Austin Toros Info

[8FOR!3]

I think at this point I'd rather have Eubanks than Metu. I'm not even sure if Metu really has higher upside, Eubanks does some things pretty well from an eye test perspective.

[Pavlov]

If we don’t draft a big it’s almost a guarantee that we sign Eubanks you can tell Metu is not happy as a big with a signed contract loosing playing time to a undrafted player.He should work on not sucking then.

[ceperez]

I'm wondering now what backup big the Spurs will be taking with them into the playoffs.

[BackHome]

The only one we have Eubanks

[John B]

Eubanks has been a pleasant surprise. He passes the eye test, moves very well and gets out of the way. He should continue working on cutting hard to the basket. He has quick hands and tons of energy, a poor man’s version of David Lee?

[exstatic]

Eubanks is ineligible for the playoffs, unless his contract is converted to full NBA status by 11 April.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

[/B]
Blair’s number won’t be called. At Whataburger, they bring the food to you. He just leaves the number at the table.

That Whataburger joke is so overplayed. :deadhorse:deadhorse

[BackHome]

Eubanks is ineligible for the playoffs, unless his contract is converted to full NBA status by 11 April.

Thats intersting so if we do sign him what type of contract do you see us offering. I just don’t see us going into playoffs with only two big men.

[exstatic]

Thats intersting so if we do sign him what type of contract do you see us offering. I just don’t see us going into playoffs with only two big men.

Technically, in this day and age, both Rudy and Davis would be considered 'bigs'. It's not like Eubanks is gobbling up minutes, or anything. He only sees occasional spot minutes. Rotations tighten up for the playoffs, anyway.

[ceperez]

Technically, in this day and age, both Rudy and Davis would be considered 'bigs'. It's not like Eubanks is gobbling up minutes, or anything. He only sees occasional spot minutes. Rotations tighten up for the playoffs, anyway.

You have to assume injuries and being in foul trouble. Spurs are definitely short one big, unless they start playing Metu.

[south side spur]

Thats intersting so if we do sign him what type of contract do you see us offering. I just don’t see us going into playoffs with only two big men.

Dont forget Bertans. He can play post if necessary.

[BackHome]

Umm no. Lol...I like Bert but he would get killed playing against Cousins or Adams. I just don’t know if you sign Eubanks if you are going to bring over Nikola or be able to draft Goga or Fernando?

[r0drig0lac]

Dont forget Bertans. He can play post if necessary.

nah

[south side spur]

Umm no. Lol...I like Bert but he would get killed playing against Cousins or Adams. I just don’t know if you sign Eubanks if you are going to bring over Nikola or be able to draft Goga or Fernando?

And you think Eubanks could defend that much better than Bertans vs those 2?

[BackHome]

Umm yeah Eubanks is a big boy Bert is well Bert and is not a rebounder or a post defender but he is good on perimeter

[south side spur]

For me it’s simple I’d rather have Bertans out there instead of Eubanks regardless of the circumstances. Eubanks isn’t ready.

[playblair]

took this from before blairs ejection

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1QoqleWoAA-RZ6.jpg

[BackHome]

Last Two Games Total:

Moore:
Rebounds - 25
Points- 25
Assist - 3

Walker:
Rebounds - 10
Points - 36
Assist - 3

Huestis:
Rebounds - 9
Points - 15
Assist - 3

[ceperez]

Last Two Games Total:

Moore:
Rebounds - 25
Points- 25
Assist - 3

Walker:
Rebounds - 10
Points - 36
Assist - 3

Huestis:
Rebounds - 9
Points - 15
Assist - 3

Moore is on a two-way right? Bring him up to fill in for Gay! Wait... you mean he's also inelligible for playoff action?

[exstatic]

Moore is on a two-way right? Bring him up to fill in for Gay! Wait... you mean he's also inelligible for playoff action?

Yup. Didn't bother mentioning it before, because he hasn't been called up at all yet.

[exstatic]

Umm yeah Eubanks is a big boy Bert is well Bert and is not a rebounder or a post defender but he is good on perimeter

Eubanks is like 6'8". Next time you look at him, subtract the hair. That's how a player with a good post game, rebounding ability, and some shot block hops goes undrafted.

[BackHome]

Every place I have read is 6’10 at 250pds Ben Moore is listed as 6’8 and I know Eubanks is taller then him in person.

[ceperez]

Every place I have read is 6’10 at 250pds Ben Moore is listed as 6’8 and I know Eubanks is taller then him in person.

Moore and Heustis look to be the same height. Eubanks is on the short side for a center, I figure he's around as tall as David Lee or Nick Collison. Metu is the same height.

[wildbill2u]

A nice tradition of the Spurs in the past has been to bring up one or two of the Austin club who have earned a 10 day in the spotlight because of their development, potential, or hard work in the G League. I wonder if the tradition will be continued this year with the Spurs still working on the roster with who is available and finding a slot. I didnt read all the other pages so if someone else has brought this up, forgive me. You could refer me to your post by number.

[BackHome]

I think a couple of guys could have been called up Nick Johnson and Ben Moore but we did bring up Eubanks and our second round pick Metu is playing in G League. I think this year with us getting DEROZZ and Poodle and signing two vets Cunningham and Poindexter limited who we could bring up.

[spurraider21]

Walker should be fine getting his shot off at the NBA level. Anyone who thinks he doesn't have any NBA-caliber skills hasn't watched his floor game. He's a guy who really has to become "solid" so that his more superlative traits can shine.
hope so. we could really use him next year.

[BackHome]

To me Walker is a younger/shorter version of DEROZZ in that they both can take it to the rim and have great mid range game. But yet both are not great defensive players or shoot the 3 ball good at this point in Spurs career

[r0drig0lac]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPW2KC7JslE

5-7 3pt

[John B]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPW2KC7JslE

5-7 3pt
Shots and ball handling look good and seem to be in the flow. Spurs need his athleticism. I hope they call him up

[Seventyniner]

I'm nowhere near an expert on shooting form, but Huestis looks like he has a decently quick release and high release point. Nothing elite, but should be good enough for open looks.

But the numbers don't lie, he's a low 30s 3PT% shooter over a large sample. With Pop's emphasis on taking only good 3s, Huestis would have to be A+ on defense to get any meaningful minutes.

[exstatic]

I'm nowhere near an expert on shooting form, but Huestis looks like he has a decently quick release and high release point. Nothing elite, but should be good enough for open looks.

But the numbers don't lie, he's a low 30s 3PT% shooter over a large sample. With Pop's emphasis on taking only good 3s, Huestis would have to be A+ on defense to get any meaningful minutes.

Exactly. This is also why you shouldn't put much stock into video montages. They'll never post all those 0-3s or 0-4s that bring his average down to where it is. If the Spurs are to develop a forward, it should be Ben Moore. He's a much better shooter, and a BEAST on the glass. He's also younger.

[BackHome]

Yeah I really like Ben Moore he has made adjustments playing more Center in college then PF/SF. But he is younger has better hops and just plays within the team very Pop kinda guy works hard and doesn’t complain. Hey was not drafted but was picked up by Indiana and was decent in games he played in. I am going to go on a limb and say they sign him this summer. And if he can stalk Chip all summer and continue to work on his 3 he could really help us out next year.

[ceperez]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPW2KC7JslE

5-7 3pt

Finally, some decent percentages. Call him up! Isn't there an open slot with Pau gone?

[XDT76]

Yeah I really like Ben Moore he has made adjustments playing more Center in college then PF/SF. But he is younger has better hops and just plays within the team very Pop kinda guy works hard and doesn’t complain. Hey was not drafted but was picked up by Indiana and was decent in games he played in. I am going to go on a limb and say they sign him this summer. And if he can stalk Chip all summer and continue to work on his 3 he could really help us out next year.

Looks like Chip is gonna have a busy summer with Murray, Walker and possibly another rookie or two needing to work on their threes

[BackHome]

Job security gotta love it.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/austin_spurs/status/1108191286211825664

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWuMD7yOuvU

[BackHome]

Ben and Eubanks always getting Double Doubles

[Gordy58]

Anyone been noticing Lonnie’s improvement?? He’s been getting super efficient, and is really developing a feel for the game. He’s being smarter when to attack, make easy cuts for buckets and using his athleticism. That step back mid range is money. His three ball will fall into place too. I love his potential.

[BackHome]

I agree he seems more confident and is starting to let things come to him you can tell the game is slowing down for him. If his improvement continues I can see him eating into Mills/Forbes/Belli minutes around all star week I am curious though how good his defense will be?

[Atl Spur]

Once we swap out Cunningham & pondexter for Moore and Huestis next year things will really open u athletically/defensively. I still would like to bring Stanley Johnson in too.....

[r0drig0lac]

Once we swap out Cunningham & pondexter for Moore and Huestis next year things will really open u athletically/defensively. I still would like to bring Stanley Johnson in too.....

agree

[Blackhaus]

What’s the hard on with Johnson? I used to really see potential in him but the more i watch him, the less attractive a prospect he is. Plus he thinks he’s 10 times better than he really is.

