RC Buford Interview on NBATV

[RodNIc91]

- said TP WONT be playing al 82 games (lots of rest)
- Confirmed that they got lucky with Ray Macollum. By the end of RS there was a 10 min difference between him and CoJo. He thought Macollum ran better an offense.
- David West was no influenced by anyone when leaving that amount of money on the table. Plus he confirmed his signing

feel free to add anything. I don't think I remember it all. :toast

[ElNono]

- he said ducks sucks

[Robz4000]

-Spurs will go 82-0
-Tim Duncan is actually the second coming of Jesus
-Enrique > Evita in terms of nicknames

[ducks]

Games tp sits patty off the bench
Said other guard can run the o better then Cory joseph

[Mr. Body]

David West coming over is just dumb, freak luck.

[AFBlue]

I'm surprised at the dig on Cory. He basically said Ray was an upgrade, even though he was statistically one of the worst PGs in the NBA last year. They must really see something there.

[RD2191]

RC was drunk, tbh. Ray Scruballum ain't better than Cojo.

[Russ]

RC's exact quote was:

"He [Ray McCallum] probably runs the team better than Cory did at a similar point."

[ducks]

RC's exact quote was:

"He [Ray McCallum] probably runs the team better than Cory did at a similar point."

Spurs need this manu will not play 82 games

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

For the price Ray McCallum is definitely the better choice for this season...

[KDKSpurs24]

For the price Ray McCallum is definitely the better choice for this season...
^This

[AFBlue]

For the price Ray McCallum is definitely the better choice for this season...

No one would argue that, but RC didn't qualify his statement based on their respective salaries.

[DesignatedT]

To me it sounded like RC was saying that Ray (a 2 year pro) is probably better/more capable of running a team than Cory was at this time in his career (as in when Cory was a 2 year pro). Just didn't come out well.

[Trill Clinton]

For the price Ray McCallum is definitely the better choice for this season...

i met one of your bruhs recently. where did you pledge?

[picnroll]

He said Joseph's defense was better. Cory was never that great running the offense. He didn't create easy shots for others.

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

i met one of your bruhs recently. where did you pledge?

UT-Pan American, that's cool to hear how did ya'll met?

[itzsoweezee]

To me it sounded like RC was saying that Ray (a 2 year pro) is probably better/more capable of running a team than Cory was at this time in his career (as in when Cory was a 2 year pro). Just didn't come out well.

Yup. Seems pretty clear to me.

[Trill Clinton]

UT-Pan American, that's cool to hear how did ya'll met?

i ran into him at the airport. cool dude.

[Hoops Czar]

He said Joseph's defense was better. Cory was never that great running the offense. He didn't create easy shots for others.

Sadly, neither could Mills. However, he's under contract and he can shoot, sometimes. They'll continue to run Manu into the ground as back up pg I suppose with the hope that the Spurs coaching staff can once again turn water into wine with Ray before seasons end. It looks like they will need his playmaking ability sooner rather than later.

[SPURt]

He discussed his dislike of boobs:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMHv1WzCUAEeF3i.png

[lmbebo]

Those are fine ones.

Never felt like Cory could run an offense, better defensivley.

[ceperez]

I'm surprised at the dig on Cory. He basically said Ray was an upgrade, even though he was statistically one of the worst PGs in the NBA last year. They must really see something there.

I think everyone is just trying to be nice to Cory given what he's done for the franchise. But lets all be perfectly honest, CoJo never learned how to run the offense. That should be obvious to anyone who watched him play.

[ceperez]

For the price Ray McCallum is definitely the better choice for this season...

Spurs got really lucky. Instead of having to acquire him through free agency (which they could not afford), they got him for a 2nd round pick.

[TXstbobcat]

Cojo now has $30 million reasons not to care if anyone thinks Ray is a better point guard than he is.

[timvp]

RC's exact quote was:

"He [Ray McCallum] probably runs the team better than Cory did at a similar point."

