How The Spurs Signed Marcus Morris And How He'll Fit

[timvp]

https://www.spurstalk.com/spurs-sign-marcus-morris-how-san-antonio-pulled-it-off/

Good to see the Spurs make a bold move with the NBA in flux. And they didn't even have to hurt the long-term flexibility to do so :tu

[slick'81]

Lets fckn goooospursgoooo

[TE]

:tu

[FkLA]

I'm so pumped for this season, man. We're back!

:flag:

[timtonymanu]

Not a typical Spurs character guy. But the Spurs thought they had that with Nephew and he was one of the biggest frauds/quitters in NBA history. I like that they're taking on more risks and guys that don't fit their character mold. Morris is no Demarcus Cousins, he actually has productivity on the court.

[slick'81]

Nice moves rc cola

[tonight...you]

RC wanting to put Pop out to pasture in some style...
I hope he gets even more aggressive although he has to keep an eye on the future.

[ElNono]

y'all really excited for Marcus Morris? Not a perimeter defender, not a 3pt shooter... what am I missing here? :lol

[r0drig0lac]

good things

[Trueblood]

Great write-up. Agree that he'll be starting. That'll mean Gay can come off the bench and eat second units up.

[Mr. Body]

y'all really excited for Marcus Morris? Not a perimeter defender, not a 3pt shooter... what am I missing here? :lol

You have no idea who he is, do you?

[EricB]

y'all really excited for Marcus Morris? Not a perimeter defender, not a 3pt shooter... what am I missing here? :lol

Other than he’s both of those, spot on :rolleyes

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Yeah I mean its a good signing and all but claiming that the "Spurs are back" seems like an overreaction.

[slick'81]

y'all really excited for Marcus Morris? Not a perimeter defender, not a 3pt shooter... what am I missing here? :lol


You really miss manu dont you

[tbdog]

He was my number one target due to what he brings. Toughness, defense and will stretch for the floor. This is the team envisioned. In my pre season thread I said for the spurs to resign Gay, sign Morris, and trade Bertans for Crowder. I was damn close. For completion, can the spurs pull off a beli and Mills deal for Covington?

[timtonymanu]

Yeah I mean its a good signing and all but claiming that the "Spurs are back" seems like an overreaction.

The Spurs have potential to be better than they were the last two seasons at least.

[slick'81]

Yeah I mean its a good signing and all but claiming that the "Spurs are back" seems like an overreaction.


Who said back? Atleast we can get out the first rnd this season

[NASpurs]

No way Paul Milsap abuses Marcus Morris like he did the Bertans/Gay duo.

[ElNono]

You have no idea who he is, do you?


Other than he’s both of those, spot on :rolleyes


You really miss manu dont you

Isn't he a PF? Or is that the twin?

[Scottstarbuck785]

Damn man can't we just be happy to get a solid vet.
37.5 percent from 3 and can play multiple positions. He makes up deeper. Someone always has to be negative about a good signing on a good contract.

[Dennis the Menace]

Great write-up. Agree that he'll be starting. That'll mean Gay can come off the bench and eat second units up.

This is the key. Spurs’ 2nd unit will destroy other teams’ benches. We deeeep

[tonight...you]

y'all really excited for Marcus Morris? Not a perimeter defender, not a 3pt shooter... what am I missing here? :lol
I was missing your sexy humor and here you are!
Slap that ass baby!

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I can see how that would make some uncomfortable.
Slap that ass!
Uhn!
You dirty so and so!!! You filthy such and such!!!

Wait.

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Let's forget this ever happened.
I am not going to hit
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Nope. Not going to do it.

[tonight...you]

Shit

[ElNono]

Damn man can't we just be happy to get a solid vet.
37.5 percent from 3 and can play multiple positions. He makes up deeper. Someone always has to be negative about a good signing on a good contract.

What's your bar? Making the playoffs, winning 50 games, contenders, championship?

[ElNono]

Shit

sup brotha, about to rub one out for the Carroll signing, not going to lie, tbh...

[GreekSpursfan]

y'all really excited for Marcus Morris? Not a perimeter defender, not a 3pt shooter... what am I missing here? :lol


Watch ElNono be right again. Need to stop hyping overrated players tbh. Meh move.

[EricB]

Isn't he a PF? Or is that the twin?


