Aron Baynes Officially Signs with Spurs

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol australia day, we have this shit...

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBgZh0YCYAEplp3.jpg:large

[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBgZh0YCYAEplp3.jpg:large
Yep


Thats the shitty scrub who almost let the Mavs complete a comeback

[TDMVPDPOY]

doesnt look big compared to the teletubby to the right

[RD2191]

wtf, how tall is diaw?

[ace3g]

well he either takes that experience and turtles into his shell or grows from it in his next game.

[GB20]

doesnt look big compared to the teletubby to the right
don't look to the right, look to the left

[nkdlunch]

wtf, how tall is diaw?

LMAO Blair looks like a circus midget

[PingPong]

Diaw extremely focused... at checking his nails!

:lol

[Skoobz]

well he either takes that experience and turtles into his shell or grows from it in his next game.

Right on ace.

[Brox6]

how did Blair looks so small?

[Rito3d30]

Come on man...
It's obviously because of the angle

[timtonymanu]

Boris has a big belly.

[Spur|n|Austin]

wtf, how tall is diaw?

Today we discuss perspective.

[Buddy Holly]

doesnt look big compared to the teletubby to the right

It's called perspective.

[bklynspursfan]

Can't wait to see this guy play physical and rebound the ball, since he said he could be a Reggie Evans type player. Cause when I saw him out there he reminded me a little too much of Novak...

[SenorSpur]

Boris has a big belly.

It's called the curse of the crossiants and tasty pastries.

Speaking of big bellies, I sure hope Blair doesn't treat Baynes to lunch @ Whataburger.

[SpursRock20]

Can't wait to see this guy play physical and rebound the ball, since he said he could be a Reggie Evans type player. Cause when I saw him out there he reminded me a little too much of Novak...

Saw a nice box out from him. He pretty much shoved his body into one of the Mavs to get in his way. Blair doesn't do that.

[ace3g]

possible salary numbers for Baynes:

http://www.hoopsworld.com/san-antonio-spurs-team-salary



Aron Baynes (http://www.hoopsworld.com/san-antonio-spurs-team-salary#)
$239,588
$788,872
$1,115,243



Player Option / Team Option / Qualifying Offer
Read more at http://www.hoopsworld.com/san-antonio-spurs-team-salary/#g4687tK8o5prGzQP.99

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) Pop describes Aron Baynes as "Tiago-like:" "He's a defender, a pick-and-roll player, a rebounder. He's a tough nut."

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)
Pop says Baynes will add an edge and toughness to Spurs in the frontcourt.

[loveforthegame]

Good stuff from Pop. :tu

[boutons_deux]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) Pop describes Aron Baynes as "Tiago-like:" "He's a defender, a pick-and-roll player, a rebounder. He's a tough nut."

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)
Pop says Baynes will add an edge and toughness to Spurs in the frontcourt.

exactly the roles AB should prioritize. Plus what Rasho was so good at, blocking out defenders to clear a path for our layups.

with these 2 days' practice, he should be fully up to speed with Spurs Basketball. :)

rebounding, blocking out, getting your hand up aren't exactly specific to the Spurs

[timtonymanu]

A tougher Tiago? I like.

[playblair]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) Pop describes Aron Baynes as "Tiago-like:" "He's a defender, a pick-and-roll player, a rebounder. He's a tough nut."

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)
Pop says Baynes will add an edge and toughness to Spurs in the frontcourt.

sounds similar to blair ............ blair = defender toughness .............. blair brings edge & toughness ................

[look_at_g_shred]

sounds similar to blair ............ blair = defender toughness .............. blair brings edge & toughness ................

but not height

[look_at_g_shred]

A tougher Tiago? I like.

:toast

[TDMVPDPOY]

he didnt look tough when he fucked up that inbound pass

[look_at_g_shred]

he didnt look tough when he fucked up that inbound pass

dude was obviously nervous. Plus all he got was like 30 seconds if that..

[PingPong]

A tougher Tiago? I like.

Tougher and dumber.

:lol

[Manu-20]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) Pop describes Aron Baynes as "Tiago-like:" "He's a defender, a pick-and-roll player, a rebounder. He's a tough nut."

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)
Pop says Baynes will add an edge and toughness to Spurs in the frontcourt.

Spurs finally have their own versions of Clubberlang and Ivan Drago.

[Maddog]

Spurs finally have their own versions of Clubberlang and Ivan Drago.

:lol
I do see the similarities- About the right height proportions.......

[benfti]

Id dont get the hate for a bloke who has play approx 42 Seconds of basketball, no matter how shonky it was.

[capek]

Id dont get the hate for a bloke who has play approx 42 Seconds of basketball, no matter how shonky it was.

