Summer League Game #1: San Antonio Spurs vs. Charlotte Hornets - July 3, 2023 @ 7pm CT

[timvp]

no wonder brandon miller is so intimidated by champagnie out there. shades of the GOAT

:lol

[stephen jackson]

Cidy is good man he’s got great defensive iq

[scott]

Brandon Miller gonna have a 10 Foul foul-out in the first half :lol

[heyheymymy]

Miller has the crazy eyes sometimes

[manufan10]

That token white guy sucks ass.

When you buy your Aron Baynes from Wish.

[spurraider21]

champ missed a FT

at least he's serious about being a spur

[jesterbobman]

I feel like Blake plays sometimes like he has a random number generator for awareness. Occassionally he'll drive, be patient, manipulate the help and drop off a great pocket pass. Or, he'll be driving at 100% speed and going with racing goggles on. Much better when he uses the threat of his pace, then plays slow.

[TekXX]

Imagine Cidy with some familiarity with his teammates and these passes will be on target.

[PhantomDashCam]

“An organised junk drawer”…

Has to be the biggest backhanded compliment in Summer League history

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Good draw and kick by Blake. Nice pump fake and shot by Stevenson.

[kjhip1]

Nice pass in traffic by wesley

[Uriel]

Justin Champagnie or Julius Erving? :wow

[Degoat]

Would like to see Blake be a little more aggressive offensively but at least he trying to get guys involved in the offense

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/spurs_muse/status/1676031218599567360

[taps]

Stevenson posing like he’s done something :lol

[td4mvp2k]

Cidy is good man he’s got great defensive iq
kind of reminds me of diaw

[spurraider21]

its gonna be hard to give up on blake because the physical talent is so obvious.

to be fair, lonnie didnt really crack the spurs rotation until year 3, and he had 2 full seasons in the rotation to prove himself. im sure wesley will have a similar opportunity

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I feel like Blake plays sometimes like he has a random number generator for awareness. Occassionally he'll drive, be patient, manipulate the help and drop off a great pocket pass. Or, he'll be driving at 100% speed and going with racing goggles on. Much better when he uses the threat of his pace, then plays slow.

Everything you said is so true!

I will say he looks a bit more poised in this game than I remember from his Summer League play last year. He seems to understand a bit better of how to play with pace and not go 100 miles per hour all the time. All in all I think he has been decent in the 1st half. He still has a long way to go though.

[Obstructed_View]

I feel like Blake plays sometimes like he has a random number generator for awareness. Occassionally he'll drive, be patient, manipulate the help and drop off a great pocket pass. Or, he'll be driving at 100% speed and going with racing goggles on. Much better when he uses the threat of his pace, then plays slow.
Somebody needs to tell Blake to stop reading the social media posts about him. He plays like he's trying to please Spurstalk and he ends up second guessing his own decisions.

[thiste]

Love the hustle from Sidy, he's a little sloppy on the movement sometimes but he's gonna get there. And yeah, he's got a BIG body too.

[heyheymymy]

are people ready to give Blake another whole year because that might be the pace of his development.

he is showing slow improvement.

[Obstructed_View]

Everything you said is so true!

I will say he looks a bit more poised in this game than I remember from his Summer League play last year. He seems to understand a bit better of how to play with pace and not go 100 miles per hour all the time. All in all I think he has been decent in the 1st half. He still has a long way to go though.

He went to the hole aggressively and got his shit swatted, but he is soooo stinking FAST.

[SPURt]

Barlow’s mid range is a really nice surprise, I hope it’s not a fluke

[Splits]

Hope #1 pick has a bit better debut than #2 pick

[LongtimeSpursFan]

That woman is an awful ref. That wasn't an offensive foul.

Still better than Doris Burke.

[mo7888]

Love the hustle from Sidy, he's a little sloppy on the movement sometimes but he's gonna get there. And yeah, he's got a BIG body too.

He's got a chance...thats what you hope for in the 44th pick..

[Kurik]

Sidy looks promising on the defensive side at least, rebounding at a decent clip as well hopefully we see more in the second half.

[heyheymymy]

can't believe we have Champ locked up for 4/12

what a bank job

[kjhip1]

They literally said miller has been fun to watch. :lol

[Uriel]

Wesley's halftime numbers don't actually look bad. 5 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds on 50% shooting. +16.

