There’s passing, and then there’s passing on the dribble. Renfro was 5’9” in HS, so he has a guard’s skill set and mentality, not unlike Boris Diaw.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chinook
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There’s passing, and then there’s passing on the dribble. Renfro was 5’9” in HS, so he has a guard’s skill set and mentality, not unlike Boris Diaw.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chinook
Austin up by 23 end of 3rd quarter
So, I guess they just had to get rid of that last NBA 15 man roster player in RW II to start playing well. These last two games have been easy, and dominant.
If anyone else is watching, does it sound like Fab is broadcasting from his bathroom?
Nate once again leads team with 7 assists he did not play a lot of minutes as this was pretty much a blow out.
Is Mathis giving anyone Forbes/Mills vibes as far as his shooting?
Forbes, maybe, but not Mills. Nobody moves like Mills without the ball, or has that rattlesnake strike quick release.Quote:
Originally Posted by BackHome
Spurs also clinched a playoff spot with the win.
Final
1 2 3 4 T GBO 20 26 26 26 98 AUS 40 32 23 24 119
https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img...ng&h=100&w=100Spurs
Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS A. MokokaF 26 3-7 0-3 1-1 1 7 8 1 1 0 5 4 +13 8 N. RenfroF 14 2-5 0-0 0-0 0 3 3 7 3 0 1 4 +12 4 K. ThomasG 19 7-11 2-4 1-1 0 4 4 0 1 0 1 3 +10 17 G. Robinson Jr.G 23 4-5 0-0 0-3 0 2 2 7 2 1 0 2 +13 8 C. ReynoldsG 24 5-8 1-4 3-3 0 3 3 2 0 0 1 0 +12 16 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS K. KelleyC 13 4-7 0-0 1-1 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 2 -5 10 J. KasibabuF 21 6-10 3-4 0-0 3 4 7 2 0 1 1 2 +14 15 K. WilliamsG 23 3-9 1-3 0-0 0 2 2 4 1 0 0 1 +6 7 L. PerrantesG 23 2-6 0-2 0-0 1 1 2 6 2 0 0 1 +10 4 K. JohnsonG 24 3-3 0-0 1-2 0 7 7 3 0 3 0 2 +9 8 A. MathisG 29 6-15 5-9 3-3 0 3 3 2 0 0 2 1 +11 22 TEAM 45-86 12-29 10-14 7 38 45 34 10 5 11 22 119 52.3% 41.4% 71.4%
Yup. Playoffs, 10-4 so far, with one game remaining. Single elimination tournament of 8 teams.
Two handed dunk from just inside the FT line, very impressive.
I like Renfro's motor, defense and athleticism. But he doesn't really score much. I mean 4 pts today, the other day zero? :(Quote:
Originally Posted by ace3g
He has potential but he is going to need some coaching up I am just hoping he gets a two way contract for the Spurs. I think if he gets to spend some quite time with Chip after this season will see if he will put in the hard work to hit the 3 ball corner pocket.
He has a hard road ahead of him but like I said I love underdogs and his Character is definitely Spurs material so will see what happens.
Nate is a middle class man's JSimms no?
No. Other than hops, they’re very different players. Nate is a PF with crazy block and steal skills, and fantastic passing and court vision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Indianman
I haven't watched enough of the Austin Spurs to really know, or even the Warriors for that matter, but how does Renfro compare to Draymond in terms of skillset?Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
In that case, if the Pop could find a role for JSimms, one can only imagine the possibilities of Renfro with the big team.
His shooting needs work, but the potential is there to be like Draymond, minus the psychosis. A plus defender at the big position, who can also create offense with passing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seventyniner
Draymond has a heavy-set. Renfro's strength hasn't been tested against stronger guy. Remains to be seen if he will get pushed back on his feet or if his core allows him to hold his position as well as Draymond does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seventyniner
That makes sense from the measurements (Renfro 6'8" 205 lbs, Draymond 6'6" 230 lbs). Draymond is a 4, but would Renfro be a 4 also or can he possibly play the 3?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dejounte
This is just me thinking out loud. Draymond has shown that he is excellent on defense and is at his best on offense when surrounded by shooters, but is so much of a non-threat himself as a shooter that it takes a special situation to get the most out of his abilities on that end. Renfro might be similar, and is the reason I brought up the possible comparison.
