Spurs Training Camp Thread '13/14

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Upon leaving Texas and going undrafted, Myck Kabongo goes to camp w/ Spurs and will likely be assigned to D-League in Austin, sources tell Y

Training Camp Invites:

Sam Young
Corey Maggette
Myck Kabongo

[xmas1997]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Upon leaving Texas and going undrafted, Myck Kabongo goes to camp w/ Spurs and will likely be assigned to D-League in Austin, sources tell Y






Another guard!?!?
Oh well, can't have too many guards, can we? :lol

[Big P]

He'll be a solid addition to the Toros.

[Drom John]

Is there any ticket sales value for the Toros to sign Longhorns?

[Bruno]

Kabongo would be a nice player for the Toros. He should also help their attendance.

[wildbill2u]

Ya gotta admit his name alone should gain him a slot on some team. I can almost hear the announcer now...

"The shot is up and its good! Kowabunga Cowboy Kobongo hits the 3 again!"

[playblair]

cojo kabongo >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> nando.................................

[rjv]

spurs quickly becoming the longhorns' route to the NBA

[Darkwaters]

Another guard!?!?
Oh well, can't have too many guards, can we? :lol

It's camp. They always bring in spares at basically every position. You know, "camp bodies". But by playing for the Spurs, even just in preseason and training camp, it makes allocation to the Toros that much easier. It means the Toros won't necessarily have to draft him but can claim him as a local player (because of the UT connection as well as the Spurs connection). The Spurs have played this D-League game many many times.

[Robz4000]

Wanted Kabongo to wind up on the Toros. He has the potential to be a solid role player for the Spurs in the future.

[racm]

Well, someone had to take Joseph's spot on the Toros considering Cory will likely be in the rotation.

[Bruno]

When you consider that Parker will be rested for the first part of the training camp and that De Colo might be moved to the SG spot, an additional PG to practice was needed. It's a big plus that he will be able to be assigned at the Toros and that he is kinda talented.

Kabongo is just a high quality addition for a training camp like Young and Maggette. Spurs might have oppened their wallet and guarantee some money to have that kind of players.

[xmas1997]

When you consider that Parker will be rested for the first part of the training camp and that De Colo might be moved to the SG spot, an additional PG to practice was needed. It's a big plus that he will be able to be assigned at the Toros and that he is kinda talented.

Kabongo is just a high quality addition for a training camp like Young and Maggette. Spurs might have oppened their wallet and guarantee some money to have that kind of players.


So that means that Manu, Beli, and Nando are the SGs, while TP, Cojo, and Mills are the PGs?

[racm]

When you consider that Parker will be rested for the first part of the training camp and that De Colo might be moved to the SG spot, an additional PG to practice was needed. It's a big plus that he will be able to be assigned at the Toros and that he is kinda talented.

Kabongo is just a high quality addition for a training camp like Young and Maggette. Spurs might have oppened their wallet and guarantee some money to have that kind of players.

I think these are the most high profile camp invites we've had for some time.

Surprised Kabongo went undrafted.

The fact that the Spurs invited two veteran wings is a good sign IMO.

[racm]

So that means that Manu, Beli, and Nando are the SGs, while TP, Cojo, and Mills are the PGs?

Sounds about right. Green though?

[Bruno]

So that means that Manu, Beli, and Nando are the SGs, while TP, Cojo, and Mills are the PGs?

I think Manu will mostly play SF this season.

[rjv]

When you consider that Parker will be rested for the first part of the training camp and that De Colo might be moved to the SG spot, an additional PG to practice was needed. It's a big plus that he will be able to be assigned at the Toros and that he is kinda talented.

Kabongo is just a high quality addition for a training camp like Young and Maggette. Spurs might have oppened their wallet and guarantee some money to have that kind of players.
I actually think that kabongo has a higher ceiling than joseph. what cojo has demonstrated to us is that he has a very strong work ethic. maybe that rubs off on kabongo.

[timtonymanu]

So that means that Manu, Beli, and Nando are the SGs, while TP, Cojo, and Mills are the PGs?

You forgot Green. But yes, that's likely the rotation. I think Manu plays backup SF and assuming either one makes the team, Young or Maggette as the situational SF.

[racm]

I think Manu will mostly play SF this season.

Using him as a sort-of point forward isn't a bad idea. If it means Belinelli/Joseph/Mills handle the ball more, all the better.

We could see this rotation:

Parker/Joseph
Green/Belinelli
Leonard/Ginobili
Duncan/Bonner
Splitter/Diaw

Of course, it's a bit more complicated than that because Pop doesn't do hockey substitutions except to make a point and he uses guards/wings/bigs, but that's a nice overview.

[xmas1997]

Sounds about right. Green though?


I think Manu will mostly play SF this season.

Geez, I completely forgot about Danny.
Ok, then revised we have TP, Cojo, and Mills as PGs.
Danny, Beli, and Nando as SGs.
Kawhi, Manu, and ? as SFs.
All with a few interchangeable parts.

It's too bad two players have sit out.
The NBA should let all 15 players suit up and play IMHO.

[racm]

Parker/Joseph/Mills
Green/Belinelli/De Colo
Leonard/Ginobili/Journeyman wing to be signed later
Duncan/Bonner/Ayres
Splitter/Diaw/Baynes

that sound right?

[Bruno]

I actually think that kabongo has a higher ceiling than joseph. what cojo has demonstrated to us is that he has a very strong work ethic. maybe that rubs off on kabongo.

The Toros will be a very good place for Kabongo to continue his development and if he improves enough, Spurs will still be able to re-sign later this year.

[xmas1997]

I actually think that kabongo has a higher ceiling than joseph. what cojo has demonstrated to us is that he has a very strong work ethic. maybe that rubs off on kabongo.

I'm not so sure about that.
He is an inch or two shorter and 5 to 10 pounds less than Cojo.
He is known to be a playmaker in high school and college, very good at passing and finding his teammates for them to shoot, but that may be because he doesn't have much confidence in his shooting, plus he is very quick, can stop on a dime, and goes right or left equally well. However his defense leaves a bit to be desired, certainly not as good as Cojo.

[Axegrinder]

Dont expect Hollis Thompson (6ers) or JaMychal Green (clippers).

[heyheymymy]

MOST LIKELY:

Parker, Joseph, Mills
Green, Belinelli, De Colo
Leonard, Ginobili, Young
Duncan, Diaw, Bonner
Splitter, Baynes, Ayres

MY DREAM ROSTER:

Parker, Joseph, Mills
Green, Ginobili, Belinelli
Leonard, Maggette, Young
Duncan, Diaw, Bonner
Splitter, Baynes, Ayres

[benefactor]

Kabongo would be a nice player for the Toros. He should also help their attendance.
First thing that entered my mind when I read the tweet. Not only a player with some potential that they can develop but he can also pull the Longhorn crowd to games.

