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Bruno
05-22-2009, 08:58 AM
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0eKy8BX8YR87z/340x.jpg
Height: 6-10
Weight: 270 lbs
Birthday: 12/09/1986
College: Washington State

DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Aron-Baynes-5086/)
nbadraft (http://www.nbadraft.net/players/aron-baynes)

Bruno
11-09-2012, 11:13 AM
http://www.nba.com/media/act_aron_baynes.jpg
Born: Dec 9, 1986
Height: 6-10
Weight: 260 lbs.
Prior to NBA: Washington State
Years Pro: R

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

Bruno
11-09-2012, 11:17 AM
http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/adriatic-league/45959/next-step-for-aussie-big-man-aron-baynes-nba.html


According to his agent, Baynes' performances have caught the eyes of several NBA general-managers. "There are two Western Conference teams closely following Aron"

Spurs would be a logical option with the Brett Brown and Patrick Mills connection. While it would be more traditional to go after him this summer, Spurs could try to grab him in a month when his Euroleague season will likely end. Baynes as 15th player sounds good to me given Spurs lack of depth at center.

ace3g
11-09-2012, 12:05 PM
The kid definitely has some lift (can dunk easily) not sure on everything else though. Is he tall enough (can't tell if he is 6-10 or more like 6-8)? Looks like he avg around 8 and 4 in the Olympics. Trying to find more video on him.

NickiRasgo
11-09-2012, 12:29 PM
Looks a taller Brockman.

benefactor
11-09-2012, 01:08 PM
The kid definitely has some lift (can dunk easily) not sure on everything else though. Is he tall enough (can't tell if he is 6-10 or more like 6-8)? Looks like he avg around 8 and 4 in the Olympics. Trying to find more video on him.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Aron-Baynes-5086/

6'10.5 without shoes.

NickiRasgo
11-09-2012, 01:16 PM
Do it Spurs! :downspin:

ace3g
11-09-2012, 01:23 PM
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Aron-Baynes-5086/

6'10.5 without shoes.

Good to know, I usually check that site most of the time, don't know why I didn't. Still want to see more video of him around the basket and if he has any sort of midrange game (saw a workout vid from 09 and his jumper/form didn't look too bad).

I'm sure Patty and Brown can give Pop a good scouting report on the guy.

Bruno
11-09-2012, 01:53 PM
Australian posters should be able to give a more in depth description but I quite like what I saw from Baynes with Australia last summer. He isn't that skilled but he is big, strong and plays hard.

ace3g
11-09-2012, 09:36 PM
He had 11 and 10 tonight vs Real Madrid:

http://www.euroleague.net/main/results/showgame?gamecode=50#!boxscore

ace3g
11-10-2012, 03:01 AM
Easy to spot with his Boomers highlighter yellow shoes


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnBSACpqhyA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK-nP3k_PCM&feature=plcp


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czfu0_0hDCg

Well one thing is for sure, if he has even a little bit of space, he will dunk the ball

ace3g
11-10-2012, 03:01 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIoNsDgEkZk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha0gevjf6gU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb47S_Sdmo4

Bruno
11-10-2012, 02:36 PM
He seems to be more mobile than what I've remembered of him.

99 Problems
11-10-2012, 07:05 PM
Big, strong and plays hard, like Bruno says. Played some good minutes in London. They used Anderson a lot when Bogut not there but I think Brett Brown put some trust in this guy. I watched him live when Australia v Greece pre Olympics and I think he would improve in a solid Spurs system. Reasonably good mover over the floor for a 260lber

ace3g
11-10-2012, 10:34 PM
With Splitter having even more trouble finishing at the basket this season, kind of hoping the Spurs are 1 of those 2 WC teams following him.

Bruno (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=2449) how would a contract situation work if he did agree to sign with the Spurs after Euroleague season ends?

benfti have any scouting report on Baynes?

AussieFanKurt
11-11-2012, 03:29 AM
He was Australia's only good man at the Olympics.. I hope he makes NBA. He certainly doesn't piss around at the rim like Splitter

Anonymous Cowherd
11-11-2012, 05:20 AM
He was Australia's only good man at the Olympics.

Patty Mills says stfu

AussieFanKurt
11-11-2012, 05:42 AM
Patty Mills says stfu

good big man*

Bruno
11-11-2012, 06:26 AM
how would a contract situation work if he did agree to sign with the Spurs after Euroleague season ends?


The first step is his team being eliminated from the Euroleague after the first stage in about a month. It's the most likely scenario but it isn't 100% sure.
After that, Spurs will have to negotiate with his team for a buyout and with him for a new contract.
NBA teams can give up to $550K for buyouts. Olimpija Ljubljana isn't a wealthy team and Baynes' contract end next summer. It's likely that they would rather get some money for him instead of seeing him leaving for nothing in a few months.
Spurs could offer Baynes a minimum contract or a contract with the rest of the MLE/LLE. The first year of the minimum contract will be prorated at about $350K. A LLE contract could pay him up to $557K in the first year. A MLE contract could pay him up to $500K in the first year but could be longer than 2 years. Whatever exception Spurs use, the second year will be at $788,872, the min salary for an one year vet in 2013/2014. On top of that, his contract could feature the traditional team options, player options and non/partially-guaranteed years.

timvp
11-11-2012, 08:02 PM
I liked Baynes in the Olympics. IIRC, I had a couple posts about him. He played physically and I never saw him back down from a challenge. It would be a good look on the Spurs :tu

Maybe he could be what Javtokas could/should have been.

