Game thread: Spurs Vs. Bucks 4/4/2024 6:30 CST

[Spurs Homer]

Again, Jones is a very nice player but in today NBA you can’t have guys that are so bad from the outside. If he doesn’t improve his shot he’ll be out of the league at the end of this contract

mismanagement

spurs have known for years that he cant shoot 3’s

yet they rewarded his shitty shooting with an extension $$

[Mugen]

Wemby is fucking unbelievable :lol

If the Spurs screw this up, they need to be relegated to the WNBA tbh.

[Chomag]

I would be crushed if Wemby decided to leave but I wouldn't blame him one bit if he has to deal with this mess.

[SupremeGuy]

Saw the stadium home feed, not the TNT game feed. Which was focused on the Spurs bench every break. And Wemby looked frustrated as hell on the sideline. Pop wasn't even involved in drawing up the final play...an assistant did it. Wemby grabbed the Board from the assistant, forcibly, and re-drew a play.

The fact Pop wasn't involved and Wemby got animated...Wow. Just Wow.Damn. Wonder if we're ever going to get that video. Wonder how long we're going to keep him around.

[timtonymanu]

Saw the stadium home feed, not the TNT game feed. Which was focused on the Spurs bench every break. And Wemby looked frustrated as hell on the sideline. Pop wasn't even involved in drawing up the final play...an assistant did it. Wemby grabbed the Board from the assistant, forcibly, and re-drew a play.

The fact Pop wasn't involved and Wemby got animated...Wow. Just Wow.

I fucking love it if that was true. Please let the old man retire tomorrow.

[TekXX]

If Wemby leaves, Wright would need to be fired, i'm assuming Pop would be history by then.

[scott]

Only got to listen to the radio, and missed the 3rd and the first half of the 4th, but sounds like it was a good competitive game! One data point not enough to draw conclusions, but I'll be watching the +/- with Tre as a starter versus the other mutilated lineup combinations we've been throwing out there.

[Slippy]

What fantastic game and effort by spurs.

Took 2 Giannis threes , spurs missing 2 wide open threes to lose this game.

Vassell, Wemby and Johnson all played standout game's. Still required a total team effort. Jones and osman were key contributors. Barlow played well too. When he got injured Giannes teally took advantge of the soft middle.

[Mugen]

I'd consider the season a wash if Devin played even at 75% of what we saw tonight tbh. I don't understand why he doesn't attack the cup more, he's crafty down there.

[Rocalcio]

You guys are so pathetic fearing he will leave as soon as he can. This is not who he is, he knows the team isn’t in a winning mode this season. Stop saying such bullshit…

[heyheymymy]

Spurs survive the 3Q collapse trend in a big way tonight

Wemby went nuclear, Dev was on fire, even KJ contributed

SA slowly getting better, tonight was very promising and the future looks bright

[Frenchfred]

You guys are so pathetic fearing he will leave as soon as he can. This is not who he is, he knows the team isn’t in a winning mode this season. Stop saying such bullshit…

End of his rookie contract is long enough to see if the Spurs are capable of putting a team capable to compete. He doesn't look like the guy who will be happy with a huge paycheck if he keeps losing.

[Knoxxx]

Yes Barlow really broke out tonight and showed it all. Blocked Giannis at the rim, does a bit of everything, rim protection, mid range jumper, steals, great screens. Looking like an excellent small ball center at what, age 20?

[Chomag]

You guys are so pathetic fearing he will leave as soon as he can. This is not who he is, he knows the team isn’t in a winning mode this season. Stop saying such bullshit…

The team and Pop may not be in winning mode but if you have been paying attention to Wemby lately he is.

[heyheymymy]

I'd consider the season a wash if Devin played even at 75% of what we saw tonight tbh. I don't understand why he doesn't attack the cup more, he's crafty down there.

Agreed, Dev needs to play like tonight more consistently but I believe that is coming

Just crazy he will play like this and then disappear

[Knoxxx]

I think they will put a better team around Wemby, start winning more, and Pop will retire all around the time Wemby is deciding to re up or not. I think it will largely depend on how much he likes the city, and he will be glad for the experience of playing for Pop even if it had its share of hiccups.

[heyheymymy]

What is the Barlow injury report?

