Current Spur: Patrick Mills

[Bruno]

http://www.nba.com/media/act_patrick_mills.jpg
Born: Aug 11, 1988
Height: 6-0 / 1.83
Weight: 185 lbs. / 83.9 kg.
Prior to NBA / Country:
Xinjian Flying Tigers / Australia
Years Pro: 2

Info (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/patrick_mills/career_stats.html)

[ace3g]

Patty Mills confirmed for Boomers Farewell Series

The Farewell Series will commence with a double-header with the Jayco Australian Opals at Melbourne’s Hisense Arena on 24 June. The Boomers will also play Greece at the State Basketball Centre in Knox on 25 June and the Geelong Arena on 27 June.

http://t.co/7N7L2x3L

[CGD]

You gotta think the guy won't walk away from the money. He really didn't show much this year to garner that much interest. I expect him to pick up that option.

[BackHome]

Just as long as he is our third stringer. To his credit he is a shorter version of Neal so if we trade Neal at least we have someone we can bring in for a few minutes to give us instant offense. He could probably get by and even play some major minutes if someone gets hurt just NOT IN THE PLAYOFFS.

[SenorSpur]

I'd rather see Mills get a shot at the primary backup PG spot. I've had enough of Gary Neal and Pop's continued attempts to shoehorn him into that spot.

[Darkwaters]

I'd rather see Mills get a shot at the primary backup PG spot. I've had enough of Gary Neal and Pop's continued attempts to shoehorn him into that spot.

I would agree with your assessment of Neal. Hes talented, but probably needs to get back to playing PG. Plus, his defense often negates all the good he brings. I love him to death as a person, but I'm not sure he can be a core piece of this team if we want to be successful.

Mills should probably get a shot at the true backup spot. Hes streaky, but when hes on hes on fire. Ideally we pick up another PG of similar skill (and contract size) and have a competition for that backup job. I highly doubt Cory Joseph will be adequate for that competition either.

[gambit1990]

I'd rather see Mills get a shot at the primary backup PG spot. I've had enough of Gary Neal and Pop's continued attempts to shoehorn him into that spot.

this. i wanted to see mills against okc.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

I'd rather see Mills get a shot at the primary backup PG spot. I've had enough of Gary Neal and Pop's continued attempts to shoehorn him into that spot.

This. Patty is easily the better ball handler, by like a mile or ten. I'm really tired of watching Neal attempt to go behind his back, and have to run back 5-6 feet to retrieve the ball. The damn ball comes loose and he isn't even being challenged by the defender. Fuck.

Gary needs to be a catch and shoot guy, or occasional pick and roll option. He should never dribble more than 4-5 times on any possession.

[SenorSpur]

The other thing I forgot to mention, Pop's stubborn insistence of forcing Neal into the primary backup PG role seems to have affected the one skill that he brings to the table - his dead-eye shooting. Neal is an undersized SG and probably the best shooter on the team. He thrived in that role last season and needs to continue to be in such a role. Saddling him with the other responsibilities has proven to be a big mistake.

[loveforthegame]

I'd like to see Mills get a shot in camp.

The Neal experiment failed just like the RMJ one did.

[elemento]

I don't think we can blame Pop on that. After losing Ford, we had no backup PG.

Basically everyone here was fine with Neal as our backup PG as long as Manu was coming off the bench to help him.
In the series agains OKC, it became a huge problem because Green was playing like shit. Pop had to start Manu and then Neal was exposed as the main ball-handler of the 2nd unit.
We really need a backup PG but I will be honest. I don't think Mills is answer. Plays too much out of control and doesn't involve his teammates enough. He is basically a guy to give us a scoring punch for 5/10 minutes at most. A 3rd string PG.

[tesseractive]

I don't think we can blame Pop on that. After losing Ford, we had no backup PG.

Basically everyone here was fine with Neal as our backup PG as long as Manu was coming off the bench to help him.
In the series agains OKC, it became a huge problem because Green was playing like shit. Pop had to start Manu and then Neal was exposed as the main ball-handler of the 2nd unit.
We really need a backup PG but I will be honest. I don't think Mills is answer. Plays too much out of control and doesn't involve his teammates enough. He is basically a guy to give us a scoring punch for 5/10 minutes at most. A 3rd string PG.

I'm happy for Mills to get an offseason and camp with the team if he wants, and if he earns the job, great. But I'd rather bring in De Colo to get a crack at the job as well.

Either way, I think Neal is only the emergency backup plan at PG. His primary role this year should be as insurance against an injury to Manu.

[Bruno]

De Colo will likely be Spurs backup PG next season.

[ChumpDumper]

De Colo will likely be Spurs backup PG next season.Yeah, unless Joseph flames out in Vegas, I don't see Mills' having a place on the team.

[jjktkk]

De Colo will likely be Spurs backup PG next season.

Love that De Colo is 6'5".

[loveforthegame]

I don't think Mills is the answer but if he's on the team I would hope he gets a fair chance.

De Colo looks like a great option and who knows what Joseph might show this summer. More completion the better. I just want legit pgs as our backups.

[Ocotillo]

The other thing I forgot to mention, Pop's stubborn insistence of forcing Neal into the primary backup PG role seems to have affected the one skill that he brings to the table - his dead-eye shooting. Neal is an undersized SG and probably the best shooter on the team. He thrived in that role last season and needs to continue to be in such a role. Saddling him with the other responsibilities has proven to be a big mistake.

