Aron Baynes Officially Signs with Spurs

[ace3g]

[Press release] Spurs sign Aron Baynes: j.mp/TnHQs7 #GoSpursGo

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/130123_spurs_sign_aron_baynes

Finally, time for everyone to fear the Bayne!!!

[LakerHater]

Baynes will wear No. 16

[RD2191]

:flag:

[Paranoid Pop]

Makes the game more interesting.

[timvp]

Baynes will wear No. 16

Ugh. Francisco Elson.


Welcome, regardless :tu

[ace3g]

Baynes will wear No.16 for the Silver and Black.

Last time the Spurs had a #16 on their roster, they beat king James:hat

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/1540/spursbaynebane2copy.jpg

[benefactor]

Wecome to SA. Prepare to not meet lofty expectations and be hated before the middle of March.

[elemento]

Awesome

[RodNIc91]

Gotdamn finally! Will he be available for tonights game?

[Strategic]

Sweetness!

[capek]

Fuck ya baby! Excited about the Bane train!

http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dkr-banefadeaway.gif

[ace3g]

Wecome to SA. Prepare to not meet lofty expectations and be hated before the middle of March.

lol, If he doesn't register a double double his first game....

[Obstructed_View]

Ugh. Francisco Elson.


Welcome, regardless :tu

Shit. I really wanted to mention how much that number was going to piss you off BEFORE you had a chance to post.

[ace3g]

Don Harris ‏@DonHarris4 (https://twitter.com/DonHarris4) Spurs just signed Aron Baynes. made it official. Seven footer will wear number 16. Will not be in uniform tonight. Hear him on News 4 at 6.

[RodNIc91]

^ Dammit tonight we needed help against their taller frontcourt

[capek]

We should start a pool over who Baynes will posterize first. That and the rebounding and option it gives Pop to not have to always go small with the second unit is what I'm most excited about.

And now with Baynes on the team, is this the dunkiest Spurs team ever? Tiago's dunking now, Timmy's dunking like it's going out of style, Kawhi's dunking, and Manu was even throwing down some dunks before his latest injury. Now add Baynes to that, could this make the Spurs exciting to the average idiot NBA fan?? :wow

[Strategic]

We should start a pool over who Baynes will posterize first. That and the rebounding and option it gives Pop to not have to always go small with the second unit is what I'm most excited about.

And now with Baynes on the team, is this the dunkiest Spurs team ever? Tiago's dunking now, Timmy's dunking like it's going out of style, Kawhi's dunking, and Manu was even throwing down some dunks before his latest injury. Now add Baynes to that, could this make the Spurs exciting to the average idiot NBA fan?? :wow ............and Bonner!!

[capek]

............and Bonner!!

:lol oh shit how did I forget about that one??

[Manu-20]

Fuck yeah been waiting to hear this signing, sucks though that he will not suit up tonight could of got some solid playing time with Duncan out.

[Paranoid Pop]

Don Harris ‏@DonHarris4 (https://twitter.com/DonHarris4) Spurs just signed Aron Baynes. made it official. Seven footer will wear number 16. Will not be in uniform tonight. Hear him on News 4 at 6.

:(

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBU9EFJCIAEvEFg.jpg:large

[Strategic]

Fuck yeah been waiting to hear this signing, sucks though that he will not suit up tonight could of got some solid playing time with Duncan out. Without TD or KL there may not be any filler time in tonight's game. Maybe against the mav's Pop can put him in to slam one down cuban's throat!!:makemyday

[timvp]

^Made sure not to block any of the four (4) championship banners when taking that pic. Like him already :tu

[ace3g]

better quality pic

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBVBE4cCYAANw6G.jpg:large

[Strategic]

:toast:clap:chestbump

[RodNIc91]

You took those pics ace3g ?

[td4mvp2k]

2 Bonners!!!

[ace3g]

You took those pics ace3g ?

No, I wish I had access to Spurs practice facility, lol:

came from here

Bemavõ Corporation ‏@BemavoCorp (https://twitter.com/BemavoCorp) Aron BAYNES, représenté par nos collaborateurs, rejoint la @NBA (https://twitter.com/NBA) : 2 ans avec les @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) #InEntersportWeTrust (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23InEntersportWeTrust&src=hash) pic.twitter.com/FkotYZTE (http://t.co/FkotYZTE)

[ace3g]

Possibly 2nd WC team interested?

Darren Wolfson ‏@DarrenWolfson (https://twitter.com/DarrenWolfson) #Twolves (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Twolves&src=hash) were in on Australian center Aron Baynes early (good Euroleague #s (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23s&src=hash)), but the Spurs have personal connections to him & guaranteed $.

[DPG21920]

He looks in great shape.

[Richie]

Can anyone aware me on how salaries get published?

Spurs always say per club policy contract details are not announced, so how do websites get old of salary information?

[ace3g]

Can anyone aware me on how salaries get published?

Spurs always say per club policy contract details are not announced, so how do websites get old of salary information?

All teams do that for the signings. Just PC not to include someone's salary in the press release.

[Richie]

All teams do that for the signings. Just PC not to include someone's salary in the press release.

So when will we get reliable info on his $$/years?

[RodNIc91]

Wouldnt hace surprised me, though . And it makes sense minny was interested since they reportedly are in search of a big man

[slick'81]

hearing 3.5 over 4 years?!?

[benfti]

Woooooooooooooooooooo

[ace3g]

hearing 3.5 over 4 years?!?

Like Bruno and others have said, the last 2 years are not guaranteed, only making 400,000 this year; unsure on the 2nd.

[ffadicted]

Welcome aboard

[ace3g]

I wonder if Pop pulls a CIA and unleashes Baynes on the poor Pelicans, lol

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I wonder if Pop pulls a CIA and unleashes Baynes on the poor Pelicans, lol


I really hope so. Blair, Bonner and Diaw again Lopez and Davis is ehhhhh.

[cheguevara]

Gday mate

:lmao Vegemite!

this scrub better be an upgrade over Bonner/Blair

[ace3g]

of course playing a guy after just signing might look bad and lower the trade value of the guys (Bonner/Blair) if he got more minutes than them tonight.

[timtonymanu]

:tu

Finally! I was hoping he would suit up tonight, but I'm happy regardless. Here's to hoping he is impressive enough to keep Bonner and Blair glued to the bench. :toast

[Mr. Body]

So what's the story on this guy? Played at Washington State and then, what, all world?

[Bruno]

Bemavõ Corporation ‏@BemavoCorp (https://twitter.com/BemavoCorp) Aron BAYNES, représenté par nos collaborateurs, rejoint la @NBA (https://twitter.com/NBA) : 2 ans avec les @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) #InEntersportWeTrust (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23InEntersportWeTrust&src=hash) pic.twitter.com/FkotYZTE (http://t.co/FkotYZTE)

Nice twitter find.

This tweet, coming from his agency, said he will with Spurs for 2 years.

[timvp]

Nice twitter find.

This tweet, coming from his agency, said he will with Spurs for 2 years.

I wonder if that means this season and next season ... or 2.5 seasons. It sounds like the rumored two unguaranteed years at the end of the contract didn't happen.

[playblair]

good signing bonners time as a spur may be over .......... for the haters still hating on blair .......... pm me when baynes has a 30/20 nba game ........

[benfti]

:lmao Vegemite!



if you trawl the web there are a few funny stories about this guys eating habits for one, he eats yogurt with a fork, and in his early years of collage he thought cosco muffins were a perfectly acceptable diet supplement.

