Mills the God

[TheGreatYacht]

RC Buford resigned Matt Bonner to 3.5M a year... If he doesn't resign Mills, no homer can make up excuses for him

@CHA Patty Mills: 32pts, 7rebs, 4asts, 10-13FG, 4-5 3pts, 8-9FT

@LAC Patty Mills: 25pts, 5rebs, 5asts, 9-15FG, 2-3 3pts, 16pts in the 4th Q

Makes you wonder what would've happened if Pop gave this guy minutes last year vs Miami

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[Mikeanaro]

He is really good, but he needs at least a good chunk of minutes every night

[TheGreatYacht]

De Colo for 3 *air* ... Mills catches it and lays it in
... Mills the God.

[TheGreatYacht]

*Stupid inbound play by Pop*
*Duncan turns it over*
*Mills strips it from Kemba*

... Mills the God.

[spurraider21]

who's troll is this? :lol

[ajh18]

Mills is a good option at backup for Tony. More dynamic offensive player than Neal was, and better ballhandler too. Similar or slightly better as a defender (gets a few more hustle plays at least). When we're healthy, I think he fits very well with Manu, Marco, and Diaw to make a very strong offensive unit that can provide a good change-of-pace from the starters.

[TheGreatYacht]

who's troll is this? :lol

Homer #1

[ElNono]

MVPatty, tbh

[HI-FI]

i wouldn't say god or anything, but he definitely brings good energy to this team. very proud for Patty.

[Mugen]

MVPatty, tbh

[RD2191]

Scrub showing up against scrub teams, nothing to see here.

[jkid12456]

patty needs to be resigned to 3-4 mill deal.

[freetiago]

Parker plays no defense
Mills actually tries

right now Mills jumpshot is going so hes more deadly then Parker
we might have finally found another Speedy Claxton for Tony tbh...

[TheGreatYacht]

Scrub showing up against scrub teams, nothing to see here.

Cory "No J" Oseph still has no jumper
De Culo still air balls 3's

Mills wins games.

[TheGreatYacht]

patty needs to be resigned to 3-4 mill deal.

[RD2191]

Cory "No J" Oseph still has no jumper
De Culo still air balls 3's

Mills wins games.
In the reg season, against bad teams.

[jkid12456]

bobcats are going pretty decent this season, you cant expect patty to carry games against okc and the heat..

[HI-FI]

Parker plays no defense
Mills actually tries

right now Mills jumpshot is going so hes more deadly then Parker
we might have finally found another Speedy Claxton for Tony tbh...

:tu

[benfti]

Scrub showing up against scrub teams, nothing to see here.
So far the only team this has happened against is OKC, what are you basing this on?

[TheGreatYacht]

In the reg season, against bad teams.

Hasn't gotten the chance to get run in the playoffs. I'll quote you in a few months

[RD2191]

bobcats are going pretty decent this season, you cant expect patty to carry games against okc and the heat..
He's actually been decent against OKC which is surprising. And who said anything about carrying the teams? All one can hope for is for him to be decent. 3-7 against Houston 1-5 from 3, 1-6 against Miami 1-5 from 3, 3-11 against Portland again 1-5 from 3, but yes, the guy is a stud and a great backup PG. :lol Not to mention another 1-6 game against OKC and a 3-7 game against the Clips. Oh and don't forget about his solid 3-9 game against the Pacers. :lmao

[RD2191]

So far the only team this has happened against is OKC, what are you basing this on?
He's actually been decent against OKC which is surprising. And who said anything about carrying the teams? All one can hope for is for him to be decent. 3-7 against Houston 1-5 from 3, 1-6 against Miami 1-5 from 3, 3-11 against Portland again 1-5 from 3, but yes, the guy is a stud and a great backup PG. :lol Not to mention another 1-6 game against OKC and a 3-7 game against the Clips. Oh and don't forget about his solid 3-9 game against the Pacers. :lmao

[Seventyniner]

Parker plays no defense
Mills actually tries

right now Mills jumpshot is going so hes more deadly then Parker
we might have finally found another Speedy Claxton for Tony tbh...

Do you think Parker will be able to turn up the effort in the playoffs? I can understand his conserving energy at this point.

And whoever is in charge of bolding people, bold freetiago. Some of the best insights on this board by someone who actually watches every game and pays close attention.

[RD2191]

*team

[freetiago]

The reporters are grilling Diaw about Parker right now about his health
hes basically said that hes not anymore close to full health and more like 50%

he also said he knows that Parker knows that the playoffs are what are important so hes trying to save his body for it tbh...
thats what Diaw said and he probably knows more then any of us considering hes one of his best friends

[RD2191]

Parker should rest these next couple of games.

[barbacoataco]

He can score. He is getting more comfortable as he plays more. The spurs will need his 3 pt shooting in the playoffs.

[99 Problems]

Would not put it passed him growing a further 8 inches. He's doing most other things. If that happens mark down another 4 as we move on from DRob and Tim. :lol

[tholdren]

Parker plays no defense
Mills actually tries

right now Mills jumpshot is going so hes more deadly then Parker
we might have finally found another Speedy Claxton for Tony tbh...
who is hot chick?

[DMC]

Paddy Stats

[AussieFanKurt]

Paddy Stats

:lol wtf

[TheyCallMePro]

RC Buford resigned Matt Bonner to 3.5M a year... If he doesn't resign Mills, no homer can make up excuses for him

@CHA Patty Mills: 32pts, 7rebs, 4asts, 10-13FG, 4-5 3pts, 8-9FT

Makes you wonder what would've happened if Pop gave this guy minutes last year vs Miami




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No doubt he would have got time...had he not contracted a horrific foot infection during the series and couldn't play regardless.

