Davis Bertans traded to Washington

[Joseph Kony]

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[TheGreatYacht]

Good riddance. He disappeared in the playoffs worse than Hedo and Dick did. Diva attitude through and through but got a pass because he wasnt black. Cried for PT, 3pt contest invite, etc

Once again, my player evaluation was spot on while others were afraid to speak up against a fan favorite. Happened with Green, Fathead, and Splitter.

[Thomas82]

I was hoping for a draft pick if we flipped Bertans.

[slick'81]

I was hoping for a draft pick if we flipped Bertans.


Well b aight

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

good night sweet prince

[timtonymanu]

"That George Hill trade that keeps looking better and better"

[Capt Bringdown]

He won't be missed, but moving him so that the Spurs can throw more time & money at Carroll?

Assisted living, Spurs stylee

[DAF86]

Would have liked to trade him on a team worth a shit.

[cd98]

"That George Hill trade that keeps looking better and better"

Spurs got an extra title and some additional 50 win seasons for that trade. They still won it big time.

[timtonymanu]

Spurs got an extra title and some additional 50 win seasons for that trade. They still won it big time.

For sure, but it was different times when we had both players from that trade and it looked like such a robbery. :lol Still worth it since George Hill didn't turn into anything special after he was traded.

[timtonymanu]

Spurs got an extra title and some additional 50 win seasons for that trade. They still won it big time.

For sure, but it was different times when we had both players from that trade and it looked like such a robbery. :lol Still worth it since George Hill didn't turn into anything special after he was traded.

[SpurPadre]

https://media.giphy.com/media/2ept7eRuyq98s/200.gif

Bye, Davis Bonner.

[LakerHater]

what did wizards give spurs?

[Marcus Bryant]

what did wizards give spurs?

:tu

[YoungbuckMurray]

Anyone know trade detAils?

[palangi]

And mills lives on here

[talkspurs]

I was hoping for a draft pick if we flipped Bertans.

Around draft and FA there were apparently several teams that called about him but spurs refused. I am guessing several of these would have been for draft picks and the trade exception we got. Did the Spurs wait to long again to make a trade?

[slick'81]

And mills lives on here

Gotta have one overpaid scrub on the team

[TXstbobcat]

what did wizards give spurs?

Spurs got a trade exception from the Wizards

[Trainwreck2100]

He should excel in that awful conference

[LakerHater]

Full 3-Team Trade:

- SA gets DeMarre Carroll from BKN

- BKN get the draft rights to Nemanja Dangubic from SA and the draft rights to Aaron White from WAS

- WAS gets Davis Bertans

[slick'81]

Full 3-Team Trade:

- SA gets DeMarre Carroll from BKN

- BKN get the draft rights to Nemanja Dangubic from SA and the draft rights to Aaron White from WAS

- WAS gets Davis Bertans

nice ! Now wth is dangubic!?

[Thomas82]

Around draft and FA there were apparently several teams that called about him but spurs refused. I am guessing several of these would have been for draft picks and the trade exception we got. Did the Spurs wait to long again to make a trade?

That's what it's looking like to me. If that's the case they played themselves again.

[Mr. Body]

He should excel in that awful conference

I doubt he'd excel even there. One of the most frustrating players I remember watching.

[tonight...you]

That's what it's looking like to me. If that's the case they played themselves again.
? Maybe I'm reading this wrong.
They just maneuvered Pinocchio into Marcus Morris.
Who played what?

[Marcus Bryant]

:lol Spurs fans always looking for something to bitch about.

[ZeusWillJudge]

So they dumped him in a three way deal, to get Carroll? Does that mean they still have the full MLE?

[ElNono]

Great news

[Kindergarten Cop]

So they dumped him in a three way deal, to get Carroll? Does that mean they still have the full MLE?

Used the full MLE on Morris.

[TXstbobcat]

So they dumped him in a three way deal, to get Carroll? Does that mean they still have the full MLE?

didn't they use the MLE to sign Morris?

[Mr. Body]

So they dumped him in a three way deal, to get Carroll? Does that mean they still have the full MLE?

You have a bit of catching up to do.

[ZeusWillJudge]

You have a bit of catching up to do.


Heh. I just saw the Morris thread. I looked away for a couple of hours, and the Spurs got busy! This has been a great day for Spurs fans.

