Summer League Game Thread - WEMBY'S REVENGE - Spurs/Blazers 7/9/23 @ 7PM CDT (3AM Riga Time) on ESPN2

[taps]

Blake Wesley never saw a shot he didn’t like

[td4mvp2k]

these refs real trash

[CorrectCrusader]

CHALLENGE THAT

[CorrectCrusader]

If victor made that shot I would've fuckign nutted

[ace3g]

Momentum changer after that Wesley missed 3 and Blazers bucket...

[Obstructed_View]

NBA coaches think the challenge has cooties.
Fuck me. Pop's legacy.

[BatManu20]

Challenge that goal-tend dude… worthless Coach tbh.

[emanueldavidginobili]

lmaooo yeah this shit wont fly in the big leagues with lesser players taking shots over Wemby.

[Utopia]

Wemby is gonna average 18 points, 12 boards and 2 blocks….at worst.

[td4mvp2k]

branham better come back stronger from this

[BatManu20]

Wesley deciding to jack that contested 3 killed any chance at a comeback tbh :lol

[TekXX]

Can someone tell me who is actually coaching the Spurs, not sure i've ever seen him before.

[LeBowen]

25/10/5 with 5 blocks, tbh.

Close enough.

[MannyIsGod]

I know it's summer league so whatever but honestly Wesley and branahm fucking annoying there. And the coach not challenging the goal tend? Awful

[Obstructed_View]

Blake Wesley never saw a shot he didn’t like
Very Dejountemurrayan of him. Almost Demarderozean.

[Kurik]

Nielsen? Seems like a terrible coach.

[Proxy]

challenge a summer league shot? lmao

Pop would fire Nielsen on the spot

[onechance87]

branham pretty much lost us this game

[Uriel]

Wesley deciding to jack that contested 3 killed any chance at a comeback tbh :lol
To be fair, he wasn't in rhythm because Wemby's pass was off. He should've just passed it straight up instead of bouncing it.

[Death In June]

I do not like watching Wesley play. He’s easily the most frustrating player for me.

[Obstructed_View]

Wesley deciding to jack that contested 3 killed any chance at a comeback tbh :lol
Not putting the ball in the hands of your superstar is not smart basketball. But neither is passing up a challenge.

[taps]

Wemby said, “Grab on to the cape boys up, up & away!”
Blake Wesley, “Don’t worry I’ll take it……..”

[lefty20]

That's it for Wemby in the SL, right?

[BatManu20]

Branham finishes the game 1-17 :lmao

[TekXX]

Pop: "this is fine, run it back"

[Leetonidas]

Branham fuckin sucks. Wemby would have had 30+ if he wasn't fucking chucking all night

[Obstructed_View]

I love Branham, but he was utter shit in almost every way. Lol

[Mugen]

Nielsen might be the only coach worse at challenges than the old man tbh :lol

[Uriel]

The loss was disappointing and pretty much everybody played poorly, but Wemby was outstanding.

[BatManu20]

Spurs almost won this game with Branham and Champ going a combine 2-23 from the field. Wild.

[CorrectCrusader]

Now the rest of y'all can shut the hell up about Wemby. He's gonna be a superstar.

[Mugen]

From bust to the probable GOAT within 1 game :lol

[spurs1990]

I love Branham, but he was utter shit in almost every way. Lol

1-17 is the worst i've seen in 30 years watching pro ball, summer league or not. I'm an utter idiot for thinking he could mimic Michael Redd

[Uriel]

Tbh, this is a reminder that we aren't gonna win a championship with Wemby alone, no matter how great he is. He needs some help.

[hombre]

Lol at some of the dumbass takes here

[Blizzardwizard]

Wesley is a terminally selfish shot-chucker. Unless they can coach it out of him very soon he needs to be in Austin or off the team otherwise he'll actively harm Wembanyama's development, regardless of how much upside he might occasionally flash.

That stupid three when Wemby was going off and SA had all the momentum damn near snapped my sanity.

[Obstructed_View]

So excited that we get to watch this kid playing for our team. He's smart. He's clutch. He's team first. He's a Spurs fan.

Guys, take a second to be grateful for this. And relax about summer league.

[Dex]

Too little, too late from the good guys...but definitely some nice flashes of Wemby and what he is capable of. Fun game :hungry:

[Chomag]

Wemby just getting started folks, yall better buckle up!

[Darkwaters]

The loss was disappointing and pretty much everybody played poorly, but Wemby was outstanding.

Cissoko had a veritable offensive explosion with 8 points on 3-3 shooting (including two made 3s) after averaging 1 point in the previous 3 games.

