Twitter: Spurs today announced that they have waived guard Brandon Paul

[Man Mountain]

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[Big Empty]

Cool. Lets give Walker the starting role

[TheGreatYacht]

Remember all those "BP3 > Simmons" takes? :lol

[John B]

The Griz will pick him up. They like our players :lol

[timvp]

Man, Spurs really don't care about perimeter defense anymore :lol

But, really, I'm fine with this decision. Opens the door for players with higher ceilings ... and is yet another sign that Manu is coming back.

[Holden_Caulfield]

finally now we only have 10 guards left

[DPG21920]

Man, Spurs really don't care about perimeter defense anymore :lol

But, really, I'm fine with this decision. Opens the door for players with higher ceilings ... and is yet another sign that Manu is coming back.

:lol

But ya, he had to go, IMO, with Manu coming back OR retiring. There is still too many guards and while BP had potential to be a good defender it was not like it’s a sure thing. But man, I really have no idea what SA is doing with this roster even with them having no real choice with the Kawhi trade.

Perplexing decisions all around.

[ceperez]

I don't think he ever figured out the Spurs system. He defends better than Forbes, but can't shoot as well.

With Walker coming in, he's just redundant.

[Dex]

Paul sucked. Good riddance tbh.

[John B]

Man, Spurs really don't care about perimeter defense anymore :lol

But, really, I'm fine with this decision. Opens the door for players with higher ceilings ... and is yet another sign that Manu is coming back.
i was hoping Spurs package him with Pau, 2019 2nd pick to get Bazemore

[r0drig0lac]

Remember all those "BP3 > Simmons" takes? :lol

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[DJR210]

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[RD2191]

Remember all those "BP3 > Simmons" takes? :lol

Spurm fans :lol

[spurraider21]

its disturbing that it took so long

[SpursforSix]

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

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Then, just kidding gif

[TD 21]

I don't think he ever figured out the Spurs system. He defends better than Forbes, but can't shoot as well.

With Walker coming in, he's just redundant.

:tu

He may not have the defensive reputation per se, but they have similar body types and it's clear whatever minutes Walker receives in probably at least his first 2 seasons, will be in a 3 and D role.

I still think Paul could be an NBA player, but there was just not going to be room on the active roster and he's too old to be a developmental piece, so it made sense to waive him.

[alpha_HaZE]

That move makes sense, I am looking forward to seeing either Metu or Jaron in our roster.

[Chinook]

I'd bring him back for less guaranteed. The Spurs aren't likely to find a sure thing in terms of perimeter defense at this point. Get guys into camp and let it shake out there. They just got $1.5 Million or so back against the cap. That's enough to get about three guys for preseason with partial guarantees.

[gambit1990]

good. too bad forbes is still on the roster.

[BillMc]

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:lol

[coachmac87]

Never got a chance tbh.

[r0drig0lac]

blossom or nunally I hope

[SpurPadre]

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[Mugen]

I'd rather they have kept Paul and cut Forbes.

Bryn and Pop's crush on him is gonna fuck up so much shit on this team next season, it's almost comical tbh :lol

[TimmyBuckets]

I'd rather they have kept Paul and cut Forbes.

Bryn and Pop's crush on him is gonna fuck up so much shit on this team next season, it's almost comical tbh :lol

[spurraider21]

I'd bring him back for less guaranteed. The Spurs aren't likely to find a sure thing in terms of perimeter defense at this point. Get guys into camp and let it shake out there. They just got $1.5 Million or so back against the cap. That's enough to get about three guys for preseason with partial guarantees.
why?

[Dancelot]

The Griz will pick him up. They like our players :lol
That or Detroit

[Spurs da champs]

Does this mean Blossomgame is a lock now?

[Chinook]

why?

How about you keep reading and find out?

[spurraider21]

How about you keep reading and find out?
im too edgy for that

plus he hasn't shown enough to warrant another look. can he become a decent defender? maybe. but we need a bigger wing defender, not a 6'4 dude with confidence issues

[superbigtime]

BaBye. Good citizen, mediocre player.

[Dex]

The fact that people are lamenting this move shows that SpursTalk really just likes to bitch.

Paul was awful. He couldn't score. He couldn't defend. He's undersized as a SG, doesn't have any playmaking ability, and can't shoot.

He averaged 2 points and 1 board in 64 games. His Per-36 stats suck. His Per 100 Possession stats suck. His Advanced stats suck.