[Degoat]

Hope #1 pick has a bit better debut than #2 pick

whenever wemby does play he’s gonna look so fcking big out there lol like there’s no chance even an athlete like Kai Jones will be able to do anything but foul

[LeBowen]

They literally said miller has been fun to watch. :lol

Well, it's in human nature to enjoy watching someone else suffer.

[Obstructed_View]

are people ready to give Blake another whole year because that might be the pace of his development.

he is showing slow improvement.
I literally said that earlier today. He is 100 percent worth giving another year to mature IMO But we are 20 minutes into summer league. I'm willing to give him at least the second half before assigning him to Austin for the year.

[heyheymymy]

yeah sidy looks well in line of expectations at a 44 overall

fact it's kinda a steal at that deep of draft range

I like the pick

[Chomag]

Yeah, hopefully we get to see more of what Wesley might have in this second half

[kjhip1]

I’m assuming Barlow is done for the night? Didn’t really see him much in the 2nd Qtr

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

He went to the hole aggressively and got his shit swatted, but he is soooo stinking FAST.

dude got some serious jets!

he just needs to learn how to consistently mix up his speed and use his body to assist with getting off good shots at the hoop.

he has some interesting tools to work with. I hope he keeps getting playing time, unless we get someone young in here to challenge his spot.

[ace3g]

Pop the ..... !!! for 3 to start the 3rd

[Uriel]

How are we gonna find minutes for Julian? We already have Keldon, Vassell, Malaki, and McBuckets at the wing.

[Obstructed_View]

Still better than Doris Burke.
I meant the literal ref. The lady doing color is pretty good. I don't hate Doris either. The only color guy I really hate is Hubie Brown.

[CGD]

How’s Barlow looking out there? (Unable to watch). He’s the one I’m most excited to see after VW

[ace3g]

Barlow nice hustle.

[spurraider21]

champ about to reneg on his deal

[ace3g]

Sidy to Champagnie #EyeEmoji

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Beautiful pass by Siddy

[td4mvp2k]

sidy omg

[SPURt]

That pasa

[Uriel]

Summer league more exciting and competitive than the all-star game :lol

[taps]

Magic city!

[ace3g]

Barlow shooters touch middy!!!

[SPURt]

McCoy’s shot is so flat

[Obstructed_View]

That move by Dom. Guys.

Jesus.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Barlowe has such a soft touch on his mid range jumper.

[LeBowen]

How’s Barlow looking out there? (Unable to watch). He’s the one I’m most excited to see after VW

Right now he looks like athletic LMA with handles. :rollin

[ace3g]

Nice recovery by Champagnie on that back door pass.

[jeebus]

Trade Blake Wesley and 15 second rounders for Dame.

[stephen jackson]

Cidy is a beautiful passer wow

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Great move by Blake, but couldn’t finish. Awesome way to manipulate the defense.

[spurraider21]

How’s Barlow looking out there? (Unable to watch). He’s the one I’m most excited to see after VW
he's been outstanding. 2nd best player on the floor (champagnie)

[Degoat]

Charlotte looks so defeated lmao

[Obstructed_View]

Charlotte has two guys who were in summer league last year. They have not improved at all.

[taps]

Wesley the right random number came up

[timvp]

Barlow > Kai Jones ... and it's not even close, tbh.

[Obstructed_View]

Great move by Blake, but couldn’t finish. Awesome way to manipulate the defense.

Another change of speed. Baby steps.

[CGD]

he's been outstanding. 2nd best player on the floor (champagnie)

Thanks

[Obstructed_View]

Barlow > Kai Jones ... and it's not even close, tbh.
Barlow looks like he's set his sights on starting next to Victor.

[ace3g]

Barlow middy again!!!

[spurraider21]

Barlow looks like he's set his sights on starting next to Victor.
the wembarlow frountcourt

[Extra Stout]

Not gonna lie, if I didn’t know Blake was a first-round pick I’d think he was summer league roster filler.

But it doesn’t matter. It’s Barlow & Bubbly’s world out there.

[Dex]

Wesley not looking great in this one...still just drives into traffic but doesn't know what to do

[Mr. Body]

Just gonna say it, Barlow is a smart player.

