2018 Summer League

[SAGirl]

I didn't really know anything about him last summer and draft. He barely played last season but when I saw him, I liked. Won the Gleague championship while putting up great stats. He has not disappointed at all. Can shoot. I like.

[Nathan89]

Spurs finally get a star guard and Kawhi wants to leave. :bang

[jmard5]

Any streams?

[ginobilized]

White reminds me more of Dennis Johnson. I can see he and LaMarcus playing well together.
He looks solid, hope it carries over to the big stage.

[SAGirl]

I like Metu too.

[SAGirl]

Any streams?
I am watching on ESPN through my cable company.
http://www.espn.com/watch/player?bucketId=6200&id=3395733

[Leetonidas]

Yep, walker gonna be in Austin aaallllll season.

[SAGirl]

The chemistry the gleague team players have shows. Blossomgame has played much better than his first game too.

[tonight...you]

White reminds me more of Dennis Johnson. I can see he and LaMarcus playing well together.
He looks solid, hope it carries over to the big stage.
Microwave? Yeah... nice. That would be a nice floor.

[r0drig0lac]

great pass by blossomgame

[Spurs Brazil]

Metu with his best game so far. Solid defense and smart on offense.

[Mr. Body]

Yep, walker gonna be in Austin aaallllll season.

That's fine. They's a logjam at guard. He had some nice tools.

[palangi]

I think metu has answered some questions too.
I think blossomgame could be a wing 3&D type that guards 2-4. Obviously off the bench

[Ocotillo]

Microwave? Yeah... nice. That would be a nice floor.
Microwave was Vinnie Johnson, not Dennis. Dennis would be nice thought.

[r0drig0lac]

I think metu has answered some questions too.
I think blossomgame could be a wing 3&D type that guards 2-4. Obviously off the bench

prototype Luc Mbah Moute

[tonight...you]

Microwave was Vinnie Johnson, not Dennis. Dennis would be nice thought.
Lol... whoops.

[palangi]

prototype Luc Mbah Moute

Definitely. I think blossomgame does have a better shot than mbah moute too.

[Spurs9]

Wow White playing well.

[tholdren]

Wow White playing well.

He should be the starting pg. Murray is a dumber lonnie walker

[alpha_HaZE]

White is off the charts today (vs Memphis) and Metu is also playing well.

[Eaglenole2002]

Is White doing this against Carter? Draft folks made him out like a young Tony Allen.

[r0drig0lac]

good defense of Blossom in JJJ in today's match, White is on a level above the others

[tonight...you]

I am loving White's game.

[tholdren]

Lonnie walker shooting what 12 percent in sl?

[ceperez]

Blossomgame can shoot!

[SAGirl]

White has been incredibly impressive. It's not just the shooting, he's so solid making good decisions.

[r0drig0lac]

White is so smart

[ace3g]

SkyWalker!!!

[Joseph Kony]

Nice oop by lonnie

[SAGirl]

Lonnie's athleticism on display

[ceperez]

L. Skywalker Episode IV!!!

[ace3g]

Kris Jenkins finally checks in, hopefully he is on Vegas roster, want to scout him.

[ace3g]

http://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/sa.png&h=100&w=100 Spurs



Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


C. Jefferson F
16
2-5
2-3
0-0
0
4
4
0
0
0
3
2
-8
6


J. Blossomgame F
23
3-5
1-1
3-6
0
1
1
3
0
0
0
2
+0
10


C. Metu NA
21
4-9
1-1
0-0
4
5
9
1
0
1
2
2
-9
9


D. White G
29
8-17
5-8
5-6
0
7
7
6
1
1
4
0
+15
26


L. Walker IV NA
25
5-12
2-4
2-2
0
3
3
2
1
0
1
0
-6
14


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


K. Jenkins F
1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
-5
0


D. Eubanks C
11
3-5
0-0
1-2
0
3
3
0
0
0
1
4
+14
7


A. Brimah C
10
0-0
0-0
1-2
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
+22
1


T. Hamilton IV NA
Has not entered game


R. Putney F
1
0-1
0-1
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-5
0


J. Ledbetter G
14
3-5
3-5
0-0
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
-8
9


J. Green NA
1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
-5
0


O. Hanlan G
22
3-6
1-1
1-2
2
3
5
4
1
0
0
2
+22
8


L. Perrantes G
Has not entered game


T. McKinney-Jones NA
17
1-3
0-0
2-2
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
+13
4


M. Rowan NA
1
0-1
0-1
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-5
0


TEAM

32-69
15-25
15-22
6
29
35
20
6
2
14
13

94




46.4%
60.0%
68.2%

[mystargtr34]

He should be the starting pg. Murray is a dumber lonnie walker

Lol I like Dejounte’s potential as a backup 1/2 in this league.. but I don’t think he could do what White is doing in this summer league even he teleported forward as a 28 year old in his prime.

Different players I know.. but at the PG position Offense >>> Defense in terms of value.

