Game Thread: Spurs @ Hawks -- Wed. 2/5/2025 - 6:00pm CST (2:00am RIGA) - De'Aaron Fox's Debut!!

[BatManu20]

Get to see Fox donning the Silver and Black for the first time tonight in ATL against a team that we need to lose as many games as possible the rest of the way. Game will be nationally televised on ESPN. Hopefully Trae doesn't go off and show him/us up tbh. Let's get it.

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[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[spursistan]

Massive game between Fox debut, the fading play-in hopes, the Atlanta pick implications, and the urge to avoid another National TV embarrassment.. Must win game, tbh.

[BatManu20]

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[thiste]

thiste was here

[Spur|n|Austin]

GSG!

[z0sa]

I mean it was a short video ^ but Wemby doesn't look phased at all, alpha-type body language.

I got a good feeling this is going to work out better than expected.

[LeBowen]

CP3 is questionable.
Bassey is out, but so is Capela, Jeremy at C might just work, although Nance will also kill him.

[RC_Drunkford]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn4sm752Fdw

[Ice009]

Wow. He's onto everything. Said we want to win tonight cause we have their pick still ;). Love what he said about defense first, and also love that he's seen where the Spurs struggle and he feels he can help a lot in those areas. Getting to the rim, dry spells/needing someone to score, collapsing the defense and passing it out. Feels he can fit in well.

One thing I didn't expect him to say as I couldn't hear the questions, but he was saying that his wife DIDN'T want to move back to Texas (not sure if they both grew up here?). I thought I read that she wanted to move back there?

[Arcadian]

He seems genuine as fuck

[Mugen]

Need a W tonight tbh

[scott]

StarFox and Area 51 era starts tonight!!!

​LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOO

[Mal]

Good first impression by Fox. Well spoken lad

[spursistan]

Castle looks big in the clip. So glad Spurs are done with midget guards.

https://x.com/mikecwright/status/1887172927163920770

[NASpurs]

Castle looks big in the clip. So glad Spurs are done with midget guards.

https://x.com/mikecwright/status/1887172927163920770

Trae Young bullet dodged.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Castle looks big in the clip. So glad Spurs are done with midget guards.

https://x.com/mikecwright/status/1887172927163920770

Castle measured 6'5.5 in a half at the combine. Same height as guys like DeMar and Jaylen Brown, and just a hair shorter than Kawhi and Cade Cunningham. Definitely has good size for his position, along with his 6'9 wingspan.

[Spurminator]

I haven't been this excited about a game since... well, I guess since the first Wemby-in-Paris game. But that's still very excited!

[quentin_compson]

:flag:

[TDomination]

i know its only his 1st game and no matter how good a player is, it doesn't automatically make a team better right away.

But with that said, i truly hope his impact is felt right away and we immediately begin seeing wins! I want this team to turn that corner!

[Chillen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn4sm752Fdw

He has a very high BBall IQ. Perfect.

[LeBowen]

i know its only his 1st game and no matter how good a player is, it doesn't automatically make a team better right away.

KD's Warriors debut when we took a dump all over Oracle being the prime example.

[TDomination]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn4sm752Fdw
the very first thing he says why he wanted to come to the spurs is youth and because of the potential on defense.
I love it, he has a defensive first mentality.
I hope this team can one day become the defensive juggernaut it once was.

[TDomination]

KD's Warriors debut when we took a dump all over Oracle being the prime example.
ugh dont remind me. that spurs team was special (with Kawhi of course)

[RC_Drunkford]

Fox just said Castle was a big reason why he wanted to come here (third slide)

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[benefactor]

He has a very high BBall IQ. Perfect.
This team needs it:lol

[TDomination]

he says his wife didn't want to come to texas.
A reporter asks how come?
She says because with family around there can be distractions! haha i know that feeling lol. In other words, she doesn't want to live close to family haha :rollin

[vy65]

De'Aaron just sounds like a cerebral player who understands shit ... like that whole put about reversing plays for lefties (and the shade he threw at Devin for not understanding that was nice).

But, I don't love hearing that his wife did not want to move back to Texas ... immediately gave me uncle dennis vibes

[Manu20]

Fox had 31 and 28 vs Atlanta this season. :hungry:

[benefactor]

he says his wife didn't want to come to texas.
A reporter asks how come?
She says because with family around there can be distractions! haha i know that feeling lol. In other words, she doesn't want to live close to family haha :rollin
Yeah like I said in another thread it's not always the case that somebody wants to go back to their hometown. It seems like it's always assumed that they do.

