Jimmer Fredette to the Spurs (Update: Mostly Non-Guaranteed Training Camp Deal)

[TXstbobcat]

Probably his last chance to make it in the NBA. You better make the most of it.

[LakerHater]

Absolutely great, with Chip Engeland having him under a microscope, will be able to tell if he's actually legit.

Chip has his easiest assignment yet!

[DesignatedT]

Glorified try out. Why wouldn't you have him in camp? Will be interesting to track his progress

[ceperez]

Interesting. Looks like it is only for training camp.

Pop will most likely find out all he needs to know about Jimmer before camp ends. If he is signed by the end, I wouldn't be surprised. Then again, I wouldn't be surprised if he isn't. That is my problem with Jimmer. Let us see what happens. :D

In PATFO I trust.

Can Jimmer still sign with another NBA team before camp or does $50k mean that he's committed to the Spurs till end of camp?

[Budkin]

Jimmer? Solid pickup tbh.

[timvp]

Seriously though, if his career doesn't take off with the Spurs, he might as well just quit the NBA and go to Europe or something.

Yeah, this is obviously his last chance in the NBA.

[DesignatedT]

Training camp is going to be super competitive between the young guys. I can't wait tbh. McCallum, Mills, Simmons, Jimmer, Anderson. Awesome :tu

[BackHome]

To me he is insurance if Parker or Manu are out for extended times then the guys who can pick our offense and defense systems the fastest will get the playing time.

[ceperez]

Training camp is going to be super competitive between the young guys. I can't wait tbh. McCallum, Mills, Simmons, Jimmer, Anderson. Awesome :tu

The 3 point shooting percentages will have to be off the charts for anyone to stick. What about Eddie?

[timvp]

Can Jimmer still sign with another NBA team before camp or does $50k mean that he's committed to the Spurs till end of camp?

He'd be committed to the Spurs to the end of the season, at least.

[cd98]

In PATFO I trust.

Can Jimmer still sign with another NBA team before camp or does $50k mean that he's committed to the Spurs till end of camp?

Contract means he's ours. But I bet Spurs would release him if he got a guaranteed deal elsewhere for the whole season. This is one of the few stops where he could have some legit success.

[TheGreatYacht]

But can he ball out against Alba Berlin?

[r0drig0lac]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKiqPFiVAAAC3or.jpg http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[BackHome]

Jimmer is completely terrible!

lol we all said the same thing about Green when we got him

[ceperez]

He'd be committed to the Spurs to the end of the season, at least.

End of season? Do you mean end of camp?

[ceperez]

Contract means he's ours. But I bet Spurs would release him if he got a guaranteed deal elsewhere for the whole season. This is one of the few stops where he could have some legit success.

So he can still get offers and it is up to the Spurs to be nice?

[milkyway21]

INSURANCE.
So unlike last season injuries will no longer be an issue to not get the HCA.

Destiny is in our hands...:king

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

5th team in as many years. Never liked him or thought he was more than a fad. Getting excited over this is sad...

[cd98]

So he can still get offers and it is up to the Spurs to be nice?

Basically. His agent may kick the tire and find someone that wants to give him a guaranteed contract. It's not likely to happen, but the Spurs have let players leave before under similar circumstances. They let Hairston go to Europe for more money rather than compete for the 15th spot on the roster several years ago.

[cd98]

End of season? Do you mean end of camp?

No, I think they have a contract for the season, but its not guaranteed, meaning Spurs can cut him, but he can't go elsewhere without being cut by Spurs.

[Bruno]

I wasn't sold on Fredette signed to a guaranteed contract but for a training camp deal is a nice move. :tu

What this signing likely also mean is that Spurs won't add a 15th player (who would have likely be a SG or a SF) to a guaranteed contract. I don't see Spurs convincing that soon in the summer Fredette and mostly his agent to commit with a team where he will have no shot a making the roster. Anderson and Simmons good SL should have change their stance about that need for a wing.

[milkyway21]

So this would mean they won't sign addl FAs from the SL team?

OMG, training camp will be so awesome.
I just don't know how they communicate with Bobi :spin. No clue if the "el gigante" can speak english at all :lol

[timvp]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13302963/jimmer-fredette-agrees-deal-san-antonio-spurs

Looks like it's official. Great get for a training camp spot. I would say 60% shot he doesn't make the team but it's worth seeing just how deadly he'd be in San Antonio's offense.

And the summer gets even better :tu

[milkyway21]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13302963/jimmer-fredette-agrees-deal-san-antonio-spurs

Looks like it's official. Great get for a training camp spot. I would say 60% shot he doesn't make the team but it's worth seeing just how deadly he'd be in San Antonio's offense.

And the summer gets even better :tu


Wow. :wow

[cd98]

We'll at least get to see him play a few preseason games.

[NASpurs]

We'll at least get to see him play a few preseason games.

It'll be an interesting preseason to say the least with all the new players.

I can't remember being this excited for a preseason. :lol

[daledondale]

We have nothing to lose, why not?. :flag:

[Spurs9]

So final roster would be:

1. Tony
2. Danny
3. Kawhi
4. LMA
5. Timmy
6. Manu
7. Boris
8. D-West
9. Patty
10. McCallum
11. Boban
12. Simmons
13. Kyle
14. Bonner
15. Jimmer
Unreal team tbh

[ninjaskrzypek]

Dat spacing.....

[rjv]

people need to stop thinking in terms of fredette in terms of a night in/night out rotation player. parker and mills are injury prone and i believe fredette is just there as a credible back up's back up. so if mills gets more time at the 2 spot, the jimmer can move into the slot after mccallum which could yield some PT on nights where parker is being rested. spurs are creating a roster where no matter how far into the bench you look there is someone who can give you some credible minutes. and it's a great blend of veterans and developing players too.

[TD 21]

And for people saying he is a 15th player, it's more complicate than that. Anderson and Simmons have shown nothing at a level above D-League and summer league. Both might not turn into NBA caliber players. In that case, Fredette will be the 10th player on Spurs roster chart.

Yeah. I suspect fourth wing is going to be a season long competition, like backup PG was in '12-'13. And given that Anderson is a poor fit next to Ginobili and Simmons a questionable one and the fact that they're both inexperienced, it's probably more likely than not that whatever wing they ultimately settle on for the fifteenth spot (and it could take until the buyout period), becomes the fourth wing. That means they can't afford to throw this spot in the garbage.

Since Fredette will supposedly receive a "modest" guarantee, there's obviously no harm in this, so it's worthwhile. But realistically, he'd be a terrible fit next to Ginobili and Mills defensively. If they're going to pair them with a shooter that can't defend, then it has to be someone who can at least physically defend their position.

[Obstructed_View]

5th team in as many years. Never liked him or thought he was more than a fad. Getting excited over this is sad...

Well, we're talking about the 15th player on the roster, so I don't think anyone's going to be fucking giddy about it, but the kid's a shooter. The fact that the Spurs have a lottery pick as a reclamation project to fill their final roster spot is testament to how ridiculously deep this team is.

[cd98]

No better player to have in the closing of a game when the Spurs have a lead and need to make their free throws.

[cd98]

What? No press conference?

[ninjaskrzypek]

It really is RIDICULOUS how damn deep this roster is. It looks like a video game roster with BS trades pulled off.