Renfro would be going up against opposing benches instead of starters, too, at least at first. A lineup like Mills/White/Vassell/Renfro/Samanic (lots of shooting) looks very intriguing on paper.
Nah, I think Renfro's mindset on offense and his lack of ability to create offense for himself will prevent him from being a SF in a line-up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seventyniner
Renfro's mindset right now consists of him believing "there's better shooters than me, so I'm open but I'm going to pass it to the other open guy."
He doesn't have a broken looking shot. If he was relied on more consistently each game to shoot, then I have no doubt he would develop into a consistent catch and shoot player.
Think of Renfro as similar to Poeltl right now in terms of role... Nate doesn't have the same interior presence as Renfro, but Renfro is much more dangerous getting the ball from the perimeter because he's explosive when he's attacking the basket. Unlike Poeltl, Renfro hovers on the perimeter waiting for a pass because he trusts his ability to shoot the ball or create a shot for others by finding the open man.
Playing like a wing sized big man right now. Brandon Clarke comes to mind.
Yeah, but Clarke is 6’8” with a 6’8” wingspan. Renfro has a 7’1” wingspan. That trait affects your ability to block sots and steal and deflect balls. The Draymond comparison is closer.Quote:
Originally Posted by rankingtear
So Renfro is yet another 4? That might be why the Spurs haven't given him a shot yet: the Spurs are suddenly looking loaded at that position. I was more thinking of Renfro's position on defense than offense anyway. Being a non-shooter means the opponent would likely hide their weakest defender on him regardless of position.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dejounte
Still, from looking at the stats he's a putrid shooter, so for now "better shooters than me" would include all 9 of the other players on the floor and at least 2 of the refs. That would make playing the 3 even more difficult because he would probably need shooters at both the 4 and 5, which is hard to come by. Maaaaybe for a few minutes per game he could be a microball 5 because he can block shots (though from what little I've seen he seems like more of a weakside shotblocker than straight-up contester like Poeltl), but it looks like he would be mainly a 4.
Thanks for the comments and consideration. I know you have watched the games, so if you say his form is fixable I will take your word for it. Renfro seems like such an intriguing prospect that my mind immediately jumps to ways he could fit with the big squad. Becoming a respectable shooter would go a long way towards an NBA career for him and is the most important step he could take.
The only reason I brought up Draymond is that Renfro's stats/measurements and such look like the same "great passer/defender, poor shooter" archetype.
The idea of Renfro was more sought after before Luka was called up to the main team and before guys went down due to COVID.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seventyniner
When they played together, Luka and Renfro on the g-league team played 5 and 4 respectively. That line-up gave other teams fits.
At the time, Luka didn't guard the perimeter as much as he has displayed now. That is why Renfro was being looked at as a guy who can join the main team and become a back-up 4 whenever Luka slides over to 5. It could still happen, but I think it diminishes Luka's newfound strength guarding 4's in the NBA and will force him to guard 5's instead (and hang out in the paint where he is not that great at yet)
Renfro could still turn out to be useful, but I think we would need to get rid of a lot of depth at the 4 as you said.
Sorry. To be clear, a center who passes on the dribble is not particularly nifty. Teams don't need their centers to do that, so without a foundation to make him an NBA player, it doesn't help. I'm obviously not rooting against the guy, but I feel like his bubble is getting way too big based on his performance. He shouldn't be compared to Diaw or Green. That would be true if Renfro were doing it in garbage time in the NBA, but it's significantly more true given that it's in the g-league, where he basically has no size or skill disadvantage.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Renfro's in a tough spot.
