Game Thread: Summer League Game 2 - Spurs vs Warriors -July 10th, 2022 @ 6:30 PM CT

[Ditty]

Kuminga looking like Shaq out there shooting free throws.

[Kurgan]

Extremely underwhelming performance for a 2nd year lotto pick. But he's an inch taller than last year!!!!

[RC_Drunkford]

Lonnie Walker looked like a world beater in his 2nd year in summer league. Primo not so much :lol

[Robz4000]

The only open growth has been the Warriors collective cock going balls deep inside Primo

:lol

[longhorn]

it's great that Primo looks taller/bulkier but man, he just seems slow. Even if he develops the requisite playmaking skills, I don't see how he can ever play PG without just getting blown by when guarding any PG with above-average athleticism.

[J_Paco]

Wesley has no fear!

[ace3g]

Wesley should just shoot 3s the rest of SL.

[Kurik]

Wesley just has balls.

[Robz4000]

:wow Wesley

[PhantomDashCam]

If that becomes a consistent weapon in Wesley’s arsenal…. :wow

[NickiRasgo]

Damn Wesley.

[Dejounte]

BLAKE FUCKING WESLEY

KEEP BARLOW ON WISEMAN AND KUMINGA. HES THE BEST DEFENDER

[RC_Drunkford]

Wesley clutch!!!!!!!!!

[Mnky]

Wesley has that dog in him man. Warriors start chirping, he lights up.
Spurs need that mindset desperately.

[Uriel]

That's it. Blake Wesley for starting PG.

[Chomag]

Primo, yes he is young but that's about it. He really isn't showing anything special to build on and his lack of speed, especially his burst speed is very telling. There is no way he can be a PG if he can't break down an opponents defence.

Still to early to call him a wash I know but hopefully he gives us something to go on soon.

Honestly Wesly is looking to already be the better player.

[vy65]

Primo is shooting under 15% on 14 shots. But, but, but … he can shoot …

Thank god for Wesley

[Kurgan]

Wesley>>>>Primo

[RC_Drunkford]

I think the projection by this NBA Scout TimVP talked to who said Primo would be a 2nd rounder in this years draft is accurate

[Mnky]

Was Barlow tired or something? Whyd they sub out the best defender on the court in the last minute..

[vy65]

Make that 2 for 15 now

[Mnky]

Was Barlow tired or something? Whyd they sub out the best defender on the court in the last minute..

And his sub gets cooked on the first play. Smh. :lol

[Chomag]

It's just it would be foolish to say that there is no cause for concern with Primo

[Dejounte]

Fuck these non calls man

[ace3g]

Wesley has to be more under control and find space on that last drive.

[longhorn]

It's just it would be foolish to say that there is no cause for concern with Primo

I'm no Primo hater at all, but I agree. Dude just is not showing what you need to see after a year in the pros to justify picking him at #12 overall.

[RC_Drunkford]

Primo heroballing and not giving Wesley the ball. Wesley should be the player taking the last shot, but I'm sure it will be another Primo brick

[Mugen]

If you don't like that, you don't like Spurs basketball :lmao

[Leetonidas]

Warriors getting the ref love even in summer league :lol

[Robz4000]

Even in Summer League the NBA can't stop fellating the Warriors.

[XDT76]

Wesley>>>>Primo

A lower pick, with lesser NBA experience and younger than Primo out playing him. What's the next excuse for Primo for not performing?