AussieFanKurt
11-11-2012, 08:26 PM
sign another aussie

8FOR!3
11-12-2012, 07:32 AM
He's a big strong post guy who's got legit size. We could use his toughness, but I'm not going to get excited until we hear something.

ace3g
11-12-2012, 09:09 PM
One negative I've seen from video of him, he is lazy (slow)/inaccurate with his passing.

AussieFanKurt
11-13-2012, 06:15 AM
One negative I've seen from video of him, he is lazy (slow)/inaccurate with his passing.

agreed, he can be that way but I'm almost willing to put up with that since he's a banger down low rather than a pussy like splitter

ace3g
11-15-2012, 04:51 PM
He had 13 pts, 10 boards today:

http://www.euroleague.net/main/results/showgame?gamecode=63#!boxscore


quote from head coach


I want to point out that Aron Baynes played this game with back spasms. He took a painkilling injection before the game.

AussieFanKurt
11-17-2012, 03:49 AM
It won't happen but would love to see him on the spurs

ace3g
11-21-2012, 12:43 AM
Baynes played Bertans team in an ABA game:

http://www.abaliga.com/game/61/Union_Olimpija-Partizan_mts#statistic_FullStatistic

benfti
11-21-2012, 07:27 AM
Im a big fan of Baynes, and I think I made that clear around the Olympics. He would suit the Spurs perfectly, and knowing the Aussie sets and he could slot in with minimum fuss mid sesaon.

Ok here is what you need to know about Baynes.

He is big, he knows it, and some how finds a way to move his girth at good pace, and he has a surprisingly quick first step for a 6'11 white guy. His mid range game kind of ends around the 10 feet mark, but he actually can drop step to create space if he ends up further out from the rim.

Spot on with the passing, he can throw some howlers at times where he gets delusions that he is Steve Nash, but its more born from youthful energy than a low IQ. Quick step aside Baynes doesnt look for holes when he is posing up, he is far more interested in making them himself. Will not under any circumstance shirk the contest, this sometimes boarder lines on short tempered which will see him get a few technical and unsportsmanlike fouls through his journey.

For me he is probably the most promising big man prospect from our country at the moment. We need a big set under the rim for us and Aron wont die wondering.

In many ways he is like Blair just taller and angrier

ace3g
11-26-2012, 12:58 PM
He put up another double double last night in an ABA Liga game: http://www.abaliga.com/game/67/Krka-Union_Olimpija#statistic_FullStatistic

So it looks like his rebounding numbers aren't a fluke and with the way the Spurs rebounding numbers have been so far, he looks more and more like an attractive option.


Currently Baynes is the only Euroleague baller to post impressive double-double averages of 15 points and 10 rebounds per contest. Perhaps most amazingly he currently ranks number one in Euroleague on their Performance Index Rating (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_Index_Rating), which basically means he is statistically the best player in the world outside of the NBA.


(Baynes) Olympic experience gave him the confidence boost he needed to perform at the level hes on now, said Daniel Moldovan earlier this week. Baynes only got a true feel for basketball at 17 years of age so his rise to achieve all this less than 9 years after really taking up the sport is quite remarkable. Because Aron started playing ball so late, he is only now coming to his peak, something even he acknowledges. I have been working hard for the last few years, trying to get my body and basketball IQ up to a level where I can be an impact player, and I think I am up there right now. I just want to play well and be a presence on the court.



http://www.aussiehoopla.com/nba-teams-notice-aron-baynes/

benfti
11-27-2012, 12:04 AM
yep, I think its time we get on that

RodNIc91
11-27-2012, 08:43 PM
So lets be serious now, is therre a legit chance theyll bring him this season?

Bruno
11-29-2012, 05:16 PM
Baynes' team is eliminated from the Euroleague. If a NBA team wants to sign him, now is the right time.

ace3g
11-29-2012, 06:03 PM
I'll be following the twitter feeds to see what happens the next couple of days.

Not 100% sold on him mostly because he leads the team in TOs (bad passer) and sort of runs the court like Bonner...

Still his rebounding stats can't be ignored, and seems to have a physical game (not afraid to bang in the paint).

ace3g
12-02-2012, 09:14 PM
Baynes with 19 pts and 16 boards in ABA game:

http://www.abaliga.com/game/74/Union_Olimpija-Cibona#statistic_FullStatistic

ace3g
12-08-2012, 12:57 AM
Baynes with 11 and 10 in Euroleague game:

http://www.euroleague.net/main/results/showgame?gamecode=98#!boxscore

ace3g
12-10-2012, 07:15 PM
In this competition will hinder the high number of fouls he commits. In the club are aware of his possible departure in brief though GM Matevz Zupancic team recognizes that "it is a wonderful player but has not yet received any concrete offer. Not yet considered possible sale, is a quandary, since we move forward with our goals, especially the finish in the top five of the ABA League ".


