Spurs sign Joffrey Lauvergne

[Leetonidas]

At least we have a C


edit: nvm I think he is more of a PF

[Spurs9]

Who?

[Leetonidas]

Some C/PF that was traded to Chicago from OKC. They recently pulled his QO iirc

[mudyez]

Good

[raybies]

Hopefully it's the minimum

[FkLA]

https://typeset-beta.imgix.net/rehost%2F2016%2F9%2F13%2F4adf8a0d-0382-4354-9880-aeed9fea6d30.png

[marinoman]

Championship...btw who the fuck is he?

[rastaspur]

I don't think he is as bad as his numbers indicate, but his numbers are bad.

A stretch four/five with God awful shooting percentages across the board.

Not a rim protector at all. Decent rebounder and fairly mobile for a big guy.

Wonder what the numbers are on the contract. Hopefully a vet min deal.

[Dverde]

Presti's sloppy seconds

[r0drig0lac]

another french

[tdunk21]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfmnarUMx7E

[duncan2k5]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiCwUP4V8fA

i guess he has skill, but lacks consistency
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiCwUP4V8fA

[benefactor]

Spurtacular should be elated

[jyra]

He and Bertans played on the same Serbian team for a couple of seasons.

[Dverde]

The French Foodtruck of Joffrey Lauvergne seems like an appropriate thread

[Spurs9]

The French Foodtruck of Joffrey Lauvergne seems like an appropriate thread

:lol

[mo7888]

If the money is right I think he's a good pickup and he's only 25. I hope the contract has TO's instead of PO's.

[rastaspur]

Joffrey kind of got shuffled around alot last year. Hard to base anything off of his last year.

The year prior to that with Denver I use to watch the Nuggets a decent bit. I thought they had 3 talented young bigs in jokic, nurkic and joffrey, with joffrey being the least talented.

He has a high motor and moves well and rebounds okay.

He shoots way too many threes, or at least he did in denver. In a good offensive system with spacing and alot of cutting I think he can be a useful player.

He has the ability to move his feet laterally so he shouldn't be a complete liability when defending the pic and roll.

But absolutely no rim protection at all.

[spurraider21]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiCwUP4V8fA

i guess he has skill, but lacks consistency
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiCwUP4V8fA
:lol first highlight is a free throw

[BatManu20]

https://typeset-beta.imgix.net/rehost%2F2016%2F9%2F13%2F4adf8a0d-0382-4354-9880-aeed9fea6d30.png

:lol

[BatManu20]

:lobt2:

[look_at_g_shred]

Tha fuck? Would rather have Lee.

[BatManu20]

:lol first highlight is a free throw

Lol

[apalisoc_9]

Called it a few days ago tbh.

Spurstalk casual vanilla terrible player evaluators fans "apo you have no idea" Joffrey sucks blah blah blah.

Getting tired of being right tbh.

[Atl Spur]

https://typeset-beta.imgix.net/rehost%2F2016%2F9%2F13%2F4adf8a0d-0382-4354-9880-aeed9fea6d30.png

You're stupid!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[DPG21920]

Joffrey kind of got shuffled around alot last year. Hard to base anything off of his last year.

The year prior to that with Denver I use to watch the Nuggets a decent bit. I thought they had 3 talented young bigs in jokic, nurkic and joffrey, with joffrey being the least talented.

He has a high motor and moves well and rebounds okay. Doesn't play a tough brand of basketball though.

He shoots way too many threes, or at least he did in denver. In a good offensive system with spacing and alot of cutting I think he can be a useful player.

He has the ability to move his feet laterally so he shouldn't be a complete liability when defending the pic and roll.

But absolutely no rim protection at all.

So basically the opposite of how SA currently plays.

[DPG21920]

This feels more like a "we need a big" signing and 'he's willing to come for the min" than something actually solid. Not expecting much and will be a downgrade from Lee or Dedmon most likely (for sure on the defensive end). But I guess if he's fills an end of bench role and doesn't eat into 2018 cap space, I get it.

[Ron Swanson]

Fuckin' staaaaaaacked!

[mo7888]

So basically the opposite of how SA currently plays.

There's some truth there. He fits the 'beautiful game' much more than what we are playing now.

[apalisoc_9]

So basically the opposite of how SA currently plays.

He's going to be stricly a diveman. He was poorly utilized by most teams forcing him to be a spread player because he's white.

He's real assest is in his ability to roll. This wi Help Kawhi, Murray a lot

[adonis827]

seems to be more mobile but less defense than splitter

[SPURt]

Finally someone to compete with Darymond

[DPG21920]

He's going to be stricly a diveman. He was poorly utilized by most teams forcing him to be a spread player because he's white.

He's real assest is in his ability to roll. This wi Help Kawhi, Murray a lot

If that is the case - we will see. But everyone seems to be calling him/using him as a stretch. That is my beef. I also don't like how if your only real skill is to be able to dive on offense, you should be a plus defender (like Dedmon, Tiago, etc..). He's awful on defense

[Leetonidas]

He has some touch around the basket and as others have mentioned he seems like a solid roll man something we have been lacking. Not going to be a ground breaking signing but if it's a cheap signing not a bad deal for us

[rastaspur]

So basically the opposite of how SA currently plays.

Kind of. I think joffrey can be polished up a bit and can work in most offenses. He still seems raw to me and could improve in the right situation

[apalisoc_9]

If that is the case - we will see. But everyone seems to be calling him/using him as a stretch. That is my beef. I also don't like how if your only real skill is to be able to dive on offense, you should be a plus defender (like Dedmon, Tiago, etc..). He's awful on defense

People are dumb.

He's a Euro White. Most people would say that's your typical stretch 4.

[ceperez]

So, is this guy like a Tiago that can shoot?

[Budkin]

Fuckin' staaaaaaacked!

[apalisoc_9]

He has some touch around the basket and as others have mentioned he seems like a solid roll man something we have been lacking. Not going to be a ground breaking signing but if it's a cheap signing not a bad deal for us
Plus this.

He'd be a great 10th guy playing the Aaron Baynes mintues.

I'm convinced PATFO read my thread. I swear I was calling for his name a few days ago.

[cd021]

Seems promising. PATFO stay finding big men diamonds in the rough tbh

[phxspurfan]

Bonner?

[look_at_g_shred]

Plus this.

He'd be a great 10th guy playing the Aaron Baynes mintues.

I'm convinced PATFO read my thread. I swear I was calling for his name a few days ago.
Those sauces :wow

[apalisoc_9]

So, is this guy like a Tiago that can shoot?

Teams forced him to shoot.

He can't shoot though and isn't anywhere as good as splitter defensively.