[Blackhaus]

Now would I rather him over those 2 old scrubs on the end of our bench, absofuckinlutely.

[Atl Spur]

What’s the hard on with Johnson? I used to really see potential in him but the more i watch him, the less attractive a prospect he is. Plus he thinks he’s 10 times better than he really is.

Under Pop, I think he could really thrive. He has skill but his development hasn’t been handled correctly I’m thinking.

[exstatic]

Once we swap out Cunningham & pondexter for Moore and Huestis next year things will really open u athletically/defensively. I still would like to bring Stanley Johnson in too.....

I don't think Huestis will make it out of camp, assuming they invite him again. He'll turn 28 before the year is out, and he's so far behind Moore, who turns 24 in May.

BBref shows 10 contracts for next year. Assuming you want Rudy back, that's 11. Two first rounders takes you to 13. If you want Eubanks on the big club, that's 14, leaving one slot for either Moore or Huestis. BTW, they don't show Metu on the books for next year at all. If you want him, either Moore or Eubanks can't be with the big club.

[Atl Spur]

I believe we will stash 2 of the three selections and/or attach players to picks to open up space. Huestis had a major foot issue but I think they like his potential:)

[duncan2150]

Anyone been noticing Lonnie’s improvement?? He’s been getting super efficient, and is really developing a feel for the game. He’s being smarter when to attack, make easy cuts for buckets and using his athleticism. That step back mid range is money. His three ball will fall into place too. I love his potential.

he looks good in G league and totally different i agree from the beginning of the year.

[rjv]

he looks good in G league and totally different i agree from the beginning of the year.

the meniscus tear was really the setback that prevented him from ever really getting the opportunity to see any real time on the court this season. i certainly hope that he can carry his g-league success over to the summer league, stay healthy and then get a shot at cracking the rotation next season.

[duncan2150]

the meniscus tear was really the setback that prevented him from ever really getting the opportunity to see any real time on the court this season. i certainly hope that he can carry his g-league success over to the summer league, stay healthy and then get a shot at cracking the rotation next season.

i'm with you and that ankle sprain when white was injured, he could have played a little bit with the big club. What we saw of him is really encouraging , he could have struggled even in g league.

[BD24]

Once we swap out Cunningham & pondexter for Moore and Huestis next year things will really open u athletically/defensively. I still would like to bring Stanley Johnson in too.....
Stanley Johnson blows. I still don’t understand why so much of ST is in love with him

[Atl Spur]

Stanley Johnson blows. I still don’t understand why so much of ST is in love with him

I like choking teams out on defense; seeing them hopeless makes me happy:) Stanley and Huestis can be Elite Defenders thus why I like them. I may be a 100% wrong in my forecasting but I hope not.

[BD24]

I like choking teams out on defense; seeing them hopeless makes me happy:) Stanley and Huestis can be Elite Defenders thus why I like them. I may be a 100% wrong in my forecasting but I hope not.
Johnson’s defense is overrated, but even if it were as good as people think it doesn’t make up for his impressively bad offense. Hell the guy is even a shitty rebounder which is surprising given his frame and size

[Atl Spur]

Oh yeah I’d take a flier on Thybull too.

[exstatic]

I like choking teams out on defense; seeing them hopeless makes me happy:) Stanley and Huestis can be Elite Defenders thus why I like them. I may be a 100% wrong in my forecasting but I hope not.

They're both sucky busts. Both are room temperature defenders and total boat anchors on offense.

[Atl Spur]

They're both sucky busts. Both are room temperature defenders and total boat anchors on offense.

Cunningham & pondexter are they boat anchors? I’d take Huestis and Johnson over them.

[exstatic]

Cunningham & pondexter are they boat anchors? I’d take Huestis and Johnson over them.

Of course you would. You're a fan. You don't dig into the stats and analytics. Cunningham and Pondexter can at least shoot the 3 ball, Cunningham at 48%. If you want a young replacement, try not to look so stupid, and go with someone like Ben Moore.

[Atl Spur]

Of course you would. You're a fan. You don't dig into the stats and analytics. Cunningham and Pondexter can at least shoot the 3 ball, Cunningham at 48%. If you want a young replacement, try not to look so stupid, and go with someone like Ben Moore.

Umm.......ok!!! Lol. I’ll let you have that one....... The two guys I mentioned actually have a specific skill set that can be honed by PATFO. No more freebies homie.

[Atl Spur]

So you know, all Spurs fans know our calling card has always been defense����

[exstatic]

So you know, all Spurs fans know our calling card has always been defense����

In nearly an entire season of NBA play, gamewise, Huestis hasn't shown the makings of an NBA defender, and he'll be 28 in December. Detroit thought so much of SJ that they salary dumped him at the deadline.

Moore is shooting 38% from 3, and is leading the ASpurs with 9.0 boards a game, at 6'8" 220. He's outboarding the jumping jack drafted from USC last year (Metu), the guy that actually played minutes for the big club (Eubanks), and Brimah, who is 6'10" 230.

[John B]

In nearly an entire season of NBA play, gamewise, Huestis hasn't shown the makings of an NBA defender, and he'll be 28 in December. Detroit thought so much of SJ that they salary dumped him at the deadline.

Moore is shooting 38% from 3, and is leading the ASpurs with 9.0 boards a game, at 6'8" 220. He's outboarding the jumping jack drafted from USC last year (Metu), the guy that actually played minutes for the big club (Eubanks), and Brimah, who is 6'10" 230.
Any thoughts why they haven’t called him up, while we’ve seen Metu and Eubanks. Personally Eubanks is not bad, just meh and not the critical position that Spurs need. Because I like Eubanks limiting Aldridge minutes cleaning up. But I would love to have Spurs get that athletic SF that seem to completetge puzzle. Or is it Bertans? Because he’s sure shot and could stay in front, rebound, pass.

[exstatic]

Any thoughts why they haven’t called him up, while we’ve seen Metu and Eubanks. Personally Eubanks is not bad, just meh and not the critical position that Spurs need. Because I like Eubanks limiting Aldridge minutes cleaning up. But I would love to have Spurs get that athletic SF that seem to completetge puzzle. Or is it Bertans? Because he’s sure shot and could stay in front, rebound, pass.

No idea. I was speculating elsewhere that maybe they're hiding him, hoping to be at the front of the line to sign him this off season. He shoots well from 3, but he also has the third highest 2P% on the club for guys with appreciable games played (there's a lot of roster churn in the g-league). His 2G% is .569, and only Brimah (.625) and Eubanks (.649) are better inside the arc. He played for Larry Brown at SMU, so you don't have to project his defense.

[Atl Spur]

Once we swap out Cunningham & pondexter for Moore and Huestis next year things will really open u athletically/defensively. I still would like to bring Stanley Johnson in too.....

Are you guys serious? Read before you go and get your panties in a bunch exstatic! Wow.......just wow!!!

[exstatic]

Are you guys serious? Read before you go and get your panties in a bunch exstatic! Wow.......just wow!!!

You keep quoting yourself, you'll go blind...

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

What ever happened to Hillard? I remember last season he got a little bit of run with the big team. I was looking at his and White stats on the Austin Spurs last season and they played great.

Ben Moore has solid stats but to say he can shoot from 3 and he doesnt even shoot more than two attempts per game is kind of being disingenuous. I read an article with Larry Brown praising the young man so I hope he continues to get better and maybe get a look from our team this year or during the off season

[BD24]

Umm.......ok!!! Lol. I’ll let you have that one....... The two guys I mentioned actually have a specific skill set that can be honed by PATFO. No more freebies homie.
Jesus your a moron

[Atl Spur]

Jesus your a moron

You do realize that was my opinion......right? You boys must have some very sad lives��

[Atl Spur]

You keep quoting yourself, you'll go blind...


Cute! I did that for you; you was having a hard time keeping your focus on what was actually said vs. what was going on in your mind��. Exstatic or whatever you call yourself........... be easy!

[John B]

No idea. I was speculating elsewhere that maybe they're hiding him, hoping to be at the front of the line to sign him this off season. He shoots well from 3, but he also has the third highest 2P% on the club for guys with appreciable games played (there's a lot of roster churn in the g-league). His 2G% is .569, and only Brimah (.625) and Eubanks (.649) are better inside the arc. He played for Larry Brown at SMU, so you don't have to project his defense.
Thanks. Are you sure you’re not coach Ime with your stat board. Dang.

[BD24]

You do realize that was my opinion......right? You boys must have some very sad lives🙈
And it’s my opinion your a moron. Do you see how that works?

[Atl Spur]

And it’s my opinion your a moron. Do you see how that works?

Poor you����������

[ace3g]

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

[TheRemix]

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

Shot is looking smooth.

[Degoat]

My only concern with Walker is I hope he can become an efficient off ball scorer. It seems like he’s a good go to guy in the g league anyways, but his usage looks pretty high there

[ace3g]

With Spurs being eliminated from the playoffs and tonight's game is the last of the regular season, it will be interesting to see what big team does with Metu/LWIV and two-way players.

