Preseason Game 1 (10/07/10): Spurs vs Rockets

[DesignatedT]

kouzan is playing hard down there.

[crc21209]

Cousin on the boards! :tu

[Libri]

Cousin showing some good effort.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair 12pts 8rebs

[bigdog]

Cousin on the offensive glass and goes to line. Good to see that.

[hater]

already cousin > Bonner

[crc21209]

:lol Surprise surprise Drexler picking Brooks to make the all-star team...homer.

[hater]

Penney's D > Hill's

[ChumpDumper]

Mahinmi vol.2Cooze isn't the same kind of player.

[DesignatedT]

Cousin and Penney are looking alright out there. Temple on the other hand looks pretty bad.

[ace3g]

Penney on fire

[jestersmash]

From what I've seen Penney has been earning his keep. To all the people saying that you're "done with Penney" what the hell were you guys expecting, kobe bryant?

He seems to hustle his ass off on the court and he's 2-5 FG. What does he need to do to earn another chance, go 5-5 FG?

[crc21209]

Damn this Penney guy showing his stroke....NICE.

[bigdog]

Penney with another 3.

[ohmwrecker]

Penney!

[anonoftheinternets]

man temple .... is not impressing out there.

[DesignatedT]

I think Pop may be playing a few select guys each night. Like Temple,Cousins,Penney tonight and Neal,Anderson,Gee the next game or something. Instead of constantly subbing them in and out and not letting them get a rhythm

[Spurs Brazil]

Cousin will be a good player for the Toros

[bigdog]

Cousin doesn't seem to be a good athlete, but I see some potential. He plays better defense than Bonner, he is said to have a decent jumpshot, but he just seems to have Nazr Mohammed hands at times.

[dbestpro]

Cousin made bigman mistake 101, putting ball on the floor when running the pick and roll.

[ace3g]

was Gist out there, yahoo says he has played 1:30 already

[NASpurs]

Cousin will be a good player for the Toros

Being sent to the Toros has proven to be the ultimate death kiss.

[Spurs Brazil]

was Gist out there, yahoo says he has played 1:30 already

Didn't see him there

[crc21209]

Cousin doesn't seem to be a good athlete, but I see some potential. He plays better defense than Bonner, he is said to have a decent jumpshot, but he just seems to have Nazr Mohammed hands at times.

Yup hes got the Nazr hands and he moves a little sluggish at times as well, but for a 4th or 5th big...not bad at all.

[alchemist]

Pop has a hard-on for Penny's 3.

[ElNono]

Yeah, Gist was out there...

[DPG21920]

Cooze isn't the same kind of player.

Yeah, Ian is not quite the work horse Cousin is, but Ian's offensive game is much more polished. Ian is the better athlete, but not as smooth as Cousin.

Ian is just as good of a defender overall imo, if not better.

[ChumpDumper]

Being sent to the Toros has proven to be the ultimate death kiss.Not really. They just end up playing for other teams.

[DesignatedT]

Cousins just seemed kinda clumsy to me but he has put in a solid performance thus far. kendrick perkins type center.

[jestersmash]

See I like that drive by Penney. I don't give a shit that he didn't get to the line or didn't make the shot, I like the aggressiveness. You can't teach that.

You can teach him better D over the long run, but you can't teach fearlessness.

[Obstructed_View]

jefferson fucking sucks.... remind me again why we signed him he is getting beasted on by 3rd stringers...... rj lovers defend that.....

You must not like having Tiago Splitter, because only people who don't want Tiago Splitter say anything negative about RJ's contract.

[NASpurs]

Not really. They just end up playing for other teams.

Other teams not in the NBA but yeah other teams.

[ChumpDumper]

Agendas are in regular season form.

[dbestpro]

Penney is like a small Bonner. He'll hit some shots and play hard, but overall he just does not measure up.

[ChumpDumper]

Other teams not in the NBA but yeah other teams.Other teams in the NBA as well.

[ElNono]

Temple can't run an offense yet... backup PG my ass...

[ElNono]

Other teams not in the NBA but yeah other teams.

Ian is in Dallas...

[bigdog]

Gist in the game.

[Spurs Brazil]

Temple looks very bad

[ace3g]

wow, not a shot for Gist to take

[NASpurs]

Ian is in Dallas...

