Silver Sanctuary of Kevin Martin

[BatManu20]

Martin will wear #23 for the Spurs. Let's see what he's got.

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[BatManu20]

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[TheGreatYacht]

Best SG on the team

[coachmac87]

Is Rasual Butler the better player tho?

[313]

Best SG on the team

[HarlemHeat37]

He's a career loser and one of the softest players in the NBA, but he should be nice in his role with the Spurs..

All his previous teams expected him to be a primary option, which wasn't possible with his lack of defense and FT-reliant style of play(which doesn't work in the playoffs), but he should thrive in a 4th wing scorer role..

[r0drig0lac]

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[BatManu20]

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[coachmac87]

He's a career loser and one of the softest players in the NBA, but he should be nice in his role with the Spurs..

All his previous teams expected him to be a primary option, which wasn't possible with his lack of defense and FT-reliant style of play(which doesn't work in the playoffs), but he should thrive in a 4th wing scorer role..


Has a team ever relied on Rasual Butler to be a primary option in his luxurious NBA career?

[coachmac87]

He's a career loser and one of the softest players in the NBA, but he should be nice in his role with the Spurs..

All his previous teams expected him to be a primary option, which wasn't possible with his lack of defense and FT-reliant style of play(which doesn't work in the playoffs), but he should thrive in a 4th wing scorer role..


Has a team ever relied on Rasual Butler to be a primary option in his luxurious NBA career?

[monkeypunk]

He's a career loser and one of the softest players in the NBA, but he should be nice in his role with the Spurs..

All his previous teams expected him to be a primary option, which wasn't possible with his lack of defense and FT-reliant style of play(which doesn't work in the playoffs), but he should thrive in a 4th wing scorer role..

Agreed, in a limited role, he'll score in bunches. I'm excited to see his cutting ability as we've lacked that since Beli got his payday.

[monkeypunk]

Welcome to the fam, KMart!!!

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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

[HarlemHeat37]

Has a team ever relied on Rasual Butler to be a primary option in his luxurious NBA career?

What does that have to do with anything?:lol

[BatManu20]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcw--8SuUg0

[coachmac87]

What does that have to do with anything?:lol

Ask Chinook

[benefactor]

Is Rasual Butler the better player tho?


Has a team ever relied on Rasual Butler to be a primary option in his luxurious NBA career?
Chinook living rent free tbh

[benefactor]

Ask Chinook
:lol

[NASpurs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tvPLCOHG1A

37 points about three months ago. :tu

Son of a... You edited the Lakers video out. :lol

[coachmac87]

Hey BatManu can you post 2015 highlights of Rasual Butler? Chinook wants to compare

[TheGreatYacht]

http://youtu.be/xvYj-N9O2XY

[ElNono]

He's a career loser and one of the softest players in the NBA, but he should be nice in his role with the Spurs..

All his previous teams expected him to be a primary option, which wasn't possible with his lack of defense and FT-reliant style of play(which doesn't work in the playoffs), but he should thrive in a 4th wing scorer role..

Hopefully Manu can make him better, tbh... He saved Beli's career and got him a great new deal...

[timtonymanu]

Chinook living rent free tbh

[HarlemHeat37]

Hopefully Manu can make him better, tbh... He saved Beli's career and got him a great new deal...

Manu makes everybody better, of course he will help Martin:lol

Hopefully the competition gets Green going like we saw in 2013-2014 when Pop inserted Beli into the SL, too..

[ElNono]

Manu makes everybody better, of course he will help Martin:lol

Hopefully the competition gets Green going like we saw in 2013-2014 when Pop inserted Beli into the SL, too..

First thing that crossed my mind when I heard we were signing him, and thus why I made that other thread about Green minutes... :toast

[BatManu20]

37 points about three months ago. :tu

Son of a... You edited the Lakers video out. :lol

:lol I accidentally posted it twice so I posted a different video in its place

[steeledl]

Hope this nigga can a Adapt fast enough to eat into green and manus minutes...... So weak at shooting guard

[TheGreatYacht]

Hope this nigga can a Adapt fast enough to eat into green and manus minutes...... So weak at shooting guard

[TDomination]

The more i see highlights of him, the more excited i am getting. i mean if he was being signed to be a savior, then yeah we're screwed. but he at most will be a 20min per game player. I think he will excel in his role off the bench and he will add some even more depth on an already deep bench.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[Mugen]

Manu makes everybody better, of course he will help Martin:lol

Hopefully the competition gets Green going like we saw in 2013-2014 when Pop inserted Beli into the SL, too..