He can play 3 and 4. He shoots threes well. YouTube is your friend

[baseline bum]

y'all really excited for Marcus Morris? Not a perimeter defender, not a 3pt shooter... what am I missing here? :lol

Bend over. I'll give you what you're missing here.

[sasaint]

Not a typical Spurs character guy. But the Spurs thought they had that with Nephew and he was one of the biggest frauds/quitters in NBA history. I like that they're taking on more risks and guys that don't fit their character mold. Morris is no Demarcus Cousins, he actually has productivity on the court.

I only saw a couple of Celtic games last season, but Marcus impressed me. I am ecstatic about this signing. With the expected improvement from Dijon and White, I actually expect us to be contenders. GSG!

[tonight...you]

sup brotha, about to rub one out for the Carroll signing, not going to lie, tbh...
Si Senior. Donday esta el banjo?

[slick'81]

Bend over. I'll give you what you're missing here.


:lmao:rollin

[ElNono]

Bend over. I'll give you what you're missing here.

:lol

[spurs10]

https://www.spurstalk.com/spurs-sign-marcus-morris-how-san-antonio-pulled-it-off/

Good to see the Spurs make a bold move with the NBA in flux. And they didn't even have to hurt the long-term flexibility to do so :tu Thanks for the write-up. I like the new format! It's much better way to have articles on any given subject. It's a super news source for all things silver & black. I was really happy we added a starter that can make an immediate contribution.
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[Trueblood]

This is the key. Spurs’ 2nd unit will destroy other teams’ benches. We deeeep

PG: Murray/Mills
SG: White/Forbes/Walker/Beli
SF: DDR/Carroll/Johnson
PF: Morris/Gay/Samanic
C: LA/Poeltl/Metu

That doesn't include our two way contacts.

My guess is that the two rookies will spend most of the year on Austin. But that second unit has potential to do serious damage against the G leaguers these other team sare using to round out their rosters.

[RC_Drunkford]

Not a typical Spurs character guy. But the Spurs thought they had that with Nephew and he was one of the biggest frauds/quitters in NBA history. I like that they're taking on more risks and guys that don't fit their character mold. Morris is no Demarcus Cousins, he actually has productivity on the court.

Why do people say that? Cause there were some
issues when he was a rookie on the Suns? From what I know Morris is the ultimate professional and was a good influence in the Celtics locker room. He brings some leadership and toughness to the team. There weren't any problems with him on the Pistons either

[Mr. Body]

PG: Murray/Mills
SG: White/Forbes/Walker/Beli
SF: DDR/Carroll/Johnson
PF: Morris/Gay/Samanic
C: LA/Poeltl/Metu

That doesn't include our two way contacts.

My guess is that the two rookies will spend most of the year on Austin. But that second unit has potential to do serious damage against the G leaguers these other team sare using to round out their rosters.

Spurs have one of the best benches in the league. Suddenly the team has great depth. And I have no idea why the Celtics let Morris go. No money I guess?

[barakz21]

I like M&M. For some reason the dude strikes me as somewhat mean. Remember “I want some nasty”? I think he can provide some of that.

[Mr. Body]

I like M&M. For some reason the dude strikes me as somewhat mean. Remember “I want some nasty”? I think he can provide some of that.

He's the only Celtic that seemed to give a shit in the playoffs. He's a competitor.

[slick'81]

He's the only Celtic that seemed to give a shit in the playoffs. He's a competitor.

bertans liked to start fights though

[TXstbobcat]

He's the only Celtic that seemed to give a shit in the playoffs. He's a competitor.

hope he brings that Mario Ellie junkyard dog mentality to the spurs.

[ZeusWillJudge]

That's a pretty detailed and polished article to get ready in just an hour, TIMVP. It's almost like you worked on it in advance.

You holding out on us? :lol

[spurraider21]

y'all really excited for Marcus Morris? Not a perimeter defender, not a 3pt shooter... what am I missing here? :lol
they just gotta teach him a few words of spanish and you'll be all over that D anyway

[ElNono]

they just gotta teach him a few words of spanish and you'll be all over that D anyway

tbh... Bowen did it. Mi cuchara en la senorita.

[barakz21]

hope he brings that Mario Ellie junkyard dog mentality to the spurs.

YES!!! That’s what I was looking for! With this group, he seems to be the one that seems likely to provide that fire.