And anyone see why Middleton left at the half?

Hope Barlow gets back quickly, could be a silver lining to an abysmal season to get him leveled up

[Knoxxx]

Barlow was probable and I thought did return briefly. Middleton was scripted to only play first half, injury return management or some such.

[Chomag]

Yep, Berlow is a legit player

[timtonymanu]

You guys are so pathetic fearing he will leave as soon as he can. This is not who he is, he knows the team isn’t in a winning mode this season. Stop saying such bullshit…

No one said they needed to be a playoff team. But I don’t think being 5-29 was part of the team’s plan even though the sniffers can spin all the BS they want about them doing it to tank for a PG in the next draft. I think even they didn’t expect to be as bad they are. And what is there to be optimistic about when our only good draft picks of the last few years have been Wemby and Vassell. Should we even trust this front office to make good draft picks anymore?

Just because Wemby is a nice guy doesn’t mean he won’t leave if the team doesn’t surround him with good players. Shit we almost lost Timmy to Orlando . Pop dicking around with his minutes restrictions like he’s Tim Duncan also isn’t helping with morale. You don’t need “get over yourself” moments when your team only has 5 wins.

[timtonymanu]

Pop: “I’m proud of their effort, they did so well on the halftime history test.”

[Knoxxx]

It’s funny because early in the game they had Sochan guarding Giannis and I was like no way in the world get Barlow in there. He would be a perfect matchup and I was actually right for a change.

[vy65]

I'd consider the season a wash if Devin played even at 75% of what we saw tonight tbh. I don't understand why he doesn't attack the cup more, he's crafty down there.

This. The team we saw tonight could be competitive in every game and, with a season or two of seasoning, could be something. If they’re not bringing it consistently like this, that has to be a mental problem on the part of people like Devin and Keldon. The one thing they can control is their energy level. Devin takes games off and doesn’t consistently attack the rim like he did tonight.

My prayer to Allah is that this loss teaches them something about what they could be if they played like tonight consistently. Too bad Allah doesn’t exist.

[Mugen]

What a fun team when the old man isn't playing Sochan or fucking Malaki Branham at PG tbh :lol

[Knoxxx]

No one said they needed to be a playoff team. But I don’t think being 5-29 was part of the team’s plan even though the sniffers can spin all the BS they want about them doing it to tank for a PG in the next draft. I think even they didn’t expect to be as bad they are. And what is there to be optimistic about when our only good draft picks of the last few years have been Wemby and Vassell. Should we even trust this front office to make good draft picks anymore?

Just because Wemby is a nice guy doesn’t mean he won’t leave if the team doesn’t surround him with good players. Shit we almost lost Timmy to Orlando . Pop dicking around with his minutes restrictions like he’s Tim Duncan also isn’t helping with morale. You don’t need “get over yourself” moments when your team only has 5 wins.

There is little point to fretting and of course the team record is an unexpected disaster. But, it is what it is as they say. You are either NBA champs or not and nobody expected that. We do need to hit on some draft picks, no doubt, and upgrade with a couple quality vets.

My vote is draft Bronny James then bring in his dad to play with him too.

[boutons_deux]

very diseased psychology

play first half equal

fall back 16 in 3rd qtr (yawn)

make a 20 point swing,

then lose in last 4 minutes.

can't make plays, can't make shots,

missed SO MANY LAYUPS, weak finishers

8 mins left, Pop pulls VW, a great move to tank the game. VW tired? 19 yo? played 17 less mins than greek freek

[CGD]

I'd consider the season a wash if Devin played even at 75% of what we saw tonight tbh. I don't understand why he doesn't attack the cup more, he's crafty down there.

I agree, but sometimes he gets too crafty when he should be using his moves to draw more fouls. It’s clear that there is some good DDR influence to his game, but now he just needs to draw the fouls too. That would be the next evolution of his game (in addition to better playmaking!). Victor should make some of those difficult shots easier for him in time too.

[Knoxxx]

What a fun team when the old man isn't playing Sochan or fucking Malaki Branham at PG tbh :lol

Ding, ding, ding. I like Pop but there is enough talent on this team to play much better and win more games, and that is on him he’s having a bad year doing some of the stupid lineup shit. Jones may not be folks’ dream PG, but he’s the best we have and I didn’t think he was way over matched v Lillard given his youth.

