All's I knows is Luka and Tre's play is encouraging and what we could hope for at this juncture.
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All's I knows is Luka and Tre's play is encouraging and what we could hope for at this juncture.
I feel so much better with Trey playing so good we really need a good backup for White as his foot issues still might flare up in the future. It also gives us a legit PG for the second unit which will give structure to our second unit which will help all the players.
Luka looking good I am laughing from reading all the old Post about how he sucked and what a wasted draft pick he was.:dramaquee The kid is improving and if he continues his trend will be happy next season and very Happy every year after that.
I like Kylor and Nate as projects I think they both have some potential just need time and good coaching.
Yeah I was hoping he would bring more but you can tell the players know it’s Luka and Trey time and then you add Reynolds and Woodward in the pecking order. As far as Nate if you watch his interviews he comes across like a cross between David and Timmy he is definitely Spurs material.
On a side note did anyone catch the bullet pass that Trey nailed Luka in the face now that is going to leave a mark. Lol
https://youtu.be/sRqxfqyqDI8
The title of this video :lmao
https://youtu.be/5evcQDE50LA
So freaking athletic
Man you were spot on Frank I am still hoping we get the chance to draft him but now looking at the 17 to 22 range if we keep winning which probably guys like:
1. Alex Sengun 6’10 C
2. BJ Boston 6’7 SF
3. Terrence Clarke 6’7 Sf
4. Josh Giddey 6’8
5. Ayo Dosunmu 6’4 pg/sg
6. Keyontae Johnson 6’5 Sf
7. Kai Jones 6’11 PF/C
You never know, we could pull off a trade to move up if the Spurs really like somebody. And who knows, maybe his value tanks because of COVID shutting down their basketball program. Their first game since their 2 week hiatus is tomorrow, by the way, if you want to catch that.
The guys I have my targets set on in that range:
1. Greg Brown
2. Terrence Shannon Jr
3. BJ Boston
I'm not super high on any of the three, just because I found one thing about each that bothers me. I do like Greg Brown as far as fit for this team though, especially if Luka doesn't pan out. He plays like a Jerami Grant-type. I'll make a thread about him soon.
Quick notes about the others in your list:
Sengun - probably too slow
Giddey - needs the ball to be effective.
Kai - poor basketball IQ
Those are the three I've checked out a bit so far.
Yeah I have a feeling we are going to draft a SG about the only guy I would get excited would be is Keyontae Johnson who is like a Keldon 2.0.
I've been hesitant looking at guards just because if we look at this season, the guys who look like they securely have a spot in the line-up next year are: DJ, White, Vassell. Tre might be that fourth guy, and then the fifth...
You basically have to spread 96 minutes across five guys.
I mean, to me, Lonnie's job isn't looking safe. So if you're drafting someone like Keyontae, then you're probably moving on from Lonnie. Isn't this the guy that collapsed? That isn't a long term thing, is it?
I like Greg Brown. He's probably the type that needs a couple of years in Austin but his combination of raw athleticism and potential to be a defender and a shooter is interesting. He's a huuuge black hole on offense though. I'd expect him to end up somewhere in the lottery based on potential alone.
Likewise for Kai Jones. He's probably even more raw than Brown but apparently he's started playing organized basketball very late so his feel and IQ might improve.
BJ Boston is having a rough year and his stock has dipped badly, but he's still intriguing. I like Josh Christopher too.
A lot of interesting players in this draft, someone's bound to drop.
I should have put a paragraph marker in there where I switched from Kylor to Renfro. Kylor, supposedly, can shoot the 3.
Renfro, although half a year older, is a more intriguing prospect. He hasn’t scored shit, like two points per game, but he’s averaging FIVE assists, 6.5 boards, 3.7 blocks, and a steal.
Tre Jones is super polished. Fast, high IQ, great defender and can finish with both hands. All he really has to work on is his 3-point shot and he can play NBA minutes
He has a little pull up mid range game, he hasn’t shown it at all though. I watched a lot of him at Duke and he def has the ability to hit the mid range. He gets a lot of elevation on is jump shot, maybe too much so finding to top correct release point may be his issue.
I was looking at a few in the top 10, and Kuminga looks like a surefire star to me.
The guy I do see dropping is Scottie Barnes. Dude has nice physical tools, but his head is not there. He would be intriguing for the Spurs, but would probably take a few years until he gets on the main team due to his lack of an outside shot. I'd still take Franz over him.
Twice already I saw him slamming them down in a game. At 6’1, what’s the vertical on this kid? Double digit assist every time. I’m getting real stoked about Tre and Luka.
Luka’s minutes are really high. And good for his conditioning as he was playing out of breath early this season. I still want him stronger defensively as he said he wanted to become a better defender as that would get him minutes in the big team. But his offense is looking really good.