Moreover, the Australian gave an interview to DELO which recognized that "all I knew before coming to Slovenia was its location on the map." Snow met while studying at Washington but "in Australia on New Year's Day we are at 30 degrees. Curiosity I have to live that day in Slovenia". Another thing he likes the country is its small size. "In two hours you're out of the country. Australia team was closer to four hours." Laughingly admitted that "l word pronounce it cost me most at first was 'Ljubljana'".

http://www.piratasdelbasket.es/html/Euroliga/Eurocup/union-olimpija-podria-dejar-salir-a-su-estrella-aron-baynes-si-son-eliminados-en-euroliga.html

* translated with google

AussieFanKurt
12-10-2012, 10:48 PM
Can we please dump Blair and get Baynes, at least he has height

smaka
12-13-2012, 11:46 AM
Baynes plays for my hometown club (I watch all games, Euroleague and ABA league) and I can say that he is REALLY good player, and I think he has improved a lot since the beginning of the season. At first games he had a lot of problems with offensive fouls, in many games he quickly got 2 fouls in 1st Q and therefore had to sit for the rest of 1st Q and many times whole 2nd Q, in order to prevent getting 3rd foul. Usually he didn't play that good if he got a few quick fouls, but he has really improved in few months and now he rarely has this kind of problem. He often didn't play so good if he got quick fouls, probably psychological thing, but as this is not really happening anymore, his performance has got better and better

I think he would fit with the Spurs, he has height, he is a great rebounder (best in Euroleague, averages 10 boards per game, and, btw, also leads Euroleague in double doubles), he can score (even from mid-range, he is a pretty decent shooter), and imo he is really fast for a man of his height and weight.

Personally, I'd have him on Spurs roster over Blair anytime, so Spurs, do it, now! :toast

Oh and one more thing.. There was interview with "director" of Union Olimpija who said that they would consider selling Baynes after they finish Euroleague (which is exactly today against Real Madrid), but not for every price, of course. I heard they already turned down an offer from European club, because they didn't offer enough. Aron once said in an interview that his goal is to play in NBA one day... Hope to see him there soon!

ace3g
12-13-2012, 12:38 PM
Two areas Baynes can help the Spurs:

1. Rebounding

2. Finishing around the rim, he doesn't need much room to lift off and dunk

Another question, does Baynes have a buyout of any kind? From some articles it sounds like he doesn't, others it does.

Also I wonder if he would consider (if offered) joining the NBA after Euroleague, because based on the ABA site, there are still 14 more rounds of games (ends March 23, 2013).

Bruno
12-13-2012, 02:19 PM
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ace3g
12-13-2012, 02:32 PM
Yeah I read about that here:

A prominent Tel Aviv insider said that Maccabi looked into 6'-foot-11 big man Darko Planinic but his €400.000 buyout is a road bump. Another potential recruit for the Israeli powerhouse is Euroleague double-double machine Aron Baynes, who might leave Union Olimpija Ljubljana
http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/israel/47801/maccabi-tel-aviv-interested-in-darko-planinic-aron-baynes.html

Stay away Maccabi !!!

smaka
12-13-2012, 02:35 PM
Well that's strange because a couple of days ago it was said in an interview that Baynes is getting salaries regularly (yeah, that's not really usual in Union Olimpija, if you were wondering...), to prevent him from leaving without buyout... I guess one side is not talking the truth..

ace3g
12-13-2012, 02:44 PM
game against Real Madrid starting now:

http://live.euroleague.net/gamesjs.aspx?ig=euro_110&st=20&dp=TPC34F167AEB2Q284GXM54C37&z=1

SPIDER2311
12-13-2012, 05:31 PM
13 point 8 boards. If the spurs dont sign him soon another nba team will

benfti
12-13-2012, 07:59 PM
Yep, clearly the best big man in Europe and by extension outside of the NBA.

Would already know most of the Spurs sets.

Its a no-brainer.

Sign

ace3g
12-13-2012, 08:10 PM
good thing about Baynes, he is less of a risk then say trading for Derrick Williams (won't give up any players). If Baynes doesn't work out, you still have time to evaluate and look at trades

benfti
12-13-2012, 08:12 PM
Do we have any idea if he is being concidered? I do remember reading an earlier article stating that 2 Western Conference teams where looking at him

ace3g
12-13-2012, 08:54 PM
Do we have any idea if he is being concidered? I do remember reading an earlier article stating that 2 Western Conference teams where looking at him

That is all we know at this time, there were 2 WCF teams interested, no mention of the names, if he is really considering the NBA hopefully some names start to appear in rumors.

superjames1992
12-13-2012, 09:05 PM
Seems like he could be a solid pickup. Honestly, having a solid third/fourth big and having Bonner as potentially instant offense as the fifth big would be ideal. Blair can back his bags and hit the streets.

ace3g
12-13-2012, 09:34 PM
If Baynes worked out it would give Pop more options than just going small if a "big" rotation isn't working. See who works best between Duncan, Splitter, Diaw, and Baynes.