Very good rollman though.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Another French pansy :td

[apalisoc_9]

Those sauces :wow

I should get hired by the vertical. Know way too many sources within the orgqnization.

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEZYhdLXUAAE-jM?format=jpg&name=large

[cd021]

Plus this.

He'd be a great 10th guy playing the Aaron Baynes mintues.

I'm convinced PATFO read my thread. I swear I was calling for his name a few days ago.

apalisoc_9 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=11260) with a direct ear to PATFO :wow

[superbigtime]

This Euro inbred sucks. Shouldve gotten Tiago, he is working his ass off.

[cd021]

I should get hired by the vertical. Know way too many sources within the orgqnization.

The void left by Woj makes you the obvious choice, tbh.

[SpursforSix]

:pop: Parker vouched for him. Swore on his left quad that Lauvergne is the real deal.

[boutons_deux]

I don't think he is as bad as his numbers indicate, but his numbers are bad.

A stretch four/five with God awful shooting percentages across the board.



not THAT bad, for 4th or 5th option and 14 mpg

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/lauvejo01.html

[jyra]

I guess he is just a younger Baynes with some more range and less grit.

[rastaspur]

People are dumb.

He's a Euro White. Most people would say that's your typical stretch 4.

He was used as a stretch 4 in denver and it wasn't a good fit. His shot isn't consistent enough yet.

His mobility is his biggest strength. No doubt about it. He does a good job as a dive man and also is decent at cutting to the rim when holes in the defense open up and he comes off the three point line.

I could never get a Guage of his iq in denver. Malone had them all screwed up rotation wise and really did all three of his bigs a disservice from a confidence perspective. There was no rhyme or reason to his rotations. Completely unpredictable.

Malone is a strange bird who tries to be hands on with everything but the end result is no control and a chaotic system. I want to pUT most of the blame on the coach and give the players the benefit of the doubt but I think it's a little of both and a good bit attributable to having no one to run the offensive show.

So here's hoping his i.q. is decent. It seems to be. If so, I like the signing and he will learn and improve. If not, low risk move.

[TD 21]

He's going to be stricly a diveman. He was poorly utilized by most teams forcing him to be a spread player because he's white.

He's real assest is in his ability to roll. This wi Help Kawhi, Murray a lot

:lmao



If that is the case - we will see. But everyone seems to be calling him/using him as a stretch. That is my beef. I also don't like how if your only real skill is to be able to dive on offense, you should be a plus defender (like Dedmon, Tiago, etc..). He's awful on defense

:tu


Not as good as pre injuries Splitter, but 6 years younger and healthier. He can be a minute eater in the regular season, which is probably why this spot didn't go to Splitter. If they're only going to have 3-4 traditional bigs, they need to be durable and have stamina.

[look_at_g_shred]

Man you sound like a real bitch.

[Steve-O-Matic]

This is a good signing, and JL will be a solid situational/matchup bench option for the Spurs' frontcourt, particularly as an offensive specialist. He's proven to be an effective scorer on all 3 levels, with his 3pt shooting improving every year. He's a solid rebounder (more than 11 per 40 minutes for his career), and while not a shot-blocker he's not a liability on defense either. He's only 25 so his NBA game still has upward trajectory left. Good teammate, too. Nice get for the Spurs.

[kobyz]

Opposite of what we need at the center position, we need someone to rebound, protect the rim and anchor the defense, too bad we didn't go after Dwhite...

[DPG21920]

He was used as a stretch 4 in denver and it wasn't a good fit. His shot isn't consistent enough yet.

His mobility is his biggest strength. No doubt about it. He does a good job as a dive man and also is decent at cutting to the rim when holes in the defense open up and he comes off the three point line.

I could never get a Guage of his iq in denver. Malone had them all screwed up rotation wise and really did all three of his bigs a disservice from a confidence perspective. There was no rhyme or reason to his rotations. Completely unpredictable.

Malone is a strange bird who tries to be hands on with everything but the end result is no control and a chaotic system. I want to pUT most of the blame on the coach and give the players the benefit of the doubt but I think it's a little of both and a good bit attributable to having no one to run the offensive show.

So here's hoping his i.q. is decent. It seems to be. If so, I like the signing and he will learn and improve. If not, low risk move.

And I'm not griping about the deal - it's likely the minimum and does no damage to cap space next year. There is a limited market that fits that. Just don't love his offense and especially his defense. I would like someone I could see helping, but he's still decently young.

But man, this defense has me worried.

Joffrey, Gay, Mills, Murray, Forbes, White, Bertans. Lot's of poor defensive players.

Danny/Kawhi/Maybe Simmons if he's back/LMA/Kyle are the only good defenders.

[Rocalcio]

Aggie, French guys have been pretty good so far with Spurs...

[DPG21920]

This is a good signing, and JL will be a solid situational/matchup bench option for the Spurs' frontcourt, particularly as an offensive specialist. He's proven to be an effective scorer on all 3 levels, with his 3pt shooting improving every year. He's a solid rebounder (more than 11 per 40 minutes for his career), and while not a shot-blocker he's not a liability on defense either. He's only 25 so his NBA game still has upward trajectory left. Good teammate, too. Nice get for the Spurs.

:lol What?

[look_at_g_shred]

French guys have been pretty good so far with Spurs...
LJC says hello there.

[look_at_g_shred]

Pretty down on this signing btw..

[ceperez]

I am looking at his stats and they just look horrible!

Well beggars can't be choosers.

[apalisoc_9]

:lmao




:tu


Not as good as pre injuries Splitter, but 6 years younger and healthier. He can be a minute eater in the regular season, which is probably why this spot didn't go to Splitter. If they're only going to have 3-4 traditional bigs, they need to be durable and have stamina.

Not sure what's funny bro :lol

Have you seen chicago utilize him? They were begging him to shoot. Only real explanation to that is his race. Tbh.

[Rocalcio]

LJC says hello there.

He never played for Spurs, contrary to Parker and Diaw ;)

[rastaspur]

And I'm not griping about the deal - it's likely the minimum and does no damage to cap space next year. There is a limited market that fits that. Just don't love his offense and especially his defense. I would like someone I could see helping, but he's still decently young.

But man, this defense has me worried.

Joffrey, Gay, Mills, Murray, Forbes, White, Bertans. Lot's of poor defensive players.

Danny/Kawhi/Maybe Simmons if he's back/LMA/Kyle are the only good defenders.

Worried about the defense as well. We have no rim protectors at all. It's looking really porous at the moment.

[Nathan89]

If that is the case - we will see. But everyone seems to be calling him/using him as a stretch. That is my beef. I also don't like how if your only real skill is to be able to dive on offense, you should be a plus defender (like Dedmon, Tiago, etc..). He's awful on defense

Good thing that's not his only skill. He shot solidly from mid range in 15-16 and teams seemingly wanted him to extend to the 3pt line last year. He has some dribble ability and isn't as slow as Pau so that also helps balance his game.