The hate on ST rarely is causally connected to anything in objective reality. Instead, it comes from within the withered hearts of the many basement dwellers on this forum.

[Wu36]

I'm glad his first NBA minute lead to a TO and nothing more. Thats better than an couple hand fed dunks IMO. Make him work as hard as possible to keep improving. It's kind of like that game early in Splitters rookie season, where he fell trying to dunk as time was running out. Even though the game was over. Dumb move. Get over it. Grow up!

[DPG21920]

Id dont get the hate for a bloke who has play approx 42 Seconds of basketball, no matter how shonky it was.

Can someone please translate?

[aal04]

Baynes per40

0pts 0a 0r 0s 0b 57TO +/- -457

Small sample size is small.

[Seventyniner]

Baynes per40

0pts 0a 0r 0s 0b 57TO +/- -457

Small sample size is small.

It's even funnier in terms of PER:

http://i47.tinypic.com/dynj13.jpg

I was looking at the WS/48 for the Spurs' backup PGs (.100 is an average player, .200 is a star, .300 is usually an MVP candidate) and I saw -1.427 for Baynes. Then the wtf factor increased when I saw his PER. I just had to save the image for progeny. That +/- number is great, though, and not on this chart.

I'm actually somewhat surprised at his DRtg. I thought it would've been like 300 given that meltdown.

[BackHome]

he didnt look tough when he fucked up that inbound pass


After today's game you look like an idiot...

[HarlemHeat37]

After today's game you look like an idiot...

:lol apparently you aren't familiar with the poster you quoted..

[Cry Havoc]

After today's game you look like an idiot...

Meh. He could still be right. One game against Charlotte in January... doesn't count for much.

However, aside from some jitters, Baynes passes the eye test at least. He looks NBA ready.

[Darkwaters]

After today's game you look like an idiot...

I would be more shocked if he looked smart at some point. I've heard him described as the village idiot on more than one occasion.

[jermaine]

Man I seen this dude in person at the Mavs gm an I was like dam baby, that's a hig ass white boy! He's gone be a terror man.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BB6LhPnCIAAhbQc.jpg:large

[look_at_g_shred]

:lol apparently you aren't familiar with the poster you quoted..

:lol

[Samr.]

I'll take 7 pts, 9 rebs, 1 block in 18 minutes from a reserve any given night.

I don't really care what his stat line is though honestly, I just wanted to see him get some actual run to see if he had that "presence." You can kind of tell who belongs in the league and who is just a scrub by the way they carry themselves, the way they handle contact, whether or not they fight for rebounds or shy away from the scrum.

Baynes looks like a player. He certainly has the NBA body, he certainly isn't afraid to battle for (or, in his case, commander the boards), and his first NBA points came from one of the more authoritative dunks I've seen from a Spurs big in quite some time. The camera angle was weird on the broadcast, but replays of that Mills alley-oop pass showed Baynes actually throwing the ball through the hoop more like a dunk than a tip-in. If he 6 inches closer to the rim on that one he'd be on SportsCenter and "#AussieGriffin" would be trending on twitter.

Overall, he was impressive, if for no other reason than because he looked like he belonged. He got caught on some moving screens and made some turnovers, but those mental errors can and will be reduced once gets used to the NBA style of play, just like NBA players excel more in the Olympics after they get a little experience in international play. I'd give him a B - B+, given the low bar for a mid-season rookie's first game, but also the quality of the competition he was facing. If he racks up that stat line against the Dwight Howards of the league, this dude will be another certifiable diamond in the rough.

[LakerHater]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/152062672_Bobcats_Spurs_EvansCE0270_0.jpg

[wyn50]

I'll take 7 pts, 9 rebs, 1 block in 18 minutes from a reserve any given night.

I don't really care what his stat line is though honestly, I just wanted to see him get some actual run to see if he had that "presence." You can kind of tell who belongs in the league and who is just a scrub by the way they carry themselves, the way they handle contact, whether or not they fight for rebounds or shy away from the scrum.

Baynes looks like a player. He certainly has the NBA body, he certainly isn't afraid to battle for (or, in his case, commander the boards), and his first NBA points came from one of the more authoritative dunks I've seen from a Spurs big in quite some time. The camera angle was weird on the broadcast, but replays of that Mills alley-oop pass showed Baynes actually throwing the ball through the hoop more like a dunk than a tip-in. If he 6 inches closer to the rim on that one he'd be on SportsCenter and "#AussieGriffin" would be trending on twitter.