One thing, you would need to put some passers around Baynes because unlike those other 3 above, he isn't the greatest passer.

ace3g
12-14-2012, 01:08 AM
2 games in a row with rebounding issues down the stretch, RC/Pop better be on the phone with Baynes' agent, we need a rebounder

Bruno
12-14-2012, 02:05 AM
Well that's strange because a couple of days ago it was said in an interview that Baynes is getting salaries regularly (yeah, that's not really usual in Union Olimpija, if you were wondering...), to prevent him from leaving without buyout... I guess one side is not talking the truth..

Yep, that's what Union Olimpija GM confirmed after yesterday's game:
http://kosarka.si/olimpija-pojasnjuje-sportandu-baynes-ima-veljavno-pogodbo-placan-je-redno/

Baynes can't break his contract right now. If a team wants him, they will need to contact Union Olimpija and negotiate a buyout. What's also interesting is that the GM is saying that Baynes is drawing some interest form NBA teams.

AussieFanKurt
12-14-2012, 09:40 AM
Lets be honest, the likelihood of getting Baynes is minimal but it'd be great if it happened because as smaka and ace says he's a good rebounder where Blair certainly is falling off

ace3g
12-14-2012, 02:11 PM
Now that I know there is a buyout, I'm lowering my expectations of the Spurs landing him, especially with other Euro teams with money to spend...

smaka
12-16-2012, 02:13 PM
I read a rumor that after tomorrow's game, Baynes will sign with Maccabi Tel Aviv in exchange for money from Maccabi... We will see if that's true, I think it is...

Bruno
12-17-2012, 04:30 AM
We will see where he goes but, yeah, it's way more likely for him to join another European team.

smaka
12-18-2012, 03:19 PM
So far he is still with Olimpija. Sources said Macabbi offered 100k for him, but Olimpija didn't accept the offer. Honestly, I think 100k is way too low for a player like he is.

jyra
12-18-2012, 03:53 PM
Well that's still 100k Euros. You also have to consider that in Europe players usually have a home and a car provided for them by their team. So if you prorate the minmum of $473k, there's not that much of a difference.

Chinook
12-18-2012, 06:27 PM
He means 100K as his buyout, not as his contract. Olimpija must think someone will pay them more. They may be right. The question I have is can NBA teams pay the same 500k buyout for free agents as they can for drafted players.

Bruno
12-18-2012, 07:11 PM
The question I have is can NBA teams pay the same 500k buyout for free agents as they can for drafted players.

Yes, they can and it's even $550K this year.

Numbers that I've seen are that Maccabi is offering $100K for the buyout and a $200K salary for the rest of the season. Olimpija wants a $150K buyout.

If Spurs wants, him, they can easily outmatch these numbers. The $550K slot for international buyouts will be way enough to cover his buyout and they can pay him up to to $557K for the rest of the season by using the rest of their LLE.

At the end, I don't think the issue is about money, it's mainly about Spurs being or not interested in getting him.

ace3g
12-19-2012, 03:24 AM
Emiliano Carchia ‏@SportandoBasket (https://twitter.com/SportandoBasket) Maccabi Tel Aviv could not reach an agreement with Ljubljana for Aron Baynes but they will sign Darko Planinic by the end of the week

AussieFanKurt
12-19-2012, 08:02 AM
Good.

Spurs get rid of someone and sign asap

ace3g
12-20-2012, 11:45 AM
Erildas Budraitis ‏@Erildas (https://twitter.com/Erildas) Union Olimpija remains banned from signing new players by FIBA. Could Aron Baynes' buyout improve Union Olimpija financial situation?

--

Anyone know why Union can't sign new players? Over the salary cap?

smaka
12-20-2012, 12:21 PM
Erildas Budraitis ‏@Erildas (https://twitter.com/Erildas) Union Olimpija remains banned from signing new players by FIBA. Could Aron Baynes' buyout improve Union Olimpija financial situation?

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Anyone know why Union can't sign new players? Over the salary cap?

Olimpija has a pretty bad history connected with paying salaries to their players. For the last few years, most of the salaries haven't been regular, usually they come a few months later than they should (but some players - especially Slovenian players - didn't get salaries even longer). That allowed many players to leave the club before their contract expired, and then they sued Olimpija in order to get the money that belonged to them (and wasn't payed to them during season). I think DGreen had similar problems too, but it wasn't discussed a lot... But yeah, because of those things Olimpija is banned by FIBA until they pay what they should to players who sued Olimpija.

ace3g
12-20-2012, 03:34 PM
Well now would be the ideal time to sign (if interested in) Baynes, now that Kawhi and SJAX are back.

Paranoid Pop
12-20-2012, 04:08 PM
Hopefully Buford is on the phone finalizing the details or else he has a better backup center in mind, anything else would suck.