[spurraider21]

cissoko does show nice feel for the game, but he needs to spend a lot of time in austin to figure out how he plans to score at all at the nba level

[Mr. Body]

I'd rather have Blake than Bouknight, but he has a lot longer to go.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Barlow > Kai Jones ... and it's not even close, tbh.

So true.

Kai is a great athlete, but doesn’t really know how to play. Barlowe is a good athlete and is starting to figure out how to play and actual has nice shooting touch.

[Obstructed_View]

My way-too-early prediction about Blake is that trying to shoehorn him into the point guard position is a huge mistake.

[jesterbobman]

Sidy's connective passing has flashed. Good skill set, and being willing to push ahead quickly can juice teams offense - Similar to Love and Lowry for Miami - just turn as many opportunities into semi transition as possible.

[NASpurs]

I'm close to tell Blake to get ready to learn Chinese, buddy.

[Chomag]

Yeah, I'm kinda concerned about Wesly. He still seems to drive into traffic without a plan.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Another change of speed. Baby steps.

he is learning.

slowly, but surely. Lol

[Mr. Body]

My way-too-early prediction about Blake is that trying to shoehorn him into the point guard position is a huge mistake.

No, I've suspected he's not a point for a bit. He's an undersized shooting guard until he can see the floor better and we'll see if that happens.

[NASpurs]

Blake is that guy who lied on his resume.

[DAF86]

We could have had Bailey :(

[Mr. Body]

Barlow cannot be this money from the midrange, can he?

[TekXX]

Stevenson should pack his bags after the game.

[kjhip1]

Stevenson just standing there looking at the ball

[baseline bum]

Damn so Nick Smith and Brandon Miller really looking like shit? Then again I remember when Greg Osterfat was busting Tim's ass in summer league 1997. :lol

[BatManu20]

We could have had Bailey :(

My boy :cry

Instead we’re stuck watching Blake Wesley look like a pickup baller at LA Fitness

[Obstructed_View]

No, I've suspected he's not a point for a bit. He's an undersized shooting guard until he can see the floor better and we'll see if that happens.
He was literally never a point guard. I think it was stupid to pretend he ever was. He has so many other things to work on and he has shown little aptitude for having to try to learn how to see the floor. Malaki was a better point guard last year.

[baseline bum]

Stevenson should pack his bags after the game.

That was some Samanic level effort not even coming to the ball there

[taps]

Charlotte has two guys who were in summer league last year. They have not improved at all.

Just wondering if they’d get another 15% chance at the number 1 pick. Heard on Disney Sports that the great one had final say on drafting Miller :facepalm

[DAF86]

Blake is that guy who lied on his resume.

Blake, Primo, that Sandwich guy. Lots of boom or bust projects not paying off for the Spurs, they might wanna reconsider the strategy they are using on signing those guys. The ones that have payed off are the ones that produced in college: Vassell, Keldon, Sochan.

[jeebus]

I guess someone told the Hornets players they're playing for a job

[emanueldavidginobili]

Barlow just turned 20 like 40 days ago and played in the bootleg Overtime league instead of college, very excited about his potential.

[Mr. Body]

He was literally never a point guard. I think it was stupid to pretend he ever was. He has so many other things to work on and he has shown little aptitude for having to try to learn how to see the floor. Malaki was a better point guard last year.

He and Jaden Ivey are incredibly similar. Fast, undersize, with issues if they can't get easy baskets blowing by people.

[Uriel]

My way-too-early prediction about Blake is that trying to shoehorn him into the point guard position is a huge mistake.
He mostly played as a 2 guard in college but sometimes handled the ball as the 1, it's not like it's unprecedented for him.

[Mr. Body]

Barlow just turned 20 like 40 days ago and played in the bootleg Overtime league instead of college, very excited about his potential.

If Barlow didn't play in suck-ass nothingleague OTE, we never would have gotten him.

[lefty20]

Playing sloppy af now

[SPURt]

1676027586416181248

the internet is killing Miller :rollin

[NASpurs]

Stevenson :lol

[taps]

Of course Stevenson with the Hail Mary and the call annointing him the next Reggie Miller

[NASpurs]

DeJuan Blair with the blinders again :lol Dude only knows how to drive

[widowmaker]

Man we could have ended up with Brandon miller lmao

[Chomag]

Now this current lineup on the floor is pretty trash lol

[Obstructed_View]

1676027586416181248

the internet is killing Miller :rollin
The internet is a cooperating witness and has not been charged.