Nice move by the Spurs.

[spurs10]

Parker/Joseph/Mills
Green/Belinelli/De Colo
Leonard/Ginobili/Journeyman wing to be signed later
Duncan/Bonner/Ayres
Splitter/Diaw/Baynes

that sound right? Yep, although I think Manu will play SF some, I'm not sure if he won't be first off the bench for Danny. Then Belinelli comes in for Kawhi, and Manu switches to the 3. Will be interesting to see the rotations. Just don't see Manu playing SF exclusively.

[ace3g]

Might not add up to anything but he could end up on Spurs training camp roster:

Orlando MendezValdez ‏@OMV20 (https://twitter.com/OMV20) 26 Sep (https://twitter.com/OMV20/status/383309521235369984) Had an awesome time at the Spurs practice facility this morning.

Unsure if he is still under contract with UV Xalapa but could be given a camp invite with Spurs to showcase his skills for another team or go to the Toros. (Mendez-Valdez attended Lanier High School (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanier_High_School_%28San_Antonio,_Texas%29) in San Antonio, Texas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio,_Texas), where he graduated in 2004. He was named the San Antonio Player of the year his senior year, and his jersey number was retired in 2009).

Here is a story from the SAEN on him:

http://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/From-el-barrio-to-standout-pro-4833148.php?t=441281bc83c6ed8151&t=441281bc83d95dc057#/0

He was on the Mexico NT at the FIBA Americas, his stats:

http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/14/wcm/player/p/eid/6584/pid/81563/sid/6584/tid/328/profile.html

There would be some connection if he went to the Toros:

Dan McCarney ‏@danmccarneysaen (https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen) 24 Sep (https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen/status/382582434241335296)
Interesting SA tie with new Toros coach: He was Orlando Mendez-Valdez's head coach in last season at W. Kentucky. For whatever that's worth

[exstatic]

The Toros will be a very good place for Kabongo to continue his development and if he improves enough, Spurs will still be able to re-sign later this year.

Unfortunately, unlike Spurs draftee CoJo, MK is snagable by ANY team, since he will be on a Toros contract.

[td4mvp2k]

Might not add up to anything but he could end up on Spurs training camp roster:Orlando MendezValdez ‏@OMV20 (https://twitter.com/OMV20) 26 Sep (https://twitter.com/OMV20/status/383309521235369984) Had an awesome time at the Spurs practice facility this morning.Unsure if he is still under contract with UV Xalapa but could be given a camp invite with Spurs to showcase his skills for another team or go to the Toros. (Mendez-Valdez attended Lanier High School (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanier_High_School_%28San_Antonio,_Texas%29) in San Antonio, Texas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio,_Texas), where he graduated in 2004. He was named the San Antonio Player of the year his senior year, and his jersey number was retired in 2009).good to c wat he's up to and helluva player..TC or Toros :tu

[Bruno]

Unfortunately, unlike Spurs draftee CoJo, MK is snagable by ANY team, since he will be on a Toros contract.

That's right in theory but in fact, most of the time, agents warn the parent team that their client is close to sign with another team. The parent team has then the opportunity to keep that player provided they are ready to offer him a contract.

[TD 21]

I actually think that kabongo has a higher ceiling than joseph. what cojo has demonstrated to us is that he has a very strong work ethic. maybe that rubs off on kabongo.

Agreed. He's got far superior ball handling/play making skills. The knock on him seems to be work ethic, which is apparently why he didn't make Canada's team for the tournament of the Americas, despite the fact that they didn't have a backup capable of sufficiently running an offense.

Nonetheless, this is an outstanding move by the Spurs; to, for free, get a player who was widely regarded as a lottery caliber talent just over a year ago. They can let him play big minutes and develop on the Toros and if he blows up and they sense he may get signed by another team, they can trade one of De Colo/Mills to make room. If he makes impresses enough, he's got a shot to be the third PG the following season, as it's unlikely De Colo/Mills will return.

[ace3g]

Paul Coro (http://twitter.com/paulcoro) @paulcoro (http://twitter.com/paulcoro) about 9 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/paulcoro/statuses/384114726772285441)
The #Suns (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Suns) added wing James Nunnally, 23, to the camp roster for more shooting. The UCSB product shot 63% on 3s for Miami at summer league.

[xmas1997]

Paul Coro (http://twitter.com/paulcoro) @paulcoro (http://twitter.com/paulcoro) about 9 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/paulcoro/statuses/384114726772285441)
The #Suns (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Suns) added wing James Nunnally, 23, to the camp roster for more shooting. The UCSB product shot 63% on 3s for Miami at summer league.







Damn!
I was hoping he would come here!
They got him for 3point shooting, but he'll give them the added benefit of a lock down defender!
I wonder if the Spurs even asked to come to camp?

[racm]

Damn!
I was hoping he would come here!
They got him for 3point shooting, but he'll give them the added benefit of a lock down defender!
I wonder if the Spurs even asked to come to camp?

Green > Nunnally

[xmas1997]

Green > Nunnally

Oh I agree.
I wanted him to back up Kawhi.
Nunnally plays SF/SG and is similar to Bowen.

[xmas1997]

According to the Toronto Star Kabongo has been invited to Spurs training camp.
And after reading about him, I have to change my opinion and agree he seems to have more upside, play making, passing, and defensive ability than Cojo even though he is shorter by at least an inch.

[exstatic]

According to the Toronto Star Kabongo has been invited to Spurs training camp.
And after reading about him, I have to change my opinion and agree he seems to have more upside, play making, passing, and defensive ability than Cojo even though he is shorter by at least an inch.

Talent and upside are nothing without work ethic to realize them. Hopefully, the organization can knock some sense into this kid.

[ace3g]

@persuasionpower IG @ghostC5M
(http://twitter.com/ghostC5M)Great to be in San Antonio #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs) training camp. Great organization great class of people looking forward to it

[look_at_g_shred]

@persuasionpower IG @ghostC5M
(http://twitter.com/ghostC5M)Great to be in San Antonio #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs) training camp. Great organization great class of people looking forward to it



Let's do work Maggette! Prove us wrong!

[Ice009]

@persuasionpower IG @ghostC5M
(http://twitter.com/ghostC5M)Great to be in San Antonio #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs) training camp. Great organization great class of people looking forward to it




wow, Maggette is ripped in that picture. Don't have to worry about him being in shape. Everyone that is saying he is done, what are you basing that on? I haven't watched him at all for quite a while, does he not look good out there physically? I'm thinking it might just be the teams he was on and maybe he was just drained mentally playing on bad teams the last few years. He might become revitalized getting a chance to play for a team like the Spurs.