[NASpurs]

De'Aaron just sounds like a cerebral player who understands shit ... like that whole put about reversing plays for lefties (and the shade he threw at Devin for not understanding that was nice).

But, I don't love hearing that his wife did not want to move back to Texas ... immediately gave me uncle dennis vibes

Remember when Jason Kidd wanted to sign with the Spurs but Joumana didn't want to move here so he nixed us?

This is a W for us for once.

[scott]

Do like that he talked about how he doesn't go out and stuff, just likes to chill playing Warzone with his friends. Destined to be a Spur.

[TDomination]

De'Aaron just sounds like a cerebral player who understands shit ... like that whole put about reversing plays for lefties (and the shade he threw at Devin for not understanding that was nice).

But, I don't love hearing that his wife did not want to move back to Texas ... immediately gave me uncle dennis vibes

we'll see but i wouldn't worry about it.

Its funny because he seems to be very open with his personal life, saying he was playing COD Warzone lol and then says that his wife didn't want to come.

But it seemed like it was more due to family reasons, sounds like family is already here in texas and she doesn't want "family distractions". He said her dad moved to texas from california, perhaps she doesn't want to be close to her momd and dad?

who knows...

[benefactor]

Remember when Jason Kidd wanted to sign with the Spurs but Joumana didn't want to move here so he nixed us?

This is a W for us for once.
I'm not particularly confident that Wemby can break the free agency curse in San Antonio. I feel like Brian Wright is still going to have to work the draft and the trade market in order to build a contender.

[LeBowen]

I'm not particularly confident that Wemby can break the free agency curse in San Antonio. I feel like Brian Wright is still going to have to work the draft and the trade market in order to build a contender.

Look at it this way: players who have winning as their #1 priority will have playing Wemby on top of their list. Players who care about lifestyle and whatnot are better off elsewhere.
And it's not like we'll be gunning for another star, we'll just need a couple of high end starters (or just 1 if we get a good wing in the draft) and bench pieces.

[scott]

Castle looks big in the clip. So glad Spurs are done with midget guards.

https://x.com/mikecwright/status/1887172927163920770

Who is he talking to at the end of this clip?

[z0sa]

6 o'clock needs to hurry the fuck up

[Maddog]

we'll see but i wouldn't worry about it.

Its funny because he seems to be very open with his personal life, saying he was playing COD Warzone lol and then says that his wife didn't want to come.

But it seemed like it was more due to family reasons, sounds like family is already here in texas and she doesn't want "family distractions". He said her dad moved to texas from california, perhaps she doesn't want to be close to her momd and dad?

who knows...

I thought it was a little tongue and cheek-
He's got a little disparaging humor- "I don't do anything"

[RC_Drunkford]

Who is he talking to at the end of this clip?

Fox and Steph had a 3-point shootout

[scott]

Fox and Steph had a 3-point shootout

He's talking to someone else at the end of the clip. Someone who I don't recognize. Wondering who it is.

[RC_Drunkford]

He's talking to someone else at the end of the clip. Someone who I don't recognize. Wondering who it is.

some Spurs coach. Looks like he made the shot, but dude tells him it's a miss because he didn't swish it.

[benefactor]

Look at it this way: players who have winning as their #1 priority will have playing Wemby on top of their list. Players who care about lifestyle and whatnot are better off elsewhere.
And it's not like we'll be gunning for another star, we'll just need a couple of high end starter (or just 1 if we get a good wing in the draft) and bench pieces.
Yeah but it hasn't this always been the narrative? Free agents never really wanted to come here, even during the big three era when the Spurs were title contenders every year.

[LeBowen]

Yeah but it hasn't this always been the narrative? Free agents never really wanted to come here, even during the big three era when the Spurs were title contenders every year.

Things have changed and PATFO should adjust accordingly.
Big 3 were a team barely talked about, Wemby will be the face of the league.

[Ice009]

he says his wife didn't want to come to texas.
A reporter asks how come?
She says because with family around there can be distractions! haha i know that feeling lol. In other words, she doesn't want to live close to family haha :rollin

I didn't quite hear some of that in regard to his wife when I watched it. That makes sense about the distractions. Having said that, I thought that was one of the reasons he wanted to go to the Spurs. I thought he and his wife wanted to move back to Texas, or was it more De'Aaron wanting to move to the Spurs? Was that info wrong? Also, who's parents was he saying moved there? His wife's parents?

[benefactor]

Things have changed and PATFO should adjust accordingly.
Big 3 were a team barely talked about, Wemby will be the face of the league.
We'll see. I think the shine will wear off Wemby and they will just go back to being the Spurs again...which is why I think building a contender as quick as possible is the way to go

[BatManu20]

Do like that he talked about how he doesn't go out and stuff, just likes to chill playing Warzone with his friends. Destined to be a Spur.