And don't give me that "he needs more time" crap, because he is already 27. He was only able to average 14.5 points in 26 minutes in the GLeague, and he isn't built for the NBA.

If he comes back, he is not going to be the next Jonathon Simmons. He is just going to be the same Brandon Paul.

[Chinook]

im too edgy for that

plus he hasn't shown enough to warrant another look. can he become a decent defender? maybe. but we need a bigger wing defender, not a 6'4 dude with confidence issues

I agree the team needs bigger wings. But they'll actually need to make sure that guy is better, not just different. Nothing wrong with making guys prove it in camp.

[Chris]

Better than Porker

[Chinook]

The fact that people are lamenting this move shows that SpursTalk really just likes to bitch.

Paul was awful. He couldn't score. He couldn't defend. He's undersized as a SG, doesn't have any playmaking ability, and can't shoot.

He averaged 2 points and 1 board in 64 games. His Per-36 stats suck. His Per 100 Possession stats suck. His Advanced stats suck.

And don't give me that "he needs more time" crap, because he is already 27. He was only able to average 14.5 points in 26 minutes in the GLeague, and he isn't built for the NBA.

If he comes back, he is not going to be the next Jonathon Simmons. He is just going to be the same Brandon Paul.

Paul started off the year really well on both ends. It's very possible that whomever they get won't be as good as Paul was then. I don't think anyone wanted to guarantee his salary. But the role he failed to fill still needs to be filled by someone, and that guy needs to be better.

[Mr. Body]

They can't all be Gary Neal. Good luck, dude, wherever you go.

[Dex]

Paul started off the year really well on both ends. It's very possible that whomever they get won't be as good as Paul was then. I don't think anyone wanted to guarantee his salary. But the role he failed to fill still needs to be filled by someone, and that guy needs to be better.

Paul had 3 good games a Spur, and 90% of that was garbage time when the Spurs were either up or down by 15+. Otherwise, he was pretty much a non-factor out there. He wasn't god awful...but he wasn't anything to write home about, either.

The Spurs could get similar production from just about any GLeaguer with a similar build that they could sign. Or, more preferably, they could give Lonnie those minutes and let him try to develop...he can't be any worse than Paul was.

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

I'd rather they have kept Paul and cut Forbes.

Bryn and Pop's crush on him is gonna fuck up so much shit on this team next season, it's almost comical tbh :lol
Especially when he will be the starting 2 gaurd.

[SpurPadre]

They can't all be Gary Neal. Good luck, dude, wherever you go.

You mean some players can actually defend shoeless players?

[Das Texan]

Man, Spurs really don't care about perimeter defense anymore :lol

But, really, I'm fine with this decision. Opens the door for players with higher ceilings ... and is yet another sign that Manu is coming back.


:lol

that and he kinda sucked.

[John B]

PATFO was aiming for CP3, we got BP3 and convinced fans that’s a better deal. Oh well, Detroit or Griz will get him

[Stabula]

What do you guys think about Scientology?

[SpursDynasty85]

PATFO was aiming for CP3, we got BP3 and convinced fans that’s a better deal. Oh well, Detroit or Griz will get him

You want to pay CP3 max money?

[paperboy77]

There was a little bit of hype when first signed. Thought maybe he had a chance to do something. Unfortunately this dude failed himself. Never really showed that he was “hungry” for a chance. I hate seeing these marginal NBArs come in at garbage time and play without urgency. Yes the outcome has been determined at that point.... but guys like that should be trying to play their asses off like Manu would. Those guys should never stop auditioning for a job. Oh well zero loss to the team.

[Mr. Body]

You mean some players can actually defend shoeless players?

Neal was incredibly impactful, down to the Finals. Took him out of total obscurity.

[paperboy77]

:lol

But ya, he had to go, IMO, with Manu coming back OR retiring. There is still too many guards and while BP had potential to be a good defender it was not like it’s a sure thing. But man, I really have no idea what SA is doing with this roster even with them having no real choice with the Kawhi trade.

Perplexing decisions all around.

Looks like gonna go with Nellie-ball?

[SpursDynasty85]

PATFO was aiming for CP3, we got BP3 and convinced fans that’s a better deal. Oh well, Detroit or Griz will get him

You want to pay CP3 max money?

[cd98]

Spurs need a SF.

[dbestpro]

Spurs need a SF.

How about a name from the past. Jarell Eddie. He is as good as anyone for hitting the three, and at 6-7 he has the size. Got to reach into the bucket to find one.

[cutewizard]

Spurs need a SF.


Agree......

