Lonnie Walker IV Suffers Torn Meniscus, To Undergo Surgery

[bklynspursfan]

It's fun to see ST groupthink develop in the face of contradicting evidence in real time.

Lol yup

[Ginobilly]

Fine - put him in the G-League for a few weeks to work his conditioning back and learn some sets.

But I'm not sure how carrying Jeff Ledbetter's bags in the G-League for an entire season is supposed to help him become a legit NBA player when there's minutes for him now on the main team's garbage roster.

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The days where spurs first round draft picks are sent to the dleague to get acclimated into the spurs system are over. Spurs are currently a lottery team and need all the help they can get because their guards suck big time.

[John B]

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The days where spurs first round draft picks are sent to the dleague to get acclimated into the spurs system are over. Spurs are currently a lottery team and need all the help they can get because their guards suck big time.
Yup I saw Metu throwing ball to the opposing team and he's still not sent down. LW4 will probably spend 1-2 weeks for conditioning then I hope to see minutes from him. Spurs terribly need his defense

[Pavlov]

Yup I saw Metu throwing ball to the opposing team and he's still not sent down.The only reason Metu is still in San Antonio is Pau's injury.

Murray's injury means more time on the mothership for Walker.

[Mugen]

Metu sucks and should be in GLeague for the next season and a half tbh.

Lonnie should actually be able to contribute right right away once he's completely healthy and has his conditioning.

Lonnie is also our highest 1st rounder since Kawhi and Metu is a 2nd project that probably has a 5% chance of making it in the league. The front office should be treating them completely differently tbh.

[NASpurs]

Lol yup

Spurs must have won yesterday, you seem really active today semen shielding. :lol

[Mirrornick]

I remember reading the mock draft last september. Lonnie Walker was projected to be in the top 10, some were as far as top 7. Does anyone know why he dropped to 18? There were so many scrubs picked before him tbh

[rjv]

I remember reading the mock draft last september. Lonnie Walker was projected to be in the top 10, some were as far as top 7. Does anyone know why he dropped to 18? There were so many scrubs picked before him tbh

because he tore his meniscus.

[bklynspursfan]

Spurs must have won yesterday, you seem really active today semen shielding. :lol


Nah. Just bored at work, and have time to kill with the usual cliff diver/know it all/we need to tank/captain hindsight "fans" on here. (you probly fit at least 1 of those ;))

[BatManu20]

I remember reading the mock draft last september. Lonnie Walker was projected to be in the top 10, some were as far as top 7. Does anyone know why he dropped to 18? There were so many scrubs picked before him tbh

His knee issue scared off teams.

[Chinook]

I don't see why people are annoyed at the idea of Lonnie not immediately getting NBA playing time coming off an injury. People forget exactly how much of his game is raw. It's like those folks who wanted Metu to get playing time with the big club. Give guys a chance a figure themselves out. Walker needs to get his handle up to an NBA level and figure out what a good shot is. There are a lot of pluses to his game where you could project him coming in and doing some good things immediately. But not only does he have so much to develop, but also it's possible he can actually be less effective than the guards already on the team. Like he's bigger and longer than Forbes, but he also has had very little exposure to real defensive coaching, while Bryn had two college seasons under a solid college coach and two additional years of NBA coaching. Just like with Metu, having an athletic guy with no idea what he's doing on the court isn't better than having a relatively unathletic guy who understands NBA defense. The last thing I want is for Walker to be buried on the bench in SA because he constantly fucks up and gets pulled. Austin worked well for Anderson, Murray and White. Walker's no different.

[John B]

Nobody likes a nerd :nerd??

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[NASpurs]

Nah. Just bored at work, and have time to kill with the usual cliff diver/know it all/we need to tank/captain hindsight "fans" on here. (you probly fit at least 1 of those ;))

I don’t know how you can work and type with the amount of spinning you do on here. You would make a good politician.

Anyway it’s good to see you more active though, you were missed during the losing streak. Tell raybies (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=42684) in whatever hole y’all crawl in that it’s ok to come out. Spurs just beat GSW :wow

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol people thought Crater face was going to play a rookie..

[bklynspursfan]

I don’t know how you can work and type with the amount of spinning you do on here. You would make a good politician.

Anyway it’s good to see you more active though, you were missed during the losing streak. Tell raybies (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=42684) in whatever hole y’all crawl in that it’s ok to come out. Spurs just beat GSW :wow

Uh , i was active in the Clippers GT, the Suns GT, ( i don't remember the other) but yea lol. I been here for the losses too

And that's a big negative, I have 0 interest politics.

[TheGreatYacht]

I don’t know how you can work and type with the amount of spinning you do on here. You would make a good politician.

Anyway it’s good to see you more active though, you were missed during the losing streak. Tell raybies (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=42684) in whatever hole y’all crawl in that it’s ok to come out. Spurs just beat GSW :wow
:lmao

[Mirrornick]

because he tore his meniscus.

I didn't know that he got injured before draft. So before the draft and at summer league? brutal

[sasaint]

I don't see why people are annoyed at the idea of Lonnie not immediately getting NBA playing time coming off an injury. People forget exactly how much of his game is raw. It's like those folks who wanted Metu to get playing time with the big club. Give guys a chance a figure themselves out. Walker needs to get his handle up to an NBA level and figure out what a good shot is. There are a lot of pluses to his game where you could project him coming in and doing some good things immediately. But not only does he have so much to develop, but also it's possible he can actually be less effective than the guards already on the team. Like he's bigger and longer than Forbes, but he also has had very little exposure to real defensive coaching, while Bryn had two college seasons under a solid college coach and two additional years of NBA coaching. Just like with Metu, having an athletic guy with no idea what he's doing on the court isn't better than having a relatively unathletic guy who understands NBA defense. The last thing I want is for Walker to be buried on the bench in SA because he constantly fucks up and gets pulled. Austin worked well for Anderson, Murray and White. Walker's no different.

From what I saw of Walker, he needed quite a bit of polish before he could reasonably be expected to contribute to SA Spurs.

[Chinook]

From what I saw of Walker, he needed quite a bit of polish before he could reasonably be expected to contribute to SA Spurs.

Exactly. Like he's the most athletic guy on the roster if healthy, but there's a huge gap between translating that into great performance. People want him to play a three-and-D role, but he's a streaky shooter and an inexperienced defender. Let him go to Austin and at least establish that he can do those things before worrying about bringing up him. I've been on the Walker train since well before the team drafted him, but I'm not so keen to see him that I'd risk messing up his development to do it.

[Play Boban]

Moon landing denier. I thought poop was a facts man. Oh wait, that's only when he's attacking our President .

