Lonnie Walker Appreciation Thread

[dabom]

:danceclub:danceclub:danceclub:danceclub

[dabom]

I know my fans wanna join in.

[offset formation]

I don't know what I'm appreciating as yet, but I'm game.

[dabom]

I don't know what I'm appreciating as yet, but I'm game.

You have Officially been inducted to the Lonnie Walker Number 1 Fans Club.

[Mr. Body]

I'm going to get

[Mr. Body]

two random posts to my number, too.

[dabom]

Mr. Body got 2 tickets. He can share one if he wants.

Limited time guys.

[dabom]

Registration will be closed at midnight central time.

[TimmyBuckets]

This guy looks awesome plus he can already shoot. Saw the draft class group photo and this dude with the weird haircut stood out. Never expected him to be drafted by Spurs. Super hype!

[dabom]

This guy looks awesome plus he can already shoot. Saw the draft class group photo and this dude with the weird haircut stood out. Never expected him to be drafted by Spurs. Super hype!
timvp gets a golden ticket.

[playblair]

pity post to help thread do numbers

[dabom]

pity post to help thread do numbers

Pity posts don't get recognized here.

[Pavlov]

Pity posts don't get recognized here.But you just recognized one.

[dabom]

But you just recognized one.

Talking about open registration.

[sananspursfan21]

Are tickets refundable or redeemable for a rain check?

[dabom]

Are tickets refundable or redeemable for a rain check?

No my brada.

[TheGreatYacht]

Kiss of death to Lonnie tbh. RIP to his career....

[dabom]

Kiss of death to Lonnie tbh. RIP to his career....

I have called all the best Spurs throughout the years. My record is impeccable you porker fluffer. :lol

[SPURt]

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[dabom]

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Mon nigga. :hat

[ECOV]

:lobt:

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

do it

[dabom]

:lobt:


do it

One for you. And one for you.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Fan since 1973

[dabom]

Fan since 1973

He wasn't born yet...

[sananspursfan21]

No my brada.

Give me two! Just in case I leave one in my jeans pocket and it goes through the wash

[dabom]

Give me two! Just in case I leave one in my jeans pocket and it goes through the wash

You get 1 laminated golden ticket.

[look_at_g_shred]

Where’s the Murray appreciation thread?

[John B]

tbh LWIV will be a 2way player stud, and hopefully this year. Anything to get Mills and Forbes minutes. With his 6’10” wingspan and athleticism, I have high hopes for this guy. :ihit:ihit

[dabom]

Where’s the Murray appreciation thread?

Next week.

[dabom]

tbh LWIV will be a 2way player stud, and hopefully this year. Anything to get Mills and Forbes minutes. With his 6’10” wingspan and athleticism, I have high hopes for this guy. :ihit:ihit

Ticket number 8.

[Ron Swanson]

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[SPURt]

Mon nigga. :hat
:bobo

[dabom]

https://static.fjcdn.com/gifs/When+im+listening+to+my+favourite+song_d0427c_4750 201.gif

:tu

[illusioNtEk]

NBA Fucked

[dabom]

NBA Fucked

We got one hour left but I'm going to sleep. Registration is now closed. Everyone that made it can bump this in the future for prime "takes".

[lefty20]

He wasn't born yet...

Don't worry about that.

[Ice009]

I'm definitely on the LWIV train. Hopefully he welcomes Kawhi back to the NBA with a monster dunk on him.

[blizz]

I’m in. Next DWade and nope. I’m in. You said before 12am. Check the time stamp.

[playblair]

im on the lw train..............lw&murray have the 2 litest thotties in spurs history............

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You have Officially been inducted to the Lonnie Walker Number 1 Fans Club.

:toast

[Stabula]

We'll all be dead in a few decades and none of this will have mattered

[alpha_HaZE]

Here is to him playing defense and making the three. :flag:

[99 Problems]

He wasn't born yet...


Fan of other Lonnie Walkers since 73’?

[SouthTexasRancher]

I've been a fan of Lonnie Walker since 1903. I'm on his bandwagon and I have high expectations for him.

[cutewizard]

Been a fan since 1896

Hahahahaha

[spurs50_]

Did Lonnie start this thread?

[Phenomanul]

Sign me up.

[BillMc]

Here is to him playing defense and making the three. :flag:

:toast

Lonnie's got a lot of potential. Sharp kid.

[Dex]

How much do the beers cost?

[dabom]

How much do the beers cost?

Dollar beers.

[Dex]

Dollar beers.

https://i.imgur.com/EucIfYY.gif

Count me in.

[dabom]

Dude needs to drop bombs with his left like this one.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db123b2UZxg

Fouled by 3 people and a no-call. Wtf. :lol

[dabom]

Also love Manu's smirk at the very end. He knows that was cool. :lol

[TrainOfThought5]

Hes gonna be really good 3 years from now.

[dbestpro]

He's two years away from being two years away.

[Play Boban]

He's two years away from being two years away.
:lol

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I’ll wait until I see him playing well with the big boys before I sign the appreciation thread. But I like him. I like his skill set and his attitude. Seems like a perfect Spur...we’ll see.

[dabom]

I’ll wait until I see him playing well with the big boys before I sign the appreciation thread. But I like him. I like his skill set and his attitude. Seems like a perfect Spur...we’ll see.

You're getting old bud.

[NameLess Scrub]

I appreciate the time he'll spend in the G league

[tonight...you]

Lonnie's my Main Man!
Like Lobo Main Man!

[Play Boban]

I appreciate the time he'll spend in the G league
:bobo

[TimmyBuckets]

https://www.clipsnation.com/2018/6/6/17432752/2018-nba-draft-profile-lonnie-walker-iv-would-be-a-massive-gamble-for-the-clippers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruPW5G-Wrzk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rHdbHOewx8

I'm so excited for this guy. Brings much needed athleticism and is probably the most athletic guy on the team. He's fast and explosive and can contort is body to finish. He needs to work on his dribble and IQ, but I feel like even in the upcoming season he'll show everyone some athletic feats, even though he won't get much minutes.

[Dex]

https://www.clipsnation.com/2018/6/6/17432752/2018-nba-draft-profile-lonnie-walker-iv-would-be-a-massive-gamble-for-the-clippers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruPW5G-Wrzk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rHdbHOewx8

I'm so excited for this guy. Brings much needed athleticism and is probably the most athletic guy on the team. He's fast and explosive and can contort is body to finish. He needs to work on his dribble and IQ, but I feel like even in the upcoming season he'll show everyone some athletic feats, even though he won't get much minutes.

I think he'll get a ton of minutes...in Austin.

[SpursDynasty85]

I think he'll get a ton of minutes...in Austin.

Agree there is no room for him this year. I think he spend all year in g league this year with a transition year next year. Our guard depth is impressive already. Probably wont hit the consistent rotation until after Belli's contract is up.

[TimmyBuckets]

Agree there is no room for him this year. I think he spend all year in g league this year with a transition year next year. Our guard depth is impressive already. Probably wont hit the consistent rotation until after Belli's contract is up.

I think cluttered is a bettered word, but if I squint really hard, I guess I can muster "decent"

[monkeypunk]

Lonnie's my Main Man!
Like Lobo Main Man!

I like the cut of your jib.

