Summer League Game Thread: Spurs vs. Bobcats - July 12, 2013

[timvp]

1.

:lol

:depressed

[TheGoldStandard]

Thank you

[loveforthegame]

Like the starting lineup.

Thomas at sf.

[TheGoldStandard]

Waiting for playNando to come in here and root hard.

[Rito3d30]

damn can't wait

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Baynes gonna fuck up Zeller!

[bluebellmaniac]

"Charlotte is much improved. 7 wins two years ago, 21 wins last year." LOL!!!!

Broadcast guys are hilarious!!!

[Vic Petro]

Is Rick Fox speaking English?

[TheGoldStandard]

We can't lose to the Bobcats, almost nobody does.

[LonestarLegend]

Starters?

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

We can't lose to the Bobcats, almost nobody does.
They pretty much sent their NBA roster though :lol

[TheGoldStandard]

They pretty much sent their NBA roster though :lol
Haha.. still doesn't matter.. Someone from the Spurs will have a triple double.

[Rito3d30]

that ugly ass jersey

[Texas_Ranger]

lol Bobcats have 3 of the guys that started in the regular season.

[Em-City]

those t-shirts suck

[ace3g]

Nando!!

[Rito3d30]

De Colo for 3

[loveforthegame]

Nice start. :lol

[LonestarLegend]

I like Cory telling the others where to be and taking on a leadership role. This should be his team.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

C'mon Baynes let Biyombo have that

[Em-City]

cojo nice

[Baam]

Thomas does look a tad slow at first glance but not slower than TMac so...

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

J/K good foul Baynes!

[Em-City]

i really hope bizmack works out for the bobcats, for the sake of the franchise

[Baam]

Joseph looking scruby early.

[loveforthegame]

Can't hear the whistles.

[TheGoldStandard]

Trust issues.

[loveforthegame]

Sheesh NDC.

[Russ]

Ugly J by Thomas.

[Em-City]

ndc step-back

[LonestarLegend]

Looks like Nando has his aggression on max early, but he's having lots of trouble on defense.

[TheGoldStandard]

2 man game right now..

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

lol someone gave the spurs guys a scouting report

[LonestarLegend]

UGH, that leaning hook brick had a lot of Tiago in it.

[Em-City]

big board from baynes before that crappy shot

[TheGoldStandard]

UGH, that leaning hook brick had a lot of Tiago in it.

just excited he finally got the ball.

[Holden_Caulfield]

joseph is ballin

[loveforthegame]

Thomas looks nervous or something. Settle down man.

[loveforthegame]

I know the focus is on CJ and NDC but maybe get Baynes on the low block??

[LonestarLegend]

Thomas looks nervous or something. Settle down man.
I agree, seems to be forcing it so far. The guy is a natural scorer. Just needs to let things settle down.

[Russ]

Thomas looks the typical Ohio guy, like LeBron, like Oden.

Receding hairline . . .

21 years old going on . . . about 40.

[maurolv]

Can the summer league be seen on TV or only online? (I live in Miami, btw)

[Baam]

I know the focus is on CJ and NDC but maybe get Baynes on the low block??

Thomas tried to pass him the ball at least...

[loveforthegame]

Damn. Pittman has really slimmed down.

[LonestarLegend]

Can the summer league be seen on TV or only online? (I live in Miami, btw)
Nba TV

[Jwash_1986]

Now this is my biggest prospect Ryan Richards. Let's see what it dew?

[ace3g]

In game Thomas jumper doesn't look good...

[Em-City]

nando overcommits to a single play (mainly a pass) and if the d adjusts, he ends up turning it over. i think he has to be more in control of his play so he can adjust to the defense, rather than making pre-determined decisions

[ernest787]

it'd be awesome if joseph can start hitting that open 3.

[LonestarLegend]

MKG has such an ugly jumper.

[LonestarLegend]

In game Thomas jumper doesn't look good...
Last one looked really smooth

[loveforthegame]

Thomas gets one to go finally.

[TheGoldStandard]

Settled down and relaxed..

[ace3g]

he kicks his leg out on his jumper, wasted energy

[TheGoldStandard]

There we go... Thomas getting it going.

[Em-City]

thomas getting his shots in iso sets

[Russ]

Is that fat-ass really Ryan Richards?

He's going from Gervin to Shaq.

[loveforthegame]

I like how active Thomas is.