Being 6'10 and in his early 20s is a blessing.

[crc21209]

:lol At these guys creaming themselves...

[Rito3d30]

damn this is disgusting

[Libri]

Damn, all those Spurs on the floor. :/

[ElNono]

:lol At these guys creaming themselves...

Hate to tell you, but they have a point. Brooks has been burning everybody out there...

[benefactor]

lol everyone taking the charge

[FkLA]

Brooks > Parker ?

[ElNono]

Outside Blair, our much hyped depth really didn't show up... We'll see when Tiago comes back...

[dbestpro]

I have never understood running down the clock ith 30 seconds left. The other team will run down the clock with 24 or less seconds left. We seem to always run down the clock and have to rush some god awlful play with just a few seconds left. If there is 28 or more seconds on the clock they should just run the play.

[crc21209]

Hate to tell you, but they have a point. Brooks has been burning everybody out there...

Eh...I'm not going to exactly start to worry in the 1st pre-season game with Brooks burning Gist, Temple, and the whole Spurs 3rd string team...:lol

[NASpurs]

Gist!!!!

[crc21209]

Damn Gist got up there for that board and put back!

[jestersmash]

Brooks > Parker ?

Hell no. Parker is consistently better.

[ace3g]

at least Gist got the O board and put back on that play

[alchemist]

:lol

[crc21209]

Wow Jerells go fuck yourself....

[Libri]

come on Jerrels

[DesignatedT]

Temple looked terrible.

[ace3g]

Neal finally in

[angelbelow]

gist with the nice O.Reb and putback.

[DesignatedT]

there u go cousins.

[crc21209]

Cousin and Gist working the boards...nice. :tu

[bigdog]

Jerrells sucks.

[Spurs Brazil]

Cousins again, 10pts 7rebs

[ElNono]

Eh...I'm not going to exactly start to worry in the 1st pre-season game with Brooks burning Gist, Temple, and the whole Spurs 3rd string team...:lol

I thought Temple was our official backup PG...

[DesignatedT]

come on neal. don't go for that garbage.

[ElNono]

There's Neal

[crc21209]

Neal and Jerells should be cut right on the spot for those dumbass fouls...:lol

[dbestpro]

Brain dead.

[Death In June]

So, no Anderson yet? What's up with that?

[NASpurs]

lol the Train got suckered in for a pump fake

[DPG21920]

Martin drawing fouls like usual. I just wish he was not doing it from 3. He will probably average 6-8 FTs a game.

[Libri]

Neal was to anxious.

[ElNono]

Welcome to the NBA, Neal

[Trill Clinton]

Yo, Cousin is niceeeeee. He's still a little raw but he has a lot of upside.

[ace3g]

come on Simmons, we don't need Nazr hands

[objective]

Brooks and Martin still in the game to pile on to Jerrells and Neal is a little funny and a little sad.

[dbestpro]

The backup PG play has been misirable.

[DesignatedT]

nice finish bobby

[bigdog]

Nice play by Gist and Simmons.

[DesignatedT]

simmons defense looks pretty damn shitty. hoping hes just out of shape.

[crc21209]

Drexler puts me to sleep with his voice and comments...:lol. Drexler...hell of a player, shitty announcer.

[DPG21920]

Cousin is damn active and makes pretty good rotations. Impressive stuff.

[jestersmash]

Welcome to the spurs bench cousin

[Trill Clinton]

The backup PG play has been misirable.

dude..they look horrible defending the perimeter.

[ElNono]

Brooks and Martin still in the game to pile on to Jerrells and Neal is a little funny and a little sad.

They need a win... they just got curbstomped by Orlando a couple days ago

[crc21209]

Jerrells....you suck...that is all.

[dbestpro]

I don't think I have much use for Jerrells either.

[Rito3d30]

Cousin is really impressive

[DPG21920]

I think Jerrells defense (besides that stupid foul) has been pretty good. He is at least fighting through screens, getting low and getting into his guy. I like the effort there. He is struggling badly on offense though.

[Libri]

I'm surprised Jerrells hasn't taken a shot.

[bigdog]

Cousin isn't exactly smooth, but he's doing some good things.

[timtonymanu]

Wow! I thought Cousin would be the least impressive but he's been pretty damn good.

Gist vs Cousin will be very interesting.

