The Bagrationi Dynasty of Sandro Mamukalashvili

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqkNCit-JPM

[onechance87]

He should of had playing time over collins and barlow.Shame on the coaching staff for not trying it
out earlier in the season.Not a defensive big,But a big who seems to be in the right place
or making sum type of play and bringing energy.Not sure why he wasint given a chance.

[freetiago]

He’s not a C why would he take Collins minutes. He’s a SF/PF. He does everything Sochan does but better

[onechance87]

He’s not a C why would he take Collins minutes. He’s a SF/PF. He does everything Sochan does but better

collins dont act like a center,getting punked on defence and getting out rebounded.Mamu dont seem worst at d and
seems to be a real good rebounder so far.

[Mr. Body]

He’s not a C why would he take Collins minutes. He’s a SF/PF. He does everything Sochan does but better

:rollin

This fanbase.

:rollin

[onechance87]

:rollin

This fanbase.

:rollin

i mean he may be a better shooter and rebounder then sochan.He also seems to move off the ball well to make it
easier for wemby compared to sochan.

[bluebellmaniac]

He should of had playing time over collins and barlow.Shame on the coaching staff for not trying it
out earlier in the season.Not a defensive big,But a big who seems to be in the right place
or making sum type of play and bringing energy.Not sure why he wasint given a chance.

Ummmmmmm.... because we are TRYING to lose in case you hadn't noticed. It's called a tank. We want the best pick possible to get the PG of our future or to pick some other position where we think we can solidify. It is not rocket science to figure this out.

Get with the program.

[onechance87]

Ummmmmmm.... because we are TRYING to lose in case you hadn't noticed. It's called a tank. We want the best pick possible to get the PG of our future or to pick some other position where we think we can solidify. It is not rocket science to figure this out.

Get with the program.

if that was that goal...Should of stayed with sochan at pg all season.

[The Truth #6]

VW might really like playing with him. Curious to see if Mamu survives the cut. I'm guessing no but who knows.

[onechance87]

VW might really like playing with him. Curious to see if Mamu survives the cut. I'm guessing no but who knows.

either mamu or barlow gonna have to go.Think rather have mamu,Seems to fit together with wemby.

[Pauleta14]

:rollin

This fanbase.

:rollin

You joined 20y ago so I assume you're not a child anymore, so why those childish answers all the time?

You disagree, cool, that's what makes a good exchange, bring your agruments and stop your ad hominem bs mate, it's ridiculous

[spurraider21]

The rebounding was a big difference maker between him and Sochan tbh

[Mr. Body]

You joined 20y ago so I assume you're not a child anymore, so why those childish answers all the time?

You disagree, cool, that's what makes a good exchange, bring your agruments and stop your ad hominem bs mate, it's ridiculous

Hon, remember the days when this board fought about which player was worse, Tony Parker or Manu?

Honey baby, I'm not being childish, I'm trying valiantly to get the idiocy to stop. It may be impossible, as this is hands down the worst fanbase in all of professional sports.

[bluebellmaniac]

if that was that goal...Should of stayed with sochan at pg all season.

From what I've read, Pop was seeing too much psychological damage being done. Sochan didn't understand the full extent of the project of him running point.

[spurraider21]

Hon, remember the days when this board fought about which player was worse, Tony Parker or Manu?

Honey baby, I'm not being childish, I'm trying valiantly to get the idiocy to stop. It may be impossible, as this is hands down the worst fanbase in all of professional sports.
you should check out lakersground

[Pauleta14]

Hon, remember the days when this board fought about which player was worse, Tony Parker or Manu?

Honey baby, I'm not being childish, I'm trying valiantly to get the idiocy to stop. It may be impossible,as this is hands down the worst fanbase in all of professional sports.

1 - What's with this homophobic bs? :lol I wasn't trying to offend you, it was more an olive branch

2 - IF it's really your goal (it's not ;) that's the worse way to reach it. Even when u happen to be right, why being such a dick all the time mate? it has to be exhausting...

3- Just keep it 100 with ur takes without the unnecessary BS, we all come here to chill and enjoy our passion, not to fight

:toast

[buttsR4rebounding]

Hon, remember the days when this board fought about which player was worse, Tony Parker or Manu?

Honey baby, I'm not being childish, I'm trying valiantly to get the idiocy to stop. It may be impossible, as this is hands down the worst fanbase in all of professional sports.

:lol Based on what? Your extensive research of Mr. Body-based fan quatlity criteria? If it's truly idiocy as opposed to a differing opinion you are trying to stop then no level of trying--valiant or otherwise--will achieve your desired outcome. That actually does sound like what a child might do, Hon.

[z0sa]

:lol white-knighting for millionaires who will never know your name.

[Maddog]

To get back on track

He looked really good lately- but you always have to be careful to not overvalue end of the year performances given the wonky lineups, plus minus motivations of various teams
He's been productive when given minutes-
I think it would be worth giving him minutes over say Barlow.

