Spurs assign Austin Daye to Austin

[ace3g]

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
(https://twitter.com/spurs)[PRESS RELEASE] Spurs assign Austin Daye to @austintoros (https://twitter.com/austintoros/) - j.mp/1m7mnjA (http://t.co/gfkk8reorf)


Toros have a game at 7:30 tonight.

[lmbebo]

I guess he agreed to it?

[ElNono]

these are the kind of tests of character he's going to have to pass in order to stick with the team... expected, tbh

[ChumpDumper]

Won't get active on the mothership, so why not?

[TheGoldStandard]

Better than wearing a suit.. gotta get some game time in.

[ChumpDumper]

Should be a good test. He'll probably start at PF but RGV runs so small and fast that Daye will have plenty of opportunities to guard the perimeter. Most likely players to match up with are both 6'7".

[Chinook]

Daye's willingness to go to the d-league is good. However, it seems like he stands the best chance of getting minutes in the majors during this stretch.

[exstatic]

Daye's willingness to go to the d-league is good. However, it seems like he stands the best chance of getting minutes in the majors during this stretch.

Exactly. If they want to see anything from him this year, this week would be the time. Utah, Lakers, Sacto is as soft stretch as we have for the rest of the season.

[ChumpDumper]

He can always go back and forth. Six of the final nine Toros games are at home so that could be worked in with deactivating and resting one of the Spurs players in their games. That might not happen in such a tight race for the best record though.

Tonight's Toros game is on FSSW btw.

[SupremeGuy]

Pop is scared shitless of giving Daye any minutes and him succeeding, tbh. He doesn't want another reason for his pet project Errors to lose playing time.

[Interrohater]

Daye is a project and not even a great one. Sure, it would be nice if he turned into anything more than an end of the bench player, but he hasn't demonstrated anything up to this point. He's still young, though, so it's possible that this is his greatest opportunity to make a career for his self. Just off the top of my head, I can't think of too many fringe role players that went through the Spurs system and turned their careers around or made a lasting impact. Gary Neal is easily the most successful to date, but anybody else? Maybe Garrett Temple? Nazr Mohammed? Cory Joseph?

I can't even count Neal because he only went to Austin to rehab from his surgery. Garrett Temple didn't play for the Toros (Rio Grande Vipers), and I don't think Nazr did either. Cory went voluntarily, as did Nando, and we know what happened to him.

Honestly, being assigned to the Toros could be a death knell for Daye. I'd be surprised if he did anything incredible.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Will fit in a team named after him, tbh.

[Mugen]

Good sign that he accepted the assignment. Next season will be his last chance of staying in the league. With his limited skillset and Bonner hopefully being gone, the Spurs will be his best chance of prolonging his career tbh.

[td4mvp2k]

:tu

[spurraider21]

Bonner hopefully being gone
prepare to be disappointed

[Mugen]

prepare to be disappointed

Raiders bro, Raiders.

[spurraider21]

:lol

[Budkin]

Daye is going to tear shit up in the D-League

[ceperez]

Daye is a project and not even a great one. Sure, it would be nice if he turned into anything more than an end of the bench player, but he hasn't demonstrated anything up to this point. He's still young, though, so it's possible that this is his greatest opportunity to make a career for his self. Just off the top of my head, I can't think of too many fringe role players that went through the Spurs system and turned their careers around or made a lasting impact. Gary Neal is easily the most successful to date, but anybody else? Maybe Garrett Temple? Nazr Mohammed? Cory Joseph?

I can't even count Neal because he only went to Austin to rehab from his surgery. Garrett Temple didn't play for the Toros (Rio Grande Vipers), and I don't think Nazr did either. Cory went voluntarily, as did Nando, and we know what happened to him.

Honestly, being assigned to the Toros could be a death knell for Daye. I'd be surprised if he did anything incredible.

You forgot to mention Baynes who played with the Toros.

Alonzo Gee also played for the Spurs and was assigned to the Toros and used to start for Cleveland.

[ceperez]

Daye is going to tear shit up in the D-League

Well he better score at least 25 points a game or I will be greatly disappointed.

[AFBlue]

Better than rotting behind the bench while Ayres and Bonner get burn in blowouts. It also lets him get more acquainted with the system in a low-consequence environment. Good move, hope he makes the most of it.

[Raven]

Well he better score at least 25 points a game or I will be greatly disappointed.

tbh he shouldn't look to score the way he always did, he should look at this minutes as a way to test his newly learned moves and schemes.

