Spurs vs Magic: Preseason Game Thread: 10/22/13

[ace3g]

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Shootaround: Kawhi Leonard
10.22.13 |
1m37s

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Shootaround: Tiago Splitter
10.22.13 |
1m43s

[tmtcsc]

K Leonard cracks me up. These Q&A sessions are a joke to begin with but his straight-faced answers to just about every question are hilarious. Tim Duncan has never liked doing the pressers but he's gotten used to it and can feign amusement. Leonard's reactions however, are pure comedy gold. Is there any doubt he would win a staring contest with a statue?

He rarely flashes a smile or makes a candid comment which to me has become Must Watch TV. In this interview, he kind of laughs when he says the team just wants to simulate the season and get to the playoffs but other than that, he's all business.

Reporter: How was the donut?

Kawhi: (In all seriousness) Yesterday ? It was good. It was pretty good.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Alright so who has found a feed. It isn't up on the tele is it?

[barakz21]

Alright so who has found a feed. It isn't up on the tele is it?

I got a stream, I can send youths site. Check your inbox though.

[ElNono]

Alright so who has found a feed. It isn't up on the tele is it?

I did, but it's too early... check back closer to the game

[cheguevara]

what time is this game and can someone pls send me a link?
tnx

[ElNono]

7:30 CST

Here's one
http://atdhe.xxx/basketball/watch-san-antonio-spurs-orlando-magic-48dk2

[cheguevara]

tnx. too bad won't be able to watch it

[barakz21]

7:30 CST

Here's one
http://atdhe.xxx/basketball/watch-san-antonio-spurs-orlando-magic-48dk2

lol I thought it was EST

[ElNono]

8:30 PM EST

[FuzzyLumpkins]

7:30 CST

Here's one
http://atdhe.xxx/basketball/watch-san-antonio-spurs-orlando-magic-48dk2

You are the man.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony won't play

[GB20]

tnx. too bad won't be able to watch it
then why are you asking for one? :lol

[NASpurs]

then why are you asking for one? :lol

Yeah no shit, I thought the same thing. :lol He asks for a link and then literally two minutes later says he won't be able to watch it.

[cheguevara]

then why are you asking for one? :lol


Yeah no shit, I thought the same thing. :lol He asks for a link and then literally two minutes later says he won't be able to watch it.

I also asked what time the game was, but given the time, I cannot watch it, Einsteins :lol

[monkeypunk]

Tony won't play

Good, TP needs to rest before the season starts. He looked gassed in the last game right from the tipoff.

[cheguevara]

TP already gassed?

what the fuck he been doing in the off season?

[GB20]

Good, TP needs to rest before the season starts. He looked gassed in the last game right from the tipoff.
you are right. he looked tired against miami and he had like three strait turnovers in that game.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I am curious to see what the rotations look like. Cojo and Baynes were the first off the bench last time amongst the questionables.

As Deacon of the CoB, I would love to see him matched up on Vuckevic.

[J_Paco]

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Shootaround: Tiago Splitter
10.22.13 |
1m43s

I love the trick question of whether Timmy is a center or power forward. In my mind, neither Splitter or Duncan is really a power forward. The Spurs are essentially playing two centers in their starting line-up.

[apalisoc_9]

Reporter: What do you think of Oladipo?

Leonard: Ha?

Reporter: Do you know anything about Oladipo?

Leonard: I don't really know him. I don't know anything about him..I don't watch the draft.

[racm]

sometimes I wonder if the Spurs really molded Whiwhi into Mr. Deadpan. He was more expressive in college, IIRC.

[Kool Bob Love]

Reporter: What do you think of Oladipo?

Leonard: Ha?

Reporter: Do you know anything about Oladipo?

Leonard: I don't really know him. I don't know anything about him..I don't watch the draft.

I like the answer. Kawhi don't give a fuck about some rookies.

[HI-FI]

sometimes I wonder if the Spurs really molded Whiwhi into Mr. Deadpan. He was more expressive in college, IIRC.

i think that's his personality. I think Spurs have told him to be professional, on and off the court etc..., but guys like Parker and Ginobili are expressive. Plus if you watch the CBS draft video of Kawhi, he acts that way, almost emotionless. His college games though he definitely acted more excited, and I've noticed him becoming more vocal on the court. So it could be exercise or competition is the thing that brings him out of his shell.