[ace3g]

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/sa.png&h=100&w=100Spurs




STARTERS
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


D. BarlowF
24
1-2
0-0
2-4
3
2
5
1
0
2
4
4
-3
4


R. Woodard IIF
19
1-3
0-1
2-4
0
3
3
0
1
0
1
0
+6
4


J. PrimoG
29
2-15
1-5
5-9
0
5
5
4
0
1
3
3
+4
10


B. WesleyG
30
7-20
4-7
4-6
1
4
5
0
0
0
3
3
-1
22


M. BranhamG
26
1-6
1-3
3-4
0
5
5
3
1
0
1
0
+2
6


BENCH
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


J. CarltonC
16
3-6
0-0
4-5
7
4
11
2
1
0
1
2
+4
10


D. DaysF
23
5-11
2-6
5-5
5
8
13
1
2
0
1
6
+1
17


J. HallG
16
3-9
1-6
0-0
0
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
-7
7


D.J. Stewart Jr.F
17
2-3
1-1
0-0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
3
+2
5


J. DeLaurierC
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


K. EdwardsG
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


S. StefanovicG
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


A. PoliteG
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


K. BowmanG
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


TEAM

25-75
10-29
25-37
16
33
49
14
7
5
16
24

85




33.3%
34.5%
67.6%

[Robz4000]

:cry b-but Primo grew half an inch !!!!!! :cry

[J_Paco]

Primo has to look at some Paul Pierce and/or Luka Doncic tape cause there is no way he's blowing past NBA defenders with that complete lack of burst.

Just an absolutely dogshit game for the kid.

[Kurik]

Primo better get a F.

[Kurgan]

Kuminga played like what you'd expect from a second year lotto pick. Primo played like a 2nd rounder taken too early in the draft.

At least Wesley looks promising.

[Mnky]

It's just it would be foolish to say that there is no cause for concern with Primo

There's no cause for concern. He played like garbage. He's better than he was last year. He'll be 20 this year. I'll start worrying at the end of his contract.

[Kurgan]

Kuminga played like what you'd expect from a second year lotto pick. Primo played like a 2nd rounder taken too early in the draft.

At least Wesley looks promising.

[J_Paco]

Primo has to look at some Paul Pierce and/or Luka Doncic tape cause there is no way he's blowing past NBA defenders with that complete lack of burst.

Just an absolutely dogshit game for the kid.

[RC_Drunkford]

this looks like a game the Spurs will lose

Spurs starting the tank early :lma

[Mnky]

Wesley gets an A+ for that ending. He knows the assignment. The tank is on and he's just practicing finishing games the right way.

[Robz4000]

Where's Atl Sniffer to semen shield for Primo and PATFO tbh?

[Manong Ginobili]

Primo probably has to just be a Reggie miller type of player moving around screens to get free. he's not big like Pierce or Luka to create separation through contact.

[Uriel]

Wesley has looked like the best player on the team these first two games. If he can keep it up, I believe he should be given the chance to compete with Tre Jones for that starting PG position on the big club.

[GB20]

Blake should be with the main team next year. primo is the one who should be in Austin next year.

[Biggems]

the Refs were giving Kuminga the Karl Malone treatment out there, just look at him and it was a foul.

I fucking hate McClung.....I hated him at TT, the way he would abuse the Horns, and I hated him today, the way he raped the Spurs.

Wesley has horrific handles. His passing is not much better. I have no idea why he is bringing the ball up. Also, he is a black hole with the ball. He just brings it up and chucks up shots. Primo was totally off tonight on offense. We had a huge lead and in the 2nd half we played a ton of me ball and horrible defense.

We had no business losing this game. It reminded me of last season's Spurs, a big lead and a total 2nd half meltdown leading to a loss.

[cd98]

Well Primo experiment failed tonight. He looked good on that first three. But again, 19 years old so expect up and down games. But clearly he's not ready to be in the starting line up...except maybe he is because we are tanking.

[Kurik]

the Refs were giving Kuminga the Karl Malone treatment out there, just look at him and it was a foul.

I fucking hate McClung.....I hated him at TT, the way he would abuse the Horns, and I hated him today, the way he raped the Spurs.

Wesley has horrific handles. His passing is not much better. I have no idea why he is bringing the ball up. Also, he is a black hole with the ball. He just brings it up and chucks up shots. Primo was totally off tonight on offense. We had a huge lead and in the 2nd half we played a ton of me ball and horrible defense.