[ace3g]

It's all part of the plan

NBA D-League @nbadleague
(https://twitter.com/nbadleague)We have a new single-season record: @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/)' Austin Daye is the record 59th different @NBA (https://twitter.com/NBA/) player assigned to the #NBADL (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBADL) this season!

[Mikeanaro]

They are sending NBA players to promote DLeague, Will Kobe go? :lmao

[playbonner15]

If 'All Daye ErryDaye' can get double doubles and +51 a night then I welcome him as the new 4th big tbh :wakeup


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75nxPLFSZHk

[spurs10]

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
(https://twitter.com/spurs)[PRESS RELEASE] Spurs assign Austin Daye to @austintoros (https://twitter.com/austintoros/) - j.mp/1m7mnjA (http://t.co/gfkk8reorf)


Toros have a game at 7:30 tonight.
Thanks, looks like this game is being televised on FSSW! Doesn't happen often.....great news.

[RD2191]

Gonna catch the game, nothing else on.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Gonna catch the game, nothing else on.

It is also streaming free on youtube for those without FSSW.

[RD2191]

Dayw with 3 rebounds early

[heyheymymy]

prob gonna be a de colo/baynes back and forth type situation.

[RD2191]

Daye with a nice block.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Pop is scared shitless of giving Daye any minutes and him succeeding, tbh. He doesn't want another reason for his pet project Errors to lose playing time.

This is so fucking dumb. Pop doesn't give a shit about Errors. He's already shown signs of giving Baynes more minutes.

[TD 21]

Good sign that he accepted the assignment. Next season will be his last chance of staying in the league. With his limited skillset and Bonner hopefully being gone, the Spurs will be his best chance of prolonging his career tbh.

Exactly. As long as they're pleased with his work ethic and feel like he has a decent enough IQ, he probably replaces Bonner as the secondary stretch four, as well as giving the active roster the depth SF it clearly needs.

[justinandimcool]

Did he scream into his pillow when he found out?

[Rito3d30]

not looking good......





























fk he suck:lol

[ace3g]

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[jkid12456]

wow good game from daye!

[Chinook]

He looks like a better all-around player than I thought. He knows how to use his height to contest shots and get off his own shot. He needs to work on posting up, but he can clearly have an advantage there. He seems like a worse offensive player than I thought, however.

I dunno. He looked like the best player on the floor, but he didn't look like a 25-year-old five-year vet should look against d-leaguers. As I said, I wish he had been on the team earlier. I don't think I've seen enough to guarantee his next year if I were the Spurs.

[jeebus]

What happened to Josh Howard?
His last season playing good basketball was almost 5 years ago. That's what happened.

[ceperez]

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Nice stats. Yes, that's a double-double.

He definitely handles the ball very well for a 6'11" player! He took 12 shots from free throw and missed once, that tells you he can shoot quite well.

Oversized guards like him (and Boris Diaw) are going to do very well within the Spurs system.

He was obviously rusty in this game with the T.O.

I hope he keeps playing more for the Toros and plays in the position where the Spurs expect him to play. Unfortunate for this game, he was playing at the PF position and not the SF position.

[jeebus]

Thanks, but that's no answer...did he retired? Was waived? Hasta la vista, baby?
Still with the Toros but deactivated. He was that bad.

[ChumpDumper]

Nice stats. Yes, that's a double-double.

He definitely handles the ball very well for a 6'11" player! He took 12 shots from free throw and missed once, that tells you he can shoot quite well.

Oversized guards like him (and Boris Diaw) are going to do very well within the Spurs system.

He was obviously rusty in this game with the T.O.

I hope he keeps playing more for the Toros and plays in the position where the Spurs expect him to play. Unfortunate for this game, he was playing at the PF position and not the SF position.What s the difference against the Vipers?


Still with the Toros but deactivated. He was that bad.Injured, actually -- but looks done for NBA purposes.

[Sybok]

I get that the D league is just a tool for the NBA, but it must suck from a competition standpoint that higher level guys come and go. Then again, if you take the D league seriously enough to care about the season, you're probably not ever going to see the next level anyhow.

Nando was willing to go, and then asked for a trade. I expect Daye will do the same. It's how the Spurs sign a guy and then dump him.... by having him request to be traded after being D-leagued.

[ChumpDumper]

I get that the D league is just a tool for the NBA, but it must suck from a competition standpoint that higher level guys come and go. Then again, if you take the D league seriously enough to care about the season, you're probably not ever going to see the next level anyhow.