[Hoops Czar]

Lol I like Dejounte’s potential as a backup 1/2 in this league.. but I don’t think he could do what White is doing in this summer league even he teleported forward as a 28 year old in his prime.

Different players I know.. but at the PG position Offense >>> Defense in terms of value.


White looks like a rich man's Paddy Mills. Have you analyzed his defense yet?

[ginobilized]

Microwave? Yeah... nice. That would be a nice floor.

You might be thinking of Vinnie Johnson. DJ of the Sonics and Celtics. Austin Spurs coach who died suddenly at 52.

[tonight...you]

You might be thinking of Vinnie Johnson. DJ of the Sonics and Celtics. Austin Spurs coach who died suddenly at 52.
I was. Freudian slip too.. And much respect to the Microwave.

[picnroll]

I like Metu a lot. He has really good instincts and good athleticism. A little seasoning in Austin, learning the system and he should make the Spurs ultimately as a rotation player.

Walker will be in Austin this year with a few call ups. He has some good tools but needs work on handles. I watched him every play on defense and not once did a player who he was covering try to attack him off the ball successfully. Usually they just gave up the ball. If he comes around on offense he and Murray will be a hell of a defensive combo.

White was obviously outstanding. On defense he did have some trouble getting around the pick.

[picnroll]

... and Trae Young continues to look like a bust.

[Spurs9]

I don’t understand how they gave up Doncic for Young.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJcB5ZPqPKw


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQh07nDqziQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rum8TUgL_8

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNpWOt5pcS0

[kjhip1]

I don’t understand how they gave up Doncic for Young.

Steph curry effect tbh...undersized and can’t hit a shot, but somehow top 5 pick

[picnroll]

Looks like Jazz have their new Stockton in turns of chippy player in Grayson Allen.

[Spurs9]

Looks like Jazz have their new Stockton in turns of chippy player in Grayson Allen.

:lol Love Allen

[ace3g]

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[Mr. Body]

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Let them fight. They both suck.

[ace3g]

https://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/gettyimages-992379794.jpg

https://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/gettyimages-992379814.jpg

https://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/gettyimages-992379844.jpg

https://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/gettyimages-992388556.jpg

https://www.nba.com/spurs/gallery/summer-league-2018-spurs-vs-memphis-7/5

[ceperez]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNpWOt5pcS0

This guy is going to get very good. Spurs here's your SF!

[tholdren]

Let them fight. They both suck.

Allen 100 times better than lonnie. Lonnie can do one thing, score, not very well.

[Keepin' it real]

I am loving White's game.

Looks like Forbes from last year's summer league! Keep it up!

[tholdren]

Looks like Forbes from last year's summer league! Keep it up!

Yep hit the highest percent of 3s on spurs last year.

[ace3g]

Eric Woodyard (https://twitter.com/E_Woodyard) (https://twitter.com/E_Woodyard) @E_Woodyard (https://twitter.com/E_Woodyard)




Tyler Dorsey and John Collins of Atlanta, Georges Niang and Tony Bradley of Utah, Kobi Simmons and Jaren Jackson Jr. of Memphis and Derrick White and Jeff Ledbetter of San Antonio have received Utah Jazz Summer League Standout honors.

11:45pm · 5 Jul 2018 (https://twitter.com/E_Woodyard/status/1015094268447240193) · Twitter for iPhone (http://twitter.com/download/iphone)

[picnroll]

Allen 100 times better than lonnie. Lonnie can do one thing, score, not very well.

Allen will never come close to Walker’s defensive abilities. He also brick more than Walker in summer league. I doubt either showed their ability. You traded White before too.

[Mr. Body]

Allen 100 times better than lonnie. Lonnie can do one thing, score, not very well.

Allen is who he will always be, Walker has much more potential.

[loveforthegame]

White looks so freaking smooth. It’ll be a crime if he doesn’t get consistent minutes this season.

Metu looks promising.

Blossomgame and Eubanks showing some things too.

Would like to see more from Walker but it’s only been a couple games.

[cjw]

Allen is who he will always be, Walker has much more potential.

Allen is also three years older than Walker

[FireMicoHalili]

I don’t understand how they gave up Doncic for Young.
Schlenk wanted a Golden State-like backcourt, hence Young and Huerter. I don’t know how the Kings also passed up on him. They drafted based on need and not on BPA.

[duncan2150]

I don’t understand how they gave up Doncic for Young.

That's unbelievable.



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This guy will get punched several time in the NBA, he kicked Brimah two days ago .... i don't like his attitude.


About the Spurs, I like the fact that Walker showed up a little bit, still a long way to go but all tools are here ( really good that he can shoot the 3)
White is really good, still don't understand why he didn't play more last year ....

Other guys i like : Metu ( nice stroke, active, quick), Blossomgame i think he could be a nice SF and mentions to Eubanks, Hanlan or Ledbetter ( nice 3 pt shooter).

[ceperez]

Walker gets a big time pass. He's only 19 and has all the time to develop his game. Spurs will absolutely be able to fix any of his deficiencies.