Overall, he was impressive, if for no other reason than because he looked like he belonged. He got caught on some moving screens and made some turnovers, but those mental errors can and will be reduced once gets used to the NBA style of play, just like NBA players excel more in the Olympics after they get a little experience in international play. I'd give him a B - B+, given the low bar for a mid-season rookie's first game, but also the quality of the competition he was facing. If he racks up that stat line against the Dwight Howards of the league, this dude will be another certifiable diamond in the rough.

i agree, he had a good game for his first real playing time. Hopefully he will be ready for the long road trip and playing better competition.

[chapnis]

Not sure why. I'm just a bit disappointed that Baynes is listed at 6'10". Having 7'0" or at least 6'11" would be nice haha

[ace3g]

Not sure why. I'm just a bit disappointed that Baynes is listed at 6'10". Having 7'0" or at least 6'11" would be nice haha

Well he does wear #16 so 6'10 is good for him.

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U-27YSspNM

[BatManu20]

San Antonio's Reckoning

http://i1.wp.com/www.themarsreel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bane_by_yalim1907-d5920w9.jpg?resize=642%2C507

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2061893/baynes-bane-power-over.jpg

[ace3g]

Well he does wear #16 so 6'10 is good for him.

He also finished with 7 pts and 9 boards: 7 + 9 = 16

[racm]

Already better than Elson IMO. Elson was soft.

[jermaine]

I like this dude. A serious man crush is what it is. With every time he goes up he's tryna BANG that hoe. Most of you may not like it, but I think we have a "Monkeyball" player on our hands. The boy just wrote Blairs ticket outta here.

[TrainOfThought5]

I like this dude. A serious man crush is what it is. With every time he goes up he's tryna BANG that hoe. Most of you may not like it, but I think we have a "Monkeyball" player on our hands. The boy just wrote Blairs ticket outta here.

his toughness is aggressive mentality is oasis among the desert backup bigmen of the bonners and diaws on this team.

[Paranoid Pop]

I like this dude. A serious man crush is what it is. With every time he goes up he's tryna BANG that hoe. Most of you may not like it, but I think we have a "Monkeyball" player on our hands. The boy just wrote Blairs ticket outta here.

Yeah that's exactly what he is and what we needed, a monkeyballer.

It feels like it's very hard to find good monkeyballers when you draft low, so getting Baynes may be the best move they have pulled off since trading GHill for KY.

Now I can't help but wonder about his ceiling and about a potential Tim Baynes KY rebounding frontline, it's no secret that I think we can do better than Splitter if we're gonna play someone with zero range next to Tim...

[Maddog]

A couple of thoughts-

first the negatives
One game
It was against the Bobcats

However I was impressed
He is more athletic than I thought- scouting reports out college called him lumbering. Looks like he has good instincts- On the block, immediately went after the ball instead of watching it or being satisfied with himself. Very good motor. So far looks like he has decent hands
He is big. Was a little concerned about his height given various reports 6-9, 6-10 etc.

[Manu-of-steel]

I'm excited to see his game grow in our system. I think he is more athletic than Reggie Evans, and more offensive minded,too. with playing time, he can easily average 6 rebounds a game. And i wanna see him banging with the likes of Perkins, Ibaka, DeAndre, Gasol and Randolph in the remaining games. I think the spurs have found another gem in him. Go spurs!

[Manu-of-steel]

With Baynes in the team, and IF he continues to play strong, i think it's not too far-fetched to say that Dejuan's days with the spurs could be numbered..

[boutons_deux]

For 250 pounds, he's very light on his feet, and those tree trunk legs got some hop. And cool head, too.

[jermaine]

I noticed at all times he keeps his hand on the player he's covering to make sure where he is at all times, but at the same time waiting for the block. An omfg if he would've caught that ally hoop from Tony P. Or the pass when he rolled to the basket with no onein front of him but the defense got a hand on it at the last sec. I was like man if he an manu get a chemistry down, O my dammn.

[jermaine]

Yeah that's exactly what he is and what we needed, a monkeyballer.

It feels like it's very hard to find good monkeyballers when you draft low, so getting Baynes may be the best move they have pulled off since trading GHill for KY.

Now I can't help but wonder about his ceiling and about a potential Tim Baynes KY rebounding frontline, it's no secret that I think we can do better than Splitter if we're gonna play someone with zero range next to Tim...
It seems to me that he's a smart "Monkeyballer" though. That other BS when he had a TO an played 40 sec wasn't a debut. This was his com8ng out party, an I liked it.

[silverblackfan]

Baynes looked good. Tough minded and wanting to bang with the other players for the boards. The Spurs needed that type of player with a head on his shoulders. Nice numbers for his debut, even though it was the Bobcats. Loved the block!

[BRs.Ganso]

i thoght this guy Baynes was really young

but he is just one year younger than Splitter... lol

[TJastal]

Yeah that's exactly what he is and what we needed, a monkeyballer.