RodNIc91
12-20-2012, 04:21 PM
Seriously, is there any reason why the spurs would NOT be interested in bringing him? It's not a rhethorical question, but rather asking anyone who has seen him play if Bynes has some atributes or weaknesses which point out to him not fitting in?

ace3g
12-20-2012, 04:26 PM
David Pick ‏@IAmDPick (https://twitter.com/IAmDPick) About to hit @SportandoBasket (https://twitter.com/SportandoBasket), the inside report on Maccabi Tel Aviv's decision b/w Darko Planinic & Aron Baynes.

Hopefully he will have more insight on what Baynes is going to do, he first reported Baynes not going to Maccabi

Chinook
12-20-2012, 04:47 PM
With Anderson being released today, the roster spot is open...

smaka
12-20-2012, 04:56 PM
As far as I know Macabbi is going to sign with Planinić soon, because Olimpija declined their offer for Baynes.

And if anybody is interested, I just came home from Olimpija game in ABA League, Baynes scored 16 pts (7/16 shooting) and 13 rebs. He could easily have got 20+ pts, however a few times the ball literally jumped out of hoop, but still great performance from him. He is a strong rebounder, exactly what Spurs need...

ace3g
12-20-2012, 07:00 PM
Here is the story from tweet I posted earlier:

http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/israel/48139/behind-the-scenes-look-at-maccabi-recruits-planinic-and-baynes.html

benfti
12-20-2012, 08:01 PM
surely this is the move to make. Baynes a better option that a lot of whats available as a free agent, and certainly the best available for the money.

ace3g
12-20-2012, 08:09 PM
Well hopefully the stars have aligned:

1. Baynes played in one more "evaluation" game today

2. Kawhi and SJAX are finally back

3. JA released leaving 1 spot open.

* Just wished we knew which, if any, NBA teams are interested.

benfti
12-20-2012, 08:29 PM
Well hopefully the stars have aligned:

1. Baynes played in one more "evaluation" game today

2. Kawhi and SJAX are finally back

3. JA released leaving 1 spot open.

* Just wished we knew which, if any, NBA teams are interested.


there has to be some, anyone I know associated with Euroball says he is going to the NBA, even Maccabi have said there contract will only come into play if he doesnt go.

objective
12-20-2012, 09:26 PM
I can't imagine the Spurs signing this guy. Pop took how long to give Splitter any burn at all? And he was a damn MVP. Baynes minus a training camp = DNP-CD/Inactive all year long.

Don't see that happening.

ace3g
12-20-2012, 09:36 PM
Baynes has the adv of knowing the system from the Australian NT.

Chinook
12-20-2012, 09:51 PM
He gave Diaw immediate time because of that, so he very well could do the same with Baynes. If the Spurs sign him, he'll probably play a good deal of minutes. Even though he's worth signing as insurance, I think Pop will do what he can to keep Blair and Bonner out of the rotation.

ace3g
12-20-2012, 09:55 PM
And he would only need to do 2 things: rebound and easy buckets. I mentioned earlier, if he even has a little daylight, he can dunk.

benfti
12-20-2012, 10:11 PM
And he would only need to do 2 things: rebound and easy buckets. I mentioned earlier, if he even has a little daylight, he can dunk.

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indeed, thats good hops for a 6'11 guy

benfti
12-20-2012, 10:13 PM
and this

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im seriously into this as an idea, Baynes is the type of guy on D people think twice about coming into the paint on, and on offense he just crashes holes, would seriously add to this team.

objective
12-20-2012, 10:46 PM
Diaw received immediate time because he was a longtime NBA veteran who knew the league and had logged huge minutes. Big difference from Baynes. On top of that Diaw had years of experience playing with Parker for France, and playing with Jackson in Charlotte.

Hey, I hope I'm wrong, I'm sick of Blair and Bonner. But I've seen how these guys operate long enough to have every confidence that Baynes won't be signed.

Chinook
12-20-2012, 11:00 PM
Very possible. Indeed very probable. But Pop is doing things this year that he really doesn't do normally (benching Bonner, playing a rookie point, starting a non-stretch four next to Duncan). He seems to really think Blair and Bonner are inadequate bigs. I think the Spurs are looking to make a move, and out of the possible ones out there, this seems like a decent one from many angles.

We can hope, right?

benfti
12-21-2012, 12:07 AM
The way I see it is this,

We are not adverse to looking overseas for players.
This one happens to have a link to us that almost no other big outside of the NBA has in Brett Brown, and a basic knowledge of our system.



These are 2 very good reasons to suspect it could happen

99 Problems
12-21-2012, 04:20 AM
As we are we are an aristocrat in a league that consists of the haves and have nots. That being so, as we are, we are not a genuine championship threat even with KL and Staxjack back. To contend we need just one big defensive banger. This guy would give us that chance.

smaka
12-21-2012, 12:30 PM
http://www.union.olimpija.com/4/11/8994/

Looks like Baynes is staying in Ljubljana, as GM Zupančič said: Baynes is too important player for Olimpija at the moment, if they let him go, their goals would be harder to accomplish. At the end he says: "In case of an offer, which would provide good ending for the team, we could act differently in the future."

8FOR!3
12-21-2012, 01:01 PM
Well there goes that idea?

yavozerb
12-21-2012, 01:06 PM
Well there goes that idea?

