devin v calls spurs fans munches for wanting to tank for wemby

[playblair]

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[Texas eye]

Still think Spurs make the play in. Too much talent.

[RC_Drunkford]

Still think Spurs make the play in. Too much talent.

:lol

[KingKev]

Lol Devin Vassell is part of the problem. Sorry not sorry.

[boutons_deux]

New York times headlines calls when bayana player from another planet

Ain't voice to text. Hilarious?

[Joseph Kony]

can't wait to see him average 16ppg on 44/34/80 shooting splits while they win 20 games :tu

[offset formation]

It's the same as last year. Dejounte talking about how many dogs they had and the disrespect being shown to them.

Newsflash to Devin, who btw, I have liked from day 1 and think will take a big stride this year: Vegas isn't often that wrong about stuff. We are going to suck and that's the goal. Stop fighting reality and just go show your game.

[Chinook]

Still think Spurs make the play in. Too much talent.

In an absolute sense, the Spurs have a lot more talent than some fans seem to think. Like, they're still one of the 30 most talented teams in the world. But a lot of people underestimate the level of talent on an average NBA team. Almost every team has a couple of players better than the Sprus' best, and their depth is more comparable to the Spurs' starters. If guys make some leaps, they'll win a lot of games. But as of right now, they should be underdogs in every game they have on their schedule.

[KingKev]

Vassell couldn’t even make the fking rookie game as a sophomore and was openly pissed. It wasn’t a conspiracy as to why he didn’t make it. He was a fringe candidate.

[emanueldavidginobili]

It's the same as last year. Dejounte talking about how many dogs they had and the disrespect being shown to them.

Newsflash to Devin, who btw, I have liked from day 1 and think will take a big stride this year: Vegas isn't often that wrong about stuff. We are going to suck and that's the goal. Stop fighting reality and just go show your game.
The team did overachieve last year and he had his best season ever and made the AS team so he kinda lived up to what he was talking about prior to the season. Vassell comments do seem far fetched. They will definitely be in contention for Victor.

[John B]

What do you expect? You want your players to be competitive, while unfortunately not winning a lot because of lack of experience. But the hunger should always be there.

[slick'81]

What do you expect? You want your players to be competitive, while unfortunately not winning a lot because of lack of experience. But the hunger should always be there.


Exactly, the last thing you want is your players ok with losing

[KobesAchilles]

I want him to support his fucking future teammate.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Vassell couldn’t even make the fking rookie game as a sophomore and was openly pissed. It wasn’t a conspiracy as to why he didn’t make it. He was a fringe candidate.

Unfortunately, he’s no Halliburton.

[Vince Carter's ankle]

I want him to support his fucking future teammate.
Are you saying Vassell will be traded to Utah or Indiana?

[Vince Carter's ankle]

Vassell couldn’t even make the fking rookie game as a sophomore and was openly pissed. It wasn’t a conspiracy as to why he didn’t make it. He was a fringe candidate.
This is probably the fifth time you've written this lame argument.
Precious Achiuwa, Saddiq Bey, Jae'Sean Tate and Cole Anthony are better players than Vassell?
Or did they just have more opportunities and playing time in order to improve stats?
And what does the February exhibition game have to do with the new season as a whole?

[rankingtear]

League ain't ready for 6'6 Primo. We would make the play in.

[RC_Drunkford]

people here don't seem to understand that you can't win a lot of games in the modern NBA if you start three non 3-point shooters

[timtonymanu]

This team will suck but what's Vassell gonna say? "Yeah we suck, we're tanking for Wemby." As long as he takes a leap towards being a better player this year, then he can say whatever he wants.

Plus you know that fairy Adam Silver will be breathing down their backs if they do something "sketchy."

[Rocalcio]

He shouldn’t have posted that, that’s just stupid. Hopefully he won’t become the next social media diva of the team, nothing good can come out of this.

[MarCowMar]

I like it. Either he knows something we don't or at least we'll be a feisty loser that has flashes. That's the ideal situation for a tank.

