NBA Summer League 2023

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/NBASummerLeague/status/1663684655911178240

[Mugen]

Might have to check out SL this year. I don't think Wemby plays but hopefully Branham/Wesley and this year's crop of rookies are in it.

[JPB]

Wemby will check in for the "NBA con" event but won't play. Come on, he's royalty he doesn't play with the peasants.

[Obstructed_View]

Wemby will check in for the "NBA con" event but won't play. Come on, he's royalty he doesn't play with the peasants.

Timmy played summer league, but Victor is still playing and has some international stuff scheduled. I was on the 'why shouldn't he play' bus until I saw how busy he is gonna be.

[ChumpDumper]

:lol they wouldn't schedule it that way but imagine the crush to get in a Wemby game in Cox Arena

[timvp]

Timmy played summer league, but Victor is still playing and has some international stuff scheduled. I was on the 'why shouldn't he play' bus until I saw how busy he is gonna be.

Yeah with as busy as he is this summer, I can't imagine he plays in summer league. Maaaaybe he practices with the summer league team (or perhaps he just attends the practices) but I doubt he does much more.

If he does play, though, I'm making that trip to Vegas :lol

[Uriel]

I don't think Wemby should play. Between the French league playoffs and the FIBA World Cup, he'll be too busy this summer as it is. The latter should serve as his de facto summer league.

Besides, we already have plenty of other prospects to watch. Branham, Wesley, the second round picks. Maybe even Champagnie, Barlow, and Bassey (if he's healthy) could suit up.

[heyheymymy]

Victor is playing his Summer League right now, he played a summer league game today lol much better competition anyway.

Tune in for his next one: June 2nd noon EST

[heyheymymy]

Yeah with as busy as he is this summer, I can't imagine he plays in summer league. Maaaaybe he practices with the summer league team (or perhaps he just attends the practices) but I doubt he does much more.

If he does play, though, I'm making that trip to Vegas :lol

SpursTalk meets The Hangover lol

[John B]

I expect our young players on beast mode with the Wemby fever, Blake, Malaki, Barlow. The leash just got shorter

I’d be checking one of those games for sure.

[JPB]

Wemby will check in for the "NBA con" event but won't play. Come on, he's royalty he doesn't play with the peasants.


Timmy played summer league, but Victor is still playing and has some international stuff scheduled. I was on the 'why shouldn't he play' bus until I saw how busy he is gonna be.

I was joking but also announcing what's gonna happen (as I already did last week in the wemby thread). NBA announced that Wemby would there for the "NBA con" event (if Timvp wants a selfie), but no way he's playing in the summer league. He could play till end of June in the french league POs and WC preparation with french NT starts end of July. He'll take July off.

[Gorepopovich]

Sochan in the Summer League? https://www.sportingnews.com/in/nba/news/jeremy-sochan-diary-spurs-all-rookie-playoffs-nba-draft/fqjdgvlw5zwjtgalgnvojgds

[Trill Clinton]

Wemby shouldn't step foot on the court in SL. Its Malaki's turn to lead the SL squad and show us what new parts of his game he unlocked.

[spurraider21]

very odd if true (sochan article suggesting he's going to participate in summer league). only real reason i could think of is they legit wanted to try him out at point guard for an extended run

[exstatic]

very odd if true (sochan article suggesting he's going to participate in summer league). only real reason i could think of is they legit wanted to try him out at point guard for an extended run

Shouldn’t be that surprising. Mulitiple former FRPs have had at least a short stint in SL after their rookie years, including DeJounte. Sochan didn’t play at all last year. If we can get our 2022 Three Musketeers out in Vegas, things could go very well in SL for the Spurs.

[Mr. Body]

Sochan in the Summer League? https://www.sportingnews.com/in/nba/news/jeremy-sochan-diary-spurs-all-rookie-playoffs-nba-draft/fqjdgvlw5zwjtgalgnvojgds

Good find. My guess is the team wants to get him reps since he missed the end of the season. They probably want him to focus on getting his shots up and work on shooting in a game situation.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1663988189608964100

[spurraider21]

Shouldn’t be that surprising. Mulitiple former FRPs have had at least a short stint in SL after their rookie years, including DeJounte. Sochan didn’t play at all last year. If we can get our 2022 Three Musketeers out in Vegas, things could go very well in SL for the Spurs.
dejounte didnt have much of a role as a rookie and was a very late first rounder. like, i wouldnt be surprised at all to see Wesley or even Branham in summer league. the last time we were surprised by a summer league participant it was probably Kawhi after his rookie season, and he was clearly too good for it. was pulled after 2 games iirc

[LkrFan]

1663985681180561408
Lakers 103, Sp*rs 92

Max Christie 23 pts
Wemby 18/13/3 - fouls :lolut

[John B]

Shouldn’t be that surprising. Mulitiple former FRPs have had at least a short stint in SL after their rookie years, including DeJounte. Sochan didn’t play at all last year. If we can get our 2022 Three Musketeers out in Vegas, things could go very well in SL for the Spurs.

Must as well include D’Artagnan (Barlow) on that list. The rookie showed some glimpses of a modern day big man. Last years batch could be a real good year of drafting (an signing undrafted) for the Spurs.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fxepm4racAAvosT?format=jpg&name=large

[Obstructed_View]

I was joking but also announcing what's gonna happen (as I already did last week in the wemby thread). NBA announced that Wemby would there for the "NBA con" event (if Timvp wants a selfie), but no way he's playing in the summer league. He could play till end of June in the french league POs and WC preparation with french NT starts end of July. He'll take July off.

Yeah I guess I have less problem with the workload now because he's young, but I remember hating when Manu was constantly doing international stuff instead of recuperating. I don't even give a shit about my own country's basketball team.

[Ocotillo]

Are any of the California Classic games gonna be televised?

[ace3g]

Are any of the California Classic games gonna be televised?