[racm]

i think that's his personality. I think Spurs have told him to be professional, on and off the court etc..., but guys like Parker and Ginobili are expressive. Plus if you watch the CBS draft video of Kawhi, he acts that way, almost emotionless. His college games though he definitely acted more excited, and I've noticed him becoming more vocal on the court. So it could be exercise or competition is the thing that brings him out of his shell.

Considering what he's gone through that doesn't surprise me.

[monkeypunk]

TP already gassed?

what the fuck he been doing in the off season?

:lol

[r0drig0lac]

TP already gassed?

what the fuck he been doing in the off season?
kkkkkkkkkkk

[Darius Bieber]

:flag:

[Blizzardwizard]

Looking forward to seeing some more Baynes.

[Staplepuffs27]

Looking forward to this contest. I want to see some people in the 2nd unit starting like Joseph, Baynes, others.

[racm]

Looking forward to this contest. I want to see some people in the 2nd unit started like Joseph, Baynes, others.

Joseph is starting in place of Parker.

[apalisoc_9]

http://neolive.eu/160994/1/Watch-San-Antonio-Spurs-vs-Orlando-Magic-/

[007nites]

Is Dunan playing tonight?

[Staplepuffs27]

Joseph is starting in place of Parker.Good stuff. Good opportunity for him. I know he has a lot of doubters right now, but I'm pulling for him.

[apalisoc_9]

Is Dunan playing tonight?

I'm pretty sure he is.

[Wildcat67]

You guys really shouldn't use that ATDHE streamings site. It asks you to download malware.

[Darius Bieber]

You guys really shouldn't use that ATDHE streamings site. It asks you to download malware.

They're perfectly safe to use, just don't click on download.

[Wildcat67]

They're perfectly safe to use, just don't click on download.

It doesn't work for me if I don't download what they say.

[DarkGinobili]

:flag:

[bklynspursfan]

TD got rid of the mini fro?

[RD2191]

:flag:

[AusSpur]

strap in for some terrible camera work again

[racm]

Leonard got hammered smh

[RD2191]

terrible camera work

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Yeah the producer has no clue what they are doing. Interesting seeing Tiago beating guys off the dribble.

[Wildcat67]

Can't wait for regular season so I can actually watch the game instead of just watching a series of replays during live action.

[Captivus]

The commentators sound like they are watching a horse race.

[TheGreatYacht]

http://thefirstrow.biz/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-orlando-magic-frsa4959 Don't download anything. It isn't required. Just exit out of ads

[RD2191]

manuuuuuuu

[DarkGinobili]

Manuu

[heyheymymy]

pretty legit speed burst from TD there after he crashed in the cameras!

[racm]

GINOBILI

[FuzzyLumpkins]

IF Manu or Tony miss a good amount of time then Leonard is all but assured to get 18 ppg. He is finishing off of pnr sets now. His game is so dynamic now.

[Wildcat67]

Really nice pass by Kawhi. Really impressed with that aspect of his game this preseason.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Ayers still cannot protect the rim.

[TheGreatYacht]

Ayres + Diaw ... I'll be right back, I'm feeling sick

[Hoops Czar]

Corey Joseph bad pass
Corey Joseph bad pass

[r0drig0lac]

cojo committing turnovers per pair

[keywester]

cojo needs to get it together

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I have to try and not hate on Ayers even if he does compete for minutes in the froncourt but he makes it difficult.

[racm]

Ayres looks bad on O

[r0drig0lac]

Ayres looks bad
fixed

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I have to say I don't like turd towers + Belli as the frontcourt.

[Captivus]

Bellisimo!!

[Brunodf]

Annoying cameras

[ElNono]

just tuned in

[Captivus]

just tuned in

You missed....ehhh....well...nothing

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Manu looks quick.

[Captivus]

frontcourt defense sucks

[AusSpur]

I like the Manu/Bellinelli bench combo - they alread work very well together

[racm]

Gotta love it when the bench unit runs.