:toast

[DJR210]

I saw Lonnie discovered some taco joint here in town.. not good. Hopefully the tacos were shitty and he doesn't go into a downward spiral ala Dejuan.

[dabom]

I saw Lonnie discovered some taco joint here in town.. not good. Hopefully the tacos were shitty and he doesn't go into a downward spiral ala Dejuan.

Tacos are always good my brotha.

[tonight...you]

I like the cut of your jib.

:toast
:bobo

[DJR210]

Tacos are always good my brotha.

Yeah I know.. it looks grim from this point.. I was just hoping.

There goes Lonnie's quickness.

[SpursDynasty85]

I think cluttered is a bettered word, but if I squint really hard, I guess I can muster "decent"

Murray, White, and Walker are good prospects. To compete we need to play Belli and Mills more. From that aspect it is a rather average one but DeRozan as a 3/2 helps a lot. I think we definitely have a slightly above average backcourt to start the season with a lot of potential. Small ball will likely play a role for us against most teams not GSW.

[DJR210]

White, and Walker are good prospects. To compete we need to play Belli in situations and Mills much less. From that aspect it is a rather average one but DeRozan as a 3/2 helps a lot. I think we definitely have a slightly above average backcourt to start the season with a lot of potential. Small ball will likely play a role for us against most teams not GSW.

fify

Pop is already all in on Murray.

[SpursDynasty85]

fify

Pop is already all in on Murray.

Yea. I'm excited. I think Murray really is being given the keys to the Spurs and that's why he is super motivated trying to become a solid 3 point shooter. That's the most important thing for us this season. But he is still a prospect as far as his current ability and talent are very far from his potential still.

White on the other hand you could argue is ready to go and could possibly contribute just as much if not more than Murray currently.

[TimmyBuckets]

Yea. I'm excited. I think Murray really is being given the keys to the Spurs and that's why he is super motivated trying to become a solid 3 point shooter. That's the most important thing for us this season. But he is still a prospect as far as his current ability and talent are very far from his potential still.

White on the other hand you could argue is ready to go and could possibly contribute just as much if not more than Murray currently.

I'm seeing this all over ST. Why so high on White? His G-league performance?

[tonight...you]

fify

Pop is already all in on Murray.
The next Big One???

[tonight...you]

I'm seeing this all over ST. Why so high on White? His G-league performance?
He just looks so comfortable with the competition in front of him.
He clowns the G-League.
He clowned the Summer League.

It's time for him to show his stuff in the Big League.

[SpursDynasty85]

I'm seeing this all over ST. Why so high on White? His G-league performance?

He has a very mature game. It's not just his stats but the fact his team won the G league and that the eye test says he can be effective in the NBA as a shooter and playmaker. He is like a 6' 5" Patty Mills.

Tbh, Dejounte Murray has looked pretty mediocre so far considering the hype that surrounded him at the draft. He's getting better but unless he significantly improves, just like Walker, he will be nothing more than an average to below average pg.

Derrick White was the 27th pick so if he breaks the rotation that means the Spurs got great value.

[r0drig0lac]

Murray, White, and Walker are good prospects. To compete we need to play Belli and Mills more. From that aspect it is a rather average one but DeRozan as a 3/2 helps a lot. I think we definitely have a slightly above average backcourt to start the season with a lot of potential. Small ball will likely play a role for us against most teams not GSW.

hum..

[Seventyniner]

He just looks so comfortable with the competition in front of him.
He clowns the G-League.
He clowned the Summer League.

It's time for him to show his stuff in the Big League.

I agree. He's already 24. If not now, when?

[SpursDynasty85]

hum..

For sure. There is very little margin for error in the west. Sure it would be more exciting to watch the young guys play more but our best chances of building up to a playoff run this year will be with Mills and Belli taking a good chunk of the minutes along with Murray. Walker will be in G League and unfortunately lately White looks like he might get less playing time than both Mills and Belli. I hope I'm wrong and Pop sees a way to integrate White in as 20 mpg guy right out the gate and build from there but I imagine he will start off around 12 mph to start the season.

This will be a very tough coaching job this year but with all the new faces and depth I think Pop is genuinely excited and reinvigorated. Definitely look forward to seeing how this season unfolds.

[DJR210]

The next Big One???

Bend over, I'll show you a Big One

[DJR210]

He has a very mature game. It's not just his stats but the fact his team won the G league and that the eye test says he can be effective in the NBA as a shooter and playmaker. He is like a 6' 5" Patty Mills.

Tbh, Dejounte Murray has looked pretty mediocre so far considering the hype that surrounded him at the draft. He's getting better but unless he significantly improves, just like Walker, he will be nothing more than an average to below average pg.

Derrick White was the 27th pick so if he breaks the rotation that means the Spurs got great value.

IMO, he needs to do more than crack the fucking rotation. He needs to push the starter to get value.. Reason why I say this is because you got god damn GSW drafting late, in the second, buying picks and shit, and these guys are playing big minutes and could go to other teams and play much more. The Spurs need to start getting some return for these picks or they can forget it minus a legitimate rebuilding process.

[SpursDynasty85]

IMO, he needs to do more than crack the fucking rotation. He needs to push the starter to get value.. Reason why I say this is because you got god damn GSW drafting late, in the second, buying picks and shit, and these guys are playing big minutes and could go to other teams and play much more. The Spurs need to start getting some return for these picks or they can forget it minus a legitimate rebuilding process.

That's true but it's always been Spurs process of integrating people in slowly. I too would be ecstatic if White broke into the starting lineup over Mills. It would be awesome! Let's see, maybe I'm wrong!

[DJR210]

That's true but it's always been Spurs process of integrating people in slowly. I too would be ecstatic if White broke into the starting lineup over Mills. It would be awesome! Let's see, maybe I'm wrong!

Spurs need to rethink their process tbh. The league is evolving, and I get that Pop zigs when you zag, but when it comes to building a team on a retool every year, if we cant net some starters here and there (like a Danny Green being Cleveland's trash) then we're never gonna gain any traction being so competitive each season. Drafting a guy like Kyle only to develop him to go somewhere else and be a solid role player there did nothing for us.. and that's not to say that I wanted him back for that price either.

[Rocalcio]

I know my fans wanna join in.

And you'll be the first to shit on him when he'll miss a 3pts shot...

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1028661301793501184

https://twitter.com/SLAMonline/status/1028658538174918657

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1028642922852495360

https://twitter.com/MadelynBurke/status/1028676078414585856

[ace3g]

BmYVFEIn4qy

BmYnWIWFxtv

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkafumXWsAIoN8A.jpg:large

https://twitter.com/NBADraft/status/1028671434208493568

[Spurs Brazil]

No Metu there.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1028722108594040832

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/lonniewalker_4/status/1028748260553510912

[DJR210]

No Metu there.

It's all 1st rounders ain't it?

[Spurs Brazil]

No, there were some 2nd round players

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkg-UGHU0AAzRTQ.jpg:large

[Lonnie Walker IV]

I will not let you down guys. Go Spurs Go!

[tonight...you]

I will not let you down guys. Go Spurs Go!
Guys... I feel this is legit.
Of course, I just bought some new deodorant and I'm feeling an inordinate amount (like coke levels) of self-confidence right now...
But this seems legit. I mean, look at his hair!

[exstatic]

I will not let you down guys. Go Spurs Go!

What is it with all of these noobs registering trolls based on real people? That shtick never works.