The man is an animal.

[Richie]

I wonder if that means this season and next season ... or 2.5 seasons. It sounds like the rumored two unguaranteed years at the end of the contract didn't happen.

That's terrible for us if it's this season and next season. Opens us up for a poison pill contract ala Asik and Lin

[ace3g]

good signing bonners time as a spur may be over .......... for the haters still hating on blair .......... pm me when baynes has a 30/20 nba game ........


While Bonner is too timid during clutch moments Blair is too out of control, can't risk crucial turnovers in a big playoff game.

[ace3g]

dmoldovan88 (https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88) Daniel Moldovan 1h (https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88/status/294207314729250818)
Im sure there are a lot of happy Australians seeing this.... pic.twitter.com/x92OuBw3 (http://t.co/x92OuBw3)



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBU7_nVCMAEE0A4.jpg:large

[Bruno]

I wonder if that means this season and next season ... or 2.5 seasons. It sounds like the rumored two unguaranteed years at the end of the contract didn't happen.

It sounds more like it means 1.5.

David Pick, who has been really close to the whole story, also said it was a 2 years guaranteed contract with a $350K buyout.
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207862&page=7&p=6287240&viewfull=1#post6287240

[ace3g]

Daniel Moldovan ‏@dmoldovan88 (https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88) Very happy to announce that my client @aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) has signed a multi yr contract with the San Antonio Spurs.

[Bruno]

I will be interested to see how Pop will mange his 13 players active roster when everybody will be healthy. Joseph will obviously be an inactive player but who will be the other? Baynes, Bonner, Blair, De Colo, Mills? Will pop rotate players at the 14h spot?

Now that the signing is done, Spurs could also be more active to trade away Blair.

[timtonymanu]

good signing bonners time as a spur may be over .......... for the haters still hating on blair .......... pm me when baynes has a 30/20 nba game ........

:lol lmk when Blair gets 30/20 himself, please.

[Mugen]

dmoldovan88 (https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88) Daniel Moldovan 1h (https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88/status/294207314729250818)
Im sure there are a lot of happy Australians seeing this.... pic.twitter.com/x92OuBw3 (http://t.co/x92OuBw3)



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBU7_nVCMAEE0A4.jpg:large

That's a RJ-esque V-Neck tbh.

[Man In Black]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBU7_nVCMAEE0A4.jpg:large

Check the Nieman Print in the back!!! WANT IT!!!! Big 3 laying the smackdown on the Mavs.

[capek]

of course playing a guy after just signing might look bad and lower the trade value of the guys (Bonner/Blair) if he got more minutes than them tonight.

There's a number lower than zero?


That's a RJ-esque V-Neck tbh.

:lol troublemaker

[Buddy Holly]

good signing bonners time as a spur may be over .......... for the haters still hating on blair .......... pm me when baynes has a 30/20 nba game ........

PM us when Blair has one too. Because he never has had.

[loveforthegame]

Finally. :tu

Was hoping he would play tonight. Or at least be available.

[Trill Clinton]

That's a RJ-esque V-Neck tbh.

naw that v-neck is fine.

rj's v-neck went all the way down to his belly button.

[JR3]

Can't wait to see him play. We needed his skills.. lets hope he brings it every night.

[crc21209]

Finally! I'd hope Pop would throw him out there tonight, especially against bigs like Davis and Lopez, but it probably won't happen. At least he's signed though! :tu

[timtonymanu]

That's a RJ-esque V-Neck tbh.

rofl it's even the same color.

[ace3g]

Cameron Cox ‏@CamCox4 (https://twitter.com/CamCox4) #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) new center Aron Baynes will not talk to the media at 5:35, instead the press conference has been pushed to after 6:30.

[timvp]

Daniel Moldovan ‏@dmoldovan88 (https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88) Very happy to announce that my client @aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) has signed a multi yr contract with the San Antonio Spurs.

I guess multi-year could = 1.5 years. Hopefully someone leaks contract details soon.

[RodNIc91]

Can the press conference be seen ace?

[Captivus]

I just want to see him standing next to the other guys, just to see how big he is.

[Trainwreck2100]

Now the spurs can unleash their 5 Caucasian lineup in Utah, and which will nullify the jazzs home court advantage

[ace3g]

Can the press conference be seen ace?

Not sure. Also unsure if it is a true presser, might be on local news in SA

Aron Baynes ‏@aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) Excited to be a part of the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs)! Can't wait to get to work #firststep (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23firststep&src=hash)

[pgardn]

Blair's mom will welcome this kid with a rear-naked choke.

The thought of this is quite unsettling in so many ways...

[timaios]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBVBE4cCYAANw6G.jpg:large


Where can I get one of those practice jerseys ?

[will_spurs]

I was a bit afraid Baynes wouldn't be getting any PT this season (or very little), but if the deal is confirmed at 1.5 years then the Spurs are obviously expecting him to play right away, which is good news.

[Chinook]

That's terrible for us if it's this season and next season. Opens us up for a poison pill contract ala Asik and Lin

It depends on the Spurs' cap situation (in addition to Baynes' performance, obviously). If the Spurs have cap room, then the poison pill won't take effect. I imagine they will if Baynes blows up to the extent that the Spurs would want him on a big-money deal, as that would probably mean Splitter wasn't retained or is ineffective or that Duncan hit a major breakdown and wants to retire. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense to spend a lot of money on a third-string center.

[ABC]

Now the spurs can unleash their 5 Caucasian lineup in Utah, and which will nullify the jazzs home court advantage

Bonner at the 3 would be... interesting.

[cheguevara]

wait a minute, he no aussie, he's a Kiwi!

[hater]

LMAO another goofy midget

[Maddog]

wait a minute, he no aussie, he's a Kiwi!
Born In NZ high school in Australia played for Australia national team.

The big question is can he wrestle crocodiles for pre-game warm up? I think that would intimidate the other team.

[ace3g]

Baynes Presser

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/130123_baynes

[manufan10]

Wecome to SA. Prepare to not meet lofty expectations and be hated before the middle of March.

:lol

Or he will show a few flashes of brilliance and become overrated like Pop Mensah-Bonsu.

[cheguevara]

Born In NZ high school in Australia played for Australia national team.

The big question is can he wrestle crocodiles for pre-game warm up? I think that would intimidate the other team.

well he should do the Maori dance before every game. that would be some sick shit

[benfti]

he is tweeting he is Aussie to clarify for people.

He is born in NZ of Australian parents, moved back to the main land when he was very young.

[Richie]

It depends on the Spurs' cap situation (in addition to Baynes' performance, obviously). If the Spurs have cap room, then the poison pill won't take effect. I imagine they will if Baynes blows up to the extent that the Spurs would want him on a big-money deal, as that would probably mean Splitter wasn't retained or is ineffective or that Duncan hit a major breakdown and wants to retire. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense to spend a lot of money on a third-string center.

Thats simply not true. If Baynes turns out a good player (i.e. Asik level or better) then on his next contract we can only pay him a max of $5m in each of the first 2 years. That could mean a massive cap hit in a 3rd year, in Asiks case it would have cost them $12m.

Such a contract could have a big impact on our rebuilding efforts.

[Obstructed_View]

We should start a pool over who Baynes will posterize first. That and the rebounding and option it gives Pop to not have to always go small with the second unit is what I'm most excited about.

