Spurs sign Ryan Richards

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

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And the spurs have now waived Ryan Richards.....go back home plz

[ginobilized]

Spurs are really doing their due diligence. Richards seems like a long shot to ever land in the NBA. We'll see how he has developed.
Should be a competitive and informative training camp this year.

[Spur-Addict]

:lol Oh boy, this should be comical.

[NameLess Scrub]

How many people Spurs have for camp? 43?

I wish I could get one those contracts too. I'd cheer very hard.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

How many people Spurs have for camp? 43?

I wish I could get one those contracts too. I'd cheer very hard.


:lol They're going to have 4 full court games running in training camp.

[Chinook]

Of all things...

[Solid D]

:lol They're going to have 4 full court games running in training camp.

I'm afraid he's going to injure one of the Spurs' players.

[Chinook]

I wonder if he's forcing his way onto the team or if the team actually has a plan for him? A center with three-point range would have the inside track to the 15th spot, I believe. But Richards has been straight-horrible for years and years.

[NameLess Scrub]

:lol They're going to have 4 full court games running in training camp.

:lol

[Chinook]

How many people Spurs have for camp? 43?

I wish I could get one those contracts too. I'd cheer very hard.

The Spurs have 19 in camp. They should be looking for one more. You'd like to have four units so you can break into separate teams or have two scrimmages at once.

Parker, Mills, Laprovittola, Arcidiacono
Green, Ginobili, Murray, Forbes
Leonard, Simmons, Garino
Aldridge, Anderson, Bertans, Jean-Charles
Gasol, Dedmon, Lee, Richards

So they need another front-court guy. If they intend to play Lee at the four, then another center would be great. If they want to have a rotation similar to what I already have, then a wing would also make sense.

[Chinook]

I wonder if he's forcing his way onto the team or if the team actually has a plan for him? A center with three-point range would have the inside track to the 15th spot, I believe. But Richards has been straight-horrible for years and years.

To keep going with this thread, yesterday was the deadline for teams to tender their second-rounders. So that's why I'm assuming that happened now. So if it's a one-year deal, it's like just Richards forcing his way onto the team. However, if it is a two-year deal, then it would obviously be some negotiation on the part of the Spurs. And if there's any guaranteed money involved, it just thickens the plot further.

[NameLess Scrub]

The Spurs have 19 in camp. They should be looking for one more. You'd like to have four units so you can break into separate teams or have two scrimmages at once.

Parker, Mills, Laprovittola, Arcidiacono
Green, Ginobili, Murray, Forbes
Leonard, Simmons, Garino
Aldridge, Anderson, Bertans, Jean-Charles
Gasol, Dedmon, Lee, Richards

So they need another front-court guy. If they intend to play Lee at the four, then another center would be great. If they want to have a rotation similar to what I already have, then a wing would also make sense.

That's some nice info. Thanks.

[Maddog]

How did they ever find him to sign a contract?
Wasn't he last playing in the Ruritanian B league?

[jeebus]

Ryan Richards sucks tremendous cock in summer league games. Are they doing this to just be nice? Fags.

[rastaspur]

This news caught me by suprise. My guess is he forced the spurs hand on it but i could be wrong. Interesting ....

[LittleCriminal]

Gasol/Dedmon
Aldridge/Richards

Thats a solid ass lineup..

[playblair]

not surprising tbh....................... richards play in the tournament proved he is nba starter material.....................

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co5cWLQWAAA1KnS.jpg:large

[Maddog]

Career history
2009 Belfius Mons-Hainaut
2009–2011 Gran Canaria
2010 → BBC Monthey
2011–2012 Lugano Tigers
2012 Sukhumi
2012–2013 Asseco Prokom Gdynia
2013 Zepter Vienna
2013 Al Nasr Dubai
2013–2014 Ikaros Chalkidas
2014 Zepter Vienna
2014–2015 Körmend
2015 Azad University Tehran
2015 Guangxi Weizhuang Rhinos
2015–2016 Shahrdari Gorgan
2016 Hekmeh
2016–present Al-Ahli

[playblair]

^2016 overseas elite

[objective]

D-league salary might be a goal for him?

[lmbebo]

April fools joke?!

[Chris]

Better than Porker

[ceperez]

I don't know what to make of this kid.

He was in tears when he was drafted by the Spurs.

Young dude with a nice touch.

Yet it the last five years, he can't even get a spot playing for a European or even an East Asian professional team. He's been playing in really backwater leagues in the Middle-east. He also can't seem to stick with a team for longer than a few months.

Has he even played in a summer league? If not, then why not?

