Austin Toros Info

[Pavlov]

They're playing one of their games for schoolkids right now. ESPN+ live stream is so much better than Facebook. Wish they would just go back to YouTube.

[r0drig0lac]

http://www.espn.com/nba-g-league/boxscore?gameId=401078068
jaron 26 points (10-17fga)

[RC_Drunkford]

http://www.espn.com/nba-g-league/boxscore?gameId=401078068
jaron 26 points (10-17fga)

If he keeps dominating the G-League, scoring over 20 a game he should definitely be on the roster by next season

[exstatic]

If he keeps dominating the G-League, scoring over 20 a game he should definitely be on the roster by next season

Two words: Kyle Anderson.

KA was a g-league god, and put up ridiculous numbers: 21.3 pts/8.7 rebs/4.8 asst. The chasm between g-league ability and NBA ability makes the Grand Canyon look like a crack in the sidewalk.

[RC_Drunkford]

Two words: Kyle Anderson.

KA was a g-league god, and put up ridiculous numbers: 21.3 pts/8.7 rebs/4.8 asst. The chasm between g-league ability and NBA ability makes the Grand Canyon look like a crack in the sidewalk.

Kyle Anderson is a starter in the NBA. Matter of fact he would be a starter on this team. So I'll take that, it's good enough to make the team and I don't think Blossomgame is a scared bitch like Kyle

[exstatic]

Kyle Anderson is a starter in the NBA. Matter of fact he would be a starter on this team. So I'll take that, it's good enough to make the team and I don't think Blossomgame is a scared bitch like Kyle

Kyle Anderson was never a satisfactory starter, only one by default when he was here. Cunningham and Pondexter, in a combined 28 minutes are pretty much a wash of what KA is putting up for MEM this year.

Blossomgame was on a two way last year, but the Spurs opted not to offer him one this year. I'd take that as a hint that he's not in their plans.

[Chinook]

Kyle Anderson was never a satisfactory starter, only one by default when he was here. Cunningham and Pondexter, in a combined 28 minutes are pretty much a wash of what KA is putting up for MEM this year.

Blossomgame was on a two way last year, but the Spurs opted not to offer him one this year. I'd take that as a hint that he's not in their plans.

Blossom wasn't on a two-way last year. He signed straight with the d-league. Hillard and Costello were the two-way guys.

There is a difference between saying JB isn't in the Spurs' plans and that he shouldn't be in their plans. We agree on the former, but I'm not seeing better options for the latter.

[exstatic]

Blossom wasn't on a two-way last year. He signed straight with the d-league. Hillard and Costello were the two-way guys.

There is a difference between saying JB isn't in the Spurs' plans and that he shouldn't be in their plans. We agree on the former, but I'm not seeing better options for the latter.

You are correct on the two way. I just think there is an unrealistic expectation of g-league players on this forum. I don't think he would put up better numbers than Quinte Ponningham, and wouldn't have the NBA experience to know where to be and when.

[RC_Drunkford]

Kyle Anderson was never a satisfactory starter, only one by default when he was here. Cunningham and Pondexter, in a combined 28 minutes are pretty much a wash of what KA is putting up for MEM this year.

Blossomgame was on a two way last year, but the Spurs opted not to offer him one this year. I'd take that as a hint that he's not in their plans.

I never said he is a starter-level player. I said he is a starter. Out of 74 games last season he started 67. Out of 12 games this season he started 9. So he is a starter. And he would be starting before Cunningham if he was on the Spurs. Ideally he's the 11th guy on the roster so you can plug him in once somebody gets injured. If Blossomgame can be that he should be on the roster.

[Ocotillo]

I agree that Blossomgame is not an NBA starter ideally but he could/would be depth for this squad. Cunningham doesn't have the ability to chase NBA small forwards around, DeRozan is out of position and Q just doesn't have enough octane left in the tank. Maybe he would be woefully outmatched but IMHO I sure would give it a try.

[Pavlov]

I agree that Blossomgame is not an NBA starter ideally but he could/would be depth for this squad. Cunningham doesn't have the ability to chase NBA small forwards around, DeRozan is out of position and Q just doesn't have enough octane left in the tank. Maybe he would be woefully outmatched but IMHO I sure would give it a try.He's still just an undersized PF at this point.

[r0drig0lac]

He's still just an undersized PF at this point.

he just needs to defend wings and be physical, and he would already be adding something to that group

[BackHome]

Guys we’re tanking just sit back and watch the team get better but still loose.

[BackHome]

Oh starting to really like Washburn a true SF 19 pts 12 rebounds and 3 of 7 from 3 point land.

[r0drig0lac]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd64mBGWfMM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0VUx-TKqho

[Chinook]

Oh starting to really like Washburn a true SF 19 pts 12 rebounds and 3 of 7 from 3 point land.

Wash is just too damned old. Take five years off, and he'd probably be in the NBA.

[John B]

I still like Blossomgame getting whatever minutes Metu is getting. Metu was just too raw. Also Poeltl needs to spend some Austin minutes to get familiar with system tbh

[J_Paco]

Two words: Kyle Anderson.

KA was a g-league god, and put up ridiculous numbers: 21.3 pts/8.7 rebs/4.8 asst. The chasm between g-league ability and NBA ability makes the Grand Canyon look like a crack in the sidewalk.

Yeah, but I would still take his "limited upside," youth and athleticism over a unused roster spot and an older player on his last legs.

And like I've said before, they can always cut Blossomgame if/when Huestis is ready or if he doesn't pan out.

[Jsmoothexpress]

Wash is just too damned old. Take five years off, and he'd probably be in the NBA.
He’s 26 years old. Age doesn’t mean much of anything in today sports. The question is does he have a track record of being injury prone? Which I don’t know. The part I like about his game besides the obvious is he has damn near 7 foot wingspan.

[SAGirl]

Isn’t Blossomgame able to get a contract from any team at this point?

[exstatic]

Isn’t Blossomgame able to get a contract from any team at this point?

Yes. He's still in Austin.

[HankChinaski]

A lot of Blossomgame's movement in the post looks like he took the time with Duncan in training camp under advisement.

He looks to make a lot of similar moves Duncan would make with his pivoting foot an spins to the baseline or inside the paint. Albeit slower than Duncan would make those moves. Duncan was just so deceptively fast when he got you in the post

Not to sure how effective he would manage against NBA talent, an within the starting lineup since he plays inside a lot not sure you want him clogging the lanes,but off the bench role would seem ideal.

[HankChinaski]

I think next season he has a good chance of making the roster, I just see the fit for him with how the roster is constructed an what the Spurs are needing. He isn't fast enough to handle wings I my opinion as of right now. As a backup 4 next season the Spurs would have a spot for him I think if he continues to improve his game.

[John B]

Julian Washburn was likened to Bruce Bowen in his pre-draft. At 6’8” and 6’10” wingspan, relentless effort to defend and ability to knockdown the 3, I’m very intrigued with this guy. Why aren’t the Spurs giving him 10 day? He could guard 1-4 in college. Spurs could really use help especially a wing defender

[exstatic]

Julian Washburn was likened to Bruce Bowen in his pre-draft. At 6’8” and 6’10” wingspan, relentless effort to defend and ability to knockdown the 3, I’m very intrigued with this guy. Why aren’t the Spurs giving him 10 day? He could guard 1-4 in college. Spurs could really use help especially a wing defender

I don't think 10 days are in effect right now. I don't think they start until after the final 'guarantee' date on NBA contracts in January.

[TheGreatYacht]

Forget those scrubs, why is Terrence Jones wasting his talents dominating the G-League when he can easily start at PF here?

[John B]

Forget those scrubs, why is Terrence Jones wasting his talents dominating the G-League when he can easily start at PF here?
6’9” with 7’2” wingspan. Can score, rebound and guard. He’s too good to be true. So what’s wrong with him?

[Chinook]

6’9” with 7’2” wingspan. Can score, rebound and guard. He’s too good to be true. So what’s wrong with him?

Had arguably a career-ending injury and a bit of a headcase.

[BackHome]

Well this is 3rd year he has been on our G League team so head case is out of the question as Pop doesn’t put up with that bull shit.

He has good handles is a great defensive player and pretty good on the offensive side as well. Really hope he gets called up to gauge where he is at.

[Chinook]

Well this is 3rd year he has been on our G League team so head case is out of the question as Pop doesn’t put up with that bull shit.

He has good handles is a great defensive player and pretty good on the offensive side as well. Really hope he gets called up to gauge where he is at.

Talking about Terrance Jones. No idea if there's anything like that wrong with Washburn. I just don't think Julian is all that good. Murry and Walker and both longer than him, for example. I was hoping/assuming Wash was going to be on the TC team, but PATFO went with Pon instead, and I do think they're pretty similar players in terms of upside, with JW having a lower floor.

[BackHome]

Lol well first why would you even respond to THY?

As as far as Washburn through 4 games yes small sample but I like.
Games: 4
Minutes: 33
Pts: 14
%: 52.3
3 pt % 61.1.
Rebound: 5.8

[Chinook]

Lol well first why would you even respond to THY?