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

and White, and Mills, and Forbes....

Of course. I'd place him above that group now...forget upside.

[SpurPadre]

Moon landing denier. I thought poop was a facts man. Oh wait, that's only when he's attacking my piece of shit President .

FIFY

[Mr. Body]

Moon landing denier. I thought poop was a facts man. Oh wait, that's only when he's attacking our President .

Go rake leaves to prevent the next first fires. :lol

[Play Boban]

FIFY
Triggered? :lol

Go back to Argentina tbh.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Nothing we've seen of Walker says he is ready to contribute in NBA games.

[SpurPadre]

Nothing we've seen of Walker says he is ready to contribute in NBA games.

Beggars can't be choosers.

[jbspurs]

and White, and Mills, and Forbes....

White just needs to bend his knees a little more..:)

[exstatic]

I didn't know that he got injured before draft. So before the draft and at summer league? brutal

He was injured before his freshman year at Miami. He still played 20-something games, but any kind of knee injury will spook some teams.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Nothing we've seen of Walker says he is ready to contribute in NBA games.

That’s essentially true of half of this year’s roster.

[Spurs da champs]

That’s essentially true of half of this year’s roster.

aint that the truth. :lmao

[tim_duncan_fan]

That’s essentially true of half of this year’s roster.

:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:drunk

You're right and that's not funny.

[r0drig0lac]

That’s essentially true of half of this year’s roster.

[rjv]

Nothing we've seen of Walker says he is ready to contribute in NBA games.


gambler's logic.

[Lonnie Walker IV]

Almost back in action.

[NameLess Scrub]

Nothing we've seen of Walker says he is ready to contribute in NBA games.

He won't play in the NBA anyway.

[Chinook]

Almost back in action.

:tu

[SpurPadre]

Almost back in action.

Save us from Forbes, bruh.

[baseline bum]

Save us from Forbes, bruh.

You misspelled Mills

[TheGreatYacht]

Almost back in action.
The G-League won't know what hit them :pop:

[SpurPadre]

You misspelled Mills

Same difference...well, Mills hit big shots in '14, tbh.

[baseline bum]

Same difference...well, Mills hit big shots in '14, tbh.

And has taken big shits on the seasons since.

[SpurPadre]

And has taken big shits on the seasons since.

So has Forbes. He's the new Bonner, tbh.

[RD2191]

The G-League won't know what hit them :pop:

:lmao

[TE]

The G-League won't know what hit them :pop:
Lol dick

[John B]

And has taken big shits on the seasons since.
:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Lonnie Walker IV]

:tu

:tu

[TD 21]

:pop: Lonnie will be ready in about 2 years, after we've beaten the "black" out of him and gifted minutes to declining veterans who fit are precious culture and know are vaunted system.


They should give him maybe a few weeks in the G-League to get his feet under him, then call him up and throw him into the fire. They desperately need what he can theoretically provide, so they might as well find out if he can provide it and if not, attempt to ascertain just how far away he is from being able to.

[Pavlov]

lol fantasy bitching

[BackHome]

I wish these KY Ass lickers would keep to Toronto’s forums.

[BillMc]

You misspelled Mills
:lol

[bklynspursfan]

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[r0drig0lac]

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https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smishocked.gif
GLEAGUE = F...ED

[exstatic]

Walker's going to play this year in SA. You are confusing him with their usual late 20s pick. By all accounts, he was in the top 10 on the Spurs draft board. The last player that they were able to draft from their top 10 played 64/66 games his rookie season and started 39.

[RD2191]

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Awesome, from a 30 win team to a 32 win team.

[bklynspursfan]

Walker's going to play this year in SA. You are confusing him with their usual late 20s pick. By all accounts, he was in the top 10 on the Spurs draft board. The last player that they were able to draft from their top 10 played 64/66 games his rookie season and started 39.

I think so as well. This injury really sucks for him and the team, but I do think he'll get his share of minutes.

[Seventyniner]

Walker's going to play this year in SA. You are confusing him with their usual late 20s pick. By all accounts, he was in the top 10 on the Spurs draft board. The last player that they were able to draft from their top 10 played 64/66 games his rookie season and started 39.

Good point. This year's team is much more starved for talent than that 2012 team too.

It's hard to see Walker starting cause it would push him or DD to SF, and neither is a good fit there. Walker should at least take minutes from Beli and Dante.

[exstatic]

Good point. This year's team is much more starved for talent than that 2012 team too.

It's hard to see Walker starting cause it would push him or DD to SF, and neither is a good fit there. Walker should at least take minutes from Beli and Dante.

With our young guard cadre, DD will have to move to the 3 eventually, anyway, once everyone is healthy. You can't find meaningful minutes for three 1st round guards and DeRozan as a SG.

[SpursDynasty85]

With our young guard cadre, DD will have to move to the 3 eventually, anyway, once everyone is healthy. You can't find meaningful minutes for three 1st round guards and DeRozan as a SG.

No matter who plays with DeRozan, hes the pg and will be a average at best defender meaning White or Walker would have to gaurd the best player on the perimeter even if it's a SF.

[Dverde]

I’m afraid his inexperience is going to be too much to significantly help our crappy defenses. It’s still good for him to get reps for next year.

[Chinook]

Good point. This year's team is much more starved for talent than that 2012 team too.

It's hard to see Walker starting cause it would push him or DD to SF, and neither is a good fit there. Walker should at least take minutes from Beli and Dante.

You can argue that DeRozan and Walker are close to the same size when take into account height, weight and length. Pop already showed he's willing to play DeMar with two guards, so I don't see him hesitating if Lonnie is instantly and NBA-caliber defender. There's little reason to worry about SFs being too big for either guy, because almost every team with a large SF plays a guardable player at the other forward spot. That's the player for Cun/Gay to check. And yeah, asking Lonnie or DeMar to guard Draymond isn't exactly desirable, but I don't consider worse over all than the Thompson assignment. If GS feels like repeatedly going after a Green mismatch rather than giving Curry or Durant the ball, I'm all for it.

As I said, it's an open question how much Walker can add to the big club this year, but there's certainly a place for a three-and-D wing in the rotation, no matter what side of 6-6 than player is.

[BackHome]

Let's be real the dude hasn't been in a long time and coming of two back to back knee surgeries the Spurs will be in no rush to bring him up.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I’m very interested to see how he plays in the G-league

[bklynspursfan]

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[acoelho1]

If anything, Lonnie brings some hope and excitement especially after losing Murray. He's got some serious tools to work with and potentially could speed up our rebuild if he became a star level prospect. Defensively, I expect him to be better than any of our active guards even as rookie.

