The Loaded Magazine of Bryn Forbes

[Chinook]

Dude shoots so well that even the NRA's a little nervous.

The guy "deserves" his own thread as much as Hanlan does. We are talking about him in various threads, so may as well get a centralized point of discussion.

[cutewizard]

welcome, welcome and thrice welcome......

Curry of the Spurs!!!! lol

[cutewizard]

i was supposed to put, THE BLACK TOWER OF BRYN FORBES.....but i got shy, hehe

[playbonner15]

Fuck it Pop sign this guy!!!

[NASpurs]

:worthy: NRA President, "The Rifleman" Bryn Forbes

[NASpurs]

Fuck it Pop sign this guy!!!

He's already signed. They gave him a one year contract before the summer league.

[Chinook]

He's already signed. They gave him a one year contract before the summer league.

I'm seriously doubting that article, btb. I just don't think Pop would give a rookie a one-year guaranteed deal. Like, no UDFA has that leverage.

[cutewizard]

http://michiganstate.247sports.com/Bolt/Bryn-Forbes-impresses-in-NBA-Summer-League-debut-with-Spurs-46096143

[playbonner15]

Should've been Loaded Magzin of Bryn Forbes

[BillMc]

https://media1.britannica.com/eb-media/04/128104-004-2F127CF8.jpg

[Leetonidas]

Gary Neal part 2 or what?

[playbonner15]

He's already signed. They gave him a one year contract before the summer league.

Thanks I remember now

[Chinook]

Gary Neal part 2 or what?

I think he'll be more playable than Neal. Seems like a better defender who's quick and savvy enough to get around screens very well.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82YFK67dN8U


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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtsCk4HDqKA

[NASpurs]

I'm seriously doubting that article, btb. I just don't think Pop would give a rookie a one-year guaranteed deal. Like, no UDFA has that leverage.

I wouldn't doubt it. Didn't look to be the most trustworthy site . Looked like a Michigan State fan blog. :lol You're more than likely correct.

[picnroll]

Should have tried to sign him with an option in a second year.

[Spur|n|Austin]

https://a.disquscdn.com/get?url=http%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2F5lecSH8.gif&key=69_XeaiKbYLN5ijzr1OABQ

[Chinook]

I wouldn't doubt it. Didn't look to be the most trustworthy site . Looked like a Michigan State fan blog. :lol You're more than likely correct.

But god, I hope he gave Forbes something, anything. In this market, I could see him getting a deal like Seth Curry got with Dallas.

[cutewizard]

More:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV6kWrkCEAw


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F0dGkNwwyM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lVexnmCLdc

[MaNu4Tres]

I'm sold after 2 games, as ridiculous as that sounds.

Give me some Forbes on a 3/4 yr cheap rookie deal.

[SPURt]

Gary Neal part 2 or what?
Forbes is younger than when Neal came on the scene. Forbes has a floater and can shoot off the dribble better than Neal. Also, Forbes is by default a higher character player than Gary "Train Conductor" Neal.

The advantage Neal had is he was more developed physically making him more NBA ready than Forbes is today.

[cutewizard]

omg, i cannot decide who is the better three point shooter: Danny G, Forbes or Bertans!!!!!????

wow!

[BillMc]

So, it's like a combination of these two publications...

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I'll subscribe.

[cutewizard]

Now if we can only get that greek center, we are set.......

under the radar we are, but we have some talent here.....

hope we can turn lead into gold,

goodnite fellas, our Spurs shall fight this year, if the Warriors bleed, they can die......!

LOVE ME SOME SPURS!

[wildbill2u]

Draft Express excerpt: Speaking of Michigan State upperclassmen, Bryn Forbes (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Bryn-Forbes-65428/) measured 6'3 with a 190-pound frame and a 6'5 wingspan. He lacks a degree of size and length for a shooting guard, but led the PIT in per-minute scoring doing what he does best, shooting the 3 (4.3 makes over 10 attempts per game, 43% 3P%). Few players in the country have been as deadly from the perimeter as Forbes in recent seasons, and though he has limited experience running an offense, it will be interesting to see how teams value his sensational shooting ability (48% 3P% as a senior) in the draft process given the direction the league is headed.

At 6'3' he's 3in. taller than Patty. Can't tell on speed and defense. Always dangerous to compare a proven vet with a promising rookie, but easy to see why they brought him in.

[BillMc]

Draft Express excerpt: Speaking of Michigan State upperclassmen, Bryn Forbes (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Bryn-Forbes-65428/) measured 6'3 with a 190-pound frame and a 6'5 wingspan. He lacks a degree of size and length for a shooting guard, but led the PIT in per-minute scoring doing what he does best, shooting the 3 (4.3 makes over 10 attempts per game, 43% 3P%). Few players in the country have been as deadly from the perimeter as Forbes in recent seasons, and though he has limited experience running an offense, it will be interesting to see how teams value his sensational shooting ability (48% 3P% as a senior) in the draft process given the direction the league is headed.

If he can be the new "taller" Patty, a smallish shooting guard off the bench that would be great. (Yeah, Patty's technically a point, but Manu and others often initiate the offense).

[playbonner15]

So will Forbes replace Mills?

[dabom]

Rookie ain't replacing Patty ya. :lol

[Nathan89]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDXi5ZOcPjI

I haven't seen this dude play but if your analysis is on point I'd instantly move Patty to another team. Last year of Patty's contract anyways and it's gamble to make us a tad bit more competitive.

[BillMc]

Rookie ain't replacing Patty ya. :lol

We're looking long term. 1) Patty's contract is up after next season. 2) His shot really has never been the same since the shoulder surgery.

3) The FO is trying to get rid of all of Manu's friends on the team so he finally retires.

[dabom]

We're looking long term. 1) Patty's contract is up after next season. 2) His shot really has never been the same since the shoulder surgery.

He shot amazing in the Clippers series. After his shoulder injury. I don't understand Bill.

[BillMc]

He shot amazing in the Clippers series. After his shoulder injury. I don't understand Bill.

An outlier as I recall. But I could be wrong. Even so, his contract in this market next year will go way up. Good for the team to have options. Forbes might be an option.

[tholdren]

Every time I see him the more flip-flopping I do. On the one hand, he can hit a three, and get to a spot.I see some push-offs from the sets though, and I don't know if this means he's too slow to get away from a college kid or what. His windup is very exaggerated, and although he's systematic in his jumper, man, he loads it and then it seems to take awhile to get to the peak. I wonder what effect the perimeter defense will have on him as they are longer? That pause at the top reminds me of gary, he's just not as quick, hopefully he can continue his shooting. Spurs need some reliability in that department.

[dabom]

An outlier as I recall. But I could be wrong. Even so, his contract in this market next year will go way up. Good for the team to have options. Forbes might be an option.

He also shot a .58TS% the next playoffs. He shoots the ball at an incredible clip Bill.

[jermaine]

This boooooy is WETTER than water!

[jermaine]

Now if we can only get that greek center, we are set.......

under the radar we are, but we have some talent here.....

hope we can turn lead into gold,

goodnite fellas, our Spurs shall fight this year, if the Warriors bleed, they can die......!

LOVE ME SOME SPURS!

I 2nd what you said!!! I got this game recorded i gotta watch out for him.

[benefactor]

Looks like Pop has his new gunner.

[TheGreatYacht]

A second unit of Boban, Bertans, Simmons, Forbes, Mills :wow

[loveforthegame]

Proud member. :tu

His size is a worry but that shot is pretty. The floater and handles are a bonus. His defense isn't bad. I see no reason he couldn't develop and flourish in the Spurs system.

[dabom]

His measurements makes him a 1.

[-21-]

An outlier as I recall. But I could be wrong. Even so, his contract in this market next year will go way up. Good for the team to have options. Forbes might be an option.