[cd021]

Cory "No J" Oseph still has no jumper
De Culo still air balls 3's

Mills wins games.

Joseph certainly hasn't hurt the Spurs chances. He is playing well.

[Hoops Czar]

Paddy Stats


This pretty much sums it up. He provides for himself, not so much for his teammates. Where are those numbers against elite teams?

[Ice009]

Scrub showing up against scrub teams, nothing to see here.

You're taking it too far. Scrubs don't score 30 plus too often in the NBA.

Stop being a scrub poster.

[benfti]

This pretty much sums it up. He provides for himself, not so much for his teammates. Where are those numbers against elite teams?
Fair suck of the sav, who was he out there with tonight who can knock down shots at a good clip?

[Hoops Czar]

Fair suck of the sav, who was he out there with tonight who can knock down shots at a good clip?

It's been Patty's MO all season. He's a good SG but he's not great at running an offense. This isn't a diss, but if the offense is going to be this dependent on Patty, the Spurs are screwed.

[TheGreatYacht]

Joseph certainly hasn't hurt the Spurs chances. He is playing well.

Dude has gotten to start for 10 games or so, and besides that 18 points on garbage time, he has scored his 6 points a game in 30 minutes lol

Plus his defense is overrated!

Got torched by Alan Anderson, Rivers, Butler, JEREMY LIN, Reggie Jackson, Shved, Collison

[TheGreatYacht]

It's been Patty's MO all season. He's a good SG but he's not great at running an offense. This isn't a diss, but if the offense is going to be this dependent on Patty, the Spurs are screwed.

Still better than a De Colo airball and Oseph 24 second violation offense.

Spurs won't run an offense through him. Manu dishing out to Belli/Oseph or Belli/Mills? Give me option 2

[Hoops Czar]

Still better than a De Colo airball and Oseph 24 second violation offense.

Spurs won't run an offense through him. Manu dishing out to Belli/Oseph or Belli/Mills? Give me option 2

Yes, with Manu at the point. If Green can actually stick a three, I would rather see him than Beli 10 times out of 10 times.

[Ice009]

What some of you guys fail to understand is, is Patty is only getting paid minimum salary. You're not going to get a player that can score 10 + points a game and also average 8 + assists a game, otherwise he'd be out of the Spurs' price range. He's a scoring PG, and so far, when given minutes he has shown that he can score.

All of you guys that are complaining about his PG play, what are you looking for? I take it you're looking for a guy that can dish the ball but average about 5 points a game? Because that is what you're likely to get for minimum salary. It's most likely going to be one or the other. You're not going to get a scorer that can dish the ball and light it up at the same time for that amount of money. Who knows, Patrick could still improve his ball handling and passing ability if given more court time to gain experience out there.

[hooperflash]

crappy edit by yours truly

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[TheGreatYacht]

crappy edit by yours truly

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Sick

[MeloHype]

Over the lat 11 games he's averaged 14.5 points on .508 FG% and .476 3P% (knocking down 2.7 threes a night).

[Cry Havoc]

He's actually been decent against OKC which is surprising. And who said anything about carrying the teams? All one can hope for is for him to be decent. 3-7 against Houston 1-5 from 3, 1-6 against Miami 1-5 from 3, 3-11 against Portland again 1-5 from 3, but yes, the guy is a stud and a great backup PG. :lol Not to mention another 1-6 game against OKC and a 3-7 game against the Clips. Oh and don't forget about his solid 3-9 game against the Pacers. :lmao

5 games to robdiaz = A statistically significant sample with which to judge an entire player's career.

Except, you know, the fact that Patty was 24 last year. Hardly old enough to be so harsh on a player. Dude has game, that's plain to see. If he's so bad why aren't the other players on the Spurs going for 32 when our starters go down?

You're just pissed because you're feeling a massive quantity of cognitive dissonance after calling Mills out for being a horrible player and now you have to stick to that story or admit you're wrong, which you won't do unless you have no other option.

How many Spurs in recent memory aside from the big 3 have scored 30+ in ANY game? But yeah, it's against a bad team so it means the W that gives us a full game closer to OKC after their loss last night matters less. lol

[RD2191]

Dude, the guy is garbage against good teams. Lets see what he does against the Clippers and Portland.

[T Park]

Speedy Claxton was a decent back up. He had a couple of good playoff games that way over inflated his worth.

[Hoops Czar]

Patty's a solid backup SG...End of story. He still has a lot of room for improvement. He's young so he has time. I wouldn't exactly count on him to win playoff games past the 1st round though.

[RD2191]

Mills is a SG not a PG.

[RD2191]

Patty's a solid backup SG...End of story. He still has a lot of room for improvement. He's young so he has time. I wouldn't exactly count on him to win playoff games past the 1st round though.
Agree, for the most part.

[AussieFanKurt]

:lol wankers expecting all players on spurs roster to be perfect........ as ice said.. hes being paid 1 mil a year... ill cop 9PPG and good energy for that amount

[TampaDude]

Patty "Banzai" Mills FTW

[RD2191]

:lol wankers expecting all players on spurs roster to be perfect........ as ice said.. hes being paid 1 mil a year... ill cop 9PPG and good energy for that amount
what does his salary have to do with him being garbage?

[RD2191]

5 games to robdiaz = A statistically significant sample with which to judge an entire player's career.

Except, you know, the fact that Patty was 24 last year. Hardly old enough to be so harsh on a player. Dude has game, that's plain to see. If he's so bad why aren't the other players on the Spurs going for 32 when our starters go down?

You're just pissed because you're feeling a massive quantity of cognitive dissonance after calling Mills out for being a horrible player and now you have to stick to that story or admit you're wrong, which you won't do unless you have no other option.