[barakz21]

He's the only Celtic that seemed to give a shit in the playoffs. He's a competitor.

Haven’t really seen the celts in the POs, but I’ll take your word for it.

[SAGirl]

Great news! Thanks for keeping us up to date LJ

[barakz21]

OT, but has anyone seen bobo’s post on Instagram about diving with the sharks with Manu?

[apalisoc_9]

Decent get.

Important with Kawhi/PG

[acoelho1]

I give use a lot more than a punchers chance. We are deep and are going to be very good defensively next year, top 3 for sure.

[r0drig0lac]

Bend over. I'll give you what you're missing here.
https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[DPG21920]

This is huge. I wanted SA to do more win now moves and I was gold with using picks to win now. The fact they kept all key youth and no picks?! I’m very happy. Had the off season as c+ and now A.

I don’t want to mortgage future unless it’s for a young all star; this is the best case with being responsible. It’s on next year.

[Hoops Czar]

Other than he’s both of those, spot on :rolleyes

He's 412th in DRPM with a -1.17. Is Spurstalk getting stupider by the minute or is it just my imagination?

[vander]

Bertans > Carrol
But I'm ok with it if we bring back Bertans next summer

[james evans]

y'all really excited for Marcus Morris? Not a perimeter defender, not a 3pt shooter... what am I missing here? :lol
man the past few days I've seen everyone get excited over guys that I wouldn't even want on my 2k team.

[JeffDuncan]

Bertans > Carrol
But I'm ok with it if we bring back Bertans next summer

I'm okay with it even if Bertans breaks both legs next summer in a tragic marshmallow juggling accident.

[ZeusWillJudge]

This is huge. I wanted SA to do more win now moves and I was gold with using picks to win now. The fact they kept all key youth and no picks?! I’m very happy. Had the off season as c+ and now A.

I don’t want to mortgage future unless it’s for a young all star; this is the best case with being responsible. It’s on next year.


I just want it on record that I was the first to say that the Spurs would definitely not do anything in free agency, until near the trade deadline. :lol

Carroll and Morris were as good as I could have hoped for, on what the Spurs had to spend. There's still a bit of logjam in the backcourt, especially since most of them are 3P challenged. But I like the talent and depth. I'd give this offseason an A now.

[ZeusWillJudge]

man the past few days I've seen everyone get excited over guys that I wouldn't even want on my 2k team.


When all you've got is the MLE and whatever you can get for Bertans, you aren't going to be signing any top tier FA's. Carroll and Morris are solid. The team is definitely better than last year. It should be fun to see just how much better.

[urunobili]

Huge. He does shoot 3’s better than DDR Nono...

[Dr. John R. Brinkley]

Curious if Pop will slide Demar back to the 2, at least for some lineups. Definitely more flexibility now on the team.

[99 Problems]

Nice.

[Dr. John R. Brinkley]

Keldon Johnson probably not excited about this, but this should help his development.

[Hoops Czar]

When all you've got is the MLE and whatever you can get for Bertans, you aren't going to be signing any top tier FA's. Carroll and Morris are solid. The team is definitely better than last year. It should be fun to see just how much better.

DeMarcus for 3.5M is better than Morris for 10M and statistics back that up.

[ZeusWillJudge]

DeMarcus for 3.5M is better than Morris for 10M and statistics back that up.


Cancer is cheap to get. Expensive to have.

[Mr. Body]

DeMarcus for 3.5M is better than Morris for 10M and statistics back that up.

Lol what the fuck

[313]

Offseason isn't an A til either Patty or Forbes are moved. Those two on the court together are easy runs regardless of who else you put out there with them.

[Spurtacular]

"Pulling off" a Marcus Morris signing. It's depressing to be a Spurs fan. Is he even the good twin?

[BacktoBasics]

Cancer is cheap to get. Expensive to have.Brilliant.

[RC_Drunkford]

“For me, it’s not really about the loss. It’s about the attitudes that we’re playing with," Morris said. "Guys are hanging their heads. It’s just not fun. It’s not fun. We’re not competing at a high level. Even though we’re winning, it’s not fun. I don’t see the joy in the game. I watch all these other teams around the league and guys are up on the bench, they’re jumping on the court, they’re doing all of this other stuff that looks like they’re enjoying their teammates’ success, they’re enjoying everything, and they’re playing together and they’re playing to win. And when I look at us, I just see a bunch of individuals.”

