Texas guard Sir' Jabari Rice -- has agreed on a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs,

[ace3g]

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Texas guard Sir' Jabari Rice -- who played four years at New Mexico State -- has agreed on a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs, his agent Corey Barker of @OneLegacySports (https://twitter.com/OneLegacySports/) tells ESPN.

[GAustex]

He can make an open three pointer
And is kind of a disrupter

[td4mvp2k]

not badgood 3 and D player and does the little things

[NASpurs]

What a stupid name.

[SpursFan86]

Did Terquavion Smith not get drafted? Would’ve loved him on a 2-way tbh

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Best name in the draft by far.

[Kurik]

https://nbadraftroom.com/sirjabari-rice/

“Rice is an incredibly crafty scorer who has a great feel for getting defenders off balance and putting the ball in the cup. He’s got a great pump fake and good change of pace.
He’s not a big time athlete and doesn’t have great size but he just knows how to play and I think he can be effective at the next level.
He does have a plus 6 wingspan, which will help him hold his own on the defensive end.”

[T Park]

Did Terquavion Smith not get drafted? Would’ve loved him on a 2-way tbh

just got a 2 way with Philadelphia

[BatManu20]

Whoops please merge mods. These Slovenian servers are killing me tonight tbh.

[Biggems]

Hook em Horns.......he will sell some tickets up in Austin, maybe not a lot, but some Longhorn faithful will go just to support him.

[Seventyniner]

What a stupid name.

His mom named him Jabari but then he got knighted. What are you gonna do.

[NASpurs]

His mom named him Jabari but then he got knighted. What are you gonna do.

It reminded me of Jabari Young and I had to look up what he's doing nowadays. He's with Forbes covering business. TIL.

[TekXX]

Queen Elizabeth knighted him a couple years back.

[John B]

His mom named him Jabari but then he got knighted. What are you gonna do.

Could be the male-nurse fault. What’s the name?? Sir, Jabari! :lol

[playblair]

his upfake is going to bewilder all those aau draft picks........his upfake :dizzy 1st round pick keyonte george

http://youtu.be/D1EeENOkJqM

[NASpurs]

He's going to be 25 in a few months :lol

[BatManu20]

He's going to be 25 in a few months :lol

This team needs veteran leadership tbh :lol

[BatManu20]

The Pump-Fake Gawd himself

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[couchman]

Crafty smart competitive player w the best outside pump fake ever.
If he can hang on D he’ll have a shot.

[John B]

Crafty smart competitive player w the best outside pump fake ever.
If he can hang on D he’ll have a shot.

Demar's pump fakes but I hope he plays better D

[Maddog]

He's going to be 25 in a few months :lol

Zach Collins is slightly a year older.
Only 3 players under contract are older than him
Collins,
McDermott
Graham
Birch

[Spursfanfromafar]

He is on the older side but he has the possibility to go the Derrick White route if he adds some bulk to his frail body. From accounts that I have read..he has been a winning two-way player.

[Bill_Brasky]

I watched a lot of Longhorn hoops this year and this dude was my favorite by a lot. He is just consistent and has a great motor.

[Maddog]

He is on the older side but he has the possibility to go the Derrick White route if he adds some bulk to his frail body. From accounts that I have read..he has been a winning two-way player.

Derrick White was 2 years younger as a rookie....

I know it's a relative recent phenomenon, but has any 5 year college players had success?
Technically he's a 6 year college player as he red-shirted freshman year.


I know it's not fair but keep thinking about Animal House and Bluto Blutarsky
" 7 years of college down the drain"

[8FOR!3]

His ability to score is impressive. The pump fake is impressive. For a two way contract I'd honestly rather have him and Champaigne than Barlow.

[Dex]

He definitely had some moments for Texas last season. Not sure how his game will translate, but worth a look for a two-way player

[Dingle Barry]

As a Texas fan, I'm thrilled about this. I think y'all will love him. No idea if he'll stick in the big league but he has a Gary Neal type of ceiling. Just a natural scorer and has a knack for clutch shooting. And as mentioned, his pump fake is fucking beautiful. Maybe the most effective use of the fake that I've seen.

[JPB]

enjoy your time in Austin with Sidy, Sir.

[TrueSpursFan]

Did Terquavion Smith not get drafted? Would’ve loved him on a 2-way tbh
Is that you Clan?

[Larry O]

As I was following the 2nd round towards the end, I saw that Sir Pump Fake Alot was still there, but the Spurs passed up on him. I really wanted the Spurs to pick him up. I was disappointed, but I thought that it would be nice if the Spurs would invite him to the Summer League. When the draft was over, I came back on to ST, and lo-and-behold, a pleasant surprise! ...Sir Jabari Rice had been
signed to a two-way contract! What a full night of fun and fulfillment that will be cherished and remembered for a looong time! Hook em Horns and GSG!!!

