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Could be a gem for the LLE. Give Spurs FO credit for having the balls to gamble on this has been/ prospect if that's even the case. More than likely its a training camp invite. Regardless its still a good gamble to consider. All in all lets all pray Sheed comes home and helps Tim and co. get the franchises' 5th ring.
I agree about Sheed of course, but you may be surprised about what you can get for the LLE or less: not all good players, especially those of a particular niche, play in the NBA.Quote:
Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres
did I see him punch a guy out in that clip? It was a nice hit, can't wait to see that aggression on the court.
Haislip is a very good PF in Europe, Gist is far from that level. So right now, I would say that Haislip is significantly better than Gist.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe Schmoogins
If Spurs signs Gist this year, there is a good chance that he spends most of the season in D-League. So if Gist agrees with that, the best solution with him is likely to let him grow in Europe one more year.
that explains why he has a player rating of below 60 on nbalive...now i have to sign him to the spurs roster hahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by callo1
Agreed Spurs brass is indeed more high on Haislip than Gist if this Haislip article is true. They obviously have done their due diligence to know more than anyone on this board in regard of the two players. Therefore I'm fine with Gist spending one more year overseas or in Austin. He was a very late 2nd round pick for a reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruno
wow. cia pop doing big things.
:corn::corn::corn:Quote:
Originally Posted by ivanfromwestwood
so where does that leave the spurs with signin wallace MLE or resignin gooden...i think both are not in the spurs plans....Quote:
Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres
spurs probably filling out the roster with cheap contracts
i can accept the spurs signing haislip over gist but haislip over wallace would be baffling.
In that case, this most certainly is a good thing... The Spurs' overall talent has just increased. Thanks for the info!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruno
The Spurs are making it clear they are determined to address their athletic 4 issue.
A couple of inches taller than Blair but Blair's wingspan is a couple of inches longer.. similar leaping ability.. intriguing shotblocking potential along with Ian.. I like what i see in the videos and hopefully he shows up in the summer league
I think that Haislip would be signed for a one-year minimum, so we will still have the money for signing Wallace or some other big.Quote:
Originally Posted by TDMVPDPOY
Excellent signing and we'll see how it works out. There haven't been a lot of PFs returning to the NBA from abroad and working out - I'm thinking of those like Baston - but this is a good gamble with not a lot of risk. And I seriously doubt this gets in the way of a Rasheed or Dice signing. Haislip is not a starter in the NBA at this point and will have to prove he can be a rotation guy.
His athleticism is absolutely freakish, but his fundamentals are lacking. It shows a lot, however, that he's improved his game from the Swift wannabe of several years ago. He's still a bit of a project, even at 28, but the Spurs are the exactly correct team for him to be on. He should be willing to bust his butt on defense and rebounding, and we may have ourselves a minor gem.
As for Gist... I was concerned/amused that we'd have so many rookies and near-rookies (with Mahinmi) on the squad next year. Something had to give. I expect Gist to stay abroad and get his playing time, with Blair, Mahinmi, and maybe McClinton and MW/Hairston staying on the squad.
No, no, no. Blair is not a big leaper. Haislip is a jumping freak, however.Quote:
Originally Posted by raspsa
Indeed! If the Spurs Neutralize Odom (ie signing Haislip to hit the 3, catch an alley or two, and guard Odom) with the team they have, plus Sheed, the Spurs beat the Lakers. It's that simple.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe Schmoogins
If that Spurs team could even slow Odom, that would be great. Because he is an instant mismatch.
Longshot, but possible.
so what position will this guy play?
Agreed! The Spurs can teach defense, but they cannot teach world class athleticism.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Body
The Sheed is dead (lazy, old, uncoachable, childish, career-wasting),
long live the Haislip!
i've never heard of him until today but looking at his stats, his rebounding sucks pretty much for a PF. how's his rebounding?
This from DX (Feb. 2008) in regards to Haislip:
"Look for some smart team to step up to the plate this summer and offer him a deal starting somewhere around the lower level exception."
Looks good on offense
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyiK5nf95Cs
and blocking
Can he rebound?
If the Spurs get Sheed or Dice, they don't need rebounding with the likes of Duncan, Sheed/Dice, and Blair on board. All the Spurs would want from Haislip is to bring that freakish athleticism, hit the 3, and play at least average defense on perimter bigs or big SFs.Quote:
Originally Posted by 024
This guy has the tools to make Lebron and Kobe sweat (meaning his athleticism and height), like Marion's former role for the Suns.
It would take a lot of work and make no mistake, though.
ok i only found out about this guy a few mins ago and im already sold. bring his ass over. the spurs just keep getting more athletic by the min.
:lolQuote:
Originally Posted by ivanfromwestwood
The Spurs average age has dropped from 46 last year to 19 now, and they're not done! (And this guy is 28!)