This is exactly the guy we need. I don't know how people think he's a locker room cancer

[Pavlov]

DeMarcus for 3.5M is better than Morris for 10M and statistics back that up.Do you get paid to post shit like that?

[RC_Drunkford]

Keldon Johnson probably not excited about this, but this should help his development.

Morris and Carroll are the best players to mentor him tbh

[Killakobe81]

I like the Morris signing
Carrol is a Spurs culture for but runs very hot and cold but either way adding defense and toughness was smart tbh

[ZeusWillJudge]

"Pulling off" a Marcus Morris signing. It's depressing to be a Spurs fan. Is he even the good twin?


He's a good example of a guy who has continued to improve. At the beginning of their careers, everyone said Keef was much better. Not so much now.

He's a good 3P shooter, not a specialist/sharpshooter, but more than enough to force defenses to honor it. He's a solid defender, night in and night out - again, maybe not a specialist, but solid. A lot of his career he's split time between SF and PF. In the last few years he was a full time SF in Detroit, and a full time PF in Boston. He's played some small ball C. And he definitely brings toughness that the Spurs seem to be chronically short of. He can create his own shot - less than half his FGA's are assisted. He's not foul prone or a turnover machine.

I know people love to bitch, but damn. For the MLE, in this market, he's a hell of an addition.

[ElNono]

Huge. He does shoot 3’s better than DDR Nono...

you shoot 3's better than DDR...

[ElNono]

I'm not hating either, tbh, just not sure I would go with 'exciting' either

[Dejounte]

Dude is as good as it gets as a role player on offense. Has a good 3 pt shot, comfortable when stepping in and taking mid range shots, finds people in the post for a nice pass. Great signing.

[Hoops Czar]

Do you get paid to post shit like that?
Nah, If I were gonna post shit, I'd use my ChumpDumper troll account.

[Degoat]

Big big fan of this signing! Will be interesting to see who starts I think it’ll probably be dejounte/DeMar/carrol/Morris/LA
With Dwhite/Forbes/Lonnie/Gay/Jakob off the bench (belinelli getting spot minutes whenever Forbes or Lonnie suck) that just leaves patty and the rookies lol

[Hoops Czar]

He's a good example of a guy who has continued to improve. At the beginning of their careers, everyone said Keef was much better. Not so much now.

He's a good 3P shooter, not a specialist/sharpshooter, but more than enough to force defenses to honor it. He's a solid defender, night in and night out - again, maybe not a specialist, but solid. A lot of his career he's split time between SF and PF. In the last few years he was a full time SF in Detroit, and a full time PF in Boston. He's played some small ball C. And he definitely brings toughness that the Spurs seem to be chronically short of. He can create his own shot - less than half his FGA's are assisted. He's not foul prone or a turnover machine.

I know people love to bitch, but damn. For the MLE, in this market, he's a hell of an addition.

He's not a solid defender. He's downright awful.

[ZeusWillJudge]

He's not a solid defender. He's downright awful.

I'm not going to argue with you. Nate McMillan says "Hi".

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/15/nate-mcmillan-credits-marcus-morris-for-lifting-cs-defense/

[Hoops Czar]

I'm not hating either, tbh, just not sure I would go with 'exciting' either

Meh, if you're a Walmart shopper, you get excited about the little things. It's like getting excited about the Mi Box 4 because it's an Google certified android TV box. It does nothing that Nvidia Sheild does but it's a bottom of the barrel substitute and it's cheap.

[Hoops Czar]

I'm not going to argue with you. Nate McMillan says "Hi".

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/15/nate-mcmillan-credits-marcus-morris-for-lifting-cs-defense/

Nat McMillan must be using the blindfold test. He's 412th in DRPM with a -1.17.

Thibbs once said Belinelli was underrated defender and two days later, RC signed him off the scrap heap.

[Pavlov]

Nah, If I were gonna post shit, I'd use my ChumpDumper troll account.That doesn't make any sense.

As usual.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Mehta, if you're a Walmart shopper, you get excited about the little things. It's like getting excited about the Mi Box 4 because it's an Google certified android TV box. It does nothing that Nvidia Sheild does but it's a bottom of the barrel substitute and it's cheap.


Did not see a game console analogy coming. I really don't have a response to that.