[timtonymanu]

Best case scenario for Bertans is him playing in Washington should make him a more viable contestant for the 3 point contest next year

[slick'81]

Best case scenario for Bertans is him playing in Washington should make him a more viable contestant for the 3 point contest next year


Maybe hell get the minutes he finally wants

[kobyz]

I see Washington going hard for that tanking!

[Play Boban]

I doubt he'd excel even there. One of the most frustrating players I remember watching.
He’s a mid second round pick tbh. To do as much as he has is an over performance tbh.

I won’t miss him very much, though, tbh. The future is Samanic tbh......

[GAustex]

Davis needs to shot often really whenever he is open
That is his only chance is to hit a high percentage on a high volume

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1147652852241690624

[DAF86]

Did he get traded to the Celtics?

[leo07251413]

Good luck Davis!

[313]

Great shooter, it's too bad it didn't work out

[Chris]

RIP Big Shot Bert :cry

[Spurtacular]

Watch him thrive outside the Spurs system. :lol

[venitian navigator]

...sorry he left but we needed defense and he needed a place where have big minutes to have the numbers to be invited in the all star three point contest...frankly, the NBA did him wrong not inviting him there last season when he was obviously the best in the country at that moment...hope, in case, considering he knows already our system, that we could sign him back next season with the MLE...

[BillMc]

Damn.

[John B]

As long as he didn’t go to Lakers, Clippers. The last thing I want is a former scrub killing us with 25 points

[John B]

He’s a mid second round pick tbh. To do as much as he has is an over performance tbh.

I won’t miss him very much, though, tbh. The future is Samanic tbh......
He needs to let it fly when open. He is already good moving without the ball. If he perfects that catch and shoot, he could be very dangerous tbh

[slick'81]

Wizards need all the front court help they can get

[dbestpro]

Bertans will not have such a short leash and will thrive in Washington. Offensively, he might have a breakout season. Pop did not do a good job of coaching Bertans, and tried to bully him into being a better player. Not everyone responds to the Bobby Knight approach. If you like Bertans, you have to feel good for him, because he now has a chance to go do what he is best at. I expect him to shoot without hesitation and will be considered a steal, but he was not going to flourish under Pop.

[MoSpur02]

Didn't he complain in an interview about his playing time or his role pretty recently?

[Texas_Ranger]

goodbye, you won't be missed.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Interesting that in the three way trade neither Washington nor Brooklyn got Milutinov’s rights. Perhaps the Spurs aren’t done with him?

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/DBertans_42/status/1147854030368116739

[SAGirl]

Would have liked to trade him on a team worth a shit.
They didn't do him any favors but in the East he will face weaker competition this season and he's in a contract year. He will get playing time for sure do it's up to him what he does there. It's only one season too.

[monty4329]

Simply too many players, Carroll and Morris will take so many minutes that Bertans had necessarily to go. I expect somebody else will, too.

[Chucho]

https://twitter.com/DBertans_42/status/1147854030368116739

Classy.


Still glad he's gone.

[vavvi]

Thanks to Davis!

actually I liked him last year except against Denver.
But he needed to go.

[Seventyniner]

The Wiz saw enough value in Bertans to take on his salary without insisting on getting an additional asset. The same would not have been true for Beli.

[SAGirl]

Interesting that in the three way trade neither Washington nor Brooklyn got Milutinov’s rights. Perhaps the Spurs aren’t done with him?
Just noticed that now. I suppose.

[SAGirl]

https://twitter.com/DBertans_42/status/1147854030368116739

Very classy. Good luck to him.

[Dverde]

I think Davis will be in the league awhile. Basically a slightly worse Kyle Korver. Probably get more playing time and average double digits. He’s a nice fit there if Wall ever comes back.

[ceperez]

I think David will be in the league awhile. Basically a slightly worse Kyle Korver. Probably get more playing time and average double digits. He’s a nice fit there if Wall ever comes back.

He'll do better in Washington where he'll have more freedom to operate.

[BackHome]

Yeah Poop didn’t do him any favors but yeah was kinda shocked that Nikola wasn’t used...YET? :eyebrows

[phxspurfan]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/spg.gif


Dat ninja Bert,

I have been going back and forth the last few weeks trying to figure out the right things to say, and it comes down to two simple words: THANK YOU!