[HI-FI]

i still can't believe there are people preferring Neal over Beli.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Mills is having his best game of the preseason so far.

[Boomersgold]

Patty/Manu combo working effectively yet again!

[Boomersgold]

Mills is having his best game of the preseason so far.

Not scoring wise, but defensively, he's made a few steals and blocks.

[ElNono]

Pretty clear Parker is holding the team back, tbh...

[Brunodf]

Mills/Belinelli/Manu is a very good trio on offense, Pop should play Baynes with Diaw though

[Boomersgold]

Mills/Belinelli/Manu is a very good trio on offense, Pop should play Baynes with Diaw though

Ayres is playing well though?

[TheGreatYacht]

Mills is the perfect backup PG to go with Manu and Belli. Can hit the open 3s, your gonna get off them. He can ISO too if nothing works

[HI-FI]

Pretty clear Parker is holding the team back, tbh...
you're clearly deflecting from El Ocho, but tbh, ball movement does improve in TP's absence.

[r0drig0lac]

Spurs - parker = ring (green font)

[ElNono]

you're clearly deflecting from El Ocho, but tbh, ball movement does improve in TP's absence.

look at Mills... patty should be freeeeeed

[bklynspursfan]

2nd unit is going to be so fun to watch

[RD2191]

dat euro step

[AusSpur]

Getting our pass on!

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Ayres is playing well though?

He doesn't protect the rim, cannot finish at the rim and is poor at rebounding but outside of that he is okay. Add poor awareness too. In fairness he is pressing and needs to settle down.

[HI-FI]

every time I hear this intro for Greatest Moments in NBA History, I think of the music in Stripes when John Candy starts wrestling those chicks.

[ElNono]

spurs with the feasting on bottom feeder goods

[GB20]

wow this unit is awesome

[AusSpur]

He doesn't protect the rim, cannot finish at the rim and is poor at rebounding but outside of that he is okay. Add poor awareness too. In fairness he is pressing and needs to settle down.

You forgot his poor jump shot

[heyheymymy]

wow love the ayers, diaw, ginobili, beli, mills lineup! so much potential. that bit before the timeout was like globetrotters style ball.

[RD2191]

spurs with the feasting on bottom feeder goods
:lol

[ElNono]

Manu looking like he's going to be better than Kobe in the first 5 weeks of the season...

[Captivus]

Diaw has no defense

[bklynspursfan]

Wow Marco

[Brunodf]

Ayres is playing well though?
Ayres/Diaw duo isn't good enough on D...

[RD2191]

damn beli

[Boomersgold]

Marco!

[ElNono]

THAT dude

[HI-FI]

Parker is watching this like "que est-ce que movement shit?"

[RD2191]

Diaw has no defense
?

[FuzzyLumpkins]

You do have to like it when a unit feeds off each other's success.

[GB20]

marco reminds me when manu was rookie playing for the spurs

[Captivus]

Beli with the eye of the tiger...:p:

[ElNono]

lol Orlando defense

[Boomersgold]

Man....Marco has great vision!

[Libri]

wow this unit is awesome

And no Bonner. Coincidence?

[benefactor]

That Dude shitting on his haters per par.

[Captivus]

lol Orlando defense

Dont take this moment away from me!!!!

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I love Ayers' effort but his game down low is painful. He just watches as other people get score at the rim and grab rebounds.

[Strategic]

Manu looking like he's going to be better than Kobe in the first 5 weeks of the season...
Wouldn't be surprised if Kobe blows up his rehab.

[HI-FI]

That Dude shitting on his haters per par.

I know this site is full of wannabe Pop's and armchair RC's, but I can't take anyone seriously who thinks Beli will give us the same as Neal. His BBIQ alone was worth the upgrade.

[ElNono]

Wouldn't be surprised if Kobe blows up his rehab.

I don't think he'll be back until Xmas at the earliest... the rumors only sell tickets, IMO

[FuzzyLumpkins]

And to think Leonard is only going to get better finishing drives.

[keywester]

hope patty woke up cojo

[Wildcat67]

Man if Leonard can start getting some calls.....

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Best drive I can recall Green ever make.

[Embedded]

Wow, Green is driving to the basket!!!!!