[bklynspursfan]

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[Jsmoothexpress]

1067472883558043648
Great news!

[exstatic]

Let's be real the dude hasn't been in a long time and coming of two back to back knee surgeries the Spurs will be in no rush to bring him up.

Not exactly back to back. He had surgery before his freshman year, played most of the season, summer league, and most of camp, then tweaked it again. It was likely more or less a cleanup. I wouldn't worry about the short term. Westbrook has had like 4 of these meniscus surgeries on one knee, and he's still jumping out of the gym. Long term is another thing, but I'm not really worried about what happens to Lonnie in 10+ years right now. He seems like a bright kid who could learn to play with reduced hops when he's 30+ years old.

[BatManu20]

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[Larry O]

LWIV does bring excitement to the table! Once on the floor with the big boys, let's see what he can do! Now, when he comes out the gate, I'm not going to have high expectations, especially knowing that this injury has probably set his development back some, so he will struggle to develop his BB rhythm, team chemistry & confidence. I expect him to struggle on offense & blow some defensive assignments early on as well as throughout the season, but hey, the guy has to learn somewhere. We'll see what his BBIQ is made of, if any, & combine that with his size, athleticism, agility & speed, & then translate that to his game on the court. But if he looks as advertised (eventualy), then SAS has another good pick who may have All-Star potential, which is something this team needs going forward. GSG!!!

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I'll be excited to see what he has. With very little college experience he'll be pretty raw, but the basic tools and natural talent seem to be there. I like his attitude too. We'll see.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Did he get a chunk of meniscus removed or was it just a meniscus injury non-repaired?

[r0drig0lac]

If anything, Lonnie brings some hope and excitement especially after losing Murray. He's got some serious tools to work with and potentially could speed up our rebuild if he became a star level prospect. Defensively, I expect him to be better than any of our active guards even as rookie.

Murray/Walker duo has a crazy potential (Murray really is already an elite defender and one of the best rebounders of his position in history), I see in Walker the potential of being that guy on the offensive side and really a 2-way elite player

I have the hope that if given minutes he will be the best player of the Spurs except the big three until the end of the season

[SPURt]

Did he get a chunk of meniscus removed or was it just a meniscus injury non-repaired?
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[Chinook]

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Someone suggested (probably in this thread) that that assumption may not be correct. For a new injury, the removal/repair option works out that way. But if the procedure was really a "clean-up", then you can have the short recovery time without taking out as much material. I'm not in the medical field, so I wouldn't really know. Just saying that Walker's particular history actually leaves room for some optimism here.

[hater]

Whats up wit this scrubs hair???

[LaMarcus Bryant]

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Joe fucking Mixon had that procedure and was rushing for 100 yards 3 weeks later

[Dex]

Whats up wit this scrubs hair???

Apparently the fad these days is to come up with the dumbest haircuts imaginable.

[hooperflash]

STs obsession with a man’s hair :spin

[K...]

Dumb hair cuts are a signal that young men isn't balding. Older men have their own tricks like wealth display and power. It's a competition for scarce resources. Don't be daft.

[JeffDuncan]

Hey, if it makes the girls giggle, that's the only excuse needed.

[Dverde]

Mark Jackson likes Lonnie’s hair. Hair down, man down

[exstatic]

Mark Jackson likes Lonnie’s hair. Hair down, man down

The thing is, his hair ISN'T down, that ish is straight UP!

[Dex]

STs obsession with a man’s hair :spin

I'm typically not one to really judge what another person, man or woman, does with their body....but goddamn. :lol

[emanueldavidginobili]

Lonnie making his debut tonight for the Austin Spurs tonight

[TDomination]

Lonnie making his debut tonight for the Austin Spurs tonight

Sweet!

[emanueldavidginobili]

14 points 7-13 2 rebounds 2 assist 1 block 1 steal in 19 minutes. I’d post the video but I can’t figure out how to embed a twitter video for the life of me

[cool cat]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS7iIyspiqM

[emanueldavidginobili]

14 points 7-13 2 rebounds 2 assist 1 block 1 steal in 19 minutes. I’d post the video but I can’t figure out how to embed a twitter video for the life of me

[Down Under]

Can't read much from his Austin stint - he's an iso midrange athlete with tunnel vision atm, which you wouldn't think his role would be on the Spurs (Probably more 3 & D)

[Play Boban]

Can't read much from his Austin stint - he's an iso midrange athlete with tunnel vision atm, which you wouldn't think his role would be on the Spurs (Probably more 3 & D)
Just what the Spurs need more of, low efficiency mid range chuckers tbh.

[Kurgan]

Just what the Spurs need more of, low efficiency mid range chuckers tbh.

Carmelo would love it here

[Hoops Czar]

Carmelo would love it here
Yes, misery loves company.

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS7iIyspiqM

Thanks for the clip

[024]

Should be locked in a gym with Engelland until he can shoot 3's.

[Harry Callahan]

He'll have now problem getting a shot when he wants to take it at the NBA level. Very good athlete.

[UZER]

He'll have now problem getting a shot when he wants to take it at the NBA level. Very good athlete.

Oh yes he will.

:pop:

[BackHome]

I like Ben Moore and also Nick Johnson is playing pretty damn good.

[playbonner15]

When is he playing with the Spurs? Hoping some White-Walker defensive stops if he can play this season

[exstatic]

Should be locked in a gym with Engelland until he can shoot 3's.

He shot 35% at Miami U, and the thinking seemed to be that his form is more than fine, it's his shot selection that needs work.

[jsandiego]

Looks good, thanks for the clip. I like how all his points were on jumpers or tough drives. No cherry picking transition points padding the stats.

[dbestpro]

I'm more interested in his defensive highlights than his offensive.

[exstatic]

I'm more interested in his defensive highlights than his offensive.

You should be equally interested, tbh. Two way players elevate your team.

[r0drig0lac]

I'm more interested in his defensive highlights than his offensive.

I honestly believe he's the second best perimeter defender in the team (except Murray), but the advantage I see in him is that he can get an open shot with a simple pick and roll against anyone, his first step seems really elite

[DAF86]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS7iIyspiqM

Looking good.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS7iIyspiqM

Thanks for posting! :tu

I did notice that on every shot he's either coming down completely on his left leg, or subtly on his left foot first cushioning the landing on the right leg. Hopefully that's just first game cautiousness and he'll get away from that tendency. I haven't seen him enough to know if that's his natural landing.