[Texas_Ranger]

I hope he wont go on my nerve like the Joffrey from GOT

[apalisoc_9]

:lmao




:tu


Not as good as pre injuries Splitter, but 6 years younger and healthier. He can be a minute eater in the regular season, which is probably why this spot didn't go to Splitter. If they're only going to have 3-4 traditional bigs, they need to be durable and have stamina.

He's got ok mobility for a big. Really not clear if he's as bad defensively as his denver days. Hard to be decent with atrocious perimter defender. Maybe he'll flourish and be better with better perimter and team defense.

[rastaspur]

I am looking at his stats and they just look horrible!

Well beggars can't be choosers.

He really is a better player than his stats indicate. Try not to focus on those. It will make your outlook gloomy for sure.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol most of the casual vanilla posters on here hating the signing would've loved Montejiunas and his shit stats. Joffrey is better (and healthier)

[apalisoc_9]

:lol most of the casual vanilla posters on here hating the signing would've loved Montejiunas and his shit stats. Joffrey is better (and healthier)

Tbh. I'm glad you were right my nigga. Would hate to see Donatas on a spurs uniform. :lol..

[TheGreatYacht]

http://img.aws.la-croix.com/2015/09/17/1357248/Tony-Parker-Joffrey-Lauvergne-lors-quart-finale-face-Lettonie-15-septembre-Avec-points-sept-rebonds-jeune-Bleu-encore-realise-tres-match_0_730_396.jpg

[Brazil]

Speaking of meh signing tbh... Joffrey in a Spurs jersey ? I did not expect dat one :lol

He is a big time fan of Boris but I hope people don't expect a Bobo kind of player, they are going to be disappointed.

He is a hard worker and young so there is that...

[SPURt]

I think the question for him is can he be a good shooter? Pau Gasol only shot more than 26 threes in a season his last year in Chicago when he shot 69 and made 24. There was nothing to suggest Pau would shoot over 100 threes and shoot 54%. Joffrey took 98 and shot 34% from three last year. His shooting percentage and volume grew after joining OKC. Still, nothing looks to suggest he is anymore of a "stretch" big than Pau and that turned into fools gold come playoff time (18 attempts/33%).

Joffrey looks like a role player that hasn't found his niche. He is only two years older than White and three years younger than Dedmon. As long as the contract is cheap this could be a solid signing.

[sasaint]

Holding my breath on this one. An athletic big would be a novelty for the Spurs.

[Brazil]

dude is also quite dumb tbh... I think Pop is gonna lose his temper with him. I remember a game against Bosnia, coach had to explain 3 times quite simple instructions :lol

[TheDoctor]

Spurs filling their "healthy Frenchy to start the season" quota.

[RD2191]

Aggie, French guys have been pretty good so far with Spurs...

Well well well...:wakeup

[FkLA]

If apolisac likes King Joffrey then I'm on board.

Top 3 talent evaluator on the site, tbh. :tu

[Seventyniner]

Have we seen yet whether this is for the LLE or the min? I'm fine with the signing for the min, not so fine if the Spurs had to burn the LLE on a player barely above replacement level.

[Rocalcio]

Well well well...:wakeup


Missed me ? :)

[TD 21]

Not sure what's funny bro :lol

Have you seen chicago utilize him? They were begging him to shoot. Only real explanation to that is his race. Tbh.

It's funny because it's true.



He's got ok mobility for a big. Really not clear if he's as bad defensively as his denver days. Hard to be decent with atrocious perimter defender. Maybe he'll flourish and be better with better perimter and team defense.

Maybe he can be decent in pick-and-roll/space, but he offers little to no rim protection and average rebounding. A team playing small needs a big who can do those things at a high level.

[Brazil]

Apparently it's a 2 years contract 3 M

one positive thing is that he knows quite well Spurs system, V Collet uses a lot of Spurs game plays in NT

still a puzzling signing at least for me

[TheGreatYacht]

Tbh. I'm glad you were right my nigga. Would hate to see Donatas on a spurs uniform. :lol..
That scrub couldn't make it in New Orleans and those guys literally have 3 good players :lol

[NASpurs]

When Brazil shits on a French player, you know the guy must suck. That's all I needed to know.

[RD2191]

Missed me ? :)
:wakeup

[RD2191]

When Brazil shits on a French player, you know the guy must suck. That's all I needed to know.

TBH

[TheDoctor]

Apparently it's a 2 years contract 3 M

one positive thing is that he knows quite well Spurs system, V Collet uses a lot of Spurs game plays in NT

still a puzzling signing at least for me
What's puzzling about this signing? Apa saw it from a nautical mile away tbh

[Rocalcio]

:wakeup

yeah, whatever...

[elemento]

I like this signing a lot.

Lauvergne is a very good screener (SA fellows will notice it very quickly), so I suppose Pop and cia got tired of Aldridge softness in that aspect. While I'm a bit critical about this Spurs offseason, I think this is a low-key move that will pay off big time in the future for the Spurs.

JL is not a star, but i think he will be a very solid role player and contributor .

[TimDunkem]

That scrub couldn't make it in New Orleans and those guys literally have 3 good players :lol
No shit. And dumbfucks here were saying they preferred Donatas over names like Ilyasova. :lol

[RD2191]

yeah, whatever...

How does it feel?

[ceperez]

I like this signing a lot.

Lauvergne is a very good screener (SA fellows will notice it very quickly), so I suppose Pop and cia got tired of Aldridge softness in that aspect. While I'm a bit critical about this Spurs offseason, I think this is a low-key move that will pay off big time in the future for the Spurs.

JL is not a star, but i think he will be a very solid role player and contributor .

Yeah, perhaps that's what we got him for. He may have the fundamentals down pat on that role.

[Rocalcio]

How does it feel?

You're the one quoting me, I don't care about you. Move on mate...

[apalisoc_9]

It's funny because it's true.




Maybe he can be decent in pick-and-roll/space, but he offers little to no rim protection and average rebounding. A team playing small needs a big who can do those things at a high level.

He's likely going to take Lee's Spot. Gasol is going to lose more minites next year. With this signing, it's apparent Pop is playing with two biga again.

He can't be worse than Lee as a rin protector. He's better.

He's got a knack for cleaning up missed shots. He's likely not going to board as well as Lee on the defensive end and that's a worry.

[ceperez]

Apparently it's a 2 years contract 3 M

one positive thing is that he knows quite well Spurs system, V Collet uses a lot of Spurs game plays in NT

still a puzzling signing at least for me

Shouldn't be puzzling when its only 1.5m per year. You can't find a big who knows the system for that kind of money.

