Game Thread: Spurs vs Hornets — Sun. (7/6) - 2:30/C • Summer League Game #5

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[DC23]

Lonnie Walker in street clothes.

[BatManu20]

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[John B]

Can we please have some paint defense please? More of Robinson please to highlight his post defense.

[GAustex]

Do we still have a chance to win the Summer League title?

[jyra]

Do we still have a chance to win the Summer League title?

https://www.nba.com/summerleague/2019/game-rules


Format Summary


Each team will play a minimum of five games in the MGM Resorts NBA Summer League
Each team will play four games (July 5-11) in the preliminary round and the top eight seeded teams will participate in a single elimination tournament (July 13 to 15) on the basis of the results of the preliminary round
Each of the remaining 24 teams will participate in a consolation game (July 12 to 13)
Seeding for the tournament will be determined by record with ties being broken using the tie-break criteria described below
The tournament will consist of three single elimination rounds to determine the MGM Resorts NBA Summer League Champion

[GAustex]

So your saying “we” have a chance

[DC23]

No Eubanks either.

[timvp]

Lonnie Walker in street clothes.

Interesting, thanks :tu

Spurs play today and tomorrow so it makes sense for Walker to sit one of those two nights.

It'll be interesting to see if anyone else sits and if Quinndary Weatherspoon is healthy enough to play.

[phxspurfan]

Good, no chance of Lonnie to get hurt in a meaningless game. Will hope to see a lot of Weatherspoon to see if he will be the 15th man.


1. LMA
2. Morris
3. DeRozan
4. White
5. Murray

6. Poeltl
7. Gay
8. Carroll
9. Walker
10. Mills

11. Forbes
12. Samanic
13. Johnson
14. Eubanks?
15. Belinelli? Weatherspoon?

[BatManu20]

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[timvp]

^Looks like Quinndary is playing. That's good news.

[JeffDuncan]

Sting the Hornets! Go Spurs Go!

[Maddog]

There was nobody named Quinndary in my school.

[BillMc]

Going to see my first summer league game of the season (If reddit complies) :hungry:

EDIT:

Guess not as reddit has banned NBA streams...

[Mr. Body]

On ESPNU because ESPN2 is showing dickweeds playing video games.

[DPG21920]

Weatherspoon has a legit offensive game. Very good with the ball in his hands and strong handle even in traffic along with ability to finish.

[Gandalf]

On ESPNU because ESPN2 is showing dickweeds playing video games.

Someone needs to be fired, this is stupid. If I wanted to watch a video game I'd play one.

[jyra]

Going to see my first summer league game of the season (If reddit complies) :hungry:

EDIT:

Guess not as reddit has banned NBA streams...

Search for nbathunder. The link on the bottom of the game thread works.

[BillMc]

Can someone PM me a working stream? Many thanks

[Mr. Body]

Weatherspoon has some game.

[MannyIsGod]

Preempted by video games. What a time to be alive.

[C-Dub]

Luka seams disinterested.

[BatManu20]

On ESPNU because ESPN2 is showing dickweeds playing video games.

Seriously though how the fuck are you going to show kids playing video games over an NBA game :lol

[Dejounte]

Luka seams disinterested.

I think hes being discouraged by his lack of ability to play his game as well he thinks he should ...i think he realizes he needs to develop strength real bad.

Quinndary is an awesome pick up.

[BatManu20]

Another injury... smh

[Mr. Body]

Luka seams disinterested.

This has been the book on him. He fades out of games and has no focus.

[Gandalf]

Who's injured? ESPNU switched back to something else.

[Genovaswitness]

where can I watch this? ESPN is showing esports

[Genovaswitness]

where can I watch this? ESPN is showing esports

nevermind it's on ESPN

[BatManu20]

Pull-up 3 from Luka. Nice

[GB20]

Lukas is like manu, he going to make Pop crazy with those passes.

[ZeusWillJudge]

This has been the book on him. He fades out of games and has no focus.