[beirmeistr]

No better player to have in the closing of a game when the Spurs have a lead and need to make their free throws.

good point

[Anonymous Cowherd]

McCallum - Jimmer - Simmons - Bonner - Marjanovic

That 3rd string team would have a good shout against many 2nd string NBA teams

[aal04]

I like it. And id like to see him rotating in with the better units too.

He will get better looks at SAS than anywhere else with our system. He has glaring weaknesses on defense, but he is another pawn for Pop to make use of when the matchup is right

[FaM0us Skins]

I guess it's a decent signing.

[xellos88330]

I really wouldn't mind seeing him make the team actually.

Shooter that could potentially shoot the Spurs back into a game that they are getting clobbered in. If he doesn't make the shots, the Spurs were losing anyway. It could be a win/win situation for Jimmer. He better work his ass of though.

[ElNono]

Don't really want him. But if he's another body for training camp, I guess it doesn't matter.

[therealtruth]

Can we get a real backup PG? TJ Ford was the last actual real PG we had and that's been a while.

[Spurtacular]

Now, I wish I had spoke up in the previous threads and said I want Jimmer. I have no way of proving my alleged genius now :lol

[808]

He has the "Limitless Range" perk in 2k. I think the team can use this.

[SeanElliot'sLeftNut]

If the Spurs wanted an undersized white guy that shoots threes should of drafted RJ hunter. RJ Better and younger TBH.

[BillMc]

McCallum - Jimmer - Simmons - Bonner - Marjanovic

That 3rd string team would have a good shout against many 2nd string NBA teams

And our second team might make the playoffs in the east. :toast

[NASpurs]

If the Spurs wanted an undersized white guy that shoots threes should of drafted RJ hunter. RJ Better and younger TBH.

Spurs are done with people named RJ.

[Spurtacular]

Who would you rather have, Eddie or Jimmer?

I thought Eddie was looking great on his threes; so, it's not like I don't want him. I hope that the Spurs keep him in their system. But Jimmer can shoot too; and he can actually play both guard positions and be a play maker.

[RD2191]

Spur fan, ripping on Cojo yet sucking off the worst defender in the NBA. Fucking faggots.:lol

[Spurtacular]

Jimmer and Eddie training camp duel should be fun.

I don't think they'll be competing. Veterans have to be greatly outplayed to lose their spots to people down in the system. Eddie will be up with the Spurs in a year or two if he keeps playing well though.

[benefactor]

:tu

[Spurtacular]

Spur fan, ripping on Cojo yet sucking off the worst defender in the NBA. Fucking faggots.:lol

Isiah Thomas is the worst defender in the league; and it's not even close tbh. And Jimmer has played for some dysfunctional teams. His offensive and defensive ratings are both likely to greatly improve in the Spurs system.

[dbestpro]

Jimmer will impress Pop in training camp, get signed for the year, and have Bruno and timvp doing the jimmer dance by mid-season.

[31kungodt]

I doubt he will see any action. But i like the thougt of him or Patty hoisting threes on the break.

But what has happening this summer is beyond insane. Roster is loaded, winning SL.

[ChumpDumper]

Hit the nail on the head again! Eddie has a work ethic problem.Says who?

[Spurtacular]

Gary has at least shown up in the NBA. If there wasn't an already emerging off guard coming up, I'd be all for this move. Jimmer just didn't really fit with our current bench guys. Who do we play him with? Jimmer/Manu? Good offense, we're gonna get sliced apart though by anyone with a playmaker on the bench.

Jimmer's stats in which he's got 20 min or more per game are all-star level numbers (and then some) for his per 36's. He's just been the victim of dysfunctional systems. Like everyone else, I do have concerns about his defense though.

[ceperez]

Says who?

Says everyone who has seen him play.

[Aztecfan03]

Jimmer actually killed Kawhi in the matchup


http://youtu.be/DlDPwcwLu2o

Not the same game. they played 3 times that year.

[ChumpDumper]

Says everyone who has seen him play. No, they don't. Don't make stuff up.

[BatManu20]

Doc sees our Jimmer and raises us a Prigs.


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[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTc22SZs2Yw

"Well, he almost has a season high in five minutes of play."

That's because the Kings were full of butt-tart primadonnas and when Jimmer got some minutes cos they were totally sucking, he just said fuck it, I'm going to town!

[BatManu20]

Watch the Clippers sign JR Smith next.

[sexinthatsx]

1 more year of Matt Bonner means one more year of this:

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3621689/bonnerpg.gif

:lmao

[BatManu20]

Meanwhile, my niqqa Simmons..

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[Das Texan]

0 risk in this case.

What can you not be happy about with this signing?

[Aztecfan03]

David West can lead that third team:

Marjanovic at center
David West at power forward
Kyle Anderson at small forward
McCallum and Fredette at guards

not bad for a third unit, huh

So you have bonner in the second team?http://mrwgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Black-Kid-Freaks-Out-When-A-Camera-Films-At-McDonalds.gif

[TheGreatYacht]

Not the same game. they played 3 times that year.
Yeah, saw that. Good catch :tu

[TheGreatYacht]

So you have bonner in the second team?http://mrwgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Black-Kid-Freaks-Out-When-A-Camera-Films-At-McDonalds.gif
:lmao

[AFMadison]

Spur fan, ripping on Cojo yet sucking off the worst defender in the NBA. Fucking faggots.:lol

So you're calling Spurs fans faggots? What team do you root for again?

[Spurs Brazil]

Jimmer Fredette ‏@jimmerfredette
Very excited and humbled to be apart of such a great organization! Thank you for the opportunity! #spurs

[tholdren]

Post more relevant college basketball links. Might as well sign Adam Morrison since he was good in college. Dumbasses.

This is dumb. Jimmer will be asked to do one thing - hit a three, not carry an nba team to victory. Both Jimmer, and Morrison were drafted to be franchise players not role players. I would take Jimmer over Bonner. Any organized team sport, at any level, is attributed to luck and roles as much as it is to individual skill.

LOL at whoever said take Eddie over anyone.

[BatManu20]

Jimmer's reaction to hearing he's signing with the Spurs

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/jimmer1-1-4-13.gif?w=1000

[benefactor]

So you're calling Spurs fans faggots? What team do you root for again?
You must be new here

[NASpurs]

His (hot?) wife seems to be excited too

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[SpursforSix]

The reason the Spurs might gamble on Jimmer is the fact that players like him (Redick, Eddie House, Kerr, etc) sometimes take years to figure out how to get their shots off on the NBA level. Once they do, they can suddenly become useful.


Based on what?

All three have been fairly consistent in FGA and % based on their amount of playing time since they came into the league.

Seriously. Do you have any backup for this it is it just something you think?

[ElNono]

isn't this like his 3rd season in the league? you gotta be pretty damn bad to be a pro and only be able to land what basically amounts to a camp invite...

[.G.]

Yeah, they're just kicking tires, right?

I mean, what's wrong with kicking the tires?

Nothing wrong with kicking the tiyas

[Spurtacular]

I don't think this kid ever got a fair shot. I'd hate to see him relegated to garbage time....

Spurs are a healthy organization that do things the right way. If Jimmer doesn't get the minutes in the beginning, it's because it's not his time yet. He'll be advancing and learning and stay ready for when his name is called though. I think Jimmer was miserable playing on Kings 2.0 last season. That's not gonna be the case at all this season.

[Spurtacular]

isn't this like his 3rd season in the league? you gotta be pretty damn bad to be a pro and only be able to land what basically amounts to a camp invite...

