Game Thread: Spurs vs. Blazers 3:00 EST (2:00/c, 10:00 Riga Time)

[BatManu20]

Could get awkward.

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Blazers Summer League Roster

https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Woh2lWH4PNZ3VmOx7j7JwlU4weE=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3852704/SummerLeague_Roster2.0.PNG
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[Silver&Black]

:flag::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::flag:

[BillMc]

Always glad to see OP do this thread (and grateful for the Riga time!)

:bobo:flag:

[K...]

Keith Bogans G/F 6-5 215 5/12/80 Boston Celtics 11
Kenny Chery G 5-11 180 1/24/92 Baylor R
Karl Cochran G 6-1 175 9/7/92 Wofford R
Pat Connaughton G 6-5 215 1/6/93 Notre Dame R
Allen Crabbe G 6-6 197 4/9/92 Trail Blazers 2
Andre Dawkins G 6-4 206 11/19/91 Sioux Falls 1
Stephen Dennis G 6-6 180 10/2/87 Melbourne United R
Tim Frazier G 6-1 170 11/1/90 Trail Blazers 1
Ra'Shad James G 6-1 193 1/26/90 Reno R
Marko Keselj F 6-9 218 1/12/88 Mega Leks (Serbia) R
Luis Montero G 6-7 185 4/6/93 Westchester C.C. R
Arnett Moultrie F 6-11 250 11/18/90 Jiangsu Dragons 2
Meyers Leonard C 7-1 255 2/27/92 Trail Blazers 3
Daniel Orton C/F 6-10 255 8/6/90 Grand Rapids 3
Malcolm Thomas F 6-9 225 11/8/88 Philadelphia 76ers 4
Noah Vonleh F 6-10 240 8/24/95 Charlotte Hornets 1





The centerpiece!

[BatManu20]

BillMc :toast

[BatManu20]

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[SnakeBoy]

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Yeah Kyle has been looking good despite all of they naysayers. I didn't realize he had gotten his FG% up to 48%.

[BatManu20]

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[steeledl]

I'm watching this game for Jonathan Simmons . The goat.

[steeledl]

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In vegas. Wish I could go tbh .how much are tickets anyways

[steeledl]

One Kyle anderson ....



Nothing that guy does will translate to the NBA .sorry. Not as plAymKer. Not a good shooter. Not gonna get to the line against better NBA defenders. Not a good defender.



its like a college QB who just won't translate to the NFL ... Some guys have the tools to be an okay player at one level and not the next.

[steeledl]

Timeout.... Keith bogans :lol

[random21]

Wish I could be there, but going to Cozumel this wknd....

[SnakeBoy]

One Kyle anderson ....



Nothing that guy does will translate to the NBA .sorry. Not as plAymKer. Not a good shooter. Not gonna get to the line against better NBA defenders. Not a good defender.



its like a college QB who just won't translate to the NFL ... Some guys have the tools to be an okay player at one level and not the next.

Rookie Kyle in the NBA...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo8mabPWoOc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CT4dAwahL4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOu4t5oX42o

Sure he has work to do but your take is pretty stupid.


Not gonna get to the line against better NBA defenders.

Cause teams are going to put their best defenders on him :rolleyes

[BatManu20]

Chris Tucker on First Take just now: "I love the Spurs man, I love the Spurs." Said they're his favorite team in the West (he's from ATL and is a Hawks fan).

[Silver&Black]

Wish I could be there, but going to Cozumel this wknd....

Nice...

I've been to Cozumel before...beautiful place.

[steeledl]

Rookie Kyle in the NBA...

Sure he has work to do but your take is pretty stupid.



Cause teams are going to put their best defenders on him :rolleyes


lmao at cherry picking kyles few decent moments playing garbage time. Dude was historically bad. A team doesn't have to put their best defender on Kyle anderson.... Or their 2nd best or 3rd best. Dude is garbage.

[SpursFan86]

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[TXstbobcat]

At work and can't watch the game but I'm checking in for updates. :flag:

[BatManu20]

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[Shipupi]

#30 Defense is turrible

[spurs10]

:flag:

[BillMc]

Just got the stream. How do we look so far?