[SpursFan86]

I honestly can't recall ever seeing a worse shooting performance than 1 for 17 (at any level of basketball)...fucking Branham :lmao Absolutely terrible.

[Dex]

Also, Branham tonight: 1-17 FG, 1-8 3PT, 0-9 2PT, 50% FT%, 15% TS%, 5 PF

Ugh.

[benefactor]

Tbh, this is a reminder that we aren't gonna win a championship with Wemby alone, no matter how great he is. He needs some help.
:lol...these fucking guys are not the team, Urinal.

[CorrectCrusader]

So excited that we get to watch this kid playing for our team. He's smart. He's clutch. He's team first. He's a Spurs fan.

Guys, take a second to be grateful for this. And relax about summer league.

I was literally screaming in excitement those last 2 minutes. In a summer league game...
I love Victor man. Here's to a fun 20 years!

[spursparker9]

Okay I think is time to shut down Wemby. Continue to work on conditioning and strength and shooting

[Obstructed_View]

1-17 is the worst i've seen in 30 years watching pro ball, summer league or not. I'm an utter idiot for thinking he could mimic Michael Redd
I guess if, after his development, you think a single game undoes all that, it's on you.

[Uriel]

People who played great: Wemby
People who played well: Barlow, Cissoko
People who played okay-ish: Wesley
People who did not play well: Branham, Champagnie

[taps]

ESPN announcers were dog**** both of these games

[timtonymanu]

:lol...these fucking guys are not the team, Urinal.

:lol Urinal
:lol wants Primo back
:lol thinks the team wants Primo back
:lol 2023 Spurs top 5 team in the West

[Obstructed_View]

Wesley is a terminally selfish shot-chucker. Unless they can coach it out of him very soon he needs to be in Austin or off the team otherwise he'll actively harm Wembanyama's development, regardless of how much upside he might occasionally flash.

That stupid three when Wemby was going off and SA had all the momentum damn near snapped my sanity.
He was also a huge part of the comeback and did a couple of things that were jaw-dropping. Let him do everything he wants in summer league so he can be properly reined in by the time they play games that matter.

[rascal]

:lol...these fucking guys are not the team, Urinal.

Wemby still is going to need more help than what's on the current roster.

[Obstructed_View]

Wesley is a terminally selfish shot-chucker. Unless they can coach it out of him very soon he needs to be in Austin or off the team otherwise he'll actively harm Wembanyama's development, regardless of how much upside he might occasionally flash.

That stupid three when Wemby was going off and SA had all the momentum damn near snapped my sanity.
He was also a huge part of the comeback and did a couple of things that were jaw-dropping. Let him do everything he wants in summer league so he can be properly reined in by the time they play games that matter.

[Darkwaters]

I've been down on Cissoko the last three games, so I think it's only fair to sing his praises tonight.

The guy reduced his fouls (only 6 tonight as compared to 9 last game) and made every shot he took including a pair of corner 3's.

If he can continue on this path there is a role for him in the NBA.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

The shock when people hear Sochan for the first time.

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[BackHome]

Yeah, here is hoping we get a top 7 pick in 2024

[timtonymanu]

Just goes to show you how meaningless that first game was and getting yourselves triggered by mentally unstable Britney Spears fans :lol.

Just wake me up when the regular season starts. I want Victor with the real team.

[RC_Drunkford]

Nice game from Wemby. Branham was the worst player on the court today. Also does Nielsen know coaching challenges exist?

[thiste]

WEMBY'S REVENGE WE WITNESSED.

[LeBowen]

I've been down on Cissoko the last three games, so I think it's only fair to sing his praises tonight.

The guy reduced his fouls (only 6 tonight as compared to 9 last game) and made every shot he took including a pair of corner 3's.

If he can continue on this path there is a role for him in the NBA.

He really reminds me of Stanley Johnson.
Luckily for Sidy, he got drafted by a franchise known to develop players.
If he develops a solid three ball, we got a potential all-defense guy on our hands.
Cissoko-Sochan-Wemby would be aan amazing defensive trio.

[Dejounte]

Wesley is a terminally selfish shot-chucker. Unless they can coach it out of him very soon he needs to be in Austin or off the team otherwise he'll actively harm Wembanyama's development, regardless of how much upside he might occasionally flash.

That stupid three when Wemby was going off and SA had all the momentum damn near snapped my sanity.

Wesley was the reason they were even in the game.