Maybe Brett Brown has learned a few things during version 1.0 of "the process" and we'll have a team that loses while playing in a development-friendly way.

What we don't want is a wasted season where our nascent talent develops bad playing habits or attitudes.

[Vince Carter's ankle]

people here don't seem to understand that you can't win a lot of games in the modern NBA if you start three non 3-point shooters
Cavs most popular lineup was Garland-Okoro-Markkanen-Mobley-Allen and they still won 44 games.

[Vince Carter's ankle]

He shouldn’t have posted that, that’s just stupid. Hopefully he won’t become the next social media diva of the team, nothing good can come out of this.
Have you heard anything about live streaming?

[KingKev]

Hopefully he is big part of the goldilocks scenario of player development, competitive losses, with moral victories along the way. A team friendly extension next summer, ideally front loaded (since we will be flush with cap) like Keldon’s deal would be great.

Another useful trade chip untill we have a true possible centrepiece to build around

[DPG21920]

What do y’all want players to say lol? Players play and have confidence even if irrational. Let’s see what happens. Most of y’all hate on the youth and have underestimated everyone from Dejounte/Derrick to Keldon and Vassell. Sure, they aren’t superstars but they are way better than most give credit and you can win with them IMO if you have the centerpiece/offensive engine.

Spurs will lose this year because they just dont have any offensive engine or enough of a lead guard. But hopefully Keldon/Devin and Primo can show they can create for themselves without needing to be spoon fed every single time. They should develop and you want guys like Devin who are competitive and irrational. That’s a good thing…

[RC_Drunkford]

Cavs most popular lineup was Garland-Okoro-Markkanen-Mobley-Allen and they still won 44 games.

that‘s a line up with 3 3-point shooters, Not 2

[Vince Carter's ankle]

that‘s a line up with 3 3-point shooters, Not 2
Starting from January 1, Okoro has less than 2 3PA. Jones and Sochan can shoot with the same frequency and at some point have a good streak.

[elbamba1]

In an absolute sense, the Spurs have a lot more talent than some fans seem to think. Like, they're still one of the 30 most talented teams in the world. But a lot of people underestimate the level of talent on an average NBA team. Almost every team has a couple of players better than the Sprus' best, and their depth is more comparable to the Spurs' starters. If guys make some leaps, they'll win a lot of games. But as of right now, they should be underdogs in every game they have on their schedule.

Except when they play Utah. Utah will find a way to score against themselves to lose more games than SA.

[RC_Drunkford]

Starting from January 1, Okoro has less than 2 3PA. Jones and Sochan can shoot with the same frequency and at some point have a good streak.

none of those guys ever shot 35% or better

[Vince Carter's ankle]

none of those guys ever shot 35% or better
Okoro had 29% in college and his rookie season in the NBA.
Tre in his sophomore season for Duke had 36.1% on 3.7 3PA.

[rjv]

ST hates losing but loves a losing mentality. perfect ST logic.

[spurs1990]

That clip was super benign. Not a hint of emotion nor derision, certainly not specifically for the fanbase, though it's inferred by mentioning Wembayama.

Vassell is a good dude

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

it's going to be a long season

[TDomination]

Im glad he sad that, good attitude to have

[RC_Drunkford]

Okoro had 29% in college and his rookie season in the NBA.
Tre in his sophomore season for Duke had 36.1% on 3.7 3PA.

Okoro shot 35% last year, Tre Jones shot 19.6%. We talking NBA here, not college

[Vince Carter's ankle]

Okoro shot 35% last year, Tre Jones shot 19.6%. We talking NBA here, not college
Okoro was able to improve his jump shot, but Spurs players can't do that?

[Rocalcio]

Have you heard anything about live streaming?

Yes, and that takes place on social medias.

[RC_Drunkford]

Okoro was able to improve his jump shot, but Spurs players can't do that?

we'll see if they can shoot like that this season

[TD 21]

What's he going to say? In addition, what he said is vague and basically tantamount to cliche talk about competing hard.


Okoro was able to improve his jump shot, but Spurs players can't do that?