The fact is, the Spurs only had the MLE to spend. You can't combine the MLE with anything to sign a more expensive player. Yes... he's was cheap, compared to someone like Paul George. I thought we all understood that whoever they got would have to be cheap. If you were expecting a Top Tier player on the Spurs' budget, then I understand your disappointment.

[ElNono]

Meh, if you're a Walmart shopper, you get excited about the little things. It's like getting excited about the Mi Box 4 because it's an Google certified android TV box. It does nothing that Nvidia Sheild does but it's a bottom of the barrel substitute and it's cheap.

I don't think he's bottom of the barrel. I don't think he really moves the needle much though.

[ZeusWillJudge]

I don't think he's bottom of the barrel. I don't think he really moves the needle much though.


Nope. But he's another incremental improvement. That's what the MLE brings. This team was a defensive shitshow last season, and they'll be considerably better now.

[Hoops Czar]

I don't think he's bottom of the barrel. I don't think he really moves the needle much though.

I'm sure he's happy. He would have signed for the league minimum for the Lakers.

[Hoops Czar]

Did not see a game console analogy coming. I really don't have a response to that.

The fact is, the Spurs only had the MLE to spend. You can't combine the MLE with anything to sign a more expensive player. Yes... he's was cheap, compared to someone like Paul George. I thought we all understood that whoever they got would have to be cheap. If you were expecting a Top Tier player on the Spurs' budget, then I understand your disappointment.

DeMarcus Cousins is not a top tier player. I also would have taken Danny Green back for the MLE. Don't the Spurs have the room exception that they could have blown on Morris?

[spurraider21]

I don't think he's bottom of the barrel. I don't think he really moves the needle much though.
Kawhi wasn't walking through that door

[Hoops Czar]

Nope. But he's another incremental improvement. That's what the MLE brings. This team was a defensive shitshow last season, and they'll be considerably better now.

Sadly, he's not even an upgrade over Bertans.

[Joseph Kony]

does anyone have shittier takes than Hoops Czar?

[bluebellmaniac]

Big big fan of this signing! Will be interesting to see who starts I think it’ll probably be dejounte/DeMar/carrol/Morris/LA
With Dwhite/Forbes/Lonnie/Gay/Jakob off the bench (belinelli getting spot minutes whenever Forbes or Lonnie suck) that just leaves patty and the rookies lol

Lonnie has a long way to go. Based on his SL, he needs a lot of work on his handles and his BBIQ.

[Hoops Czar]

does anyone have shittier takes than Hoops Czar?

Sorry, I didn't mean to shit on your parade

[Pavlov]

DeMarcus Cousins is not a top tier player. I also would have taken Danny Green back for the MLE. Don't the Spurs have the room exception that they could have blown on Morris?Did you see what Green actually signed for?

Post it here, please.

[Collins21]

Sorry, I didn't mean to shit on your parade

I just find it weird that if you're a Cavs fan what is your obsession with the Spurs?

[Dejounte]

I just find it weird that if you're a Cavs fan what is your obsession with the Spurs?

Its a troll posing as one. Likely an alt account by one of the idiots here

[Collins21]

Its a troll posing as one. Likely an alt account by one of the idiots here

Ok that makes more sense I've been confused by this for a while.

[Rosewood]

Ok that makes more sense I've been confused by this for a while. Alt accounts everywhere. Glad there is more moderation on the site, hopefully some of these dumbass teenagers start getting weeded out.

Can be funny in spurts but they just clutter every thread with shit takes and memes.

[Hoops Czar]

Did you see what Green actually signed for?

Post it here, please.

2 years /30M however, the Spurs could have given him a third year and he'd make a lot more playing for the Spurs with no State taxes but I digress.

But I do agree that He wasn't coming back though.

[Pavlov]

2 years /30M however, the Spurs could have given him a third year and he'd make a lot more playing for the Spurs with no State taxes but I digress.

But I do agree that He wasn't coming back though.:lol so it wasn't possible and wasn't going to happen:tu

[ElNono]

Kawhi wasn't walking through that door

Oh, I know. But that's a potential move to get excited about.

[ElNono]

does anyone have shittier takes than Hoops Czar?