Looks like from previous years it will be a combination of ESPN and NBATV.



NBA.com
https://www.nba.com › kings › blog
California Classic to Be Televised on NBA TV
Jun 27, 2018 — NBA TV will feature games from both the California Classic and the Utah Summer League from July 2-5. Featuring No. 2 overall pick Marvin Bagley ...
https://www.nba.com › kings › blog
California Classic to Be Televised on ESPN

Aug 3, 2021 — California Classic to Be Televised on ESPN ... Beginning on Tuesday, August 2, ESPN will carry the 3rd

[playblair]

summer league invite

http://youtu.be/FEj0e-xOQBM

[tonight...you]

summer league invite

http://youtu.be/FEj0e-xOQBM
His tongue is NBA ready.

[SequSpur]

Break a leg!

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Break a leg!

Did someone leave the computer unattended at the nursing home?? That's bunch of random blasts out of nowhere from SequSpur!

[playblair]

1669843572764409859

[Degoat]

Damn good find! Lol interesting, maybe one game and that’s it?

[playblair]

Damn good find! Lol interesting, maybe one game and that’s it?
:wakeup play a game in vegas.....skip sacremento......
1669859777906880512

[ace3g]

San Antonio Spurs have announced their Vegas Summer League schedule

Friday 7th vs Charlotte - 8p ESPN
July 9th vs Portland - 7p ESPN2
July 11th vs Washington - 9:30p NBATV
July 14th vs Detroit - 7:30p NBATV

All games will be taking place on the main court in Thomas & Mack

[timvp]

San Antonio Spurs have announced their Vegas Summer League schedule

Friday 7th vs Charlotte - 8p ESPN
July 9th vs Portland - 7p ESPN2
July 11th vs Washington - 9:30p NBATV
July 14th vs Detroit - 7:30p NBATV

All games will be taking place on the main court in Thomas & Mack

So that first game could be Wemby vs. Brandon Miller and that second game could be Wemby vs. Scoot.

My guess is those are the only two summer league games Wemby plays. (That especially looks like the plan because those following two games are on NBATV and not on ESPN.)

[NASpurs]

So that first game could be Wemby vs. Brandon Miller and that second game could be Wemby vs. Scoot.

My guess is those are the only two summer league games Wemby plays. (That especially looks like the plan because those following two games are on NBATV and not on ESPN.)


:lol yeah I was noticing that too. Now I hope Wemby plays the last two and sits out the first two.

[BackHome]

So we might see all the 1 year players?

Jeremy Sochan
Malaki Branham
Blake Wesley
Dominick Barlow
Julian Champagnie

Then add our drafts and invites;

WEMBY
Sidy Cissoko
Jabari Rice
charles bediako
Erik Stevenson

Spurs better have a good coach for these guys

[SpursFan86]

Definitely the most hyped Summer League in Spurs history. Imagine Wesley/Branham/Sochan/Wembanyama will all be in the starting lineup for at least the first game if I had to guess. I’m sure Wemby and probably 1-2 others will get shut down midway through but still.

Throw in a few of the other guys like Barlowe and Cissoko and we legitimately have like 6-7 guys that could be with the main group playing together in the regular season.

[spurraider21]

obviously will be thrilled to watch wemby... but this will more so be a test to see

a) how sochan's shooting has been coming along
b) how easily branham can score against this competition
c) if wesley looks like a point guard
d) if champagnie's shooting from last year was real

im sure barlow will look good against this competition, i really think his evaluation will come down to big league games

[duncan2150]

Chris Haynes: Undrafted free agent guard Erik Stevenson out of West Virginia will play Summer League for the San Antonio Spurs, (https://hoopshype.com/social/) sources tell @NBAonTNT,

[Mr. Body]

Guessing Sidy will go? Looking forward to him.

Last year we missed Sochan due to Covid. Feels like a million years ago.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1673731956805099521

[Russ]

So that first game could be Wemby vs. Brandon Miller and that second game could be Wemby vs. Scoot.

My guess is those are the only two summer league games Wemby plays. (That especially looks like the plan because those following two games are on NBATV and not on ESPN.)

I only have tickets for the first two anyway. :)

[random21]

Can't wait, I'll be there from the 6th through the 11th.

[duncan2150]

https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/1674065821566398476

[GAustex]

Wait what?

[exstatic]

Wait what?

He's
Not
Going
To
Sacramento.

[Russ]

Apparently, Wemby was always going to Vegas from July 7-9 to appear at something called the NBA Con at the Mandalay Bay hotel.

Not quite sure what it is (looks like one of those All Star Game sideshows) but I may check it out depending on conflicting Summer League schedule, price, state of sobriety, etc.

[GAustex]

I thought I heard he was and wanted to play summer league

[ChumpDumper]

https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/1674065821566398476

Gotta wonder if there is any pressure from the league to have him play in at least one of the ESPN games.

[Degoat]

its no surprise that he isnt playing in the Sac summer league

[Russ]

Devin Vassell will also be at NBA Con in Vegas next weekend.

Also appearing (in addition to Wemby and Vassell) will be Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Jerry West, Paolo Banchero, Scoot Henderson, Trae Young, CJ McCollum, Mike Conley, Tyrese Haliburton, Ray Allen (yuck), Karl-Anthony Towns, and many others . . .

[stnick2261]

I had to re-read the thread, but it seems like that's consistent with what everyone's already been saying (skip Sac on July 3-5 and play a couple games on ESPN in Vegas July 7th & 9th)

[spurraider21]

I thought I heard he was and wanted to play summer league
there will be summer league games in sacramento. he will not participate there

there will also be summer league games in vegas. seems he will participate there

[Uriel]

Didn’t ESPN put both California Classic games for the Spurs in their programming in anticipation of Wemby playing there? :lol

[cutewizard]

Wow

[taps]

Didn’t ESPN put both California Classic games for the Spurs in their programming in anticipation of Wemby playing there? :lol

That is so satisfying.

