The Renovated Palace Of Romeo Langford

[Atl Spur]

We need to be excited about the possibilities he offers! If the drive.motivation and now urgency is there, we might have a steal. The kid competes and is a smart player………his defense alone will get him in the rotation.

[Atl Spur]

The Murray, Vassell, J Rich, Keldon, Poodle lineup will be nice as hell! Our bench is stacked with hopefully a similar rotation ( Primo, Lonnie, Romeo, McDermott , Collins. If and a big if, Romeo comes to play, we can be really good moving forward!

[KingKev]

Hopefully we can complete the roster by bringing back Drew Eubanks!!!!

Also you forgot about Landale and KBD. I see future all-star talent in both.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Hopefully we can complete the roster by bringing back Drew Eubanks!!!!

Also you forgot about Landale and KBD. I see future all-star talent in both.

:lmao

[Atl Spur]

Hopefully we can complete the roster by bringing back Drew Eubanks!!!!

Also you forgot about Landale and KBD. I see future all-star talent in both.

If you haven’t noticed, I normally get the last laugh:) Tik toc……

[TD 21]

The Murray, Vassell, J Rich, Keldon, Poodle lineup will be nice as hell! Our bench is stacked with hopefully a similar rotation ( Primo, Lonnie, Romeo, McDermott , Collins. If and a big if, Romeo comes to play, we can be really good moving forward!

Probably won't happen, but . . .

Starters: Johnson, Vassell, Poeltl, Richardson, Murray

Second unit: McDermott, Collins, Jones, Primo, Langford

Going from McDermott to Richardson, what the starters would lose in (movement) shooting, they'd potentially make up for defensively, particularly in terms of switch ability.

The bench would also get a definitive rotational player to man the backup four, while making it easier to manage McDermott's minutes.

[KingKev]

If you haven’t noticed, I normally get the last laugh:) Tik toc……

coo coo

[Atl Spur]

coo coo

This is easy work/entertainment. Just be man enough to admit when you are wrong, I’ll do the same.����

[KingKev]

This is easy work/entertainment. Just be man enough to admit when you are wrong, I’ll do the same.����

There is no clear argument just hope springs eternal.

[Atl Spur]

There is no clear argument just hope springs eternal.

The Drew and kbd reply was cute….. I’ll stick with Romeo on this one due to pedigree & potential:)

[SpurSpike]

This dude could be a hidden gem. He is a big guard who was projected to be a scorer but has focused on his defense 1st in the NBA. There was no room for him to have an offensive game in Boston. Celtics don't really play team ball they just wanted him to play defense and he started doing that well. The Spurs on the other hand are very team oriented, this could be a great place for him to round out his game and bring his defense and offense together.

[Ocotillo]

Of all the incoming players he is the one I am most interested in. Lowest salary and youngest. Plays defense and was supposed to be a scorer coming into the league. Somebody commented about him playing in the G-League but I don't think he will because he has been in the league a while now, not even sure you send a guy like him down. He may end up being need as salary ballast in a trade but I would imagine Josh Richardson while he plays, will be sent out eventually. The media guessing game is already going on with Dragic. Sato I think gets cut as well. Langford fits in age wise with this bunch. I am still a fan of having a vet in the locker room for a developing young team though and expect they will sign such a guy this offseason.

[JeffDuncan]

Romeo Langford, listed as SG, 6’4” and 216. Age 22, this is his 3rd season.

Played in 44 games for the Celtics this season, started 5. Avg minutes, 16.5.

Shooting:
3pt, 29 of 83 for .349
2pt, 50 of 101 for .495

Season high in scoring, 16 pts in 23 min in a win over the Suns.

Season high in 3pt shooting, he’s hit 2/5 twice. Not a high volume gunner.

Rebounding, he got 9 once, when he started and played 30 min, in a win over the Cavs (Allen and Mobley did not play.) Typically gets 2 or 3 rebounds, it appears. Not in DJ’s class for rebs, but he has some ability for it.

Assists, basically zilch, 0.4/ game, only 19 total all season. Could easily be related to the Celtics’ style of play. Should be capable of more, but don’t expect a playmaker like White.

Most interesting game, has to be the Dec. 27 game against the T-Wolves when he started - in place of Tatum! - and played 36 minutes. It was one of the covid games, a bunch of guys out for both teams. Even so, if having a 6’4” SG start at PF in place of Tatum sounds like an uh-oh, you’re right, it was. He went 2/9 from the field, scored only 6, and his +/- was a dismal -32. However, what makes it worth mentioning, is that he had 4 steals, 3 blocks, and 0 turnovers. He was excellent at what he was able to do in that awful situation.

Turnovers, his worst was the first game of the season, when he had 3 in 23 min. He hasn’t had more than 2 since. Typically, he has 0, with some games where he has 1.

He’s well worth a serious look, I would say.

[JeffDuncan]

A little further on Romeo as long as we’re here.

Born and raised in Indiana, played 1 yr of college at Indiana.

Drafted first round #14 by the Celtics.

Played 7 games in the G league his rookie year.

Contract, 5.6M next season.

[Atl Spur]

I hope we just choke people out on defense!

[Mr. Body]

A little further on Romeo as long as we’re here.

Born and raised in Indiana, played 1 yr of college at Indiana.

Drafted first round #14 by the Celtics.

Played 7 games in the G league his rookie year.

Contract, 5.6M next season.

I believe he's from a town very close to Louisville, Kentucky, and was selecting between IU and UK. Previously, there were rumors he'd go to Vanderbilt to join Darius Garland.

[The Truth #6]

Definitely want to see if he can develop, but Josh Richardson feels like a Spur and may get more minutes.

[Atl Spur]

He’s a smart kid, Pop loves smart players that are mentally tough.

[Atl Spur]

I say we just swarm people!

[Mr. Body]

My two things on Langford:

1. He's struggled offensively, but has turned into a good defender, indicating a desire to stick in the league and work hard.

2. I'm not sure whether Udoka would have been consulted on trades, but there's a possibility Langford's character was checked.

[SpurSpike]

There isn't much room for him on the squad since we don't appear to be tanking. He probably gets heavy playing time in the g league to develop those skills and might get some burn on the main squad if the team tail spins. His playtime with the Spurs starts next year imo.

[duncan2150]

Romeo Langford, listed as SG, 6’4” and 216. Age 22, this is his 3rd season.

Played in 44 games for the Celtics this season, started 5. Avg minutes, 16.5.

Shooting:
3pt, 29 of 83 for .349
2pt, 50 of 101 for .495

Season high in scoring, 16 pts in 23 min in a win over the Suns.

Season high in 3pt shooting, he’s hit 2/5 twice. Not a high volume gunner.

Rebounding, he got 9 once, when he started and played 30 min, in a win over the Cavs (Allen and Mobley did not play.) Typically gets 2 or 3 rebounds, it appears. Not in DJ’s class for rebs, but he has some ability for it.

Assists, basically zilch, 0.4/ game, only 19 total all season. Could easily be related to the Celtics’ style of play. Should be capable of more, but don’t expect a playmaker like White.

Most interesting game, has to be the Dec. 27 game against the T-Wolves when he started - in place of Tatum! - and played 36 minutes. It was one of the covid games, a bunch of guys out for both teams. Even so, if having a 6’4” SG start at PF in place of Tatum sounds like an uh-oh, you’re right, it was. He went 2/9 from the field, scored only 6, and his +/- was a dismal -32. However, what makes it worth mentioning, is that he had 4 steals, 3 blocks, and 0 turnovers. He was excellent at what he was able to do in that awful situation.

Turnovers, his worst was the first game of the season, when he had 3 in 23 min. He hasn’t had more than 2 since. Typically, he has 0, with some games where he has 1.

He’s well worth a serious look, I would say.