It feels like it's very hard to find good monkeyballers when you draft low, so getting Baynes may be the best move they have pulled off since trading GHill for KY.

Now I can't help but wonder about his ceiling and about a potential Tim Baynes KY rebounding frontline, it's no secret that I think we can do better than Splitter if we're gonna play someone with zero range next to Tim...

Tim is the range big in the equation you dolt.

[PingPong]

i thoght this guy Baynes was really young

but he is just one year younger than Splitter... lol

Probably he started to play basketball late. It explains why he is so unskilled and raw. He will be at his prime in two years.

[look_at_g_shred]

I love what he brings to the team. Homeboy looks like he can dunk through somebody tbh..

[Paranoid Pop]

Tim is the range big in the equation you dolt.

You didn't get the point, the point is that if we gonna play someone without range next to Tim, that player should be able to rebound/defend better than Splitter, especially rebound better. That's what I'm saying.

[PingPong]

Baynes can start against tougher bigs but no way he can start against more skilled players. He's too raw and needs to receive easy passes. I predict monster dunks and ridiculous turnovers from him. Washington will be a better test for him, since their bigs are slight better than the bobcats ones.

[TJastal]

You didn't get the point, the point is that if we gonna play someone without range next to Tim, that player should be able to rebound/defend better than Splitter, especially rebound better. That's what I'm saying.

Okay, sorry for the misunderstanding then and sorry for the name calling.

It's a great situation honestly because Splitter is still improving as a rebounder and defender. I think I prefer having a more of an offensive oriented finesse player next to Tim (as opposed to a defensive bruiser). A guy who can do most of the screen setting and also score efficiently next to Tim, which in turn allows him to relax on offense and hang on the perimeter more (making it a shorter distance i.e. easier to get back on defense for him as well, less wear and tear). Haven't seen what Baynes is capable of yet, but I highly doubt he is at Splitter's level or ever will be (although like u said we really don't know yet). The more Duncan rests on offense the more he'll have a defensive impact, and from what we've seen this year he is still capable of having DPOY stretches when he's feeling good.

[Paranoid Pop]

Okay, sorry for the misunderstanding then and sorry for the name calling.

It's a great situation honestly because Splitter is still improving as a rebounder and defender. I think I prefer having a more of an offensive oriented finesse player next to Tim (as opposed to a defensive bruiser). A guy who can do most of the screen setting and also score efficiently next to Tim, which in turn allows him to relax on offense and hang on the perimeter more (making it a shorter distance i.e. easier to get back on defense for him as well, less wear and tear). Haven't seen what Baynes is capable of yet, but I highly doubt he is at Splitter's level or ever will be (although like u said we really don't know yet). The more Duncan rests on offense the more he'll have a defensive impact, and from what we've seen this year he is still capable of having DPOY stretches when he's feeling good.


Yeah I think short term at least Baynes is meant to play backup center where he'll fit great with Boris passing him the ball.

I think Baynes may be a tad slow to play PF but at the same time, I feel like Tiago really has something to prove vs a team like OKC, that has great rebounding and shotblocking, I'm just not very confident in that matchup.

[Seventyniner]

Baynes can start against tougher bigs but no way he can start against more skilled players. He's too raw and needs to receive easy passes. I predict monster dunks and ridiculous turnovers from him. Washington will be a better test for him, since their bigs are slight better than the bobcats ones.

Monster dunks and ridiculous turnovers...you want Baynes to be JaVaLe McGeE?

And the Wizards bigs are much better than those of the Bobcats. It's the wings that suck for Washington. (Not that the Bobcats wings are much better)

[TJastal]

Yeah I think short term at least Baynes is meant to play backup center where he'll fit great with Boris passing him the ball.

I think Baynes may be a tad slow to play PF but at the same time, I feel like Tiago really has something to prove vs a team like OKC, that has great rebounding and shotblocking, I'm just not very confident in that matchup.

Well hopefully by then Baynes will be available as an option if the thunderefs' front line is giving Splitter problems. Thing I'm more concerned about honestly, is Pop will dick around at least a few games before making any changes and in 7 game series that usually spells disaster. When the spurs start the playoffs somebody needs to remind him its not the preseason anymore.

I think Splitter will hold his own this year. He had a couple of real nice games against the thunder in last year's playoffs that would have been better if he could have made a foul shot. This year he is much more confident not only in foul shooting but overall.

[ace3g]

Baynes post game interview

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/01/30/130130baynesmov-2369530

[xellos88330]

Should Baynes do really well for the remainder of the season, would he qualify to be a Rookie of the Year candidate?

This question is not intended to be my personal opinion of the mans skills, but more of an inquiry on the rules of the contest should a rookie comes into the league mid-season.