[Lonnie Walker IV]

Guys... I feel this is legit.
Of course, I just bought some new deodorant and I'm feeling an inordinate amount (like coke levels) of self-confidence right now...
But this seems legit. I mean, look at his hair!

Of course this is real. I will turn up this year.

[tonight...you]

Of course this is real. I will turn up this year.
At a mall? In a game? For a paid appearance? In San Antonio? Austin?
Here's to Pop giving Lonnie some real minutes to give him some meat to eat, off the bone.

I'm hoping for the best.

[Lonnie Walker IV]

At a mall? In a game? For a paid appearance? In San Antonio? Austin?
Here's to Pop giving Lonnie some real minutes to give him some meat to eat, off the bone.

I'm hoping for the best.

All the above.

[tonight...you]

All the above.
Right arm.

[Dverde]

Enjoy watching mid-range-a-palooza from the bench. Pop isn’t going to play Lonnie any meaningful minutes. Maybe next year kid!

[Dejounte]

All the above.

You On This Forum Too? Let's Get It Brutha!

[Lonnie Walker IV]

You On This Forum Too? Let's Get It Brutha!

My girl better but you girl bad too.

[Dverde]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkg-UGHU0AAzRTQ.jpg:large
Now I know what my turds see before they head south

[TDMVPDPOY]

glad he decided to wear no.1 then no.18..

anyway hopefully popovich speeds up this clowns development by playing him alot of minutes to learn on the fly

[BackHome]

His game kinda reminds me of Sean Elliott I hope he will get more time then White did last year.

[Emperor]

I'm thinking those two guys are really Lonnie and Dejounte. Good luck to the both of ya this season tbh.

[Dverde]

His game kinda reminds me of Sean Elliott I hope he will get more time then White did last year.
Yeah no on Elliot. More like Jonathan Simmons.

[ace3g]

BmY1miEhYyp

[r0drig0lac]

My girl better but you girl bad too.

lol

[spursparker9]

Probably whole season in G league.

[Genovaswitness]

Probably whole season in G league.

why does pops always play our rookies in G league? wish he wouldn't do that..

[Dverde]

why does pops always play our rookies in G league? wish he wouldn't do that..
It’s how they learn the system, plays, and defense schemes.

[spursparker9]

why does pops always play our rookies in G league? wish he wouldn't do that..

I think the most recent years the only rookie who did not play in G league is Traitor. But also, he was the mid 1st round pick vs the other rookie picked at late 1st round.

[SpursDynasty85]

why does pops always play our rookies in G league? wish he wouldn't do that..

Because laye first rounders hardly get time on contenders. It's not just Spurs. Plus G league runs same plays so this way they are developed faster and more prepared to play when their number is called up.

[TDMVPDPOY]

why does pops always play our rookies in G league? wish he wouldn't do that..

remember those guys in their rookie years who did well against teams in the rs, but never got a minute in the playoffs against the same team where spurs choked it away?

[ivanfromwestwood]

remember those guys in their rookie years who did well against teams in the rs, but never got a minute in the playoffs against the same team where spurs choked it away?

Blair comes to mind. Yea his defense was shit but him and Manu in pick and roll was money. If you watch a Blair video i bet Manu is in almost every other play. Same with Manus between the leg videos. Always see Blair

[ivanfromwestwood]

Yikes. Post count is 666. Lets make it 667.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/GDUB18T/status/1029575378678046720

[DJR210]

I will not let you down guys. Go Spurs Go!

Thanks for helping out all those kids with the gift cards.. appreciate the fact that you've already done more for our community in 2 months than a certain former Spur in 7 years :tu

[John B]

I like him to get the minutes, but with the log-jam at guard and the development of DJ, White and occasional PNR by Demar, he’ll be riding the bench and seeing a lot of trips to Austin. I really wish he could start though. He needs to develop a consistent 3 to be a reliable 3 and D to replace Green. Then he could earn his minutes and surprise everyone. This guy has a lot of swagger and really thinks he’s the best out there. I hope he’s right.

[sasaint]

I like him to get the minutes, but with the log-jam at guard and the development of DJ, White and occasional PNR by Demar, he’ll be riding the bench and seeing a lot of trips to Austin. I really wish he could start though. He needs to develop a consistent 3 to be a reliable 3 and D to replace Green. Then he could earn his minutes and surprise everyone. This guy has a lot of swagger and really thinks he’s the best out there. I hope he’s right.

He will start - in Austin.

[exstatic]

I like him to get the minutes, but with the log-jam at guard and the development of DJ, White and occasional PNR by Demar, he’ll be riding the bench and seeing a lot of trips to Austin. I really wish he could start though. He needs to develop a consistent 3 to be a reliable 3 and D to replace Green. Then he could earn his minutes and surprise everyone. This guy has a lot of swagger and really thinks he’s the best out there. I hope he’s right.

The consensus seems to be that his form is good enough to shoot better 3s than the percentage (35) that he has so far.

[BackHome]

I am OK going the G League way in the beginning to let Belli, Manu, DMR, Gay, LMA, get used to playing together. After quarter of season he needs to be getting some burn to let older guys rest up for end of season run.

[SpursDynasty85]

I am OK going the G League way in the beginning to let Belli, Manu, DMR, Gay, LMA, get used to playing together. After quarter of season he needs to be getting some burn to let older guys rest up for end of season run.

What about White, Dejounte, Mills? There is no room for Walker. I don't see him outplaying any of those guys except if Dejounte turns into bust.

[BD24]

What about White, Dejounte, Mills? There is no room for Walker. I don't see him outplaying any of those guys except if Dejounte turns into bust.
Dejounte is already a top shelf defender for the 1 in only his 2nd year. Hard to call him a bust considering he was a late 1st rounder.

You are correct that Lonnie probably spends most of the season in Austin. Don't see him getting time above Patty, Belli, DJ, White, or Manu tbh. Wish we could offload one of Beli or Patty. They are going to limit the PT of our young guys too much. Forgot we resigned that faggot forbes. No way he gets PT over him, Pop loves that POS.

[cutewizard]

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

[cutewizard]

Hope he has a good rookie year!!!!

Go Spurs go!!!!

[cutewizard]

Very promising, hmmmmm

[sasaint]

What about White, Dejounte, Mills? There is no room for Walker. I don't see him outplaying any of those guys except if Dejounte turns into bust.

Agreed. I just don't see Walker leapfrogging any of those guys this season. He may even get less burn in SA than White did last season.

Shouldn't a guy actually DO something before he gets an "Appreciation" thread?

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

No Metu there.

I wonder how many second rounders were included.

[Stabula]

We're going to dominate the league with our long twos

[keithington1]

This kid better get minutes. He's a star in the making. If Jayson Tatum can get minutes and any other 18, 19 year old kid. Why not him? We all saw how Donavan Mitchell's athleticism translated. He's gamechanging dynamic and Pop can reign him in. Imagine the off ball movement and the plays we could draw up for him. If he's open for three I trust already that he'll probably make the shot. Bryn can wear a suit for 3 million. Patty's minutes can be reduced. Manu can rest more. He can play some 3. Bertans can keep his minutes where they were at. Marco can get 8 minutes/ DNP's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHytaW3SVOY&t=111s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq8164utNHo

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

[Dverde]

This kid better get minutes. He's a star in the making. If Jayson Tatum can get minutes and any other 18, 19 year old kid. Why not him? We all saw how Donavan Mitchell's athleticism translated. He's gamechanging dynamic and Pop can reign him in. Imagine the off ball movement and the plays we could draw up for him. If he's open for three I trust already that he'll probably make the shot. Bryn can wear a suit for 3 million. Patty's minutes can be reduced. Manu can rest more. He can play some 3. Bertans can keep his minutes where they were at. Marco can get 8 minutes/ DNP's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHytaW3SVOY&t=111s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq8164utNHo

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

:pop: Lonnie will play valuable minutes for us when the game is no longer winnable.

