Spurs Announce Summer League Roster

[Kori Ellis]

SPURS ANNOUNCE SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs announced today their roster that will participate in the 2007 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas from July 6-14 and the 2007 Rocky Mountain Revue from July 16-20.

The NBA Summer League will be held at the Cox Pavilion and the Thomas & Mack Center on UNLV’s campus. Every summer league game will be live video webcasted on nba.com and the Spurs vs. Boston Celtics game on July 9 will be televised on NBA TV at 3 p.m. CDT.

Following the conclusion of the NBA Summer League the Spurs will head to Salt Lake City to participate in the Rocky Mountain Revue. Every game will be played at the Lifetime Activities Center located at the Redwood Campus of Salt Lake Community College.

Results from the Spurs NBA Summer League games and Rocky Mountain Revue contests will be posted on spurs.com.

NO PLAYER POS. HT. WT. DOB COLLEGE NBA EXP.
1 C.J. Watson G 6-2 180 04/17/84 Tennessee R
3 Charles Lee G 6-3 210 11/11/84 Bucknell R
6 Viktor Sanikidze F 6-8 200 04/01/86 Republic of Georgia R
8 Donnell Harvey F 6-8 220 08/26/80 Florida 5
10 Marcellus Sommerville F 6-7 225 02/21/82 Bradley R
18 Darryl Hardy F 6-8 232 05/28/74 Winston-Salem R
19 Matt Haryasz F/C 6-11 230 03/20/84 Stanford R
24 Frederic Adjiwanou F/C 6-8 230 07/17/80 St. Mary’s (CA) R
26 Marcus Williams F 6-7 205 11/18/86 Arizona R
27 Rich Melzer F 6-8 225 12/08/79 Wisconsin-River Falls R
28 Cheyne Gadson* G 6-2 205 07/17/80 Oklahoma State R
33 James White G/F 6-7 190 10/21/82 Cincinnati 1
42 Keith Langford G 6-4 215 09/15/83 Kansas R
43 Regis Koundjia F 6-8 224 11/08/83 George Washington R
45 Jackie Butler C 6-10 260 03/10/85 Coastal Christian Academy (VA) 3
Anthony Roberson# G 6-2 180 02/14/83 Florida 1

HEAD COACH: Don Newman (NBA Summer League), Mike Wells (Rocky Mountain Revue)
ASSISTANT COACHES: Mike Wells, James Borrego, Brian Keefe, Vin Bhavnani, Reggie Geary, Jerome Allen, Derrick Pumaren
TRAINERS: Chad Bergman (NBA Summer League), Will Sevening (Rocky Mountain Revue)

* - will only be participating in Las Vegas
# - will only be participating in Utah

[timvp]

Viktor Sanikidze

:elephant

[Streakyshooter08]

It will be interesting to see what White/ Butler will be able to do. I am also curious how Sanikidze will play.

[Kori Ellis]

Spurs Schedules ..


Vegas Schedule

July 6 - Philly 3:00pm
July 7 - Cleveland 7:00pm
July 9 - Boston 3:00pm
July 10 - Golden St 7:30pm
July 11 - Minnesota 3:00pm

RMR Schedule

July 13 - Philly 5:30pm
July 14 - Atlanta 5:30pm
July 16 - Utah 8:00pm
July 17 - Philly 5:30pm
July 19 - Dallas 3:15pm

[leemajors]

you guys taking off today?

[Kori Ellis]

you guys taking off today?
We are not going. I have too much other work to do :(

[Walton Buys Off Me]

I find it interesting that Donnell Harvey is on the squad.

[Bruno]

24 Frederic Adjiwanou F/C 6-8 230 07/17/80 St. Mary’s (CA) R

:wtf
I can't believe a player like him gets a summer league invite. He really sucks.

[Kori Ellis]

I find it interesting that Donnell Harvey is on the squad.
Yes, so did I.

Very odd/interesting.

[smeagol]

No Beno?

[George Gervin's Afro]

Viktor Sanikidze


I'm looking forward to finally seeing this guy play. Does anyone have an opinion on his play this summer? Is it to showcase him for the league? Or is it to see if he is ready to contribute this year? Or it could be to see if it can light a fire under Butler's ass? Competetition for roster spots is always a good thing..

[Streakyshooter08]

Yes, so did I.

Very odd/interesting.

Why, what kind of player is he?

[AFBlue]

http://www.realgm.com/images/nba/4.2/profiles/photos/2006/Butler_Jackie_nyk.jpg

It's MY TIME NOW!