[exstatic]

With Spurs being eliminated from the playoffs and tonight's game is the last of the regular season, it will be interesting to see what big team does with Metu/LWIV and two-way players.

Metu and Walker will spend the rest of the season and post season with the big club. They’re on the 15 man roster, after all. I’m not sure about the two ways, and what happens to them after the g-league season. I know they can’t be active or play in the post season.

[Indianman]

I just came in here to ask the G-League watchers about Amida Brimah. Howś that bloke?
I liked what he could have been, a better and younger Dedmon..

[exstatic]

I just came in here to ask the G-League watchers about Amida Brimah. Howś that bloke?
I liked what he could have been, a better and younger Dedmon..

Scrub.

[r0drig0lac]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdOOH-iJrXA

[exstatic]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdOOH-iJrXA

7.1p/4.3r/1.3a/0.4st/0.9blk in 22 minutes. He's not that fucking great. He had like 2 really good games with Memphis, and this was one of them. Walk it off.

[r0drig0lac]

7.1p/4.3r/1.3a/0.4st/0.9blk in 22 minutes. He's not that fucking great. He had like 2 really good games with Memphis, and this was one of them. Walk it off.

and that means what (not that it's true, because this is undefined until he really has minutes to play)? the Spurs roster has some players in the same situation, the difference is that this kid is really a project at this time, and if there is any chance of him polishing his game, it sure is worth a test (not that it matters, he's going to have a whole season with significant minutes in memphis, then people will know if he can play). The most that could happen, it would be Bruno not having any impact in the team (like Quincy this season, that is, a risk-free situation)

[exstatic]

and that means what (not that it's true, because this is undefined until he really has minutes to play)? the Spurs roster has some players in the same situation, the difference is that this kid is really a project at this time, and if there is any chance of him polishing his game, it sure is worth a test (not that it matters, he's going to have a whole season with significant minutes in memphis, then people will know if he can play). The most that could happen, it would be Bruno not having any impact in the team (like Quincy this season, that is, a risk-free situation)

He signed for this year and next in Memphis. He's not available. Also, why the Austin Toros thread? He's never played there.

[r0drig0lac]

He signed for this year and next in Memphis. He's not available. Also, why the Austin Toros thread? He's never played there.

in fact about this you're right, but for some reason it was being commented on this thread for a few days, so I really did not think I'd have a problem posting something about Bruno in this thread

[John B]

Did I see Moore in street clothes at the bench last night? Does it mean we might start seeing him play? I’m happy for that. I mean I rather see him and Lonnie than Dante/QPon out there.

[BackHome]

He can’t play but since he is on G League two way contract and season is over he and Eubanks will be with team supporting them.

[John B]

As for Moore, he is a Spurs asset already, and worth a look. RIGHT NOW, if they saw what they liked in the next few games, they could STILL convert his contract, and he'd be playoff eligible. He could also play on the wing, and space the floor with his 3 point shooting. Moore can do neither of those things

First time I’ve seen Moore in the bench last night, in street clothes but still. Is that any indication he’s getting in the mix? I sure hope so

[GusT15]

Gusty, you see this as gushing? It's a point by point critique of his shortcomings. He's scoring like 16 points in the g-league, and not overwhelming anyone. I was just relieved that he didn't suck QUITE as hard as at the beginning of the season.

Oh, and maybe YOU still think Wood's not a scrub, but the only place that has been established is in your mind. Career 46 NBA games, 4.1p, 2.3r.....scrub.

As for Moore, he is a Spurs asset already, and worth a look. RIGHT NOW, if they saw what they liked in the next few games, they could STILL convert his contract, and he'd be playoff eligible. He could also play on the wing, and space the floor with his 3 point shooting. Moore can do neither of those things.

I'm not sure why you're having such a shit fit. Wood was taken off the waiver wire by NO before SA could even have grabbed him, assuming they had any interest. He's also of no use to us this year, being playoff ineligible, and having zero knowledge of our system. Our magic number stands at one, so he's not going to help there, either. I'd be open to a SL or TC invite to kick the tires, but right now, he's useless to the Spurs, not to mention that there is NO ROSTER SPOT AVAILABLE.

Calm down Hexstatic,i have no problem with your knowledge of Austin Spurs.You obviously watch them and know them more than i do.

Hence when we had a disagreement about Lonnie i didn't dispute your opinion of his potential.I have only watched him on the main team and i didn't like him there.You said he has raw talent and a high ceiling and i'm waiting to see just that in the coming years.

My issue is you underselling other players that you have not watched just by looking at their stats.I don't do that and i don't like it when other people do that.Hell if you had said "Black athletic guy who dunks,Pop doesn't like him",i'd have said "Fair enough" and moved along.

In my book that's not judging with equal standards.So i called you out on it.

If you have a problem with that,my opinion doesn't have to mean jackshit to you.Just move along.
In the end,in case you didn't get it already,my issue was how you judge talent,not the talent itself.The last dude i can be accused of being a fanboy about is Tim Duncan and that was a long time ago.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/austin_spurs/status/1125887515163070465

[BackHome]

Umm �� what’s Elite Camp?

[Blackhaus]

Umm �� what’s Elite Camp?

i second this question....

[exstatic]

i second this question....

It's a g-league thing.

https://www.slamonline.com/nba/nba-g-league-elite-camp-invitees-unveiled/

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/nbagleague/status/1173631138721673217

[ace3g]

Draft is going on right now:



FIRST ROUND


PICK
TEAM
PLAYER
SCHOOL






6
Austin
Isaiah Reese
Canisius




SECOND ROUND


PICK
TEAM
PLAYER
SCHOOL






9
Austin (from Canton)
Kaleb Johnson
Georgetown

[ace3g]

The Austin Spurs, presented by SWBC, selected Isaiah Reese (No. 6, Round 1) and Kaleb Johnson (No. 9, Round 2) in the 2019 NBA G League Draft. Following the draft, the team traded the player rights to Reese and a 2020 second round pick in exchange for the player rights to Kavion Pippen from the Santa Cruz Warriors.

https://austin.gleague.nba.com/news/austin-spurs-acquire-kavion-pippen-and-draft-kaleb-johnson/

[ChumpDumper]

SAN ANTONIO (October 30, 2019) – The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have assigned forward Luka Samanic and guard/forward Keldon Johnson to the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League....

https://austin.gleague.nba.com/news/spurs-assign-luka-samanic-and-keldon-johnson-to-austin-spurs/

[BackHome]

Going to have to catch a couple of these games.

[exstatic]

Hopefully, since the PG play should be improved this year, these guys will make big strides.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

So, Austin will have Keldon Johnson and Kaleb Johnson. That won't be confusing at all.

[ace3g]

Spurs currently up 92-81

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191108/RGVAUS/

Austin Spurs






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


Keldon
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629640/) 0
SF
24
10-11
0-0
1-1
7
3
2
5
3
0
2
1
0
0
22


Luka
Samanic
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629677/) 19
PF
24
5-10
0-1
0-0
7
2
8
10
2
2
1
4
0
0
10


Drew
Eubanks
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629234/) 14
C
17
4-9
0-0
0-2
7
2
3
5
3
2
1
2
2
1
8


Matt
Farrell
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629393/) 4
SG
20
3-7
2-4
0-0
9
0
0
0
5
1
2
0
0
1
8


Quinndary
Weatherspoon
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629683/) 15
PG
19
4-7
0-1
1-1
7
1
4
5
5
4
2
2
0
0
10


Dedric
Lawson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629664/) 5

19
3-6
0-0
1-1
4
4
5
9
1
1
0
2
0
0
8


Chimezie
Metu
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629002/) 7

15
5-10
0-1
1-2
4
4
3
7
0
2
0
3
2
0
11


Tevin
King
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629886/) 11

17
1-2
0-0
0-0
0
0
2
2
2
4
1
2
0
1
2


Kenny
Williams
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629953/) 24

11
0-6
0-3
0-1
-9
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0


Daulton
Hommes
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629756/) 34

17
3-10
2-8
1-1
10
1
2
3
0
1
0
0
0
1
11

[Dejounte]

I watched most of the game. Keldon is a beast driving to the hoop. I wont be sad if Lonnie doesnt make it in our roster. Keldon could be that guy instead. Samanic had nice passes and looks like hes getting stronger. Lyles is definitely a placeholder for Samanic. They have the same skillset, while Samanic being more explosive and flashy.

[Dejounte]

Apparently DJ, Mills, and Derozan were there at the game. Austin is about an hour from SA. I think thats great leadership from these guys.

[sasaint]

I watched most of the game. Keldon is a beast driving to the hoop. I wont be sad if Lonnie doesnt make it in our roster. Keldon could be that guy instead. Samanic had nice passes and looks like hes getting stronger. Lyles is definitely a placeholder for Samanic. They have the same skillset, while Samanic being more explosive and flashy.