[LeBowen]

If we're talking serious teams, Mamu is 10th or even 11-12th man in rotation with his current skillset.
Obviously, he can still improve, but not that much.
I can't ever see him being a legit rotation player if he doesn't become a legit 3pt threat.
Still, a nice guy to have on the roster for the regular season.

While they're similar in size, I just don't see Barlow as anything other than high energy big off the bench.
Mamu's handles and passing are way better, Barlow doesn't have forward skills, he's an undersized big.

I'd keep them both for one more year.
With all his injuries, Bassey is unfortuantely most likely done with the NBA.
Collins must go, but I think they keep him for one more year since they obviously won't draft another big.

[Mr. Body]

:lol Based on what? Your extensive research of Mr. Body-based fan quatlity criteria? If it's truly idiocy as opposed to a differing opinion you are trying to stop then no level of trying--valiant or otherwise--will achieve your desired outcome. That actually does sound like what a child might do, Hon.

What I'm reacting to is the "[player SpursTalk decides sucks] is awful!" takes that people just blindly post like automatons here, which is what that post is. It's just dumb upchuck that's the same quality as people roaming in here to decry whenever some player misses a jumpshot.

It's all the same, and you know it. I know it. There's somehow this Kool Kids thing going on with this site, I think generated from Timvp back when he was an edgelord asshole and here more often, where just coming and ripping on players is somehow what people want to do.

Again, you know this. Just be smarter and better, okay?

[Mr. Body]

But honestly, I see it on some other Spurs message boards. It's on the reddit sub.

Members who just absolutely HATE on players. JUST FUCKING DESPISE the players. And somehow this is supposed to be something I'm supposed to like? Nah, man, I'm going to attack people for that shitty attitude. I don't care if you cry about it.

[Joseph Kony]

Hon, remember the days when this board fought about which player was worse, Tony Parker or Manu?

Honey baby, I'm not being childish, I'm trying valiantly to get the idiocy to stop. It may be impossible, as this is hands down the worst fanbase in all of professional sports.

you should kill yourself then

[Joseph Kony]

What I'm reacting to is the "[player SpursTalk decides sucks] is awful!" takes that people just blindly post like automatons here, which is what that post is. It's just dumb upchuck that's the same quality as people roaming in here to decry whenever some player misses a jumpshot.

It's all the same, and you know it. I know it. There's somehow this Kool Kids thing going on with this site, I think generated from Timvp back when he was an edgelord asshole and here more often, where just coming and ripping on players is somehow what people want to do.

Again, you know this. Just be smarter and better, okay?
:lol you're such a clown ass loser who takes messageboards way too seriously. touch grass chump

[JPB]

:lol white-knighting for millionaires who will never know your name.

:lol

[Mr. Body]

:lol white-knighting for millionaires who will never know your name.

attacking 19 year olds to impress Timvp?

:rollin

Yall some absolute dumbfucks.

[Mr. Body]

I can't really imagine coming onto SpursTalk to take on Timvp's edgelord personality. That guy was a toxic Trump fan before there were even Trump fans. Proud Boy type.

[JPB]

Ummmmmmm.... because we are TRYING to lose in case you hadn't noticed. It's called a tank. We want the best pick possible to get the PG of our future or to pick some other position where we think we can solidify. It is not rocket science to figure this out.

Get with the program.

Reason why they're 9-15 since after ASG (11-47 before) and won 5 of the last 8. Master plan for possibly one of the worst draft in recent memory, with 3rd stringer Mamu freaking Mamukalashvili (who will probably be out this summer) as an essential part of the tank.

Hmmmm, obvious.

[The Truth #6]

I can't really imagine coming onto SpursTalk to take on Timvp's edgelord personality. That guy was a toxic Trump fan before there were even Trump fans. Proud Boy type.

Wait, what? Really? I never sensed that in any overt way.

[spurraider21]

i had been pretty low on mamu. not because i thought he lacked skill, but just because his impact never seemed to be there and his defense had hurt us more than his offense had helped. but he's looked much better recently and his chemistry with wemby is pretty undeniable.

in what was basically a lost/developmental season, seems really silly that he got as little run as he did, behind even a guy like osman

[Dejounte]

Wait, what? Really? I never sensed that in any overt way.

I think it’s rather obvious with the way he allows shameless racism, misogyny, and homophobia rampant on this site. It’s a form of enablement and frankly, I believe that when you allow something like that, you believe in it. It’s sad but this is the world we live in. It doesn’t trigger me the way it does Mr. Body anymore. What Body doesn’t realize is that he’s in here with us and all the screaming by him does nothing but affect his mental health. He’s cared about this so much that I think his mind has deteriorated to the point he can’t get out of this cycle where he’ll go for weeks just being OK and then relapse into this unhinged state.

[ismael-robert]

I just don't think timvp reads 95% of yalls threads/posts

[exstatic]

I just don't think timvp reads 95% of yalls threads/posts

You don’t need to read all of it to realize what a cesspool this place has become. A quick scan of the top 5-10 threads at the top on any given day will tell the tale.