My family and I want to say THANK YOU to you and the people and fans of you.

THANK YOU to every one of the threes you dropped in people's grills over your ? years in the NBA.

THANK YOU Pop I’ll always be grateful for giving Davis minutes under your guidance.

THANK YOU to the Latvians! There is not a more passionate or dedicated fan base than what I’ve witnessed in Riga Time.

Through all the ups and downs – I’m glad there were many more ups! – I’ll never forget your appearance in the ASG 3 point contest (oh, wait)

While I’m looking forward to the next chapter in you career, I’ll always remember the Latvian who played San Antonio! THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!

– phxspurfan

[John B]

https://twitter.com/DBertans_42/status/1147854030368116739
This kid rose from the ashes tbh, with humble beginning from small rural town in Latvia, growing up without proper bball gym, had to leave young to pursue his passion, decapitatated shooting hand finger, learned to shoot left. I remember him shoving Monroe. He’s a fighter. I wish him well. He will be missed.

[Coach X]

Bertans was the SF that never was trusted like that. He's a shooter but he can also drive and he's a good passer. As a shooter, he can't produce of the pick and pop but he's a capable shooter coming of screens. He showed some athleticism playing above the rim finishin in both ends of the court, always coming from the outside. Davis clerarly is a better defender on a perimeter player, and can help the team defense from the 3 position with quick rotations, solid close outs and helping out inside on top of big men. He's not a PF: can't rebound, can't play or guard in the low post and he's not efficient protecting the rim as a big men.

Davis Bertans is a good professional and a nice guy. I wish he had had consistent playing time in the SF. I'll miss him.

[RC_Drunkford]

Sad to see him go but we had to improve the team so I'm fine with it. Davis is 26 already so it seems like he is who he is and won't improve on defense anytime soon. That's probably why they shipped him out

[timtonymanu]

Always liked Bertans. Best of luck to him but yes it was time to move on and he really was a no show against Denver.

[r0drig0lac]

Bertans was the SF that never was trusted like that. He's a shooter but he can also drive and he's a good passer. As a shooter, he can't produce of the pick and pop but he's a capable shooter coming of screens. He showed some athleticism playing above the rim finishin in both ends of the court, always coming from the outside. Davis clerarly is a better defender on a perimeter player, and can help the team defense from the 3 position with quick rotations, solid close outs and helping out inside on top of big men. He's not a PF: can't rebound, can't play or guard in the low post and he's not efficient protecting the rim as a big men.

Davis Bertans is a good professional and a nice guy. I wish he had had consistent playing time in the SF. I'll miss him.

agree, with a coach like Atkinson it would probably be used as SF

[duncan2k5]

Now Bertans will actually become the player he is meant to be... Pop put too much reigns on young players in his old age

[duncan2k5]

Pop would have made KD a PF and he wouldn't have been nearly as effective... Similar to how he used gay right now... Gay would be so much better as a SF

[kobyz]

Pop would have made KD a PF and he wouldn't have been nearly as effective... Similar to how he used gay right now... Gay would be so much better as a SF

If Gay had KD work ethic and mindset he truly would have been another KD, his talent wad that level

[playblair]

he tore 2 acls & has 3 fingers on his shooting hand...........he is in no scrub pre injurys he was the best shooter prospect in decades surpassing klay/curry..........bertans is a victim of spurs moving away form the beautiful game to iso ball

[Dhbsr555]

he tore 2 acls & has 3 fingers on his shooting hand...........he is in no scrub pre injurys he was the best shooter prospect in decades surpassing klay/curry..........bertans is a victim of spurs moving away form the beautiful game to iso ball
I got to be 100 it’s impressive he can shoot so well with 3 fingers

[TheCerebral1]

He'll be a player like Nando De Colo, who did a few things, but ultimately be forgotten about in 5 years. Welcome Mr. Morris.

[exstatic]

Interesting that in the three way trade neither Washington nor Brooklyn got Milutinov’s rights. Perhaps the Spurs aren’t done with him?

Or, maybe, all three teams, WSH, BRK, and SAS realize that Mulitinov is a fucking dinosaur.

[ZeusWillJudge]

I bet this thread goes hundreds of pages, and is still around next season like the Kawhi thread. I still can't believe Bertans is gone.