[benefactor]

:lol Urinal
:lol wants Primo back
:lol thinks the team wants Primo back
:lol 2023 Spurs top 5 team in the West
:lol

[Mugen]

Shut Vic down for the rest of SL tbh. We've seen enough :lol

[Blizzardwizard]

He was also a huge part of the comeback and did a couple of things that were jaw-dropping. Let him do everything he wants in summer league so he can be properly reined in by the time they play games that matter.

Maybe I'm too cynical but I've always believed shot-chuckers are shot-chuckers. They rarely change their ways. You hope they can be reined in but when push comes to shove in the pressure moments of a game they'll revert to type.

I'm aware Branham was even worse but there's at least enough evidence in his case from his past games that tonight was an aberration. Wesley I'm not so sure.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Branham will be fine but it's hilarious if he goes 3/17 or 4/17 we win that game. Wemby's confidence came back which is great to see. unfortunately he still should have had more attempts and had other players chucking. But that is Summer League for you.

[Dex]

Wesley was the reason they were even in the game.

Yes and no.

Wesley helped make a nice push early in the 4th when Wemby was on the bench which put the game within reach...but beyond that, his game wasn't great. If he (and others) had played up to par the entire game, Spurs wouldn't have been scrapping for a comeback.

[Chomag]

I would like to see Wemby be more aggressive on rebounds but I think maybe he wasn't because the coaches instructed him not to right now.

[benefactor]

Wemby still is going to need more help than what's on the current roster.
Well yeah, dumbass. But there's time to take care of that. The Spurs aren't winning a championship this year.

[Mugen]

Wemby taking the one footed 3 pointer over passing to a wide open Malaki :lol

Can't blame the dude one bit after that shit :lmao

[taps]

First couple of pages of this thread were absolutely fantastic. Fantastic. Fantastic. I’m the luckiest guy in the world.

[Trill Clinton]

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[benefactor]

Wemby taking the one footed 3 pointer over passing to a wide open Malaki :lol

Can't blame the dude one bit after that shit :lmao
Hell fuck no lol...this bag of dicks can't beat a decent GLeague team:lol

[onechance87]

Yes and no.

Wesley helped make a nice push early in the 4th when Wemby was on the bench which put the game within reach...but beyond that, his game wasn't great. If he (and others) had played up to par the entire game, Spurs wouldn't have been scrapping for a comeback.

Yup....If wesley,Branham or champ played a lil better...We would of won this game.

[Uriel]

Wembanyama ia a great player but this game is a reminder that no player can do it alone. Sure, he'll have different teammates during the regular season, but opposing teams will look different as well.

[Ocotillo]

I noticed the rotation was tighter tonight, not too many fringe guys getting any time other than the guy from West Virginia. Oh, and Bediako can go look for work overseas.

[Dex]

Wemby taking the one footed 3 pointer over passing to a wide open Malaki :lol

Can't blame the dude one bit after that shit :lmao

Pop gonna put him in the doghouse for the first 10 games for not making the right pass so he can "get over himself" :lol

But yeah, after watching him go 1-17, I would've taken that shot too instead of passing it to Branham, and I consider myself lucky when I hit from NBA distance

[Spurs Homer]

Wemby taking the one footed 3 pointer over passing to a wide open Malaki :lol

Can't blame the dude one bit after that shit :lmao

wemby practices that runner and makes them a good percentage of the time

i think he was looking at the 4 pt deficit and trying to bait the defender into a foul

Kid is aware

[benefactor]

Wembanyama ia a great player but this game is a reminder that no player can do it alone. Sure, he'll have different teammates during the regular season, but opposing teams will look different as well.
Do you really need it repeatedly explained to you that the Spurs are not contenders this year? We all fucking know he can't do it alone. The Spurs will keep some pieces we have, lose some and build as he moves toward his prime. How fucking long have you watched basketball?

[BatManu20]

Yeah honestly who cares about the loss tbh. Wemby putting on this kind of bounce-back performance spoke volumes. That’s what you wanted to see, and he showed it. Even when his teammates around him were playing like garbage. We win that game easily if the rest of the roster doesn’t shit the bed. Great performance by the Frenchman nonetheless. You love to see it.

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[Utopia]

Wemby could have actually done it alone if his teammates weren’t selfish and chucked up bricks.

[BatManu20]

Branham tonight :lol

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F0o-2evWAAAjf8w?format=jpg&name=medium

[traitoravery]

Shut Vic down for the rest of SL tbh. We've seen enough :lol

I agree. Also, ST hasn't changed one bit. A bunch of whiney little bitches in here tonight. It was SL. Jeeze. SPAM.