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Great pickup.

He will have to improve but he has some sauce.

[wildbill2u]

Has there ever been a NBA player whose go-to skill is a pump fake? I guess you could say that about that one Spur we had a long time ago --Nazr Mohammed-- got a ring with us? The pump fake under the basket was his trademark, but it wasn't a good go-to. Can you believe he played 18 years in the NBA???

[spurraider21]

Is he still the only confirmed two-way signing?

Thought we all expected Cissoko to sign a two-way, but nothing reported yet other than that foreign language reporting that he will sign for something with some form of guarantees. To my understanding there are no guaranteed two-way deals.

barlow was the other obvious candidate. While he might still stand to benefit from additional gleague time, don’t really see the value of Khem birch over him on the 15 man. This is where i thought a veteran big would have been nice to have, but now we really having nobody worth giving the spot to. That includes Grogu

Speaking of which, is there some gag order on Khem birch? I haven’t seen any articles discussing what he expects 23-24 to look like. Not sure he’s said a word at all since the trade, no reporting on whether he’s gonna play as far as I’ve seen. Meanwhile his contract is just salary filler that nobody would really want. At least Osman can actually suit up and has a similar contract.

[CGD]

He makes Kyle Anderson look fast

[exstatic]

His ability to score is impressive. The pump fake is impressive. For a two way contract I'd honestly rather have him and Champaigne than Barlow.

Champagne has already signed a big club deal, 3/$12M

[spurraider21]

Champagne has already signed a big club deal, 3/$12M
4 years not 3

[SequSpur]

Everything UT sucks.

[scott]

Is he still the only confirmed two-way signing?

Thought we all expected Cissoko to sign a two-way, but nothing reported yet other than that foreign language reporting that he will sign for something with some form of guarantees. To my understanding there are no guaranteed two-way deals.

barlow was the other obvious candidate. While he might still stand to benefit from additional gleague time, don’t really see the value of Khem birch over him on the 15 man. This is where i thought a veteran big would have been nice to have, but now we really having nobody worth giving the spot to. That includes Grogu

Speaking of which, is there some gag order on Khem birch? I haven’t seen any articles discussing what he expects 23-24 to look like. Not sure he’s said a word at all since the trade, no reporting on whether he’s gonna play as far as I’ve seen. Meanwhile his contract is just salary filler that nobody would really want. At least Osman can actually suit up and has a similar contract.

Last we heard about Khem he had “passport issues” so I’m just over here imagining him stuck at Customs explaining to the agent “look… the Spurs are an NBA team… yeah… no… NBA is basketball… yeah, San Antonio… it’s professional sports… Jesus Christ can you get your manager?”

[Mr. Body]

Last we heard about Khem he had “passport issues” so I’m just over here imagining him stuck at Customs explaining to the agent “look… the Spurs are an NBA team… yeah… no… NBA is basketball… yeah, San Antonio… it’s professional sports… Jesus Christ can you get your manager?”

Khem Birch in... The Terminal

[exstatic]

4 years not 3

Correct. I somehow mashed up the total dollars with the guaranteed years.

[timvp]

Officially signed his two-way today.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[scott]

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oh noes i guess this means the door is finally closed on the return of primo :lol

[John B]

oh noes i guess this means the door is finally closed on the return of primo :lol

But the zipper is open

[DAF86]

Why didn't he play vs the Hornets?

[scott]

Why didn't he play vs the Hornets?

He is out for the CA Classic due to illness, should be ready to go Friday.

[Spurs Brazil]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1676717274064121856?s=20

[Arcadian]

Cool!

[8FOR!3]

Champagne has already signed a big club deal, 3/$12M

I think I was wrong about Barlow anyways. And Champagne seems to be a main roster player.

[RC_Drunkford]

1676669135793672211

Ms. Cleo's new favorite "future franchise player"

[Obstructed_View]

Last we heard about Khem he had “passport issues” so I’m just over here imagining him stuck at Customs explaining to the agent “look… the Spurs are an NBA team… yeah… no… NBA is basketball… yeah, San Antonio… it’s professional sports… Jesus Christ can you get your manager?”
Decades ago, I got stuck in a little room in the Toronto airport for 18 hours because my company didn't tell me to lie about why I was there. Your post gave me flashbacks. :lol

[jimbo]

Not sure if he can really play point, but I think he'll stick around in the league for a decade. Good enough shooting, good defense, makes all the hustle plays, and it felt like he was clutch w/o looking up the stats (if they exist).