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Great article on Renfro's story to the gleague
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Thanks for the Vids Dejounte - Starting to really like this cat he is very athletic likes to play defense and has no problems playing above the rim. I think he can be a good project he just needs to work on his 3 ball and mid range game but he is really good in a lot of other areas and definitely plays to his height
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The #AustinSpurs game today against @TheMadAnts at 2:30 p.m. CT will no longer be broadcast on @FOXSportsSW. Fans can still stream today's game live via ESPN+. Austin’s game against the @wcknicks on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. CT will now be broadcast on @FOXSportsSW Plus.
I couldn’t catch both the Austin and San Antonio Spurs games yesterday due to work. I appreciate the good work folks are doing in this thread and on the site to keep folks informed.
keep up the good work in this thread folks! and thanks.
I’ve been catching live games also on YouTube, just FYI :toast
Has it started yet? I'm not getting any feeds :(:(:(
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mIZoAJFA11s
I’m guessing the announcers couldn’t make it to the ATT Center.
Renfro, with consecutive blocks on the same possession. His legs are pogo sticks.
Samanic looks like crap.
Renfro was so anxious on a jump,ball, that he knocked it out of the ref’s hand before the toss. lol
Luka can't get into the game and is visibly frustrated and rushing it. He should relax and let it come to him.
9:59 - 2nd
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T FWN 24 4 28 AUS 33 4 37
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?im...ng&h=100&w=100 Spurs
Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS K. Kelley C 8 3-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 +3 6 L. Samanic F 12 2-4 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 +6 4 T. Jones G 10 2-5 0-0 0-0 2 2 4 4 0 0 1 0 +4 4 K. Williams G 7 4-5 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 +8 8 C. Reynolds G 10 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 1 +2 2 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS N. Renfro F 7 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 1 +2 3 R. Woodard II G 7 3-7 1-3 0-0 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 +2 7 J. Morris G 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 -4 0 A. Mathis G 5 1-3 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 +1 3 L. Perrantes G 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 +1 0 M. Pope F Has not entered game K. Johnson G Has not entered game K. Thomas G Has not entered game TEAM 17-30 3-11 0-0 4 8 12 12 2 5 6 6 37 63.0% 30.0% 0.0%
Luka looking lazy on defense but a couple good post ups.
Luka drew one foul, had a nice back down pivot, and committed an offensive foul.
Luka needs a better defensive stance
Needs a better motor too
Ya'll, for someone like me who is just tuning in to the g league games, what are the holes in K Thomas's game? Because he looks like a bucket tbh.
Halftime
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T FWN 24 31 55 AUS 33 20 53
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?im...ng&h=100&w=100 Spurs
Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS K. Kelley C 8 3-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 +3 6 L. Samanic F 17 3-7 0-4 1-1 0 2 2 0 0 0 5 1 +9 8 T. Jones G 16 4-8 0-0 1-1 3 4 7 5 0 0 1 1 +0 9 K. Williams G 13 5-7 1-3 0-0 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 1 +1 11 C. Reynolds G 16 1-5 0-2 0-1 0 3 3 0 0 1 2 1 -4 2 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS N. Renfro F 13 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 2 -8 3 R. Woodard II G 14 5-12 1-3 0-1 4 2 6 1 1 0 1 2 -5 11 J. Morris G 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 -6 0 A. Mathis G 8 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 -2 3 L. Perrantes G 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 3 -4 0 M. Pope F Has not entered game K. Johnson G Has not entered game K. Thomas G Has not entered game TEAM 23-47 4-17 2-4 8 14 22 13 2 6 11 12 53 50.0% 25.0% 50.0%
Nobody boxing out on either side :lol
1H notes:
Luka was totally invisible in the 1Q. He gets in his own head. When he doesn't get touches, his effort level and activity goes down. This is vintage Luka from last year. Just not trying enough on defense. Visibly frustrated at himself and at his teammates for not passing him the ball. Just doesn't know how to be happy for his teammates and find his spots later on in the game. Feels like he's playing with pressure to have good stats instead of just naturally playing well.
Tre is gaining respect in the bubble. The broadcasters keep saying he's the best PG in the bubble. His vision is amazing. His shots are now going in. The guy is dominating GLeague. Just heads and shoulders above the rest.
I'm not condemning Luka for his career. Merely giving my thoughts on Luka for THIS game. He can still bounce back in the second half or for the next games going forward. He just needs to address his attitude/ body language issues.
Tre with 9pts 7 rebs and 5 assist in the 1st half. Well-rounded game.
Missed it but they showed Luka sitting on bench holding his arm/shoulder in pain.