He needs to link up with Timmy for some Dungeons and Dragons tbh.

[RC_Drunkford]

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[r0drig0lac]

GSG!!!

[spurraider21]

fox starting

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[Leetonidas]

fox starting

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Never in doubt tbh. Let's see if Mitch has the stones to bench CP3 like he should

[John B]

fox starting

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Fox starting is obvious. But who the rest of the starters?? CP3, Vassell, Sochan and Wemby?
Sochan and Wemby are unplayable together. So one has to start, but which one? I’m hoping Castle still gets plenty of minutes. I don’t want to stun this kid’s development.

Spurs by 12pts. GSG!

[Mugen]

It means that Castle is going back to the bench tbh

[scott]

Fox starting is obvious. But who the rest of the starters?? CP3, Vassell, Sochan and Wemby?
Sochan and Wemby are unplayable together. So one has to start, but which one? I’m hoping Castle still gets plenty of minutes. I don’t want to stun this kid’s development.

Spurs by 12pts. GSG!

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's Wemby :)

(I know you meant to say Sochan and Castle, John B - I'm just messin' with you)

[Spurs Homer]

I dont see an issue and i dont believe cp3 has an issue with coming off the bench…cp3 will still be in the game in crucial 4th qtrs imo

Id like to see

Fox
Castle
Barnes
Sochan
Wemby



fuck vasell - either get used to a bench role or trade his ass

[Ocotillo]

I thought I read somewhere that CP3 is sitting out tonight's game because of a hand/finger situation, in which case, it's a no brainer Fox starts in his place.

[Mugen]

They're not gonna bench Vassell. This last half of the season is the most do or die for him tbh.

In theory, his life will get much easier with the addition of Fox. He's got these last 35 games to show that he's a long term fit on this roster. If he doesn't ball out, then he's definitely getting shopped this offseason.

[spurraider21]

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fyi fox has averaged 36-37 mpg in recent seasons

[heyheymymy]

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[spurraider21]

They're not gonna bench Vassell. This last half of the season is the most do or die for him tbh.

In theory, his life will get much easier with the addition of Fox. He's got these last 35 games to show that he's a long term fit on this roster. If he doesn't ball out, then he's definitely getting shopped this offseason.
agreed. hes more talented and has a much higher ceiling than julian, i think you have to give him the opportunity this year to find a way to make it work. might not be in the first 10 games or so, but at least the last quarter of the season he's going to have to show out

[LeBowen]

I'm all for giving Devin and Jeremy a chance to show their worth until the end of the season, but it can't be at Castle's expense.
He's shown more growth over just a few months than they did over years (and years in Devin's case).

[spurraider21]

fuck. there it is

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[NASpurs]

fuck. there it is

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That agreement with CP3 to start no matter what is rock solid huh...

[RC_Drunkford]

we need a real coach

[Rosewood]

Interesting times… hope Fox plays well. Kings fans will be circling, I’m sure.

[Ice009]

agreed. hes more talented and has a much higher ceiling than julian, i think you have to give him the opportunity this year to find a way to make it work. might not be in the first 10 games or so, but at least the last quarter of the season he's going to have to show out

Yep, I think you got it right. Have to let him play and see how it goes. He's got a much higher ceiling that Julian. I really think he can do a lot better with Fox now on the team.

[scott]

Mitch No Cojones

[LeBowen]

CP3's leadership and presence is obviously invaluable, but if he's going to insist on starting, just let him go somewhere else...if there's even a single serious team that would start him.
We can't set back one of our most promising players just because of a 40 year old. Not after we acquired an all-star point guard.

And CP3's style doesn't really fit this roster that wants to run instead of playing it slow.

[Mugen]

Nobody should be surprised tbh.

Frankly, Castle needs to be able to contribute coming off the bench. He'll be an entrenched starter starting next season at least.

[heyheymymy]

Fox avg 25 ppg in his last 3 seasons and San Antonio Spurs have not had a guard average 25 ppg since Ice Man George Gervin per ESPN

[lefty20]

Either Fox or CP3 has to be on the floor for the sake of consistent offense. Gonna be interesting to see how Mitch staggers their minutes with both of them starting.

[spurraider21]

Nobody should be surprised tbh.