[GAustex]

He disappeared like a fart in the wind in the second half against Miami

[Dejounte]

He disappeared like a fart in the wind in the second half against Miami

He hasnt played

[John B]

I’m curious to see him play tonight.

[lefty]

His parents named his sister Princess :lol

[GAustex]

He hasnt played
Lol
In the NCAA tourney
So yes he did disappear
When UT coughed up a 15 point lead halfway through the second half against Miami Hurricanes

[Dejounte]

Lol
In the NCAA tourney
So yes he did disappear
When UT coughed up a 15 point lead halfway through the second half against Miami Hurricanes

Ah i thought you were talking about the summer league game

[Mr. Body]

His parents named his sister Princess :lol

Sir'Princess

[exstatic]

Why didn't he play vs the Hornets?

He hadn't signed yet. You can't play SL unless you're under some form of contract. It isn't open gym.

[DAF86]

He hadn't signed yet. You can't play SL unless you're under some form of contract. It isn't open gym.

Why wasn't he signed then?

[exstatic]

Why wasn't he signed then?

Ask him or his agent.

[Barfunk]

Late to the party with this signing, but Texas got hosed against the "ESPN preferred" Miami Hurricanes in the Eight. They should've at least made the Final Four if it wasn't for the rigging.

[couchman]

Refs were terrible against Texas in that game

[GAustex]

UT choked like they always do

[Barfunk]

But anyways, rooting for him!

[Barfunk]

UT choked like they always do

What couchman said. And that's what I expected as well. I just knew they were going to favor the ESPN sponsored team.

[RC_Drunkford]

definitely looking forward to see what Lord Pump Fake can do

[EricB]

Guy is inked to a two way deal but can’t play in summer league cause of a “medical issue”

that of course we just can’t POSSIBLY discuss

[timvp]

Was I hallucinating or was Rice sitting next to Bassey on the sidelines? Somewhat weird he isn't on the summer league bench but I guess it makes some sense if he hasn't been able to practice.

[John B]

Why wasn't he signed then?

Primo wants his number back

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1677518425378418688

[Ocotillo]

Whiplash from too many up fakes.

[ace3g]

Was I hallucinating or was Rice sitting next to Bassey on the sidelines? Somewhat weird he isn't on the summer league bench but I guess it makes some sense if he hasn't been able to practice.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F0jBCqgXwAUGbe2?format=jpg&name=large

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWUSjW3f4RA

[cutewizard]

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

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW5kw5lyDJM

[pgardn]

Surely no one expects him to play pg?

I watched him all year and he is not a good ball handler at all. He is a scorer though once confidence kicks in. He plays really hard. I don’t know who he supposed to D up on though… A strong physical guard will push him around. Weight room at 25… ? hmmmm….


The BS about UT choking to Miami is laughable. UT was without their best player by far (Playing incredibly well into the Big12 and NCAA tournament.) When he was a no go, UT could not play against solid teams. He was averaging close 20 pts per game late season with double digit rebounds. He was huge in UTs late season winning streak.

Reality: UT got out to a good lead with incredible shooting 1st half and huge effort in the Miami game. No fkn way that was gonna last with the UT rotation and missing their big guy.
Miami was the better team. They wore UT out.

[RC_Drunkford]

Zach Collins and McDermott are in Vegas as well. Basically the entire roster is there

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/fx59dRECwho

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1679612501032566784

[BatManu20]

Nice. Get my boy Sir’Jabari some reps tbh. Wanna see how he looks out there. Not a great athlete, but a very smart and seasoned player who’s also a great outside shooter. Hopefully he gets some open opportunities to showcase his abilities. Also interested to see how he looks defensively.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Jabari Rice...our next Patty 50 Mills

[exstatic]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1679612501032566784

I am NOT Iron Man.

[Obstructed_View]

Surely no one expects him to play pg?

Pop says, "Hold my wineglass".

[td4mvp2k]

Nice. Get my boy Sir’Jabari some reps tbh. Wanna see how he looks out there. Not a great athlete, but a very smart and seasoned player who’s also a great outside shooter. Hopefully he gets some open opportunities to showcase his abilities. Also interested to see how he looks defensively.
also possesses leadership qualities so its no surprise why spurs would go after him. definitely pop kind of guy.

[BatManu20]

Proud of my guy tbh. He showed he belongs. His impact was greater than his stat line indicates. He also showed his PG capabilities, as well as some solid defense in his limited minutes. Looking forward to seeing him in Austin and potentially SA this season.

