Shams: Jakob Poeltl Has Entered Health and Safety Protocols; Expected to Miss Several Games

[BatManu20]

Fire up the tank boys.


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[Degoat]

Wtf!?!

[Uriel]

We’re fucked.

[Gorepopovich]

Middleton.

[Uriel]

It’s time for Jock to show us what he can do.

[mo7888]

Poeltl, Middletown, Love, and Markannen...there 'seems' to be a lot in the NBA right now...

[Chinook]

Wonder if Thad going to get real minutes at this time. He should even start given how bad Dallas' front court is and how the defense could use a boost with Lonnie in there.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Covid?

[JADG79]

We need Thad to increase his trade value now and play at least 30min a game.

[Texas_Ranger]

oh no... how will we lose games now....

[Mugen]

:lol didn't take long tbh

THE TANK....ROLLS ON!

[baseline bum]

Wow that sucks to catch that shit when we're only at 1.6% positivity rate in Bexar County now.

[LeBowen]

Our most important player, typical.

Looking at the bright side, Jock gets his chance. Hopefully he does enough to push Eubanks out of the rotation.

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Valanciunas.

[jermaine]

Best news yet. Jock gotta play now. What pop overplay Young so he dont have to play Jock Landle

[Gibbz]

Appears to be tank o'clock. Especially if we drop the two road gimmes in Orlando and OKC with no Jak.

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Wow that sucks to catch that shit when we're only at 1.6% positivity rate in Bexar County now.

prolly picked it up from Middleton or visa-versa

[gambit1990]

don't worry, the spurs found out and then signed isiah thomas to a 10 day contract.

[TDomination]

Best news yet. Jock gotta play now. What pop overplay Young so he dont have to play Jock Landle
kind of

best scenario would've been if it was eubanks

[cd98]

Too bad for Jakob and hope for a quick recovery, but we need to keep the tank going so let's just keep on tanking. Keep him out as long as needed.

[KingKev]

Everytime someone goes down this year is an opportunity for someone else to contribute. Blessings in disguise as long as Jak recovers. To the tank mobile!!!

[Maddog]

Covid?

Probably
I don't think they are holding for STDs

Get well Jakob- since they are all vaccinated should be OK

[spurraider21]

Everytime someone goes down this year is an opportunity for someone else to contribute. Blessings in disguise as long as Jak recovers. To the tank mobile!!!
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[Mr. Body]

Landale needed time on the court from the start. This forces Pop to actually do so.

[Ocotillo]

Landale needed time on the court from the start. This forces Pop to actually do so.

I hope you're right but unless there is foul trouble, I can see Young and Eubanks getting all the time except garbage time.

[KingKev]

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This year is about player development. Injuries and now missed games due to protocol are a part of the game. Deal with it. Opportunity to increase Thad’s trade value and let Eubanks and Jok get more run to show they are actually NBA players.

[The Truth #6]

50/50 Jock won’t even be given minutes tonight. Lots of Young is my guess. It’s been a two-man rotation so far.

[Robz4000]

We all know this just means extended minutes for Forms.

[BacktoBasics]

Wow that sucks to catch that shit when we're only at 1.6% positivity rate in Bexar County now.
Positivity percentage is probably way higher. But with the vaccines working you have a ton of asymptotic cases and those people probably have no idea they have it, so no reason to get tested.

The league should consider revising its policies because we’re getting to the point where positive outbreaks aren’t likely to lead to serious illness and/or deaths since the league is nearly 100% vaccinated.

At some point soon they’ll have to recognize that we’ve succeeded in bringing this thing to a manageable state and they don’t need to micromanage it so much.

Maybe not today but soon.

[SAGirl]

Tank rolls on

[Mr. Body]

Positivity percentage is probably way higher. But with the vaccines working you have a ton of asymptotic cases and those people probably have no idea they have it, so no reason to get tested.