[Leetonidas]

Timvp is a racist Magatard now? :lmao

[exstatic]

Timvp is a racist Magatard now? :lmao

Some have made that assertion. I just think they let the board turn into a shithole.

[Leetonidas]

Some have made that assertion. I just think they let the board turn into a shithole.

There is far less racist shit here than there was in 2006-2008 imo. There are a few troll posters that like to push peoples buttons but acting like they are the predominant group on this board is false.

I also find it comical how certain posters love to shit on what a cesspool ST is yet they are constantly here posting themselves as if they aren't part of ST. This board has never been heavily moderated which is part of its charm. Posting a stupid opinion will get you called out for being a dip shit unlike RealGM which gives strikes/bans for the most mundane stuff.

ST ain't perfect but it ain't a MAGA sanctuary. Those freaks mostly stay in the political forum. Theres also an ignore feature for those who haven't realized it :lol

[Seventyniner]

Theres also an ignore feature for those who haven't realized it :lol

The only thing I don't like about the ignore feature is that quotes from ignored posters still show if an un-ignored poster responds. I wish there was a way to hide even the quotes from ignored posters.

[timtonymanu]

Imagine if Mamu had started next to Wemby over Zollins. Shit he even fits better with Wemby than sochan does.

[exstatic]

Imagine if Mamu had started next to Wemby over Zollins. Shit he even fits better with Wemby than sochan does.

I like Mamu, but his defense is pretty bad. We need to improve defense and shooting, and despite tonight,he isn’t a good shooter, either.

[Gandalf]

We’re keeping Mamu, right? Maybe even pairing him with Wemby more often? They have great chemistry (in relatively little actual game time together), Mamu can hit threes, rebound, hustle, has good vision and ball handling for a big, seems to be in the right place at the right time, etc.?

Wemby just said he was ‘eager to play with him all season’ and he wanted Mamu’s jersey.

[exstatic]

We’re keeping Mamu, right? Maybe even pairing him with Wemby more often? They have great chemistry (in relatively little actual game time together), Mamu can hit threes, rebound, hustle, has good vision and ball handling for a big, seems to be in the right place at the right time, etc.?

Wemby just said he was ‘eager to play with him all season’ and he wanted Mamu’s jersey.

I like Mamu, but tonight was an outlier. He’s not even a good shooter, 24.5% from 3 on the season before tonight’s game.

[Dejounte]

We’re keeping Mamu, right? Maybe even pairing him with Wemby more often? They have great chemistry (in relatively little actual game time together), Mamu can hit threes, rebound, hustle, has good vision and ball handling for a big, seems to be in the right place at the right time, etc.?

Wemby just said he was ‘eager to play with him all season’ and he wanted Mamu’s jersey.

We need to keep him to get Wemby get used to playing with a player like him until we get a better version that plays defense. His archetype is the type we need at power forward. Not a big like Sarr who’s meant to roam the paint all game long on offense.

[onechance87]

Im ok with letting barlow go and keeping mamu.

[exstatic]

We need to keep him to get Wemby get used to playing with a player like him until we get a better version that plays defense. His archetype is the type we need at power forward. Not a big like Sarr who’s meant to roam the paint all game long on offense.

I wouldn’t hate Kyle Anderson, part II. He does a lot of the same point forward stuff, and is a stout defender.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/nateryansports/status/1778976054943646169

[Gandalf]

Yeah - he’s a career 31% shooter from three. Wish we still had Chip to bump that up a little. If he practices the 3 a lot this offseason, he could have a decent career.

[Dejounte]

I wouldn’t hate Kyle Anderson, part II. He does a lot of the same point forward stuff, and is a stout defender.

Meh. Kyle’s another placeholder type that we don’t need if we have Mamu already. Any player that’s been relegated to the bench on another team shouldn’t be an option for the Spurs. Bench players who haven’t had a chance to be a starter on the other hand are decent options. Kyle was a starter for the Wolves and then pushed to the bench. We don’t need other team’s trash like that. Just my opinion.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/bouncepassos/status/1778977176840180008

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/bouncepassos/status/1778977176840180008
Saw this. Iconic quote. If another more famous NBA player said it, it would be in the history books.

[Robz4000]

Most of us have said Mamu and Graham should've been playing all season tbh.

[itzsoweezee]

There is far less racist shit here than there was in 2006-2008 imo. There are a few troll posters that like to push peoples buttons but acting like they are the predominant group on this board is false.

I also find it comical how certain posters love to shit on what a cesspool ST is yet they are constantly here posting themselves as if they aren't part of ST. This board has never been heavily moderated which is part of its charm. Posting a stupid opinion will get you called out for being a dip shit unlike RealGM which gives strikes/bans for the most mundane stuff.