And now with Baynes on the team, is this the dunkiest Spurs team ever? Tiago's dunking now, Timmy's dunking like it's going out of style, Kawhi's dunking, and Manu was even throwing down some dunks before his latest injury. Now add Baynes to that, could this make the Spurs exciting to the average idiot NBA fan?? :wow

The Spurs were considered boring when David Robinson was here, and he's probably in the top five all time for spectacular dunks.

[Chinook]

Thats simply not true. If Baynes turns out a good player (i.e. Asik level or better) then on his next contract we can only pay him a max of $5m in each of the first 2 years. That could mean a massive cap hit in a 3rd year, in Asiks case it would have cost them $12m.

Such a contract could have a big impact on our rebuilding efforts.

You're right. I thought that the exception did not exist if the matching team had cap room.

But that will only be a problem if the Spurs Baynes explodes enough to warrant 25/3 like Asik did. The only way he gets that opportunity is if Splitter isn't re-signed or if Duncan is ready to retire. Otherwise, it just wouldn't make sense to pay a third-string center that kind of money (or even just the average of his salaries). No matter how good he is, if Splitter and Duncan are still better, let someone else overpay for him (or better yet, trade or S&T him).

If Splitter gets re-signed this off-season, there's no reason to worry about Baynes playing enough minutes to warrant a big-money deal. If Splitter doesn't, and Baynes plays well enough to get an Asik-level deal, then I doubt he'd sign a poison-pill deal unless he wanted to leave the Spurs or if the Spurs had serious doubts about keeping him. It doesn't make sense for a player to take less money in year 1 and to turn down Bird raises.

[Richie]

You're right. I thought that the exception did not exist if the matching team had cap room.

But that will only be a problem if the Spurs Baynes explodes enough to warrant 25/3 like Asik did. The only way he gets that opportunity is if Splitter isn't re-signed or if Duncan is ready to retire. Otherwise, it just wouldn't make sense to pay a third-string center that kind of money (or even just the average of his salaries). No matter how good he is, if Splitter and Duncan are still better, let someone else overpay for him (or better yet, trade or S&T him).

If Splitter gets re-signed this off-season, there's no reason to worry about Baynes playing enough minutes to warrant a big-money deal. If Splitter doesn't, and Baynes plays well enough to get an Asik-level deal, then I doubt he'd sign a poison-pill deal unless he wanted to leave the Spurs or if the Spurs had serious doubts about keeping him. It doesn't make sense for a player to take less money in year 1 and to turn down Bird raises.

Of course he would, because it would by definition be many million more than the Spurs would offer.

I do agree that he probably won't get enough minutes from Pop next year to warrant an Asik like deal, but we have opened the door if he is a free agent in 2014.

[Chinook]

Of course he would, because it would by definition be many million more than the Spurs would offer.

I do agree that he probably won't get enough minutes from Pop next year to warrant an Asik like deal, but we have opened the door if he is a free agent in 2014.

I think the Spurs would love for Baynes to become an Asik-like player within the next 18 months, even at the risk of losing him. It may help secure another title.

[Paranoid Pop]

If he's good he deserves to get paid, lol at people expecting a player to sign a 4 years deal for the minimum.

Neal got fucked over already by signing a three years deal for chump change.

[exstatic]

If he's good he deserves to get paid, lol at people expecting a player to sign a 4 years deal for the minimum.

Neal got fucked over already by signing a three years deal for chump change.

If you're an NBA nobody, you really have no leverage. They both were.

[hooperflash]

good signing bonners time as a spur may be over .......... for the haters still hating on blair .......... pm me when baynes has a 30/20 nba game ........

pm me when Blair plays good defense. (I don't hate Blair , but you seriously get way too homo for Blair times)

[DesignatedT]

good signing bonners time as a spur may be over .......... for the haters still hating on blair .......... pm me when baynes has a 30/20 nba game ........

That was fat Blair. Skinny blair couldn't do that shit. He isn't even an above-average rebounder anymore.

[Samr.]

I think Mills just inked himself an extension with the signing of baynes. Wonder if he gets some kind of kick-back or commission off this deal?

Q: How many Aussies does it take to make an NBA rotation player?
A: 2. One to fill the FGA and AST categories, the other to fill in FGM and REB.

[CGD]

Over/under: March 15 before this forum starts calling this guy a bust for not being an instant 12/8 guy.

[Redshadows]

Any details about his contract?

[spurtech09]

Sweet!!!!!!!!Hope he plays in the Dallas game....want to see what he can do.....

[DesignatedT]

I doubt the Spurs throw him out there until he gets some practice time. I bet that home game vs Charlotte will be the first time we get a look at him. The Spurs have 3 full days off after the Phoenix game to practice.

[DMC]

he should see some playing time in a couple of years

[TrainOfThought5]

Over/under: March 15 before this forum starts calling this guy a bust for not being an instant 12/8 guy.

This post is invalid since he'll be a 12/8 guy, tbh.

[spursparker9]

He got the killer eyes.

[NRHector]

Sweet!!!!!!!!Hope he plays in the Dallas game....want to see what he can do.....

I heard on the radio that he might play friday

[loveforthegame]

Might as well throw him out there. Practices only help so much.

[ace3g]

Well Diaw and SJAX both played their 1st game with the Spurs vs the Mavs, so why not. Of course Patty Mills was against Phx.

[playblair]

bonner diaw are wack ........ baynes described himself as a reggie evans type player ........ 2nd unit should be baynes/blair dominating bench bigs ........

[ace3g]

Aron Baynes ‏@aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) Was great to experience my first Spurs game tonight and glad we got the W. Can't wait to step out onto the court... #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoSpursGo&src=hash)

[Ice009]

bonner diaw are wack ........ baynes described himself as a reggie evans type player ........ 2nd unit should be baynes/blair dominating bench bigs ........

I think he was saying that he wants to bring toughness, he wants to be a toughness type player like Reggie Evans. I don't think he was saying that his game is like Reggie's. He was just comparing the toughness aspect. He said he wants to be a tough guy out there. He said that he kind of has his own game.

[TrainOfThought5]

bonner diaw are wack ........ baynes described himself as a reggie evans type player ........ 2nd unit should be baynes/blair dominating bench bigs ........

blair? Meh.

but i hope Baynes turns into a hell of a lot more than reggie fucking evans.

[ace3g]

blair? Meh.

but i hope Baynes turns into a hell of a lot more than reggie fucking evans.

Reggie Evans stats:

20 min: 3 pts, 9 boards

Evans is good at what he does rebound the ball, hopefully Baynes can do just that rebound and get some easy buckets.

[99 Problems]

Not sure he will get a chance to play with Millsy.

[SilverSpur]

What's with the shitty number? Wear something like 40 , 42 big man numbers. 16 is Dwight Howard wearing 12.

[letmk]

I think he was saying that he wants to bring toughness, he wants to be a toughness type player like Reggie Evans. I don't think he was saying that his game is like Reggie's. He was just comparing the toughness aspect. He said he wants to be a tough guy out there. He said that he kind of has his own game.

For non-stars, Reggie Evans is one I always hope that Spurs could sign. He is a tough blue-collar guy, yet with no cockiness like Perkins. He plays for a lot of teams. Plus, he is not expensive at all. Maybe he has something which I don't know that Pop/Bufford don't like, it's strange that there is not even rumor for him coming to Spurs.