How many Spurs in recent memory aside from the big 3 have scored 30+ in ANY game? But yeah, it's against a bad team so it means the W that gives us a full game closer to OKC after their loss last night matters less. lol
Marco dropped 32 in a L to the Knicks. I will gladly eat a shit sandwich if he has good games against the Clippers and Portland. And maybe 5 games isn't a significant amount but then again what are you judging him on? His performances these last 3 games against eastern conference scrubs?

[jARS mEsH sEt]

patty needs to be resigned to 3-4 mill deal.

:lmao greys lowballing as usual.

[look_at_g_shred]

Looking like TP tonight....fuck what y'all think.

[lefty]

Parker plays no defense
Mills actually tries

right now Mills jumpshot is going so hes more deadly then Parker
we might have finally found another Speedy Claxton for Tony tbh...
YES

y-e-s, YES

[Venti Quattro]

lefty jeebus how many games before Enrique gets jealous and plays hero ball to prove a point?

[lefty]

lefty (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=6896) jeebus (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=22786) how many games before Enrique gets jealous and plays hero ball to prove a point?
2 max

[wildcardX]

Parker should rest these next couple of games.

Parker should go home for the rest of the road trip and rest. The guy has not had a break since last season and it shows. Skip the ASG due to injury.

[Macca76]

what does his salary have to do with him being garbage?
He's not garbage at all. And yes the salary is relevant to assess expectations about a player. Patty Mills is the 345th salary in the league, so I guess we can say he's contributing more than expected for his salary. He's a good bench player and we can all be glad to have him on the team so stop bitching about him, especially on a night where he saved our asses.

And a little off topic (but salary related) : for all the TP haters, he has the 38th salary of the league so it's safe to say he hasn't superstar salary at all, and could have received more money elsewhere. Doing so, he's allowing the team to stay competitive through the years. Here's a look of who's in front of him, salary wise, I think it speaks for itself :



1
Kobe Bryant (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/110/kobe-bryant), SG
Los Angeles Lakers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers)
$30,453,805


2
Dirk Nowitzki (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/609/dirk-nowitzki), PF
Dallas Mavericks (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/dal/dallas-mavericks)
$22,721,381


3
Amar'e Stoudemire (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1727/amar'e-stoudemire), PF
New York Knicks (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/ny/new-york-knicks)
$21,679,893


4
Joe Johnson (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1007/joe-johnson), SG
Brooklyn Nets (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/bkn/brooklyn-nets)
$21,466,718


5
Carmelo Anthony (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1975/carmelo-anthony), SF
New York Knicks (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/ny/new-york-knicks)
$21,388,953


6
Dwight Howard (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2384/dwight-howard), C
Houston Rockets (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/hou/houston-rockets)
$20,513,178


7
Pau Gasol (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/996/pau-gasol), C
Los Angeles Lakers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers)
$19,285,850


8
Chris Bosh (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1977/chris-bosh), C
Miami Heat (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/mia/miami-heat)
$19,067,500


9
LeBron James (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1966/lebron-james), SF
Miami Heat (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/mia/miami-heat)
$19,067,500


10
Dwyane Wade (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1987/dwyane-wade), SG
Miami Heat (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/mia/miami-heat)
$18,673,000


RK
NAME
TEAM
SALARY


11
Chris Paul (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2779/chris-paul), PG
Los Angeles Clippers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/lac/los-angeles-clippers)
$18,668,431


12
Deron Williams (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2798/deron-williams), PG
Brooklyn Nets (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/bkn/brooklyn-nets)
$18,466,130


13
Zach Randolph (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1017/zach-randolph), PF
Memphis Grizzlies (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/mem/memphis-grizzlies)
$18,238,333


14
Rudy Gay (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3005/rudy-gay), SF
Toronto Raptors (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/tor/toronto-raptors)
$17,888,932


15
Kevin Durant (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3202/kevin-durant), SF
Oklahoma City Thunder (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder)
$17,832,627


16
Derrick Rose (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3456/derrick-rose), PG
Chicago Bulls (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bulls)
$17,632,688


17
Blake Griffin (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3989/blake-griffin), PF
Los Angeles Clippers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/lac/los-angeles-clippers)
$16,441,500


18
Paul Pierce (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/662/paul-pierce), SF
Brooklyn Nets (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/bkn/brooklyn-nets)
$15,333,334


19
Carlos Boozer (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1703/carlos-boozer), PF
Chicago Bulls (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bulls)
$15,300,000


20
LaMarcus Aldridge (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2983/lamarcus-aldridge), PF
Portland Trail Blazers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/por/portland-trail-blazers)
$14,878,000


RK
NAME
TEAM
SALARY


21
Marc Gasol (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3206/marc-gasol), C
Memphis Grizzlies (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/mem/memphis-grizzlies)
$14,860,523


22
Russell Westbrook (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3468/russell-westbrook), PG
Oklahoma City Thunder (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder)
$14,693,906


23
Brook Lopez (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3448/brook-lopez), C
Brooklyn Nets (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/bkn/brooklyn-nets)
$14,693,906


24
Emeka Okafor (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2399/emeka-okafor), C
Phoenix Suns (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/phx/phoenix-suns)
$14,487,500


25
Eric Gordon (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3431/eric-gordon), SG
New Orleans Pelicans (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/no/new-orleans-pelicans)
$14,283,844


26
Roy Hibbert (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3436/roy-hibbert), C
Indiana Pacers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/ind/indiana-pacers)
$14,283,844


27
Luol Deng (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2429/luol-deng), SF
Cleveland Cavaliers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-cavaliers)
$14,275,000


28
Tyson Chandler (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/984/tyson-chandler), C
New York Knicks (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/ny/new-york-knicks)
$14,100,538