Interesting

I saw that he's a 6'6 not 6'4 with a 6'11 wingspan. But maybe it's the difference betwee, his height with and without shoes.

https://www.nbadraft.net/2019-nba-draft-combine-measurements/

[rjv]

i just can't come up with the minutes for romeo unless lonnie is on the way out or primo gets sent back to austin. but i think a decision on lonnie hasn't been made and primo is in SA to stay. of course, there's always a chance that romeo plays some time in austin as well but i don't know how that would really help him. it will be interesting to see how this goes.

[exstatic]

There isn't much room for him on the squad since we don't appear to be tanking. He probably gets heavy playing time in the g league to develop those skills and might get some burn on the main squad if the team tail spins. His playtime with the Spurs starts next year imo.

You cannot send a player to the gleague involuntarily after their second season. He won’t go.

[exstatic]

Interesting

I saw that he's a 6'6 not 6'4 with a 6'11 wingspan. But maybe it's the difference betwee, his height with and without shoes.

https://www.nbadraft.net/2019-nba-draft-combine-measurements/

Unless it’s actually combine measurements, don’t go by draft sites.

[exstatic]

i just can't come up with the minutes for romeo unless lonnie is on the way out or primo gets sent back to austin. but i think a decision on lonnie hasn't been made and primo is in SA to stay. of course, there's always a chance that romeo plays some time in austin as well but i don't know how that would really help him. it will be interesting to see how this goes.

I think Lonnie’s only been playing these last two because we were short handed waiting on these two players from Boston. Other than the most recent game, he’s looked awful for a month, or maybe longer. You’ll be able to get a read on his future and the Spurs direction by his playing time going forward, but I’d say it doesn’t look good for him.

[KingKev]

Would love to see Langford get Walker’s minutes.

[exstatic]

Would love to see Langford get Walker’s minutes.

ALL OF THEM.

[Dejounte]

I’ve never seen so much hype for a guy who probably won’t play a single minute for the Spurs.

[Atl Spur]

I’ve never seen so much hype for a guy who probably won’t play a single minute for the Spurs.

Not really hype in my opinion, fans just want to if a highly touted prospect has something to contribute :). I think he’ll play a few minutes in a spurs jersey.

[KingKev]

I’ve never seen so much hype for a guy who probably won’t play a single minute for the Spurs.

From what I see he is guaranteed next year. Why would you think he doesn't get a chance? This isn’t Sato, Juancho or even Hutchison for that matter. This a young player involved in a semi big trade (for the Spurs at least) who has show an intriguing skill set at the NBA level.

[ceperez]

I’ve never seen so much hype for a guy who probably won’t play a single minute for the Spurs.

A 43" vertical and a 7' wingspan conjures up a ton of dreaming! It gives us Spurs fans some hope that not everybody is just a role player!

[John B]

A 43" vertical and a 7' wingspan conjures up a ton of dreaming! It gives us Spurs fans some hope that not everybody is just a role player!

Helps me forget Lonnie :rolleyes

[lefty20]

I'm legit surprised that he didn't get sent G-Leauge right away.

This is his 3rd season and while his FG% and 3P% have improved, the volume is still too low to make anything of it.

His G-League(7gms) stats aren't worth a look either.

But he's only 22 so time is still on his side. I'm just confused about his place on our big league roster.

[slick'81]

I'm legit surprised that he didn't get sent G-Leauge right away.

This is his 3rd season and while his FG% and 3P% have improved, the volume is still too low to make anything of it.

His G-League(7gms) stats aren't worth a look either.

But he's only 22 so time is still on his side. I'm just confused about his place on our big league roster.


dont see any,tbh

[BatManu20]

Looks thrilled to be here :lol. Dude’s got Kawhi’s personality, minus the drive to be a great player.


u3s-Z8HNjfc

[Robz4000]

Looks thrilled to be here :lol. Dude’s got Kawhi’s personality, minus the drive to be a great player.


u3s-Z8HNjfc

Does he come with an uncle too?

[ismael-robert]

We're those 2 flashes of bat Manu around 2min mark

[SpurSpike]

He's young and just got traded give him a break lol.

Also seeing a lot of Lonnie hate, doesn't make much sense to me. He is doing much better than many of the players drafted around him... Lonnie has also garnered more respect around the league than ya'll give credit. I always hear the other teams broadcasters heaping praise on him and his potential.

[KingKev]

Langford is going to have his work cut out for him to even crack the rotation.

Vassell, Keldon, Walker, Langford, Richardson, Primo and potentially 1-3 incoming draft picks that will be battling for minutes at the 2/3.

If we draft or sign a starting quality 4 this summer there will be even less room for 3-4 guys above.

[exstatic]

He's young and just got traded give him a break lol.

Also seeing a lot of Lonnie hate, doesn't make much sense to me. He is doing much better than many of the players drafted around him... Lonnie has also garnered more respect around the league than ya'll give credit. I always hear the other teams broadcasters heaping praise on him and his potential.

Lonnie is a fugazi, a fake. He’s inconsistent eye candy, but doesn’t contribute to winning on a consistent basis. In almost four full seasons, he has accumulated a whopping 1.3 WS. The two guys above and below him in the draft are both over 8 WS, and one of them, DiVicenzo, just got traded by Milwaukee. The best WS comp is Chandler Hutchison, a head case who had his option declined, was traded twice, and waived in his first 3 years. He accumulated 1.1 WS.

Lonnie’s phone is not going to ring this summer, unless the Knicks, who like to go through our garbage, offer him a 2Way to keep Sammich company in Westchester.

[wildbill2u]

Probably won't happen, but . . .

Starters: Johnson, Vassell, Poeltl, Richardson, Murray

Second unit: McDermott, Collins, Jones, Primo, Langford

Would be nice if Langford can actually play the 4 on defense against some of the more mobile 4s. But he may be just a 5 who can shoot the 3.

Going from McDermott to Richardson, what the starters would lose in (movement) shooting, they'd potentially make up for defensively, particularly in terms of switch ability.

The bench would also get a definitive rotational player to man the backup four, while making it easier to manage McDermott's minutes.

[B1gduff]

I would be really suprised if he is not on the team next year, offesnievly he has work to do, but he has nice potential on the defensive side, he can guard 1-3 and some 4s. I see him an Richardson coming of the bench.

[mo7888]

I would be really suprised if he is not on the team next year, offesnievly he has work to do, but he has nice potential on the defensive side, he can guard 1-3 and some 4s. I see him an Richardson coming of the bench.

I expect to trade him around the draft.

[exstatic]

I expect to trade him around the draft.

I think Richardson will go then, because he has a résumé. What could we get for Romeo if we don’t polish him up a bit?

[CGD]

I think Richardson will go then, because he has a résumé. What could we get for Romeo if we don’t polish him up a bit?

I agree. I don’t think he has that much value right now. I like moving Richardson though.

[widowmaker]

Not really hype in my opinion, fans just want to if a highly touted prospect has something to contribute :). I think he’ll play a few minutes in a spurs jersey.

Casual fans be like ^^

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Looks thrilled to be here :lol. Dude’s got Kawhi’s personality, minus the drive to be a great player.


u3s-Z8HNjfc

He actually interviews better than Kawhi did his first 5 years in the league.

[mo7888]

I think Richardson will go then, because he has a résumé. What could we get for Romeo if we don’t polish him up a bit?

If we don't 'polish' him up a bit we probably keep him and work on that next season but I have a hunch that we'll start working on him now to make him as valuable as possible around the draft. If it's this summer I see him as more of a sweetener on a bigger deal if we can improve his value just a bit.

[Atl Spur]

Casual fans be like ^^

Let me be clear little boy, girl or however you identify yourself, anytime you want to match wits about the Spurs message me:) Otherwise you might get yourself embarrassed……..