I think this always was a ST idea..nothing more

Paranoid Pop
12-21-2012, 01:22 PM
:madrun

I don't see anything better out there for our needs.

BackHome
01-01-2013, 11:17 PM
Damn since Blair is doing nothing for this team we really need to find someone to give us a second rounder for him and I would have loved to get this guy. Every time I see a spur dunk I get all misty eyed since our players hardly do it. Add to that it is a big man that can dunk and that is worth getting him just for that.

Paranoid Pop
01-01-2013, 11:22 PM
Yep would have been perfect...

Only explanation I can think of is the FO thinks it's as important to unload some players (chemistry issues waiting to happen) as it is to get another big so they'd rather made a trade...

jyra
01-09-2013, 06:54 AM
Holy shit. The Spurs actually did it.

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http://www.talkbasket.net/7503-san-antonio-spurs-sign-aaron-baynes.html


In a stunning move, the San Antonio Spurs have signed Olimpija Ljublijana's sensation center Aaron Baynes to a four years deal.
...
As for Baynes, who had a terrific Euroleague campaign with Olimpija, he will sign a four-years deal (2+2) and will depart to the US by tomorrow, adding another international component to the Spurs engine.

benefactor
01-09-2013, 07:06 AM
Yup. Twitter blowing up with it now. Can't believe the Spurs actually signed a player from the think tank. :lol

objective
01-09-2013, 07:14 AM
I was wrong about the Spurs signing him.

I hope I'm also wrong about how the Pop wouldn't play him, because as stated before, I'm sick of Blair and Bonner.

Let's see if I can go two for two on being wrong.

benefactor
01-09-2013, 07:21 AM
Blair will be traded sooner than later. This move basically drives the nails into his coffin.

benefactor
01-09-2013, 07:25 AM
And he will play. I don't think the Spurs are going to drop 400k on a buyout if they aren't high on him.

racm
01-09-2013, 07:34 AM
And he will play. I don't think the Spurs are going to drop 400k on a buyout if they aren't high on him.

Not to mention a multi-year deal structured like a rookie contract (2+2 years).

jermaine
01-09-2013, 08:00 AM
Fuck Blair. He even sucks on 2k13 an I hate to give him burn. Lmmfao

Paranoid Pop
01-09-2013, 09:04 AM
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv15t9n0Ln1qd7uwho1_r1_400.gif

Paranoid Pop
01-09-2013, 09:04 AM
He's perfect to play with Boris on the second unit tbh.

TrainOfThought5
01-09-2013, 09:46 AM
Fuck Blair. He even sucks on 2k13 an I hate to give him burn. Lmmfao

stop playing him at power forward. got to play him at center. never post him up. never play him against other teams startersand a couple pick and rolls arent horrible with Gino.

ace3g
01-09-2013, 12:05 PM
Not saying they had anything to do with each other but this coinciding with the Varejao needing surgery news, I wonder if the Spurs were interested in a trade and this was one of their back up plans.

ace3g
01-09-2013, 01:13 PM
According to his agent, Baynes' performances have caught the eyes of several NBA general-managers. "There are two Western Conference teams closely following Aron"

Good to know that the Spurs were (most likely) one of the 2 teams following Baynes

Anonymous Cowherd
01-09-2013, 02:08 PM
I would like to salute this fine forum and its evaluation of talent!
Seeing as the Spurs FO is undoubtedly the best in the biz for sizing up European players, the people involved in championing Baynes can legitimately feel pretty smug. Kudos to you all.

timvp
01-09-2013, 04:03 PM
Thread of the year :tu

ginobilized
01-09-2013, 06:22 PM
Fantastic thread!
We have some real Spurstradamas like prognosticators here.
So psyched at the addition to this team!!!

99 Problems
01-09-2013, 08:24 PM
Fine work people. We got it over the line.

beachwood
01-10-2013, 01:10 PM
You guys are pretty damn good for scouting this out. Major props.

mrjap2x
01-11-2013, 11:25 AM
Is his game somewhat similar to nikola pekovic?

bthewigwam
01-11-2013, 12:37 PM
Bruno, getting some love on Spurs Nation blog. :tu Enterprising Poster. :lol

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2013/01/11/who-is-aron-baynes/

Bruno
01-11-2013, 02:34 PM
Good, ace3g also deserves props for believing in him immediately and following him over these couple of months.

8FOR!3
01-15-2013, 11:33 AM
Is his game somewhat similar to nikola pekovic?

I doubt he has the touch around the basket and scoring ability that Pekovic has.

LittleCriminal
01-18-2013, 11:19 AM
I doubt he has the touch around the basket and scoring ability that Pekovic has.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C9Bng7NPPY

objective
01-19-2013, 05:52 PM
I put this post (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207862&p=6305796&viewfull=1#post6305796) in a thread on the general board with links to Baynes game footage.

ace3g
01-25-2013, 11:11 PM
One negative I've seen from video of him, he is lazy (slow)/inaccurate with his passing.