Difference is Danny got paid now tbh

[Spurs9]

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[HarlemHeat37]

At least Martin is still in shape, unlike McGrady's fat ass, tbh:lol

[Spurs9]

The more i see highlights of him, the more excited i am getting. i mean if he was being signed to be a savior, then yeah we're screwed. but he at most will be a 20min per game player. I think he will excel in his role off the bench and he will add some even more depth on an already deep bench.
I'm super hyped to get him tbh, always been a fan of his in the past. I think he will be the difference maker in the playoffs.

[Texas_Ranger]

if he'll be able to make open threes I'll be happy. He should be much better on offense than Danny, sucks that he can't really play defense.

[TheGreatYacht]

Klay Thompson before Klay Thompson

[DeRozan m8]

I'm pumped for this, our SG position has been very flat and inconsistent this year.

Hopefully we can give him a run as a starter before playoffs and see how he goes.

2013 feels like a lifetime ago, fuck Green if possible

[FuzzyLumpkins]

What does that have to do with anything?:lol

their relative talent, dimwit.

[TDomination]

I'm pumped for this, our SG position has been very flat and inconsistent this year.

Hopefully we can give him a run as a starter before playoffs and see how he goes.

2013 feels like a lifetime ago, fuck Green if possible

Green is struggling from the arc but his defense is still important. And due to that, he will remain a vital piece of our championship run. If he can find his shot by some miracle, we will be become that much better.

but Martin off the bench i think will be great. we'll see how Pop decides to use him

[HarlemHeat37]

their relative talent, dimwit.

Nothing to do with this thread, and the poster already stated why he mentioned it after I asked him..

:( Fuzzy reaching and trying sooooo hard:(
:( Fuzzy so tired of getting nutted on:(

[Darius Bieber]

Kinda looks like an alien tbh

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Nothing to do with this thread, and the poster already stated why he mentioned it after I asked him..

:( Fuzzy reaching and trying sooooo hard:(
:( Fuzzy so tired of getting nutted on:(

don't even have to try anymore.

[Kawhitstorm]

He's a career loser and one of the softest players in the NBA, but he should be nice in his role with the Spurs..

All his previous teams expected him to be a primary option, which wasn't possible with his lack of defense and FT-reliant style of play(which doesn't work in the playoffs), but he should thrive in a 4th wing scorer role..

If Klay can be the 2nd best player (by default) on a championship squad then K-Mart should be fine in a Barbosa role.:wakeup

[BatManu20]

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[tholdren]

At least Martin is still in shape, unlike McGrady's fat ass, tbh:lol
Yep dude is ripped.

[Robz4000]

Burn this shit to the ground.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

The last few players to wear #23 for the Spurs have been duds. Let's hope he reverses the trend.

[SilverSpur]

He is a nice pickup especially at 6'7" , but I'm suprised his shot is not blocked more with that akward shot, then again that's probably how he draws his fouls.

[Leetonidas]

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dude is gonna be feasting playing with Mills/Manu/Boris

[littlecoyotecoin]

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To be fair to Coach and Chinook, Butler only needs to make 435 more threes to be right back in that conversation.

[8FOR!3]

Has Kevin Martin actually showed any signs of regression or did Minny just not feel he was part of their future plans?

[coachmac87]

To be fair to Coach and Chinook, Butler only needs to make 435 more threes to be right back in that conversation.

My nigga :lmao

[gospursgojas]

Enjoy #23 till we retire Devin Brown's jersey.

[gospursgojas]

Should provide some needed 3 pt help with Danny in a slump year.

[TheGreatYacht]

Has Kevin Martin actually showed any signs of regression or did Minny just not feel he was part of their future plans?
Wolves went with the youth movement early on. He actually had a 37pt game before he fell in the rotation. Highest a Spur has scored this season is 36 by Lamarcus

[cutewizard]

deepest roster in Spurs history, arguably, hehe

[cutewizard]

We are stacked and ready for the Western Conference Finals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

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[Kawhitstorm]

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Is it just me or does he look Maghrebis?