[spursparker9]

:lol Did anyone saw Giannis thought Wemby was gonna shake his hand but Wemby went to talk to the ref instead :lol


https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4nixpA012DU

[Knoxxx]

One thing I notice is the players that know how to draw fouls well are annoying as shit. We need to get more annoying. Even hated like some probably felt about Manu, imagine being a fan of the other team watching him live from the FT line all game.

[Mugen]

The lack of play calls for Devin when he was white hot all game down the stretch was disappointing but expected tbh. Should have been 2 man game every single possession between him Wemby. Instead, I remember at least one terrible Keldon drive and a Sochan middy that wasn't even close :lol

[Extra Stout]

Wemby is figuring out that the Coach Pop he grew up watching is long since gone. He has no use for the decrepit incompetent content-to-lose shell-of-his-former-self Pop. I bet he exerts his power this offseason and Pop retires.

[Knoxxx]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4nixpA012DU

Ghosted his ass! He may as well have disappeared from the face of the earth, he ceased to exist at the buzzer as far as Wemby was concerned. He just wanted to know WTF was the problem from that ref, that’s a competitor right there!

[BatManu20]

I’m sure the media is over his schtick tbh.

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[scott]

Wemby is figuring out that the Coach Pop he grew up watching is long since gone. He has no use for the decrepit incompetent content-to-lose shell-of-his-former-self Pop. I bet he exerts his power this offseason and Pop retires.

1996 Gregg would have fired 2023 Gregg by now for losing the team. Wemby's actions the last two games and Vassell's post game comment about Tre starting seem to point to the player being over this dumb shit.

[goliath]

Why are some people so convinced Wemby is gone after his rookie contract. I don’t believe any rookie had turned down a max extension under the current system. It makes no sense financially to do so. Maybe he demands a trade towards the end of that extension but thats 7 yrs away. Maybe he forces Pop out before he signs or as a condition of signing but he signs the extension and is here 7/8 moreyears

[NASpurs]

Wemby is figuring out that the Coach Pop he grew up watching is long since gone. He has no use for the decrepit incompetent content-to-lose shell-of-his-former-self Pop. I bet he exerts his power this offseason and Pop retires.

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[SouthernFryd]

Damn. Wonder if we're ever going to get that video. Wonder how long we're going to keep him around.

I don't have the video, but I replayed the house feed and took pictures...

NO POP ON LAST PLAY:


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[freetiago]

Unfortunately the 2 worst shooters were shooting at the end. Bum Sochan taking mid range and 3s sealed it. I’m ok with the Tre 3 but not ideal

[SouthernFryd]

Damn. Wonder if we're ever going to get that video. Wonder how long we're going to keep him around.

Victor Grabbing board from assistant. Pop looking on from the sidelines...

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[rascal]

Wemby is just so fucking special. The shit he did in this game is otherwordly. It’s like Manu and Giannis had a demon baby.

Vassel and Keldon need to bring it every night like they did tonight. If they do, the win total would more than double.

You want to lose our top three draft pick?

[CorrectCrusader]

I'm glad this was one of the two games I'll get to watch in person this season. Hell of a fun one! Vic and Vassell went crazy!

[SpursBills]

Why are some people so convinced Wemby is gone after his rookie contract. I don’t believe any rookie had turned down a max extension under the current system. It makes no sense financially to do so. Maybe he demands a trade towards the end of that extension but thats 7 yrs away. Maybe he forces Pop out before he signs or as a condition of signing but he signs the extension and is here 7/8 moreyears

I think there's a chance that he doesn't sign or takes the qualifying offer if the team is egregiously bad for the next 3 years with sub 30 win seasons all 4 years of his rookie contract. If he feels like Lebron in Cleveland for example where he has no dependable help whatsoever. But the more likely scenario is that he suffers through this year on a 15 win team, next year the team wins 25-30 games, his third year the team probably makes the play-ins with 35-40 wins, and his 4th year team is probably a 6 seed at 45 wins. By that time he'll be 23, Vassell 27, Sochan will be 24, and he'll have some talented 2nd and 3rd year players surrounding him. No way he asks out in that scenario unless Brian Wright drafts Josh Primo for 3 straight years.