Yep. I believe this is Patty's final year as a Spur. If Forbes shows he can contribute right away, I wouldn't be surprised to see Patty traded at the deadline.

[Chinook]

I just really needed to hear this song right now. Takes me back.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGmUsJvRv7U


And I'd love for this to be Bryn's nickname.

[look_at_g_shred]

His measurements makes him a 1.
Gay

[look_at_g_shred]

Damn I missed the game yesterday..just saw the highlights ..good lord Forbes ..transition 3's too? We got us a new gunner here.

[dabom]

Yep. I believe this is Patty's final year as a Spur. If Forbes shows he can contribute right away, I wouldn't be surprised to see Patty traded at the deadline.

The shit people say. I won't even remember long enough to call you out though. :lmao

[CGD]

Didn't realize he was Tom Iso coached. Looks like a solid project.

[K...]

The shit people say. I won't even remember long enough to call you out though. :lmao

Your fan boy logic is clouding ya. If the spurs get 80% of what mills brings for half the price (referring to mills market value not current contract, let's say he gets cojo $$$), then they have to let mills go.


Oh wait, I'm sorry, the kid is already a better defender than Mr mills.

[south side spur]

LET'S GOOOOOOOOO. This thread has more optimism than the first thread I like it. Get some pics going here. What about the Benjamin with Danny's face? Put one with Forbes face.

[buttsR4rebounding]

If he can be the new "taller" Patty, a smallish shooting guard off the bench that would be great. (Yeah, Patty's technically a point, but Manu and others often initiate the offense).

I could see them trading Mills to keep Boban, if he gets an offer they want to match. I think Forbes could come a lot closer to giving Mills' production than anyone you pay the minimum to would for Boban. Especially in light of our dearth of bigs right now.

[r0drig0lac]

stephen who?

[Mr. Body]

He doesn't have Mills' or Neal's ability to manufacture mid-range shots off the dribble, it appears to me, and his game is more spotting-up, but he looks like a tremendous shooter even with a hand in his face.

[TheDoctor]

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/vampirediaries/images/6/61/Sex_machine.gif/revision/latest?cb=20150824190412

[SpursforSix]

He doesn't have Mills' or Neal's ability to manufacture mid-range shots off the dribble, it appears to me, and his game is more spotting-up, but he looks like a tremendous shooter even with a hand in his face.

I'm not sure I agree with that. From some of the videos, he looks adept getting into the lane and getting up a nice shot. I haven't watched the full summer league games so I don't know how often he does this. But he seems to be able to understand when he needs to put it on the floor and move in.

[ceperez]

He doesn't have Mills' or Neal's ability to manufacture mid-range shots off the dribble, it appears to me, and his game is more spotting-up, but he looks like a tremendous shooter even with a hand in his face.

Yes, hand in his face doesn't bother his shot. Moves well without the ball, has a decent floater. Forbes is as tall as Steph Curry, so people should stop complaining about his size.

Mills last season wasn't shooting as well as previous seasons. Don't know what the issue was, maybe he lost his killer instinct hanging around too much with Boris.

[dabom]

Your fan boy logic is clouding ya. If the spurs get 80% of what mills brings for half the price (referring to mills market value not current contract, let's say he gets cojo $$$), then they have to let mills go.


Oh wait, I'm sorry, the kid is already a better defender than Mr mills.

The Spurs aren't OKC. We don't drop quality players you dumb fuck. :lmao

People already getting their dream machine over summer league. :lmao

[dabom]

Mills is a 100% proven scorer in the playoffs. Not some rookie in summer league. :lmao

[spurraider21]

Forbes will be a welcome addition to Mid's "committee" :lol

[Tully365]

With the Salary Cap rising so high, I think we'll see lots of teams jumping on summer league/2nd round/undrafted guys who show promise, even after just a few games... in this financial environment, a 2yr/$2mil offer is practically inconsequential & teams will take that risk rather than lose out on a potential hidden gem.

[raybies]

Bryn "say hello to my little friend" Forbes

[Solid D]

I just really needed to hear this song right now. Takes me back.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGmUsJvRv7U


And I'd love for this to be Bryn's nickname.

Haha. I haven't heard that song in years. :spin Thanks for that, Chinook.

[look_at_g_shred]

Bryn "say hello to my little friend" Forbes
:lol

[8FOR!3]

Bryn Forbes is 6'3, so maybe at least he won't get posted up by the Barbosa's of the world lol.

[TheDoctor]

Bryn Forbes is 6'3, so maybe at least he won't get posted up by the Barbosa's of the world lol.

Or get torched by Austin fucking Rivers.

[RD2191]

Or get torched by Austin fucking Rivers.
Lmao. Tbh.

[Mnky]

A second unit of Boban, Bertans, Simmons, Forbes, Mills :wow

Bro, why you always leaving Kyle out of your lineups ? :lol

[jermaine]

How exactly did the Spurs luck up on this pretty nicca!

[TheGreatYacht]

Bro, why you always leaving Kyle out of your lineups ? :lol
I'm the Boylen to his Kawhi :stirpot:

[Mnky]

How exactly did the Spurs luck up on this pretty nicca!

They paid him. Other teams were hesitant because his lack of ball handling and need to learn the 1. He's further along in that regard than mills tho, so they were probably confident they could work with him and that ridiculous Stroke

[jermaine]

They paid him. Other teams were hesitant because his lack of ball handling and need to learn the 1. He's further along in that regard than mills tho, so they were probably confident they could work with him and that ridiculous Stroke

So he's under contract for next season? Or just for summer league team?

[Drom John]

They paid him. Other teams were hesitant because his lack of ball handling and need to learn the 1. He's further along in that regard than mills tho, so they were probably confident they could work with him and that ridiculous Stroke

Chad Forcier is gone.
So who works with Forbes and Murray, Becky Hammon?

[ceperez]

Chad Forcier is gone.
So who works with Forbes and Murray, Becky Hammon?

Chip Engeland

[Nathan89]

If he can run around some screens and get open shot off-ball that'd be great. Even he's not the best at pg skills that can more than make up for that. Especially if he can play defense which is something that none of our pgs can do at all.

[ceperez]

If he can run around some screens and get open shot off-ball that'd be great. Even he's not the best at pg skills that can more than make up for that. Especially if he can play defense which is something that none of our pgs can do at all.

He's got the height 6'3" and length 6'5" to be better than either Tony or Patty in defense.

[raybies]

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[r0drig0lac]

He's got the height 6'3" and length 6'5" to be better than either Tony or Patty in defense.

same size as stephen or redick, he can play

[look_at_g_shred]

So is this guy going to be with us next season? Or is he just going to occupy a training camp spot?

[BillMc]

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Nice interview. Thanks for posting.

The good thing as long as he can shoot and play some d, he doesn't really have to learn to be a facilitator PG. Manu and Kyle can run the o for the bench, let Forbes and Mills (and Bertans) shoot.

[BillMc]

So is this guy going to be with us next season? Or is he just going to occupy a training camp spot?

I think someone said (Chinook?) that he'd already been given a contract. Could be wrong.

[raybies]

If he can run around some screens and get open shot off-ball that'd be great. Even he's not the best at pg skills that can more than make up for that. Especially if he can play defense which is something that none of our pgs can do at all.

Short two guards are a dime a dozen. I can really appreciate patfo selecting ball handling forwards or point guards in a shooting guards body cause it gives us a chance to find the Patty and Gary Neal's of the world. Now we have Murray a point guard in a shooting guards body, Juice, Manu, and Slowmo to handle the rock so shooters like Bertans and Forbes can fit in and focus on what they do best. As for Forbes, of he had ball handling skills and some court vision he'd be Curry lite imo.