[John B]

Besides the 43” vertical and 7” wingspan, Langford is only 22. Spurs should examine what they can get from him. I like J-Rich and looks like a rotation player at SF where Spurs is thin, even 3 and D. But Spurs have 3 FRP’s if they decided to use all of them and would need the space. I think J-Rich is the odd man and has higher trade value (include in a package) come draft night. I will include Lonnie as well, despite reservations in this forum. He does offer great spark from the bench IF and when he learns to be consistent.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Looks thrilled to be here :lol. Dude’s got Kawhi’s personality, minus the drive to be a great player.


u3s-Z8HNjfc

not terrible. speaks in complete sentences. probably doesn't know how to feel being traded for the first time, went out of his way to say he's glad to be in sa and it's a great organisation (even if he didn't seem convincing LMAO)

[Russ]

Looks thrilled to be here :lol. Dude’s got Kawhi’s personality, minus the drive to be a great player.


u3s-Z8HNjfc

Getting traded is like getting fired and then out-placed to a second-tier company.

If someone wasn't pissed off after that, you wouldn't want them in the first place.

[tmtcsc]

Someone cue the video of Mo Cheeks being told he was traded from Philadelphia to the Spurs. He was in his black Mercedes and when he was asked his feelings about the trade (which he clearly had no idea had happened) he looked like he was going throw up, die or both.

[exstatic]

Besides the 43” vertical and 7” wingspan, Langford is only 22. Spurs should examine what they can get from him. I like J-Rich and looks like a rotation player at SF where Spurs is thin, even 3 and D. But Spurs have 3 FRP’s if they decided to use all of them and would need the space. I think J-Rich is the odd man and has higher trade value (include in a package) come draft night. I will include Lonnie as well, despite reservations in this forum. He does offer great spark from the bench IF and when he learns to be consistent.

Lonnie can’t be traded on draft night. His contract is expiring. At this point, he can only be signed and traded when free agency opens.

[exstatic]

Someone cue the video of Mo Cheeks being told he was traded from Philadelphia to the Spurs. He was in his black Mercedes and when he was asked his feelings about the trade (which he clearly had no idea had happened) he looked like he was going throw up, die or both.

I hated him for years. He just lived at a hotel at the airport. If he would have bought in, I think we would have rung at least once during that early 90s period. He supposedly didn’t like SA, but then went to coach in that shithole OKC for years. Where’s the logic in that?

[Russ]

I hated him for years. He just lived at a hotel at the airport. If he would have bought in, I think we would have rung at least once during that early 90s period. He supposedly didn’t like SA, but then went to coach in that shithole OKC for years. Where’s the logic in that?

More to the point, he voluntarily played his college ball at West Texas State in Canyon bleeping Texas.

[Atl Spur]

More to the point, he voluntarily played his college ball at West Texas State in Canyon bleeping Texas.

Hell naw!! Lol

I’ve been to far worst places than San Antonio!

[gambit1990]

Someone cue the video of Mo Cheeks being told he was traded from Philadelphia to the Spurs. He was in his black Mercedes and when he was asked his feelings about the trade (which he clearly had no idea had happened) he looked like he was going throw up, die or both.
that sounds funny, i couldn't find it on youtube though.

[tmtcsc]

that sounds funny, i couldn't find it on youtube though.

I couldn't find it either. It was shown on our local broadcast stations. Cheeks wouldn't answer calls from Philly's front office so they went ahead and had the press conference before informing him. According to the GM at the time, "we held a news conference to announce the trade before informing Cheeks because San Antonio had called a news conference to disclose the deal."

Apparently, he thought by not answering their calls, he wouldn't be traded. What a cheese dick. He was bitter as hell when he was here and the Spurs moved his ass for Rod Strickland. He lasted two seasons in NY and fizzled out with the Nets a year later. Wingate was a throw-in for the trade and he ended up being a solid contributor in the playoffs.

[John B]

I hated him for years. He just lived at a hotel at the airport. If he would have bought in, I think we would have rung at least once during that early 90s period. He supposedly didn’t like SA, but then went to coach in that shithole OKC for years. Where’s the logic in that?

I didn’t know the Spurs existed until I moved to SA in 1988, and worst they had one of the leagues worst records at 21-61. The following year DRob turned it around to the league’s 3rd best. I was a fan since.

With Mo Cheeks in that line-up, why he didn’t believe in David enough? I liked Strickland but I somehow remember him messing on that Portland series.

[widowmaker]

Let me be clear little boy, girl or however you identify yourself, anytime you want to match wits about the Spurs message me:) Otherwise you might get yourself embarrassed……..


Ok little tranny lol.

[Atl Spur]

Ok little tranny lol.

I’ll take the high road :). Is there something you would like to debate spurs related?

[widowmaker]

I’ll take the high road :). Is there something you would like to debate spurs related?

Na just get the fuck outta my face

[Atl Spur]

Na just get the fuck outta my face

Lol…..knock knock, bro we’re on electronic devices. You may need a hug

[KingKev]

^two of ST’s finest LOL

[widowmaker]

Lol…..knock knock, bro we’re on electronic devices. You may need a hug

Hug my cock with your lips faggit.

[widowmaker]

^two of ST’s finest LOL


Yeah best stay out of this one, dont come in trying to be captain save-a-hoe again I’ve already told you after that PM you sent me.

[KingKev]

Yeah best stay out of this one, dont come in trying to be captain save-a-hoe again I’ve already told you after that PM you sent me.

Haha no one can save you but yes, I did try.

[widowmaker]

Haha no one can save you but yes, I did try.


No you messaged me you said “you a bitch” i then said “what do you wanna do faggit”. There fixed it for you. I called you captain save-a-hoe because you jump in for others when they have a disagreement with somebody just like a captain save-a-hoe would. “Save” me from what??? Nobody on this board poses any type of threat to me, this is a fantasy land that doesn’t exist, you do not exist ive told you before you are a NOBODY

[Atl Spur]

No you messaged me you said “you a bitch” i then said “what do you wanna do faggit”. There fixed it for you. I called you captain save-a-hoe because you jump in for others when they have a disagreement with somebody just like a captain save-a-hoe would. “Save” me from what??? Nobody on this board poses any type of threat to me, this is a fantasy land that doesn’t exist, you do not exist ive told you before you are a NOBODY

You are funny:) ��������. Don’t let that ego get the best of you!

[Atl Spur]

I really try not to play in the mud……

[BacktoBasics]

You people are so fucking annoying.

[Atl Spur]

You people are so fucking annoying.

Please don’t lump me in with this coward! I kept it Spurs related….. don’t speak around these clowns!! Review my post

[widowmaker]

You are funny:) ��������. Don’t let that ego get the best of you!

Hey thanks. You are so great you give the best advice.

[widowmaker]

Please don’t lump me in with this coward! I kept it Spurs related….. don’t speak around these clowns!! Review my post


Fuck you coward lmao

[KingKev]

Fuck you coward lmao

You and BacktoBasics are the hoes. ��#♂️

[The Truth #6]

Four pages. I knew this couldn’t only be a discussion about Romeo.

[widowmaker]

You and BacktoBasics are the hoes. ��#♂️

And you are a faggit makes sense.

[TD 21]

Would be nice if Langford can actually play the 4 on defense against some of the more mobile 4s. But he may be just a 5 who can shoot the 3.

? Langford is a 2.5, who has flashed 3ish and D potential, but was projected as more of a creator coming into the league.

[BacktoBasics]

You and BacktoBasics are the hoes. ��#♂️

You repeatedly instigate posters and act like an insufferable asshole here.

Maybe it’s time for you to grow up some. Engage conversations like an adult and quit looking for a fight.

[Atl Spur]

Four pages. I knew this couldn’t only be a discussion about Romeo.

Unfortunately. To be honest Romeo may not be a mega millions lotto ticket but at worst he’s a scratch off��

[KingKev]

You repeatedly instigate posters and act like an insufferable asshole here.

Maybe it’s time for you to grow up some. Engage conversations like an adult and quit looking for a fight.

