Media Day / Training Camp Thread

[ace3g]

better quality picture of Sloan:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A4OgYOkCYAEzrp9.jpg:large

[DesignatedT]

I really like the approach the team is taking thus far. Really stressing defense and physicality. They talk about improving defense every year but I don't remember them talking about it this much and especially the "attitude" part of it. Stephen Jackson is single handedly bringing that back to this team.

[gambit1990]

i wanna see a kawhi interview.

[ace3g]

SW Division preview by DA


http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2012/10/01/20121001-southwest-preview.nba


Media Day Interview with Boris Diaw (so he was there)

http://radio.woai.com/player/?mid=22492095

[hooperflash]

i wanna see a kawhi interview.

Same here bud..

[ace3g]

Nando Media Day Interview:


http://radio.woai.com/player/?mid=22492267

[DesignatedT]

Only one I haven't spotted is Gary Neal.

[DesignatedT]

Mike Taylor is so ridiculous

[ace3g]

Mike Taylor is so ridiculous

Yeah, you hear his voice then see him or vice versa, and you think "that isn't what I expected" very unique voice.

[TD 21]

Duncan and Manu have an excuse on defense but everyone not so much. Defense is more about commitment and focus than athleticism.

Not that defense isn't about commitment and focus, but this notion that those are the basic elements of successful defenses is nonsense. This team has always stressed it, yet they've continued to decline. Why? Because defense is no different than offense, in the sense that you need talent to be good. Specifically, you either need to have an in their prime defensive anchor (someone who can play 36-38 mpg), a significant amount of plus defenders or both.

Presuming neither Blair nor Neal are in the rotation, that will help. So should Leonard, Green and Splitter having more experience and the overall "corporate knowledge" will be better too, both with them and the three late season additions. But expecting anything more than incremental improvement is unrealistic.

[ace3g]

Manu interview with Don Harris

http://www.woai.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=3779180

I wonder what happens at the very end, Manu sees something at the corner of his eye, then says "ooh". Wojo also gets a shout out

[ace3g]

spursdotcom are you going to stream the open practice tomorrow?

[racm]

Jerry Sloan?

:downspin:

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu interview with Don Harris

http://www.woai.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=3779180

I wonder what happens at the very end, Manu sees something at the corner of his eye, then says "ooh". Wojo also gets a shout out

Thanks for the link ace3g. Great interview

[justinandimcool]

Jerry Sloan needs to be an assistant, Don Newman replacement?

[racm]

Jerry Sloan needs to be an assistant, Don Newman replacement?

Spurs would be staaaaaacked in coaching. :lobt:

[spursince#99]

That Manu interview is the goods. S/O Ace3g and it reminds me of a 60 minute or 20/20 interview.

[ColinB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img171/610/carltonsweater.jpg

I laughed. Nice one.

[timtonymanu]

Manu interview with Don Harris

http://www.woai.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=3779180

I wonder what happens at the very end, Manu sees something at the corner of his eye, then says "ooh". Wojo also gets a shout out

His kids are already 2 and a half? Wow. Time really flies.

[flipspursfan]

Manu interview with Don Harris

http://www.woai.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=3779180

I wonder what happens at the very end, Manu sees something at the corner of his eye, then says "ooh". Wojo also gets a shout out

Manu's an excellent interviewee and as a fan, I'm happy I get to see a little of their personal side as well.

But damn Manu, it's been ten years and that classic Argentine accent's still there :lol

[gambit1990]

ginobili and green interviews after the scrimmage:
http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121003_ginobili (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121003_ginobili)
http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121003_green

pop interview from today:
http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121004_pop

[ace3g]

Here is the Bonner and Neal interviews:

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121004_bonner

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121004_neal

Training camp notebook: Pop distributes debate DVDs


NOTES

* A mysterious ‘KM’ could be seen marked on the Spurs’ two practice courts in blue tape on either side of the paint when training camp opened on Tuesday. Strips were later added stretching diagonally from foul line to baseline — forming a trapezoid, not a parallelogram, as Bonner astutely corrected a member of the media.