[Brox6]

i hope he will click and help us in Reb department..after TD21 and Split we don't have have anyone else and that showed tonight's game when TD21 was not suiting up..

[Maddog]

Originally Posted by benfti
Its interesting to note. When/Should Baynes step on the court in an Spurs jersey 2 records would have been set.

1. There would have been more Australians play for San Antonio than any other NBA team (Previous record set by the Bulls, Longley, Anstey and Schenscher, then equaled by the Spurs, Gaze, Heal and Mills)
2. Never before has any NBA team had 2 Australians on its active roster. (Assuming something mysterious doesnt happen to Patty Mills)

Probably doesn't mean much to you blokes but as an Aussie and lifetime Spurs fan I'm proud of that.


Another interesting thing is that the Spurs currently have more players from outside the US than from (8 vs 7, not sure that has ever happened) and currently have 4 players from the Southern hemisphere.



Don Harris ‏@DonHarris4 (https://twitter.com/DonHarris4) Spurs just signed Aron Baynes. made it official. Seven footer will wear number 16. Will not be in uniform tonight. Hear him on News 4 at 6.

Seven Footer. I've everything from 6-9 to 7-0 ft, Draft express had him at a little over 6'10" barefoot...
Anybody see him at the game next to any players?

[jyra]

http://london2012.fiba.com/images/web/Events/12/Olympics_men/team-photos/_original/aus.JPG

The two guys to his right are 6'11'' so Baynes should be 6'10''.

[polandprzem]

I see him taking Blair spot this year and Diaws spot next year. So we will have no impact from him this year IMO unfortunately as this year is crucial for TD and MG

[exstatic]

Another interesting thing is that the Spurs currently have more players from outside the US than from (8 vs 7, not sure that has ever happened) and currently have 4 players from the Southern hemisphere.




Seven Footer. I've everything from 6-9 to 7-0 ft, Draft express had him at a little over 6'10" barefoot...
Anybody see him at the game next to any players?

DX uses the NBA draft combine measurements, and is considered the gold standard. Most teams measure in shoes, so Baynes would be listed as 6'11" by most teams. Spurs will probably list him at 6'10, not caring about such things for the most part.

[jjktkk]

Baynes looks like Raef LaFrentz. http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b571/jjktkk/bth_RaefLaFrentz_zps02389f63.jpg?t=1359034627

[mando6599]

Baynes looks like Raef LaFrentz. http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b571/jjktkk/bth_RaefLaFrentz_zps02389f63.jpg?t=1359034627

Whatever happened to Raef?

Another overpaid flop paid for by the Cuban bank.

[Seventyniner]

The Spurs were considered boring when David Robinson was here, and he's probably in the top five all time for spectacular dunks.

Really? Ahead of Dawkins, Dr. J, Dominique, Jordan, Vince Carter, etc?

[Darkwaters]

http://london2012.fiba.com/images/web/Events/12/Olympics_men/team-photos/_original/aus.JPG

The two guys to his right are 6'11'' so Baynes should be 6'10''.

Hes 6'10.5 barefoot

[KL2]

He measured out as the same exact height as Splitter. He's much bigger and stronger though, he's got around 20-30lbs on Splitter. Really good player to have against teams like Memphis.

[boutons_deux]

He measured out as the same exact height as Splitter. He's much bigger and stronger though, he's got around 20-30lbs on Splitter. Really good player to have against teams like Memphis.

if he's a aggressive banger, then he would help more against Collison and The Jeepers Peepers Creature.

[SenorSpur]

A welcomed addition to the Spurs frontline. I would expect Baynes to most certainly get some spot minutes in blowouts and of course during those games where Pop elects to rest Duncan.

[BlackBellamy]

Dude looks like Chris Penn in Footloose.

[ace3g]

Patrick Mills ‏@Patty_Mills (https://twitter.com/Patty_Mills) Congrats to @aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) who has officially signed with the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs)! Welcome mate to the #spursfamily (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23spursfamily&src=hash). Your gonna have fun! #todeadly (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23todeadly&src=hash) #aussies (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23aussies&src=hash)

[Captivus]

Regarding the salary onversation...nothing will be better for the Spurs to have Baynes like Asik. The contract problem is nothing. Ones you have such a player you have power to make trades before you loose him. Is that correct?

[LittleCriminal]

Ahhhhh No More #45!!!!
A parade should be had!!

[Richie]

Hopefully he'll play in the Charlotte game next Wednesday

[LittleCriminal]

Why wait till next Wednesday?
Baynes Should Immediately take Lamont's (#45) spot on the roster in the next game.

[Dex]

Baynes seeks to bring toughness, energy (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2013/01/23/baynes-seeks-to-bring-toughness-energy/)


He’ll have to wait until his visa clears to begin practicing, and learning the Spurs Way after that.

Looks like the visa is still being worked out...Hope we are not in for another Patty Mills saga here.

[Bruno]

Spurs are the worst offensive rebounding team. While a reason of it is Spurs putting an emphasis on stopping fast breaks, it's also because of a lack of skills in that area. Baynes, who was the best offensive rebounder in Euroleague this season, could surely help Spurs to solve that weakness.

[Obstructed_View]

Really? Ahead of Dawkins, Dr. J, Dominique, Jordan, Vince Carter, etc?

I didn't say he had the best individual dunks, and certainly not the most famous dunks, which was my point. He had several per game in his prime.

Dawkins lol

[timvp]

6'10.5 barefoot = 7-footer in the NBA

[Bruno]

An interview with Baynes:
http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/49902/spurs-center-aron-baynes-talks-to-sportando.html

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

What are the odds he's eligible to play Friday?

[Seventyniner]

I didn't say he had the best individual dunks, and certainly not the most famous dunks, which was my point. He had several per game in his prime.

Dawkins lol

Oh, you're talking quantity over quality. I misunderstood.

[SenorSpur]

Wonderful point. :tu

This kid can only help bolster, what has been a woefully undersized and underskilled, Spurs frontline. I mean, once you get past Duncan and Splitter, the dropoff in both skill level and size is significant.

I cannot wait to see him play and hope he gets some run versus the Mavs. And I cannot wait until he develops and eventually moves up the food chain to become the 3rd or 4th big.

[Paranoid Pop]

Wonderful point. :tu

This kid can only help bolster, what has been a woefully undersized and underskilled, Spurs frontline. I mean, once you get past Duncan and Splitter, the dropoff in both skill level and size is significant.

I cannot wait to see him play and hope he gets some run versus the Mavs. And I cannot wait until he develops and eventually moves up the food chain to become the 3rd or 4th big.

Yeah right, call me when Splitter gets as many Triple Double as Diaw got in his career and call me when he can shoot or pass as well as he does...

[Darkwaters]

Yeah right, call me when Splitter gets as many Triple Double as Diaw got in his career and call me when he can shoot or pass as well as he does...

Diaw is a very odd player though, and comparing him with nearly any post player comes up with some interesting conclusions.

You have to take into account that Diaw was drafted by the Hawks with the intention of him playing guard next to Jason Terry. But he ended up just being a trainwreck instead. He was moved to Phoenix in the Joe Johnson trade and they played him at SF. It wasn't until Amare Stoudemire got hurt that the Suns got a wild hair and really played the guy in the post. He actually ended up playing the vast majority of the season as the Run n' Gun Sun's starting center, garnering the Most Improved Player award. After that hes been considered a combo-forward that has slumped more towards the PF position largely because of weight gains that have slowed him down.