[jermaine]

Anyone else think it's a blessing in disguise to have DeMar along side this kid?

[r0drig0lac]

the potential of this kid is so high that with the development of SA, I would be discouraged if it did not become something between Oladipo, Donovan, Lillard or even more optimistic, something close to Wade

[DJR210]

the potential of this kid is so high that with the development of SA, I would be discouraged if it did not become something between Oladipo, Donovan, Lillard or even more optimistic, something close to Wade

He's shown the ability to put people on skates thus far, can't wait to see him dribble against NBA defenders.. His form is nice, even though his percentages aren't reflecting that yet.. A little coaching from Chip plus natural muscle mass gains he will get as he gets a few years older and hits the weights and I think the sky is the limit for him.

[Slippy]

Awhile back, Pop said Lonnies driving game reminds him of a young Manu Ginibili. How many mins per game did Manu play his first season? I remember it being a consistent role & mins off the bench but thats it. Hopefully pop does the same with Lonny since its a glaring weakness of the spurs.

[ceperez]

the potential of this kid is so high that with the development of SA, I would be discouraged if it did not become something between Oladipo, Donovan, Lillard or even more optimistic, something close to Wade

What's the explanation as to why he's fallen so low in the draft (to be snatched by the Spurs)?

[exstatic]

Awhile back, Pop said Lonnies driving game reminds him of a young Manu Ginibili. How many mins per game did Manu play his first season? I remember it being a consistent role & mins off the bench but thats it. Hopefully pop does the same with Lonny since its a glaring weakness of the spurs.

He was actually injury plagued, and didn’t establish a role until January, or so. He was also 25.

[ceperez]

He was actually injury plagued, and didn’t establish a role until January, or so. He was also 25.

Walker likely isn't going to be in the roster until mid-season.

Spurs need to get many of the newer players acclimated to the system. No need for a rookie to make that process more difficult that it needs to be.

[monkeypunk]

He was actually injury plagued, and didn’t establish a role until January, or so. He was also 25.

This, he was injured so much that no teams had game-planned against him. When he finally got healthy mid-03, we tore a hole in the league and he feasted against everyone all the way to the end. Huge underrated factor in the 03 ringing.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/SLAMonline/status/1031940055248580608

[sasaint]

This kid better get minutes. He's a star in the making. If Jayson Tatum can get minutes and any other 18, 19 year old kid. Why not him? We all saw how Donavan Mitchell's athleticism translated. He's gamechanging dynamic and Pop can reign him in. Imagine the off ball movement and the plays we could draw up for him. If he's open for three I trust already that he'll probably make the shot. Bryn can wear a suit for 3 million. Patty's minutes can be reduced. Manu can rest more. He can play some 3. Bertans can keep his minutes where they were at. Marco can get 8 minutes/ DNP's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHytaW3SVOY&t=111s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq8164utNHo

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

Donovan and Jayson weren't playing for Pop or on rosters that were cluttered with SGs that were already higher in Pop's pecking order.

[DJR210]

What's the explanation as to why he's fallen so low in the draft (to be snatched by the Spurs)?

Statistically he didn't have the most impressive season at Miami.. he also may have rubbed some people the wrong way with his pre-draft interviews.

[exstatic]

Statistically he didn't have the most impressive season at Miami.. he also may have rubbed some people the wrong way with his pre-draft interviews.

I don't think your second premise is valid. If his interviews would have rubbed anyone wrong, it would have been the Spurs, and they were OK with him. He's already had meniscus surgery, and that caused his drop, even though he's recovered. When you remove it, you start the clock on his knee becoming bone on bone like Tim's or DWade's. Not sure why teams are worried about 12-13 years down the road when most rooks don't make it past their first contract.

[SpursDynasty85]

If he's killing it in the G League then we can bring him up anytime.

[BackHome]

He will get more playing time then White Pop not going to screw this up. But a lot depends on how he plays when called up regarding playing time.

[Cardinal]

It would be nice if he could get playing time this season but I just don't see room for him in the rotation, barring injury.

[TheGreatYacht]

Let's all kneel in prayer tonight and hope that the Ginobili family gets deported so this young kid's potential doesn't get destroyed.

[Ice009]

I don't think your second premise is valid. If his interviews would have rubbed anyone wrong, it would have been the Spurs, and they were OK with him. He's already had meniscus surgery, and that caused his drop, even though he's recovered. When you remove it, you start the clock on his knee becoming bone on bone like Tim's or DWade's. Not sure why teams are worried about 12-13 years down the road when most rooks don't make it past their first contract.

Did he definitely get his meniscus removed? Isn't it better long-term if it's repaired, that is, if it is not too badly damaged and is able to be repaired?

[exstatic]

Did he definitely get his meniscus removed? Isn't it better long-term if it's repaired, that is, if it is not too badly damaged and is able to be repaired?

It is better to repair it, but not always possible. It depends on the blood flow available to the parts on both sides of the tear. I’m kind of drawing a conclusion based on him dropping out of the top 10 that it was removed.

[BackHome]

Walker should have 4 to 6 good years but after that it’s going to be day by day.

[exstatic]

Walker should have 4 to 6 good years but after that it’s going to be day by day.

It'll be more than that. Tim was a bigger heavier guy, and didn't start having problems for maybe 10 years, post surgery, and was able to manage for more years than that by changing his game.

[dbestpro]

I have watched the kid play and really have not seen anything that makes him any better than a thousand other hopeful players. His value is that he is young and could get better. Right now he would get chewed up and spit out by seasoned NBA players.

[Seventyniner]

Walker should have 4 to 6 good years but after that it’s going to be day by day.

So he might be a rich man's DeJuan Blair?

[Ice009]

It is better to repair it, but not always possible. It depends on the blood flow available to the parts on both sides of the tear. I’m kind of drawing a conclusion based on him dropping out of the top 10 that it was removed.

Thanks for your opinion. I am hoping it wasn't removed, but your logic is sound in regard to maybe that being the reason he dropped out of the top 10.

Does anyone know if Westbrook had his repaired or removed? He's still playing like a beast if he did he get his removed.

[exstatic]

I have watched the kid play and really have not seen anything that makes him any better than a thousand other hopeful players. His value is that he is young and could get better. Right now he would get chewed up and spit out by seasoned NBA players.

That's why you're not an NBA GM. If you're in the NBA draft green room, you're better than 'thousands of other hopeful players'. Is he a 'can't miss'? No. But he certainly better than you opine.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

He definitely needs to develop his game, but I like everything about the kid.

[exstatic]

Thanks for your opinion. I am hoping it wasn't removed, but your logic is sound in regard to maybe that being the reason he dropped out of the top 10.

Does anyone know if Westbrook had his repaired or removed? He's still playing like a beast if he did he get his removed.