He can't (currently) be a Dray in the league, because he can't defend an NBA C like Dray. Dray has at least 30 lbs on Nate, and knows how to use it (and gets a LOT of latitude from the refs). Without shooting, he can't play 4 in this league...
Tough spot... He's a long term project at best.
When I see Renfro's passing, I see him more as a guy who has an NBA-level BBIQ rather than a special play-maker. There's NOTHING wrong with that. He has an NBA body (or close depending on if he is a big or a wing), and an NBA brain. The reason why he gets so many assists is because he knows where guys are supposed to be and how to pass the ball to leverage a defender. In the NBA, that would translate to some heady passes, yes, but it'd probably more manifest in opportunistic cuts/dives/duck-ins and screens, and on defense as deflections, rotations and charges drawn. All well and dandy, and general comments about foundation noted, that's exciting enough.
What I don't think folks should do is expect that to translate directly, see the uniqueness if it did and project him as this weapon or compare him to the relative unicorns who managed to do that at the highest level. That's what creates this bubble where folks want to overlook the flaws of a guy who doesn't seem very capable of scoring at a level where basically every NBA player should be able to score. In today's league, it's very important to have five "live" guys on the court at once, and it won't be easy to have Renfro on the court if he can't be that. It certainly doesn't help that he probably can't play the five in the NBA like he can in the d-league. The farther down the positional ladder you go, the harder it is to get away with bad scoring. Deflections might be a constant thing, but block numbers also fall down pretty sharply as you move down. A rim-protecting SF usually pales in comparison to a rim-protecting center. As that defensive impact wanes and the offensive strengths get blunted, the net benefit he provides to the court also goes down.
Yeah, that's basically what I was saying in that long-winded post below. Renfro might be a positive player with a good corner-three, but he's not going to be the play-maker of a unit without more scoring skill than that. You aren't going to have him on the court with guys like Murray, White or DeRozan and want him to be the guy setting folks up and going for assists.Quote:
Originally Posted by pad300
And which centers currently in the NBA pass off the bounce? I’m not talking one dribble, then hand off. I’m talking handling the ball for, say, more than 4 moving dribbles, assessing the situation, and making the right read and pass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chinook
Likely, more of them have the skill to do so than you'd assume. Centers don't pass off the bounce because there are guards to do that for them. Imagine White, Murray and DeRozan standing there watching Renfro try to dribble past a static defense and kick it out. I can't imagine how bad ST would blow a gasket at that.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Centers driving and passing is like PGs posting up. Sure it's a skill, and in the right context can actually be really helpful. But it's not close to being a real selling point for a guy without the basics also being there.
How many Gubble games did you watch that you can say he is without the basics? He lacks exactly one, shooting, and we kinda have the best coach for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chinook
BTW, centers who can dribble/shoot/pass are a hell of a lot more relevant than guards who can post up in today’s game. Post up guards used to be valued, because that used to matter in the context of that era.
Goodluck playing Renfro at center at 205. Bryn and Lonnie are 205. And point guards who post up are the most valuable commodity in the NBA see Luka, Bron.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Lonnie’s not 205. May have been at one point, but not now. If you look at Devin, that’s 205. Renfro is both taller and bulkier by a lot. He’s not 205. He’s at least 220. We’d also be talking bench minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by rankingtear
Scoring. Shooting being his only weakness implies he can drive and get to the line and all of that but that he can't hit an outside shot. Renfro isn't a threat on offense. That's a huge problem. Him being able to pass is basically irrelevant if he can't score for reasons I've probably said a few times already. Again, the reason why you don't see many bigs drive and pass at the NBA level isn't because no one could do it; it's because having a center do it is a waste of resources. Can you devise a team where a driving and passing center could be good? Yes. But A) That's not anywhere close to the Spurs as constructed and B) That driving center still needs to be a scoring threat, because he won't move the defense enough to create open shots.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Posting up is still really valuable for a point guard. The assumed superior ball-handling and vision means a PG should be able to play out of doubles better, and in a spread system, you can more easily pull out all shot-blockers from the paint. But it isn't and never was good enough to be the sole offensive benefit for a player. Of course, posting up does entail a string of other skills, so it's more generous than a driving center. But the point remains that having a rare skill as the only notable thing on offense isn't a huge benefit.