Thanks for posting this. :toast

[sasaint]

Spurs currently up 92-81

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191108/RGVAUS/

Austin Spurs






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


Keldon
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629640/) 0
SF
24
10-11
0-0
1-1
7
3
2
5
3
0
2
1
0
0
22


Luka
Samanic
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629677/) 19
PF
24
5-10
0-1
0-0
7
2
8
10
2
2
1
4
0
0
10


Drew
Eubanks
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629234/) 14
C
17
4-9
0-0
0-2
7
2
3
5
3
2
1
2
2
1
8


Matt
Farrell
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629393/) 4
SG
20
3-7
2-4
0-0
9
0
0
0
5
1
2
0
0
1
8


Quinndary
Weatherspoon
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629683/) 15
PG
19
4-7
0-1
1-1
7
1
4
5
5
4
2
2
0
0
10


Dedric
Lawson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629664/) 5

19
3-6
0-0
1-1
4
4
5
9
1
1
0
2
0
0
8


Chimezie
Metu
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629002/) 7

15
5-10
0-1
1-2
4
4
3
7
0
2
0
3
2
0
11


Tevin
King
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629886/) 11

17
1-2
0-0
0-0
0
0
2
2
2
4
1
2
0
1
2


Kenny
Williams
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629953/) 24

11
0-6
0-3
0-1
-9
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0


Daulton
Hommes
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629756/) 34

17
3-10
2-8
1-1
10
1
2
3
0
1
0
0
0
1
11



Thanks for posting the box score. :toast

[ZeusWillJudge]

I watched most of the game. Keldon is a beast driving to the hoop. I wont be sad if Lonnie doesnt make it in our roster. Keldon could be that guy instead. Samanic had nice passes and looks like hes getting stronger. Lyles is definitely a placeholder for Samanic. They have the same skillset, while Samanic being more explosive and flashy.


I was hoping Keldon would show some 3P production that might get him a few games in SA. It wasn't there tonight, for him or Samanic. But what the hell is Daulton Hommes doing jacking up 8 threes in 17 minutes?

Spoon's numbers look pretty decent. How did he look at the point?

[Degoat]

I was impressed with the rookies :flag:

[toki9]

Here are the condensed game highlights from today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXILO08DTqo

[Chinook]

Was at the game. It was nice. Murray, DeRozan and Mills were there. It looks like the coaching staff really likes Johnson, because they kept pulling him aside to talk to him. It wasn't a situation where he was messing up, as the box score shows. It was more like they were depending on him quarterbacking the team while he was out there. I'm not sure if he'll play this season in SA, but he will do so soon. He's going to be too good for the d-league very soon.

Also, the refs sucked.

[alpha_HaZE]

Here are some highlights for those of us that were not able to watch the game :)


https://twitter.com/nbagleague/status/1193017149939470337

Happy to see he did well

[XDT76]

I was hoping Keldon would show some 3P production that might get him a few games in SA. It wasn't there tonight, for him or Samanic. But what the hell is Daulton Hommes doing jacking up 8 threes in 17 minutes?

Spoon's numbers look pretty decent. How did he look at the point?

Yeah was disappointed in the number of attempt at 3pts from Shamanic, he was supposed to be a stretch 4.

[Dancelot]

What will be really bizarre is if that Toronto 1st ends up becoming the best part of the load management trade

[Robz4000]

Johnson might end up being better than Samanic tbh.

[Dejounte]

Here are some highlights for those of us that were not able to watch the game :)


https://twitter.com/nbagleague/status/1193017149939470337

Happy to see he did well

I said it before, and ill say it again. Keldon's measurables, body movement reminds me a LOT of Harden. He keeps his arms up when driving exactly like Harden. This dude will be a foul collector in the NBA. Once he learns to shoot and do step back 3s--watch out.

[CGD]

Does he have outside range?

[BillMc]

So, Austin will have Keldon Johnson and Kaleb Johnson. That won't be confusing at all.
:lol

[ace3g]

Spurs playing again tonight.

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191109/AUSRGV/

[timvp]

Was at the game. It was nice. Murray, DeRozan and Mills were there. It looks like the coaching staff really likes Johnson, because they kept pulling him aside to talk to him. It wasn't a situation where he was messing up, as the box score shows. It was more like they were depending on him quarterbacking the team while he was out there. I'm not sure if he'll play this season in SA, but he will do so soon. He's going to be too good for the d-league very soon.

Also, the refs sucked.

Thanks for the insight.

Watching the highlights, Keldon Johnson didn't really pop off the screen. Mostly just layups, with a few that were a little bit difficult. Good to hear there may have been more depth to KJ's good game than what I see in the highlights.

[Dejounte]

Keldon CANNOT be stopped at the rim. He also shines in clutch moments. They gave him the ball like he was a star and he came through. I havent felt confident in a rookie since Kawhi. Lonnie certainly didnt display this much fight as a rookie. BIG BODY isnt soft at all. And he plays within the offense, not being a black hole who just chucks shit up like Lonnie. Keldon is moving up the ranks for me. Lonnie just seems like another Jonathan Simmons with his lack of IQ.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeOlsrWfvj0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zh7wgwzowg

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Watched only highlights from these two games but I'm very impressed and surprised by what I've seen from Keldon. When drafted he seemed more of a stay in the corner on offense and defend kind of guy with limited upside but a solid energy role player floor (say a PJ Tucker). They clearly see more in him, letting him run the offense and drive relentlessly. His finishing and ball handling look way better than advertised. If his jump shot improves, especially off the dribble 3, he'll shatter his upside expectations.

[r0drig0lac]

your speed change is encouraging

[Dejounte]

Watched only highlights from these two games but I'm very impressed and surprised by what I've seen from Keldon. When drafted he seemed more of a stay in the corner on offense and defend kind of guy with limited upside but a solid energy role player floor (say a PJ Tucker). They clearly see more in him, letting him run the offense and drive relentlessly. His finishing and ball handling look way better than advertised. If his jump shot improves, especially off the dribble 3, he'll shatter his upside expectations.

Exactly. Dude is a closer. He has balls to end the game.

[CGD]

How’s Luka looked?

[Dejounte]

How’s Luka looked?

From game 1 and 2 sometimes makes boneheaded passes but definitely more creative than most of our players.

[Jeffbob]

Was at the game last night, here are some of my thoughts watching it live.
Luka has some nice passes. He’s also really skinny compared to Eubanks. Made a nice three that he launched without hesitation. He missed another that he had more time on. I also liked his footwork on defense. He’s very athletic. The main thing is he needs more bulk.
Keldon was the best player for Austin. He could go get a bucket when needed. He had several times where he took it to the hoop strong and finished with contact. Had a couple boneheaded turnovers. Otherwise, you could tell a definite difference when he was on the court.
witherspoon didn’t play.

[Chinook]

How’s Luka looked?

Still needs to put on weight. In the game I watched, he also didn't really seem to be engaged defensively. He had some really nice offensive plays around the rim though. He seemed comfortable bringing the ball up after a rebound too. Like in comparison to Metu, Luka showed much better handles and poise with the ball. I don't necessarily think he's going to be a wing, but he'll probably be fine attacking closeouts as an NBA four. It was also nice that he didn't try to do too much right away. I mean, I would have loved to seen him just dominate, but in comparison to Metu (I wasn't impressed with Chim most of the night if that wasn't obvious), he played under control and tried to fit into the offense.

[ace3g]

Spurs played Memphis today

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191113/MHUAUS/






Austin Spurs




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


Kenny
Williams
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629953/)

24
SF
16
1-3
1-3
0-0
-8
0
0
0
1
4
2
1
0
0
3


Luka
Samanic
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629677/)

19
PF
29
6-13
0-3
3-4
-16
2
8
10
1
2
1
5
0
1
17


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

14
C
31
8-11
0-0
3-3
-10
1
6
7
1
1
0
2
0
0
20


Quinndary
Weatherspoon
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629683/)

15
SG
26
4-11
2-3
0-0
-19
0
6
6
2
2
1
5
0
0
10


Matt
Farrell
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629393/)

4
PG
27
1-7
1-5
0-0
-24
1
2
3
2
3
1
2
0
0
3


Daulton
Hommes
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629756/)

34

24
2-5
1-3
1-1
-14
0
2
2
0
3
2
2
0
0
7


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

2

25
3-5
3-5
1-2
8
0
3
3
3
4
3
0
0
0
11


Tevin
King
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629886/)

11

19
2-3
0-1
0-0
9
1
2
3
0
4
1
2
1
0
4


Keldon
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629640/)

0

25
8-15
0-1
2-4
3
2
0
2
1
4
1
2
0
0
20

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgFvdl0zmiA

[RC_Drunkford]

Keldon Johnson should get NBA minutes if he keeps playing like this

[keithington1]

Keldon Johnson should get NBA minutes if he keeps playing like thisForeal Pop is pissing me off with his BS. Big Body! And he already has a jumpshot

[Dancelot]

How is this team more interesting than the mothership team?

[Mugen]

My only hope for the young guys is that by the time they get real NBA minutes, they'll be coached by somebody else.

