Alonzo Gee

[Amuseddaysleeper]

He had some nice games towards the end of Summer League and he's got the athleticism our backup 3 spot needs especially with Anderson out.

I think he could be a pleasant surprise like Garrett Temple was at the end of last year during Parker's injury.

What are you guys hoping/expecting out of Gee?

[celldweller]

I just want to see Pop give the man a chance!

[crc21209]

If Gee gets spot minutes here and there I'm expecting him to bring some athleticism to the team, decent D, and some aggressiveness on offense. I don't think he'll ever be the shooter Anderson is but he can use his athleticism to get to the rack...

[blkroadrunners]

Despite having a solid performance during the SL, he had a horrible preseason.

I'm hoping Pop gives him a second chance, and he'll redeem himself and play to his strengths.

[Cessation]

It would be nice to see Gee, thrown out there.

[c whata11]

Despite having a solid performance during the SL, he had a horrible preseason.

the guy only played 3/7 preseason games and only a total of 32 minutes in those 3 games, all which were either blowout wins or losses. so i wouldnt say he had a horrible preseason, just not enough playing time. the spurs have the guy and andersons out; might as well give him a chance, you never know. i just wanna see what hes got.

[jjktkk]

As of right now barring trade or FA signing, they really don't have a choice but to play Gee, unless they have 0 confidence in Gee.

[buttsR4rebounding]

As of right now barring trade or FA signing, they really don't have a choice but to play Gee, unless they have 0 confidence in Gee.

Exactly...if you are not going to play him now either send him to the D League (if that is an option) or cut him loose. Let's all hope RJ continues his high level of play.

[BronxCowboy]

James Anderson 2010-11: 6'6", 215lbs, age 21.
6 games, 17.7 mpg, FG% .424, 3% .500, FT%.667, 7ppg, 1rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.7 TO

Alonzo Gee 2009-10: 6'6", 220lbs, age 22.
11 games, 16.5 mpg, FG% .475, 3% .778, FT% .621, 7.4ppg, 3rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.91 TO

Seems eerily similar, but should be pointed out that Anderson shoots outside a lot more (>3 three-point attempts per game compared to <1), and blocks a lot more shots, and Gee put up those numbers with the Wizards. Still, they were high enough on him that he started 2 games last year. Or they were trying to tank.

[8FOR!3]

I think there's a decent chance he gets 15 minutes a game while Anderson's gone. We're 6-1 and I think it's a good risk to give Gee play time to see what the kid's made of.

[Obstructed_View]

Give him every one of Ja's minutes for a game, and tell him it's his job interview. Either he can play or he can't. Let's find out.

[Obstructed_View]

Hey, there's a really bad team coming into town on the second night of a back to back. Go get 'em, Zo!

[yavozerb]

Not expecting Gee to replace JA outside shooting, but his defense should be as intense as JA's and I think that is what will keep him around.

[BronxCowboy]

Not expecting Gee to replace JA outside shooting, but his defense should be as intense as JA's and I think that is what will keep him around.

Malik Hairston begs to differ.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I just wanna see Gee attack the rim and be aggressive. The Spurs will continue to go through scoring droughts in which case they'll need to manufacture easy points via free throws and easy transition baskets.

[The Great Fantastic]

This is our absolute best solution for the backup 3 right now. You have to let Alonzo play through some of the growing pains right now. His decision making is questionable and his outside shooting is extremely streaky, but his ability to pressure the ball and create turnovers is a big plus.

I am amazed that I could be so down about missing a rookie that has played in all of 6 games, but I am. Anderson is a great fit for this team and was playing smart and efficient basketball. Gee is not going to be anywhere near as smart or efficient, but, if Pop lets him play through his dumbass moments, can be a decent solution at the backup 3 and even have some games where his offensive output will make posters here lose it and say to hell with Anderson.

This kid needs to play. We can't afford to wear out Ginobili.

[yavozerb]

Malik Hairston begs to differ.

It worked for Malik for over 2 seasons...

[Obstructed_View]

It worked for Malik for over 2 seasons...

If only he'd done better in practice...

[BronxCowboy]

It worked for Malik for over 2 seasons...

Fair enough. And we really only need it to work for Alonzo for about half a season.

[The Truth #6]

Give him every one of Ja's minutes for a game, and tell him it's his job interview. Either he can play or he can't. Let's find out.

That's what should happen. Instead I expect overplaying Manu and playing Hill out of position. But hopefully Pop's recent trust in young players wasn't just a passing phase. We'll see.