Like "Oh no, I don't have a center that can drive. Whatever will I do besides just have my guards, wings and forwards do it instead?"
So, no games watched then...Quote:
Originally Posted by Chinook
For a guy that was Team Thuybulle, you sure seem real reluctant to bring in a larger version, with handles and court vision.
I was Team Clarke, and you know it. I actually didn't want to draft Thybulle at all. You're confusing me saying that in retrospect he would've been a fine pick with me saying that I don't think he's a limited player or something. That's true even considering he's playing NBA minutes and not being passive in the d-league like Renfro is. It's weird that you believe the production will just transfer over like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
And I'm not reluctant to bring in Renfro, especially on a 10-day. But I do think you and others keep harping on skills that don't really contribute to winning positional basketball.
Renfro doesn't score. I don't need to "watch games" to know that. Simply put, even guys who are pass-first NBA players are dominant scorers in the d-league. I'm not even asking for that, though. Him being a moderate scorer would actually evidence the completeness of his game.
If Bruce Bowen can be taught to hit a 3, then Renfro can too. Renfro has WAY more offensive potential than Bruce ever did, and Renfro has the athletic ability to cover 1-4. You can switch everything, he plays the same type of passing game from the top of the key like Bam in Miami and Thad Young in Chicago, and you have got to love his unselfishness! He impacts winning without having the ball married to his hands! He doesn't need to average 20pts a night to be an X factor for whether you won the game or not.
While you're not talking to me, yeah, I was good with drafting Thybulle, and I'm a lot more sceptical with Renfro. Thybulle was setting all time records for Defense numbers; Renfro's good, but not that good.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
I agree that Renfro with a jumpshot is a NBA player for sure, and potentially very useful. I will believe in his jumpshot when he actually starts taking and making them...Quote:
Originally Posted by LCM
Perfectly understandable. When Gubble is over would love him up on the big club on a 10 day and roll from there.Quote:
Originally Posted by pad300
Yeah I don't think anyone is saying "He is going to be our next Starter' I think he has Potential that will need to fostered and grown to reach his peak. A lot of People didn't like us drafting Luka "Potential" cough cough - Chinook:dramaquee - But look at our boy he is looking GOOD.:toast
So the most I am hoping is a two way contract if he can get some offense we are Golden and if not well move on to the next Project
The issue with that is that we have 2 2-way spots. Currently Weatherspoon and KBD. Weatherspoon's probably gone this summer - but his contract likely goes to our 2nd round pick... Would you rather have KBD or Renfro? KBD is definitely better now...Quote:
Originally Posted by BackHome
Source?Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
This man didn't play a game for 2 YEARS!! Spurs, PLEASE, keep this man in your system and teams because all he needs is a consistent jump shot! My goodness!!
Here is another article about his journey back after the injury.Quote:
Originally Posted by LCM
https://tucson.com/sports/tucsonan-n...98d230126.html
After reading that I am so hoping we give him a two way contract always rooting for the under dog. I know we have Q and KB as our current two way but I also think that one or two of our Vets won’t be back after this season - Rudy, LMA, DEROZZ, Lyles, and Mills I don’t see all of them coming back.
If our shooting coaches can spend sometime with him after G League season I really think he would show dramatic improvements you can tell he has the desire and work ethic to get better.
