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NO WAYQuote:
Originally Posted by John B
Spurs playing the Nets tonight.
Have you ever actually watched Thabeet play? He is slow, real fucking slowQuote:
Originally Posted by John B
His shot is looking better.
The fact that a few of those were pull up threes is very encouraging tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Body
His skills are there. I think it’s just a matter of learning the plays, positioning, etc., likewise on the defensive side. Is Bowen available to show closeouts, fighting pnr, also help defense. I think he could be serviceable enough to take Dante and Q-Pon’s minutes
I agree. Just needs to learn where to be on the court and not bump into his own teammates. If he can play Forbes game (usually the easiest one in offense) then maybe it'll work out.Quote:
Originally Posted by John B
:bobo
Every time I watch these highlight vids it's a Toros loss.
Walker should be one of the best players in the D league right? there can't be very many higher draft picks than Walker playing in the Dleague.
Plus the Toros got 2 other guys who should/could make the Spurs roster next year in Eubanks and Metu...
Toros keep losing this year. I don't know what happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by vander
It started when they lost Nick Johnson he was pretty good PG on offense and defense. Also they working in different guys now getting more minutes to see what they have ie. Ben Moore.
Spurs recall Metu from Austin.
Metu is several years away from being a rotation player. Eubanks is the great mystery. Either the Spurs or another team will find a way to make him a rotation player.Quote:
Originally Posted by vander
For a minute there I thought it was Brickowsky. Eubanks is a bruiser and I think we need a guy like him. I can’t wait for Moore or especially Huestis to develop. We need their athleticism tbhQuote:
Originally Posted by ace3g
Ben is 23 Huestis is 27 I think I think I’ll give the edge to Moore he is pretty athletic and is a good defender but he should be working on his outside shooting. I would like to see him and Eubanks be both called up and see what we really have.
Ben appears to have long arms. All the plays though look below the rim.Quote:
Originally Posted by BackHome
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Ben-Moore-72626/Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
6'10.5" Which is nothing special for a 6'7" (in shoes) guy.
When you're measuring the disparity between height and wingspan, you do NOT add the shoes. That's how the NBA combine measures you: no shoes. :lol He's probably 6'5.5"Quote:
Originally Posted by pad300
That does not matter a bit provided you are consistent about it. The nba measures players in shoes...because they play in shoes. For example, https://www.nbadraft.net/2009-nba-co...ement-analysis, Gerald Henderson 6'5" and 6'10.25". Harden 6'5" and 6'10.75". De Juan Blair at 6'6" and 7'2"...Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Funny you mentioned that. I was thinking the exact same thought that he looked a lot like Frank Brickowski.Quote:
Originally Posted by John B
Wonder if he is also a clubhouse lawyer?
is it just me or does lonnie's release look weird. looks like he holds it out too far ahead of him, exposing it quite a bit. and the release point is about as high as his face, not above like you typically see
You obviously cannot read. PLAYERS ARE MEASURED WITHOUT SHOES AT THE COMBINE.Quote:
Originally Posted by pad300
What teams do with their game programs or websites is their own business.
They take both measurements during the combine.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Well, looks like Memphis might sign Caboclo long term: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/ba...oints-in-loss/
I watched Caboclo two times with Memphis, he is not that good for the moment. People are a little bit crazy about him..... i agree about something, he still can develop into a nice player. We'll see.
Here's one thing that's true, you can't teach wingspan.Quote:
Originally Posted by duncan2150
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=658ZNg1bWJAQuote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Total ineptitude of PATFO. The guy has potential. His only problem was he was drafted four years too early!Quote:
Originally Posted by r0drig0lac
Caboclo is a poor-man's version of the Greek Freak.
I can't see why Spurs elite coaching staff can't train this guy to play better? He's already doing a lot more than Kyle Anderson could ever do.
