Spurs Sign Malik Hairston

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Originally Posted by poeticism707

Very solid points. But that still doesn't change Mason's performance at the backup pg with Washington, which, if it happened for a full season, instead of just half of the season AND the playoffs, he would have been a borderline All-Star.

I actually think the main difference is that Mason will NEVER have the green light he had in Washington minus Arenas. As such, he's was much more selective about his shots with the Spurs, hence not as productive.

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It's possible, but as I said, Mason did what he did in a playoff series because nobody was keying on him, and he's great in the two man game. Unfortunately, the Spurs are more than a two man team, and require more from the point guard position than Mason produced in Washington.

And I'd submit to you that Mason will never have a green light like he does with Popovich. He's too easy to trap if there's nobody else to bring up the ball, and he's no longer a weapon at that point.

Great news! Now he can play with a player from his favorite team.

If Hairston is to make this team, he needs to develop a consistent jumper. Hill the same, although Hill should see playing time as the backup to Parker. I think his defense and play early on in the season was all that we needed to see to know that Hill was a good pick for the Spurs and needs to see playing time.

If Hairston gets a consistent jumper, he'd make a good backup SF for the simple fact that he can get to the rim and finish as well as defend. The jumper will make people pay for playing off of him. As for Gist, without a trade I don't see him making the squad. And if he's to compete for the SF position, then it might come down to Gist v Hairston.

I don't see how there are enough roster spots for everyone to make the squad, especially on the active game day roster.

Hairston is basically taking Udoka's role with the team. I have always liked his game and I'm proud of the Spurs for rewarding his effort, fidelity and professionalism.

Good stuff. They are going to train him to be our stopper. I hope he learns quickly.

Seriously just rounding out roster folks ,does anyone really think he is a difference maker?

My dream Roster

1. Duncan
2. Bonner
3. RJ
4. Manu
5. TP
6. Haislip
7. Mason Jr.
8. Hill
9. Finley
10. McDyess
11. Hairston (D-League Eligible)
12. Blair (D-League Eligible)
13. Mahimni
14. Mc.Clinton (D-League Eligible)
15. Gist (D-League Eligible)

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Originally Posted by spurs opsman

Seriously just rounding out roster folks ,does anyone really think he is a difference maker?

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Role players that contribute make a difference on championship teams. I think he can be a role player that contributes.

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Originally Posted by Obstructed_View

Role players that contribute make a difference on championship teams. I think he can be a role player that contributes.

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Eh, he is still eligible for Austin I believe. That is probably where he will spend most of his time. I like him as a player though. Decent size, energy, and appears willing to defense up.

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Originally Posted by Gino2882

Eh, he is still eligible for Austin I believe. That is probably where he will spend most of his time. I like him as a player though. Decent size, energy, and appears willing to defense up.

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Probably, but he's had a year around the system. He's got as good a chance this year as any other. The Spurs can only send two people to Austin.

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Originally Posted by urunobili

My dream Roster

1. Duncan
2. Bonner
3. RJ
4. Manu
5. TP
6. Haislip
7. Mason Jr.
8. Hill
9. Finley
10. McDyess
11. Hairston (D-League Eligible)
12. Blair (D-League Eligible)
13. Mahimni
14. Mc.Clinton (D-League Eligible)
15. Gist (D-League Eligible)

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I would be happier if we bring back Bruce and trade Finley and Bonner for another big, such as Collison or Foster.

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Originally Posted by Obstructed_View

Probably, but he's had a year around the system. He's got as good a chance this year as any other. The Spurs can only send two people to Austin.

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Are you sure they can't have more than two players assigned? So if we have 3 rooks and a soph we can't have all 4 play there?

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Originally Posted by urunobili

Are you sure they can't have more than two players assigned? So if we have 3 rooks and a soph we can't have all 4 play there?

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No I'm not sure, but I thought someone posted that just today and it sounded right.

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Originally Posted by Obstructed_View

No I'm not sure, but I thought someone posted that just today and it sounded right.

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OK... ChumpDumper...

If the Spurs sign 3 rooks and a soph can they all play in Austin?

I believe they definitively can :)

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Originally Posted by urunobili

OK... ChumpDumper...

If the Spurs sign 3 rooks and a soph can they all play in Austin?

I believe they definitively can :)

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Nope. Two is the max.

I think there's a lot to like with Hairston. He is one of the few Spurs who would rather drive to the basket than shoot from the perimeter. He'll get his share of points from the FT line but needs to work on his percentage. He's athletic, long, a good leaper and he's agressive.. working with Chip, he should be able to improve his shot and eventually even extend this out to 3-point range.

Its on the defensive end that I look forward to his biggest contributions. He's shown flashes of what he can do to defensively and I think he'll come in useful backing up RJ in guarding the opponent's best perimeter scorer. I think if he can focus in filling in the niche Bruce Bowen used to occupy, then he'll have a long-term place on this team. I'd be happy if he focused 70% of his game on defense and doing the dirty blue-collar work that is so important to a team's success.

I'm a fan of Hairston. If he makes the regular season team, it can only help training day in and day out against Manu/Jefferson and learning from the veterans the Spurs have.

His game kind of reminds me of Mario Elie... He's built like him a little too. Good news.

Hairston shot 44 percent from three point range in the regular season, and 64% in the playoffs. Jack McClinton shot 45 percent from three point range in college from two feet closer to the basket. One is regarded as a terrible outside shooter and the other is regarded as a great shooter.

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Originally Posted by Obstructed_View

Hairston shot 44 percent from three point range in the regular season, and 64% in the playoffs. Jack McClinton shot 45 percent from three point range in college from two feet closer to the basket. One is regarded as a terrible outside shooter and the other is regarded as a great shooter.

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That's pretty funny. When you play in the D-League your stats are meaningless apparently.

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Originally Posted by raspsa

I think there's a lot to like with Hairston. He is one of the few Spurs who would rather drive to the basket than shoot from the perimeter. He'll get his share of points from the FT line but needs to work on his percentage. He's athletic, long, a good leaper and he's agressive.. working with Chip, he should be able to improve his shot and eventually even extend this out to 3-point range.

Its on the defensive end that I look forward to his biggest contributions. He's shown flashes of what he can do to defensively and I think he'll come in useful backing up RJ in guarding the opponent's best perimeter scorer. I think if he can focus in filling in the niche Bruce Bowen used to occupy, then he'll have a long-term place on this team. I'd be happy if he focused 70% of his game on defense and doing the dirty blue-collar work that is so important to a team's success.

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Great points!:toast

With his athleticism, physicality, and improving 3 ball, he has the potential to be a better two way player that Bruce ever was, instead of just a defensive specialist like Bruce.

Happy Hairston: The Spurs renewed their relationship with Malik Hairston on Wednesday, re-signing a player who appeared in 15 Spurs games last season before being waived in April.

The 6-6 swingman signed a make-good contract and will try to earn a roster spot.

“I'm just happy the kept me a part of the family and gave me an opportunity,” he said.



http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s...ce_in_NBA.html

Im happy Hairston didnt fall to another team. Hope he stays.

Hairston > Udoka > Williams