[Nathan89]

He's got the height 6'3" and length 6'5" to be better than either Tony or Patty in defense.

I'm not opposed to playing a non-traditional pg. It's not like Tony is penetrating the paint and creating shots for others. If this guy can play defense and disrupt the defense by running through screens that'd be great. On top of that he's better to space the floor for our bigs.

I haven't watched him though and Chinook is a Kyle Anderson fan so he could suck.

[Nathan89]

Short two guards are a dime a dozen. I can really appreciate patfo selecting ball handling forwards or point guards in a shooting guards body cause it gives us a chance to find the Patty and Gary Neal's of the world. Now we have Murray a point guard in a shooting guards body, Juice, Manu, and Slowmo to handle the rock so shooters like Bertans and Forbes can fit in and focus on what they do best. As for Forbes, of he had ball handling skills and some court vision he'd be Curry lite imo.

They are usually terrible at defense though. And considering are pgs are absolutely awful on defense he doesn't have to be great at pg skills.

[raybies]

They are usually terrible at defense though. And considering are pgs are absolutely awful on defense he doesn't have to be great at pg skills.

Yeah true. I need to see more Forbes on defense but early returns look positive. He has a good stance and applies alot of effort, but want to see him play against a solid guard, like Rozier or Jackson in the next game.

[Drom John]

Chip Engeland

What's wrong with Forbes' shot?

[ceperez]

Nice interview. Thanks for posting.

The good thing as long as he can shoot and play some d, he doesn't really have to learn to be a facilitator PG. Manu and Kyle can run the o for the bench, let Forbes and Mills (and Bertans) shoot.

We lost Bobo, who was a great playmaker. Manu will have to work with Kyle and Pau to setup players.

Spurs are actually pretty deadly, almost every player in the roster can now hit the 3 with consistency:

Parker
Mills
Forbes
Green
Ginobili
Simmons (see last years stats)
Bertans
Anderson (see SL)
Leonard
Gasol
Aldridge (started jacking up shots at the end of the season).

The guys who can't shoot: Boban (actually he can), LJC, Murray.

[BillMc]

We lost Bobo, who was a great playmaker. Manu will have to work with Kyle and Pau to setup players.

Spurs are actually pretty deadly, almost every player in the roster can now hit the 3 with consistency:

Parker
Mills
Forbes
Green
Ginobili
Simmons (see last years stats)
Bertans
Anderson (see SL)
Leonard
Gasol
Aldridge (started jacking up shots at the end of the season).

The guys who can't shoot: Boban (actually he can), LJC, Murray.

Agreed. I'm warming to this roster slowly.

[Mr. Body]

I'm not sure I agree with that. From some of the videos, he looks adept getting into the lane and getting up a nice shot. I haven't watched the full summer league games so I don't know how often he does this. But he seems to be able to understand when he needs to put it on the floor and move in.

I don't mean getting into the lane for a shot (like a floater). I mean the mid-range stop-and-pop, e.g. ducking under someone running out and nailing a twenty footer off the dribble. Both Neal and Mills are very good at that. Forbes may be; I haven't seen it.

[BatManu20]

Will take some time to develop, similar to Patty, since he's a 6'3 SG right now. But could be Patty's potential successor down the roa. Too early to tell right now, obviously. Kid can really stroke it though. And he plays with a lot of passion, which I like. Should be fun to watch him in SL.

[SpursforSix]

I don't mean getting into the lane for a shot (like a floater). I mean the mid-range stop-and-pop, e.g. ducking under someone running out and nailing a twenty footer off the dribble. Both Neal and Mills are very good at that. Forbes may be; I haven't seen it.

I admit I haven't seen many of those. But the first shot on this video makes me think he's got this.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDXi5ZOcPjI

[raybies]

We lost Bobo, who was a great playmaker. Manu will have to work with Kyle and Pau to setup players.

Spurs are actually pretty deadly, almost every player in the roster can now hit the 3 with consistency:

Parker
Mills
Forbes
Green
Ginobili
Simmons (see last years stats)
Bertans
Anderson (see SL)
Leonard
Gasol
Aldridge (started jacking up shots at the end of the season).

The guys who can't shoot: Boban (actually he can), LJC, Murray.
Just wait, imagine if we sign Borrousis.

[TD 21]

With Anderson, Simmons, probably Marjanovic, Murray, Bertans, Jean-Charles and possibly whoever the fifth big ends up being, no more marginally - unproven players on guaranteed contracts.

This isn't the D-League and this is still a team trying to contend.

I'm not saying he shouldn't be on the roster necessarily, but it should come down to training camp/preseason.

[Mnky]

So he's under contract for next season? Or just for summer league team?

If they bring him on, he's signed for the rookie minimum for a year. Up to spurs.

[turkish spurs fan]

If they bring him on, he's signed for the rookie minimum for a year. Up to spurs.

what is the meaning of that gif ?

[Mnky]

what is the meaning of that gif ?

You got the greatest coach of all time jumping up and down to get his pg to hand the ball over to the star. Parker does t know his place as a role player. If I remember correctly, this was an issue against the thunder in the playoffs as well as Parker kept missing shots at end of games instead of giving it to lma or Kawhi.

[turkish spurs fan]

You got the greatest coach of all time jumping up and down to get his pg to hand the ball over to the star. Parker does t know his place as a role player. If I remember correctly, this was an issue against the thunder in the playoffs as well as Parker kept missing shots at end of games instead of giving it to lma or Kawhi.

haha okay. i didn't see gregg pop

[Nathan89]

He has pretty good agility and sprint measurements at the combine.

[Kawhitstorm]

Yes, hand in his face doesn't bother his shot. Moves well without the ball, has a decent floater. Forbes is as tall as Steph Curry, so people should stop complaining about his size.

Best comparison is Seth Curry not Wardell who has elite handles which allow him to create space & is one of the best finishers at the rim. (He struggled in the playoffs when he couldn't get separation)

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[Russ]

Best comparison is Seth Curry not Wardell who has elite handles which allow him to create space & is one of the best finishers at the rim. (He struggled in the playoffs when he couldn't get separation)

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He even kinda looks like Steph Curry.

But look at the mock drafts and NBA prospect rankings. He doesn't even rate the top 100.

To me, he looks like the spittin image of Curry.

The key will be if he can get his shot off against tight D like Curry. From what I've seen, I wouldn't bet against him.

[tonight...you]

I just really needed to hear this song right now. Takes me back.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGmUsJvRv7U


And I'd love for this to be Bryn's nickname.

Chris Mullin?

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/teamsites/images/legacy/timberwolves/Mullin1_292_110812.jpg

[Blackjack]

Like what I've seen, not real worried about getting a prototypical point.

Looks like he's got the potential to really help the inside-out game. Pop's clearly trying to go back to playing out of the post, and he's clearly got the shot to play off potential doubles. As long as he can get the ball up the court smoothly, initiate the offense and move his feet decently on D, the Spurs may have found themselves a player.

[Snaq O'Meal]

He even kinda looks like Steph Curry.

But look at the mock drafts and NBA prospect rankings. He doesn't even rate the top 100.

To me, he looks like the spittin image of Curry.

The key will be if he can get his shot off against tight D like Curry. From what I've seen, I wouldn't bet against him.

He'll learn quickly enough once he starts going against Danny and Kawhi in practice every day.

[Nathan89]

Watched most of the Spurs vs 76ers game that I recorded and he looked solid. Showed solid effort on the defensive end and didn't show the major weaknesses that Simmons showed last year. On offense displayed the ability to get open off-ball. I didn't see much of him with the ball. Can't wait to watch him going forward.

It'd be nice to have this type of talent on the court when Pau has the ball on the elbow trying to distribute. An off-ball player is so important in this league. Especially since we don't have a Lebron or Westbrook on our team.