We had no business losing this game. It reminded me of last season's Spurs, a big lead and a total 2nd half meltdown leading to a loss.

Terrible take on Wesley.

[rascal]

Primo lacks explosiveness and is not quick enough to beat his man to the basket for easy scores.

He also is not a consistent enough shooter. This is what I saw last year so no improvement.

[vy65]

Primo was thoroughly outplayed by a younger teammate who didn't have the benefit of playing in the NBA last year. 2nd year players are supposed to look much better than the rooks. Primo looked worse: he can't defend, couldn't shoot, can't blow by his man, and should be an afterthought but for the spurs blowing the 9th pick on this fucktard.

[Mr. Body]

Well, at least the Spurs have two 19 year olds who can play -- Wesley and Barstow.

Kuminga is a preening, entitled, smug punk. Perfect for the Warriors.

[Chinook]

Primo struggled being the lead dog against defenders who'll play in the NBA. It happens. If he's going to be a top option, he's going to face bigger defenders. As a guy who's going to have to score through players, he'll need to learn how to deal with phone-booth moves.

I really liked Barlow and Days in addition to Wesley. The front court seems full, but Days would be my pick for SL member to get that second two-way. Seems to have the making of a 3-and-D big. Barlow looks like a center. He's still a young undeveloped center, but I think he has the frame to play there. I'd be curious to see what offense he can bring as a higher option. His fluidity there was supposed to be his biggest calling card, but his only notable plays were that sidestep three he canned and his fumbled dunk.

[spurraider21]

Primo is shooting under 15% on 14 shots. But, but, but … he can shoot …

Thank god for Wesley
people were posting rookie highlight videos where a vast majority of the footage was showing him making 3’s when he shot them at a 30% clip for the year :lol

[J_Paco]

Primo probably has to just be a Reggie miller type of player moving around screens to get free. he's not big like Pierce or Luka to create separation through contact.

Needs to learn how to use his body, handle and change of speed to separate from his defender. Guys were attached to him all night and he rarely got away from the initial defender.

And use counter moves to get pull - ups, step backs and floaters. Wasn't doing any of that and was just putting his head down into traffic.

[spurraider21]

Wesley has looked like the best player on the team these first two games. If he can keep it up, I believe he should be given the chance to compete with Tre Jones for that starting PG position on the big club.
It’s summer league competition. No shot he starts over Tre. Remember how well Jones performed in last years summer league too. Not to mention how well he held up starting in the nba

[Mr. Body]

Primo struggled being the lead dog against defenders who'll play in the NBA. It happens. If he's going to be a top option, he's going to face bigger defenders. As a guy who's going to have to score through players, he'll need to learn how to deal with phone-booth moves.

I really liked Barlow and Days in addition to Wesley. The front court seems full, but Days would be my pick for SL member to get that second two-way. Seems to have the making of a 3-and-D big. Barlow looks like a center. He's still a young undeveloped center, but I think he has the frame to play there. I'd be curious to see what offense he can bring as a higher option. His fluidity there was supposed to be his biggest calling card, but his only notable plays were that sidestep three he canned and his fumbled dunk.

I liked Barstow. He has length and speed to bother and recover and he adjusted on Wiseman fairly well.

[wildbill2u]

Primo shot better in the last game. Let's hope this was an anomaly. On the other hand, when I pointed out on another thread that his shooting stats for a YEAR were mediocre and he had no burst (looked like Slo Mo 2.0) all the Primativos were on my case saying give him some time. OK, we have nothing but time ahead of us to see what he can do. I really want him to succeed at some position, just maybe not at PG.

[spurraider21]

Primo shot better in the last game. Let's hope this was an anomaly. On the other hand, when I pointed out on another thread that his shooting stats for a YEAR were mediocre and he had no burst (looked like Slo Mo 2.0) all the Primativos were on my case saying give him some time. OK, we have nothing but time ahead of us to see what he can do. I really want him to succeed at some position, just maybe not at PG.
Primo scored 11 of his 20 points in garbage time with 3 minutes left in the 4th last game

[wildbill2u]

I'm glad to hear Barlow made some good impressions with his play. I think he will be a good signing for the PF slot since we got him so cheap.