29
Danny Granger (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2760/danny-granger), SF
Indiana Pacers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/ind/indiana-pacers)
$14,021,788


30
Andrew Bogut (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2747/andrew-bogut), C
Golden State Warriors (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors)
$14,000,000


RK
NAME
TEAM
SALARY


31
David Lee (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2772/david-lee), PF
Golden State Warriors (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors)
$13,878,000


32
James Harden (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3992/james-harden), SG
Houston Rockets (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/hou/houston-rockets)
$13,701,250


33
Josh Smith (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2411/josh-smith), SF
Detroit Pistons (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/det/detroit-pistons)
$13,500,000


34
Al Jefferson (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2389/al-jefferson), C
Charlotte Bobcats (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/cha/charlotte-bobcats)
$13,500,000


35
Ben Gordon (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2381/ben-gordon), SG
Charlotte Bobcats (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/cha/charlotte-bobcats)
$13,200,000


36
Nene Hilario (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1713/nene-hilario), PF
Washington Wizards (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/wsh/washington-wizards)
$13,000,000


37
Andre Iguodala (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2386/andre-iguodala), SF
Golden State Warriors (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors)
$12,868,632


38
Tony Parker (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1015/tony-parker), PG
San Antonio Spurs (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs)
$12,500,000

[Sean Cagney]

Tony is way underpaid compared to some! Good post there. He is underpaid and one of the better players in the league so nobody should be complaining about Tony at all.

[Sean Cagney]

Parker should go home for the rest of the road trip and rest. The guy has not had a break since last season and it shows. Skip the ASG due to injury.

I FULLY agree skip that damn ASG no doubt! Rest of road trip though? NO. Just rest him form now till after the ASG and then on some back to backs, he should be alright then.

[Ice009]

Nice post. That puts TP's optimum play in perspective. When he's at his best, he really is very underpaid.

[ElNono]

Damn, David Lee is getting paid, I said...

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Can we name 10 backup PGs that are better than Mills? Nevermind that this is his first year with any serious burn and him showing consistent improvement throughout.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Damn, David Lee is getting paid, I said...

Stoudemire's has to be the worst contract in pro sports.

[Macca76]

Damn, David Lee is getting paid, I said...
So is Ben Gordon for riding the bench :lol
2013-14 Season


PPG
APG
RPG
PER


5.4
1.1
1.5
6.73

[Boomersgold]

Stoudemire's has to be the worst contract in pro sports.
Arenas....

[Ice009]

Another crazy one is Rudy Gay getting paid a touch more than Kevin Durant.

[Macca76]

Arenas....
I guess he's the winner :lol

[Macca76]

So is Ben Gordon for riding the bench :lol
2013-14 Season


PPG
APG
RPG
PER


5.4
1.1
1.5
6.73



To campare with Patty's contract

345
Patty Mills (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/4004/patty-mills), PG
San Antonio Spurs (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs)
$1,133,950






013-14 Season


PPG
APG
RPG
PER


9.3
1.7
1.6
19.02

[AussieFanKurt]

some of the responses in this thread is exactly why I never come upstairs..

[Hoops Czar]

Damn, Lebron is underpaid. Steal of the century right there.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Arenas....

Yeah I guess his doesn't expire until after the season is over. His may be the worst contract ever. There are a lot of bad NBA front offices.

[jeebus]

lefty (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=6896) jeebus (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=22786) how many games before Enrique gets jealous and plays hero ball to prove a point?
if his vagina is still sore, after the ASB. if not, then definitely in the game against Rondo.

[superbigtime]

Mills is a good option at backup for Tony. More dynamic offensive player than Neal was, and better ballhandler too. Similar or slightly better as a defender (gets a few more hustle plays at least). When we're healthy, I think he fits very well with Manu, Marco, and Diaw to make a very strong offensive unit that can provide a good change-of-pace from the starters.

Well said man. He's like a Jacque Vaughan with the hustle plays and 50/50 balls with a whole lot more offensive talent. Not a true PG as we know, but he was definitely on a roll last night. Nice to see Pop finally not taking out a role player who is playing well just to give his scrubmates playing time. Charlotte didn't know WHAT to do with Patty, and his decisions were so quick it made him all the more difficult to guard.

[TJastal]

Well said man. He's like a Jacque Vaughan with the hustle plays and 50/50 balls with a whole lot more offensive talent. Not a true PG as we know, but he was definitely on a roll last night. Nice to see Pop finally not taking out a role player who is playing well just to give his scrubmates playing time. Charlotte didn't know WHAT to do with Patty, and his decisions were so quick it made him all the more difficult to guard.

Patty's ceiling may be higher than anyone previously thought. We really don't know what he is capable of. He has molded his game to fit around other playmakers which means he is scorer first, second, and mostly third. Right now thanks to Pop finally giving him the opportunity, he is pretty much showing everyone he is essentially "Parker lite" back at a similar point in Parker's career. Both use(d) similar styles to score, except Parker was a much more powerful finisher in the lane while Mills is already a better shooter with longer range.

But as we know, Parker's point guard skills didn't fully mature until just recently (and unfortunately his age/body is now the biggest obstacle). Parker added a solid midrange J to his game about midway through his career and then as an afterthought seemed to finally focus on polishing up on his playmaking skills later on. Finally even adding a 3ball to his repertoire last season which may end up extending his career a few years. Patty's progression will be essentially the opposite. He has the shot, he just needs to work on becoming a more rounded scorer. Shouldn't be too difficult as he has one of the best finishers ever to mentor him.