I'm not sure about RW. I think the initial surgery was for repair, but didn't he have like one or even two more surgeries before he returned? I'm remembering something along those lines...

[dbestpro]

That's why you're not an NBA GM. If you're in the NBA draft green room, you're better than 'thousands of other hopeful players'. Is he a 'can't miss'? No. But he certainly better than you opine.

Yeah, all those other NBA GMs could not wait to draft him. Picks in the low first are a gamble. They are betting that he can get better cause he is young. Nothing you said negates anything I said other than you got butt hurt.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

various news reports said it was a repair surgery not remove

[exstatic]

Yeah, all those other NBA GMs could not wait to draft him. Picks in the low first are a gamble. They are betting that he can get better cause he is young. Nothing you said negates anything I said other than you got butt hurt.

You've done nothing to support your position. I have. The Spurs have a track record of drafting players who pan out. You have a record of spouting hyperbole and unsupported opinions. The butt hurt is all yours.

[dbestpro]

You've done nothing to support your position. I have. The Spurs have a track record of drafting players who pan out. You have a record of spouting hyperbole and unsupported opinions. The butt hurt is all yours.

Blah, blah, blah. No facts. No basketball references. No video to prove a point. Only your hyperbole that you accuse others of having. Right now you look like just another dog barking at a mirror.

[exstatic]

Blah, blah, blah. No facts. No basketball references. No video to prove a point. Only your hyperbole that you accuse others of having. Right now you look like just another dog barking at a mirror.

That's you, bud.

[Maddog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DlJ5MRlU8AAApTe.jpg:large


From his Twitter account

[BackHome]

Lol That’s cool bro.

[Maddog]

Lol That’s cool bro.

It's from his Twitter account
Sorry forgot post link

[SAGirl]

Shouldn't a guy actually DO something before he gets an "Appreciation" thread?
Definitely... I don't think we can do an appreciation thread on White either... but hopefully White gets his opportunity this season and Lonnie is improving enough (as he's really young too) that we get some glimpses to look forward to in the future.

[Dverde]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DlJ5MRlU8AAApTe.jpg:large


From his Twitter account

it should have Obi-Wan Ginobili

[Ice009]

I'm not sure about RW. I think the initial surgery was for repair, but didn't he have like one or even two more surgeries before he returned? I'm remembering something along those lines...

He's had at least two that I know of. Not sure if they were repairs, but what I do know is, he didn't take off as long as other players have and he came back like a demon going 100 miles per hour. He wasn't tentative at all like a lot of other players can be when coming back from injuries like that. That's one thing I respect about him. He still plays the same coming back from injury. Complete opposite of Derrick Rose, who seemed to take months coming back from a meniscus tear.


it should have Obi-Wan Ginobili

Actually, with Pop's beard and him being the coach/teacher, I think Pop being 'Obi-Wan" is even better. I'm excited about Lonnie's potential. I hope he gets playing time this year and takes it with both hands running out of the gate from the get-go.

[hombre]

it should have Obi-Wan Ginobili

Pop as Obi-Wan is pretty funny though.

[Fireball]

that picture is awesome ...

[YGWHI]

Awhile back, Pop said Lonnies driving game reminds him of a young Manu Ginibili. How many mins per game did Manu play his first season? I remember it being a consistent role & mins off the bench but thats it. Hopefully pop does the same with Lonny since its a glaring weakness of the spurs.
When Manu joined the Spurs, he had already 7 years as pro, playing in his country and Europe. Loonie doesn't have that experience...
I'd love to see Loonie having consistent minutes because that's the only way to develop young guys but -unless Manu retires/a guard gets injured- I can't see Pop giving Loonie that much time on court.

[Phenomanul]

A little nit picking... If it's Episode IV they are highlighting (due to Old Ben = Pop) then they should've had Lonnie yielding the blue light-saber. The green lightsaber didn't make an appearance until Episode VI Return of the Jedi.

Really cool concept art though.

[sasaint]

A little nit picking... If it's Episode IV they are highlighting (due to Old Ben = Pop) then they should've had Lonnie yielding the blue light-saber. The green lightsaber didn't make an appearance until Episode VI Return of the Jedi.

Really cool concept art though.

Isn't Episode IV more of a reference to LWIV?

[sasaint]

it should have Obi-Wan Ginobili

Kenobi... Ginobili... Excellent!

And put Crater Face in a black face/helmet and call him Pop Vader.

[Phenomanul]

Isn't Episode IV more of a reference to LWIV?

Yeah that's the best suited reason. The Old Ben conversion to Pop I think is the key to legitimizing the look of the poster though. But yeah the Star Wars references are many.

Lonnie
Walker ---> Skywalker
IV --------> Episode IV

[Phenomanul]

I think whoever made the graphic looked up pictures of Luke from Episode IV and saw that he was mostly wearing his white robe attire, the stormtrooper outfit or his x-wing pilot orange jumpsuit. They likely said, "hell nah...!" to all of those choices and instead chose Luke's all-black outfit from Episode VI as being more fitting for Lonnie.

http://www.luantoys.url.tw/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/HOT-TOYS-STAR-WARS-EPISODE-IV-A-NEW-HOPE-星際大戰四部曲-曙光乍現-LUKE-SKYWALKER-路克天行者MARK-HAMILL-馬克漢彌爾飾演-01.jpg

[Phenomanul]

Pop would instantly become legend if he came on to the court wearing Jedi Master robes, ala Old Ben... during say the Halloween game.

[sasaint]

I think whoever made the graphic looked up pictures of Luke from Episode IV and saw that he was mostly wearing his white robe attire, the stormtrooper outfit or his x-wing pilot orange jumpsuit. They likely said, "hell nah...!" to all of those choices and instead chose Luke's all-black outfit from Episode VI as being more fitting for Lonnie.

http://www.luantoys.url.tw/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/HOT-TOYS-STAR-WARS-EPISODE-IV-A-NEW-HOPE-星際大戰四部曲-曙光乍現-LUKE-SKYWALKER-路克天行者MARK-HAMILL-馬克漢彌爾飾演-01.jpg

Man, that hair looks like plastic - makes Ric Renner's look natural.

[RD2191]

Man, that hair looks like plastic - makes Ric Renner's look natural.

:lmao

[SAGirl]

Man, that hair looks like plastic - makes Ric Renner's look natural.
it might actually be one of those "realistic replicas"... his face also looks plastic as do his hands and kind of forced pose...

[sasaint]

it might actually be one of those "realistic replicas"... his face also looks plastic as do his hands and kind of forced pose...

Possibly, the face doesn't look exactly like Mark Hamil's - maybe a bit too narrow? But that HAIR - not very "realistic"!

[Phenomanul]

Possibly, the face doesn't look exactly like Mark Hamil's - maybe a bit too narrow? But that HAIR - not very "realistic"!

IDK for a toy it looks fairly realistic... :wow still... I wouldn't pay $300 for it.

https://http2.mlstatic.com/luke-skywalker-star-wars-iv-a-new-hope-hot-toys-D_NQ_NP_162221-MLB20743840114_052016-F.jpg

[sasaint]

IDK for a toy it looks fairly realistic... :wow still... I wouldn't pay $300 for it.

https://http2.mlstatic.com/luke-skywalker-star-wars-iv-a-new-hope-hot-toys-D_NQ_NP_162221-MLB20743840114_052016-F.jpg

I failed to read the fine print on the original photo and didn't realize it was a toy. Guess the joke is on me!

