Vegas SL Game 4 vs Nets (5pm CST -- 1am Riga Time)

[Chinook]

Let's get this thread going. I haven't read too much about the format for the rest of the games. Is there still a tournament? If so, then the Spurs winning today would give them a decent seed. In the past, only 16 or 24 teams made the tournament, with the rest getting a consolation game. If that's the case again, losing might knock the Spurs out of the bracket, with would suck.

[ace3g]

Spurs last game will be tomorrow vs Thunder.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1427026918663098372

[ace3g]

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Spurs starters vs. Nets: Tre Jones, Josh Primo, Nate Renfro, Joe Wieskamp, DaQuan Jeffries.

[Chinook]

Spurs last game will be tomorrow vs Thunder.

So no tournament, or did the Spurs already get eliminated?

[Russ]

So no tournament, or did the Spurs already get eliminated?

No tournament -- just a championship game (I believe).

[playblair]

Spurs last game will be tomorrow vs Thunder.
what about the tournamet?

[ace3g]

Great start for the Spurs

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[Mugen]

Pop looking at Tre ball out, just salivating at being able to glue his ass to the bench this year :lol

[Dejounte]

Primo with some nifty looking passes, but his teammates didn't make them. Nice block, too.

Channing Frye just said he'll be special.

[Kurik]

These announcers are really bad.

[ace3g]

Jakob and LWIV at the game.

[ace3g]

Primo nice PnR game, finds the space at the FT line for the step back jumper.

[jeebus]

Pop looking at Tre ball out, just salivating at being able to glue his ass to the bench this year :lol

:poop: "God, Tre looks good. He'll look even better in Austin watching me start Bryn" :poop:

[ace3g]

Lil Admiral with the dunk.

[Dejounte]

Primo nice PnR game, finds the space at the FT line for the step back jumper.

His off-the-dribble jump shooting is special. There was one thing I wanted from the draft, and it was shot creation. A lot of players from the draft may be able to score well, but few (Bouknight, Duarte, Green) can create those shots on their own. This is the area Primo impresses me most.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Primo does have the potential to be one of those guys who make really stupid shots that should have no chance.

[Dejounte]

The Admiral's son looks damn good out there.

[Kurik]

Primo should table that turn around jumper for a bit, just a low percentage shot.

[Em-City]

The Admiral's son looks damn good out there.
Why did he never go for the big leagues? He would have made it on name value alone.

[ace3g]

The Admiral's son looks damn good out there.

Game should come easy to him with a 7ft 8 inch wingspan.

[jeebus]

We did it. We won the 1993 NBA champioinship

[Dejounte]

Primo should table that turn around jumper for a bit, just a low percentage shot.

Meh, I like it. All the big names have some type of signature move. But yeah, he needs to put more practice into it.

[Kurik]

Meh, I like it. All the big names have some type of signature move. But yeah, he needs to put more practice into it.

It’s just a bit slow and predictable with a long wind up. I think his step back jumper is a much better shot.

[rankingtear]

Metu just punched someone lol.

[BillMc]

Late to the game. Is it still going? Anyone got a link?

[Sugus]

Late to the game. Is it still going? Anyone got a link?

3rd quarter my guy, I'll hook you up:

http://liveonscore .tv/nba-stream/san-antonio-spurs-vs-brooklyn-nets/31772/?sport=basketball

[slick'81]

Tre jones gonna relegate bryn to useless

[BillMc]

3rd quarter my guy, I'll hook you up:

http://liveonscore .tv/nba-stream/san-antonio-spurs-vs-brooklyn-nets/31772/?sport=basketball

Cheerss bro. Many thanks. Who i s looking good? Who is bad so far? Missed the first listening to a lovecraft audiobook. Yeah, I'm a nerd.

[Dejounte]

Really annoying that we might not see Primo again in this game. I get that this is a meaningless game, but there won't be another Spur game for months after tomorrow. Fvck!

[Kurik]

Cheerss bro. Many thanks. Who i s looking good? Who is bad so far? Missed the first listening to a lovecraft audiobook. Yeah, I'm a nerd.

Jones had a great first half but has slowed down a bit.
Primo with some nice shots but I do think he’s limited by his thigh.
Wieskamp has been OK, needs to move more off the ball.
Morris has hit some big shots.
Justin Robinson has actually played really well, lost our lead with him on the bench.

[BillMc]

Jones had a great first half but has slowed down a bit.
Primo with some nice shots but I do think he’s a limited by his thigh.
Wieskamp has been OK, needs to move more off the ball.
Morris has hit some big shots.
Justin Robinson has actually played really well, lost our lead with him on the bench.
Thanks man. Hoped to see more of Primo. Jones looks like he'll contribute this year.