This will be his fifth season; and we don't know if there weren't other more substantive offers. I'm pretty sure Jimmer was looking for the right system, else he was going to go play overseas. He didn't want to be an end of the bench guy on a bad team again.

[tholdren]

Jimmer's stats in which he's got 20 min or more per game are all-star level numbers (and then some) for his per 36's. He's just been the victim of dysfunctional systems. Like everyone else, I do have concerns about his defense though.

This is a winner. Jimmer can score - thats what the spurs need and lack. Thats why the Spurs lost against the clippers. Had they played patty or Joseph more they would have won. But they felt like Green and Leonard could defend their way to the win. While I agree with a defensive philosophy, a team still has to make a shot and score more than the other team. Great signing by the Spurs. He's a hard worker, no character issues, great three point shooter, better than Bonner. Win win

[BatManu20]

isn't this like his 3rd season in the league? you gotta be pretty damn bad to be a pro and only be able to land what basically amounts to a camp invite...

He's entering his 5th season. Was drafted 10th overall in 2011.

[lefty]

I think they signed him to motivate Kiwi tbh

[ElNono]

This will be his fifth season; and we don't know if there weren't other more substantive offers. I'm pretty sure Jimmer was looking for the right system, else he was going to go play overseas. He didn't want to be an end of the bench guy on a bad team again.


He's entering his 5th season. Got drafted in 2011.

Thanks. At some point he kinda disappeared... probably playing for the Kings, IIRC...

[timvp]

Seriously. Do you have any backup for this it is it just something you think?

Huh? I don't even know what you're talking about.

Look at the players I listed. Redick was considered an epic bust through the first three seasons of his career. It wasn't until his fourth season that he figured it all out. Eddie House was terrible until his fifth season in the NBA. Kerr was a no-name journeyman until he signed with the Bulls. The year before going to Chicago, he hit 6-of-26 three-pointers.

Jimmer's hope is to follow a similar path. The NBA has a long history of undersized shooting guards taking a long time to develop and figuring out how to fit.

[BillMc]

I don't think they'll be competing. Veterans have to be greatly outplayed to lose their spots to people down in the system. Eddie will be up with the Spurs in a year or two if he keeps playing well though.

But Jimmer doesn't have a spot yet. His contract is training camp only. He, like Eddie, will have to earn a regular season spot. There is only 1 left.

[AFMadison]

You must be new here

Nah, I just like calling out people for their stupidity.

[BatManu20]

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[exstatic]

Eddie tbh.

Eddie can't even dribble the ball.

[Spurtacular]

I'm gonna have to by memory cos I can't immediately find the graphic; but a couple years ago, midway through the season, Jimmer was leading the league in deep three percentage (3 or 4 feet and more beyond the arc) at 52 percent!

This is b/c he was stroking the open threes from deep on pull-ups. His teammates were freezing him out (in an effort to stifle his minutes), so most his other threes were contested and his numbers were down from closer. You don't have these problems in an organization like the Spurs that doesn't tolerate selfishness.

[BOHOLANO#21]

Jimmer could be next season's 2003 Steve Kerr! An insurance if TP get injured in this summer's Eurocup!

[littlecoyotecoin]

Can we get a real backup PG? TJ Ford was the last actual real PG we had and that's been a while.

Yup. What a luxury that was. McCallum gonna be good tho.

[Mugen]

Eddie can't even dribble the ball.

Neither can Danny.

[Spurtacular]

Kings players, Evans, Thornton, Thomas with cooperation from Cousins froze Jimmer out in an effort to keep their minutes up. Kings coaches had no control over the situation. Jimmer was relegated to the bench when as a lottery pick on a bad team he should've been out playing.

[Spurtacular]

But Jimmer doesn't have a spot yet. His contract is training camp only. He, like Eddie, will have to earn a regular season spot. There is only 1 left.

I suppose. I think (or rather hope) that the Spurs roll with Fredette and sign Eddie to a d-league contract.

[ceperez]

Huh? I don't even know what you're talking about.

Look at the players I listed. Redick was considered an epic bust through the first three seasons of his career. It wasn't until his fourth season that he figured it all out. Eddie House was terrible until his fifth season in the NBA. Kerr was a no-name journeyman until he signed with the Bulls. The year before going to Chicago, he hit 6-of-26 three-pointers.

Jimmer's hope is to follow a similar path. The NBA has a long history of undersized shooting guards taking a long time to develop and figuring out how to fit.

I agree with you here, Spurs doing the right thing by picking up discards at around 25 years of age. Lots of players need time to figure out the NBA game, unfortunately rookie contracts expire before they put it all together.

[BillMc]

I suppose. I think (or rather hope) that the Spurs roll with Fredette and sign Eddie to a d-league contract.

Well, if one team can find a way to maximize his skills and hide/improve his weaknesses its the Spurs.

[ceperez]

I'm gonna have to by memory cos I can't immediately find the graphic; but a couple years ago, midway through the season, Jimmer was leading the league in deep three percentage (3 or 4 feet and more beyond the arc) at 52 percent!

This is b/c he was stroking the open threes from deep on pull-ups. His teammates were freezing him out (in an effort to stifle his minutes), so most his other threes were contested and his numbers were down from closer. You don't have these problems in an organization like the Spurs that doesn't tolerate selfishness.

Seriously, you telling me the Kings players where deliberately sabotaging Fredette's game?

[Spurtacular]

Seriously, you telling me the Kings players where deliberately sabotaging Fredette's game?

That's exactly what I'm telling you.

[Mr. Body]

Great pickup. Likely as not wont work out, but a smart young player knowing he's playing for his career? If it works out it could be really nice, a poor man's Mark Price.

[ceperez]

I suppose. I think (or rather hope) that the Spurs roll with Fredette and sign Eddie to a d-league contract.

Eddie need one more year marinating over there in the D-league. He's got to learn to put effort on both sides of the court.

[picnroll]

Good chance to take. He's the kinda of player that will fail on a dumb team and might succeed well on a smart team. Hasn't played on a smart NBA team yet.

[ceperez]

Great pickup. Likely as not wont work out, but a smart young player knowing he's playing for his career? If it works out it could be really nice, a poor man's Mark Price.

He's about the same size and is as athletic as J.J.Redick. Let's just see how it works out for him. Hope he works his butt out to get the last remaining spot.

[loveforthegame]

I'll be rooting for him. :tu

[Mnky]

Neither can Danny.

Danny is And1 level compared to Eddie's church league hands.

I hope Eddie turns the corner. Like others mentioned, he showed promise his last game. Consistency would be nice. Jimmer can at least move with the ball. They would both be in simply to shoot, never to defened so that's a mute argument. Jimmers offensive game ismore evolved, not by a landslide, but it is. I doubt Anyone saying otherwise has seen either play Much.

[ninjaskrzypek]

I'm going to LOL at all the roaring ovations when our BENCH players get subbed in. Boban. Jimmer. Simmons. We are going to have a truly special year.

[DPG21920]

Jimmer has been an awful pro, even worse than worst case IMO. However, judging by what we've seen in college and his skillset, I don't see why Jimmer couldn't turn into Gary Neal if things "click". He has better athleticism than Neal, should be able to handle the ball as good and if things click with his shot, he should be able to reach that ceiling.

We shall see.

[slick'81]

Jimmer time !

[ceperez]

Wait a second here... this announcement http://www.nba.com/spurs/spurs-sign-jimmer-fredette does not say what the deal is.