I heard Wembanyama heard Phil Jackson said that Sacramento looks like Dresden after the war, so he went with Vegas

[GAustex]

1st round pick already going diva

[HankChinaski]

I don't see a reason to play him in all the summer league games. Vegas sounds fine. Plus there are other players that need to be evaluated more than to see if they will make the roster

[DesignatedT]

Probably play him the first two games in Vegas and then send him and Sochan back to SA.

[BackHome]

The NBA is having there own version of Comic Con - I think the July, 7th to 9th? Wemby I have heard has agreed to attend the event - I think they are calling it NBA Con in Las Vegas.

[BatManu20]

1674099048163299328

[tlongII]

I’ll be there. In case you were wondering.

[wildbill2u]

There will be tremendous pressure from the league to have him participate in Summer League. Likewise from the media. You don't bring a generational talent into the league and hide him away for months if you can get him in front of the public in Summer League.

[Extra Stout]

There will be tremendous pressure from the league to have him participate in Summer League. Likewise from the media. You don't bring a generational talent into the league and hide him away for months if you can get him in front of the public in Summer League.
“We’re going to let Victor be Victor.”

[exstatic]

There will be tremendous pressure from the league to have him participate in Summer League. Likewise from the media. You don't bring a generational talent into the league and hide him away for months if you can get him in front of the public in Summer League.

He'll play in Vegas. It won't be because of pressure, but because it's what Victor and the Spurs agreed was the best thing to do. Spurs don't really care about league pressure because of television. Remember them packing up 3 starters and a top reserve and sending them home in advance of a NT game in Miami? Made Stern look stupid when he fined them before the game, and they almost won anyways.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1674467217734348806

[BatManu20]

Looking forward to seeing Blake Wesley, Sir’Jabari, and Cissoko play. Wanna get a gauge on all 3. Hopefully all 3 of those guys get heavy minutes. Really hoping Blake takes another step this year. He’s the wildcard of this team imo.

[spurraider21]

nothings ever gonna top the kyle anderson/jonathon simmons summer league run

[SpursFan86]

Saw that roster and initially thought it was for the whole Summer League (including Vegas)…thought the Spurs were giving a massive middle finger to the league :lol

Even the California Classic games should be super interesting between Wesley/Branham/Cissoko + the fringe guys like Champagnie and Barlow.

[ace3g]

https://youtu.be/x7Anvt3FJ0c

[playblair]

nothings ever gonna top the kyle anderson/jonathon simmons summer league run
u have only been watching summer league for 5 years........gary neals debut is better than any other player ever in spurs summer league....

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/1674493424123146247

Wemby!!!

[rjv]

nothings ever gonna top the kyle anderson/jonathon simmons summer league run

glory days

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/mikecwright/status/1674494780196245505

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/1674495679572373508

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/mikecwright/status/1674497340755914754

https://twitter.com/DonHarris4/status/1674496791046176769

https://twitter.com/VicWembanyamaFR/status/1674497129870422023

[Joseph Kony]

surprised he wasnt laying bricks this time tbh

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/1674498242011168769

[RC_Drunkford]

Sochan already hitting mid range shots is great to see

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/nateryansports/status/1674497869787586560

[Ocotillo]

Wesley coming to summer league strong.

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1674498138814443523

[spurraider21]

u have only been watching summer league for 5 years........gary neals debut is better than any other player ever in spurs summer league....
Neal's was awesome but that was before the tournament format, and the spurs won the tourney the anderson/simmons year

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1674500021360685060

[Extra Stout]

Sochan already hitting mid range shots is great to see
He’s learned to keep that elbow in

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1674499609215791116

[Seventyniner]

https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/1674498242011168769

One of the commenters pointed out that Sochan has a hitch in his shot. He interrupts his momentum and then restarts it. I guess if it works it works, but I hope he can un-learn that bad habit and that it won't take too long to do so.

[Mr. Body]

Sochan already hitting mid range shots is great to see

Still has a little hitch that should go away but he's taking his guide hand off which is good. That's what was fucking up his free throws.

[Mr. Body]

Wesley coming to summer league strong.

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1674498138814443523

If Wesley can fix his problems at the rim people are going to be really surprised this year.

[Mr. Body]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1674499609215791116

I'm really versatile, I can not play good man defense, I can also not play good help defense.

[BatManu20]

Wesley coming to summer league strong.

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1674498138814443523

Good. As I’ve stated in other threads, Wesley is the guy I’m keeping my eye on the most this Summer. He’s got as much potential as anyone on the team not named Wemby with his physical gifts. If he can improve (considerably) at finishing contested shots around the basket, he could be a really good player for us moving forward. He just has to do it. He’s got everything else.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/HectorLedesmaTV/status/1674505112868253699

https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/1674506137129873428

[HankChinaski]

That first video of Pop in the foreground before they plan over as Wemby slides over to shoot more 3s....haha. I was like "what the F is the ol man doing looking like lonely bastard on the edge of the screen"

[Vince Carter's ankle]

I'm really versatile, I can not play good man defense, I can also not play good help defense.
in a game against Atlanta, he showed he could

[Mr. Body]

Word is Jeremy won't play in the Summer League but will be there.

[Obstructed_View]

One of the commenters pointed out that Sochan has a hitch in his shot. He interrupts his momentum and then restarts it. I guess if it works it works, but I hope he can un-learn that bad habit and that it won't take too long to do so.
It appears to be a practice-speed move. It's deliberate to make sure he hits a spot in his shooting motion. It can be eliminated once the muscle memory is set.

[RC_Drunkford]

This what people be underestimating. If all these guys can up their game the team will be way better as they are actually tryin to win games. This also includes Wemby who made a big leap with the Mets compared to his season at ASVEL

[timvp]

Word is that right knee soreness that ended Jeremy's season isn't yet 100% so they'll keep him out. In the above videos, his stroke looks a little better. That hitch is still there but he's getting his guide hand off of it quicker so it's not as much of a two-handed shot anymore.