[look_at_g_shred]

He'll learn quickly enough once he starts going against Danny and Kawhi in practice every day.
Damn didn't even think about that..good shit!

[palangi]

Watched most of the Spurs vs 76ers game that I recorded and he looked solid. Showed solid effort on the defensive end and didn't show the major weaknesses that Simmons showed last year. On offense displayed the ability to get open off-ball. I didn't see much of him with the ball. Can't wait to watch him going forward.

It'd be nice to have this type of talent on the court when Pau has the ball on the elbow trying to distribute. An off-ball player is so important in this league. Especially since we don't have a Lebron or Westbrook on our team.

Just can't help yourself from taking that shot at Simmons. Bitch move!

[Kikoluna]

These clever thread titles after we sign a player...All fun and games until we get raped in april.

[r0drig0lac]

These clever thread titles after we sign a player...All fun and games until we get raped in april.

lmao

[spurtech09]

The dude looks solid...Patty Mills replacement.....

[callo1]

Wow, that stroke is picture perfect!!

[Nathan89]

Just can't help yourself from taking that shot at Simmons. Bitch move!

I'm a Simmons fan tbh.

[eDizzle20]

Solid shooting stroke. Would like to see the Spurs sign him to a Simmons-like deal to fill out a final roster spot as opposed to a vet.

[HarlemHeat37]

Damn, he got the co-sign from the best vocal leader in the game, Draymond Green:wow

[dabom]

Damn, he got the co-sign from the best Nutcracker in the game, Draymond Green:wow

:lol

[look_at_g_shred]

Damn, he got the co-sign from the best vocal leader in the game, Draymond Green:wow
Same college iirc

[Em-City]

http://www.jwtalk.net/forum/smilies/gun-double-pistol.gif :forbes:

[BillMc]

:lol
:lol

[tonight...you]

:lol
Lol. Good one. Better than what I was about to throw out there.

[dabom]

:lol


Lol. Good one. Better than what I was about to throw out there.

:lol

[CaptainLate]

His size is a worry but that shot is pretty. The floater and handles are a bonus. His defense isn't bad. I see no reason he couldn't develop and flourish in the Spurs system. Half a season in Austin and bring him and Murray in after the AS break.

[BackHome]

So the prospects are:

1. Forbes
2 Hanga
3. Nikola
4.LVJ

Bertans > Bonner
Forbes > Miller
Nikola > Boban
Murray > Martin
Hanga VS Simmons

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He is very weak going through screens and he doesn't use his lower body well to impede penetration.

He can shoot though and he cannot be worse than Gary Neal defensively.

[raybies]

The clip was empty tonight.

[Chinook]

The clip was empty tonight.

I blame the domain expiration.

[Keepin' it real]

So which is the real Forbes? The one from the first two games, or the one from the last two?

[Chinook]

So which is the real Forbes? The one from the first two games, or the one from the last two?

Don't think he plays well with three high-usage players they all need to pass more.

[Mr. Body]

Got lost on defense, couldn't hit shots. I don't see it at this point.

[ducks]

do not worry someone will blame it on murray

[SAGirl]

Been off lately, and is indeed a gunner. If he's getting the ball, he's going to force it to the basket. Also needs to learn how to move well without the basketball. Austin Toros bound imo.

[Nathan89]

Besides missing shots he has been moving around in the offense like the first time I saw him. That's what I was hoping to continue to see.

[dabom]

Once again Chinook on the wrong side of player evaluations. :lmao

[dabom]

We should cut patty already. :lmao

[Big Empty]

Damn that Forbes magazine clip is illegal in all 50 states!

[raybies]

Don't think he plays well with three high-usage players they all need to pass more.

Exactly. They really haven't been looking for him enough. He's being forced to shoot tougher shots. He's a spot up shooter for the most part like Green and Patty. They need to make an effort to find him when he's open.

[TheGoldStandard]

Dang this guy earned 5 pages

[dabom]

OP :lol

[tholdren]

do not worry someone will blame it on murray
right - its not the PG's job to put the SG in positions to hit shots. Hell, a PG shouldn't even care about who is hot, player mismatches, which side(if any) to attack the offense. Nah, just dribble bro then shoot.

[dabom]

OP :lol

Still early but I wanna know if anyone still thinks he makes the team. Now is the time before all is set and people come out. :lol

[SAGirl]

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Magazine has been loaded and firing.

[cutewizard]

:bobo

[SAGirl]

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[SAGirl]

Pop high on Forbes: he says he's too young and inexperienced to call him a pure shooter yet... which to me sounds like Pop sees room for growth in his game.
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Jabari Young said he has J.J. Reddick potential. .... might be an exaggeration, but he's talking potential. Young thinks he's the one that will make the team in his opinion. Hard to argue (I think Lapro, but it could be any of the two).

[ceperez]

Pop high on Forbes: he says he's too young and inexperienced to call him a pure shooter yet... which to me sounds like Pop sees room for growth in his game.
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Jabari Young said he has J.J. Reddick potential. .... might be an exaggeration, but he's talking potential. Young thinks he's the one that will make the team in his opinion. Hard to argue (I think Lapro, but it could be any of the two).

He's getting props from all over. Spurs may decide on potential talent (Forbes at 23) over experience (Laprovitolla at 26).

I can't see anyone else being cut if Spurs plan both to come in. Honestly, if he shoots any better than Patty Mills, then Mills is gone by next season.

BTW, according to this: http://www.inquisitr.com/3595074/san-antonio-spurs-rumors-bryn-forbes-nicolas-laprovittola-and-joel-anthony-battling-for-final-roster-spot/

Arcidiacono and Garino are out.

[SAGirl]

He's getting props from all over. Spurs may decide on potential talent (Forbes at 23) over experience (Laprovitolla at 26).

I can't see anyone else being cut if Spurs plan both to come in. Honestly, if he shoots any better than Patty Mills, then Mills is gone by next season.

BTW, according to this: http://www.inquisitr.com/3595074/san-antonio-spurs-rumors-bryn-forbes-nicolas-laprovittola-and-joel-anthony-battling-for-final-roster-spot/

Arcidiacono and Garino are out.

Pop stating there that unless one of the players has a contract offer elsewhere and they need an answer quicker, he's not going to cut anyone until the very end. :tu

[phxspurfan]

so he's Gary Neal basically. Pass

[K...]

so he's Gary Neal basically. Pass

Gary Neal at 23 without the legal drama at the min contract is a great value. Gary Neal is an NBA player.

[toki9]

Per the article about Forbes's training camp contract back in July, it seems like he has agreed to be pseudo-stashed in the D-League for the year if it comes to that...so the last spot going to Laprovittola may make more sense if it comes down to between Forbes and Laprovittola.

Here is the relevant quote from the article: "The Spurs went a bit further, giving Forbes a one-year contract. If he makes their roster in training camp, he’ll earn the rookie minimum salary, around $543,000. If he doesn’t, he’ll still be under contract with the Spurs, paid enough to agree to stay with the organization for one year — even if it’s spent in the D-League — instead of going overseas and perhaps making six-figures there."

Maybe the organization sees him as a Patty Mills insurance in-waiting for the 2017-2018 season.

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/columnists/graham-couch/2016/07/03/couch-column-bryn-forbes-spurs-nba-summer-league/86638902/

[Chinook]

Per the article about Forbes's training camp contract back in July, it seems like he has agreed to be pseudo-stashed in the D-League for the year if it comes to that...so the last spot going to Laprovittola may make more sense if it comes down to between Forbes and Laprovittola.

Here is the relevant quote from the article: "The Spurs went a bit further, giving Forbes a one-year contract. If he makes their roster in training camp, he’ll earn the rookie minimum salary, around $543,000. If he doesn’t, he’ll still be under contract with the Spurs, paid enough to agree to stay with the organization for one year — even if it’s spent in the D-League — instead of going overseas and perhaps making six-figures there."