[SAGirl]

Thanks for posting! :tu

I did notice that on every shot he's either coming down completely on his left leg, or subtly on his left foot first cushioning the landing on the right leg. Hopefully that's just first game cautiousness and he'll get away from that tendency. I haven't seen him enough to know if that's his natural landing.
Wow nice observation. In some jumpshots he simply comes down on one leg. Subconscious it seems like.

[DAF86]

Thanks for posting! :tu

I did notice that on every shot he's either coming down completely on his left leg, or subtly on his left foot first cushioning the landing on the right leg. Hopefully that's just first game cautiousness and he'll get away from that tendency. I haven't seen him enough to know if that's his natural landing.

Nah, to me it looks like everytime he takes a fadeaway he is landing with his left leg first, which is common for right handed shooters; but when he's shooting straight up he's landing with both feet.

Also, why does he have a protection sleeve on his left leg if he injured his right one?

[wildbill2u]

He shot 35% at Miami U, and the thinking seemed to be that his form is more than fine, it's his shot selection that needs work.
His form is much better than Murray at the same time in their career. Probably better than Murry even after Murray has had some time with Chip.

[RC_Drunkford]

He looks like DeRozan light with defense. Would already have a more positive impact than Belinelli. A 2nd unit of White, Mills, Walker, Cunningham, Poeltl is actually a very good defensive squad

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1070853218538807298

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1070852649216548865

[spurs10]

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1070853218538807298

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1070852649216548865 Woot!

[SpurPadre]

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1070853218538807298

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1070852649216548865

:pop: "I shall have none of that dunking nonsense on MY team. In G-league hell you stay until you get over yourself, rook!"

[dbestpro]

I would call him up just to bring some life into the team.

[Das Texan]

glad to see the knee surgery didnt take away his athleticism

he will be up before Christmas.

[sasaint]

I would call him up just to bring some life into the team.

More likely that Pop sucks the life out of him.

[Lonnie Walker IV]

I would call him up just to bring some life into the team.

Not like it changes anything. :lol

At least the young gun gets experience. :lol

[Degoat]

He’s having a pretty good game with the Austin spurs right now

[MoSpur02]

A bright spot in this gloomy season so far

[SAGirl]

Lonnie looks great. I look forward to watching him. His minutes have gone up so he might be ready to join the main team soon?

[Chris]

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[NASpurs]

Hopefully Lonnie's gets put in a position where he can contribute instead of smelling Marco's farts in the rotation once he moves up to the big boys.

[Lonnie Walker IV]

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:wow

[Degoat]

Really rooting for him to be a starter caliber player, him and Murray going further is a solid foundation at the PG and SG position

[SpurPadre]

Hopefully Lonnie's gets put in a position where he can contribute instead of smelling Marco's farts in the rotation once he moves up to the big boys.

Lonnie's farts are better than Marco and Forbes combined.

[Robz4000]

Really rooting for him to be a starter caliber player, him and Murray going further is a solid foundation at the PG and SG position

He should be more than that if his health holds up.

[phxspurfan]

bring him up to the big club asap.

[Realdeal1]

How many more games in the G-league before he debuts on the main roster? Help us Lonnie!

[BackHome]

Ben Moore scorded 31 and a dozen rebounds last game it’s G League. But I like both just let them learning winning in Austin rather then loosing in SA. And I also don’t want anything getting in the way of our top ten lottery pick!!

[Dejounte]

Lonnie has some big boy moves.

[Chris]

:wow

He looks quicker than everyone else on the court like they are running at half speed.

[John B]

Can’t wait for LW4 and Moore to join, even Huestis. When do we start seeing these guys?

[TheGreatYacht]

:wow
You rode Kawhi's cock till his ankle exploded

Went all in on the Fatty short bus until his stomach exploded

Banked on Murray until his knee exploded

Now its Lonnie, huh.. dafag

[Russ]

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He looks like a Dr. Seuss character.

That said, he looks pretty good.

[venitian navigator]

looking at the highlits, also Eubanks seems legit...considering LMA reluctance to play center, Gasol age and Milutinov uncertain status for the futute, Drew could be worth a shot with the main team...at least that's what two way contracts are supposed to work for...

[Rocalcio]

It’s weird to see Blair with a Spurs jersey again.

[r0drig0lac]

star potential, his offensive arsenal allied to his athleticism would be a weapon at any era, in the era "no defense at the perimeter" with some polishing, becomes a nuclear weapon


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtbY0d5th8

[ceperez]

Can’t wait for LW4 and Moore to join, even Huestis. When do we start seeing these guys?

Agree.... let's get new energy in this Spurs team!

[J_Paco]

You rode Kawhi's cock till his ankle exploded

Went all in on the Fatty short bus until his stomach exploded

Banked on Murray until his knee exploded

Now its Lonnie, huh.. dafag

It is called being a fan and rooting for the guys on the team.

[Lonnie Walker IV]

It is called being a fan and rooting for the guys on the team.

I'm a fan of the team. I'm the bad guy. :lol

[J_Paco]

I'm a fan of the team. I'm the bad guy. :lol

Yeah, the trolls here are beyond stupid. "Man, stop hoping the team can find better talent and just jerk off the guy that left 'our' team high and dry"

"It's Pop/R.C.'s fault the team didn't have enough sycophants to bend to 'Nephew's' will, so now we'll rag on 'our' team losing and verbally fellate him from a far."

[outmap]

Loved the last play, kid is smart.

[Lonnie Walker IV]

Yeah, the trolls here are beyond stupid. "Man, stop hoping the team can find better talent and just jerk off the guy that left 'our' team high and dry"

"It's Pop/R.C.'s fault the team didn't have enough sycophants to bend to 'Nephew's' will, so now we'll rag on 'our' team losing and verbally fellate him from a far."

:lmao

[bic50]

Yeah, the trolls here are beyond stupid. "Man, stop hoping the team can find better talent and just jerk off the guy that left 'our' team high and dry"

"It's Pop/R.C.'s fault the team didn't have enough sycophants to bend to 'Nephew's' will, so now we'll rag on 'our' team losing and verbally fellate him from a far."
None of that is true. I think Lonnie has star potiential

[acoelho1]

He's not as raw as some have said and his athleticism will carry him a long way. He also has a beautiful jump shot that will only get better as he works with Chip. Let's hope he's with the big club soon and gets an opportunity to get regular minutes. We desperately need another wing that can shoot and defend.

[Seventyniner]

star potential, his offensive arsenal allied to his athleticism would be a weapon at any era, in the era "no defense at the perimeter" with some polishing, becomes a nuclear weapon


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtbY0d5th8

SAGirl was right, Lonnie seems to be trying to land only on his left foot on jumpers. It looks really awkward.