Thanks in advance for the answers. :toast

[heyheymymy]

he really is a poor man's tiago. just reminds me of tiago's game a season or 2 ago..

he seems very raw and quite serviceable. in fact, i bet he starts to click a little more each game. of course, with a few expected off games/hitting the wall. i just think he picks it up quick. he seems eager, capable, and intelligent.

[PingPong]

Monster dunks and ridiculous turnovers...you want Baynes to be JaVaLe McGeE?

And the Wizards bigs are much better than those of the Bobcats. It's the wings that suck for Washington. (Not that the Bobcats wings are much better)

I call him Aussie JaVaLe McGee already.

:lol:lol


he really is a poor man's tiago. just reminds me of tiago's game a season or 2 ago..

he seems very raw and quite serviceable. in fact, i bet he starts to click a little more each game. of course, with a few expected off games/hitting the wall. i just think he picks it up quick. he seems eager, capable, and intelligent.

Tiago was the acb finals mvp, the world's second best league. Baynes came from a team from Ucrania, Lithuania or something like that. He still can improve a lot, but will never reach the same level of skills of Tiago. He is a different kind of player, needs to learn how to use his toughness, not searching Tiago's finesse wich he will never reach.

Tiago was already talented at 14 years old, came from a family of four basketball players, three of them made the brazilian NT (older brother Marcelo and younger late sister Michelle). Tiago started to learning basket at pre-teen age and Baynes probably started late. Probably Tiago was more skilled at 14 than Baynes is nowadays; but baynes has something tiago never will have: natural toughness and strenght.

[BatManu20]

Should Baynes do really well for the remainder of the season, would he qualify to be a Rookie of the Year candidate?

This question is not intended to be my personal opinion of the mans skills, but more of an inquiry on the rules of the contest should a rookie comes into the league mid-season.

Thanks in advance for the answers. :toast

Lol no. Damian Lillard from Portland has the ROY award pretty much locked up.

[spurs10]

For 250 pounds, he's very light on his feet, and those tree trunk legs got some hop. And cool head, too.
I believe Baynes was about 285 in college and he's down to about 260ish. So he's faster on his feet for sure. Still a big dude though. A monstrous dunk in his first real NBA outing is pretty badass. He's very fortunate to be with an organizaton as supportive and welcoming as the Spurs! Welcome (what did Tony say they call him?) "Bansy!" :toast

[Paranoid Pop]

I call him Aussie JaVaLe McGee already.

:lol:lol



Tiago was the acb finals mvp, the world's second best league. Baynes came from a team from Ucrania, Lithuania or something like that. He still can improve a lot, but will never reach the same level of skills of Tiago. He is a different kind of player, needs to learn how to use his toughness, not searching Tiago's finesse wich he will never reach.

Tiago was already talented at 14 years old, came from a family of four basketball players, three of them made the brazilian NT (older brother Marcelo and younger late sister Michelle). Tiago started to learning basket at pre-teen age and Baynes probably started late. Probably Tiago was more skilled at 14 than Baynes is nowadays; but baynes has something tiago never will have: natural toughness and strenght.

Yet Tiago doesn't have a jumper and got hacked last year...

[PingPong]

Yet Tiago doesn't have a jumper and got hacked last year...

Tiago has a jumper, probably it's rusty or Pop doesn't allow him to do it. At least I read in ST that Tiago has a jumper. I knew he trained threes before he gone to Spain at 15.

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/01/31/130131baynesfastbreakmov-2370150

[playblair]

a good omen ............. baynes first points were on a dunk ala tiago splitter ..........

[moisaenz]

Tiago has a jumper, probably it's rusty or Pop doesn't allow him to do it. At least I read in ST that Tiago has a jumper. I knew he trained threes before he gone to Spain at 15.
In some practice videos I have seen tiago shoot jumpers in the background but someone explained that they are just to help Tiago with his range. But we need size around the rim there is no need for Tiago to shoot jumpers, that is why we got Tim.

[xellos88330]

Lol no. Damian Lillard from Portland has the ROY award pretty much locked up.

But would he be eligible for the award having only joined the NBA mid season?

[UZER]

I believe Baynes was about 285 in college and he's down to about 260ish. So he's faster on his feet for sure. Still a big dude though. A monstrous dunk in his first real NBA outing is pretty badass. He's very fortunate to be with an organizaton as supportive and welcoming as the Spurs! Welcome (what did Tony say they call him?) "Bansy!" :toast

Pop will have a talk with him about dunking the ball...thats a no no with the Spurs. And then he will look deep into his eyes and ask him if he has gotten over himself. And then right before the playoffs start he will come out and say these playoffs aren't for him.