If both Maggette and Young play well in training camp, I'd definitely like to see the Spurs move someone and try to keep both.

[ace3g]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(http://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)Spurs camp invites: cory maggette, sam young, marcus cousin, courtney fells, myck kabongo, dan nwaelele

[ajballer4]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(http://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)Spurs camp invites: cory maggette, sam young, marcus cousin, courtney fells, myck kabongo, dan nwaelele




Good to see Cousin back. Anybody know anything about Fells or Nwaelele?

[Bruno]

The 15th roster spot battle should clearly be between Young and Maggette.

Cousin, Fells and Kabongo could end up with the Toros. Nwaelele is Air Force Alumni, so I guess his signing is somewhat related to Spurs starting their training camp there.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVbLQ06CQAI6nQD.jpg:large

[Dex]

Ayres just wanted to be on top of the list.

[ace3g]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(http://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)Pop - maggette, young are both strong bodies. We want to see if that fits behind kawhi.

[timtonymanu]

I remember thinking Marcus Cousin was an interesting prospect during his last stint here. I would definitely like to see him stick around on the Toros.

I don't know anything about Nwaelele or Fells. There's not a lot of "big names" like last season's training camp roster.

[monkeypunk]

There's not a lot of "big names" like last season's training camp roster.

I'd argue that Mags and Sam are fairly "big" for training camp invites...

[look_at_g_shred]

:lol
Ayres just wanted to be on top of the list.

[Chinook]

Interesting that Koozahn is back. I had forgotten that he existed.

[raybies]

Where's he been playing?

[Chinook]

Japan, according to Wikipedia.

[gsmith78]

That's right in theory but in fact, most of the time, agents warn the parent team that their client is close to sign with another team. The parent team has then the opportunity to keep that player provided they are ready to offer him a contract.

That is pretty interesting to hear. It seems like a good move to help thank the team for giving the young guys a contract while developing at the D-League level.

Giving the parent teams a shot to match contracts officially (like they have with restricted free agents) would be nice too, since they are the teams spent time and money training the young guys. Barring that, giving the NBA teams 1 or 2 developmental roster slots that could be used to protect guys at the D-League level would be nice too, just to allow the NBA teams to really invest in D-League level players without worrying about another team stealing them.

[Darius McCrary]

Kabongo, roflrofl

[xmas1997]

That is pretty interesting to hear. It seems like a good move to help thank the team for giving the young guys a contract while developing at the D-League level.

Giving the parent teams a shot to match contracts officially (like they have with restricted free agents) would be nice too, since they are the teams spent time and money training the young guys. Barring that, giving the NBA teams 1 or 2 developmental roster slots that could be used to protect guys at the D-League level would be nice too, just to allow the NBA teams to really invest in D-League level players without worrying about another team stealing them.

This idea makes so much sense that the NBA will never do it, it is just too logical! :lol
Great post!

[playblair]

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[xmas1997]

384743352068890624

I wonder why he feels that way.

[racm]

I wonder why he feels that way.

Maggette has a tendency to play iso ball, but one wonders whether he'll be content as a corner 3 shooter this late in his career.

[Obstructed_View]

I'm not so sure about that.
He is an inch or two shorter and 5 to 10 pounds less than Cojo.
He is known to be a playmaker in high school and college, very good at passing and finding his teammates for them to shoot, but that may be because he doesn't have much confidence in his shooting, plus he is very quick, can stop on a dime, and goes right or left equally well. However his defense leaves a bit to be desired, certainly not as good as Cojo.

I think people forget that CJ was a McDonald's All American and a top ten prospect going into college.

[Bruno]

Giving the parent teams a shot to match contracts officially (like they have with restricted free agents) would be nice too, since they are the teams spent time and money training the young guys. Barring that, giving the NBA teams 1 or 2 developmental roster slots that could be used to protect guys at the D-League level would be nice too, just to allow the NBA teams to really invest in D-League level players without worrying about another team stealing them.

There are a lot that could be done to improve the NBA/D-League interactions.It's obviously one of the league goal but it takes some times because an almost necessary condition is to have one D-League team per NBA team. There are now only 17 D-League teams. Another issue is that big changes will likely only be able to be made during a CBA renegotiation.

[Bruno]

Regarding training camp invites, it's noteworthy that even if Spurs have been linked with a lot of vet PGs (Ivey, Bibby, Telfair...), none is at the training camp.

[ace3g]

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[szkorhetz]

http://distilleryimage11.ak.instagram.com/dc7c705629ea11e3bc3b22000ae80efa_7.jpg
Who is this, TBH?

[heyheymymy]

myck kabongo

[raybies]

Heat summer league and spurs training camp.

[look_at_g_shred]

Any idea if there is going to be coverage/footage of Training Camp?

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

I went to school with Courtney Fells. Great to see him get a chance.

[TD 21]

I think people forget that CJ was a McDonald's All American and a top ten prospect going into college.

I didn't forget.

[Man In Black]

Using him as a sort-of point forward isn't a bad idea. If it means Belinelli/Joseph/Mills handle the ball more, all the better.

We could see this rotation:

Parker/Joseph
Green/Belinelli
Leonard/Ginobili
Duncan/Bonner
Splitter/Diaw

Of course, it's a bit more complicated than that because Pop doesn't do hockey substitutions except to make a point and he uses guards/wings/bigs, but that's a nice overview.

EXACTLY!

[ace3g]

Photo from Boris Diaw:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVfxUxDCUAA7hyp.jpg:large

[ace3g]

From local reporter/writer for the Gazette in Colorado Springs:

Brent Briggeman ‏@BrentBriggeman (https://twitter.com/BrentBriggeman) 1h (https://twitter.com/BrentBriggeman/status/385070078061867008) Spurs practice tomorrow at Air Force cancelled. AFA spokesman wouldn't say if it was related to shutdown.

[ace3g]

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[bklynspursfan]

Think I put this in the wrong thread before lol... Team huddle after this mornings workout

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/65050_10151600641406981_1189268619_n.jpg

[look_at_g_shred]

Damn I want footage! I wish I was in the stands just chillin'

[ace3g]

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Training Camp: Manu Ginobili
10.1.13 |
6m33s

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Training Camp: Boris Diaw
10.1.13 |
5m27s

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Training Camp: Coach Pop
10.1.13 |
5m47s

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Training Camp: Dan Nwaelele
10.1.13 |
8m4s

[racm]

Boris looks good.

