Keifer Sykes (undrafted guard out of Wisconsin-Green Bay) agrees to deal with Spurs

[SpursFan86]

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Anyone familiar with this guy?

Also, the roster is up to 18 now, correct?

[kawhidoyoudothistome]

Seems like an interesting name. You know how the Spurs love their weird names.

[Silver&Black]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=21&v=X_297TbN220

[spursparker9]

Hell...

How many roster spot does the Spurs have?

[RayTdropout]

Googled him said he signed with cavs

[Laughing Gravy]

Got dayum. 5'11 throwing it down like that plus pure pg skills? Wonder why he wasnt drafted?

[apalisoc_9]

He's 5'8

I call BS on 5'11 :lol

[bic50]

Yeah no way hes 5'11 :lol. Probably going to spend some time with austin spurs, if he impresses gets signed to another team ala bryce cotton.

[Chinook]

I like it. Spurs have two spots left. Need another wing and a forward. Graham would be a nice wing. Dunno who for the forward though.

[jhfenton]

Hell...

How many roster spot does the Spurs have?

They can carry 20 in the off season, including training camp. They are currently at 18.

[SpursFan86]

Hell...

How many roster spot does the Spurs have?

I believe you can have up to 20 players going into training camp. Then it has to be cut to 15 by the time the season starts.

Here are some SL highlights while he was playing with the Cavs:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chylHM1eHc8

[SnakeBoy]

I like the song.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DJK_Ao1WRo

[Darkwaters]

Shannon Scott signed with Toronto yesterday.

My guess is that they probably wanted him, and when that didn't work out they went to plan B - Sykes.

[horsielove]

league = f:lolcked

[adonis827]

Looks better than the number 2 pick lol Lakers

[Nathan89]

Looks like the next Isaiah Thomas. League=f:lolcked

[SAGirl]

Shannon Scott signed with Toronto yesterday.

My guess is that they probably wanted him, and when that didn't work out they went to plan B - Sykes. I actually liked Shannon Scott a lot, not to run the offense through, but as a complimentary defensive PG with other guys taking the scoring and playmaking burden, he was nice in SL. Probably more of a chance for him in Toronto. I wish him well.

[rudwick]

If they are going to sign guys that size to camp they should sign Jason Brickman.

[Uriel]

Did somebody say Kiefer?

http://www.mb.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/18ravena.jpg

[BWS-1994]

Kiefer Ravena, 6'2" guard from the Philippines. Will play in the Philippine Basketball Association next year.

[Bruno]

Like Ndoye, he is likely destined to go to Austin after being cut at the end of the training camp. He looks like a damn fine player for the D-League and is considered to be one of the best undrafted PG this year. If he does well in Austin, I wouldn't be surprised to see him following the Bryce Cotton path and being called up by a NBA team.

His DraftExpress profile:
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Keifer-Sykes-41941/
His Summer League stats with Cavs:
http://www.nba.com/summerleague/2015/players/sl_keifer_sykes/

[FireMicoHalili]

Did somebody say Kiefer?

http://www.mb.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/18ravena.jpg
shoots too slow, flops a lot, has trouble being the number one option in a weak collegiate league

[BWS-1994]

shoots too slow, flops a lot, has trouble being the number one option in a weak collegiate league

Scoring wise, I think he has improved.

[FireMicoHalili]

Scoring wise, I think he has improved.
that's cause their coach just dumps it to him whenever he runs out of set plays. Flubbed a crucial basket which ended their season against the eventual champions. Legitimate scoring threat at times but has tunnel vision. Shot won't work in the NBA.

[ceperez]

629827581886529536

Anyone familiar with this guy?

Also, the roster is up to 18 now, correct?

18? 15 signed. Plus Ndoye and Sykes. That's 17, haven't heard any other news.

[jhfenton]

18? 15 signed. Plus Ndoye and Sykes. That's 17, haven't heard any other news.

Are you counting Reggie Williams?

I was also under the impression that Deshaun Thomas was going to force his way into camp. He would be 19.

[sasaint]

I like it. Spurs have two spots left. Need another wing and a forward. Graham would be a nice wing. Dunno who for the forward though.

Yeah, I was rooting for Graham in SL, but he didn't show me enough to get on his band wagon. Seems like the last game things seemed to click. May be a good guy for Austin this year. I also expect Deshaun Thomas to come to camp this year.

[Drom John]

Isn't Lalanne still possible?

[ceperez]

Isn't Lalanne still possible?

Should get Lalanne and Eddie. That way they can suit up for the Toros.

[exstatic]

Hell...

How many roster spot does the Spurs have?

You can sign up to 20 to take into camp, I believe. He's likely headed to Austin when he's cut, do not pass GO, do not collect $200.

[mudyez]

If they are going to sign guys that size to camp they should sign Jason Brickman.