[PingPong]

In some practice videos I have seen tiago shoot jumpers in the background but someone explained that they are just to help Tiago with his range. But we need size around the rim there is no need for Tiago to shoot jumpers, that is why we got Tim.

If Tiago spend some minutes with Baynes on court probably he will use the jumpers.



Pop will have a talk with him about dunking the ball...thats a no no with the Spurs. And then he will look deep into his eyes and ask him if he has gotten over himself. And then right before the playoffs start he will come out and say these playoffs aren't for him.

Baynes isn't the most refined player and he is athletic, so let him dunk. Or he will be an offense liability. He doesn't seems to have good hands.

[benefactor]

But would he be eligible for the award having only joined the NBA mid season?
I doesn't matter...unless you seriously think he's going to beat out someone like Anthony Davis or Damian Lillard.

[Interrohater]

He definitely seems like a great addition to the team. We finally have two true centers and can at least match up with teams that go tall. I'm not saying that Baynes was the missing piece that will win it all, but I am saying that if he ends up being the real deal, the elite teams won't be able to snag all sorts of offensive rebounds like they have in recent years. I'm sure there were many a Spurfan that would scream bloody murder every time the opposing team would get two or three possessions because we couldn't bring down a contested rebound.

He's looked decent, as well as confused, so far. Playoffs? Who knows. He does, however, have the benefit of this being one of Timmy's last years that hopefully prompts Pop to forego his usual routine of letting newbs simmer in the pot before he unleashes them.

[xellos88330]

I doesn't matter...unless you seriously think he's going to beat out someone like Anthony Davis or Damian Lillard.

I don't think he will beat them. I am just curious as to whether or not he is eligible should something like this happen in the future with a different player beginning his rookie year mid-season.

[benefactor]

I believe that player is eligible, but I don't forsee any rookie that only plays half a season winning it. There will always be a standout rookie that goes high in the draft and contributes for his team the whole year. Furthermore, if this player was good enough to be ROY, he would be playing somewhere on opening day and not joining up with a team halfway through the season.

[therealtruth]

I wonder what happened to Lorbek. He had similar size and an outside shot.

[PingPong]

I doesn't matter...unless you seriously think he's going to beat out someone like Anthony Davis or Damian Lillard.

Some fanboys are soo delusional. Bane can't beat a effin Zeller as a rookie, tbh.

[xellos88330]

I believe that player is eligible, but I don't forsee any rookie that only plays half a season winning it. There will always be a standout rookie that goes high in the draft and contributes for his team the whole year. Furthermore, if this player was good enough to be ROY, he would be playing somewhere on opening day and not joining up with a team halfway through the season.

Ok thanks!

[xellos88330]

Some fanboys are soo delusional. Bane can't beat a effin Zeller as a rookie, tbh.

Was more interested in the rules on ROY eligibility than who would be the representative tbh.

[ace3g]

Baynes earning his Spurshttp://www.theage.com.au/sport/basketball/baynes-earning-his-spurs-20130201-2dq73.html

[manufan10]

Loved this quote that Baynes made in the article:


''I have two good agents who talked [to] the Spurs and luckily we were able to find a good fit for me. They are one of the best organisations and best teams; it was a pretty easy decision to come over here.''

[Samr.]

Relevant picture from the article:

http://images-2.drive.com.au/2013/02/01/3999861/dan-20130201192409897551-300x0.jpg

Dude looks taller than Tim.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

As should be obvious, BANE!!! is a project. I'd say he'll be a useful bench big next year and beyond, but don't expect much more than garbage time from him this year as he has a huge amount of corporate knowledge to acquire before he knows where to be on the court in the Spurs' system. Good to see him sent to the Toros to speed this process.

[capek]

As should be obvious, BANE!!! is a project. I'd say he'll be a useful bench big next year and beyond, but don't expect much more than garbage time from him this year as he has a huge amount of corporate knowledge to acquire before he knows where to be on the court in the Spurs' system. Good to see him sent to the Toros to speed this process.

Block out, rebound, no in bounds passes. There some finer points he'll need to learn, but if he can manage those three, he'll get playing time this season.

[TJastal]

Relevant picture from the article:

http://images-2.drive.com.au/2013/02/01/3999861/dan-20130201192409897551-300x0.jpg

Dude looks taller than Tim.

And broader in the shoulders as well as arms..

[TrainOfThought5]

i love tim but he looks old as shit.

[jon123spurs]

I think that picture ends the debate on how tall he really is.
If timmys 6'11 then dudes gotta be at least 7'0.

[chapnis]

Baynes playing shoes probably have more lift than Tims dress shoes.