As as far as Washburn through 4 games yes small sample but I like.
Games: 4
Minutes: 33
Pts: 14
%: 52.3
3 pt % 61.1.
Rebound: 5.8

I think Yacht brings up a good point in that the Spurs lack real PF depth in addition to SF. If Jones retains even Cun-level mobility, he has a chance to be a more helpful player than Dante. With Gay as gimpy as he is, and with Pondexter really not being all that effective, it wouldn't hurt to look at front-court depth. Metu should be in the d-league every game instead of wasting time on SA's bench. The Spurs have to be willing to take some risks at this point, and signing Jones doesn't really seem like a bit one.

[Chinook]

More on Jones:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eRl-IEbxhk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eRl-IEbxhk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGxxqsYTTcs

Looks like the two most recent games from Jones. Dude just seems pretty slow, but in terms of his running speed an in his moves. He seems to have retained his combo-forward game from his prime (which is the game I'd like to see Metu develop rather than a Capela-esque rim-protector/dunker). But he also seems to be playing a lot of center for them, and I don't necessarily see the upside to him there.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUQsSsiETwE

The above video talks about bit about what happened, though there's no detail for the "head-case" part. He's definitely found himself on the outs with numerous staffs at this point, which is concerning. He hasn't exactly been an efficient player, either, especially for modern perimeter standards. But he also hasn't been a bad defensive player nor a complete black hole. It's just hard to see him being a real impact player if he can't be anything more than an undersized, in-paint center with declining athleticism. With his attitude history, it's a hard sell.

[sasaint]

I still like Blossomgame getting whatever minutes Metu is getting. Metu was just too raw. Also Poeltl needs to spend some Austin minutes to get familiar with system tbh

Endorse. Metu is way too raw to spend his time on the bench with the mothership. Definitely needs to be in Austin, and Poodle, too, for stints.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/austin_spurs/status/1064181112145096705

[Chinook]

Toros may end up being all right this year with Johnson, Walker and Moore joining the group.

[ace3g]

Brimah with a late block to prevent Red Claws from getting within 1 point.





POS
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
+/-
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
PF
STL
TO
BS
BA
PTS


Ben
Moore
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/ben-moore/) 26
SF
30
6-9
0-0
9-10
3
2
7
9
0
5
1
3
0
1
21


Julian
Washburn
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/julian-washburn/) 10
PF
38
4-11
2-6
1-2
5
1
3
4
2
1
0
1
0
0
11


Amida
Brimah
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/amida-brimah/) 37
C
36
4-5
0-0
4-12
9
4
8
12
1
2
0
1
5
0
12


Jordan
Green
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/jordan-green/) 30
SG
32
3-3
0-0
0-1
-7
0
0
0
3
2
1
2
1
0
6


Nick
Johnson
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/nick-johnson/) 13
PG
40
9-20
2-7
4-6
11
1
2
3
4
2
2
5
1
0
24


Jeff
Ledbetter
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/jeff-ledbetter/) 2

29
8-15
4-11
6-6
10
0
1
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
26


DeJuan
Blair
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/dejuan-blair/) 45

17
3-4
0-0
3-4
-2
3
2
5
2
3
0
1
1
0
9


Cameron
Rundles
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/cameron-rundles/) 27

13
0-3
0-2
0-0
-4
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0


Connor
Burchfield
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/connor-burchfield/) 12



Drew
Eubanks
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/drew-eubanks/) 14



John
Holland
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/john-holland/) 1



Josh
Huestis
(https://gleague.nba.com/player/josh-huestis/) 34



Total
-
-
37-70
8-26
27-41
-
11
23
34
14
19
5
14
8
1
109


Percentages

53%
31%
66%

[BackHome]

Ben with another nice game.

[Pavlov]

Last minute fill-in but congratulations nonetheless.

1066771584826961922

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/AdamJ_NBAGL/status/1066797953073872896

[Pavlov]

Hopefully he was able to practice with them yesterday as well as today. Luckily Team USA was in Houston this weekend so not much travel.

[ace3g]

Metu assigned to Austin for tonight's game.

[ace3g]

Tonight's game is on FSSW - currently in the 1st Q.

[Immortal Spur]

Holland looks like an interesting prospect... maybe I'm so use to seeing bad defenders but he's solid. He's got a lot of good fundamentals down on the end. Austin is so much more enjoyable. We are actually good.

[Immortal Spur]

NVM lol... just realized he's 30 lol

[Ellsworth]

Plays well on both ends & a high motor to boot... better than some currently playing on the big squat :oink

[BackHome]

Hey what are your thoughts on Nick Johnson he played well last year and seems to have uped his game even more this season?

[duncan2150]

I really think johnson has a shot with the big team last summer. He played well last year and is a better pg than what we have now imo. Plus he can defend and is a good athlete.

[BackHome]

Was curious looked at draft net he was a second round draft pick with a score of 89 which is a pretty high score for a second round pick. His Weakness was he was a tweener PG/SG but I think he has worked on his PG skills a lot the past few years. Yeah he is 25 but is is extremely athletic and has a high IQ definitely think he has a chance making it in the NBA.

Also like what I have seen from Been Moore only wish is he needs to shoot more to show us what he has.

[RC_Drunkford]

Was curious looked at draft net he was a second round draft pick with a score of 89 which is a pretty high score for a second round pick. His Weakness was he was a tweener PG/SG but I think he has worked on his PG skills a lot the past few years. Yeah he is 25 but is is extremely athletic and has a high IQ definitely think he has a chance making it in the NBA.

Also like what I have seen from Been Moore only wish is he needs to shoot more to show us what he has.

I hope Pop plays Moore soon, he needs to play with the big club and would be a perfect fit. He has all the tools to make it

[playblair]

dejuan blair is being wasted on the bench give blair more minutes

[BackHome]

He is player coach. Tbh

[ace3g]

Spurs vs Suns tonight: 53-52 at halftime

Austin Spurs


POS
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
+/-
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
PF
STL
TO
BS
BA
PTS


John
Holland
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/204066/) 11
SF
15
1-4
1-3
2-2
3
1
3
4
0
1
2
1
0
0
5


Ben
Moore
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1628500/) 26
PF
18
7-9
0-0
6-7
7
1
5
6
1
1
0
1
1
0
20


Amida
Brimah
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1628578/) 37
C
17
4-7
0-0
0-1
3
2
3
5
2
1
0
0
4
1
8


Lonnie
Walker IV
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629022/) 1
SG
8
1-5
0-1
1-1
-4
0
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
3


Nick
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203910/) 13
PG
18
3-5
1-1
0-0
7
0
1
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
7


Jeff
Ledbetter
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1626586/) 2

11
2-4
2-4
0-0
3
0
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
6


DeJuan
Blair
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/201971/) 45

9
1-3
0-0
0-0
-4
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
2


Jordan
Green
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1626999/) 30

12
1-2
0-0
0-0
-7
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
2


Cameron
Rundles
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629286/) 27

5
0-1
0-1
0-0
-6
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0


Connor
Burchfield
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629276/) 12

3
0-1
0-1
0-0
3
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0


Drew
Eubanks
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629234/) 14

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


Josh
Huestis
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203962/) 34

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


Julian
Washburn
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1627395/) 10

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


Total
-
-
20-41
4-11
9-11
-
5
17
22
11
12
3
7
7
1
53


Percentages

49%
36%
82%

[sasaint]

Spurs vs Suns tonight: 53-52 at halftime

Austin Spurs


POS
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
+/-
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
PF
STL
TO
BS
BA
PTS


John
Holland
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/204066/) 11
SF
15
1-4
1-3
2-2
3
1
3
4
0
1
2
1
0
0
5


Ben
Moore
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1628500/) 26
PF
18
7-9
0-0
6-7
7
1
5
6
1
1
0
1
1
0
20


Amida
Brimah
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1628578/) 37
C
17
4-7
0-0
0-1
3
2
3
5
2
1
0
0
4
1
8


Lonnie
Walker IV
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629022/) 1
SG
8
1-5
0-1
1-1
-4
0
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
3


Nick
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203910/) 13
PG
18
3-5
1-1
0-0
7
0
1
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
7


Jeff
Ledbetter
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1626586/) 2

11
2-4
2-4
0-0
3
0
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
6


DeJuan
Blair
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/201971/) 45

9
1-3
0-0
0-0
-4
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
2


Jordan
Green
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1626999/) 30

12
1-2
0-0
0-0
-7
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
2


Cameron
Rundles
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629286/) 27

5
0-1
0-1
0-0
-6
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0


Connor
Burchfield
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629276/) 12

3
0-1
0-1
0-0
3
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0


Drew
Eubanks
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629234/) 14

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


Josh
Huestis
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203962/) 34

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


Julian
Washburn
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1627395/) 10

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


Total
-
-
20-41
4-11
9-11
-
5
17
22
11
12
3
7
7
1
53


Percentages

49%
36%
82%








Why aren't Eubanks and Washburn playing?

[BackHome]

I see Ben read my post pretty cool.