--JB

[Kori Ellis]

can we watch any of these games? does "webcast" mean the broadcast in on nba.com? I don't have nba tv.

You can watch them all live on nba.com.

[FromWayDowntown]

I'm also interested to see that they're taking another look/giving another opportunity to both Charles Lee and Rich Melzer. I can't imagine that either is truly a possibility to make this roster, but bringing both back for another summer -- and perhaps another camp -- is at least noteworthy.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

White and Butler are gonna pwn the summer league!

[Kori Ellis]

White and Butler are gonna pwn the summer league!

I doubt it. There's too many good players going to the Vegas league. Maybe they'll own Rocky Mt Revue though. :)

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Almost forgot Williams! :) Williams will do good too.

[timvp]

Quick thoughts:

C.J. Watson G 6-2 180 04/17/84 Tennessee R
Played on the Spurs summer league roster last year. Decent point guard.

3 Charles Lee G 6-3 210 11/11/84 Bucknell R
He was the Spurs last cut in training camp last year. Probably headed to Toros.

6 Viktor Sanikidze F 6-8 200 04/01/86 Republic of Georgia R
The Spurs second round draft pick in 2005. His first action in summer league.

8 Donnell Harvey F 6-8 220 08/26/80 Florida 5
Has been around the NBA for a while. Basically a young Bo Outlaw.

10 Marcellus Sommerville F 6-7 225 02/21/82 Bradley R
Good scorer. Doesn't do much else.

18 Darryl Hardy F 6-8 232 05/28/74 Winston-Salem R
Who? The football player?

19 Matt Haryasz F/C 6-11 230 03/20/84 Stanford R
Big and can shoot. Was a good prospect a couple years ago.

24 Frederic Adjiwanou F/C 6-8 230 07/17/80 St. Mary’s (CA) R
Frederic Adjiwan-who?

26 Marcus Williams F 6-7 205 11/18/86 Arizona R
The Spurs second round pick this year.

27 Rich Melzer F 6-8 225 12/08/79 Wisconsin-River Falls R
Back again. Played in training camp last year.

28 Cheyne Gadson* G 6-2 205 07/17/80 Oklahoma State R
Good point guard prospect. Played on the Toros last year.

33 James White G/F 6-7 190 10/21/82 Cincinnati 1
James White!

42 Keith Langford G 6-4 215 09/15/83 Kansas R
Small shooting guard prospect.

43 Regis Koundjia F 6-8 224 11/08/83 George Washington R
Last I saw this guy he was a scrub in college.

45 Jackie Butler C 6-10 260 03/10/85 Coastal Christian Academy (VA) 3
Time to see what he can do.

Anthony Roberson# G 6-2 180 02/14/83 Florida 1
This guy is a straight up baller. He's an NBA scorer but doesn't do much else.

HEAD COACH: Don Newman (NBA Summer League), Mike Wells (Rocky Mountain Revue)
Mike Wells coaching? Interesting.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Mike Wells, James Borrego, Brian Keefe, Vin Bhavnani, Reggie Geary, Jerome Allen, Derrick Pumaren
Hey, a Reggie Geary sighting. Last I heard he signed on to coach some CBA or USBL team or something. I wonder if that's the Jerome Allen who played with the Nuggets about a decade ago.


Overall, a pretty nice group of players. A little light at point guard, especially since Gadsen isn't going to be playing at both places. I guess the Spurs couldn't drag Beno out of the buffet line.

Good to see Melzer and Lee back. Hopefully they each get signed by the Toros. They're decent prospects.

Sanikidze should be fun to watch. It'll be interesting to see if he has any pro potential.

But basically, this team comes down to Butler, White and Williams. Those guys need to show something to solidify their spots on the Spurs roster. Hopefully they each log big minutes.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

33 James White G/F 6-7 190 10/21/82 Cincinnati 1
James White!
:lol

45 Jackie Butler C 6-10 260 03/10/85 Coastal Christian Academy (VA) 3
Time to see what he can do.
:tu

Overall, a pretty nice group of players. A little light at point guard, especially since Gadsen isn't going to be playing at both places. I guess the Spurs couldn't drag Beno out of the buffet line.

Good to see Melzer and Lee back. Hopefully they each get signed by the Toros. They're decent prospects.

Sanikidze should be fun to watch. It'll be interesting to see if he has any pro potential.

But basically, this team comes down to Butler, White and Williams. Those guys need to show something to solidify their spots on the Spurs roster. Hopefully they each log big minutes.
:tu

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Roberson could be a steal. Harvey is an out of the blue but interesting addition to the squad.