[J_Paco]

people were posting rookie highlight videos where a vast majority of the footage was showing him making 3’s when he shot them at a 30% clip for the year :lol

To be fair, White and Walker IV are far from rookies and both shot a similar piss poor percentage.

Seems like Primo will need to still play off someone else and isn't ready to be a main shot creator (if ever).

[GB20]

It’s summer league competition. No shot he starts over Tre. Remember how well Jones performed in last years summer league too. Not to mention how well he held up starting in the nba
All the second year players from the spurs have performed well in the summer league except Primo. I don’t know if we should be concerned about his game.

[jjspur]

For being the 25th pick Wesley has so far impressed.
For being the 12th pick Primo hasn't, even in his second year.

For the warriors Wiseman finally looked like a lottery pick.
That little pest Mcclung might just have secured a roster spot somewhere. The spurs could use someone like him at the point as opposed to slowmo 2.0 .

[longhorn]

Primo was thoroughly outplayed by a younger teammate who didn't have the benefit of playing in the NBA last year. 2nd year players are supposed to look much better than the rooks. Primo looked worse: he can't defend, couldn't shoot, can't blow by his man, and should be an afterthought but for the spurs blowing the 9th pick on this fucktard.

He was the #12 pick, but even still, not looking like a great selection so far.

The main issue tbh is his lack of quickness, and slow reflexes. Defenders can press him 1-on-1 and he can't seem to get by them at all. Then on defense he seems painfully slow to react when the man he's guarding tries (and most often succeeds) to blow by him. Like I said earlier, it's great and all that he seems to have gotten taller and bulkier, but there's no way he's ever going to be able to play PG in this league when he looks slow on both ends of the floor even against Summer League competition. And he's not crafty enough, like SloMo was, to make up for that lack of quickness.

Dude simply does not look like a guy that was worth picking at #12 overall, and, unlike Wesley, there's not a lot to hang your hopes on considering his best trait--shooting--was a complete no-show today. A lottery pick who has spent a year in the league shouldn't be going 2 for 15 from the floor in the NBA Summer League, full stop.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W67i0K2_3RY

[Atl Spur]

He was the #12 pick, but even still, not looking like a great selection so far.

The main issue tbh is his lack of quickness, and slow reflexes. Defenders can press him 1-on-1 and he can't seem to get by them at all. Then on defense he seems painfully slow to react when the man he's guarding tries (and most often succeeds) to blow by him. Like I said earlier, it's great and all that he seems to have gotten taller and bulkier, but there's no way he's ever going to be able to play PG in this league when he looks slow on both ends of the floor even against Summer League competition. And he's not crafty enough, like SloMo was, to make up for that lack of quickness.

Dude simply does not look like a guy that was worth picking at #12 overall, and, unlike Wesley, there's not a lot to hang your hopes on considering his best trait--shooting--was a complete no-show today. A lottery pick who has spent a year in the league shouldn't be going 2 for 15 from the floor in the NBA Summer League, full stop.

Compared to what other 12th pick? He’ll be one of the best picks at that number in the last 20+ years! Book it:)

[KobesAchilles]

The good news about Primo is when we let him go in 3 years, I won’t have to argue with people that we probably shouldn’t have fucking picked him

[daslicer]

This was a very boring game. The highlight of the game was watching Dejounte and Parker's interviews. Primo still looks like a player who can only be average at best.

[John B]

Lonnie Walker IV getting interviewed just now at Summer League. He says going to the Lakers is like soaking up all the championship history, or something like that. :lol

[Degoat]

Primo is NOT a PG, God help us all if the spurs plan on him being the Pg lol Tre Jones about to avg 48 mins a game

[vy65]

Compared to what other 12th pick? He’ll be one of the best picks at that number in the last 20+ years! Book it:)

The sniff is strong with this one. The previous year, Tyrese Halliburton went 12, so let’s start there.