ST ain't perfect but it ain't a MAGA sanctuary. Those freaks mostly stay in the political forum. Theres also an ignore feature for those who haven't realized it :lol

Agreed. This site used to be much worse with racist and homophobic slurs just casually thrown around. It still happens, but far less frequently

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is2NT7MkSiA

[Bill_Brasky]

So fuckin in on this dude

[Knoxxx]

MAMUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUIUUUUU

[scott]

I just love watching this kid run. It’s like what I imagine it would look like if Sasha Baron Cohen invented a character who was a Eastern European farmer running after his chickens.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw9zZ5bHT2g

[The Truth #6]

Weird idea. But could he start in place of Champ? I would at least like to see it tried. He's a good shooter. Way better passer/ball mover. Defense is worse. But he raises the low level BBIQ, at least.

[TDMVPDPOY]

need him to spread the floor on offense, so wemby can iso

[onechance87]

Weird idea. But could he start in place of Champ? I would at least like to see it tried. He's a good shooter. Way better passer/ball mover. Defense is worse. But he raises the low level BBIQ, at least.

he sure can.If he can improve his shot and be consitent in making shots,plus his pump fake and taking it to the rim
would benefit wemby.Not even sochan,collins or champ could that.

[r0drig0lac]

smart player.

[spurraider21]

looked good against denver and thats what counts. putting zero stock in the gleague exhibition game we saw yesterday

[ace3g]

C6oVhmlspFD

[Knoxxx]

Have to love the hustle I think that has earned him a roster spot again next season.

[RC_Drunkford]

I'd keep Mamu over Cedi

[ace3g]

C6tmuz3LBPj

[ace3g]

From his IG stories today

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GPQ3lj1XEAACHMX?format=png&name=900x900

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GPQ3lj1XQAAykIJ?format=png&name=900x900

[DPG21920]

I love Mamu as an end of bench guy. He works his butt off, vibes are great and he plays hard and does well with Wemby. Seems like a no brainer to keep him around tbh..

[exstatic]

I love Mamu as an end of bench guy. He works his butt off, vibes are great and he plays hard and does well with Wemby. Seems like a no brainer to keep him around tbh..

Don’t think we have that luxury with 4 FRPs + X number of SRPs + relevant veterans onboarding the next two years. Anyone with an expiring or non-guaranteed deal is on the chopping block. Mamu is fun, but that can’t priority over player development.

[The Truth #6]

Yes to Mamu and Barlowe until we get someone better. If we somehow land a star in trade (dubious, doubtful) then their cheap contracts are great. Probably adios to Bassey due to injuries and bad luck unless they get rid of Blake Wesley. But I digress...

[ace3g]

https://x.com/FIBA/status/1808193341634326977

[scott]

https://x.com/FIBA/status/1808193341634326977

Bertans knew what was coming and bailed out of being posterized

[Knoxxx]

Seems like Mamu is in, he played great with Wemby late season. Bassey on hold pending LM

[z0sa]

Seems like Mamu is in

I hope so.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/FIBA/status/1808853869230698735

[Dejounte]

Technically Mamu will be in his third year this upcoming season…

big season coming? RC_Drunkford

[Seventyniner]

I like the way the white panels on the FIBA ball male it easy to tell which way the ball is spinning.

[RC_Drunkford]

Technically Mamu will be in his third year this upcoming season…

big season coming? RC_Drunkford (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=53010)

I said in the middle of the season they should try starting him for Jeremy. Then when he started at the end of the season we started to win games and he had good chemistry with Wemby. If the Castle/Sochan duo does have spacing issues there's a legit chance for Mamu to start at the 4. He might be a bit undersized, but is a high IQ guy, can shoot and brings a lot of intensity, especially when it comes to fighting for rebounds. He needs to up his 3-point shooting percentage and improving his handles would go a long way I think.

He'll show something this season, watch. In the last 8 games of the season he averaged 11.4 PPG 9.9 RB 2.1 AST 0.5 BLK with 47.2% FG and 37% from 3 in 26 minutes. The guy is a legit bench rotation player.

[Ariel]

Mamu seems like a great dude who is also a good fit with Wemby, it's understandable why they would prioritize him over Barlow. Hopefully he'll be back.

[Mr. Body]

I said in the middle of the season they should try starting him for Jeremy. Then when he started at the end of the season we started to win games and he had good chemistry with Wemby. If the Castle/Sochan duo does have spacing issues there's a legit chance for Mamu to start at the 4. He might be a bit undersized, but is a high IQ guy, can shoot and brings a lot of intensity, especially when it comes to fighting for rebounds. He needs to up his 3-point shooting percentage and improving his handles would go a long way I think.

He'll show something this season, watch. In the last 8 games of the season he averaged 11.4 PPG 9.9 RB 2.1 AST 0.5 BLK with 47.2% FG and 37% from 3 in 26 minutes. The guy is a legit bench rotation player.

I'm a huge fan of Sandro and advocated him playing more from the start of the season, but I'd hesitate before overrating end-of-season production. That's "Shaeden Sharpe is going to be great! Jalen Green is incredible!" territory. Good teams are not paying much attention as they focus on tweaks and the future of the playoffs. Bad teams are more or less checked out. And so marginal players start looking great. Sochan is much better for the full-season grind and is on another level overall.