[Silver&Black]

:lmao Dat projected Blazers lineup

[BillMc]

No KA?

[Silver&Black]

No KA?

He's playing....Just hasn't done anything yet. No FGA...

[BatManu20]

Nice block by Kyle there

[Silver&Black]

INB4 Keith Bogans gets white hot

[BillMc]

He's playing....Just hasn't done anything yet. No FGA...

Thanks. Just saw him.

[Silver&Black]

Thanks. Just saw him.

Yeah, he just hit his 1st shot. Had a nice block also...

[BatManu20]

OKC trades PJIII to the Celtics.

[808]

KA doing what he do

[SPURt]

More wonderful announcing...

[Silver&Black]

Nice drive fathead....

Stay aggressive.

[BillMc]

KA draws fouls like a summer league Harden.

[SPURt]

Is Bogans jersey number his age?

[BatManu20]

Simmons getting after it on D

[steeledl]

Simmons off to a rough start. :(

[steeledl]

KA draws fouls like a summer league Harden.

I think he can have a long successful Dleague/ Summer league career.

[Silver&Black]

:wow KA

Mouse in the house....

[BillMc]

Yeah, he just hit his 1st shot. Had a nice block also...
:toast

[r0drig0lac]

nice fadeway

[Silver&Black]

End of the 1st:

http://i.imgur.com/Bcu6pZD.png

[raybies]

that was a pro move against smaller player for Kyle. He can get that anytime against that kind of competition

[BillMc]

I think he can have a long successful Dleague/ Summer league career.

Hoping his dleague time is pretty limited this year.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Kyle is so much more comfortable out there compared to his Utah games.

[Silver&Black]

KA feeling it right now....

Keep it going.

[silverblackfan]

That was going to be a nice assist by KA before he was fouled.

[Mr. Body]

Kyle is so much more comfortable out there compared to his Utah games.

He's 100% a guy whose play is determined by those around him. With good players, he can be solid, maybe even more. With guys who have never played together or are looking out for themselves, not so much.

[jyra]

Ah yes, just what we needed Summer League replay reviews..

[raybies]

Kyle is so much more comfortable out there compared to his Utah games.

yeah maybe he has to warm up to the team to keep with the Slomo nickname lol

[silverblackfan]

Clear path foul. Even better move.

[steeledl]

Before you all get excited about KA.... lets not forget what he looks like against NBA competition.

http://www.nba.com/video/games/spurs/2015/04/08/0021401168-hou-sas-play7.nba/

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Refs also auditioning for regular season games, gotta be able to show they're capable of unnecessary delays as well.

[raybies]

And Kyle is only 21

[silverblackfan]

Before you all get excited about KA.... lets not forget what he looks like against NBA competition.

http://www.nba.com/video/games/spurs/2015/04/08/0021401168-hou-sas-play7.nba/

Meh. Been keeping track of his progress since he was drafted, nothing else. Just rooting for the guy and hoping for the Spurs to find another diamond.

[Gordy58]

I really don't understand some of this Kyle Hatred, he's barely entering his 2nd season lol man's got serious skills for his size

[Jwash_1986]

Malcolm Thomas for the 5th big spot of Bonner retires or leaves. He did work on his 3pt spot.

[raybies]

I like how they are keeping Simmons or kyle on the court at all times

[BillMc]

Simmons quiet so far.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

These announcers lol

[Silver&Black]

Before you all get excited about KA.... lets not forget what he looks like against NBA competition.

http://www.nba.com/video/games/spurs/2015/04/08/0021401168-hou-sas-play7.nba/

Don't rain on our parade....

It's the Summer League brah. I just want to see the guy improve.

[jyra]

Kyle has to work on his screen setting, made no contact at all on his last three P&Rs.

[raybies]

if we are considering Copeland and another wing, why not Eddie? I wouldnt be surprised if we are considering him. He just needs to stay consistent

[Silver&Black]

Love the hustle...

[TimDunkem]

Davies going off.

[silverblackfan]

Nice hustle by the team!

[BillMc]

Don't rain on our parade....

It's the Summer League brah. I just want to see the guy improve.