[racm]

I like how Maco moves with or without the ball

[TheGreatYacht]

Did Kawhi just complain for a call, or is my laptop broken?!!

[tim_duncan_fan]

Best drive I can recall Green ever make.

Best drive of his Spurs career, no doubt about it.

[ElNono]

8 days to the start of the season :hungry:

[HI-FI]

If Green has improved his driving and finishing, good things await.

[Captivus]

I wanna see Baynes

[benefactor]

I know this site is full of wannabe Pop's and armchair RC's, but I can't take anyone seriously who thinks Beli will give us the same as Neal. His BBIQ alone was worth the upgrade.
Most people who know even a little about basketball think he's an improvement...and potentially a big one. Only terrible posters like Raven and full blow shit between the ears people like HoopsCzar think otherwise.

[ElNono]

lol on pace to 70pts at the half
lol Orlando

[Boomersgold]

Why was tim smiling at the free throw line? Weird seeing that.

[Captivus]

If a player catches an airball, is that a turnover for the player that shoot, a rebound for they player that caught the ball, a steal?

[tim_duncan_fan]

I don't know if we'll win the championship, but unless the Magic are ungodly trash the likes of which we've never seen, this is gonna be a good year.

I was afraid Danny Green would make no effort toward improving his handle, but he might have.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

If Green has improved his driving and finishing, good things await.

He has been doing better this game but in the past few games he's been his charging old self. These drives he's been more like Stax picking his way through the lane rather than a mad dash to the rim.

[loveforthegame]

Leonard is a beast. :tu

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I wanna see Baynes

Amen

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Now Leonard is beating double teams.

[siraulo23]

kawhi...

:hungry:

[ElNono]

this is what happens when certain ballhogging PG doesn't play, tbh...

[ElNono]

:lol

[jeebus]

this is what happens when certain ballhogging PG doesn't play, tbh...
son why don't you like hero ball? :cry

[RD2191]

:lmaoafflalo talking shit then gets shit on

[r0drig0lac]

kawhi going ham

[benfti]

Where is Baynes?

[ElNono]

son why don't you like hero ball? :cry

Kobe "MVP conversation" Parker, tbh

[tim_duncan_fan]

Kawhi is gonna get a little bigger and a lot stronger as he goes along. Shit could be be bananas in Spursland if we can turn Leonard into one of those lane-chargers that get absurd calls to the line.

[johnpaulwall21]

who was afflalo talking shit to?

[TheGreatYacht]

who was afflalo talking shit to? ayres

[jeebus]

Kobe "MVP conversation" Parker, tbh
He's gonna pout when Kawhi starts getting more touches than him.

[siraulo23]

Kawhi is gonna get a little bigger and a lot stronger as he goes along. Shit could be be bananas in Spursland if we can turn Leonard into one of those lane-chargers that get absurd calls to the line.

it's crazy how he's already improved his footwork and ballhandling enough to be able to probe the defense and be in position to be get to the paint inside and score

it's very exciting to see indeed, if you wanna be an elite player you gotta get to the paint, and leonard's shown a lot of promise in that area in the preseason so far

needless to say :hungry:

[KL2]

Leonard dominating out there, overpowering everyone that gets in his way. He knows how to use that 230lb body of his to score.

[ElNono]

He's gonna pout when Kawhi starts getting more touches than him.

doesn't have to, tbh... he's the PG, can simply ignore Kawhi...

[ace3g]

Where is Baynes?

Getting ready to dominate Dwight on Thursday

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurs dead body lineup in the 2nd half? (Baynes, Bonner, Diaw, Mills, De Colo)

[jeebus]

doesn't have to, tbh... he's the PG, can simply ignore Kawhi...
and incur the wrath of Pop. then Parker demands a trade, the team takes sides, morale plummets. Holt ends up selling the team because he's tired of it all. Duncan retires by the all star break and Pop suffers a stroke. Spurs move to Seattle next year and this place commits suicide.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Where is Baynes?

Pop appears to be looking for a fit for Ayers. He played him with Diaw and the second unit and with Duncan and the first team. He fared much better in the latter. He is a worse rebounder and rim defender than Diaw otoh he played some pretty decent perimeter defense on an iso when he was with Duncan.