[Baam]

Thomas looks good, makes quick decisions, passes or shoots.

[LonestarLegend]

Is that fat-ass really Ryan Richards?

He's going from Gervin to Shaq.
He's moving so SLOWLY too...looks real heavy and out of shape

[Baam]

Cory to me doesn't stand out at all on the other hand.

[TheGoldStandard]

Joseph starting to move the ball around.. Sometimes its not the scoring that is impressive.. Like what I'm seeing from Thomas though.. back against the basket, that's a good sign.

[Vic Petro]

Ryan Richards is now a lumbering center.

[ohmwrecker]

Richards sucks.

[LonestarLegend]

Cory to me doesn't stand out at all on the other hand.
We'll see. He's gotten to the rim and hit a couple jumpers so far. Got a travel called by having active hands.

[spurnash]

Richards looks slow and does not seem aggressive on the Boards. He had a nice fade, but does not look like I hoped

[loveforthegame]

Thomas is pretty smooth. :tu

[ernest787]

i like Thomas' jump shot

[Rito3d30]

Thomas can really shoot

[Baam]

Deshaun and De Colo looking better than everyone else so far.

[LonestarLegend]

How does MKG still have that awful hitch in his shot? That shit would've been gone in a week if he was with Chip.

[ace3g]

I guess I just didn't see that leg kick before, which is why overall I thought his jumper looked weird

[TheGoldStandard]

Thomas gunning for that 15th roster spot

[Em-City]

Cory to me doesn't stand out at all on the other hand.

disagree.. i think he's got to share the ball and show that he can create for others and get them involved. i'm sure the coaching staff wants to see everybody get their share of opportunity.

[Vic Petro]

Twin Towers

[Rito3d30]

Baynes crushes Richards:lol

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Racist ref targeting the whities

[LonestarLegend]

Baynes with a reach. Gotta move his feet and use his length instead of fouling.

[loveforthegame]

NDC struggling on defense.

[TheGoldStandard]

Can't wait to see Tyler Brown..

[ernest787]

nice move by Baynes in the paint

[loveforthegame]

There you go Baynes. Activity is high.

[LonestarLegend]

Great sequence there with a pocket pass by Richards and a jump hook by Baynes.

[Em-City]

lol baynes from new zealand!!! hahaha

[toki9]

Ryan Richards is now a lumbering center.

Looks like he's gained a lot of weight...and it's probably not all muscle...

[SPIDER2311]

aussie mate. new zealand please

[TheGoldStandard]

Good 1st Quarter.. Like what I'm seeing from the guys we're suppose to see something from

[Russ]

Baynes has the potential to be all thumbs . . .

[Libri]

so far nada for Richards

[ace3g]

Denmon... can't lose ball like that

[tim_duncan_fan]

De Colo and CoJo need to look like NBA starters or gtfo, to be honest. My nigga Baynes is trying to make Richards go back overseas though. And Deshaun Thomas looks like he has perimeter game. If he's gonna let go of being a big man and be successful at the 3, leave him in the states. He can have the last roster spot.

[maurolv]

Nba TV

Thanks!

[ace3g]

CJ coast to coast

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

CJ is a bit out of control but he looks pretty fast

[Russ]

Nba TV

Great to hear Joel's voice again. :)

[Texas_Ranger]

If you think Joseph and De Colo should look like Superstars, just look at MKG and Biyombo and they are suppose to be much better....

[TheGoldStandard]

Need more pick and roll, that's the spurs bread and butter.

[ace3g]

nice move by Thomas

[TheGoldStandard]

Nice move by Thomas

[loveforthegame]

Really impressed with Thomas.

[Russ]

CJ is a bit out of control but he looks pretty fast

CJ + Nando = Mills useless.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Thomas is making things worse when iso'd

[TheGoldStandard]

He's got some post game.

[Em-City]

nice headfake

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Dentmon needs to lay off the 15 foot floaters

[siraulo23]

is that denmon?

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

NANDO TO THOMAS!!!!

[ace3g]

Thomas again

[ernest787]

that was Manu esque from NDC

[loveforthegame]

Thomas. :tu

[Em-City]

pnr not working

[TheGoldStandard]

Thomas tres

[Baam]

That DeColo DeShaun connection :hat.

[LonestarLegend]

that was Manu esque from NDC
Yeah its obviously something he's been working on

[Baam]

Thomas definitely has some Neal in him, wouldn't mind if he made the roster.