[EVAY]

RC Buford resigned Matt Bonner to 3.5M a year... If he doesn't resign Mills, no homer can make up excuses for him

@CHA Patty Mills: 32pts, 7rebs, 4asts, 10-13FG, 4-5 3pts, 8-9FT

Makes you wonder what would've happened if Pop gave this guy minutes last year vs Miami

https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1798667_644024748976617_1258155401_n.jpg

we can wonder, but I honestly don't think he was ready last year. He did so much to improve his game during the offseason that Patty this year is a FAR better Patty than last year. Plus, against Miami, his height(or lack of it) would really have been a factor.

But for sure, we need to keep him as a no.1 backup for TP.. He has more than earned that.

[boutons_deux]

Speedy Claxton?

He hit a couple of jumpers in the 03 Finals when Tony flamed out. Like SJax, he figured he was worth way more than the Spurs offered him, and probably figured his tiny Finals points merited him as starting PG.

He disappeared after he left the Spurs, and got waived out of the league 4 years ago at age 31.

But he's some kind of amazing PG to many Spurs fans.

[Raven]

i don't see why would we resign him, he should follow the money tbh, i think he can get Sessions type of money.

[DMC]

Parker won't rest during the ASG but it's not like he's going to be playing any real minutes. The ASG is his reward for carrying the team. There's no way in hell he would skip it.

[DMC]

i don't see why would we resign him, he should follow the money tbh, i think he can get Sessions type of money.

Mills isn't a great passer, maybe due to lack of court vision... I don't know. I don't know of any other system that needs an undersized shooting guard. I'm sure he could find work, but the situation in SA is why he appears to be as "good" as he does.

The Lakers might want him though, he's got the energy they need to play the SSOL and they won't be any good until they actually decide to run that or get rid of Mike D.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

RC Buford resigned Matt Bonner to 3.5M a year... If he doesn't resign Mills, no homer can make up excuses for him

@CHA Patty Mills: 32pts, 7rebs, 4asts, 10-13FG, 4-5 3pts, 8-9FT

Makes you wonder what would've happened if Pop gave this guy minutes last year vs Miami

https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1798667_644024748976617_1258155401_n.jpg

Insinuating that Patty Mills would have been the piece to put San Antonio over the top in winning a ring against Miami??? This is so good it has to be fattening. Why does Bruno allow you to make threads? You are an idiot in the worst ways. Your takes are shit.

[still.focused]

I love when people bash Patty by saying he hasnt shown up against the elite teams
When we all know the Spurs as and entire team havent shown up for games against elite teams
You guys are funny

[Ice009]

I love when people bash Patty by saying he hasnt shown up against the elite teams
When we all know the Spurs as and entire team havent shown up for games against elite teams
You guys are funny

Decent point that hardly anyone here seems to consider. I guess the minimum salary guy is the guy that needs to show up for us to win those games, not everyone else on the team that is getting paid more money. Patty Mills has to be the one that shows up and go off against all the elite teams ;).

[Skoobz]

In the reg season, against bad teams.
I hope you're willing to eat humble pie if he gets PT in the postseason and burns it up. He has been known to light it up on the big stage before you know....

[TheGreatYacht]

Insinuating that Patty Mills would have been the piece to put San Antonio over the top in winning a ring against Miami??? This is so good it has to be fattening. Why does Bruno allow you to make threads? You are an idiot in the worst ways. Your takes are shit.

I doubt he would've turned it over 16 times in the last 2 closing games... You've been riding me all day holy crap, why are you butt hurt?

[Drom John]

Mills showed up against Team USA.

[boutons_deux]

Parker won't rest during the ASG but it's not like he's going to be playing any real minutes. The ASG is his reward for carrying the team. There's no way in hell he would skip it.

for couple decades now, EVERYBODY rests during the ASG. It's a joke.

the real risk to rest is the ASG night life.

[DMC]

People like Tony enjoy the night life regardless. They probably don't hang with the team that much.

[Beaverfuzz]

Ring it Up for Pattttttttttttttttttttttty Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiills! :flag:

[Hoops Czar]

I expected more out of Patty cakes in the first half. Future all-stars need to show up.

[jkid12456]

put patty back in fk

[ceds]

Parkers rookie season he would get into paint with ease but always pass the ball out .

His 2nd season he would get into the paint and had the "tear drop floater" from about five feet out.

Over he years he developed a variety of spins reverses, and change of pace to get his lay ups. The spurs have developed him to the oint where the tear drop is no longer necessary in his game.

One thing about mills is that he is one of the top 5 fastest players in the league ..just as fast as a young Parker.

He can flat out shoot the ball as good as any PG in the L so if he sticks and the spurs can develop his scoring in the paint then watch out.

TP was never a PG to begin with but he became one with us....Mills has that same Moxy. We better keep him

[AussieFanKurt]

only 14 minutes today .. hm

[TJastal]

only 14 minutes today .. hm

Well it was a Monday. And Monday's are Nando's & Cojo's day to get the most minutes. Tuesday is Patty's day, Wednesday is Shannon Brown's. But only if its cloudy and overcast.

[urunobili]

I felt like if Pop wanted to send a message to him of "don't stay too cocky kid you're not that good" or maybe he displayed too much swagger after Charlotte... dunno what to think :depressed

[Boomersgold]

I felt like if Pop wanted to send a message to him of "don't stay too cocky kid you're not that good" or maybe he displayed too much swagger after Charlotte... dunno what to think :depressed
Think it probably had something to do with his sprained ankle.

[ajballer4]

Patty making a debut on someone's sixth man list:

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24439259/baseline-awards-nba-awards-update-at-the-all-star-break

[TheGreatYacht]

Dude, the guy is garbage against good teams. Lets see what he does against the Clippers and Portland.

What's up buddy haha

[RD2191]

What's up buddy haha
he had a great game, not a fan of his chucking though, especially when things get tough in a playoff game. he brought it tonight tho

[spurs1990]

I couldn't be more of a fan of any Spurs player tbh.