Frankly, Castle needs to be able to contribute coming off the bench. He'll be an entrenched starter starting next season at least.
i agree, but he shouldnt be coming off the bench to begin with :lol

[RC_Drunkford]

CP3's leadership and presence is obviously invaluable, but if he's going to insist on starting, just let him go somewhere else...if there's even a single serious team that would start him.
We can't set back one of our most promising players just because of a 40 year old. Not after we acquired an all-star point guard.

And CP3's style doesn't really fit this roster that wants to run instead of playing it slow.

:pop: "That's not who we are"

[DPG21920]

I hate Castle to the bench even though it was likely given what we’ve seen this season with guys healthy. Castle and Fox are the future (at least next few years) and their minutes need to be prioritized. Fox needs ball in his hands more than CP and Castle off ball does more things. Let CP lead the bench.

[scott]

CP3's leadership and presence is obviously invaluable, but if he's going to insist on starting, just let him go somewhere else...if there's even a single serious team that would start him.
We can't set one of our most promising players just because of a 40 year old. Not after we acquired an all-star point guard.

And CP3's style doesn't really fit this roster that wants to run instead of playing it slow.

Agreed. I put up some CP3 to OKC or HOU scenarios in the trade ideas thread that could be worth looking at if you're the GM.

If he doesn't get moved, then I at least hope that PopaMitch will at least have the wherewithal to see the obvious solution of either CP3 or Devin to the Bench so that Castle can start. Might be time to expect a bit of a Castle slump, though I think Steph has the mental toughness to just use this to push himself harder.

Of course, this also means Castle and Sochan on the bench unit together which also makes zero fucking sense.

Do the Spurs not employ anyone in the analytics department?

[heyheymymy]

Mitch says Fox starts and has no restrictions and they want him to go out there and immediately produce

This reminds me of Spurs got Sjax or Boris Diaw and things took off fast as they seamlessly dropped in. I think that was corporate knowledge with Jackson and Bobo had chemistry with Parker and they ran Team France plays they both knew. But Fox seems intuitive and I wonder if his impact isn't going to be surprisingly immediate to a degree

[LeBowen]

Of course, this also means Castle and Sochan on the bench unit together which also makes zero fucking sense.

Tbf, it's not as bad when Jeremy is the backup C...except that Jeremy being the backup C is awful. :lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8ieDw589WY

[Ice009]

Fuck, that is not what I expected. Not sure if Mitch genuinely thinks he should start or if this is some sort of agreement that they're following through from CP3s signing? Chris Paul having an agreement is one thing, but if he still insists on starting now with De'Aaron Fox being traded here and seeing first hand Steph playing as well as he is (continuing to improve/grow a lot throughout the season and make leaps in the SL), it's just selfish IMO.

[spurraider21]

Agreed. I put up some CP3 to OKC or HOU scenarios in the trade ideas thread that could be worth looking at if you're the GM.

If he doesn't get moved, then I at least hope that PopaMitch will at least have the wherewithal to see the obvious solution of either CP3 or Devin to the Bench so that Castle can start. Might be time to expect a bit of a Castle slump, though I think Steph has the mental toughness to just use this to push himself harder.

Of course, this also means Castle and Sochan on the bench unit together which also makes zero fucking sense.

Do the Spurs not employ anyone in the analytics department?
oddly enough phoenix could use him :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Castle to the bench is so stupid. Who is going to guard the other team best player? Vassell?????

Pop needs to come back ASAP

[LeBowen]

Our matchups will also get fucked up with CP3/Fox/Devin.

I guess Fox can be the POA defender on Trae, but it won't work against teams with bigger star players.
Start those three together in Boston and it's going to get really ugly. We need size.

[Mugen]

:lmao thinking the old man would be starting Castle over CP3 tbh

[scott]

oddly enough phoenix could use him :lol

::me, running straight for the lab to work up 5 team scenarios to get CP3 to PHX and a backup big to SA::

[RedAzSa]

Either Fox or CP3 has to be on the floor for the sake of consistent offense. Gonna be interesting to see how Mitch staggers their minutes with both of them starting.
Castle has played much better next to a lead ball handler. If we can effectively stagger them, then he shouldn't see a big drop in effectiveness coming off the bench.

[spurraider21]

funnily enough starting fox over castle improves our spacing :lol

[NASpurs]

CP3 services aren't needed anymore... let me take that back. His services can be used from the bench.

It's bad enough that we become midgets in the backcourt on defense.

[Mugen]

Give it until after the trade deadline or even a few more games after that before you get too upset tbh.

CP3 will miss a few games or something and they'll come up with some BS minute management excuse on why he needs to come off the bench. It's what they're doing with Sochan when he's obviously been healthy for a few weeks now.