Nando was willing to go, and then asked for a trade. I expect Daye will do the same. It's how the Spurs sign a guy and then dump him.... by having him request to be traded after being D-leagued.I guess, but that didn't happen with Baynes or Joseph. I don't recall its happening before.

[Sybok]

If Daye takes advantage and shows he's got game, good for the Spurs. If Daye doesn't, and gets offended over it, good for the Spurs.

[exstatic]

I get that the D league is just a tool for the NBA, but it must suck from a competition standpoint that higher level guys come and go. Then again, if you take the D league seriously enough to care about the season, you're probably not ever going to see the next level anyhow.

Nando was willing to go, and then asked for a trade. I expect Daye will do the same. It's how the Spurs sign a guy and then dump him.... by having him request to be traded after being D-leagued.

I think if he hadn't gone to Austin, he would have definitely been dumped. They want to take a look to decide about next year. His deal is only partially guaranteed. If they cut him by 30 June, they only have to pay $250K.

Spurs currently have 14 players under contract, including Daye. They have three FAs, plus Daye as a cheap cut, to make decisions on. They also have a waiting list in Europe, plus a first rounder this year. Lots of variables.

[ChumpDumper]

Ah, well with DeColo, he knew he would never be in a regular rotation as long as Manu, Marco, Green and Mills were there and healthy. Daye has a tiny shot at being the 13th man this season since he theoretically fills a need -- but he can't ask for anything but waivers right now. Doing that would be kind of dumb for a couple of reasons.

[ceperez]

Ah, well with DeColo, he knew he would never be in a regular rotation as long as Manu, Marco, Green and Mills were there and healthy. Daye has a tiny shot at being the 13th man this season since he theoretically fills a need -- but he can't ask for anything but waivers right now. Doing that would be kind of dumb for a couple of reasons.

Dumb move by De Colo. The only team that was going to give him a chance was the Spurs.

[toki9]

Ah, well with DeColo, he knew he would never be in a regular rotation as long as Manu, Marco, Green and Mills were there and healthy. Daye has a tiny shot at being the 13th man this season since he theoretically fills a need -- but he can't ask for anything but waivers right now. Doing that would be kind of dumb for a couple of reasons.

what's your impression of Daye's play last night? you always have a great knowledge of d-league play, so am curious about your assessment if you watched the game.

[jag]

Pop is scared shitless of giving Daye any minutes and him succeeding, tbh. He doesn't want another reason for his pet project Errors to lose playing time.

http://i.imgur.com/bOkpJqO.gif

[playbonner15]

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

Long Daye is long tbh...

Has some nice moves. But looks softer than splitter. :bang

Future Nowitzki :lol

[boutons_deux]

Future Nowitzki :lol

that's bad?

[Budkin]

Long Daye is long tbh...

Has some nice moves. But looks softer than splitter. :bang

Future Nowitzki :lol

Um, we'll take that please.

[PingPong]

that's bad?

Some people thought the same about splitter some years ago. What do you think about it?

[ace3g]

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
(https://twitter.com/spurs)[RELEASE] Spurs recall Austin Daye from @austintoros (https://twitter.com/austintoros/): on.nba.com/1e8EcKp (http://t.co/3DdILSz5xz)

[ceperez]

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
(https://twitter.com/spurs)[RELEASE] Spurs recall Austin Daye from @austintoros (https://twitter.com/austintoros/): on.nba.com/1e8EcKp (http://t.co/3DdILSz5xz)




Why recall so quickly? Do they plan on playing him in this stretch?

[ceperez]

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

Long Daye is long tbh...

Has some nice moves. But looks softer than splitter. :bang

Future Nowitzki :lol

Daye has better handles than Danny Green.

[bayareaspursfan]

Looks like shootaround...do they even play defense at the 'd' league?

[tholdren]

squeeky johnson blows dick

[ChumpDumper]

Why recall so quickly? Do they plan on playing him in this stretch?Maybe. There's probably at least one decent practice opportunity for the Spurs this week as well. Toros don't play til Thursday at any rate.

[toki9]

He's so thin...those baggy uniforms make him look like shorter Manute Bol...

[tholdren]

i see a kevin martin, anti-athlete type. a more effective bonner tbh

[superjames1992]

LOL at people making anything of Daye's performance in the NBADL. His shooting wasn't that impressive, though, tbh... Do you all forget Cojo and De Colo looking like freaking All-Stars down in that trash league.

[Kidd K]

Told y'all he'd be sent to the D League.

[tholdren]

Told y'all he'd be sent to the D League.
dude u da mufukkin mane

[ABC]

Told y'all he'd be sent to the D League.