Ayers effort is excellent but I get the impression that he knows this is an audition and is pressing. Baynes has gotten the last two games and played well. We're going to see different lineups but I am going to hate the turd towers lineups with a passion. We'll win a shit ton of games anyway but I hope we don't see it too much.

[ElNono]

and incur the wrath of Pop. then Parker demands a trade, the team takes sides, morale plummets. Holt ends up selling the team because he's tired of it all. Duncan retires by the all star break and Pop suffers a stroke. Spurs move to Seattle next year and this place commits suicide.

cool ending, tbh...

But it's more like Parker requests to be traded to the Clippers, which is all smoke and mirrors to get Kawhi traded and gain reigns of the team... then proceeds to miss the playoffs in his prime...

wait, I think I've heard that story before...

[TheGreatYacht]

and incur the wrath of Pop. then Parker demands a trade, the team takes sides, morale plummets. Holt ends up selling the team because he's tired of it all. Duncan retires by the all star break and Pop suffers a stroke. Spurs move to Seattle next year and this place commits suicide. :rollin+1

[HI-FI]

and incur the wrath of Pop. then Parker demands a trade, the team takes sides, morale plummets. Holt ends up selling the team because he's tired of it all. Duncan retires by the all star break and Pop suffers a stroke. Spurs move to Seattle next year and this place commits suicide.

people joke about who will go to Seattle, but I just don't see it being a better market than SA. too much competition, people too stoned and listening to grunge to attend games like in SA.

[racm]

cool ending, tbh...

But it's more like Parker requests to be traded to the Clippers, which is all smoke and mirrors to get Kawhi traded and gain reigns of the team... then proceeds to miss the playoffs in his prime...

wait, I think I've heard that story before...

:lol

[r0drig0lac]

and incur the wrath of Pop. then Parker demands a trade, the team takes sides, morale plummets. Holt ends up selling the team because he's tired of it all. Duncan retires by the all star break and Pop suffers a stroke. Spurs move to Seattle next year and this place commits suicide.
post goat

[jeebus]

cool ending, tbh...

But it's more like Parker requests to be traded to the Clippers, which is all smoke and mirrors to get Kawhi traded and gain reigns of the team... then proceeds to miss the playoffs in his prime...

wait, I think I've heard that story before...
we should marry up the two stories imo.

[ElNono]

we should marry up the two stories imo.

yeah :lol

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Mills Manu Leonard Duncan Splitter

Pop is just trotting out lineups.

[Libri]

Leonard is a beast. :tu

Join the congregation.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189613&page=11&p=6880180#post6880180

[ElNono]

that was the extra euro step

[r0drig0lac]

kawhi 9/14 excelent

[HI-FI]

Boomersgold just jizzed.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Mills robbin and thievin.

[Boomersgold]

Boomersgold just jizzed.

Not the first time I've seen that, tbh.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Manu hitting his jumpshots consistently is a great sign.

[ElNono]

everything clicking... good stuff

[apalisoc_9]

Leonard is done for the night.

Time for more Belinelli

[Shaolin-Style]

can't wait to see Kawhi go in the regular season he's looking awesome

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Mills is making a case for more minutes.

[Libri]

Manu hitting his jumpshots consistently is a great sign.

and only two turnovers

[Captivus]

Bonner enjoying his last pre-season.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

ffs Ayers and Bonner??!!?!?!

[Darius McCrary]

Bellinelli sucks. Ron Mercer 2.0

[bklynspursfan]

Marco is feelin it

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Bellinelli sucks. Ron Mercer 2.0

6/8 with 16 points in 13 minutes clown

[Darius McCrary]

6/8 with 16 points in 13 minutes clown
that black hole sun stuff won't work when we play for real

[bklynspursfan]

Mills is making a case for more minutes.

I hope so... With Manu/Marco we don't necessarily need a "true PG". I like what Patty brings off the bench

[HI-FI]

ADMIRAL

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Ayers does a good job getting to the line but 0 rebs in 15 min so far.

[ace3g]

Belly with a Horry

[Darius McCrary]

Spurs offense is like the Baylor of the NBA. Just can't help but score points.