[Vic Petro]

Thomas hitting open shots and contested shots. Nice bounce back after shaky start.

[Robz4000]

Thomas started off bad, but man he's starting to get going. Like what I've seen from CoJo, Baynes, and Nando too.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

GJ getting back by Denmon

[Baam]

Cojo should have kicked the ball out...

[TheGoldStandard]

Haha bobcats

[ohmwrecker]

Not impressed with anyone. Blegh.

[Em-City]

cojo attacking at any opportunity. would like to see more poise

[Holden_Caulfield]

baynes need to show up. biyombo sucks :lol

[look_at_g_shred]

Will the game be available to watch like on YouTube after its over?

[Russ]

Anybody else struck by the contrast between Vegas and Orlando for SL games?

Orlando looks like a third-rate combine and Vegas looks like a game to go see.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Anybody else struck by the contrast between Vegas and Orlando for SL games?

Orlando looks like a third-rate combine and Vegas looks like a game to go see.
The Orlando one takes place at a practice arena, the vegas ones are at a college arena.

[Holden_Caulfield]

Anybody else struck by the contrast between Vegas and Orlando for SL games?

Orlando looks like a third-rate combine and Vegas looks like a game to go see.

orlando one is like played in a hs gym:lol

[bobcatfan4life]

Leave my team alone

[Russ]

The Orlando one takes place at a practice arena, the vegas ones are at a college arena.

Kinda my point. :)

[ace3g]

nice passing

[Baam]

Damn Thomas is also passing well, seems like he has everything on offense basically, the only question is his defense.

[Darius McCrary]

Who are our draft picks again? I only recognize the guys from the team

[Em-City]

Not impressed with anyone. Blegh.

not even thomas?

[TheGoldStandard]

Thomas looks gassed a little.

[LonestarLegend]

Who are our draft picks again? I only recognize the guys from the team
Just #22 Thomas from this year. Marcus Denmon is #1 I think and he was from last year I believe.

[Libri]

Richards is measuring high on the scrub meter.

[loveforthegame]

CJ and Thomas have been the most impressive.

NDC and Baynes showing some flashes too.

[TheGoldStandard]

lets expand that rotation..

[loveforthegame]

Richards and Denmon disappointing thus far.

[Darius McCrary]

Cory Joseph should dominate Summer League. I liked what I saw earlier but he's overreaching now.

Getting into the lane is a plus.

[ohmwrecker]

not even thomas?

He's alright. A little clumsy. I would like to see him settle a bit.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

BIYOMBO!!!!

[LonestarLegend]

I wish we saw more of Thomas on the wing instead of playing a stretch 4. I don't know if he's got the length to play against 4's in the league.

[TheGoldStandard]

Thomas impressing because he was drafted 58.. but this is SL. like what I see offensively

[Russ]

I wish we saw more of Thomas on the wing instead of playing a stretch 4. I don't know if he's got the length to play against 4's in the league.

Does he have the quicks to play 3?

[TheGoldStandard]

De Colo with the Manu-esque turnover

[Texas_Ranger]

if only we had a guy that can pass the ball. Both Cory and Nando are not real playmakers and we do need one.

[Libri]

De Colo with the Manu-esque turnover

lol Beat me to it.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

De Colo with the Manu-esque turnover
Ain't the Finals yet

[Em-City]

ndc terrible in pnr situations

[ohmwrecker]

I was hoping DeColo would look decent so he would have some trade value.

[loveforthegame]

12 points for CJ and 11 for Thomas.

[Darius McCrary]

De Colo with the Manu-esque turnover

I said, "Jesus, Manu" when that happened.

[Libri]

Richards dominating the Austrian league. Shows how crappy that league is.

[TheGoldStandard]

Wait for De Colo to take a 30 foot 3 pointer. Then we know he's been learning from Manu

[Darius McCrary]

Baynes pretty disappointing, I swear he got a block and didn't get credit for it though.

These youngins just aren't ready.

[tim_duncan_fan]

I don't think De Colo's going to be any sort of impact player. He looks slow in the Summer League. CoJo can't handle the rock or pass. It's either run at the rim in straight line to try to score or bust from him.

Want to see ALOT more Thomas in the second half, particularly on the wings.

Richards is trash. I want a few more touches for my nigga Baynes.

[playblair]

thomas = spurs back up sf...................... sign thomas........................