[TekXX]

Huh without Champ and Barlow we don't look so hot.

[BatManu20]

Brown (#15) literally hasn’t scored on a single breakaway fast break :lol. Dude is trash.

[spurraider21]

DeJuan Blair with the blinders again :lol Dude only knows how to drive
:lmao

[jeebus]

Hopefully they don't win. EJ needs to learn to pass the ball

[Mnky]

Barlow cannot be this money from the midrange, can he?

Barlow played more like a forward when he was developing. His skills off ball are pretty good because of this. He was less of a low post player. He is a center, but lack of playing time there and he was very frail at his height contributed to him being held back from getting enough interest coming out. His body development is huge for him.

[Obstructed_View]

He and Jaden Ivey are incredibly similar. Fast, undersize, with issues if they can't get easy baskets blowing by people.
Blake can play in the flow of the game. I really feel like he's trying too hard. The Spurs need to play him at his natural position IMO.

[jeebus]

Ball don't lie, you piece of shit

[BatManu20]

Man we could have ended up with Brandon miller lmao

Nah Spurs were taking Amen Thompson at #3 or #4 with Wemby and Scoot off the board.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Bad defense. You gotta stop the ball. SMH

[spurraider21]

Ball don't lie, you piece of shit
:lol

[Mr. Body]

Blake can play in the flow of the game. I really feel like he's trying too hard. The Spurs need to play him at his natural position IMO.

He's undersize anywhere but the point though.

[widowmaker]

Has a spur had a better summer league outing than champenie?

[NASpurs]

Has a spur had a better summer league outing than champenie?

Simmons?

[ace3g]

had to bring our stars in since bench couldn't hold lead.

[TekXX]

Bailey doesn't look all that great, no big loss.

[widowmaker]

Lmao

[jesterbobman]

That rebound by Barlow was great. Both positioning and his ability to contort his body to grab the ball were really well done.

[Mnky]

Blake was an expected development project. I don't mind being patient with him. He is developing, his problem is his body is just far beyond his skills. He won't slow his mind down to find the balance there. It'll come for him. He's a hard worker and working on the right things. Good attitude and committed. He doesn't back down when he embaresses himself.


I look forward to his continued development.

[TekXX]

Great camera work ESPN

[Degoat]

Bailey doesn't look all that great, no big loss.

Yeah I think Baileys looked like trash lol

[buttsR4rebounding]

1676027586416181248

the internet is killing Miller :rollin

That's a classic...

[BatManu20]

Bailey doesn't look all that great, no big loss.

Yea he followed up a couple nice plays with a couple stinkers tbh.

[widowmaker]

Man Charlotte looks done already lmao

[Uriel]

Blake Wesley with 5 points, 5 assists, and 5 turnovers.

[Obstructed_View]

Dom is fascinating to me. last year when he played he was always aware, always learning, and didn't seem to over think his mistakes. It seems to have paid off. He's been calm and smart and mature. I'm beyond excited for him.

[widowmaker]

Simmons?


Not sure but champenie is definitely better that Simmons.

[NASpurs]

Blake :wow

[Chomag]

Stevenson looking a bit legit

[thiste]

Are we gonna see Miller in the 4th?

[Extra Stout]

Blake Wesley with 5 points, 5 assists, and 5 turnovers.
I think he’s been blocked 5 times at the rim too.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Kai Jones is so bad. LMAO

[spurraider21]

dejuan blair got away with a charge there

[NASpurs]

Hopefully #15 doesn't step on the bus back to the hotel room.

[ace3g]

Barlow Champagnie 2 man game!!!

[scott]

Nice PnR by Champ and Barlow there.

[thiste]

Sidyyyy!!!

[jeebus]

EJ's room card ain't gonna work after this game, with his bags in front of the hotel.

[widowmaker]

I like what cissco is doing too.

[NASpurs]

Wesley... I'll root for him but dude :lol

[Obstructed_View]

He's undersize anywhere but the point though.

Probably, but that's an idiotic reason to make him a point guard. He's an excellent defender and he's stupid athletic. The Spurs have tall guys who can bring the ball up.