[Kawhitstorm]

Has Kevin Martin actually showed any signs of regression or did Minny just not feel he was part of their future plans?

The same shyt that happened to Stephen Jackson when he was on the Bucks before the Dick Jefferson trade: rotting on the bench b/c he was no longer part of their future plan.

[spursistan]

dat ugly Shawn Marion release tho :lol

[DeRozan m8]

I'm suss on anyone who picks #23 tbh

Both local and NBA

[xellos88330]

I am hoping that he can bring some much needed scoring. Green is far too streaky and he is inconsistent inside the arc. This season he has also been inconsistent beyond the arc. The Spurs needed a player that is a threat inside and out. To eliminate Green on offense all it takes is a good closeout to force him to dribble in and the offense stalls. Can't do that against Martin because he can kill you outside and inside.

[SAGirl]

The last few players to wear #23 for the Spurs have been duds. Let's hope he reverses the trend.
I had to look the last one up. Austin Daye. Got waived for Reggie Williams. Not a significant upgrade in any way.

Hopefully this reverses that trend.:flag:

[Kawhitstorm]

dat ugly Shawn Marion release tho :lol

It's not a Shawn Marion release, it's actually like Curry the way he jumps & releases the ball. It's just that his shooting pocket is his entire body including his chest like Marion.:lol

Just look at their FTs:

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[cutewizard]

Martin shall play

when he rains bombs in the Western Finals, we shall all celebrate

[ceperez]

The new big 3? Leonard, Aldridge, Martin?

[littlecoyotecoin]

My nigga :lmao

Don't ge too excited, Martin won't be winning any defensive battles, which is the other side of that coin. I do think Martin is a better player, but "better" is so subjective as to leave a lot of leeway in interpretation. I think that you're right that he's better for us than Butler. But, if a team needed a defensive minded forward, Butler would be better.

I was just kicking the hornet's nest before catching some z's. The Martin/Butler saga won't be a Jimmer thread, but what can, you know?

[urunobili]

Last night I dreamed Manu was traded to the Nuggets... to make room for Martin AND keep Butler...

[TrainOfThought5]

That number... with that name, i have to say it makes for a good lookin jersey.

[Joseph Kony]

So when does this dude play? Is he gonna suit up against the Bulls tonight? Bulls are one of the crappier teams without Butler that the Spurs will play in the next few weeks, might as well give him some burn tonight

[bigfan]

Is this guy a end of season rental or will he be around for a while?

[BatManu20]

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[Chinook]

The new big 3? Leonard, Aldridge, Martin?

:vomit:

[Kawhitstorm]

The new big 3? Leonard, Aldridge, Martin?

As long as Porker isn't part of the crew, I'm good.:toast

[ginobilized]

Gotta admit that I am psyched for the possibilities for Martin. One possible/probable outcome is that
Green turns up the intensity by having a capable replacement behind him. Green seems to have responded well to
pressure coming from within the team. This team desperately needs to become more of a 3pt threat. When/if that happens,
we can compete with anyone. We lose a bit of defense, but we are fine in that respect. Kmart is a good fit for our needs now.

Can't wait for his first 3 to drop.

[ace3g]

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[Chinook]

Dat shooting form... ugh

[Spurs9]

Is this guy a end of season rental or will he be around for a while?
If he plays well he could be back next year. Duncan/Gino will likley retire.

[SAGirl]

I think Martin is what Spurs had hoped to get out of Jimmer but didn't. Hopefully he turns out for us like Pop hopes.

[Seventyniner]

His form is awful but the release seems to be quick enough to offset it. He never could have hit that many 3s if the form was bad enough to be unusable.

[Spur|n|Austin]

His form is rough but it's a non factor. Doubt Chip does much to it since he's had success from behind the 3pt line.

[tmtcsc]

Has a team ever relied on Rasual Butler to be a primary option in his luxurious NBA career?

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"Illustrious" perhaps?