This. Give Kyle time he'll be alright.

[BatManu20]

Danny Green in the building!

[Silver&Black]

:worthy: LDN

[808]

Nice of DG to support the team

[jyra]

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[steeledl]

"DANNY WE ARE FRIENDS ON TWITTER.... HEY EVERYONE IM FRIENDS WITH DANNY GREEN"

[silverblackfan]

Our only media friendly player outside of Manu or Tony. :lol

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Is that the guy with the NBA finals record for 3 pointers in a series?

[SPURt]

Malcolm Thomas for the 5th big spot of Bonner retires or leaves. He did work on his 3pt spot.
1. Duncan
2. Aldridge
3. Diaw
4. West
5. Bobi

I pretty sure there are already 5 under contract.

[BillMc]

Danny saying the right things. He's learned from past mistakes.

[Mr. Body]

Danny saying the right things. He's learned from past mistakes.

Until the next time he fouls a three-point shooter at the end of a game.

[BillMc]

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The better Bertans in the house!

[NASpurs]

Danny saying the right things. He's learned from past mistakes.

lol #Holocaust

[silverblackfan]

Danny saying the right things. He's learned from past mistakes.

I bet he has had media handling sessions to go with his other basketball training. Maybe more than most of the team.

[BillMc]

I bet he has had media handling sessions to go with his other basketball training. Maybe more than most of the team.

Probably right. That and maturing as a person.

[BillMc]

lol #Holocaust

Yeah, that made me cringe last year.

[Silver&Black]

lol #Holocaust

:lol I thought the same exact thing

Just a dumbass hashtag...inexcusable.

[Silver&Black]

:worthy: The guy wearing the Mississippi State hat

[silverblackfan]

That was pretty solid hassling in the post by Anderson

[steeledl]

Anderson is a black hole on offense. kick it out to the open 3 point shooter once.

[FlAVaK]

NBAtv has DAL-WSH. Any way to watch this game online?

[silverblackfan]

summer league live is what I am using

[steeledl]

Simmons trying to be a creator . KA is a ball stopper on offense so far.... interesting to see that considering KA was supposed to be a facilitator .

[Silver&Black]

Halftime SA-34 POR-31

http://i.imgur.com/XcQXuSX.png

[timtonymanu]

lol #Holocaust

:lol yep LDN is my nigga but he made a stupid move there.

[BillMc]

:lol yep LDN is my nigga but he made a stupid move there.

I'm a big Green fan actually. He's gives good interviews (and a lot of them) which gives the fan some insight into the team. On the court, his D is great, and when he's hot in his shooting we're practically unstoppable. I think its a bit of a shame with Kawhi (and to a lesser degree Timmy) around he'll probably never make an all-defensive team, but he's of that caliber I think.

[Silver&Black]

We've had some nice ball movement and drive and kicks to get the corner 3 in the 1st half.....

We just couldn't convert.

[raybies]

has Cady made one three all summer league?

[timtonymanu]

I'm a big Green fan actually. He's gives good interviews (and a lot of them) which gives the fan some insight into the team. On the court, his D is great, and when he's hot in his shooting we're practically unstoppable. I think its a bit of a shame with Kawhi (and to a lesser degree Timmy) around he'll probably never make an all-defensive team, but he's of that caliber I think.

Yeah he was snubbed last year and iirc he actually made a subtle tweet about it. :lol

With Aldridge joining the team and all the hype around the Spurs now, it's possible he could make it next season.

[raybies]

Vonleh looking decent

[steeledl]

Blazers playing much better team basketball than us .

[raybies]

nice three eddie

[lilbthebasedgod]

How was that a foul at around the 6min mark an offensive foul by Anderson?

[raybies]

How was that a foul at around the 6min mark an offensive foul by Anderson?
yeah bad call

[raybies]

invite to training camp?

[BatManu20]

We've missed a lot of good looks. Should be up double digits tbh.

[Silver&Black]

End of 3rd: SA-51 POR-48

http://i.imgur.com/BiWRa8s.png

[TheGreatYacht]

Still think Eddie needs at least a camp invite

[raybies]

Still think Eddie needs at least a camp invite

2nd. he's not scared to shoot.