[exstatic]

He looks quicker than everyone else on the court like they are running at half speed.

That's exactly what you want to see: your young player physically overwhelming the g-league players.

[Play Boban]

star potential, his offensive arsenal allied to his athleticism would be a weapon at any era, in the era "no defense at the perimeter" with some polishing, becomes a nuclear weapon


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtbY0d5th8

Future stars don't play in the D League...

[rjv]

SAGirl was right, Lonnie seems to be trying to land only on his left foot on jumpers. It looks really awkward.

i would't put too much stock into SAGirl's "medical opinions".

[Seventyniner]

i would't put too much stock into SAGirl's "medical opinions".

The evidence is on the video, it's just SAGirl that pointed it out. The ad hominem is uncalled for.

It's especially apparent on the two threes he made. He kicks his right foot out as he comes down, and tries to land only on his left foot.

There is some disconfirming evidence too: on the the first baseline jumper he does the opposite, kicking out his left foot. I haven't watched enough of him pre-injury to know, but does he always do that on his jumpers?

[exstatic]

The evidence is on the video, it's just SAGirl that pointed it out. The ad hominem is uncalled for.

It's especially apparent on the two threes he made. He kicks his right foot out as he comes down, and tried to lands only on his left foot.

There is some disconfirming evidence too: on the the first baseline jumper he does the opposite, kicking out his left foot. I haven't watched enough of him pre-injury to know, but does he always do that on his jumpers?

If you go and look at his Miami U highlights, he does the same thing many times. I wouldn't read too much into it.

[Seventyniner]

If you go and look at his Miami U highlights, he does the same thing many times. I wouldn't read too much into it.

Good stuff, thanks.

After the whole Number 2 fiasco, I wouldn't expect Lonnie to be playing even in Austin if the big club's doctors weren't damn sure he's 100% healed.

[boutons_deux]

IN A KAWHI-LESS WORLD, CAN LONNIE WALKER HELP THE SPURS WIN?


https://pictures.ozy.com/pictures/2048x1152/6/9/4/134694_gettyimages994008458.jpghttps://www.ozy.com/the-huddle/in-a-kawhi-less-world-can-lonnie-walker-help-the-spurs-win/87630?utm_source=dd&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12072018&variable=992d608214b505003aa04bf10a595031

[TheGreatYacht]

It is called being a fan and rooting for the guys on the team.
Yeah, dafag really loved Parker didn't he.

[spurs50_]

If he can help us win games, please don't play him this year

[RC_Drunkford]

He dominates in the G League. I'm not sure Dante Cunningham could dominate like that if he played for Austin. Give him rotation minutes ASAP

[rjv]

The evidence is on the video, it's just SAGirl that pointed it out. The ad hominem is uncalled for.

It's especially apparent on the two threes he made. He kicks his right foot out as he comes down, and tries to land only on his left foot.

There is some disconfirming evidence too: on the the first baseline jumper he does the opposite, kicking out his left foot. I haven't watched enough of him pre-injury to know, but does he always do that on his jumpers?

it wasn't an ad hominem; it was my honest advice (this goes back to the leonard injury). and, yes, he did that at the u also. NBA TV even commented on it on draft night.

[Seventyniner]

it wasn't an ad hominem

Sure it was, you tried to refute my argument by calling into question the credibility of SAGirl. Classic ad hominem.

Nevermind that I made my observation based on the video, and only mentioned SAGirl because she's the one that I remember pointing out the one-foot landing thing. Saying that she was wrong about Leonard's injury has nothing to do with Lonnie's landing form on jumpers.


BINGO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHzK0a6Z-rQ
Landing on the left foot is how he plays

But det Spurs Medical Staff do'

catchin L's

I don't know, the only blatant one-leg landing I saw was at 1:34. The rest of the time he kicked both feet out slightly.

On this video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgq-0MaQQiE he kicks one foot out a few times, but lands on both feet each time. The camera work doesn't help, it zooms away from his feet almost every time, but a few of the shots show what I'm talking about.

The Austin video shows Lonnie landing on one leg for two of the three jumpers he made, and he kicked out the other leg on each one. It looks somewhat unusual for him, even judging by his Miami highlight videos.

[Duncan87]

Could be doctor or physical therapist recommended cause I had meniscus removed and they told any kind of jumping or landing had to be done opposite leg for bracing for a couple of weeks

[Duncan87]

To slowly land normal

[Drom John]

Future stars don't play in the D League...

Former G[D] Leaguers in NBA this year.

Kent Bazemore, Avery Bradley, Lorenzo Brown, Trey Burke, Clint Capela, DeMarre Carroll, Jordan Clarkson, Quinn Cook, Robert Covington, Allen Crabbe, Dewayne Dedmon, Spencer Dinwiddie, Yogi Ferrell, Tim Frazier, Rudy Gobert, Danny Green, Gerald Green, Montrez Harrell, Justin Holiday, James Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Cory Joseph, Shaun Livingston, C.J. McCollum, Khris Middleton, Marcus Morris, Dwight Powell, Andre Roberson, Terry Rozier, Dennis Schroder, Pascal Siakim, Jonathon Simmons, Fred VanVleet, T.J. Warren, Derrick White, Hassan Whiteside, Lou Williams

[JeffDuncan]

First shot, a j very near the baseline. Lonnie landed on his right foot. The reason is obviously that he was leaning slightly to his right, to be certain of clearing the edge of the backboard.

Second shot, a 3 from the top of the arc. Lonnie landed on his left foot because he shot from a right-foot-forward stance, and he was leaning back to be sure of clearing a defender who was closing. He landed on his left foot for no other reason than it being his back foot.

Third shot, a driving layup. He launched from his left foot, as is natural for a right-handed shot, landed on both feet after the shot, and then braked primarily with his right foot as he turned to his left.

Fourth shot, a layup from the right side, with his left hand. This is an unnatural motion which he executed extremely well. He used the left hand to get his release as close to the basket as he could. He launched from his right foot, landed on both, then primarily braked with his left as he turned to his right.

Fifth shot, a 3 from the left wing. He jumped with both, and landed on both, his right foot forward, as is normal for a right-handed shooter.

Sixth shot, a high-difficulty floater near the basket, where he delayed and changed his motion in midair to avoid a defender who had gotten into position for a block. That is an extremely dexterous 'make' that most NBA players could not do. His foot position for the launch is obscured by a defender, but he landed on both and kept his balance.

Seventh shot, a dunk. He launched with power from his right, landed on his left, normal footwork given that space and timing. He showed no hesitation in using his right leg to power the jump.