Smaka watched him play, and talked about it in the prospect thread. He's young, but that's got to get fixed.

[BillMc]

Search for nbathunder. The link on the bottom of the game thread works.

Thanks bro.

[robert1886]

Lukas defense is awful .

[Russ]

I'm in attendance and I got money on the game (not much).

(Getting 5 points).

[Seventyniner]

QWERTY being bold per par

[MoSpur02]

Williams is making all them smart/hustle plays

[BatManu20]

QW’s defense >

[MoSpur02]

Good defense by Weatherspoon

[Dejounte]

Quinndary makes the right play almost every time.

[r0drig0lac]

Quinndary makes the right play almost every time.

White lite

[Hyperhypo]

Luka is terrible, what a waste

[MoSpur02]

I see a lot more confidence from Keldon Johnson since the first Summer League game. It's like night and day.

[Dejounte]

White lite

Doesnt hurt to have more Whites on this team. How do they find these guys ...

[MoSpur02]

Man Keldon Johnson really impressive today.

[BatManu20]

Keldon Johnson is a hooper.

[r0drig0lac]

Keldon

[MoSpur02]

Nifty move by Saminic.

[Mr. Body]

Keldon has a great motor. He's an intangible guy, a relentless guy. Right now looks like a really nice pick-up at 29. Not sure he leaves Austin much this year due to the logjam, but he's a nice pick.

Samanic has a ton of work to do, maybe a couple years away. Needs to bulk up, get conditioning up, tighten his handles. I like skill-set, though.

[Dejounte]

Fuckin love Keldon's spirit lmao. His flexing after that bucket was great. I usually dont like that showboat shit

[Dejounte]

That Maggette guy looks like he's 50 years old

[r0drig0lac]

bang!!!

[Ditty]

Luka is pretty impressive in person. Dude moves extremely well!

[BillMc]

Like what I see from our top 2 picks, especially Johnson.

[MoSpur02]

Saminic just needs to polish up a few things. Johnson and Williams look good today. Really impressed so far with this year's draft picks. Weatherspoon also looks good so far today.

[Dennis the Menace]

I want Becky as next head coach

[perk]

Keldon looks great attacking the basket. He’s putting the effort in on the defensive end, but he’s struggling to stay in front of his man. I think that’ll come with time though.

[timvp]

Did anyone else hear the exchange between Bacon and KJ? :lol

Dwayne Bacon: "He can't guard me! He can't guard nobody!"

KJ: "Shut the hell up. You 30 years old and still in summer league!"




:rollin

[DC23]

I'm in attendance and I got money on the game (not much).

(Getting 5 points).

Same. Spurs ML +160.

[picnroll]

Keldon haveing some nice moments but guys are turning the corner on him.

[Dejounte]

Luka is pretty impressive in person. Dude moves extremely well!

Thats his main thing. Its unreal how fast he is with the ball. He just needs to gain strength, work on his shot, fine tune his passing...his passing can make your head scratch. That behind the back pass he does is so cringey as f

[BatManu20]

Did anyone else hear the exchange between Bacon and KJ? :lol

Dwayne Bacon: "He can't guard me! He can't guard nobody!"

KJ: "Shut the hell up. You 30 years old and still in summer league!"




:rollin


:lmao I love this kid

[Mr. Body]

Saminic just needs to polish up a few things. Johnson and Williams look good today. Really impressed so far with this year's draft picks. Weatherspoon also looks good so far today.

Samanic doesn't look great, but he's not too far from getting good. Literally, getting stronger, getting better conditioning, tightening his handles. I do doubt his rebounding, though. Hopefully bulking up will help there. But he's short on shots, loses the ball, all stuff because he's not strong enough and winded.

[Dejounte]

Did anyone else hear the exchange between Bacon and KJ? :lol

Dwayne Bacon: "He can't guard me! He can't guard nobody!"