[poopbox]

2 for 15 :lol

[sananspursfan21]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W67i0K2_3RY

Very interesting to me how every shot in those highlights went in the basket the same exact way. Did you notice that? Every shot gently hit the back iron and then straight downward. The motion of the net was nearly identical too. Oddly consistent. I dunno, maybe I’m reading too far into that.

[Ariel]

Compared to what other 12th pick? He’ll be one of the best picks at that number in the last 20+ years! Book it:)
Past 5 years (besides Primo): Jalen Williams, Haliburton, PJ Washington, Miles Bridges. He's 5th out of 5 and the distance to 4th is so large it isn't even funny. Put down the cr@ck pipe

[RC_Drunkford]

Very interesting to me how every shot in those highlights went in the basket the same exact way. Did you notice that? Every shot gently hit the back iron and then straight downward. The motion of the net was nearly identical too. Oddly consistent. I dunno, maybe I’m reading too far into that.

the NBA uses magnets:lol

[offset formation]

1545886937692753920

lol, no.

[Atl Spur]

The sniff is strong with this one. The previous year, Tyrese Halliburton went 12, so let’s start there.

Give me the others………I’ll wait. This mythical high bar for that pick:) I also said “ one of the “ clown!

[Atl Spur]

Past 5 years (besides Primo): Jalen Williams, Haliburton, PJ Washington, Miles Bridges. He's 5th out of 5 and the distance to 4th is so large it isn't even funny. Put down the cr@ck pipe

How old are those players again? Bro you aren’t worth the discussion:(

[vy65]

Give me the others………I’ll wait. This mythical high bar for that pick:) I also said “ one of the “ clown!


Past 5 years (besides Primo): Jalen Williams, Haliburton, PJ Washington, Miles Bridges. He's 5th out of 5 and the distance to 4th is so large it isn't even funny. Put down the cr@ck pipe

[Atl Spur]

Go outside and make mud pies while I help Ariel get his head out his ***:)

[Atl Spur]

Summer league is gonna expose all the stupid in this forum….

[Ariel]

Summer league is gonna expose all the stupid in this forum….
Indeed. And you're the first in line :lol

[Dejounte]

Primo is not or shouldn’t be a hill to die on. Atl is part of a fucking cult or something. You don’t need to worship and die for this dude.

[Seventyniner]

Primo is not or shouldn’t be a hill to die on. Atl is part of a fucking cult or something. You don’t need to worship and die for this dude.

Agreed. There's a lot of middle ground between "he's a scrub who shouldn't get a second contract" and "he's James Harden lite".

He hasn't played well in this summer league, that's true. But his advanced stats in year 1 aren't much worse than those of Dejounte Murray's rookie year. And he was a year younger when drafted.

I can understand revising our assumptions downward some. Just not all that far because it's only been two summer league games.

I hope he improves a bunch between now and training camp, and even more during the season. No point in stressing over it right now.

[timtonymanu]

Summer league is gonna expose all the stupid in this forum….

The autism is out in full force again

[TD 21]

- I realize Wiseman, Kuminga and Moody were picked 2nd, 7th and 14th respectively and haven't done anything yet, but it's still embarrassing that they have probably at least 2 higher upside prospects than anyone on a team that's been mediocre - bad for a half decade.

- Spare me the "he's 19" routine, the notion of Primo as a PG was always asinine. Stop trying to outsmart everyone by forcing him to be something he's not and let him focus on the thing(s) he's supposed to be able to do well before his confidence is shattered.

- Branham is getting lost in the shuffle in the Primo and Wesley show and because of that he's forcing the action the rare times he's involved. He can't fade into the background, but they also have to make a conscious effort to get him more involved.