Eighth move, a pass from the paint, on a drive, to a teammate to his right out at the arc. He jumped off his left foot, to power the pass toward his teammate. He landed on his left foot to maintain balance against the reaction the pass created. ("For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." That is Truth.)

Ninth, a very nice, whippy overhand pass, with both hands, from the arc to the baseline, done while moving to his left. He jumped from his left foot to transfer power from his leftward movement into the pass. He landed on his left for balance because his attempt to cancel all lateral motion when he jumped did not quite succeed.

Tenth, a drive into traffic in the lane for a short jumper, which he had to change in midair to a push shot, which he made, after a collision with a defender. His footwork was dictated by the traffic, and the collision.

Eleventh, a layup on a drive down the middle. Moderated, not at high speed. He launched from both, the left leading, and landed at a stop on both.

Twelfth, a simple little layup where he got behind the defense. Jumped off both, landed on both.

What is it, again, that people claim to be seeing on that video? You do understand that in analyzing footwork, one has to take into account if a person is leaning, or if he is moving, and which direction and how fast. Right?

[tmtcsc]

SAGirl was right, Lonnie seems to be trying to land only on his left foot on jumpers. It looks really awkward.

Yes, it sure does. And has anyone noticed that his hair stands on end? That can't be right...also, very awkward.

[Seventyniner]

First shot, a j very near the baseline. Lonnie landed on his right foot. The reason is obviously that he was leaning slightly to his right, to be certain of clearing the edge of the backboard.

Second shot, a 3 from the top of the arc. Lonnie landed on his left foot because he shot from a right-foot-forward stance, and he was leaning back to be sure of clearing a defender who was closing. He landed on his left foot for no other reason than it being his back foot.

Fifth shot, a 3 from the left wing. He jumped with both, and landed on both, his right foot forward, as is normal for a right-handed shooter.

Those are the ones I was talking about, just the jumpers. Especially the second and fifth shots because those were spot-up jumpers, where a shooter should have the most control over their footwork. I thought that those would be the shots most likely to potentially show evidence of him favoring one side. I think it's mostly inconclusive due to small sample size.

I also didn't look closely enough at the fifth shot the first time, it looked like he landed on one foot, but while he did kick his right leg forward he landed on both feet.

Still, most of his jumpers from the Miami highlights had him kicking both feet forward almost equally, while the jumpers in the Austin video had him kicking one foot forward each time. I'll plead guilty to overreacting to a small sample size, as well as not having watched any of Lonnie's Miami highlights before today.

[Play Boban]

Former G[D] Leaguers in NBA this year.

Kent Bazemore, Avery Bradley, Lorenzo Brown, Trey Burke, Clint Capela, DeMarre Carroll, Jordan Clarkson, Quinn Cook, Robert Covington, Allen Crabbe, Dewayne Dedmon, Spencer Dinwiddie, Yogi Ferrell, Tim Frazier, Rudy Gobert, Danny Green, Gerald Green, Montrez Harrell, Justin Holiday, James Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Cory Joseph, Shaun Livingston, C.J. McCollum, Khris Middleton, Marcus Morris, Dwight Powell, Andre Roberson, Terry Rozier, Dennis Schroder, Pascal Siakim, Jonathon Simmons, Fred VanVleet, T.J. Warren, Derrick White, Hassan Whiteside, Lou Williams
None of those are stars. They’re nearly all scrubs.

[cjw]

None of those are stars. They’re nearly all scrubs.

Umm CJ, Gobert and Middleton are max players. Whiteside is getting paid like one. Many other solid rotation players in there.

[Play Boban]

Umm CJ, Gobert and Middleton are max players. Whiteside is getting paid like one. Many other solid rotation players in there.
Meh. Call me when they make their first all star or all nba team tbh. Excluding Rudy because he’s a foreigner and doesn't count and he barely played there tbh.

[Ditty]

If he can help us win games, please don't play him this year

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

BINGO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHzK0a6Z-rQ
Landing on the left foot is how he plays

But det Spurs Medical Staff do'

catchin L's What in the hell is that noise I hear in that video?

[BackHome]

Yeah he needs to change that his knee won’t hold up to that

[OldMan88]

Kid really needs to rethink that hair though.

[weebo]

Bring him up.

And bring DJB up too--Just to see PlayBlair cream his pants :lol

[playbonner15]

When this glass dude gonna play again

[TDMVPDPOY]

is it me or does lonnie plays like a young sprewell with too much energy?

[exstatic]

When this glass dude gonna play again

He's already played in like 4 games for Austin.

[duncan2150]

When this glass dude gonna play again

tonight vs salt lake

[BatManu20]

Sup Lon


http://i68.tinypic.com/2e6fq6q.jpg

[Phenomanul]

That's messed up.

Today's Millennial culture... :rolleyes :rolleyes

[NASpurs]

All I see are nips.

[Phenomanul]

:lol

Probably best to focus there... and not let your eyes drift

[SPURt]

That’s hilarious! Hopefully that’s what Lonnie is gonna do on all the teams that passed on him!

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

All I see are nips.

:lol

That's fvcking hilarious. I didn't even see Walker in the picture at first. I had to go back and look at it a second time.

[Chinook]

Would really like seeing Lonnie take over more. Folks are acting like he'd come in and get real minutes on the team, but he isn't showing he's beyond a d-league level yet. Some of that is health, since before this injury he had a couple of NBA-level moves and the physical attributes to make it in the league. But as of now, his offense wouldn't put him on the court, and he hasn't shown much defensively. As I've said before, I don't think this reflects particularly poorly on his prospects going forward. But if the plan had been to keep him in Austin this year so he could work on things like handles, shooting and play-making, then it makes sense to try to still do that. There's no upside to Metuing him.

[SAGirl]

I figure a part of it is he has to get a rhythm and conditioning after his injury. But no matter how eelll he’s playing in there “this season isn’t for him”. That was preordained b4 the season started and it would require even further injuries to perimeter players fir him to see time. I didn’t think Metu was ready to play in the NBa he looked the rawest if anyone in the roster. Athletic and that’s was it pretty much and he’s gotten time between Austin and the NBA. I do think playing in the real thing gives a player a better feeling of the competition and chemistry with his long term teammates. I don’t think White is doing anything this year that he couldn’t have done last season for example. Rookies and the Gleague is just Pops way.

I do agree he needs to play though specially coming back from an injury and getting his full confidence and conditioning back and he’s not going to accomplish that in 5 to 10 minutes with the big team.

[Pavlov]

Metu's been getting time with the mothership because of injuries.

Walker has been injured.

