San Antonio Spurs sign Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono

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http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NBA/2016/07/15/San-Antonio-Spurs-sign-Villanova-guard-Ryan-Arcidiacono/5441468599562/

[San Antonio Slayer]

easily a starter when he upgrades offensive skills and athleticism. I love his court vision and passing.

[ceperez]

RC Diacono ... if Nash could become an MVP, maybe he can too!

So let's not discount his lack of athleticism.

[SpursforSix]

RC Diacono ... if Nash could become an MVP, maybe he can too!

So let's not discount his lack of athleticism.

Nash was a pretty damn good athlete.

[lmbebo]

Seems to be a heady PG lacking elite shooting and athleticism. Maybe a project for D League.

[ceperez]

Nash was a pretty damn good athlete.

No he wasn't. He was a very good shooter that became a very good dribbler and passer.

[Tully365]

I can see him becoming a reliable professional back up in the mode of Kevin Ollie.

[SpursforSix]

No he wasn't. He was a very good shooter that became a very good dribbler and passer.

I'm not saying he's Kevin Johnson, but he was fairly fast and had good quickness. At least with the ball.

[ceperez]

I'm not saying he's Kevin Johnson, but he was fairly fast and had good quickness. At least with the ball.

He was very crafty with the ball. I did see him play when he was a nobody, and he was really known as a very good shooter with a lot of range.

Though it took him a while to get those really good handles and passing. That wasn't available for him in his first couple of years.

[SpursforSix]

He was very crafty with the ball. I did see him play when he was a nobody, and he was really known as a very good shooter with a lot of range.

Though it took him a while to get those really good handles and passing. That wasn't available for him in his first couple of years.

Fair enough. I can't say that I was aware of him in his early years. I just never really looked at him and thought that he was nonathletic. Maybe I should have added the obligatory "for a white guy".

[Ocotillo]

I think this guy is being signed to start for the Austin Toros. The Spurs are taking a flyer that he can develop into something while in the D-League. He has looked steady and solid in Summer League but does lack the athleticism you would like for a NBA guard. I guess their ceiling would be third point guard on a roster if he develops.

[ceperez]

I think this guy is being signed to start for the Austin Toros. The Spurs are taking a flyer that he can develop into something while in the D-League. He has looked steady and solid in Summer League but does lack the athleticism you would like for a NBA guard. I guess their ceiling would be third point guard on a roster if he develops.

There's always value for a guy who can dribble the ball well and shoot the occasional 3 pointer. Steve Kerr made a living on just 3 pointers, and he couldn't even dribble!

[tbdog]

No he wasn't. He was a very good shooter that became a very good dribbler and passer.

You are wrong. Nash wasn't athletic but things like hands, dribble control, and balance was amazing. The guy could dribble around the key amongst the trees and never lose his dribble without doing anything fancy, and when he had to shoot off the dribble, his body was so square, and his shooting mechanics was so consistent. The guy was a great athlete. Take someone like Wesbrook, that guys balance and shooting mechanics are dreadful. His career ends the day he loses 25% of his athleticism.

[lmbebo]

Yeah, Pop liked Andre Miller because he could control the offense, I think they want to see if this guy can develop into that kind of player.

[Kikoluna]

This guy is CURRENTLY better than Kyle. Love the signing

[Mnky]

Been a fan since day one. He could be what dellie was for the cavs type of player., but much better vision and awareness. Hope he develops.

[TheGreatYacht]

Utah & Vegas Summer League stats (19.5mpg):
2.43ppg, 2.71rpg, 2.29apg, 1.1spg, 1.4TO, 35fg%, 33.3 3P%

[benefactor]

Camp contract tbh

[jermaine]

I really love the way he's always under control, not selfish, and is a pass first pg. Ain't to many of them floating around these days. Everybody wanna be Curry or Westbrook.

[james evans]

we're fucked.

[Obstructed_View]

No he wasn't. He was a very good shooter that became a very good dribbler and passer.

Nash was an amazing athlete from the time he was a rookie.

[AFBlue]

I like this kid a lot...heady player, pesky defender, has a nose for the ball and can make some shots. There is a stark contrast between him and Murray in that he always plays under control and within the offense.

I don't know if he fits on the current roster, but Od hate to lose him to another team if the Spurs cut him. I just think the kid has the "it" factor.

[Kikoluna]

we're fucked.

No, we are fucked if Kyle remains in the 2nd unit. Okc was like " are you shitting me pop? You're gonna play Kyle? Thanks! "

[alpha_HaZE]

No he wasn't. He was a very good shooter that became a very good dribbler and passer.

do you know many players that jump off one foot, shoot and make the basket? You speak as if, shooting, dribbling and passing do not require any elite athletic abilities whatsoever....