[timtonymanu]

My only hope for the young guys is that by the time they get real NBA minutes, they'll be coached by somebody else.

The Toros really can’t be that much worse than the Spurs right now :lol

[exstatic]

Keldon Johnson should get NBA minutes if he keeps playing like this

The thing is, he looked like dog shit in the preseason, primarily against players also auditioning for an NBA spot. He's not ready.

It's a BAD sign if you are a first rounder, and not tearing up the g-league, but the opposite doesn't make you an NBA player, just a better prospect.

Kids these days come into the league with very few tools other than athleticism, and perhaps a jump shot. They don't have a rocker step move, they don't understand about the triple threat position and how to rip through using the defender's momentum against them, they don't know how to initiate or absorb contact and finish. As a result, they get very few open looks at the NBA level, never get to the FT line, lose confidence, and fail. It happens over and over and over, usually to about half of every draft class, including lottery picks. The Spurs have found a different way, and their cadre of successful NBA players drafted in the late 20s speaks to it's effectiveness.

[RC_Drunkford]

The thing is, he looked like dog shit in the preseason, primarily against players also auditioning for an NBA spot. He's not ready.

It's a BAD sign if you are a first rounder, and not tearing up the g-league, but the opposite doesn't make you an NBA player, just a better prospect.

Kids these days come into the league with very few tools other than athleticism, and perhaps a jump shot. They don't have a rocker step move, they don't understand about the triple threat position and how to rip through using the defender's momentum against them, they don't know how to initiate or absorb contact and finish. As a result, they get very few open looks at the NBA level, never get to the FT line, lose confidence, and fail. It happens over and over and over, usually to about half of every draft class, including lottery picks. The Spurs have found a different way, and their cadre of successful NBA players drafted in the late 20s speaks to it's effectiveness.

I said if he keeps playing like this. If he puts up 20+ in every game Pop should get him some minutes, he can't be worse than Belinelli and the kid plays defense. It will take a while for him to get there, but not even Walker was putting up those stats on a nightly basis

[John B]

I rather see Keldon getting minutes than Beli tbh

[jermaine]

Get rid of Demar an Marco for Mo Bamba an play Lonnie Walker an Keldon Johnson. Start the freaking youth movement already. good god it cant be that hard. We're already losing so hell, what's the worse that could happen!?! Fuck fire Pop an let Beckey coach. The Big 3 era is over, Pop's should be too.

[ZeusWillJudge]

It's a BAD sign if you are a first rounder, and not tearing up the g-league, but the opposite doesn't make you an NBA player, just a better prospect.

Kids these days come into the league with very few tools other than athleticism, and perhaps a jump shot. They don't have a rocker step move, they don't understand about the triple threat position and how to rip through using the defender's momentum against them, they don't know how to initiate or absorb contact and finish. As a result, they get very few open looks at the NBA level, never get to the FT line, lose confidence, and fail. It happens over and over and over, usually to about half of every draft class, including lottery picks. The Spurs have found a different way, and their cadre of successful NBA players drafted in the late 20s speaks to it's effectiveness.



Belinelli was a first round draft pick, and has 13 years of NBA experience. He wouldn't tear up the G-League. But he still gets NBA minutes.

[K...]

Belinelli was a first round draft pick, and has 13 years of NBA experience. He wouldn't tear up the G-League. But he still gets NBA minutes.

Are you sure?

[ace3g]

Spurs play the Warriors tonight at 7:30.

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191115/SCWAUS/

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1195540687808335873

Spurs lose

Austin Spurs


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


Daulton
Hommes
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629756/) 34
SF
30
4-14
2-8
1-1
-2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
0
0
13


Luka
Samanic
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629677/) 19
PF
24
4-11
1-2
2-2
3
2
8
10
3
0
1
1
1
0
12


Drew
Eubanks
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629234/) 14
C
13
4-6
0-0
0-0
6
2
2
4
1
1
0
1
2
0
8


Keldon
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629640/) 0
SG
27
5-17
0-3
7-7
7
4
2
6
0
1
0
1
0
0
22


Matt
Farrell
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629393/) 4
PG
25
2-6
2-5
1-1
13
1
3
4
7
1
0
1
1
1
8


Dedric
Lawson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629664/) 5

29
6-9
1-1
1-1
-23
5
4
9
3
1
1
0
0
0
15

[ace3g]

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

[GAustex]

Not sure if KJ can get those shots off in the big leagues. Wonder how his non layup percentage is?

[sasaint]

He was 5/17 and 0/3, and the Spurs got blown out. Next game.

[ZeusWillJudge]

He was 5/17 and 0/3, and the Spurs got blown out. Next game.


The box shows him 5/17 and 0/3 from 3P. And it shows him 7/7 from the FT line. I make that to be 17 points. But the box says he had 22 points.

Did they add another way to score in the G-League?

[timvp]

The box shows him 5/17 and 0/3 from 3P. And it shows him 7/7 from the FT line. I make that to be 17 points. But the box says he had 22 points.

Did they add another way to score in the G-League?

They ... kinda did.

https://gleague.nba.com/news/nba-g-league-to-test-experimental-free-throw-rule-for-2019-20-season/



Edit: But, yeah, for box score clarity, they should show 2-for-2 at the line even if only one is attempted. Otherwise it's pretty weird.

[sasaint]

They ... kinda did.

https://gleague.nba.com/news/nba-g-league-to-test-experimental-free-throw-rule-for-2019-20-season/



Edit: But, yeah, for box score clarity, they should show 2-for-2 at the line even if only one is attempted. Otherwise it's pretty weird.

So, for example when a guy is fouled shooting a 3 he goes to the FT line for a single free throw that counts 3 points if made?

[timvp]

So, for example when a guy is fouled shooting a 3 he goes to the FT line for a single free throw that counts 3 points if made?

Yep.

[spurs10]

Yep.
Had no idea...that would be strange to watch.

[BillMc]

Had no idea...that would be strange to watch.

Agreed. What is with Silver and all these odd adjustments he wants to make to the game? Mid-season tournament, coaches challenges, etc.

[sasaint]

Yep.

Thanks for the info. Interesting. How has the rule been received so far? I hadn't heard of it...

[ZeusWillJudge]

They ... kinda did.

https://gleague.nba.com/news/nba-g-league-to-test-experimental-free-throw-rule-for-2019-20-season/



Edit: But, yeah, for box score clarity, they should show 2-for-2 at the line even if only one is attempted. Otherwise it's pretty weird.


Wow, thanks for clearing that up. We moved down south, and I haven't been to a single game in Austin this season. I had no idea.

So I guess they're trying to speed the game up with that? It's REALLY going to punish the poor FT shooters.
I know the points should even out over time, but it puts a lot more pressure on that one FT. I think the bad FT shooters are going to shoot an even lower percentage. And it won't matter if the points even out next game, if a couple of empty possessions costs you tonight's game.

It will also give teams that much more reason to intentionally foul guys like Drummond or Dwight Howard, and an opponent could pretty much force one of those guys off the floor - at least until the last two minutes.

Now I'm interested to see how this shakes out.

[CGD]

Agreed. What is with Silver and all these odd adjustments he wants to make to the game? Mid-season tournament, coaches challenges, etc.

I think it’s all very interesting. I’d welcome the NBA being more like the premier league having relegation and various inter-league cups.

[pad300]

The box shows him 5/17 and 0/3 from 3P. And it shows him 7/7 from the FT line. I make that to be 17 points. But the box says he had 22 points.

Did they add another way to score in the G-League?

And the video above shows all 5 made baskets - every one was at the rim (2 on follow ups to his own missed shots at roughly 8 feet out).

[ace3g]

Keldon Johnson and Metu assigned to Austin for game today.

[ace3g]

Spurs get the win.

Austin Spurs


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


Keldon
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629640/) 0
SF
29
6-15
0-3
1-1
1
2
6
8
1
2
0
2
0
1
13


Chimezie
Metu
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629002/) 7
PF
31
9-14
1-2
1-4
-13
4
5
9
4
5
2
3
0
0
21


Dedric
Lawson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629664/) 5
C
22
4-6
0-1
2-2
10
5
6
11
3
0
2
1
1
0
11


Quinndary
Weatherspoon
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629683/) 15
SG
28
3-10
2-4
1-1
1
1
2
3
2
1
0
3
0
0
10


Matt
Farrell
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629393/) 4
PG
30
1-7
1-5
0-0
-6
0
3
3
2
3
0
2
0
0
3


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

25
3-9
2-7
0-0
14
0
8
8
1
4
2
3
0
0
8


Tevin
King
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629886/) 11

12
1-2
0-0
0-1
-2
1
1
2
0
4
0
2
0
1
2


Luka
Samanic
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629677/) 19

24
4-8
1-2
3-3
9
3
5
8
3
4
0
3
1
0
14


Kavion
Pippen
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629800/) 33

13
5-7
1-1
1-1
10
3
5
8
0
2
0
0
4
1
12


Daulton
Hommes
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629756/) 34

20
4-8
2-5
1-1
1
1
0
1
1
4
0
1
0
0
11

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzkvBAFw-sk

[Kurgan]

Spurs get the win.