- Love Wesley's confidence, but his tunnel vision/selfishness would make Johnson blush (Branham already can't hide his frustration with him).

[baseline bum]

Here's to hopefully solid performances from Branham, Primo, and Wesley. :hungry:

So much for that. 2-15 fuck

[Dejounte]

The Spurs needed to strike gold with at least one of their four young guys and looks like Wesley is it. Wesley is a lotto talent, possibly top 5 tbh. Just a complete player with an upside that’s through the roof.

Now if Sochan can show something and one of the “vets” on the team can step up…

[Dejounte]

Tbh Sochan would have shut that shit down on Kuminga

Kuminga was getting all types of star calls. With the high defensive iq and mind games that Sochan plays, he would have gotten into Kuminga’s head. Fuck that guy

[tbdog]

Wesley's body looks good. But man, his dribble is very high.

[offset formation]

Primo keeps leaving his feet while trying to make a pass in traffic...

Shut your mouth, he's the PG of the future

[Vince Carter's ankle]

How much will butthurt be on the forum during the season, lol

[Fireball]

loved hearing from TP and Dejounte during the broadcast ... Wesley is fun to watch ... but so was Lonnie

[John B]

I just finished watching the replay. I think Primo will be okay. He is getting to his positions and taking good shots, just not falling tonight. I think he has a lot of poise, and that the game has slowed down on him. Again I’m not worried.

[venitian navigator]

Bad night for Primo, but probably just one of those nights... Also his free throws were horrible, to the point I was wondering if there was anything wrong with his eyes health...

[Big Empty]

They’re all just 19. Primo’s shooting isnt bad but he def isnt a point guard. We might have something special in Wesley. Next year we’ll have another top 10 pick and tons of first rounders. The spurs will def find a few more Gems the next two drafts. By then the whole team will be between 22-25 and thats when ill expect them all to be at the next level. This rebuild is going to take 2-3 years just to see some light at the end of the tunnel. Primo will atleast be a solid back up sg/sf that can cone off the bench and nail 3s.

[Atl Spur]

Lol. These takes will not age well:) BTW Dejounte, you talking real silly these days.

[Atl Spur]

Bad night for Primo, but probably just one of those nights... Also his free throws were horrible, to the point I was wondering if there was anything wrong with his eyes health...

He played like crap; it happens to the best of them. Hopefully he comes out tonight and performs better. Any person that experienced success ( definition varies from person to person ) knows the path is littered with peaks and valleys! Remove the emotion and desire to be the smartest in the room; it’s two summer league games! This road is gonna be windy for all of them…..

[Ocotillo]

Tbh Sochan would have shut that shit down on Kuminga

Kuminga was getting all types of star calls. With the high defensive iq and mind games that Sochan plays, he would have gotten into Kuminga’s head. Fuck that guy

I had a similar thought during the game in that it would have been interesting to see a Kuminga Sochan matchup.

[RC_Drunkford]

I think Wesley could net us a similar package like Dejounte once we trade him

[KingKev]

I think Wesley could net us a similar package like Dejounte once we trade him

Train em up and ship em out!!!

[KingKev]

I think Wesley could net us a similar package like Dejounte once we trade him

PATFO still thinks they are on top with all the recognition they get for helping other teams win.

[sananspursfan21]

the NBA uses magnets:lol

the *aliens use magnets

fify

[duncan2150]

Really like what i saw for Wesley, not afraid, he's a baller. He will correct those errors like going straight away to the basket without seeing anything.

From the beggining, i'm not sold on Primo at PG, still time for him but he can't create separation, the handle is correct but not really good. imo he's lost actually without knowing how to play.

I like Barlow, he's learning how to play C and that's not bad, Days looks pretty good also.

[rjv]

Really like what i saw for Wesley, not afraid, he's a baller. He will correct those errors like going straight away to the basket without seeing anything.