Sad to say, but I think Q’s ticket out of town was punched when we drafted Tre. He’s caught in a numbers crunch, and is coming to the end of his second, and by the CBA, last two way contract. He seems like a good kid, so I hope he catches on somewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by BackHome
Thank you for the article! Great read! There are a lot of comparisons for Renfro. We've all thrown some out. Shaun Livingston is another that comes to mind. This man has all the tools to be a great piece to help a club win games. This man is built for this era of NBA basketball, all he needs to show is a consistent jump shot because he's athletic, defense minded, can pass the rock, roll and finish at the rim, unselfish, dedicated to improving, overcomes obstacles ... Chip, just get the J humming, because this guy helps bench units extend leads. These are the hidden players you have to find to grow your team to title contenders.Quote:
Originally Posted by ace3g
Why.couldnt we have both Renfro and KBD on 2-ways next year? If KBD is better, would he be good enough for a minimum contract next year? That'd open a 2-way slot.Quote:
Originally Posted by pad300
I agree. Q showed some promise and I think most had hopes he could be a spot bench player for the team but the combination of depth at guard and a horrid outing last time he played for San Antonio in garbage time I believe makes his time here near the end. Hope he can get a contract somewhere else because he does seem like a good person.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
I think KBD has shown enough that he'll earn a contract next season...hopefully with us but, if not, others will offer it.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluebellmaniac
I'd like Renfro on a 2 way and K Thomas possibly...
Halftime
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T AUS 19 27 46 GLI 29 37 66
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 A. Mokoka F 15 1-3 1-2 1-1 0 2 2 0 1 0 2 0 -6 5 N. Renfro F 14 2-4 0-1 0-0 2 3 5 0 2 0 1 1 +1 4 K. Thomas G 11 2-6 1-4 0-0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 -6 5 G. Robinson Jr. G 11 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 3 0 0 1 0 -8 2 C. Reynolds G 15 3-9 2-6 1-1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 -5 10 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS K. Johnson G 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2 0 A. Mathis G 8 3-5 3-4 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 -12 9 J. Kasibabu F 7 1-1 0-0 0-1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 -15 2 Q. Weatherspoon G 9 2-4 0-1 0-0 0 2 2 1 0 0 4 2 -17 4 K. Williams G 13 2-4 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 -15 5 L. Perrantes G 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 4 1 0 1 0 -15 0 K. Kelley C Has not entered game TEAM 17-38 8-21 2-3 2 14 16 12 5 1 11 6 46 44.7% 38.1% 66.7%
Former NBA player Amir Johnson having a game, just hit a 3.
4:26 - 3rd
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T AUS 19 27 14 60 GLI 29 37 17 83
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?im...ng&h=100&w=100 GLI
Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS I. Todd F 20 5-10 1-2 1-1 0 6 6 3 0 0 0 1 +11 12 A. Johnson F 20 12-12 1-1 1-1 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 +14 27 J. Green G 23 5-12 1-2 2-2 0 3 3 2 0 0 1 1 +16 15 D. Nix G 24 4-9 0-2 0-0 0 5 5 6 1 0 0 1 +13 8 J. Jack G 25 2-7 1-5 1-1 0 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 +16 6 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS C. Demps G 16 3-3 2-2 0-0 2 1 3 3 0 0 0 1 +13 8 R. Hearn F 8 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 +7 0 B. Brown G 14 1-3 1-3 0-0 1 4 5 6 1 0 4 0 +17 3 B. Ashley F 7 1-2 0-1 1-1 1 3 4 1 0 0 2 4 +8 4 P. Singh C Has not entered game J. Govan C Has not entered game J. Kuminga F Has not entered game TEAM 33-59 7-18 6-6 4 26 30 24 5 1 8 11 83 55.9% 38.9% 100.0%
We're down 20 when these stats are posted but with Renfro in the game, we are +1 in point differential. Amazing!Quote:
Originally Posted by ace3g
Jonathan Kasibabu is the true definition of "below the rim" player. He has cement shoes anytime he tries to elevate.