As a result: his passing vision and playmaking abilities are incredibly advanced. His rebounding prowess is underdeveloped. He has the handles of a guard, because he is/was a guard, but has picked up post play later in life. Statistically hes a potential monster, as he can score (when he cares to shoot) fairly well, has excellent passing ability, and plays a position that often puts him in position to snag rebounds.

Hes a great player to have, and I'm a huge fan of the fact that we grabbed him up last season. But hes a very non-traditional post player.

[spurraider21]

some people here seem turned off by the mention of reggie evans. if this guy can become as good a defender and rebounder as evans, i'd be pretty glad. keep in mind reggie evans is 6'8 and can't jump over a phonebook

[Obstructed_View]

Oh, you're talking quantity over quality. I misunderstood.

To a certain extent, yeah. Not to say that Robinson's dunks were just run of the mill though. It's more about perception outside of the city. Most of Robinson's really impressive dunks were never seen by anyone outside of San Antonio. I remember him dunking on the entire Indiana front line, I remember him facialing some of the best shot blockers in the league, and he was always good for a one handed alley oop on a fast break.

[ABC]

An interview with Baynes:
http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/49902/spurs-center-aron-baynes-talks-to-sportando.html

At the bottom of the interview, it lists Baynes' age as 27 with a birthdate of 9/12/86. I assume that's a misunderstanding of the order of the numbers (Day/Month/Year vs. Month/Day/Year) of his birthdate. Draftexpress has him as 26 years old with 12/09/86 as his birthdate. I assume that is correct. Anyone know for certain?

[ace3g]

Cameron Cox ‏@CamCox4 (https://twitter.com/CamCox4) Aron Baynes, the #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) newest center, will travel with the team to Dallas. Just boarded the plane.

[boutons_deux]

Cameron Cox ‏@CamCox4 (https://twitter.com/CamCox4) Aron Baynes, the #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) newest center, will travel with the team to Dallas. Just boarded the plane.

why haven't we seen Aron-Man in his uniform photo shoot, yet?

[moisaenz]

Cameron Cox ‏@CamCox4 (https://twitter.com/CamCox4) Aron Baynes, the #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) newest center, will travel with the team to Dallas. Just boarded the plane.

So is the visa issue cleared up?

[smaka]

So is the visa issue cleared up?

I hope Jeff provides an answer on twitter soon :lol

[Darkwaters]

At the bottom of the interview, it lists Baynes' age as 27 with a birthdate of 9/12/86. I assume that's a misunderstanding of the order of the numbers (Day/Month/Year vs. Month/Day/Year) of his birthdate. Draftexpress has him as 26 years old with 12/09/86 as his birthdate. I assume that is correct. Anyone know for certain?

Everywhere in the world, except America it seems, reads birthdays DAY/MONTH/YEAR. For some reason the USA put it out of order and goes MONTH/DAY/YEAR. Regardless, 12/9/86 and 9.12.86 are the same date, point in fact.

And besides, if he was born December 1986 he'd be 26. But if he was born a whole 3 months earlier in September 1986, he'd still be 26. It's a moot point.

The fact that the article says hes 27 is obviously just a simple math error.

[SenorSpur]

Yeah right, call me when Splitter gets as many Triple Double as Diaw got in his career and call me when he can shoot or pass as well as he does...

and call me when Diaw reaches 7 ft tall and can defend the likes of Marc Gasol. You clearly focused on only one part of my statement.

[Hoops Czar]

Patrick Mills ‏@Patty_Mills (https://twitter.com/Patty_Mills) Congrats to @aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) who has officially signed with the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs)! Welcome mate to the #spursfamily (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23spursfamily&src=hash). Your gonna have fun! #todeadly (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23todeadly&src=hash) #aussies (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23aussies&src=hash)I'm sure Mills is having a blast sitting all alone at the end of the bench.

[benfti]

Baynes did a really good interview over the radio here this morning, It will probably end up online as the station who broadcast it does tend to put up their lead interviews made more interesting is one of the 3 guys speaking to him was Andrew Gaze so a bit of old school Spur talk as well.

[objective]

Just a reminder, if anyone wants to watch full games of Baynes from this year's Adriatic League, click here and choose from rounds 1-16 of Union Olyimpija. (http://www.abaliga.com/n72/ABA_Contents/League_Video)

I thought to post this due to a popular Spurs site doing an article about the impressions of others but it seemed like the writer hadn't actually watched him for himself.

[ace3g]

Baynes did a really good interview over the radio here this morning, It will probably end up online as the station who broadcast it does tend to put up their lead interviews made more interesting is one of the 3 guys speaking to him was Andrew Gaze so a bit of old school Spur talk as well.

did he mention anything about his visa?

[HI-FI]

That's a RJ-esque V-Neck tbh.
:lol
as mentioned above, this is more of an RJ style
http://www.trendrabbit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/andy-samberg-ben-stiller-v-neck-showdown-snl.jpg

[benfti]

did he mention anything about his visa?

cant remember, i was to busy laughing at him trying to convince Gaze that there was a tribute statue of him in San Antonio

[ace3g]

The coach behind BaynesThe Cairns Taipans' Aaron Fearne is the best development coach in Australia "by far" says a leading sports agent and a big reason why Aron Baynes is in the NBA.

As Aaron Fearne purposefully paced the sidelines of the Cairns Taipans practice court on Thursday morning, Aron Baynes had his first taste of what it's like to be a San Antonio Spur.

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/01/24/3676196.htm?site=farnorth

[ABC]

Everywhere in the world, except America it seems, reads birthdays DAY/MONTH/YEAR. For some reason the USA put it out of order and goes MONTH/DAY/YEAR. Regardless, 12/9/86 and 9.12.86 are the same date, point in fact.

And besides, if he was born December 1986 he'd be 26. But if he was born a whole 3 months earlier in September 1986, he'd still be 26. It's a moot point.

The fact that the article says hes 27 is obviously just a simple math error.

I don't live in the United States, so I'm familiar with both ways of listing dates, but yeah simple math error seems the obvious answer. Brain fart on my part. Thanks for clearing it up for me.

[benfti]

Here it is, hopefully its not region blocked

http://www.sen.com.au/audioplayer/Audio/Aron-Baynes/6940

[ace3g]

Here it is, hopefully its not region blocked

http://www.sen.com.au/audioplayer/Audio/Aron-Baynes/6940

Thanks

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short news segment on the signing

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-25/queenslander-signs-lucrative-nba-deal/4483974?section=qld

[McGusto55]

So....when does he suit up....

[benefactor]

Still waiting on visa issues. He will suit up immediately after.

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) Aron Baynes' signing gives the Spurs an NBA-high seven players who competed in the 2012 London Olympics. None of them are Americans.

This photo is going around from the Herald Sun:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBayzybCMAAVt6y.jpg:large

That isn't Baynes in the photo, lol

[benfti]

LOL, thats Mark Worthington

[benfti]

Thanks

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short news segment on the signing

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-25/queenslander-signs-lucrative-nba-deal/4483974?section=qld


how funny was it when Tim Watson (legend of Australian Football BTW) asked him if they had retired Gazes spot on the bench and hung it from the rafters...

Or is that Aussie humor that doesn't translate?

[MI21]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) Aron Baynes' signing gives the Spurs an NBA-high seven players who competed in the 2012 London Olympics. None of them are Americans.