Yeah, that was the only really notable quote.

RC being high on McCallum gives me hope because RC is the last person to say anything other than a cliche or a random, meaningless jumble of words unless he really wants to.

And it's definitely true that McCallum runs a team better than CJ. CJ very, very rarely ever created offense for others. Even when in pick-and-rolls, he would either look for his own shot or end up throwing an escape pass.

I don't mean to knock CJ unfairly because he's a hell of a defender, hustles hard and is a great team guy -- but his playmaking ability made Patty Mills look like John Stockton.

[RodNIc91]

Oh I remembered that he said all the pieces acquired seem to fit better kawhis game. As HH has stated several times, Splitter clogged the line so kawhi couldn't really operate well. I wonder what wrinkles will be added to the system to fit better his game.

[21209]

So, West has officially signed his contract according to this?

Surprised it didn't get more press.

[spurraider21]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYpHvx4vfHg

[Sean Cagney]

I think everyone is just trying to be nice to Cory given what he's done for the franchise. But lets all be perfectly honest, CoJo never learned how to run the offense. That should be obvious to anyone who watched him play.

But but we would have won it all this year if he started!!! Agreed 100%.

[disciple]

- said TP WONT be playing al 82 games (lots of rest)
- Confirmed that they got lucky with Ray Macollum. By the end of RS there was a 10 min difference between him and CoJo. He thought Macollum ran better an offense.
- David West was no influenced by anyone when leaving that amount of money on the table. Plus he confirmed his signing

feel free to add anything. I don't think I remember it all. :toast

I still haven't heard RC make any reference to Boban.

[Obstructed_View]

No one would argue that, but RC didn't qualify his statement based on their respective salaries.

He did qualify it for the amount of time they've spent in the league, however.

[bklynspursfan]

pop and rc both sound and speak pretty similarly lol

[benfti]

I don't care what anyone thinks, I'm going to listen to RC

[TheMulletMan3000]

Here's a complete interview if anyone is interested
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYpHvx4vfHg

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I still haven't heard RC make any reference to Boban.

Isn't official yet. Probably waiting for Boban to come to San Antonio.

[AFBlue]

He did qualify it for the amount of time they've spent in the league, however.

I know, but I think that's pretty disingenuous given that Cory was two years younger in his second NBA season. I'll drop it because I know there was no malice with the statement, but I did find it out of character.

[TheDoctor]

I still haven't heard RC make any reference to Boban.

Most likely to not get anyones hopes up in case the plane crashes en route to San Antonio.

[wildbill2u]

don't know if the interview was before signing Simmons, but (allowing for SL madness that overtakes everyone) he may push McCallum hard for the backup spot. He's a shooter, slasher and a good defender and knows the systems from playing in Austin and that gives him an edge.

[lurker23]

don't know if the interview was before signing Simmons, but (allowing for SL madness that overtakes everyone) he may push McCallum hard for the backup spot. He's a shooter, slasher and a good defender and knows the systems from playing in Austin and that gives him an edge.

McCallum is pretty much the third string point guard, while Simmons is more of a 2/3. As the roster is currently constructed, Simmons and Anderson would likely be fighting for minutes backing up Kawhi.

[K...]

Isn't official yet. Probably waiting for Boban to come to San Antonio.

Wouldn't boban also get a doctor's check and all that? I guess the interest in the ruling stems from the fact that he's being paid cap space and so boban needs to sign before green, kawhi, west, etc.

I wouldn't expect that king of detail to be disclosed in a game broadcast

[Obstructed_View]

I know, but I think that's pretty disingenuous given that Cory was two years younger in his second NBA season. I'll drop it because I know there was no malice with the statement, but I did find it out of character.

I don't know that I agree that it's disingenuous. McCallum stayed in college for two more years. Most experts thought Joseph was making a bad choice by leaving after a lukewarm freshman campaign. But like you said, there was no malice, and I agree. Trying to make comparisons is kind of difficult, but it was intended as an explanation of why he's such a good pickup with the departure of CJ. From RC's standpoint, he's looking at the comparisons by dollars and role more than age or experience.