[Extra Stout]

This what people be underestimating. If all these guys can up their game the team will be way better as they are actually tryin to win games. This also includes Wemby who made a big leap with the Mets compared to his season at ASVEL
As a Spurs fan, I would really love it if Blake Wesley, Malaki Branham, and Jeremy Sochan all solved the biggest flaws in their respective games by October. However, I don’t consider it “underestimating” not to count on it happening.

[Joseph Kony]

Dude's barely played in 3-4 months and he still has knee soreness? not good

[Ocotillo]

No Bassey on the Sacramento roster, is he elgible to play or has he been in the league too long?

[Mr. Body]

Don't like to hear about the knee. That was months ago.

[RC_Drunkford]

As a Spurs fan, I would really love it if Blake Wesley, Malaki Branham, and Jeremy Sochan all solved the biggest flaws in their respective games by October. However, I don’t consider it “underestimating” not to count on it happening.

nobody said they will do that. But we basically have 11 players who will all add things to their game. If your entire rotation improves individually and the team doesn't tank that can add a bunch of wins

[Extra Stout]

If by “a bunch” you mean “8” then sure

[RC_Drunkford]

If by “a bunch” you mean “8” then sure

more like 18-20

[RC_Drunkford]

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[Ocotillo]

Watching the local news tonight they were interviewing Blake and he was asked what he needs to work on. He did say finishing and I was happy to hear he knows that.

[rascal]

Good. As I’ve stated in other threads, Wesley is the guy I’m keeping my eye on the most this Summer. He’s got as much potential as anyone on the team not named Wemby with his physical gifts. If he can improve (considerably) at finishing contested shots around the basket, he could be a really good player for us moving forward. He just has to do it. He’s got everything else.

Wesley has a great chance to get better. He seems to be a hard worker and really wants to stick in the league. I like the friendship he and Sochan and Branham formed as rookies.

[Degoat]

Wesley was the most impressive player on the spurs summer league last year I expect him to beast

[rascal]

Wesley was the most impressive player on the spurs summer league last year I expect him to beast

I like him more than Primo. Wesley just needs to slow things down and make better decisions on the court, tends to rush things and get out of control. He plays with intensity so the effort is there.

[ace3g]

CuFquR2xTZW

[playblair]

CuFquR2xTZW
ace none of the ig u posts show up........they r broken plz post direct link......

[Obstructed_View]

I like him more than Primo. Wesley just needs to slow things down and make better decisions on the court, tends to rush things and get out of control. He plays with intensity so the effort is there.
You can't teach a guy with great decision making skills to blow by his defender. He came into the league with a chip on his shoulder. I'm super excited to see him play this year.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1674852680701706240

[slick'81]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1674852680701706240


wemby still talking bout winning those titles:lobt:

[ace3g]

So no updates on why IG posts won't embed anymore?

Michael Anthony Gonzales on Instagram: “Spurs Practice with @wemby @nba” (https://www.instagram.com/p/CuIW6DPPC4j/)

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fz7aLOqaIAA2As1?format=jpg&name=large

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/NBAFRANCE/status/1675066721210621953

https://twitter.com/NBAFRANCE/status/1675051865137123330

[ace3g]

Victor Wembanyama ���� (@wemby) • Instagram photos and videos (https://www.instagram.com/p/CuKC1qHOV6z/?hl=en)

[HankChinaski]

I need to get some summer league games starting already to cleanse the eyes after having to swift through all of those inane posts about Lillard trades and spurs blowing opportunities to burn money needlessly in free agency.

[Degoat]

Same ^ lol I can’t wait to see Wesley and Branham play

[HankChinaski]

Branham will get his shots effortlessly in SL. Not sure what he'll get out of SL, unless they experiment with him as a primary ballhandler or just put on a display of getting in position and jacking up 3s.

Wesley I'm more interested in seeing how or if he has improved over the last several months.

Cissoko curious to watch how he looks competing against SL players

Wemby will be nice to watch play but honestly would rather he just not bother with the summer league play and just practice with the squad.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1675595200079568898

[SpursFan86]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1675595200079568898

Let’s go - this got me hyped for tomorrow :hungry:

[BackHome]

Thanks Ace for posting the Vids...

[DPG21920]

Im watching Wesley the most outside of the bigger ones like Wemby etc…lots to be excited about and watch but I want to see if Wesley has improved at all. He put on muscle and said he worked on finishing etc…

Want to see that in real time, want to see those defensive pops we saw at times this last season and want to see some improvement regarding half court decision making. Really interested to see how he looks and if he will improve enough to earn real minutes

[Obstructed_View]

Im watching Wesley the most outside of the bigger ones like Wemby etc…lots to be excited about and watch but I want to see if Wesley has improved at all. He put on muscle and said he worked on finishing etc…

Want to see that in real time, want to see those defensive pops we saw at times this last season and want to see some improvement regarding half court decision making. Really interested to see how he looks and if he will improve enough to earn real minutes

Me too, but guys mature at different rates. If Wesley isn't ready, he is worth keeping another year in Austin. I don't think most of Spurstalk will be okay with that.

[ace3g]

Thanks Ace for posting the Vids...

Might be the last one for a while since twitter and tweetdeck are no longer functioning to my standards.

[DPG21920]

Me too, but guys mature at different rates. If Wesley isn't ready, he is worth keeping another year in Austin. I don't think most of Spurstalk will be okay with that.

For sure - he’s just the one though that is a first round pick, will have a contract decision coming up and team need is there and opportunity. So he needs to show something with a team option coming up and the train hopefully leaving the station on moving towards a playoff team soon-ish

[BackHome]

Me too, but guys mature at different rates. If Wesley isn't ready, he is worth keeping another year in Austin. I don't think most of Spurstalk will be okay with that.