I think you could find 2 or 3 posters, tbh.... but his consistency is unmatched, IMVHO

[spurraider21]

I think you could find 2 or 3 posters, tbh.... but his consistency is unmatched, IMVHO
he's probably the worst. for a while thought he was a troll cause his takes were always terrible

#ceperez comes to mind too

[Hoops Czar]

Its a troll posing as one. Likely an alt account by one of the idiots here

Half truth. I actually stopped posting with my original account because I stupidly used the same username that matched my Twitter and Facebook accounts at the time.

[Seventyniner]

Kawhi wasn't walking through that door

He already did....in the other direction.

[paperboy77]

So which Morris is this one? Which ones perceived to be better? Spurs going to roll with odd lineups. Needed to move Patty, Belli and Forbes in my opinion.

[justinandimcool]

With Carroll and Morris, are we possibly the team best equipped to match up defensively against either LA team? At least in the West? Not that many 3-D guys out there that can guard 3s and 4s and we just got two of them

[ZeusWillJudge]

DeMarcus Cousins is not a top tier player. I also would have taken Danny Green back for the MLE. Don't the Spurs have the room exception that they could have blown on Morris?


Ahhhh… so this is really a tantrum about the Spurs not signing Cousins. I get it now.

The Room Exception is only for teams that have gone under the cap and used cap room to sign a player. Morris was never going to play for that (less than) $5M, even if the Spurs had it. Danny was never going to sign for the MLE, even if he would have considered coming back here. And Cousins was out begging friends to help him land a job for cheap, which should tell you all you need to know.

Usually I have to go to HoopHype for analysis of your caliber.

[Scottstarbuck785]

I firmly belive with this squad were can do damage in the playoffs. My bar is chip every year I also understand what the spurs have done in the last 30-35 years also. Theses are spurs moves, same moves different years diffrent names. Are there holes on the squad yes do we have needs you bet can we compete absulutly. Still have trade assests and a buy out market. GO SPURS GO!!!

[heyheymymy]

Went from qpon and cunn to carrol and Morris

When we needed SFs?

Stacked.

[cutewizard]

wow

[look_at_g_shred]

Still a possibility there’s a S&T with the Celtics?

[timvp]

Still a possibility there’s a S&T with the Celtics?

It appears as if the Celtics had to renounce Morris to sign Kemba, etc. So, no.

[steak n eggs]

Hopefully this adds some toughness to the team which I think the Spurs are in desperate need of. Also, it allows White and Murray to concentrate on defending an opposing team's backcourt. Excited for the upcoming season and look forward to seeing Pop make it all mesh.

[murpjf88]

Went from qpon and cunn to carrol and Morris

When we needed SFs?

Stacked.

Definitely an upgrade over the latter however, Marcus is not a good defender and I'm not sure about Caroll. Marcus is a little more versatile than Bertans but not as good at sticking the three. He should help with that mid range game though as if the Spurs needed more mid-range shooters.

I think I saw he had a player option for year two which is always a bad idea. If he has a good year, he'll probably opt out and if he has a bad year, he'll surely opt in. Not sure why the Spurs have to resort to these kinds of Shenanigans in order to sign players.

[murpjf88]

Ahhhh… so this is really a tantrum about the Spurs not signing Cousins. I get it now.

The Room Exception is only for teams that have gone under the cap and used cap room to sign a player. Morris was never going to play for that (less than) $5M, even if the Spurs had it. Danny was never going to sign for the MLE, even if he would have considered coming back here. And Cousins was out begging friends to help him land a job for cheap, which should tell you all you need to know.
r.

Who was he begging? Marcus Morris isn't sticking to many teams either.... 5th teams in 9 years

[Mr. Body]

I have little doubt the Celtics would have kept Morris if they could.

[Ignazzz]

#1
Marcus is better twin

#2
he brings deep PO expirence

#3
great defender for LBJ ( Watch again PO)

#4
mm gives spurs more options - main is - DDR on his natural SG position

#5
guy said no to lakers so he will contribute especialy vs LAL

HAPPY

one hidden bonus
bringing two bigger signings in Morris Caroll deala will open one more option - Trade in FEBRUARY for big fish if needed

[Spurtacular]

He's a good example of a guy who has continued to improve. At the beginning of their careers, everyone said Keef was much better. Not so much now.