[playblair]

the n word oh n
profanities oh no
but making movies with woman kissing woman is ok

lol
:chestbump

[Darkwaters]

Think the Britney Bros are going to be chirping tonight?

[Chomag]

Hopefully FO will be active in trying to get talent around Wemby or else this team might resemble the George Lukas coached Era where it was David Robinson carrying a whole team of scrubs "shudders"

[Darkwaters]

:chestbump

Thought I muted this guy like 10 years ago....

[Gibbz]

wemby practices that runner and makes them a good percentage of the time

i think he was looking at the 4 pt deficit and trying to bait the defender into a foul

Kid is aware

He pretty much did bait it, too--defender was riding him and had a hand on him the whole time.

[MultiTroll]

Could you play for the Spurs SL team?

Serious question.

[Darkwaters]

Could you play for the Spurs SL team?

Serious question.

I have no doubts I could shoot a similar percentage to Malaki Branham tonight. Might only be a little less. Like 0%

[baseline bum]

Wemby still is going to need more help than what's on the current roster.

Thankfully the Spurs have a boatload of firsts to get him that help

[DAF86]

It's sad that virtually every summer league team has a PG producing good numbers except the Spurs. Lead guards that can put up some points are a dime a dozen, yet the Spurs can't get one on their roster. :(

[Seventyniner]

Wemby 2-13 "he'll be alright"

Branham 1-17 "dude sucks, trade him right now"

Obv Wemby is the far better player, but we have a sample size from last season that shows what Branham can do. Just like we shouldn't have overreacted to Wemby's first summer league game, we shouldn't overreact to tonight's game by Branham.

[timtonymanu]

Wemby 2-13 "he'll be alright"

Branham 1-17 "dude sucks, trade him right now"

Obv Wemby is the far better player, but we have a sample size from last season that shows what Branham can do. Just like we shouldn't have overreacted to Wemby's first summer league game, we shouldn't overreact to tonight's game by Branham.

Welcome to SpursTalk. Tbh, this is better than all the 2 page game threads we were getting last year. The traffic should be heavy on this site again.

[spurs10]

This is win without Branham who lost the game almost singlehandedly. That being said the win meant nothing and Wemby looked great.

[SpursFan86]

Wemby 2-13 "he'll be alright"

Branham 1-17 "dude sucks, trade him right now"

Obv Wemby is the far better player, but we have a sample size from last season that shows what Branham can do. Just like we shouldn't have overreacted to Wemby's first summer league game, we shouldn't overreact to tonight's game by Branham.

I agree that tonight doesn't mean Branham can't be a solid NBA player. His 3 point shooting had actually been pretty encouraging prior to tonight, and I'm not worried about his mid-range or floater game. Still just seems so bad on defense and gets way too many shots blocked, though...think his ceiling is being a 6th man type guy who can keep the 2nd unit offense afloat.

[Darkwaters]

Wemby 2-13 "he'll be alright"

Branham 1-17 "dude sucks, trade him right now"

Obv Wemby is the far better player, but we have a sample size from last season that shows what Branham can do. Just like we shouldn't have overreacted to Wemby's first summer league game, we shouldn't overreact to tonight's game by Branham.

The difference is obviously that Branham has a year of NBA experience. It's not unreasonable that Wemby struggles in his first-ever game as a Spur. But Branham played 66 games in the NBA last year.

Now, with the said, claiming that they should "trade him now" is stupid. Obviously. But it's not unreasonable to look at that stat-line and realize that he's still very much a project.

[Obstructed_View]

Wemby taking the one footed 3 pointer over passing to a wide open Malaki :lol

Can't blame the dude one bit after that shit :lmao
Like Doris said, they went two straight possessions without so much as looking his way. That's just stupid.

[ducks]

He needs to play again next game

[ducks]

Like Doris said, they went two straight possessions without so much as looking his way. That's just stupid.

Duh

[Gibbz]

Like Doris said, they went two straight possessions without so much as looking his way. That's just stupid.

Yeah these other spares need to know their fucking role. Wes not getting the ball back to Wemby when he was about to blow the roof off the building was infuriating.

[Kurik]

Branham just needs to figure out how to get himself back in rhythm, he wasn’t getting to his usual spots most of the game and passed on some open shots and took a bunch of bad ones.

[J_Paco]

Blows my mind how quick ST is to cry after a meaningless SL loss.

Clearly, Blake isn't a true PG but he's getting reps in that spot to see if he can develop those skills. I get that its hard to not just shit on him. And constantly complain about needing a PG as if they can never acquire one down the road. :lol:lol:lol:lol

ST being whiny and complaining like usual.