[spurraider21]

is barlow's midrange is real, thats really what he needed to earn a shot at real nba minutes

[SPURt]

These announcers have never seen the Spurs. They keep talking about the Spurs future and haven’t mentioned Vassell or Sochan.

[Obstructed_View]

Kai Jones fucking sucks.

[thiste]

Nick Smith Jr > Brandon Miller.

[taps]

Cissoko is good without the ball

[Obstructed_View]

Hesitation, draws foul. Progress.

Baby steps.

[scott]

Brandon Miller just trying to foul out at this point :lol

[jeebus]

These announcers have never seen the Spurs. They keep talking about the Spurs future and haven’t mentioned Vassell or Sochan.

I wanna say they're Kings' broadcasters

[NASpurs]

Miller about to foul out

[BatManu20]

Barlow!

[lefty20]

Barlow with the jam!

[ace3g]

Barlow!!!! showtime dunk!!!

[NASpurs]

Barlow :wow

[scott]

Dom Barlow just shut down the gym. California Classic is over guys, see ya next year.

[thiste]

Barlow really making a case for himself

[BatManu20]

Make Blake Wesley walk home tbh.

[jesterbobman]

Bad finishing from Blake there on the last 2 possessions, but he's looked (slightly) more poised.

Barlow is definitely in line to get a big boy contract.

[Obstructed_View]

Cissoko is good without the ball
For all the talk that OTE is bad team basketball, he is an excellent team guy.

[DAF86]

Barlow is an NBA player competing against G-leaguers, tbh.

[Degoat]

I can’t tell if that’s Dom Barlowe or Anthony Davis out there

[NASpurs]

Imagine being in the NBA, being a guard and not being able to make layups :lol Wesley

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1676042495854092290

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

For all the talk that OTE is bad team basketball, he is an excellent team guy.

he played in the G League.

Barlowe played in OTE though.

[SPURt]

Kai Jones is so bad. LMAO
For real. Yikes. It must be depressing being a Hornets fan.

[Mr. Body]

Barlow has really good hands.

[jesterbobman]

Cissoko was G League, rather than OTE.

The Barlow progression and Montero being good in the ACB does point to OTE not being trash. Hard to evaluate given uncertainty, but it's possible they're doing something right from the POV of development.

[td4mvp2k]

Cissoko is good without the ball
guy has good vision and court awareness

[thiste]

For all the talk that OTE is bad team basketball, he is an excellent team guy.

He didn't play in OTE, he played for G-League Ignite.

[Obstructed_View]

These announcers have never seen the Spurs. They keep talking about the Spurs future and haven’t mentioned Vassell or Sochan.
You're exactly right. Neither of those guys is on the SL roster. They have a lot of teams to research.

[Obstructed_View]

He didn't play in OTE, he played for G-League Ignite.
Sorry. I was pretty sure I got that wrong. My point still applies.

[Mr. Body]

Charlotte blew that draft with Bouknight and Kai Jones.

[SpursFan86]

For all the talk that OTE is bad team basketball, he is an excellent team guy.

[NASpurs]

I forget if his first name is Blake or Wesley :lol

[Dex]

If Wemby had played in this game, they may have just applied the mercy rule

[jeebus]

Is that Cherokee Parks' son out there in #18?

[SPURt]

Can we keep Kabaca?

[spurraider21]

For real. Yikes. It must be depressing being a Hornets fan.
i dont think there was much left by way of expectations for kai jones. its why a 3rd year player, former FRP is still playing summer league

but hornets should have a pretty fun year all things considered. i think miller will be fine and settle in

they have a pretty solid roster imo. if nick smith can give them some scoring off the bench as a rookie would be quite a bonus for them

[widowmaker]

If Wemby had played in this game, they may have just applied the mercy rule


I hope hes at least watching the game its been a little physical so he can see whats waiting for him when he comes in.

[playblair]

ace3g sadik first touch :wow

[jesterbobman]

Good manipulation on that pick and pop with the pitch out (We're being rightly negative on most of Blake's control, I'm posting the good bits).

[ace3g]

nice verticality by Sadik on defense.

[PhantomDashCam]

I know Kai has been awful but look at how Charlotte guards dominate the ball.
Spurs have a system that empowers big men with chances for them to stay involved.
Charlotte just runs a high P’nR or swings the ball around the perimeter endlessly.

[TekXX]

Who is this Kabaca guy, i want to see more of him.