It's all just so everybody can save face. Relax :lol

[scott]

I'm (probably predictably) going to be paying close attention to Devin when he gets the ball. Now that StarFox is on the team, I'm going to be especially frustrated if he does his Kobe bullshit. There is rarely a need for Devin to ever take more than 3 dribbles. And De'Aaron is the new end-of-quarter play man. Devin, you stay in the corner and out of the way.

[Spurs Brazil]

The Spurs ruled Bassey out because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. After trading another reserve big, Zach Collins, to Chicago on Monday, the Spurs will be forced to use either Jeremy Sochan and Harrison Barnes, both forwards, as backups to Victor Wembanyama at center.

The Spurs are hopeful Bassey can return after the All-Star break when they return to action on Feb. 20 against Phoenix in Austin. If that's the case, he will have been sidelined for five games.

https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-thin-backup-center-bassey-suffers-another-20148353.php

[scott]

Oh yeah, don't know if this has been said yet... but obviously a must win game tonight. Need to go all out for this one, Mitch. Have Pop on FaceTime if you need to.

[Leetonidas]

Bitch Johnson smh

[timtonymanu]

:lmao thinking the old man would be starting Castle over CP3 tbh

People are so desperate to get rid of Mitch, they forget how bad pop’s rotations were. :lol

[NASpurs]

It's funny watching Wemby shooting behind Sean and just clanking every shot.

[BatManu20]

Starting a 40 year-old PG who slows the game down beside your new, lightning-quick PG who likes to speed the game up because you don’t want to hurt the 40 year’old’s feelings while simultaneously tanking your star Rookie’s surging ROY campaign when it’s his to lose :lol

I’d expect nothing less from this Coaching Staff and Front Office tbh.

[onechance87]

for sure must win...Cp3 can start...but castle better be first off bench and get 30 mins

[LeBowen]

Tbh, Mitch started DNP-ing Collins and will always have my gratitude.
But he has to show he's an actual NBA level coach over the next few months.


Great, no Spurs feed on LP, just fucking ESPN and Richard Jefferson.

[BatManu20]

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[Mugen]

The Spurs ruled Bassey out because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. After trading another reserve big, Zach Collins, to Chicago on Monday, the Spurs will be forced to use either Jeremy Sochan and Harrison Barnes, both forwards, as backups to Victor Wembanyama at center.

The Spurs are hopeful Bassey can return after the All-Star break when they return to action on Feb. 20 against Phoenix in Austin. If that's the case, he will have been sidelined for five games.

https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-thin-backup-center-bassey-suffers-another-20148353.php

I honestly dont know what else Mamu can do to earn minutes with this f'n organization tbh :lol

[objective]

The Assassination of Stephon Castle By the Coward Mitch Johnson

[Splits]

I know we're in the era of "positionless basketball" but seriously, you have 2 true point guards in Fox and CP0. Why would you start them together if you're looking at this from basketball-reasons? It makes no sense

[Splits]

CP0 was brought in because Tre Jones was our starting PG. We now have a starting PG. Time to lead the bench, Chris

[LeBowen]

All this talk is just showing that we need to consolidate all of our semi-useful players into one high end starter.

[NASpurs]

Message to Mitch:

https://media1.tenor.com/m/s1liqxkXhJAAAAAC/major-league-cleveland-indians.gif

[baseline bum]

Castle needs to be starting over Main Character

[AusSpur]

People are so desperate to get rid of Mitch, they forget how bad pop’s rotations were. :lol

True that. I've mostly liked Mitch's rotations over Pop's, but Mitch has zero tactical nous.

[spurraider21]

if i wanted to steelman the argument for starting Paul, its that while Fox is more talented, he's still not familiar with all our sets, calls, tendencies and preferences of teammates, so having paul as a steadying hand will smoothen the transition to Fox, at which point paul can head to the bench

[100%duncan]

Castle was always getting the short end of the stick tbh. Let's hope Castle still balls out from the bench. Starting shouldn't really matter if they (and they should) stagger Fox and CP3's minutes after the first hurrah. That should mean that Steph will get his usual minutes anyway.



Hyped for this game. Must win, as a lot of us has said here due to a lot of implications.





Edit: There's no way Pop is benching CP3 :lmao

[Larry O]

20 minutes to tipoff! This game will be electric! GSG!!!

[heyheymymy]

dude Vassell has no business sending Castle to the bench. Quit mangling your starting 5 to appeal to egos and bullshit pulling rank antiquated traditions.

[itzsoweezee]

Starting a 40 year-old PG who slows the game down beside your new, lightning-quick PG who likes to speed the game up because you don’t want to hurt the 40 year’old’s feelings while simultaneously tanking your star Rookie’s surging ROY campaign when it’s his to lose :lol

I’d expect nothing less from this Coaching Staff and Front Office tbh.