From the beggining, i'm not sold on Primo at PG, still time for him but he can't create separation, the handle is correct but not really good. imo he's lost actually without knowing how to play.

I like Barlow, he's learning how to play C and that's not bad, Days looks pretty good also.

pretty much how i felt about yesterday's game. barlow is clearly a g league fixture for all of this season but there are some glimpses in which he shows some nice traits. he also seems to have that natural confidence that wesley has.

[mexicanjunior]

All of the Primo lip service is comical, he is trash.

[Atl Spur]

All of the Primo lip service is comical, he is trash.

You a cowboys fan ( 20 + years of not winning crap ) talking about its a process but bashing a kid in his second year in the nba? Bro, tell me you see the irony in that….

[mexicanjunior]

You a cowboys fan ( 20 + years of not winning crap ) talking about its a process but bashing a kid in his second year in the nba? Bro, tell me you see the irony in that….

This has got to be a bit...Greg Sutton looked like a more competent PG... :lol

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

You a cowboys fan ( 20 + years of not winning crap ) talking about its a process but bashing a kid in his second year in the nba? Bro, tell me you see the irony in that….

Plenty of Cowboys fans know they won't win shit with Jerry around. Doesn't mean that they can't comment on the Spurs.

[3&D_TBH]

Look how long it took DJ to reach all star level. The impatience around here is staggering. Obvious that not many of you are teachers or coaches. Most players don’t go from zero to good in one season and an offseason. Stay patient, but you won’t. Lol

[couchman]

I'm a bit concerned that the attempt to change Primo's shot is still not working and may have backfired.
His stroke is very inconsistent and that is supposed to be one of his best attributes.
When his shot is not falling he doesn't have much else to fall back on.
It's just one game in Summer League, but 2-15 shooting is UGLY no matter how you slice it.
5-9 from the FT line is almost as worrisome.


Branham is also changing his shot right?
I gotta say I just don't like taking guys who are known primarily as shooters and then messing with that trait.
Why not wait to see if Branham can get off that push shot jumper at this level before making him change it?

Wesley looks very talented and he has that dawg in him.
He also looks very raw.
I'm very intrigued but he has a long ways to go.
If he can unlock his full potential he might be a big deal

I really wish we could watch Sochan play!

[rjv]

I'm a bit concerned that the attempt to change Primo's shot is still not working and may have backfired.
His stroke is very inconsistent and that is supposed to be one of his best attributes.
When his shot is not falling he doesn't have much else to fall back on.
It's just one game in Summer League, but 2-15 shooting is UGLY no matter how you slice it.
5-9 from the FT line is almost as worrisome.


Branham is also changing his shot right?
I gotta say I just don't like taking guys who are known primarily as shooters and then messing with that trait.
Why not wait to see if Branham can get off that push shot jumper at this level before making him change it?

Wesley looks very talented and he has that dawg in him.
He also looks very raw.
I'm very intrigued but he has a long ways to go.
If he can unlock his full potential he might be a big deal

I really wish we could watch Sochan play!

[rjv]

Malaki has a low point of release and i think that could spell trouble. but my impression is that malaki was already working on changing his shot prior to the draft because there were scouting concerns about whether or not his shot would translate well to the NBA.

[RC_Drunkford]

I found it interesting how Tony said he was in town to scout for his French team. I never realized that summer league was a great place for Euroleague scouts to identify players for their own teams, but it makes perfect sense.

Players in summer league aren't only auditioning for the NBA, but for other leagues around the world.

Hello Ty Jaeger :lol

[The Truth #6]

If Sochan was playing and playing well maybe there would be less frustration so far. Still, Primo may unfortunately be in the oft too traveled path of Spurs players struggling to understand their role. It’s on him to figure it out. He’s getting nothing but opportunity and support. So his challenge with his role, unfortunately, may just be in over his head. Also, his work ethic is something I’m curious about. He’s mature and interviews well. Basically, I don’t know much at all about Primo. The distance between the FO’s apparent expectation and the results are definitely awkward. I hope he figures things out.