[ceperez]

Bertans was the SF that never was trusted like that. He's a shooter but he can also drive and he's a good passer. As a shooter, he can't produce of the pick and pop but he's a capable shooter coming of screens. He showed some athleticism playing above the rim finishin in both ends of the court, always coming from the outside. Davis clerarly is a better defender on a perimeter player, and can help the team defense from the 3 position with quick rotations, solid close outs and helping out inside on top of big men. He's not a PF: can't rebound, can't play or guard in the low post and he's not efficient protecting the rim as a big men.

Davis Bertans is a good professional and a nice guy. I wish he had had consistent playing time in the SF. I'll miss him.

I've got no complaints. PATFO just felt he couldn't contribute enough against the Nuggets and got another player who did step up in the playoffs.

Spurs tend to value players who perform better in the playoffs. They've consistently gotten rid of guys who did not step up their game.

[Mugen]

Davis was pretty good here tbh. Hope he has success somewhere else. Pop benching him for the likes of Beli at the first sign of trouble proved he didnt know how to utilize him.

[Mr. Body]

I don't miss this guy at all. Good luck to him, but I hated watching him get pushed around and non-compete for rebounds. God.

[Mugen]

:lol Yet people love Mills, Beli, and Forbes getting absolutely obliterated on defense.

[Mr. Body]

:lol Yet people love Mills, Beli, and Forbes getting absolutely obliterated on defense.

Each of those guys has another skill besides shooting. Bertans literally does nothing else.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Davis was pretty good here tbh. Hope he has success somewhere else. Pop benching him for the likes of Beli at the first sign of trouble proved he didnt know how to utilize him.

Pop really did put him in the doghouse after that altercation, and that effectively neutered Bertans. He was pretty chippy in Europe, and that was one of the things I really wanted him to bring to SA. I think he could have been of more value that what Pop got out of him.



:lol Yet people love Mills, Beli, and Forbes getting absolutely obliterated on defense.

Who loves that?

[Mugen]

Each of those guys has another skill besides shooting. Bertans literally does nothing else.

:lol Wut? Please tell me the other NBA level skills that Patty has that doesn't involve an espresso....

All those guys including Davis are shooters that shit the bed in the postseason outside of Bryn...

Again, Davis was never a "Pop Guy" so the suckers just shit on him while excusing how terrible Beli and Patty were....

[Gagnrath]

I liked Bertans.... His real problem is that post knee issues you could see that he wasn't as quickfooted as what his mind wanted on defense. He also seemed really hesitant to put on weight and muscle to fight in the post. It left him hurting defensively and I can't really blame him for it. He seemed to be a competitive guy and try but on a team with questions defending and rebounding his strong points didn't over come his weak ones when a good value trade was offered.

[look_at_g_shred]

I actually don't mind Forbes on the team so long as he's always on the court with people who can defend.

[Gagnrath]

I actually don't mind Forbes on the team so long as he's always on the court with people who can defend.

My issue with Forbes is why? If you have Patty (bad contract) why have Forbes... I honestly like Bryn slightly better as a player because i beleive he is better able to run the offense as a pg and ever so slightly more capable defender. Knowing Patty is a lifer why not turn bryn into an assest?

[Pavlov]

My issue with Forbes is why? If you have Patty (bad contract) why have Forbes... I honestly like Bryn slightly better as a player because i beleive he is better able to run the offense as a pg and ever so slightly more capable defender. Knowing Patty is a lifer why not turn bryn into an assest?It's really tough to let go a guy who shot 48% from the arc while being massively overused in the playoffs.

[ZeusWillJudge]

My issue with Forbes is why? If you have Patty (bad contract) why have Forbes... I honestly like Bryn slightly better as a player because i beleive he is better able to run the offense as a pg and ever so slightly more capable defender. Knowing Patty is a lifer why not turn bryn into an assest?


Only 8 players shot better than .420 from 3P with >350 attempts. Forbes was #6 on the list. No matter how you define elite, that's elite.

At the beginning of the season I whined a lot that Forbes and DeRozan were unplayable together. And they were. But by the end of the season they had improved their D, and I don't have any problem admitting it. Would you rather that they didn't improve, so you could have more to complain about?

Forbes put on a lot of muscle in the off season, and I think it took him a while to learn how to use it to his advantage. DeRozan obviously committed to learning how to play team D, and put a lot of effort into it. They aren't great defenders, by any means. But they aren't unplayable together anymore. So now it's a matter of putting the right players with them.