[SnakeBoy]

Before you all get excited about KA.... lets not forget what he looks like against NBA competition.

http://www.nba.com/video/games/spurs/2015/04/08/0021401168-hou-sas-play7.nba/


Anderson is a black hole on offense. kick it out to the open 3 point shooter once.


Simmons trying to be a creator . KA is a ball stopper on offense so far.... interesting to see that considering KA was supposed to be a facilitator .

:lol Troll trying too hard.

El Nono get in here and show this fool how it's done.

[raybies]

Cady, finally with a finish around the rim.

[BatManu20]

KA leading all scorers.

[steeledl]

:lol Troll trying too hard.

El Nono get in here and show this fool how it's done.

Keep thinking im trolling fanboi. You will see what a liability he is come regular season.

[raybies]

that leaner looks nice by kyle

[Hoops Czar]

KA leading all scorers.

On 3-11 shooting.

[steeledl]

On 3-11 shooting.

Yeah, shot still looks terrible. He isn't finding the open man on offense. Lucky these d league scrubs like to foul.

[TimDunkem]

Keith Bogans joins the summer league to mentor the young players on the court.

Fouls three point shooter.

[Silver&Black]

Keep thinking im trolling fanboi. You will see what a liability he is come regular season.

:lol Do you think our championship hopes next year rely on the production of Kyle Anderson?

[ceperez]

Keith Bogans joins the summer league to mentor the young players on the court.

Fouls three point shooter.

The centerpiece is playing against the Spurs. Gameover!

[steeledl]

Simmons is definitely a creator and looking for the open man. Dudes bricking all his shots.

[ceperez]

Simmons is definitely a creator and looking for the open man. Dudes bricking all his shots.

Is he being guarded by the centerpiece?

[r0drig0lac]

sick

[random21]

Simmons with nice shot...

[steeledl]

:lol Do you think our championship hopes next year rely on the production of Kyle Anderson?

No but we do need depth at the wing and he definitely isn't it.

[random21]

Eddie with the 3 ball... I like!

[Dex]

Damn, Simmons was about to rip down the rim on that one.

[TimDunkem]

Simmons is clearly tired.

[Jwash_1986]

1. Duncan
2. Aldridge
3. Diaw
4. West
5. Bobi

I pretty sure there are already 5 under contract.
Well West need to sign first before I go off annointing motherfuckas positions on this team. That stunt Jordan pulled I don't put shit pass anyone. I'm just being realistic.

[ceperez]

Livo Jean Charles not playing? Is he injured? Is he on the bench? Has he been sent home?

[random21]

Simmons has a quick first step, he can easily create for some open shots....

[ceperez]

Well West need to sign first before I go off annointing motherfuckas positions on this team. That stunt Jordan pulled I don't put shit pass anyone. I'm just being realistic.

Well, you can buy his Jersey ( http://store.nba.com/David_West_San_Antonio_Spurs_Jerseys/Mens_San_Antonio_Spurs_David_West_adidas_Black_Rep lica_Road_Jersey ) just in case he never signs... it'll be a collectors item!

[steeledl]

Love the way Simmons balls. He has NBA skills.

[Shipupi]

Nice move by Simmons, man i can't wait to see him play on the NBA

[Dex]

Strong And-1 by Simmons

[SPURt]

Danny saying the right things. He's learned from past mistakes.


Well West need to sign first before I go off annointing motherfuckas positions on this team. That stunt Jordan pulled I don't put shit pass anyone. I'm just being realistic.
you think what Jordan pulled was "realistic"? I think West is a pretty safe bet to sign once he's given his word. But, if you want to push for Malcolm Thomas, cool.

[random21]

That last move reminded me of a JR Rider or Latrell Sprewell move....Damn Simmons

[BatManu20]

Terrible defense by Simmons there.

[BillMc]

Pretty exciting summer league game tbh

[SPURt]

Nice play, Eddie just missed it

[Silver&Black]

Simmons......

My nigga.

[BatManu20]

Nice Simmons.

