The 2015 Spurs Training Camp Thread

[ceperez]

No. Simmons has the smallest guarantee out of the three partial guarantees, and the Spurs would most likely get out of his deal anyway if he gets cut since he'd probably get claimed. His contract will not protect him, but his upside probably will.

Consider though that Williams and Butler both are priced at the Vet. Minimum level.

I really don't want to think that Simmons has his job on the line. I think it is more realistic to think that Bonner, Jimmer, Butler and Williams are all fighting for the two open slots.

Besides, Simmons is locked up for 2 years. 2nd year is a team option. You don't give away that kind of flexibility on a bad performance in preseason.

[ceperez]

Heard Simmons is either thinking too hard or just cant keep up with the sets. Hope he shows the same moves he did in the summer league

He's the only player in the team that is a real rookie (despite being 26 years old already).

[ceperez]

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Why should Aldridge be in the commercials when he hasn't done a darn thing for the Spurs???

[Chinook]

Consider though that Williams and Butler both are priced at the Vet. Minimum level.

I really don't want to think that Simmons has his job on the line. I think it is more realistic to think that Bonner, Jimmer, Butler and Williams are all fighting for the two open slots.

Besides, Simmons is locked up for 2 years. 2nd year is a team option. You don't give away that kind of flexibility on a bad performance in preseason.

The Spurs may not even have cap space next off-season, so Simmons' second year doesn't matter. It's pretty standard for a team to sign d-leaguers for two years but still cut them a couple months later. Obviously, the team liked him enough to give him $525k guaranteed. That's a lot of money. But it's just not enough to save him by itself.

[TheDoctor]

Why should Aldridge be in the commercials when he hasn't done a darn thing for the Spurs???

Because this is business, he will help to sell and that's how it works.

[SpursFan86]

Heard from my sources that Aldridge is really struggling so far. Sounds like there's a good chance we could enter negotiations with Atlanta regarding a Tiago/Aldridge swap.

[BillMc]

Heard from my sources that Aldridge is really struggling so far. Sounds like there's a good chance we could enter negotiations with Atlanta regarding a Tiago/Aldridge swap.

Presuming you forgot the blue font.

[jjktkk]

Why should Aldridge be in the commercials when he hasn't done a darn thing for the Spurs???

Because he signed with the Spurs, thus making him the biggest free agent signing in Spur's history. Besides, what's the big deal over Aldridge being in a fun, HEB commercial?

[TheDoctor]

Heard from my sources that Aldridge is really struggling so far. Sounds like there's a good chance we could enter negotiations with Atlanta regarding a Tiago/Aldridge swap.

Heard from my sources' sources' sources the trade package will include Bazemore. Simmons' days in San Antonio are numbered.

[K...]

Because he signed with the Spurs, thus making him the biggest free agent signing in Spur's history. Besides, what's the big deal over Aldridge being in a fun, HEB commercial?

He's also an Texas longhorns celebrity, and a Dallas guy. He's already an all star, and a local star.


Not really an relevant issue but would anyone be surprised if Parker still appears in heb commercials long after retiring based on his name value? I think Tim stops asap at retirement and manu leaves the country. But if no new spurs are marketable and heb writes big checks, I see Parker add the most likely hold over, Manu, and Tim being the least.

[SAGirl]

Heard from my sources that Aldridge is really struggling so far. Sounds like there's a good chance we could enter negotiations with Atlanta regarding a Tiago/Aldridge swap.
:wakeup

and then... :lmao

I think he could be struggling to catch on to the pass happy Spurs. I'll give you that, particularly bc its tough to reprogram someone at 30, but also because several guys' roles have changed. The system is apparently moving away from a focus on Tim/Tony to LMA/Kawhi. I expect for it to cause some growing pains for everyone and chemistry takes more than a week and half to build. But the meltdown is premature...

[ceperez]

Because he signed with the Spurs, thus making him the biggest free agent signing in Spur's history. Besides, what's the big deal over Aldridge being in a fun, HEB commercial?

'coz Boris Diaw and Danny Green, bigger contributors to the Spurs legacy aren't in the commercials.

All this bum has done has been to collect a ridiculous salary from the Spurs. I mean, look at him, he looks out of shape. The only guy who is carry more fat than him is Boris Diaw.

[SAGirl]

'coz Boris Diaw and Danny Green, bigger contributors to the Spurs legacy aren't in the commercials.

All this bum has done has been to collect a ridiculous salary from the Spurs. I mean, look at him, he looks out of shape. The only guy who is carry more fat than him is Boris Diaw.
hmmm I am detecting a LMA hate vibe b4 the guy has even played a game. I think after the Tony-hate crew, there is going to be LMA-hate crew. Wow! lol

[DPG21920]

No. Simmons has the smallest guarantee out of the three partial guarantees, and the Spurs would most likely get out of his deal anyway if he gets cut since he'd probably get claimed. His contract will not protect him, but his upside probably will.

I could have sworn Simmons was fully guaranteed..

[DPG21920]

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[Chinook]

I could have sworn Simmons was fully guaranteed..