[BackHome]

Was curious looked at draft net he was a second round draft pick with a score of 89 which is a pretty high score for a second round pick. His Weakness was he was a tweener PG/SG but I think he has worked on his PG skills a lot the past few years. Yeah he is 25 but is is extremely athletic and has a high IQ definitely think he has a chance making it in the NBA.

Also like what I have seen from Been Moore only wish is he needs to shoot more to show us what he has.

[ace3g]

Austin Spurs


POS
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
+/-
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
PF
STL
TO
BS
BA
PTS


John
Holland
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/204066/) 11
SF
30
3-11
2-7
7-7
6
1
4
5
0
6
2
4
0
0
15


Ben
Moore
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1628500/) 26
PF
37
9-12
0-0
13-14
17
4
10
14
3
1
1
3
1
1
31


Amida
Brimah
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1628578/) 37
C
34
5-8
0-0
1-3
-1
3
4
7
2
5
0
4
6
1
11


Lonnie
Walker IV
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629022/) 1
SG
17
4-12
0-2
2-2
-9
0
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
10


Nick
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203910/) 13
PG
38
6-14
1-4
4-6
17
0
3
3
6
3
2
2
0
0
17


Jeff
Ledbetter
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1626586/) 2

21
3-9
3-9
0-0
9
0
3
3
5
6
1
3
0
0
9


DeJuan
Blair
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/201971/) 45

16
5-7
0-0
0-0
7
1
3
4
2
2
0
0
1
0
10


Jordan
Green
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1626999/) 30

27
4-8
0-0
0-0
-1
1
1
2
0
4
2
0
0
0
8


Cameron
Rundles
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629286/) 27

9
1-3
0-2
0-0
-9
1
1
2
0
2
0
1
0
1
2


Connor
Burchfield
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629276/) 12

6
0-1
0-1
0-0
4
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0


Drew
Eubanks
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629234/) 14



Josh
Huestis
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203962/) 34



Julian
Washburn
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1627395/) 10



Total
-
-
40-85
6-25
27-32
-
11
32
43
21
33
9
18
9
3
113


Percentages

47%
24%
84%

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpqbQMJK5T0

[gospursgojas]

Ben looks ok. A lot of easy buckets. Spurs need a 3 and D guy.

[ace3g]

Spurs playing tonight.

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20181206/NASAUS/

[RC_Drunkford]

Hopefully, we are WEEKS, GAMES away from Lonnie getting White "the pillars" Minutes and Ben Getting Belli's and Cunningham and Poindexters.

No way. I'd say months if not a whole season. Cunningham starts and plays 35 minutes next game. Belinelli is the 2nd player off the bench. Pop won't change a thing

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myat3S6yR4E

[r0drig0lac]

Walker is already better than probably 90% of the team (his ceiling is easily the largest on the team), talent wise (2k) he probably should already be a starter in SA, his natural talent for playing is visible.
Moore remembers Jabari Parker (with defensive effort obviously), I would be all to give the slot of Cun and Pon to Moore and Washburn, would be an addition of defense and athletics extremely necessary for this team

[Indianman]

I would love to see the likes of Brimah playing with somebody like Poeltl.

[SAGirl]

Walker is already better than probably 90% of the team (his ceiling is easily the largest on the team), talent wise (2k) he probably should already be a starter in SA, his natural talent for playing is visible.
Moore remembers Jabari Parker (with defensive effort obviously), I would be all to give the slot of Cun and Pon to Moore and Washburn, would be an addition of defense and athletics extremely necessary for this team
I support this vision. Since the Spurs are at the bottom and Pop has said 1. That they are expansionesque, 2. That they are defensively challenged, there’s no point in holding the young guys back and letting them simmer in the Gleague.

[steak n eggs]

Yeah, there really is no reason to keep Walker in the G League. It's just more of Pop's "know your place" BS. Tired of young talent like Walker not getting some consistent minutes in the NBA to grow. Any kind of hope of a title at this point is non-existent so time to develop our future talent. Or maybe they'll just piss him off and he'll bail at the first chance. Good times.

[sasaint]

Walker is already better than probably 90% of the team (his ceiling is easily the largest on the team), talent wise (2k) he probably should already be a starter in SA, his natural talent for playing is visible.
Moore remembers Jabari Parker (with defensive effort obviously), I would be all to give the slot of Cun and Pon to Moore and Washburn, would be an addition of defense and athletics extremely necessary for this team

Heartily endorse! :tu

[BackHome]

To be honest Walker, Eubanks, Moore, Washburn, and I would add Nick Johnson should get a shot on the team next year. I would agree that some of them should be on the team now. But we have so many wholes on this team and hardly any athletic talent we desperately need to get in the lottery!!!!!!!!

With hitting the lottery we get a legit SF starter and probably Raptors pick and our second round pick get us another possible NBA starter or better bench players.

Foget the loyalty BS next year I want players who really deserve to be on the team that means open competition at every position. And that means Pop and RC have to have a Jesus meeting and agree to get rid of dead weight and work all trade angles for better talent or picks.

At a minimum Gasol, Forbes, Cunningham, Poindexter should be traded or let go. And would love to move Mills and Belli if possible.

No More Old Short Non Athletic Players For The Love Of God

[exstatic]

To be honest Walker, Eubanks, Moore, Washburn, and I would add Nick Johnson should get a shot on the team next year. I would agree that some of them should be on the team now. But we have so many wholes on this team and hardly any athletic talent we desperately need to get in the lottery!!!!!!!!

With hitting the lottery we get a legit SF starter and probably Raptors pick and our second round pick get us another possible NBA starter or better bench players.

Foget the loyalty BS next year I want players who really deserve to be on the team that means open competition at every position. And that means Pop and RC have to have a Jesus meeting and agree to get rid of dead weight and work all trade angles for better talent or picks.

At a minimum Gasol, Forbes, Cunningham, Poindexter should be traded or let go. And would love to move Mills and Belli if possible.

No More Old Short Non Athletic Players For The Love Of God

You are fooled by the poor quality of g-league play. None of those guys are NBA players. If they were, they'd be on someone's roster already.

This is no bullshit: Patty Mills would score 30 ppg in the g-league. That's the level of competition.

Walker will be up, likely in a week or two, when he's in "game shape".

[ace3g]

Metu assigned to Austin for tonight's game.

[NASpurs]

The game is going to be on FSSW :tu

[LakerHater]

1071564476384722947

[ace3g]

The game is going to be on FSSW :tu

Plus link to box score

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20181208/MHUAUS/

[mo7888]

Metu's handle in space and his aggression attacking the rim in the 3rd has been better than I expected. Moore looks disinterested at time and then at other times he's impressive. If he can get and keep his motor up he could be an interesting prospect. Lonnie needs to add some strength but goodness he's got alot of talent.

[NASpurs]

Metu's handle in space and his aggression attacking the rim in the 3rd has been better than I expected. Moore looks disinterested at time and then at other times he's impressive. If he can get and keep his motor up he could be an interesting prospect. Lonnie needs to add some strength but goodness he's got alot of talent.

Metu had a sick dunk

1071590649437282304

[mo7888]

Metu had a sick dunk

1071590649437282304

He sure did. The best thing about it to me was the handle on tbe drive taking his guy to the rim.

[ace3g]

Spurs playing again tonight.

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20181211/AUSSLC/

[BackHome]

Starting to really like Nick Johnson the dude was a stud tonight 9 assist and 20+ pts.

[duncan2150]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZOl3WBaxmU

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1073648277302726656

[ace3g]

box score for tonight's game

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20181215/IWAAUS/

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVa9a4ZXxtQ

[BackHome]

Métiu needs to do a better job on boxing out and getting rebounds.

Walker needs to work on the same and also his 3 ball and his free throws (He is not ready Yet)

[ace3g]

G League trade!!!

https://twitter.com/nazsuns/status/1074805497461501952

[mo7888]

G League trade!!!

https://twitter.com/nazsuns/status/1074805497461501952

Soooo... Sarver will do a deal with us... ha

[palangi]

Sweet! A 6'1" and 6' point guards. Nobody plays small like pop.

[BackHome]

Another terrible trade by the Spurs.

[Larry O]

Austin Spurs at Capital City Gogos (Wow! whata name!) this afternoon at 1430 hrs, CST. Will be televised on NBA TV. A freebie chance to catch LW4, Ben Moore and the rest of the team on national TV! It should keep us entertained until the Big Boys hit the court at 1800, CST at Orlando Magic. GSG!!!

[Chinook]

Sweet! A 6'1" and 6' point guards. Nobody plays small like pop.

Not every Toros trade is made with the Spurs in mind. The d-league is much more forgiving to small PGs, especially because that tends to be where the talent is in that league. Most of the front-court players with a similar skill level are already with the big clubs. The Toros started off the year with no quality (even for the level of competition) guards, and it's hard to develop guys like Metu, Eubanks and even Walker without at least a decent vet supporting cast. I am not all that sad about losing out on Thompson and Livio given how long the team has had to develop those guys and how they still have Metu, Moore and Washburn (and presumably a forward or two coming over next year).