[tmtcsc]

Gotta admit that I am psyched for the possibilities for Martin. One possible/probable outcome is that
Green turns up the intensity by having a capable replacement behind him. Green seems to have responded well to
pressure coming from within the team. This team desperately needs to become more of a 3pt threat. When/if that happens,
we can compete with anyone. We lose a bit of defense, but we are fine in that respect. Kmart is a good fit for our needs now.

Can't wait for his first 3 to drop.

If Martin comes in and starts hitting shots right away, Green will go the way of Bruce Bowen and find himself on the bench OR with less playing time. His defense hasn't been good enough to make up for his lack of offense. Green's play may not hurt the Spurs against lesser teams but against some of the potential playoff opponents, it will.

[coachmac87]

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"Illustrious" perhaps?



extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense.
"the bedrooms have luxurious marble bathrooms"

[coachmac87]

But hey I fucked up ok :lol

[BatManu20]

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[SAGirl]

But hey I fucked up ok :lol
I think you can let that go already. This dude hasn't done squat yet.

If and when he does show up in a few playoff games and hit a few Marco Belinelli sized ballsy shots for us I will give you props, for now I reserve the right to be skeptical.

Hopefully he does for us what Pop is hoping he can do.

[coachmac87]

I think you can let that go already. This dude hasn't done squat yet.

If and when he does show up in a few playoff games and hit a few Marco Belinelli sized ballsy shots for us I will give you props, for now I reserve the right to be skeptical.

Hopefully he does for us what Pop is hoping he can do.

Ok. I fucked up using the wrong word that tmtsc called me out on..

And seriously why does everybody think I've got a man crush on Kevin Martin??:lol. I just called out Chinook on saying Butler is the better player..which is ridiculous.

[SAGirl]

Ok. I fucked up using the wrong word that tmtsc called me out on..

And seriously why does everybody think I've got a man crush on Kevin Martin??:lol. I just called out Chinook on saying Butler is the better player..which is ridiculous.
Not going to speak for Chinook, but I believe he questioned his fit in our offense.

Regardless, not going to get on any of you all's feud. Just let's see the man play b4 we crown him. I wasn't gaga about Butler either. He was a situational player with usefulness in some matchups. Martin is something else. I think he offers whatever Pop was hoping to get from Jimmer, but Jimmer didn't provide it and got cut. I think Martin has much better chances of bringing that instant offense, but I want to see it when it matters b4 I join this congregation. :lol

[coachmac87]

K
Not going to speak for Chinook, but I believe he questioned his fit in our offense.

Regardless, not going to get on any of you all's feud. Just let's see the man play b4 we crown him. I wasn't gaga about Butler either. He was a situational player with usefulness in some matchups. Martin is something else. I think he offers whatever Pop was hoping to get from Jimmer, but Jimmer didn't provide it and got cut. I think Martin has much better chances of bringing that instant offense, but I want to see it when it matters b4 I join this congregation. :lol

You seem like an intelligent poster and I respect that..

I somewhat respect Chinook but he gets emotional and either loves or hates a player (Danny Green/Kevin Martin) and sometimes speaks with his heart and not his brain..

[ceperez]

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We can get Green and Martin screen for each other. Looking forward to this!

[tmtcsc]

Martin is going to be a great pick up for the Spurs. He's not afraid to shoot the ball from 3 and can also drive to the basket. He's more than just a perimeter shooter, he's a scorer. The Spurs - no matter how good their defense is - will need more points against the likes of Golden State.

[Spurs9]

The scary thing is he will probably more open than he has ever been in his career if he can just knock down the shots. He averages in his career 17.6 ppg and just last season averaged 20ppg. Didn't have the same numbers this year since he didn't play as much. It was a huge upgrade with this move.

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)What does Kevin Martin bring, Pop? “Kevin’s’ basically a scorer. He’s an experienced NBA player and he scores."

[callo1]

Will Sean refer to him as "the ball boy"?

[ace3g]

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[NASpurs]

:lol TP

http://espn.go.com/blog/san-antonio-spurs/post/_/id/551/kevin-martin-makes-spurs-debut

Kevin Martin lives up to his reputation in his debut for the Spurs
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SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker laughed when he recalled the bench’s reaction to new addition Kevin Martin's first possession in the team's 109-101 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Martin didn’t slip, fall or chunk up an air ball. Martin just did what everyone on San Antonio’s bench expected.