Metu has athleticism, basketball instincts and a very smooth shot. This is the steal of the draft!

Although White is already 25, he's one of those late bloomers. Played in division II most of his time in college!! That's until he grew several inches and added a lot of muscle. Now he's doing everything in Summer League, like a poor man's James Harden.

[Mr. Body]

Walker gets a big time pass. He's only 19 and has all the time to develop his game. Spurs will absolutely be able to fix any of his deficiencies.

Metu has athleticism, basketball instincts and a very smooth shot. This is the steal of the draft!

Although White is already 25, he's one of those late bloomers. Played in division II most of his time in college!! That's until he grew several inches and added a lot of muscle. Now he's doing everything in Summer League, like a poor man's James Harden.

White is 24.

[picnroll]

White is 24.

... and just turned 24 a couple of days ago.

[Big Empty]

Im excited about our prospects and the development of Murray. White will be a star no question about it.

[Truth4sale$]

Derrick White has already shown what we already suspected--he is better than the Gleague, but can he do it on a consistent basis in the NBA. Otherwise he will top off as a euro league player. The backcourt is crowded, if Manu and Parker return. Walker IV maybe Gleague bound this year like the last 2 guards drafted, which will ease the congestion.

[Truth4sale$]

Other Summer leagues looking at least like Austin Spurs talent this year include

Metu-- he is NOT a center at this point but he look like a damn good prospect(nice find),athletic, he can shoot. Great upside
Drew Eubanks--Big man showing some good athleticism, willing to pound down low
Jaron Blossomgame-Combo forward? A energy hustle player.
Cory Jefferson-Added a 3pt shot-same as Putney-Athletic hustle player
Raphiael Putney: What position? Skinny but athletic and great hustle
- Amida Brimah--Still a year off, but the Spurs need to find a way to keep him. Finally a shot blocker.

Invite to training camp will be decided by performance in Vegas summer league. Spurs appear to be looking to get athletic with hustle players.

[tholdren]

Allen is who he will always be, Walker has much more potential.

Lol no

[Mr. Body]

Lol no

Ah, you think Grayson odds the Great White Hope. He plays the game the right way. I get it.

[tholdren]

Ah, you think Grayson odds the Great White Hope. He plays the game the right way. I get it.

No hes better than walker, all i said. The nba is a bunch of nonsense. Worse than rec league

[SAGirl]

Derrick White has already shown what we already suspected--he is better than the Gleague, but can he do it on a consistent basis in the NBA. Otherwise he will top off as a euro league player. The backcourt is crowded, if Manu and Parker return. Walker IV maybe Gleague bound this year like the last 2 guards drafted, which will ease the congestion.
I hope this question gets answered this season.

[Mr. Body]

No hes better than walker, all i said. The nba is a bunch of nonsense. Worse than rec league

Right, and the tough Dookie is going to set things right.

[venitian navigator]

I hope this question gets answered this season.

He already shown ha can take of a defensive player like Carter...that should be a good player also by nba standards....

[pRoshi]

Metu shooting is surprising, much better than expected.

[Ocotillo]

At a minimum, one would hope he (White) would get Forbes minutes this upcoming season.

[ceperez]

Metu shooting is surprising, much better than expected.

Needs to gain weight, but I think Spurs will need to sign him. Too much upside to ignore.

[DAF86]

This guy is going to get very good. Spurs here's your SF!

He's more of a center than a SF in the NBA.

[tholdren]

Right, and the tough Dookie is going to set things right.

Never said that. Until nba fans care about the game more than dunks and chucking threes, you will only see the game continue to get worse.

[tholdren]

At a minimum, one would hope he (White) would get Forbes minutes this upcoming season.

No white should take murrays spot. Forbes is better than murray

[Mr. Body]

Never said that. Until nba fans care about the game more than dunks and chucking threes, you will only see the game continue to get worse.

Lol, okay, whitey.

[duncan2k5]

No white should take murrays spot. Forbes is better than murray

LMFAO!!!

[picnroll]

He's more of a center than a SF in the NBA.

As much a center as Jordan Bell who played occasional center for GS. In selected small ball situations a guy his size, agility, leaping ability, foot speed, defensive instincts, ability to put the ball on the floor and shoot could get away playing anywhere fro 3 to 5. Not that he’s there now but it’s concievable.

[DAF86]

As much a center as Jordan Bell who played occasional center for GS. In selected small ball situations a guy his size, agility, leaping ability, foot speed, defensive instincts, ability to put the ball on the floor and shoot could get away playing anywhere fro 3 to 5. Not that he’s there now but it’s concievable.

His mobility isn't good enough to play SF for long stretches. He has never played SF and I doubt he starts now, tbh.

[ceperez]

More analysis about Derrick White's game: https://www.thestepien.com/2018/07/03/derrick-white-sophomore-sleeper/

[picnroll]

His mobility isn't good enough to play SF for long stretches. He has never played SF and I doubt he starts now, tbh.