He'll get called up if/when he improves or if the Spurs are desperate due to injuries. He's showing the promise he always has but hasn't shown the sustained dominance that is a signal the G-League won't help him anymore.

[emanueldavidginobili]

He hasn’t dominated so far but I believe that playing with better players will make you better and also look better out there on the floor. The games a lot easier when you’re playing with NBA players and not Gleague players all worried about themselves trying to get to the NBA.

[BillMc]

Sup Lon


http://i68.tinypic.com/2e6fq6q.jpg
https://pics.me.me/women-weaken-legs-made-on-imgur-mickey-goldmill-advice-25999434.png

[Pavlov]

He hasn’t dominated so far but I believe that playing with better players will make you better and also look better out there on the floor. The games a lot easier when you’re playing with NBA players and not Gleague players all worried about themselves trying to get to the NBA.Eh, no -- the G-League game is a lot easier. It's faster and sloppier so it's custom made for a skilled offensive athlete. With all the returning players the Toros have, their offense is fairly well run.

Walker just needs playing time and Austin is the place to get it at this point.

[r0drig0lac]

He hasn’t dominated so far but I believe that playing with better players will make you better and also look better out there on the floor. The games a lot easier when you’re playing with NBA players and not Gleague players all worried about themselves trying to get to the NBA.

he has not been the focus of the offense, he is there to regain rhythm (at least until now)

[UZER]

:pop:

:lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

Would really like seeing Lonnie take over more. Folks are acting like he'd come in and get real minutes on the team, but he isn't showing he's beyond a d-league level yet. Some of that is health, since before this injury he had a couple of NBA-level moves and the physical attributes to make it in the league. But as of now, his offense wouldn't put him on the court, and he hasn't shown much defensively. As I've said before, I don't think this reflects particularly poorly on his prospects going forward. But if the plan had been to keep him in Austin this year so he could work on things like handles, shooting and play-making, then it makes sense to try to still do that. There's no upside to Metuing him.

atm his better then 1st year murray, let alone 2nd year...clown doesnt even have a reliable jumpshot to speak off...

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Ew71Lb5U4

[John B]

Spurs are playing better. I don’t know if Pops would inject him any time soon even for garbage minutes, especially if he’s getting more minutes in Austin to improve his conditioning and feel for the game.

[MoSpur02]

Spurs are playing better. I don’t know if Pops would inject him any time soon even for garbage minutes, especially if he’s getting more minutes in Austin to improve his conditioning and feel for the game.

I can see him taking minutes away from Cunningham. It's not like Cunningham is a vital part of the rotation.

[duncan2150]

Would really like seeing Lonnie take over more. Folks are acting like he'd come in and get real minutes on the team, but he isn't showing he's beyond a d-league level yet. Some of that is health, since before this injury he had a couple of NBA-level moves and the physical attributes to make it in the league. But as of now, his offense wouldn't put him on the court, and he hasn't shown much defensively. As I've said before, I don't think this reflects particularly poorly on his prospects going forward. But if the plan had been to keep him in Austin this year so he could work on things like handles, shooting and play-making, then it makes sense to try to still do that. There's no upside to Metuing him.

I understand your take but i'm not totally agree

He's coming from an injury and imo he's playing relax, not rushing things and he averages 15 pts on 23 minutes while shooting 46% ( on pace to 23.4 pts per 36m) . I'm note sure about the defense as i Watch only highlights .

[wildbill2u]

:lol

That's fvcking hilarious. I didn't even see Walker in the picture at first. I had to go back and look at it a second time.

I didn't see Walker until your comment. I was admiring the decor of the bathroom tiles.

[dbestpro]

Walker playing this year with the Spurs will be more about what he can do on defense than offense.

[Chinook]

Walker playing this year with the Spurs will be more about what he can do on defense than offense.

But what can he do on defense? I think he has pretty good tools, but it's not like he was a lock-down guy in college, and he doesn't seem to be doing that in the d-league yet. Add that to the possibility that he has no defensive chemistry with the rest of the roster, and he's as likely to be dicey as anyone already out there. Of course, I do think his basic athleticism would be an asset for a team that still seems to like to run.

[exstatic]

Walker playing this year with the Spurs will be more about what he can do on defense than offense.

Defense will keep him on the floor, but he can really help on offense, too. I'm not sure we've ever had a 2 guard with his combination of length and athleticism.

[RC_Drunkford]

Read somewhere that Pop wants him to keep playing in the G-League and that him playing for the big club depends on his performance. So I guess if he dominates in the G-League he might actually get some NBA minutes, but otherwise no. Would probably have to string together a bunch of 25+ point games to do so

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol Donovan Mitchell would've spent all of his rookie season in Austin

Everyone waiting on his return like the old man was going to put him in the rotation rofl

[ismael-robert]

Spurs finally have some amazing chemistry going. I really want to see him but not at the cost of losing what we have going.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/nbagleague/status/1073756985596829696

[Seventyniner]

Read somewhere that Pop wants him to keep playing in the G-League and that him playing for the big club depends on his performance. So I guess if he dominates in the G-League he might actually get some NBA minutes, but otherwise no. Would probably have to string together a bunch of 25+ point games to do so

It makes sense. If Lonnie can't dominate in the G-League, he doesn't have much of a chance to be a good NBA player.

[Chinook]

It makes sense. If Lonnie can't dominate in the G-League, he doesn't have much of a chance to be a good NBA player.

Yeah, Lonnie's not really doing much so far. Dude's coming back from injury and still probably getting used to the increased competition level, but here are this stats:

https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/players/i/ivlo01d.html

The scoring is okay (though inefficient). The combined assists, rebounds, blocks and steals is like 7.1 per-36. I'd like to see that get up much higher by the time he goes to the big club. Murray's was 16.6. Whites was 13.9. Shit, even Bryn had 7.6 while being more efficient and having much better impact stats. Lonnie's younger than those guys were, so it's not like he doesn't have room to improve. But I don't see this as as short stint unless injuries force the team's hands. He has to show he's better than his d-league peers before he should factor into the big club's plans.

[BackHome]

Yep he is not coming up as some posters keep saying he will they just don’t listen.

[timvp]

Yeah, Lonnie's not really doing much so far. Dude's coming back from injury and still probably getting used to the increased competition level, but here are this stats:

https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/players/i/ivlo01d.html

https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/teams/AUS/2019.html

I like how Basketball Reference thinks that Walker's great grandfather is on the team as well.

[024]

Got to pump those 3 point numbers up. Don't need another midrange player on the team.