The only wrinkle in this is really OKC. There's a very real chance that Chet wins a title before Victor even sniffs the playoffs and Presti has built a buzzsaw in OKC that will contend for at least the next 10 years around SGA/Chet/JDub. If victor can't see a reasonable path where he can match up with OKC and Chet because of the talent gap, he will probably leave or ask out. It'll be like how Lebron left Cleveland when he figured out that he could never get past Boston because of the talent gap.

[vy65]

You want to lose our top three draft pick?

In a mediocre at best draft, yes, if it means improvement and consistent effort like we saw tonight. Are you that thirsty for Matas Buttfuck or whatever his name is?

[Knoxxx]

There are silver linings, Barlow the real deal, Wesley needs minutes, and so on. Also Sochan has been shooting well from 3 and Tre has hit some too. Wemby came in and didn’t exactly take over, rather saw from Giannis what it takes to win during crunch time while also further building his own confidence and reinforcing that you win and lose as a team.

[cd98]

Unfortunately the 2 worst shooters were shooting at the end. Bum Sochan taking mid range and 3s sealed it. I’m ok with the Tre 3 but not ideal

That was by design from the Bucks. Should’ve has Osman in the game.

[Knoxxx]

I think there's a chance that he doesn't sign or takes the qualifying offer if the team is egregiously bad for the next 3 years with sub 30 win seasons all 4 years of his rookie contract. If he feels like Lebron in Cleveland for example where he has no dependable help whatsoever. But the more likely scenario is that he suffers through this year on a 15 win team, next year the team wins 25-30 games, his third year the team probably makes the play-ins with 35-40 wins, and his 4th year team is probably a 6 seed at 45 wins. By that time he'll be 23, Vassell 27, Sochan will be 24, and he'll have some talented 2nd and 3rd year players surrounding him. No way he asks out in that scenario unless Brian Wright drafts Josh Primo for 3 straight years.

The only wrinkle in this is really OKC. There's a very real chance that Chet wins a title before Victor even sniffs the playoffs and Presti has built a buzzsaw in OKC that will contend for at least the next 10 years around SGA/Chet/JDub. If victor can't see a reasonable path where he can match up with OKC and Chet because of the talent gap, he will probably leave or ask out. It'll be like how Lebron left Cleveland when he figured out that he could never get past Boston because of the talent gap.

Except that Wemby is bigger and badder than Chet and that won’t change.

[SouthernFryd]

If that was the play Wemby drew up, it was actually a pretty good one. Tre was wide open.

The fact Tre shouldn't have been on the court and maybe Osman or someone else who can shoot "better" 3's, wasn't Wemby's fault. Pop put the players out there. The fact is, the play worked...the player didn't.

[SpursBills]

Except that Wemby is bigger and badder than Chet and that won’t change.

I agree he is. But if his team is worse and he keeps losing to Chet, he's going to get pissed that the front office can't get him some help. Lebron was bigger and badder than pierce and garnett but he still left because the cavs sucked ass. If the front office sucks ass and can't put up similar talent around Wemby to let him win against OKC down the road, you'll see another generational talent leave.

[heyheymymy]

Looked like that last play was a DHO or screen for Dev by Wemby can't recall

Wemby coming off had a split second open window and Dev was covered so Dev gave it back to Wemby who got contested too soon by the Bucks forcing him to swing it to the corner for an open Jones because he's a 20% 3shooter and Bucks did their homework forcing the ball to the statistical worst option

If Jones hits Milwaukee will live with that every time, still the best strategy

Perfectly executed by Milwaukee

Wemby should have just shot it. Yeah he was picked up but it was Dame cant he just shoot over a PG? Doubt the play was designed to be a Jones corner 3 lol but Jones was open enough (again Bucks left him open on purpose imho) and it was a good look so I'm okay with it

[heyheymymy]

Spurs dont even need a three without that egregious Greek Freak and 1

[Thomas82]

Was it 20 or 25 min restriction for VW?

It was around the 24-minute threshold. He played 26 tonight.

[CorrectCrusader]

Spurs dont even need a three without that egregious Greek Freak and 1

Right before that play we should've gotten a foul on the drive too.