No way he could play SF full time but a guy with his agility could get away with it against some line ups for limited time. I thought he moved his feel very well the few times he got switched on smaller players.

[silverblackfan]

More analysis about Derrick White's game: https://www.thestepien.com/2018/07/03/derrick-white-sophomore-sleeper/

Great article and break down of his game.
:bobo

[spurraider21]

More analysis about Derrick White's game: https://www.thestepien.com/2018/07/03/derrick-white-sophomore-sleeper/
i think this was the takeaway. i think he's better off as a 2 than a 1. his passing ability is nice, and there is always room for a SG to pick up 3-5 assists per game. but he's not breaking people down off the dribble. it's why i think he's a good fit starting next to murray. he has PnR ability, though. so he can play that manu, quasi-pg role at times.

White doesn’t profile as a Redick or Kyle Korver shooter in terms of style or of course degree, nor does he have the ultra deceptive space-creating chops of a McCollum. He’s also not as fast running away from guards to create separation as teammate Patty Mills. But there is secondary versatile shot-making upside here.

I emphasize secondary creation because White is optimized as a shooter and creator in advantage settings, masking his lack of dynamic first step from a stand-still and average burst. With a head of steam off a dribble hand-off or in a setting like the following in transition, White definitely has the ball-handling control and change of direction to navigate his way around the court, especially with the threat of his shot to pull-up at any instant

[ace3g]

ESPN airing 76ers vs Celtics - Zhaire Smith and Bolden, potential trade pieces for Kawhi, game just started.

[Mr. Body]

i think this was the takeaway. i think he's better off as a 2 than a 1. his passing ability is nice, and there is always room for a SG to pick up 3-5 assists per game. but he's not breaking people down off the dribble. it's why i think he's a good fit starting next to murray. he has PnR ability, though. so he can play that manu, quasi-pg role at times.

White doesn’t profile as a Redick or Kyle Korver shooter in terms of style or of course degree, nor does he have the ultra deceptive space-creating chops of a McCollum. He’s also not as fast running away from guards to create separation as teammate Patty Mills. But there is secondary versatile shot-making upside here.

I emphasize secondary creation because White is optimized as a shooter and creator in advantage settings, masking his lack of dynamic first step from a stand-still and average burst. With a head of steam off a dribble hand-off or in a setting like the following in transition, White definitely has the ball-handling control and change of direction to navigate his way around the court, especially with the threat of his shot to pull-up at any instant

That seems overrated to me. Nash was a supreme PG and wasn't fast at all. A simple pick would bust a defense open. White has good handles and has nice court vision at this time.

[tholdren]

That seems overrated to me. Nash was a supreme PG and wasn't fast at all. A simple pick would bust a defense open. White has good handles and has nice court vision at this time.

Yep and nash invented dribbling under the basket and back out. Best court vision of all time

[Spurs9]

Kawhi for Korkmaz :wow

[Mr. Body]

For Korkmaz straight up.

[picnroll]

Where did Korkmaz come from? Draft?

[Mr. Body]

Where did Korkmaz come from? Draft?

Turkey

[Joseph Kony]

would love to have a guy named "Furkan" on the team :lol

[picnroll]

I know Turkey but how was he acquired?

[picnroll]

Ok./26th by Philly in 2016

[tholdren]

Lol, okay, whitey.
Wow, proved a great point....

[Spurs9]

I forgot Monty went to Philly, I definitely see Kawhi ending up there eventually.

[HarlemHeat37]

Wow, proved a great point....

Where are all the good basketball players in the world, in your opinion? You seem to know something the rest of us don't..

[Mr. Body]

Where are all the good basketball players in the world, in your opinion? You seem to know something the rest of us don't..

Dook and Utah. They have to be white, though.

[tholdren]

Where are all the good basketball players in the world, in your opinion? You seem to know something the rest of us don't..

Who knows. Some are on the bench, some stars, others do not get drafted. You are a slave to the media if you think everyone in this league is the best basketball player in the world.

[tholdren]

Dook and Utah. They have to be white, though.
Youre racist

[south side spur]

No white should take murrays spot. Forbes is better than murray

Forbes is better than Murray? I’m not sure what’s worse, your take or when dabomb said White is trash.

[picnroll]

Ayton’s athletic but he ain’t no young David Robinson athletic. Not close to that.

[Leetonidas]

Ayton’s athletic but he ain’t no young David Robinson athletic. Not close to that.

Not many players were ever on DRobs level athletically tbh

[Spurs9]

Korkmaz went for 40, 8-14 from 3.

[Spurs9]

Spurs need to get Korkmaz in a package with Philly, he would fit right in.

[raybies]

dam... how many years in a row is PHX gonna play the same rotation players in summer league lol

[picnroll]

Not many players were ever on DRobs level athletically tbh
Yeah. Likely Wilt. When Robinson was a rookie he was the fastest player end to end on the team. Vernon Maxwell was a helluva athlete but he couldn’t keep up with Robinson. Robinson could walk on his hands from one end of the court to the other. That’s a lot of strength, balance and coordination for a 7’ guy.