But, yeah, I wouldn't pay $30.00 for it!

[Phenomanul]

Pop would instantly become legend if he came on to the court wearing Jedi Master robes, ala Old Ben... during say the Halloween game.

A scenario came to mind...

An official makes a bad call and Pop vehemently disagrees with it. He walks over to the bench, gets the robe, puts it on goes back to the officials and does the Obi Wan mind trick hand sway in front of the official... as if to say, "these are not the fouls you thought you saw".


https://aminoapps.com/c/star-wars/page/item/mind-trick-force-power/kKFQ_I7dWxPXELw8xGq5mWaknYM8va

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/MalikRose/status/1033435491893370880

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/tonyparkerplayg/status/1033504325623078912

Video ends with some scrimmages - Rudy gay is on his team - gaining some early chemistry.

[SpursDynasty85]

https://twitter.com/tonyparkerplayg/status/1033504325623078912

Video ends with some scrimmages - Rudy gay is on his team - gaining some early chemistry.:toast

[hooperflash]

https://twitter.com/MalikRose/status/1033435491893370880
Love that he's getting involved with some of our former championship players at events like these

[phxspurfan]

Love that he's getting involved with some of our former championship players at events like these

It's the only thing he's going to be involved with this year

[DJR210]

I failed to read the fine print on the original photo and didn't realize it was a toy

:lol "That toy sure does look like a fucking toy" - sasaint

[KDKSpurs24]

https://twitter.com/tonyparkerplayg/status/1033504325623078912

Video ends with some scrimmages - Rudy gay is on his team - gaining some early chemistry.
I liked what I saw. Especially in the scrimmages. Not afraid to stop and pull up for 3. Spurs could really utilize him like that(3&D) in his rookie year instead of having him handle the ball a lot. But I see a lot of Austin playing time for him.

[dbestpro]

I liked what I saw. Especially in the scrimmages. Not afraid to stop and pull up for 3. Spurs could really utilize him like that(3&D) in his rookie year instead of having him handle the ball a lot. But I see a lot of Austin playing time for him.

101 defense is to play the hips and ignore the shoulder movement. Raney seems to be ignoring that fact when instructing the defender figure head. At the NBA the speed of the defense is capable of matching the speed of the offense. Key word "capable".

[SpursDynasty85]

101 defense is to play the hips and ignore the shoulder movement. Raney seems to be ignoring that fact when instructing the defender figure head. At the NBA the speed of the defense is capable of matching the speed of the offense. Key word "capable".

Tbh. Walker's movements did seem more top heavy. I was not impressed with his hesitations and foot movement during the video. He definitely has handles though but would've liked to see his hesitations being more jerkier if that makes sense.

[KDKSpurs24]

101 defense is to play the hips and ignore the shoulder movement. Raney seems to be ignoring that fact when instructing the defender figure head. At the NBA the speed of the defense is capable of matching the speed of the offense. Key word "capable".
You do realize you don’t play real defense on someone during a drill right? You can almost do that drill with a chair but having a real person helps him slightly more. I understand what you’re trying to say though.

[KDKSpurs24]

Tbh. Walker's movements did seem more top heavy. I was not impressed with his hesitations and foot movement during the video. He definitely has handles though but would've liked to see his hesitations being more jerkier if that makes sense.
It’s a process. It will become more natural to him over time. You stick with it and eventually something will just click in him and he’ll be more comfortable doing it. I do see the “top heavy” you’re mentioning. But hell, Kawhi was super stiff coming out of college and kind of still is. He was top heavy. Just strong. I know it’s a different position but I see Lonnie getting better if he sticks with the process of what it takes to get better without skipping any steps.

[Seventyniner]

Love that he's getting involved with some of our former championship players at events like these

I wonder if a lot of players will try and prioritize chemistry-building after last season's disaster in that regard, maybe even to the point of overdoing it to make a point to Number 2.

[TD 21]

I liked what I saw. Especially in the scrimmages. Not afraid to stop and pull up for 3. Spurs could really utilize him like that(3&D) in his rookie year instead of having him handle the ball a lot. But I see a lot of Austin playing time for him.

Since it's the number one need and he's probably best equipped to fill it, I wouldn't rule out him starting and playing a 3&D role at some point next season. A lot has to happen, but none of it is far fetched . . .

- Ginobili has to retire and they have to not lose their minds and sign Crawford as a replacement
- If he starts, Gay has to prove untenable with the starters
- Either a rotation player has to suffer a lengthy injury or 1 of Bertans, Poeltl, White, has to struggle enough to lose their spot
- He has to prove to be a reliable, spot up 3-point shooter

[Chinook]

There's real question about Walker's D, especially in comparison to White. I am not sure that he's any more equipped to check good players than Derrick is, and he certainly doesn't seem stockier than Murray. I've nothing against having three perimeter players starting who can switch everything. I just don't know that Lonnie should be thought of in that light without seeing him do anything of the sort against NBA players. Even if the three is there, it's quite a leap to put him among the top 10 offensive guys on the team.

[TD 21]

Walker is half an inch taller, nearly 3 inches longer, about 10 pounds heavier (probably about 25 heavier than Murray) and significantly more athletic than White. Physically, he's essentially a longer Simmons.

Of course he's not equipped to defend overpowering big wings/combo forwards, but there's plenty of "SG"'s they're likely going to have trouble defending. He's the most natural defender for the likes of Harden, Thompson (though they might prefer him on Durant), McCollum, Booker, Mitchell, Oladipo, Beal, etc.

[Chinook]

Walker is half an inch taller, nearly 3 inches longer, about 10 pounds heavier (probably about 25 heavier than Murray) and significantly more athletic than White. Physically, he's essentially a longer Simmons.

Of course he's not equipped to defend overpowering big wings/combo forwards, but there's plenty of "SG"'s they're likely going to have trouble defending. He's the most natural defender for the likes of Harden, Thompson (though they might prefer him on Durant), McCollum, Booker, Mitchell, Oladipo, Beal, etc.

Lonnie is six pounds heavier than White was before a year of NBA development. White was a comfortably better defender at the college level, which combined with his better shooting makes him a better candidate for defensive minutes. I loved the Walker pick and think he can develop. But he has to show that he's a good defender first. A half-stone doesn't make up for better instincts and experience. If it did, Beli's 210 pounds would make him the leading three-and-D candidate.

[KDKSpurs24]

Since it's the number one need and he's probably best equipped to fill it, I wouldn't rule out him starting and playing a 3&D role at some point next season. A lot has to happen, but none of it is far fetched . . .

- Ginobili has to retire and they have to not lose their minds and sign Crawford as a replacement
- If he starts, Gay has to prove untenable with the starters
- Either a rotation player has to suffer a lengthy injury or 1 of Bertans, Poeltl, White, has to struggle enough to lose their spot
- He has to prove to be a reliable, spot up 3-point shooter
If Ginobili retires I fully expect him to have opportunities to play a lot. I wouldn’t be surprised if he plays more than any of our recent rookies since Kawhi.

[Dejounte]

Walker is half an inch taller, nearly 3 inches longer, about 10 pounds heavier (probably about 25 heavier than Murray) and significantly more athletic than White. Physically, he's essentially a longer Simmons.