Maybe the organization sees him as a Patty Mills insurance in-waiting for the 2017-2018 season.

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/columnists/graham-couch/2016/07/03/couch-column-bryn-forbes-spurs-nba-summer-league/86638902/

There are some problems with that article. They have him a two-year deal with a bigger guarantee than anyone else of the TC guys got. I don't think the people who wrote it really understood what was going on.

[Chinook]

so he's Gary Neal basically. Pass

I have no idea what else you want out of the 15th spot, but the idea that Neal would be a bad pick is laughable. Dude was a decent enough rotation player; off the deep bench would've been unfair.

[toki9]

There are some problems with that article. They have him a two-year deal with a bigger guarantee than anyone else of the TC guys got. I don't think the people who wrote it really understood what was going on.

So how does his contract actually work? Do the Spurs lose him if he doesn't make the opening day roster? I'm pretty clueless about NBA contracts, so your insight would be much appreciated.

[Chinook]

So how does his contract actually work? Do the Spurs lose him if he doesn't make the opening day roster? I'm pretty clueless about NBA contracts, so your insight would be much appreciated.

Yeah, he's free to sign with any NBA team if he gets cut. Might actually be claimed, but that's unlikely. However the Toros would have his exclusive d-league rights, so he'd be in Austin all year if no one signs him.

[toki9]

Yeah, he's free to sign with any NBA team if he gets cut. Might actually be claimed, but that's unlikely. However the Toros would have his exclusive d-league rights, so he'd be in Austin all year if no one signs him.

That's unfortunate...

[Phenomanul]

Yeah... in that scenario, Forbes will likely end up getting picked up by someone else just to spurn the Spurs organization...

[MaNu4Tres]

Yeah... in that scenario, Forbes will likely end up getting picked up by someone else just to spurn the Spurs organization...

Doubtful. Many teams have very tough decisions for the 15th spot. There will be a lot of attractive players being cut but no spots to fill.

D-League or overseas will be the play for most players who are cut.

[Ice009]

I think I want Forbes on the team. The Spurs can use his shooting. If they feel he has any potential to be anything more than just a shooter, they should look very hard at keeping him and developing/expanding his game.

[ceperez]

Yeah... in that scenario, Forbes will likely end up getting picked up by someone else just to spurn the Spurs organization...

All things being equal with Forbes, Garino, Laprovitolla and Arcidiacono, Spurs will likely non-sign the players least likely to be picked up by someone else. In order of least likely to be picked up Arcidiacono -> Garino -> Laprovitolla -> Forbes. I wouldn't be shocked though that Spurs will not pick anyone!

[Phenomanul]

It would be great if the 15 man roster limit were removed altogether and just let the teams manage their own depth requirements on their own so long as they still operated within the salary cap. Older teams would then be better able to manage development of their younger talent (through D-League affiliates) and find more rest for their veteran players. Pop would go crazy with minutes management.

[dabom]

This dude is ripe for the cutting. :lol

[SAGirl]

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[ceperez]

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Well if Spurs sign him up, then that is *extremely* promising. Meaning he's got a lot more talent than Laprovitolla. That's definitely saying something.

[SAGirl]

There is a lot more media noise out there on Forbes than Laprovittola

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[SAGirl]

Well if Spurs sign him up, then that is *extremely* promising. Meaning he's got a lot more talent than Laprovitolla. That's definitely saying something.

Jeff McDonald on the Forbes bandwagon:
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[ceperez]

There is a lot more media noise out there on Forbes than Laprovittola

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That's right, been seeing a lot more media about Forbes for the past couple of weeks. It seems to be the tell that he's in.

[BackHome]

Doesn't mean a damn thing what the media says it's what Pop says that means something!!

[ElNono]

Don't get too high on that, tbh, Pop gonna Pop and we're probably keeping Joel Anthony...

[kaji157]

For now i think the team may end up keeping the roster spot open.

The bench is still so unreliable that you might be forced to keep the spot open in case a clear need emerges.

Having 14 players under contract was not a very good idea considering how many of them are unproven to be consistent NBA players. Bertans has been well but in preseason games, Simmons and Anderson have yet to shown they can be significant contributors, Murray is a questionmark and so is Deadmon while Livio seems unplayable.
There you have 6 of 14 players that you don´t know if they will be able to help for a full season, and also let´s not forget that while unlikely, Manu might significantly drop his production at any time, and if Tony continues to decline at he peace he has been declining he can also be in Manu´s situation at any point.

So as said before, i won´t be surprised if they don´t pick anyone up. As these are all facts, anything else, is just hoping that things turn out better.

[Chinook]

I don't even...

[SAGirl]

Don't get too high on that, tbh, Pop gonna Pop and we're probably keeping Joel Anthony...

Sad days. I mean I like Anthony too, and I have thought they keep Lapro myself, but press made much ado about J.Simms last summer and he didn't even look worth keeping during preseason games (he was awwwwwful during preseason, first sign of the mentally weak syndrome, but anyways been down that road b4 and I do not want to bring it back except to remind you he was awful last preaseason, just awful.)

Forbes has been much better than last preseason J.Simms and I always thought a player like him is what Pop wanted from Jimmer but didn't get. I don't think the noise is just noise, but yea one can never tell with Pop...

[kaji157]

I don't even...

Nothing against the roster, just saying that we are carrying a high risk roster, you can also get high reward, but this is not the usually playoff tested roster the spurs usually carry.

[SAGirl]

I do tend to think they pick someone. It might end up not being Forbes, but they have a better crop of candidates this season than they did the last preseason IMO. Some of these guys have played better than rotation players and have a really defined specialty.

[playbonner15]

Would make more sense to keep Joel Anthony. Pop loves em vets

[TheDoctor]

Don't get too high on that, tbh, Pop gonna Pop and we're probably keeping Joel Anthony...

[ceperez]

Would make more sense to keep Joel Anthony. Pop loves em vets

Keeping Joel Anthony will be a *bad* sign. It means that Lee, Dedmon and LJC aren't good enough for Pop.

Select Forbes for the 15th spots says that he's good enough to be worth protecting and the bigs are good enough to be in the court.

As fans, we can't see what goes on in practice. We don't get to run a full evaluation. So any actual decision by PATFO is the best indicator of the ability of the player picked and the ability of the other role players in the team. Sticking with LJC, despite him having nothing to show is actually a good sign.

[SAGirl]

Keeping Joel Anthony will be a *bad* sign. It means that Lee, Dedmon and LJC aren't good enough for Pop.

Select Forbes for the 15th spots says that he's good enough to be worth protecting and the bigs are good enough to be in the court.

As fans, we can't see what goes on in practice. We don't get to run a full evaluation. So any actual decision by PATFO is the best indicator of the ability of the player picked and the ability of the other role players in the team. Sticking with LJC, despite him having nothing to show is actually a good sign.

:tu That is what I am thinking.

Pop also talked about Laprovittola stating he's not a rookie and that he has experience playing internationally, so he's among that "vet" category Pop likes and still a real possibility. He has also been shooting very well, he's just not the scorer Forbes is.

To me, it's still really hard to tell bc again all 3 bring something different. Spurs need shooters, neither Murray, nor Simmons are good shooters, Anderson needs to shoot more himself, and Manu will be rested, etc. The bench is already cramped with the regular roster as it is. Add in an injury to somebody midseason and there is just not enough shooting to go around.

[ceperez]

:tu That is what I am thinking.

Pop also talked about Laprovittola stating he's not a rookie and that he has experience playing internationally, so he's among that "vet" category Pop likes and still a real possibility. He has also been shooting very well, he's just not the scorer Forbes is.