[ace3g]

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[ace3g]

J. Jackson F
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[tholdren]

Forbes is better than Murray? I’m not sure what’s worse, your take or when dabomb said White is trash.

Forbes best 3 on team. Only guy who can get shot off. Then you have murray... cant shoot cant pass low iq.... so bad mills had to split time w him..u dumb

[Ron Swanson]

dam... how many years in a row is PHX gonna play the same rotation players in summer league lol

I see Thunder Dan at the end of the bench. He's ready to go in.

[HarlemHeat37]

Who knows. Some are on the bench, some stars, others do not get drafted. You are a slave to the media if you think everyone in this league is the best basketball player in the world.

So you think some of the best players in the world don't get drafted? Lol why wouldn't they? And there are bench players that are better than the first options on teams? Why would their teams want to waste their talent?

[tholdren]

So you think some of the best players in the world don't get drafted? Lol why wouldn't they? And there are bench players that are better than the first options on teams? Why would their teams want to waste their talent?

Youre so simple. The nba, just like pro wrestling, is built on overly emotional fans like you being manipulated into thinking what you are following is the best there is. Its how entertainment works. Your ignorance, emotion, fandom, whatever you want to call it is why this forum is so fun to post on. Read a book on the psychology of the mind and then you may get it. Or, for now, become emotionally tricked into not only responding, but telling me how awesome everyone in the nba really is... again, its ironic you follow the spurs when the coach tries to explain this all to you in his interviews

[HarlemHeat37]

Youre so simple. The nba, just like pro wrestling, is built on overly emotional fans like you being manipulated into thinking what you are following is the best there is. Its how entertainment works. Your ignorance, emotion, fandom, whatever you want to call it is why this forum is so fun to post on. Read a book on the psychology of the mind and then you may get it. Or, for now, become emotionally tricked into not only responding, but telling me how awesome everyone in the nba really is... again, its ironic you follow the spurs when the coach tries to explain this all to you in his interviews

lol dear lord..

[tholdren]

lol dear lord..

As expected. Too dumb to even get it.

[picnroll]

As expected. Too dumb to even get it.

I guess that’s why we see all these foreign teams, European teams, winning all these World Cup and Olympic Games playing by FIBA rules. Oh wait.

[kjhip1]

For such a “big time” draft class, a bunch of these lottery picks lookin like they need a year in the g-league

[GB20]

lol dear lord..
:lol

[tholdren]

I guess that’s why we see all these foreign teams, European teams, winning all these World Cup and Olympic Games playing by FIBA rules. Oh wait.
So thats your argument? Lol. Ok

[tholdren]

:lol

Emoji time?

[SpurPadre]

Forbes best 3 on team. Only guy who can get shot off. Then you have murray... cant shoot cant pass low iq.... so bad mills had to split time w him..u dumb

LOL...yeah, when the clock expires.

[tholdren]

LOL...yeah, when the clock expires.
Hes the only player on spurs who can get a shot off his own dribble consistently.

[ace3g]

Mavs have a player named Emmanuel Lecomte on their SL roster and commentators are calling him Manu during the game tonight...

[SAGirl]

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Philly needs shooters, doubt they trade that guy.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YBHgsNqpls


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hiolzq1P5Co

[picnroll]

So thats your argument? Lol. Ok

So that’s your answer? Lol. OK

[SAGirl]

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[ECOV]

Mavs have a player named Emmanuel Lecomte on their SL roster and commentators are calling him Manu during the game tonight...

Gross

[tholdren]

So that’s your answer? Lol. OK
Again, nothing to offer.. keep posting!

[ace3g]

Didn't think he was going to play in SL

David Pick @IAmDPick

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Dallas and Real Madrid have reached a buyout agreement for Luka Doncic, according to sources in Las Vegas. Mavs waiting for the official LOC to clear the Euroleague MVP for the NBA Summer League.

[Jules_Winnfield]

Trae Young will face Frank Ntilikina today, ouch. :lol

[Pavlov]

Today's Spurs game is on ESPN2 @2:30 central.

[Mr. Body]

Didn't think he was going to play in SL

David Pick @IAmDPick

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Dallas and Real Madrid have reached a buyout agreement for Luka Doncic, according to sources in Las Vegas. Mavs waiting for the official LOC to clear the Euroleague MVP for the NBA Summer League.

Trump isn't letting in any more immigrants.

[Mugen]

If White balls out today, you might want to think about shutting him down for the rest of summer league tbh

[Chinook]

If White balls out today, you might want to think about shutting him down for the rest of summer league tbh

I wouldn't. White's still a bench player and needs minutes. Plus guys like Walker and Metu need a good guard setting them up.

[tholdren]

I wouldn't. White's still a bench player and needs minutes. Plus guys like Walker and Metu need a good guard setting them up.

These minutes dont mean anything. To find value you have to play him who he will play with in real games

[BackHome]

In the Toros when White played he made guys better I mean he sets them up and loves setting up big men for easy dunks. So Walker and Metu should do well with him when he is playing it's a big difference when he plays vs when he doesn't play he is just a very good player who has incredible ball skills.