[ace3g]

like the aggression Green

[Captivus]

AWW!!! Green!! I wanted that dunk!! I need that dunk!!

[HI-FI]

someone needs to make a mix tape of Green's misses at the rim.

[sexinthatsx]

Damn Danny Green with the dunk attempt... AWESOME

[Libri]

Belly with a Horry

Big Belli shot

[Captivus]

someone needs to make a mix tape of Green's misses at the rim.

320GB

[heyheymymy]

beli keeps rubbing his knee? is he playing through an injury or something?

[Captivus]

CoJo and Mills without FTA, thats a problem IMO

[barakz21]

ADMIRAL


beli keeps rubbing his knee? is he playing through an injury or something?

I think he's probably just fixing his knee sleeve or something

[spurraider21]

i feel like the whole team watched the end of game 6 before the game because they look crazy sharp/determined

[ace3g]

beli keeps rubbing his knee? is he playing through an injury or something?

Keeps readjusting his knee braces

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Ayers gets his first reb and then fails to get yet another rebound in his area.

[loveforthegame]

I can't stomach watching Bonner anymore.

[UZER]

I can't stomach watching Bonner anymore.

Welcome to 2009

[ace3g]

Baynes checking in

[jeebus]

lol Pop. bye Nando and Matty

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Baynes checking in

Hallelujah!

[Hoops Czar]

Lol, CoJo, Mills and DeCrapo in the game at the same time.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Baynes looks bad on offense but he protects the paint at least.

[TheGreatYacht]

I can't watch it anymore. De Colo just single handedly blew our 30pt lead

[jeebus]

Baynes looks bad on offense but he protects the paint at least.
he's working on the hookshot, which is probably the hardest shot in the game, and his jumper.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

he's working on the hookshot, which is probably the hardest shot in the game, and his jumper.

He definitely picked it up as the game went on. Great screens as usual, another baseline jumper, block above the rim, cut off several guys to keep them out of the lane, able to get out on guys on the perimeter and recover. Bad double team and late on a rotation or two but infinitely better than the turd towers lineups.

[siraulo23]

.500 !!!

[jeebus]

He definitely picked it up as the game went on. Great screens as usual, another baseline jumper, block above the rim, cut off several guys to keep them out of the lane, able to get out on guys on the perimeter and recover. Bad double team and late on a rotation or two but infinitely better than the turd towers lineups.
and he made Dwight Howard quit.

[mute]

K Leonard cracks me up. These Q&A sessions are a joke to begin with but his straight-faced answers to just about every question are hilarious. Tim Duncan has never liked doing the pressers but he's gotten used to it and can feign amusement. Leonard's reactions however, are pure comedy gold. Is there any doubt he would win a staring contest with a statue?

He rarely flashes a smile or makes a candid comment which to me has become Must Watch TV. In this interview, he kind of laughs when he says the team just wants to simulate the season and get to the playoffs but other than that, he's all business.

Reporter: How was the donut?

Kawhi: (In all seriousness) Yesterday ? It was good. It was pretty good.

that's just because he's a famous basketball player, if he werent, he'd just be a fuckin weirdo.

same thing with girls...

hot, quiet guy = mysterious, dark, handsome
ugly, quiet guy = creep, anti-social, introverted, weirdo

[CitizenDwayne]

that's just because he's a famous basketball player, if he werent, he'd just be a fuckin weirdo.

same thing with girls...

hot, quiet guy = mysterious, dark, handsome
ugly, quiet guy = creep, anti-social, introverted, weirdo

You've been rejected a lot, haven't you?

[benfti]

Missed the second half and just saw the box score, did Patty explode as much as it appears he did on paper? 5 steals, crikey!

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Missed the second half and just saw the box score, did Patty explode as much as it appears he did on paper? 5 steals, crikey!

He was really active with his hands and I only noted him overplaying an obvious move to give up the lane once. Shot well for 3 and finished well at the rim, ran the floor. Undoubtedly the best game of his this preseason.

[ace3g]

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[benfti]

Did he play a lot with Manu and Belly?