[Chomag]

Wemby has so much skill that I honestly keep forgetting that he is only 19.

[Mr. Body]

Blows my mind how quick ST is to cry after a meaningless SL loss.

Clearly, Blake isn't a true PG but he's getting reps in that spot to see if he can develop those skills. I get that its hard to not just shit on him. And constantly complain about needing a PG as if they can never acquire one down the road. :lol:lol:lol:lol

ST being whiny and complaining like usual.

This whole thread was fucking pathetic. The subreddit isn't looking much better. I think Spurs fans may be the stupidest sports fans on the planet.

[Dex]

Wemby 2-13 "he'll be alright"

Branham 1-17 "dude sucks, trade him right now"

Obv Wemby is the far better player, but we have a sample size from last season that shows what Branham can do. Just like we shouldn't have overreacted to Wemby's first summer league game, we shouldn't overreact to tonight's game by Branham.

I don't think anyone is calling for Branham to be traded, but it's hard to ignore a 1/17 performance from someone who is expected to be a rotational piece next season.

I'm sure he'll bounce back, but this is what game threads are for. This game is what it was. I'm sure Malaki definitely wants to burn the tape after this one, too

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Hey LJ. let me help you with grades.

Branham F. How do you keep shooting down the stretch when you are shooting six percent and the guy over there calling for it is Wemby?

Coach F. How do you have branham in the game to keep chucking concrete bricks at that point in the game.

Let's be honest. We all thought and wanted to see the kid hit the game winner but some hack scrub from ohio state ducked it up.

[Gibbz]

Wemby has so much skill that I honestly keep forgetting that he is only 19.

It really is insane. This dude would've broken college hoops if he had to spend a year there.

[Knoxxx]

Ballers:

Wemby
Barlow

Buzkillers:

Branham
Champagnie

Signs of life:

Cissoko
Wesely

[J_Paco]

This whole thread was fucking pathetic. The subreddit isn't looking much better. I think Spurs fans may be the stupidest sports fans on the planet.

The fanbase has definitely become needlessly 'doom and gloom' and myopic after the Nephew fiasco.

I think all fanbases are a lot dumber online in general.

I can't find any great Spurs - related content online (minus LJ's articles) without it delving into moronic 'hot take' territory.

[slick'81]

You Dont tug on supermans cape

[J_Paco]

Ballers:

Wemby
Champagnie
Barlow

Buzkillers:

Wesley
Branham

Signs of life:

Cissoko
Wesley's defense and ball pressure was one of the reasons they got back in the game.

He - and Branham - is far from a 'buzzkill' and just needs time (like all prospects) to put it together.

You know, just like Wemby, Sochan and all our young players.

[SpursFan86]

1678221420344508417

:lmao

[LakerHater]

I thnk one of those scrub Gs on the bench woulda feed Wemby alot more

[TP2150]

None of these guys are starting next Wemby in the regular season. Why are some people acting like this is the Spurs A team.

[TekXX]

None of these guys are starting next Wemby in the regular season. Why are some people acting like this is the Spurs A team.

Maybe if the "A" team could've pulled more than 22 wins last year.

[onechance87]

None of these guys are starting next Wemby in the regular season. Why are some people acting like this is the Spurs A team.

Some of them will likely be rotation players next season and are our future along with wemby

[TP2150]

Rotation players none of them are better than Keldon, Vassell,Sochan and even Tre running the point.

[TP2150]

Summer league is just a glorified practice.

[Knoxxx]

Wesley's defense and ball pressure was one of the reasons they got back in the game.

He - and Branham - is far from a 'buzzkill' and just needs time (like all prospects) to put it together.

You know, just like Wemby, Sochan and all our young players.

Actually I checked the box score and edited my post to Wesley showed signs of life. Still playing ludicrously too fast but when the game slows down for him he may be OK but for now it’s Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride in the meantime.

Overall some wildly inconsistent performances as a team when you compare the first two and second two games. Overall fun to watch and about what we’d expect.

[BackHome]

Blows my mind how quick ST is to cry after a meaningless SL loss.

Clearly, Blake isn't a true PG but he's getting reps in that spot to see if he can develop those skills. I get that its hard to not just shit on him. And constantly complain about needing a PG as if they can never acquire one down the road. :lol:lol:lol:lol

ST being whiny and complaining like usual.

Some things never change same people were bitching about PG when Tony was our PG.

[rascal]

Rotation players none of them are better than Keldon, Vassell,Sochan and even Tre running the point.

But the competition will have better players who aren't playing now too.