To me, it's still really hard to tell bc again all 3 bring something different. Spurs need shooters, neither Murray, nor Simmons are good shooters, Anderson needs to shoot more himself, and Manu will be rested, etc. The bench is already cramped with the regular roster as it is. Add in an injury to somebody midseason and there is just not enough shooting to go around.

At the end of the day, the 15th spot filled or unfilled will be an indicator as to either (1) what the coaching staff believes to be the Spurs weakness or (2) the player being sufficiently talented to fill a need in the team (3) sufficiently talented regardless of filling any need.

A Joel Anthony pick considering that he's now on the decline just broadcasts to the world that every other big is just garbage.

Forbes pick says he's so much better at shooting than Laprovitolla considering he's nowhere need Lapro's ball handling.

LJC is an enigma because nobody has seen if he's any good. You can go off to youtube and you can't find any clips of him as a Spur this season.

[SAGirl]

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[ceperez]

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Forbes, Arcidiacono and Garino all have contracts that seem to pay them to play in the D-league.

Laprovittola doesn't appear to have the same deal.

[Spur Bank]

I hate to say one game has changed things too much, but I'm pretty sure we're down to two options... give him the 15th spot or another team takes him.

No way he goes to the D-League and doesn't get called up by another team.

[TheGreatYacht]

Start him while Green gets healthy.

[raybies]

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[bigfan]

I'm sold, keep this kid. If he goes to Austin he will be on another squad in hours.

[ceperez]

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I can't believe that the Spurs have no room for this kind of talent.

[Spurs9]

Spurs keeping him tbqh, I havent watches him play yet.

[ceperez]

Waiving LJC made sense with this kind of talent being available. Good move by the Spurs. To bad for LJC, but Spurs don't have room or patience to wait for him to be serviceable.

[ElNono]

I like him. He looked ready... hope he keeps that shooting going...

[SAGirl]

Don't get too high on that, tbh, Pop gonna Pop and we're probably keeping Joel Anthony...

This was you Nono. :toast
Dat Nostradamus Lol (I could hear Brazil lol)

[ElNono]

This was you Nono. :toast
Dat Nostradamus Lol (I could hear Brazil lol)

Nonostradamus can fail, tbh... :hat

[kobyz]

Can he guard anyone?

[TheGreatYacht]

Can he guard anyone?
Better than Manure, though that doesn't mean much

[ceperez]

Can he guard anyone?

Not really. But he says he's watching how Mills does it and he'll do about the same. Which isn't really a high bar!

Spurs have at least 4 players (Parker, Mills, Laprovittola and Forbes) who can't guard anyone.

[TheGreatYacht]

Not really. But he says he's watching how Mills does it and he'll do about the same. Which isn't really a high bar!

Spurs have at least 4 players (Parker, Mills, Laprovittola and Forbes) who can't guard anyone.
Add Manu and David Lee

[kaji157]

Add Manu and David Lee

Happy 16th birthday!!

[sa_butta]

Really like this guy, but he could become a defensive liability. I am sure his shooting will keep him in games, but will be interested to see how he much time he gets.

[sasaint]

Really like this guy, but he could become a defensive liability. I am sure his shooting will keep him in games, but will be interested to see how he much time he gets.

I think the guy is quick enough and otherwise has the tools to become an adequate defender. Beyond those requisites, playing D is really about commitment and effort. If he mimics Mills, perhaps he can pick up those parts. Mills does provide commitment and effort, whatever his other shortcomings...

[SAGirl]

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[SAGirl]

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[ceperez]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dAo4OkrQCE

27 points by the mid 3rd quarter. Not bad for an undrafted scrub!

[CGD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dAo4OkrQCE

27 points by the mid 3rd quarter. Not bad for an undrafted scrub!

Must be a little hard for Patty watching his replacement. Then again, Patty is gonna get paid this summer so maybe not.

[DPG21920]

Forbes has these outbursts a lot in the D League. He's actually, at least at that level a more varied scorer than Mills. But I don't know how much of that will translate at the NBA level. I'm sure Mills would show a lot more against d league too.

Great to see him play/shoot so well. Mills really has been off since GS outside of a few moments. But hopefully this is a spring board for Forbes.

[duncan2k5]

I honestly am not sold on this giving him confidence... He is naturally gun shy...compare him to Bertrans who rarely ever turns down open shots...and patty...those guys you don't have to worry about

[DPG21920]

Also, obviously it's hindsight but this was a perfect storm for Forbes. He's played with Kyle & Bertans a healthy amount. He was not with any high usuage players and Mavs aren't a good team overall. You can tell he was mad at himself for playing differently with the big club (Pop having to tell him to shoot) and he played comfortable last night.

[DPG21920]

I honestly am not sold on this giving him confidence... He is naturally gun shy...compare him to Bertrans who rarely ever turns down open shots...and patty...those guys you don't have to worry about

He's not that way normally (at least not in the D League).

[apalisoc_9]

Still Gun Shy...

But last night was encourging.

[duncan2k5]

He's not that way normally (at least not in the D League).

But this isn't d league...every d league player was a star at some point in their lives...but as u move up in competition, they get weeded out...Forbes doesn't have the confidence to be an NBA player...he doesn't naturally have it in him to shoot the shots he needs to shoot to justify him playoff minutes...combine that with his gawdawful defense, and u have a player that needs to not be on the playoff roster

[ceperez]

Must be a little hard for Patty watching his replacement. Then again, Patty is gonna get paid this summer so maybe not.

The thing with Patty is that he's the glue guy for the club. So Spurs are the kind of team that values that.

Of course, you just never know what other teams are going to fork over to get Patty. Nice to have insurance in Forbes.

But let's get realistic about Forbes. He played 4 years in college, never got drafted. At 6'3" he's smallish (but same size as Curry). Like everyone is saying, he doesn't yet have the guts to just let it fly everytime. Of course, he isn't playing for the Rockets or the Warriors.

[spursistan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C86Jmo4UQAEx5eB.jpg

[traitoravery]

Locked and Loaded

[ceperez]

Locked and Loaded

He should start instead of Murray!

[picnroll]

He should start instead of Murray!
For the Austin Spurs.

[NASpurs]

Couch Q&A: Bryn Forbes on his NBA rookie year and realizing, 'I actually can do this'


http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/columnists/graham-couch/2017/05/28/couch-q-a-bryn-forbes-his-nba-rookie-year-and-realizing-i-actually-can-do-this/351282001/

Bryn Forbes’ dream rookie year with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs finished as well as it began — on the active roster, with the respect of his legendary coach, suddenly getting meaningful minutes in playoff games, sometimes playing a position he learned in a season.

Nearly 11 months after the Spurs signed Forbes to a conditional contract, hoping the undrafted guard out of Michigan State would shoot his way onto the roster, Forbes scored eight points in 24 minutes in the Spurs’ final playoff game, occasionally handling the ball as the team’s point guard. He hit one critical 3-pointer early in the game and later, using a pump-fake, drove around Kevin Durant to score again.

Forbes, who won two state championships alongside Denzel Valentine at Lansing Sexton High School, played in 42 games for the Spurs during the regular season and postseason. He averaged 2.6 points in 7.9 minutes during the regular season and 3.3 points in 12 minutes in six games during the Spurs’ playoff run, which ended with a sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. In that series, he twice played at least 23 minutes.

More significant for his long-term NBA future, however, was his time in Austin, Texas, with the Spurs’ D-League franchise. There, at the request of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, he learned to play point guard. It showed in early April, when Forbes, back with the Spurs, scored 27 points and dished out six assists in a win at Dallas.

“I walked off the court then like, ‘Man, I think I can actually do this,’” Forbes said Friday.