[ace3g]

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[Bruno]

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[ace3g]

San Antonio Spurs marvel at size of Air Force's athletic complex as training camp opens

http://gazette.com/san-antonio-spurs-marvel-at-size-of-air-forces-athletic-complex-as-training-camp-opens/article/1507093?custom_click=rss

[DPG21920]

Old man Sam

[Rito3d30]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/roster/2013

Has the decision been made?
Cory Maggette:wow

[Solid D]

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Larry Johnson was Grandmama
Sam Young looks like Grandpapa

[Ice009]

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Training Camp: Manu Ginobili
10.1.13 |
6m33s

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Training Camp: Boris Diaw
10.1.13 |
5m27s

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Training Camp: Coach Pop
10.1.13 |
5m47s

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/01/131001nwaelelemov-2607265-6.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/01/131001nwaelelemov-2607265)
Training Camp: Dan Nwaelele
10.1.13 |
8m4s

Apart from the Pop interview, these other videos don't seem to work for me. Anyone else having issues with them?

[hooperflash]

Apart from the Pop interview, these other videos don't seem to work for me. Anyone else having issues with them?

Ditto

[ace3g]

Ditto


Apart from the Pop interview, these other videos don't seem to work for me. Anyone else having issues with them?

I told them about it yesterday, looks like they fixed it, isn't the first time 1 or more of their videos hasn't uploaded correctly.

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/01/131001ginobilimov-2607282-2.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/01/131001ginobilimov-2607282)
Training Camp: Manu Ginobili
10.1.13 |
6m33s

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/01/131001diawmov-2607283-10.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/01/131001diawmov-2607283)
Training Camp: Boris Diaw
10.1.13 |
5m27s

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/01/131001popmov-2607273-9.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/01/131001popmov-2607273)
Training Camp: Coach Pop
10.1.13 |
5m47s

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/01/131001parkermov-2607266-9.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/01/131001parkermov-2607266)
Training Camp: Tony Parker
10.1.13 |
3m1s

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/01/131001nwaelelemov-2607265-6.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/01/131001nwaelelemov-2607265)
Training Camp: Dan Nwaelele
10.1.13 |
8m4s

[gsmith78]

I told them about it yesterday, looks like they fixed it, isn't the first time 1 or more of their videos hasn't uploaded correctly.

Excellent, they all worked for me as of about 30 minutes ago. I know he is beyond a long shot for that last roster slot, but Nwaelele sounds like a really good kid. I hope he makes he gets a callup beyond the D-League sometime. 7 more days left until the first preseason game!

[barakz21]

Kinda off topic, but Telep's been officially hired. I know he's good at scouting, so I'm sure he can find us pieces that will contribute and have good potential, but do you think he'll be able to find a Tim, tony or Manu in the late 1st round?

[monkeypunk]

Kinda off topic, but Telep's been officially hired. I know he's good at scouting, so I'm sure he can find us pieces that will contribute and have good potential, but do you think he'll be able to find a Tim, tony or Manu in the late 1st round?

Doubtful now that every team is looking for overseas talent.

[xmas1997]

If any team can do it, the Spurs will find a way. I know that reeks of homerism, but I've been a fan of this team forever and I've learned to never say never with these guys. :lol

I really like this site in the mornings, it is usually devoid of all the hate mongers, and the info and opinions are not only more insightful, but also more rational and intelligent.
We all are more willing to agree to allow each other to disagree without throwing a fit and having a cow over it. :lol

[ace3g]

Aron Baynes @aronbaynes
(http://twitter.com/aronbaynes)Great team building session...Air Force obstacle course!!! Was harder than it looked and more fun than it should be #preseason (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23preseason) #good4ya (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23good4ya)


Green All Over

By Adam Lucas (http://twitter.com/jadamlucas)

Dean Smith famously used to calm his teams with the advice that a billion people in China had no idea the game was even being played.

As Danny Green found out this summer, that's not always true at the NBA Finals level. The former Tar Heel sharpshooter spent over a week in China this offseason, where he was surprised to find out that his reputation--built on 27 three-pointers in the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, a league record--preceded him.

"I had never been there before, but I assumed they were big basketball fans," said Green, who stopped by Chapel Hill this past weekend in advance of San Antonio training camp opening this week. "But you don't know until you go over there. When you realize that people in China watched you play, that's when it hit me that the Finals stage was the biggest stage in the world. That says something about how big basketball is throughout the world."

Green's world was a well-traveled one this summer. In addition to his trip to China, he hosted a camp in New York, hosted a camp in Canada, and went on a two-week tour of south Texas and west Texas for the Spurs.

http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=209274730

[barakz21]

Doubtful now that every team is looking for overseas talent.

Sorry, I meant a domestic player. I read that he was brought in to improve their scouting on the domestic front.

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PKWpmjBGFZk

[ace3g]

Spurs having a night practice tonight, so lots of pictures will start appearing on twitter, etc:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnE6ujCQAI9yIE.jpg:large

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnHJdOCUAAW9pu.jpg:large

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnFQamCAAAh8Hg.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnEGV5CAAECOZY.jpg:large

[xmas1997]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PKWpmjBGFZk

Is this an old picture?
If not, then who is Barry?

[ace3g]

https://vine.co/v/hgrt3Vdr0Km/embed

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnIDWXCQAEydk-.jpg:large

[HI-FI]

good work ace3g as usual. I acutally kind of like the Training Camp at AF Academy. Mixing things up and Pop getting back to his roots.

[ElNono]

thanks, ace... plz Manu don't get hurt, tbh /prayindog

[ace3g]

http://distilleryimage1.ak.instagram.com/8dde50922bc311e3817122000ab5bea8_8.jpg

http://distilleryimage8.ak.instagram.com/55d407802bc011e38c8722000a1faff5_8.jpg

[timtonymanu]

Is this an old picture?
If not, then who is Barry?

I'm assuming you haven't followed the Spurs that long, but that's Brent Barry. He was a key contributor in our 05 and 07 title.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnNKvFCUAAVx7C.jpg:large

[HI-FI]

thanks, ace... plz Manu don't get hurt, tbh /prayindog

huge IF but maybe since the new pope is Argentinian he can ask for the greatest miracle yet tbh.

[ace3g]

Kawhi's shoes for the night

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnOx36CIAA4N1a.jpg:large

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnPT5HCYAIvw6H.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnO62DCIAA9gCF.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnPgdHCMAAVx-R.jpg:large

[ace3g]

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

video:

http://instagram.com/p/e_D6PrAPKM/#

[xmas1997]

I'm assuming you haven't followed the Spurs that long, but that's Brent Barry. He was a key contributor in our 05 and 07 title.


I thought it might be an old picture, thanks.

[ace3g]

another vid:

http://instagram.com/p/e_GW1dxMMW/#

[ace3g]

Baynes in trouble, lol

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnT26BCQAAmbkL.jpg:large

[benefactor]

:lol...yeah, I don't see that ending well.