You did :tu

[Kidd K]

I'm glad he agreed to go. He won't amount to anything if he just floats around pro teams getting barely any playing time outside of practice.

[Austin_Toros]

His last season playing good basketball was almost 5 years ago. That's what happened.
And some people on this forum wanted the Spurs to sign him :lol

[ABC]

I'm glad he agreed to go. He won't amount to anything if he just floats around pro teams getting barely any playing time outside of practice.

Yeah, I was a little surprised they asked him to go, but playing for the Toros is definitely a good thing for the him and the Spurs.

[ChumpDumper]

what's your impression of Daye's play last night? you always have a great knowledge of d-league play, so am curious about your assessment if you watched the game.He can do a little bit of everything as has been noted above, so just as a type he's not going to be lost in the Spurs system. The plays being run for him on offense looked very Kawhi-like. He usually set up near the top of the arc then would drive in from there or move into a high post-up. Predictably soft -- he's fine with contact and got to the line a lot but he's not going to get many and-1s. Made good cuts to the basket after a teammate's penetration but was always calling for passes to his chest -- why not raise your arms to get it high or even get an alley oop? Got one 3pt from the corner. Ran the floor decently though not the greatest athlete. Good handles and passing.

On D he was playing as more of a traditional PF, which was a problem against the Vipers who don't run any post-up plays at all. Austin's cover was always hanging out at the arc and Daye couldn't quite prevent good looks at three pointers. His help defense was good when the paint got crowded; slow to rotate to drives from the more wide open Vipers halfcourt sets.

For the Spurs, I think he'd get his points from the arc, transition and cuts to the basket. He has a nice fadeaway that could work off the occasional post-up. I want to see him guard the perimeter more before passing a judgement there. He is an NBA player, but that doesn't mean he's a Spurs rotation player.

[ceperez]

Maybe. There's probably at least one decent practice opportunity for the Spurs this week as well. Toros don't play til Thursday at any rate.

Well maybe they'll ice Green for a couple of games and see how he plays in his spot.

[wildbill2u]

He can do a little bit of everything as has been noted above, so just as a type he's not going to be lost in the Spurs system. The plays being run for him on offense looked very Kawhi-like. He usually set up near the top of the arc then would drive in from there or move into a high post-up. Predictably soft -- he's fine with contact and got to the line a lot but he's not going to get many and-1s. Made good cuts to the basket after a teammate's penetration but was always calling for passes to his chest -- why not raise your arms to get it high or even get an alley oop? Got one 3pt from the corner. Ran the floor decently though not the greatest athlete. Good handles and passing.

On D he was playing as more of a traditional PF, which was a problem against the Vipers who don't run any post-up plays at all. Austin's cover was always hanging out at the arc and Daye couldn't quite prevent good looks at three pointers. His help defense was good when the paint got crowded; slow to rotate to drives from the more wide open Vipers halfcourt sets.

For the Spurs, I think he'd get his points from the arc, transition and cuts to the basket. He has a nice fadeaway that could work off the occasional post-up. I want to see him guard the perimeter more before passing a judgement there. He is an NBA player, but that doesn't mean he's a Spurs rotation player.

Excellent analysis. :toast

[toki9]

He can do a little bit of everything as has been noted above, so just as a type he's not going to be lost in the Spurs system. The plays being run for him on offense looked very Kawhi-like. He usually set up near the top of the arc then would drive in from there or move into a high post-up. Predictably soft -- he's fine with contact and got to the line a lot but he's not going to get many and-1s. Made good cuts to the basket after a teammate's penetration but was always calling for passes to his chest -- why not raise your arms to get it high or even get an alley oop? Got one 3pt from the corner. Ran the floor decently though not the greatest athlete. Good handles and passing.

On D he was playing as more of a traditional PF, which was a problem against the Vipers who don't run any post-up plays at all. Austin's cover was always hanging out at the arc and Daye couldn't quite prevent good looks at three pointers. His help defense was good when the paint got crowded; slow to rotate to drives from the more wide open Vipers halfcourt sets.

For the Spurs, I think he'd get his points from the arc, transition and cuts to the basket. He has a nice fadeaway that could work off the occasional post-up. I want to see him guard the perimeter more before passing a judgement there. He is an NBA player, but that doesn't mean he's a Spurs rotation player.

Thank you for your great analysis. Very helpful.

[Sean Cagney]

What s the difference against the Vipers?

Injured, actually -- but looks done for NBA purposes.

Yeah he is as done as they come! People need to stop worrying about Howard now.