[Austin_Toros]

Hasn't this guy been throwing bricks in the Summer League?

[TheGreatYacht]

Hasn't this guy been throwing bricks in the Summer League?
Yes and no. Yes his % has been terrible, and no he barely shoots.

0 points in 18 minutes today, only one FGA

[apalisoc_9]

American white guy player. :lol

[ElNono]

American white guy player. :lol

:lol

I like Archi's demeanor. I think he would be a good professional if given a chance. He does have 1000 things going against him though.

[wildbill2u]

Great BB IQ player without size, speed, or shooting skills, but good passer and can run an offense--in college. I don't know if he can make the jump, but he's smart and works hard on the court. Doesn't hurt to bring him to camp or to the Austin team.

Personally, I thought Cummings was pretty damn good in SL. Didn't shoot a lot but made shots and had 3pt range. Besides that he was fast as hell and very active/pesky type on defense.

[tholdren]

No he wasn't. He was a very good shooter that became a very good dribbler and passer.
I would say he was already a good passer - once you get to the nba, if you are a decent assist man in college, you can get that average up due to style of nba play. Other than that he was always a crafty, smart player. He played soccer which allowed him to play angles better than most, increased court vision, and know how multiple movements with the ball could in up in success.

[beirmeistr]

Great BB IQ player without size, speed, or shooting skills, but good passer and can run an offense--in college. I don't know if he can make the jump, but he's smart and works hard on the court. Doesn't hurt to bring him to camp or to the Austin team.

Personally, I thought Cummings was pretty damn good in SL. Didn't shoot a lot but made shots and had 3pt range. Besides that he was fast as hell and very active/pesky type on defense.

he is 6'3"---isn't that bigger than parker?

[apalisoc_9]

:lol

I like Archi's demeanor. I think he would be a good professional if given a chance. He does have 1000 things going against him though.

I did mention in the other thread that hes at least got good character and competes on D..unlike the other physically and athletically challenged american white player last year.
That got cut in preseason

[ceperez]

I did mention in the other thread that hes at least got good character and competes on D..unlike the other physically and athletically challenged american white player last year.
That got cut in preseason

He's maybe 2 inches taller than the player that shall not be named.

[ceperez]

I didn't know they were letting ethnics into the league ...

ethnic? you mean like Ginobili?

[tonight...you]

I did mention in the other thread that hes at least got good character and competes on D..unlike the other physically and athletically challenged american white player last year.
That got cut in preseason
For real. The casual likes to rely upon racial profiling and uses White=Nonathletic to write their entire narrative and while it is true- not all whitey be's the same.
Some are more useful than others. Some much more.

Some know where their spots are to be and how to act in the moment. Sometimes outsmarting others in the process.

HOF careers have been built by nonathletic, white guys with the proper IQ and desire.

[ceperez]

Not going to jump out of the gym, but seems to be a very smart and controlled player.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL9juGPrPIU

[cutewizard]

Are the Spurs not looking at Andre Miller to mentor the young ones?

he would make a good mentor to these young point guards, I wish he joined the coaching staff....

just random thoughts

[Russo21]

Wow I literally read just half the title of this thread and thought we signed Charlie Villanueva, I nearly spewed.

[spurtech09]

Another solid 3pt shooter....and can handle the ball....not bad....

[Sean Cagney]

we're fucked.

:lol

[Snaq O'Meal]

Are the Spurs not looking at Andre Miller to mentor the young ones?

he would make a good mentor to these young point guards, I wish he joined the coaching staff....

just random thoughts

They paid Manu $14 million this coming season to do just that.

[BackHome]

I think he and Parker are the only two Spurs players that ca keep there dribble and no turn the ball over.

[kaji157]

I think this seems to be the guy Manu would be in charge of, similar game, still manu is bigger than him.
It all looks like if this guys fits it will be as a combo guard.

[jermaine]

Not going to jump out of the gym, but seems to be a very smart and controlled player.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL9juGPrPIU

How could a person not like this bite size killer! If JJ Barea can make it in the league, how come this kid can't. I love this lil dude man. I'd keep his ads for sure, but I know the Spurs aren't.

[Beaverfuzz]

Scrub.

[james evans]

I think he and Parker are the only two Spurs players that ca keep there dribble and no turn the ball over.
hold up, parker doesn't turn the ball over? :lol

[dbestpro]

I like Forbes more so as being able to have an NBA career. He is a lights out shooter most of the time.