Spurs to workout Josh Childress

[Spur|n|Austin]

Per hoopshype.com

https://twitter.com/hoopshype/status/372412800062476288

[swaggerjackson]

Anybody got any insight on how/why he fell off? I remember him being a decent player before he went to Europe. Then when he came back it was like he stole money from Phoenix. I don't remember him having any major injuries or a bad attitude. Am I wrong?

[rick1991]

Could be a good backup 3 if he can regain his Hawks form.

[cd98]

Dude can't hit a shot. Once he lost the "potential" label and left Atlanta to play overseas, he's been out of sight/out of mind. His game has not improved offensively, which is why he is not currently signed by anyone. I'm glad the Spurs are seeing what's out there before committing to that 15th spot. I don't think he is the answer, but at this point the Spurs must leave no stone unturned.

[superbigtime]

Worth a look.

[Holden_Caulfield]

makes more sense than royal fucking ivey :toast

[Hoops Czar]

If the Spurs didn't have total faith in CoJo going into next season, then maybe RC should have gotten in on the hunt for a backup PG a little sooner rather than the last friggin week of August. And just maybe something should have been done about all the wannabe backups this team already has cluttering the roster before making decisions to find new ones. Childress is DONE, DONE, DONE!!! How's the search for a backup SF going RC????? This off season has been texbook bush-league GM'ing at its finest.

[playblair]

:toast

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[DrunkTXLabrat]

i like it.

[dylankerouac]

150 seconds into the video. Love that D!

[dylankerouac]

Damn, I'd love a guy with this type of defensive intensity and results on the second unit.

[Bruno]

Childress is for sure worth a workout. The key would be to see how is his jumpshot. Before going to Europe, and despite an ugly shooting mechanic, he wasn't that bad in that area. After his Euro sting, he wasn't able to hit anything outside the restricted area.

If he can be back the average shooter he was before going in Europe, Childress would a terrific backup SF.

[Ocotillo]

I guess that what Chip is for.

[ace3g]

Childress is for sure worth a workout. The key would be to see how is his jumpshot. Before going to Europe, and despite an ugly shooting mechanic, he wasn't that bad in that area. After his Euro sting, he wasn't able to hit anything outside the restricted area.

If he can be back the average shooter he was before going in Europe, Childress would a terrific backup SF.

Players like Childress, I wish I could go back in time and somehow change how they shoot the ball. I mean who in hell did he look up to and/or watch growing up that shot like that??

[Hoops Czar]

Childress hasn't been credible in the league since he left the hawks. What's even more shocking is the amount of posters who shoot down players because they aren't good defensively are flipping on players like Belinelli and Childress. Ignoring stats and turning to you tube to find random highlights of a player playing a snippet of defense pretty much defies logic. Then, those same posters will turn around and dog a player like Antawn Jamison, who provides the same defense but, more offense for about the same price.

[CGD]

I always liked his demeanor and personality, which made me think the spurs would have have gone after him a long time ago. Alway struck me a someone like Okafur wh picked up on the business of basketball deal, and used the game for personal gain, just as much as his team was pimping him out.

that said, that he hasn't latched on somewhere Makes me worry that his offense must be THAT much more of a weakness. But for a back up SF? Could be worse.

[Hoops Czar]

But for a back up SF? Could be worse.
No, if he plays like Nando in high heels and Pop plays him, it might not be worse.

[Holt's Cat]

Sure, why not?

Spurs need to fill about 15 to 17 minutes a night behind Kawhi. Get maybe 8 to 10 from a free agent and then 5 to 9 from borrowing from your guard rotation.

After the Kirilenko deal flamed out, this is where the Spurs are headed.

[admiralsnackbar]

It'd be interesting to get somebody with some slashing abilities to go with their D.

[ace3g]

I'm sure Chip could give some pointers on his jumper but he would probably go through a slump during the process before we would see any benefits during the season.

[weebo]

Childress is for sure worth a workout. The key would be to see how is his jumpshot. Before going to Europe, and despite an ugly shooting mechanic, he wasn't that bad in that area. After his Euro sting, he wasn't able to hit anything outside the restricted area.

If he can be back the average shooter he was before going in Europe, Childress would a terrific backup SF.


Bowen was a terrible shooter early on with the Spurs but became a decent corner three point shooter. If Childress can replicate what Bowen did, the Spurs get a steal.

[Hoops Czar]

Bowen was a terrible shooter early on with the Spurs but became a decent corner three point shooter. If Childress can replicate what Bowen did, the Spurs get a steal.

This can't be a serious post.

[blkroadrunners]

Wouldn't be a bad pickup in my mind.

[eDizzle20]

This is a smart move to workout Childress and see what he's got. The Spurs have enough shooters where I don't it is a huge concern that he can't shoot the rock. Regardless, the Spurs need to have someone that spells Kawhi.