This guy is amazing. I hope he gets the Bonner treatment contract-wise by Buford and co.

[TheGreatYacht]

I couldn't be more of a fan of any Spurs player tbh.

This guy is amazing. I hope he gets the Bonner treatment contract-wise by Buford and co.

+1

[cd021]

he had a great game, not a fan of his chucking though, especially when things get tough in a playoff game. he brought it tonight tho

This isn't new of late. He's been tearing it up on the RRT. Spurs would have their 1st losing trip if Mills hadn't provided that spark to help us get past the Wiz, 'Cats and Clippers.

[TampaDude]

Patty was on fire tonight! Spurs just keep on rolling!

[TheGoldStandard]

Mills played great tonight.. but LAC doesn't play D

[superjames1992]

mvPatty :tu

[look_at_g_shred]

6th MOY?

[RD2191]

This isn't new of late. He's been tearing it up on the RRT. Spurs would have their 1st losing trip if Mills hadn't provided that spark to help us get past the Wiz, 'Cats and Clippers.
He's been playing solid ball. I just don't trust him in the playoffs.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I never thought a guy from my home town, Canberra, would be a Spur, let alone a strong contributor! :D

Keep tearing it up, Patty! :toast

[benfti]

He's been playing solid ball. I just don't trust him in the playoffs.I can understand where you are coming from here, but until we actually see him play in a playoff, we cant say whats going to happen. He turns up and then some at Olympic games against Spain and the USA, whats to say he is not a big game player?

[RD2191]

I can understand where you are coming from here, but until we actually see him play in a playoff, we cant say whats going to happen. He turns up and then some at Olympic games against Spain and the USA, whats to say he is not a big game player?
Didn't he get some burn in the playoffs last year? I though I remember him not being all that impressive. And hey I hope he proves me wrong.Like I said before, I don't want him to fail, I'm just afraid he will get shut down by a bigger defender, hell even TP gets easily shut down at times.

[benfti]

Didn't he get some burn in the playoffs last year? I though I remember him not being all that impressive. And hey I hope he proves me wrong.Like I said before, I don't want him to fail, I'm just afraid he will get shut down by a bigger defender, hell even TP gets easily shut down at times.

Maybe, im hoping he is used in some sort of JJ Braea role, Miami have issues with small quick guards

[sexinthatsx]

he had a great game, not a fan of his chucking though, especially when things get tough in a playoff game. he brought it tonight tho

you should be gladly eating a shit sandwich tonight because both Patty Mills and Marco Belinelli brought it tonight against the Clippers

[RD2191]

you should be gladly eating a shit sandwich tonight because both Patty Mills and Marco Belinelli brought it tonight against the Clippers
:lolMills got me, he needs to bring it again tonight tho

[Boomersgold]

Patty Mills highlights against the Clippers. Really impressed with how he's been able to get into the lane. Almost seems Parker-esque. :lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1K3Ke2BtnA

[Ice009]

If he could improve his handles enough to get into the lane and to the rim consistently, he'd be a killer! His speed is awesome. He really just needs to work on his handles and try to get them to match his speed.

[Captivus]

One 3 had the Curry touch.

[BeakersBro]

I loved it when the Clipper's announcers said "Uh-oh, Patty Mills is back in".

That's when you know a bench player is hot.

[look_at_g_shred]

He's been playing solid ball. I just don't trust him in the playoffs.
He'll come thru man! He's going to have a ton of confidence going in.

[21209]

I like this Patty much more than the towel waving 12th man he was last year.

His hard work last offseason paid off and gave Pop no choice, but to give him the back-up PG duties.

Which was fantastic since I dreaded seeing Nando and Corey getting those minutes.

[Brazil]

Dude, the guy is garbage against good teams. Lets see what he does against the Clippers and Portland.

great take tbh

[Brazil]

when he just did what he is supposed to do tbh ? Patty is 24 y/o, the future starting PG of the Spurs, nobody should be :wow by 25 5 5


Now putting a 19 13 7 at 37 y/o facing monkey baller Jordan with improved Griffin on his side now that's :wow

Tim fucking Duncan signature once again

[tim_duncan_fan]

Didn't Patty outscore the whole world?

I won't say he should replace Parker, but we should spend some of these games just figuring out what Patty can do on an everyday basis.

I mean...the guy outscored the world. He was bound to be some kind of NBA contributor.

[sexinthatsx]

:lolMills got me, he needs to bring it again tonight tho

Patty Mills brings it every day Parker doesn't suit up so I don't expect anything different for the next month or so!

[ElNono]

great take tbh

:lol

rob is mah guy, but you gotta take him with a huge grain of salt, tbh...

[Brazil]

when he just did what he is supposed to do tbh ? Patty is 24 y/o, the future starting PG of the Spurs, nobody should be :wow by 25 5 5


Now putting a 19 13 7 at 37 y/o facing monkey baller Jordan with improved Griffin on his side now that's :wow

Tim fucking Duncan signature once again

fuck Bruno shot me down again :lol

[Brazil]

:lol

rob is mah guy, but you gotta take him with a huge grain of salt, tbh...

:lol His best is on Belineli, he wrote down some good stuff on him tbh

[Mel_13]

fuck Bruno shot me down again :lol

A French on French merging..

[RD2191]

:lolMills has been ballin lately. Lets hope he keeps it going, especially tonight.

[Brazil]

A French on French merging..

it was a good thread tbh...

:lol spurs fans jizzing on Patty and Duncan with the 19 / 13 / 7 incognito

[Mel_13]

it was a good thread tbh...

:lol spurs fans jizzing on Patty and Duncan with the 19 / 13 / 7 incognito

It's what ST does. They love him before they hate him. It wasn't that long ago that half the board said that Splitter "deserved" to play 35 mpg. Now they'd trade him for a 2018 second round pick.