[Libri]

Nando DeCobili

[xmas1997]

Not impressed with Baynes at all, rather we get Oden if we can.

[xellos88330]

Thomas is looking like a solid player thus far.

Baynes has somewhat disappointed me so far as well as DeColo. DeColo jumper looks better though.

[LonestarLegend]

Did NBATv just quit on anyone else?!

[ace3g]

by the way the said they wanted CJ to be aggressive, wanted to see if he can score according to Udoka.

[TheGoldStandard]

Thomas on fire.. shit.. with hands in his face

[ace3g]

Thomas doesn't miss anymore, lol

[loveforthegame]

Thomas with another smooth jumper.

[TheGoldStandard]

Baynes needs to get a roll to the basket.

[loveforthegame]

I like how Thomas is calling for the ball in the paint though they're unable to get him the ball.

[LonestarLegend]

It doesn't seem like Nando has any burst, he kind of goes at one speed the entire time.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Hollis Thompmson knows Gilchrist can't shoot :lol

[Libri]

It doesn't seem like Nando has any burst, he kind of goes at one speed the entire time.

Like Manu? :lol

[Baam]

Baynes needs to get a roll to the basket.

They need to put him in PnR, he's not seeing the ball a lot...

[siraulo23]

Does Thomas have an nba level quickness to make it?

[Samr.]

Thomas lighting it up, but Spurs won't let him know his stats after the game

[Vic Petro]

MKG jumper is disgusting

[hommeaetage]

Why does De colo copying every single Manu behavior/moves?

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

BAYNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

[ace3g]

Baynes block

[loveforthegame]

Nice block by Baynes.

[Robz4000]

So much for Nando showing much. Saw flashes in the beginning of the game but now I'm not too happy. Thomas continues to light it up though.

Also my boy Baynes!

[Rito3d30]

the Bane has waked up

[LonestarLegend]

Like Manu? :lol

Manu at least has some craftiness. Nando just looks slow.

[Jwash_1986]

Richards dominating the Austrian league. Shows how crappy that league is.
The dude ain't even getting legit minutes. Honestly besides joesph and De Colo who's getting good minutes?

[TheGoldStandard]

They need to put him in PnR, he's not seeing the ball a lot...

nah, just lots of iso ball

[loveforthegame]

Baynes. :tu

[ace3g]

Baynes likes looking for those put back dunks

[TheGoldStandard]

I think I've seen enough De Colo..

[LakerHater]

Damn Corey, that was a terrible pass!

[TheGoldStandard]

So who can we trade De Colo for? I think I'm okay with Pop Rocks

[Baam]

I think I've seen enough De Colo..

I don't really like De Colo but the possessions are much more watchable when he's running the offense.

[LakerHater]

Corey travel!??

[LakerHater]

NICE Steal Nando!!!

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Do the Spurs have any points from a pick and roll this game?

[loveforthegame]

Thompson is interesting.

[TheGoldStandard]

Do the Spurs have any points from a pick and roll this game?

Haven't seen much of it at all.

[Em-City]

don't even have a successful pass to the roll man.

if one of these pg's are going to play they need to be able to hit the roll man

[Kingsly Alexander]

Richards has all the attributes to be very good player. Too bad he's a fucking misfit

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

This M'Baye guy is playing bad.

[Baam]

:lmao what the fuck...

[loveforthegame]

Ugh. They just had to show that. :bang

[apalisoc_9]

Corey is trying way too hard. I realize they're in the lead and he's scored a lot, but he's terrible at running the offense.

[LakerHater]

Denmon with a GREAT block out!

[TheGoldStandard]

Denmon looks pretty bad too..

[Libri]

Why the hell they show that Allen shot?! :cuss

[Vic Petro]

Ugh. They just had to show that. :bang

First time I've seen it since that night.

[Kingsly Alexander]

Pittman may be in the best shape of his life right now

[TheGoldStandard]

Pittman may be in the best shape of his life right now

Dropped 100 pounds

[Libri]

The dude ain't even getting legit minutes. Honestly besides joesph and De Colo who's getting good minutes?

I think he will be given more minutes in the next games. So far he's shown nothing.

[Kingsly Alexander]

Corey is trying way too hard. I realize they're in the lead and he's scored a lot, but he's terrible at running the offense.

If that's the case then what the hell is the difference between him and patty!? Trades to come, Jesus I pray

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

One of the refs is terrible.