[wildbill2u]

Guy is 30 with no shot (pun intended)

[weebo]

This can't be a serious post.

We get it. You hate this guy. Suggest someone better.

[Kool Bob Love]

:toast

y0byyfafRXc

playblair with the rare candy goods.:tu

[ace3g]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs like what they see and believe Chip can help with his shot, we might see another "Childress workouts for Spurs" headline a few weeks later after he works on the tips Chip gives him, to see how he has progressed on his shooting.

[bigfan]

If he's a bargain I say do it, that guy isn't that old.

[exstatic]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs like what they see and believe Chip can help with his shot, we might see another "Childress workouts for Spurs" headline a few weeks later after he works on the tips Chip gives him, to see how he has progressed on his shooting.

?? They won't teach him a damn thing about his shot unless they sign him for the season.

[illusioNtEk]

he can defend well and get to the rim
i say take him

[Spur|n|Austin]

Hopefully his workouts go well, as much as I'd like to keep that last roster spot open just in case, I think it'd be hard to pass up on a solid defender.. At the right price of course.

[barakz21]

playblair with the rare candy goods.:tu

Ouch :lol

[Budkin]

I like it! If anything it tells us the front office knows we still need a backup SF.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

I like it! If anything it tells us the front office knows we still need a backup SF.

amen!

[TD 21]

If Engelland is confident that, in relatively short order, he can help get him back to shooting a respectable percentage on corner threes, then he's probably the best available option at this point.

[racm]

maybe if he pans out he can shoot corner 3s better than RJ.

[ceperez]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WImaFka-6D4

Not very impressive.

[xmas1997]

He was highly touted by the press and coaches at one time. What happened?
Good players don't just get lousy for no reason.
I mean he was the 6th pick of the 2004 draft and Pac 10 Player of the Year!

[ThaBigFundamental21]

He was highly touted by the press and coaches at one time. What happened?
Good players don't just get lousy for no reason.
I mean he was the 6th pick of the 2004 draft and Pac 10 Player of the Year!

There have been so many busts over the years. He is just another one.

[td4mvp2k]

Betta not sign'n any1 then dis bust

[Spur|n|Austin]

Betta not sign'n any1 then dis bust

huh?

[td4mvp2k]

huh?... @ huh?

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I like Chill's defense...not the worst option for a player at the minimum. :tu

[tesseractive]

If Engelland is confident that, in relatively short order, he can help get him back to shooting a respectable percentage on corner threes, then he's probably the best available option at this point.
This. You interview him and talk him through a workout to get a feel for how coachable he is, and you have Chip assessing his form. If he seems like he's willing to do the work and listen, and Chip thinks his mechanics are salvageable, he could be a great reserve to have.

[Hoops Czar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WImaFka-6D4

Not very impressive.

Not sure if that's a typo, but the Spurs don't need a player that shoots under 50% from the free throw line.

[ceperez]

Not sure if that's a typo, but the Spurs don't need a player that shoots under 50% from the free throw line.

Not a typo!

Carlesimo was Brooklyn's coach last season... he didn't play.... looks like Carlesimo wasn't too impressed with his capabilities.

My suspicion his Childress work ethic is suspect.

[ceperez]

Steal of Free Agency (2012)???

http://wagesofwins.com/2012/08/08/the-steal-of-free-agency-josh-childress/

[FireMicoHalili]

Betta not sign'n any1 then dis bust
HUH?

[td4mvp2k]

HUH?gnsf...

[xmas1997]

Betta not sign'n any1 then dis bust


huh?


HUH?

Doesn't make a lick of sense to me either!
Maybe we can get someone to translate? :lol

[td4mvp2k]

Doesn't make a lick of sense to me either!Maybe we can get someone to translate? :lol:lol @ u

[xmas1997]

:lol @ u

And this means what?

[td4mvp2k]

And this means what?lol

[xmas1997]

And this means what?


Yes, I think most of us got that.
What IMHO we were referring to was the original statement you made.
Can you be so kind as to translate it for us so it makes a little sense, no offense meant. :hat

[Hoops Czar]

Doesn't make a lick of sense to me either!
Maybe we can get someone to translate? :lol

I'll take a shot at it. The Spurs are better off signing no one rather than signing Childress. I agree.

[xmas1997]

I'll take a shot at it. The Spurs are better off signing no one rather than signing Childress. I agree.

Thanks, that's all we wanted to know. I also agree.

[look_at_g_shred]

Any news on this?

[kobexxx]

ok

[SilverSpur]

I like the fact that the Spurs are looking, always looking. This will lead to us finding the diamonds in the ruff someone that everyone else over looked.