This photo is going around from the Herald Sun:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBayzybCMAAVt6y.jpg:large

That isn't Baynes in the photo, lol

Yeah, that's Mark Worthington, the worst basketball player in the world.

[Samr.]

I have almost zero expectations for this guy. He's simply a large body; every year the Spurs enter the preseason with more prospects who have more individual strengths than Baynes. Maybe one is a crazy athlete, another lit it up from beyond the arc in summer league. One has a prototypical athletic PF body, the next guy has the potential to be the backup defensive long SF the Spurs' fans beg for.

Aron Baynes is simply a tall guy with an NBA body, a third string point guard and an assistant coach who can vouch he isn't a dolt.

And yet I have this gut feeling that this signing is about to really pay off.

[look_at_g_shred]

He should really wear those bright shoes!

[Drachen]

Really? Ahead of Dawkins, Dr. J, Dominique, Jordan, Vince Carter, etc?

I wouldn't say that. Of course he is the only 7 footer to do an in-game 360 dunk.

[ace3g]

Aron Baynes ‏@aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) Thank you SpursNation for all the welcoming words. Excited to put on the Spurs uniform and hit court, it should be soon! #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoSpursGo&src=hash)

[look_at_g_shred]

Aron Baynes ‏@aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) Thank you SpursNation for all the welcoming words. Excited to put on the Spurs uniform and hit court, it should be soon! #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoSpursGo&src=hash)

Nice!

[ace3g]

Aron Baynes ‏@aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) “@hombredetacos (https://twitter.com/hombredetacos): @aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) pic.twitter.com/uOhb19Od (http://t.co/uOhb19Od)” haha Bane is spreading!

guess he has seen a lot of the bane stuff, wish this hombre guy would have given me credit though...

[Strategic]

Spurs are the worst offensive rebounding team. While a reason of it is Spurs putting an emphasis on stopping fast breaks, it's also because of a lack of skills in that area. Baynes, who was the best offensive rebounder in Euroleague this season, could surely help Spurs to solve that weakness.

Your first sentence is a really general statement and not really sure if it's a comparison or........... I think that Baynes is a low post man, but have to admit, that pretty much comes from comments on here and some local media, not research, because I hold ST members in the highest esteem.:worthy: This would allow Timmy to be more mobile, but isn't that job cinched up by Splitter this year? I really don't see Pop deviating from using TS almost exclusively with TD. In his maturity(old age) Pop appears to be moving toward pairings imho. With Diaw being a comfortable 3rd big I wonder if this leaves Baynes out in the cold this year? My point is that I don't think Baynes will fit on the court with Splitter, and with Tiago tied to Duncan, who you think AB will fit on the court with?

[Russ]

Baynes did a really good interview over the radio here this morning.

Dude sounds more like he's from Liverpool than Australia.

And that's a good thing. :)

[BackHome]

I'm sure Mills is having a blast sitting all alone at the end of the bench.

Hell all of us would kill to be in his position making three figure salary and front court seats to every Spurs game. Hey how money do you make in a NBA season?

[Libri]

:tu

[Bruno]

Your first sentence is a really general statement and not really sure if it's a comparison or...........

I meant, Spurs are the worst offensive rebounding team in the NBA:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2013.html#misc::13

They are 30th in ORB% with 20.9%. If they continue to be that bad, they will be the second worst defensive rebounding of the NBA history after last year Celtics.

The explanation of that very low number is quite straight forward:
- Spurs perimeter players are focused on getting back on defense instead of going after offensive rebounds. That's Pop wish.
- Bonner and Diaw are mostly playing on the perimeter offensively and don't get offensive rebounds.
- Splitter and Duncan are getting some offensive rebounds but they aren't really skilled in that area.
- Blair has a knack for getting offensive rebounds but he doesn't play.

From his stats and from what I've seen from him, Baynes goes hard after offensive rebounds. That's a skill/attribute that will be welcomed given Spurs weakness in that area.



With Diaw being a comfortable 3rd big I wonder if this leaves Baynes out in the cold this year? My point is that I don't think Baynes will fit on the court with Splitter, and with Tiago tied to Duncan, who you think AB will fit on the court with?

Baynes should fit well with Diaw, Bonner and small ball (Kawhi/Jack at PF). Saying that, I don't expect him to play a lot. Spurs primary PF/C rotation should remain Duncan/Splitter/Diaw. Baynes could get some minutes outside garbage time when one of Duncan or Splitter won't be available because of an injury, DNP-rest, foul troubles... He could also be used in some match-ups like against Dwight Howard.

[LittleCriminal]

- Blair has a knack for getting offensive rebounds but he doesn't play.

You Mean, Lamont HAD a knack for getting offensive rebounds so now he doesn't play.

[Leetonidas]

good signing bonners time as a spur may be over .......... for the haters still hating on blair .......... pm me when baynes has a 30/20 nba game ........
quit living in the past dude, blair fucking sucks, accept it already. Tony Delk scored 50 points in an nba game once. some nobody in orlando broke shaq and dwight's highest rebound total. a 30/20 game 3 years ago after getting progressively worse each season doesn't mean shit.

i hear mike finley is making a comeback, he averaged 20 points a game once, maybe we should sign him up :rolleyes

[AFBlue]

Cameron Cox ‏@CamCox4 (https://twitter.com/CamCox4) Aron Baynes, the #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) newest center, will travel with the team to Dallas. Just boarded the plane.

Good stuff, thanks ace!

[benefactor]

- Blair has a knack for getting offensive rebounds but he doesn't play.

You Mean, Lamont HAD a knack for getting offensive rebounds so now he doesn't play.
The Lamont thing was kinda funny the first few times but the 100 plus times after that it became much less funny. Just thought you'd like to know.

[capek]

Aron Baynes ‏@aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) “@hombredetacos (https://twitter.com/hombredetacos): @aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes) pic.twitter.com/uOhb19Od (http://t.co/uOhb19Od)” haha Bane is spreading!

guess he has seen a lot of the bane stuff, wish this hombre guy would have given me credit though...

I take partial credit for that, as I was the first to make the pictorial reference on the forums. ;)

[capek]

how funny was it when Tim Watson (legend of Australian Football BTW) asked him if they had retired Gazes spot on the bench and hung it from the rafters...

Or is that Aussie humor that doesn't translate?

No it was just plain funny. I assume Gaze is a pretty big deal in OZ, but in the states obviously there's no reason to know him. Unless you're a Spurs fan maybe, but you still would be unlikely to care about him. Those kinds of juxtapositions are prime ground for comedy. It was a good interview, thanks for posting.

[99 Problems]

No it was just plain funny. I assume Gaze is a pretty big deal in OZ, but in the states obviously there's no reason to know him. Unless you're a Spurs fan maybe, but you still would be unlikely to care about him. Those kinds of juxtapositions are prime ground for comedy. It was a good interview, thanks for posting.



That's funny no doubt about it. Tim Watson MVP's 0 Jobe Watson MVP 1 lol.

[LittleCriminal]

The Lamont thing was kinda funny the first few times but the 100 plus times after that it became much less funny. Just thought you'd like to know.

Јас воопшто не даде ебам она што го велат. Ова не е вашиот веб-сајт! PS. Ламонт смрди Дик!

[TrainOfThought5]

so when are we gonna start a Bayne/Bane quotes page with us taking Bane quotes and making them relatable to the NBA/Spurs basketball??

[benfti]

so when are we gonna start a Bayne/Bane quotes page with us taking Bane quotes and making them relatable to the NBA/Spurs basketball??