Just the first year, $525k. That's smaller than Jimmer's $534k and Bonner's ~$800k

[DPG21920]

Just the first year, $525k. That's smaller than Jimmer's $534k and Bonner's ~$800k

Cool - I thought that as well, but Jeff seemed to think both years..

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[BillMc]

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Cheers for posting. :toast

David is getting me really excited about the second unit.

Reporter: "Have you ever been on a unit before like that second unit?"

West: "Nooooooooooooooooooooo! (smiles) Yeah, it is going to be fun."

:flag:

[SAGirl]

Very interesting how Manu reflects on the fact that he's probably not going to be playing 25 mins this season, and makes reference to the fact that Kyle has been playing really well and that the second unit in general has been doing really well in practices. It sounded like Kyle is probably going to start shouldering some playmaking as soon as this season, allowing Manu to be more selective with his spots and maybe even playing just 15 mins. a game in some cases. I am really excited for this second unit, because aside from Kyle, Patty is also in great shape and making shots. That second unit sounds like its ready to roll.

[weeks]

Cheers for posting. :toast

David is getting me really excited about the second unit.

Reporter: "Have you ever been on a unit before like that second unit?"

West: "Nooooooooooooooooooooo! (smiles) Yeah, it is going to be fun."

:flag:

that was my favorite part for sure. west is chompin at the bit. i think the chemistry of that second unit is gonna be damn near league-best.

[BillMc]

that was my favorite part for sure. west is chompin at the bit. i think the chemistry of that second unit is gonna be damn near league-best.
Agreed!

[ceperez]

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Manu interview revealed a ton of insight. Expectation that he's going to play less. Props to Anderson. Mention of Butler. That given that he didn't even watch the 2nd part of the last game.

[dabom]

Someone get chumpfaggot in here. Manu doesn't even watch his own teams full games. :lmao

PRESEASON. :lmao

[dabom]

I wonder what one liner ChumpDumper is going to use this time where he also completely ignores the topic. :lmao

[K...]

Someone get chumpfaggot in here. Manu doesn't even watch his own teams full games. :lmao

PRESEASON. :lmao

Well after you play 1000 games you get a pass......and manu isn't logging into the forum to make opinions. If you didn't notice most people in the world didn't watch the game. But they are also not posting in the forum in the "preseason" section. Happy Sunday dabom, did you watch the game before you posted here?

[dabom]

A quarter or two. It's preseason after all.

[SAGirl]

Well after you play 1000 games you get a pass......and manu isn't logging into the forum to make opinions. If you didn't notice most people in the world didn't watch the game. But they are also not posting in the forum in the "preseason" section. Happy Sunday dabom, did you watch the game before you posted here?

He can also give informed opinions on his teammates play without watching the one game bc he practices with them daily and knows their current state of play overall. We can only watch the 1 game and come to our own conclusions.

[ChumpDumper]

So now dabom is trying to put himself on the same level as Manu? That doesn't even deserve a one-liner.

Also dabom is now trying to say he actually watched the game after proudly proclaiming he didn't. Pick a lane, dumbass.

[dabom]

ElNono posted the game today dumbass. Lmao.

[ChumpDumper]

ElNono posted the game today dumbass. Lmao.And you watched it after trying to shit on other people's watching the game.

lol dumbass

[dabom]

Backpedaling. Dumbass. Hahahahah

[apalisoc_9]

Seriously, chump really loves getting his ass pounded by dabom. :lol

[ChumpDumper]

Backpedaling. Dumbass. HahahahahNot at all. You watched the game. You can't backtrack that.

lol dumbass

[ChumpDumper]

Seriously, chump really loves getting his ass pounded by dabom. :lolHe's glad you're here to support him in his time of need.

[dabom]

He's like that dumbass from kung pow that keeps getting his ass handed too but thinks he's actually winning. Lmao. Such a sad case. Lol

[ChumpDumper]

He's like that dumbass from kung pow that keeps getting his ass handed too but thinks he's actually winning. Lmao. Such a sad case. LolAnd now you spend some time reassuring each other....

It's adorable.

[dabom]

Maybe you can try to pick on some noobies before stepping up to the big leagues. Lmao.

[ChumpDumper]

lol reassuring yourself too.

Ask for more help.

[Robz4000]

So anyone get cut yet?

[SAGirl]

So anyone get cut yet?
SPURS.COM interview from Pop, cuts incoming, but none yet. He will trim the roster b4 the Pistons game bc he wants to start settling into a real rotation that works to start the season. It should be interesting.

[BillMc]

10/16 interviews:

Pop:
http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/teams/spurs/2015/10/16/1445024334866-10.16.15-Coach-Pop.mp4-62022

Kawhi: http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/teams/spurs/2015/10/16/1445024834300-10.16.15-Kawhi-Practice.mp4-62032

Danny:http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/teams/spurs/2015/10/16/1445025483809-10.16.15-Green-Practice.mp4-62040

[weeks]

pop trollin' us with parker's ankle