The league should consider revising its policies because we’re getting to the point where positive outbreaks aren’t likely to lead to serious illness and/or deaths since the league is nearly 100% vaccinated.

At some point soon they’ll have to recognize that we’ve succeeded in bringing this thing to a manageable state and they don’t need to micromanage it so much.

Maybe not today but soon.

I'd revise this a bit. The population of players in the league and employees of teams are likely at a very high rate of vaccination. As such, they are unlikely to have bad breakthrough cases, as you say. To say the pandemic is over isn't quite right -- we're suffering from twice as many deaths on daily basis as we were last year and the holidays will likely see a rise. All, of course, because of the stupidest populations in the country. Just wanting to make clear that we are not managing this in certain areas of the country at all.

[John B]

What’s the new protocol on vaccinated? I doubt he stays out that long.

[BackHome]

Wow that sucks to catch that shit when we're only at 1.6% positivity rate in Bexar County now.

People aren’t getting tested as most will think it’s allergies or a slight cold.

[daslicer]

We all know this just means extended minutes for Forms.

Forbes will be starting at center.

[BacktoBasics]

I'd revise this a bit. The population of players in the league and employees of teams are likely at a very high rate of vaccination. As such, they are unlikely to have bad breakthrough cases, as you say. To say the pandemic is over isn't quite right -- we're suffering from twice as many deaths on daily basis as we were last year and the holidays will likely see a rise. All, of course, because of the stupidest populations in the country. Just wanting to make clear that we are not managing this in certain areas of the country at all.
That’s fair. No argument here.

[paperboy77]

Covid?

What else these days? Maybe his feelings are hurting somehow?

[XDT76]

I hope you're right but unless there is foul trouble, I can see Young and Eubanks getting all the time except garbage time.

If that is the case we probably have a quarter of garbage time for Landale.

[james evans]

we're fucked

[slick'81]

Ewwwbanks :lol

[spurraider21]

This year is about player development. Injuries and now missed games due to protocol are a part of the game. Deal with it. Opportunity to increase Thad’s trade value and let Eubanks and Jok get more run to show they are actually NBA players.
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[KingKev]

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I don’t know if we are agreeing or disagreeing because all you post is gifs. Great contribution to the conversation sir.

[spurraider21]

I don’t know if we are agreeing or disagreeing because all you post is gifs. Great contribution to the conversation sir.
my point is that im skeptical pop will meaningfully give the minutes to guys like Jock, much like he's been freezing Primo out

[KingKev]

my point is that im skeptical pop will meaningfully give the minutes to guys like Jock, much like he's been freezing Primo out

Thanks for clarifying. Thus far you are correct. Jak will be out a few games at least so i’m sure Jok will get his turn at somepoint. I think Primo is a different situation as he will be getting enough time with Austin.

[slick'81]

Ewwwbanks wasn't horrendous

[Arcadian]

Why the ambiguous label? Just say "symptoms of covid."

[ducks]

Fire up the tank boys.


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I thought shots were effective ?

[ducks]

Wow that sucks to catch that shit when we're only at 1.6% positivity rate in Bexar County now.

He should be fine
Young in shape
He even got the shot
Maybe he can not smell the pathetic odor from pop

[ducks]

Why the ambiguous label? Just say "symptoms of covid."

Or the symptoms of the common cold or flu

[Robz4000]

Why the ambiguous label? Just say "symptoms of covid."

Prolly tested negative but was in close extended contact with someone who has it.

[playbonner15]

Prolly tested negative but was in close extended contact with someone who has it.

This. Might be in quarantine as safety precaution

[Elementis]

Middleton tested positive, so might be related to exposure from him

[jermaine]

Best news yet. Jock gotta play now. What pop overplay Young so he dont have to play Jock Landle

I just knew it!! Welp, I'm sure everyone knew it tbh

[John B]

Spurs got outrebounded 56 to 40, 15 to 5 offensively. I would’ve liked to see what Landale could do there, especially since he had a great outing the last game with 10 pts (mostly empathic dunks and a 3 pointer I might add) in just a few minutes, albeit garbage time.)