Of course he's not equipped to defend overpowering big wings/combo forwards, but there's plenty of "SG"'s they're likely going to have trouble defending. He's the most natural defender for the likes of Harden, Thompson (though they might prefer him on Durant), McCollum, Booker, Mitchell, Oladipo, Beal, etc.

How is Walker 3 inches taller than White? White is 6'5" too.

[TD 21]

Lonnie is six pounds heavier than White was before a year of NBA development. White was a comfortably better defender at the college level, which combined with his better shooting makes him a better candidate for defensive minutes. I loved the Walker pick and think he can develop. But he has to show that he's a good defender first. A half-stone doesn't make up for better instincts and experience. If it did, Beli's 210 pounds would make him the leading three-and-D candidate.

Walker was listed at 196 pre draft, but he was at 204 on the Summer League roster and White was up 5 to 195. Obviously, whether there's a 6 or 9 pound difference is irrelevant, the point was Walker's physically superior to White in every way.

It doesn't guarantee anything of course, but it does give him a higher ceiling. He can't show anything without an opportunity though.



If Ginobili retires I fully expect him to have opportunities to play a lot. I wouldn’t be surprised if he plays more than any of our recent rookies since Kawhi.

Maybe at some point, but if they stay relatively healthy, probably not early on.




How is Walker 3 inches taller than White? White is 6'5" too.


Walker is half an inch taller, nearly 3 inches longer

[dabom]

Lonnie is already better than green. :lmao

[picnroll]

I’m a fan of White and his game but his defense was not a strong point in SL. He had some trouble staying in front of his man and particularly getting around screens. imo Walker has a lot more defensive potential and will be showing that by end of this year or next year once he gets coaching and discipline.

[TDMVPDPOY]

watching that training clip, he needs to protect the ball when dribbling...all that fancy dribbling shit wont work in the nba...

he needs to shield the ball with his body when dribbling, or else clowns like kawhi who likes to reach in b4 you bounce will steal the ball...

[SpurSpike]

White has the physical tools i just worry that he may not have the mental tools to be great offensively. I hope he learns to read the floor better on the offensive end.

[dabom]

Saw Lonnie at the Palladium yesterday. Probably watching the new Blackkklansman or something movie.

[ismael-robert]

Isnt there a church thread where all these posts should be? Once he leaves then comes this thread...

[dabom]

Isnt there a church thread where all these posts should be? Once he leaves then comes this thread...

You can appreciate whenever.

[dabom]

Gf said he wasn't so tall. I said I'm tall too bish. :lol

[Leetonidas]

Isnt there a church thread where all these posts should be? Once he leaves then comes this thread...

https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274441 :depressed

[ismael-robert]

There's nothing to appreciate yet

[Ice009]

Is he one of the players that is in San Antonio right now working out with the team? Anyone know? It looked like on his Instagram page that he was still vacationing.

[hooperflash]

Is he one of the players that is in San Antonio right now working out with the team? Anyone know? It looked like on his Instagram page that he was still vacationing.

I think his vacation is over and he's been in the gym, grinding drills, and play pick up with veteran players.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHV_qv2pJ5s

[ace3g]

BnccSMCBZ-b

[hooperflash]

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/94bf/mwkq315bankv9c2zg.jpg

[jermaine]

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/94bf/mwkq315bankv9c2zg.jpg

Is this picture 2k19?

[hooperflash]

Is this picture 2k19?

Yes Jermaine

[jermaine]

Yes Jermaine

I've been playing nbalive19... He looks nuttin like himself besides the hair. Lol

[Dex]

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/94bf/mwkq315bankv9c2zg.jpg

Wow, that is surprisingly accurate.

[Ice009]

I've been playing nbalive19... He looks nuttin like himself besides the hair. Lol

I didn't know NBA Live was still being made. I know they stopped making it for a while, didn't realize it had made a comeback. How does that stack up to the 2K series?

[ace3g]

‘Just a kid from Reading’
https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/article/Just-a-kid-from-Reading-13250233.php

[BWS-1994]

‘Just a kid from Reading’
https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/article/Just-a-kid-from-Reading-13250233.php

Any chance to read the whole article besides subscribing to SANE?

[exstatic]

Any chance to read the whole article besides subscribing to SANE?

I read the whole article, and I’m not a subscriber.

[TDMVPDPOY]

who u think has a higher ceiling...walker vs murry?

[r0drig0lac]

who u think has a higher ceiling...walker vs murry?

walker

[dabom]

who u think has a higher ceiling...walker vs murry?

Walker.

[KDKSpurs24]

I really expect Lonnie to get into the rotation after hearing what Pop had to say. When asked if Lonnie would get the G league treatment he answered with basically saying (I’m paraphrasing) “If Lonnie proves he’s better than everyone else then I’d be dumb not to play him. So we’re starting with a blank slate”. Another reason I feel like he will be apart of the rotation is that he likened him to Manu. Since Lonnie is an intellectual type of guy I really feel that Pop would like to have him around so he can have those types of conversations. So Lonnie is actually in a really good spot to get playing time for those special reasons. All he has to do is not screw up at training camp (make 3s and play solid defense and show maximum effort on both sides of the ball).

[objective]

I watched what Pop said at media day and it doesn't leave me optimistic about Lonnie getting a chance at all.

Pop said something like he always tells players it's their job to make him look dumb for not playing them.

Well, Derrick White did make him look dumb but still almost never played. Besides winning a g-league title as the best player, he produced in the little time he was given with the real team.

Regular season PER of 15.9, TS% of 64.6%, a 3pt % of 61.5%, and offensive rating of 123 to a D-rating of 105.

Even in his tiny 18 playoff minutes he had

PER of 20, shot 50% from 3, and an O-rating of 119 and D-rating of 109.

Even dominating the g-league and doing well when he has the chance probably won't be enough for Lonnie either.

[John B]

I watched what Pop said at media day and it doesn't leave me optimistic about Lonnie getting a chance at all.

Pop said something like he always tells players it's their job to make him look dumb for not playing them.

Well, Derrick White did make him look dumb but still almost never played. Besides winning a g-league title as the best player, he produced in the little time he was given with the real team.

Regular season PER of 15.9, TS% of 64.6%, a 3pt % of 61.5%, and offensive rating of 123 to a D-rating of 105.

Even in his tiny 18 playoff minutes he had

PER of 20, shot 50% from 3, and an O-rating of 119 and D-rating of 109.

Even dominating the g-league and doing well when he has the chance probably won't be enough for Lonnie either.
I hope we will get to see Lonnie with Manu and TP gone. I like White pace, demeanor in controlling the game, but Lonnie has the explosiveness and potential elite lockdown defense that could earn him the minutes, like Kawhitter on his Rookie year, but hopefully even better because Lonnie would not defer but would attack the basket. Spurs could use his lockdown defense come playoff time if he matures fast.

[SAGirl]

I watched what Pop said at media day and it doesn't leave me optimistic about Lonnie getting a chance at all.

Pop said something like he always tells players it's their job to make him look dumb for not playing them.

Well, Derrick White did make him look dumb but still almost never played. Besides winning a g-league title as the best player, he produced in the little time he was given with the real team.

Regular season PER of 15.9, TS% of 64.6%, a 3pt % of 61.5%, and offensive rating of 123 to a D-rating of 105.