“It’s just unbelievable,” Parker said, still laughing. “The first time he got the ball, we were laughing. Timmy [Duncan] was like, ‘Oh my God. Unbelievable.’ He’s got a gift for that, man ... drawing fouls. I’m just happy he’s on our team now.”

Martin made his Spurs debut with 1:22 remaining in the first quarter. By the time the 11:21 mark of the second quarter hit, Martin was standing at the line, sinking a free throw after touching the ball for the first time, and drawing a foul on Chicago’s Justin Holiday.

San Antonio signed Martin for his veteran experience, scoring ability and uncanny ability to draw fouls. But when Martin’s name is mentioned, Parker said, “the first thing [that] comes to mind is our free throw attempts are gonna go up.”

Martin played in just three minutes and didn’t register a blip on the team’s stat line, aside from hitting 1 of 2 free throw attempts. It’s still too early for the Spurs to rely heavily on Martin for quality minutes. But considering the Spurs made Martin an addition so late in the season, it’s clear the club expects to lean on the veteran for production off the bench in the postseason.

The Spurs typically don't make splashy additions so late, but coach Gregg Popovich isn’t concerned about the prospect of Martin not fitting in.

“If I thought it was too late, I wouldn’t have done it,” Popovich said. “If I didn’t think so, I wouldn’t have brought him. Kevin’s basically a scorer. He’s an experienced NBA player, but he scores. He spreads the floor. He gets to the free throw line. He knows how to play.”

Martin arrived in San Antonio on Sunday, signed a contract Wednesday and hit the court at the team’s facilities Thursday morning for a shootaround before the matchup against the Bulls.

“Today was my first day on the job, and it’s a shootaround,” Martin said prior to Thursday’s game. “A lot of learning. I feel like a student like when I first arrived in Sacramento my rookie year. Today’s the first day on the job, and I’ve got a lot to learn. But I’m excited and I’m up for the challenge.”

A 12-year veteran, Martin joined the Spurs hoping for a chance to make a deep postseason run. One of five active NBA players to have connected on more than 1,000 3-pointers at a clip of 38 percent or better, Martin believed the Spurs presented the best chance.

“I think you look at where you’re at in your career, and when you’ve kind of been on a lot of teams where you’re a No. 1-option guy, but you don’t really get to play until the end of May or early June, I think I just wanted to be with a championship pedigree,” Martin said. “That was the ultimate No. 1 thing in my decision.”

The Spurs, despite the laughter at Martin’s expense, appreciate that.

“Great addition for us,” Tim Duncan said. “Obviously [there’s] a long way to go to kind of have him understand and learn what we’re doing. He was out there for a minute, and he does what he always does: He draws fouls. He makes plays. We’re excited to have that.”

[cariocaz]

;)

[ace3g]

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[TheDoctor]

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[Mr. Body]

I wish we had another twenty games to get him into the sets. Too many of the upcoming games are really tough.

[Obstructed_View]

Dude's a master at that. He'd drawn two fouls before he was even warmed up.

[Joseph Kony]

if i remember right didn't he draw a foul on his first play in the game last night? :lol

[timtonymanu]

if i remember right didn't he draw a foul on his first play in the game last night? :lol

:lol yep. That shit was annoying to watch when he played for Houston or OKC but it will be nice here. Too bad we don't play Houston anymore because I would have loved to hear Clyde melting down at Manu/KMart/Patty flops all game.

[Mouth is Bleeding]

he also immediately lost his man for a wide open 3 but let's hope he can somehow be a positive overall which would speak volumes about our group and system.

[ace3g]

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[timtonymanu]

he also immediately lost his man for a wide open 3 but let's hope he can somehow be a positive overall which would speak volumes about our group and system.

He's just here to make shots when they need him to. As long as he does that, it will be a success.

[ace3g]

Hope he can turn into that type of role player with us. The best part of '14 was we had Green, Beli, Patty, and Manu as 3 pt shooters. We had alternatives when 1 or 2 guys had off shooting nights. Last year we had Beli but Patty had shoulder surgery and got back too late into the season. This year we have been missing that 4th shooter; hopefully Martin is that guy.