[exstatic]

Spurs got outrebounded 56 to 40, 15 to 5 offensively. I would’ve liked to see what Landale could do there, especially since he had a great outing the last game with 10 pts (mostly empathic dunks and a 3 pointer I might add) in just a few minutes, albeit garbage time.)

There was no garbage time.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I think Poeltl would have helped in these last few games. Ewwbanks does a few things well, and a lot of things not so well.

[spurraider21]

There was no garbage time.
are you high?

jock checked into that game with 5 minutes ago down by 20

[emanueldavidginobili]

Landale joins him.

[exstatic]

Landale joins him.

Sauces?

[John B]

No matter, he’s not being played anyways :wtf

[LakerHater]

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[cd98]

Weird because I thought all the Spurs were vaccinated. In the NFL, if you are vaccinated, you just need two negative tests to play, not missing 2-3 weeks.

[Mr. Body]

Landale should just tour America and not return.

[poopbox]

spurs really testing my fandom asking me to watch Eubanks play basketball for 25 minutes a game

[Dex]

spurs really testing my fandom asking me to watch Eubanks play basketball for 25 minutes a game

Except Eubanks has only played 14 minutes a game so far this season, even with Poeltl out.

But don't let silly things like facts or reality get in the way of your complaining...

[pad300]

I wonder if they are seeing breakthrough infections... Who all had it last year? They should be better protected.

[poopbox]

Except Eubanks has only played 14 minutes a game so far this season, even with Poeltl out.

But don't let silly things like facts or reality get in the way of your complaining...

He's played 21 minutes a game since Poeltl has been out.

[KobesAchilles]

I blame Aaron Rodgers

[spurraider21]

these protocols are quite lengthy tbh

when is poodle expected back?

[Dex]

He's played 21 minutes a game since Poeltl has been out.

That still doesn't add up to 25, does it?

[MannyIsGod]

Fucks sake how long is he going to be out? If dude is vaccinated how is this shit taking so long? Eubanks has been below average at best while Jakob was playing at an all star big level. Really need him today so that AD doesn't have 80 points.

[BacktoBasics]

Fucks sake how long is he going to be out? If dude is vaccinated how is this shit taking so long? Eubanks has been below average at best while Jakob was playing at an all star big level. Really need him today so that AD doesn't have 80 points.

I’ve not seen anything but it’s not out of the question that he’s either having a rough go of it or he hasn’t been able to get the viral load down enough to test negative. Occasionally it can linger.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

poeltl and jock smoking that icky playing 2k tbh

[slick'81]

We miss poodle powA:(

[Seventyniner]

Giving Eubanks's minutes to Poeltl will be a huge improvement. When is Poeltl expected back? I thought he was only going to miss 3 games or so.

[lefty20]

Giving Eubanks's minutes to Poeltl will be a huge improvement. When is Poeltl expected back? I thought he was only going to miss 3 games or so.

Thought I heard Sean say he's with the team now. They're hoping he'll be ready for the Clippers game, if not it's a certainty that he'll suit up for the one after that.

[Ocotillo]

Thought I heard Sean say he's with the team now. They're hoping he'll be ready for the Clippers game, if not it's a certainty that he'll suit up for the one after that.
Yeah, he was on the bench during the game

[Sugus]

I'd love to hear people's opinions on Jakob's contract and impact on the team now that he's been out a couple games, tbh. Top 2 best player for the team yet he's "not even a starting C"... Let's hear it. :lol

I'm really surprised he's been made to miss so many games already, even when supposedly vaxxed, and no reports of him actually getting COVID, just out for protocol. Spurs have absolutely no chance of winning games with him out and relying on Eubanks or Thad full-time. I'm smelling some CIA Pop in here - modern equivalent of Robinson's foot injury if he keeps missing games...?