I think they just signed him to a second 10 day contract on the 3ed of Feb...Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Let them kick the tires. Hope Spurs swoop in and grab this project.Quote:
Originally Posted by pad300
man, I understand the hype about Bruno's potential, but Spurs absolutely has no interest, heck, Spurs let pass developed players in Austin who clearly could play in the nba, (most recent cases are obviously Blossomgame and Washburn) to stay with guys like Pondexter, absolutely because they add veteran culture to the team, Bruno is more likely to return to Brazil to play in the nbb than to sign with the SpursQuote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Yeah, the odds are slim. I wouldn't have thought that Blossomgame or Washburn would have been signed by an NBA team.Quote:
Originally Posted by r0drig0lac
The deal though with Caboclo is that he can't be signed on a two-way. So any team has a financial risk of locking him up.
They're all still pretty, um, not good.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
I know we all want that type of player, but none of those guys are making a difference in the NBA. Still have to start rolling the dice at some point.
Spurs aren't going to get a lottery pick anytime soon. What else can they do but gamble on ignored 20 something year olds?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pavlov
Right. It's just that these particular ones people here are pining for aren't doing much -- and I really like Blossomgame and Washburn.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Spurs assign Metu to Austin for today's game @ 4pm.
How tall is he? An when can he get called up? I'm so tired of Mills, Forbes, an Marco on the court at the same damn time.
Finally he's getting back into shape. Hope he eventually replaces Pondexter.Quote:
Originally Posted by ace3g
3pt shooting and playmaking ability? this is really exciting. bring this guy and we're two wings away from having a really competitive teamQuote:
Originally Posted by ace3g
Nice for Travis. Sucks to be missing their only true point guard but it's just two games.
ETA: He's missing that international tourney, which sucks too....
Bruno playing really well defensively against the Spurs tbh
Spurs really need some length. Right now they are having a ton of trouble against a long (but disorganized) Grizzlies team.Quote:
Originally Posted by BD24
Spurs could’ve used him tbh
We’re tanking don’t ya now.
No, we are not. We are just bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by BackHome
True Dat. :lmao
Austin Spurs Acquire Devon Bookert and Jeff Coby
https://austin.gleague.nba.com/news/...f0am7jng8kUKKY
still not impressed by him after watching the game but he looks good defensively.Quote:
Originally Posted by BD24
Well that's the entire point! Spurs defense is non-existent!Quote:
Originally Posted by duncan2150
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Originally Posted by Pavlov
I wish the SA Spurs had a true PG. Good on Trice for getting that call.
Not sure he could have a real impact, ok he can block shots but can he guard some big PF or some quick SF/SG ?Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Yeah, he's shooting 33.3% overall and 25% from downtown. He missed TWO bunny layups last night, including one where he was completely unguarded. He's going to be hard to develop on an NBA contract, since he would have to agree to any stint in the g-league.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Has either Pondexter or Cunningham blocked a shot in 2019?Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Who cares? Being long and rangy won't turn you into an NBA player if you only have one outlier skill.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
You can compare a lot of players To pondexter or cunnigham and they will be better. That’s not the point, it’s more if the Spurs will be better with caboclo ? I’m not sure and i prefer a real pg or a young wing who can defend on sg/sf and bring something To the team.
He already is back to being an NBA player. The Grizzlies signed him up for this year and next.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Just saying that the Spurs need to take some risks on players with a lot more length. Right now the Spurs aren't taking any risks and just signing guys who 'come early and stay late'.
The way the Spurs defend without getting called for fouls is that they rarely jump. To do this and be effective you need a lot of wingspan. Aldridge,Gay and Murray have this. Anderson, Kawhi, Green had this. Duncan had this.
Now we got short armed folks like Forbes, Bertans, Belinelli, Mills that aren't effective in defense.
I agree like Mills and Forbes as cool guys but they just to damn short and they just can’t stop the man they are guarding or be any good at help side defense. A lot of guys just now come down and post up Mills or Forbes which then our help side defender has to leave his man and leaves wide open 3 shoot
Bertans has short arms but I don't think he's actually a bad defender- certainly not as bad as Forbes, Belinelli, and Mills at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
True, not as bad. He's 6'10".Quote:
Originally Posted by cd021
I'm just saying that the Spurs need a SF with length.
They need a bench that is athletic Mills and Forbes are both just to short in today’s NBA. Then you add Gasol and DEROZZ both not very good defenders and you got a very UN Spurs team. Hoping we draft some athletic guys to replace our non athletes.