[ace3g]

http://distilleryimage11.ak.instagram.com/5e0b27722bc911e3b39c22000a1f8adc_7.jpg

[RD2191]

xmas how the fuck do you not know who brent barry is man? I started following the spurs in 08 and even I know who he is, get it together son

[Ice009]

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

video:

http://instagram.com/p/e_D6PrAPKM/#

Thanks for getting them to correct those Spurs player interview videos the other day, Ace3g.

Who's wearing the Hyperfuse 2013? It looks like they've cut that back bit off the shoe.

[ace3g]

Thanks for getting them to correct those Spurs player interview videos the other day, Ace3g.

Who's wearing the Hyperfuse 2013? It looks like they've cut that back bit off the shoe.

Looks like Danny Green based on this pic:

http://distilleryimage5.ak.instagram.com/7d4b8a0e2bca11e398ce22000a9f3915_8.jpg

[toki9]

http://distilleryimage11.ak.instagram.com/5e0b27722bc911e3b39c22000a1f8adc_7.jpg
Who's the guy with Pop? One of the new staff members?

[ace3g]

Who's the guy with Pop? One of the new staff members?

UW-PlattevilleSports ‏@uwp_pioneers (https://twitter.com/uwp_pioneers) 24m (https://twitter.com/uwp_pioneers/status/385574266584170497) Coach Gard was invited to watch the San Antonio Spurs' preseason practice http://instagram.com/p/e_IlfFhkEH/ (http://t.co/mxJv4Viors)

[DesignatedT]

Kawhi's shoes for the night

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnOx36CIAA4N1a.jpg:large

What are these?

[toki9]

UW-PlattevilleSports ‏@uwp_pioneers (https://twitter.com/uwp_pioneers) 24m (https://twitter.com/uwp_pioneers/status/385574266584170497) Coach Gard was invited to watch the San Antonio Spurs' preseason practice http://instagram.com/p/e_IlfFhkEH/ (http://t.co/mxJv4Viors)

Thanks!

[ace3g]

His opinion

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN

(http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)Top 5 scrimmage performers, no particular order: Duncan, Kawhi, Belinelli, De Colo, Sam Young.

[ace3g]

another vid:

http://instagram.com/p/e_Lrcbm1LH/#

[hooperflash]

What are these?

Jordan Super.Fly 2 , if he wears them this season they can just hand us the chip now.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVng0VXCYAAXm_X.jpg:large

[look_at_g_shred]

Day 2 in the books!

[ace3g]

http://www.kens5.com/sports/slideshows/PHOTOS-Spurs-training-camp-day-2-226232471.html?gallery=y&c=y&ref=%2F

Day 2 photo gallery

[DesignatedT]

Jordan Super.Fly 2 , if he wears them this season they can just hand us the chip now.

Those are sick.

[ace3g]

Ben Hunt @benhunted
(http://twitter.com/benhunted)Asked Duncan about his hair getting long and if we can expect the return of the fro. He said no, but his kids wouldn't let him cut it yet.

[DesignatedT]

Damnit. Bring the fro back

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_1.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_2.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_3.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_4.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_5.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_7.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_8.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_10.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_14.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_19.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/photos/131002_air_force_open_practice?page=18

more pics

[barakz21]

If any team can do it, the Spurs will find a way. I know that reeks of homerism, but I've been a fan of this team forever and I've learned to never say never with these guys. :lol

I really like this site in the mornings, it is usually devoid of all the hate mongers, and the info and opinions are not only more insightful, but also more rational and intelligent.
We all are more willing to agree to allow each other to disagree without throwing a fit and having a cow over it. :lol

You sir, deserve the highest of fives. Up top :toast

[ace3g]

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/02/131002cadetsmov-2608852-10.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/02/131002cadetsmov-2608852)
Air Force Academy Basketball Players
10.2.13 |
4m26s

[barakz21]

Thanks!

Who's Coach Gard? The AF coach?

[look_at_g_shred]

Damn! Great pics Ace! Thanks!

[Ice009]

What are these?

Jordan Super.Fly 2. They just came out a couple of months ago, and they seem to be very good shoes geared for big SFs, PFs, Centers.

[LakerHater]

http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-articles/october/video-spurs-hit-the-practice-court.html

[ace3g]

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1380317_10151916963435731_676954284_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1374236_10151916964620731_751459358_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1378843_10151916965065731_416736263_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1383816_10151916965015731_1484168693_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/599359_10151916965550731_1499602805_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/12356_10151916967820731_1907480862_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1379470_10151916968430731_243997372_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/563643_10151916968635731_1527978054_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1376407_10151916969175731_1759385686_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1377475_10151916969575731_1491638048_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1157509_10151916970095731_2070016603_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/625522_10151916970605731_1893037750_n.jpg

The Battle for Back up SF

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/534020_10151916970650731_1184807790_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1382184_10151916971150731_1565413795_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1377237_10151916971815731_910709164_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1382157_10151916972900731_1099541257_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1384219_10151916973025731_1402069041_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1382928_10151916973255731_926193099_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1239994_10151916973805731_256745406_n.jpg

[DesignatedT]

Cool pics :tu

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)Duncan was Duncan, at one point doing his fundamental/positioning thing to beat Jeff Ayres for a post-up basket.

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)Kawhi was Kawhi. Self-explanatory.

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)De Colo had a pair of pick-six style steals in the backcourt, and knocked down most of his open looks.

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)Belinelli hit almost every shot he took, and he was open a lot. He has a chance to thrive with all the other weapons on this team.


Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)Young was just active. Had a putback dunk in traffic. Nice feed to Cory Joseph for a fast-break layup. Nice backside block of Danny Green.

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)Sam Young was apparently also the star of the Spurs' obstacle course run this moring. Danny Green called him "an acrobat."

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)Green: "He was doing back flips and front flips on it."

[timtonymanu]

Sam Young is hungry.

Its still early but I'm warming up more to Sam Young getting the last spot.

[hooperflash]

Pleased with what I've seen and heard today! :tu

[Ice009]

Woah. I've seen Corey Maggette do a front flip in a slam dunk contest, didn't know Young was that athletic and can also do that kind of stuff. I thought that Corey was overall the more athletic player between the two, maybe not now, but overall in his prime. I might have been wrong about that. Young is sounding very good right about now. If he can play good defense and shoot the ball from the corner, he sounds really, really good for that last spot on the team. I'd like to know Timvp's thoughts on Young.

Very interesting stuff that McDonald posted. When I read his thoughts on Belinelli, I just started smiling halfway through that sentence.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVnKvE-CMAAbPBR.jpg:large

[playblair]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_2.jpg
http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_10.jpg



release bonner re-sign blair ..........................