I guess our bigs in SL (Lalanne and Whitman) are so underwhelming that we had to sign this guy!

[SAGirl]

another french
Thought the same. The French connection.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

This Euro inbred sucks. Shouldve gotten Tiago, he is working his ass off.


We have enough players in rehab for injuries.

[Dex]

Shouldn't be puzzling when its only 1.5m per year. You can't find a big who knows the system for that kind of money.

I guess our bigs in SL (Lalanne and Whitman) are so underwhelming that we had to sign this guy!

Underwhelming is a very generous word to use.

[SAGirl]

This feels more like a "we need a big" signing and 'he's willing to come for the min" than something actually solid. Not expecting much and will be a downgrade from Lee or Dedmon most likely (for sure on the defensive end). But I guess if he's fills an end of bench role and doesn't eat into 2018 cap space, I get it.
Is it safe to assume Lee and Dedmon aren't coming back?

[rastaspur]

Is it safe to assume Lee and Dedmon aren't coming back?

It's looking that way. Lee is gone. Most likely the same for dedmon

[Seventyniner]

Is it safe to assume Lee and Dedmon aren't coming back?

Dedmon is all but gone, I believe the Spurs can't offer him any more than he opted out of. This signing also cuts into his playing time.

Lee is a different story, he could still soak up some minutes at PF (assuming Lauvergne plays C) and might be willing to take the minimum again if he can't get a significantly better offer elsewhere.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Aggie, French guys have been pretty good so far with Spurs...

French bigs who can't rebound are soft. If this guy was proven with respect to work on the glass, or defending the rim, he'd be more interesting to me. Basically, this guy looks like he rebounds and defends on the Bonner level, but without the ability to shoot well enough to soak up regular season minutes at the 4/5. I'd rather we have signed Jefferson off our summer league team, at least he can get after it down low.

[Solid D]

Training camp Big.

[TD 21]

He's likely going to take Lee's Spot. Gasol is going to lose more minites next year. With this signing, it's apparent Pop is playing with two biga again.

He can't be worse than Lee as a rin protector. He's better.

He's got a knack for cleaning up missed shots. He's likely not going to board as well as Lee on the defensive end and that's a worry.

Yeah, this more than likely closes the book on Lee. Gasol's minutes will be dependant on whether they primarily play 1 or 2 big lineups.

If Simmons and Ginobili both return and they don't make a trade, they'll only have 3 traditional bigs and 2 sure fire rotation ones. Even if Pop wanted to, I don't see how they could play 2 bigs consistently. If that is still the plan though, then they must know one of Ginobili or Simmons won't be back.

Lee generally played with one of Aldridge, Gasol or Dedmon, which could mask his lack of rim protection. Surprisingly, he only had a .7% advantage in defensive rebound percentage last season.

[RD2191]

You're the one quoting me, I don't care about you. Move on mate...

How does it feel to be an imposter?

[DaBears]

There's some truth there. He fits the 'beautiful game' much more than what we are playing now.

Get use to it boyz & girlz, SPURS you knew left the building When TD hung up the sneakers. Now this does mean its a bad thing, it just means a new style of play. I am okay with it, SPURS & PAFTO are masters of changing their style to match the players on the roster... Lets see what they can do this season.

[rastaspur]

I like this signing a lot.

Lauvergne is a very good screener (SA fellows will notice it very quickly), so I suppose Pop and cia got tired of Aldridge softness in that aspect. While I'm a bit critical about this Spurs offseason, I think this is a low-key move that will pay off big time in the future for the Spurs.

JL is not a star, but i think he will be a very solid role player and contributor .

I agree. For the vet min it is a solid signing. The return on investment will greatly exceed the vet min contract.

It's a david lee type signing. It's a decent move

[hater]

A shittier version of a scola/lee hybrid

I gyess still better than Oberto/Elson :lol

[hater]

Tha fuck? Would rather have Lee.

Yes but Lee might be on one leg

[objective]

Apparently it's a 2 years contract 3 M

one positive thing is that he knows quite well Spurs system, V Collet uses a lot of Spurs game plays in NT

still a puzzling signing at least for me

So it's the minimum then. That's a relief after the other deals they've done.

[look_at_g_shred]

A shittier version of a scola/lee hybrid

I gyess still better than LaMarsha :lol

[loveforthegame]

I remember liking him in Denver but don't know what he's done since.

Seems like a low risk/potentially high reward signing. I don't see a problem with it considering what's left on the board. We all figured the Spurs weren't making waves this season anyway.

[Rocalcio]

How does it feel to be an imposter?

I don't feel like that, thank you for your concern. :)

[ceperez]

Seems to be okay... stretches the floor and can bang in the paint.


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

[superbigtime]

Really hope Lee comes back.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

He's likely going to take Lee's Spot. Gasol is going to lose more minites next year. With this signing, it's apparent Pop is playing with two biga again.

.

With what bigs?

[Clipper Nation]

A "stretch" big who can't even shoot 30% from three? Sounds like the Euro version of Byron Mullens, tbh.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Training camp Big.

I suspect this is the most likely scenario as well.

Maybe a player-coach - he can show Aldridge how to set screens worth a damn

[Nathan89]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpnHc3Jk1Hk

Runs the court in transition very well, find gaps in the defense to make cuts, can dribble, etc. All can be seen at the beginning of this video. Might also have that floater in the paint that Timmy was using so well his last year.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaLN46G4oYU

:16 Runs so well in transition. Much better than watch Pau trot up the court.

He'll have Spurstalk wanting him to play more than Pau in not time tbh imho

[DaBears]

Seems to be okay... stretches the floor and can bang in the paint.


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

If Tiago Splitter & Oberto had a man baby it would be tis guy.

[Hoops Czar]

Solid if he's replacing Lee. Not so solid if he's replacing Dedmon.

[cd021]

Worried about the defense as well. We have no rim protectors at all. It's looking really porous at the moment.

If the Spurs rotation ends up being:

Mills/Murray-Green-Leonard-Gay-Aldridge
Mills/Murray-Ginobili-Simmons-Anderson/Bertans-Gasol

their isn't much rim protection but the perimeter defense should be better and more able to switch which is probably as more important that traditional bigs who protect the rim.

[Maddog]

http://tweetiz.com/1JOLOLO/tweet/862770362953682944

[Raven]

wow, that's a steal.. if he pans out or not, that's just too good of a move to say anything bad..

[ceperez]

http://tweetiz.com/1JOLOLO/tweet/862770362953682944

Damn... kick boxing.

[Hoops Czar]

If the Spurs rotation ends up being:

Mills/Murray-Green-Leonard-Gay-Aldridge
Mills/Murray-Ginobili-Simmons-Anderson/Bertans-Gasol

their isn't much rim protection but the perimeter defense should be better and more able to switch which is probably as more important that traditional bigs who protect the rim.