[ElNono]

I think Jerrells defense (besides that stupid foul) has been pretty good. He is at least fighting through screens, getting low and getting into his guy. I like the effort there. He is struggling badly on offense though.

Agree.

[Ari Gold]

They need a win... they just got curbstomped by Orlando a couple days ago

Losing by 9 points is a curbstomp??

[spectator]

man, houston really wants this game - playing their starters and 2nd unit large minutes, whereas the spurs are mostly playing 3rd string duds

[ElNono]

I think Alonzo Gee has to feel pretty good about his chances of making the team... and he didn't even play one minute... :lol

[benefactor]

Cousin is a nice looking player but will be a roster space casualty. We re-signed Bonner, remember?

[ElNono]

Losing by 9 points is a curbstomp??

I thought they were down by 20+ at some point...

[bigdog]

Cousin stood his ground and made Lowry travel. Nice.

[bigdog]

Anderson is finally in the game.

[DesignatedT]

Anderson in.

[Rito3d30]

Anderson is in finally....

[ElNono]

There's Anderson

[crc21209]

Bad decision by Simmons there. He shouldve kept it on that drive...

[Spurs Brazil]

Anderson in

[ace3g]

Anderson finally in

[Libri]

Cousin looks like a workhorse type of guy

[ohmwrecker]

Cousin is a nice looking player but will be a roster space casualty. We re-signed Bonner, remember?

He is competing with Gist for the 15th spot at best.

[angelbelow]

As the game went on, cousins surprised and impressed me a bit too. like his effort a lot.

[dbestpro]

Not too happy with Neal so far. Does not look like he can get his shot off.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

temple sucking much thus far

[ElNono]

He is competing with Gist for the 15th spot at best.

There's no 15th spot. They were saying before the game that Pop said they didn't think they'll carry 15 guys this season.

[DPG21920]

I don't think they are keeping 15 guys this year.

[ChumpDumper]

Anderson is finally in the game.


Anderson in.


Anderson is in finally....


There's Anderson


Anderson in


Anderson finally inthx

[bigdog]

Neal will only make this team if he can hit shots. If not, he's as useless as Mason was last year.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

thx

:lol

[benefactor]

He is competing with Gist for the 15th spot at best.
They won't carry 15.

[DesignatedT]

With the news that Pop is only planning on carrying 13 guys I don't know where any of these guys would make it. Very disappointed in the way Temple looked though.

[objective]

can't afford both Bonner and a 15th man.

[FkLA]

the homerism is hilarious

'rick adelman's teams arent known for defense but in the final two minutes they always bunker down'

[ElNono]

Is Anderson in???????


:lol

[Trill Clinton]

Get well Kim

[DesignatedT]

Didn't they give Neal a guaranteed contract or am i way off?

[timtonymanu]

Ive been more impressed with those guys fighting for a spot than the guys who already have a spot.

[DPG21920]

There's no 15th spot. They were saying before the game that Pop said they didn't think they'll carry 15 guys this season.


I don't think they are keeping 15 guys this year.


They won't carry 15.


With the news that Pop is only planning on carrying 13 guys I don't know where any of these guys would make it. Very disappointed in the way Temple looked though.


can't afford both Bonner and a 15th man.

'Preciate it.

[8FOR!3]

Neal will only make this team if he can hit shots. If not, he's as useless as Mason was last year.

No shit?

[ElNono]

Didn't they give Neal a guaranteed contract or am i way off?

They can buy it out... It wasn't a major amount IIRC

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

guess who blocked bud?

[ace3g]

wow, announcers comparing Favre hold out to brain surgery

[bigdog]

Nice hustle on the boards there by Gist and Simmons but that whole possession looked gross.

[Spurs Brazil]

Good D by Anderson

[BOHOLANO#21]

anderson just got in!!!

[bigdog]

Jerrells, go home.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

i can't remember the last time the spurs scored

[jestersmash]

This just in Anderson is in the game. Also There may not be 15 spots on the spurs roster this year.

[ElNono]

Anderson looks tired already... ugh

[Rito3d30]

that's why Anderson is in game so late

[DPG21920]

Anderson with the intensity of Dice in a horse game.

[dbestpro]

Anderson looks like he needs to run about a thousand laps or so.

[DesignatedT]

They can buy it out... It wasn't a major amount IIRC

i see.