KJ: "Shut the hell up. You 30 years old and still in summer league!"




:rollin

Oh shit I love this kid!! A trash talkin Spur...awesome

[Mr. Body]

Keldon haveing some nice moments but guys are turning the corner on him.

I'm not sure has the speed for a starter, maybe a nice bench guy. We'll see.

[timvp]

Samanic is really an all-tools, no-cattle prospect at this point. Damn intriguing tools though.

[r0drig0lac]

Did anyone else hear the exchange between Bacon and KJ? :lol

Dwayne Bacon: "He can't guard me! He can't guard nobody!"

KJ: "Shut the hell up. You 30 years old and still in summer league!"




:rollin

savage

[Mr. Body]

Did anyone else hear the exchange between Bacon and KJ? :lol

Dwayne Bacon: "He can't guard me! He can't guard nobody!"

KJ: "Shut the hell up. You 30 years old and still in summer league!"




:rollin

What the hell has Dwayne Bacon done this game?

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Shit. I might've been wrong about Keldon. Dude is a pretty solid slasher and has a nack for hitting those floaters

[Dennis the Menace]

Keldon haveing some nice moments but guys are turning the corner on him.

This isn’t college anymore. Give the kid some time to adjust with speed of the game, anticipations, etc.

[Collins21]

I now it's just summer league but that Magette is a cancer.

[John B]

Everytime I see Queen Dairy, I feel he’s going to be a stud. The kid looks big and built for 6’4”. He’s gonna get bigger and will plow through small guards

[MoSpur02]

Samanic is aggressive. Love that he drives hard to the basket.

[spurraider21]

Fuckin love Keldon's spirit lmao. His flexing after that bucket was great. I usually dont like that showboat shit
you hate them if they're on another team, love them on yours. thats always the case

[Mr. Body]

Keldon really does need to unstick his feet. Lateral quickness on D isn't the best.

[MoSpur02]

Love the fight in Weatherspoon and Johnson. Not backing down.

[Mr. Body]

Let that one fly, Luka.

[MoSpur02]

These travel calls. C'mon now.

[DC23]

Luka going back to the lockeroom.

[Russ]

Did anyone else hear the exchange between Bacon and KJ? :lol

Dwayne Bacon: "He can't guard me! He can't guard nobody!"

KJ: "Shut the hell up. You 30 years old and still in summer league!"




:rollin

Even better exchange.

Magette walks up to the PA announcer and says "My name's is Ma-get." (PA guy was calling him like Corey).

[MoSpur02]

Ledbetter is way off today. Magette is frustrating to watch.

[MoSpur02]

Williams looks like a smart player. Robinson Jr is quick.

[timvp]

Luka going back to the lockeroom.

Damn.

[spurraider21]

Damn.
yeah, now who can we rely on to make a poor play while we see a "glimpse" of what he might be in 4 years

[3&D_TBH]

What happened to Luka? Any word?

[r0drig0lac]

Luka in the post

[TheDoctor]

Good moves Luka

[MoSpur02]

Samanic for 3!!!

[Dejounte]

Luka has no feel for rebounding at all.

[RC_Drunkford]

All 3 picks are looking good, I like what I'm seeing from them

[Mr. Body]

Samanic is really intriguing, have to admit.

[Mr. Body]

And then he gives too much space on the perimeter.

[RC_Drunkford]

Weatherspoon seems to be a George Hill type of player. I really like his defense and his bball IQ is pretty good. He definitely looks like an NBA player

[spurraider21]

:lmao luka always goes on a run when i talk shit about him... guess i know my duty for the next decade

[Degoat]

Luka has skill but his motor is pretty bad, looks disinterested out there a lot of times

[Dejounte]

Luka leading the team with 14 using a variety of scoring moves.

[MoSpur02]

Johnson is fearless. Like that.

[Texas_Ranger]

samanic's offense looks good tonight, sucks that he can't play defense. I am sure that will be improved tho.