[spurs10]

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[Dex]

If Sochan was playing and playing well maybe there would be less frustration so far. Still, Primo may unfortunately be in the oft too traveled path of Spurs players struggling to understand their role. It’s on him to figure it out. He’s getting nothing but opportunity and support. So his challenge with his role, unfortunately, may just be in over his head. Also, his work ethic is something I’m curious about. He’s mature and interviews well. Basically, I don’t know much at all about Primo. The distance between the FO’s apparent expectation and the results are definitely awkward. I hope he figures things out.

Yeah, planning for him to be a pure PG seems to be trying to force a square peg into a round hole.

When we've seen him at his best, he is hunting out his own offense. He has the ability to get to his spots and create space for his own shot and, although the percentages aren't great so far, his shot looks decent enough.

Forcing him to play point is just turning him into another Lonnie Walker....a guy who stands around a lot and is unsure what to do. And his court vision in the last two games has been...less than impressive. He's dribbling into traffic and getting into trouble, and forcing passes where they simply don't exist.

[couchman]

Agree 100% that if Sochan was playing we'd likely be having very different conversations.

[FlAVaK]

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[wildbill2u]

I just finished watching the replay. I think Primo will be okay. He is getting to his positions and taking good shots, just not falling tonight. I think he has a lot of poise, and that the game has slowed down on him. Again I’m not worried.

"The game has slowed down on him" So him moving at the speed of molasses is a purposeful mental exercise. Whew! I was getting worried that we were seeing a continuation of his moves from last season as Slo Mo 2.0. I won't worry about that anymore. Thanks.

[Ice009]

loved hearing from TP and Dejounte during the broadcast ... Wesley is fun to watch ... but so was Lonnie

Was Dejounte on the Spurs game broadcast? I saw TP's interview, didn't see a Dejounte interview, though. What did he say?

[Fireball]

Was Dejounte on the Spurs game broadcast? I saw TP's interview, didn't see a Dejounte interview, though. What did he say?

the main thing I remember from Dejounte was him answering a question about the city of Atlanta offering other "opportunities" than SA ... he flat out said he does not care about such things ... he only wants to play basketball, get better etc. ... he can party when he finished his career. And he did not like it when the journalist said he already is in his prime ... Dejounte made it clear he is not there yet and I agree ...

[Drom John]

Five days later:

1) I was wrong, the Laker fans did not fill Thomas & Mack for the third game, and the fourth game with the Lakers had even fewer in attendance (still more than could fit in Cox.)

2) Same strategy as Cavaliers game, my eyes were on Barlow at all times on the court. Barlow tighten up his one-on-one coverage on the perimeter, yet still quickly helped and disturbed drivers. Kudos for Wiseman's play, but Barlow made him work. Wiseman > Barlow, but Barlow is literally and figuratively in the same league. Barlow in both the first two days, looked significantly better that late 2021 first rounder Day'Ron Sharpe.

Wesley has no fear. Wesley has no finish. May Wesley continue to lack the first, but develop some skill at the basket.

Hale, lost his deer in the headlights shock, and seemed to realize that the game's speed was too much, so Hale slowed down, made much fewer mistakes, but no positive impact. After adjusting from Cavaliers game, maybe it will be a slow but effective learning curve. He might be worth an Austin contract as backup PG.

Saw four games: best player, Mac McClung, who BTW is a FA. McClung only has a Summer League contract with the Warriors.
Despite Cam Thomas' stat line, David Duke, Jr. was the two-way spark for the Nets.
While the Hornets gutted out a team win, G-Leaguer Paris Bass of the Lakers looked better than Darius Days. That a compliment to Bass, not a diss on Days.

And back to Hale, I witnessed the deer metaphor Monday driving to my home and scaring a deer on my front porch. BTW, middle Georgia deer are much bigger than Fair Oaks Ranch deer.