I don’t know anyone who’s watched this team for years would expect anything different.

[Cardinal]

Seems like malpractice to be rolling out there without a backup to Wemby other than Mamu?

[scott]

Low key pumped that Mark Jones is doing play-by-play for this game, like having pour salt straight into all his open wounds :lol (For those who are unfamiliar, Jones is SAC's play-by-play man. He's a total pro and won't show it, but this has got to hurt him a little)

[r0drig0lac]

it's time

[lefty20]

5 pgs b4 the tip-off... it's just like the good ole days :flag:

[heyheymymy]

Mark Jones “chop it up” and “sprays out a pass” over under for this game?

[100%duncan]

5 pgs b4 the tip-off... it's just like the good ole days :flag:

Those were glorious tbh. Only thing that's missing is people downstairs trolling us here on game threads.

[Russ]

I know we're in the era of "positionless basketball" but seriously, you have 2 true point guards in Fox and CP0. Why would you start them together if you're looking at this from basketball-reasons? It makes no sense

Maybe because you're not thinking of things with a horizon of the next week or so.

[scott]

HERE WE GO!

I wanna see a Fox/Wemby PnR with Fox, lobbing to Wemby or going to the bucket for the lay-in to start the game. Get used to that, fam.

[heyheymymy]

Hawks smoked us in this game last year

[100%duncan]

Hilarious delayed tip off again. But Silver wants 10 mins quarters

[Dex]

Vassell better not shit the bed again tonight after getting started over Castle

[Uriel]

Spurs are lucky they stayed at #4 tbh. If they had won the lottery, do they still draft Castle?

[scott]

Vassell better so far. We're still leaving 3 point shooters WIDE FUCKING OPEN for some reason though

[LeBowen]

I guess they're going to have a wide open shot from that corner every single time?
Even CP3 caught the virus of helping in the paint for no reason.

[TheBallsbreakers]

A few minutes in and I already despise Dominique Wilkins

[Uriel]

Fox is being very deferential to his new teammates.

[BatManu20]

Wemby looking gassed again already . Idk if it’s allergies or what but his conditioning has been shit lately.

[onechance87]

fck our defense

[Dverde]

Horrible defense

[objective]

The Pop-Mitch strategy of leaving shooters open is a wonder to behold

[YoungbuckMurray]

Stop giving them wide open corner 3’s. Nobody is even in the same area code as the shooter. They do realize we have Wemby protecting the paint right

[widowmaker]

I hate how they switch off their guy and switch again to double team for no reason.

[100%duncan]

Wemby looking gassed again already . Idk if it’s allergies or what but his conditioning has been shit lately.

Yup I hate it when he has his hands on his waist

[Obstructed_View]

Hey, everybody still makes sure to abandon shooters at the three point line. Thank God that hasn't changed.

[BatManu20]

Wemby cheeses the layup smh.

[TekXX]

Soft move by Wemby

[LeBowen]

But experts told me he can't shoot.

[scott]

How y'all like that Swipa stepback 3? Dude is a better shooter than his numbers suggest.

[heyheymymy]

Wembys legs look like noodles did they make him walk to Atlanta or something

[scott]

Castle not even the 1st or 2nd man off the bench.

[Leetonidas]

Mitch pulling Victor out after 5 mins is getting old already

[Dex]

I like this Fox guy, seems like a keeper

[scott]

Mitch pulling Victor out after 5 mins is getting old already

Wemby looking gassed tbh, he's obviously not 100% from this bout with allergies

[Dejounte]

The rhythm and pacing of the game is way better

[r0drig0lac]

professional scorer....

[Uriel]

If we had won the lottery, knowing all that we know now, would we still take Castle or would we take Risacher?

[BatManu20]

CP3 may as well not even be out there. He’s so redundant with Fox now. Playing him over Castle is fucking retarded, especially when we need more size and defense out there.

[heyheymymy]

Fox showing how he can be a difference maker

[Mal]

That lineup can switch anything, holy fuck

[Uriel]

Castle is so good.

[Leetonidas]

Wemby looking gassed tbh, he's obviously not 100% from this bout with allergies

He would have pulled him after 5 mins regardless tbh

[DAF86]

If he isn't gonna start, I hope Castle gets at least 25/30 minutes regularly.

[lefty20]

Wemby goes to bench but the offense keeps humming. Das nice!