[Pavlov]

Yeah, basically competent point guards are crucial to the success of any D-League team and the development of any other players there. Even a guy like Ledbetter who will never get close to playing in the NBA is a boon to the Toros.

[LurkingSpursFan]

Brent Barry and Danny Ainge are at the game.

[ceperez]

Not every Toros trade is made with the Spurs in mind. The d-league is much more forgiving to small PGs, especially because that tends to be where the talent is in that league. Most of the front-court players with a similar skill level are already with the big clubs. The Toros started off the year with no quality (even for the level of competition) guards, and it's hard to develop guys like Metu, Eubanks and even Walker without at least a decent vet supporting cast. I am not all that sad about losing out on Thompson and Livio given how long the team has had to develop those guys and how they still have Metu, Moore and Washburn (and presumably a forward or two coming over next year).

Makes perfect sense. If you want Metu to develop, you got to have competent guards to feed him the ball at the right spots.

[BackHome]

Not every Toros trade is made with the Spurs in mind. The d-league is much more forgiving to small PGs, especially because that tends to be where the talent is in that league. Most of the front-court players with a similar skill level are already with the big clubs. The Toros started off the year with no quality (even for the level of competition) guards, and it's hard to develop guys like Metu, Eubanks and even Walker without at least a decent vet supporting cast. I am not all that sad about losing out on Thompson and Livio given how long the team has had to develop those guys and how they still have Metu, Moore and Washburn (and presumably a forward or two coming over next year).

You must have not watched Nick Johnson playing the dude has been balling. But I think they brought someone to back him up as he has been playing 40 minutes a game lately.

[RC_Drunkford]

this team clearly needs better guards. Lonnie Walker doesn't get enough touches, he's especially effective having the ball in his hands and getting to the rim where he can finish through contact. Metu puts up Aldridge like stats but is too turnover prone. Ben Moore has a huge wing span and a stronger frame than Metu. He's very good running the floor in transition. That's the only thing I could take away watching him tonight. But Walker definitely looks like he can play in the NBA and should get minutes

[BackHome]

No he is not ready he is very athletic but he still needs to work on fundamentals like free throws, rebounding, defense. Still high on him just not for this season.

[ace3g]

Austin Spurs


POS
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
+/-
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
PF
STL
TO
BS
BA
PTS


John
Holland
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/204066/) 11
SF
26
4-8
0-1
4-9
-11
1
6
7
0
3
1
1
0
0
12


Ben
Moore
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1628500/) 26
PF
31
3-5
0-0
7-10
-8
2
7
9
4
1
1
0
2
0
13


Chimezie
Metu
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629002/) 7
C
29
9-15
0-0
3-5
-2
0
2
2
0
2
0
5
3
0
21


Lonnie
Walker IV
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629022/) 1
SG
23
6-10
1-2
3-4
4
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
16


Nick
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203910/) 13
PG
38
4-13
0-4
3-4
-3
0
6
6
7
4
0
6
0
0
11


Julian
Washburn
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1627395/) 10

27
5-8
2-4
1-2
4
1
5
6
0
3
0
1
0
0
13


Jeff
Ledbetter
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1626586/) 2

24
6-12
4-7
0-0
16
2
3
5
6
3
2
3
0
1
16


Amida
Brimah
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1628578/) 37

20
3-5
0-0
4-10
11
6
8
14
1
1
0
1
4
0
10


Jordan
Green
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1626999/) 30

14
3-4
0-0
0-0
1
0
0
0
3
1
0
2
0
0
6


Cameron
Rundles
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629286/) 27

2
0-0
0-0
0-0
-2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


DeJuan
Blair
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/201971/) 45



Drew
Eubanks
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629234/) 14



Josh
Huestis
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203962/) 34



Demetri
McCamey
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203175/) 15



Total
-
-
43-80
7-18
25-44
-
12
38
50
22
20
4
19
10
1
118


Percentages

54%
39%
57%

[BackHome]

Jeff Ledbetter had better stats then Walker.

[Mr. Body]

Jeff Ledbetter had better stats then Walker.

He's been playing professional basketball a lot longer.

[Chinook]

Yeah, I'm not worried about Lonnie's scoring. I really do want to see him with more than one assist, rebound and block. He's not going to help the team as a mediocre midrange glass cannon. I get that he might not handle the ball enough to collect a lot of dimes, but he should be boarding well at least. Again, there's no rush with him still healing, but Austin should be his home for a while yet.

[BackHome]

Yep he is freaky athletic but Pop is right to keep him in G League even more so after surgery. I am glad Metu had a complete game meaning scoring and rebounding and team high 6 assist was impressed he is very athletic.

Also Ben Moore with a double 14 rebounds and 13 pts he has potential just needs to work on things but I like him. Brimah also had a double to 10 and 10 with 4 blocks which is pretty cool he did it in only 18 minutes of play time. He is still a project but he is getting better and has put on some much needed muscle.

On a side not you can tell Pop hates the 3 ball game cause no one can shoot it on this team.

[RC_Drunkford]

Metu is LaMarcus Aldridge in the G-League. Him scoring 20 consistently is a very good sign, giving that it's his first G-League season. Walker plays to assertive for Austin, I think he can take over a game, but just doesn't do it. He's lookin to play more within the team from what I have seen. With as many blow out wins as we had recently I wouldn't mind if Pop calls him up and gives him some garbage time minutes.

[duncan2150]

Imo the most important thing for lonnie is To be healty, regain a good condition and also to have good % in g league. I like the fact that is shooting % are good. I agree with chinook he should make more assists , steal... but he is not the team playmaker, he plays more off the ball.

Also happy that metu had a good Game, i was a little bit concerned With some of his g league games.

[ceperez]

Metu is LaMarcus Aldridge in the G-League. Him scoring 20 consistently is a very good sign, giving that it's his first G-League season. Walker plays to assertive for Austin, I think he can take over a game, but just doesn't do it. He's lookin to play more within the team from what I have seen. With as many blow out wins as we had recently I wouldn't mind if Pop calls him up and gives him some garbage time minutes.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcGzyZzU8-Q

Very nice footwork!

[Coach X]

I thought Metu would play more the SF than the C in the D-league. Being a PF he needs to play the post, screen and roll/pop but also play comfortably behind the 3pt line, penetrating and finishing/kicking out, finding outlet passes and shooting. However, my biggest concern about him is the defense. He looked terribly lost and raw in the defensive end on his time with the NBA team. He can't step on an NBA hardwood until he can play decent defense.

Young players need confidence from his coaches and minutes in order to feel comfortable into an NBA offense but the knowledge of the defensive system, the focus and the intensity must come from the player's side.

[XDT76]

Imo the most important thing for lonnie is To be healty, regain a good condition and also to have good % in g league. I like the fact that is shooting % are good. I agree with chinook he should make more assists , steal... but he is not the team playmaker, he plays more off the ball.

Also happy that metu had a good Game, i was a little bit concerned With some of his g league games.

I had not been able to watch the G-league, but if like you said Lonnie plays well off the ball it will be great. The Spurs already have a number of ball dominant players. If his offense can be like Belinelli but with consistency, it would be ideal.

[XDT76]

Metu is LaMarcus Aldridge in the G-League. Him scoring 20 consistently is a very good sign, giving that it's his first G-League season. Walker plays to assertive for Austin, I think he can take over a game, but just doesn't do it. He's lookin to play more within the team from what I have seen. With as many blow out wins as we had recently I wouldn't mind if Pop calls him up and gives him some garbage time minutes.

I would say Metu seems more D Rob than LaMarcus with his athletics.

[wildbill2u]

He's been playing professional basketball a lot longer.

When Ledbetter retires, he's gonna go to play in some amateur senior's league and tear it up. He aint gonna get much slower and has a decent outside shot plus a lot of veteran slyness for a guard.

[RC_Drunkford]

I would say Meth seems more D Rob than LaMarcus with his athletics.

yeah my comparison was more related to production. He shoots a lot of midranges, has post moves and goes for 20/10. That's kinda like LaMarcus in the NBA. Of course Metu is more athletic, but the fact that he can put up those numbers on the regular shows that he has a nice developed offensive game. He's not far from getting NBA minutes, just not quite ready yet. Maybe next year.

[XDT76]

yeah my comparison was more related to production. He shoots a lot of midranges, has post moves and goes for 20/10. That's kinda like LaMarcus in the NBA. Of course Metu is more athletic, but the fact that he can put up those numbers on the regular shows that he has a nice developed offensive game. He's not far from getting NBA minutes, just not quite ready yet. Maybe next year.

I understand what u mean, D Rob was one of the first few centre who played face up / mid range shooter. However, he does not have as many weapon then like fade away and step back. But I just cannot phantom LaMarcus doing all those high flying dunks and alley-oops. Those are just my opinions not trying to get into a debate. :bobo

[bklynspursfan]

1076932690492956672

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBD5_0G65b4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NeX2kpGXNQ

[TimmyBuckets]

Raw and athletic

[BackHome]

That’s what she said :toast

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBD5_0G65b4


Jimmer owned that league; but when he wasn't properly retained in the NBA, thanks in part to Cancerny, he had to go to China. Fortunately, Walker won't be treated so rudely.