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I'm smelling some CIA Pop in here - modern equivalent of Robinson's foot injury if he keeps missing games...?

Would definitely explain some of Pop's substitution moves, resigning Bryn Forbes, and the team taking it's foot off the gas of several games in which we had every chance of winning.

[slick'81]

If we lose vs mini ill believe this intentional tanking conspiracy theory bs

[cd98]

Need to keep this guy on the bench so we can keep losing. He would have made a difference in all the games played where he was out.

[slick'81]

Poodle power is fckn back baaaby!! No more excuses for spurs

[buttsR4rebounding]

https://hoopshype.com/lists/contract-watch-hidden-gems-in-the-start-of-the-season/

Basically says Poeltl is among the best contract values in the league.

[slick'81]

https://hoopshype.com/lists/contract-watch-hidden-gems-in-the-start-of-the-season/

Basically says Poeltl is among the best contract values in the league.

he and Murray easily,tbh

[KingKev]

https://hoopshype.com/lists/contract-watch-hidden-gems-in-the-start-of-the-season/

Basically says Poeltl is among the best contract values in the league.

Good thing we helped train him up to get 20mm away from us in 2023. He is great value but the value for wins was lost during a dark period for this team. If PATFO was smart they’d monetize Jak before we can’t afford (or care) to retain him.

[exstatic]

Good thing we helped train him up to get 20mm away from us in 2023. He is great value but the value for wins was lost during a dark period for this team. If PATFO was smart they’d monetize Jak before we can’t afford (or care) to retain him.

A lot can happen in almost two seasons.

[KingKev]

A lot can happen in almost two seasons.

Agreed, but between our draft capital and cap flexibility monetizing some of these guys is something to keep an eye on. Players like Jak will only cost more. I’m not about paying most guys more to still be lottery bound.

[Dex]

Agreed, but between our draft capital and cap flexibility monetizing some of these guys is something to keep an eye on. Players like Jak will only cost more. I’m not about paying most guys more to still be lottery bound.

Spurs need SOME talent on the team, and have a payroll they have to fill.

You can't just fill the team with GLeague guys, get a #1 draft pick, and suddenly become a contender. The reason the Spurs did well when they drafted Robinson or Duncan or Kawhi is they already HAD talent to put around them.

[JeffDuncan]

Good thing we helped train him up to get 20mm away from us in 2023. He is great value but the value for wins was lost during a dark period for this team. If PATFO was smart they’d monetize Jak before we can’t afford (or care) to retain him.


Where did you get that peculiar notion? It appears you know nothing about NBA salaries.

How many NBA centers are making 20M or more, and who are they? Do you know?

[JeffDuncan]

Agreed, but between our draft capital and cap flexibility monetizing some of these guys is something to keep an eye on. Players like Jak will only cost more. I’m not about paying most guys more to still be lottery bound.


You need to look up the word “monetize.” Or just not use it.

Running Poeltl through a stamping machine, to turn him into quarters, would probably get the Spurs charged with homicide, since it’s unlikely he would survive that.

But seriously, look it up.

The Spurs are already deriving income from Poeltl, since he is part of fielding a team, which results in tv revenue, ticket sales, etc. By the way.

[KingKev]

You need to look up the word “monetize.” Or just not use it.

Running Poeltl through a stamping machine, to turn him into quarters, would probably get the Spurs charged with homicide, since it’s unlikely he would survive that.

But seriously, look it up.

The Spurs are already deriving income from Poeltl, since he is part of fielding a team, which results in tv revenue, ticket sales, etc. By the way.

You clearly did look up the word and are only capable of using literary terms based on their resulting google search definition. My argument is let’s extract value from what Jak has become before we are forced to pay him market value. Right now we have a player who is outperforming his contract by a wide margin and will cost us considerably more to retain. Myles Turner, Christian Wood, Jonas V, Jarrett Allen, Clint Capella are all great comps who are making considerably more and will make around ~20mm on their next deal if not currently making around that now.