He might just be a head case in a similar way that another player with his style of play (Lamar Odom) was a head case.

[LittleCriminal]

Guys like 25 already.. I hope he pans out. Be nice to have another stretch 5/4

[spurraider21]

well they're desperate for a big

[gambit1990]

weird. another person i'd take thomas robinson over.

[ceperez]

well they're desperate for a big

The two teams that have a chance of beating the Spurs don't have any good bigs.

We are talking here GSW and Cavs. So I'm not sure why we need another big.

But let's see how training camp sorts them out. We got Forbes, Arcidiacono, Garino and Richards going after the 15 spot. Garino seems to be more than happy to play in the D-league. Both Forbes and Arcidiacono have been paid enough to stick it out for a year. Richards may also be heading for the D-league.

Spurs are likely to leave the 15th spot open for a veteran. I don't see any of these rookies making this team this year.

Oh, I forgot... Laprovittola... he could make the team.

[Solid D]

Richards squeezed into the elevator before Pop could push the "-> <-" button.

[Emperor]

Odom 2.0 here we go! But seriously, i wonder if the guy has any personal issues which can sorta explain why he's been on so many damn teams?

[Maddog]

Richards squeezed into the elevator before Pop could push the "-> <-" button.

Most logical explanation yet.

By the way how much do camp invitees make?

[Solid D]

Most logical explanation yet.

By the way how much do camp invitees make?

Here is an article from 2015 that talks about it. Full article linked below covers training camp invitees in the latter portion of the article. If you have played in the league 3 years or less, here is how it works (4 years + veterans get $0 compensation for training camp):

"$127 in per diem, hotel and all travel expenses to take part. The one added bonus is that players are eligible to receive $2,000 in camp compensation per week for roughly four weeks. However, if you make the team, then your training camp compensation gets deducted from your first check on November 15.

Another added wrinkle for training camp invites is that teams have the right to insert an exhibit into the player’s contract protecting the team if a player is injured. A team must have at least 14 players under contract to be able to do this. If the exhibit is added, teams will only be liable up to $6,000 if a player is injured. Before 2011, teams were fully liable for the player’s salary until he recovered from his injury."

Entire article written by former Nets Assistant GM Bobby Marks:

http://hoopshype.com/2015/08/02/the-life-of-the-non-guaranteed-player/

[ceperez]

Odom 2.0 here we go! But seriously, i wonder if the guy has any personal issues which can sorta explain why he's been on so many damn teams?

at least the last team he has been on (overseas elite) won its tournament... so he maybe isn't that much of a cancer.

[SAGirl]

I wonder if he's forcing his way onto the team or if the team actually has a plan for him? A center with three-point range would have the inside track to the 15th spot, I believe. But Richards has been straight-horrible for years and years.
Maybe it's Deshaun Thomas Part 2. Forced his way in, but a very long shot to make the team. Austin bound and good luck to him. The reality is that if he's never going to be a Spur he might as well get his training camp deal and get freed to do whatever. I am guessing of course.

[ceperez]

Maybe it's Deshaun Thomas Part 2. Forced his way in, but a very long shot to make the team. Austin bound and good luck to him. The reality is that if he's never going to be a Spur he might as well get his training camp deal and get freed to do whatever. I am guessing of course.

Deshaun Thomas had a much better career in Europe but still wasn't able to crack the roster. I seriously doubt that Richards will make it.

[dbestpro]

How does a 2nd rounder force there way on the team when the Spurs can simply renounce his rights. If he is no good then letting go of his rights should not be a big deal.

[SAGirl]

How does a 2nd rounder force there way on the team when the Spurs can simply renounce his rights. If he is no good then letting go of his rights should not be a big deal.
The Spurs could renounce him but for what? They can still bring him to camp and get a look at him. If he doesn't make the team it's nothing they are liable for. They only lose the rights to him which still seemed like a long shot to amount to anything.

[dbestpro]

The Spurs could renounce him but for what? They can still bring him to camp and get a look at him. If he doesn't make the team it's nothing they are liable for. They only lose the rights to him which still seemed like a long shot to amount to anything.

I get that but some of the earlier posts indicated that he might have forced himself onto the roster.

[Seventyniner]

Gasol/Dedmon
Aldridge/Richards

Thats a solid ass lineup..

Aldridge, Pau, Dedmon is solid.
Richards is ass.
Does that mean I agree with you?m

[SAGirl]

I get that but some of the earlier posts indicated that he might have forced himself onto the roster. it was probably worded incorrectly if it was me. He has forced himself to a training camp invite and contract like Deshaun Thomas did.

[ceperez]

it was probably worded incorrectly if it was me. He has forced himself to a training camp invite and contract like Deshaun Thomas did.