[spurs10]

that's just because he's a famous basketball player, if he werent, he'd just be a fuckin weirdo.

same thing with girls...

hot, quiet guy = mysterious, dark, handsome
ugly, quiet guy = creep, anti-social, introverted, weirdo Thanks I always like the feminine perspective.

[ace3g]

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[kjhip1]

Hey guys quick question, is league worth the money for watching all games other than the ones that are blacked out? Does anyone here have any negative comments about league pass (digital cable)?

[spurs10]

Great pics ace3g thank you!

[timtonymanu]

Missed the game. Game observations would be greatly appreciated. :tu

[RD2191]

Missed the game. Game observations would be greatly appreciated. :tu
Kawhi beasted, looks very promising as a first option. Patty went off, not sure if had any good assist but he shot the ball damn well. Marco did his thing. TP didn't play. Ayres was mediocre. Duncan moved well, same ol Duncan. Danny Green actually finished at the rim a couple of times. It was unbelievable.

[loveforthegame]

Welcome to 2009

Yeah I know. But even in a blow out preseason game I can't stomach watching him out there.

[RD2191]

My bad on Ayres, actually drew some fouls.

[timtonymanu]

Kawhi beasted, looks very promising as a first option. Patty went off, not sure if had any good assist but he shot the ball damn well. Marco did his thing. TP didn't play. Ayres was mediocre. Duncan moved well, same ol Duncan. Danny Green actually finished at the rim a couple of times. It was unbelievable.

Thanks. What about CoJo or did he underwhelm again?

[RD2191]

Thanks. What about CoJo or did he underwhelm again?
Underwhelmed tbh, had some nice assist but also turned the ball over 4 times. I just don't see him as any sort of offensive threat. The only reason he plays over Mills is because he plays good defense. If only he had Mills's offensive game:depressed

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Did he play a lot with Manu and Belly?

Yes the trotted out Mills Manu Belli Ayers Diaw and that blew the game open. He got a cup of coffee with the ones and finished up with the Mills Cojo DeColo Bonner Baynes travesty as well.

[mrjap2x]

Underwhelmed tbh, had some nice assist but also turned the ball over 4 times. I just don't see him as any sort of offensive threat. The only reason he plays over Mills is because he plays good defense. If only he had Mills's offensive game:depressed
I thought playing for Canada is gonna be a positive for Cojo, I hope he can recover in time to play well at the start of the regular season.

[Johnny RIngo]

Really disappointing that Ayers is such a weak rebounder. Another big that's soft on the boards isn't going to cut it...especially with Tiago and Bonner already on the team. Considering his defense isn't really all that impressive and his offense is nothing to write home about, I don't know why the front office paid so much for him.

[Boomersgold]

Underwhelmed tbh, had some nice assist but also turned the ball over 4 times. I just don't see him as any sort of offensive threat. The only reason he plays over Mills is because he plays good defense. If only he had Mills's offensive game:depressed

Patty was no slouch on defense tonight, which shows that he's capable of being a decent defensive player. He had 5 steals and 2 blocks. In the postgame interview, he said that he plays a different brand of defense to Cojo; that Cojo's defense relies on him banging bodies with his opponents in the halfcourt, while Patty's defense revolves around him tiring or wearing out his opponents in the full court. When Patty has a lot of energy, his defense is just as effective as Cojo's defense.

[Johnny RIngo]

Patty was no slouch on defense tonight, which shows that he's capable of being a decent defensive player. He had 5 steals and 2 blocks. In the postgame interview, he said that he plays a different brand of defense to Cojo; that Cojo's defense relies on him banging bodies with his opponents in the halfcourt, while Patty's defense revolves around him tiring or wearing out his opponents in the full court. When Patty has a lot of energy, his defense is just as effective as Cojo's defense.

Defense at the point guard position isn't really all that important anyway. Patty's problem is more about being able to play within the Spurs offense.

[RD2191]

He actually had some decent steals. He's so tiny that players lose track of him.:lol

[mute]

We should just trade Mills for real. Get a pick for him or some guy that will actually be in the rotation. The only way he gets 20ppg is if he's the main guy (like in the preseason), and with the team the way it is and the weapons we have, he can't go iso on every possession with our real lineup out there.