[slick'81]

Jesus metu just toying with guys

[playbonner15]

Lol Lonnie's gonna injure himself again with that landing on that follow up

[ceperez]

LWIV percentages have a long way to go before he gets into the big leagues.

Metu's number look so much better.

[Mr. Body]

Lol Lonnie's gonna injure himself again with that landing on that follow up

He looks like he's still trying to protect himself falling down, which actually looks more awkward.

[DAF86]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBD5_0G65b4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NeX2kpGXNQ

Lonnie barely got those two dunk attempts where he seemed like he wanted to bring the hoop down. I wonder if the injury is messing up with his elevation or something. Not that those were weak jumps but it looked like Lonnie thought he should have been higher.

[Chinook]

Don't think it's an elevation issue. Think he mistimed those jumps. Also looks like he legit hurt himself trying to pick up Holland. Was way more springy before that.

[playbonner15]

Why does the hoop look too high :lol or is it the angle of the cam?

[Seventyniner]

Don't think it's an elevation issue. Think he mistimed those jumps. Also looks like he legit hurt himself trying to pick up Holland. Was way more springy before that.

His left foot slid some as he got to Holland. It certainly looked awkward.

[BackHome]

Nick Johnson almost had a triple double. 24 pts 9 rebounds and 8 assist pretty good for a PG.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2fkZULgF6I

[Pavlov]

He was just way bigger than anyone on OKC's team so he did what he should've done.

[Chinook]

I really wish Eubanks was either a bit taller or had more PF game to him. He's a really intriguing post-player and roll-man, but the dude doesn't seem able to do much of anything away from the basket. I wouldn't hate it if he were the third-string center next year, but I'd rather him provide more versatility if I'm going with him over Milutinov or a draft pick. I do expect to see him put in good work during the next summer league though.

[ace3g]

Spurs vs Warriors tonight @ 7:30.

[SpursDynasty85]

I really wish Eubanks was either a bit taller or had more PF game to him. He's a really intriguing post-player and roll-man, but the dude doesn't seem able to do much of anything away from the basket. I wouldn't hate it if he were the third-string center next year, but I'd rather him provide more versatility if I'm going with him over Milutinov or a draft pick. I do expect to see him put in good work during the next summer league though.

Just saw the highlights, he does look good. He looks quick enough and smart enough to play pf. He looks more ready than Metu tbh.

[paperboy77]

That audio sound pretty badass. Sounds like one of them old classic games.

[paperboy77]

His left foot slid some as he got to Holland. It certainly looked awkward.

I've had moments like that after an injury. Actually if you have a moment like that it scares the shit out of you. But.... if nothing happens it actually gives you confidence and lets you know your leg is strong. So if he didn't get hurt, good.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1083550910507302919

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjfTY7ksYdo

[Duncan87]

Man second straight pretty bad play from LWalker 6-16 Loss

[Pavlov]

Metu has a nice face up/drive game. Ahearn moved Johnson to the bench and let Lonnie run a little point to get him involved early. His isos just aren't effective; looks like he's going to work best off screens and in transition. Huestis had some good defensive plays of last resort on Warrior drives/transition. Washburn had fundamentally strong one-on-one defense. Turnovers still the main reason for the loss.

[ace3g]

Spurs playing the Kings right now:


https://gleague.nba.com/games/20190113/AUSSTO/

[ace3g]

Huestis having a "breakout" game

Austin Spurs


POS
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
+/-
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
PF
STL
TO
BS
BA
PTS


Julian
Washburn
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1627395/) 10
SF
17
2-8
0-3
0-0
-4
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
4


Ben
Moore
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1628500/) 26
PF
18
0-3
0-0
3-6
-10
3
2
5
0
3
0
2
0
2
3


Chimezie
Metu
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629002/) 7
C
16
3-6
1-1
1-1
-9
3
1
4
0
2
1
4
0
1
8


Lonnie
Walker IV
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629022/) 1
SG
18
3-8
0-3
0-0
-6
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
6


Demetri
McCamey
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203175/) 15
PG
10
4-6
1-2
0-0
-5
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
9


Nick
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203910/) 13

17
0-5
0-1
0-0
3
0
2
2
4
2
1
1
0
1
0


Amida
Brimah
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1628578/) 37

11
3-5
0-0
0-0
7
1
2
3
0
1
0
1
1
1
6


Josh
Huestis
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/203962/) 34


13
4-9
3-7
0-0
5
1
2
3
1
0
0
2
0
0
11


John
Holland
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/204066/) 11

10
2-4
1-3
3-3
6
0
4
4
1
0
0
1
0
0
8


Jordan
Green
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1626999/) 30

3
0-0
0-0
0-0
3
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


DeJuan
Blair
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/201971/) 45

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


Drew
Eubanks
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629234/) 14

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


Maverick
Rowan
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1628777/) 2

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


Cameron
Rundles
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629286/) 27

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


Total
-
-
21-54
6-20
7-10
-
8
17
25
8
9
3
11
3
7
55


Percentages

39%
30%
70%

[ceperez]

Huestis having a "breakout" game



3-7 from 3 is far from being ready. At least he is getting back to form. Spurs expect though at least 50% from 3.

[picnroll]

Walker looking like he might need 2 years in g league. Not exactly filling up the stats sheet.

[Pavlov]

John Holland is the only guy with appreciable court vision on the team. Should try to find a way to start him. Lineup changes look like they got into Johnson's head. Walker still works best off picks and he doesn't get good ones from the rest of the SL. Metu is a TO machine.

[Pavlov]

Walker heated up early in the fourth but was inexplicably pulled for a couple minutes. Are they still monitoring his minutes?

[BackHome]

I think Walker is going to need another year in G League unless he makes a huge jump this summer I see him as two years in G League minimum

[Pavlov]

I think Walker is going to need another year in G League unless he makes a huge jump this summer I see him as two years in G League minimumMaybe, but I kind of doubt it. He has really good shooting streaks. I kind of understand going away from him late in this game since Metu was constantly getting mismatches down low and went to the line 11 times. I think the players and coaches on the mothership could probably get him the space he needs to shoot better than those in the G-League.

[Chinook]

Walker looking like he might need 2 years in g league. Not exactly filling up the stats sheet.

Injury messed up his timing. He'd be closer to where Metu is right now if he hadn't had to sit out a couple of months and then use what activity he could do rehabbing. Dude was really raw coming out of school. It was never going to be quick with him, but there's still a lot of time until the summer. So long as Walker stays healthy, I expect him to look good, though I hope the team has a solid guard out there with him.

[picnroll]

Maybe, but I kind of doubt it. He has really good shooting streaks. I kind of understand going away from him late in this game since Metu was constantly getting mismatches down low and went to the line 11 times. I think the players and coaches on the mothership could probably get him the space he needs to shoot better than those in the G-League.
I don’t do FaceBook so I haven’t been able to watch any games. I’m going by boxscores and people’s comments which admittedly isn’t the best read. Comments about his lack of D, lack of assists rebounds, steals, low 3 point percentage give me pause. I can’t see him get much PT from Pop if he doesn’t clean that up.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTVn-E9lqhQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm7fJOfO0mA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmQ9IP4vB1s

[Pavlov]

I don’t do FaceBook so I haven’t been able to watch any games. I’m going by boxscores and people’s comments which admittedly isn’t the best read. Comments about his lack of D, lack of assists rebounds, steals, low 3 point percentage give me pause. I can’t see him get much PT from Pop if he doesn’t clean that up.Weekday games are on ESPN+ if you have that and just a fake account would do for FB.

I don't think they're putting a premium on developing him as much as rehabbing him at this point so I'm not overly concerned. Then again I never had him penciled in for regular minutes this year unless there were multiple injuries.

[ceperez]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTVn-E9lqhQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm7fJOfO0mA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmQ9IP4vB1s

Metu seems to be the highest upside of the three here.

Walker has athleticim but isn't that big and needs to improve his basketball IQ.

Huestis has length but has questionable basketball skills. He's a better defender than Cunningham, but likely cannot shoot as well.

[Degoat]

People need to relax and trust the process with Lonnie lol the kid is coming off a torn meniscus and is only 20 years old. I have no doubt he’ll be a contributor soon. Metu looks promising as well but he was a 4 year college player unlike Lonnie

[Gordy58]

Think we should probably wait a full season before making a real assessment on our young guys.

[palangi]

Metu seems to be the highest upside of the three here.

Walker has athleticim but isn't that big and needs to improve his basketball IQ.

Huestis has length but has questionable basketball skills. He's a better defender than Cunningham, but likely cannot shoot as well.

How is 6'5" not big for a shooting guard?

[palangi]

People need to relax and trust the process with Lonnie lol the kid is coming off a torn meniscus and is only 20 years old. I have no doubt he’ll be a contributor soon. Metu looks promising as well but he was a 4 year college player unlike Lonnie

Well metu only played 3 college seasons.

Let's not make up facts to prove a point.