[Russ]

Anderson looks like he's 60.

[DesignatedT]

Honestly I'm not sure if I like any of our backup 3 prospects. I wish I could see some Gee. He might be our best chance.

[angelbelow]

Nice to see neal slashing

[ElNono]

Rockets scrubs >>> Spurs scrubs

[ohmwrecker]

There's no 15th spot. They were saying before the game that Pop said they didn't think they'll carry 15 guys this season.

I didn't see that, but that was pretty much my point. I don't think he will make the team.

[DPG21920]

Did you see how nonchalant Anderson was running on that curl?

[Trill Clinton]

Cousin>>>>Gist

Cousin knows his role.. unlike Gist he doesn't force anything .

[ace3g]

cho cho, Neal for 3

[bigdog]

Obviously Anderson needs to get in better game shape to make a difference. Sucks he had to rehab that injury for so long.

[ElNono]

It's just one game, but Anderson looks like a guy that just got paid...

[dbestpro]

I think Anderson will play with the Toros when their season starts so he can learn the system and get in game shape. Looks like Temple will be there too.

[ducks]

Obviously Anderson needs to get in better game shape to make a difference. Sucks he had to rehab that injury for so long.

needs to get off his ass and quite playing on the xbox

[ChumpDumper]

Gist is shooting his way off the team.

[ElNono]

What's really disappointing is the overall lack of intensity from the guys trying to make the roster... You just don't see any of them really standing out... (perhaps except Cousins)

[bigdog]

Why does Gist feel the need to keep the ball and go one on one when he touches it?

[dbestpro]

Who is 51?

[ducks]

Gist is shooting his way off the team.

ducks>gist

[Russ]

Gist is shooting his way off the team.

Gist was on the team?

[dbestpro]

Might be nice to run some plays even if it is the 4th string.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice one by Gist

[Libri]

pretty good left hand hook by Gist

[ducks]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AkkBuNG_bn15topujx_DRVS8vLYF?gid=201 0100710

[ace3g]

come on Gist, can't just go 1 on 1 every time you have the ball in the paint

[ChumpDumper]

I didn't remember the Gist's being such a black hole.

[ducks]

2:28 SA - Foul on J. Gist
2:28 SA - Offensive foul on J. Gist
2:46 SA - J. Gist steals the ball from P. Patterson
3:03 SA - J. Gist makes an 8-foot jump hook shot along the left baseline
3:17 HOU - Traveling on C. Budinger
3:31 SA - Layup by C. Jerrells. Assist: J. Gist

[DesignatedT]

lol gist. why are we forcefeeding gist.

[Rito3d30]

god damn it.....

[dbestpro]

These Gist iso's are ugly.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol @ those 2 offensive fouls on gist

[ace3g]

so many travels and O foul on the Spurs

[DPG21920]

The coaches probably told Gist to go one on one. I highly doubt they keep going to him without this being planned.

[Spurs Brazil]

Gist sucks

[Trill Clinton]

omg! stop giving gist the ball!

[ducks]

sloppy game

[ace3g]

nice drive by Neal

[ace3g]

back and forth with these offensive fouls

[ducks]

lol gist. why are we forcefeeding gist.

to see what he can do
so at this rate WE CUT HIS SORRY ASS

[DesignatedT]

pop called the play for simmons to give him a shot. failed

[ace3g]

nice D by Jerrells and then layup by Anderson

[bigdog]

Jerrells with a block? WTF?

[DesignatedT]

nice block pass by jerrells finish by anderson.

[ducks]

houston did not score 27 points this quarter wow

[ace3g]

I didn't really like Jerrells but he has impressed me this game

[DPG21920]

Two great defensive plays from CJ.

[Libri]

nice block pass by jerrells finish by anderson.

Good things happen when they play D.

[DesignatedT]

Pop doesnt want OT lol

[alchemist]

Rockets > Spurs

[ace3g]

Jerrells with the half court shot that isn't close, I guess Spurs didn't have a TO after the made FT?

[Spurs Brazil]

Pop didn't even call a time out :lol

[ace3g]

oh yeah, forgot about that, no wonder they didn't call a TO, lol

[bbarry]

i'm extremely shocked pop didn't call a TO.

[ElNono]

It was good to see the Spurs again... we have a lot of work ahead though...