[DC23]

How is that a foul on Johnson?

[TheDoctor]

Hornets cant miss from 3

[MoSpur02]

Man I'm really impressed with Williams' smart play on the defensive end.

[BatManu20]

Luka all over the place with the ball right now. Needs to settle

[MoSpur02]

Good move by Robinson Jr

[MoSpur02]

Johnson again with that euro step

[Mr. Body]

Samanic terrible on the boards.

[TheDoctor]

I like KJ’s motor and aggressiveness. Always attacking the basket if the defense let him.

[TimDunkem]

Soft Euro weak on the boards? I'm shocked...Shocked!!

[r0drig0lac]

love keldon's game

[John B]

Samanic terrible on the boards.
He’s winded. He needs conditioning and time in the gym

[Kerr]

Samanic cant rebound at all. Stands flat-footed. Shame.

[$pursDynasty]

The fact that Luka went #19 and Johnson went #29 is curious because Johnson looks like the better player, tbh I like Weatherspoon more.

[John B]

Ledbetter looks like that fitness guru back in the days who sold threadmills

[Mr. Body]

He’s winded. He needs conditioning and time in the gym

Maybe. There's some passivity to him. Fortunately our guards are strong rebounders.

[Mr. Body]

I don't know how he projects, but do hope Weatherspoon is retained. He's a good, experienced player in all facets.

[MoSpur02]

Johnson with the stuff. Bacon wasn't saying much after he got rejected.

[Leetonidas]

The fact that Luka went #19 and Johnson went #29 is curious because Johnson looks like the better player, tbh I like Weatherspoon more.

It's clear by watching them play that Luka has a higher ceiling though because of his skill and size imo. KJ looks more polished now than Luka though

[Kerr]

Same mistake again from Samanic.....does not challenge the ball and fouls a 2+1

[MoSpur02]

Good look by Saminic and good backdoor move by Johnson

[spurraider21]

samanic is like jack jack from the incredibles tbh. he can seemingly do so many good things, but cant do them at will :lol

[$pursDynasty]

Soft Euro weak on the boards? I'm shocked...Shocked!!
To paraphrase Denny Green, our Euro is exactly who I thought he was, which is why I wasn't thrilled with the pick. But if we got KJ and Spoon in the first and Luka in the 2nd I would have been ok with it.

[Mr. Body]

To paraphrase Denny Green, our Euro is exactly who I thought he was, which is why I wasn't thrilled with the pick. But if we got KJ and Spoon in the first and Luka in the 2nd I would have been ok with it.

Dude, just pretend that's what happened. We got the same players anyway.

[Budkin]

samanic is like jack jack from the incredibles tbh. he can seemingly do so many good things, but cant do them at will :lol

He’s also 19.

[ZeusWillJudge]

I'm pretty pleased with all three of the rookies. They are showing areas they need to improve, but overall they're looking good. Spoon was a damn good pick at 49. I'm hoping Ben Moore catches somewhere and can get paid.

[Dejounte]

This is a positive game for all our rooks.

[Stump]

samanic is like jack jack from the incredibles tbh. he can seemingly do so many good things, but cant do them at will :lol
Like Jack Jack, he's also basically a baby at this point.

[Kerr]

might be 19, but rebounding is a lot based on instincts. he does not seem to have good awareness around the basket. cant box out either.
on the other hand, his handling and stroke are really good

[$pursDynasty]

It's clear by watching them play that Luka has a higher ceiling though because of his skill and size imo. KJ looks more polished now than Luka though
Leo that is what they say but not sure if he will ever reach it. If you are gonna do a potential high ceiling pick, I wish the Spurs would go for a prospect with elite athleticism, instead of a skill and size, seemingly soft euro.

[John B]

We got lucky with Dairy Queen. This kid is a steal. Bullish built. Looks like Billups tbh

[Kurik]

All 3 picks showed their potential today and that’s what you want from Summer League. It will be a while for Samanic to get into ideal conditioning but if he does a year or two from now it will be worth it. I don’t think we have to worry about the other two.