[BacktoBasics]

Charlotte blew that draft with Bouknight and Kai Jones.

They really did and I didn’t hate either pick. Kai was always a longshot but Bouknight has been a real disappointment.

We’ll see how the rest of summer league goes but these project players are making a great case for why this team felt comfortable running it back without making major splashes. Clearly these guys are worth the deeper look.

[CGD]

Can we keep Kabaca?

How’s he doing out there? Interested in his back story and how he got here from one of the biggest Euro clubs.

[scott]

How does Summer League compare with G-League? G-League is probably a slight step above, based simply on preparation and organization, right?

Asking because we're seeing great things out of Barlow (16/8 in G-League) and Champ (16/6/2 in G-League) and still have Bassey coming back (23/9 in G-League)

[SPURt]

Barlow was the MVP this game. Champagnie ran out of steam in the second half. Barlow was the same energy the whole way through and played a bigger role on defense. But both of them had an incredible start to summer league.

[tonight...you]

I meant the literal ref. The lady doing color is pretty good. I don't hate Doris either. The only color guy I really hate is Hubie Brown.
I used to adore Bill Walton, but I'm a psychedelics guy so take that with a grain of salt.

[thiste]

Miller staying on the court to statpad :lol

[NASpurs]

Nice airb... I mean pass from Sadik

[Ariel]

OK, serious question: say you can trade Barlow or Champagnie for any 2nd rounder in any of the past 2 drafts. Other than Nembhard, how many guys would you take over them?

[Obstructed_View]

I used to adore Bill Walton, but I'm a psychedelics guy so take that with a grain of salt.
I fuckin loved him. So much fun. How can you dislike a guy who loves basketball as much as you do?

[SPURt]

How’s he doing out there? Interested in his back story and how he got here from one of the biggest Euro clubs.
His first shot looked great, real smooth. But he’s look slow footed in the open court and has looked out of control/nervous with the ball

[emanueldavidginobili]

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[playblair]

How does Summer League compare with G-League? G-League is probably a slight step above, based simply on preparation and organization, right?

Asking because we're seeing great things out of Barlow (16/8 in G-League) and Champ (16/6/2 in G-League) and still have Bassey coming back (23/9 in G-League)

summer league is above g league because euro players & all draft picks play.....euroleague players dont play in g league because they are in season......

[scott]

LOL Brandon Miller "circus shot"... homeboy landed before the ball left his hands.

[tonight...you]

I fuckin loved him. So much fun. How can you dislike a guy who loves basketball as much as you do?
I always knew you was good people.

[ace3g]

Short armed the rest of his 3s but liked what I saw from Sadik as a mobile big in his short stint, especially defensively.

[scott]

summer league is above g league because euro players & all draft picks play.....euroleague players dont play in g league because they are in season......

Are there good Euro players in summer league? Cuz most of these guys suck.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/spurs_muse/status/1676045926245253121

[widowmaker]

Barlow

[NASpurs]

Why does the woman on ESPN squint her eyes when she looks at the camera :lol

[TekXX]

I know Sadik was uneven but i like that European feel he gave to the game.

[CGD]

OK, serious question: say you can trade Barlow or Champagnie for any 2nd rounder in any of the past 2 drafts. Other than Nembhard, how many guys would you take over them?

Herb Jones, but that’s probably it. Maybe Jaylin Williams (the Center), but probably not.

[widowmaker]

I didn’t know weird al yankovich was on the team Lmao

[Degoat]

Barlow should have got the contract not Mamu….

[lefty20]

I didn’t know weird al yankovich was on the team Lmao

THATS who he fucking looked like. Just couldn't put my finger on it and it was bugging me.

[CGD]

Barlow should have got the contract not Mamu….

No need to choose. Should be both tbh.

[widowmaker]

THATS who he fucking looked like. Just couldn't put my finger on it and it was bugging me.


Lmao!!!

[Mr. Body]

The Hornets looked really bad early on, so take with a grain of salt. I liked how JC and Dom looked just the same.

[Degoat]

No need to choose. Should be both tbh.

Running out of roster spots,

ZC/CB/Mamu
Wemby/Sochan
KJ/Doug/Cedi
Dev/Branham/Julian
Tre/graham/Wesley

It’s being reported Sidy is getting a guaranteed deal, not a 2 way (could be false reporting tho)

[widowmaker]

Its been a good night. Spurs up hoes down!!!!