I mean, based on the celebration happening over at Jimmer's twitter feed, it's as if he signed some kind of guaranteed deal. https://twitter.com/jimmerfredette

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

can't be worse than Belli..or can he?

[dabom]

Jimmer has been an awful pro, even worse than worst case IMO. However, judging by what we've seen in college and his skillset, I don't see why Jimmer couldn't turn into Gary Neal if things "click". He has better athleticism than Neal, should be able to handle the ball as good and if things click with his shot, he should be able to reach that ceiling.

We shall see.

Yeah but neal was playing point. I don't see jimmy as our 4th pg.

[dabom]

can't be worse than Belli..or can he?

Yes he can. :lol

[ceperez]

Yes he can. :lol

I agree, he can be worse than Belinelli. I can't believe these people who expect to find jewels in a trash bin.

[BatManu20]

If he does actually make the team, I'm assuming Jimmer will wear #7?

[808]

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He sounds over himself, which is a great start.

[Bruno]

Even if Spurs go with 15 players, Fredette is far from a lock at making the roster:
- Spurs still have under contract Reggie Williams.
- It looks like DeShaun Thomas will force his way into training camp and he is a decent player.

[99 Problems]

Spurs probably turn him into efficient productive player and rest of league scratch head wondering how. :lol:lol

[timtonymanu]

Gonna be a fun training camp.

Jimmer, RW, Eddie fighting for that final spot?

[Austin_Toros]

Who would you rather have, Eddie or Jimmer?

Eddie.

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKjJgfwUYAQDinC.jpg

[bic50]

Eh. Rather have eddie tbh

[ceperez]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKjJgfwUYAQDinC.jpg

I can't tell if that's an San Antonio Spurs or Austin Spurs jersey!!

[Despot]

I can't believe we got him. I've always thought he would be the next Reggie Miller. worst case scenario Steve Kerr, imo. He just needed the right system. Seriously, after after Jimmer gets going, noone will even remember the LMA signing, tbh.

[outmap]

Imagine Patty and Jimmer outside and Boban inside, insane spacing nightmare. (add Danny there and Boris' passing)

[Nathan89]

He'll shine in training camp especially when Parker is on him.

[exstatic]

Neither can Danny.

False equivalency. Danny can defend, rebound, and block shots. Jarrell Eddie can shoot the ball, and nothing else, including catching his catch and shoot opportunities. JE's taller, but has fewer NBA skills than JF.

[TXstbobcat]

I can't believe we got him. I've always thought he would be the next Reggie Miller. worst case scenario Steve Kerr, imo. He just needed the right system. Seriously, after after Jimmer gets going, noone will even remember the LMA signing, tbh.

:lmao

[steeledl]

You dudes are really worried about Eddie vs Jimmer.... let the dudes compete and the best one wins the 15th man spot. Not a big deal.

[AFBlue]

I don't get what there is to dislike about this deal...it has no downside. I remember a time when we had to start Matt Bonner, and now the Spurs are so stacked that a guy like Jimmer is fighting for a roster spot. For those saying he'll steal minutes from others, I guarantee he will have to earn them over the other guys on the roster. If he takes minutes from Simmons or KA it's because he beat them out in a competition.

[beirmeistr]

He'll shine in training camp especially when Parker is on him.

lol

[Nathan89]

Eddie doesn't have a chance to make this team.

[Russ]

Spurs probably turn him into efficient productive player and rest of league scratch head wondering how. :lol:lol

Book it.

LMAO at all these expert "Spurs fans" thinking they know more than PATFO on this guy.

[VBM]

:cry nbawire :cry
:cry VBM (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=16355) pls :cry

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41HKYU%2BABUL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

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

We've got our designated end of game FT shooter now http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/537/UJaVor.png

[Despot]

Pop must be really trying to space the floor,tbh,imo. I heard Jimmer made 17 half court shots in a row. missed the 18th because someone sneezed.

[BatManu20]

I heard The Book of Mormon is playing in San Antonio now. Maybe Manu could take him to a showing to break the ice, tbh.

[Darkwaters]

I wonder if the rumored Chris Copeland contract offer was similar to what Jimmer ended up signing. A make-good, non-guaranteed camp deal. It would make a lot of sense. And actually, I'd love for them to ink another potential veteran shooter to a similar deal (Rasual Butler maybe?). Toss in Jarell Eddie for good measure and you have a nice 3-way shooter's competition. Round that group out with two or three more future Austin assignees (Graham, Ndoye and Scott) and we've got ourselves a 20-man training camp squad.

[Dex]

I agree with you here, Spurs doing the right thing by picking up discards at around 25 years of age. Lots of players need time to figure out the NBA game, unfortunately rookie contracts expire before they put it all together.

Danny Green was once a discard. Now he's an NBA champion.

Just gotta find those diamonds in the rough, and I trust the Spurs track record.

[BatManu20]

Guess we can dust this off now.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqX_b_Bu4hI

[ceperez]

Hope to see Fredette play like Redick:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oHjkG4TNGk

Watch how Redick uses the screens to fire away. That's a very effective way to score and this gave Spurs defenders a lot of problems.

[Dex]

Alright, so we've got...

Parkers (FMVP, EuroMVP)/ Mills / McCallum (Summer League MVP)
Green / Manu / Fredette (assuming he makes it)
Leonard (FMVP)/ Anderson (Summer League MVP) / Simmons (Summer League FMVP)
Aldridge / Diaw / Bonner
Duncan (GOAT) / West / Marjanović (Euroleague MVP)

That pretty much sets the roster, eh?

Looks pretty fuckin' good on paper.

[Mugen]

False equivalency. Danny can defend, rebound, and block shots. Jarrell Eddie can shoot the ball, and nothing else, including catching his catch and shoot opportunities. JE's taller, but has fewer NBA skills than JF.

For the 15th spot on the roster, that's all I'm looking for tbh.

[SPURt]

Alright, so we've got...

Parkers / Mills / McCallum
Green / Manu / Fredette (assuming he makes it)
Leonard / Anderson / Simmons
Aldridge / Diaw / Bonner
Duncan / West / Marjanović

That pretty much sets the roster, eh?

Looks pretty fuckin' good on paper.
Pop's about to break the game of basketball next year

[AFBlue]

There's no downside to this deal whatsoever. If Jimmer makes the roster and actually gets minutes in the rotation it'll be because he beat out the competition. And let's be honest, if he does that you have to give it to him...this is one hell of a deep and talented team.

[Despot]

Guess we can dust this off now.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqX_b_Bu4hI


See, what have i been trying to tell you guys.

[Dex]

Pop's about to break the game of basketball next year

Even that third string could compete in the East. 4 guys can hit the 3, 2 of them are snipers, 1 is super athletic, and Boban is freakin gigantic.

[ceperez]

What's the background between Jimmer and Kawhi? Looks like they were in rival schools back in their college days.

[Despot]

All joking aside, if I remember correctly Jimmer is supposed to be a fierce competitor and extremely hard worker. Am I thinkering about the right person?

[ceperez]

Alright, so we've got...

Parkers (FMVP, EuroMVP)/ Mills / McCallum (Summer League MVP)
Green / Manu / Fredette (assuming he makes it)
Leonard (FMVP)/ Anderson (Summer League MVP) / Simmons (Summer League FMVP)
Aldridge / Diaw / Bonner
Duncan (GOAT) / West / Marjanović (Euroleague MVP)

That pretty much sets the roster, eh?

Looks pretty fuckin' good on paper.