[Darkwaters]

I know virtually nothing about Gadson. Is he a guy that could potentially make the roster this year as a backup PG? Or is he not nearly that far advanced?

[Bruno]

Frederic Adjiwanou played in french league this year for Le Mans.
His stats for this year : 2.5pts/2rbds in 10.3mpg.
He is a scrub.

[traitoravery]

No games against Seattle or Portland :depressed

I was hoping to see Viktor go against Durant and Jackie go against Oden.

[picnroll]

Guess Presti's prodigy Karaulov (sp?) is history.

[timvp]

Roster basically breaks down like this:

Point Guards
Cheyne Gadson
Charles Lee
C.J. Watson

Shooting Guards
Marcus Williams
Anthony Roberson
Keith Langford

Small Forwards
James White
Rich Melzer
Viktor Sanikidze
Marcellus Sommerville

Short Power Forwards
Donnell Harvey
Regis Koundjia
Darryl Hardy
Frederic Adjiwanou

Centers
Jackie Butler
Matt Haryasz

I'm guessing Lee is going to be in the point guard mix. He's more of a shooting guard but he can run the show decently.

Roberson is the best scorer on the team. But hopefully Williams gets more playing time.

The small forward position is overly stacked. White, Melzer and Sanikidze is summer league overload. Maybe Melzer or Sanikidze will play some power forward.

The Spurs went with some tiny power forwards. None of them taller than 6-foot-8. Was that by design? Probably not.

I do like how this team seems like it will feature Butler. He's literally the only post player on the team. It looks like he's going to a get a huge amount of touches.

[mcdunk]

Too bad Ian is hurt he could played aside Butler down low along with White, Williams at the wings to give a look of some future Spurs all playing together.

[timvp]

I know virtually nothing about Gadson. Is he a guy that could potentially make the roster this year as a backup PG? Or is he not nearly that far advanced?

I doubt anyone on the roster outside of White, Williams and Butler have a shot to make the roster. Even if the Spurs open up a roster spot, Mahinmi is probably next in line. If the Spurs open up two roster spots, I guess a guy like Gadson can be in the mix.

ChumpDumper has seen Gadson more than I have but from what I've seen, he's a bit of a scoring point guard who can handle and is a decent playmaker. Nothing overly special but he's a good fit on this summer league team.

[AFBlue]

I see the Spurs aren't playing the Blazers or Sonics...

Any other big names out there?

Off the top of my head I've got...

Big Baby Davis
Gabe Pruitt
Derrick Byars
Jason Smith
Andris Biedrins (?)
Monta Ellis (?)
Brandan Wright

Feel free to add on or tell me if the guys listed above are even going...

[Darkwaters]

I do like how this team seems like it will feature Butler. He's literally the only post player on the team. It looks like he's going to a get a huge amount of touches.

It's do or die time for the kid. I really hope he realizes what an opportunity to show off his stuff this is. If he plays hard then he'll have a good summer league.

I am a little vexed by the sheer number of wings that we have. Hopefully White, Williams and Sanikidze all get their due as far as playing time goes. They're the ones that are most important. But obviously any players that we think have considerable promise should be given serious time and consideration as well.

We have some good prospects. Hopefully our Austin scouts are watching...because thats likely where most of these guys will be headed.

[Darkwaters]

I see the Spurs aren't playing the Blazers or Sonics...

Any other big names out there?

Off the top of my head I've got...

Big Baby Davis
Gabe Pruitt
Derrick Byars
Jason Smith
Andris Biedrins (?)
Monta Ellis (?)
Brandan Wright

Feel free to add on or tell me if the guys listed above are even going...

I thought he was hurt...hence his free fall in the draft.

[Spurs Brazil]

Will Reggie Geary work with the coaching staff in the whole year or just for the summer league?

I remember his big moment with the Spurs was a game against the Pistons in TD rookie year, when he steal the ball and mede a J to put us ahed with some seconds to go.

We won that game

[timvp]

Frederic Adjiwanou played in french league this year for Le Mans.
His stats for this year : 2.5pts/2rbds in 10.3mpg.
He is a scrub.

I'm guessing it's a good sign then that I've never heard of him before. :smokin

[AFBlue]

I thought he was hurt...hence his free fall in the draft.

Yeah I think I read something about it...muscle strain or pull...no tear I don't think.

I haven't been able to find their roster, so I'm not sure who all will be there from the sixers.

[Spurs Brazil]

Do you think if one of those PGs do well the Spurs can waive Beno and sign that guy?

[timvp]

Will Reggie Geary work with the coaching staff in the whole year or just for the summer league?