Reminds me of Roger Mason Jr. falling apart after he was forced into a back up point guard role.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

The only thing we know about DeColo is that his agent says he's coming. If it ain't for minimum, I don't see it. Diaw and Lorbek will take the MLE and LLE.

[CGD]

I expect a Neal type deal for de colo. credentials are ccomparable coming out of europe, no? Plus would there be SOME cap space if we amnesty bonner?

[KaiRMD1]

I feel Patty could be our primary backup point guard instead of third stringer. We need a point guard that can "Speedy Claxton" a situation that Parker craps on.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

I expect a Neal type deal for de colo. credentials are ccomparable coming out of europe, no? Plus would there be SOME cap space if we amnesty bonner?

No cap space at all this summer.

[elemento]

I don't think it takes a lot of money to bring De Colo. Pargo was a beast in Europe and Memphis was able to bring him for a 2m/2Y contract.

[Ditty]

I sure hope he stays. He seemed to love it down here, and he always raved about the weather, and people of SA on his Twitter. I would sure miss the towel waving :cry

[BackHome]

Yeah, unless Joseph flames out in Vegas, I don't see Mills' having a place on the team.

Well I guess Mills will be with us cause Joseph is going to go down in a ring of fire. The dude should have stayed in school no way he makes it on a NBA team he will have a hard enough time staying with a D-league team.

[ChumpDumper]

Well I guess Mills will be with us cause Joseph is going to go down in a ring of fire. The dude should have stayed in school no way he makes it on a NBA team he will have a hard enough time staying with a D-league team.lol ring of fire

[Plumblbw]

I feel Patty could be our primary backup point guard instead of third stringer. We need a point guard that can "Speedy Claxton" a situation that Parker craps on.

Mate, your signature picture just scared the crap out me! ha ha.

So, I was out last night and where I don't drink regularly these days the 9 pints (imperial / 568ml / 20 ounces) of Guinness and 3 shots of Sambuca left me feeling a little hungover today. I was scrolling through the posts in a groggy state and thought it was just a still picture until the head turned towards me, which made me jump :wow

Anyway, it perked me up a bit, so thanks for that!

Cheers.

[ace3g]

Report: Patty Mills to test free agency

http://projectspurs.com/2012-articles/june/report-patty-mills-to-test-free-agency.html

[SamoanTD]

Seems De Colo will be making a appearance this year.

[timtonymanu]

Once the news about De Colo came out, I expected Patty to possibly not return next year. I like Patty and want him to return but he's better off playing for another team.

Won't surprise me if he returns to Portland.

[ace3g]

Patrick Mills ‏@Patty_Mills

The team has been set and the announcement has been made. The Boomers are coming! #London2012

[dbestpro]

Could see him sign with the Lakers. He would be a big hit there with his instant offense.

[ace3g]

Aussie playmaker Patty Mills led all scorers with 21 points in 22 minutes, shooting 5-7 from down town.

http://www.basketball.net.au/index.php?id=302&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=2530&tx_ttnews[backPid]=282&cHash=504bf8b87b

Boxscore:

http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/13/05/69/01/47FYRXlCSzPU/

[Wild Cobra Kai]

I'd love to know what the stats from that new arena camera system had to say about Patty. Having that combination of super quick and super good 3 point shooting is rare. tbh, I'm not sold on DeColo. I don't really give a shit if he's 6'6". If he can't play D, and that's the word, he's a liability.

[Mel_13]

Interesting cap arcana: Despite opting out and being on his 2nd contract, Paddy Mills is a restricted free agent since he's <=3 yrs in NBA.

https://twitter.com/johnhollinger

[ace3g]

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- San Antonio Spurs (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/sas/) point guard Patty Mills (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/4660/) will miss Australia's Olympic qualifying series in Oceania after being ruled out of a 12-man squad containing fellow NBA players Andrew Bogut (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3927/) and Matthew Delladova.

Mills was unavailable for matches in Europe against Slovenia and Lithuania due to a shoulder injury, and Australia coach Andrej Lemanis said that resulted in him being omitted from next month's two-game Olympic qualifier against New Zealand.



http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mills-bogut-dellavedova-drafted-australia-squad-232009634--nba.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter


When I read this quickly, it sounded like he might have re-injured his shoulder, but I think those matches he missed must have been from last year.

[Mel_13]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mills-bogut-dellavedova-drafted-australia-squad-232009634--nba.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter


When I read this quickly, it sounded like he might have re-injured his shoulder, but I think those matches he missed must have been from last year.

Although four of the seven representatives from the NBA will be on hand, Patty Mills, Aron Baynes and Joe Ingles will be missing from the team.

While Mills is available for the Oceania Championships, he is not available for the European tour due to a number of factors. There have been concerns over his shoulder injury last year which required surgery and intense rehabilitation. He continues to have specialised rehab and training, to regain 100% health with his shoulder. This decision between Mills and the San Antonio Spurs meant that he would not be available for the European Tour.

Accordingly he has been omitted from the team for the European tour and the Oceania Championships against New Zealand.

“We are obviously disappointed that Patty can’t join us on the European Tour, and as a result, has been omitted from the team for this campaign, but we understand and respect his position,” said Lemanis.

http://www.basketball.net.au/australian-boomers-team-named-2015-internationals/

[DesignatedT]

Rotator Cuffs can definitely be tricky. If he's still having any kind of discomfort they probably just want him to rest and rehabilitate it.

[benfti]

It's not surprising

[SAGirl]

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