[John B]

Tre was wide open, the Spurs got a competitive lost against a very good team. Wemby went toe to toe with NBA‘s top 3 player. Moving on.

[heyheymymy]

Damn B-Podz giving Warriors some decent mins and TJ-D staying on the court

Nothing crazy but I always liked those 2 names and good for them

[heyheymymy]

Jeez B-Podz just hit again

[scott]

I think there's a chance that he doesn't sign or takes the qualifying offer if the team is egregiously bad for the next 3 years with sub 30 win seasons all 4 years of his rookie contract. If he feels like Lebron in Cleveland for example where he has no dependable help whatsoever. But the more likely scenario is that he suffers through this year on a 15 win team, next year the team wins 25-30 games, his third year the team probably makes the play-ins with 35-40 wins, and his 4th year team is probably a 6 seed at 45 wins. By that time he'll be 23, Vassell 27, Sochan will be 24, and he'll have some talented 2nd and 3rd year players surrounding him. No way he asks out in that scenario unless Brian Wright drafts Josh Primo for 3 straight years.

The only wrinkle in this is really OKC. There's a very real chance that Chet wins a title before Victor even sniffs the playoffs and Presti has built a buzzsaw in OKC that will contend for at least the next 10 years around SGA/Chet/JDub. If victor can't see a reasonable path where he can match up with OKC and Chet because of the talent gap, he will probably leave or ask out. It'll be like how Lebron left Cleveland when he figured out that he could never get past Boston because of the talent gap.

Just my very humble opinion, but if we are only fighting for the 6 seed in Wemby year 4, we've failed him.

[onechance87]

Tre was wide open, the Spurs got a competitive lost against a very good team. Wemby went toe to toe with NBA‘s top 3 player. Moving on.

get this man sum help

[CorrectCrusader]

Imagine if it was Dillingham with that final shot instead of Tre
:cry

[onechance87]

Imagine if it was Dillingham with that final shot instead of Tre
:cry

yup....We need a good shooting pg who passes...dillinham can do both

[John B]

get this man sum help

You need a spell check :lol

[baseline bum]

mismanagement

spurs have known for years that he cant shoot 3’s

yet they rewarded his shitty shooting with an extension $$

Jones is a good player. Knows how to run an offense and is one of the three statistically above average defenders on this team. Basically only Wemby, Devin, and Tre, everyone else getting rotation minus is a traffic cone or worse defensively from Sochan (terrible, bottom third of the league) to Branham (bottom 4 defender in the league among players who gets regular minutes). This season is not on Tre Jones and I'm not going to hate on him for not being a three point shooter when he does two critically important things for this team well.

[baseline bum]

Just my very humble opinion, but if we are only fighting for the 6 seed in Wemby year 4, we've failed him.

Fully agree. If the Spurs are a 6-seed in Year 4 Victor should probably sign the qualifying offer and tell the Spurs if they don't put a cast around him in Year 5 he's going to a real team just like LeBron did when the Cavs kept putting trash around him.

[baseline bum]

Imagine if it was Dillingham with that final shot instead of Tre
:cry

I'd like to imagine Dillingham would be out there and Sochan would be on the fucking bench instead of missing that three a minute before with no one within 15 feet of him.

[onechance87]

I'd like to imagine Dillingham would be out there and Sochan would be on the fucking bench instead of missing that three a minute before with no one within 15 feet of him.

im telling u bro....cody williams and dillingham

[heyheymymy]

Haha what a crazy finish in the Nuggets game Jokic hit a 3 at the buzzer to complete a 25-4 run and beat Golden State lol

[baseline bum]

Why are some people so convinced Wemby is gone after his rookie contract. I don’t believe any rookie had turned down a max extension under the current system. It makes no sense financially to do so. Maybe he demands a trade towards the end of that extension but thats 7 yrs away. Maybe he forces Pop out before he signs or as a condition of signing but he signs the extension and is here 7/8 moreyears

Because Pop has this franchise a trainwreck. Wemby ain't putting up with this shit if the ship hasn't been steadied and this team isn't competing for a title in Year 5. No superstar wants to be Patrick Ewing retiring ringless because the team can't get him a second star in his prime.

