Tim, Tiago, Nene, George, Roy Hibbert and lots of others training in SA

[Buddy Holly]

I wonder if that's Tim's house? :wow

http://a.yfrog.com/img875/8793/qmtd.jpg

Roy posted this on his twitter today.

[Dex]

Is that Kiwi I see grinning back there?

[Phenomanul]

I hope Blair was the photographer... and not at Whataburger....

[dylankerouac]

No invite for Kawhi? : (

Maybe they were doing 5 on 5 with Bowen as the coach. Definitely doesn't look like Bowen was working out with that shirt he has on.

[dylankerouac]

Blair is in Russia playing ball.

http://www.thedejuanblair.com/commerce/inthenews/inthenews.asp?id_passed=128

[Bill_Brasky]

Blair is in Russia playing ball.

http://www.thedejuanblair.com/commerce/inthenews/inthenews.asp?id_passed=128

Working on that game!

Good to know he's staying in shape.

[ace3g]

http://projectspurs.com/2011-articles/october/spurs-meet-for-unofficial-training-camp.html

[dylankerouac]

Thanks for the link. Glad to see Kawhi training with the team, I hope he's a beast once the season starts and really turns it on for the playoffs.

[Solid D]

http://a.yfrog.com/img875/8793/qmtd.jpg

Hibbert looks 4 inches taller than everybody else and he's in his socks. He must be taller than 7'2". Who is the guy between Roy and Cory Joseph?

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

looks like tims getting Nene familiar with the Spurs offense & defense for his future signing.
















































I Wish :depressed

[dylankerouac]

Me too bud, me too.

[Buddy Holly]

No invite for Kawhi? : (

Maybe they were doing 5 on 5 with Bowen as the coach. Definitely doesn't look like Bowen was working out with that shirt he has on.

I know Kawahi is in SA so he could have been there. Maybe took the picture?

[Libri]

So Jefferson wasn't invited?

[edgar]

Nene to the Spurs = 2012 NBA CHAMPIONS

Go Spurs Go

:lobt:

[baseline bum]

Nene in SA.... man, I wish. Then you could leave Ginger on the fucking bench shining shoes.

[ChuckD]

I hope Blair was the photographer... and not at Whataburger....

He's kicking ass in Russia right now.

[ChuckD]

No invite for Kawhi? : (

Maybe they were doing 5 on 5 with Bowen as the coach. Definitely doesn't look like Bowen was working out with that shirt he has on.

I think both Kawhi and Anderson are in Vegas.

[dylankerouac]

Who's the second guy on the left? I thought that might be Anderson.

Also, if Kawhi took the picture maybe Bowen gave him some tips too! Exciting.

[dylankerouac]

Also, I don't see Splitter in there. Did he get a hair cut and/or complete style change?

[ChuckD]

Also, I don't see Splitter in there. Did he get a hair cut and/or complete style change?

Fifth one in from the left.

[Solid D]

Who's the second guy on the left? I thought that might be Anderson.

Yes, that's James Anderson.

[Dex]

So Jefferson wasn't invited?

I don't think Jefferson practices, or he might actually know how to play.

[xtremesteven33]

I don't think Jefferson practices, or he might actually know how to play.

This.

[ChuckD]

Yes, that's James Anderson.

Ah, so the Vegas thing is over, then?

[timtonymanu]

Is that Sean Marks behind Bruce? This is an awesome pic. Imagine if we had a front line with Tim, Tiago, Nene, and Hibbert.

Fuck this lockout! I wanna see my Spurs, damnit.

[m>s]

they just want to gain some extra weight now knowing there'll be no NBA season 11-12

[Solid D]

Ah, so the Vegas thing is over, then?

Yes. It lasted 2 weeks.

[024]

that's pretty cool.

[TimmehC]

I wish Kawhi could spend the remainder of this lockout working with Bruce and learning some defensive "tactics". Hell, Bruce could probably help with his shot too.

[jaffies]

Left to right:

George Hill
James Anderson
Sean Marks
Bruce Bowen
Tiago Splitter
Ime Udoka
Tim Duncan
Nene Hilario
Roy Hibbert
Jack McClinton???
Cory Joseph

[Kathyladora]

These guys must be anxious to play. Maybe Brent Barry took the photo. Saw him around town today, but I didn't think he was still living in San Antonio.

[TDMVPDPOY]

imagine if that was our roster, do you think we can compete for a ring?