Yeah, it's crazy how people don't understand the word "Potential" when we draft guys with that label you have to understand that is easily two but probably three year process. For me I am looking at his ability to finish at the rim and how he does breaking down his man and what reads he makes taking it to the rim or passing the ball off to an open man. Also, looking to see if he can slow down his game he had only one speed last year needs to pick his spots when to hit the gas

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah, it's crazy how people don't understand the word "Potential" when we draft guys with that label you have to understand that is easily two but probably three year process. For me I am looking at his ability to finish at the rim and how he does breaking down his man and what reads he makes taking it to the rim or passing the ball off to an open man. Also, looking to see if he can slow down his game he had only one speed last year needs to pick his spots when to hit the gas

Exactly. Wesley is gonna "figure it out" at some point and be utterly fucking unstoppable. He reminds me of Lattrell Sprewell, who was as good as anyone at times.

[Ariel]

Exactly. Wesley is gonna "figure it out" at some point and be utterly fucking unstoppable. He reminds me of Lattrell Sprewell, who was as good as anyone at times.
Wesley has a huge variance in outcomes, if he learns to finish at the rim and/or pick his spots, the sky is the limit. If he doesn't, he might be out of the league in a couple of years. But it's definitely a story I'm very interested in following and I'm rooting for him, seems like a great guy.

[RC_Drunkford]

Barlow also looks like he put on some muscle. Very excited to see these guys play. One thing about Wesley is he's a hard worker and fearless, which is why I think he will make the neccessary leap

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSKfFjcRz5U


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1-6s1Hrq7E

[Obstructed_View]

Wesley has a huge variance in outcomes, if he learns to finish at the rim and/or pick his spots, the sky is the limit. If he doesn't, he might be out of the league in a couple of years. But it's definitely a story I'm very interested in following and I'm rooting for him, seems like a great guy.
He will definitely be off the Spurs if he doesn't figure it out relatively quick. I'd hate to see him turn into a world killer several years after the Spurs are forced to release him.

[SpursFan86]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSKfFjcRz5U


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1-6s1Hrq7E

Seems like the guys legitimately like being around Victor tbh. Obviously they’re not going to say “yeah the guy is a douchebag” to the media, but you can tell from the way they talk about him that he’s made a really good first impression. Just reinforces what we’ve been hearing which is that he really does check damn near every box - it’s not just about the talent.

[Dejounte]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSKfFjcRz5U


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1-6s1Hrq7E

Barlow matured a TON. He was not this well-spoken last year. I’m very impressed how much he’s seemingly grown up. No more deer in head lights look and giving all the right answers. He’s very comfortable. He might replace our second round pick next year, lol.

[PhantomDashCam]

Wesley has a huge variance in outcomes, if he learns to finish at the rim and/or pick his spots, the sky is the limit. If he doesn't, he might be out of the league in a couple of years. But it's definitely a story I'm very interested in following and I'm rooting for him, seems like a great guy.


He will definitely be off the Spurs if he doesn't figure it out relatively quick. I'd hate to see him turn into a world killer several years after the Spurs are forced to release him.

I saw these videos pre-draft and forgot to post them.
He notes his improvement areas with Spurs specifically citing "that he needs to become a better finisher."
That's discussed in Part 2.


https://youtu.be/V0z5en7oJvA


https://youtu.be/j37R9rMG6BI

You then see in his workout videos he's starting to practice using a floater in a couple of instances.


https://youtube.com/shorts/fkdWOulsGAg?feature=share

It'll obviously be a work in progress but the kid is a reported gym rat, excited to see the results.

[Mr. Body]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSKfFjcRz5U


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1-6s1Hrq7E

Love hearing Branham talk about defense. Let's do it, Malaki.

Barlow sounds settled and grounded and mature.

[BackHome]

Yeah really like this group of kids I can see why Pop decided to come back.

[Ice009]

Exactly. Wesley is gonna "figure it out" at some point and be utterly fucking unstoppable. He reminds me of Lattrell Sprewell, who was as good as anyone at times.

Latrell Sprewell was one of my favorite players as a kid. If he can be that sort of player, I'll be ecstatic. Having said that, I am definitely willing to give him more time if he needs it to develop. I thought he was great starting off last season and wonder how it would have went for him had he not hurt his knee a few games into it. I think he was really confident and ready to go, but the injury put him back a bit. Really excited about him. If he can improve all those things he mentioned, he can be great.

As for Sochan, what is going on with his knee? How is it still sore? What is the injury diagnosis (anyone know)? Doesn't sound good if it's still sore as his season ended almost three months ago.

[slick'81]

Latrell Sprewell was one of my favorite players as a kid. If he can be that sort of player, I'll be ecstatic. Having said that, I am definitely willing to give him more time if he needs it to develop. I thought he was great starting off last season and wonder how it would have went for him had he not hurt his knee a few games into it. I think he was really confident and ready to go, but the injury put him back a bit. Really excited about him. If he can improve all those things he mentioned, he can be great.

As for Sochan, what is going on with his knee? How is it still sore? What is the injury diagnosis (anyone know)? Doesn't sound good if it's still sore as his season ended almost three months ago.


yea, that's definitely in the back of my mind. Why is it still sore?! Make a clean up will be required

[Obstructed_View]

You then see in his workout videos he's starting to practice using a floater in a couple of instances.

Wesley with a floater and a little knowledge of the offense is going to make him scary.

[RC_Drunkford]

Sprewell had the ill Damani Dada sneakers with the spinners :lol Is there a chance Blake chokes out Pop?

[spurraider21]

i never really saw peak athlete sprewell, so the comp caught me off guard. basically caught him in the knicks days and thereafter

[Obstructed_View]

i never really saw peak athlete sprewell, so the comp caught me off guard. basically caught him in the knicks days and thereafter
As a team player, he was at his best with the Knicks. He and Allan Houston could fill it up.