Rim protection is important when you have guards that can't guard. (Mills, Parker)

[Emperor]

http://tweetiz.com/1JOLOLO/tweet/862770362953682944

He will using those skills on Zaza hopefully.

[Maddog]

Damn... kick boxing.

Yeah
Draymond is going to have competition...

[Seventyniner]

No point in shitting all over this guy, any 25-year-old you're signing for this cheap is going to be flawed in some ways. His skills on offense seem to fit well with Gay, Mills, Manu, etc.

[jermaine]

I seriously would love to know who were some of you expecting to sign?? You'll talked bad about Dedmon, saying he can't catch an don't know where to stand... David Lee didn't have a shot, wasn't a run protector, an is too short.... What the fuck do you guys want??

[hater]

:lmao how many teams has this scrub been in already???

I predict he will be a slightly better D. Blair/Matt Boner paint hybrid and a fan favorite

But most likely he is on his last team on the way back to Europe

[SAGirl]

I like this signing a lot.

Lauvergne is a very good screener (SA fellows will notice it very quickly), so I suppose Pop and cia got tired of Aldridge softness in that aspect. While I'm a bit critical about this Spurs offseason, I think this is a low-key move that will pay off big time in the future for the Spurs.

JL is not a star, but i think he will be a very solid role player and contributor .
If he's that, in such a small contract, I cannot be complaining. If he's screening is noticeably better than the other bigs that would be an improvement in the offense. I will miss Lee. Much as he was an undersized center he was a very nice regular season player and outstanding rebounder. This probably means he won't be back.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Jesus
We are fucking finished.

[NASpurs]

:lmao how many teams has this scrub been in already???

I predict he will be a slightly better D. Blair/Matt Boner paint hybrid and a fan favorite

But most likely he is on his last team on the way back to Europe

:lol heading to his fourth team and he's only been in the league since 2014

[Down Under]

He's going to be stricly a diveman. He was poorly utilized by most teams forcing him to be a spread player because he's white.

He's real assest is in his ability to roll. This wi Help Kawhi, Murray a lot

You predicted it

[TimDunkem]

Energetic, shoots the three, good roll man, likes to pass, likes to attack the rim, isn't afraid to bang down low. He'll be a fine Lee replacement. Not better than Lee but the Spurs don't have many options after Lee went down and Pop burned his bridges with Dedmon.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Damn... kick boxing.

If he takes out Zaza or lands a kick on Donkey's balls, he's worth every cent of his contract.

[Poolboy5623]

This must be the "calm before the storm" signing everyone was talking about?

[coachmac87]

I seriously would love to know who were some of you expecting to sign?? You'll talked bad about Dedmon, saying he can't catch an don't know where to stand... David Lee didn't have a shot, wasn't a run protector, an is too short.... What the fuck do you guys want??


It's SpursTalk....

The Spurs could sign/trade for LeBron and there would still be fucks on here bitching about the move :lol

[Pavlov]

Get Udoh next and reserve parade barges.:drunk

[look_at_g_shred]

Solid if he's replacing Lee. Not so solid if he's replacing Dedmon.
Wow almost an hour gone by and nobody else caught this shit of a take.

[TimDunkem]

It's SpursTalk....

The Spurs could sign/trade for LeBron and there would still be fucks on here bitching about the move :lolSadly true. :lol

[SPURt]

From a poster on realgm:

What? Lauvergne was the softest player on the team. At the time the Bulls traded for him, "Lauvergne was on pace to be the only qualifying center since Mehmet Okur in 2007-08 to post a rebound rate worse than 15 percent and a block rate worse than 1 percent"

Out of 66 centers in the NBA, Lauvergne was ranked 65th in defensive plus/minus. He's terrible.

[dabom]

No one takes realgm seriously.

[SPURt]

No one takes realgm seriously.
True

[TrainOfThought5]

Is this the worst offseason in the last decade?

[TD 21]

:lmao At the notion of him stretching the floor. The fact that one shoots 3's doesn't automatically mean they do that. You have to shoot them well enough or at least have a reputation for doing so to garner that respect. Nobody is worried about a guy who's 49/167 for 29.3% in his career.


I seriously would love to know who were some of you expecting to sign?? You'll talked bad about Dedmon, saying he can't catch an don't know where to stand... David Lee didn't have a shot, wasn't a run protector, an is too short.... What the fuck do you guys want??

A legit C, not a guy who's wingspan is equal to that of the projected temporary starting PG, especially with an increase in small ball (whether they intend to start that way or not, the Gay signing clinched that).

[Joseph Kony]

From a poster on realgm:

What? Lauvergne was the softest player on the team. At the time the Bulls traded for him, "Lauvergne was on pace to be the only qualifying center since Mehmet Okur in 2007-08 to post a rebound rate worse than 15 percent and a block rate worse than 1 percent"

Out of 66 centers in the NBA, Lauvergne was ranked 65th in defensive plus/minus. He's terrible.

To be fair, the bulls and okc were trash for the most part and that will influence his plus/minus numbers. But the rebounding is a concern, especially considering Chicago couldn't shoot for shit, he should have had plenty of opportunities to rebound the ball :depressed

[daledondale]

http://persephonemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sam-jackson-who-the-fuck-is-this-asshole.gif
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/79/ce/0a/79ce0a3b5ec6a1358791ce9fb220e217.gif

[I. Hustle]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpnHc3Jk1Hk

Runs the court in transition very well, find gaps in the defense to make cuts, can dribble, etc. All can be seen at the beginning of this video. Might also have that floater in the paint that Timmy was using so well his last year.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaLN46G4oYU

:16 Runs so well in transition. Much better than watch Pau trot up the court.

He'll have Spurstalk wanting him to play more than Pau in not time tbh imho

I already submitted my PlayJoff alt.

[SilverSpur]

I like his energy /hustle. He seems to be all over the court. Moves well without the ball, Good rebound and put back efforts and if needed can hit the three.
I really like that he is a kick boxer. We now have someone to kick Draymond Green in his big fat mouth, that he seems never to be able to close.

[Capt Bringdown]

At first glance I saw 1.5 post moves in that highlight reel, which already makes him more of a low post threat than maxi-pad LMA.
Gas up the riverboats!

[CGD]

Great value as a Lee replacement

[spurs10]

Great value as a Lee replacement I don't think we are done at C.

[Dex]

Can't argue with the cost. Don't know much about this guy...can only recall watching him play a few times and can't say he really stood out. But maybe that will change in Pop's system.