Guess I need to step my game up! Challenge accepted.

[BacktoBasics]

Guess I need to step my game up! Challenge accepted.

Whatever fills the empty void eating away at your life, I guess.

[Chinook]

You cannot send a player to the gleague involuntarily after their second season. He won’t go.

It's actually three years. They changed that in the last CBA. After they accrue three years of experience, the player and union have to agree.

[KingKev]

It's actually three years. They changed that in the last CBA. After they accrue three years of experience, the player and union have to agree.

I’m intrigued by Langford because I’ve always been of the mindset guys that take pride at getting at it on the defensive end are hard to find I just can’t see an avenue where he gains a sustained opportunity outside of showing his worth in the g-league. We could bench Walker for the remaining days of his career as a Spur and Langford is still last to get the show out of Vassell, JRich, Primo, Keldon and another few potential draft pics at the 2/3.

[pad300]

It's actually three years. They changed that in the last CBA. After they accrue three years of experience, the player and union have to agree.

The union gets a say? That sounds weird... So if the player and the team agree, they still have to get an OK from the union?

[Chinook]

The union gets a say? That sounds weird... So if the player and the team agree, they still have to get an OK from the union?

Yep. The Union likely rubberstamps it but reserves the right to make a stink if they feel the player is getting coerced into agreeing or if they believe the assignment sets a bad precedent. Like if a player was told they'd have to agree to assignment or be cut, I would assume the Union would file a grievance. If a team made assignment a requirement to sign a guy, I think the Union would not want that to become the norm.

Also the d-league has its own Union and the NBPA probably doesn't want to step on its toes by allowing teams to assign even more NBA talent to soak up time and possessions.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

So will we see Romeo Langford get any PT? Seems like even Josh Richardson isn't going to fit easily into the rotation unless Walker is slowly phased out.

[KingKev]

So will we see Romeo Langford get any PT? Seems like even Josh Richardson isn't going to fit easily into the rotation unless Walker is slowly phased out.

It’s going to be tough. I have to think JRich offers more immediate value as a better 2 way player and also as a better trade chip.

for me I’d like the Walker experiment to be ended but even if Walker never sees another minute as a Spur and Primo finishes the year in Austin Langford is going to have to bust asses in practice to get a sustained opportunity this year.

[Maddog]

So will we see Romeo Langford get any PT? Seems like even Josh Richardson isn't going to fit easily into the rotation unless Walker is slowly phased out.

O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo

[KingKev]

Walker not giving up his spot without a fight these last 5 games or so but if Primo keeps playing like this Langord might get a shot to crack the rotation.

[Atl Spur]

I think walkers being showcased; hopefully the spurs can get something of value for him. Romeo may see the court in Memphis.

[KingKev]

I think walkers being showcased; hopefully the spurs can get something of value for him. Romeo may see the court in Memphis.

The time to showcase was ahead of the trade deadline. S&T’s are less likely for an RFA like Walker and are harder to manage. He he continues to play like this his value is probably the MLE which most teams can offer outright. If his value gets higher than the MLE than the Spurs have a trade chip on there hands.

[Atl Spur]

There are a few different options available and all start with the Spurs…. Prior to the trade deadline his value was obviously low hence showcasing him now for free agency.

[KingKev]

There are a few different options available and all start with the Spurs…. Prior to the trade deadline his value was obviously low hence showcasing him now for free agency.

Elaborate. What do you think his value is in free agency in terms of contract? Who are the suitors and why?

[BatManu20]

Spurs are just overloaded with 2-Guards right now. I don’t see Richardson as a part of our future. Think he’ll be moved this off-season or next year. Lonnie is the wildcard. He’s been playing better these past five games, but he does this: plays well for stretches and then plays poorly for stretches. I’m hoping him realizing that he has to perform the second half of the season if he wants any shot at a future here has lit a fire under him. He genuinely likes SA and wants to be a Spur, which is rare. Would be nice if he upped his game and didn’t turn into a wasted draft pick.

[K...]

Elaborate. What do you think his value is in free agency in terms of contract? Who are the suitors and why?

his value is "hopefully i stay in the league" most teams have guys like lonnie already

[Atl Spur]

Lonnie’s problem is his bbiq / motor. If we aren’t able to obtain anything for him then so be it! Many teams miss on prospects drafted a lot higher than him. He’s served his purpose either way…..

[Atl Spur]

Elaborate. What do you think his value is in free agency in terms of contract? Who are the suitors and why?

Value is being determined now and hopefully elevated! Time will tell

[KingKev]

Value is being determined now and hopefully elevated! Time will tell

No. Most teams that are interested will be able to offer him upto the full MLE and force the Spurs to match or lose him. There are few scenarios where he will be signed and traded.

[slick'81]

The question is will he even play this season?

[exstatic]

No. Most teams that are interested will be able to offer him upto the full MLE and force the Spurs to match or lose him. There are few scenarios where he will be signed and traded.

No one’s going to pay him that. No one even wanted him at$4.5M with Bird rights at the deadline.

[KingKev]

No one’s going to pay him that. No one even wanted him at$4.5M with Bird rights at the deadline.

Agreed. My argument was to ATL Spur regarding us sign and trading him and I was outlining some reasons why it’s unlikely.

Also worth noting if we did extend the QO, which I don’t think we do, if he signs an offer sheet away from us we can no longer work a sign and trade with that team. Another reason Walker is an unlikely sign and trade candidate and we aren’t getting anything in return.

[Atl Spur]

This has been stated….

[Atl Spur]

Lonnie’s problem is his bbiq / motor. If we aren’t able to obtain anything for him then so be it! Many teams miss on prospects drafted a lot higher than him. He’s served his purpose either way…..

Here……. If he starts to play better we match, if he doesn’t we let him walk! It’s really not worth a big debate to me.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Man, if Lonnie could be a consistent contributor he'd be scary, and really help this team. But, his ability to just randomly disappear is what makes keeping him debatable.

I think he's been awesome these last several games though. Basically brought us back against the Heat. Play like that and he's tough to part with.

[Atl Spur]

Why no news on Langford??

[Mr. Body]

Why no news on Langford??

Because you masturbate.

[Atl Spur]

Because you masturbate.

Damn…..you too? Bro I thought YOU were better than that. Oh well……

[offset formation]

Damn…..you too? Bro I thought YOU were better than that. Oh well……

Never thought I'd see the Et tu, Brute? applied to masturbation.

[Atl Spur]

Never thought I'd see the Et tu, Brute? applied to masturbation.

Caesar……lol

[Atl Spur]

I believed in that man…..������

[Atl Spur]

Damn…… I won’t say a word!

[exstatic]

He’s an absolute dog on defense. Didn’t back down an inch on Carmelo, and pestered him so much, he started passing the ball away when he got it. Also instigated two offensive fouls on Westchuck.

[Atl Spur]

He’s an absolute dog on defense. Didn’t back down an inch on Carmelo, and pestered him so much, he started passing the ball away when he got it. Also instigated two offensive fouls on Westchuck.

I noticed that from the jump! ( no pun intended)

[Manu-of-steel]

im in! Langford fan here!

[Mr. Body]

He looks small for 6'5", especially against Primo, but then Primo looks bigger than his listed size.

[rankingtear]

Could've been a good reclamation project if that shot isn't so broken.

[Atl Spur]

Could've been a good reclamation project if that shot isn't so broken.

Slow down….. Let Chip work homie!!

[stephen jackson]

What did pop say about him not going back in ? He said something in the post game

[Slippy]

Could've been a good reclamation project if that shot isn't so broken.

Wait . So that wide open three airball that sailed to the left wasnt a fluke?. Yikes.

Dont know enough about this guy. Is it really broken. Like Markell Fultze broke.

The defense was impressive. Didnt seem shy on ofense either.

[John B]

He looks small for 6'5", especially against Primo, but then Primo looks bigger than his listed size.