I remember his big moment with the Spurs was a game against the Pistons in TD rookie year, when he steal the ball and mede a J to put us ahed with some seconds to go.

We won that game

Reggie Geary was an awesome defensive point guard. Problem is his offense was horrible. He always seemed like he'd make a good coach, though. Good to see the Spurs giving him a shot to perhaps break into the NBA level of coaching.

[ca®lo]

no mahinmi?

[Darkwaters]

Do you think if one of those PGs do well the Spurs can waive Beno and sign that guy?

If the Spurs find a legit PG that they would like to add to the roster (and Beno isn't included in any offseason trades so far) then they might ship him to the Cavs for a trade exception and draft pick. That is definitely the better option than simply waiving him. And frankly, I'm ready for life after Beno.

[timvp]

43 Regis Koundjia F 6-8 224 11/08/83 George Washington R
Last I saw this guy he was a scrub in college.


I saw him in college when he played with Pops Mensah-Bonsu. I checked his college stats to see if he flourished when Pops left. Judge for yourself:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=15369

How does a guy with stats like that even make summer league?

[Darkwaters]

no mahinmi?

Hes hurt, otherwise he would have played.

[spurscenter]

James Borrego, assistant coach

CONGRATS JAMES

[timvp]

18 Darryl Hardy F 6-8 232 05/28/74 Winston-Salem R
Who? The football player?

Even after googling, I'm not sure who he is. Looks like he played in Sweden last year:

http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=SWE&PlayerID=569

He entered the draft in 1997. That's about all I can find on the guy.

[pad300]

The small forward position is overly stacked. White, Melzer and Sanikidze is summer league overload. Maybe Melzer or Sanikidze will play some power forward.

The Spurs went with some tiny power forwards. None of them taller than 6-foot-8. Was that by design? Probably not.

I do like how this team seems like it will feature Butler. He's literally the only post player on the team. It looks like he's going to a get a huge amount of touches.

Could the Spurs be using this league to both test small-ball plays to try in the big leagues and look for a real SF or SF/PF tweener.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Possible Matchups:

vs. Cavs

Yannick Bokolo/Charles Lee

Daniel Gibson/CJ Watson

Denham Brown/Viktor Sanikidze

PJ Tucker/Marcus Williams

Dijon Thompson/James White

Boniface N'Dong/Jackie Butler

Dwayne Jones/Donnell Harvey

Shannon Brown/Antony Roberson

vs. 76ers

Jason Smith/Jackie Butler

Herbert Hill/Donnell Harvey

Rodney Carney/James White

Derrick Byars/Marcus Williams

Louis Williams/CJ Watson

Gerry McNamara/Charles Lee

Thaddeus Young/Viktor Sanikidze

John Cox/Anthony Roberson

vs. Celtics

Andreas Glyniadakis/Jackie Butler

Glen Davis/Donnell Harvey

Allan Ray/Anthony Roberson

Rajon Rondo/Charles Lee

Gabe Pruitt/CJ Watson

Gerald Green/James White

Pat Carroll/Marcus Williams

Brandon Wallace/Viktor Sanikidze

Leon Powe/Frederic Adjiwanou

vs. Warriors

Patrick O'Bryant/Jackie Butler

Kelenna Azubuike/Marcus Williams

Marco Belinelli/James White

Stephane Lasme/Viktor Sanikidze

Josh Powell/Donnell Harvey

Brandan Wright/Frederic Adjiwanou

Nate Funk/CJ Watson

Pierre Pierce/Charles Lee

Alpha Bangura/Anthony Roberson

vs. T'Wolves

Luke Schenscher/Jackie Butler

Quinton Hosley/James White

Randy Foye/Marcus Williams

Rashad McCants/CJ Watson

Mateen Cleaves/Charles Lee

Corey Brewer/Viktor Sanikidze

Luke Anderson/Anthony Roberson

Craig Smith/Donnell Harvey


Feel free to correct any matchups. This is my first time doing it and I thought people might want something like this.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I know virtually nothing about Gadson. Is he a guy that could potentially make the roster this year as a backup PG? Or is he not nearly that far advanced?

I saw him in action every year he was at OSU. Dude sucks.

[yavozerb]

I cant wait for that philly game..alot of good matchups!!

vs. 76ers

Jason Smith/Jackie Butler

Herbert Hill/Donnell Harvey

Rodney Carney/James White

Derrick Byars/Marcus Williams

Louis Williams/CJ Watson

Gerry McNamara/Charles Lee

Thaddeus Young/Viktor Sanikidze

John Cox/Keith Langford

Good post elliottfan..