Manu - Euroleague finals MVP, 6th man of the year
Fredette - National Player of the Year
Leonard - DPOY
Diaw - NBA MIP
Aldridge - 4x NBA All-star
West - 2x NBA All-star

Only players without an individual award are Mills, Green and Bonner. But all 3 are NBA champions.

Team is loaded with excellence.

[Spurs9]

Pop's about to break the game of basketball next year
Put LMA at center tbh :hat

[SPURt]

Even that third string could compete in the East. 4 guys can hit the 3, 2 of them are snipers, 1 is super athletic, and Boban is freakin gigantic.
I agree with that, the Spurs biggest obstacle becomes health

[Canyonero]

Manu - Euroleague finals MVP, 6th man of the year
Fredette - National Player of the Year
Leonard - DPOY
Diaw - NBA MIP
Aldridge - 4x NBA All-star
West - 2x NBA All-star

Only players without an individual award are Mills, Green and Bonner. But all 3 are NBA champions.

Team is loaded with excellence.

Manu also has an Olympic MVP (2004)

[phxspurfan]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/spurs-sign-jimmer-fredette

The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard Jimmer Fredette. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not announced.

Fredette, 6-2/195, spent last season playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. He appeared in 50 games, averaging 3.6 points and 1.4 assists in 10.2 minutes.

[Despot]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/spurs-sign-jimmer-fredette

The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard Jimmer Fredette. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not announced.

Fredette, 6-2/195, spent last season playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. He appeared in 50 games, averaging 3.6 points and 1.4 assists in 10.2 minutes.
anyone wanna guess who his season high was against last year???

[ceperez]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r76SsXllkhg

[SPURt]

Manu - Euroleague finals MVP, 6th man of the year
Fredette - National Player of the Year
Leonard - DPOY
Diaw - NBA MIP
Aldridge - 4x NBA All-star
West - 2x NBA All-star

Only players without an individual award are Mills, Green and Bonner. But all 3 are NBA champions.

Team is loaded with excellence.

Jonathan Simmons- My Heart :drool:

[100%duncan]

I just hope that if he makes the team, he wont be taking mins away from mi boy Jsimms

[BillMc]

Manu - Euroleague finals MVP, 6th man of the year
Fredette - National Player of the Year
Leonard - DPOY
Diaw - NBA MIP
Aldridge - 4x NBA All-star
West - 2x NBA All-star

Only players without an individual award are Mills, Green and Bonner. But all 3 are NBA champions.

Team is loaded with excellence.

And Green was an NCAA champ too. :toast

[Rob123]

I feel like jimmer has been underdeveloped because he's white and not remarkably athletic. In the Spurs system predicated on making the extra pass I think this guy will feast let's be real.

[urunobili]

I like the signing. Duncan Manu and Parker will be extra rested this season. Maybe so Diaw too. The Jimmer will add depth.

[Chomper]

I can't tell you how much of a fan I was of Jimmer Fredette when he was in College. I started watching college basketball solely because of him. He was an absolutely amazing scorer -- just unstoppable. I've never seen a more exciting player in College BB or the NBA. And even though I had never rooted for BYU before or since, I'll always remember the feeling of being CRUSHED when Brandon Davies ruined the Cougars chances of winning the tourney because he decided to have sex with his GF at BYU and was suspended for the tourney. Funny that he ended up on the Spurs summer league team all these years later.

When Jimmer was drafted #7 overall by Sacramento I knew his career was doomed. The Sacramento coaches didn't want him and they told ownership as much before the draft, but Vivek drafted him anyway and the rest is history. He got limited minutes and was declared a bust before he ever stepped onto the court.

Then he gets traded to Chicago and it's the same story. Thibodeau doesn't play him because of his "defensive liabilities" despite fact the the Bulls had ZERO offense and they desperately needed him. Then he gets traded to the Pelicans and sees more limited minutes behind Holiday and Evans.

Finally this is his chance. My favorite player. The one who I was dying for the Spurs to get in the 2011 draft (I was hoping we'd trade Parker to move up and get him, but we traded George Hill instead to get Kawhi) and someone who I believe is the final piece to our championship puzzle. Now I know were going to win it. And I don't believe for a second that this is a non-guaranteed deal just for training camp. Because if it was Jimmer wouldn't have tweeted out that he's happy to be a part of the Spurs organization. He's going to be on the team. This is a dream come true.

[Despot]

I can't tell you how much of a fan I was of Jimmer Fredette when he was in College. I started watching college basketball solely because of him. He was an absolutely amazing scorer -- just unstoppable. I've never seen a more exciting player in College BB or the NBA. And even though I had never rooted for BYU before or since, I'll always remember the feeling of being CRUSHED when Brandon Davies ruined the Cougars chances of winning the tourney because he decided to have sex with his GF at BYU and was suspended for the tourney. Funny that he ended up on the Spurs summer league team all these years later.

When Jimmer was drafted #7 overall by Sacramento I knew his career was doomed. The Sacramento coaches didn't want him and they told ownership as much before the draft, but Vivek drafted him anyway and the rest is history. He got limited minutes and was declared a bust before he ever stepped onto the court.

Then he gets traded to Chicago and it's the same story. Thibodeau doesn't play him because of his "defensive liabilities" despite fact the the Bulls had ZERO offense and they desperately needed him. Then he gets traded to the Pelicans and sees more limited minutes behind Holiday and Evans.

Finally this is his chance. My favorite player. The one who I was dying for the Spurs to get in the 2011 draft (I was hoping we'd trade Parker to move up and get him, but we traded George Hill instead to get Kawhi) and someone who I believe is the final piece to our championship puzzle. Now I know were going to win it. And I don't believe for a second that this is a non-guaranteed deal just for training camp. Because if it was Jimmer wouldn't have tweeted out that he's happy to be a part of the Spurs organization. He's going to be on the team. This is a dream come true.

Jimmer? is that you??

[cutewizard]

we are loaded boys

yihhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa a

[cutewizard]

https://twitter.com/jimmerfredette

[ninjaskrzypek]

I can't tell you how much of a fan I was of Jimmer Fredette when he was in College. I started watching college basketball solely because of him. He was an absolutely amazing scorer -- just unstoppable. I've never seen a more exciting player in College BB or the NBA. And even though I had never rooted for BYU before or since, I'll always remember the feeling of being CRUSHED when Brandon Davies ruined the Cougars chances of winning the tourney because he decided to have sex with his GF at BYU and was suspended for the tourney. Funny that he ended up on the Spurs summer league team all these years later.

When Jimmer was drafted #7 overall by Sacramento I knew his career was doomed. The Sacramento coaches didn't want him and they told ownership as much before the draft, but Vivek drafted him anyway and the rest is history. He got limited minutes and was declared a bust before he ever stepped onto the court.

Then he gets traded to Chicago and it's the same story. Thibodeau doesn't play him because of his "defensive liabilities" despite fact the the Bulls had ZERO offense and they desperately needed him. Then he gets traded to the Pelicans and sees more limited minutes behind Holiday and Evans.

Finally this is his chance. My favorite player. The one who I was dying for the Spurs to get in the 2011 draft (I was hoping we'd trade Parker to move up and get him, but we traded George Hill instead to get Kawhi) and someone who I believe is the final piece to our championship puzzle. Now I know were going to win it. And I don't believe for a second that this is a non-guaranteed deal just for training camp. Because if it was Jimmer wouldn't have tweeted out that he's happy to be a part of the Spurs organization. He's going to be on the team. This is a dream come true.