I got a different vibe. Langford looks big and strong enough to defend the likes of Melo down low. I think Langford has good center gravity

[exstatic]

Could've been a good reclamation project if that shot isn't so broken.

He’s shooting 35% from 3. That and his stout defense will keep him on the floor.

[Mr. Body]

I just don't see how he survives the glut of guards. Only reason he played was because Vassell and Walker were out.

[Chinook]

I got a different vibe. Langford looks big and strong enough to defend the likes of Melo down low. I think Langford has good center gravity

I didn't get that at all. He didn't look any more capable of defending Melo than, say, White did. I'm not displeased with what I saw, but I think he's definitely on the guard side of the wing spectrum rather than the forward side. On one hand, it's good that he's not an undersized PF like Johnson. He moved like a guard. But on the other hand, he doesn't really have a place with the Spurs as a guard. I'd definitely have him as the worst prospect on the team right now, considering contract, talent and positional roadmap. That said, there were multiple years in the team's past where he would have been the best prospect and generated endless hype. It's a good thing that the team has too much young talent to really care about a role-playing guard.

[Atl Spur]

I just don't see how he survives the glut of guards. Only reason he played was because Vassell and Walker were out.

I like his chances…… his demeanor is different and I like it. He’ll get on the court

[Atl Spur]

I didn't get that at all. He didn't look any more capable of defending Melo than, say, White did. I'm not displeased with what I saw, but I think he's definitely on the guard side of the wing spectrum rather than the forward side. On one hand, it's good that he's not an undersized PF like Johnson. He moved like a guard. But on the other hand, he doesn't really have a place with the Spurs as a guard. I'd definitely have him as the worst prospect on the team right now, considering contract, talent and positional roadmap. That said, there were multiple years in the team's past where he would have been the best prospect and generated endless hype. It's a good thing that the team has too much young talent to really care about a role-playing guard.

Lol…….this isn’t going to age well.

[Mr. Body]

I like his chances…… his demeanor is different and I like it. He’ll get on the court

I like him, don't get me wrong, but this team has a crazy number of guards.

[Chinook]

Lol…….this isn’t going to age well.

Bro, not everybody on the Spurs is going to have a surprising development spike.

[Atl Spur]

Bro, not everybody on the Spurs is going to have a surprising development spike.

I select specific people if you haven’t noticed. I look for traits��

[Chinook]

I select specific people if you haven’t noticed. I look for traits��

You look for every cast-off the Spurs get. I guess it could be a bad assumption on my part that you think the main prospects are going to succeed but don't feel the need to talk about them.

[John B]

Bro, not everybody on the Spurs is going to have a surprising development spike.
Langford looked very much the player on his highlight of guarding Lebron in his rookie year was. He was right there at Melo’s face as soon as Melo got the ball. I think Sean commented on that also

[Atl Spur]

You look for every cast-off the Spurs get. I guess it could be a bad assumption on my part that you think the main prospects are going to succeed but don't feel the need to talk about them.

Never been big on Lonnie, questioned DJ’s place on the team from day one, never beat the drum for Keldon, waiting to see on Devin, Loved primo pick from the jump, and believe Zach Collins will pay dividends.

[Atl Spur]

Oh yeah, I felt Langford was / is a piece the Spurs wanted! I stated all this before he ever took the court for us :)

[Chinook]

Langford looked very much the player on his highlight of guarding Lebron in his rookie year was. He was right there the moment Meko git the ball. I think Sean commented on that also

Honestly, I don't see it. He's just not a big player. I understand wanting to be optimistic about him, but I think that's causing people to skew the kind of player Romeo's been in the NBA.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVW2zzd_L4k&ab_channel=Bllen

This is the video of him guarding James, and it's meh. The best thing one can say about him is that he's a decent gameplan defender. He knows where his help is coming from and is able to hold up long enough for it to get there. There are incompetent defenders who can't do that. But no, he didn't really look like someone who could guard James. He certainly didn't look big and strong or anything like that. As I said, I think Derrick White is a much better forward defender. For a video talking about defensive highlights against James, there are very few of those in there. There was a nice strip he got. I don't want to take that away from him. But it's not any more a sign of prowess on that end than Keldon blocking Luka a couple of years ago was for him.

I don't mean to suggest that Langford is a bad defender or anything. But he's more in line with Danny Green than he is with Kawhi in terms of his physical profile. I don't know that Romeo can guard PGs like prime LDN could, but I do see him as more of guard and wing defensive option than a forward defender, and I don't think his defense is going to keep him on the floor unless it gets better.

EDIT: No, after watching him, he's definitely more like Derrick White than he is Danny Green defensively. He's a guard, not even a wing, defensively.

[Chinook]

Never been big on Lonnie, questioned DJ’s place on the team from day one, never beat the drum for Keldon, waiting to see on Devin, Loved primo pick from the jump, and believe Zach Collins will pay dividends.

Fair enough.

[rankingtear]

He’s shooting 35% from 3. That and his stout defense will keep him on the floor.

But 51% of that are corner 3.

[Atl Spur]

He shows the willingness to play d , that alone makes him a keeper

[RC_Drunkford]

he's a decent defender and was viewed as a good scorer coming out of college. There is some untapped offensive potential that this kid got

[CGD]

Have a feeling he won’t be on the roster in 2 years. It’s not just the glut of guards, but also the 3 potential rookies coming in this summer.

[mo7888]

I just don't see how he survives the glut of guards. Only reason he played was because Vassell and Walker were out.

For right now I agree but, there should be consolidation this summer through a trade and balances that. He may go out in the trade or he could end up playing if we send other guys....I think, at the worst, he gives us more options packaging players this summer.

[Atl Spur]

You guys are missing the boat on his skill set…..it’s on wax that I ride with him. The Spurs must see something in him.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

This team is overloaded at guard. There will be some interesting roster decisions to make this summer. I’ll be curious to see how much more we see Langford play. A 25-40 team with only two consistent players tells me no one is really secure on this roster for next season.

[Atl Spur]

This team is overloaded at guard. There will be some interesting roster decisions to make this summer. I’ll be curious to see how much more we see Langford play. A 25-40 team with only two consistent players tells me no one is really secure on this roster for next season.

This……..everyone else acting like it’s a forgone conclusion positions / roles are etched in stone ��

[The Truth #6]

Romeo Langford…the next Malik Hairston??

[Atl Spur]

Romeo Langford…the next Malik Hairston??

Who the hell knows but to act like the kid doesn’t have a skill set is borderline ignorant! I’ll just sit back and watch :)

[The Truth #6]

Who the hell knows but to act like the kid doesn’t have a skill set is borderline ignorant! I’ll just sit back and watch :)

I remember when Hairston had a few good possessions against Lebron and the wild speculation went on for months. I suppose it’s all about what one’s expectations for Romeo are.

[Atl Spur]

I remember when Hairston had a few good possessions against Lebron and the wild speculation went on for months. I suppose it’s all about what one’s expectations for Romeo are.

I hear you:) Hopefully he’s showing a lot more in practice than we are seeing.

[exstatic]

I remember when Hairston had a few good possessions against Lebron and the wild speculation went on for months. I suppose it’s all about what one’s expectations for Romeo are.

Malik Hairston wasn’t a late lottery pick.

[Sugus]

I don't see Langford as our best prospect or anything like that, but it's also disingenuous to brush him off as "oh, he'll be off the team in two years" as if you couldn't say the same about most players on the current roster not named Murray or Poeltl (and even they aren't untouchable or close to it, or shouldn't be at least). Even if he doesn't end up making the 2025 roster for us or whatever, there's still value in trying to develop him, playing him to see what he's got and he's capable of, and maybe being able to trade him for further assets down the road. Not every player the Spurs acquire has to be a world-beater or starter on a championship team or whatever, those are pretty damn rare.