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Good post elliottfan..
:king Lol we had all our matchups alike except for John Cox.

[loveforthegame]

Donnell Harvey had such potential when he came into the league with the Mavericks. Never got it together and wondered what happened to him.

[pad300]

Possible Matchups:


Denham Brown/Viktor Sanikidze

Thaddeus Young/Viktor Sanikidze

Brandon Wallace/Viktor Sanikidze

Stephane Lasme/Viktor Sanikidze

Corey Brewer/Viktor Sanikidze



If that is how the matchups go, we are going to see what Viktor is made of. Those are some real talents...

[TheWriter]

I have to ask, what if Viktor just blows up and kicks ass. Do the Spurs put him on the roster?

[texasqb2]

I remember hearing how sweet Viktor Sanikidze's shot is. I remember on draft day some columist wrote that he had the jump shot that could take over NBA games if he grew into his body and could create space. Plus this is one of the few players I can ever remember the Spurs dealing for on draft day....very excited about him playing

[JPB]

There are almost more assistant coaches than players. :lol

[Darkwaters]

There are almost more assistant coaches than players. :lol

That should indicate just how clueless a lot of these players are.

[Sam]

Roberson could be a steal. Harvey is an out of the blue but interesting addition to the squad.
It's the San Antonio Gators with all of them and James White. ;) Harvey was Bonner's roommate freshmen year at UF. Roberson made Golden State's team and was really doing well until he got hurt last year. He's a shoot first PG.

[carib]

Where is Beno?

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

will any of these be on NBATV?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

will any of these be on NBATV?
Only the Celtics game. On Monday at 3.

[duncan228]

will any of these be on NBATV?

July 9 against Celtics. (I think.)

[Darkwaters]

I have to ask, what if Viktor just blows up and kicks ass. Do the Spurs put him on the roster?

Thats a problem I would love to have.

[pad300]

I have to ask, what if Viktor just blows up and kicks ass. Do the Spurs put him on the roster?


As Darkwaters says, a problem we would love to have... Assuming that both White and Williams show enough promise not to cut them as well, my answer is
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73138

unfortunately, there would probably be buyout issues, as I understand he is under contract in Europe -


Sanikidze has signed a two years contract with Estudiantes last summer. I don't know if he will stay with them next year (spanish articles say that nothing has been decided about him).
Maybe we will see him with Spurs summer league team. Georgia NT plays too some games between 8/21 and 9/2.

[manufor3]

Maybe M-Williams could bring sumthin

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Interesting that we have Keith Langford, I forgot all about that guy. He is a good team player, smart, small, clutch, kicked ass in ncaa, but not an nba talent =(

[MajorMike]

28 Cheyne Gadson* G 6-2 205 07/17/80 Oklahoma State R

Cheyne (pronounced 'Shane') was a huge fan fave in Stillwater. He was the backup PG to Victor Williams in 2003 (Williams was the best PG not named Ford or Price and was 2nd team All B12). Cheyne was the 6th man in the B12 that year. Melvin Sanders and Tony Allen were also on the OSU team.

[phyzik]

rooting for James White here... I really believe Spurs should not let him go even if he isnt the next "Bowen".

[AnkleBreaker21]

rooting for James White here... I really believe Spurs should not let him go even if he isnt the next "Bowen".
yah i hope he does well. i really want him to crack the rotation and get some good minutes for the spurs.

[AFBlue]

no one knows?

Not sure about Heath.

Lofton pulled out of the draft and will return to Tennessee for his senior season.

[AFBlue]

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003774012_soni04.html

Heath will play for Sonics in Summer League....

[MrChug]

REGGIE GEARY Asst. coach!!! WHOO HOOO! :lol

[Darkwaters]

Does anyone know what the system requirements are to see the summer league games broadcasted online? I have a Mac

And for that matter, does it cost money?

[mathbzh]

Frederic Adjiwanou played in french league this year for Le Mans.
His stats for this year : 2.5pts/2rbds in 10.3mpg.
He is a scrub.

In 2005/2006 his stats were: 13 pts / 6 rebounds in 28 minutes and a 15 evaluation. He also had a decent NCAA career (something like 8pt/6rbds). He was not that bad then. I wonder why he made this step back this season.

[Bruno]

In 2005/2006 his stats were: 13 pts / 6 rebounds in 28 minutes and a 15 evaluation. He also had a decent NCAA career (something like 8pt/6rbds). He was not that bad then. I wonder why he made this step back this season.

In 05/06, he was playing for one of the worst french league team.
He was clearly the fourth best bigman with Le Mans this year behind Campbell, Nicevic and Koffi.