[slick'81]

Dominick bout to get a raise

[DAF86]

I know Sadik was uneven but i like that European feel he gave to the game.

That's racist.

[taps]

Champagne was gassed because he had 30 & 8 & 4 stls n the first half. Felt like I gotta just bench that guy in the last 2 quarters; unnecessary injury risk but I’m sure easier said than done. I knew he’d have a letdown but he scored half as much as Charlottes final score in 20 minutes

[Obstructed_View]

So how do we overreact when Dom and Julian go 4-25 and Wesley has 17 points and six assists against the Lakers?

[baseline bum]

I used to adore Bill Walton, but I'm a psychedelics guy so take that with a grain of salt.

You should have seen him doing color for the Clippers. Every game on KTLA I'd die laughing watching him rag on Olowokandi all night. Then I remember a national broadcast in 2003 where David Aldridge was reporting on the Spurs having max capspace to throw at Olowokandi and Walton saying the Spurs would never be so stupid as to offer him a contract. :lol

Dude also raved about La Fogata nonstop any time they played the Spurs.

[baseline bum]

I used to adore Bill Walton, but I'm a psychedelics guy so take that with a grain of salt.

Though I'll forever be a little mad at Walton for saying Kobe made Tim and Dave look like the Twin Sisters instead of the Twin Towers in Game 1 of the 01 WCF. :lol

[BatManu20]

Nastiest poster I’ve seen in a minute.

1676045680870313984

[CGD]

^ was that over sanwich ?

[scott]

Who's #25? That wasn't on Luka was it?

[scott]

Looks like it was over whoever Micah Potter is.

[lefty20]

25 is Potter. Bro forgot you use that wingardium leviosa shit.

[DPG21920]

i dont think there was much left by way of expectations for kai jones. its why a 3rd year player, former FRP is still playing summer league

but hornets should have a pretty fun year all things considered. i think miller will be fine and settle in

they have a pretty solid roster imo. if nick smith can give them some scoring off the bench as a rookie would be quite a bonus for them

They kind of suck lol - Im really hoping they are a playoff team this year because when they lose Bridges for nothing they are in trouble.

[Russ]

You should have seen him doing color for the Clippers. Every game on KTLA I'd die laughing watching him rag on Olowokandi all night. Then I remember a national broadcast in 2003 where David Aldridge was reporting on the Spurs having max capspace to throw at Olowokandi and Walton saying the Spurs would never be so stupid as to offer him a contract. :lol

Dude also raved about La Fogata nonstop any time they played the Spurs.

It was Rosarios not La Fogata!

Walton loved the Spurs. One time his partner, Ralph Lawler, got so sick of Walton gushing over the Spurs he lost it (jokingly) and said "Why don't you just head to the Spurs locker room after the game."

[tonight...you]

You should have seen him doing color for the Clippers. Every game on KTLA I'd die laughing watching him rag on Olowokandi all night. Then I remember a national broadcast in 2003 where David Aldridge was reporting on the Spurs having max capspace to throw at Olowokandi and Walton saying the Spurs would never be so stupid as to offer him a contract. :lol

Dude also raved about La Fogata nonstop any time they played the Spurs.
I remember La Fogata!

[baseline bum]

It was Rosarios not La Fogata!

Walton loved the Spurs. One time his partner, Ralph Lawler, got so sick of Walton gushing over the Spurs he lost it (jokingly) and said "Why don't you just head to the Spurs locker room after the game."

It was 100% La Fogata I'd hear him raving about when I'd watch Spurs-Clippers games on KTLA in the 00s.

[Russ]

It was 100% La Fogata I'd hear him raving about when I'd watch Spurs-Clippers games on KTLA in the 00s.


I remember La Fogata!

Sorry, you're both wrong (or maybe we're all correct).

He may have mentioned La Fogata but I heard him mention Rosarios many times, repeatedly.

[offset formation]

OKC gonna be handful sooner than later.

[tonight...you]

Sorry, you're both wrong (or maybe we're all correct).

He may have mentioned La Fogata but I heard him mention Rosarios many times, repeatedly.
I'm not wrong. I really do remember La Fogata. Ate there many times.