[loveforthegame]

Awesome to hear Belinelli and Young making early impressions. :tu

Great pics too.

[ace3g]

Duncan "WTF Diaw is attacking now...."

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_1.jpg

http://distilleryimage1.ak.instagram.com/238c836c2bd711e3be7722000a1cbc97_7.jpg

[ace3g]

In terms of who wins the back up SF spots (if Spurs actually do keep one of Young/Maggette) Oct 19th could be a key date/litmus test when the Spurs play the Heat, granted it depends on if Lebron plays some during that game, Pop can try both Young and Maggette on Lebron to see who does the best.

[ace3g]

video

http://www.news4sanantonio.com/sports/features/local-sports/stories/the-spurs-join-air-force-536.shtml


video 2

http://www.news4sanantonio.com/sports/features/local-sports/stories/spurs-camp-wednesday-533.shtml

[ace3g]

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/03/131002leonardmov-2609007-6.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/03/131002leonardmov-2609007)
Training Camp: Kawhi Leonard
10.3.13 |
3m16s

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/03/131002duncanmov-2609006-5.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/03/131002duncanmov-2609006)
Training Camp: Tim Duncan
10.3.13 |
1m55s

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/03/131002greenmov-2609004-10.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/03/131002greenmov-2609004)
Training Camp: Danny Green
10.3.13 |
4m11s

[Ice009]

Thanks again for the videos, Ace3g, but these don't seem to work either.

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_36_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_38_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_39_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_7_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_8_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_12_0.jpg

Kawhi shooting lefty

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_13_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_14_0.jpg

Ayres and Boylen

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_16_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_17_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_19_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_42.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_45.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_46.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_47.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_31_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131002_training_camp_day2_33_0.jpg

more at: http://www.nba.com/spurs/photos/131002_air_force_open_practice

[HI-FI]

i have to say that Belinelli looks like he belongs in the silver and black

fwiw, I'm more pro Young than Maggette, good to see Young looks hungry, though maybe we can find room for both.

[mountainballer]

Woah. I've seen Corey Maggette do a front flip in a slam dunk contest, didn't know Young was that athletic and can also do that kind of stuff. I thought that Corey was overall the more athletic player between the two, maybe not now, but overall in his prime. I might have been wrong about that. Young is sounding very good right about now. If he can play good defense and shoot the ball from the corner, he sounds really, really good for that last spot on the team. I'd like to know Timvp's thoughts on Young.

Very interesting stuff that McDonald posted. When I read his thoughts on Belinelli, I just started smiling halfway through that sentence.
http://i.imgur.com/ocSWFm2.gif

He excelled at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois, where he was an All-American in basketball and also an Illinois high school state track finalist in long jump and triple jump.
http://smarp.com/person/AA029497/Corey-Maggette

[benefactor]

I'd like to know Timvp's thoughts on Young.

He doesn't care much for him, iirc.

[Darkwaters]

There's not a lot of "big names" like last season's training camp roster.

Maggette, Young and Kabongo aren't big enough names for you? Remember, these are scrap pile signings for guys on make-good contracts. This is about as stacked as we've been with these kinds of players in several years for a training camp.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Is this an old picture?
If not, then who is Barry?

http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lps76r3f341r00k3po1_400.gif

[loveforthegame]

I wonder if Leonard has been working on his left hand all summer or just fooling around here?

[Dex]

Starting to really look forward to see what Beli can do in silver and black.

I also want both Maggette and Young to make the roster, though I'm pushing for Young over Maggette because he is younger and has a higher ceiling. I feel like his skill set is also more complimentary to what the Spurs are trying to do offensively and defensively.

Unfortunately, I don't see Pop dropping either Mills or De Colo, and they are the only expendable parts. Bonner is still around taking up his usual space, but after his playoff run, I can't really fault Matty. He finally stepped up and did what was expected of him (for the most part). It's definitely not the worst thing to have your 4th or 5th big be one of the best shooters in the league, and Pop seems to have finally learned how to play him accordingly.

Going to be a tough race for that 15th spot. Knowing PATFO, they will probably cut both of them just to fuck with us.

[Ice009]

He doesn't care much for him, iirc.

Interesting, I guess if that is true and he doesn't think much of him, then I guess Maggette would be his default choice, as I think he did want him on the team the year that he chose Golden State instead.

[Captivus]

I still think Diaw has upside...dont know why...but every time I watch him I think: Ok...he is about to explode!! but then nothing...
Kmon Diaw! Did he lose weight?

[elbamba]

Lots of the Spurs are looking in great shape. You expect that from professional athletes but it does not look like many of them took too much time off this offseason. That might also be the advantage of playing so late into the summer.

[look_at_g_shred]

Starting to really look forward to see what Beli can do in silver and black.


Man you know its funny, no one really talks about us making a move for Marco..But if he went to a team like the Thunder or the Heat, it would've been totally over-hyped like " oh man OKC got Belinelli, or oh shit man the heat are gonna three peat for sure they got Belinelli" :lol I'm also anxious to see the contributions he will make in Silver and Black!

[timtonymanu]

Starting to really look forward to see what Beli can do in silver and black.

I also want both Maggette and Young to make the roster, though I'm pushing for Young over Maggette because he is younger and has a higher ceiling. I feel like his skill set is also more complimentary to what the Spurs are trying to do offensively and defensively.

Unfortunately, I don't see Pop dropping either Mills or De Colo, and they are the only expendable parts. Bonner is still around taking up his usual space, but after his playoff run, I can't really fault Matty. He finally stepped up and did what was expected of him (for the most part). It's definitely not the worst thing to have your 4th or 5th big be one of the best shooters in the league, and Pop seems to have finally learned how to play him accordingly.

Going to be a tough race for that 15th spot. Knowing PATFO, they will probably cut both of them just to fuck with us.

Between Mills and De Colo, I would rather see De Colo cut. Mills brings that swagger to the bench that the team needs and can provide instant offense. With your last point, I won't be suprised if both Young and Maggette are cut. Just like how they cut Eddy Curry last year even though the team needed a big. But I think Sam Young fits more on the Spurs than Curry did anyway.

[ace3g]

OT but cool


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eZPsktHK4JQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TL6ZTEbHc5k

[ace3g]

http://distilleryimage10.ak.instagram.com/c2b75f362c5211e386c022000aeb0c11_8.jpg

[DesignatedT]

Is that Anthony Carter in that pic?

[ace3g]

Is that Anthony Carter in that pic?

Yeah, he is an assistant coach with the Toros this season.

[DesignatedT]

Yeah, he is an assistant coach with the Toros this season.