[Boomersgold]

How much are the Spurs paying Mills again?

[bigfan]

1.1 million this season then he's a free agent.

[lofds]

This recent strech, do we have a case of Millsanity going on?

[tim_duncan_fan]

You know where victories are made?

At Win Mills.

[tim_duncan_fan]

1.1 million this season then he's a free agent.

He has been a great Spur. Too bad the Bucks will overpay for him.

[ElNono]

guarded by Batum today for the entire 4th and still made them pay... he's on a roll right now...

[intlspurshk]

He just has not been "figured out" by other teams. I would expect the offensive production will drop when teams pay more attention to him. Wake me up when SPURS beat Miammi, or OKC with Mills being one of the major contributor

[ElNono]

^ that shouldn't take anything away from him on how much he's improved and how hard and well he has played. It's not expected of him to be a star, but he's putting up star production against very solid teams. It might not be sustainable, but it's no less impressive.

[TJastal]

He just has not been "figured out" by other teams. I would expect the offensive production will drop when teams pay more attention to him. Wake me up when SPURS beat Miammi, or OKC with Mills being one of the major contributor

:lol

After each win the haters keep raising the bar. What will it take to impress them? Next they'll be telling us Patty has to beat a team compromised of nba's legends all in their primes before they'll be impressed.

:lol

[weeks]

b...b....MIAMI WILL OWN HIM :cry

[Boomersgold]

Mills scores 29 points against the Blazers. And they said Batum was an elite defender...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4KH_aLxEz8

[ElNono]

Mills scores 29 points against the Blazers. And they said Batum was an elite defender...

Batum is a top defender... especially at home where he gets away with all sorts of grabs. But I guess defending smaller, quicker guy is harder for him.

[szkorhetz]

He just has not been "figured out" by other teams. I would expect the offensive production will drop when teams pay more attention to him. Wake me up when SPURS beat Miammi, or OKC with Mills being one of the major contributor
And so? Less defense on Green, Manu, Belli.

[TJastal]

And so? Less defense on Green, Manu, Belli.

Great point. Even if teams focus in on stopping Mill's and succeed it's still a win for the spurs.

[benfti]

Can I just say, that what we are seeing here is the first time in his NBA career, Patty getting his chance to play his Australia/St Mary's game. It's great, but I'm not surprised, Bala can ball

[TJastal]

Can I just say, that what we are seeing here is the first time in his NBA career, Patty getting his chance to play his Australia/St Mary's game. It's great, but I'm not surprised, Bala can ball

Benfti.... has Patty always had an array of impressive midrange floaters, teardrops and scoopshots? Or is that just something he has recently added tobhis game (from watching / learning from TP) ?

[wildchild]

:flag:

[Nero5]

Patty's game is nearly dominated by movement - he has speed and endurance, but no height. Pop has graciously changed this game plan to a lot of high screens, which is good as the one-on-one players are hurt. Playing the static game they would lose and Mills would not be able to use his strengths. Re the shots - yes, but now he has confidence to use them. That's the thing about a bench player - the majority of the thought process is dominated by the background thought of 'don't stuff up'

[AusSpursFan]

:lol

After each win the haters keep raising the bar. What will it take to impress them? Next they'll be telling us Patty has to beat a team compromised of nba's legends all in their primes before they'll be impressed.

:lol

Completely agree and tired of hearing it. Patty has a great work ethic and attitude and deserves his success and your respect.

[benfti]

Benfti.... has Patty always had an array of impressive midrange floaters, teardrops and scoopshots? Or is that just something he has recently added tobhis game (from watching / learning from TP) ?

mid range floaters and and scoop shots, yeah, the teardrops are newish, what i was more talking about is being able to just play as agressive as he wants to be.

Particulurly with the Boomers. Patty can pretty much do what he wants, there is a lot of get the ball to Patty plays.

Things might change after this worlds heading into the next Olympics though to go totally off topic.

[bigfan]

The guy is an FA after this season, the front office needs to take care of business now on this guy.

[boutons_deux]

The guy is an FA after this season, the front office needs to take care of business now on this guy.

won't necessarily happen. If Patty keeps this up through the playoffs, he's gonna get paid well and maybe the Spurs won't afford him.

[Kidd K]

Mills pretty much is a God backup PG. Every year it seems like one or two backup PGs really step it up and go god mode. . .Jackson and Mills are those two this year imo. Mills' balls are bigger than the rest of his body lately.

[ElNono]

He took a big step this season. He was always hesitant, and that took him out of the league or put him in smaller roles. Hope he keeps on pushing the envelope.

[Raven]

The guy is an FA after this season, the front office needs to take care of business now on this guy.

could you be more specific?

[Hoops Czar]

Patty Gay!!! That is all!!

[CitizenDwayne]

Don't think tonight was a question of being "exposed".

Shooters have off nights, no biggie.

[Hoops Czar]

Don't think tonight was a question of being "exposed".

Shooters have off nights, no biggie.

When you're missing, you should be dishing..... 1 assist!

[CitizenDwayne]

When you're missing, you should be dishing..... 1 assist!

That's not his game. He's a very undersized 2. We all know this. It's always been the main problem with the team when he takes the helm

[ElNono]

When you're missing, you should be dishing..... 1 assist!

he was passing, tbh... nobody could hit shit... 34% shooting overall, 9% from downtown... burn the tape

[superjames1992]

2/14, 1 assist, 3 turnovers... :lol

[Boomersgold]

Patty had an off game. Still doesn't diminish what he's accomplished for the Spurs in Feb.

[Raven]

premature ejac, per par. Still, we should cut him some slack, but he is what he is, he can't overcome his size issues by being a better version of what he has always been.