[spurraider21]

great passing by castle in really congested space there. a couple of great dishes to sochan

[Devi8or]

Fox is Blake Wesley fast, but can actually play

[Mal]

I will be watching closely at Sochan and Vassell, how their game changed. I think they both will benefit from Fox

[Spurs Brazil]

Castle with back to back assists

[spurraider21]

Mitch pulling Victor out after 5 mins is getting old already
that's on victor

[Arcadian]

All-time Spurs Lefty Team:

Avery Johnson
Fox
Manu
Robinson
Artis Gilmore

Am I forgetting anyone?

[TekXX]

Castle is going to look so much better with actual talent surrounding him.

[100%duncan]

If we had won the lottery, knowing all that we know now, would we still take Castle or would we take Risacher?

Wdym? Castle goes #1 in a redraft now. The question is would they have picked Castle at #1 if they had the #1 pick then.

[Mal]

If we had won the lottery, knowing all that we know now, would we still take Castle or would we take Risacher?

Its Castle all day long

[Dejounte]

SYNERGY

DEFENSE

NEW TEAM DYNAMIC

[Leetonidas]

Sochan completely oblivious to Castle calling for that lob :lol

[TekXX]

Love Castle's confidence, obviously this summer the jump shot and finishing should be a priority.

[CorrectCrusader]

I'm loving the defensive intensity from our guys.

[scott]

Slick move by Devin there over Tre. I'm hoping Devin can carve out a role as high level 6th man

[spurraider21]

All-time Spurs Lefty Team:

Avery Johnson
Fox
Manu
Robinson
Artis Gilmore
Beno
Mamu
David Lee
Nick van Exel

[lefty]

I like this Fox guy, seems like a keeper
Better than Porker tbh

[BatManu20]

Castle slam followed by a Castle wedgie on a 3 :lol

[lefty]

fck our defense
That’s what every opponent does

[spurraider21]

big dom <3

[Dejounte]

CASSTLEEE WHOOOAAA

[scott]

STEPH WITH THE HOPS

then has a 3 get wedged :lol

[spurraider21]

that whip pass from castle to champagnie in the corner a couple minutes ago was great

[lefty]

1887245570504331395
My nigguh

[spurraider21]

STEPH WITH THE HOPS

then has a 3 get wedged :lol
when he can go off of 2 feet, watch out

[scott]

35 first quarter points without Wemby doing much and Fox ain't even in his bag yet... be still my beating heart

[DAF86]

I would give my left nut for Castle and Sochan to be 36% 3pt shooters on 6 attempts per game.

[LeBowen]

Castle's defense on Trae is impressive.
Dort has Dorture chamber, we need to think of a Castle pun for defense. :lol

[BatManu20]

Nice first quarter but Wemby barely felt involved due to his conditioning.

[benefactor]

That was the most Castle sequence ever

[Mal]

I saw 1 quater after limited time of Fox, and I can tell, this team may not lose a game anymore

[Dejounte]

New wingstop? Devin and Champagnie

[spurraider21]

for the love of god, have to start castle going forward

[Dex]

Sochan may have the slowest and sloppiest three-point release I can remember.

Spurs need to fire their shooting coach and pay whatever it takes to bring Chip back

[100%duncan]

Last 2 possessions ending with a Sochan 3. Tf is wrong with this team :lol

[TXstbobcat]

That was a hell of a 1st quarter!

[Manu-of-steel]

That So han spot should have been Champagnie's. Mitch is weak in situational substitution

[TekXX]

Sochan may have the slowest and sloppiest three-point release I can remember.

Spurs need to fire their shooting coach and pay whatever it takes to bring Chip back

Chip is gone, this is a poverty franchise, they won't pay alot for a fancy shooting coach. Country club's take priority

[Bill_Brasky]

Fox already making us better.

[Splits]

Spurs fans ears bleed when they hear "Sochan open for 3"

[skin27]

Nice first quarter but Wemby barely felt involved due to his conditioning.


I fell like he is going to get overshadowed by fox

[scott]

CP3 bailed out by Matthews being out of bounds... but wtf why was he so wide open in the corner? CP3 wyd?

[spursfan 73]

By all means Mitch keep not challenging 50/50 calls against your best player. I’m sure all the ones you’ve hoarded this month carry over.

[scott]

DOM BARLOW'S REVENGE :lol

[poopbox]

One quarter in and we are already getting so many open looks based just off how good Fox is.

REALLY puts in perspective how much our other guards suck though :lol

That transition 3 Fox hit where he stopped on a dime and damn near ripped the nets off...we don't have one guard on our team who could do that :lol

[LakerHater]

https://images4.imagebam.com/0b/e5/8a/MEZG6MK_o.gif

[LeBowen]

CP3 has been our worst player so far.