[NASpurs]

I hope Pop gives Al Gee (algae?) a ton of burn vs teams like the Sixers. Why keep him and let him rot on the bench when the opportunity has risen with the injury of JA? Either that or Neal is going to get a lot of minutes and the Spurs will go small 1,2,3 positions all night when RJ is not in which would suck.

[weebo]

Don't expect much from Gee.

[dbestpro]

I don't think he will do too well. Our offense requires the SF to be able to hit the 3 with some consistency particularly from the corners. I do not see that in Gee's game.

[rascal]

Expecting nothing more than spot minutes in garbage time games. Not even worth starting a thread over.

[Truth4sale$]

Gee has become the team waterboy and towel boy. Don't get too excited. Pops had high hopes for Temple and we see how well his career as a Spur turned out.

[ShoogarBear]

Every year there is an intriguing young wing whom Pop keeps on the bench solely for the purposes of amusing himself as he trolls SpursTalk.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Every year there is an intriguing young wing whom Pop keeps on the bench solely for the purposes of amusing himself as he trolls SpursTalk.

I'm thinking Pop = rascal

[Spurs Brazil]

Well, I think we need to find a new SF

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Well, I think we need to find a new SF

Jefferson will be pissed.

[it's me]

Cut

[Brazil]

Well, I think we need to find a new SF

this is not new tbh no way Gee can fill the back up sf job. With Anderson injury we need a back up.

[Nathan89]

Alonzo has zero potential. Just hope we can get someone who is decent.

[Spurs Brazil]

Alonzo has zero potential. Just hope we can get someone who is decent.


I'd take a look at J.Hayes

[Osnofa]

oh, what a machine!

[EmantheSpursFan]

I thought this was funny, i read on espn that the hornets were shopping Marcus Thornton from the hornets so i went to NBA trade machine and saw that him and Gee have the same salary so i decided to do the trade and what was funny is that according to espn we would decrease are projected wins by 44 by trading Gee for Thornton. haha

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=38tbgjn
:wow

[MaNu4Tres]

I'd take a look at J.Hayes

You don't think they have already?

Pretty sure Hayes has worked out for many NBA teams throughout the course of the off-season- (Free agent camps/tryouts). There is a reason why he has yet to sign anywhere.

[Bruno]

Gee getting so little minutes in the preseason was very puzzling. The most logical explanation of that was that he was really bad in practice. This poor game confirms that it was the right explanation.

If Gee hasn't a good/great game against Thunder today, Spurs will likely have a new SF for the next game (Wednesday @Chicago).

[temujin]

excellent athlete.

Unfortunately, basketball is actually played with a ball.

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah, if being an athlete was all that mattered, Temple would still be here.

[Flux451]

The guy needs to relax, realize this aint NBDL where you can take everyone to the hole. He forced way too much. I give him one more game.

[Madhops]

Gee sucked last night. Deer in the headlights. He ain't gonna get many more chances if he keeps that up.

[ivanfromwestwood]

give him a break. last night was 2 years in the making. he needs at least a few more games before we can call him a bust.

[ChumpDumper]

Why do so many think he's been playing pro ball for two years already?

[Ditty]

he played some good D last night, but was trying to hard on offense which caused too many turnovers, but at least he wasn't afraid to take it too the basket. He had a few open jumpers, and enough space to get a jumpshot over his oppenent , but decided to pass out or drive to the basket. He does have a nice jump shot, but at best he would be a poor man's caron butler.

[Das Texan]

Alonzo Gee better figure it out and figure it out fast, or its time for him to start polishing up his resume.

I thought he looked absolutely horrible last night.

[PBEEZY]

Alonzo Gee..............................is not the player we thought he was

[jermaine]

He's playing within the offense! I really think giving a shot he could play some dam good "D"! He playede hard an stayed infont of his man. I wish he could get some burn but with Hill an Neal playing like their playing i doubt he see any mins but garbage mins, if that.

[JustinJDW]

Our offensive system requires our Small Forwards to be able to knock down the corner 3-ball. Gee doesn't do that. Gee just forces the ball inside and turns it over.

Now I'm not gonna judge him too much cause its only one game, but if he sucks again tonight against the Thunder, then we need a new SF.

[ChumpDumper]

Alonzo Gee..............................is not the player we thought he wasWho did we think he was?

[Obstructed_View]

Who did we think he was?

Yeah, he's pretty much who I thought he was. He was pretty good for the Toros, but he was Pippen to Malik Hairston's Jordan, so that pretty much means he was going to be an end of the bench guy. I hope, for his sake, that he can find a niche to specialize in so he can stick. That's pretty much his only chance.