Agree with the sentiment, but not all %'s are created equal. Okoro shoots wide open, spot up, catch-and-shoot 3s, yet is still slightly under league average.

[Trill Clinton]

Idc what they say just as long as hey sorry as hell on the court.

[KingKev]

Idc what they say just as long as hey sorry as hell on the court.

Vassell has your back!

[exstatic]

Unfortunately, he’s no Halliburton.

Halliburton.Wanted.Sacramento. His agent let it be known. Hilarious that they offloaded him in his second year.

[lefty]

Team Leader Vassell playing 4D chess. conning the rest of the league

[spurraider21]

dont blame him for having that attitude. players dont tank. organizations do

still, guy hasnt proven he's an nba rotation player tbh

[Leetonidas]

can't wait to see him average 16ppg on 44/34/80 shooting splits while they win 20 games :tu

:lol this might be a pretty generous statline prediction

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Team Leader Vassell playing 4D chess. conning the rest of the league

Exactly. Although he showed his hand a bit with that game 1 performance. Throttle up a little bit, jeez.

[JPB]

Still think Spurs make the play in. Too much talent.

How did I miss that one? :lol

[JPB]

What do you expect? You want your players to be competitive, while unfortunately not winning a lot because of lack of experience. But the hunger should always be there.

Sure, but he's clearly deluded and out of page with PATFO intentions and the overall quality of this team... We suck, clearly.

"that Victor dude" also clearly shows he doesn't properly understand who he is in this league and who this team is... Wemby is a potential top 5 player in history, so in the grand scheme of things, that 2022-2023 spurs team and Devin Vassell are basically insignificant...

Tthat's one thing to push and pep talk each others in training camp and wanting to prove people wrong... But as someone else said, this leagure is filled with talent in every team, much better talent than we have...

[Thomas82]

Sure, but he's clearly deluded and out of page with PATFO intentions and the overall quality of this team... We suck, clearly.

"that Victor dude" also clearly shows he doesn't properly understand who he is in this league and who this team is... Wemby is a potential top 5 player in history, so in the grand scheme of things, that 2022-2023 spurs team and Devin Vassell are basically insignificant...

Tthat's one thing to push and pep talk each others in training camp and wanting to prove people wrong... But as someone else said, this leagure is filled with talent in every team, much better talent than we have...

I totally agree with this. He probably underestimates how good Victor is too.

[Atl Spur]

Some people never learn……Devin is in year 3:) patience is truly a virtue.

[exstatic]

dont blame him for having that attitude. players dont tank. organizations do

still, guy hasnt proven he's an nba rotation player tbh

If you can score double digits, defend, and shoot league average3%, you’re an NBA rotation player.

[spurraider21]

If you can score double digits, defend, and shoot league average3%, you’re an NBA rotation player.
yes its very easy to talk a player up right after the best 2 game stretch of his career

[ohmwrecker]

Let these boys play and win as much as they can. They are experiencing a lightning in a bottle moment, but it’s a long season most likely going to hit a wall at some point. Better to play hard and gain some experience and confidence than to intentionally tank to get a slim chance at the first pick. You can’t tell a group of young, hungry athletes to not try and expect a positive outcome. It’s fun to watch this team. Try to enjoy it and stop praying for miracles.

[timtonymanu]

An ohmwrecker sighting :wow

[ohmwrecker]

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[tonight...you]

Let these boys play and win as much as they can. They are experiencing a lightning in a bottle moment, but it’s a long season most likely going to hit a wall at some point. Better to play hard and gain some experience and confidence than to intentionally tank to get a slim chance at the first pick. You can’t tell a group of young, hungry athletes to not try and expect a positive outcome. It’s fun to watch this team. Try to enjoy it and stop praying for miracles.
Fist-to-chest homie

[DAF86]

yes its very easy to talk a player up right after the best 2 game stretch of his career

Dude, Vassell, in his sophomore year, averaged 12 pts, 4 rbds, 2 assts, 1 stl, 36% 3pt shooting and played above average defense. How's that not a rotation NBA player? You fucked up with that comment bro. :lol