[KingKev]

Spurs need SOME talent on the team, and have a payroll they have to fill.

You can't just fill the team with GLeague guys, get a #1 draft pick, and suddenly become a contender. The reason the Spurs did well when they drafted Robinson or Duncan or Kawhi is they already HAD talent to put around them.

David Robinson had no talent around him after his first year basically until TD showed up.

My argument is Jak will cost considerably more next contract so I’d consider selling high versus paying him market value to retain him in the 2023 offseason.

[KingKev]

You clearly did look up the word and are only capable of using literary terms based on their resulting google search definition. My argument is let’s extract value from what Jak has become before we are forced to pay him market value. Right now we have a player who is outperforming his contract by a wide margin and will cost us considerably more to retain. Myles Turner, Christian Wood, Jonas V, Jarrett Allen, Clint Capella are all great comps who are making considerably more and will make around ~20mm on their next deal if not currently making around that now.

Steven Adams, Brook Lopez, Miles Plumlee, Lauri Mark…

All of these guys are 14-20mm. You din’t think Jak will command a substantial raise?

[Sugus]

https://hoopshype.com/lists/contract-watch-hidden-gems-in-the-start-of-the-season/

Basically says Poeltl is among the best contract values in the league.

Shocker, tbh :wakeup

[JeffDuncan]

You clearly did look up the word …


You are mistaken.



…and are only capable of using literary terms based on their resulting google search definition.


You are mistaken.

You should also look up the word “literary.” You don’t know what a “literary” term is.



…
My argument is let’s extract value from what Jak has become before we are forced to pay him market value. …


He is being paid his market value now. You do not know what a “market value” is.

He was a restricted free agent. That is, he was on the market. He and the Spurs agreed on his current contract. That is his market value.

The “market value” is not just your own personal half-assed guess at value. It is the value that is actually paid, in a real transaction in the marketplace. You are parroting words you have heard, or read, but that you do not understand.



Right now we have a player who is outperforming his contract by a wide margin …


No, he is not.

Poeltl does not shoot the 3 at all, and his FT% is currently .370, which is shockingly bad. If you imagine that NBA teams have a high demand for such players, it is a certainty that you are quite wrong.

NBA teams want 3pt shooters now, as I’m sure you know, and they are not lining up to sign players who shoot FTs at .370.




Myles Turner, Christian Wood, Jonas V, Jarrett Allen, Clint Capella are all great comps …


They are foolish comps. Idiotic comps. C’mon.

Turner shoots the 3 at 40%, FTs at .698, and his blocks per game is more than twice Poeltl’s.

Allen shoots better than Poeltl, rebounds better, and of course he is much better at the FT line.

Wood’s 3pt shooting this year is down some, at .333 so far, but he shot the 3 at .374 last year on 5 attempts per game, he is out rebounding Poeltl this year, and of course he is also better for FTs.

You claim it’s a “great comp” for Poeltl with a player who has shot .374 from 3 pt range on 5 apg. That is beyond stupid.

Get serious.

Jonas out rebounds Poeltl, and greatly outscores him, by more than 6 ppg, and shoots FTs at .859.

Capela is a little closer, but he out rebounds Poeltl, blocks better, and even tho Capela is a lousy FT shooter, he’s still better than Poeltl.

None of those comps is any good at all.



…who are making considerably more and will make around ~20mm on their next deal if not currently making around that now.

That is sheer make believe. Centers are not in style, especially lousy FT shooters who don’t shoot the 3 at all, and only ten centers in the NBA are being paid more than 14M this season. Teams don’t want centers they all want Steph Curry.

Your fears are unfounded. You might have to give up a 2nd round pick to trade Poeltl now, at his current contract, and take a loss.

[slick'81]

Poodles definitely getting a raise but he deserves it