For now, I enjoyed his performance from last night, the kid at least isn't scared of the moment and made some smart cuts and plays. He can score given the opportunity and play gritty D (at least on this small-ass sample size) which is more than I expected from a relative throw-in of the White trade. Given how Boston fans talked about him, I'd assumed he was a lost cause, but that might not be the case... I'm hoping he gets more burn and we can see where he's at next season's training camp or whenever.

As they say, easy come, easy go...

[Atl Spur]

I don't see Langford as our best prospect or anything like that, but it's also disingenuous to brush him off as "oh, he'll be off the team in two years" as if you couldn't say the same about most players on the current roster not named Murray or Poeltl (and even they aren't untouchable or close to it, or shouldn't be at least). Even if he doesn't end up making the 2025 roster for us or whatever, there's still value in trying to develop him, playing him to see what he's got and he's capable of, and maybe being able to trade him for further assets down the road. Not every player the Spurs acquire has to be a world-beater or starter on a championship team or whatever, those are pretty damn rare.

For now, I enjoyed his performance from last night, the kid at least isn't scared of the moment and made some smart cuts and plays. He can score given the opportunity and play gritty D (at least on this small-ass sample size) which is more than I expected from a relative throw-in of the White trade. Given how Boston fans talked about him, I'd assumed he was a lost cause, but that might not be the case... I'm hoping he gets more burn and we can see where he's at next season's training camp or whenever.

As they say, easy come, easy go...
As I keep saying, I don’t think he was a throw in. I’m willing to bet the Spurs like his potential.

[Sugus]

As I keep saying, I don’t think he was a throw in. I’m willing to bet the Spurs like his potential.

He could perfectly have been a throw-in from Boston's side though, I'm not necessarily saying the Spurs don't value him, just that Boston clearly didn't, given how quickly they gave up on him. Of course the Spurs like his potential to an extent, otherwise they wouldn't have accepted him as a return of the trade, especially when they had the "higher hand" given White was the commodity BOS wanted, and not the other way around. Not hating on him, but he's JAG for the time being, until he shows otherwise, tbh.

[Atl Spur]

He could perfectly have been a throw-in from Boston's side though, I'm not necessarily saying the Spurs don't value him, just that Boston clearly didn't, given how quickly they gave up on him. Of course the Spurs like his potential to an extent, otherwise they wouldn't have accepted him as a return of the trade, especially when they had the "higher hand" given White was the commodity BOS wanted, and not the other way around. Not hating on him, but he's JAG for the time being, until he shows otherwise, tbh.

That’s a fair assessment. I guess my issue is with dudes on here acting like the majority of our players aren't JAG’s😳 until proven otherwise! We couldn’t give Lonnie away…..

[exstatic]

He could perfectly have been a throw-in from Boston's side though, I'm not necessarily saying the Spurs don't value him, just that Boston clearly didn't, given how quickly they gave up on him. Of course the Spurs like his potential to an extent, otherwise they wouldn't have accepted him as a return of the trade, especially when they had the "higher hand" given White was the commodity BOS wanted, and not the other way around. Not hating on him, but he's JAG for the time being, until he shows otherwise, tbh.

To me, his situation isn’t much different from Jalen Smith. They were both late lottery pick drafted into situations with contending teams where there just weren’t minutes for them. Jalen was stuck behind Ayton at C and veteran Jae Crowder at PF. Langford was behind Jaylen, Marcus Smart, and Richardson.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Langford exceeded my expectations in his first game. But my expectations were zero so....at least he didn't disappoint. :lol

[Sugus]

To me, his situation isn’t much different from Jalen Smith. They were both late lottery pick drafted into situations with contending teams where there just weren’t minutes for them. Jalen was stuck behind Ayton at C and veteran Jae Crowder at PF. Langford was behind Jaylen, Marcus Smart, and Richardson.

Considering I've been high on Smith since his draft (PHX fucked up taking him with that pick tho) and want the Spurs to nab him in FA this off-season, I'll take that as praise for Langford :tu

[The Truth #6]

Langford exceeded my expectations in his first game. But my expectations were zero so....at least he didn't disappoint. :lol

The Tao of Ed Helicopter Jones.

[Atl Spur]

I have expectations and he did well. Hopefully our player development works their magic.

[rankingtear]

He falls in the KBD archetype, defensive specialist. KBD is valuable this season because he covers bigger forwards KJ is having trouble with. Romeo can also do the same but not on that level because he is not as big as Chinook has stated. I think the coaching staff is looking at him as a third PF this season, he plays behind Keita as the defensive specialist at that forward spot. I am not that optimistic he makes it out of camp next year because of that shooting form which has been an issue going back to the draft. Some people though his shooting woes in college was a result of a wrist injury and we are seeing now that is not the case. If he comes into training camp with a much improve form and range then he might win out against KBD but based on his progression and rumored work ethic I doubt he gets there by that time. It is all about that shot if he wants to function as a wing because growing 2-3 inches is impossible at this point.

[Ocotillo]

I could have sworn I saw a tweet earlier today saying he is back on the injury list due to a groin strain.

[Atl Spur]

I think he will stay as a two or three

[paperboy77]

Interesting

I saw that he's a 6'6 not 6'4 with a 6'11 wingspan. But maybe it's the difference betwee, his height with and without shoes.

https://www.nbadraft.net/2019-nba-draft-combine-measurements/

He looked pretty big out there v the Lakers. Looked a good 6-6.

[slick'81]

I could have sworn I saw a tweet earlier today saying he is back on the injury list due to a groin strain.

hes out vs tor with a bad hammy

[CGD]

He looked pretty big out there v the Lakers. Looked a good 6-6.

And Primo still looked bigger than him.

[John B]

I was impressed with Langford's defense, but I have reservations on his offense. Is Romeo going to be an insurance in case Lonnie walks? Lonnie has so much faster first step and explosiveness, but has problems with consistency, except the last 7 games (not including recent DNP). Romeo seems to be athletic, but does not seem to have Lonnie's abilities to score. Lonnie seems to be that perfect 6th man spark from the bench, if he can pull it together.

Then we have 5 players coming from the draft, if Spurs opted to use all of them.

[Mr. Body]

I don't think Langford and Walker are in competition with each other. Their skill sets are completely different.

[exstatic]

I don't think Langford and Walker are in competition with each other. Their skill sets are completely different.

They’re both 2s. They’re in direct competition. It’s likely that one of them won’t be here next year, and possibly both won’t be. The slimmest odds are that they both remain.

[Mr. Body]

They’re both 2s. They’re in direct competition. It’s likely that one of them won’t be here next year, and possibly both won’t be. The slimmest odds are that they both remain.

Technically correct is a kind of correct. In this case it's not really that correct.

[John B]

I mean it makes it easier choice to let Lonnie walk if Langford can fill that scoring that Lonnie has. Because it seems like Romeo IS the better defender between the two. But offensively? If I had to choose, I’d still choose Lonnie if one has to go.

[Ocotillo]

I was intrigued to see if Romeo had anything to offer and due to not being able to watch the games he has played in can't really offer an opinion but I will anyway. I would imagine he is salary ballast for an upcoming deal.

[Atl Spur]

I mean it makes it easier choice to let Lonnie walk if Langford can fill that scoring that Lonnie has. Because it seems like Romeo IS the better defender between the two. But offensively? If I had to choose, I’d still choose Lonnie if one has to go.

Not so fast! Give it a few before arriving at that assessment.

[Dverde]

Any chance Romeo has a breakout year? He’s friends with Keldon and he was taken before Luka and Keldon in the same draft. Feels like many on here have already written him off.

[Leetonidas]

Kid has talent but he's made of glass. Really just depends on whether he can be healthy but he also hasnt shown much at this point

[Mr. Body]

Any chance Romeo has a breakout year? He’s friends with Keldon and he was taken before Luka and Keldon in the same draft. Feels like many on here have already written him off.