End of 3rd
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T AUS 19 27 20 66 GLI 29 37 34 100
Only guy rebounding for the Spurs is Nate
Clear difference without Trey, Luka, and Woodard
6:18 - 4th
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T AUS 19 27 20 13 79 GLI 29 37 34 10 110
Final
ESPN+ 1 2 3 4 T AUS 19 27 20 26 92 GLI 29 37 34 27 127
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 A. Mokoka F 26 1-4 1-3 1-1 0 3 3 0 2 1 2 2 -8 5 N. Renfro F 26 2-4 0-1 1-1 3 5 8 0 2 3 1 1 -1 6 K. Thomas G 14 2-7 1-5 0-0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 -4 5 G. Robinson Jr. G 24 5-10 0-0 0-1 0 3 3 3 0 0 1 0 -10 10 C. Reynolds G 29 3-14 2-9 1-1 2 4 6 1 0 1 3 0 -5 10 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS K. Johnson G 13 1-2 0-0 0-2 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 -17 2 A. Mathis G 17 3-9 3-7 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 4 -29 9 K. Kelley C 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 +0 0 J. Kasibabu F 15 1-2 0-0 3-4 1 2 3 1 0 0 2 3 -28 8 Q. Weatherspoon G 22 8-15 1-4 4-6 1 2 3 2 0 0 4 3 -18 22 K. Williams G 24 6-12 1-5 1-1 2 2 4 2 2 0 0 0 -29 15 L. Perrantes G 25 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 2 2 8 3 0 1 0 -26 0 TEAM 32-81 9-36 11-17 10 28 38 19 10 5 15 15 92 38.7% 22.9% 64.7%
I see Q getting some burn in the G League - would not have mind if Vassel would have been sent down to get some much needed playing time.
They did fine over the last two games. It was just very clear who needed the game to get into the playoffs, and who didn’t. Their coach started two mid 30s NBA vets who both have over 800 games played in Amir and Jarrett Jack, and they killed us.Quote:
Originally Posted by BackHome
Vassell isn’t playing because he’s in recovery protocols. When he’s healthy after the ASG, he’ll be right back to playing. I’m the biggest proponent of Austin as a development venue, but Devin doesn’t belong there. We need his defensive chops on the big club.Quote:
Originally Posted by BackHome
How long ago was Amir Johnson in the league? He was once traded for Fabricio.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Amir and Jarrett were both drafted in 2005.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttsR4rebounding
Renfro getting some media hype for DPoY
Defensive Player of the Year: Nate Renfro, Austin Spurs
As mentioned, Paul Reed should truly be considered a perennial frontrunner for all major awards. But for sake of debate, Renfro is also deserving of consideration for the DPOY for some of the same very reasons.
Like Reed, Renfro is in special company as one of just four players to average at least 1.3 blocks and steals per game. His 1.9 blocks, however, were also ninth best in the league. Under normal circumstances, players are eligible to win an award after playing in 50% of their team’s games, but given the shortened campaign, participation should seemingly hold more water this time around. With some extra credit thrown his way for appearing in all fifteen games, Renfro’s 98.3 Defensive Rating ranks fifth best of all players who also appeared in as many games. He’s also the only player in the top 15 of such parameters whose team won at least 10 games. The Spurs boasted the ninth best Defensive Rating in the league.
At 6’8” and 205 pounds, Renfro is athletic, owns his physicality, and can defend multiple positions quite nicely. There’s something to be said about competing while not being a Two-Way Player or an NBA assignee. The 24 year old is fighting for recognition and certainly made his mark, doing so in just 24.8 minutes per game.
https://keithschlosser.substack.com/...ners-deserving
With a potentially dry trade and buyout market, teams are also keeping a close eye on the G League bubble for players to target. One name that’s been mentioned to me in several conversations is Alize Johnson, who starts for the Raptors 905, which is 12-3 and riding an eight-game winning streak heading into the bubble playoffs.