He's a good 3P shooter, not a specialist/sharpshooter, but more than enough to force defenses to honor it. He's a solid defender, night in and night out - again, maybe not a specialist, but solid. A lot of his career he's split time between SF and PF. In the last few years he was a full time SF in Detroit, and a full time PF in Boston. He's played some small ball C. And he definitely brings toughness that the Spurs seem to be chronically short of. He can create his own shot - less than half his FGA's are assisted. He's not foul prone or a turnover machine.

I know people love to bitch, but damn. For the MLE, in this market, he's a hell of an addition.

By the numbers, he has potential. I know I'm not overly excited though.

[callo1]

Don't know who remembershe this, but when Kawhi played against him when he was in Phoenix, Morris really got into, and bothered Kawhi.

I perfectly understand that Kawhi has grown as a player since, but since the best defender in the Western Conference defending Kawhi is already a Clipper now, Morris is one of the better options available.

Not a bad pick up at all from that standpoint.

[monty4329]

He'll make DDR cry

[DAF86]

does anyone have shittier takes than Hoops Czar?

He's a known troll, tbh. I don't know why folks keep paying attention to him.

[EricB]

He's 412th in DRPM with a -1.17. Is Spurstalk getting stupider by the minute or is it just my imagination?


Hes widely regarded as good defensively, but hey you do you.

[EricB]

Bertans > Carrol
But I'm ok with it if we bring back Bertans next summer


All Bertans does is shoot threes. Fail.

[EricB]

Nat McMillan must be using the blindfold test. He's 412th in DRPM with a -1.17.

Thibbs once said Belinelli was underrated defender and two days later, RC signed him off the scrap heap.

Mans he went on to be an integral part of a championship team. Brilliant.

[Fusternino]

Don't worry-duncan2k5 is still the worst poster on this forum by far.

[Hoops Czar]

Mans he went on to be an integral part of a championship team. Brilliant.
And what Championship team would that be?

[phxspurfan]

We needed a bruiser like Morris. Good signing. With him and Demarre Carroll, we have 2 solid wing defenders to trot out with Murray and White.

[phxspurfan]

And what Championship team would that be?

Phoenix Suns ;)

[pookenstein]

Cancer is cheap to get. Expensive to have.

OZf6Tyte2z0

[heyheymymy]

#1
Marcus is better twin

#2
he brings deep PO expirence

#3
great defender for LBJ ( Watch again PO)

#4
mm gives spurs more options - main is - DDR on his natural SG position

#5
guy said no to lakers so he will contribute especialy vs LAL

HAPPY

one hidden bonus
bringing two bigger signings in Morris Caroll deala will open one more option - Trade in FEBRUARY for big fish if needed

#4 is a fantastic point. Opens up a ton of flexibility. Shift demar and beli down to the 2, or for small ball you could almost run shifting Morris to the 5 and having gay at the 4 for mobility, surround with shooters like white mills beli and gun it.

Still feels like we need a backup center for some reason. I know we can shift Aldridge up to the 5 but I think pop may start Aldridge and poeltl which would leave no center to bring off unless pop weaves rotations early and often- which he does well, a kind of "waves" rotation, a sharks teeth concept of constant fresh bodies up and down the position string.

I also think you'll see with Morris and to a lesser extent Carroll, that classic uptick in performance and production we sometimes get from new guys.

[Ignazzz]

Belli for pick and Gortat

[DesignatedT]

WXODDt6nG9s

[timvp]

WXODDt6nG9s

My bro helping Morris extend his range :tu

[NickiRasgo]

My bro helping Morris extend his range :tu

Literally your brother?

[Philthemage]

Been a while since we have this type of grittiness to our team. Prior to this was probably SJax.

[Uriel]

If we were going to sign Morris for the MLE, why didn't we just sign him straight up? Why did we have to salary dump Bertans and sign-and-trade for Carroll?

[Pavlov]

If we were going to sign Morris for the MLE, why didn't we just sign him straight up? Why did we have to salary dump Bertans and sign-and-trade for Carroll?Maybe they had already committed to Carroll before knowing Morris was a real possibility. If that's the case we're very lucky Carroll, his agent, the Nets and Wiz were so accommodating.

[JeffDuncan]

Maybe they had already committed to Carroll before knowing Morris was a real possibility. If that's the case we're very lucky Carroll, his agent, the Nets and Wiz were so accommodating.

That's how it sounds, since they signed Carroll to a 2 yr deal at first.