[Mugen]

Sprewell had the ill Damani Dada sneakers with the spinners :lol Is there a chance Blake chokes out Pop?

I’d buy his jersey if that happened tbh :lol

[Mugen]

Blake making a huge leap to become a rotational player at point would be so great and would solve so many of the problems this roster will have this upcoming season tbh

[Degoat]

I’m super stoked for the game tonight, looking forward to seeing what Sidy and Sir’jabari can do

[spurraider21]

I’m super stoked for the game tonight, looking forward to seeing what Sidy and Sir’jabari can do
im not expecting much out of either this year, but stoked to see the kids play nevertheless

[ace3g]

https://youtu.be/cNTQ4DijGKI

[ace3g]

https://youtu.be/_jDQgYiWJPY

[ace3g]

https://youtu.be/nkgkWYJuVds


https://youtu.be/e7XvoL8stmY

[playblair]

im not expecting much out of either this year, but stoked to see the kids play nevertheless
jabari is going to earn playing time with spurs because of his up fake.......u cant keep that level of craftiness out of playing time.........

[BatManu20]

Random post but friendly reminder that Timmy the Gawd is a top-5 NBA player ever.

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[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1675956896883257344

[playblair]

why did spurs choose sacremento over utah........spurs have been a staple in utah summer league.....

[Mr. Body]

Random post but friendly reminder that Timmy the Gawd is a top-5 NBA player ever.

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I believe there was another lockout season and they still got 50 wins.

[BillMc]

Will the game be on a stream?

[kjhip1]

Just gonna be nice to finally see some basketball again. Looking forward to seeing chemistry between guys from last year and want to see Blake show results for what he says he did this summer. Anyone believe he can make that big of a jump to push for starting pg at any point this coming season?

[kjhip1]

[QUOTE=BatManu20;10922275]Random post but friendly reminder that Timmy the Gawd is a top-5 NBA player ever.

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Never hollered never thumped his chest, just gave you everything. 5-1 in finals and beat some really great playoff teams. Hate when people say best PF ever. Yes he was but need to add the top 5 greatest all time

[CGD]

I get the impression they are gonna give Barlow every chance this summer to earn a big club deal.

[RC_Drunkford]

I expect a lot from Blake. He said he was working out all summer, day and night. So 2-3 workouts per day. Kid definitely put in the work, now let's see if it translates.

[spurraider21]

I expect a lot from Blake. He said he was working out all summer, day and night. So 2-3 workouts per day. Kid definitely put in the work, now let's see if it translates.
would be quite the twist to see wemby throwing up lobs to a point guard :lol

[heyheymymy]

Jaime Jaquez Jr not bashful about looking for his shot

[Degoat]

Im most excited to see Wesley/Branham and the rooks, but I have a feel Julian Champagnie is gonna dominate

[Degoat]

Jaime Jaquez Jr not bashful about looking for his shot

He’s doing a little bit of everything out there

[Russ]

Jaime Jaquez Jr not bashful about looking for his shot

He also picked up three fouls in the first six minutes of the game . . .

[spurraider21]

Im most excited to see Wesley/Branham and the rooks, but I have a feel Julian Champagnie is gonna dominate
#1 think for julian is just going to see if that 3pt shot is real

summer league isnt always the best place to showcase that since the offenses arent run nearly as well as they are in the big leagues, and guys like him typically require setup to perform. in any event, summer league is a pretty small sample size to look at a guy's shooting %

if he can play at or close to the level he was with us last year, he'd be worth every penny of his contract.

[jesterbobman]

Always hilarious to watch the lack of structure and dumb turnovers in summer league, with the general dominance of old dudes / guys who've played in the league before. Miami looks semi organised, which is a huge accomplishment.

Jovic has looked much better - being strong enough to play 4 makes a lot of sense for him. (Watching Miami like a prospect hunt game, as I think we're possibly a salary dump / third team in a Dame to Miami trade, and we'll try and get something for taking on money).

[td4mvp2k]

He’s doing a little bit of everything out there
lakerfan in tears :lol

[td4mvp2k]

He also picked up three fouls in the first six minutes of the game . . .
each player is allowed 10 in SL

[lefty20]

Will the game be on a stream?

It's being broadcast on ESPN, so it'll definitely be on the ESPN app as well.

[ace3g]

Nate Ryan


(https://twitter.com/nateryansports)

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NEW: Per source, #Spurs (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Spurs?src=hashtag_click) rookie Sir’Jabari Rice will not play in the California Classic Summer League (illness). The rookie out of Texas didn’t make the trip and is back in San Antonio recovering. Rice reportedly agreed to a two-way contract w/ the #Spurs (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Spurs?src=hashtag_click) on draft night.

https://twitter.com/nateryansports/status/1676001548734799878

[spurraider21]

ah that sucks

[Degoat]

I hope Sidy matches up with Brandon miller! Would love for him to bust his ass lol

[widowmaker]

No brennan WTF?

[widowmaker]

Dude champenie might be for real

[thiste]

Miller feeling the pressure :D

[widowmaker]

So far blake is looking good as well. I hope barlow pans out as well.

[thiste]

Spurs playing like one could expect. Hornets... wtf?

[widowmaker]

Champenie please stop! Lmao!!

[spurraider21]

champagnie thinking he's on fire in NBA Jam or somethin :lol

[ace3g]

Pop the... for 3 again!!!

[widowmaker]

So champenie, barlow and Wesley are the front runners right now?

[baseline bum]

nm

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/calebturner23/status/1676037462068695040

[Mr. Body]

Man, what is Keegan Murray doing playing in Summer League?

[lefty20]

Jalen Williams picking up right where he left off last year. Shai-Williams duo is gonna be nasty af for years.