[Chinook]

Metu starting at the five. Walker at the three. No idea why SA keeps going small.

[r0drig0lac]

Walker

[Chinook]

Enjoying Blossom's off-ball action. Still don't love him as an energy player unless he can show some on-ball defensive versatility. But you gotta start somewhere. Looks more athletic than he did this time last year.

[raybies]

Walker got a rhythm going

[SpursDynasty85]

Derrick getting hounded on defense today. Leaving some open looks for his teammates. Hopefully his assist rate will be 10+ today.

[Ron Swanson]

There you go, Derrick.

[Spurs Brazil]

Walker with a nice start. Looks more confident

[Chinook]

I don't like Walker relying on the floater when going straight at the basket. His push-shot when moving to the side could be a real weapon, but it shouldn't be a primary form of attack either.

[SPURt]

Tale of two quarters so far with Walker. He’s definitely confident.

[KDKSpurs24]

Walker shoot the damn ball!

[ducks]

Who cares what pacers coach says

[SPURt]

That crossover got some ooohs and aaahs

[BatManu20]

Walker looks much more confident already. I dig it. Keep shooting the rock young man.

[NASpurs]

This Nate McMillan segment is making my head hurt.

[Gordy58]

Walker is gonna be goooood

[r0drig0lac]

Walker is gonna be goooood

so fast

[spurs50_]

Metuuuuuu

[ace3g]

Spurs lead 45-43 at halftime:

Spurs

Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


O. Hanlan G
10
0-1
0-1
0-0
0
1
1
2
0
0
1
2
-3
0


J. Blossomgame F
11
2-2
0-0
0-0
1
3
4
0
0
1
0
2
+3
4


C. Metu F
11
4-5
0-0
0-0
1
2
3
0
0
0
0
1
+3
8


D. White G
15
3-8
1-4
4-6
0
3
3
3
0
1
3
1
+0
11


L. Walker IV G
12
4-11
0-3
5-6
0
2
2
0
1
0
1
3
+0
13


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


A. Brimah C
8
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
-1
0


L. Perrantes G
4
0-1
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
+2
0


C. Jefferson F
8
1-1
1-1
1-2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
-1
4


J. Ledbetter G
4
0-1
0-0
0-0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
+4
0


T. McKinney-Jones G
10
2-3
0-0
1-1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
+3
5


D. Eubanks C
Has not entered game


T. Hamilton IV C
Has not entered game


K. Jenkins F
Has not entered game


R. Putney F
Has not entered game


J. Green G
Has not entered game


M. Rowan G
Has not entered game


TEAM

16-33
2-9
11-15
2
16
18
7
1
2
6
13

45




50.0%
25.0%
73.3%

[jyra]

Good to see White getting right to the rim so much in this game.

[BatManu20]

Derrick White had a rough half by his standards. But he and Walker both had a few shots rim out.

[longhorn]

Metu starting at the five. Walker at the three. No idea why SA keeps going small.

Wow. Baffling. Almost like they, prospect-wise, are guard-heavy, and play in a league that has been trending small for several years now...weird. No idea why they keep going small either.

[jyra]

They just ran the alley oop play for Walker to start the half. Feels like it's been forever since that happened last.

[Gordy58]

so fast
19 year old with nba ready moves, and athleticism

[Chinook]

Wow. Baffling. Almost like they, prospect-wise, are guard-heavy, and play in a league that has been trending small for several years now...weird. No idea why they keep going small either.

The league's not trending to 6-4 SFs. And no, their SL team is not guard heavy. Sarcasm doesn't work when you don't know what you're talking about.

[SPURt]

Two air balls in a row for Walker, ouch

[dbestpro]

19 year old with nba ready moves, and athleticism

He's got that NBA air ball down pat.

[ace3g]

Dejounte at the game.

[Chinook]

Guy talking about Tony sucking the SL. Not the way I remember it.

[dbestpro]

These guys need some shooting practice. Sky Walker looking like Brick Walker. These guys are not just missing their clanking off the front of the rim.

[Chinook]

Metu has been okay on offense. But god, has he been awful on D against bigs the last four games.

[TD 21]

Wow. Baffling. Almost like they, prospect-wise, are guard-heavy, and play in a league that has been trending small for several years now...weird. No idea why they keep going small either.

This is a misconception. It's trended away from plodding centers (also, less publicized and more recently, small guards), but it's actually gone the other way with wings, which now generally comprise 2-4. Teams often play as big as possible, with listed SFs now playing as nominal SGs.

[dbestpro]

Metu has been okay on offense. But god, has he been awful on D against bigs the last four games.

Gonna needs lots and lots of coaching. I had hopes that Walker could hit the ground running but he looks to be destined to spend the year in Austin.

[Kurik]

Gonna needs lots and lots of coaching. I had hopes that Walker could hit the ground running but he looks to be destined to spend the year in Austin.

Not many 19 year old rookies hit the ground running.