[ace3g]

nice move Thomas

[loveforthegame]

Thomas has moves. Great fake and then attacks.

[Vic Petro]

Thomas is crafty on offense.

[TheGoldStandard]

Thomas with a nice pump fake.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Denmon is running pretty fast back on defense

[Kingsly Alexander]

Dropped 100 pounds

Too bad, bonner is still on the roster, I'd argue we need as many bangers next to Tim Duncan, then stretch 4's, especially considering how the southwest div. is shaping up

[TheGoldStandard]

Too bad, bonner is still on the roster, I'd argue we need as many bangers next to Tim Duncan, then stretch 4's, especially considering how the southwest div. is shaping up

Shit he's probably going to get another deal.

[LakerHater]

DAMMIT Corey, that was a PnR for Baynes!!

[picnroll]

Joseph sucks. Spurs need to quit wasting their time with him and look for a real PG.

[Texas_Ranger]

i like thomas

[Samr.]

I think I have a fan crush on Thomas

[LonestarLegend]

If that's the case then what the hell is the difference between him and patty!? Trades to come, Jesus I pray
Corey offers a lot defensively. It doesn't seem like they're running a lot of plays. Just high pick and rolls and isos so thats why the offense looks so choppy.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Bonner is going to become an assistant once he retires, he'll be a part of the Spurs for 20+ years.

[coachmac87]

Thomas great foot work makes up for his lack of ability to jump over a phone book....

[TheGoldStandard]

Bonner is going to become an assistant once he retires, he'll be a part of the Spurs for 20+ years.

Yes, he can literally say if you work hard and are a good guy you can be on this team.

[hommeaetage]

Thomas looks like he can steal a spot on the roster. On the other hand, the Spurs really need a backup PG, de Colo and Joseph are not going to cut it

[loveforthegame]

There you go Baynes.

[Jwash_1986]

I think he will be given more minutes in the next games. So far he's shown nothing.
I would like that I want to see how much he's developed.

[TheGoldStandard]

Joseph needs to work on passing the ball, he's not a scorer like Tony.

[TheGoldStandard]

Think I've seen enough of M'Baye. We need to see what the others got.

[toki9]

CoJo's trying to do too much...over penetrating, not setting people up...Thomas doesn't seem to have any urgency about him, but that could be just how he plays...Nando doesn't seem all that engaged...very underwhelming from our rotation/semi-rotation guys...

[Kingsly Alexander]

Shit he's probably going to get another deal.



And all because he's a nice guy. I honestly think he's there just too keep up the chemistry in the locker room, because Timmy and Parker like him.

[picnroll]

Joseph's not a scorer, can't beat anyone off the dribble, can't disrupt the defense getting into the paint, doesn't have great court vision for passing. Other than that he's a great PG. makes me miss Beno.

[TheGoldStandard]

Hard to evaluate when you keep running the same guys out there..

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Spurs are having trouble setting screens

[Baam]

Joseph's not a scorer, can't beat anyone off the dribble, can't disrupt tge offense getting into the paint, doesn't have great court vision for passing. Other than that he's a great PG. makes me miss Beno.

Yeah his biggest strength is his D, his offense has a long way to go.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Denmon is showing great defensive effort

[TheGoldStandard]

Spurs are having trouble setting screens

Cojo not patient

[Kingsly Alexander]

Corey offers a lot defensively. It doesn't seem like they're running a lot of plays. Just high pick and rolls and isos so thats why the offense looks so choppy.

Corey's more effective physically, but patty can stay with the quickest of them on d

[ace3g]

Thomas back in

[Libri]

Richards chucking shots.

[Texas_Ranger]

joseph wtf

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

I really don't like anything I'm seeing from Richards

[TheGoldStandard]

Richards chucking shots.

Might as well. no touches in the block

[toki9]

Richards is a gunner...and not with good reasons...and Nando is just weirdly erratic...

[Baam]

Stop running with your head down Cojo, he's running into people/losing the ball too often...

[DesignatedT]

Deshaun Thomas looks nice.

[toki9]

Deshaun Thomas looks nice.

He looks pretty good...but he seems a little too loose and relaxed...

[LonestarLegend]

Oh nice, didn't know Ime was coaching.

[TheGoldStandard]

He looks pretty good...but he seems a little too loose and relaxed...

Its summer league.. still needs a camp.. he'll get there.. sweet stroke.