Thanks.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVrFMFyCYAAy9-W.jpg:large

[ace3g]

Manu

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1374194_10151918103155731_1614865985_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1381867_10151918102550731_1845008200_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1384203_10151918102440731_1417953495_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1385967_10151918102165731_1296041606_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1381538_10151918101790731_162270833_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1017089_10151918101305731_1519595100_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1383506_10151918100690731_1544472519_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/600848_10151918100310731_1620615646_n.jpg

more pics:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151918099475731&type=3&l=9cfb8b6069

[barakz21]

Damn it's like ace is a CIA or an FBI gent with how quick he gets access to stuff like these. Kudos to you man, thanks for the pictures and keep em coming!

[look_at_g_shred]

Dope ass pics! Thanks again Ace!!

[ace3g]

more photos

http://www.nba.com/spurs/photos/131003_air_force_tour?page=0

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131003_training_camp_day3_22_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131003_training_camp_day3_33_1.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131003_training_camp_day3_23_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131003_training_camp_day3_3_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131003_training_camp_day3_4_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131003_training_camp_day3_6_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131003_training_camp_day3_9_0.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131003_training_camp_day3_12_0.jpg

[spurs10]

ace3g you are an ace! Thank you for continuing to bring great information to this site!:toast

[silverblackfan]

Nice look at the Spurs and our Air Force Academy. Thanks!

[ace3g]

Manu Ginobili @manuginobili
(http://twitter.com/manuginobili)Foto 360° desde el terrazzo de la Air Force Academy en Colorado Springs. Imponente lugar. 360.io/rUu2Ed (http://t.co/ZYZKdDsyXH)

[ace3g]

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/03/131003ginobilimov-2610085-7.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/03/131003ginobilimov-2610085)
Training Camp: Manu Ginobili
10.3.13 |
4m14s

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/03/131003belinellimov-2610084-6.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/03/131003belinellimov-2610084)
Training Camp: Marco Belinelli
10.3.13 |
2m41s

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/03/131003airforcemov-2610065-7.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/03/131003airforcemov-2610065)
Having Lunch at Air Force
10.3.13 |
1m2s

[racm]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVrFMFyCYAAy9-W.jpg:large

:lol at Manu (?) mocking Jason Terry there.

[KenziE]

the good from ACE as always !!!


hey man do you have instagram i need to follow you there if you have one thanks thanks

[Axegrinder]

Nice work ace3g, thanks

[ace3g]

Kawhi's happy face

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/24/07/61/5274713/3/1920x1080.jpg

[barakz21]

Kawhi's happy face

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/24/07/61/5274713/3/1920x1080.jpg

Kawhi's not impressed tbh

[Spur|n|Austin]

Kawhi's happy face

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/24/07/61/5274713/3/1920x1080.jpg

:lol :lol

[look_at_g_shred]

Kawhi's happy face

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/24/07/61/5274713/3/1920x1080.jpg
Udoka- "it's almost shower time"
Kawhi- "...."

[ace3g]

http://sports.yahoo.com/video/former-aztec-kawhi-leonard-returns-151352999.html

vid about Kawhi Leonard at training camp

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131004_training_camp_day4_2.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131004_training_camp_day4_6.jpg

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/131004_training_camp_day4_8.jpg

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVwDss9CEAAmFwf.jpg:large

[ace3g]

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/04/131004josephmov-2610765-7.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/04/131004josephmov-2610765)
Training Camp: Cory Joseph
10.4.13 |
4m1s

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/04/131004popmov-2610766-8.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/04/131004popmov-2610766)
Training Camp: Coach Pop
10.4.13 |
2m19s

http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2013/10/04/131004ayresmov-2610754-7.576x324.jpg (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/10/04/131004ayresmov-2610754)
Training Camp: Jeff Ayres
10.4.13 |
3m36s

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVwXBabCUAA2ShU.jpg:large

[look_at_g_shred]

Man it looks like the guys are focused!

[mrjap2x]

http://sports.yahoo.com/video/former-aztec-kawhi-leonard-returns-151352999.html

vid about Kawhi Leonard at training camp
Does this work for everyone? Can't seem to load the video.

[barakz21]

Does this work for everyone? Can't seem to load the video.

Worked for me bro.

[ace3g]

apparently it snowed right before the Spurs left

persuasionpower (http://instagram.com/persuasionpower) 3 hours ago · US Airforce Academy Gym
#snow. #lostbet #rookie #frenchie #spurs @myckk9 (http://instagram.com/myckk9) didn't believe it was snow.

http://distilleryimage4.ak.instagram.com/2d708cc02d2611e3a0b722000ae911ee_7.jpg

[ace3g]

http://www.usafa.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/2013/10/131004-F-BB000-007.jpg

1-on-1 with Popovich: Spurs head coach opens training camp at USAFA


The Spurs opened camp fresh off of their NBA Finals loss to the Miami Heat last season. Popovich said that cadets can learn from the Spurs experiences to help them with the challenges they face here.

"If a loss in a certain situation or a tough break in life occurs, a real measure of that individual is how he or she moves on from it," he said.


http://www.usafa.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123365903

[ace3g]

Does this work for everyone? Can't seem to load the video.

Does this work?

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15jylr_former-aztec-kawhi-leonard-returns-to-afa-with-spurs_sport


http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15jylr_former-aztec-kawhi-leonard-returns-to-afa-with-spurs_sport

[mrjap2x]

Does this work?

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15jylr_former-aztec-kawhi-leonard-returns-to-afa-with-spurs_sport


http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15jylr_former-aztec-kawhi-leonard-returns-to-afa-with-spurs_sport
Thanks.

[ace3g]

Going through Instagram, found some more pics/vids:

http://distilleryimage7.ak.instagram.com/3349873a2b0711e393e422000aaa088d_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage6.ak.instagram.com/cb014a122bc111e3851d22000a1fb71f_7.jpg

vid of Spurs running some drills at AFA

http://instagram.com/p/e_ConvEOFc/#

http://distilleryimage11.ak.instagram.com/31255d402bce11e3807022000ae91388_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage4.ak.instagram.com/8af17e362bbe11e390b722000a9f0a3d_7.jpg

vid of Spurs running 5 on 5 at AFA

http://instagram.com/p/e_IpnJxSMr/#

http://distilleryimage1.ak.instagram.com/3e7b9bb42bd111e386ac22000aa801c9_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage5.ak.instagram.com/7d4b8a0e2bca11e398ce22000a9f3915_8.jpg

http://distilleryimage1.ak.instagram.com/f6d0f9ce2bd211e3a5bc22000a9e2899_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage1.ak.instagram.com/238c836c2bd711e3be7722000a1cbc97_7.jpg

more 5 on 5 at AFA, Sam Young draws foul, shoots FT

http://instagram.com/p/e_VX3CnsLa/#

http://distilleryimage10.ak.instagram.com/c35dd2102bdc11e3a23222000aaa0537_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage8.ak.instagram.com/c67b0aa82bdc11e38cc022000a1fb854_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage1.ak.instagram.com/7a5f407e2be311e3809922000ae911bb_8.jpg

http://distilleryimage4.ak.instagram.com/d29350e02c4d11e3a9ea22000ae81462_8.jpg

[mountainballer]

Tony! don't!