[lefty]

God is allowed to take a day off


With backup pg TP out, he had to do a lot

He will bounce back

[hsxvvd]

His +/- was 0.

Joseph was -24

[RD2191]

Garbage

[TJastal]

I think that tnt interview mindfucked his confidence. And for some reason Dragic led teams cause spur point guards to curl up in the fetal position.

[Seventyniner]

CRUCIFY HIM!!

[TheGreatYacht]

WHO SAID MILLS DONT PASS? He does EVERYTHING

[Diego20]

WHO SAID MILLS DONT PASS? He does EVERYTHING

Yet he averages 1,7 assists per game (world bad record guiness ). Mills is just another good scorer (same as TP). But not a good guard.

[jkid12456]

here here patty the lil rat

[Mikeanaro]

PATTY!!!!

[Boomersgold]

Yet he averages 1,7 assists per game (world bad record guiness ). Mills is just another good scorer (same as TP). But not a good guard.
His assist totals are kind of deceiving. Mills gets a lot of hockey assists a game, which means he initiates plays which lead to assists.

[Mikeanaro]

Yet he averages 1,7 assists per game (world bad record guiness ). Mills is just another good scorer (same as TP). But not a good guard.
Because he never played that much either, now he is starting to get some minutes and focusing on other things than just shooting.

[99 Problems]

Has only played about the same amount of games as Leonard but probably less minutes. Although KL missed a few games this season.

[lefty]

Legend :cry

[Drom John]

Hockey assist per game:
13) Tony Parker 1.7
42) Manu Ginobili 1.1
51) Malcolm Thomas 1.0
73) Marco Belinelli 0.9
127) Patty Mills 0.7
137) Kawhi Leonard 0.6
163) Danny Green 0.6
202) Tim Duncan 0.5
237) Cory Joseph 0.4
254) Nando De Colo 0.4
258) Jeff Ayres 0.4
316) Aron Baynes 0.3
345) Matt Bonner 0.3
349) Tiago Splitter 0.3
all others 0.0 or lower.

[Drom John]

Add Boris Diaw in the 0.3 mix.

Lots of rounding errors, but roughly hockey assists per/48

3.2 Thomas (sample size)
2.5 Parker
2.3 Ginobili
1.8 Mills
1.7 Belinelli
1.7 De Colo
1.6 Baynes (surprised)
1.4 Ayres
1.3 Joseph
1.2 Bonner
1.2 Green
1.0 Leonard
0.8 Duncan
0.7 Splitter
0.6 Diaw (surprised)

[Boomersgold]

Mills had 9 points and 10 rebounds against the Heat. Guess he's proved that he's a capable of performing well against the best teams.

[lefty]

Mills had 9 points and 10 rebounds against the Heat. Guess he's proved that he's a capable of performing well against the best teams.

[tim_duncan_fan]

How'd they let 5'9 Win Mills get 10 boards???

[ron235]

See, he's not a PG just like everyone's said ... clearly he's an undersized, undersized PF.

[99 Problems]

In about 17-18 minutes. The 3 at end of the third and his next start of fourth says it all.

[Hoops Czar]

More like the holy ghost.

[RD2191]

He's been playing solid ball. I just don't trust him in the playoffs.

:wakeup

[superjames1992]

2/14, 1 assist, 3 turnovers... :lol
:wakeup

[Boomersgold]

Patty's had 2 bad games, but it's Bellineli I'm worried about. He hasn't played well in over 10 games.

[RD2191]

Scrub showing up against scrub teams, nothing to see here.

:wakeup

[superjames1992]

Patty's had 2 bad games, but it's Bellineli I'm worried about. He hasn't played well in over 10 games.
Not going to disagree with regards to Belli. Boris has sucked, too.

Honestly, no one outside of the Big Three and Splitter have played well in the first two games.

[RD2191]

He's actually been decent against OKC which is surprising. And who said anything about carrying the teams? All one can hope for is for him to be decent. 3-7 against Houston 1-5 from 3, 1-6 against Miami 1-5 from 3, 3-11 against Portland again 1-5 from 3, but yes, the guy is a stud and a great backup PG. :lol Not to mention another 1-6 game against OKC and a 3-7 game against the Clips. Oh and don't forget about his solid 3-9 game against the Pacers. :lmao

:wakeup

[Hoops Czar]

Patty's had 2 bad games, but it's Bellineli I'm worried about. He hasn't played well in over 10 games.

Offensively or defensively? Regardless, if he can't knock down shots, he shouldn't be on the floor. He's getting torched by the corpse of Devin Harris.

[TheGreatYacht]

Comeback MVPatty :( you beat Portland by yourself last year

Cory Oseph - 32min, 9pts, 1ast, 4TO's

[Raven]

:lol OP trying so hard needs to make up stats :lmao he has 3 TO and 12 points on .500 more than enough considering he locked loliard whenever he played him. Now go ahead and try to spin your way out of this.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol OP trying so hard needs to make up stats :lmao he has 3 TO and 12 points on .500 more than enough considering he locked loliard whenever he played him. Now go ahead and try to spin your way out of this.
Post was made before the game was over. Like I said before, go back downstairs

[TheGreatYacht]

"He locked loilard down"

Bruh... 23pts, 10reb, 6ast :lmao

If he contained anyone down, it was Kawhi

[Raven]

Post was made before the game was over. Like I said before, go back downstairs

so his TO decrese with time :lmao:lmao:lmao

[ElNono]

so his TO decrese with time :lmao:lmao:lmao

:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

so his TO decrese with time :lmao:lmao:lmao
Oh shit my bad... 1 assist, 3 turnovers (not 4) :lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

Contract year Paddy :wow

Going back to the 2014 version