Forbes isn't indispensable. But unless you can come up with a player who can fill that 3P void, while doing additional things, on the Spurs' budget? He's pretty much indispensable.

[Mr. Body]

:lol Wut? Please tell me the other NBA level skills that Patty has that doesn't involve an espresso....

All those guys including Davis are shooters that shit the bed in the postseason outside of Bryn...

Again, Davis was never a "Pop Guy" so the suckers just shit on him while excusing how terrible Beli and Patty were....

You're a dumbass if you don't think Mills has no NBA skills. Just an outright dipshit. You can say he's overpaid, fine, but not that he has no NBA skills beyond shooting.

[DAF86]

You're a dumbass if you don't think Mills has no NBA skills. Just an outright dipshit. You can say he's overpaid, fine, but not that he has no NBA skills beyond shooting.

Bertans has a lot more NBA skills than Patty Mills, tbh. :lol

[Mugen]

You're a dumbass if you don't think Mills has no NBA skills. Just an outright dipshit. You can say he's overpaid, fine, but not that he has no NBA skills beyond shooting.

:lol Please do share...

Despite being in the league for 10+ years, he's horrible defensively, can't manage an NBA clock to save his life, still a below average playmaker for a PG.....

I'm legit very interested on what else you think he does on an average NBA level besides shoot the ball....

[timvp]

How many players who Spurs fans claim will blossom when freed from Pop's reins ever go on to do anything? Of the hundred or so examples over the years ... maybe Stephen Jackson and whatever Ian Mahinmi did to trick teams into giving him over $100 million in his career :lol

[slick'81]

:lol Please do share...

Despite being in the league for 10+ years, he's horrible defensively, can't manage an NBA clock to save his life, still a below average playmaker for a PG.....

I'm legit very interested on what else you think he does on an average NBA level besides shoot the ball....


Or belli for that matter

[SpursDynasty85]

How many players who Spurs fans claim will blossom when freed from Pop's reins ever go on to do anything? Of the hundred or so examples over the years ... maybe Stephen Jackson and whatever Ian Mahinmi did to trick teams into giving him over $100 million in his career :lol

Well I used to be a big critic around 2009. A couple off the top of my head that stood out was Hedo Turkoglu and Beno Udrih.

[Seventyniner]

How many players who Spurs fans claim will blossom when freed from Pop's reins ever go on to do anything?

You're gonna be waiting a while for an answer to this one.

[timtonymanu]

:lol Please do share...

Despite being in the league for 10+ years, he's horrible defensively, can't manage an NBA clock to save his life, still a below average playmaker for a PG.....

I'm legit very interested on what else you think he does on an average NBA level besides shoot the ball....

Don’t forget Mr. Body also liked Pau’s corpse around for the “culture.” Lol Patty and Beli having skills other than 3 point chucking. So I don’t get what MB is trying to convince you about.

Davis for all his defensive limitations could still get you a block or two. While Patty and Beli just roll down the red carpet for opposing players at the rim.

[spurraider21]

How many players who Spurs fans claim will blossom when freed from Pop's reins ever go on to do anything? Of the hundred or so examples over the years ... maybe Stephen Jackson and whatever Ian Mahinmi did to trick teams into giving him over $100 million in his career :lol
jimmer was cut by the spurs and then became a china hall of famer

[DAF86]

How many players who Spurs fans claim will blossom when freed from Pop's reins ever go on to do anything? Of the hundred or so examples over the years ... maybe Stephen Jackson and whatever Ian Mahinmi did to trick teams into giving him over $100 million in his career :lol

Hate to be that guy but Kawhi just had a career year, tbh. :lol

Danny Green also. George Hill did pretty well for himself too. Baynes, Joseph. Quite a few actually.

[timtonymanu]

You're a dumbass if you don't think Mills has no NBA skills. Just an outright dipshit. You can say he's overpaid, fine, but not that he has no NBA skills beyond shooting.

Being the team barista I guess?

[Mugen]

Yeah, plenty of guys that had some success after leaving the Spurs....

Maybe not championship success outside of Kawhi, Danny, and RJ...but enough success where they were able to secure pretty damn good paydays....