[barakz21]

Knew off topic, but have you guys been to the cojo thread? Playnando said that pop hates the French,main reason why he doesn't play nando. Playnando just leveled up with that one IMHO. :lol

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Defense at the point guard position isn't really all that important anyway. Patty's problem is more about being able to play within the Spurs offense.

I disagree. If you cannot at least impede the point guards ability to get in the lane then you have the best possible manner to break down a defense.

[mrjap2x]

Who did Tim referred to when he said "I'll rub it in his face" at the end of the post game interview.

[Boomersgold]

Who did Tim referred to when he said "I'll rub it in his face" at the end of the post game interview.

Kevin Garnett, I think.

[Texas_Ranger]

Liked how Marco played. With Manu on the court he can really be something. Also like how Mills played and Manu looks much better than last year. He's like 2X faster. I still think Nando should get traded and I am not impressed by Joseph. Ayres looks kinda lost on the floor.

[spurraider21]

They're going to have to play Mills the way he's playing. Since he's not a natural point guard, he'll have to be on the floor with some combination of Diaw, Ginobili, Belinelli

[BeakersBro]

Yes the trotted out Mills Manu Belli Ayers Diaw and that blew the game open. He got a cup of coffee with the ones and finished up with the Mills Cojo DeColo Bonner Baynes travesty as well.

That was Pop being nice to Jacque Vaughn by totting out a lineup where Orlando actually had a chance to score. Magic weren't learning anything against the starters as they didn't have a clue how to score against the Spurs.

[ceperez]

I think the starting 5 should have more capable ball distributors.

Should be Parker, Green, Leonard, Diaw and Duncan.

While the bench should feature

Mills, Beninelli, Ginobilli, Spltter and Baynes

Not sure where Ayres fits in... he didn't show anything this last game. Doesn't seem to have any quickness at all!

[ceperez]

He definitely picked it up as the game went on. Great screens as usual, another baseline jumper, block above the rim, cut off several guys to keep them out of the lane, able to get out on guys on the perimeter and recover. Bad double team and late on a rotation or two but infinitely better than the turd towers lineups.

His screens are great. He's a presence on defense. Finally another center who can actually block shots. He's got a very decent jumper, much better than Tiago which is non-existent. He can finish with the left or right hand. Honestly, Baynes is much better than Splitter.

[benefactor]

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As Tim continued chanting, the ball floated up from floor...causing Spurs and Magic players both to retreat with great fear.

[wildbill2u]

I have only seen a couple of games, but my take on Ayers is that he is a very poor shooter, but able to post up and draw fouls. Then he makes a good percentage of his fouls. That is his offensive game. Doesn't appear to be a great rebounder or defender to me.

Unless he shows some more game, he doesn't have the upside of Baynes on both ends of the court and isn't going to be as valuable as Baynes as a big man off the bench in my opinion.

[ace3g]

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Postgame: Coach Pop
10.22.13 |
3m3s

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Postgame: Tim Duncan
10.22.13 |
2m21s

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Postgame: Patty Mills
10.22.13 |
2m47s

[look_at_g_shred]

Will the game be televised tomorrow night?

[Spurs Brazil]

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Postgame: Coach Pop
10.22.13 |
3m3s

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Postgame: Tim Duncan
10.22.13 |
2m21s

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Postgame: Patty Mills
10.22.13 |
2m47s

Spurs.com put an old Pop video

[Dex]

Will the game be televised tomorrow night?

Yes, on TNT.

[look_at_g_shred]

Yes, on TNT.
Thanks man!

[FuzzyLumpkins]

His screens are great. He's a presence on defense. Finally another center who can actually block shots. He's got a very decent jumper, much better than Tiago which is non-existent. He can finish with the left or right hand. Honestly, Baynes is much better than Splitter.

Splitter's pnr defense is best on the team an one the best in the NBA. He is pretty damn savvy on the offensive pnr too.

I would grant that Baynes has a higher ceiling but right now Splitter is better.

[jestersmash]

Anyone know where I can "t word" the game? Talking about the "t word" is technically forbidden on these forums so hopefully "t word" is good enough.

[Holden_Caulfield]

where are the grades? :cry

[spurraider21]

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