During that interview, he talked about his rookie season, facing Draymond Green in the playoffs, playing for Popovich, becoming a capable point guard and what’s next.

Couch: What’s it like to pump-fake Kevin Durant in the playoffs, drive by him and knock down a shot?
Forbes: "Just to be in that game was big, just to be able to play in that game meant a lot to me. I was just enjoying myself out there and doing what I do best. Every shot I made felt good. Every shot I made this season felt good."

Q: Did you know Coach Popovich was going to play you that much?
A: "His style is to just kind of throw you in the fire sometimes, when you least expect it. You come to the game like, ‘Ah, I probably won’t play this one, I’ll probably just be sitting,’ and boom, you’re in the game in the second quarter. You’ve just got to stay prepared. For him to put his trust in me, you always want to show up when he does that, so that he feels more comfortable putting me out there."

Q: Did you and Draymond talk over the course of the Western Conference finals?
A: "Oh, yeah. A lot. Off the court, we got to hang out a lot. Just getting some advice and be around him, that was cool."

Q: He’s known as a trash talker; did he try to get in your head on the court?
A: "Not at all. Which, I didn’t know what to expect. I had never played against him in that setting. I mean, he talked, but not really (trash talk)."

Q: When you play pick-up ball against him, does he try to get in your head in those more informal settings?
A: "Oh my gosh, yeah. For sure. Also it depends on who it is. Some of our other guys (on the Spurs), I’m sure he had words with."

Q: One of the things that’s noticeably different about you in the NBA is your ball-handling and your ability to create your own shot and create for others, something we didn’t see much at MSU. Is that something you’ve developed or based on more opportunity?
A: "One day Coach Pop just walked up to me and said, ‘Hey, Bryn, I’m going to put you in the D-League for a little bit and have you play some point guard, because if you can do that, you’ll be so much more valuable. You’re not a natural point guard, but you can bring the ball up doing those types of things.’ Every day after practice I’d do a point guard workout after for an hour. It became a routine anytime I was in Austin. It just got easier and easier, decision-making, all that stuff. I think I’ve had the ball-handling, I just wasn’t comfortable with the pressure and knowing what to do, knowing what’s open coming off a pick-and-roll. It was a real learning experience, the D-League was, and I think that was most helpful this year, going there and learning a whole new position in a couple months. I came back and the Dallas game (on April 7) was the first time I played point guard (and scored 27 points). That’s when I really knew I could do both. That’s kind of one of my strengths, the pick-and-rolls, score off that and look for my shot. That’s helped me a lot."

Q: Describe Gregg Popovich as a coach. What makes him what he is?
A: "One thing that stands out more than anything he did on the court — it didn’t even have to do with basketball. We had lost that game against Houston (in the playoffs) and he turns on a video of these kids in a third-world country picking up trash to survive and digging through trash. And then he’s like, ‘These people have problems.’ He was like, ‘We don’t have problems. All we have to do is win a basketball game. I’m just asking you guys to get over a screen or get through pick-and-rolls.’ He always preached that there were more important things than basketball. After he showed that, he wasn’t yelling or anything. I was so impressed with that, because I’ve never seen a basketball coach put life in perspective like that. It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen and maybe one of the best experiences of my basketball career. Because we’re playing for the Western Conference final and he’s saying that."

Q: What was the highlight of your season? Anything that sticks out for you personally?
A: "For me personally probably the Dallas game. It’s the first game I got to play real minutes, 20-some minutes and do this and do that and play a new position the whole game and kind of be free. That was a lot of fun."

Q: Is that the game when you knew you belonged in the NBA? There aren’t that many people in the world who’ve scored 27 points in an NBA game? What’s the feeling when you walked off the court that night?
A: "The feeling inside is knowing what you’re capable of doing. You feel like you’re capable of being more. I didn’t have much time to work on the point guard position. To feel comfortable doing that, without a crazy amount of time, a whole summer, I’m just excited. I walked off the court then like, ‘Man, I think I can actually do this.’"

Q: Your teammate Kawhi Leonard, can you describe his impact on a game?
A: "For me personally, best two-way player I’ve seen in my life. He does it on offense and defense every single night. Amazing. I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s impressive. It’s really impressive.

Q: What does your summer look like?
A: "I’ll be in Lansing for a few weeks and then I get right back to the grind. I’ll be back in San Antonio. I’ll be able to make it back to Lansing some weekends. It’ll be good, because I’ll be able to get a lot of work in. That was my No. 1 goal, just by next year be as good as I can be and have really made changes in my body, my talent, even my diet. I’m excited for the summer because I have so much time to get better."

Q: Will you play with the Spurs in the NBA Summer League?
A: "Yeah, I’ll play in the Summer League?"

Q: What’s your contract situation with San Antonio?
A: "It’s a team option for a second year." Details here. (http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/In-early-playoff-ouster-Spurs-flash-forward-to-11170884.php)

Q: Have they told you they’re going to pick up that option?
A: "Not explicitly, but they don’t really tell you much explicitly, ‘This is what’s going to happen.’ From making the team, I didn’t know what to expect. (Popovich) told me after the last (preseason) game that I made the team. Every step of the way, you find out that last day, even if you thought you knew from the jump.”

[Robz4000]

He's getting his option picked up, so props to him. Next season will be where we find out if he's gonna be more than a journeyman.

[picnroll]

Rooting for the guy.

[TheGreatYacht]

Can do everything Mills can do.... tbh

[SAGirl]

Nice interview.
Thanks for sharing. He sounds confident.
Mills replacement to be sure.

[spurraider21]

PATFO is counting on him to be Gary Neal 3.0, or Patty 2.0... he didn't really look the part

only made 32% of his 3's during the season and 22% of them during the playoffs

[John B]

I rooted for him from the Summer camp with his deadly shooting. Now he has shown the ability to improve his ballhandling and decision making. His defense is not bad either. Great job!

[ceperez]

keeper.... he did very well in that Dallas game. He got a lot of respect when they started double-teaming him in the perimeter.

[jermaine]

keeper.... he did very well in that Dallas game. He got a lot of respect when they started double-teaming him in the perimeter.

I was there at that game! He looked confident too!

[Ice009]

PATFO is counting on him to be Gary Neal 3.0, or Patty 2.0... he didn't really look the part

only made 32% of his 3's during the season and 22% of them during the playoffs

He's a better shooter than Mills. He lacked confidence for most of the season, but that Dallas game, I think he got some confidence that he belongs.

[CGD]

Rooting for Bryn.

We also will also need his cheap contract once Mills leaves.

[dabom]

He's a better shooter than Mills. He lacked confidence for most of the season, but that Dallas game, I think he got some confidence that he belongs.

:lmao

[DPG21920]

Forbes overall isn't the caliber of player of Mills or as quality of a shooter (at least yet) but he seems like he could be a better scorer in the context of being able to shoot a different variety of shots than Mills. But as of now, no, he's no near the level of Mills.

I thought he showed a few flashes of talent though but will that be enough?

[tholdren]

Forbes overall isn't the caliber of player of Mills or as quality of a shooter (at least yet) but he seems like he could be a better scorer in the context of being able to shoot a different variety of shots than Mills. But as of now, no, he's no near the level of Mills.

I thought he showed a few flashes of talent though but will that be enough?

In college he was shooting like 6 a game for his 4 yr career and i believe was 42 percent from three college totals. Better shooter than mills from my perspective. Mills, like green, cant dribble or pass. Theyve been in the league for a few years so thats kind of shameful

[Ice009]

:lmao

Another poster that's never shot a basketball before? Bryn is a pure shooter, whereas Mills is not. Mills is more like Danny Green, a mechanical shooter.