Bert is going to a trash organization but hopefully there's enough minutes for him to statpad and get a fat contract next offseason.

[RC_Drunkford]

You're a dumbass if you don't think Mills has no NBA skills. Just an outright dipshit. You can say he's overpaid, fine, but not that he has no NBA skills beyond shooting.

Mills consistently fucks up the last play at the end of a quarter. He can't defend. He can't even make lay ups, he just throws the ball in the air in transition. He doesn't have good handles. He doesn't have good court awareness. He doesn't rack up a lot of assists. He can't guard anybody and is a liability on defense. His only skill is being a shooter and he's a very streaky one. The guy is worthless if it wasn't for Pop loving Coffee Gang

[EricB]

Mills consistently fucks up the last play at the end of a quarter. He can't defend. He can't even make lay ups, he just throws the ball in the air in transition. He doesn't have good handles. He doesn't have good court awareness. He doesn't rack up a lot of assists. He can't guard anybody and is a liability on defense. His only skill is being a shooter and he's a very streaky one. The guy is worthless if it wasn't for Pop loving Coffee Gang


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[duncan2k5]

I've got no complaints. PATFO just felt he couldn't contribute enough against the Nuggets and got another player who did step up in the playoffs.

Spurs tend to value players who perform better in the playoffs. They've consistently gotten rid of guys who did not step up their game.

This is so far from the truth, my head hurts... We have multiple players on the roster that didn't perform in past playoffs

[JADG79]

I was hoping for a draft pick if we flipped Bertans.

I agree, SAS gave away Bertans for nothing just to open a roster and create the sign & trade.
Probably for a one year rental player.

(Cory Joseph, Kyle Anderson, Jonathan Simmons, Boban, Baynes) non of them are all stars but deserve a 2nd round pick at minimum if Spurs agree to sign & trade them or trade them before they leave.

I think Bryn could be the next guy to leave without nothing.

[Dverde]

This tread title needs to be changed to Davis Bertrans goes to Washington

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I've got no complaints. PATFO just felt he couldn't contribute enough against the Nuggets and got another player who did step up in the playoffs.

Spurs tend to value players who perform better in the playoffs. They've consistently gotten rid of guys who did not step up their game.

Then explain Patty still being here and getting a stupid extension when he hadn't done jack for years in the postseason. Muh culture is a big factor for Pop too.

[exstatic]

I agree, SAS gave away Bertans for nothing just to open a roster and create the sign & trade.
Probably for a one year rental player.

(Cory Joseph, Kyle Anderson, Jonathan Simmons, Boban, Baynes) non of them are all stars but deserve a 2nd round pick at minimum if Spurs agree to sign & trade them or trade them before they leave.

I think Bryn could be the next guy to leave without nothing.

Normally, when you want to use another team's trade exception spot to offload a contract, you send the contract, plus a sweetener, maybe a low pick or some cash. We didn't have to do that, because Bertans WAS the asset, but in no way was that a giveaway. Teams won't let you dump a contract for free.

[John B]

Wait Davis.. don’t leave just yet

[Degoat]

Davis was the sacrificial lamb for no reason at all

[phxspurfan]

Davis was the sacrificial lamb for no reason at all

That would be hilarious if he put out an Instagram post saying he was the sacrificial lamb :rollin

[GreekSpursfan]

Something tells me he wasn't a lamb at all, i think Pop couldn't stand him any more.

[anon]

He will be a Buck before the trade deadline. Bud on the phone with him as we speak.

[slick'81]

Come back davis:(

[Budkin]

Welp...

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Lost one our best shooters for nothing. Smh.

[phxspurfan]

It still hurts :depressed

[Rummpd]

This was another disaster by the FO

[KobesAchilles]

Cant blame the FO on this one, the person to blame is fucking Morris. I'm glad the bertans is gone tbh I loved everything Pop and RC tried to do this offseason. They drafted well. They're developing Lonnie nicely. They got rid of useless Bertans and if fucking Morris didnt renig on his word then we would have traded Marco too. That's 2 outta the 3 useless players off the team in one offseason. Now all that's left is to give Patty a brand new towel and have him wave it on the bench all season long

[Mr. Body]

Wasn't gonna play anyway. The problem is no return on him. Moving on.