That said, I'm part of your fanclub with him.

[jermaine]

I loooove Mamu.... His high spirits, always ready, an never complained. Just waited his time an shined his butt off.

[BackHome]

Mamu is the kind of player you look to build your bench unit he is just so smart and plays hard and is a great team player.

[ginobilized]

I love Mamu and hope he returns. I couldn't tell if he proved to be a great fit with Wemby, or, that any big with high-IQ is a great fit with Wemby.
Perhaps the possible Markkanen deal is holding up the Mamu decision. I guess we'll find out soon.

[spurraider21]

1813346920720417043

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

1813346920720417043

That’s great news. I love Mamu.

[The Truth #6]

Great to see Mamu back. In a weird way he could go from marginal bench player to rotation guy in the way Patty did for us. Different players but both seem like great dudes to have on a team. I do think he is slowly improving his game but needs opportunity.

[BatManu20]

Bump. Legendary performance tbh :lol

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[ace3g]

https://x.com/AirlessJordan/status/1902548873903566867

[BatManu20]

1902548034849820731

[BatManu20]

Mamu :cry

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmc0BUsXcAAHFad?format=jpg&name=900x900

[BatManu20]

Who invited Flava Flav tbh :lol

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[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmc1APkXAAAaqD8?format=jpg&name=medium

[Seventyniner]

Mamu :cry

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmc0BUsXcAAHFad?format=jpg&name=900x900

Whose jersey would that have been? Rod Strickland? Derek Anderson?

[CGD]

Mamu :cry

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmc0BUsXcAAHFad?format=jpg&name=900x900

Damn, is that a Rod Strickland jersey? Maybe McGrady when he had that cup of coffee here once.

[BatManu20]

Whose jersey would that have been? Rod Strickland? Derek Anderson?


Damn, is that a Rod Strickland jersey? Maybe McGrady when he had that cup of coffee here once.

Definitely a Rod Strickland or Derek Anderson jersey. T-Mac didn't sign here until 2013 and they had stopped making those Champion-brand jerseys long before that anyways, so it wouldn't be his jersey. I'm gonna guess Derek Anderson considering Strickland was traded 7 years before Mamu was even born tbh.

[BatManu20]

1902548021130248292

[scott]

How old do we think Mamu is here? 10? That would be 2009. Malik Hairston was sporting #1 back then :lol DerMarr Johnson sported #1 the season before.

I'd gotta be a Rod Strickland throwback, Cory Alexander or Derek Anderson? TMac was 2013... does Mamu look 14 here?

[Notorious H.O.P.]

I'm gonna go with throwback Strickland. Not sure what kind of NBA store they might have had in Tbilisi at that time but I don't see it being an Anderson.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcdNk24eaH0

[quentin_compson]

Well, if Wemby doesn't pan out, the Spurs can just build around Mamu ... :fro

[ace3g]

https://x.com/HectorLedesmaTV/status/1902580628077383736

[Mr. Body]

This dude's best friend is Flava Flav? How are they not getting commercials?

[ginobilized]

What a night for a guy that has been underused here. So happy for him.

This really makes me wonder if he will be part of the Spurs future.

Maybe he and Sochan play a game of 1-on1 and the winner gets the others minutes?

[ambchang]

This is Mamu’s world and we just so happen to live in it.

[spurraider21]

he should have been the backup 4 all season

[RC_Drunkford]

The thing with Mamu is that his advanced stats are some of the best on the roster. I get that he played some garbage time, but he seems to be more of a net positive than a lot of other guys in our rotation

[The Truth #6]

I didn't watch the game but why only 20 minutes if he was nuclear the whole game?

Also, this is the murky time of year where better players are injured and Mamu plays and plays well and it's not clear if this is statistical noise or he actually should get more minutes.

Regardless. I'd be curious to see him get all Vassell minutes right now and just see what happens. He can shoot the 3 enough. He's the opposite of a ball stopper. Just saying.

[BatManu20]

Hang it in the Louvre.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GmfxWl0XMAA2jpX?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[The Truth #6]

I like how he took the mic from the reporter guy, which seemed to annoy him.

[exstatic]

he should have been the backup 4 all season

He can’t guard anyone. He’s too small for bigs, and not quick enough for wings.

[Raven]

He can’t guard anyone. He’s too small for bigs, and not quick enough for wings.

he can be exposed for sure, but from a backup 4 you expect energy and hustle, not lockdown power.. I'm also not sure who is supposed to be the other backup 4 anyway, he's the only one that fits tbh.. going small with barnes doesn't make a ton of sense given he plays slow.

