Hollinger: Haislip is this Year's Anthony Tolliver

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Originally Posted by timvp

$4 million tells me the Spurs are pretty damn high on Haislip. Personally I think that's overpaying for him but they've seen more of him than I have. We'll see.

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I agree. None of us have been scouting him first hand in Spain for the past year (though I'd go if offered!), so I'm content to trust the FO and scouting team. If his success level is square between Jackie Butler (0 out of 10) and Antonio McDyess (8 out of 10?), I'll be very happy.

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Originally Posted by anjlbitz

How are Haislip's rebounding numbers?

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Bad.

Thank God he didn't say Jackie Butler.

So does this mean he's gonna average a triple double?

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Originally Posted by Phila_Chamberlain

I don't think he can shoot that well.

To be honest I have no idea what we can expect from Haislip except and athletic 6'10" PF with some handles a decent mid to long range shot and a mean right hook.

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:lol Yeah, the hook was impressive! Especially for a devout Christian...

I used Lewis as an example because I think his strength seems to be more on the offensive rather than the defensive side.

Hollinger has always been a spurs hater. :lol
Why do you continue to read what this asshole says? If you continue to do so, he'll keep writing more bullshit.
He is looking at the NBA through his Laker glasses.

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Originally Posted by Phila_Chamberlain

Exactly what I was thinking. Tolliver could shoot and thats about it. Haislip can jump and go inside a bit more, plus he can shoot (just not as well). I see Haislip being a poor man's Kevin Garnett more than Tolliver (who was closer to a poor man's Matt Bonner)

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I disagree to a point. Tolliver could shoot. The problem was his shots did not go in the basket.

Why would anybody even ask Hollinger this question?..he goes by a strict formula that he rarely goes away from, and why would he know a lot about a player that has been in Europe for a while?..

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Originally Posted by dbestpro

I disagree to a point. Tolliver could shoot. The problem was his shots did not go in the basket.

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Very true... this is why I always compare GMs to poker players-- the better ones win the most, but you still have to recognize that many moves are calculated gambles. Tolliver shot lights out in europe and in the summer league, and then in the nba he shot 3s like Francisco Elson. I have a good vibe about Haislip, but there's no way to tell until he actually takes the court and plays.

:ban::idiot:hang Ban Hollinger.

I couldn't agree more.

Lets forget about his offense. You don't usually sign a bench guy with spotty offensive skills for that. He looks like he's interested in blocking shots, so how is he on defense?

I'm interested in whether this mobile, hostile 6'10" guy can be taught that Defense is where he will make his mark with this team.

Maybe he can be the Dirk spiker and help out on all the long 3s and skinny 4s & 5s.

Haislip obviously has great leaping ability, and a lot of his video clips show spectacular blocks, but statistically he wasn't that much of a shot blocker in Spain.

I think the Spurs may see Haislip as a 4 that can stay with Odom. He's lanky and versatile and improved his perimeter game too. I'm anxious to see what he offers. Tolliver isn't a very good comparison. He earned his way on to the Spurs roster with his hot shooting in the Summer League. He also had no NBA experience.

Haislip has shown that he is resilient.

I have a feeling about Haislip, that he's gonna turn alot of heads for us and really contribute for us.

I give Hollinger more credit than some of your guys. But this is a statistical blindspot for him -- how is he supposed to judge Haislip? By what criteria besides his guts? European stats don't always predict well, and his former NBA stats you have to throw out...

Ok that's it. Great offseason Spurs FO! I'll see yall in preseason. Now back to The Club.

I don't have a lot of expectations for Haislip. I hope I'm wrong.

Hollinger - This year's uninformed hack writer.

Maybe Haislip will be part of the aforementioned sign and trade? Along with Bonner/Finely, doesn't that take our expirings to 10 mill?

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Originally Posted by Death In June

Maybe Haislip will be part of the aforementioned sign and trade? Along with Bonner/Finely, doesn't that take our expirings to 10 mill?

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He has a two-year contract.

RC explained the Haislip signing as the Spurs getting a mobile four who can spread the floor with his shot. He also said he liked Haislip because Haislip has something to prove.

There's been a lot of talk about Splitter going on in this board. So to put things into better perspective, Haislip and Splitter both played in Spain and recorded similar minutes (27.5 vs 28). Respective stats for 2009/09 season were:

Haislip: 15.8 points & 5.0 rebounds & 1.1 blocks
Splitter: 14.7 points & 6.6 rebounds & 1.0 blocks

Rebounding numbers in europe are low because game is shorter (40 mins) and pace is slow compared to NBA.

And Haislip is 83% FT shooter :downspin:

Haislip looks like insurance in case Mahinmi isn't the athletic big that the Spurs need.

There are no sure thing bigs available, especially relatively young ones with hops. That may lead to a seller's market for the few available -- I would be curious as to whether the Spurs had some competition behind the scenes for Haislip. That might explain the arguable overpayment for him.

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Originally Posted by nkdlunch

yeah, very similar players :rolleyes

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:wow

If he can contribute half of this highlight reel, I'll be impressed. I also like WWE superstar Edge's theme music for the highlight. :tu :D

I have developed a new formula that has several components working together to equal a final calculation that Hollinger is a gigantic deutsch bag.