Both show potential. Hopefully can be contributors next year

[exstatic]

Metu seems to be the highest upside of the three here.

Walker has athleticim but isn't that big and needs to improve his basketball IQ.

Huestis has length but has questionable basketball skills. He's a better defender than Cunningham, but likely cannot shoot as well.
Metu has been a train wreck every time he’s played NBA minutes. What is it with posters on this forum who fall head over heels in love with players who can jump real high, and do nothing else? You might want to call the front office and let them know their error. They had Lonnie in the top 10 on their draft board, but only spent a second rounder on Metu. In spite of his lack of gleague production, Lonnie has an All Star ceiling. He’s just real young, and still recovering. The thing is, when it clicks for him in the gleague, he’ll be fine in the nba, too. That’s what his kind of athleticism allows. Most gleaguers can’t adapt to the speed and athleticism gulf that exists between the gleague and the NBA.

[Degoat]

Well metu only played 3 college seasons.

Let's not make up facts to prove a point.

Both show potential. Hopefully can be contributors next year

okay well regardless, Metu played 3 seasons of college ball, Lonnie played 1. That’s a big difference

[BackHome]

Walker is a gamble he has talent but is raw teams who select late in draft have to take gambles sometimes to see if talent and skill will match up. We all new when he was drafted it was a development project no one said he would start right away so wait until 3 years is up to say he is a bust or to claim he is the next Manu.

[palangi]

Metu has been a train wreck every time he’s played NBA minutes. What is it with posters on this forum who fall head over heels in love with players who can jump real high, and do nothing else? You might want to call the front office and let them know their error. They had Lonnie in the top 10 on their draft board, but only spent a second rounder on Metu. In spite of his lack of gleague production, Lonnie has an All Star ceiling. He’s just real young, and still recovering. The thing is, when it clicks for him in the gleague, he’ll be fine in the nba, too. That’s what his kind of athleticism allows. Most gleaguers can’t adapt to the speed and athleticism gulf that exists between the gleague and the NBA.

"Jump really high and do nothing else"

So much misinformation.

They also only spent a second time on manu ginobli

[palangi]

okay well regardless, Metu played 3 seasons of college ball, Lonnie played 1. That’s a big difference

At least be factually honest in your takes.

Still doesn't mean he is a failure either. Give him at least a year before you close minded shut him out.

[ceperez]

Metu has been a train wreck every time he’s played NBA minutes. What is it with posters on this forum who fall head over heels in love with players who can jump real high, and do nothing else? You might want to call the front office and let them know their error. They had Lonnie in the top 10 on their draft board, but only spent a second rounder on Metu. In spite of his lack of gleague production, Lonnie has an All Star ceiling. He’s just real young, and still recovering. The thing is, when it clicks for him in the gleague, he’ll be fine in the nba, too. That’s what his kind of athleticism allows. Most gleaguers can’t adapt to the speed and athleticism gulf that exists between the gleague and the NBA.

Don't get too triggered just because I'm evaluating upside based on current g-league performance. You can consult for yourself the statistics, and Metu is performing much better in G-league than the other two.

Of course, both Walker and Huestis are recovering from injury.

In today's NBA, you want to get players with a real advantage over the competition. Metu isn't that big for either a center or a power forward, what I do like about Metu is his mobility as a big, his footwork and he does have a good shooting touch.

Is Walker going to get better? We will just have to wait and see. I do expect this, but I haven't seen it yet.

[Duncan87]

Sixers are working out Josh Huestis today guess he getting workouts lined already

[Ellsworth]

Jeff Ledbetter no longer on the roster? What happened?? :sleep

[Duncan87]

Another decent 3@D guy signed by Grizzlies Julian Washburn man even he could have taken Qpon or Cunnningham spot

[r0drig0lac]

Another decent 3@D guy signed by Grizzlies Julian Washburn man even he could have taken Qpon or Cunnningham spot

agree

[spurraider21]

metu looks like he has some pascal siakam to him. his perimeter game is so much more advanced than i thought after the draft

i'm not that impressed with walker... for all his athleticism, all he does in the halfcourt is pull up for jumpers off the dribble. he needs to show he can get to and finish at the rim much more often than he's doing now (not counting runaway dunks in transition)

huestis is dead weight, and eubanks is a center in a PF's body, which might have worked 6 years ago

[Pavlov]

Congratulations to Washburn. He's been toiling in the league for a long time under less than ideal conditions to showcase his talents. Seemed to step up his individual defense lately. Not a great athlete but fits a team like Memphis pretty well as another combo forward.

[ceperez]

metu looks like he has some pascal siakam to him. his perimeter game is so much more advanced than i thought after the draft

i'm not that impressed with walker... for all his athleticism, all he does in the halfcourt is pull up for jumpers off the dribble. he needs to show he can get to and finish at the rim much more often than he's doing now (not counting runaway dunks in transition)

huestis is dead weight, and eubanks is a center in a PF's body, which might have worked 6 years ago

Yeah, Metu has the highest upside!! He's got length and he's very mobile. I say give him playing time in the big leagues!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTVn-E9lqhQ

[Pavlov]

Yeah, Metu has the highest upside!! He's got length and he's very mobile. I say give him playing time in the big leagues!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTVn-E9lqhQTrouble is he's a turnover machine in either league. I mean a ridiculous amount of TOs. He could stick in the NBA if he improves that and extends the range of his jumper.

[exstatic]

Yeah, Metu has the highest upside!! He's got length and he's very mobile. I say give him playing time in the big leagues!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTVn-E9lqhQ

They already have, and he shit the bed for 19 games. Length and mobility do NOT make you a basketball player.

[John B]

They already have, and he shit the bed for 19 games. Length and mobility do NOT make you a basketball player.
Cunningham??

[exstatic]

Cunningham??

I was thinking Eubanks, who, while not as physically gifted as Mezi, is a much better ACTUAL basketball player. Both are players moving up and down from Austin to SA, so the comparison is apt.

[ceperez]

I was thinking Eubanks, who, while not as physically gifted as Mezi, is a much better ACTUAL basketball player. Both are players moving up and down from Austin to SA, so the comparison is apt.

Cunningham and Metu have guaranteed contacts. Eubanks is just on a two way contract.

So how do you compare Cunningham and Metu?

[ceperez]

I was thinking Eubanks, who, while not as physically gifted as Mezi, is a much better ACTUAL basketball player. Both are players moving up and down from Austin to SA, so the comparison is apt.

Cunningham and Metu have guaranteed contacts. Eubanks is just on a two way contract.

So how do you compare Cunningham and Metu?

[exstatic]

Cunningham and Metu have guaranteed contacts. Eubanks is just on a two way contract.

So how do you compare Cunningham and Metu?

Cunningham isn't bouncing between Austin and SA. Both of the others are.

Cunningham is who he is. He's an NBA vet that understands the game. If you're a rebuilding team, you give the minutes to Metu, and live with the mess he makes. Spurs can't afford to do that. Their margin of error is smaller than it ever has been.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Metu has played like dogsh!t in his NBA minutes. I'd love to see him and Walker both make the big leagues, however, from what I've seen Walker has the higher ceiling. But I'll just say that the jury is out on both of them. The fact the Bryn F'ing Forbes is suddenly carving out an NBA career has me questioning my entire ability to judge NBA talent, so I'm just going to wait and see how the games for these two evolve.

[BackHome]

lol that was funny about Forbes have to agree with ya I am in the same boat when it came to Forbes.

[ceperez]

Metu has played like dogsh!t in his NBA minutes. I'd love to see him and Walker both make the big leagues, however, from what I've seen Walker has the higher ceiling. But I'll just say that the jury is out on both of them. The fact the Bryn F'ing Forbes is suddenly carving out an NBA career has me questioning my entire ability to judge NBA talent, so I'm just going to wait and see how the games for these two evolve.

Well, at least I didn't make the mistake of short changing Forbes.

I don't like his defense, but on the other hand, Spurs had lived and died with Parker for a very long time.

[ceperez]

Cunningham isn't bouncing between Austin and SA. Both of the others are.

Cunningham is who he is. He's an NBA vet that understands the game. If you're a rebuilding team, you give the minutes to Metu, and live with the mess he makes. Spurs can't afford to do that. Their margin of error is smaller than it ever has been.

I'll remember you making this quote every time Cunningham gets on the court. Let's see how well 'an NBA vet that understands the game' translates on the court!

Hilarious!!

[cd021]

How is 6'5" not big for a shooting guard?

He's 6'4 1/2 in shoes IIRC, that's pretty small for a 2 considering the average height seems to be around 6'6 for SGs. He does have a 6'11 wingspan though.

[ceperez]

How is 6'5" not big for a shooting guard?

I said 'isn't that big'. He's isn't that big, he's just average. If 6'5" is big, then what do you think the average is for SG? 6'3"??

Anyway, he's athletic but his size is just average. If Walker IV was as big as Heustis (6'7") then I would call him big for a SG.

[Chinook]

He's 6'4 1/2 in shoes IIRC, that's pretty small for a 2 considering the average height seems to be around 6'6 for SGs. He does have a 6'11 wingspan though.