[spurraider21]

He can’t guard anyone. He’s too small for bigs, and not quick enough for wings.
im aware he's a poor defender. i dont think he should have starters minutes or play 25mpg nightly or anything like that. he basically should have played the same minute Osman was giving us last year... 18-20 mpg or something like that

hes very poor defensively but he's still active. pushes the pace, can shoot, pass, beat closeouts. i love the chaotic energy he brings, particularly when alongside somebody like wesley (who also should have been getting some minutes throughout the year). as poor a defender he is, he's still a reasonble rebounder as well.

[LeBowen]

He can’t guard anyone. He’s too small for bigs, and not quick enough for wings.

Yeah, he's awful defensively, but it's not like we have any other backup PF options who aren't overmatched.
He's a smart player and he worked well together with Wemby, should've had way more minutes.
I'm not saying he should've been the 6th man, but 10 to 15 minutes would've been fine.

And even though he's a bad defender, he's a good rebounder. Right now that's arguably an even bigger issue than just defense.


Also, when it comes to fringe rotation players, a good coach makes all the difference.
Star players and high end starters will always be on more or less the same individual level, but good coaches elevate scrubs and make them look useful.
Mitch has done nothing positive in that department.
Mamu and Champagnie aren't players worth losing sleep over, but they can both be useful on a well-coached team. With Mitch letting players do whatever, fringe guys often look lost.

[scott]

Mamu is awful defensively, so we can't play him... it would take away from the minutes of all the defensive aces we have on our team.

[cutewizard]

Yeah, he's awful defensively, but it's not like we have any other backup PF options who aren't overmatched.
He's a smart player and he worked well together with Wemby, should've had way more minutes.
I'm not saying he should've been the 6th man, but 10 to 15 minutes would've been fine.

And even though he's a bad defender, he's a good rebounder. Right now that's arguably an even bigger issue than just defense.


Also, when it comes to fringe rotation players, a good coach makes all the difference.
Star players and high end starters will always be on more or less the same individual level, but good coaches elevate scrubs and make them look useful.
Mitch has done nothing positive in that department.
Mamu and Champagnie aren't players worth losing sleep over, but they can both be useful on a well-coached team. With Mitch letting players do whatever, fringe guys often look lost.

..............

Totally agree

Wemby should convey our need for a stable coaching staff.....a new breed

Might he be too shy?

[cutewizard]

I think the Coaching need is what we really need right now

We need clarity

[widowmaker]

I have loving his game since hes been here I don't know why he doesn't get more burn. At this point id rather have him than Vassell.

[buttsR4rebounding]

I think the Coaching need is what we really need right now

We need clarity

:pop: That’s not who we are…

[024]

Was always high on his offense. Never knew why he was nailed to the bench when the Spurs were left with 2 bigs in Bassey and Mamu.

[dbestpro]

I am learning to hate coach Johnson. Mamu has a monster game and gets just a couple minutes in the next game. Dude sucks.

[exstatic]

I am learning to hate coach Johnson. Mamu has a monster game and gets just a couple minutes in the next game. Dude sucks.

Mamu doesn’t play defense. If his shot isn’t falling, and it wasn’t, he’s a net negative.

[cutewizard]

I suddenly have this thought that........

If unleashed, Mamu could lead the NBA in scoring!!! hahahahaha

The Mamu Hypothesis

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCRrA0nRvb0

[Ice009]

Good bump. Are the Spurs going to bring Mamu back? His teammates all seem to love him. Great guy to have around the team, but does he fit on the roster still, or will it depend on all the other moves they make?

[exstatic]

Good bump. Are the Spurs going to bring Mamu back? His teammates all seem to love him. Great guy to have around the team, but does he fit on the roster still, or will it depend on all the other moves they make?

I like Mamu, but he doesn’t really have a defensive position. That being said, I have no objections to bringing him back on a short cheap deal, roster spots permitting.

[Raven]

good bench pf/sf combo is good enough for me.

[BatManu20]

Would love Mama back on the right deal but could also see a bad team overpaying him this offseason based on a couple big performances this year and thinking they can get more of that out of him. Poor defender, but a good shooter/floor-spacer and a great locker room guy.

[cutewizard]

Good thoughts for Mamu guys

[spurraider21]

as a bottom of the bench guy in a "break glass in case of emergency role" to give the team a shot in the arm, you could do a lot worse.

[R. DeMurre]

I like him and think people forget he's still young. All of his career impact stats point to a guy who has steadily improved as an NBA role player, & I can definitely see him as the Luke Kornet of the Spurs, a guy that does his job and can be helpful as a bench player but who can also fill in during injury issues, especially if he's sandwiched in between Wemby and a SF who defends well.

[Knoxxx]

He's not a 8-9 man playoff rotation guy on a contending team, but offers decent bench depth as has been stated. I doubt anyone lines up to give him a big payday, which leaves the possibility he returns.

[jjspur]

Mumu is a pretty good shooter and locker room guy, however he is lacking on the defensive side. If you can accept him as the 8th - 12th guy on your team, then that's great. If you can't, well then its going to be a challenge finding other guys with his skillset for a minimum contract. I know those players are out there, but its usually the teams with good scouting that sign them first with the spurs waiting around for leftovers or for their draftees to develop (which doesn't always happen). So if I were the spurs I'd just resign him to a short contract and not waste time. I think he's earned it.

