Sam Young met with Spurs

[Bruno]

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[Texas_Ranger]

at least he's a SF.

[Bruno]

It's a shame that is so bad offensively.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

I hope we don't sign him

[ace3g]

It's a shame that is so bad offensively.

Especially with that pump fake of his.

[Vic Petro]

Also he's a Pitt Panther and we don't need another one of those.

[timtonymanu]

Especially with that pump fake of his.

Worked against Richard Jefferson. :lol

But seriously I wouldnt mind Sam Young. His offense makes Ime Udoka look like a sharpshooter though.

[Leetonidas]

I'm fairly convinced the Spurs can turn any role player into a three point shooter. If he is a good size and plays decent defense, sign him up. We don't need a star behind Kawhi

[Robz4000]

I'm fairly convinced the Spurs can turn any role player into a three point shooter. If he is a good size and plays decent defense, sign him up. We don't need a star behind Kawhi

[Libri]

I'm fairly convinced the Spurs can turn any role player into a three point shooter. If he is a good size and plays decent defense, sign him up. We don't need a star behind Kawhi

I don't know man. He's already up there in age and scoring isn't part of his game.

[Bruno]

In his last 2 college years, Young hit a combined 98/260 from behind the arc. That a very respectable .377 3P%.

Maybe, with the help of Chip and if he sticks only at taking corner 3's, which hasn't been the case so far in his NBA career, he could turn into a player who isn't an offensive liability like he was with Pacers last season.

[Andthentherewas21]

Not that it would be a thrilling acquisition, but given the alternatives the Spurs have worked out so far are either older injury prone players or are borderline NBA players he is probably their best bet for a backup SF.

[ace3g]

In his last 2 college years, Young hit a combined 98/260 from behind the arc. That a very respectable .377 3P%.

Maybe, with the help of Chip and if he sticks only at taking corner 3's, which hasn't been the case so far in his NBA career, he could turn into a player who isn't an offensive liability like he was with Pacers last season.

Another positive note, his shooting mechanics aren't that bad. Confidence in his jumper could do wonders with the skill set he already has.

[loveforthegame]

I'm fairly convinced the Spurs can turn any role player into a three point shooter. If he is a good size and plays decent defense, sign him up. We don't need a star behind Kawhi

[DrunkTXLabrat]

i always thought he woulda been a better pick than blair. and now the spurs have the pacer ties. i'd like him over pietrus. and he's more of a "spurs" option than beasley.

[ace3g]

On the other hand doesn't really have the size to play small ball PF



Height w/shoes


6' 6.75"

[TD 21]

Young makes no sense, because if they're fine with an undersized SF, then Pietrus becomes even more of a no brainer than he already is . . . and if they're going to attempt to turn someone considered a solid defender into a respectable corner three-point shooter, then someone with more size is a no brainer.

Aside from that, he was terrified when he received the ball in the last few games of the ECF. This is important because if Leonard or Green succumb to injury in the playoffs, in certain match-ups, they're going to need another wing with some size and defensive capability, in the rotation. Suffice it to say, he can't be trusted.

[exstatic]

It's a shame that is so bad offensively.

He's like Bowen, minus the defense...and the three point shot.

[Sean Cagney]

He's like Bowen, minus the defense...and the three point shot.
In other words he aint worth a damn.........

[exstatic]

In other words he aint worth a damn.........

Not so far.

Last year, Indy was playing 4 on 5 on offense if he was on the floor. Bad is only the point of departure to describe his wretched offense.

His first two years in Memphis were OK, but his last two, he's fallen of an offensive cliff. I wouldn't mind a camp invite to see if they can spark something, but I wouldn't hold out any hope of him actually grabbing the 15th spot.

[Strategic]

Would rather go with more height.

[Richard Simmons]

:lol y'all can have him

[TheCultOfPersonality]

If the Spurs are meeting with Sam Young because they need a third stringer/garbage time player to fill out the roster than I understand. If the Spurs are meeting with Sam Young because they want him as a rotation player than the Spurs have lost their minds.

[exstatic]

If the Spurs are meeting with Sam Young because they need a third stringer/garbage time player to fill out the roster than I understand. If the Spurs are meeting with Sam Young because they want him as a rotation player than the Spurs have lost their minds.

You'll like hear even more player's names associated with SA in the next few weeks. They'll be looking for training camp players. I think if the Spurs saw a player that could make their rotation, they'd have signed him by now.

[CGD]

Slight edge toChildress in my book.

[Skull-1]

Especially with that pump fake of his.


We already have an awful-pump-fake player in Ginobili. We don't need another.

[Dex]

Pros for Sam Young?

1) He's not Danny Green.
2) He's not Manu Ginobili.
3) He's a legit SF.
4) He was a Spurs killer in '11 with the Grizz.

[mountainballer]

We know that Spurs were high on him in the 2009 draft. and now they also have an inside track on him from Boylen. if they didn't see some potential, they woulen't need to talk to him. major question will be guarrantee or not.
overall he isn't a bad idee, considering what is left on the market.

[lmbebo]

Not sure on him. He killed us in '11, but then again most everyone on the Grizz did...

He's better than nothing, but not sure if I'd prefer him over Childress.

[exstatic]

We know that Spurs were high on him in the 2009 draft. and now they also have an inside track on him from Boylen. if they didn't see some potential, they woulen't need to talk to him. major question will be guarrantee or not.
overall he isn't a bad idee, considering what is left on the market.

We're way past fully guaranteed money time. If he gets anything, it will be a bit of cash for a make good training camp invite. I'd also be surprised if Boylen recommended him, either, as bad as he was in Indy.

[td4mvp2k]

betta then the players that have talk to SA @ SF n waz a need in the finals but would like to c wat twolves do wit williams afta TC

[td4mvp2k]

If the Spurs are meeting with Sam Young because they want him as a rotation player than the Spurs have lost their minds.ya like they lost em in the WCF... :lol

[xmas1997]

Boylen might be why he is here trying out for the Spurs, or maybe even Pendergraph.
Was he really that bad in Indy last year, or was he hurt part of the season?

[td4mvp2k]

On the other hand doesn't really have the size to play small ball PFHeight w/shoes6' 6.75"i can c them sign young and afta TC trade bonner for a player like d williams who can play small n big

[TheGreatYacht]

The dude looked like a complete scrub against the Heat. Every time he would come off the bench something bad would happen. Reminds me of Manu in the NBA Finals :lol. I'm not sure how much Pop and Chipp can work on this Sam Young guy should the Spurs sign him.

[Skull-1]

The dude looked like a complete scrub against the Heat. Every time he would come off the bench something bad would happen. Reminds me of Manu in the NBA Finals :lol. I'm not sure how much Pop and Chipp can work on this Sam Young guy should the Spurs sign him.
Like I said, we already have an awful-pump-fake player on our team. He wears #20.

[xmas1997]

i can c them sign young and afta TC trade bonner for a player like d williams who can play small n big

I don't think they will ever let go of Bonner. My best guess is he is being groomed for a FO position.

[tp2021]

On the other hand doesn't really have the size to play small ball PF



Height w/shoes


6' 6.75"




I don't think they need another player getting minutes at the 4. They need minutes behind Kawhi so Manu doesn't get saddled with them.

But if I'm simply reading font color incorrectly, then :lol

[ace3g]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(http://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Indiana Pacers free agent Sam Young has reached agreement on a contract with the San Antonio Spurs, league source tells RealGM.

[xmas1997]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(http://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Indiana Pacers free agent Sam Young has reached agreement on a contract with the San Antonio Spurs, league source tells RealGM.


Fantastic!
Boylen is probably responsible for this.