Bryn might not make it on this level due to other deficiencies in his game, but shooting isn't one of them. A lot of players and coaching staff on the team say he's one of the best shooters they've ever seen. He just needs confidence in the rest of his game that he belongs out there. If you get him wide open shots, I think he would make a good percentage of them once he gets comfortable at this level.

[raybies]

Well he obviously isn't Mills at this point. He's several years younger, but if he can handle the point he has a future in this league. After one year of running the point you see if he can develop even more. I think he can definitely do what Mills does. He's got more tools imo. He's got a variety of different shots too. Mills was a converted shooting guard to point so like I said if Bryn can do that he would be serviceable and I think with better looks he should be able to increase his shooting percentages for the year. He's got a beautiful form. May of just been a little tight, which any shooter knows will lead to a massive decrease in percentage. I expect him to shoot much better next year.

[SAGirl]

PATFO is counting on him to be Gary Neal 3.0, or Patty 2.0... he didn't really look the part

only made 32% of his 3's during the season and 22% of them during the playoffs
Too limited opportunities...
one thing is sure though: him staying on the team depends on him scoring. He could improve next season.

It was obvious ball pressure bothered him early in the season and he needed Austin playing time. He was also scared to shoot early. He only had more opportunities at the end of the season bc Murray got injured, if not for that he would have played even less. He can definitely shoot, the question is can be do it inn the NBA against better and bigger athletes.

If he turns into Austin Daye, pt 2: a 3 pts shooter that can't really shoot in the NBA, it will be over for him next season.

[tholdren]

Well he obviously isn't Mills at this point. He's several years younger, but if he can handle the point he has a future in this league. After one year of running the point you see if he can develop even more. I think he can definitely do what Mills does. He's got more tools imo. He's got a variety of different shots too. Mills was a converted shooting guard to point so like I said if Bryn can do that he would be serviceable and I think with better looks he should be able to increase his shooting percentages for the year. He's got a beautiful form. May of just been a little tight, which any shooter knows will lead to a massive decrease in percentage. I expect him to shoot much better next year.

Can he really be worse than mills at pg?

[raybies]

Can he really be worse than mills at pg?
Exactly lol

[BackHome]

YES HE CAN..:)

[RodNIc91]

Get rid of him. He is no Gary Neal and less Patty Mills. Waste of a roster spot

[Ice009]

Get rid of him. He is no Gary Neal and less Patty Mills. Waste of a roster spot

I disagree completely. He's one of the most lethal shooters on the planet. You give someone like that a decent chance before you get rid of them.

[TheDoctor]

What a shitty answer. This best two-way player thing its so played out. I mean, you're a fucking NBA player yet you answered that Q as if you were from Pounding the Cock. They asked for you to describe his impact, what are the things he do in court to be what he is. What is his approach? And you answered that? Shame.



Q: Your teammate Kawhi Leonard, can you describe his impact on a game?
A: "For me personally, best two-way player I’ve seen in my life. He does it on offense and defense every single night. Amazing. I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s impressive. It’s really impressive.

[picnroll]

Some team like the 76ers with cap room and need for shooters is going to overpay Mills so have to hope Forbes can play the role.

[Atl Spur]

Bryn needs to focus on his game and do less interviews.... (Murray needs to do the same) Your game will do all the talking you need when you reach the apex. They have a living breathing example of a hardworking superstar in their locker room to draw from if they are serious about getting better. More work less talkiig

[TheDoctor]

Bryn needs to focus on his game and do less interviews.... (Murray needs to do the same) Your game will do all the talking you need when you reach the apex. They have a living breathing example of a hardworking superstar in their locker room to draw from if they are serious about getting better. More work less talkiig
Dude would you stop your shitty act and quit the stupid-passive-aggressive trolling? It's so fucking obvious that is lame as fuck.

[Atl Spur]

Dude would you stop your shitty act and quit the stupid-passive-aggressive trolling? It's so fucking obvious that is lame as fuck.

Is it really passive aggressive to state a player needs to work more talk less? I like Forbes for the record not being passive nor trolling. I'm gonna do you a favor and not crucify you with words due to your ignorance. You can agree to disagree without being a little broad!

[TheDoctor]

Is it really passive aggressive to state a player needs to work more talk less? I like Forbes for the record not being passive nor trolling. I'm gonna do you a favor and not crucify you with words due to your ignorance. You can agree to disagree without being a little broad!

Im neither Jesus Christ nor one of his homies. So you and your heavy as shit cross can go to hell and burn there tbh.

[Atl Spur]

[QUOTE=TheDoctor;9034662]Im neither Jesus Christ nor one of his homies. So you and your heavy as shit cross can go to hell and burn there tbh.[/QUO

Poor you!!! You actually believe you're an important person huh?

[ceperez]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTtcQbm7oIY

The Poor Man's Curry at Work!

[picnroll]

Little of everything. Off the bounce, catch and shoot, dribble drive.

[look_at_g_shred]

You know we'd never get this type of performance in a meaningful game.

[Chinook]

You know we'd never get this type of performance in a meaningful game.

As is true for most third-stringers

[look_at_g_shred]

As is true for most third-stringers
It's just annoying. I'd like to see white/blossomgame have a game, and not someone who is not in the spurs' long term future.

[jermaine]

It's just annoying. I'd like to see white/blossomgame have a game, and not someone who is not in the spurs' long term future.

For real... I like Forbes, but he's trade bait!! They're keeping Murray an White so Forbes is a gonner

[picnroll]

For real... I like Forbes, but he's trade bait!! They're keeping Murray an White so Forbes is a gonner
Doubt it. I think Forbes is sticking around. Blossomgame might be a two way signing.

[ceperez]

Doubt it. I think Forbes is sticking around. Blossomgame might be a two way signing.

I will stick with Forbes given that he's made significant improvement since he started. I like people who improve over time.

[GSH]

Forbes has these outbursts a lot in the D League. He's actually, at least at that level a more varied scorer than Mills. But I don't know how much of that will translate at the NBA level. I'm sure Mills would show a lot more against d league too.

Great to see him play/shoot so well. Mills really has been off since GS outside of a few moments. But hopefully this is a spring board for Forbes.


You've said for a long time that Patty is a 6'0" shooting guard, and I agree on that. I'm worried that Forbes is a 6'3" shooting guard, and Murray is a 6'5" shooting guard - and they're all supposed to be playing the point.

[DPG21920]

You've said for a long time that Patty is a 6'0" shooting guard, and I agree on that. I'm worried that Forbes is a 6'3" shooting guard, and Murray is a 6'5" shooting guard - and they're all supposed to be playing the point.

There's no way around it; as things currently stand Spurs at taking a MASSIVE gamble on the PG position. It was a truly weak spot last year and now it's even weaker but more expensive with Mills new deal. I'm fine with the strategy somewhat, but it is a gamble. Murray has to develop or they will have to pivot and use money at that PG position instead of elsewhere since it's by far the biggest weak spot at the moment.

[duncan2k5]

You know we'd never get this type of performance in a meaningful game.

[ceperez]

You've said for a long time that Patty is a 6'0" shooting guard, and I agree on that. I'm worried that Forbes is a 6'3" shooting guard, and Murray is a 6'5" shooting guard - and they're all supposed to be playing the point.

In the SL game against Celtics, the 3 players playing point were Murray, White and Hanlan. Forbes was playing the two like Patty would play the two.

I however liked how both Forbes and Bertans played off each other to score.

[dbestpro]

Forbes allows the Spurs to consider trading Patty when Parker returns and will be given a chance to prove his value this fall.

[picnroll]

Forbes allows the Spurs to consider trading Patty when Parker returns and will be given a chance to prove his value this fall.
Mills is going to get the no trade Pop golden pass loyalty ticket.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Forbes allows the Spurs to consider trading Patty when Parker returns and will be given a chance to prove his value this fall.

:lmao