Spurs got beat tonight with Wemby having a great game and Scoot out and Sharpe shooting poorly. Who did they get beat by?

[ace3g]

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

[Mugen]

I haven't been this happy after a loss since whenever Bryn last started a game for us tbh

[slick'81]

Some things never change same people were bitching about PG when Tony was our PG.


yea, I remember the is Tony a real pg bs:lol

[TP2150]

But the competition will have better players who aren't playing now too.

Spurs got beat tonight with Wemby having a great game and Scoot out and Sharpe shooting poorly. Who did they get beat by?

None these games mean anything.. Spurs lost like 20 games last year by less tha 10 points. That's with Vassell missing a bunch of games and Sochan. If Wemby is healthy he will make difference. Also this is only there 2nd game together they are trying to figure out how to play together.

[BatManu20]

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[slick'81]

1678234007547576323

good! Stop talking to those clowns

[sfernald]

Blows my mind how quick ST is to cry after a meaningless SL loss.

Clearly, Blake isn't a true PG but he's getting reps in that spot to see if he can develop those skills. I get that its hard to not just shit on him. And constantly complain about needing a PG as if they can never acquire one down the road. :lol:lol:lol:lol

ST being whiny and complaining like usual.

Oh shit, did you see how well Black played? Looked like an instant all-star! Gonna be a walking triple double! And Amen and Cason are absolutely god-like too. We really fucked the duck on this draft man.

OMG I almost forgot K George. They played him at point guard and got like 38 points and 10 assists. This was the year of the point guard!

[Jordan Jackson]

Hey LJ. let me help you with grades.

Branham F. How do you keep shooting down the stretch when you are shooting six percent and the guy over there calling for it is Wemby?

Coach F. How do you have branham in the game to keep chucking concrete bricks at that point in the game.

Let's be honest. We all thought and wanted to see the kid hit the game winner but some hack scrub from ohio state ducked it up.

Pretty much this. That was the dumbest 3 minutes of Spurs basketball. Which was weird - they’re usually the smartest guys in the room. Even Doris Burke called it out. Anyway. - good game.

[timtonymanu]

I don’t why some are acting like emotional women over pointless summer league games :lol.

Victor is really good. Branham is still good. Move on and go to sleep.

[cutewizard]

Wembyyyyyyyyyy. Rukes

[cutewizard]

He really reminds me of Stanley Johnson.
Luckily for Sidy, he got drafted by a franchise known to develop players.
If he develops a solid three ball, we got a potential all-defense guy on our hands.
Cissoko-Sochan-Wemby would be aan amazing defensive trio.


Plus Vassell

[heyheymymy]

Wasn't Branham the guy that scored 17/5/3/1 last game with 4-7 3PM?

I agree that Bran hasn't looked great overall but he took over a SAC game too and there is a ton of potential going forward. 32 points on 50% 2FG & 50% 3FG at the Laker game and was pretty unstoppable for a stretch in the 2nd half.

Maybe Bran was at the blackjack table all night cause there are other SL games where he shows a lot of promise. He's coming off the bench regular season and can pick his moments against backups. Should be much to show in that manageable of a role, he'll be fine.

[BillMc]

Cheers for the Riga Time OP. :bobo:bobo

[r2d2]

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WOW guys! This guy is the real deal.

You guys and the #1 pick, Robinson, Duncan and now Wemby.

Congratulations from a Raptor fan.
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[JPB]

The fanbase has definitely become needlessly 'doom and gloom' and myopic after the Nephew fiasco.

I think all fanbases are a lot dumber online in general.

I can't find any great Spurs - related content online (minus LJ's articles) without it delving into moronic 'hot take' territory.

I beg to differ....Game threads have always been hysterical and "cliff jumping fiestas, but that's in every fan base and every sport...

This board has a lot of quality threads with educated takes from people who know what they're talking about, even if you don't always agree with them, including Timvp who defintely, as he should and should be our guest, read and use that some of that content for his articles.

Although I don't remember seeing you a lot (if any) in these threads, nor in the board entirely during that tanking year... But feel free the to bring the good takes. As far as social media are concerned, I'm barely going there since they don't offer the coditionsr to really develop arguments and are more about attention and validation, with trendy/popular takes where people barely read 20% of the content whose life span is extrelmey lmited. You come 5 minutes too late, and people are already onto simething else. You have to read everything here.

[cutewizard]

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WOW guys! This guy is the real deal.

You guys and the #1 pick, Robinson, Duncan and now Wemby.