Really? As a basketballplayer?

[rudwick]

Really? As a basketballplayer?

Sure, why not? He's a hometown guy and could get a few minutes in preseason before they cut him. He had the fourth-highest assist total in NCAA history. It would be different to see a point guard that actually looks to pass first.

[G-Dawgg]

This guy has a 43 inch verticle. That's some elite level hops. Nate Robinson 2.0?

[ChumpDumper]

Should get Lalanne and Eddie. That way they can suit up for the Toros.Eddie is already a Toro.

[hater]

:lmao spurs going for swagger now

NBA = fucked :lol

[hater]

This guy has a 43 inch verticle. That's some elite level hops. Nate Robinson 2.0?

This guy is smaller than Nate tbh. I'm taller than him :lol

[tholdren]

Looks like the next Isaiah Thomas. League=f:lolcked
He looks like garbage, and Bernie Sanders is a loser

[tholdren]

This guy has a 43 inch verticle. That's some elite level hops. Nate Robinson 2.0?
yep nate robinson is HOF'er

[G-Dawgg]

This guy is smaller than Nate tbh. I'm taller than him :lol
Nate is listed as 5'9. This guy is listed at 6'0, apparently this dude is a tiny bit taller

[G-Dawgg]

yep nate robinson is HOF'er

Nate Robinson has carved himself out a pretty decent career in the league. He's no hof'er, but his basketball game is still better than your message-board game..

[hater]

Nate is listed as 5'9. This guy is listed at 6'0, apparently this dude is a tiny bit taller

Listed dont mean shit imo. He's 5 11 tops. That's my height

[G-Dawgg]

Listed dont mean shit imo. He's 5 11 tops. That's my height

Maybe it's YOUR listed height of 5'11 that's inaccurate :lol

[Vic Petro]

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[mudyez]

Sure, why not? He's a hometown guy and could get a few minutes in preseason before they cut him. He had the fourth-highest assist total in NCAA history. It would be different to see a point guard that actually looks to pass first.

It was regarding his lastname. Which sane person with the name Brickman decides to bekome a basketballplayer?

[UNT Eagles 2016]

he's my height, lol

[UNT Eagles 2016]

He looks like garbage, and Bernie Sanders is a loser
Bernie is a socialist, but at least he's honest about it. Hillary is evil, conniving, deceitful, and manipulative.

If history is any indication... GOP should win in 2016. Thank heavens, honestly.

[Bruno]

He has been measured at the NBA draft combine at 5' 10.5" without shoes and 5' 11.75" with shoes. He is a legit 5'11" and could even be listed at 6'0".

I don't get why some of you are saying he is smaller than 5'11" when it's an undisputed fact that he is that size.

[daledondale]

He's D-Rose homeless cousin tbh.

[ceperez]

He has been measured at the NBA draft combine at 5' 10.5" without shoes and 5' 11.75" with shoes. He is a legit 5'11" and could even be listed at 6'0".

I don't get why some of you are saying he is smaller than 5'11" when it's an undisputed fact that he is that size.

Same height as Matty Mills?

He's kind of like Bryce Cotton. Who do you think is better?

[rudwick]

It was regarding his lastname. Which sane person with the name Brickman decides to bekome a basketballplayer?

Yeah. It is not a good name for bball.

[littlecoyotecoin]

He has been measured at the NBA draft combine at 5' 10.5" without shoes and 5' 11.75" with shoes. He is a legit 5'11" and could even be listed at 6'0".

I don't get why some of you are saying he is smaller than 5'11" when it's an undisputed fact that he is that size.

Sure, there's some exaggeration in this thread, but, even if he was six feet, which he doesn't quite appear to be, a six foot point guard is still on the low end of the bell curve for size at the position.

[Plum Island]

Sure, there's some exaggeration in this thread, but, even if he was six feet, which he doesn't quite appear to be, a six foot point guard is still on the low end of the bell curve for size at the position.
I question the point of this post. I don't know my motivations so take this purely at face value:
Did he say anything about the relative size between PG's and his place on the spectrum?

I thought his point was that there were people saying this guy was 5'8" and such and he was clarifying and questioning those specifics... specifically.

So why are you responding with bell curves and what end of the spectrum this guy is on with Bruno?
With all due respect, of course...

[littlecoyotecoin]

I question the point of this post. I don't know my motivations so take this purely at face value:
Did he say anything about the relative size between PG's and his place on the spectrum?

I thought his point was that there were people saying this guy was 5'8" and such and he was clarifying and questioning those specifics... specifically.

So why are you responding with bell curves and what end of the spectrum this guy is on with Bruno?
With all due respect, of course...