[DPG21920]

Between his improved defense and his known 3 PT shooting, I think CJ could be the 3rd guard. I don't know if they will keep a guy around for that, but at this point, even though it is borderline that he is an NBA player, I think he could do it.

[dbestpro]

What I learned.

Cousins is better than I thought.
Temple and Hill are not ready for the season to start.
Anderson needs to buy a treadmill.
Bonner still knows how to kill a lead.
Neal and Penney both had their moments good and bad.
Gist is going back to Europe.

[jimo2305]

i've been raving lately about curtis jerrels and gary neal.. im excited we got them.. pop can bring the best out of em

[jimo2305]

ahh i didnt get to see penney play.. but i saw him when i was at the att center during the open practice.. even tho he didnt make most of his shots.. i know this guy can shoot.. he better start drillin' them soon tho lol

[DPG21920]

You have to keep in mind that with players like Gist, Neal, Simmons....they are limited. Which is why they are fringe players. Every team has them. Sometimes they look good, sometimes they look bad.

That happens with your 12-15 players, on every team.

[spectator]

STAT of the game - 3rd string minutes

HOUSTON - SPURS
13 - 108

[ohmwrecker]

No Alonzo Gee is curious . . . I am assuming he is safe?

Chopping Block:
Koozahn
Gist
Jerrells
Penney

[DesignatedT]

Backup 3 postion: Simmons seems like a smart player but he makes bogans look like ron artest. Anderson doesn't look impressive at all but what do you expect out of a rookie... he is no dejuan blair. Gee??????

Temple looked absolutely horrendous btw.

[ohmwrecker]

You have to keep in mind that with players like Gist, Neal, Simmons....they are limited. Which is why they are fringe players. Every team has them. Sometimes they look good, sometimes they look bad.

That happens with your 12-15 players, on every team.

Gist is gone, Simmons is out of shape . . . I thought Neal was good.

[DesignatedT]

I was a lot more impressed with Neal than I was Temple. Penney might have outplayed them both. All in all its just 1 game. A lot of these guys are nervous as hell. That's why I expected more out of Bobby tonight than some of the other guys.

[duhoh]

Pop doesnt want OT lol

i know! hahaha foo wants to GTFO

[Libri]

I'm disappointed in Temple, expected to see more from him. Let's see what he does the next game.

[ace3g]

Both Penney and Neal once they got their feet under them, they started to play well, hit shots, and make plays.

Jerrells played well, never really liked him that much (usually he takes bad shots) but tonight he played like a true PG and made some big plays down the stretch.

Parker, Duncan, Manu, Blair all looked good; Blair especially (8% body fat really shows)

I liked what I saw from RJ, still needs some work, but the new release looks quicker; still needs work on the defensive end

[dbestpro]

I think the Rockets should really consider trading Yao. He does not seem to fit their style of play and they should send him on his way while they could get good value.

[DPG21920]

The thing is, Temple showed very good things against NBA level players during the regular season. But again, he is limited so you will get nights like this from time to time.

[Trill Clinton]

Didn't Temple play for Houston for a while? I'm gonna give him the benefit of the doubt and say he probably had some jitters going against his ex team, mainly brooks.

[DesignatedT]

I just hope Temple shows that he can still perform at a high level in the pre-season. It's going to be tough to keep a guy on because you know what he did last season when you have so many good prospects and limited spots on the roster.

[redskinfan]

Gist looked good imho he didn't look like a stiff out there, with some time i believe he will be the athletic 3/4 we lack.

[Hooks]

You guys do know that Anderson was out for around 3 consecutive months with a hamstring injury doing absolutely nothing right? And that he was cleared to practice on the 1st of September.

Of course he's out of shape, not even Manu played well after returning from an injury.

[DPG21920]

I just hope Temple shows that he can still perform at a high level in the pre-season. It's going to be tough to keep a guy on because you know what he did last season when you have so many good prospects and limited spots on the roster.

Do the Spurs really have that many good prospects? I know I would trust a guy who has done it when it matters over a guy in preseason when it comes to evaluations like this.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

James Anderson needed more PT

dammit Pop

[DesignatedT]

I don't even know what to think of Gist. It's clear that he has improved tremendously since he has been drafted a couple years back but he still needs more work before we put him on the roster IMO. I hope he agrees to go back to Europe or something and we still own his rights.