[ace3g]

lol that split screen with Admiral and RC licking an ice cream cone, lol

[Mugen]

:lmao :lmao :lmao I need a gif of RC eating that ice cream cone asap

[LeBowen]

:lmao :lmao :lmao I need a gif of RC eating that ice cream cone asap

With Bryn's head in place of ice cream.

[Kurik]

I think the thigh is definitely affecting Primo, short on a few shots.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E83lmoxUYAAB33B?format=png&name=large

[ace3g]

I think the thigh is definitely affecting Primo, short on a few shots.

That has more do with his shooting mechanics and strength.

[Robz4000]

:lmao :lmao :lmao I need a gif of RC eating that ice cream cone asap

Do they sell alcoholic ice cream at SL tbh?

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/TheTyJager/status/1427050460297433092

[Mugen]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E83lmoxUYAAB33B?format=png&name=large

:lmao ace with the goods

[Kurik]

Watch the wrist action RC has with that cone, that’s a pro.

[Sugus]

Clutch plays on both ends for Primo :wow

[Trill Clinton]

Primo

[Seventyniner]

God I can't stand it when someone says "mano y mano".

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/TheTyJager/status/1427052614122938375

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1427052608326410245

[ace3g]

Tre Jones got closelined/elbowed mid air after the jumpball.

[Kurik]

They are setting horrible screens for Primo.

[ace3g]

huge corner 3 by Renfro.

[Dejounte]

These refs call everything. I miss the olympics.

[Kurik]

Terrible offense, off the ball movement at the end of the game.

[emanueldavidginobili]

I absolutely love the fact that Primo isn’t trigger shy. Now that Patty, DeMar and Rudy are gone Primo is probably the least trigger shy granted he hasn’t played an NBA game yet but he doesn’t have the hesitance/lack of confidence in his jump shot that DJ, Derrick, KJ, Lonnie has, this kid has potential to be a pure scorer.

[ace3g]

Primo hits the desperation 3 with 2 sec left; only down 2.

[Dejounte]

I absolutely love the fact that Primo isn’t trigger shy. Now that Patty, DeMar and Rudy are gone Primo is probably the least trigger shy granted he hasn’t played an NBA game yet but he doesn’t have the hesitance/lack of confidence in his jump shot that DJ, Derrick, KJ, Lonnie has, this kid has potential to be a pure scorer.

I concur. I want to see him continue to chuck it up-- all the shots look stylish.

[daslicer]

This is the first game I saw Primo play. He has a great ball handling skills.

[Manu&Duncan fan]

Primo's deep 3 shows confidence. If he can consistently shoot deep 3s, facilitate, and defend. He could be a all star.

[GAustex]

Better for the first round draft pick.

[Kurik]

Pretty bad coaching overall, lack of play calling and how many leads has this team given up? Primo had a good game as well as Jones who went out with hopefully just a nose injury.

[Manu&Duncan fan]

We may have drafted a Trae Young or Steph Curry with defense.

[Dex]

Primo definitely has talent.

He may be a diamond in the rough...but has a long ways to go. Then again...he is 18 and showing off in summer league already. Despite the loss...some impressive stuff.

Still would've liked Sengun, Jones, or either of the Johnsons...but we'll see if PATFO can prove me wrong.

[Dejounte]

We may have drafted a Trae Young or Steph Curry with defense.

Tone it down, bro. This is the reason why people get upset lol People don't like it when you put sky high expectations for players. Let Primo's game speak for itself. If he's good, he'll be good.

[Kurik]

We may have drafted a Trae Young or Steph Curry with defense.

This is beyond optimistic, I think Primo has the potential to be an all star but I don’t think he’ll be an all NBA player.

[Mr. Body]

Primo does a lot of unproductive ballhandling moves and needs to bulk up. I need him to get consistent on his shots. His feet are all over the place. But he shoots with no remorse whatsoever. Hope he stops being so tunnel visioned -- but I think he's instructed to shoot -- but it's refreshing to have a player who doesn't think twice about misses. He'll just keep going.

Tre Jones, meanwhile. He has deceptive athleticism, if it's horizontal rather than flashy. He knows how to use his body and strength to get shots off. Some low-level spectacular makes around the basket. Clean difference between, say, Primo and him -- Primo is bumped off his drives and can't get what he wants (yet); Tre knows both exactly what he wants to do, in control, and can adjust on the fly.