[Bruno]

I'm not sure why you are speculating on Baynes height while he has been measured in 2009 and we know his exact measurements:

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Aron-Baynes-5086/

Height w/o Shoes: 6' 10.5"
Height w/shoes: 7' 0"
Weight: 259
Wingspan: 7' 2.5"

[Interrohater]

I'm not sure why you are speculating on Baynes height while he has been measured in 2009 and we know his exact measurements:

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Aron-Baynes-5086/

Height w/o Shoes: 6' 10.5"
Height w/shoes: 7' 0"
Weight: 259
Wingspan: 7' 2.5"

Thanks for putting that to rest :lol
He looked good offensively tonight. How many games did Baynes have in Euroleague with stats like he had tonight against DLeague?

[smaka]

Thanks for putting that to rest :lol
He looked good offensively tonight. How many games did Baynes have in Euroleague with stats like he had tonight against DLeague?

Zero, but Euroleague and DLeague are uncomparable, tbh.

[Interrohater]

Zero, but Euroleague and DLeague are uncomparable, tbh.

That was my thought. I honestly had no idea that the differences in level of competition were so vast.

[Prime Time]

Zero, but Euroleague and DLeague are uncomparable, tbh.

??????
http://www.euroleague.net/main/results/showgame?pcode=001892&gamecode=38&seasoncode=E2012#!boxscore

27pts, 10rbs, 10/12, 27mins.

That's pretty similar

[smaka]

??????
http://www.euroleague.net/main/results/showgame?pcode=001892&gamecode=38&seasoncode=E2012#!boxscore

27pts, 10rbs, 10/12, 27mins.

That's pretty similar

My fault, forgot about this one.



That was my thought. I honestly had no idea that the differences in level of competition were so vast.

Euroleague is the best league played in Europe, and in my opinion the quality or level of competition, if you call it so, is was better and higher than in DLeague.

[PingPong]

Euroleague is the best league played in Europe, and in my opinion the quality or level of competition, if you call it so, is was better and higher than in DLeague.

Actually, Euroleague is the European league as the name says. But I think the Spain's ACB is more balanced, because Euroleague has good teams and shitty teams. But I'm not sure since I'm not following it.

[smaka]

Actually, Euroleague is the European league as the name says. But I think the Spain's ACB is more balanced, because Euroleague has good teams and shitty teams. But I'm not sure since I'm not following it.

Spain's ACB league is really good, probably 2nd best league in Europe, but Euroleague is still number 1 and I don't think anybody doubts that.

[Johnny RIngo]

Sample size for Baynes is miniscule so it makes this irrelevant but I still thought it was pretty funny:

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5803/sas2013.jpg

[chapnis]

That must've been before his 2nd game...

[BobaFett1]

http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20130129-untitled-2.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w440/Untitled-2.jpg

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loDxkWAJ0DI&feature=youtu.be

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kslJDh1HarA

[therealtruth]

Tiago has a jumper, probably it's rusty or Pop doesn't allow him to do it. At least I read in ST that Tiago has a jumper. I knew he trained threes before he gone to Spain at 15.

Look on Youtube. You'll see him smoothly knocking down jumpers in games overseas.

[Chris]

Defense looked great in garbage time tonight. Still slow coming off the pick and roll though.

[cheguevara]

This guy is a fucking animal

[TampaDude]

Baynes is a beast.

[TrainOfThought5]

Det Block.

[DAF86]

Getting the chance to see if this guy is a viable option for the playoffs is the thing I most want to see for the remainder of the regular season.

[capek]

On that one nearly open drive they had were Baynes altered the shot and forced a miss, I mean, Timmy if the only player we've had in years that could do that. Not even Splitter really has that skill. Put him out there and let his confidence build. Take the next 7 games to work his minutes up to the 13.6 Blair is averaging this season. Just having him out there for periods instead of the Turd towers could really help us staunch up the defense while we give Tony and Timmy a breather.

[Fireball]

that guy looks so strong ... unbelievable

[Pasta Batman]

On that one nearly open drive they had were Baynes altered the shot and forced a miss, I mean, Timmy if the only player we've had in years that could do that. Not even Splitter really has that skill. Put him out there and let his confidence build. Take the next 7 games to work his minutes up to the 13.6 Blair is averaging this season. Just having him out there for periods instead of the Turd towers could really help us staunch up the defense while we give Tony and Timmy a breather.

Now that trading is done for, Spurs should make that shift to just keep Blair on the bench with Baynes taking his minutes.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

BANE!!!

Tonight he actually looked semi-competent on a couple of sets, had a couple of nice putbacks, a sweet 6ft bank-hook. He'll be a strong rotation player within 3 seasons.

[boutons_deux]

I'm still amazed how 250+ pounds can be so effortless and light on his feet. And he's seems pretty coordinated, athletic.