Austin Spurs




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


Keldon
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629640/)

0
SF
29
6-15
0-3
1-1
1
2
6
8
1
2
0
2
0
1
13


Chimezie
Metu
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629002/)

7
PF
31
9-14
1-2
1-4
-13
4
5
9
4
5
2
3
0
0
21


Dedric
Lawson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629664/)

5
C
22
4-6
0-1
2-2
10
5
6
11
3
0
2
1
1
0
11


Quinndary
Weatherspoon
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629683/)

15
SG
28
3-10
2-4
1-1
1
1
2
3
2
1
0
3
0
0
10


Matt
Farrell
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629393/)

4
PG
30
1-7
1-5
0-0
-6
0
3
3
2
3
0
2
0
0
3


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

2

25
3-9
2-7
0-0
14
0
8
8
1
4
2
3
0
0
8


Tevin
King
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629886/)

11

12
1-2
0-0
0-1
-2
1
1
2
0
4
0
2
0
1
2


Luka
Samanic
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629677/)

19

24
4-8
1-2
3-3
9
3
5
8
3
4
0
3
1
0
14


Kavion
Pippen
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629800/)

33

13
5-7
1-1
1-1
10
3
5
8
0
2
0
0
4
1
12


Daulton
Hommes
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629756/)

34

20
4-8
2-5
1-1
1
1
0
1
1
4
0
1
0
0
11




So Keldon goes scoreless from beyond the arc once again. He still hasn't made a three pointer all year in G-League. His free throw percentage was ok in college so he has it in him to be a decent three point shooter in the NBA but he hasn't shown he can hit one yet in G-League. Pop sure as hell isn't gonna give him playing time if he can't space the floor.

[RC_Drunkford]

the funny thing is the Austin Spurs are also one of the teams with the least 3-point attempts in the entire G-League. Popovich's antiquated system has spread all over this organization:lmao

[emmo]

I was at the game yesterday. Metu looked like a man among boys out there. Keldon wasn’t too bad either. I was surprised how the SA players weren’t the focus of the offense. Ledbetter and Farrel were letting it fly. Scottie Pippen’s nephew(?) looked pretty strong too and looks just like Scottie with a similar game. Austin took 29 3point attempts. So RC’s post above is extra dumb. Fun game. We’re going to attend regularly, so I hope to meet some of y’all.

[cd021]

So Keldon goes scoreless from beyond the arc once again. He still hasn't made a three pointer all year in G-League. His free throw percentage was ok in college so he has it in him to be a decent three point shooter in the NBA but he hasn't shown he can hit one yet in G-League. Pop sure as hell isn't gonna give him playing time if he can't space the floor.

That's weird; his 3pt shooting was actually good in college but has vanished since getting drafted.

[RC_Drunkford]

I was at the game yesterday. Metu looked like a man among boys out there. Keldon wasn’t too bad either. I was surprised how the SA players weren’t the focus of the offense. Ledbetter and Farrel were letting it fly. Scottie Pippen’s nephew(?) looked pretty strong too and looks just like Scottie with a similar game. Austin took 29 3point attempts. So RC’s post above is extra dumb. Fun game. We’re going to attend regularly, so I hope to meet some of y’all.

Austin Spurs are 18th in the G-League at 3-point attempts and have played 1 or 2 more games than any team that's behind them which means they are actually ranked a lot lower. Last year they were 26th out of 27 teams dumbo. But keep sniffing. Sniff sniff. Here are some sources before you ask me where I got that info from

https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/years/2020.html


(https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/years/2020.html)https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/years/2019.html

[emmo]

Austin Spurs are 18th in the G-League at 3-point attempts and have played 1 or 2 more games than any team that's behind them which means they are actually ranked a lot lower. Last year they were 26th out of 27 teams dumbo. But keep sniffing. Sniff sniff. Here are some sources before you ask me where I got that info from

https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/years/2020.html


(https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/years/2020.html)https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/years/2019.html

I congratulate you on your investigative skills. I should have expanded on my insult to make the point that why the fuck would you shoot threes when your roster doesn’t have many (any?) reliable 3 point shooters. Want DDR hucking airballs or Lonnie hitting the side of the backboard rather than the Spurs settling for the shots that the roster dictates. You act as if Pop has never heard of a 3 pointer before or that our last championship never happened. But you need to bitch about Pop, so go ahead with your bad takes.

[RC_Drunkford]

I congratulate you on your investigative skills. I should have expanded on my insult to make the point that why the fuck would you shoot threes when your roster doesn’t have many (any?) reliable 3 point shooters. Want DDR hucking airballs or Lonnie hitting the side of the backboard rather than the Spurs settling for the shots that the roster dictates. You act as if Pop has never heard of a 3 pointer before or that our last championship never happened. But you need to bitch about Pop, so go ahead with your bad takes.

This thread is about the Austin Spurs not the San Antonio Spurs

[emmo]

This thread is about the Austin Spurs not the San Antonio Spurs

Sure is. Then why are you bringing up Pop? By your response to Kurgen’s post it appears you think because Keldon hasn’t hit a three pointer in the G League that’s somehow Pop’s fault. I must have misread that bc that would be a super weak take.

[BackHome]

Ouch I felt that :reading

[Dejounte]

Watching this game instead of the Spurs game since league pass isnt covering that game lmao

Luka Samanic is dominating offensively. 21 pts in 19 mins. Killing it from inside and outside. Wide range offensive repertoire. Defensively not bad either

[Dancelot]

Watching this game instead of the Spurs game since league pass isnt covering that game lmao

Luka Samanic is dominating offensively. 21 pts in 19 mins. Killing it from inside and outside. Wide range offensive repertoire. Defensively not bad either

wish we’d just trade Aldridge and bring him on, along with Keldon

[John B]

Watching this game instead of the Spurs game since league pass isnt covering that game lmao

Luka Samanic is dominating offensively. 21 pts in 19 mins. Killing it from inside and outside. Wide range offensive repertoire. Defensively not bad either
Game on ESPN :lol:lol

[ace3g]

Austin Spurs


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


Quinndary
Weatherspoon
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629683/) 15
SF
22
7-15
2-3
0-0
2
1
7
8
2
3
2
5
0
2
16


Luka
Samanic
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629677/) 19
PF
30
8-15
1-4
2-3
11
1
4
5
1
2
0
0
0
1
21


Drew
Eubanks
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629234/) 14
C
18
3-6
0-0
2-3
4
1
3
4
0
5
1
1
1
1
9


Kenny
Williams
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629953/) 24
SG
23
3-4
2-2
0-0
-5
1
2
3
2
2
0
3
1
0
8


Matt
Farrell
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629393/) 4
PG
24
2-5
1-2
0-0
2
0
3
3
6
3
2
0
0
0
5


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

24
3-8
3-5
0-0
20
0
3
3
2
3
2
1
0
0
9


Dedric
Lawson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629664/) 5

17
7-12
2-6
0-0
6
1
7
8
1
4
1
2
1
0
16


Tevin
King
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629886/) 11

23
3-4
0-1
1-1
15
1
6
7
7
1
2
0
0
0
8


Kavion
Pippen
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629800/) 33

29
7-11
0-0
0-1
13
0
2
2
3
4
0
1
3
0
14


Daulton
Hommes
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629756/) 34

19
4-10
2-4
0-0
22
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
10

[DPG21920]

Luka with an array of offense and looking smooth:

1198076949932978176

[Dejounte]

Luka with an array of offense and looking smooth:

1198076949932978176

Reminds me of Dirk kinda

[emanueldavidginobili]

Luka has been looking good, hopefully he’s working hard in the weight room. He showed a bunch of different moves last night with out hesitation too. Really optimistic that this years Spurs draft class pans out.

[ace3g]

Spurs playing Salt Lake City right now:

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191124/SLCAUS/

[Kurgan]

Keldon misses all his three point attempts once again. He has yet to make one this season, shooting 0% at 2 attempts a game. Looking more and more like we drafted the shooting guard version of Kyle Anderson.

[BWS-1994]

Keldon misses all his three point attempts once again. He has yet to make one this season, shooting 0% at 2 attempts a game. Looking more and more like we drafted the shooting guard version of Kyle Anderson.

He at least shoots though. Could it be mental?

[ZeusWillJudge]

He's shot a grand total of 10 3-pointers so far. So, yeah, he's 0-10. Marco started this season 1-11.

[BWS-1994]

He's shot a grand total of 10 3-pointers so far. So, yeah, he's 0-10. Marco started this season 1-11.

We just got to wait for the 11th to drop then ��

[BackHome]

Is he a SG or a SF?

[ZeusWillJudge]

We just got to wait for the 11th to drop then ��


The point is, his career isn't over after 10 missed 3-pointers in the G-League. You would have got that if your dial wasn't set on Extra-Jackass.