[BatManu20]

Derrick White not playing well today. He’s had so many shots rim out. Spurs now getting blown out.

[ducks]

White needs more arch then they stay in

[SPURt]

I thought a knock on Walker was he had bad handles? He’s been looking good in that department today.

[dabom]

I thought a knock on Walker was he had bad handles? He’s been looking good in that department today.

No one has said that.

[KDKSpurs24]

No one has said that.
His handles were a knock on him. But you can tell that since the college season ended he has worked on them a lot.

[dabom]

His handles were a knock on him. But you can tell that since the college season ended he has worked on them a lot.

What you smoking. :lol

[ducks]

Tomorrow game they need to shoot better

[BatManu20]

They just ran the alley oop play for Walker to start the half. Feels like it's been forever since that happened last.


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[Ron Swanson]

https://media.giphy.com/media/10Ugn4BmspXJW8/giphy.gif


https://i2.wp.com/gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/You-Were-the-Chosen-One-Ewan-MacGregor-Star-Wars.gif?resize=415%2C205&ssl=1

[BatManu20]

1015706997155479552

[dabom]

1015706997155479552

Danny dribbles to first row if he tried that. :lol

[SPURt]

Pretty amazing we went that whole game and no Kawhi talk.

[Hoops Czar]

Paddy White gonna have to be a little more efficient on offense.

[Russ]

The game tomorrow is a must now.

I'll be there.

:flag:

[BatManu20]

1015733812427309057

[ace3g]

https://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/gettyimages-993526626.jpg

https://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/gettyimages-993526654.jpg

https://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/gettyimages-993526604.jpg

https://www.nba.com/spurs/gallery/summer-league-2018-spurs-vs-pacers-7/7

[tholdren]

They just ran the alley oop play for Walker to start the half. Feels like it's been forever since that happened last.

Allen would have jumped higher

[ace3g]

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

[Ron Swanson]

ace3g always brings the goods. :tu

[phxspurfan]

Lonnie should spend some time on the Rancho Carne Toros

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4inlBZ1mXU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBSycky7ank


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1IKjmHjr0A

[Gordy58]

He's got that NBA air ball down pat.
I take it you’re not a fan 😂

[tholdren]

Any college player could go to the nba this just gets worse every summer

[Drom John]

I sat about 10 rows over the Spurs bench, ignored the ball and focused on Blossomgame and Metu. Both seemed better than Lauvergne offensively; Metu running double picks near the ballhandler, Blosomgame cutting through the paint forcing switches. Defense -- uff da! Blossomgame was solid in boxing out, but big guys kept beating him off the dribble. Metu kept wanting to help the guards, excellent talking, but would cheat off to help while losing his man. Brimah OTOH looked better as a Lauvergne replacement, and McKinney-Jones is a tholdren rec league all-star. I like him better than Costello and I liked Costello. Small sample size disclaimer.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dhjw6ViVAAA_bGW.jpg:large

[SAGirl]

I sat about 10 rows over the Spurs bench, ignored the ball and focused on Blossomgame and Metu. Both seemed better than Lauvergne offensively; Metu running double picks near the ballhandler, Blosomgame cutting through the paint forcing switches. Defense -- uff da! Blossomgame was solid in boxing out, but big guys kept beating him off the dribble. Metu kept wanting to help the guards, excellent talking, but would cheat off to help while losing his man. Brimah OTOH looked better as a Lauvergne replacement, and McKinney-Jones is a tholdren rec league all-star. I like him better than Costello and I liked Costello. Small sample size disclaimer.
Thanks for in person review.

[picnroll]

Korkmaz back to earth. 1/9 on FG and 0/7 on 3s. Who still wants to make him a center piece of a Kawhitter trade?

[mo7888]

Korkmaz back to earth. 1/9 on FG and 0/7 on 3s. Who still wants to make him a center piece of a Kawhitter trade?

I don't think he need a to be a center piece but, I think he's a nice component that I'd like to see as a part of the trade.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DhltDm0UEAANM3X.jpg:large

[Mugen]

I'd imagine DWhite sitting today, maybe Lonnie too tbh

[BatManu20]

1016001598206558208

[sasaint]

I sat about 10 rows over the Spurs bench, ignored the ball and focused on Blossomgame and Metu. Both seemed better than Lauvergne offensively; Metu running double picks near the ballhandler, Blosomgame cutting through the paint forcing switches. Defense -- uff da! Blossomgame was solid in boxing out, but big guys kept beating him off the dribble. Metu kept wanting to help the guards, excellent talking, but would cheat off to help while losing his man. Brimah OTOH looked better as a Lauvergne replacement, and McKinney-Jones is a tholdren rec league all-star. I like him better than Costello and I liked Costello. Small sample size disclaimer.

Thanks for sharing the insights! :toast

[Chinook]

Blossom is aggressive.

[ace3g]

Metu with 2 blks already.

[Chinook]

Damn it, White.

[ace3g]

Derrick White holding the back of his right leg...

