cold phila, just cold.

[Manufan909]

Just some things on tonight's scrimage.

Haislip had a nice put back slam over Ian and DeJuan

Manu was impressive, still working back into game shape

DeJuan hit a couple 15 footers showing that he can be a threat on the pick and pop

Nothing new really.

How long are scrimmages right now, do you think?

[DaBears]

Nice interviews. Blair seemed worn out.


god im an official spursdotcom junkie :drool:

There are worse things in the world to be.....

[Manufan909]

Damn, the pointless argument that constituted half of this thread reminded me of the cut scene in the first God of War game that only played if you failed to save some people in the last boss fight (caught myself from spoiling an over 4 yr old game, still don't want to ruin it for anyone), hope there are some action gamers here who know of what it is I speak. After going back to the first page of the thread, I realized benefactor was the main cause of all this bs, with his oh so clever giant RIF pic. I'm not saying TD's constant "internet copz!!!" cards weren't annoying as fuck, and if he can't understand divulging sources is bad regardless if you're media or not then no one here can help him, but he wasn't the only one at fault. People attacking him was uncalled for, and "paying it forward" in a condescending way does not help matters, neither does making up quotes. I know I just :deadhorse right now, but I had to throw in my $0.02.
Hopes this doesn't somehow make its way to the Day 2 thread.

P.S. Finally watched Blair's video, he does seem physically tired, like ericb said. I don't get the big head thing, I did notice the elf ears though.:lol But seriously, I'm not as excited as whoever ordered Blair's jersey off spurs.com, but if he is here for a couple years, I might get his jersey. Still need a Robinson and Tony jersey, i only have a home jersey for Manu, and a visitors jersey for Tim. Wish I didn't get the white because it's easier to get dirty, but Tim's (and that's the newer jersey) numbers are already flaking, freaking jcpenny.:ihit I'm getting visitors jerseys from now on.

P.P.S. Lol at Tim saying he would ride RJ til the wheels fell off. Sorry to make yet ANOTHER gay joke, but I bet the brought a smile to the princess peanut's face.:downspin:

P.P.P.S. Love Dyess' obvious excitement, just wish he had ditched the loyalty earlier, and I'm glad he knows he'll be officially a C. After the failed Bonner experiment, he'll look like the perfect center to us Spurs fans.

[DaBears]

This off season i havent heard much from Bonner, whats his take on the roster... And if SPURS FO have him in there plans.....

[Mr. Body]

Blair is not very enthused. He's been like that in all the interviews I've seen or heard.
I guess that's just his demeanor.

My impression is he's a low key guy off the court. A bit different when he's on.

[Manufan909]

This off season i havent heard much from Bonner, whats his take on the roster... And if SPURS FO have him in there plans.....

I hope that is a resounding no, unless Blair, Ian, Theo, and Haislip ALL crash and burn spectacularly... Then the Spurs're fucked unless a trade for Bonner+Blair+Theo+Haislip+Fin for Dwight is in the works. Too bad I don't do drugs, or that might seem like a possibility.:rollin

[Dr Cox]

great news!!! i am soo ready for this season..should be great!!

i hope that hairston can find a spot on the team..he has alot of upside

[Manufan909]

great news!!! i am soo ready for this season..should be great!!

i hope that hairston can find a spot on the team..he has alot of upside

More than Williams, imo. But I have no basis for that until I see both of them play in the same number of NBA games. For me, I will have to see Williams play over a 100 NBA minutes to get an accurate comparison, but then he might never get a chance to go all out like Hairston did in the infamous Denver game. And I would have rather Pop not make it seemingly impossible for them to both make it, what with signing Bogans when Manu, Mason, Hill, and Hairston were all available for the SG minutes to start (I know Hill is a combo guard, and Hairston will prob play SF more than anything). But there might be a trade in the works that would free up another roster spot. Or Mahinmi/Haislip get the axe instead, I'd rather Haislip bounce then lose one of MW, Ian, or Hairston.

[polandprzem]

Dude!!!!! Thanks, I couldn't find that, and my friend wanted me to watch it. I was hearing him say "bell hop" though, otherwise it prob would have been the first link. Who's the guy who doesn't give a fuck about the team and wants to steal a kiss?

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[TD 21]

Whatever you say.

Look up the word distinguish. Once again you're failing to distinguish between two very different things. I gave up asking about where he was getting his information as soon as he clarified things. That's different than my responding to a bunch of pathetic losers who are constantly taking shots at me.


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I knew you'd have an issue with those three words/phrases, mostly because you probably have no idea what the first two mean. On top of that, you're not the least bit funny.

What's so wrong about asking a guy who posts inside information to divulge where it is he's getting the information from? He can either answer that or not, but I see no issue with asking the question. I started this off with "no disrespect intended" and then get a bunch of pathetic losers, who the question wasn't even directed, taking shots at me. How do you expect me to respond?

[Ikstomi]

Nice, thanks.

[TD 21]

How could I not read it? There was about 2 pages of this shit.
I think it's YOU that needs to move on. If you don't like what people are telling you, then don't reply to what they say to you at all!

I mean, it's just a stupid little message board and your own social status on it shouldn't matter, right?
Yet you're the one taking it pretty personal.

How could you not? That is the single dumbest question I have ever heard. Don't click on it, alright? It's that simple.

I don't really care what you think. If a bunch of wannabe message board police are taking shots at me, then I'll take shots back at them. An eye for an eye.