[TDMVPDPOY]

is that splitter in the pic? looks like that reb king from minnesota wolves, whatever his name is...

i think i know who took the pic

isnt mengke banteer still working as a babysitter/housesitter at duncans? lol

[Juggity]

imagine if that was our roster, do you think we can compete for a ring?

Nah, too many rookies and old guys. Not enough in-betweens. Centers and PFs also seem overrepresented here to some extent.

[itzsoweezee]

http://a.yfrog.com/img875/8793/qmtd.jpg

Hibbert looks 4 inches taller than everybody else and he's in his socks. He must be taller than 7'2". Who is the guy between Roy and Cory Joseph?

Hibbert and Detlef Schremp were on last week's episode of Parks and Recreation, and Hibbert towered over Detlef. I had no idea he was so huge. Not sure why he didn't dominate more in college.

[outmap]

imagine if that was our roster, do you think we can compete for a ring?

If we include Manu and Tony, yes! :lobt2:

[Buddy Holly]

These guys must be anxious to play. Maybe Brent Barry took the photo. Saw him around town today, but I didn't think he was still living in San Antonio.

He still lives in San Antonio.

[TDMVPDPOY]

looks more like LAN night then trainin

[Texas_Ranger]

Get Udoka out of there!!!

[joshdaboss]

I don't think that's Splitter, man. Looks nothing like him. Are we just assuming because it's a tall white dude and there are a bunch of Spurs players that it's him?

[mystargtr34]

:lol its definately Tiago.. just looks different with short hair.

[mystargtr34]

Awesome pic.

[dylankerouac]

Yeah I could go for Kevin Love or Tiago. Every picture of Tiago online has him with some sort of highlights. Which is what threw me off at first.

[cheguevara]

nice pic

that bigmen team would be the best in the NBA by miles

TD
Nene
Hibbert
Tiago

[wildbill2u]

Not a bad neighborhood pickup game, eh?

[Cane]

Cool pic. No wonder the Pacers were such a force in the first game of this past season...Roy wants to play well versus Duncan :)

[DMC]

I don't think that's Splitter, man. Looks nothing like him. Are we just assuming because it's a tall white dude and there are a bunch of Spurs players that it's him?
It's him. He and Nene are on the same Brazilian team (maybe one or two others in that pic?). Maybe that's why Nene is there.

[Behrooz24]

Udoka!!

[ploto]

Hibbert and Detlef Schremp were on last week's episode of Parks and Recreation, and Hibbert towered over Detlef. I had no idea he was so huge. Not sure why he didn't dominate more in college.


HIbbert looked tall next to Rasho when they played in Indiana together.

[Kori Ellis]

Left to right:

George Hill
James Anderson
Sean Marks
Bruce Bowen
Tiago Splitter
Ime Udoka
Tim Duncan
Nene Hilario
Roy Hibbert
Jack McClinton???
Cory Joseph

I don't think it's McClinton. He's in the Ukraine (and that guy looks heavier than him). I'm not sure who that is.

[007nites]

Hibbert is a legit 7'2". He is massive.

[007nites]

I'm assuming that they are playing at Timmy's house considering the fact that they aren't allowed to use the team practice facility during the lockout.

[ChumpDumper]

I think there are several places to play basketball in town other than Duncan's house -- but I guess it could be his house.

[Solid D]

its deshawn butler

lol - the guy in the pic is not even 6'0" tall and looks nothing like Da' Sean.

[chazley]

Could be wrong, but I think it's Brandon Rush

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

Could be wrong, but I think it's Brandon Rush
rush is 6'6 & cory josephs is 6'3. the guy looks like hes 6'1 or 6 foot. maybe hes from the Toros?

[bigdog]

It looks a tiny bit like Jack McClinton.

[Dex]

It looks a tiny bit like Jack McClinton.

http://i52.tinypic.com/3attu.pnghttp://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/sien/sports/m-baskbl/auto_headshot/62231.jpeg

Very close....may be right, but the hairline looks different...

You know SpursTalk is dead if this has turned into a hot topic....

[ezau]

is that splitter in the pic? looks like that reb king from minnesota wolves, whatever his name is...

Kevin Love

[angelbelow]

splitter is barely recognizable.

[007nites]

Anyone know what shoes Tim is wearing in the pic?

[VaSpursFan]

the guy no one can figure out (second from the right) is justin zormelo...he's a trainer that went to Georgetown and was likely there with big Roy. He works a lot with Kevin Durant too.