Just when I calmed down about this signing, I go and read this.

[cutewizard]

Sirs, may I ask a question pls

Is this the strongest 15-man roster in NBA history??

What do you think?

[beirmeistr]

I can't tell you how much of a fan I was of Jimmer Fredette when he was in College. I started watching college basketball solely because of him. He was an absolutely amazing scorer -- just unstoppable. I've never seen a more exciting player in College BB or the NBA. And even though I had never rooted for BYU before or since, I'll always remember the feeling of being CRUSHED when Brandon Davies ruined the Cougars chances of winning the tourney because he decided to have sex with his GF at BYU and was suspended for the tourney. Funny that he ended up on the Spurs summer league team all these years later.

When Jimmer was drafted #7 overall by Sacramento I knew his career was doomed. The Sacramento coaches didn't want him and they told ownership as much before the draft, but Vivek drafted him anyway and the rest is history. He got limited minutes and was declared a bust before he ever stepped onto the court.

Then he gets traded to Chicago and it's the same story. Thibodeau doesn't play him because of his "defensive liabilities" despite fact the the Bulls had ZERO offense and they desperately needed him. Then he gets traded to the Pelicans and sees more limited minutes behind Holiday and Evans.

Finally this is his chance. My favorite player. The one who I was dying for the Spurs to get in the 2011 draft (I was hoping we'd trade Parker to move up and get him, but we traded George Hill instead to get Kawhi) and someone who I believe is the final piece to our championship puzzle. Now I know were going to win it. And I don't believe for a second that this is a non-guaranteed deal just for training camp. Because if it was Jimmer wouldn't have tweeted out that he's happy to be a part of the Spurs organization. He's going to be on the team. This is a dream come true.
hope you are right, Chomper

[cutewizard]

my god, you know the feeling when you are at a party and you have eaten a lot?/

you are so full!

and then..................

here's comes the ice cream!!!!!!

hahahahahahahah

you cant help it,

(thats how this offseason has been)

my boy Jimmer Fredette is the ice cream. the postscript to a magnificent and delicious party


and Boban Marjanovic is the bock beer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

[TheDoctor]

And Green was an NCAA champ too. :toast

And Finals 3pt Record Holder.

[cutewizard]

fuckc the Thunder

fuck the Clippers

fuck the Rockets

fuck the Grizzlies

and fuck the fucking Cavs


wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

[cutewizard]

sixth baby, come to momma

lol

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!


:lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2:

[cutewizard]

Coach Popovich for President!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I can't tell you how much of a fan I was of Jimmer Fredette when he was in College. I started watching college basketball solely because of him. He was an absolutely amazing scorer -- just unstoppable. I've never seen a more exciting player in College BB or the NBA. And even though I had never rooted for BYU before or since, I'll always remember the feeling of being CRUSHED when Brandon Davies ruined the Cougars chances of winning the tourney because he decided to have sex with his GF at BYU and was suspended for the tourney. Funny that he ended up on the Spurs summer league team all these years later.

When Jimmer was drafted #7 overall by Sacramento I knew his career was doomed. The Sacramento coaches didn't want him and they told ownership as much before the draft, but Vivek drafted him anyway and the rest is history. He got limited minutes and was declared a bust before he ever stepped onto the court.

Then he gets traded to Chicago and it's the same story. Thibodeau doesn't play him because of his "defensive liabilities" despite fact the the Bulls had ZERO offense and they desperately needed him. Then he gets traded to the Pelicans and sees more limited minutes behind Holiday and Evans.

Finally this is his chance. My favorite player. The one who I was dying for the Spurs to get in the 2011 draft (I was hoping we'd trade Parker to move up and get him, but we traded George Hill instead to get Kawhi) and someone who I believe is the final piece to our championship puzzle. Now I know were going to win it. And I don't believe for a second that this is a non-guaranteed deal just for training camp. Because if it was Jimmer wouldn't have tweeted out that he's happy to be a part of the Spurs organization. He's going to be on the team. This is a dream come true.

I watched a lot of Jimmer Fredette while he was with BYU as well. The kid was an amazing college player. His size and defensive shortcomings gave me concerns about his game translating to the NBA, but I agree that the kid was incredible as a college player. He's fearless. He's a hard worker. He's got the intelligence and work ethic that I think Pop will appreciate. And as a shooter I think his offense should thrive in the Spurs system.

I agree that his confidence must have been shaken playing for Sacto and then Chicago. Going from being 'the man' to be an also-ran must have been tough on the psyche, and for shooters a lack of confidence is a bad thing.

My concern is that his career will go the way of Steve Alford. A incredible college player whose game was never quite able to translate to the NBA. But I'm all for him having a shot with the Spurs. As the 15th roster spot it might be worth the gamble. If he topped out at the Steve Kerr level of accomplishment in this league that wouldn't be too bad. Right now it's looking more like Steve Alford though.

[palangi]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r76SsXllkhg
And against the great 3&D Danny Green

[Darkwaters]

Big College Star goes pro...

http://thumbs.boa.ulximg.com/public/articles/57/5_1385440157_43a438faaad6e29daf05c29c8d073987.jpg

[ace3g]

https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11737899_819427824840065_5368203702586424430_n.jpg ?oh=746cda1cd490cffa6372e5d64d4f01fa&oe=5652E22A

[BatManu20]

Adam Morrison was doomed from the get go. He's still probably the most un-athletic non-Center to be drafted in the lottery in the past 20 years.

[milkyway21]

Small ball :spin

[BatManu20]

Is Jimmer wearing #23 or is that just a guess?

[kobyz]

I better we would have just sign Richard Jefferson for the the last spot...

[Holden_Caulfield]

cant wait for him to leave pop a voicemail after he gets cut

[TheGoldStandard]

How do we spin it when he makes the team and has moments where he's better than Parker

[SAGirl]

Meh signing (provided it's true and it's a guaranteed contract).

Spurs needed a vet shooting wing, Fredette is that but he is really short and not that good. I guess Spurs couldn't get better offering a min contract and without guaranteeing some playing time.

And for people saying he is a 15th player, it's more complicate than that. Anderson and Simmons have shown nothing at a level above D-League and summer league. Both might not turn into NBA caliber players. In that case, Fredette will be the 10th player on Spurs roster chart. I am quite higher on both those guys than Fredette, to me Kyle specially. He has size, length, BBIQ and can rebound well. He played little last year, but passed the ball very well having the best AS to TO ratio in last year's rotation. I am obviously being a fan here, but he showed some things. He needed to work on his D, and his shooting. On those two fronts, we shall see, but he can play.

I guess I agree with you on one thing though, Fredette is short and not that good, so I am hoping the other two guys are a lot better. And might he take some playing time from McCallum. I admit I have not seen Ray play so I can't say anything to that, would love to hear other guys takes on this: McCallum v. Fredette.

[Uriel]

I'll never get tired of this. :lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKkLV1zE8M0

[DMX7]

lol, someone used a top 10 draft pick on Jimmer? Oh well, he could be serviceable. Interesting pickup.

[SilverSpur]

It's a good signing. They get him in a year before Manu leaves so he can learn behind Manu. Jimmer can learn the system for one year before he starts getting more playing time.
He will Definitely get all the playing time he wants during blow outs along with Simmons and McCallum.
Spurs must really have been watching the Kings. They make a trade for McCallum, sign Jimmer, were looking at
Omari Casspi.
Maybe when the salary cap jumps to 89 million next year we go after Rudy Gay also with the Kings.
Can you imagine Kawai and Rudy on the floor at the same time?