I figure that he's looking for any short term gig that'll get him paid. He made off with some decent money in the recently concluded TBT where his team won $2 million. That's despite him barely playing!

[Maddog]

I figure that he's looking for any short term gig that'll get him paid. He made off with some decent money in the recently concluded TBT where his team won $2 million. That's despite him barely playing!

Wasn't that for the whole team?
Also how much does one make playing in the Iranian, Lebanese and Bahraini Leagues

[cutewizard]

hmmmmm

[bigfan]

http://zalgiris.lt/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Robertas_Javtokas.png

[Seventyniner]

We should start calling him Groundhog Daye. Same shit over and over.

[ceperez]

Wasn't that for the whole team?
Also how much does one make playing in the Iranian, Lebanese and Bahraini Leagues

The whole team, coaches and fans included. I don't know what the actual breakdown was, but with 14 people, that is still around $140K for a few weeks of play.

[Solid D]

http://zalgiris.lt/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Robertas_Javtokas.png

Nice. Great guy. Life takes unexpected turns, doesn't it?

[LittleCriminal]

Aldridge, Pau, Dedmon is solid.
Richards is ass.
Does that mean I agree with you?m

Id say we are 75% in agreement..
having a 6"11 guy who can shoot the 3/ loves to bang down low at the Pf position is a plus in my mind.
He might not pan out but its way better than the ordinary alternative... Matt Bonner.

[Chinook]

Bonner is way, way, waaaayyyy better then Richards.

[Solid D]

Id say we are 75% in agreement..
having a 6"11 guy who can shoot the 3/ loves to bang down low at the Pf position is a plus in my mind.
He might not pan out but its way better than the ordinary alternative... Matt Bonner.

Matt is an advanced professional basketball player and is an excellent team player. Ryan Richards is far from having either of those traits.

[LittleCriminal]

Matt is an advanced professional basketball player and is an excellent team player. Ryan Richards is far from having either of those traits.

That advanced professional basketball player that you speak of sat on the bench all year..
Why?
He sux now.

But Now that bonner is gone, the spurs can give somebody younger (and hopefully better) a chance to see if they possess those traits you speak of.
Only time will tell.

[BackHome]

The two teams that have a chance of beating the Spurs don't have any good bigs.

We are talking here GSW and Cavs. So I'm not sure why we need another big.

But let's see how training camp sorts them out. We got Forbes, Arcidiacono, Garino and Richards going after the 15 spot. Garino seems to be more than happy to play in the D-league. Both Forbes and Arcidiacono have been paid enough to stick it out for a year. Richards may also be heading for the D-league.

Spurs are likely to leave the 15th spot open for a veteran. I don't see any of these rookies making this team this year.

Oh, I forgot... Laprovittola... he could make the team.

Umm didn't we loose to OK because we didn't have any bigs?

[exstatic]

Umm didn't we loose to OK because we didn't have any bigs?

NBA bigs. RR need not apply.

[ceperez]

Umm didn't we loose to OK because we didn't have any bigs?

Yes, that and Durant, Westbrook and Ibaka.

[Uriel]

Not that it means anything, but what is Ryan Richards' ethnicity? Being born in the UK, you would think he's white, but he looks kinda Middle Eastern-ish to me.

[lmbebo]

if RR half the mind and dedication Bonner had, RR would be an all-star instead hes a lazy idiot.

[wildbill2u]

After reading all the above comments, I think the consensus is that his chances of making the d-league, much less the Spurs roster are slim and none. No reason to return to this thread.

[spurs10]

Good luck to him and all the training camp invitees. It's a chance for them to reach their dreams.

[Spur-Addict]

^2016 overseas elite

If I'm not mistaken he came off the bench for them as well :lol

[exstatic]

Not that it means anything, but what is Ryan Richards' ethnicity? Being born in the UK, you would think he's white, but he looks kinda Middle Eastern-ish to me.

Why on earth would you think that?

[Chinook]

After reading all the above comments, I think the consensus is that his chances of making the d-league, much less the Spurs roster are slim and none. No reason to return to this thread.

Well, the Spurs have four d-league allocation slots available. Assuming Laprovittola gets the 15th spot, I guess the four assignees would be Forbes, Arcidiacono, Garino and Richards. With Murray and LJC being likely send-downs, that's not a horrible rotation for that level.

[spurraider21]

Why on earth would you think that?
the UK is 87% white. its a fair assumption

[101A]

Liked him in Deadpool, not so much Green Lantern

[Emperor]

Liked him in Deadpool, not so much Green Lantern

His best work was in Just Friends!