[TheGreatYacht]

Glad PATFO are finally going away from the TOSB 35+ yr old preference that they've had for more than a decade. Now if they can encourage Manure to return back to his hometown of Medellin :tu

[TheDoctor]

[video=youtube;QaLN46G4oYU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaLN46G4oYU


Dude schooling Ibaka in the paint :wow

[John B]

Another perimeter shooting big :bang

[MaNu4Tres]

For the minimum, he's the most versatile big you can ask for and he's only 25. He's a very underrated PnR diver, sets great picks and has great timing and rhythm rolling ( unlike Dedmon). He also has the ability to stretch the floor when he's not involved in the PnR. He can be effective off ball in the dunker spot or in the weak-side corner.

On defense, his defensive metrics don't stand out. However, he moves really well and is mobile -- which could bode well for him defensively once Pop gets a hold of him and injects some of his defensive principles.

For the minimum, I love it.

[hater]

Another perimeter shooting big :bang

Yup hes basically Bonner without d 3pt range

[jhfenton]

If he takes out Zaza or lands a kick on Donkey's balls, he's worth every cent of his contract.

The first positive thought I've had toward the signing.

Sweep the leg.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

the Spurs are stacked now man

so this basically means dedmon and lee are out?

[Dverde]

He looks like one of those Zeller brother. We stacked!

[.G.]

:lol first highlight is a free throw

N:lolticed that

[apalisoc_9]

For the minimum, he's the most versatile big you can ask for and he's only 25. He's a very underrated PnR diver, sets great picks and has great timing and rhythm rolling ( unlike Dedmon). He also has the ability to stretch the floor when he's not involved in the PnR. He can be effective off ball in the dunker spot or in the weak-side corner.

On defense, his defensive metrics don't stand out. However, he moves really well and is mobile -- which could bode well for him defensively once Pop gets a hold of him and injects some of his defensive principles.

For the minimum, I love it.

Called it a few daysbago tbh.

But I'd doubt he'd have acutal spacing ability in the playoffs when teams start to gameplan.

[cutewizard]

Yes........!!!

[Skoobz]

Does anyone have an idea on roughly how much cap space we have left taking into account JSimms offer which isn't confirmed yet?

Meh don't hate the signing for the price. Guess he'll spend most of his time at the end of the bench anyways.

[DPG21920]

Does anyone have an idea on roughly how much cap space we have left taking into account JSimms offer which isn't confirmed yet?

Meh don't hate the signing for the price. Guess he'll spend most of his time at the end of the bench anyways.

Spurs dont have any cap space tbh..However, if you Simmons gets a max deal and SA matches, they would only have 20M more for their own free agents Pau/Manu.

[tonight...you]

Does anyone have an idea on roughly how much cap space we have left taking into account JSimms offer which isn't confirmed yet?

Meh don't hate the signing for the price. Guess he'll spend most of his time at the end of the bench anyways.
The Spurs have Early Bird rights and the Arenas rule in their favor.
He can still sign for a shade less than 9 a year for them, or get a contract that's the same from someone else with balloon payments later, which the Spurs cannot match.

The landscape, right now, aren't looking favorable for him, but we have no choice, but to wait and see what ends up going down.

Nobody knows nothing, otherwise.


Edit: Yeah, I said Early Bird Rights, but I was meaning RFA rules which means the Spurs can match up to a certain point, which was what I broached upon later in the post.

Thanks DPG.

[cutewizard]

Can we still sign BOTH Simmons AND Gasol, and then Manu for the vet min???

[tonight...you]

Can we still sign BOTH Simmons AND Gasol, and then Manu for the vet min???
Yup

[Strategic]

His OKC rebounding per game would probably be higher if he wasn't told to yield to Russell's MVP headhunt.

[tonight...you]

His OKC rebounding per game would probably be higher if he wasn't told to yield to Russell's MVP headhunt.
This wheel could gain treads...

[sasaint]

This wheel could gain treads...

I thought he looked fairly promising ins his Denver days.

[TheGreatYacht]

His OKC rebounding per game would probably be higher if he wasn't told to yield to Russell's MVP headhunt.
Per-36
2015 (DEN): 10.3
2016 (DEN): 10.0
2017 (OKC): 8.9 :lol
2017 (CHI): 10.2

[Biggems]

PATFO leaving no stone unturned.....sometimes it's best to let lying stone lie

[Biggems]

So, when do we sign Shirley?

[I. Hustle]

So, when do we sign Shirley?

http://www.jtbourne.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/paul-shirley-2-217x300.jpg

[ulosturedge]

I already submitted my PlayJoff alt.

Haha. Glad I wasn't swigging my drink when I read that..

[kaji157]

Are we going to do something about the backcourt?

[TheGreatYacht]

Are we going to do something about the backcourt?
The backcourt is set, though the players are god awful. Roster spots are running out and Aldridge, Bertans, Lauvergne are our only bigs signed so far...

C: Aldridge, Lauvergne
PF: Gay, Bertans
SF: Leonard, Anderson, Blossomgame*
SG: Green, Mills, Forbes
PG: Murray, White, Parker

*unguaranteed

3 roster spots left. Doubt anyone but Simmons, Manure, and Gasol take them.

[TimDunkem]

Are we going to do something about the backcourt?
What do you mean? We have Patty, Bryn Forbes, and Danny Green. We're set. :smokin

[I. Hustle]

Are we going to do something about the backcourt?

Yeah! Let's do it! What's your game plan chief? What can we do as fans to get this party started?! You did say we, right? I am so down!

[Down Under]

I think only one of Simmons or Manu comes back, they're running out of roster spots.

[TheGreatYacht]

I think only one of Simmons or Manu comes back, they're running out of roster spots.
If that's the case, welcome back Juice!

[Down Under]

If that's the case, welcome back Juice!
Hopefully it's a short term deal. I really don't think this offseason has gone that badly. Mills is good value if Parker either retires or takes a mentor role after next season. Gay could be a more effective player if he focuses on D & less on ISO offense which he will have to (as well as being a bench player). Laveurgne is worth taking a flyer on as a dive man which we really need. People always have to remember this isn't a destination that even mid-tier free agents come to, so saving cap space for next season isn't as crucial as some may make out.