[Dejounte]

Why isnt PJ washington playing??

[emanueldavidginobili]

Man I like Weatherspoon a lot. Definitely passes the eye test as an NBA player.

[wildbill2u]

Good coaching into a system for all these youngsters. No one clearly out performing the other but all showing some skills. Nice Summer League win. I would like to have Bridges on the Spurs.

[Dejounte]

Whenever Lonnie doesnt play = team win + everyone plays better

[RC_Drunkford]

the fact that they didn't get outplayed by Bridges and their production was similar to his seems very promising. If they keep that up all 3 of them could dominate summer league next year which would then mean they are about to get a shot in the rotation. With Samanic and Johnson being 20 by then that's good progress

[Kerr]

really liking Johnson and Weatherspoon, Ben Moore is also decent.

as for Samanic

+ handling
+ court vision
+ stroke / shooting
+ decent one on one defender
+ pretty quick feet and hands

-/+ sets ok screens
-/+ ok post-game

- dont know how to use his body/height
- cant rebound and box out
- zero help defender (usually looks on with his mouth open)
- suspect awareness near the defensive side of basket (related to blocking and rebounding)

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

So far the draft picks look really good! I'm excited to see their progression and will most definitely watch more G-League games this upcoming season

[313]

yeah, now who can we rely on to make a poor play while we see a "glimpse" of what he might be in 4 years
:lol Patfo

:depressed

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Leo that is what they say but not sure if he will ever reach it. If you are gonna do a potential high ceiling pick, I wish the Spurs would go for a prospect with elite athleticism, instead of a skill and size, seemingly soft euro.

He was the most overall athletic guy 6'10" and above in this draft. Lmao. Dude can jump, run, and is also quick. Lmao

[Dejounte]

really liking Johnson and Weatherspoon, Ben Moore is also decent.

as for Samanic

+ handling
+ court vision
+ stroke / shooting
+ decent one on one defender
+ pretty quick feet and hands

-/+ sets ok screens
-/+ ok post-game

- dont know how to use his body/height
- cant rebound and box out
- zero help defender (usually looks on with his mouth open)
- suspect awareness near the defensive side of basket (related to blocking and rebounding)

+Speed when handling the ball and drives to the basket. Dude blazes through

[Gordy58]

Really love Samanic at the top of the key, he can either drive to the basket or easily deliver a great pass to a cutting guard. He really knows his place around the court. His shot also looks like it’ll get much more accurate.

Keldon Johnson is just a Bull. His energy is contagious. Especially on defense. He really gets after it on the boards. He does the little things to help the team win.

Quinndary is just poised. His experience definitely stands out on the court. He can do a little bit of everything, pass, drive, defend, shoot. He can switch from 1-3 with ease. He has a similar game to Derrick White imo. His ball handling could still use a little bit more refining though.

Overall, I’m extremely pleased so far with this draft class. After a year in Austin, I’m sure they’ll be good enough to contribute next year if not earlier.

[spurraider21]

+Speed when handling the ball and drives to the basket. Dude blazes through
tbh we're also comparing it to gasol's glacial drives :lol

[John B]

+Speed when handling the ball and drives to the basket. Dude blazes through
I think he’s the more athletic David Lee who can do a lot. Just needs time conditioning, get to proper body built. He will have a long career in the NBA with his multiple skills

[picnroll]

I want to see Luka with 15 lbs more muscle then we’ll see what he’s got. Right now strength-wise he’s a boy among men.

[John B]

Really love Samanic at the top of the key, he can either drive to the basket or easily deliver a great pass to a cutting guard. He really knows his place around the court. His shot also looks like it’ll get much more accurate.

Keldon Johnson is just a Bull. His energy is contagious. Especially on defense. He really gets after it on the boards. He does the little things to help the team win.