Beli gets paid almost $6M, and his only reason to exist is 3-pointers (sure as shit isn't anything else). He went through a dry stretch almost identical to KJ's to start the season. I think Keldon went 3-4 from 3P in his first SL game, and I don't think he's hit one since. For all I know, they're doctoring his stroke to make it better, but it's causing some disruption short term.

I'm just not quite ready to start calling an end to his 3P shooting career on the basis of 10 shots.

[BackHome]

People who want to give up on first round picks there first year are just plain fucking idiots

[ace3g]

Spurs playing again tonight

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191125/LAKAUS/

[ace3g]

Austin Spurs


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


Keldon
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629640/) 0
SF
33
7-13
0-3
1-2
23
1
7
8
1
1
0
1
1
0
16


Luka
Samanic
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629677/) 19
PF
32
6-12
4-6
1-1
23
1
6
7
2
2
0
4
1
1
18


Drew
Eubanks
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629234/) 14
C
28
5-10
0-0
3-3
19
3
5
8
0
2
1
1
3
1
16


Quinndary
Weatherspoon
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629683/) 15
SG
32
4-10
1-2
2-2
22
1
3
4
5
2
0
4
1
2
13

[Sugus]

It really is more fun watching the Austin Spurs rather than our main cast, holy shit. Luka's shooting stroke is great for a player his size, and Keldon is a bucket getter at this level. Would love to see some more shooting from him further in the season though.

[Kurgan]

Keldon goes 0-3 on three pointers. Still sitting at 0% on the season from three point range. For someone hyped as a 3&D prospect, he sure seems to struggle with the three pointer part. His free throw percentage is good so he has the potential to be a decent three point shooter.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/austin_spurs/status/1199180154716725249

[sasaint]

Thanks ace for posting the highlights! :tu

[Gordy58]

Luka Samanic has some really nice handles for a big guy, nothing too flashy as most of his moves are behind the back straight line drives and spin moves, I’d like to see him work out of the p/r and if he can play at different speeds with the ball in his hands

[BackHome]

Damn Luka got some nice spin moves really liking this draft pick.

[BillMc]

Damn Luka got some nice spin moves really liking this draft pick.

His ceiling seems so much higher than Poetl, who was a top ten pick.

[rjv]

It really is more fun watching the Austin Spurs rather than our main cast, holy shit. Luka's shooting stroke is great for a player his size, and Keldon is a bucket getter at this level. Would love to see some more shooting from him further in the season though.

yes, the toros are the better watch at this point. luka looks to be slowly rounding into form. not too worried about keldon's three-point shot at this point. at least he ain't shying away from it.

[ace3g]

Spurs play tonight at 7:30

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191129/SBLAUS/

[ace3g]

Spurs lose

Austin Spurs


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


Keldon
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629640/) 0
SF
26
6-17
0-7
2-2
-22
1
3
4
2
2
1
1
0
0
15


Luka
Samanic
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629677/) 19
PF
26
4-14
2-6
0-0
-11
5
9
14
1
3
2
3
0
0
10


Dedric
Lawson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629664/) 5
C
28
6-9
1-4
0-0
-25
3
3
6
0
3
1
1
0
0
13


Quinndary
Weatherspoon
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629683/) 15
SG
26
6-11
0-3
3-3
-17
0
2
2
3
2
0
5
0
1
17


Matt
Farrell
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629393/) 4
PG
24
3-8
2-5
0-0
-9
0
0
0
2
2
2
4
0
0
8


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

25
3-9
3-9
0-0
-8
0
1
1
2
5
4
1
0
1
9


Kenny
Williams
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629953/) 24

17
0-7
0-4
0-0
-7
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0


Daulton
Hommes
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629756/) 34

14
1-3
1-3
2-2
-4
0
3
3
1
3
0
1
0
0
8

[JeffDuncan]

A bad shooting night. A couple guys shot ok, but everybody else was lousy. Turkey hangover?

[ZeusWillJudge]

Spurs lose


Thanks for the update. Keldon's 3P woes are starting to get serious now, but he's still putting up decent lines. Spoon's production is pretty consistently good.

[Degoat]

Ehhh from what I’ve seen, Keldon isn’t getting the best 3 point opportunities, needs to be set up better on 3s by teammates

[BWS-1994]

Ehhh from what I’ve seen, Keldon isn’t getting the best 3 point opportunities, needs to be set up better on 3s by teammates

Was wondering how may were open? Spot up? Catch and shoot? Off the dribble?

[Dejounte]

Yeah terrible shooting night. 14 rebs for Luka looks promising

[Truth4sale$]

Spurs will still have the same problems next year as they have this year...too many guards(Weatherspoon, Keldon Johnson), not enough 3pt shooting.

[Dejounte]

Spurs will still have the same problems next year as they have this year...too many guards(Weatherspoon, Keldon Johnson), not enough 3pt shooting.

Forbes will likely be gone next year.

[Truth4sale$]

Forbes will likely be gone next year.

That's my point, new guards and less 3pt shooting. Forbes, and Bellinelli both gone but replaced with inconsistent but young shooting guards with questionable 3pt shots. Not a winning plan if you are struggling with the 3pt shot already. Your looking at Trey Lyles and Derrick White to shoot the three-yikes!

[Dejounte]

That's my point, new guards and less 3pt shooting. Forbes, and Bellinelli both gone but replaced with inconsistent but young shooting guards with questionable 3pt shots. Not a winning plan if you are struggling with the 3pt shot already. Your looking at Trey Lyles and Derrick White to shoot the three-yikes!

Trey has looked like a reliable 3 pt shooter who had a cold start to the season. He has a nice stroke.

I always believed White was a good shooter who just lacked confidence. His college numbers agree with this. He has been shooting more 3s these last few games.

[4lifecowboy]

Lonnie Walker also has a decent three pointer.

[exstatic]

That's my point, new guards and less 3pt shooting. Forbes, and Bellinelli both gone but replaced with inconsistent but young shooting guards with questionable 3pt shots. Not a winning plan if you are struggling with the 3pt shot already. Your looking at Trey Lyles and Derrick White to shoot the three-yikes!

Quinndary shot 37% on over 500 attempts in college. Samanic is shooting 36% in Austin so far.

[ace3g]

Spurs playing right now:

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191204/AUSTEX/

[ace3g]

Keldon finally hit a 3 tonight.

[talkspurs]

Keldon finally hit a 3 tonight.

Glad to see he hit one. He takes a lot of them so it is probably just getting used to the flow and getting comfortable. They are not streaming this game How is Metu playing? I see his stats look good but they can be deceiving.

[Russ]

Tonight's game will air on FSSW in the middle of the night (2:30-4:30 am SA Time).

[GAustex]

Tonight's game will air on FSSW in the middle of the night (2:30-4:30 am SA Time).
Thanks for the word
ima roll tape on it

[ZeusWillJudge]

Keldon finally hit a 3 tonight.



Thanks, Ace. I was going to post, but you're always there with the goods. It's good that Keldon finally got the lid off from the 3P line. Even without the 3's, he's been putting up points. He had 23 tonight, but the 7 TO's won't get him time in SA.

Metu is starting to really intrigue me. I thought he looked pretty bad in the limited minutes we saw him. But he's been looking pretty good lately. Tonight he had 25 and 12, 3 steals and a block - and no TO's. He's not a 3P shooter, but his 2P% has gotten a LOT better. I hope that means he's seriously improving. It's tempting to say that it's the G-League, but all the other G-League players are playing against G-League opponents.

[ace3g]

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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Q60_u4eDI

[timvp]

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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Q60_u4eDI

Pretty damn impressive highlight reel for Metu, tbh.

And Samanic in there setting him up play after play.

Good stuff :tu

[slick'81]

Metu doesnt look bad at all and damn luka can run that floor and dish

[Dejounte]

I think Metu will be our eventual Gay replacement. His style has evolved over these past few years and you could see hints of Rudy Gays post up game in there. Gay must have spent a lot of time with Metu.

[RC_Drunkford]

All 4 of our guys look like they have a chance to crack the rotation next year. That's very promising

[BillMc]

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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Q60_u4eDI

Cheers for the highlights Ace!

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-03Ha98XKA

[JuneJive]

Luka is looking good.

Fluid with his playmaking.

[Sugus]

Metu looks like a completely different player than last season... Nice mid-range jumper, finishes around the rim, and most impressively he's not afraid to dunk the ball in different situations much unlike Poeltl, who seems to have skipped that part of the Big Man Seminar. Very interesting prospect to watch develop. Luka also looks good... I hope the coaches get him shooting 3's at a high rate soon, same as Keldon. We know they can physically overpower G-League opponents, but without a reliable shot they're not getting much playing time in SA.

[RC_Drunkford]

Metu has a very broad skillset, it's all about which parts of it can translate to the NBA. It also seems like they have Keldon handling the ball a lot, so he becomes a better playmaker and knows how to score coming off screens.

[ace3g]

Spurs got the win tonight.