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[cutewizard]

Mills juniorc

[CGD]

He does NOT look 6’4. More like 6 flat.

Looks smooth as hell though

[BackHome]

I don’t know he looked taller then Blake?

[BatManu20]

He does NOT look 6’4. More like 6 flat.

Looks smooth as hell though

Lol nah he’s definitely 6’4 or 6’3 at worst. Here he is beside 6’7 Christian Bishop, 6’6 Timmy Allen, and 6’2 Marcus Carr.

https://dxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net/sidearm.nextgen.sites/texassports_com/images/2023/6/19/posed_shot_of_4_texas_-_draft_eligible.jpg

[pgardn]

Pop says, "Hold my wineglass".

Damn straight I will hold his wineglass.
And I will take every bottle he owns and hide them. So his brain wont fog further.

Rice is very mature. Very good locker room guy but he is off guard. You press him he will have trouble, unless its for short sub time.
He is very streaky and can score in bunches.
In college he was a good off the ball defender but got handled against big guys 1 v 1.
He will not quit. He plays hard.

kinda like I said previously. I think the more wide open NBA game will definitely suit him better offensively as long as he does not have to create consistently off the dribble.
Defensively... he will try but I dont know if his anticipation getting in passing lanes and coming on double teams translates.
And his shot fake was unGodly in college.

[Obstructed_View]

Damn straight I will hold his wineglass.
And I will take every bottle he owns and hide them. So his brain wont fog further.

Rice is very mature. Very good locker room guy but he is off guard. You press him he will have trouble, unless its for short sub time.
He is very streaky and can score in bunches.
In college he was a good off the ball defender but got handled against big guys 1 v 1.
He will not quit. He plays hard.

kinda like I said previously. I think the more wide open NBA game will definitely suit him better offensively as long as he does not have to create consistently off the dribble.
Defensively... he will try but I dont know if his anticipation getting in passing lanes and coming on double teams translates.
And his shot fake was unGodly in college.
I said this before I saw him. He has better offensive awareness than, well, Wesley, but Wesley has about as close to zero as I've ever seen.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1800541267497214022

[GAustex]

Sir Pump Fake

[ChumpDumper]

https://x.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1800541267497214022

Hopefully he gets leave to play in the NBA summer leagues. He should be able to hook onto some decent league this fall.

[Knoxxx]

We may bring in players at the 35 and 48 picks this year if we get the prospects we like. Chomche, Ajay Mitchell, are a couple that come to mind. As noted, Wesley may be on his last year with Spurs and others are going to be on the bubble this year or next. I see enough potential roster attrition to keep bringing in new 2RPs until some stick.

[J_Paco]

I said this before I saw him. He has better offensive awareness than, well, Wesley, but Wesley has about as close to zero as I've ever seen.

This take aged very poorly


We may bring in players at the 35 and 48 picks this year if we get the prospects we like. Chomche, Ajay Mitchell, are a couple that come to mind. As noted, Wesley may be on his last year with Spurs and others are going to be on the bubble this year or next. I see enough potential roster attrition to keep bringing in new 2RPs until some stick.

Not sure what our possible 2nd picks have to do with Rice - who is no longer with the team - or Wesley, who is signed to a guaranteed contract not 2- Way like Duke Jr., Gray and Bouyea.


Don't Sochan, Wesley, and Branham have another team option the Spurs can exercise after this season? No one on the roster with exception of Wembanyama and probably Vassell are safe from being moved, IMO.

I definitely don't think only Wesley is on the proverbial 'chopping block,' but it seems like a lot members of ST have hard-on for dropping him. Even though he vastly improved last season (obviously his rookie season was horrendous, so he could only go up) and was the only willing/adequate (potential good) defensive guard on our roster.

[exstatic]

This take aged very poorly



Not sure what our possible 2nd picks have to do with Rice - who is no longer with the team - or Wesley, who is signed to a guaranteed contract not 2- Way like Duke Jr., Gray and Bouyea.


Don't Sochan, Wesley, and Branham have another team option the Spurs can exercise after this season? No one on the roster with exception of Wembanyama and probably Vassell are safe from being moved, IMO.

I definitely don't think only Wesley is on the proverbial 'chopping block,' but it seems like a lot members of ST have hard-on for dropping him. Even though he vastly improved last season (obviously his rookie season was horrendous, so he could only go up) and was the only willing/adequate (potential good) defensive guard on our roster.

Spurs have to exercise the year 4 option BEFORE this season. It’s awkward if they don’t, because he’s guaranteed for this cmng season already, but would go a year knowing he wasn’t in their plans.

[Obstructed_View]

This take aged very poorly
Lol how do you figure?