I'd put the average two-guard height at about 6-3 without shoes. I read some article a couple of years ago that said the average height of the NBA SF was 6-6.

[Truth4sale$]

Another decent 3@D guy signed by Grizzlies Julian Washburn man even he could have taken Qpon or Cunnningham spot

Really dissapointed the Spurs chose QPon over Washburn, he had been playing great in the beginning of the year, until heading over to the team USA competition. Seemed the Austin Spurs evolved without him. Incorporating Lonnie Walker, Metu and Nick Johnson among others. Good for Washburn and the Grizzlies. He just needed another opportunity to impress to stick and he has that now.

[playbonner15]

Really dissapointed the Spurs chose QPon over Washburn, he had been playing great in the beginning of the year, until heading over to the team USA competition. Seemed the Austin Spurs evolved without him. Incorporating Lonnie Walker, Metu and Nick Johnson among others. Good for Washburn and the Grizzlies. He just needed another opportunity to impress to stick and he has that now.
Did the Grizzlies sign him? If they did, they already signed JGreen, Anderson, and now Washburn from the Spurs

[exstatic]

Did the Grizzlies sign him? If they did, they already signed JGreen, Anderson, and now Washburn from the Spurs

They're the wing version of the Piston's obsession with our big man castoffs.

[ceperez]

Did the Grizzlies sign him? If they did, they already signed JGreen, Anderson, and now Washburn from the Spurs

Temple got his start with the Spurs too.

[Duncan87]

Adam Johnson (https://twitter.com/AdamJ_NBAGL) @AdamJ_NBAGL (https://twitter.com/AdamJ_NBAGL)
about 1 hour ago (https://twitter.com/AdamJ_NBAGL/status/1085579313477386240)
The Wisconsin Herd have traded Travis Trice to the Austin Spurs in exchange for Nick Johnson, returning rights to Olivier Hanlan and a 2nd rd pick according to a league source. Deal is pending physicals.

[Duncan87]

Nick and Olivier more shots for Lonnie W

[Duncan87]

Pop likes theses Forbes like players

[Pavlov]

Nick looked way out of sorts that last game. Trice has better point guard skills from what I remember and the Toros desperately need that.

[TheGreatYacht]

I'm convinced Forbes has criminal evidence against Pop that could put his 2020 presidential run at stake.

https://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/v3/fan/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspartanavenue.com%2Ffiles% 2F2015%2F04%2Ftravis-trice-bryn-forbes-ncaa-basketball-champions-classic-michigan-state-vs-duke.jpg&c=sc&w=850&h=560

[exstatic]

Pop likes theses Forbes like players

You do understand that not every move for Austin has something to do with SA, right? They have a team to run, and most of those guys will never sniff the NBA.

[Duncan87]

Actually these one kinda does Jeff van Gundy coached Travis on USA select team. Pop in charge of USA team don’t gotta be a Rocket scientist to put two and two together

[exstatic]

Actually these one kinda does Jeff van Gundy coached Travis on USA select team. Pop in charge of USA team don’t gotta be a Rocket scientist to put two and two together

He's not an NBA prospect. He did four years of college, and IMMEDIATELY went overseas. Even HE recognizes that he's not NBA bound.

[BackHome]

Is the 2nd round pick a G League pick??

[Pavlov]

Is the 2nd round pick a G League pick??Yes. And picks are practically worthless nowadays.

[TheGreatYacht]

Is the 2nd round pick a G League pick??
No, you retard. We gave them an actual 2nd round pick for Travis fucking Trice. Jesus Christ.

[Jsmoothexpress]

No, you retard. We gave them an actual 2nd round pick for Travis fucking Trice. Jesus Christ.
You gotta relax

[ace3g]

Spurs vs Warriors tonight

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20190116/AUSSCW/

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zmBtSwTkqo

[Degoat]

He looks pretty good to me, Looks like he’s real comfortable with that midrange shot

[DAF86]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zmBtSwTkqo

This guy highlights look all the same: a midrange fest. No drives to the basket, not a Lot of threes, no assists, no rebounds, no defensive highlights. He should work on diversifying his game a bit more.

[Blackhaus]

^^^ hope not serious, sheesh. He’s there to straight ball and get his rhythm and confidence going. What he’s doing is just fine,.

[duncan2150]

^^^ hope not serious, sheesh. He’s there to straight ball and get his rhythm and confidence going. What he’s doing is just fine,.

Totally agree, i’m not Worried on offense he can shoot 2 or 3’s, other things will Côme With the time . Offcourse Defensively he needs To be better and more focused.

[Pavlov]

Yeah, don't expect anything from Lonnie this season in the NBA unless you want more midrange shots coming off screens.

Toros went with basically no point guards and it showed. Metu had some good blocks and boards, but his post up game isn't effective unless he's got a substantial mismatch. Burn the tape for everyone but Blair, who was kind of nice in limited minutes.

[HankChinaski]

The mid-range shot selection seems like something the Spurs in SA may want him to be focusing on more this season the 3 pt shot and penetration are there in his game his shooting though I thought were things he was needing to be more consistent with though.

[Pavlov]

Hopefully they can gel a bit this next month. Very cool mini-tournament.

https://twitter.com/austin_spurs/status/1085928678528376832

[Duncan87]

Dang their gonna get waxed no real point guard no enough shooting

[Chinook]

Blair's part of USANT? If so, somehow it seems right. In 2009, a lot of people had him as a future star. Even as a rookie, he maintained the level of popularity around the league (shared the rookie ASG MVP with Evans). I don't know how much farther having ACLs would have taken him, but seeing him get an opportunity that used to be reserved for All-Stars is pretty cool.

[Pavlov]

Dang their gonna get waxed no real point guard no enough shootingTrice will probably be the best point guard they've had since White but losing Washburn and Ledbetter definitely hurts.

I imagine AEK should be the favorites just from their league level.

Joel Anthony is on the Argentinian team and Anderson Varejao starts for the Brazilian squad.

[pad300]

This guy highlights look all the same: a midrange fest. No drives to the basket, not a Lot of threes, no assists, no rebounds, no defensive highlights. He should work on diversifying his game a bit more.

I'm guessing he's been instructed to practice his in-game jumper as a priority... Hopefully he will work his way out to 3-point range.

[Pavlov]

I think as sloppy as D-League games are, halfcourt defenses are better than, say, what Lonnie faced in the Pac10. Midrange shots are what those defenses end up giving him -- or at least the only effective space he can get to shoot comes from simple high picks. You know the Toros' offense isn't going to work well when Walker and Jordan Green are your point guards, so Trice should be a welcome addition.

[ceperez]

Hopefully they can gel a bit this next month. Very cool mini-tournament.

https://twitter.com/austin_spurs/status/1085928678528376832

Does this mean that Walker, Metu are going to MIA with SAS?

[Pavlov]

Does this mean that Walker, Metu are going to MIA with SAS?It's All-Star Weekend and what would it matter if it wasn't?

[exstatic]

Blair's part of USANT? If so, somehow it seems right. In 2009, a lot of people had him as a future star. Even as a rookie, he maintained the level of popularity around the league (shared the rookie ASG MVP with Evans). I don't know how much farther having ACLs would have taken him, but seeing him get an opportunity that used to be reserved for All-Stars is pretty cool.

I don't think it has anything to do with USANT. It says that the A-Spurs are playing in the tournament. Sounds like what soccer would call a "friendly".

[SpursDynasty85]

I think as sloppy as D-League games are, halfcourt defenses are better than, say, what Lonnie faced in the Pac10. Midrange shots are what those defenses end up giving him -- or at least the only effective space he can get to shoot comes from simple high picks. You know the Toros' offense isn't going to work well when Walker and Jordan Green are your point guards, so Trice should be a welcome addition.

G League is way better than NCAA talent wise. NCAS does have different rules and allows for more contact, especially on defense.

[r0drig0lac]

Trice will probably be the best point guard they've had since White but losing Washburn and Ledbetter definitely hurts.

I imagine AEK should be the favorites just from their league level.

Joel Anthony is on the Argentinian team and Anderson Varejao starts for the Brazilian squad.

Flamengo is my favorite team, and one of the best basketball teams in South America, I think we have real chances of beating any of the teams in the tournament (I really do not know what to expect from Austin)

[Pavlov]

Hm, Metu recalled. Hope Eubanks is sent down. No sense to have them both on the mothership.

[SpursDynasty85]

Austin Spurs have lost 6 in a row and by good margins on most of the games. Lonnie's mid range game looks good. Hopefully he will be a knock down spot up 3 pt shooter. Would like him to eventually take Forbes minutes. I like Patty's towel waving, intensity, and bball iq. Belli shooting like this will have to stay as well.

[SAGirl]

I saw recently that the Grizzlies picked up Julian Washburn on a two way contract.

(injuries to Anderson, Brooks and well, not wanting to go on with the saddle of Parsons' deal have left them in need of wings.) Regardless congrats to him. With him and Blossomgame getting 2 way deals elsewhere, it seems Austin is doing a good job developing roleplayers.