[Bruno]

^Nice, thanks.

[ElNono]

Related. On an interview with Manu today he said:

- What are your plans looking at the NBA lockout?

I'll probably head back at the end of the month. Tim (Duncan), Thiago and a few of the guys are already training in San Antonio. But if the lockout doesn't end, I'll have to go there alone. I'm not going to take the whole family, I'll just go alone, and leave here my wife and the kids. I don't have a decision yet on what I'm going to do.

- Where are you going to practice?

Because of the lockout we can't have contact with any of the trainers hired by the team. So Tim found a gym, and we're all going to be there, with a trainer that gives us a workout schedule, weight lifting, etc and he can track our progress.

[ElNono]

the guy no one can figure out (second from the right) is justin zormelo...he's a trainer that went to Georgetown and was likely there with big Roy. He works a lot with Kevin Durant too.

This is the guy's company, definitely him...

www.bestballanalytics.com

[VaSpursFan]

This is the guy's company, definitely him...

www.bestballanalytics.com

that's his company...he's a good dude and a solid trainer. worked with the bulls and miami before starting his bball analytics. he's a GU alum so we touch base time to time.

he was partying hard with shawn marion when dallas won...i almost stopped being his friend...LOL

[ginobili fan]

I forgot who is Splitter it reminds me something but I don't know anymore...

[ginobili fan]

Oh yes I mistook with transfo AV splitter cause I'm not english speaking born person.
Splitter is a spur player right ?
Damn lockout...

[Mel_13]

Roy Hibbert's ( @Hoya2aPacer) using his lockout time wisely. He's headed to San Antonio for another round of workouts with Tim Duncan.

http://twitter.com/#!/MikeWellsNBA

[DesignatedT]

Glad Tim is rounding up the troops during all of this.

[TimmehC]

That's right, Timmy. Make Hibbert feel right at home in SA.

[dylankerouac]

Anyone know when Hibbert's contract is up?

[Mel_13]

2011-12 is the 4th year of his rookie contract. Under the rules of the just expired CBA, he would be a restricted free agent in the summer of 2012. Restricted free agency is one of the smaller issues to be resolved in the new CBA.

[dylankerouac]

Ah, thanks for that. Anything is possible!

[lmbebo]

I don't think the new CBA would void his contract though. He would still be a restricted FA of the pacers. I'm sure they would match.

[Mel_13]

I don't think the new CBA would void his contract though. He would still be a restricted FA of the pacers. I'm sure they would match.

They would, IF restricted free agency exists in the new CBA

[BanditHiro]

we traded George Hill?????

[Seventyniner]

They would, IF restricted free agency exists in the new CBA

Or, more accurately, if restricted free agency for first-rounders just finishing the 4th year of their rookie contract exists in the new CBA.

I read something about the union wanting to eliminate RFA after the 4th year for first-round picks and make it UFA instead, and the owners might be willing to concede that point to get what they want. Right now, a first-round pick has to wait 5 years to be a UFA, while a second-round pick only has to wait 4.

[Mel_13]

Or, more accurately, if restricted free agency for first-rounders just finishing the 4th year of their rookie contract exists in the new CBA.

I read something about the union wanting to eliminate RFA after the 4th year for first-round picks and make it UFA instead, and the owners might be willing to concede that point to get what they want. Right now, a first-round pick has to wait 5 years to be a UFA, while a second-round pick only has to wait 4.

I read the same accounts. It seems like a small matter and, compared to the split and the severity of a new luxury tax, it does seem to be of no great importance.

In practice, however, the elimination of restricted free agency after the 4th year of the rookie contracts of 1st-round picks will have a real impact. That impact will be most profound for players good enough to command the max salary (and the teams that drafted them) at that point in their careers .

The RFA year served as a great incentive for those players to take a three max salary extension. The alternative was to take the one year qualifying offer (at a much lower salary) and risk the possibility of injury to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 5th year. For the very best players, RFA effectively tied them to the team that drafted them for their first seven years. With RFA eliminated, those players will hit the market after their 4th years.

Elimination of RFA will be good for the players and good for teams in the best markets. Teams in less attractive markets will find it even harder to keep elite players acquired through the draft.

[TDMVPDPOY]

i dont like how UFA for 2nd round picks, they be on shit end rookie minimums for 4 years...the 5th year when the FA, not much of a bump up in salary when the rookie in the first round is earning more then him