[td4mvp2k]

chet looking the same physically.. that's a plus for spurs

[BackHome]

It was a nice W for us but to be honest the Hornets are terrible I want to see them go up against better talent to see how things shake out

[GAustex]

The Miier kid seemed to look for the ref to bail him out and whine when things did not go his way. Hit some nice looking 3s near the end though

[BillMc]

Thanks. Somehow I missed your reply last night! Cheers:bobo

[Ice009]

i never really saw peak athlete sprewell, so the comp caught me off guard. basically caught him in the knicks days and thereafter

He was a pretty darn good player IMO. He helped the Knicks get to the finals in 1999 (I'm guessing you remember that) and then when he went to Minnesota, they made it out of the first round for the first time in the KG era during Sprewell's first year there. He was a pretty athletic player with a fiery competitiveness. Even though he choked out PJ Carlesimo (Warriors head coach at the time) during an argument heated practice, I remember reading Pop tried trading for him years later when he was with the Knicks. I'm not sure who we would have had to have traded to get himas I don't remember the details, but the fact that Pop wanted him on the Spurs shows how highly Pop thought of him and his competitiveness despite some character issues he might had a few years prior. I think Pop became friends with him during Sprewell's first two years at the Warriors as Pop was still an assistant coach there back then. I was also a huge Allan Houston fan back then too. I liked Houston with the Pistons and also the Knicks. Would have liked either or both of those guys on the Spurs.

[exstatic]

It was a nice W for us but to be honest the Hornets are terrible I want to see them go up against better talent to see how things shake out

Everyone is terrible in SL. Most guys just playing for themselves. Spurs actually running plays are going to cut through SL like peak Warriors.

[slick'81]

He was a pretty darn good player IMO. He helped the Knicks get to the finals in 1999 (I'm guessing you remember that) and then when he went to Minnesota, they made it out of the first round for the first time in the KG era during Sprewell's first year there. He was a pretty athletic player with a fiery competitiveness. Even though he choked out PJ Carlesimo (Warriors head coach at the time) during an argument heated practice, I remember reading Pop tried trading for him years later when he was with the Knicks. I'm not sure who we would have had to have traded to get himas I don't remember the details, but the fact that Pop wanted him on the Spurs shows how highly Pop thought of him and his competitiveness despite some character issues he might had a few years prior. I think Pop became friends with him during Sprewell's first two years at the Warriors as Pop was still an assistant coach there back then. I was also a huge Allan Houston fan back then too. I liked Houston with the Pistons and also the Knicks. Would have liked either or both of those guys on the Spurs.


sprewell was amazing. Wesley aint that

[spurraider21]

obviously will be thrilled to watch wemby... but this will more so be a test to see

a) how sochan's shooting has been coming along
b) how easily branham can score against this competition
c) if wesley looks like a point guard
d) if champagnie's shooting from last year was real

im sure barlow will look good against this competition, i really think his evaluation will come down to big league games
Wesley still doesn’t look like a point guard

champs shooting continues to impress

i knew Barlow would look good against summer league scrubs, but kai jones, as bad as he is in the nba, is an nba talent. But the midrange jumper being that much a part of his game is not something i saw coming at all

im not expecting sidy to get big league minutes anytime soon until he has an idea of how he expects to get points in the nba aside from transition dunks. He has game but he’s not there yet. Really hope he’s on a two way and just spends another year in the gleague

[MultiTroll]

Next game?

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1676299451055452161

https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1676299767104565270

[Seventyniner]

I think the flopping penalty is a little too convoluted. I would just have the penalty be a tech against that player which does count towards ejection. One free throw for the other team, play on.

The possession thing is strange. That means if the refs determine a flop during a stoppage in play the other team might end up with the ball when play resumes.

[JPB]

Maybe inspired by soccer where players who flop may get a yellow card, notably in the rectangle area when they try to get a penalty. Ironic when you know how flopping and faking pain or an injury is cultural in soccer. Silver probably wants to prevent that, when you see Lebron acting like he got hit in the chin in the POs while it's pure simulation.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1676362344937529346

[Mr. Body]

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1676362344937529346

Kai Jones: "For fuck's sake."

[CGD]

If both stay healthy Chet v Victor could be a very fun rivalry for years to come, especially if national teams are factored in.

[Extra Stout]

If the Spurs win by less than 21 on Friday then trade Wemby

[scott]

The flopping penalty definitely seems overly complicated. Why not just make it a personal foul?

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/NoCeilingsNBA/status/1676594100970061827

[spurraider21]

The flopping penalty definitely seems overly complicated. Why not just make it a personal foul?
imo asking refs to make the judgment call on the spot is kinda rough. they should have the league office handle that stuff post game and just make them punitive as hell. 1 warning, followed by longer and longer suspensions

the league used to "review" them but never actually did shit when it fell to their plate

[Obstructed_View]

They can't even call a block/charge. Let's give them more to think about. And the fucking SL refs can't even call normal shit. Sidy had like 5 fouls and maybe 2 were legit.

[BatManu20]

Looks like Jeremy, Keldon, and Mamu just rolled into Vegas together via social media.

[Mr. Body]

Looks like Jeremy, Keldon, and Mamu just rolled into Vegas together via social media.

Wow, I thought they'd take a car or something.

[scott]

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[playblair]

http://youtu.be/E3jO1UppbG8

[Mr. Body]

Hornets much more competitive in game 2.

[BatManu20]

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[Mr. Body]

Damn, I don't remember a SL game sold out before. Utah and Sacramento can't even sell out for their home teams.

[Obstructed_View]

Damn, I don't remember a SL game sold out before. Utah and Sacramento can't even sell out for their home teams.

Not a Spurs summer league game. The Lakers and Jazz have sold out games due to location.

[Darkwaters]

Damn, I don't remember a SL game sold out before. Utah and Sacramento can't even sell out for their home teams.

The Lakers always draw a huge crowd. They're never in Cox and almost exclusively play in Thomas and Mack because that's what the people want. When the Lakers games end the building empties noticeably.