One of the players the Spurs had to let walk to clear salary-cap space was sharpshooting guard Marco Belinelli. They have been searching for a bench shooter ever since.


Martin, who has averaged 17.6 points and shot 38.6 percent from 3-point range in his 11-plus seasons, fits the bill.


The last time he played a role like this — coming off the bench for a presumptive title contender — was with the Thunder in 2012-13. Martin averaged 14 points and hit a career-best 42.6 percent from distance that season.

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[BatManu20]

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Kmart goes commando when he plays, apparently.

[sasaint]

Kmart goes commando when he plays, apparently.

Manu will coach him up.

[Kawhitstorm]

Kmart goes commando when he plays, apparently.


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[BatManu20]

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[tholdren]

Hope he drops 30 tonight

[ace3g]

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[Obstructed_View]

You might start seeing Martin and KA starting quarters to get the Spurs into the bonus as quickly as possible.

[szkorhetz]

Kmart goes commando when he plays, apparently.
San Antonio Timberwolves, TBH.

[jermaine]

I'm sure when we need offense, Pop is gonna go with him over Green. An vice versa for defense.

[jermaine]

You can bet he's taking all of Simmon's mins.

[ceperez]

You might start seeing Martin and KA starting quarters to get the Spurs into the bonus as quickly as possible.

Yeah, those two apparently draw a lot of fouls. Maybe it's because they both are lightweights and you actually see their bodies react to actual fouls.

I don't see Boban getting a lot of calls!

[ace3g]

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[SAGirl]

Hm damn reminds me if Austin Daye in those pictures. He should have chosen a different number.:lol

[Drom John]

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ace3g,
Once again, thanks for your excellent photos.

[jermaine]

Does ace3g take those himself or what??? He do post bomb as pictures.

[illusioNtEk]

awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Brazil]

Kevin Martin with 11 mn in his first two games... it is already twice as much as what Chinook was expecting... :depressed

[Chinook]

Kevin Martin with 11 mn in his first two games... it is already twice as much as what Chinook was expecting... :depressed

Um, it wasn't? It's pretty much 11 minutes more than I expect him to play in the regular rotation, but when he plays, I expect him to play more than five minutes a game.

[Brazil]

Um, it wasn't? It's pretty much 11 minutes more than I expect him to play in the regular rotation, but when he plays, I expect him to play more than five minutes a game.

:lol... just messing up a bit

KMart is a good addition brah

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[ace3g]

ace3g,
Once again, thanks for your excellent photos.


Does ace3g take those himself or what??? He do post bomb as pictures.

I wish I took photos that well or able to get that close to the action. I get these through yahoo photos.

[Mnky]

People complained about his plus minus last game... now look at ya.

Shut rivers down too fwiw. A known spurs killer.

Props Kev.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4crBU1s1pmc

[SAGirl]

People complained about his plus minus last game... now look at ya.

Shut rivers down too fwiw. A known spurs killer.

Props Kev.
That was more Kyle's help defense by the way.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAR4vkGv95M

[Dex]

Martin's "shoot-first" mentality is actually perfectly tailored for a late-season bench addition. At least he is asserting himself into the offense, instead of just hanging out in the wings and becoming a dead spot on the court.

Even Aldridge, who came in being touted as a guy who "wanted his shots" took a backseat for a while...and it took a couple months for him to start asserting himself. Martin doesn't have that luxury. He's got less than 20 games to figure out how to help the team, and his value isn't going to be found in passing, rebounding, or defense. I'm glad to see Martin actively out there looking to score, because that is exactly what he was brought in to do.

[SAGirl]

Martin's "shoot-first" mentality is actually perfectly tailored for a late-season bench addition. At least he is asserting himself into the offense, instead of just hanging out in the wings and becoming a dead spot on the court.

Even Aldridge, who came in being touted as a guy who "wanted his shots" took a backseat for a while...and it took a couple months for him to start asserting himself. Martin doesn't have that luxury. He's got less than 20 games to figure out how to help the team, and his value isn't going to be found in passing, rebounding, or defense. I'm glad to see Martin actively out there looking to score, because that is exactly what he was brought in to do. Frankly he teamed up with Kyle in the bench quite well. He knkws his role and playing time depends on him putting point's on the board and he's tailor made for thatm. He could even spell Manu bc the bench otherwise has so much passing anyways that if Manu is playing poorly maybe Martin can give you something... His lineups with Manu weren't really the best but with slowmo he got it going.