[ace3g]

Looks like he will be the first Spurs player to wear #77

10 Players




Player
Team(s)


Andrea Bargnani (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bargnan01.html)
New York Knicks (14 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2014), 15 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2015))


Joffrey Lauvergne (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/lauvejo01.html)
Denver Nuggets (15 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2015), 16 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2016))
Chicago Bulls (17 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2017))
Oklahoma City Thunder (17 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2017))


John Mahnken (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mahnkjo01.html)
Indianapolis Jets (49 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=1949))


Gheorghe Muresan (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/muresgh01.html)
Washington Bullets (94 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=1994), 95 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=1995), 96 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=1996), 97 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=1997))
New Jersey Nets (99 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=1999), 00 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2000))


Johnny O'Bryant (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/o/obryajo01.html)
Milwaukee Bucks (16 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2016))


Sasha Pavlovic (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pavloal01.html)
Boston Celtics (11 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2011))


Vladimir Radmanovic (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/radmavl01.html)
Seattle SuperSonics (02 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2002), 03 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2003), 04 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2004), 05 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2005), 06 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2006))
Golden State Warriors (10 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2010), 11 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2011))
Atlanta Hawks (12 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2012))
Chicago Bulls (13 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2013))


Julyan Stone (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/stoneju01.html)
Toronto Raptors (14 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2014))


Blackie Towery (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/towerbl01.html)
Indianapolis Jets (49 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=1949))


Jake Voskuhl (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/v/voskuja01.html)
Toronto Raptors (09 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/numbers.fcgi?number=77&year=2009))



Oh and I know why Pop signed him ;)

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/19428639_412969862429893_7080958825380970496_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVvOk6SgivL/?tagged=joffreylauvergne

[raybies]

884562119403991046

[raybies]

884568567143968768

[Brazil]

Btw not sure where this idea that he is a stretch 4 or something come from tbh... he does not stretch too much except his asshole.

anyway with a 3 M it's a safe signing, noting much to lose except a roster spot and he is young so yeah

[MaNu4Tres]

I think only one of Simmons or Manu comes back, they're running out of roster spots.

Manu will be coming back for around 4 million.

Its not either or.

[CGD]

What's his defensive situation?

[dabom]

Yup hes basically Bonner without d 3pt range

So uhh.. like bonner? :lol

[sasaint]

If that's the case, welcome back Juice!

Please, Juice and not Manu!

[apalisoc_9]

Btw not sure where this idea that he is a stretch 4 or something come from tbh... he does not stretch too much except his asshole.

anyway with a 3 M it's a safe signing, noting much to lose except a roster spot and he is young so yeah

It's cause teams have tried to use him as a stretch 4 when he's clarly not. Probably because hes a euro 4. :lol

[raybies]

Please, Juice and not Manu!
I agree my friend. He needs to retire. He has a couple good games in a talentless team with up tempo offense where anyone and there momma would of got good looks. It was pick up ball the last two games. See Memphis... With actual defenders he couldn't score. It would be a waste of a spot. If your gonna give him a loyalty contract, save him for the playoffs. Would hate to just give a rotation spot to him.

[sasaint]

I agree my friend. He needs to retire. He has a couple good games in a talentless team with up tempo offense where anyone and there momma would of got good looks. It was pick up ball the last two games. See Memphis... With actual defenders he couldn't score. It would be a waste of a spot. If your gonna give him a loyalty contract, save him for the playoffs. Would hate to just give a rotation spot to him.

You know Pop and his loyalty to the geezers... :(

[TimDunkem]

I agree my friend. He needs to retire. He has a couple good games in a talentless team with up tempo offense where anyone and there momma would of got good looks. It was pick up ball the last two games. See Memphis... With actual defenders he couldn't score. It would be a waste of a spot. If your gonna give him a loyalty contract, save him for the playoffs. Would hate to just give a rotation spot to him.
Manu "rusts" so fast though. He'll miss a game, come back, play like shit for 3 games, then say he's "rusty". So you're stuck having to constantly play him rather than resting him for long periods of time. He wouldn't be ready for the playoffs if Pop did that.

Honestly, he should just retire.

[CGD]

The more I read about this guy the more he sounds like last year's version of David Lee. Not bad.

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Joffrey-Lauvergne-6304/

[kaji157]

Our problem with the backcourt is not Manu our the 15 minute men. It's the 25-35 minute men that do nothing great.

[rudwick]

Looks like we're tanking.

[BatManu20]

Are we going to do something about the backcourt?

:pop: "No worries, Tony will be back in January"

[spurs10]

I'm liking the idea of people suggesting Gay will be played at the 4 more than Kawow's back-up.

[TimDunkem]

I'm liking the idea of people suggesting Gay will be played at the 4 more than Kawow's back-up.
So then Anderson is backing up LMA:lol or is he going to be glued to the bench behind Gay where he belongs?

[timtonymanu]

I kinda like this guy. TBH the offseason isn't that bad, just still can't get over Mills and his overpaid contract

[ducks]

I kinda like this guy. TBH the offseason isn't that bad, just still can't get over Mills and his overpaid contract

Would u rather have hardway jr contract

[TheDoctor]

884568567143968768

Does Paul Gracia didn't notice these past playoffs when LMA could not back off his 5 inches smaller defender?

I definitely CAN'T imagine LA in Kanter's place.

One of the least accurate tweets ever tbh.

[BackHome]

As someone said earlier if he is replacing Lee Ok but if he is replacing Deadmon this move sucks. Honestly though if Lee is gone that is going to hurt us a lot he did a lot of little things that helped us win games.

[HarlemHeat37]

Not a fan of his game, net negative player wherever he's been, tbh..low-risk, though, and he's only 25..options are limited at this point, I guess..

At least he isn't Joel Anthony:lol

[DPG21920]

Would u rather have hardway jr contract

Why would the options be signing Mills or the worst contract of the off season?

[DPG21920]

I don't understand people reading his draft express profiles or posting youtube videos when he's been in the NBA for 3 years?

If you watch basketball outside of the Spurs you would have seen him play against actual nba talent for 3 years now and post poor results on both ends.

So saying "he's actually mobile and I think he can move well" when there is literally 3 years of him not doing that is setting a bad expectation.

Sure, SA will be the best team he's played for in the best system, but it's not like everyone becomes great here (Richard Jefferson, Daye, etc..). We have many examples of both higher level and lower level players not doing much even though they are in SA's system.

It's a min deal for a truly min level player at a position of need depth wise. Hopefully he surprises but let's not act like we don't have 3 years of nba film on the player.

[coachmac87]

He's solid..

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't understand people reading his draft express profiles or posting youtube videos when he's been in the NBA for 3 years?

If you watch basketball outside of the Spurs you would have seen him play against actual nba talent for 3 years now and post poor results on both ends.

So saying "he's actually mobile and I think he can move well" when there is literally 3 years of him not doing that is setting a bad expectation.

Sure, SA will be the best team he's played for in the best system, but it's not like everyone becomes great here (Richard Jefferson, Daye, etc..). We have many examples of both higher level and lower level players not doing much even though they are in SA's system.

It's a min deal for a truly min level player at a position of need depth wise. Hopefully he surprises but let's not act like we don't have 3 years of nba film on the player.