[slick'81]

Lets go primo suave! 21/5/3/3

[tonight...you]

Cheerss bro. Many thanks. Who i s looking good? Who is bad so far? Missed the first listening to a lovecraft audiobook. Yeah, I'm a nerd.
Check out HPLHS and their Dark Adventure Radio Theater.
They do all-out audio theater on Lovecraft stories like they were from the 20's radio shows with full sound effects and great character acting.
They even include great, made-up commercials for stuff like sodas and cigarettes that seem sinister in their pep.

At The Mountains Of Madness and Call Of Cthulhu are standouts along with Dunwich Horror.

[Dverde]

We may have drafted a Trae Young or Steph Curry with defense.

Pop probably sees him more like Klay Thompson. Pop only sees Forbes when you mention Curry.

[Kurik]

Primo does a lot of unproductive ballhandling moves and needs to bulk up. I need him to get consistent on his shots. His feet are all over the place. But he shoots with no remorse whatsoever. Hope he stops being so tunnel visioned -- but I think he's instructed to shoot -- but it's refreshing to have a player who doesn't think twice about misses. He'll just keep going.

Tre Jones, meanwhile. He has deceptive athleticism, if it's horizontal rather than flashy. He knows how to use his body and strength to get shots off. Some low-level spectacular makes around the basket. Clean difference between, say, Primo and him -- Primo is bumped off his drives and can't get what he wants (yet); Tre knows both exactly what he wants to do, in control, and can adjust on the fly.

All spot on, I think Primo and Jones play really well together.

[ace3g]

Breaking news, Primo traded to the Nets

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E83veMvWUAA4h1C?format=jpg&name=large

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1427058034803572741


https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1427058905700503552

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1427059341060759554

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1427060616468959234

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1427060903699107840

Justin Robinson is my new Renfro. Hope he makes it to the Austin Spurs team.

[BillMc]

Check out HPLHS and their Dark Adventure Radio Theater.
They do all-out audio theater on Lovecraft stories like they were from the 20's radio shows with full sound effects and great character acting.
They even include great, made-up commercials for stuff like sodas and cigarettes that seem sinister in their pep.

At The Mountains Of Madness and Call Of Cthulhu are standouts along with Dunwich Horror.

Cheers man.:bobo I'll check it out. I listen the HPL Podcast (different I think?) and they do some good stuff. Nice version of Pickman's Model.

The best I've heard is the BBC radio version of Shadow Over Innsmouth and At The Mountain of Madness. Really atmospheric. They're on Youtube.

[offset formation]

His off-the-dribble jump shooting is special. There was one thing I wanted from the draft, and it was shot creation. A lot of players from the draft may be able to score well, but few (Bouknight, Duarte, Green) can create those shots on their own. This is the area Primo impresses me most.

I've actually found his separation / shot creation ability relies heavily on fall away jumpers. very little in the way of dribble separation thus far.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1427062215174082560

[Dejounte]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMfFAVPdGN0

[ace3g]

Breaking: Primo traded back to the Spurs.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E830u0rWUAIrlUA?format=jpg&name=large

[Maddog]

Primo does a lot of unproductive ballhandling moves and needs to bulk up. I need him to get consistent on his shots. His feet are all over the place. But he shoots with no remorse whatsoever. Hope he stops being so tunnel visioned -- but I think he's instructed to shoot -- but it's refreshing to have a player who doesn't think twice about misses. He'll just keep going.

Tre Jones, meanwhile. He has deceptive athleticism, if it's horizontal rather than flashy. He knows how to use his body and strength to get shots off. Some low-level spectacular makes around the basket. Clean difference between, say, Primo and him -- Primo is bumped off his drives and can't get what he wants (yet); Tre knows both exactly what he wants to do, in control, and can adjust on the fly.

Yet
Primo really does look his age physically.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E83lmoxUYAAB33B?format=png&name=large

https://i.imgflip.com/5jppf3.jpg

[Manu&Duncan fan]

Primo does a lot of unproductive ballhandling moves and needs to bulk up. I need him to get consistent on his shots. His feet are all over the place. But he shoots with no remorse whatsoever. Hope he stops being so tunnel visioned -- but I think he's instructed to shoot -- but it's refreshing to have a player who doesn't think twice about misses. He'll just keep going.

Tre Jones, meanwhile. He has deceptive athleticism, if it's horizontal rather than flashy. He knows how to use his body and strength to get shots off. Some low-level spectacular makes around the basket. Clean difference between, say, Primo and him -- Primo is bumped off his drives and can't get what he wants (yet); Tre knows both exactly what he wants to do, in control, and can adjust on the fly.