Even in his tiny 18 playoff minutes he had

PER of 20, shot 50% from 3, and an O-rating of 119 and D-rating of 109.

Even dominating the g-league and doing well when he has the chance probably won't be enough for Lonnie either.
White getting that treatment last season was one of the most regrettable for me. Pop played Bryn Forbes a lot, a whole lot. Might have eclipsed the 1500 minutes last season and he played a lot more than 18 minutes in the playoffs. You are telling me half of that couldn't have gone to White? All that tells me is "last year wasn't for White"... Pretty much. I recall Hilliard getting called up from the Gleague too and playing over white. I don't know how a guy who was a college grad and had to work his way up from a lower division in college plus being a mature 23 yrs old isn't ove overr himself. There were t the Parker minutes but it's more than that bc Parker missed at least a 3rd of the season and Forbes overplayed at times.

I do expect GLeague for Lonnie so I don't get disappointed. His real only chance is to p!at defense and upstage Cunningham, And whoever else Pop got to be a defensive wing. For that he's need to get opportunities so we shall see if he gets them at some point. Other than injuries I am not counting on it.

[Dejounte]

Lonnie rocks in NBA 2K19.

[sammy]

One of my favorites! I'm a fan already! Great kid!

[TheRemix]

Lonnie rocks in NBA 2K19.

He does. He's a great slasher and can play D. Excited to see what he can become

[ceperez]

who u think has a higher ceiling...walker vs murry?

Walker. Lonnie Walker has the same 6'10" wingspan as Murray. He already has an NBA body at 18. His vertical is 40".

I wouldn't be surprised if Walker is the 3rd option towards the end of the season.

[SpursDynasty85]

White has the physical tools i just worry that he may not have the mental tools to be great offensively. I hope he learns to read the floor better on the offensive end.

Who knows how he will handle playoff pressure and crunchtime pressure in the NBA but BBiq seems pretty good which should help a lot.

Physically is where I worry about him. He is crafty and has good touch all over the court but he is not particularly big or quick footed causing him to take a lot of contact especially when going to the basket or beating his man off the dribble. If he can stay healthy he will definitely be a slightly above average rotation player. Jeremy Lin and him have similar styles.

[ceperez]

White has the physical tools i just worry that he may not have the mental tools to be great offensively. I hope he learns to read the floor better on the offensive end.

I suspect he's the best PG in the team right now. This is not a good sign though!

[tonight...you]

I suspect he's the best PG in the team right now. This is not a good sign though!
Having watched him extensively... he can see the floor just fine. That old boy can pass and he can get himself and others in the right places.
I think he's going to surprise a few, if he's given the opportunity.

[TD 21]

I watched what Pop said at media day and it doesn't leave me optimistic about Lonnie getting a chance at all.

Pop said something like he always tells players it's their job to make him look dumb for not playing them.

Well, Derrick White did make him look dumb but still almost never played. Besides winning a g-league title as the best player, he produced in the little time he was given with the real team.

Regular season PER of 15.9, TS% of 64.6%, a 3pt % of 61.5%, and offensive rating of 123 to a D-rating of 105.

Even in his tiny 18 playoff minutes he had

PER of 20, shot 50% from 3, and an O-rating of 119 and D-rating of 109.

Even dominating the g-league and doing well when he has the chance probably won't be enough for Lonnie either.

White was probably more ready to contribute last season than Walker is this season, but Walker has a higher ceiling, a clearer path to minutes (Bertans or White struggling mightily or one injury could pave the way) and could conceivably fill arguably a bigger need.

[kobyz]

White was probably more ready to contribute last season than Walker is this season, but Walker has a higher ceiling, a clearer path to minutes (Bertans or White struggling mightily or one injury could pave the way) and could conceivably fill arguably a bigger need.

base on what you all so high on him, dude show no heart and no iq in his playing career so far, he is such a long shot project

[objective]

White was probably more ready to contribute last season than Walker is this season, but Walker has a higher ceiling, a clearer path to minutes (Bertans or White struggling mightily or one injury could pave the way) and could conceivably fill arguably a bigger need.

Disagree on there being a clearer path to minutes.

You have Marco who they must like because they brought him back. He averaged over 25 minutes a game for Philly in Feb-March-April.

You have Fatty ready to get gift minutes at shooting guard next to Dejounte or White out of guilt for his awful contract and corporate knowledge.

You have DeMar who's played SG for years and there might be Gay, Cunningham, Pondexter, or someone else at the SF.

You have Forbes who was given an absurd amount of minutes, 19 minutes per game over 80 games and was brought back to play. It's hard off the top of my head to think of any guys who were signed to a second contract only to not play. Guys they didn't want to play they got rid of, like Neal, Ian, Mason, Blair, etc etc. While guys they re-signed Pop loved playing no matter how degraded or bad they played, like Bonner, Vaughn, Finley, etc.

And of course White who excelled all last year and in the summer league.

I think last year had more opportunities for White, though his short injury at the start of the year made things harder.

Besides Kawhi quitting all year ....

Dejounte wasn't a sure thing. Benched for Patty before Parker got back, he was then demoted in minutes when Parker did return. Only after being designated starter for good was he a lock in the rotation. Forbers averaged a lot more minutes in December and January than Dejounte.

The terrible play of Joffrey led to plenty of Gay and Anderson playing up a spot to PF instead of SF, compounding the trouble from Kawhi quitting.

Green and Manu missed a combined 29 games.

White was only out from November 4th to December 2nd, he still had avenues to play had Pop cared.

[objective]

Of course, all that from my post aside,

I'd still rather see Walker start and get minutes to develop his game. I have a strong dislike for Mills, for Forbes, and historically for Marco.

I could see a Murray-Walker-DeRozan 1-3 group to start and White-Mills-Marco off the bench, and that being best for the long term outlook for the team. Walker has terrible shot selection and tunnel vision, and is probably a liability on team defense with his awareness issues and rookie inexperience. But he has a the foundations of a very good shot, can run the floor, and looks like he can play defense straight up no worse than Marco-Forbes-Mills and probably better already.

People compare Lonnie to Wade but he reminds me of a rookie JR Smith, so athletic and willing to shoot. Who Pop tried to trade Brent Barry for when Smith was a rookie. Too bad for Smith he never got his head on straight and underachieved his whole career.

So while I hope Lonnie gets more than a fair chance, I'm not going to hold my breath. I think there'd have to be injuries to both Mills and Forbes to get a shot, and unfortunately those two guys played 82 games for Mills and 80 for Forbes.

[TDMVPDPOY]

but isnt walker and dd both have the same game, not a threat from 3, but loves to play inside attacking the rim... so who will be spreading the floor when u have murry, walker, dd on the court same time

[TimDunkem]

^ Walker won't play much this year so it doesn't matter.

[objective]

but isnt walker and dd both have the same game, not a threat from 3, but loves to play inside attacking the rim... so who will be spreading the floor when u have murry, walker, dd on the court same time

Actually Walker is a big time threat from 3, he shot 35.8% from the college 3 on 5 attempts a game. He averaged 6 attempts per game his last 10 college games.

His percentage was so modest because his shot selection was crap.

JR Smith shot 28.8% from 3 as a rookie, but there's no doubt that he can shoot.

Walker's shot looks awesome when he's not pulling up when covered and off balance