[ace3g]

:cry

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBOdJtOXUAAe8DT?format=jpg&name=large

[Play Boban]

This FO is so god damn stupid tbh

[Chris]

It still hurts.

[venitian navigator]

I'm disappointed in our off season simply 'cause, imho, we could have got Lyles (LLE) without losing Bertans...Davis has to be played defensively the same way he plays offensively, aka on the perimeter, because he has decent legs and wingspan, not on big men because his body simply isn't strong enough to take care of them and so becomes a living miss match...
imho in Washington, if given the chance, it could become one of the most exciting surprises till gaining most improved player title...two shooters like him and Beal (who could play more point guard next season) could do wonders also in a lottery team like Washington is supposed to be next year.

[spursparker9]

Poor man unicorn tbh

[CGD]

Feel bad for the guy. You can understand the whole “nba is a business” thing, and that your former team felt they had to make a move. But then you see the Morris thing fall apart, and are like WTF, I’m way better than Trey Lyles.

[Collins21]

Feel bad for the guy. You can understand the whole “nba is a business” thing, and that your former team felt they had to make a move. But then you see the Morris thing fall apart, and are like WTF, I’m way better than Trey Lyles.

No he's not I don't think you people realize how bad this guy was in the playoffs, He couldn't guard anyone and couldn't hit a shot the whole series. You know you're bad when you look worse than Marco and Patty.

[Trill Clinton]

:cry

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBOdJtOXUAAe8DT?format=jpg&name=large

https://www.thecoli.com/media/beli-camby.3514/full

[Dex]

:cry

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBOdJtOXUAAe8DT?format=jpg&name=large



Damn, he looks so sad.

Fuck Marcus Morris.

[Dex]

This FO is so god damn stupid tbh

How was this the FO's fault? They had a commitment from Morris, and everyone was lauding it as a great move and praising the FO until he bitched out on the deal.

When teams get a verbal commitment, the expectation is that it will hold up and in 99% of cases, it does.

This is all on the Knicks and Morris...the Spurs acted in good faith and got screwed.

[FkLA]

No he's not I don't think you people realize how bad this guy was in the playoffs, He couldn't guard anyone and couldn't hit a shot the whole series. You know you're bad when you look worse than Marco and Patty.

No. The only difference was he wasnt one of Pop's favorites and wasn't force fed consistent minutes. Wombat shot 20% from the field and 10% from three ffs. I dont think Davis could've been that bad over 7 games even if he tried, tbh.

[Genovaswitness]

No. The only difference was he wasnt one of Pop's favorites and wasn't force fed consistent minutes. Wombat shot 20% from the field and 10% from three ffs. I dont think Davis could've been that bad over 7 games even if he tried, tbh.

he’s unplayable when his shot isn’t falling which is every playoffs. inflated no pressure regular season stats that don’t convert at all to the post season. actually can’t defend anybody. I’m happy we have Lyles over this idiot tbh

[Collins21]

he’s unplayable when his shot isn’t falling which is every playoffs. inflated no pressure regular season stats that don’t convert at all to the post season. actually can’t defend anybody. I’m happy we have Lyles over this idiot tbh

Exactly Bertans sucks every playoffs he can't hit shit.

[ginobilized]

DC will be great for him. His playoff drop off won't ever happen.

[Play Boban]

How was this the FO's fault? They had a commitment from Morris, and everyone was lauding it as a great move and praising the FO until he bitched out on the deal.

When teams get a verbal commitment, the expectation is that it will hold up and in 99% of cases, it does.

This is all on the Knicks and Morris...the Spurs acted in good faith and got screwed.

They trusted a snake like Morris. I knew better.

[FkLA]

he’s unplayable when his shot isn’t falling which is every playoffs. inflated no pressure regular season stats that don’t convert at all to the post season. actually can’t defend anybody. I’m happy we have Lyles over this idiot tbh


Exactly Bertans sucks every playoffs he can't hit shit.


DC will be great for him. His playoff drop off won't ever happen.

smh greys

It's almost like y'all don't remember Forbes' 2018 playoffs and how much he improved these past playoffs. I can see labeling older players (Bonner, Wombat, etc), that have received consistent minutes and failed time and time again in the playoffs, as not good enough to contribute when it counts. Davis is still too young though. You can't just assume that there's no chance he'll eventually figure it out and be a contributor just like Forbes.