Someone on another site posted a photo of Baynes flexing his guns, and under it going "Behold! these are the instruments of your liberation" :lol

[TrainOfThought5]

Someone on another site posted a photo of Baynes flexing his guns, and under it going "Behold! these are the instruments of your liberation" :lol

sounds like the perfect thread starter. where is it??

[Skoobz]

G'day all fellow spurs lovers,

Just joined up after lurking here for years. Had been a member of that other site since 2001 and havent been there for yonks......basically because it sucks ass!

My main motivation for joining is that i can now block that (ashamed to say) fellow country man, knob jockey TDMVPDPOY. So sick of seeing his uneducated dumbass one liners....i just hope the rest of you guys and gals dont think all Aussies are that stupid.

I have been a Spurs fan since 1992 when i attended a Spurs V Mavs game with an aunt who lives in Fortworth TX. I used to follow the Fakers prior to that only because i liked Magic and Kareem. It was DROB that turned me into a Spur for life....his humilty, the way he carried himself on and off the court and the respect people showed for him made me an instant fan of him, and then the Spurs organisation.

I became such a supporter of the Spurs that i came to S.A in 99 for game 1 and 2 or the finals V knicks and hung around till we won the championship and partied in the streets like most of you till the early hours of the morning - I decided i was going when i was at home watching the Spurs V Jailblazers and Sean hit that unforgettable shot.....i knew it was going to be something special. Since then i have seen spurs play in LA in 2002 and 2005 VS Clips and Lakers....both winning games thank god!!

Anyways i do intend to post a bit now that i've finally made an account.


As far as Baynes......this guy is choking to prove himself and show that he belongs....for one i hope he makes it.

GO SPURS GO

Skoobz

PS Sup MI21....I used to post as Mr.T.Dunkonyoazz in that other joint

[TrainOfThought5]

G'day all fellow spurs lovers,

Just joined up after lurking here for years. Had been a member of that other site since 2001 and havent been there for yonks......basically because it sucks ass!

My main motivation for joining is that i can now block that (ashamed to say) fellow country man, knob jockey TDMVPDPOY. So sick of seeing his uneducated dumbass one liners....i just hope the rest of you guys and gals dont think all Aussies are that stupid.

I have been a Spurs fan since 1992 when i attended a Spurs V Mavs game with an aunt who lives in Fortworth TX. I used to follow the Fakers prior to that only because i liked Magic and Kareem. It was DROB that turned me into a Spur for life....his humilty, the way he carried himself on and off the court and the respect people showed for him made me an instant fan of him, and then the Spurs organisation.

I became such a supporter of the Spurs that i came to S.A in 99 for game 1 and 2 or the finals V knicks and hung around till we won the championship and partied in the streets like most of you till the early hours of the morning - I decided i was going when i was at home watching the Spurs V Jailblazers and Sean hit that unforgettable shot.....i knew it was going to be something special. Since then i have seen spurs play in LA in 2002 and 2005 VS Clips and Lakers....both winning games thank god!!

Anyways i do intend to post a bit now that i've finally made an account.


As far as Baynes......this guy is choking to prove himself and show that he belongs....for one i hope he makes it.

GO SPURS GO

Skoobz

PS Sup MI21....I used to post as Mr.T.Dunkonyoazz in that other joint

...... Not sure if zealous Spurs fan, or new fake aussie troll.

[Skoobz]

How do i stick an Aussie flag under my avatar? Thanks in advance for any guidance!

[Skoobz]

Def not a troll...as i said lurker for years...spurs fan first and foremost for life.

Im not all up in Pattys and Arons nutsacks cos im Aussie...but neverless happy to see the 4th aussie join the spurs.

Better than starting a whole new thread to introduce myself...tbh......and not to mention i'd be flamed something chronic.

[chapnis]

Heya Skoobz, good to have ya.

I don't see Baynes being a complete bust. Will be fun to see how good he can be

[Skoobz]

Sup chap, thanks mate. Hope fully we can see him suit up real soon.

[benefactor]

crofl Aussie posters going ham on their retarded little brother.

[Skoobz]

crofl Aussie posters going ham on their retarded little brother.

He's a fkn embarassment.....dont want to be tarnished with the same brush tbh.

[Brox6]

Is he better than Blair and his circus layup?

[Skoobz]

The dude likes to hook it or throw it down.......you wont see him doin no 360 hail marys

[capek]

He's a fkn embarassment.....dont want to be tarnished with the same brush tbh.

Pretty sure everyone here hates him because of how he posts, and not because he's an Aussie.

I've loved every Aussie I've met, most of which I've met while traveling around Europe.

[Strategic]

Baynes should fit well with Diaw, Bonner and small ball (Kawhi/Jack at PF). Saying that, I don't expect him to play a lot. Spurs primary PF/C rotation should remain Duncan/Splitter/Diaw. Baynes could get some minutes outside garbage time when one of Duncan or Splitter won't be available because of an injury, DNP-rest, foul troubles... He could also be used in some match-ups like against Dwight Howard.Thanks, although I was hoping someone could see a bigger part for him this year.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Pretty sure everyone here hates him because of how he posts, and not because he's an Aussie.

I've loved every Aussie I've met, most of which I've met while traveling around Europe.

its the sort of reaction i want and the feedback posts to continue the nonsense posts conversation....

remember GNSF = quantity posts > quality posts

[draft87]

so is my man left or right handed?


dmoldovan88 (https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88) Daniel Moldovan 1h (https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88/status/294207314729250818)
Im sure there are a lot of happy Australians seeing this.... pic.twitter.com/x92OuBw3 (http://t.co/x92OuBw3)



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBU7_nVCMAEE0A4.jpg:large

[benfti]

sounds like the perfect thread starter. where is it??
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c0.0.851.315/p851x315/580323_472444489456594_363852398_n.jpg

[Skoobz]

Pretty sure everyone here hates him because of how he posts, and not because he's an Aussie.

I've loved every Aussie I've met, most of which I've met while traveling around Europe.

:tu Capek

[CubanMustGo]

Јас воопшто не даде ебам она што го велат. Ова не е вашиот веб-сајт! PS. Ламонт смрди Дик!

Да, ние да го користите Google Translate, исто така. И ако некој смрди Дик, тоа е вие и вашите ебат уморни мислења.

[ace3g]

Baynes agent just now:


Daniel Moldovan ‏@dmoldovan88 (https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88) Australian basketball fans might be getting a nice gift on Australia Day today....

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Could mean his visa issues are done

[TrainOfThought5]

Baynes agent just now:


Daniel Moldovan ‏@dmoldovan88 (https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88) Australian basketball fans might be getting a nice gift on Australia Day today....

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Could mean his visa issues are done

so hes playing today??

[xellos88330]

I hope so. The only concern that I have for Baynes is that he is supposedly (I have never watched a game of his) a physical player. Whistles aren't very kind to physical rookies.

[ace3g]

I hope so. The only concern that I have for Baynes is that he is supposedly (I have never watched a game of his) a physical player. Whistles aren't very kind to physical rookies.

There will definitely be an adjustment period for Baynes.

[rascal]

How do i stick an Aussie flag under my avatar? Thanks in advance for any guidance!

Contact timvp, either him or his wife Kori will get you a flag.

[NickiRasgo]

ace3g gettin' love from Baynes. :lol J/k. Good job! :toast

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[loveforthegame]

ace3g, nice work. :tu

Hope the tweet from his agent means the visa issues are over and he can start playing. Practicing at least.