[cd021]

Well, the Spurs have four d-league allocation slots available. Assuming Laprovittola gets the 15th spot, I guess the four assignees would be Forbes, Arcidiacono, Garino and Richards. With Murray and LJC being likely send-downs, that's not a horrible rotation for that level.

I'm thinking that's the move. I would expect that after next season, the spurs will reevaluate where each player stands (following summer league, training camp, and the preseason. If the Spurs were to retain Dedmon, Simmons, (likely losing Mills in the process) and bring over Milutinov, there would be two spots left over (depending on what the Spurs chose to do with their 2017 1st round pick). I don't expect Richards to even be on the team but maybe Garino and or Forbes have a shot if they head to Austin and play out the year.

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Liked him in Deadpool, not so much Green Lantern

Mister Fantastic?

http://static2.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/4/49448/1695377-mrfantastic.jpg

[G-Dawgg]

Mister Fantastic?

http://static2.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/4/49448/1695377-mrfantastic.jpg

That's Reed Richards dude...

[BillMc]

Mister Fantastic?

http://static2.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/4/49448/1695377-mrfantastic.jpg

After that posted, I'd crack up if he took jersey number 4.

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

That's Reed Richards dude...

Right...since we were making fun of Richards' name by mentioning Ryan Reynolds I brought in Reed Richards...

[G-Dawgg]

:tu

[BackHome]

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[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Richards squeezed into the elevator before Pop could push the "-> <-" button.

lmao

[Uriel]

Aaaaaand he's gone.

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[Leetonidas]

lol that was fast

[jhfenton]

Aaaaaand he's gone.

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That pretty much makes it clear that he forced his way into camp. (Not that I blame him. It's not as if any NBA team is likely to want him, but he's better off as a free agent than stuck as a Spurs draftee when they don't want him.)

I wonder if the Spurs have a camp replacement in mind for them to cut him after the second day of camp. Maybe Duncan will scrimmage to make it 4x5. :)

[Ocotillo]

The dream is over......

[Chinook]

They also could've released him because he found a job somewhere else. I doubt they would've been so keen to cut him otherwise unless he was a real headcase.

[siraulo23]

:lol

[Maddog]

They also could've released him because he found a job somewhere else. I doubt they would've been so keen to cut him otherwise unless he was a real headcase.

I heard he has a deal with a team in the Kyrgyzstan B league

[Chinook]

I heard he has a deal with a team in the Kyrgyzstan B league

I hear they were really impressed with his play with the International Elites on ESPN 2.

[jhfenton]

They also could've released him because he found a job somewhere else. I doubt they would've been so keen to cut him otherwise unless he was a real headcase.
+1 It is a reasonable assumption that he has a training camp slot or job elsewhere, otherwise there's not much point in waiving him after two days. The Spurs are not pointlessly cruel, and they are willing to help guys out when it doesn't affect the team.

[szkorhetz]

That pretty much makes it clear that he forced his way into camp. (Not that I blame him. It's not as if any NBA team is likely to want him, but he's better off as a free agent than stuck as a Spurs draftee when they don't want him.)

I wonder if the Spurs have a camp replacement in mind for them to cut him after the second day of camp. Maybe Duncan will scrimmage to make it 4x5. :)
Bonbon time.

[SAGirl]

hmmm A lot of things went through my head. The first is that he's a real headcase, cancer and was the guy that injured Danny's hammy! (lol not really, but the headcase issue did cross my mind). I suppose it makes sense that he saw the writing on the wall that he's not making this team and his agent found him a contract elsewhere.

But maybe they really thought they are better served by having TD help others at this point. Is that possible?

[ceperez]

That was quick, but at least he got a photo with the Spurs uniform:

http://i.cdn.turner.com/drp/nba/spurs/sites/default/files/styles/story_main_photo/public/14425486_10153872086591981_7570655797639321794_o.j pg?itok=MXSZlH2M

[ceperez]

hmmm A lot of things went through my head. The first is that he's a real headcase, cancer and was the guy that injured Danny's hammy! (lol not really, but the headcase issue did cross my mind). I suppose it makes sense that he saw the writing on the wall that he's not making this team and his agent found him a contract elsewhere.

But maybe they really thought they are better served by having TD help others at this point. Is that possible?

There are 20 slots in training camp that requires the attention of the coaches. I figure they quickly realize that that he was wasting the coaches time and they let him go.

Maybe they bring in Bonbon back, an extra player coach wouldn't hurt.

[Mal]

They could`ve invite me to camp. Never been to US, my guess I am as close to be NBA player as Ryan Richards is.