[skin27]

Pop won’t give him minutes yet..maybe next year or 2

[Russ]

Walker plays a lot like J.R. Reid.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/nbagleague/status/1073786161334771712

[RC_Drunkford]

gotta improve that 57% FT shooting as well as 3-pointers (23%) and assist to turnover ratio

[cool cat]

I'm always afraid to check this thread because i'm anticipating him getting injured again.

[ceperez]

Lately his shooting percentages have dropped like a rock.

It takes a lot of practice to become a very good shooter. Perhaps he needs to focus on defense. Become a Patrick Beverly first.

[Russ]

https://twitter.com/nbagleague/status/1073786161334771712

Highlight packages are always deceptive, but this one takes the cake.

I watched a good bit of that Austin-Texas Legends G league game and Walker, for the most part, looked nothing like those highlights.

Looked more like a case of Blake Griffin-itis.

It could be a long wait (but hopefully well worth it).

[Mr. Body]

He's a work in progress. That's fine. He's both getting used to playing at a higher level while trying not to test his injury.

I am starting to question the wisdom of not extending Parker, though. Why the FO thought White and Walker were ready to platoon behind Murray.

[HankChinaski]

From what little is known, they did extend an offer sheet equal to what he got from Charlotte. It was the role he was going to be given that decided (Parker) needed a change with a chance for more minutes despite his age.

Nobody thought he would have this bounce back.

Nobody expected these injuries.

[Mr. Body]

They couldn't guarantee a role for him, which was short-sighted. It was wrong to expect White could carry much load, much less Walker. I don't fully believe in Murray, even healthy.

[R. DeMurre]

I like this kid and yeah, his draft combine numbers/athleticism are very impressive, but it's a little mystifying why people think that after a good but not great freshman year in college, an ok summer league, two knee surgeries a year apart, and an ok stint in the g league, that he's going to be some sort of savior for the Spurs this season. He has a ton of potential, but I just don't see him having any serious impact this year. I look forward to him & Murray growing together next year. Patience. This is D White's year to become a full time nba player.

[TDomination]

I like this kid and yeah, his draft combine numbers/athleticism are very impressive, but it's a little mystifying why people think that after a good but not great freshman year in college, an ok summer league, two knee surgeries a year apart, and an ok stint in the g league, that he's going to be some sort of savior for the Spurs this season. He has a ton of potential, but I just don't see him having any serious impact this year. I look forward to him & Murray growing together next year. Patience. This is D White's year to become a full time nba player.

Pretty much what I think.

I'm very much looking forward to seeing both Murray and Walker on the court at the same time next year. I truly hope the injuries did not affect the players long term.
Also, i do hope Pop at some point this year puts Murray in during garbage minutes, like Metu. Just to get some feel for NBA basketball. And then get true minutes next year hopefully.

[koriwhat]

Walker plays a lot like J.R. Reid.

we can only hope... i was a fan of reid back in the day.

[Raven]

if he's healthy he should come up and play, end of discussion.

[Budkin]

Welp, lucky for us Pop says he'll be staying in Austin for the forseeable future! :pop:

[duncan2150]

No problem with « Walker not ready » and everything else but the way the season goes he needs To play and learn With the pros...

[rudwick]

Walker plays a lot like J.R. Reid.

Wow, that’s sad.

[John B]

we can only hope... i was a fan of reid back in the day.
J.R. Reid :lmao

[bklynspursfan]

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[emanueldavidginobili]

Yup just saw DJ instagram story of Lonnie Walker coming back and everyone greeting him. Probably just for practice though

[RC_Drunkford]

1076932690492956672

does that mean they are on the bench for the next game?

[phxspurfan]

Let the Lonnie Walker Experience begin! I can’t wait for the first time he refers to himself in the third person in an interview

[r0drig0lac]

nba = fuc...

[BatManu20]

It’s time.

[Pavlov]

Wouldn't get too excited. Could just be for the holiday or until the next Toros home game.

[BackHome]

Nothing to see move along.

[bklynspursfan]

does that mean they are on the bench for the next game?

No idea. Maybe joining the Spurs for any practice sessions since they're off the next few days. But hoping they'll join the team soon. Moreso Lonnie than Metu, Metu still shows some rawness to his game

[Pavlov]

I don't see why they wouldn't be on the bench for the next game. Whether they play though....

[313]

No idea. Maybe joining the Spurs for any practice sessions since they're off the next few days. But hoping they'll join the team soon. Moreso Lonnie than Metu, Metu still shows some rawness to his gameimplying Lonnie isn't just as raw a prospect

[emanueldavidginobili]

Regardless if Lonnie plays it would be nice to see him on the bench in uniform and possibly get some garbage time minutes if anything

[DAF86]

Regardless if Lonnie plays it would be nice to see him on the bench in uniform and possibly get some garbage time minutes if anything

Agreed. Much more exciting than having Pondexter or Cunningham in there.

[Dverde]

Regardless if Lonnie plays it would be nice to see him on the bench in uniform and possibly get some garbage time minutes if anything

I feel back for person sitting behind him.

[Raven]

FINALLY!!! (got him in fantasy...)

[Chinook]

My guess is that it's practice related. With Pau likely still limited and Murray out, having the other 15 guys together would let them run three separate units. Spurs have a lot of shit they need to work on.

[Barfunk]

Agreed. Much more exciting than having Pondexter or Cunningham in there.

Ex-fucking-actly. There is no fucking reason why Walker should be behind these two in the rotation if he's healthy. NO FUCKING REASON!

[bklynspursfan]

implying Lonnie isn't just as raw a prospect

From the small amounts of time I've seen them play, Metu seemed a bit more like a raw prospect. But idk

[John B]

Ex-fucking-actly. There is no fucking reason why Walker should be behind these two in the rotation if he's healthy. NO FUCKING REASON!
Agreed. I think he’d take their minutes tbh, except when going against a taller/athletic SF/PF where Cunningham would be inserted. But then again I’d rather see Metu, Moore and Huestis and see what they can do.

[offset formation]

My guess is that it's practice related. With Pau likely still limited and Murray out, having the other 15 guys together would let them run three separate units. Spurs have a lot of shit they need to work on.

Seems to be the most likely scenario, tbh.

[bklynspursfan]

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[XDT76]

1077706183073587200

Would it be possible that Pop is pissed with LMA for not rebounding and DDR for taking bad shots that he make them sit this game out?

[Seventyniner]

Would it be possible that Pop is pissed with LMA for not rebounding and DDR for taking bad shots that he make them sit this game out?

Pop isn't tanking, so no.

[cutewizard]

:bobo

[cutewizard]

Hmmmmm

Merry Xmas everyone!!!