Doubtful. He has some defensive talent but is an end of the bench guy.

[exstatic]

Kid has talent but he's made of glass. Really just depends on whether he can be healthy but he also hasnt shown much at this point

What I liked was that when he didn’t see much time behind Smart/Brown/Tatum, he reinvented himself as a pretty good defender to get minutes. He was drafted out of Indiana as a scorer. He probably missed his development window, though.

[Ariel]

Like I said in a different thread: I expect nothing from him, but I hope he proves me wrong.

[Maddog]

I can easily see him being waived

[Dejounte]

People swore up and down this guy would find consistent minutes when he was traded to SA. Then it never happened. This dude’s career is done. I’m not even sure he’s interested in having a basketball career.

[poopbox]

Pretty obvious he didn't embrace Primo enough so his time is probably up before it really began

[Atl Spur]

Some people can’t help themselves……time will reveal. You guys may be right but I’m willing to just let it play out:)

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I'm hopeful for his ceiling to show this year. Will probably be his last best chance to make a home for himself in the NBA. He's got the talent to be elite on defense which he showed for about 6 min last year before quickly getting hurt then almost entirely riding the bench after he came back. I'd love to see a breakout season where he shows out. Diamond in the rough that suddenly becomes a star type shit...like a Josh Hamilton

[exstatic]

I'm hopeful for his ceiling to show this year. Will probably be his last best chance to make a home for himself in the NBA. He's got the talent to be elite on defense which he showed for about 6 min last year before quickly getting hurt then almost entirely riding the bench after he came back. I'd love to see a breakout season where he shows out. Diamond in the rough that suddenly becomes a star type shit...like a Josh Hamilton

Who the fuck is Josh Hamilton? Never heard of him, and apparently neither has bbref.

[mystargtr34]

Who the fuck is Josh Hamilton? Never heard of him, and apparently neither has bbref.

Try baseball reference

[exstatic]

Try baseball reference

Oh, baseball. Here’s the 411 on baseball. When a former #1 overall pick who looks like a bust makes it to the majors 8 years later, you can pretty much write in steroids, with pen and ink, especially if his peak is short.

[KingKev]

Have we heard one tidbit about him from the Sours or coaching staff. I think there is a chance he makes it to training camp to show his stuff but they may also waive him before so he can pursue other options.

[Chinook]

Oh, baseball. Here’s the 411 on baseball. When a former #1 overall pick who looks like a bust makes it to the majors 8 years later, you can pretty much write in steroids, with pen and ink, especially if his peak is short.

It was the other type of substances that shortened his peak. Dude had to fight to get clean in order to have the years he did. I'm not ruling out that he took steroids, but it wasn't a talent issue with him.

[Mnky]

People swore up and down this guy would find consistent minutes when he was traded to SA. Then it never happened. This dude’s career is done. I’m not even sure he’s interested in having a basketball career.

Wasn't he injured? That seems extreme on a player who has been injured most of his short career, on a very stacked team of talent.

[Atl Spur]

The guy can play; he just need to stay healthy.

[Maddog]

The guy can play; he just need to stay healthy.

Of course he can play
But play well enough to be a NBA rotation player
Maybe
But probably not on the Spurs
Primo, Devin, Malaki and Blake are sort of in his way

Drafted same year as Keldon and Luka
To date nothing to write home about

BTW, what's Luka up to these days....

[offset formation]

Have we heard one tidbit about him from the Sours or coaching staff. I think there is a chance he makes it to training camp to show his stuff but they may also waive him before so he can pursue other options.

Don't you love autocorrect basically telling you the Spurs don't exist. I had to go add the Spurs to its vocabulary so it quit overriding me, and yet it still does. Wouldn't make me as pissy if it also made the Lakers into the Fakers.

[KingKev]

Don't you love autocorrect basically telling you the Spurs don't exist. I had to go add the Spurs to its vocabulary so it quit overriding me, and yet it still does. Wouldn't make me as pissy if it also made the Lakers into the Fakers.

haha I think I just unconsciously type Sours because I’m grumpy AF lately regarding our trajectory.

[timtonymanu]

Some people can’t help themselves……time will reveal. You guys may be right but I’m willing to just let it play out:)

The delusions once again

[offset formation]

Of course he can play
But play well enough to be a NBA rotation player
Maybe
But probably not on the Spurs
Primo, Devin, Malaki and Blake are sort of in his way

Drafted same year as Keldon and Luka
To date nothing to write home about

BTW, what's Luka up to these days....

Leading a Croation chapter of the Proud Boys rally somewhere back home.

[KingKev]

Leading a Croation chapter of the Proud Boys rally somewhere back home.

haha I guarantee you Luka pulls super models man. Atleast some wicked IG hoes.

[Ariel]

Was there a reason he wasn't invited to Summer League? You'd think he would have been included, had the Spurs considered him part of the future...

[KingKev]

Was there a reason he wasn't invited to Summer League? You'd think he would have been included, had the Spurs considered him part of the future...

He’s been in the league since 2019.

[Ariel]

He’s been in the league since 2019.
But he hasn't been able to establish himself, and older, more experienced, and more established players are taking part in summer league.

[exstatic]

But he hasn't been able to establish himself, and older, more experienced, and more established players are taking part in summer league.

SL usually consists of guys who haven’t been in the league yet, 1st and 2nd year players, and injured guys and guys over 30, trying to claw their way back. Normally, guys still on later years of rookie FRP contracts don’t go.

[Mr. Body]

After an eye-opener against the Timberwolves:

1. He's a superior on-ball defender, doing well to slow down Anthony Edwards despite giving up size.

2. He seems completely out of his element shooting from deep. He doesn't want to do it, or so it seems, but did because it's in the playbook.

3. Loss of Primo opens the door for him. Wesley is also a good defender, but probably won't be counted on.

I really doubt he'll turn into a scorer, although he shows ability to flash and finish in the lane. He knows the sets. I really thought he was dross and soon to be elsewhere, but this has changed.

[T Park]

He’s still really young. This notion that “they are who they are” at 24 has always been ridiculous. Look at what the spurs have done with guys like Danny Green and Bruce Bowen and others.

[baseline bum]

He’s still really young. This notion that “they are who they are” at 24 has always been ridiculous. Look at what the spurs have done with guys like Danny Green and Bruce Bowen and others.

LDN definitely but Bruce was pretty big for the Heat the year before he got here. God does Riley look like a moron for letting him walk when all the Spurs could offer was league minimum, though maybe Bruce took a paycut to come play for a contender. It was funny seeing how much the national sports media jocked Bruce when he was in a Miami uniform though while ignoring him here.

[mystargtr34]

Just had a look at Bowens stats again and noticed he played all 82 games in 5 straight seasons with the Spurs and three other seasons 80 or 81 :lol. What a freakin iron man.

[Atl Spur]

After an eye-opener against the Timberwolves:

1. He's a superior on-ball defender, doing well to slow down Anthony Edwards despite giving up size.

2. He seems completely out of his element shooting from deep. He doesn't want to do it, or so it seems, but did because it's in the playbook.

3. Loss of Primo opens the door for him. Wesley is also a good defender, but probably won't be counted on.

I really doubt he'll turn into a scorer, although he shows ability to flash and finish in the lane. He knows the sets. I really thought he was dross and soon to be elsewhere, but this has changed.

I actually think he will start to sharpen that offensive game this year; he has to get comfortability down.

[Mr. Body]

Yeh, I'm optimistic, too. If he gets run, and the team's ability to increase offensive capacity, he has a chance. He cuts and moves pretty well already.

[Atl Spur]

There is some comedic gold in this post�� Page 1 & 8 are funny looking back in retrospect.

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Love when these old threads pop back up and are borne out.