[ace3g]

San Antonio Spurs ‏@spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) Newest Spur Aron Baynes has all paperwork finalized, participated in shootaround and expected to be in uniform tonight vs Mavs. #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoSpursGo&src=hash)

[Budkin]

Hopefully we blow their asses out so he can get some run.

[monkeypunk]

San Antonio Spurs ‏@spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) Newest Spur Aron Baynes has all paperwork finalized, participated in shootaround and expected to be in uniform tonight vs Mavs. #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoSpursGo&src=hash)

Sweet!!

:hungry:

[benefactor]

Nice. :tu

[jiggy_55]

Nice, hope he gets a few minutes tonight with Timmy out..

[LittleCriminal]

Да, ние да го користите Google Translate, исто така. И ако некој смрди Дик, тоа е вие и вашите ебат уморни мислења.




我很佩服你的扶手椅积极性“......不过，我知道钟声的意见，不属于你让你有成就感，虽然 是假的。
提示您回应评论不属于你吗？攻击性情绪？恨？不是别的，在你的生活，你在互联网上，采取保护其 他海报？ LOL ...
超过10,000个职位达不到的，悲哀的生命在这里度过了一个花那么多时间。我可以看到一种“山中之王”已 拥有许多。
从我的理解，在这个虚拟的世界中，我们有一个国王和一个王后。您是后者的2。就像我一样


请允许我给你一点点的见解：
首先，海报往往是几乎匿名，从而对他们态度粗鲁，不负责任的。
其次，他们是在一个距离的目标，他们的愤怒 - 他们发表意见或其他意见线程在该线程上 - 而且人们往往更容易生活，呼吸的对话者对抗遥远的抽象。 （换句话说懦夫在）
第三，容易被讨厌的人比以书面形式向人讲话，所以现在有些过时的的离开生气票据的做法。

在结束的时候，你不可能感觉有人听到或会听你的。
有一个强烈的情感体验本身不解决任何健康的方式可以是一件好事。
这种上瘾的形式尖刻来回应该是可以避免的 - 或者干脆封杀。


古巴必须去了哪？
我想你只是给了我一个好主意... “拉蒙特必须走”以你的声音吗？
我可以改变我的名字？

[Strategic]

It's :santahat in January!!

[LittleCriminal]

Alright!! Hopefully we get to see him play Tonight!!!! Very excited!!!
I'm guessing 6pts 3reb and 2blks in limited action.

[TrainOfThought5]

Hopefully we blow their asses out so he can get some run.

No Duncan should help.

[loveforthegame]

Awesome news. :tu

Hope we see him play some minutes tonight.

[ace3g]

Danny Green ‏@DGreen_14 (https://twitter.com/DGreen_14) Spurs welcome newest teammate and another member from Union Olijmpia Aron Baynes

[txstr1986]

so when are we gonna start a Bayne/Bane quotes page with us taking Bane quotes and making them relatable to the NBA/Spurs basketball??

Here's a piece from 48 Minutes of Hell (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/spurs-sign-aron-baynes) with Bane quotes. I pasted some of them below


“It doesn’t matter who we are… what matters is our program. No one cared who I was until I put on the silver and black.”

*Looks at Deron Williams* “You merely adopted the silver and black. I was born in it.” (via @DavidRob50)

“Calm down, Blake Griffin! Now’s not the time for fear. That comes later.”

*flexes biceps* “San Antonio, take control! Take control of your city. These… these are the instruments of your liberation!”

[timtonymanu]

Awesome.

I wonder how ST will react though when Bud plays Bonner tonight over Baynes.

[heyheymymy]

I'm as excited as everyone else, but want to remind everyone to please keep expectations in check as it takes some time for new players to adjust. But I'm seeing the potential like everyone else and I'm very excited to finally have some big help down low.

[Paranoid Pop]

Awesome.

I wonder how ST will react though when Bud plays Bonner tonight over Baynes.

He won't tho, we need Baynes rebounding too much with Tim out, the Hornets got something like twice as many rebounds as us, it's a no brainer to play Baynes.

If anything Bonner could play some minutes at the 3 when SJax plays like shit. Being the 5th big/3rd SF is good enough for Bonbon tbh.

[Brox6]

Wow..finally...

[ace3g]

It will be interesting to see how Coach Bud handles the rotations (especially with a new player on the roster), while he is linked to Pop's coaching principles, he still has different tendencies when he should make subs, rotations, etc.

[ace3g]

Funny how everything came together on Australia Day

[spurraider21]

if he can play physical and throw down 1-2 dunks that's all i can really ask for in a debut. he should actually be in line for minutes with Timmy out. although i would also expect the spurs go play small quite often with Jax or Kawhi playing the 4 for stretches at a time, so its not like the world of minutes will be available with Tiago likely playing about 30 minutes.

oh yeah, speaking of which, Kawhi good to go and will play vs Dallas

[cd98]

Hope the basketball court doesn't blow up.

[look_at_g_shred]

It's :santahat in January!!

LMFAO!! hahahaha

[Brox6]

if he can play physical and throw down 1-2 dunks that's all i can really ask for in a debut.

Does warm up dunk counts?

[playblair]

blair/baynes 2nd unit front line dominating the rebounds please ......... no bonner/diaw ...........

[monkeypunk]

blair/baynes 2nd unit front line dominating the rebounds please ......... no bonner/diaw ...........

:rollin

Not sure if serious.....

[LittleCriminal]

Splitter and Diaw start, Baynes should be the first big off the bench...IMO.

Why roll with the other two clowns playing Center?

Have Bonner switch out with Diaw.

What say you?

[Chinook]

:rollin

Not sure if serious.....

Unfortunately, sure that serious....

[Skoobz]

Contact timvp, either him or his wife Kori will get you a flag.

Thanks dude

[crc21209]

Hopefully Coach Bud throws him into the fire tonight, cuz tonight...the FIRE RISES! :lol

[timvp]

G'day all fellow spurs lovers,

Just joined up after lurking here for years.
....

I used to post as Mr.T.Dunkonyoazz in that other joint

Welcome. I remember that username, tbh :tu

[Trainwreck2100]

There are like 4 other joints

[Samr.]

Watch Baynes walk up for the opening tip. ST would explode.

[benfti]

On espn here today as well. This has worked out great. Happy Australia Day!

[SupremeGuy]

Watch Baynes walk up for the opening tip. ST would explode.He should walk into the arena wearing a Bane mask tbh.

[Knoxxx]

Hopefully he didn't bring any more of that norovirus outbreak with him from down under.

[szkorhetz]

He should walk into the arena wearing a Bane mask tbh.
chill in my bones

[Skoobz]

Welcome. I remember that username, tbh :tu

Thanks for the welcome TIMVP....appreciated.

I hope to contribute to this board in a positive manner......even though the majority of my posts to date are flaming that tool TDMVPDPOY.

Can you hook me up with a aussie flag please? Thanks in advance. Best regards to you and your family.

[Skoobz]

There are like 4 other joints

Didnt really want to advertise that other ghost town.......TIMVP knows.

[loveforthegame]

Wrong thread.

[SpursRock20]

He's gotta be wondering how he is going to take Blair's spot in the line-up. :lol

[Reck]

LOL jeezfest culminates in failure.

[lefty]

Lol baynes

Got Catwomaned tonight