Rodman says hello. Bruce Bowen said hello too.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
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Originally Posted by dbestpro
Gobert who beg to differ.... he actually even cried about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
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Originally Posted by dbestpro
Both Bowen AND Rodman were two skill players, All NBA defense and rebounding and All NBA defense and 3 point shooting. So far, Cabloco can miss layups, shoot 33%, and 25% from 3, and block some shots.
I think that is selling Golbert short by a lot. Brendan Wright had a similar body (granted shorter and not as long but as athletic) and didn't turn into what Golbert turned into.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Golbert is one of the best interior defender's in NBA history and has turned into a productive offensive player.
You say bench but then mention two starters and a guy who barely plays as examples.Quote:
Originally Posted by BackHome
Murray returning to health, White becoming the sixth man and Poeltl being the exclusive backup 5 is probably the biggest change (and improvement) to the rotation next season unless the Spurs really manage to get a good wing prospect that can contribute immediately.
Spurs will suddenly have two above average defensive guards and two above average rim protectors which should significantly impact the defense.
Didn’t Pop or the front office they are developing Metu as a small forward?
I don't remember that. Some here say he should be a SF, but I think his lowest position number should be 4. He hasn't shown much of ANYTHING at the NBA level, and to expect him to suddenly acquire NBA level perimeter skills is probably too much to ask.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dverde
Facepalm.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Playing the first game of the Rio tournament on Facebook now.
ETA also YouTube:
:lol that poor kid, probably doesnt even realize it's the AUSTIN spursQuote:
Originally Posted by ace3g
this is literally the only team I support against the spurs
Even our D-League can’t get a break :lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by ace3g
This team has been losing a lot of games lately. Uncharacteristic for a Austin Spurs team.Quote:
Originally Posted by John B
Since Trice is with Team USA for a couple weeks wins will be tough to come by.
3th-4th live in youtube FIBA channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgb1PHnHn5E
Huestis with a nice drive and dunk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0cXr6lo2ns
CROFL Joel Anthony
It's nice to see him recover and add things to his game, unfortunately he'll probably be in gsw, rox, okc or lakers next seasonQuote:
Originally Posted by ace3g
His shot is less hesitant now. But, 4 - 11 from 3 at 36%. Still needs improvement.Quote:
Originally Posted by ace3g
36% is just fine. If he shoots 100 shots, he’d score 108 points. To score that many points shooting twos, you’d need to hit 54%. If he could shoot 36% in the NBA, he’d be on someone’s roster as a 3 and D guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Would be nice if the Spurs would at least kick the tires on this guy to see if he could help down the stretch.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
It’s easy to talk about kicking the tires. If they cut Pon or Cunningham, though, that costs the team several hundred thousand dollars to kick the tires on a 15th man who may never develop. Invite him to training camp again, though, and hope he has better luck with his health.Quote:
Originally Posted by dbestpro
Game tonight:
Citizens Business Bank Arena
Sunday, February 24, 2019 @ 6:00 pm ET
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
I'd also like to see his rebounding numbers improve but with his defensive instincts still there after the injury and less hesitation to shoot - Spurs might have something if they are able to keep him in the future.
How much did it cost the Spurs to waive Rasual Butler for Kevin Martin (just to kick the tires during the playoffs)?Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
They'll do it if it makes sense basketball wise and not because $100k is at stake.
Chump change in NBA terms or keep players who will be lucky to be in the league next year. If you can't take a risk to see if you got something with the 15th position then you either are a complete team or in complete denial.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Still odd Spurs didn't keep 15th spot open to tryout 10-day and G-League players.
Spurs lose
Austin Spurs
POS MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A +/- OREB DREB REB AST PF STL TO BS BA PTS Josh
Huestis
34SF 36 8-16 2-5 1-1 -15 3 5 8 1 0 0 1 1 0 19
Huestis adding things to his game, there is no reason to have Pondexter and Dante on the currently roster.
I don't know if you've noticed, but Austin keeps on losing! Something is wrong with the Spurs system or maybe this new way of playing exposes the Spurs system.Quote:
Originally Posted by r0drig0lac