Summer League Game Blog: Spurs vs. Nuggets - 7/14/09 9PM CT

I think there is maybe a little over reaction to Mclinton's game. I havent watched the game, but he must of been pretty bad in only 10 minutes for people to be writing him off even after it. I know the opinions are coupled with the first game he had, but its still way too early.

I said this about him before, i dont think SL is suited for his style of game. Hes a shooter more than anything. He will make his living of all-stars like Manu, TP and Duncan getting him open looks - i dont think he can find those looks in the SL.

Having said that, he still should be showing a little more given the competition, but im still confident in his ability to make the team. Im pretty much scrapping this second game since he only played 10 minutes, most at the PG (judging by reading the thread) - you cant expect a shooter to find a rythm in spot minutes. And ill also look at the positives and say he got 4 assists in only 10 minutes.

Still too early to write him off.

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Originally Posted by duncan228

Spurs' Antonio Anderson scores 14 against Nuggets
By Joe Alexander

Antonio Anderson scored 14 points in his first summer league appearance for the Spurs in Tuesday night's 78-76 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Anderson was 6 of 11 from the field and 1 of 3 on 3-pointers.

In case you haven't heard much about Anderson, the 6-foot-6 guard was part of a 2009 senior class at Memphis that won 137 games in its four seasons. Anderson averaged 10.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists as a senior and the Tigers won the Conference USA title.

For the second straight game, George Hill had more made field goals than he had in the entirety of last year's summer league. Hill was 4 of 8 from the field in the first half and finished with 16 points.

Malik Hairston had 17 points and Ian Mahinmi had 12 points and 16 rebounds.

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Wow, that's just straight up terrible.

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Originally Posted by Buddy Holly

Wow, that's just straight up terrible.

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It's unreal. I figured they'd catch it and update but it's been two hours and it's still there.

There are two comments about it. :lol

That's terrible with a capital TURRR.

Surprised to read that Hill struggled with a press.

I remember him having no problems against Lindsey Hunter when he applied one man full court pressure on George last season so you would assume he would have no problems against a zone full court press.

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Originally Posted by MI21

Surprised to read that Hill struggled with a press.

I remember him having no problems against Lindsey Hunter when he applied one man full court pressure on George last season so you would assume he would have no problems against a zone full court press.

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It honestly had more to do with his teammates doing nothing to help him. Instead of trying to get open, they just stood where they were with their arms open waiting for a pass with a man on them.

SL 2008:

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Malik Hairston continues to disappoint.

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SL 2009:

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Malik Hairston had another great game.

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Jack McClinton continues to disappoint.

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SL 2010 prediction:

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Jack McClinton had another great game.

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despite Malik's poor showings in the 2008 SL (he improved significantly at the end of the SL), it was recognizable that there is something, that could be turned into NBA quality.
IMO the same with McClinton.

Nice takes, anjlbitz. Cool pics :tu

They showed a throng of Spurs fans behind the Spurs bench a few times.

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Originally Posted by mystargtr34

I think there is maybe a little over reaction to Mclinton's game. I havent watched the game, but he must of been pretty bad in only 10 minutes for people to be writing him off even after it. I know the opinions are coupled with the first game he had, but its still way too early.

I said this about him before, i dont think SL is suited for his style of game. Hes a shooter more than anything. He will make his living of all-stars like Manu, TP and Duncan getting him open looks - i dont think he can find those looks in the SL.

Having said that, he still should be showing a little more given the competition, but im still confident in his ability to make the team. Im pretty much scrapping this second game since he only played 10 minutes, most at the PG (judging by reading the thread) - you cant expect a shooter to find a rythm in spot minutes. And ill also look at the positives and say he got 4 assists in only 10 minutes.

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Agreed, I don't think SL is a good showcase for his abilities. That said, I'd still like to see them run some plays for him off screens, curls, etc.

Perhaps it's selective memory for me, but I don't recall Malik Hairston "disappointing" during summer league last year. He was a non-factor much of the time, and he didn't put up numbers, but he had enough bright spots to convince me that he could be an NBA player. When Jack McClinton dunks on Yao Ming or stuffs Tayshaun Prince in the low post, my opinion of him might start to change.

If McClinton can't contribute to a summer league team against summer league talent, then he's not going to be an NBA player.

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Originally Posted by duncan228

Spurs' Antonio Anderson scores 14 against Nuggets

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They finally corrected it.

Summer game 2: Spurs 78, Nuggets 76
By Joe Alexander

Updated July 16 at 4:08 p.m.: The statistics originally published for Antonio Anderson actually belonged to Romel Beck.

Romel Beck scored 14 points for the Spurs in Tuesday night's 78-76 summer league victory over the Denver Nuggets. Beck was 6 of 11 from the field and 1 of 3 on 3-pointers.

For the second straight game, George Hill had more made field goals than he had in the entirety of last year's summer league. Hill was 4 of 8 from the field in the first half and finished with 16 points.

Malik Hairston had 17 points and Ian Mahinmi had 12 points and 16 rebounds.

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Originally Posted by alim23

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Originally Posted by jimo2305

lol hey guys.. that's my channel

i passworded it so that it doesn't get put on blast around the internet then i get it shut down..

i took the pw off but incase it's back on.. the pw is jimo

;) see you on there today spurs nation!!!

make an accoutn there tho so we can chat ;)

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:tu