Quinndary is just poised. His experience definitely stands out on the court. He can do a little bit of everything, pass, drive, defend, shoot. He can switch from 1-3 with ease. He has a similar game to Derrick White imo. His ball handling could still use a little bit more refining though.

Overall, I’m extremely pleased so far with this draft class. After a year in Austin, I’m sure they’ll be good enough to contribute next year if not earlier.
Good QDairy comparison with White. He’s so poised and built. If we ever move Mills for an insurance Big, QDairy fills the role imo

[Dejounte]

I think he’s the more athletic David Lee who can do a lot. Just needs time conditioning, get to proper body built. He will have a long career in the NBA with his multiple skills

Not a bad comparison, however unexciting it may be.... Wasnt David Lee an exceptional rebounder though ? I dont think Luka's peak as someone who will be decent at rebounding...

[BatManu20]

Good showing by our Rooks today.

Keldon Johnson with 19 pts/ 4 rbs / 1 ast /1 blk on 60% FG - Love this kid already. Great energy and hustle. Brings a competitive edge to the team. Doesn’t back down from anyone.

Luka Samanic with 14 pts/ 4 rbs/ 1 stl - Has a lot of tools but is raw right now. Looked winded for much of the game. Needs to get in better shape, get in a weight room, and continue to work on his game. He’s got talent though.. and still only 19.

Quindarry Weatherspoon with 19 pts/ 7 rbs/ 2 asts/ 2 stls - QW is a steal, plain and simple. NBA body already and just makes the right play almost all the time. He’s also a good rebounder for a PG. Love this pick at 49. Looking forward to watching play some more.

[SpursDynasty85]

Whenever Lonnie doesnt play = team win + everyone plays better

Not gonna lie. I've never seen a great game from the team and Lonnie at the same time. This is why I hesitate ti say he will be in our rotation to start the season. Quindary looks like he can take Mills and Belli's spot already.

Samanic looked like he qill be the best player on that floor one day.

[tonight...you]

Ledbetter looks like that fitness guru back in the days who sold threadmills
Lol...

http://i.imgur.com/oZ08zu0.gif

https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-27-2018/01tzYG.gif

[Dejounte]

Not gonna lie. I've never seen a great game from the team and Lonnie at the same time. This is why I hesitate ti say he will be in our rotation to start the season. Quindary looks like he can take Mills and Belli's spot already.

Samanic looked like he qill be the best player on that floor one day.

I think Pop will work that out and scream at Lonnie if he doesnt pass the freaking ball

[Gordy58]

Good QDairy comparison with White. He’s so poised and built. If we ever move Mills for an insurance Big, QDairy fills the role imo
Personally I’d like for Q to take Beli’s Spot at this point, he’d be far more valuable. Just need to see if he can hit the three consistently.

[JeffDuncan]

I'll just add I thought it was an entertaining game to watch, also I thought Becky did a good job.

[John B]

Lol...

http://i.imgur.com/oZ08zu0.gif

https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-27-2018/01tzYG.gif
Yup that’s Ledbetter :lmao:lmao Thanks

[Eaglenole2002]

Has Weatherspoon signed the two way deal yet? He seems to be playing himself into some money somewhere. I wonder if some teams come sniffing around.

[Pavlov]

Has Weatherspoon signed the two way deal yet? He seems to be playing himself into some money somewhere. I wonder if some teams come sniffing around.Spurs own his rights regardless.

[Eaglenole2002]

Spurs own his rights regardless.

A team in Europe can sign him regardless, no? NBA teams can tell his agent they have guaranteed money and to decline a two-way deal, right?

[Pavlov]

A team in Europe can sign him regardless, no?Yes. The Spurs would still retain his NBA rights.

NBA teams can tell his agent they have guaranteed money and to decline a two-way deal, right?No.

[ceperez]

It's clear by watching them play that Luka has a higher ceiling though because of his skill and size imo. KJ looks more polished now than Luka though

I agree. Luka has higher upside. His play right now is due to a lack of conditioning and strength. But it is obvious that he does have the requisite athleticism and skill.