[scott]

From Mamu grabbing the game ball and his social media post saying "Thank you for everything San Antonio" - he may have already been told he isn't coming back next year. It was a fun ride.


Mumu is a pretty good shooter and locker room guy, however he is lacking on the defensive side. If you can accept him as the 8th - 12th guy on your team, then that's great.

What's funny is that I think you could make a relatively similar statement about Keldon Johnson (who isn't actually a pretty good shooter, but everything else applies). But Keldon got a big extension and a place in the rotation, while Mamu is left twiddling his thumbs at the end of the bench. I'm not sure Keldon is much better than Mamu, tbh.

[John B]

Mamu is a streaky scorer and tremendous motor, on top of being a good locker room guy. I think he is one of Wemby’s favorite people to play. I’d be happy to see Mamu back.

[jjspur]

The spurs have an idea what role Mamu should play and how much he is worth in salary. Mamu may have a different idea. Considering what he has done this year, other teams may agree with him and offer him more playing time and money. If he leaves we know why and he stays he should be rewarded for his efforts like other spurs before him.

Keldon has the heart of a lion and has led spurs comebacks many times. Like every other spur, he has his highs and lows, but he always gives it his best effort which is more than I can say for some other spurs. If you think about the salary cap going up and Keldon's salary going down its actually a decent deal especially with only two years left. For comparison, often injured deadbeat former spur Zach Collins will make more than KJ next season. Prime example of an organization paying a player about the right amount and paying another way too much. Who would you rather have ?

[RC_Drunkford]

He‘s a perfect 3rd stringer that you can throw into the game if you need a spark or caught the injury bug. I wouldn’t mind having him back

[cutewizard]

Hope he comes back on a mutually agreeable deal

[Guru of Nothing]

Would love to have him back for depth. Be the kind of guy who pops up for a few 20-point games during the winter load management doldrums. Anyone younger and potentially better at his contract price would be better served getting reps in Austin.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gt2ivdTXUAAQrIQ?format=png&name=900x900

[Ice009]

What's the shirt Danny's got on? Says Mamu, Danny Green on it, but can't read the rest.

[ace3g]

What's the shirt Danny's got on? Says Mamu, Danny Green on it, but can't read the rest.


From their skills camp today:

https://www.jotform.com/uploads/swishcitylaredo/form_files/IMG_0079.682fe637a43b10.02592919.png

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gt2iAXYXkAATWXo?format=jpg&name=large

[Mr. Body]

Was Flava Flav there?

[poopbox]

Danny doing a skills camp? He can't even dribble :rollin

[Mr. Body]

Danny doing a skills camp? He can't even dribble :rollin

It's not for basketball skills.

[Robz4000]

Mamu gets the BAE?

[The Truth #6]

Mamu can shoot the 3 and move the ball around unselfishly. Seems better than a lot of our players. He's affordable. Branham, Wesley, Keldon, and Devin - for various reasons - I have more concerns about.

[cutewizard]

Mammmmmmmmmmmmuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

[Ice009]

Man, we need defense and rebounding, but I love Mamu, so bring him back if he's willing to come back for a minimum contract (I assume that is what he got paid last season?).

[BatManu20]

Goodbye sweet prince

1940103024606945752

[Ice009]

Sucks to lose him. Darn. I wish him well. Such a cool/awesome guy. Good luck Sandro. I hope you absolutely kill it in Toronto and have a long NBA career. I'm very glad that he's still in the NBA and didn't have to go overseas (I think I read one of the European teams was after him?).

Really was a great culture guy for the Spurs and also a pretty decent basketball player.

Good that he's also going closer to home. Isn't he from over East when he was younger?

[Ariel]

He wasn't a part of the Spurs long term future so I'm glad he got a good offer. Meanwhile, Spurs can aim higher.

[CorrectCrusader]

Will forever love Sandro for giving us that 30+ point game in 14 shots over spring break. Brought a friend to that game and we had a blast

[R. DeMurre]

I like Mamuk, but this could be a sign that Boucher is moving on, which might be good news.

[John B]

Thanks Mamu and goodluck!

That means the Spurs are replacing him with another big? Al Horford?

[ChumpDumper]

Thanks Mamu and goodluck!

That means the Spurs are replacing him with another big? Al Horford?
Depends a little on how they view Bryant, who really couldn't defend at PF any worse than Mamu.

[callo1]

No more Flavaflav:depressed

[benefactor]

Never forget


https://youtu.be/FCRrA0nRvb0?si=_pNhpeUaIPEMhKny

[Ice009]

What a game that was. 93% from the field. Amazing single game performance.

[Raven]

very sad.

[Darkwaters]

Truly the end of an era.

Goodbye to the Georgian Hammer.