Why did this have to come back and bite me in his first game:depressed

ace3g
01-25-2013, 11:20 PM
Another thing I had noticed in footage from overseas, was that while he is boxing out a guy near the FT line, he doesn't start to move toward the basket to look for the rebound, and it was something he did tonight as well.

CGD
01-26-2013, 10:27 AM
We should probably revisit your concerns in a month or two. Dude was star struck/nervous yesterday in very limited game action

CGD
01-26-2013, 01:35 PM
BTW have contract details been provided yet? I didn't see them in the other forum posts.

ace3g
01-30-2013, 11:15 PM
The kid definitely has some lift (can dunk easily) not sure on everything else though. Is he tall enough (can't tell if he is 6-10 or more like 6-8)? Looks like he avg around 8 and 4 in the Olympics. Trying to find more video on him.


Easy to spot with his Boomers highlighter yellow shoes


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnBSACpqhyA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK-nP3k_PCM&feature=plcp


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czfu0_0hDCg

Well one thing is for sure, if he has even a little bit of space, he will dunk the ball


:tu

cdcast
02-02-2013, 01:04 AM
30 pts/10 reb in 30 minutes tonight

LittleCriminal
02-09-2013, 11:17 PM
Is he good to go against Brooklyn?
Or was that injury in Detroit serious?

ace3g
08-06-2013, 07:57 PM
Baynes on local Aussie radio show

https://soundcloud.com/sen1116/aron-baynes-on-morning-glory?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=twitter

benfti
08-10-2013, 04:20 AM
Apparently did his hamstring in camp, will see what i can do to find out how bad.

jyra
08-10-2013, 09:44 AM
http://www.sportando.net/eng/national-teams/national-teams/61285/aaron-baynes-will-not-play-in-fiba-oceania-championships.html


San Antonio Spurs center Aaron Baynes informed that he will not play with Australia in FIBA Oceania Championships. Baynes suffered from an hamstring injury.

adonis827
08-11-2013, 09:23 AM
Just curious- what is the tourney format in fiba oceania? There is only Australia and New Zealand playing. Does New Zealand even have a formidable team? Baynes may not be needed at all.

benfti
08-12-2013, 08:34 AM
Just curious- what is the tourney format in fiba oceania? There is only Australia and New Zealand playing. Does New Zealand even have a formidable team? Baynes may not be needed at all.

Not really, both get through, its to help determine seedings. THere are other counties in Oceana, but seriously, they would be lucky to score let alone win.

ace3g
08-14-2013, 08:43 PM
Aron Baynes @aronbaynes
(http://twitter.com/aronbaynes)Back at the old stomping grounds #NoDaysOff (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23NoDaysOff) instagram.com/p/dA7z68moCV/ (http://t.co/4xsWENs5te)

anakha
08-14-2013, 09:41 PM
Just curious- what is the tourney format in fiba oceania? There is only Australia and New Zealand playing. Does New Zealand even have a formidable team? Baynes may not be needed at all.

There is no tourney format and hasn't been for the past few years. No other countries have really bothered to compete in the past few events, so it's devolved to a glorified series of exhibition games between Australia and NZ where both teams already are qualified to go to the world event (Olympics, WC).

It's been a complete farce that FIBA has let this go on as long as it has and I'm happy they finally got their heads out of their asses and merged Oceania into FIBA Asia for the next event.

NickiRasgo
08-15-2013, 10:09 PM
It's been a complete farce that FIBA has let this go on as long as it has and I'm happy they finally got their heads out of their asses and merged Oceania into FIBA Asia for the next event.

Really? So I guess this would be the last chance of Philippines getting into the FIBA World Cup. :depressed

anakha
08-15-2013, 10:47 PM
Really? So I guess this would be the last chance of Philippines getting into the FIBA World Cup. :depressed

Maybe not - Adding Australia and New Zealand to the FIBA Asia tourney may also mean that the number of qualifying slots in the tourney increases from 3 to 4/5 (4 more likely).

Just making the semis should be enough to get to the World stage again.

NickiRasgo
08-16-2013, 07:51 AM
Maybe not - Adding Australia and New Zealand to the FIBA Asia tourney may also mean that the number of qualifying slots in the tourney increases from 3 to 4/5 (4 more likely).

Just making the semis should be enough to get to the World stage again.

Hopefully that's the case. Australia and New Zealand have both NBA-caliber type of players.

ace3g
09-04-2013, 10:03 PM
Interview with Baynes

http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/aussie-hoops-star-aron-baynes-in-joshs-newsroom#.Uif0HT_yDmt

(http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/aussie-hoops-star-aron-baynes-in-joshs-newsroom#.Uif0HT_yDmt)JJ) HOW HAS YOUR SHORT TIME WITH THE SPURS BEEN THUS FAR?


AB) The Spurs are a very European style team so it was good me coming over from Europe where I always played with a couple of Americans and a heap of Europeans which surprisingly is similar at the Spurs where its a very international feel and they are up there every year when it comes to playoffs.


Everyone is so professional and it seeps down through the ranks, the veterans lead the way.


From the first time I stepped into the Spurs facility I saw how they operated and although Im still learning the culture its easy to see why they have so much success.