Last paragraph:tu there's a reason they got him for cheap:lol

[DJR210]

FA splash of the summer

[John B]

Tell me we're not done yet. Bogut maybe? But I rather we get an athletic big rim protector who can swat out Curry/CP3 and Harden's layups. Or it will be a round robin all day.

[024]

It's going to be so odd watching a spurs big actually rolling towards the paint.

[spurraider21]

It's going to be so odd watching a spurs big actually rolling towards the paint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq8tgKJeEtY

[rudwick]

As someone said earlier if he is replacing Lee Ok but if he is replacing Deadmon this move sucks. Honestly though if Lee is gone that is going to hurt us a lot he did a lot of little things that helped us win games.

Yes. Lee is a way better player.

[Mamuza94]

He and Bertans played on the same Serbian team for a couple of seasons.

And Milutinov too.

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/nikola-milutinov-11-of-partizan-nis-belgrade-joffrey-lauvergne-7-of-picture-id484180541
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/joffrey-lauvergne-7-of-partizan-nis-belgrade-competes-with-furkan-19-picture-id484175783

[cutewizard]

:bobo

[Fireball]

I liked him when he was with the French National Team two years ago ... obviously his skill did not translate to the NBA and he sucks ... could be worse at the end of the bench though

[Floyd Pacquiao]

At least he isn't Joel Anthony:lol

[look_at_g_shred]

I liked him when he was with the French National Team two years ago ... obviously his skill did not translate to the NBA and he sucks ... could be worse at the end of the bench though

Could it tho?

[Fireball]

Could it tho?

he is better than Ayres ...



for sure ...



hopefully ...



I do not know ...



Spurs are fucked :bang

[littlecoyotecoin]

errybody overlookin' the most obvious silver lining perspective, hopefully he is the Anthony replacement, not Lee or Dedmon.

[rastaspur]

errybody overlookin' the most obvious silver lining perspective, hopefully he is the Anthony replacement, not Lee or Dedmon.

In order to be the anthony replacement there would need to be 5 bigs on the roster. Joffrey makes big #2 and there's no conceivable way to carry 5 bigs this year with all the guards and wings. Carrying four means either manu or simmons don't return

[littlecoyotecoin]

In order to be the anthony replacement there would need to be 5 bigs on the roster. Joffrey makes big #2 and there's no conceivable way to carry 5 bigs this year with all the guards and wings. Carrying four means either manu or simmons don't return
I think people are getting way out over their skis putting blossomgame, white, and forbes on their permanent rosters, there are two more slots this year for the 2way guys, i am hoping we get some more bigs because some of these guards are horrible defenders, we need dedmon back to erase some of their mistakes, or dedmon like defender

[Russ]

This is a ploy to get Tony to re-sign.

(The Spurs are always one step ahead of the competition.)

[Prose]

nice!

[cjw]

I think people are getting way out over their skis putting blossomgame, white, and forbes on their permanent rosters, there are two more slots this year for the 2way guys, i am hoping we get some more bigs because some of these guards are horrible defenders, we need dedmon back to erase some of their mistakes, or dedmon like defender

White is not getting a two way contract as a first round pick. He'll be on the 15 man.

Blossomgate isn't even in the conversation for a 15 man spot so I'd be surprised if he gets one. He's likely one of the two ways.

Parker-Mills
Murray-White
Green-Anderson
Leonard-Gay
Bertans-Lauvergne
Gasol-Aldridge

That's 12 currently guaranteed contracts. Add in Manu/Simmons and you're at 14. If both come back as you say, Forbes is on the bubble and considering the need for another big, he could be moved. His skill set is too close to what Patty brings already. But that presupposes someone else isn't traded.

Forbes non-guaranteed deal could mean an easy cut if they find no takers.

The second 2-way COULD be the reserve big man though who would only play in a pinch.

[duncan2150]

White is not getting a two way contract as a first round pick. He'll be on the 15 man.

Blossomgate isn't even in the conversation for a 15 man spot so I'd be surprised if he gets one. He's likely one of the two ways.

Parker-Mills
Murray-White
Green-Anderson
Leonard-Gay
Bertans-Lauvergne
Gasol-Aldridge

That's 12 currently guaranteed contracts. Add in Manu/Simmons and you're at 14. If both come back as you say, Forbes is on the bubble and considering the need for another big, he could be moved. His skill set is too close to what Patty brings already. But that presupposes someone else isn't traded.

Forbes non-guaranteed deal could mean an easy cut if they find no takers.

The second 2-way COULD be the reserve big man though who would only play in a pinch.

I think that Kyle could be mooved in the need of a big, it's between him and forbes if manu, simmons come back imo. With Forbes summer league i think they could moove KL.

[rastaspur]

I think people are getting way out over their skis putting blossomgame, white, and forbes on their permanent rosters, there are two more slots this year for the 2way guys, i am hoping we get some more bigs because some of these guards are horrible defenders, we need dedmon back to erase some of their mistakes, or dedmon like defender

White has already signed a big boy contract. Not sure if you can initially slot him as a 2 way. If so, then that's fine so long as he doesn't spend 50 days with the spurs. If so, someone would have to be cut to make room for white if the roster is at 15 at that point in time.

They aren't cutting forbes.

[apalisoc_9]

I like blossomgame..Not his overall game or anything cause its hard to evalaute a player in 50 min sample size but he doesn't strike me as a loser and has really good body language.

:lol

[ace3g]

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[Solid D]

Pop doing TP a solid.

[TheGreatYacht]

Pop doing TP a solid.
TP doing this team a solid. No one wants to sign here, leave it to TP to deliver the goods...

[Stabula]

Hail Satan

[Das Texan]

We are really letting him have 77.

:lol

[Solid D]

TP doing this team a solid. No one wants to sign here, leave it to TP to deliver the goods...

Haha. Okay, I'll play along...who delivered Rudy?

[TheGreatYacht]

Haha. Okay, I'll play along...who delivered Rudy?
:pop: A wheelchair.

[tonight...you]

:pop: A wheelchair.
:lol Damn...

[Solid D]

:pop: A wheelchair.

Lol

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[Joseph Kony]

Lauvernge looks like a weird combo between Mark Whalberg and Nick Collison

[tonight...you]

Lauvernge looks like a weird combo between Mark Whalberg and Nick Collison
I was going to say random Canadian child abductor, but that works too.

[Play Boban]

He could be better than Tim Duncan tbh.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Pop doing TP a solid.

Porker has done so much for the team. First, the selection and development of LJC, and now JLau. :)

[TheDoctor]

I was going to say random Canadian child abductor, but that works too.

That would be apalisoc_9 tbh

[boutons_deux]

JoLo, his youtube highlights look pretty good, why hasn't he been able to stick with one team, to earn more minutes anywhere?