[random21]

Eddie with horrible freakin defense... Simmons saves his ass

[steeledl]

Yep. Simmons clutch too. That's the dude we needed and found him for nothing.

[Shipupi]

Simmons is clutch, he's the anti KA

[Dex]

Simmons with the go-ahead floater. Having a big quarter.

[r0drig0lac]

wow

[kawhidoyoudothistome]

Terrible defense by Simmons there.

Pat C's got some athleticism, so Simmons getting blown by him isn't too surprising, but definitely not what I want to see in the late minutes.

[Shipupi]

Blazers ball...

[steeledl]

Because it is just summer league, i want overtime tbh

[ceperez]

Eddie replaced for defensive purposes.... not a good sign.

That's just tells you that the Spurs aren't going to sign him until he improves his defense.

[Cactus Jack]

Spurs win!

[steeledl]

If Anderson is a true Spur he will miss one of these

[Silver&Black]

Make freebies = Win game

[808]

KA no rotation on that last play, but big board

[Shipupi]

KA no rotation on that last play, but big board
He gave up the shot to get a rebounding position... I don't know how i feel about that

[BatManu20]

Clutch FT's by Kyle. Should be ball game.

[kawhidoyoudothistome]

KA making both FTs to kill it...definitely not a true Spur.

[SPURt]

Shot nearly 15% worse, but the Blazers 22 turnovers did them in

[Raven]

:crywin:cry

[808]

Simmons. Never gives up

[BatManu20]

Becky improves to 2-1 in SL.

[BillMc]

Victory!!!:flag:

[Shipupi]

Nice! When's the next game?

[BatManu20]

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[random21]

2-1 for Becky...

[Silver&Black]

Final: SA-79 POR-75

http://i.imgur.com/JBWql1W.png

:flag:

[BillMc]

It will be interesting to see if Kyle can draw fouls in the big leagues. It's a big part of his game actually.

[steeledl]

KA shouldn't be allowed to do TV interviews. Only radio interviews please. At least put a fucking warning on the TV before they put him on there "Warning. May contain some disturbing images. Viewer discretion is advised"

[BatManu20]

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[timtonymanu]

Damn his beard is hideous

[BillMc]

Damn his beard is hideous

Hopefully its a summer league only thing. :lol

[steeledl]

Damn his beard is hideous

Can't understand why he has that puffed up hair now either. Is he trying to give the illusion of even more head mass?

[SAGirl]

He was subbed in as a PF to end the game there and the team in general had trouble securing a rebound just a possession b4. It's a pick your poison scenario. He was surrounded by 3 guys immediately after the rebound, if he hadn't secured it, there would have been an offensive put back w a potential and1 situation. Since the blazers were killing them in the paint and not from 3 Kyle mad the right play I think.
:bobo

[Silver&Black]

Damn his beard is hideous

^
This

[Bartleby]

:lol Spurfan getting worked up about about a players looks.

Seriously, who gives a shit!

[kawhidoyoudothistome]

:lol Spurfan getting worked up about about a players looks.

Seriously, who gives a shit!

What do you expect? We have such models on the team, like Duncan, Ginobili, Danny, and now LMA.

[SAGirl]

:lol Spurfan getting worked up about about a players looks.

Seriously, who gives a shit!
:clap:clap:clap:tu

[tmtcsc]

Damn his beard is hideous

http://funnyasduck.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/funny-model-bald-beard-its-called-fashion-look-it-up-pics.jpg

[BatManu20]

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[Solid D]

Once again, Simmons with the high turnover count. He's a nice player, but TOs were a problem in Austin last season and they are still a problem. Maybe he can clean that up but sometimes, players don't because they are just too carefree or, as in Manu's case... too avant garde with the ball.

[SnakeBoy]

KA making both FTs to kill it...definitely not a true Spur.

His primary job this season will be to teach Kawhi how to dribble and make clutch ft's.

[LiSpurs516]

Gotta believe Eddie's shooting gets him a camp invite, right?

[BillMc]

Gotta believe Eddie's shooting gets him a camp invite, right?

Would hope so, but he's a long shot to make the actual team.

[ceperez]

Gotta believe Eddie's shooting gets him a camp invite, right?