[dabom]

Derrick White holding the back of his right leg...

How bad is it?

[BatManu20]

Derrick White has hurt himself in some form in every SL game thus far.

[Chinook]

How bad is it?

Amputation likely.

[ace3g]

He is still out on the court and just scored on a layup.

[dabom]

Amputation likely.

Fuck. Put some ice on it.

[Ron Swanson]

How bad is it?

Amputation scheduled for tomorrow morning.

[ace3g]

Eubanks apparently didnt play yesterday due to a sprained ankle from Utah. He checked in today and immediately hit his first jumper.

[GB20]

How bad is it?
I do not kwon but you have ask that to his group.

[ace3g]

Spurs up 26-15 after 1

Spurs

Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


J. Blossomgame F
6
2-3
0-0
1-1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
+4
5


C. Metu F
4
1-3
0-0
0-0
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
+0
2


L. Walker IV G
5
0-1
0-0
0-0
0
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
+0
0


D. White G
7
2-4
0-1
0-0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
+4
4


O. Hanlan G
5
1-2
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
+0
2


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


A. Brimah C
Has not entered game


T. Hamilton IV C
Has not entered game


D. Eubanks C
5
1-1
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
+11
2


K. Jenkins F
Has not entered game


C. Jefferson F
3
1-2
0-1
0-0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
+7
2


R. Putney F
Has not entered game


J. Ledbetter G
2
2-2
1-1
0-0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
+7
5


J. Green G
Has not entered game


T. McKinney-Jones G
4
0-0
0-0
2-2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
+11
2


L. Perrantes G
4
1-2
0-0
0-0
0
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
+11
2


M. Rowan G
Has not entered game


TEAM

11-20
1-3
3-3
1
10
11
8
1
3
2
1

26




52.6%
33.3%
100.0%

[ace3g]

Led -No one shoots- Better on fire.

[jermaine]

Good players like Ledbetter never get signed or called up. I like him alot thou.

[Vic Petro]

Yellow Ledbetter has a nice stroke on his jumper

[jermaine]

Ledbetter just seems like the ultimate professional

[BatManu20]

Nice move there by Metu. Just rimmed out. He’s got great mobility for a big.

[Vic Petro]

Metu made a nice move inside and it rimmed out off glass. He’s very coordinated for his size but not a great finisher

[Joseph Kony]

ugh cant stand listening to Carlesimo

[ace3g]

Nice move there by Metu. Just rimmed out. He’s got great mobility for a big.

He has some good passing instincts as well.

[Ron Swanson]

ugh cant stand listening to Carlesimo

Oh shit, PJ, Sprewell is in the building!

[Vic Petro]

Walker needs to fight harder to get over the top of screens. Pop’s head is gonna explode

[BackHome]

Eubanks nice block and Blossom get his shit rejected at other end..

[Vic Petro]

Very good pass by Walker on the break off the Eubanks block

[Rocalcio]

Nice shoot Walker IV

[BatManu20]

Walker gets a bit of tunnel vision. Misses open guys and tries to force it instead. Noticed it a handful of times in SL. Luckily that can be coached. Pop won’t allow it to last very long. Other than that, his potential is obvious.

[SpursDynasty85]

Walker needs to fight harder to get over the top of screens. Pop’s head is gonna explode

The guy has serious potential but his bball IQ needs work for sure. He is very erratic and loses focus easily.

I will add that he does hustle though which is a great sign.

[Vic Petro]

Walker looks like he might actually be a guy who can score off an iso

[BatManu20]

Lonnie just got postered. Dig the defensive effort though.

[BackHome]

Metu playing like he doesn't want a contract.

[Chinook]

Nice steal by Blossom to hopefully stop the bleeding

[BatManu20]

Spurs were up by 20 at one point. Now up 9 at half after a pore last couole minutes to close it.

[ducks]

Metu playing like he doesn't want a contract.

His d awesome today

[BackHome]

Walker is the first Spur who kinda reminds me of Sean Elliott.

[ducks]

Walker loses focus to easily
He has to keep focus if he wants the show and be the difference he claims he wants

[r0drig0lac]

Jeff McDonald
‏


@JMcDonald_SAEN
31 segHá 32 segundos
Mais
Spurs say Derrick White is out for the rest of today's game with a right hamstring strain.

[r0drig0lac]

Blossom

[ceperez]

Jeff McDonald
‏


@JMcDonald_SAEN
31 segHá 32 segundos
Mais
Spurs say Derrick White is out for the rest of today's game with a right hamstring strain.

That's my worry about White. He seems to get injured often.

[BatManu20]

Yea feels like White gets dinged up every time I see him play tbh..

[Ron Swanson]

Damn, Metu.

[SPURt]

Metu with the big dunk after getting ghosted by Walker on that fast break.

[BatManu20]

Metu with the big slam

[Big Empty]

Chìzme getn it done

[BatManu20]

Metu immediately gets T’d up right after :lol

[ace3g]

Metu with a nice spin move.

[GB20]

Metu looking good!!