[SilverSpur]

How do we spin it when he makes the team and has moments where he's better than Parker

Becky rubbed him down. Pop coached him up.

[Mr. Body]

I can't tell you how much of a fan I was of Jimmer Fredette when he was in College. I started watching college basketball solely because of him. He was an absolutely amazing scorer -- just unstoppable. I've never seen a more exciting player in College BB or the NBA. And even though I had never rooted for BYU before or since, I'll always remember the feeling of being CRUSHED when Brandon Davies ruined the Cougars chances of winning the tourney because he decided to have sex with his GF at BYU and was suspended for the tourney. Funny that he ended up on the Spurs summer league team all these years later.

Maybe you mean when the dumbass university decided to freak out about some kids having sex?

[Mnky]

Maybe you mean when the dumbass university decided to freak out about some kids having sex?
Nah bro. You don't get to decide what's decent or not. Just cuz you were raised a way, that made you feel like its okay to sleep around doesn't mean everyone does.

[SAGirl]

Manu - Euroleague finals MVP, 6th man of the year
Fredette - National Player of the Year
Leonard - DPOY
Diaw - NBA MIP
Aldridge - 4x NBA All-star
West - 2x NBA All-star

Only players without an individual award are Mills, Green and Bonner. But all 3 are NBA champions.

Team is loaded with excellence.
Have to add McCallum was SL FMVP same as Simmons, but a year prior.
Also, wasn't Mills the leading scorer in the last olympics or something to that effect?

[Mr. Body]

Nah bro. You don't get to decide what's decent or not. Just cuz you were raised a way, that made you feel like its okay to sleep around doesn't mean everyone does.

Nope, the policy is retarded. A bunch of hypocrites, they'll marry their 13-year old daughters to be the fifth wife of old men but adults minding their business is too much.

[Birn]

Nah bro. You don't get to decide what's decent or not. Just cuz you were raised a way, that made you feel like its okay to sleep around doesn't mean everyone does.

Right on! +1

[cutewizard]

http://www.basketballforcoaches.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/10501613_319648881523783_5602954445613417718_n.jpg

[cutewizard]

from Jimmer's wife:

So excited and grateful!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKjdeHFUsAA2oI2.jpg
(https://twitter.com/whitneyfredette/status/623992069711736832/photo/1)

[cutewizard]

So Jimmer can shoot, let's see what the living legend has to say about that:

http://basketballquotes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bill-russell-buckets-young-bloods.jpg

[sdsucwsl]

San Diego State fans who have become Spurs fans are hating this deal.

[Aztecfan03]

San Diego State fans who have become Spurs fans are hating this deal.
i actually like Jimmer.

[cutewizard]

i just cant imagine how fun the Spurs players shall be having in their team practices this year,

they will have fun competing in three-point contests i imagine:

Leonard vs
Green vs
Lamarcus vs
Mills vs
Manu vs
Diaw vs
Simmons vs
Bonner vs
Fredette!

who wins? hehehe

[cutewizard]

The Nine Bombers of the Spurs!!!!

yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

way to go cowboys!!!!!

[cutewizard]

The shooting form of Leonard:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVY15CHD6FQ

[cutewizard]

The history-making trifecta record of DGreen:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3JSWmM8F9E

[cutewizard]

The long bombs of LaMarcus:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNxD8mZA1tw

[cutewizard]

The shooting magic of Mills:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJpxJQ5Ya7I

[cutewizard]

Even Manu, the living god, can hit the three:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na8KhWxGitQ

[cutewizard]

But wait, Boris himself can hit it from three-point land too!

lol


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

[cutewizard]

Wow, Simmons has three-point range, too! (this is getting better, lol):


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EevuhDQK2Ck

[cutewizard]

Could Bonner have been the best three point shooter in Spurs history?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hiksvIZMBM

[cutewizard]

Or shall the crown of trifecta champ be passed to Jimmer:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZkrYKITL-o

[spurtech09]

We staaaaaaaacked.

Yes......

[DenialTwist]

Hopefully Jimmer can get back some confidence. He's had so many coaches the last few years. And he only averages like 7MPG how can a shooter find any rhythm when he hardly gets any playing time. In the spurs system, he will be great. He is a career 39% three point shooter.

[k_nguyen93]

Wait a second here... this announcement http://www.nba.com/spurs/spurs-sign-jimmer-fredette does not say what the deal is.

I mean, based on the celebration happening over at Jimmer's twitter feed, it's as if he signed some kind of guaranteed deal. https://twitter.com/jimmerfredette
I was wondering about this too. Is their precedent for the Spurs really announcing a training camp invite like this on Twitter? His wife's Instagram post as well: https://instagram.com/p/5dNS4Pxfab/?taken-by=whitneyfredette
I mean perhaps he's just excited to be on a team like the Spurs at least through October. Can't really complain about $50,000 guaranteed for just training camp. From my understanding even top tier D-League players only make $25,000. Its a good learning experience for him and if he gets cut, perhaps he can take what he learns and have a successful career in Europe.


http://i0.wp.com/jemblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/jimmer_ferdette_Whitney-Wonnacott_jemblog_3.jpg
623691286558584832
http://i.imgur.com/ic0ZMVx.gif
http://coedbc.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/jimmer-fredette-wedding-registry.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&w=640

[apalisoc_9]

A few years ago Jimmer ferdette trash talked Kawhi..

Now, Kawhi xan piss on his face, smack his face and he can't do shit about it..:lmao

[NASpurs]

622904863983276033

[Spurtacular]

I tend to disagree with the notion that Jimmer will be competing for a spot as I think it's really more/less already his spot. I think the Spurs think that too by giving him some guaranteed money up front. Eddie will be a d-leaguer; what's the sense in pushing out Jimmer for a kid that's not likely to get playing time unless there's injuries? Throw in the fact that you want to keep getting Eddie court time in Austin instead of making him a glorified towel boy.

Now, should the Spurs sign another FA, then yea, Jimmer will be competing for a spot.

http://defpenradio.com/spurs-sign-jimmer-fredette-to-partially-guaranteed-contact/
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/spurs-look-for-a-needed-shooter--sign-jimmer-fredette-to-training-camp-deal-003549022.html

[Spurtacular]

A few years ago Jimmer ferdette trash talked Kawhi..



Tha never happened.

[Yuixafun]

Manu - Euroleague finals MVP, 6th man of the year
Fredette - National Player of the Year
Leonard - DPOY
Diaw - NBA MIP
Aldridge - 4x NBA All-star
West - 2x NBA All-star

Only players without an individual award are Mills, Green and Bonner. But all 3 are NBA champions.

Team is loaded with excellence.

Bonner 2010 '11 3 pt % leader 😉

[Calispursfan11]

Jimmer, Bonner, Green, Mills and Boris lineup tbh.

[Mal]

Manu - Euroleague finals MVP, 6th man of the year
Fredette - National Player of the Year
Leonard - DPOY
Diaw - NBA MIP
Aldridge - 4x NBA All-star
West - 2x NBA All-star

Only players without an individual award are Mills, Green and Bonner. But all 3 are NBA champions.

Team is loaded with excellence.