[Robz4000]

:worthy: Jokic :worthy:

[The Truth #6]

Not playing Branham or Doug was a small but huge improvement for the team. Branham is a 6th man and we already have Keldon. I'm rooting for Branham in general but he doesn't have a role on this team for the future unless he actually becomes a a shooter.

[onechance87]

Not playing Branham or Doug was a small but huge improvement for the team. Branham is a 6th man and we already have Keldon. I'm rooting for Branham in general but he doesn't have a role on this team for the future unless he actually becomes a a shooter.

branham belongs in the austin spurs....Wesley turn to prove hes better and deserves sum playing time

[heyheymymy]

Jokic 39/44 FG over last 4 games

[baseline bum]

Not playing Branham or Doug was a small but huge improvement for the team. Branham is a 6th man and we already have Keldon. I'm rooting for Branham in general but he doesn't have a role on this team for the future unless he actually becomes a a shooter.

Branham's a 12th man

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKIHkvSq7yE

Can see Giannis giving genuine advices to Wemby. 2min 43 mark start on Wemby part

[Barfunk]

Didn't see that Wemby was on the verge of fouling out as well.

[goliath]

Wemby ain’t turning down the years or money on a max rookie extension. No one does. Maybe he gets pop or wright fired. Maybe he forces his way out in year 7 or 8. But he isn’t turning down the extension and the big pay day. People bring up Tim almost going to Orlando or Shaq going to LA but that was over two decades ago and without the new extension rules. No superstar wants to be ringless. The only thing a young superstar wants less is to be making less money than he could be. He may leave at some point. He may force his way out at some point. But it isn’t going to be during or immediately after his rookie contract.

[The Truth #6]

Branham's a 12th man

I meant his best fit if he improves is as a 6th man, not point guard. But yeah he could be a 3rd stringer. Hopefully he improves even if played out of position at the moment.

[heyheymymy]

Bucks Spurs replay just starting on TNT right now

[heyheymymy]

Wemby going 0/4 3PT to start didn't really do Spurs any favors lol

[Fireball]

just watched the game ... TNT has to be happy with that entertaining game ... I mean Wemby, Vassell and Keldon did some sick shit tonight

[John B]

Jones is a good player. Knows how to run an offense and is one of the three statistically above average defenders on this team. Basically only Wemby, Devin, and Tre, everyone else getting rotation minus is a traffic cone or worse defensively from Sochan (terrible, bottom third of the league) to Branham (bottom 4 defender in the league among players who gets regular minutes). This season is not on Tre Jones and I'm not going to hate on him for not being a three point shooter when he does two critically important things for this team well.

I like Tre Jones, but he’s normally overpowered by the other team’s starting PG. As raw as Wesley is, he’s a much better defender and imo the best POA defender of the team. He has shown great poise compared to last season. His dribble penetration is creating assists if not for him, but creating connecting pass. It’s not a popular take, but the Spurs problem is not offense but defense and sustaining leads, and that’s where Wesley could help.

[r0drig0lac]

lol in thinking that this kid will wait 4 years to "win", if this team is not competitive by year 3 he is leaving, no doubt.

[baseline bum]

I like Tre Jones, but he’s normally overpowered by the other team’s starting PG. As raw as Wesley is, he’s a much better defender and imo the best POA defender of the team. He has shown great poise compared to last season. His dribble penetration is creating assists if not for him, but creating connecting pass. It’s not a popular take, but the Spurs problem is not offense but defense and sustaining leads, and that’s where Wesley could help.

Didn't include Wesley since he really isn't in the rotation but yeah he's elite defensively in his limited minutes and I'd much rather see him play than Branham who is hopelessly bad.

[Spurs Homer]

branham belongs in the austin spurs....Wesley turn to prove hes better and deserves sum playing time


wesley leading the break with wemby past the ft line asking for the ball for a highlight dunk

with wesley ignoring wemby and proceeding to get his shit blocked by giannis…

tells you all you need to know about wesley

and we knew since summer league wesley was garbage

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yN9dNBE8_hM

Pop's coaching !

[Fizziksman]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yN9dNBE8_hM

Pop's coaching !

Players confused as Pop suddenly starts doing some coaching knowing the TNT cameras are on