[DAF86]

he’s unplayable when his shot isn’t falling which is every playoffs. inflated no pressure regular season stats that don’t convert at all to the post season. actually can’t defend anybody. I’m happy we have Lyles over this idiot tbh

That's Mills, yet he played the last 20 minutes of game 7 despite not doing anything of worth.

[tbdog]

That's Mills, yet he played the last 20 minutes of game 7 despite not doing anything of worth.

Mills was doing more than White. Unfortunately, White played himself out of the game. It happens to young players and White will learn from that.

[DAF86]

Mills was doing more than White. Unfortunately, White played himself out of the game. It happens to young players and White will learn from that.

Mills didn't hit a single shot on that span. WTF did he do, tbh? :lol

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Bertans so far has proven to be better than Lyles.

Even when Bertans shot isn't falling he still keeps the defense honest due to the threat of hitting 3 point shots at a high %. Hopefully Lyles can get better and prove to be at the least a solid NBA rotation player

[tbdog]

Mills didn't hit a single shot on that span. WTF did he do, tbh? :lol

White didn't hit a single shot all game.

[paperboy77]

https://www.thecoli.com/media/beli-camby.3514/full

Not sure why but this looks like a generic af locker room. Kinda matches what that team puts on the floor year in year out. Sad to see Davis on another team. I just can't get thru my head that Lyles will be any sort of impact player. Hopefully Bertans gets heavy minutes in Washington.

[DAF86]

White didn't hit a single shot all game.

So, at worst, he would have hit the same amount of shots Mills did while playing better defense.

[Mugen]

Mills was doing more than White. Unfortunately, White played himself out of the game. It happens to young players and White will learn from that.

:lmao

[apalisoc_9]

Mills didn't hit a single shot on that span. WTF did he do, tbh? :lol

He was just more assertive.

Once denver figured out how to defend D, White he become a liability.

Mills is obviously trash though.

The challenge with White this offseason is to add moves to his drives and be a more aggressive shooter.

[FkLA]

He was just more assertive.

Once denver figured out how to defend D, White he become a liability.

Mills is obviously trash though.

The challenge with White this offseason is to add moves to his drives and be a more aggressive shooter.

In what way? IIRC he attempted like one shot in that second half.

People act like only White struggled Game 7. The whole team other than Gay and Forbes were shit the first half. All the other key players got a chance to play through it and ended up making some contributions in the failed comeback attempt. White would've too he just didn't get the chance.

[tbdog]

So, at worst, he would have hit the same amount of shots Mills did while playing better defense.


They were sagging off White and White wouldn't seize the moment. Spurs getting some late offensive mojo can be contributed to Mills stretching the D. It's that simple.

[FkLA]

They were sagging off White and White wouldn't seize the moment. Spurs getting some late offensive mojo can be contributed to Mills stretching the D. It's that simple.

:lmao

Yeah I bet DEN was really focusing on the guy that shot 10% from three in the playoffs. :lmao

[DJR210]

DC will be great for him. His playoff drop off won't ever happen.

:lol

[phxspurfan]

It still hurts :depressed will it ever not hurt?

[DJR210]

How was this the FO's fault? They had a commitment from Morris, and everyone was lauding it as a great move and praising the FO until he bitched out on the deal.

When teams get a verbal commitment, the expectation is that it will hold up and in 99% of cases, it does.

This is all on the Knicks and Morris...the Spurs acted in good faith and got screwed.

I was initially angry at the Spurs FO, but really what can you do.. no protections in place from the league to stop this type of shit from happening.. You just hope guys are still worth their word in today's society and Morris didn't care about his.. Seriously the Spurs have to fly in a FA prospect and have him in the room ready to sign as soon as getting off the phone with the other team they were to trade with FFS.

Hopefully karma will be a bitch for Morris this season :lol

[phxspurfan]

Maybe we bring Bert back at some point, or after he retires for a job in the organization

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

His overall game wasn't as good as Matt Bonner, which is saying something, and that something isn't good. His shooting was definitely better, but he made bonehead decisions on defense and looked, at times, like he'd never done anything with a basketball in his life other than learn to shoot 3s.

I loved how he blossomed last year, and even started putting the ball on the floor a bit, but he was still a project. His timely 3s helped us win some regular season games. Losing him sucks, however, I think the Spurs will be ok.