Congratulations from a Raptor fan.
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Welcome to the Spurs

[Rocalcio]

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I’m not in favor of beating children, but this kid deserves a slap, he must be a nightmare for his teammates…

[polandprzem]

I’m not in favor of beating children, but this kid deserves a slap, he must be a nightmare for his teammates…

:lol

Right on:D

[Biggems]

We did a horrible job defending Devoe and Sharpe. Those two absolutely abused us.

Our big two in the SL go 2-23 on the night. Wemby and Barlow came to play. Cissoko had a solid game. Wesley played well and 0 turnovers.

Now, on to Tuesday night.

[exstatic]

Sorry princess, i said it all last season

sure he got some mid range jumpers but his defense sucks, cant shoot thress and appears to choke under pressure
(Branham)

wesley sucks even worse

and it is not based on just tonite

Doesn't understand player development.

[exstatic]

Sooo when does Barlow contract get signed? Looking forward to seeing what he can do in regular season

You're going to be pissed like most here were last year with Bassey, and for the same reason: He's going to be signed to a 2way until a roster spot opens up around the trade deadline, and then he will be converted. Spurs won't want to throw away all of the ending contracts that they can monetize.

[exstatic]

stfu pussy

im sure no one is waiving anyone
it wasnt a literal fucking wish

they just suck balls and i am pointing it out- im sure they wont get waived - stop getting your panties in a twist you touchy kunt

The person getting their panties in a twist is you.

[BacktoBasics]

The stupidity of those here demanding that a scoring wing stop shooting down the stretch of a meaningless summer league game. This is the exact place where you would freely shoot out of a bad game. We'd never see him do something like that in a regular season game so enough with the disingenuous takes. I'm certain there is much to be learned from Branham watching the game tape and that alone was probably worth having to sit through such a tough outing.

[exstatic]

Wesley has Parker-esque speed though

There's fast, and there's fast with the ball. The second is extremely rare. Oh, and people also said Parker wasn't a PG, and he's going into the HOF this year.

[exstatic]

no

my take had nothing to do with you losing your shit and getting butt hurt because i called out those two shit- players

its YOUR sensitive nature that lashed out at someone calling a spade a spade

dont worry about my takes pussy

No one is worried about your takes, we're just mocking them, because they're stupid emotional outbursts, and, well, stupid.

[Ariel]

Particularly Branham had a productive rookie year and generally good summer league with the exception of this one game but that doesn’t stop some dickface on a forum from losing his shit and demanding he be cut.
Branham had a pretty good rookie season but he has no business running the point, if he improves his defense he'll be a starting caliber 2.

[exstatic]

Can someone tell me who is actually coaching the Spurs, not sure i've ever seen him before.

Former Austin Spurs coach Matt Neilsen, who was promoted to the big club as an assistant last year. It's good company, since both Quin Snyder and Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins also coached Austin.

[exstatic]

Yeah, here is hoping we get a top 7 pick in 2024

...from Toronto

[BacktoBasics]

Branham had a pretty good rookie season but he has no business running the point, if he improves his defense he'll be a starting caliber 2.

Or even a spark off the bench. I certainly don't see him as a starting pg. Nor Blake. But I do see some advantages to giving both those guys heavy minutes at the pg spot in games that don't mean anything or developmental games. Gaining perspective from that position is valuable. Learning the flow of the game, general primary ball handling and setting up the offense from the point are all things that would translate to a well rounded SG position. I'm in total agreement with those that say we don't have our pg of the future so it makes sense to tackle it by committee until that day comes. I just think the calls to cut them is asinine.

[exstatic]

Branham tonight :lol

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I always laugh when I remember him freaking out on the team plane on a trip back from Denver after consuming too many edibles. :rollin

[mo7888]

We did a horrible job defending Devoe and Sharpe. Those two absolutely abused us.

Our big two in the SL go 2-23 on the night. Wemby and Barlow came to play. Cissoko had a solid game. Wesley played well and 0 turnovers.

Now, on to Tuesday night.

Sharpe scored 9 points on 4 of 18 from the field and 0 for 5 from 3.... he didn't abuse jack...

[Mr. Body]

Yeah, Sharpe was pretty bad. He has a long way to go. I wouldn't take him over Wesley at this point.

[exstatic]

We did a horrible job defending Devoe and Sharpe. Those two absolutely abused us.

Our big two in the SL go 2-23 on the night. Wemby and Barlow came to play. Cissoko had a solid game. Wesley played well and 0 turnovers.

Now, on to Tuesday night.

Sharpe sucked donkey dicks. He got totally shown up by Devoe, who actually looked like an NBA player.