[Dejounte]

Fox’s intensity on defense is scary nice

[Mal]

Fox wrist clearly is bothering him

[spursfan 73]

I’ve seen enough, CP3 thanks but you can go ring Chase on someone that needs a back up PG.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fox!!!

[heyheymymy]

Jeez Fox levels us up so legit

[DAF86]

Fox is so Tony. :lol

[BatManu20]

Fox already by far our best player :lol

[CorrectCrusader]

I fell like he is going to get overshadowed by fox

Offensively that's to be expected rn. Wemby isn't ready for allstar offensive production consistently yet

[Mal]

Fox checked a lot of checkboxes so far. Wow

[BatManu20]

Fox plays so fast that Wemby doesn’t even have time to make it down the floor :lol

[scott]

Dat Fox Eurostep :sombrero:

[TekXX]

This fox guy is going to work out

[td4mvp2k]

fox making it look eeasy

[SPURt]

Health permitting, this is a playoff team, though my balls aren’t full enough to have the jizz fest Richard Jefferson is spraying in my ears.

[Uriel]

Holy cow, this team looks great :wow

[100%duncan]

First glimpse of Fox penetration. Fucking finally we have this type of player

[r0drig0lac]

this man is so fast

[Manu-of-steel]

So far, so good! Fox was heaven-sent. GSG!!

[DAF86]

Fox’s intensity on defense is scary nice

Not just him, everybody. It's clear they are playing with an added motivation. Man, if they could mantain this intensity and play a little smarter, they could have an historic defense with Wemby in the middle deterring every rim attack.

[Dejounte]

Holy cow, this team looks great :wow
https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304812&goto=newpost

[LeBowen]

Health permitting, this is a playoff team

Hawks are a subpar team that's dealing with a lot of injuries.
If we're to make the play-in we must get a backup big.

Wemby missing a game or getting in early trouble would be a near-automatic L.

[Splits]

Fox lightening in the open court. Jesus

[skin27]

Fox already by far our best player :lol

this isnt good for wemby

[Manu-of-steel]

Hawks without Capella ang Jalen Johnson

[heyheymymy]

“Got that defense in rotation like a rotisserie chicken “

classic Mark Jones nugget there

[Dex]

Wemby honestly hasn't looked right since he was out with the flu (or whatever it was)

[benefactor]

De'Tony Foxer

[Mr. Body]

this isnt good for wemby

:lol it already begins

[scott]

Brian Wright says making the playoffs is the goal this season. Glad to finally get that confirmation from the team. Let's fuckin' go

[skin27]

Wemby honestly hasn't looked right since he was out with the flu (or whatever it was)
He played great last game against the grizzlies tbh

[Mal]

Hawks without Capella ang Jalen Johnson

Sucks to be them with no pick

[pRoshi]

We could have better lineups, this is scary.

[heyheymymy]

FOX
4ORCE
FIVE

[Spurminator]

Mark Davis could be a good play-by-play guy but his "fellow kids" hoops jargon is absolutely intolerable.

[Mr. Body]

Players looked locked in on defense. I feel like everyone's busting their ass, like there's this relief and excitement that they got a great player and no one got traded. (except Tre, godspeed Tre)

[Uriel]

Oh my goodness Fox wow

[SPURt]

It’s clear Barnes and Fox have played together

[CorrectCrusader]

I want Rob Williams from the Blazers

[DAF86]

I better see Wemby and Castle back on the floor after this TO.

[scott]

When the trade was announced I said I thought we could become a top team in Steals... we have 8 in the first half.

[Mr. Body]

Sucks to be them with no pick

They get Sacramento's and LAL's. They'll be fine.

[TekXX]

Can we trade Keldon for a gift card to Texas Roadhouse to close this chapter?

[Dejounte]

I told yall. My favorite point guard in the nba for a fuckin reason! This is so fun to watch and now i’ll be able to watch it for a full nba season.

[Kawhi Duncan]

Sochan really isn't good

[onechance87]

get keldon off the court

[Kawhi Duncan]

Wemby honestly hasn't looked right since he was out with the flu (or whatever it was)

It's coaching...he is passive and u need to coaching players out of that by running money plays for them

[CorrectCrusader]

Sochan really isn't good

He's fallen off huge since his hot start at the beginning of the year.

[Mal]

I wouldnt make any major move, if I am Spurs. Give this roster some time, they have potential on both end, just have to find right combination and chemistry

[Splits]

wtf is this rotation with Wemby minutes? He can't play more than 15 in the first half?