Also, remember, you don't buy tickets to individual games. You buy tickets for the entire day which will include a half dozen different games on two courts.

[Russ]

1676697332447051776

That's why I had them send me actual physical tickets, so there's no doubt (they also make great keepsakes!).

:flag:

[cutewizard]

Spurs are back in the limelight

Unfortunately Nibiru is here

anyway, let us just enjoy Life guys

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1676955004664709123

[Seventyniner]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1676955004664709123

:lobt2::lobt2::lobt2:

[Ocotillo]

After this summer league thing plays itself out maybe Chaundee Brown can try and catch on with an arena football league team as a fullback.

[lefty20]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1676955004664709123

Listed as Forward...Zollins confirmed as #5 starter.

[PhantomDashCam]

Complimentary to both Champ and Wesley as Somphomore standouts in Summer League thus far.
Starts at 13:00 minute mark...

Earlier in the video he did say that Keegan Murray and Malaki Branham are just "...too good for Summer League,
so he's not factoring them into his rankings."


https://youtu.be/r0Htk1Eo6oU

[timvp]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1676955004664709123

So the exact same roster + Wemby.

[ace3g]

So the exact same roster + Wemby.

Continuity

[spurraider21]

So the exact same roster + Wemby.
You talking about summer league or just our regular 15 man roster from last season?

[timvp]

You talking about summer league or just our regular 15 man roster from last season?

Just meant that the Vegas roster is the same as the Sacramento roster plus Wemby. Most years, the Spurs change their roster when they switch cities. This year, the only difference is Wemby was added.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/SphereVegas/status/1677188658867363840

https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1677182082068492288

[Darkwaters]

https://twitter.com/SphereVegas/status/1677188658867363840

https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1677182082068492288

Yea, that's the new Madison Square Garden Sphere in Las Vegas. They've been building that for years. It's a couple of blocks off the strip. Opened on July 4th.

[BatManu20]

Luckily not a serious injury. He was ballin’ yesterday before he left the game. He’s gonna be a problem once he figures out that jump shot tbh. Easy to see why Spurs were so high on him and why he would’ve been the pick of it weren’t Wemby.

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[playblair]

Luckily not a serious injury. He was ballin’ yesterday before he left the game. He’s gonna be a problem once he figures out that jump shot tbh. Easy to see why Spurs were so high on him and why he would’ve been the pick of it weren’t Wemby.

1677759380580876288

stop glazing rockets players its unbecoming........

[BatManu20]

stop glazing rockets players its unbecoming........

I’ll glaze who I want, thank you.

But yea fuck him since he’s a rockette tbh. :lol

[DesignatedT]

Really wish we would have drafted Jordan Walsh. The kid is going to end up being a good player.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1677768977156833280

[BatManu20]

Should’ve been a Spur tbh. :cry

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[exstatic]

Should’ve been a Spur tbh. :cry

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Karma is a bitch. Cuban aiding and abetting OKC, then got his offer sheet for Thybulle matched.

[RC_Drunkford]

can we play OKC in summer league? They will be our main rival for years to come

[BacktoBasics]

Anthony Black looking good

17 - 5 - 5 on 7-10 fg 1-2 3pt

[BacktoBasics]

Should’ve been a Spur tbh. :cry

1677787892058558464

OKC making a good case for not throwing away all those picks for a big name. They’ve conservatively consolidated picks but not been afraid to overload on rookies.

[Mr. Body]

Anthony Black looking good

17 - 5 - 5 on 7-10 fg 1-2 3pt

Clearly good at controlling the floor and setting up his teammates, just a different level of vision and understanding the floor than most of these players.

[BacktoBasics]

Clearly good at controlling the floor and setting up his teammates, just a different level of vision and understanding the floor than most of these players.

I’m actually glad he went there. He’s probably going to be a good fit and they’ve got a lot of potential.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1677842586617405442

[slick'81]

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1677842586617405442

good, we wont see scoot cross over wemby

[baseline bum]

good, we wont see scoot cross over wemby


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q4an-VOFeI

[Ariel]

Should’ve been a Spur tbh. :cry

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There wasn't a realistic chance at 10 (not at a reasonable price anyways), I regret more not being able to get Jaquez or Whitmore at 18/20 but again it's not like we passed on him. But if Jordan Walsh pans out, THAT ONE is going to sting because he was there for the taking and we passed. Leonard Miller too but he wasn't my guy so it'd be dishonest for me to complain about him.

[Ariel]

OKC making a good case for not throwing away all those picks for a big name. They’ve conservatively consolidated picks but not been afraid to overload on rookies.
I didn't watch the game, but I did look at that clip and he made a bunch of open catch and shoot 3s, that's nice but I wouldn't call that impressive by itself in such a small sample. How did he play other than that?
Same thing with Scoot, he's going to be good but in the long run if he's still so reliant on the mid range at mediocre efficiency he's not going to be elite.
I actually liked Amen (whom I was always very skeptical of), his court vision and passing seem legit and it was a shame he went down with an ankle injury and won't play in summer league anymore.

[scott]

Fair question, of the top draft picks this year - has Wemby looked the worst of them so far? I'm expecting a big game from Wemby his next SL game.

[scott]

Answering my own question, looks like Ausar's debut was pretty pedestrian as well

[Spursfanfromafar]

Luckily not a serious injury. He was ballin’ yesterday before he left the game. He’s gonna be a problem once he figures out that jump shot tbh. Easy to see why Spurs were so high on him and why he would’ve been the pick of it weren’t Wemby.

1677759380580876288

I was always high on Amen even when folks here said he was overrated because of the competition he played in. Amen has this twitchy feel that is not taught and complements his out-wordly athleticism. I hope the stupid Rockets don't waste his potential.

[rankingtear]

My boy Keyonte obliterating Spurs legend Nate Renfro and the Clips.