Sharpe is just Lonnie, part 2. He has a nice jumper, and he can drive in a straight line, if you let him, but there's no "there" there.

[rascal]

Yeah, Sharpe was pretty bad. He has a long way to go. I wouldn't take him over Wesley at this point.

You're crazy

Sharpe still needs some growth but he'll be better than any current guard on the Spurs.

Portland is high on and building on a Scoot and Sharpe backcourt.

[exstatic]

You're crazy

Sharpe still needs some growth but he'll be better than any current guard on the Spurs.

Portland is high on and building on a Scoot and Sharpe backcourt.

Yeah, that's not going to end well, although I give them minor credit for FINALLY drafting a guard over 6'3".

[Ice009]

I always laugh when I remember him freaking out on the team plane on a trip back from Denver after consuming too many edibles. :rollin

Never heard that story before. lol.

[BacktoBasics]

Yeah, that's not going to end well, although I give them minor credit for FINALLY drafting a guard over 6'3".

Sharpe has had some moments and will surely need time to develop. Scoot definitely looks like he belongs from the small sample size I've seen.

[Mr. Body]

You're crazy

Sharpe still needs some growth but he'll be better than any current guard on the Spurs.

Portland is high on and building on a Scoot and Sharpe backcourt.

Sharpe is very limited right now. He's looking to shoot threes or highlight dunk. That's kind of it. He's struggling to create even basic shots for himself and he disappears. Last night was a game he should have dominated.

He made a horrible decision not to play for a year and his attitude doesn't seem great. I do think playing next to a playmaker in Scoot will help him, in fact is necessary.

But yeah I'd take Wesley. He's improving more than Sharpe, he's busting his butt and making mistakes, and most of all he's a serious threat on defense where Sharpe is nonexistent. Sharpe was always drafted too high.

[exstatic]

Sharpe is very limited right now. He's looking to shoot threes or highlight dunk. That's kind of it. He's struggling to create even basic shots for himself and he disappears. Last night was a game he should have dominated.

He made a horrible decision not to play for a year and his attitude doesn't seem great. I do think playing next to a playmaker in Scoot will help him, in fact is necessary.

But yeah I'd take Wesley. He's improving more than Sharpe, he's busting his butt and making mistakes, and most of all he's a serious threat on defense where Sharpe is nonexistent. Sharpe was always drafted too high.

He's
Lonnie

[Mr. Body]

He's
Lonnie

An expensive Lonnie who may not have the mental structure to accept failure and improve. Didn't he declare himself one of the best players in the league before he got drafted, something like that?

[Obstructed_View]

Sharpe scored 9 points on 4 of 18 from the field and 0 for 5 from 3.... he didn't abuse jack...
They sure talked him up. You would think he scored 30. He is not a good player but they all want him to be Kobe just like they wanted Kobe to be Jordan.

[Darkwaters]

You're crazy

Sharpe still needs some growth but he'll be better than any current guard on the Spurs.

Portland is high on and building on a Scoot and Sharpe backcourt.

Wait, Sharpe was drafted? That dude is terrible.

[Gibbz]

He went 7th overall last year.

[Mitch Cumsteen]

Sharpe had some pretty good moments at the end of the season after Lillard got put on the shelf. He's got good size, there's no question he's athletic as hell, and his jumper is passable.

He definitely puts out some Lonnie vibes, but I don't know how you can be so quick to judge a guy who just turned 20 after sitting out a year and then had only 1800 minutes of NBA action. He's far from a finished product. His athleticism and shooting give him a decent floor as a 3 and D guy if he makes any sort of effort on defense.

[Obstructed_View]

Sharpe had some pretty good moments at the end of the season after Lillard got put on the shelf. He's got good size, there's no question he's athletic as hell, and his jumper is passable.

He definitely puts out some Lonnie vibes, but I don't know how you can be so quick to judge a guy who just turned 20 after sitting out a year and then had only 1800 minutes of NBA action. He's far from a finished product. His athleticism and shooting give him a decent floor as a 3 and D guy if he makes any sort of effort on defense.

He has all the earmarks of a me-first, no team, no defense, pose after dunks lunkhead. If he shows any signs of diverging from that career track, I'll be the first to give him credit.

[Knoxxx]

None these games mean anything.. Spurs lost like 20 games last year by less tha 10 points. That's with Vassell missing a bunch of games and Sochan. If Wemby is healthy he will make difference. Also this is only there 2nd game together they are trying to figure out how to play together.

It sounds like you are forecasting about 50 wins for the Spurs?

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