[Obstructed_View]

McCallum is pretty much the third string point guard, while Simmons is more of a 2/3. As the roster is currently constructed, Simmons and Anderson would likely be fighting for minutes backing up Kawhi.
Good point. Given the difference in their skillsets Pop might use them situationally.

[bklynspursfan]

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Did you notice during the interview on TV how intensely R.C. Buford was watching the game? The interview was a background task for him, if you see that then you understand the man is a scouting machine. I didn't understand the brilliance of R.C. Buford until I saw that interview, his intensity when watching the game is amazing.

[DPG21920]

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[HI-FI]

Did you notice during the interview on TV how intensely R.C. Buford was watching the game? The interview was a background task for him, if you see that then you understand the man is a scouting machine. I didn't understand the brilliance of R.C. Buford until I saw that interview, his intensity when watching the game is amazing.
That is exactly what I noticed. R.C. always acts robotic in his interviews but he seemed focused like a laser when just observing the game. You can see why he's so brilliant at his job when you see his passion.

It somewhat reminded me of the John Malkovich interview (thanks to the STers who posted that). He too looked really focused on the game (though not like R.C.) and bored talking about himself. Malkovich even said he wished he could've been a GM. Of course his interview was ruined by Reggie Cumdrunk Miller. Least R.C. had Bones doing a solid job as usual.

[K...]

That is exactly what I noticed. R.C. always acts robotic in his interviews but he seemed focused like a laser when just observing the game. You can see why he's so brilliant at his job when you see his passion.

It somewhat reminded me of the John Malkovich interview (thanks to the STers who posted that). He too looked really focused on the game (though not like R.C.) and bored talking about himself. Malkovich even said he wished he could've been a GM. Of course his interview was ruined by Reggie Cumdrunk Miller. Least R.C. had Bones doing a solid job as usual.

maybe hes just socially awkward. no eye contact and all.

[lefty]

lol RC still doing his job , evaluating players :lol

[DMC]

-Spurs will go 82-0
-Tim Duncan is actually the second coming of Jesus
-Enrique > Evita in terms of nicknames
This, except Tim is better than Jesus and Pop will send the entire team home against the Cavs on national TV night, and still win by 40.

[tim_duncan_fan]

El Rey McCallum is already in line to start some games. I fucking said it.

Just a matter of time before we are calling for Tony to lead the second unit....Manu did it for years.

[HarlemHeat37]

lol RC still doing his job , evaluating players :lol

:lol why isn't Phil doing his job, tbh?

[SAGirl]

I'm surprised at the dig on Cory. He basically said Ray was an upgrade, even though he was statistically one of the worst PGs in the NBA last year. They must really see something there.


RC was drunk, tbh. Ray Scruballum ain't better than Cojo.


RC's exact quote was:

"He [Ray McCallum] probably runs the team better than Cory did at a similar point."

NECRO POST....
RC Buford tbh
:drunk

[wildbill2u]

Waste of time post.

[timvp]

Interesting choice of a bump. Joseph never ran offense while with the Spurs. He was an ace defender and a spot-up shooter. Buford has made his share of mistakes (search for the Scola trade threads if you want to stir the pot, tbh) but saying a PG runs a team better than a PG who didn't run the team at all wasn't exactly a hot take.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol Ray McCallum

[SAGirl]

Interesting choice of a bump. Joseph never ran offense while with the Spurs. He was an ace defender and a spot-up shooter. Buford has made his share of mistakes (search for the Scola trade threads if you want to stir the pot, tbh) but saying a PG runs a team better than a PG who didn't run the team at all wasn't exactly a hot take.
Point is he thought Ray Mac was a better player in the making... errr no he's not.

[timtonymanu]

:lol Ray McCallum. This was the same year even scrubs were becoming hyped because Aldridge signed here