[Russ]

I'm not wrong. I really do remember La Fogata. Ate there many times.

Well, then Walton had more than one favorite Mexican kitchen in SA!

[BacktoBasics]

Both Fogata and Rosario’s have really good roasted salsa. For fresh salsa I always go to El Jarro.

[Russ]

Here's Walton's own quote from the article linked below:

BW:
I’m a huge Pop fan. He’s brilliant, he’s passionate, he’s humble, he’s caring. He’s all the things you could say about all the great ones. About Red Auerbach, about John Wooden, about Phil Jackson, about Chuck Daily, about Pat Riley. Gregg Popovich is right there in that class. It was such an honor for me, as a broadcaster, to be able to go in on a weekly basis and sit and learn from him. And like any great teacher the subject matter means nothing, it’s the fact that Gregg Popovich is speaking about something that’s important to him. I learned from him every day. While I’m busier than ever now, while I’m happier than ever now, I do miss my time in San Antonio. At Rosario’s.With that great weather, love that heat. Love the spirit and the soul of the Spurs. When you’re going through it, when you’re in the fight, you just have no idea how special it is. When you’re old and in the way, like I am, you think back and say “wow, how cool was that.” And you spend the whole rest of your life trying to duplicate that environment again. You have so many legends in that franchise. The continuity and the creativity and the expressiveness and the freedom, but always with the structure and the discipline which makes the team happen. It always just feels so good when you think about San Antonio and the Spurs and all the people involved.

https://www.nba.com/spurs/bill-walton-talkin-tj

[Spurs Homer]

Wesley has not improved at all…

hope it was just first game nerves and he gets it together …

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfy_wql2qsw


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hX9-B-qMxQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgZr8k85X6o

[baseline bum]

Both Fogata and Rosario’s have really good roasted salsa. For fresh salsa I always go to El Jarro.

I was amazed to find out La Fogata's salsa recipe was just onion, tomato, jalapeno, and salt. They published it one time in the Express News. I could just eat chips and salsa whenever I go there.

[wildbill2u]

Barlow and Champagnie answering a lot of questions about their readiness for some good minutes this year with super showing of their skill sets. Highlights are available already and are great fun to watch.

[Russ]

Wesley has not improved at all…

hope it was just first game nerves and he gets it together …

If only. (Hope you're right but it doesn't look like nerves, looks maybe more like Lonnie.)

[Spurs Homer]

If only. (Hope you're right but it doesn't look like nerves, looks maybe more like Lonnie.)


yeah

does not look like he will stick…

[SPURt]

I didn’t know weird al yankovich was on the team Lmao
Welp, can’t unsee that lol

[DPG21920]

I was amazed to find out La Fogata's salsa recipe was just onion, tomato, jalapeno, and salt. They published it one time in the Express News. I could just eat chips and salsa whenever I go there.

Ya that was the first place that made me like roasted salsa. They do it perfect and season it perfect no idea how.

El Jarro is my jam - love their fresh salsa and queso and Auturo Margs

[DPG21920]

Have not been to Rosarios or Fogata in a long time - both still good?

[Russ]

Have not been to Rosarios or Fogata in a long time - both still good?

I don't even live in SA anymore, but when I've gone there, it seems La Fogata hasn't been that good for at least about ten years.

[Dex]

Gotta love ESPN and SportsCenter, their entire coverage of the game was focused on Miller and how he "went off in the 4th quarter"

Guy went 5/11 from the field with 7 fouls and 6 turnovers, and lost by 21....and Champagnie hung 30/8 on him but I know ESPN has their agenda to follow

[HankChinaski]

Going to have to wait on a online posted replay to watch this game. Had to settle with full game highlights. Good first game showing albeit against a whack hornets sl team.

[Obstructed_View]

You should have seen him doing color for the Clippers. Every game on KTLA I'd die laughing watching him rag on Olowokandi all night. Then I remember a national broadcast in 2003 where David Aldridge was reporting on the Spurs having max capspace to throw at Olowokandi and Walton saying the Spurs would never be so stupid as to offer him a contract. :lol

Dude also raved about La Fogata nonstop any time they played the Spurs.
I just remember someone throwing a gorgeous pass to Samaki Walker and Walton saying, "Oh where would you LIKE it, Samaki?" That line has become a staple among my friends and family.