If Becky Hammon subs him out of the game for defensive reasons, then that's enough of a bad indicator. Hammon thinks his defense is non-existent.

[ace3g]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS)Coach Hammon says the Spurs' familiarity with Simmons over the last two years allows them to trust him with the offense late.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

If Becky Hammon subs him out of the game for defensive reasons, then that's enough of a bad indicator. Hammon thinks his defense is non-existent.

There have been worse players who have been invited to camp. An invite isn't that big of a deal in the grand scheme of the team.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJPUD6EkGxo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2lRxHI8lkc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfbEDZYI44E

[ace3g]

https://s.yimg.com/sr/imgv1/1/e586fdf5-4619-3f7f-a212-ad30656c75e1

https://s.yimg.com/sr/imgv1/1/3292210a-a075-3b15-bf03-bc5b5f8ec56c

https://s.yimg.com/sr/imgv1/1/897931c7-93e7-3ed7-9a0a-fdb4901b55d1

The Wrath of Becky

https://s.yimg.com/sr/imgv1/1/1d0aae90-ccdc-362d-b4ae-af7d62dbc98c

https://s.yimg.com/sr/imgv1/1/55f2f470-983b-3a70-9cc8-5361d84bd6a7

[ceperez]

Looks like Becky is doing a great job. Two wins and close game loss (against a loaded Knicks team with Fisher coaching).

[Mugen]

I couldn't play for Becky if she stares like that. It'd be flappin all around the shorts tbh.

[Russ]

Nice! When's the next game?

That's right, when is the next game?:flag:

More importantly, when is the Lakers' next SL game? :)

"Well, that's too long." :hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry:

[LiSpurs516]

If Becky Hammon subs him out of the game for defensive reasons, then that's enough of a bad indicator. Hammon thinks his defense is non-existent.

I don't think he's good enough to make the roster but, that shot is clean.

http://www.nba.com/spurs/austin-spurs-jarell-eddie-takes-danny-green-path

His Defense is a looooong way from Verde strange they'd make the comparison, Danny was on the ALL-ACC defensive team.

[Plum Island]

I couldn't play for Becky if she stares like that. It'd be flappin all around the shorts tbh.
:lol

[littlecoyotecoin]

Would hope so, but he's a long shot to make the actual team.

I, like many others, was hoping for a good defensive big in the off season. Bobi, while interesting, doesn't appear to be that. So, I was looking forward to seeing more of Ndoye. From his box score, he got two blocks and was 4\4 from the line. I missed the game, and didn't see anyone comment on him. I assume he was as underwhelming as his 0\3 shooting, and zero rebounds, 3 fouls, 2 turnovers in ten minutes? He seemed pretty agile for a big last time I watched him

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Hopefully its a summer league only thing. :lol


Can't understand why he has that puffed up hair now either. Is he trying to give the illusion of even more head mass?

Men with thinner beards have to allow the hair to grow a bit longer before it weighs down and begins to take shape. Even if you have a carpet growing out of your face you still get the effect it just starts to weigh down before it grows a full inch. It's not patchy out of the form and will probably grow in fine.

[SpurAddict561]

Are we really analyzing grown men's beards in the Game Thread?

This season needs to start already before you guys start doing dick measuring contests.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Are we really analyzing grown men's beards in the Game Thread?

This season needs to start already before you guys start doing dick measuring contests.

CROFL CROFL CROFL

If there's one thing the second generation ST posters love besides personal attacks and racist comments, it's evaluating the looks and attractiveness of other men.

[SnakeBoy]

CROFL CROFL CROFL

If there's one thing the second generation ST posters love besides personal attacks and racist comments, it's evaluating the looks and attractiveness of other men.

:lol

[tholdren]

Kyle Anderson sure took a lot of shots to get to 19. They need to trade him.

in other news, bogans played a great game

[SupremeGuy]

I couldn't play for Becky if she stares like that. It'd be flappin all around the shorts tbh.http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/image.php?u=15519&dateline=1436219262

[MI21]

I couldn't play for Becky if she stares like that. It'd be flappin all around the shorts tbh.

:lol