[spurraider21]

i'm not that impressed with walker... for all his athleticism, all he does in the halfcourt is pull up for jumpers off the dribble. he needs to show he can get to and finish at the rim much more often than he's doing now (not counting runaway dunks in transition



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zmBtSwTkqo


This guy highlights look all the same: a midrange fest. No drives to the basket, not a Lot of threes, no assists, no rebounds, no defensive highlights. He should work on diversifying his game a bit more.
:wakeup

[Pavlov]

I don't think Lonnie is moving as fast or with the same abandon I saw in summer league. I'm chalking it up mostly to an extended recovery.

[John B]

This guy highlights look all the same: a midrange fest. No drives to the basket, not a Lot of threes, no assists, no rebounds, no defensive highlights. He should work on diversifying his game a bit more.
tbh he needs to focus on defense and hitting 3 points when open. That alone will get him minutes. The other ones are bonus

It gets harder when a multi-dimentional player tries to work on too many things tbh. Hit those open shots and play hard D.

[Pavlov]

I'm glad we've put to bed the thinking he could play the point in the NBA. Let us never speak of it again.

[ceperez]

I don't think Lonnie is moving as fast or with the same abandon I saw in summer league. I'm chalking it up mostly to an extended recovery.

With all his athleticism, let him learn to play a controlled and efficient game.

[Jsmythe]

I just read this article on Bruno Caboclo, who is currently playing for Houston's G-League team:

https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2019/1/17/18187646/bruno-caboclo-ready-nba-toronto-raptors-raptors-905-rio-grande-valley-vipers

Seems like he could be a decent 3-and-D small forward in the NBA:


Shooting 42% from 3 this year in the G-League on 5.6 attempts per game
Other stats: 16 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.1 stl, 3 blk, 51% fg
Frontrunner for G-League defensive player of the year (according to the article), can guard multiple positions
Is 6' 9" and athletic, 23 years old

I'm wondering if the Spurs could somehow sign this guy and make something out of him a la Danny Green?

[exstatic]

I just read this article on Bruno Caboclo, who is currently playing for Houston's G-League team:

https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2019/1/17/18187646/bruno-caboclo-ready-nba-toronto-raptors-raptors-905-rio-grande-valley-vipers

Seems like he could be a decent 3-and-D small forward in the NBA:


Shooting 42% from 3 this year in the G-League on 5.6 attempts per game
Other stats: 16 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.1 stl, 3 blk, 51% fg
Frontrunner for G-League defensive player of the year (according to the article), can guard multiple positions
Is 6' 9" and athletic, 23 years old

I'm wondering if the Spurs could somehow sign this guy and make something out of him a la Danny Green?

I remember when Toronto drafted him, one of the analysts said that he "was two years away from being two years away".

[pad300]

I remember when Toronto drafted him, one of the analysts said that he "was two years away from being two years away".

Well, it's been 4&1/2 years, so... Cut Q-Pon, and start cycling D-leaguer's on 10 Days. We can start with Caboclo.

[Chinook]

I just read this article on Bruno Caboclo, who is currently playing for Houston's G-League team:

https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2019/1/17/18187646/bruno-caboclo-ready-nba-toronto-raptors-raptors-905-rio-grande-valley-vipers

Seems like he could be a decent 3-and-D small forward in the NBA:


Shooting 42% from 3 this year in the G-League on 5.6 attempts per game
Other stats: 16 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.1 stl, 3 blk, 51% fg
Frontrunner for G-League defensive player of the year (according to the article), can guard multiple positions
Is 6' 9" and athletic, 23 years old

I'm wondering if the Spurs could somehow sign this guy and make something out of him a la Danny Green?

Green was a great college player who was just drafted by the wrong team (rather, a good team that became the wrong team once James left). He might have needed an attitude adjustment, but he was not some raw guy that had to be developed.

I thought Bruno was on a two-way, but apparently the dude sign an X-10 and not an X-9. I don't necessarily think the Spurs should get him without giving Moore a chance, but letting Quincy go and signing some 10-days seems long overdue.

[duncan2150]

Well, it's been 4&1/2 years, so... Cut Q-Pon, and start cycling D-leaguer's on 10 Days. We can start with Caboclo.

With houston lack of players, it’s strange that they did not sign him or bring him To their team if he is good.

[ceperez]

https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2019/1/17/18187646/bruno-caboclo-ready-nba-toronto-raptors-raptors-905-rio-grande-valley-vipers

Wingspan: 7′ 7″
Height: 6′ 9″

[ace3g]

Spurs beat the Lakers tonight:

Huestis was in the starting lineup, played 31 minutes (good for conditioning) but didn't shoot well 0-5.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4czxxU8ueU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV5HxBb-p58

[ace3g]

I just read this article on Bruno Caboclo, who is currently playing for Houston's G-League team:

https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2019/1/17/18187646/bruno-caboclo-ready-nba-toronto-raptors-raptors-905-rio-grande-valley-vipers

Seems like he could be a decent 3-and-D small forward in the NBA:


Shooting 42% from 3 this year in the G-League on 5.6 attempts per game
Other stats: 16 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.1 stl, 3 blk, 51% fg
Frontrunner for G-League defensive player of the year (according to the article), can guard multiple positions
Is 6' 9" and athletic, 23 years old

I'm wondering if the Spurs could somehow sign this guy and make something out of him a la Danny Green?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eucdLyslG_0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myh16srSMo4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vOa4nZpbgQ

[Degoat]

Lonnie looking good from 3!

[John B]

Spurs beat the Lakers tonight:

Huestis was in the starting lineup, played 31 minutes (good for conditioning) but didn't shoot well 0-5.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4czxxU8ueU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV5HxBb-p58
Thanks gor posting. Lonnie with 4 for 4 at 3pt. I mean if he could do that, why hasn’t he been called up? Hitting open shots especially 3pts and defense should buy him the minutes, right?

[ceperez]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eucdLyslG_0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myh16srSMo4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vOa4nZpbgQ

You just cannot teach 7'7"-7'-9" wingspan!

[John B]

You just cannot teach 7'7"-7'-9" wingspan!
Looks intriguing. He was dubbed The Brazilian Durant :lol Hey he got the length, athleticism, 3pt range, still 22 yrs old. Very raw when he entered the draft in 2014, but seemed to have polished his skills. I’d take him instead of Dante, Q-Pon tbh

[r0drig0lac]

Lonnie looking good from 3!

his shooting mechanics are excellent, it is only a matter of time until his shoot is consisted, he still has the highest ceiling of any guard in SA

[ceperez]

Looks intriguing. He was dubbed The Brazilian Durant :lol Hey he got the length, athleticism, 3pt range, still 22 yrs old. Very raw when he entered the draft in 2014, but seemed to have polished his skills. I’d take him instead of Dante, Q-Pon tbh


The Spurs have always favored players with long arms because it fits well in the way they play defense.

Surely the Spurs have a system that can develop this kind of a player. WTF are they waiting for?

[John B]

The Spurs have always favored players with long arms because it fits well in the way they play defense.

Surely the Spurs have a system that can develop this kind of a player. WTF are they waiting for?
7’7” wingspan who can shoot. Why hasn’t anybody taken him? I know he didn’t shoot well in the past, but seemed to have found his stroke.

[Duncan87]

Love Lonnie seems has potential but looks like he got trex arms

[Duncan87]

Gonna have to rely on speed and athleticism to play great D

[Chinook]

Love Lonnie seems has potential but looks like he got trex arms

Same frame as Murray, so no.

[Duncan87]

Really? Got Murray wingspan

[Chinook]

Really? Got Murray wingspan

Yes. Their combine measurements are about as close as can be, except Lonnie is bulkier.

[Duncan87]

Wow they do 6 10” wingspan for both just Murray slightly taller

[duncan2150]

Yes. Their combine measurements are about as close as can be, except Lonnie is bulkier.

exactly and that could be strange, because as you said Lonnie is bulkier so we could think he's shorter than murray.

Really like what i see from Walker, not that i think he is ready yet but the way he is shooting is good, plus he looks a little bit more focused on others areas.

[SpursDynasty85]

Lonnie is not playing on our gaurd heavy roster unless two of them gets injured.

[pad300]

exactly and that could be strange, because as you said Lonnie is bulkier so we could think he's shorter than murray.

Really like what i see from Walker, not that i think he is ready yet but the way he is shooting is good, plus he looks a little bit more focused on others areas.

He does actually have shorter arms than Murray - they have the same wingspan overall, but Lonnie's shoulders are wider, thus his arms are shorter. Still got plenty of wingspan for his height though.

[Pavlov]

Man, watching last night's game -- Trice is everything you want in a point guard at this level. Really good trade.

[ace3g]

Metu back to Austin for the Spurs game tonight.

[jermaine]

Where can you watch their games?

[Pavlov]

Where can you watch their games?Weekday games are on ESPN+.

Weekend games on Facebook.

Tonight's game is also on FSSW.

[jermaine]

Weekday games are on ESPN+.

Weekend games on Facebook.

Tonight's game is also on FSSW.

Thanks alot