“I learned that from my daughter’s Sesame Street shape book,” he said.

Bonner revealed the identity of the mystery initials and stripes — the Karl Malone line, a visual guide for defenders to indicate when they should body up or play their opponent to drive the ball.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/10/04/training-camp-notebook-pop-distributes-debate-dvds/

[RodNIc91]

^ This. This is definetly Sloan. Nice one Bruno :toast

[flipspursfan]

Matt Bonner is a very smart man. Sadly, he just can't play defense.

[ace3g]

no surprise:

Andrew A. McNeill ‏@drew_48moh

Welp, one down. The Spurs waived Sherron Collins today. #Spurs #GoSpursGo

[TimDunkem]

no surprise:

Andrew A. McNeill ‏@drew_48moh

Welp, one down. The Spurs waived Sherron Collins today. #Spurs #GoSpursGo
Next up: Wesley Witherspoon.

[ace3g]

Next up: Wesley Witherspoon.

probably shouldn't have gone for the flashy dunk on the fast break during the scrimmage.

[timtonymanu]

Makes sense.

The Spurs were already stacked at the point guard position. It would be more fair to Collins to sign on another team.

[ace3g]

Patty and Diaw interviews for Friday:

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121005_mills

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121005_diaw

[ace3g]

Powell no stranger to training camp battles (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/10/08/powell-no-stranger-to-training-camp-battles/)

“It’s a little crazy over that way,” said Powell, who has averaged 3.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 315 career games. “I stay out of that right now.”
All the better to focus on the task at hand. Powell got off to a positive start in his first outing with the Spurs, amassing seven points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes. That would seem to have given Powell the lead over Eddy Curry and Derrick Brown for the 15th and final roster spot. (Assuming, of course, that the Spurs choose to carry a full regimen.)
But Powell said he isn’t about to get ahead of himself after one preseason game.
“You’d have to ask (Gregg Popovich),” he said about where he might stand after Saturday’s game. “It’s not my first time being in this position. I know the guys in my position want to do well. For me, it’s leave it out on the court and let that be for somebody else. I have to at least do my part. That’s the way I look at it.”



http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/10/08/powell-no-stranger-to-training-camp-battles/

[ace3g]

Powell no stranger to training camp battles (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/10/08/powell-no-stranger-to-training-camp-battles/)



“It’s a little crazy over that way,” said Powell, who has averaged 3.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 315 career games. “I stay out of that right now.”

All the better to focus on the task at hand. Powell got off to a positive start in his first outing with the Spurs, amassing seven points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes. That would seem to have given Powell the lead over Eddy Curry and Derrick Brown for the 15th and final roster spot. (Assuming, of course, that the Spurs choose to carry a full regimen.)

But Powell said he isn’t about to get ahead of himself after one preseason game.

“You’d have to ask (Gregg Popovich),” he said about where he might stand after Saturday’s game. “It’s not my first time being in this position. I know the guys in my position want to do well. For me, it’s leave it out on the court and let that be for somebody else. I have to at least do my part. That’s the way I look at it.”



http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/10/08/powell-no-stranger-to-training-camp-battles/

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sa2ny2004 ‏@sa2ny2004

#spurs kawhi leonard says he focusing on weak side defense in training camp #gospursgo

sa2ny2004 ‏@sa2ny2004

Spotted at #spurs training camp tim duncan and boxer jessie james leija working out. duncan throwing some jabs # gospursgo

sa2ny2004 ‏@sa2ny2004

#spurs dejuan blair working hard on his perimeter shot. Consistently hitting the shot

-- Spurs should run some plays where Blair can test the jumper


sa2ny2004 ‏@sa2ny2004

#spurs Tony Parker feels Pop will manage ginobili minutes

sa2ny2004 ‏@sa2ny2004

#spurs tony parker says all guards are working hard in camp for that back up point guard spot

sa2ny2004 ‏@sa2ny2004

#spurs tony Parker says this week it'll be intense training camps

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121008_parker

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121008_leonard

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121008_diaw

[siraulo23]

leonard interview :tu

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN

Tiago Splitter (back) was a full participant in practice today. Appears he'll be good to go for Spurs' next exhibition Wed vs. ATL.