I know he was referring to people saying the kid is 5'9", etc, but I was just explaining that a lot of the exaggerating about him being short is somewhat understandable. He is not a tall point guard. Nor is he even average height. He is of below average height. Sure, the posts have been wrong about his height, here, but coming back and saying "but he really is almost 6' tall" isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of his stature.

[ChumpDumper]

I know he was referring to people saying the kid is 5'9", etc, but I was just explaining that a lot of the exaggerating about him being short is somewhat understandable. He is not a tall point guard. Nor is he even average height. He is of below average height. Sure, the posts have been wrong about his height, here, but coming back and saying "but he really is almost 6' tall" isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of his stature.Why would anyone exaggerate his height when his exact height is known?

And why spend all this time justifying this kind of hand wringing over a Toro?

[Plum Island]

Why would anyone exaggerate his height when his exact height is known?

And why spend all this time justifying this kind of hand wringing over a Toro?
For the first part of your questioning: Who knows.
The second, for which is the reason I am responding to this: Because I asked.

[BackHome]

All I can say is the kid has some amazing hops that dunk in the vid was amazing.

[littlecoyotecoin]

average height of american male is 5 feet 9.7 inches.

he is apparently 5 feet 10.5 inches

I thought I was being pretty clear that he was of below average height for a point guard in the NBA. Of course, he is of completely adequate height to stand in line with us at Walmart.

[hater]

He has been measured at the NBA draft combine at 5' 10.5" without shoes and 5' 11.75" with shoes. He is a legit 5'11" and could even be listed at 6'0".

I don't get why some of you are saying he is smaller than 5'11" when it's an undisputed fact that he is that size.

I don't count shoes nigga

So he's 5 10 I was right

[SnakeBoy]

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Damn, Kyle has been putting in some work in the last year

http://i.cdn.turner.com/drp/nba/spurs/sites/default/files/140711_anderson_10.jpg

[ChumpDumper]

I don't count shoes nigga

You play basketball barefoot?

[littlecoyotecoin]

You play basketball barefoot?

Do all the other players?

[hater]

You play basketball barefoot?

Affirmative. You can't?

[ChumpDumper]

Affirmative. You can't?One can, but it's a stupid idea. I'm not at all surprised you would do it.

[hater]

One can, but it's a stupid idea. I'm not at all surprised you would do it.

Not surprised you'd think I was proposing basketball without shoes tbh.

[ChumpDumper]

Not surprised you'd think I was proposing basketball without shoes tbh.You said you did.

[hater]

You said you did.

Sure I did buddy :rolleyes

[ChumpDumper]

Sure I did buddy :rolleyes


You play basketball barefoot?


Affirmative.

[spursgu]

Training camp can't get here soon enough.

[ceperez]

Damn, Kyle has been putting in some work in the last year

http://i.cdn.turner.com/drp/nba/spurs/sites/default/files/140711_anderson_10.jpg

Nice to see KA building up some mass.

[kobyz]

Probably doesn't known for his defense, we really can use a good defensive PG to replace cojo...

[SnakeBoy]

Nice to see KA building up some mass.

Yeah that's pretty good gain for one year. At least we know he isn't genetically scrawny no matter how hard he tries, like Austin Daye was.

[dweaver99027]

More weight is good. It's not like he can get any slower. Right?

[maverick1948]

Since I read the Spurs signed this kid, I looked at several youtube clips. Highlights show he has some hoops. One thing I noticed that stands out, he has a great 1st step when you drives. He can hit the step back 3 pt shot and if the defender crowds him, he can go around him. His stats from college are against lesser schools but he showed he was a good ball handler and shooter.

Just a word to TP, PM and RM. Get your butts in gear or this kid will be knocking on the door.

[ceperez]

Pop said the last preseason games that he'll play the rotation.

Sykes was given the opportunity to play. Bonner, Fredette, Ndoye and Thomas didn't log a single minute.

Butler seems to already in the inside track, so that means that either Bonner or Fredette get cut.

However if Sykes stays, then both Bonner and Fredette get cut.

[Darius Bieber]

Pop said the last preseason games that he'll play the rotation.

Sykes was given the opportunity to play. Bonner, Fredette, Ndoye and Thomas didn't log a single minute.

Butler seems to already in the inside track, so that means that either Bonner or Fredette get cut.

However if Sykes stays, then both Bonner and Fredette get cut.

Lol if you think Bonner gets cut.

[TimDunkem]

Lol @ Anyone who thinks Bonner might be cut.

[BillMc]

Lol @ Anyone who thinks Bonner might be cut.

With all the turn over, it actually makes sense to keep Bonner (even if only at the beginning of the season.) He's one guy Pop and the coaches don't have to waste time with teaching them where to go, etc. And he's not a malcontent if he doesn't play. Yes, Matt may very well become a casualty later on, but in the chaos of all the new faces, I think he has a great chance to remain on the team by opening day at OKC.