Not too many teams in the NBA can say they are a tight bunch but we are and in my six months with them both on and off the court everyone gets along.


The older guys make the effort to include and teach the younger guys.


JJ) WHAT IS YOUR SCHEDULE AND PREPARATION BEFORE THE UPCOMING NBA SEASON?



AB) I return to the United State next week and Ive got to get my body healthy and in peak physical condition.


The Spurs have a lot of guys there who are able to work us out.


I will be doing whatever I can to make myself better and the Spurs will set a few things up and bring in some good big guys from around the league that I will play against before training camp.


I am looking forward to that and that is the best way to get better, competing against the best players and improving your own game.






(http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/aussie-hoops-star-aron-baynes-in-joshs-newsroom#.Uif0HT_yDmt)

99 Problems
05-07-2014, 06:55 PM
More sums for RC to consider.

Chinook
05-07-2014, 10:44 PM
I'd let him walk unless he just wanted his QO.

Baam
05-08-2014, 12:28 AM
Unlike Mills he's most likely gonna be cheap to keep... Don't see why they wouldn't re-sign him unless they draft a big...

99 Problems
05-08-2014, 03:04 AM
His QO is a nice pay day for a young guy.

jeebus
05-08-2014, 06:52 AM
I doubt they'll bring Boner back and, as well all know, Ayres is useless on the court. I wouldn't see why they don't bring him back for a small sum.

DrunkTXLabrat
05-08-2014, 08:55 AM
If the spurs fo is stupid enough to let him walk. They'll find out Blair and Mahinmi got nothin on Baynes.

bluebellmaniac
05-08-2014, 09:58 AM
I'd let him walk unless he just wanted his QO.

In reading one of the analysis on him (I hadn't seen him play much) here on ST, it sounds like he has made big strides in learning the offense/defense. While he still has a ways to go, his main value would seem to be in being able to pit him against the few dominant big men left in the league. Having a beast for a back up that can go toe-to-toe with DHoward is a nice thing to have. I think it would be worth having him, there are far worst 13th men in the league. And I don't know who we'd target that would be superior for the price we can have him at. He doesn't need to put in big minutes, he needs to give just enough to fill his role. I think we can draft a big and still have room for Baynes. (Not that a drafted big would be on the team right away anyway...)

Also, another couple performances like he had in game 1 and he will have earned his salary this year in just those games... well worth it...

Captivus
05-09-2014, 06:21 AM
100% keeper at QO

Cklbmk
05-17-2014, 10:50 AM
Baynes is a great option off the bench... I'd give him 3mil~ and let him be the backup 5.. dump bonner, beg someone to take ayers for a 2nd.

I don't see who we could replace him with for cheaper that can bang with the big boys

jeebus
05-17-2014, 01:33 PM
Baynes is a great option off the bench... I'd give him 3mil~ and let him be the backup 5.. dump bonner, beg someone to take ayers for a 2nd.

I don't see who we could replace him with for cheaper that can bang with the big boys
He's not gonna be a scorer and he doesn't have to be one. What the Spurs do need is someone to defend, bang around in the post, grab boards, and do the occasional tip in/dunk. He can do all of that. I don't see why the Spurs don't bring him back for the price you said while killing off Ayres.

Chinook
05-17-2014, 03:37 PM
Baynes is a great option off the bench... I'd give him 3mil~ and let him be the backup 5.. dump bonner, beg someone to take ayers for a 2nd.

I don't see who we could replace him with for cheaper that can bang with the big boys

I could care less what they pay him next year, but there's no way I'd want the team to use a large chunk of their 2015 cap space on Baynes. He's 27, so his ceiling is not high enough to make him a good project. So long as Duncan is on the team, Baynes won't be a regular part of the rotation except perhaps against teams like Portland and Memphis who try to play be as much as possible. I certainly don't mind him hanging around the team, but I'd rather the team have the option of what to do with him after next year.

td4mvp2k
05-17-2014, 06:30 PM
Baynes is a great option off the bench... I'd give him 3mil~ and let him be the backup 5.. dump bonner, beg someone to take ayers for a 2nd.I don't see who we could replace him with for cheaper that can bang with the big boysayres not goin nowhere tbh

BackHome
05-31-2014, 11:16 AM
Ayres sucks so bad he is slower then Bonner as far as Baynes I agree he is our thug - who can set some screens that give our shooters tons of time to shoot the ball. That boy puts a hurt on players when he sets those screens.

So cap space in 2015 what do people think is going to happen - Do you think Kobe, Carmelo, are going to join our team. We have always built our team through the draft and we are not gong to get a star player to come to our city. Those players listen to Charles you know...............

spurraider21
06-02-2014, 02:27 AM
He's a bargain at the QO, and I wouldn't at all be opposed to him getting a similar deal to what we handed to Ayres

ceperez
07-02-2015, 12:29 PM
signed with Pistons: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238565/Aron-Baynes-Pistons-Agree-Upon-Three-Year-Deal

Chinook
07-02-2015, 01:12 PM
Thread title updated :cry

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https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1236166845754941440

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