I think he has all the tools, not totally convinced yet of his BB IQ or intensity, but it's still very early.

He was on the low weak side guarding his man, and from the strong side a guy drove and threw down a dunk. Aron didn't challenge, didn't budge. hmm

[TampaDude]

I'm still amazed how 250+ pounds can be so effortless and light on his feet. And he's seems pretty coordinated, athletic.

I think he has all the tools, not totally convinced yet of his BB IQ or intensity, but it's still very early.

He was on the low weak side guarding his man, and from the strong side a guy drove and threw down a dunk. Aron didn't challenge, didn't budge. hmm

To be fair, the game was over...neither team was really trying at that point.

I'd love to see him bang down low against the Grizz or another team with a big frontcourt.

A Duncan-Splitter-Baynes rotation would be a killer!

[CGD]

Anyone have highlights of his time on the court? I missed it. Word is there was nice block or two.

[Manufan909]

BANE!!!

Tonight he actually looked semi-competent on a couple of sets, had a couple of nice putbacks, a sweet 6ft bank-hook. He'll be a strong rotation player within 3 seasons.

I think you're being too conservative there, Ruff. I see him being a strong rotation player by this time next year, assuming all injuries in said time period are "niggling".

[GB20]

Anyone have highlights of his time on the court? I missed it. Word is there was nice block or two.

[playblair]

ot ............ ryan richards is dominating richards recently produced a 33/10 game .................

blair/baynes/richards.............. future front court ...............

[Mel_13]

Blair should join Richards. They could dominate the Austrian League together.

[Solid D]

ot ............ ryan richards is dominating richards recently produced a 33/10 game .................

blair/baynes/richards.............. future front court ...............

How long was the game? 12 Overtimes?

[MR-Clutch]

IMO, based on a small sample size, his first few minutes of playing time are played timidly. He looks as if he's is playing not to mess up, then as time goes on and he gets more comfortable, and we start to see what he can be for us. I would be intimidated at first too if my first time playing in in the NBA, happened to be one of the top 3 teams in the NBA, as well as one of the most respected coaches of all time.This kind of reminds me of splitters first year in the NBA, he hasn't reached that comfort level yet and is scared to mess up. Hopefully Pop has learned from the Tiago episode and will start to play Baynes more and more. I think we could be and even better team if Baynes started to soak up Blair/Bonners minutes. This would also give Tiago and Timmy more time to be on the court together which would be a positive thing, but it also shorten our big man rotation for playoffs and allow our guys to get more comfortable with their roles now. A minute distribution of something like 30 minutes each for Tiago and Tim, 23 for Diaw and anywhere from 10-15 to Baynes depending on how the flow of the game is going.These minutes would of course change during the playoffs, and are be based on Bayne's continued growth and comfort level. Here's to hoping he starts get more playing time sooner than later.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I think you're being too conservative there, Ruff. I see him being a strong rotation player by this time next year, assuming all injuries in said time period are "niggling".

I agree with you that he'll be getting real time next season, but I think being a "strong" rotation player will take a bit longer, much like Splitter who took 2 seasons of mediocre play to really show his NBA beast! ;)

[Nero5]

There is a difference between splitter and baynes in that the former is more of a finesse player. We have not seen enough of baynes to know if finesse is in that big body, but we can see that he will bang under the boards and does not take a step back from contact. This is valuable in itself. Then also take into account that he costs less than one with of splitter per year.

[racm]

If we fused Baynes and Splitter together we'd get Nikola Pekovic. Imagine that.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/AgentMoldovan/status/1846610807599030380

[spurraider21]

ill always remember this game when he was pissing off Dwight :lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlieN3cvQyg

[NASpurs]

Not like that 2014 squad was young but it seems like there's only 2 or 3 dudes still playing.

[timtonymanu]

Not like that 2014 squad was young but it seems like there's only 2 or 3 dudes still playing.

Yep, just Kawhi, Patty and cojo. Makes me sad as 2014 didn’t feel that long ago still.

[timtonymanu]

I thought we re-signed Aron Baynes in 2024. Pops idea of having “vets.” Lol

I remember ecstatic getting excited over that bum Jeff Errors but Baynes turned out to be better than him. Like raider said, he held his own against Dwight and also helped us against Portland in 2014.

[jeebus]

I remember ecstatic getting excited over that bum Jeff Errors but Baynes turned out to be better than him. Like raider said, he held his own against Dwight and also helped us against Portland in 2014.

One of the all time worst spurstalk takes tbh. Errors was out missing dunks/rebounds/positioning but boy, that piece of shit sure could clap after fucking up. Meanwhile, Bane was out bullying in the paint, letting Timmy get rest, and making Bible Kemp quit at life.