Thank you for your observation! Yes I was just too excited about the deep 3s...

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1427067991959556098


Sounds like a competitor. None of that i-want-to-sit-out-because-i-got-a-tiny-boo-boo shit from Kawhi maybe?

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMfFAVPdGN0

[CGD]

His herky jerky thing had a little harden to it.

[ace3g]

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Mitch says Primo is learning what his "limitations or non-limitations are": "It’s scary when you look at some of the stuff he’s doing cuz I don’t know if he even realizes what he is doing & the level of difficulty because he just looks like he is out there playing basketball."

[tonight...you]

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Mitch says Primo is learning what his "limitations or non-limitations are": "It’s scary when you look at some of the stuff he’s doing cuz I don’t know if he even realizes what he is doing & the level of difficulty because he just looks like he is out there playing basketball."
A prodigy with so much room to grow in every aspect.
We can only hope this seedling flourishes into something special.

It looks like it's possible.

[GB20]

Primo’s game is so advanced for being only 18 years old. He got 21 points without even sweating. The game of basketball is easy for him.

[tonight...you]

Primo’s game is so advanced for being only 18 years old. He got 21 points without even sweating. The game of basketball is easy for him.
That's what I like.
No, he's not perfect at 18, but this game does look easy to him already and he's not going to get worse.

He's just not (barring injury, of course).

He looks like you could toss him anywhere and he'll be pretty much unfazed and just plays his game.
He'll need to grow and become more savvy and matured in every aspect, like handling in traffic, but this kid just knows how to play.




Which is so different from athletes that don't know how to play, but get away with athleticism. That only goes so far for all, but the very, very best.

[wildbill2u]

Primo needs to learn to share the ball when he really doesn't have a shot. His form isn't very good or consistent; sometimes he looks like he's doing a one-hand push shot from back in the day with one foot extended forward to get extra 3 pt range. On the other hand, he's willing to take running scoop shots from the corner :spinor an overhand floater from the FT line. I doubt he practices those shots??? He's gonna be very unorthodox like Manu. Do they just come to him as he moves???? ("that's what I do") Finally, He actually plays some pretty good defense. I counted a couple of blocks he got just from staying with his man after getting scrubbed off by a pick, and then playing the ball smart.

I was amazed at how Tre Jones has improved as a shooter. Hard work no doubt. The other thing is how he is able to contort his body in mid air when he's covered up and still get off a shot by strength alone--and sometimes they actually go in. :spin. He's gonna get a whole lot more foul shots than Tony Parker per minutes played. (I never could figure out why Parker didn't lead all PGs in foul shots--except that he was exceptionally slick with his footwork while among the Bigs down in the lane.) Jones is going to get hammered a lot, but seems willing to take the punishment so far. Ya gotta admire his guts if not his brains.

Fun to see another Robinson wearing #50 for the Spurs--and he wasn't bad. Hard to judge the large number of unknowns since Summer League is mostly rookies and undrafteds, but most of the Spurs group were hustling all the game. Wish I had the stat sheets to confirm some impressions of those youngsters who made some nice plays to see if they were consistent. Renfro and Morris come to mind.

[John B]

This is beyond optimistic, I think Primo has the potential to be an all star but I don’t think he’ll be an all NBA player.
I think that’s exactly what PATFO had in mind, picking Primo at 12. He will be an All Star with his advanced game at his age, and the frame and size to build on. I don’t see a very athletic player, but a very savvy one, a Harden, Doncic. I know it’s not fair to expect him to be one. But getting him early, with the skills and tools that he has, it’s not a far fetched. Besides, we’ll get a big laugh if anybody said that the kid Pop traded his favorite player for, would someday become a top 2-3 player? Arguably the top player if Kawhi could play more games. I don’t doubt Spurs metrics saw something that they think especial on Primo to make a gamble, against conventional wisdom and so-called experts, on Primo.

[exstatic]

Primo’s game is so advanced for being only 18 years old. He got 21 points without even sweating. The game of basketball is easy for him.

While I saw flashes last night, 21 points on 22 shots can’t be categorized as “easy”.

[GB20]

While I saw flashes last night, 21 points on 22 shots can’t be categorized as “easy”.
I am not talking on point only, I am talking in general. The way he plays defense, the way he moves the ball and the way he communicates with his teammates.

[Dex]

Breaking: Primo traded back to the Spurs.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E830u0rWUAIrlUA?format=jpg&name=large

Snip snap snip snap snip snap