Austin Spurs



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


Keldon
Johnson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629640/) 0
SF
32
9-16
3-6
0-0
7
1
4
5
1
4
0
2
0
1
21


Luka
Samanic
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629677/) 19
PF
29
4-15
0-3
3-3
-4
1
5
6
0
2
1
2
3
2
11


Chimezie
Metu
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629002/) 7
C
30
7-13
0-1
1-1
4
2
4
6
3
2
1
2
0
1
16


Quinndary
Weatherspoon
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629683/) 15
SG
27
4-10
1-3
3-5
7
0
2
2
4
0
4
1
0
3
13


Matt
Farrell
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629393/) 4
PG
25
4-7
2-5
0-0
13
1
2
3
5
2
1
1
1
0
10


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

20
4-6
3-4
0-0
2
1
3
4
0
0
1
1
1
0
11


Tevin
King
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629886/) 11

22
0-3
0-0
0-0
-4
0
1
1
3
4
2
2
0
2
0


Dedric
Lawson
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629664/) 5

17
10-16
1-4
1-1
5
8
4
12
0
1
0
1
1
0
22


Kenny
Williams
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629953/) 24

15
1-6
1-4
0-0
2
2
2
4
2
1
0
0
1
0
3


Daulton
Hommes
(https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1629756/) 34

18
3-10
3-7
0-0
13
1
4
5
3
3
0
1
0
0
9




https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191206/SXFAUS/

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09UoE_S_jxo

[Harry Callahan]

Saw the game in Frisco in person against the Legends on Wed. All the Spurs draft picks from the last 2 years had good moments. Metu looked very good on both sides of the floor. He showed range with his shot, speed up and down the floor getting ahead of the defense with alley opp dunks and even pretty good defense/defensive rebounding.

Samanic and Johnson both had very good moments showing their skill sets.

Luka got a little dinged on the knee which limited him for awhile in the game, but his mobility and shooting stroke look good. He is still growing into his body and needs another 10-15 pounds of muscle to power through opposing players. His ability to get up and down the floor is impressive - especially with the ball in his hand.

Keldon is a very physical ball player with no fear going hard to the rim. The draft picks will get a bunch of experience this year in Austin and hopefully move up to the big club full time next year.

Who knows, if the season goes south record wise in the next couple of months maybe SA will be a possibility in March and April for the Austin players. I don't think the FO will keep them off the floor in SA if the Spurs are lottery bound late this season.

[ceperez]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09UoE_S_jxo

Finally hitting the 3. Johnson is going to be serviceable good! He appears to me getting bigger and seems to score well with contact.

[CGD]

Keldon with that Derrick White speed, lol. He’s looking good though.

Most excited about Luka though. How’d he do?

[talkspurs]

Do Luka and Metu Play roughly the same position? or do they play different positions. From what I can see it looks like both are more modern day PF but is one of the better at SF or C or would they both be more pf/SF combos?

[Dejounte]

Do Luka and Metu Play roughly the same position? or do they play different positions. From what I can see it looks like both are more modern day PF but is one of the better at SF or C or would they both be more pf/SF combos?

They both play like pf/c. Luka has some capabilities to play sf but in spurts. Its kind of like KD with Luka.

[talkspurs]

They both play like pf/c. Luka has some capabilities to play sf but in spurts. Its kind of like KD with Luka.

Do you think they could play together at the Pro level against most teams or would it take more teams without a big for them to play together?

on a side note Dejounte is my favorite player right now and I think Pop is hurting his skills but making him defer to much

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL09NgFu_lk

[CGD]

Do Luka and Metu Play roughly the same position? or do they play different positions. From what I can see it looks like both are more modern day PF but is one of the better at SF or C or would they both be more pf/SF combos?

I think they’re very different post players. Luka has the making of a good playmaker for a big, ala Jokic (but with much more spring and athleticism). Metu is more of a pure scorer, like a very poor mans Amare Stoutemire from back in the day.

[ace3g]

Spurs play again tonight @ 7

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191207/IWAAUS/

[Russ]

Spurs play again tonight @ 7

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20191207/IWAAUS/

The Austin-Iowa game is on now on FSSW.

[buujness]

Matt Bonner and Derrick White work well off of each other on commentary.

[CGD]

Pretty cool, they had Derrick white doing commentary for a while. He wasn’t half bad.

[CGD]

For those who go regularly, are tickets to those games pretty reasonable? Might have to hit one up while I’m in for holidays.

[talkspurs]

KJ finally made a 3 and now I think he has made some in each of the last 3 games.

Looking at stats Metu seems to be doing very well down there. I will be glad when he gets some actual run up in the big league.

[Light]

Another 25 from KJ tonight. Love the energy and emotion he plays with.

Metu looks way more confident and comfortable than I've seen in the past. Hopefully that continues.

[Sugus]

Can't be drawing too much conclusions from G-League games, but Metu looks like an interestingly athletic player. We definitely need someone on the team who can finish at the rim like he does, dude goes for the dunk a lot. I like his energy, he should get the call up and show what he's made of in non-garbage minutes

[Dejounte]

The thing is, I wouldnt play Metu over Lyles and I wouldnt play Metu over Eubanks to play C since Metu will get pushed around like he always does. Metu has no chance of getting minutes unless Aldridge gets traded or he suddenly gets agile enough to play SF.

[Sugus]

The thing is, I wouldnt play Metu over Lyles and I wouldnt play Metu over Eubanks to play C since Metu will get pushed around like he always does. Metu has no chance of getting minutes unless Aldridge gets traded or he suddenly gets agile enough to play SF.

He could crack the rotation as third big off the bench if LMA is load managed/injured/traded. He'd really have to shine to earn a spot, though.

[DPG21920]

For those who go regularly, are tickets to those games pretty reasonable? Might have to hit one up while I’m in for holidays.

Very cheap. They have a lot of games with deals (like $2 beer nights) and packages too, but even single games you can get for like $15. Most every seat is good but if you wanted like “great” seats as in near the court even then it’s like $100-150

[ZeusWillJudge]

Another 25 from KJ tonight. Love the energy and emotion he plays with.

Metu looks way more confident and comfortable than I've seen in the past. Hopefully that continues.


He was 3-6 from 3P last night. I want to see some more games like that.

Metu has been pretty damn good lately, too. He looked so bad early that I had given up on him. I would love for him to prove that wrong.

[XDT76]

The thing is, I wouldnt play Metu over Lyles and I wouldnt play Metu over Eubanks to play C since Metu will get pushed around like he always does. Metu has no chance of getting minutes unless Aldridge gets traded or he suddenly gets agile enough to play SF.

Actually both Lyles and Metu had to get stronger, it's just that Metu had to be much more stronger

[emanueldavidginobili]

I’m liking what I’ve seen so far this season from Metu even when he played with the Spurs granted it was garbage time he showed some flashes.

[ace3g]

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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frlPNx-ytNY

[Dejounte]

Actually both Lyles and Metu had to get Metu, it's just that Metu had to be much more stronger

Wait what?

[XDT76]

Wait what?

Sorry, was typing on the fly and did not realise I screwed up the message. Fixed it.

[Sugus]

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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frlPNx-ytNY

They both still have a lot of work to do, but I saw nice chemistry between Luka and Metu. If the latter can keep working on his jumper consistency, we could be rolling the pair out next year as stretch 4/5, which would be a huge upgrade over Lyles and May Touches. Spurs need to buy into the young movement as soon as possible and ship some dead weight out... These guys need minutes

[RC_Drunkford]

They both still have a lot of work to do, but I saw nice chemistry between Luka and Metu. If the latter can keep working on his jumper consistency, we could be rolling the pair out next year as stretch 4/5, which would be a huge upgrade over Lyles and May Touches. Spurs need to buy into the young movement as soon as possible and ship some dead weight out... These guys need minutes

Metu is far from being an upgrade to Aldridge:rolleyes

[Sugus]

Metu is far from being an upgrade to Aldridge:rolleyes

In overall talent, that's for sure, I think Metu's ceiling is an athletic backup 5. On the court, though, LMA's play has a few downsides which would be addition by substraction no matter his replacement - not only is his iso, inefficient fadeaway style getting worse as he ages, it stops pretty much all ball movement since Aldrige is quite happy to take a contested shot over passing out of the double teams; additionally, not only has his overall defense decreased, but also his athleticism, which is IMO the primal weight down on the team, since DD could hypothetically run a more fastbreak-oriented quick style of play, where LMA simply can't keep up.

Maybe that's just a lot of words to say that I don't want LMA on the team. Metu/Luka as replacements for our current 4-5 lineup might be worse from a talent perspective, but Metu allows you to play a much different game than LMA, one certainly more fit to DJ's and Lonnie's strengths. I'd like to see that even if it results in us going for a tank (which we need).

[BackHome]

I think Metu can play the 5 when teams go small but his majority of minutes will be at PF. He is not athletic enough to guard quick SF or big enough to handle big centers.

We all know this team is not constructed to go far if they make the playoffs that is why I would entertain any good trade for DEROZZ and LMA. But the trade would have to net us draft picks or young potential or a position of need such as SF.

Do the trade and bring over Nikola and then bring up Luka and Keldon next year to start the growth.