Team is playing very selfish and very low energy. Luka continues to wave people off and try to post up with little success. His bad body language is coming back and now he’s got a booboo on his elbow
6:35 - 3rd
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T FWN 24 31 13 68 AUS 33 20 6 59
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?im...ng&h=100&w=100 Spurs
Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS K. Kelley C 12 3-4 0-0 0-0 2 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 -2 6 L. Samanic F 20 3-7 0-4 1-2 0 3 3 0 0 0 5 1 +4 8 T. Jones G 22 4-11 0-0 2-2 3 5 8 5 0 0 3 3 -5 11 K. Williams G 19 6-8 1-3 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 1 -4 13 C. Reynolds G 21 2-8 0-3 0-2 0 3 3 0 0 1 2 1 -11 4 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS N. Renfro F 15 1-1 1-1 0-0 1 2 3 1 0 3 0 2 -10 3 R. Woodard II G 17 5-13 1-3 0-1 4 3 7 1 1 0 1 2 -7 11 J. Morris G 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 -6 0 A. Mathis G 9 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 +0 3 L. Perrantes G 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 3 -4 0 M. Pope F Has not entered game K. Johnson G Has not entered game K. Thomas G Has not entered game TEAM 25-56 4-18 3-7 10 19 29 13 2 6 13 14 59 45.5% 22.2% 42.9%
Spurs are letting this get away.
Renfro just having impact everywhere. Draymond Green-like
2:33 - 3rd
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T FWN 24 31 24 79 AUS 33 20 12 65
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?im...ng&h=100&w=100 Spurs
Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS K. Kelley C 12 3-4 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 -2 6 L. Samanic F 21 3-7 0-4 1-2 0 3 3 0 0 0 5 1 +4 8 T. Jones G 23 4-11 0-0 2-2 3 5 8 5 0 0 4 4 -7 11 K. Williams G 19 6-8 1-3 0-0 1 1 2 2 0 0 2 1 -4 13 C. Reynolds G 23 2-8 0-3 1-3 0 3 3 0 0 1 2 1 -15 6 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS N. Renfro F 18 2-3 1-2 0-0 2 4 6 2 0 3 1 3 -13 5 R. Woodard II G 21 6-14 1-3 0-2 4 4 8 1 1 0 1 2 -10 13 J. Morris G 8 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 -5 2 A. Mathis G 13 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 -3 3 L. Perrantes G 11 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 3 -5 0 M. Pope F Has not entered game K. Johnson G Has not entered game K. Thomas G Has not entered game TEAM 28-61 4-19 4-9 11 22 33 14 3 6 15 16 67 45.0% 21.1% 44.4%
Renfro with the nice dunk off the steal
End of 3rd
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T FWN 24 31 28 83 AUS 33 20 27 80
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?im...ng&h=100&w=100 Spurs
Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS K. Kelley C 12 3-4 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 -2 6 L. Samanic F 23 3-7 0-4 1-2 0 3 3 0 0 0 7 2 +10 8 T. Jones G 23 4-11 0-0 2-2 3 5 8 5 0 0 4 4 -7 11 K. Williams G 19 6-8 1-3 0-0 1 1 2 2 0 0 2 1 -4 13 C. Reynolds G 23 2-8 0-3 1-3 0 3 3 0 0 1 2 1 -15 6 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS N. Renfro F 19 3-4 1-2 0-0 2 4 6 2 1 3 1 3 -10 7 R. Woodard II G 23 7-15 2-4 0-2 4 6 10 2 2 0 1 2 -1 16 J. Morris G 10 2-2 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 +4 5 A. Mathis G 16 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 2 +6 3 L. Perrantes G 13 1-2 1-1 1-1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 3 +4 5 M. Pope F Has not entered game K. Johnson G Has not entered game K. Thomas G Has not entered game TEAM 32-65 7-22 5-10 11 24 35 16 5 6 17 18 80 48.4% 28.6% 50.0%
Spurs half court shot at the buzzer of the 3rd
This is pretty entertaining
Better play Woodard a ton this quarter if we want to have a chance at winning. He's the best player we have today.
I would almost trade Luka for Woodard. Kings can even have LA as a throw in
Luka looks Hottible! Sheesh
Take Woodard out and they go on a run...it was predictable
All wing-span Devin Robinson with another dunk...
Luka has this great vertical but never seems to use it.