[Atl Spur]

I sometimes like to let the clowns explain their ongoing clown behaviors������ Their words not mine…..#classicfoolishness

[Atl Spur]

Funny how the Miss Cleo crowd are MIA….. not shocking but funny none the less:)

[Ariel]

:lol Dude (?), you're a broken clock fixed at 12 waiting for noon to toot your own horn. But I'm glad you've found another jock to ride after your boy Primo caused you to melt down that badly. Your psyche comes first.

[Atl Spur]

:lol Dude (?), you're a broken clock fixed at 12 waiting for noon to toot your own horn. But I'm glad you've found another jock to ride after your boy Primo caused you to melt down that badly. Your psyche comes first.

You are foolish or just blinded by hate ( both can be true ) ; the point wasn’t about right or wrong. Sometimes you need to take a step back…..or not. BTW, this is not one off; I’ve been wrong plenty but I do like my percentages over the years��

[Atl Spur]

Spurs players - Spurs message board = acceptable to root for said player(s). Please let me go back to lurking vs having to address blatant idiocy on this board. Thanks in advance

[Ariel]

Spurs players - Spurs message board = acceptable to root for said player(s). Please let me go back to lurking vs having to address blatant idiocy on this board. Thanks in advance
Being skeptic of a player doesn't mean you're rooting AGAINST him. Me right here when we got him:

I expect nothing from him, but I hope he proves me wrong.
That's not putting the player down, it's stating one's opinion, as opposed to merely echoing whatever the FO does so as to claim being right later on. That's not silly, it's downright sad. I feel for you.

[Atl Spur]

Being skeptic of a player doesn't mean you're rooting AGAINST him. Me right here when we got him:

That's not putting the player down, it's stating one's opinion, as opposed to merely echoing whatever the FO does so as to claim being right later on. That's not silly, it's downright sad. I feel for you.
My big momma always said a hit dog will holla…Actually the initial message wasn’t aimed at you but you wanted to pop ( run your mouth)….so I invited you in. Interesting how comprehension falls by the wayside with you boys.

[Atl Spur]

Try reading for understanding in the future..

[The Truth #6]

I’m excited about Romeo right now, but around two weeks ago he looked like total dog shit and was clanging jumpers off the side of the backboard. It’s not like he was good all along. Actually, he was terrible for most of the time here, but a light switch has been turned on and I’m happy he is playing better.

[Atl Spur]

I’m excited about Romeo right now, but around two weeks ago he looked like total dog shit and was clanging jumpers off the side of the backboard. It’s not like he was good all along. Actually, he was terrible for most of the time here, but a light switch has been turned on and I’m happy he is playing better.

Big dog I agree but he did show in the past a useful ability ( defense ) to build upon. Patience is a virtue….. it’s ok to sit back and watch the cornbread / cake/ whatever bake �� You lose nothing! That primo ordeal is a prime example of how all box’s are never checked.

[NASpurs]

I see the resident retard has latched on to the Romeo bandwagon.

[NASpurs]

You throw enough shit on the wall and something is bound to stick.

He'll just use his blind homerism to justify his bandwagoning and then when he's finally correct for once after so many failed attempts, he'll try to make people eat crow. Sad really.

[Atl Spur]

You throw enough shit on the wall and something is bound to stick.

He'll just use his blind homerism to justify his bandwagoning and then when he's finally correct for once after so many failed attempts, he'll try to make people eat crow. Sad really.

Sir, you are not well. Your level of hatred is not healthy….you be easy! We’re rooting for ya.

[Atl Spur]

A simple apology will suffice but that ego won’t allow you…..damn ego!!! Romeo says hi��

[Leetonidas]

Sorry that you're retarded

[Ariel]

Patience is a virtue….. it’s ok to sit back and watch the cornbread / cake/ whatever bake �� You lose nothing!
This coming from the guy who couldn't wait 2 games to post these:

There is some comedic gold in this post�� Page 1 & 8 are funny looking back in retrospect.

Funny how the Miss Cleo crowd are MIA….. not shocking but funny none the less:)

I sometimes like to let the clowns explain their ongoing clown behaviors������ Their words not mine…..#classicfoolishness
:lol You need to work on your self awareness

[Joseph Kony]

:lol this loser still melting down 4 days later. pathetic tbh

[Atl Spur]

This coming from the guy who couldn't wait 2 games to post these:



:lol You need to work on your self awareness
Sir, Pop stated that Romeo was our best defender not me…..take it up with him. You still aren’t reading for understanding. Why?

[Atl Spur]

:lol this loser still melting down 4 days later. pathetic tbh

Good ol’ JK ……add two vowels and it describes you to a tee…… guess which ones��. JOKE

[RC_Drunkford]

Sir, Pop stated that Romeo was our best defender not me…..take it up with him. You still aren’t reading for understanding. Why?

go get some pussy man

[Atl Spur]

go get some pussy man

RC, I’m gonna let you have that one�� I’ll do my best!

[spurraider21]

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[Maddog]

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Luka and Romeo both could be on the same g league team...

You can fault the Spurs for swinging and missing with Luka , but look at the players taken before him up to and including Romeo

[Mr. Body]

Luka and Romeo both could be on the same g league team...

You can fault the Spurs for swinging and missing with Luka , but look at the players taken before him up to and including Romeo

Straight up one of the worst drafts of all time.

[Ocotillo]

I guess Ainge was the one who originally drafted him.

[Mr. Body]

I guess Ainge was the one who originally drafted him.

You don't have to guess.

[exstatic]

I guess Ainge was the one who originally drafted him.

:rollin This was his big 'get' when he swapped 1 and 3 with Philly to get Tatum.

[Rocalcio]

I wish him the best, I like the kid.

[jjspur]

He didn't complain about playing time or gripe about the other players. When healthy he was ok-ish, but he sure did get injured a lot. Hope he doesn't hurt himself bumping into Luka in practice.

[rjv]

at least romeo made an effort on defense

[Ice009]

I wish him well. I really liked his defense and potential on that end of the court. I wish he was more aggressive on offense and not injured as much to have been able to show more.

[spurraider21]

He was bad

[slick'81]

Utah sniffing through our trash. Primo's probably on their radar

[John B]

Utah sniffing through our trash. Primo's probably on their radar

I wouldn’t be surprised with Coach Hardy in there.

[exstatic]

I wouldn’t be surprised with Coach Hardy in there.

I would. Spurs grapevine would tell 'family' to leave Primo well enough alone would be my guess.

[John B]

I would. Spurs grapevine would tell 'family' to leave Primo well enough alone would be my guess.

I doubt Ainge would lose sleep with what Primo did. I expect zero tolerance with Pop, but some of his “grapevine” coaches might be willing to loosen a bit, especially with Primo’s pick despite the odds. I would be curious why.

[Rocalcio]

He was bad

Basketball isn’t only about offense.

[spurraider21]

Basketball isn’t only about offense.
he wasnt good enough on defense to compensate for his lack of offense. he was an ok defender, but not good enough to be a specialist or anything like that

[Rocalcio]

he wasnt good enough on defense to compensate for his lack of offense. he was an ok defender, but not good enough to be a specialist or anything like that

Every player on the team agreed on the fact that he was the best one on one defender of the roster.

[spurraider21]

Every player on the team agreed on the fact that he was the best one on one defender of the roster.
on our roster? thats like saying you have the best gas station sushi in alabama

theres a reason all he got was an exhibit 10 deal

[Rocalcio]

on our roster? thats like saying you have the best gas station sushi in alabama

theres a reason all he got was an exhibit 10 deal

We had several good defenders last season.

[spurraider21]

We had several good defenders last season.
and yet were the worst defensive team in the league, gave up the highest shooting percentage, 3 point percentage... something has to give

either all these good defenders somehow couldnt work together, or maybe they just werent that good of defenders

[The Truth #6]

I think his defense was really good in moments, but would wane throughout a single game, not to mention being injured all the time, so overall his defensive impact probably wasn't really that great.