[Trill Clinton]

You guys do know that Anderson was out for around 3 consecutive months with a hamstring injury doing absolutely nothing right? And that he was cleared to practice on the 1st of September.

Of course he's out of shape, not even Manu played well after returning from an injury.


Yea I know

[Cant_Be_Faded]

James Anderson needed more PT

dammit Pop

[spectator]

some positives from the game:

1. spurs starters avg. +3 in +/- vs. only +0.2 for houston
2. gary neal 3-6 shooting; 7 pts in 11 mins

side note: you need to play more than 6 mins to get into the game, so stop complaining about temple

[ElNono]

You guys do know that Anderson was out for around 3 consecutive months with a hamstring injury doing absolutely nothing right? And that he was cleared to practice on the 1st of September.

Of course he's out of shape, not even Manu played well after returning from an injury.

I didn't see the effort. It wasn't just tired legs. And sucks for him because this is the time where he needs to go all out unless he's thinking about spending a season in the Toros.

[DesignatedT]

Do the Spurs really have that many good prospects? I know I would trust a guy who has done it when it matters over a guy in preseason when it comes to evaluations like this.

I guess its to early to tell but if some of these guys like Neal,Simmons and your boy Cousins start and keep playing well than it could turn into a dilemma.

[DPG21920]

Gist is a defensive player. An energy guy that can rebound, block shots and guard a few positions. That is where the focus needs to be for him.

Guys like Hayes last a long time in the NBA with worse offensive games than him. Sure, the shooting and everything will help, but if Gist can become a consistent defender, he should earn a spot somewhere.

[ceperez]

Cousins - Much better than anyone expected. Seems to know what to do on the court.

Penny - Early jitters. Got into stride. Seems to have good fundamentals and runs the offense well. I guess he's in top shape coming from the World's. Two defects - don't think he can defend by himself and inadequate athleticism to take it to the hoop. Otherwise, plays well at the perimeter.

Neal - Would like to have seen more aggressiveness and more moves in finding his shot. Made a mistake by fouling Martin on a pump fake. Like Penny, seems to not have the vertical to do well driving to the hoop.

Gist - Definitely going to get cut. Sloppy play, sloppy shot selection.

Temple and Anderson - Out of shape and out of sync.

Jerrels - Decent defensive, but doesn't know how to run the team.

Simmons - Is this a former MIP? Doesn't seem to have the agility and quickness I would expect.

RJ - I thought he worked to improve his game in the Summer? Could't see it.

[DPG21920]

I guess its to early to tell but if some of these guys like Neal,Simmons and your boy Cousins start and keep playing well than it could turn into a dilemma.

What I mean by prospects is upside. Guys like Neal, Simmons, Penney have extremely limited upside imo.

The Spurs have some decent prospects, but not even that many good young ones. Neal, Penney and Simmons are all older.

Gee is interesting, Temple, CJ and now Cousin is a little.

[Russ]

Neal is a find.

Anderson looks creaky and old. Whoever selected him better hope Damian James doesn't explode onto the scene.

[redskinfan]

Gist is a defensive player. An energy guy that can rebound, block shots and guard a few positions. That is where the focus needs to be for him.

Guys like Hayes last a long time in the NBA with worse offensive games than him. Sure, the shooting and everything will help, but if Gist can become a consistent defender, he should earn a spot somewhere.

He looks like he belongs at least not like that dude last year whose name escapes me who went back to Europe after a month or so.

[DesignatedT]

What I mean by prospects is upside. Guys like Neal, Simmons, Penney have extremely limited upside imo.

The Spurs have some decent prospects, but not even that many good young ones. Neal, Penney and Simmons are all older.

Gee is interesting, Temple, CJ and now Cousin is a little.

Still, the need for a SF alone could keep Simmons on. Before training camp start it was pretty much thought that Temple was a for sure lock to make the squad. I don't know if that is true anymore.

[DesignatedT]

He looks like he belongs at least not like that dude last year whose name escapes me who went back to Europe after a month or so.

Haislip

[ElNono]

Still, the need for a SF alone could keep Simmons on. Before training camp start it was pretty much thought that Temple was a for sure lock to make the squad. I don't know if that is true anymore.

Like I said earlier, after watching RJ and Simmons take turns at SF, Gee should feel pretty good about his chances even without playing one minute out there.