Luka 3
Jones with a nice lefty layup
7:29 - 4th
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T FWN 24 31 28 11 94 AUS 33 20 27 13 93
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?im...ng&h=100&w=100 Spurs
Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS K. Kelley C 15 4-7 0-0 0-0 2 0 2 2 0 1 1 1 -4 8 L. Samanic F 27 5-11 1-7 1-2 1 4 5 1 0 0 8 3 +12 13 T. Jones G 27 5-12 0-0 2-3 3 5 8 7 0 0 4 4 -5 13 K. Williams G 23 6-9 1-3 0-0 1 1 2 2 0 0 2 1 -2 13 C. Reynolds G 25 3-11 0-4 1-3 0 4 4 0 0 1 2 1 -20 8 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS N. Renfro F 19 3-4 1-2 0-0 2 4 6 2 1 3 1 4 -10 7 R. Woodard II G 24 8-16 2-4 0-2 5 6 11 3 2 1 1 2 +3 18 J. Morris G 12 2-2 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 +8 5 A. Mathis G 16 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 2 +6 3 L. Perrantes G 13 1-2 1-1 1-1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 3 +4 5 M. Pope F Has not entered game K. Johnson G Has not entered game K. Thomas G Has not entered game TEAM 38-78 8-26 5-11 14 26 40 20 5 7 19 22 93 48.7% 32.0% 45.5%
Ants come right back and hit a 3 with no contest...
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a game where there has been so many illegal screen calls.
Luka got the and 1 and Spurs only down 1 now.
Perrantes with the double knee pads - reminds me of Beli and not in the good way
Luka with another and 1
lane violation, lol
Luka with another and 1 chance
Sham going HAM. Great 4th for him. Way to stay in the game.
Luka finally putting this team on his shoulders, some gritty work for Samanic
3:47 - 4th
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T FWN 24 31 28 18 101 AUS 33 20 27 22 102
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?im...ng&h=100&w=100 Spurs
Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS K. Kelley C 15 4-7 0-0 0-0 2 0 2 2 0 1 1 1 -4 8 L. Samanic F 31 8-14 1-7 4-5 2 7 9 1 0 0 8 3 +16 22 T. Jones G 29 5-13 0-0 2-3 3 5 8 7 0 0 4 4 -3 13 K. Williams G 24 6-9 1-3 0-0 1 1 2 2 0 0 2 1 -2 13 C. Reynolds G 28 3-12 0-5 1-3 0 4 4 0 0 1 3 2 -17 8 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS N. Renfro F 19 3-4 1-2 0-0 2 4 6 2 1 3 1 4 -10 7 R. Woodard II G 28 8-17 2-4 0-2 6 7 13 4 2 1 2 4 +6 18 J. Morris G 14 2-3 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 +9 5 A. Mathis G 16 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 2 +6 3 L. Perrantes G 17 1-3 1-2 1-1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 3 +10 5 M. Pope F Has not entered game K. Johnson G Has not entered game K. Thomas G Has not entered game TEAM 41-86 8-28 8-14 16 30 46 21 5 7 21 25 102 47.7% 28.6% 53.8%
Luka with a nice 4th after a meh 3 quarters
Man, it’s going to look like Samanic had a decent game, but he only had a decent quarter and a half.
Going for his 4th? straight double-doubles?
Luka, he lives on the second floor, yes, I think I've seen him before.
Luka with a quick decision drive for layup and then gets ball near baseline, right foot pivots and hits jumper
Tre Jones dagger and 1 layup.
If big men peak late as they say, a 27 your old Luka could be a real asset.
well that was a BS OffFoul...
Final
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T FWN 24 31 28 28 111 AUS 33 20 27 36 116
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?im...ng&h=100&w=100 Spurs
Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS K. Kelley C 15 4-7 0-0 0-0 2 0 2 2 0 1 1 1 -4 8 L. Samanic F 34 10-17 1-7 4-5 2 7 9 1 0 0 8 4 +17 26 T. Jones G 33 6-14 0-0 6-8 3 5 8 8 0 0 5 5 +0 19 K. Williams G 24 6-9 1-3 0-0 1 1 2 2 0 0 2 1 -2 13 C. Reynolds G 32 3-12 0-5 1-3 0 5 5 0 1 1 3 3 -15 8 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS N. Renfro F 19 3-4 1-2 0-0 2 4 6 2 1 3 1 4 -10 7 R. Woodard II G 32 9-18 2-4 2-4 6 9 15 4 2 2 3 4 +8 22 J. Morris G 14 2-3 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 +9 5 A. Mathis G 16 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 2 +6 3 L. Perrantes G 20 1-3 1-2 1-1 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 3 +12 5 M. Pope F Has not entered game K. Johnson G Has not entered game K. Thomas G Has not entered game TEAM 45-91 8-28 14-21 16 33 49 23 6 8 23 28 116 49.5% 28.6% 65.0%
Victory!
Very entertaining game, although the quality was shocking. Great and gutsy win. With Tre's free throw shooting and his form being good you have to hope he'll develop a decent J. Would give him a long NBA career.
Luka with almost triple double, 26pts, 9 rebs and 8 turnovers :lol