[BillMc]

Ah, yes, the Ryan Richards era, I'll remember it well years from now...

[rjv]

They also could've released him because he found a job somewhere else. I doubt they would've been so keen to cut him otherwise unless he was a real headcase.

something tells me he's a real headcase. or just a real lazy ass.

[Spur Bank]

Ah, yes, the Ryan Richards era, I'll remember it well years from now...

:toast I'm still fond of telling the ofice young'uns about H-O-R-S-E Champion Blake Ahearn (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110764)

[BillMc]

:toast I'm still fond of telling the ofice young'uns about H-O-R-S-E Champion Blake Ahearn (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110764)
:lol:toast

[Solid D]

I hear they were really impressed with his play with the International Elites on ESPN 2.

Like I said from 2012 post

Ryan Richards is the absolute worst Spurs draft pick since Sergei Karaulov. He will never be a Spur.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206386&p=6230312&viewfull=1#post6230312

[spurraider21]

That was quick, but at least he got a photo with the Spurs uniform:

http://i.cdn.turner.com/drp/nba/spurs/sites/default/files/styles/story_main_photo/public/14425486_10153872086591981_7570655797639321794_o.j pg?itok=MXSZlH2M
Can't find Duncan

:depressed

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

So glad this shit is over.

[Spur-Addict]

Good riddance

[Chinook]

Like I said from 2012 post


http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206386&p=6230312&viewfull=1#post6230312

I was on his bandwagon until he wasn't on the 2015 summer league roster.

[Solid D]

I was on his bandwagon until he wasn't on the 2015 summer league roster.

Yeah, he is just lacking in some basic fundamentals of basketball, plus he has seldom, if ever, blended well on any team he's played for.

[TimDunkem]

something tells me he's a real headcase. or just a real lazy ass.
It must be the reason. He has the body and skillset to at least find a shot somewhere...Odd because he came off like such a good guy in all his workout interviews...I don't know. Maybe he is just this bad.

[G-Dawgg]

Spurs bringing him in this year was just them doing their due diligence again. They had to give him at least a final look before completely cutting ties with him. We already knew he wasn't much of a player for a long time now....

[benefactor]

Yeah, he is just lacking in some basic fundamentals of basketball, plus he has seldom, if ever, blended well on any team he's played for.
He's THAT guy on the rec league team.

[buttsR4rebounding]

They could always bring back Matt Bonner to fill the void.

[Solid D]

He's THAT guy on the rec league team.

:tu Good description

[Dex]

Really interested to know if Richards got an opportunity somewhere else because otherwise....

:lmao :lmao :lmao Booted on the second day of camp.

[jyra]

http://www.hoopsfix.com/2016/09/ryan-richards-im-100-focused-to-be-in-the-nba-by-2018/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H-r4nEzyYo&feature=youtu.be&t=7m56s (http://www.hoopsfix.com/2016/09/ryan-richards-im-100-focused-to-be-in-the-nba-by-2018/)

Some good stuff in that video (Richards appears at 7:55). He seems to be a bit heavy but his shot still looks good. I find the "making the NBA by 2018" bit quite interesting. He mentions that he of course hopes to make it sooner but acknowledging that he won't crack the NBA overnight and has to put in a lot of work to get there is the right attitude.

I hope that he plays for Austin next season and finally gets a chance to work on his game rather than just collecting another paycheck at the other end of the world. With all the young guys around the D-League team might actually be worth a watch or two.

[Chinook]

:tu Penn

[SAGirl]

Seems to me like this dude was late in his resolve. He was drafted in 2010 and should have had the mentality I am getting to the NBA in a couple of years. He's now 25 and NOW has that mentality? I never really knew the player, but meh.

[Dex]

From what I've seen, he's never been that impressive of a player. Probably wasn't even worth the 2nd round draft pick, let alone worth being talked about 6 years later.

[tmtcsc]

From what I've seen LJC needs to be cut next. Unless the coaches see something in him, why waste time and resources on him?

[SAGirl]

From what I've seen LJC needs to be cut next. Unless the coaches see something in him, why waste time and resources on him?
He's a first round pick with two seasons guaranteed so I don't see him getting cut this season for sure. I tend to think no matter how he looks right now (could be the worst player in the final 15th man roster for example) he will still be given a fair chance to improve and work with the coaches all season. Come next summer, he has to show improvement in summer league and go from there.

If he's no good next summer, no better than he's been, that is where he is in the hot seat with his option not picked up and a big risk of getting waived if the Spurs need the spot. For right now, he is probably not that different from other guys trying to make the roster and he would be paid regardless, unlike the other guys who have small guarantees.