[Bruno]

It's nice to see Chip starting to work with Nando. He is a very good shooter but he is too streaky. If chip can make his shot more consistent and reliable, it will help him a lot.

[timtonymanu]

Kawhi is still as nonchalant as ever.

[ace3g]

San Antonio Spurs ‏@spurs

Patty Mills will miss the next two preseason games with a sprained right ankle.

[DesignatedT]

Ahh Patty. Bad luck for him.

[Dex]

Dang. I just picked up some tix for the Nuggets game and was hoping to see Patty play.

[timtonymanu]

Well that further drops him down the rotation. :pctoss

[hooperflash]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121009_blair
http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121009_pop

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121011_parker

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121011_powell

[ace3g]

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[ace3g]

Brown appreciates slim opportunity to earn Spurs roster spot


“He actually gave (one-time All-Star) Gerald Wallace a run for his money every day in practice,” Jackson said. “I think that’s what opened a lot of people’s eyes that he belongs in this league.”

Brown, who averaged 8.1 points and 3.6 rebounds for a dismal Charlotte team last season, says his experience with the Bobcats has prepared him for this shot with the Spurs.

“I learned a long time ago, you can’t control the situation that you’re in, but you can control what you do in that situation,” Brown said. “If you learn from it, it makes you who you are.”

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/10/13/brown-appreciates-slim-opportunity-to-earn-spurs-roster-spot/

[racm]

What is it with the Spurs and picking up Bobcats players?

Oh well thanks for the help MJ :lol

[ace3g]

What is it with the Spurs and picking up Bobcats players?

Oh well thanks for the help MJ :lol

Small reason why I favor Brown as well, he would have a bit of chemistry with SJAX and Diaw.

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121015_mills

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121015_blair

[Mark in Austin]

interesting. No audio on the Mills and Blair interviews. All the others seem to play fine.

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz3edtALrtw&feature=g-all-u

[dylankerouac]

Thanks ace.

[Kool Bob Love]

Thanks ace.

[ace3g]

Tony on the Ari & Minnix Show

http://www.espnsa.com/pages/13403679.php

*Nothing new:

Eye injury: Talked about being in wrong place at the wrong time, puts things into perspective.

Defense: Had to top offense efficiency, defense is main focus.

Young guys: Pop has a lot of confidence in our young guys in their 2nd year with the Spurs.

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121017_pop

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121017_diaw

[szkorhetz]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121017_pop

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121017_diaw

In the background of the Pop video, DB is making something of like 10 of 12 mid range jumpers.

[Bruno]

Pop didn't give a lot of hype to Witherspoon and basically called his game against Houston a fluke.

It's likely what it is: Witherspoon hasn't been good overall during the camp and will be cut. An alternate less likely scenario would be that Spurs like him and want to work with him in the long term. The issue is that he is only on an one year contract which doesn't help to have a long term project. Spurs might want to hide him for the reminder of the camp, waive him and then sign him after he clears waivers to a long term contract.

[ace3g]

big 3 filming latest HEB commercial:

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/1271/x2f224c8c.jpg

[hooperflash]

- Manu wearing some Lebrons

- Can't wait to see how this commercial turns out

[ace3g]

http://imageshack.us/a/img40/2562/x2f22b295.jpg

[FvckMavs]

In the background of the Pop video, DB is making something of like 10 of 12 mid range jumpers.

That's not him.

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121023_pop2

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121023_ginobili2

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121024_powell

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121024_duncan

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121025_parker

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121025_leonard

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121028_parker

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121028_green

[timtonymanu]

What was up with Tony's video getting snapshots every once in a while?

[hooperflash]

Timmy Today:

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121029_duncan