Bonner and Green are NCAA champions

[Chinook]

I tend to disagree with the notion that Jimmer will be competing for a spot as I think it's really more/less already his spot. I think the Spurs think that too by giving him some guaranteed money up front. Eddie will be a d-leaguer; what's the sense in pushing out Jimmer for a kid that's not likely to get playing time unless there's injuries? Throw in the fact that you want to keep getting Eddie court time in Austin instead of making him a glorified towel boy.

Now, should the Spurs sign another FA, then yea, Jimmer will be competing for a spot.

http://defpenradio.com/spurs-sign-jimmer-fredette-to-partially-guaranteed-contact/
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/spurs-look-for-a-needed-shooter--sign-jimmer-fredette-to-training-camp-deal-003549022.html

All TC contracts get small guarantees for the most part. Cotton got $50k and was still cut. If they sign Eddie, Ndoye, Graham and the like, they'll get at least $20k each even no one but the first on that list has any chance of making the team.

[T Park]

We still lack a good, defensive big, TBH.



Spurs would love to know


A. Where to get one for the minimum

B. Where that player is

[T Park]

IMO he reminds me a lot of Gary Neal. Undersized SG, who could possibly flourish in this system. However, Jimmer is a lot smarter player than Gary Neal.

[T Park]

622904863983276033



Lol Jimmer Bolton

[T Park]

I better we would have just sign Richard Jefferson for the the last spot...




Kill yourself

[mudyez]

Have to add McCallum was SL FMVP same as Simmons, but a year prior.
Also, wasn't Mills the leading scorer in the last olympics or something to that effect?

...and Boban --> MVP of the Serbian League

[kobyz]

Bonner and Green are NCAA champions

Bonner?

[cd021]

demolishing the NBA this year

can we get 70 wins??????

I'd settle for 65 and the 'chip,

[Mal]

Bonner?

My bad, he wasnt on that 2 times winner Florida team

[pookenstein]

My bad, he wasnt on that 2 times winner Florida team

But Bonner is a Slam Duk Champ if I'm not mistaken...

[Manu-of-steel]

622904863983276033

I was unaware Fredette played the role of Samwise the hobbit

[Chinook]

My bad, he wasnt on that 2 times winner Florida team

It's a surprisingly small list of players who have both NCAA and NBA championships.

[ceperez]

It's a surprisingly small list of players who have both NCAA and NBA championships.

Is Michael Jordan the only other UNC NCAA champion that has won a NBA championship?

[bagtec]

When jim gets routinely embarrassed, kawhi will smile

[mookie2001]

James Worthy..

[ceperez]

James Worthy..

Green apparently in elite company.

[Texas_Ranger]

This team has so many MVP's right now.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

isn't this like his 3rd season in the league? you gotta be pretty damn bad to be a pro and only be able to land what basically amounts to a camp invite...

Kinda like Green, like Mills, like Baynes, like SJax. C'mon, man. Jimmer is very talented offensively. He reminds me of Patty 2.0. Shooters like him mesh very well in the Spurs system.

[Chinook]

Is Michael Jordan the only other UNC NCAA champion that has won a NBA championship?

James Worthy was Jordan's teammate on that title-winning team, so no.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Is Michael Jordan the only other UNC NCAA champion that has won a NBA championship?

Remember Jordan and Worthy played on the same team together at UNC that won the championship.

[100%duncan]

I'd settle for 65 and the 'chip,

I'd settle for 48 and the chip tbh..

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Even if Spurs go with 15 players, Fredette is far from a lock at making the roster:
- Spurs still have under contract Reggie Williams.
- It looks like DeShaun Thomas will force his way into training camp and he is a decent player.

Well I see Jimmer sticking as this signing is obvious to limit both Parker's and Manu's playing time this season. As I mentioned before, I wouldn't be surprise if Manu only suits up for 50 games this season, injured or not, and not even travel on some road trips.

Last year, Manu had to play like 25-30 nights for almost two months because of all the Spurs injuries. Because of this, he didn't have much left in the tank for the playoffs. Signing someone like Jimmer, ensures that Manu and Parker will be well rested in the Playoffs.

[ceperez]

Kinda like Green, like Mills, like Baynes, like SJax. C'mon, man. Jimmer is very talented offensively. He reminds me of Patty 2.0. Shooters like him mesh very well in the Spurs system.

Honestly, if you were to play the odds, I would estimate that 85% of all first round picks don't ever get it in their rookie contract. Of that 85%, maybe 10% finally get it after they've been traded or kicked out of the league.

If your an investing type, the place to buy low is to get washed up 1st round picks that are over 25 years old.

The only players in the Spurs roster that are under 25 years old are Spurs two draft picks, Leonard and Anderson (21).

[buttsR4rebounding]

I'd settle for 48 and the chip tbh..

:tu

[buttsR4rebounding]

Honestly, if you were to play the odds, I would estimate that 85% of all first round picks don't ever get it in their rookie contract. Of that 85%, maybe 10% finally get it after they've been traded or kicked out of the league.

If your an investing type, the place to buy low is to get washed up 1st round picks that are over 25 years old.

This is exactly why I think the Spurs can continue to flourish in the future as long as they have stability in the front office. PATFO's longevity gives them the ability to make long term decisions and take advantage of other team's short-sightedness. There is such turnover in other team administrations that opportunities are created all the time. New regimes want their guys and many times jettison players that are coming into their primes and can be effective role players for a championship core.

[SPURt]

lol, someone used a top 10 draft pick on Jimmer? Oh well, he could be serviceable. Interesting pickup.
Sure did
http://memecrunch.com/meme/WK7X/jimmer/image.png?w=500&c=1

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Jimmer never got his fair shake with the Kings as people fail to mention that Thomas was drafted that same year and Smart decided to play and develop more playing time to Thomas over Jimmer.

Spurs needed another shooter more than anything on their roster, with Beli departure and well, they got one.

[Chinook]

Fredette has been on too many teams for me to feel comfortable attributing his struggles mainly to his environments. I hope he worked on his game, because despite the rhetoric of some here, it wasn't good enough to translate immediately to the pros, or else he would have seen more minutes.

[cd021]

I'd settle for 48 and the chip tbh..

Spurs have had several chances to break the 63-19 mark from 06' couldn't get it done. Would love to see the Spurs break the franchise record en route to 6

[hater]

JJ Redick minus defense

:lmao

Reddick is one of the most efficient offensive players in the league.

:rolleyes

More like Jim Morrison minus the mullett

[Maddog]

Fredette has been on too many teams for me to feel comfortable attributing his struggles mainly to his environments. I hope he worked on his game, because despite the rhetoric of some here, it wasn't good enough to translate immediately to the pros, or else he would have seen more minutes.

My first thoughts agree completely with yours. TIMVP pointed out several examples of small shooters who took awhile to latch on and looking them up sure enough..
At best he is going to be a situational player. At worse- he'l l be cut with minnimal cost to the Spurs. If I had to bet money- I'd say he doesn't make it.

[hater]

I'd settle for 48 and the chip tbh..

:tu

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[ceperez]

Does Jimmer have a chance in Hell in San Antonio?

Read Deadspin article:

http://regressing.deadspin.com/does-jimmer-fredette-have-a-chance-in-hell-in-san-anton-1719701309

The more specific knock is that he was relying on the deep three to get his shot off in college because even at that level he didn’t have the quicks, wrist or ankle, to release clean any other way. Thrilling plays, but borne of just a little more necessity than you’d have liked, no matter how many of them the little fucker was knocking down.

[Dex]

http://i.imgur.com/KFmMYDL.gifv

(Dang .gifv files won't embed! Stupid technology)