[ace3g]

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/24/11/14/5280515/3/1920x1080.jpg

http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/24/11/14/5280516/3/1920x1080.jpg

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/24/11/14/5280517/3/1920x1080.jpg

[spurs10]

Poor Tony, you can read his mind, 'this is how rumors get started!' :lol

[RD2191]

Tony! don't!
:lol

[ace3g]

Was watching the Bucks open practice stream to see what Gary Neal's role would be, he was running some PG and taking some of those head scratching shots (doesn't initiate the offense, comes off top of the key screen and launches 3). Anyway didn't see play it happened, but doesn't sound good:

Eric Buenning ‏@ericbuenning (https://twitter.com/ericbuenning) 11m (https://twitter.com/ericbuenning/status/386586317934432256) Trainer with Gary Neal. Whatever he's checking out, Neal is frustrated. Slammin chairs and what not.

[timtonymanu]

Going from the Spurs to the Bucks has to be a frustrating situation.

[loveforthegame]

Too bad for Neal if its anything serious.

When is fan night??

[mountainballer]

Going from the Spurs to the Bucks has to be a frustrating situation.

comon. he makes 3.5M per. almost 4 times more than last season. it's probaly not frustration. it's the fact that they can't control an unstable character the way the Spurs environment can.

[Kool Bob Love]

comon. he makes 3.5M per. almost 4 times more than last season. it's probaly not frustration. it's the fact that they can't control an unstable character the way the Spurs environment can.

You've nary room. Your Neal raped as well.

[ace3g]

So, is anyone going to the Open Practice tomorrow?

[look_at_g_shred]

So Neal got hurt?

[ace3g]

So Neal got hurt?

Not sure, I found that tweet above from someone that noticed the trainer was working on Neal and said he looked upset (slammed a chair, etc).

Still nothing official but:


Neal played a lot like the Neal who was the butt of pretty much every San Antonio Spurs related joke last season. He pulled up and missed at least three contested three-pointers before heading to the locker room with what looked to be a foot or ankle injury. Gary Neal gonna Gary Neal.

http://www.bucksketball.com/2013/10/recap-fan-fest-2013/

[HI-FI]

:lol
Bucks better be prepared to Neal with it.

[td4mvp2k]

So, is anyone going to the Open Practice tomorrow?tomorrow? TY didnt kno :tu

[ace3g]

tomorrow? TY didnt kno :tu

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/130930_spurs_open_scrimmage_october_6

[007nites]

c'mon Timmy you don't need a spot for 45s.

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/24/11/14/5280515/3/1920x1080.jpg

[ace3g]

It will be interesting to see who coaches each side of the "black vs silver" scrimmage. Have Boylen/Udoka coach, Pop coaches one side while the others work together on the other team, etc.

[Axegrinder]

Baynes juggles 45s

[Libri]

Tim needing a spotter for that sissy weight. :lol

[benfti]

c'mon Timmy you don't need a spot for 45s.

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/24/11/14/5280515/3/1920x1080.jpg

Baynes is hanging his head in dissapointment

[Axegrinder]

Baynes fell asleep

[edgar]

Will the open practice be streamed online this year?

[spurs10]

Will the open practice be streamed online this year?
Great question!

[boutons_deux]

Tim still looks very lean, great. little or no divorce-stress comfort food

[xmas1997]

Tim still looks very lean, great. little or no divorce-stress comfort food

He looks like he is dying according to kobyz.

[ace3g]

I tweeted spurs, they said they will stream the open practice.

[edgar]

I tweeted spurs, they said they will stream the open practice.

Awesome, thanks for finding out straight from the source!
:toast

[barakz21]

I tweeted spurs (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=1680), they said they will stream the open practice.

And Ace comes through for us again. Thanks bud!

[ace3g]

James Anderson, Brett Brown, and the 76ers are about to play on NBATV, JA is in the starting line up.

[barakz21]

Last time I checked, Anderson had 13pts. Seems like he's playing real well.

[GB20]

bret brown has a lot of work to do with this philadelphia team. they look like d-league team right now

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNURvGVZauo

[ace3g]

They have the stream set up to start in about 53 min:

http://www.nba.com/spurs/live

[Aus10]

Thanks ace3g :tu (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=2345)

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BV6bwfUCcAAq9tB.jpg:large

[ace3g]

76ers just fouled Bilbo's 3 pt shooter, lol, they have a chance to tie the game:

http://www.nba.com/games/20131006/PHIUBB/gameinfo.html?ls=slt

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BV6gig9CcAAF8M1.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BV6gI0dCAAAXNW6.jpg:large

[playblair]

:toast

[loveforthegame]

They have the stream set up to start in about 53 min:

http://www.nba.com/spurs/live

Thanks Ace. :tu

[timtonymanu]

Thanks ace, as usual! :tu

[loveforthegame]

These teams for real? :lol

[objective]

:lol @ the announcer hype for Ayres. Making him sound like a superstar and not the scrub who couldn't beat out Ian for minutes with Indiana not even giving him a QO.

[ace3g]

White team: Manu, Kawhi, CJ, Nwele, Patty, Ayres, Bonner, Tiago, Fells, and Cousin

Black team: Kabongo, Belinelli, Green, TP, Young, Maggette, Baynes, Diaw, De Colo, and Timmy

[timtonymanu]

:lol Elliott - I hated him when he played against us. (referring to Sam Young)

[ace3g]

AJ!!

[ace3g]

It will be interesting to see who coaches each side of the "black vs silver" scrimmage. Have Boylen/Udoka coach, Pop coaches one side while the others work together on the other team, etc.

[ace3g]

Matthew R Tynan @Matthew_Tynan

(http://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan)Starting lineups: Black: Duncan, Parker, Green, Boris, Belinelli. Silver: Tiago, Bonner, Manu, Kawhi, Cory.

[loveforthegame]

More of that Diaw.

[loveforthegame]

Duncan and Leonard missed you both.

[ace3g]

Manu nice pass to Splitter for dunk

[hooperflash]

Did Manu just nutmeg Duncan? lol (pause)

[loveforthegame]

Bonner. :lol

[ace3g]

nice pass Belinelli

[loveforthegame]

Duncan looks as smooth as ever. :tu

Belinelli will do things for this team.