[scott]

If Mamu is expendable, I worry that Keldon's future may not be secure either. Keldon is extension eligible this summer, hopefully we lock him up to a huge deal and keep him in San Antonio before sharks like Joe Dumars and Scott Perry start circling the blood in the water

[K...]

so did he get waived, or sign elsewhere?

[Ice009]

If Mamu is expendable, I worry that Keldon's future may not be secure either. Keldon is extension eligible this summer, hopefully we lock him up to a huge deal and keep him in San Antonio before sharks like Joe Dumars and Scott Perry start circling the blood in the water

DO it. Pull the trigger on a max extension.

[benefactor]

so did he get waived, or sign elsewhere?
He spontaneously combusted.

[spurraider21]

If Mamu is expendable, I worry that Keldon's future may not be secure either. Keldon is extension eligible this summer, hopefully we lock him up to a huge deal and keep him in San Antonio before sharks like Joe Dumars and Scott Perry start circling the blood in the water
had me in the first half, not gonna lie

[cutewizard]

Ohhhhhh no......

Why, ohh why

[bigfan]

Bummer, he was cheap enough, I doubt we can find a better replacement for that amount.

[chunticakes]

Goodnight, sweet prince.

[exstatic]

He spontaneously combusted.

…from attempted defense.

He was fun, but was as bad on defense as he was savvy on offense. I think he knew he was gone. His media time after the last game sounded an awful lot like a farewell.

[ginobilized]

If Mamu is expendable, I worry that Keldon's future may not be secure either. Keldon is extension eligible this summer, hopefully we lock him up to a huge deal and keep him in San Antonio before sharks like Joe Dumars and Scott Perry start circling the blood in the water

I see what you did there. We cannot lose Keldon for a better player. Not now. Not ever.

[ginobilized]

Loved Mamu.
This is a great opportunity for him.
I can say without even checking my taxes over the years that I have never made $5.5 million in 2 years. That's a change your family's legacy payday even if it's low by NBA standards.

I'm hoping that Drake and Flava Flav clash in an epic battle at some point.

[SpurSpike]

We need cheap big shooters... isn't that kinda what Mamu is? He was one of the few that when he shot a 3 I expected it to go in.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Getcha some, Mamu

[Obstructed_View]

Good for him. He'll always be a Spur.

[The Truth #6]

Perhaps the FO really wants to prioritize defense this upcoming season and didn't see a spot for Mamu. Will miss him as a fun player. If they had just tried Point Mamu instead of Point Sochan...

[ace3g]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1941225272130535669

[scott]

Mamu gonna drop 40 on us in Toronto next year with Flav courtside.

And I'll be okay with that.

[TimmyBuckets]

It just doesn't seem like they're searching for a stretch 4 at all. They spent 10 mil on Kornet, which I'm happy about of course, but have the rest of the MLE and the BAE left. Mamu got a 2 year 5.5 mil a year deal. They could've easily kept him. It just seems like they're gonna keep Bismarck or add minix, Ingram, etc idk what other random is on this squad. They could've kept Mamu for the IQ and stretchability. I don't get this decision.

[Dejounte]

It just doesn't seem like they're searching for a stretch 4 at all. They spent 10 mil on Kornet, which I'm happy about of course, but have the rest of the MLE and the BAE left. Mamu got a 2 year 5.5 mil a year deal. They could've easily kept him. It just seems like they're gonna keep Bismarck or add minix, Ingram, etc idk what other random is on this squad. They could've kept Mamu for the IQ and stretchability. I don't get this decision.
They’re moving away from tweener 4/5 bigs who are ineffective on defense because they’re too slow to guard sf/pf and too weak/small to guard true c’s.

it’s like I’ve been saying. The Spurs have chosen a path. They want a “big wing” at the pf spot, instead of a traditional one that a lot of folks here haven’t moved on from. A big wing is a player whose strength isn’t rebounding, blocking shots, or staying in the paint - it’s a player who can guard 2, 3, 4 without being taken advantage of.

[Knoxxx]

That would make sense if we weren’t getting killed on the glass all last season.

[TD 21]

They’re moving away from tweener 4/5 bigs who are ineffective on defense because they’re too slow to guard sf/pf and too weak/small to guard true c’s.

it’s like I’ve been saying. The Spurs have chosen a path. They want a “big wing” at the pf spot, instead of a traditional one that a lot of folks here haven’t moved on from. A big wing is a player whose strength isn’t rebounding, blocking shots, or staying in the paint - it’s a player who can guard 2, 3, 4 without being taken advantage of.

It started with Horry and continued with Diaw, Bertans, Gay, McDermott, Johnson, Barnes. All converted SF's/combo forwards (Horry was previous to signing here) that they played at PF.

It makes sense when you have C's like Robinson, Duncan, Wembanyama, who can mostly handle traditional big man duties solo, but the problem with trying to replicate the Celtics or Thunder is that those teams have unique personnel at guard/wing that play bigger than their size, so they generally reap the benefits of playing small without feeling the effects of it.