Johnson is not a bad pick for #29. He's got length and can shoot. At 19, there's a lot of upside. I project him to be better than Lonnie Walker.

[BackHome]

I agree I think Luka can be really excelent on offense but not really good on defense. He will definitely need to be paired with a defensive Center who can rebound really well.

Keldon is a great 6th man he was actually my pick for 19 so super happy we got him at 29.

Weatherspoon was a great pick at 49 and perfect timing as he can replace Forbes and Mills next season after getting a year in G League.

[Dejounte]

I agree I think Luka can be really excelent on offense but not really good on defense. He will definitely need to be paired with a defensive Center who can rebound really well.

Keldon is a great 6th man he was actually my pick for 19 so super happy we got him at 29.

Weatherspoon was a great pick at 49 and perfect timing as he can replace Forbes and Mills next season after getting a year in G League.

Or he needs point guards who can rebound like Murray

[FkLA]

Lol...

http://i.imgur.com/oZ08zu0.gif

https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-27-2018/01tzYG.gif

:lmao

[tmtcsc]

Not gonna lie. I've never seen a great game from the team and Lonnie at the same time. This is why I hesitate ti say he will be in our rotation to start the season. Quindary looks like he can take Mills and Belli's spot already.

Samanic looked like he qill be the best player on that floor one day.

I don't think people realize how sorry the competition in Summer League is compared to playing against NBA'ers. Players who go on to have good careers typically dominate in the Summer. They have a couple of great games that show they are head and shoulders above the competition and then get shut down. There's nothing to gain & nothing to prove. I recall Tim Duncan may have been the exception. He struggled a little in his early games.

The new draftees will have to develop mentally and physically before they sniff the floor in regular season NBA games. What we are seeing now is potential more than anything. Belinelli and Mills would tear up the Summer Leaguers and its not even a question.

[ceperez]

I don't think people realize how sorry the competition in Summer League is compared to playing against NBA'ers. Players who go on to have good careers typically dominate in the Summer. They have a couple of great games that show they are head and shoulders above the competition and then get shut down. There's nothing to gain & nothing to prove. I recall Tim Duncan may have been the exception. He struggled a little in his early games.

The new draftees will have to develop mentally and physically before they sniff the floor in regular season NBA games. What we are seeing now is potential more than anything. Belinelli and Mills would tear up the Summer Leaguers and its not even a question.

How many NBA players were on the Charlotte's SL team?

[TheDoctor]

I'll just add I thought it was an entertaining game to watch, also I thought Becky did a good job.
Becky's a superb basketball coach tbh.

[tmtcsc]

How many NBA players were on the Charlotte's SL team?

I believe 1 or 2. Miles Bridges for sure.

[RC_Drunkford]

I don't think people realize how sorry the competition in Summer League is compared to playing against NBA'ers. Players who go on to have good careers typically dominate in the Summer. They have a couple of great games that show they are head and shoulders above the competition and then get shut down. There's nothing to gain & nothing to prove. I recall Tim Duncan may have been the exception. He struggled a little in his early games.

The new draftees will have to develop mentally and physically before they sniff the floor in regular season NBA games. What we are seeing now is potential more than anything. Belinelli and Mills would tear up the Summer Leaguers and its not even a question.

you're right but if all 3 of our rookies have consistent games of scoring 15+ points that tells me that they can dominate the SL next year which means they can get into the rotation. With them being 19, 19 and 22 that's very promising

[boutons_deux]

Preempted by video games. What a time to be alive.

Follow the money.

ESPN (anybody!) would sell more ads to a bigger gaming audience than showing NBA summer league scrimmages.