[CGD]

They also need another mobile big. I can see this as a sign they want to give Metu a shot. That, or some random Euro we’ve never heard of.

[SpurPadre]

They also need another mobile big. I can see this as a sign they want to give Metu a shot. That, or some random Euro we’ve never heard of.

Paolo De Verga, tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

Paolo De Verga, tbh.
:lmao

[rastaspur]

Not losing any sleep tonight over waiving this guy.

[look_at_g_shred]

Who?

[sasaint]

Fare thee well. Brandon, we hardly knew ye.

[FkLA]

Why are people acting like this affects the Spurs perimeter defense or like he had defensive potential? :lol

He's like 6'1" and he was basically the wing version of Bonner on defense. All he did was put his hands straight up just like Bonner.

[Dex]

Why are people acting like this affects the Spurs perimeter defense or like he had defensive potential? :lol

He's like 6'1" and he was basically the wing version of Bonner on defense. All he did was put his hands straight up just like Bonner.

I can't believe I agree with FkLA, and yet...here we are.

[therealtruth]

Pop didn't like that he looked too much like Kawhi.

[phxspurfan]

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[objective]

He demonstrated just how much every inch matters.

He played d-league same year as Simmons and if you only watched those highlights then some people could be fooled into thinking he was on par athletically, he was dunking like Simmons all over guys.

But once the competition scaled up in size, length, and quickness he became a below the rim player. Even in Europe he couldn't explode at the rim.

But that 2 inches and greater burst is why Simmons' career earnings will be well over $10 million or even $20 million and Paul might be stuck under $2 million.

[Spurtacular]

Smart; though I wish BP3 success wherever he goes. He seemed like a good dude.

[BackHome]

Yeah he seemed like a cool cat I wish him the best!

[Dverde]

The key to Pop’s heart is having a child custody issue. Brandon Paul missed the boat and the ship has sailed now. Dejounte and Bryn came up with the goods.

[MaNu4Tres]

He wasnt a NBA player imo.

Had decent games at beginning of the year, then faded quickly into thin air.

Give the roster spot to a bigger wing/spread with upside/room to grow like Blossomgame.

[ElNono]

Better than Porker

[BD24]

BP3 waived and Pinoy Marauder pinked in the same day? Seems this offseason wasn't a total bust after all.

[BD24]

He demonstrated just how much every inch matters.

He played d-league same year as Simmons and if you only watched those highlights then some people could be fooled into thinking he was on par athletically, he was dunking like Simmons all over guys.

But once the competition scaled up in size, length, and quickness he became a below the rim player. Even in Europe he couldn't explode at the rim.

But that 2 inches and greater burst is why Simmons' career earnings will be well over $10 million or even $20 million and Paul might be stuck under $2 million.
Bend over I'll show you how much every inch matters

[DAF86]

So, is there any non-prospect tall wing that we can sign, or will we just need to sign Blossomgame?

[Fusternino]

Quincy Acy still available, tbh.

[BillMc]

Best of luck to him.

[TimDunkem]

Why are people acting like this affects the Spurs perimeter defense or like he had defensive potential? :lol

He's like 6'1" and he was basically the wing version of Bonner on defense. All he did was put his hands straight up just like Bonner.

B...b...b...but he had the POTENTIAL to MAYBE be a DECENT defender for a 6'4 guy!!

Good riddance, tbh.

[SpurPadre]

Have fun playing in the Abu Dhabi league, tbh.

[T Park]

I'd rather they have kept Paul and cut Forbes.

Bryn and Pop's crush on him is gonna fuck up so much shit on this team next season, it's almost comical tbh :lol


Agreed 100%. Paul never got even close to a sniff of a chance last season when he was a far superior defender.

[Down Under]

Not re-signing Simmons, even at 6 million per, was the right call. He's a volume scorer, who can't shoot & is a below average defender. He could never even string any sort of consistent play together here in 2 seasons. People were enamoured with his athleticism.

[Coach X]

I hope this is an indicator of Manu's return.

The roster still needs an athletic forward. However, in case one is signed I doubt he will have a significant role.

[kuato]

Hire Brussino and campazzo, to replace this dude and Mills...

[DMC]

Damn, there goes our title chances this year.

[gambit1990]

Quincy Acy still available, tbh.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDjn6jCHjQI

[Down Under]

Paul was too short (6'2" 1/2) to defend most SGs in the league which is why he'll struggle to find a place. Walker (6'4" 1/2), should have no problems guarding SGs & some SFs if they envision him in a 3 & D type role.