[DPG21920]

Maybe they had already committed to Carroll before knowing Morris was a real possibility. If that's the case we're very lucky Carroll, his agent, the Nets and Wiz were so accommodating.

The Wiz made out like bandits; they have coveted Bertans and got him for absolutely free. BKY just did SA a solid though but yeah, the fact it went from 2 years to 3 leads me to believe this was not the original plan; Morris was not in the picture until he was and SA had to give up Bertans to make it happen.

[ginobilized]

MM and Carroll give us the grit, grind and experience we lacked against Denver.
Hope we get a rematch in April.

[cutewizard]

MM and Carroll give us the grit, grind and experience we lacked against Denver.
Hope we get a rematch in April.

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:fro:lobt:

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_1SDNnZhNY

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhkO3ghDJ2g

[cutewizard]

a player who brings the toughness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes

[EricB]

And what Championship team would that be?

2014 San Antonio...

[cutewizard]

this is a 3D stretch four,

what a player

skilled and magnificent

like a GLADIATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_5ziUSEK_w

[Dhbsr555]

Belli for pick and Gortat
I like it

[cutewizard]

https://www.spurstalk.com/spurs-sign-marcus-morris-how-san-antonio-pulled-it-off/

Good to see the Spurs make a bold move with the NBA in flux. And they didn't even have to hurt the long-term flexibility to do so :tu

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Sir Ellis, good afternoon from the Philippine Islands

good Sir, would it be possible for you to make an extensive analysis of the SKILL LEVEL of these current Spurs, and the way they mix and match, some sort of inter-player skill level analysis vis-a-vis each other

considering that our roster this year is very deep, and there are very interesting skill sets in the table for the Spurs

just a request if you have time someday

[emanueldavidginobili]

1148692976949846016

[Robz4000]

What a shitshow.

[TheChillFactor]

lmao

[RD2191]

:lol OP

[GreekSpursfan]

The ultimate jinx thread. Burn it fast.

[Xx_SpursNation_xX]

Delete this thread

[ginobilized]

He’ll be a Laker by Feb.
Really sucks for Spurs.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Morris brothers doing what Morris brothers do, per par.

I’d rather have him do his damage before the season than during, tbh.

Enjoy New York you dumb fvck.

[Kawhitstorm]

Morris brothers doing what Morris brothers do, per par.

I’d rather have him do his damage before the season than during, tbh.

Enjoy New York you dumb fvck.

Better than being a 1st round fodder while living next to a dirty creek

[spurraider21]

Better than being a 1st round fodder while living next to a dirty creek
My TeamSan Antonio Spurs

[slick'81]

My TeamSan Antonio Spurs

:flag:

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Better than being a 1st round fodder while living next to a dirty creek

Meh...if you've ever spent any significant time in New York you might choose San Antonio as a home destination. And the Knicks will continue to suck ass for a while, so wanting to play for that crappy organization over the Spurs is a questionable choice. This was a pure money grab, plain and simple. I wouldn't be surprised if Klutch took a little gratification from sticking it to Pop a bit as well.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

This article makes me sad when I see it on the front page..... :(

[Legacy]

My TeamSan Antonio Spurs


:flag:


:lmao "verbal agreement"

[Dex]

This article makes me sad when I see it on the front page..... :(

I know...this offseason went from hype to pretty ho-hum real quick.

The Caroll signing is still a nice get, but if we miss out on Morris, lose Bertans for nothing, and end up with FA scraps for the MLE, it's gonna be a damn shame.

At this point, if Morris bolts, the FO should just hold onto the MLE and wait for the buyout market.

[Marcus Bryant]

At this point, if Morris bolts, the FO should just hold onto the MLE and wait for the buyout market.

:tu

[ZeusWillJudge]

I know...this offseason went from hype to pretty ho-hum real quick.

The Caroll signing is still a nice get, but if we miss out on Morris, lose Bertans for nothing, and end up with FA scraps for the MLE, it's gonna be a damn shame.

At this point, if Morris bolts, the FO should just hold onto the MLE and wait for the buyout market.


I thought that was what they were going to do anyway - before the FA period started. Before the season, everyone is the most optimistic. Wait for the deadline, when people are cutting losses, and they'll be more likely to get a better value.

Mostly the people that were available were either out of the Spurs' price range, or not exciting enough to outweigh giving minutes to some of their young guys.