[daslicer]

Martin is a good scorer and I love how he can draw fouls. That will be a big asset come playoff time.

[Mnky]

That was more Kyle's help defense by the way.

No mam. :lol
His defense at the three point line had nothing to do with Kyle. Rivers turned it over a couple times, and the one time he beat Martin on a cross, he passed it off for some reason.

[Neurosis]

KMart was playing defense harder than I would have ever expected. He was down low and hustling to stay in or get back into plays defensively. It seems like he's taken to the Spurs philosophy already because his D is WAY better than advertised so far, just like LMA. Can't wait for playoffs.

[SAGirl]

No mam. :lol
His defense at the three point line had nothing to do with Kyle. Rivers turned it over a couple times, and the one time he beat Martin on a cross, he passed it off for some reason.
Probably the sight of help defense in the paint, which goes to my point.

He's lost his man on occasion, or has seemed lost and out of place. Let's not hype up the defense bc he does get a lot of help. But I have liked that he's making an effort to stay in front if his man and contest shots.

[Mnky]

Probably the sight of help defense in the paint, which goes to my point.

He's lost his man on occasion, or has seemed lost and out of place. Let's not hype up the defense bc he does get a lot of help. But I have liked that he's making an effort to stay in front if his man and contest shots.

I was being sarcastic much more than serious, but he did his Job was my point. Much better than people who complain about his defense imagined.

Kyle's help defense gave up 3-4 wide open threes due to early rotation if we want to be realistic about things. He cheats early because his slow foot speed. Watch for it tonight against the warriors. As well, that little wrap around swipe when he gets beat is on some James harden level defense at times. He only gets away with it because his amazing length, but let's not ignore that it's a bailout move for being too slow on his feet as well and he gives up as many uncontested layups as he gets steals.

He's improving though, and I'm sure he will play tonight. If we are going to nitpick players tho, let's do it to everyone not just Martin. Guy is usually one of the first off the bench to cheer his teammates on, and has said all the right things and done exactly what pop has asked since he got here. What's not to like..

[SAGirl]

I was being sarcastic much more than serious, but he did his Job was my point. Much better than people who complain about his defense imagined.

Kyle's help defense gave up 3-4 wide open threes due to early rotation if we want to be realistic about things. He cheats early because his slow foot speed. Watch for it tonight against the warriors. As well, that little wrap around swipe when he gets beat is on some James harden level defense at times. He only gets away with it because his amazing length, but let's not ignore that it's a bailout move for being too slow on his feet as well and he gives up as many uncontested layups as he gets steals.

He's improving though, and I'm sure he will play tonight. If we are going to nitpick players tho, let's do it to everyone not just Martin. Guy is usually one of the first off the bench to cheer his teammates on, and has said all the right things and done exactly what pop has asked since he got here. What's not to like..
Not nitpicking him, but also being realistic when defense is concerned. Kyle had to cover up for a lot the past game, practically was the only guy giving help if we are at it, as everyone was pretty lazy starting with Tony, following it up with Boris. Manu was on all levels of bad, from bad gambles, to not contesting shots, to not getting back on transition, really was a terrible game from him on both ends. K. Mart did loose his man once in transition but the guy missed his open 3. For a similar incident Kyle got chewed. Not saying he was stellar but playing at the 4 he had to cover up for a whole lot of guys. That wasn't a task others had. Also he had to help bc the pnr and Lillard were blowing past our guards. Can't blame him for the open 3 when he had to rotate to help.

But for sure K.Mart was not the worst of it. Just had to give this a reality check bc you were cheeky discrediting the help he does get often.

[Mnky]

Everyone gets help. It's a system. It's kyles job to rotate over. Martin is supposed to chase them off three to the help. When Kyle us fouling every other drive, Its not good help. For a reality check.

[tholdren]

Martin is a good scorer and I love how he can draw fouls. That will be a big asset come playoff time.
yep - and if KL could get to the line as much as martin he would be the mvp