Global games market value rising to $134.9bn in 2018

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-12-18-global-games-market-value-rose-to-usd134-9bn-in-2018 (https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-12-18-global-games-market-value-rose-to-usd134-9bn-in-2018)

[exstatic]

The fact that Luka went #19 and Johnson went #29 is curious because Johnson looks like the better player, tbh I like Weatherspoon more.

Right now, he is the better player, but if you take a guy who is 6'11", can handle the ball and shoot, and has a 38" vert, and he does put it all together, you've got a fucking monster, and a ceiling way above Keldon's, and I really like Keldon.

[exstatic]

Leo that is what they say but not sure if he will ever reach it. If you are gonna do a potential high ceiling pick, I wish the Spurs would go for a prospect with elite athleticism, instead of a skill and size, seemingly soft euro.

You know a lot of 6'11" guys with a 38" vert? They don't exactly grow on trees...

[ceperez]

You know a lot of 6'11" guys with a 38" vert? They don't exactly grow on trees...

Jakob Poetl?

[tmtcsc]

you're right but if all 3 of our rookies have consistent games of scoring 15+ points that tells me that they can dominate the SL next year which means they can get into the rotation. With them being 19, 19 and 22 that's very promising

Agreed. I'm hoping to see a little more from Lonnie Walker. His athleticism is fantastic but I'd like to see him use his smarts and court awareness more. Be a playmaker.

[RC_Drunkford]

Agreed. I'm hoping to see a little more from Lonnie Walker. His athleticism is fantastic but I'd like to see him use his smarts and court awareness more. Be a playmaker.

true but if he can be a scoring threat of the bench to start with I'm cool with that. He'll then have to improve on defense and court awareness with the bench group

[XDT76]

I believe 1 or 2. Miles Bridges for sure.

Can we swap beli or mills for him?

[stnick2261]

I don't think people realize how sorry the competition in Summer League is compared to playing against NBA'ers. Players who go on to have good careers typically dominate in the Summer. They have a couple of great games that show they are head and shoulders above the competition and then get shut down. There's nothing to gain & nothing to prove. I recall Tim Duncan may have been the exception. He struggled a little in his early games.

The new draftees will have to develop mentally and physically before they sniff the floor in regular season NBA games. What we are seeing now is potential more than anything. Belinelli and Mills would tear up the Summer Leaguers and its not even a question.

I believe Duncan was told to play left-handed in his summer league games.

[cd98]

I believe Duncan was told to play left-handed in his summer league games.

I was at the famed summer league game where Tim Duncan allegedly sucked. He had a double double in that game, if I remember correctly. He may have had 18 points or so. And while Ostertag did have a good game against Tim, probably the only good game he had against Tim, it was clear in that game that Tim was a stud. He did just fine in summer league after that. Tim sucking in his first summer league game is highly exaggerated. Ostertag was a good player, good enough to have an occasional good game against any number of elite players. He just couldn't do it consistently. And yes, Tim ate his lunch in the NBA.

[cd98]

This was Tim Duncan struggling:

While matching up with Jermaine O’neal of the Portland Trailblazers, Duncan scored 12 points on 5/9 shooting and grabbed 7 rebounds, compared to O’neal’s 23 points on 8/13 shooting. The even bigger shock came when Greg Ostertag of the Utah Jazz made Duncan look like a school boy with little to no basketball experience. Oddly enough, Duncan scored only 14 points on 6/10 shooting, compared to Ostertag’s 21 points on 7/12 shooting to go along with 10 rebounds. No doubt, the Greg Ostertag pill was a tough one for Duncan to swallow. Duncan had come into summer league as the king of basketball, with all the potential in the world. He left with his head between his legs.


Those aren't awful numbers for summer league, especially because Ostertag had two years in the NBA when he went against rookie Tim Duncan in the summer league. And Jermaine had one full season. So the fact that talented players with some NBA experience had a good game against a rookie is not shocking. And Duncan's numbers, while paltry compared to what he did as Rookie of the Year in the NBA, were good numbers. He fouled out against Ostertag or he probably would have scored more in that game.