[ceperez]

Both Temple and Anderson should get a pass for being out of shape. Both guys are coming of injuries.

[ceperez]

Like I said earlier, after watching RJ and Simmons take turns at SF, Gee should feel pretty good about his chances even without playing one minute out there.

Simmons really didn't do himself any favors. Too bad, I had higher expectations.

[DesignatedT]

Like I said earlier, after watching RJ and Simmons take turns at SF, Gee should feel pretty good about his chances even without playing one minute out there.

lol. I hope the reason he didn't play was because he was "safe". I thought Simmons was an interesting choice when we picked him up but he seriously doesn't look like the guy. It's still early though.

[DesignatedT]

I think the Spurs knew what they were doing by not giving Simmons a guaranteed deal. thats for sure.

[spectator]

does anyone know what clip gee has from 3?

[ElNono]

does anyone know what clip gee has from 3?

He was 0 for 0 in 0 minutes of play...

[DesignatedT]

does anyone know what clip gee has from 3?

For the Toros last year he shot 39% (24-61)
For the Wizards last year he shot 61% (7-9) in 11 games.

In college he was closer to 35% though if I remember correctly.

[spectator]

For the Toros last year he shot 39% (24-61)
For the Wizards last year he shot 61% (7-9) in 11 games.

In college he was closer to 35% though if I remember correctly.


all those numbers are better than the 31-32% lemon that rj pulled last year

[duncan228]

Spurs.com with a few pics.

http://www.nba.com/spurs/photos/101007_1.html

[siraulo23]

Both Temple and Anderson should get a pass for being out of shape. Both guys are coming of injuries.

This

[spectator]

wait - we won according to yahoo sports - as of right now, the link on the right says "spurs top rockets in preseason opener"

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba;_ylt=Ak66wIhLYa2QIU8T8hxPITc5nYcB


never mind - they just changed it to smth else

[duncan228]

http://images.chron.com/photos/2010/10/07/23587012/600xPopupGallery.jpg

[ace3g]

I hope Blair keeps the sleeve, and hopefully Splitter wears his (he usually wore one when he played for Caja Laboral and for Brazil NT)

[BackHome]

What I mean by prospects is upside. Guys like Neal, Simmons, Penney have extremely limited upside imo.

The Spurs have some decent prospects, but not even that many good young ones. Neal, Penney and Simmons are all older.

Gee is interesting, Temple, CJ and now Cousin is a little.


I have to agree with you Neal, Simmons, Penney little upside and really don't help us. Simmons has not lateral quickness and looked like he was playing in slow motion through the game.

Gist was a pleasant suprise he seemed to be more confident and played good defense but pressed on the offense.

RJ seems to be the same.

Cousins played pretty decent needs to add about fifteen pounds of muscle though.

It is only one game but so far in the mix I would say Gist, Temple, and Gee.

[crc21209]

Backup 3 postion: Simmons seems like a smart player but he makes bogans look like ron artest. Anderson doesn't look impressive at all but what do you expect out of a rookie... he is no dejuan blair. Gee??????

Temple looked absolutely horrendous btw.

Speaking of Bogans....did anyone else see the number 1 play on Sportscenter? It was Bogans....getting dunked on by Jason Terry! :lol

[analyzed]

It looks like aside from our regulars no one can play decent enough to warrant minutes in the regular season. I'm not worried with our bigs as we have that covered. but our wings, were screwed , espcially if RJ dosen't show up. Anderson dosen't look like he will be ready in the next 3 months ! Temple? nope. Simmons .. can he still move? Gee ? You realize this isn't the d-league or CBA. We might have to settle with Neal and/or Penny and hope they give us decent quality minutes. At least those guys have played in front of big crowds and of a decent level league(int'l and euroleague)

[Don'tCallMeBubbles]

dmorey

Even though it is preseason it always feels good to get the 1st win. AB, CLee, KMartin, JHill all did well but game ball goes to Chuck Hayes

Morey just went scoreboard Spurfan......

[Nathan89]

Question: Does Rj still suck? Did he look like last year?

[duncan228]

Blair, on facing Yao for the first time.


He’s a big dude, that’s all I can say. When I saw him, I thought, ‘Oh, my Lord!’ He’s huge.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2010100710