Johnson is a 6-foot-7 wing who was drafted 50th in 2018 by the Pacers and has played in only 31 NBA games. He’s a full-throttle rebounder and defender with the versatility to defend both quicker and stronger players, meaning he could play on the wing alongside a true big or in the frontcourt in switch-heavy lineups. On offense, the 24-year-old is averaging 16.6 points and 4.2 assists while posting career highs in scoring efficiency and assist-turnover ratio.
A league source says in addition to the Raptors, the Magic, Rockets, Spurs, and Suns have also expressed interest in signing Johnson.
https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/3...-brooklyn-nets
Dude Ace is talking about is playing now. Strong man who moves well
He looks like another version of KBD, though not as long (only 6'9" wingspan). Maybe a two way spot for next year?
You know, I watched that game, and I don’t remember him at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dejounte
Toronto team looks pretty good
Well if true, you can eliminate Rockets from the teams interested in Alize Johnson
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images...0aN_normal.jpg Shams Charania ShamsCharania
The Houston Rockets are signing forward Anthony Lamb out of their G League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley, on a two-way contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
4:57pm · 8 Mar 2021 · Twitter for iPhone
Why is every free agent list the Spurs as a team that is interested in them..lol
Tip-off just happened on ESPNews
After a slow start, Spurs making a comeback
6:25 - 1st
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Link please
Khyri Thomas is out with injury and won't play this game.
Lack of firepower finally caught up to them.
End of 1st
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Got to love agents.Quote:
Originally Posted by BackHome
Spurs have hit some tough shots to open the 3rd
9:46 - 3rd
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Bluecoats regained some momentum with some 3s but Austin has answered back again.
5:56 - 3rd
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Spurs just don't have a lot of size on the wing for scoring either.
3:28 - 3rd
ESPNN 1 2 3 4 T AUS 24 26 22 72 DEL 34 30 21 85
9:40 - 4th
ESPNN 1 2 3 4 T AUS 24 26 30 5 85 DEL 34 30 33 2 99
Bluecoats hit another 3
8:02 - 4th
ESPNN 1 2 3 4 T AUS 24 26 30 7 87 DEL 34 30 33 10 107
Thanks to Ace for doing the work.
Yeah thanks Ace appreciate it - How’s our boy Nate doing?
Final
1 2 3 4 T AUS 24 26 30 23 103 DEL 34 30 33 27 124
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Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS A. MokokaF 22 5-6 2-2 1-1 2 3 5 1 1 0 0 4 -2 13 N. RenfroF 35 3-4 0-1 0-1 2 6 8 6 2 0 3 4 -2 6 G. Robinson Jr.G 28 6-10 1-2 1-3 1 0 1 4 1 0 4 1 -27 15 Q. WeatherspoonG 32 11-15 2-6 1-1 0 4 4 2 3 0 8 3 -4 25 C. ReynoldsG 38 8-15 3-5 3-4 2 12 14 2 0 0 1 2 -7 26 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS A. MathisG 14 1-4 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 -12 3 K. JohnsonG 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 -6 0 K. WilliamsG 25 4-12 3-9 0-1 0 2 2 2 1 0 1 3 -13 11 J. KasibabuF 13 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 3 0 1 2 2 -19 0 L. PerrantesG 28 1-6 0-3 1-1 0 0 0 6 1 0 2 2 -13 4 K. KelleyC DNP-COACH'S DECISION K. ThomasG DNP-GROIN TEAM 39-73 12-32 7-12 8 28 36 26 10 1 22 21 103 53.4% 37.5% 58.3%
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Starters MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS P. ReedF 32 7-14 2-4 1-2 3 3 6 3 2 1 4 3 +20 17 J. WashburnF 21 4-5 2-2 0-0 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 -4 10 I. JoeG 34 9-18 7-15 2-2 0 4 4 3 1 0 1 2 +18 28 J. RobinsonG 33 6-14 2-6 1-1 1 3 4 13 4 0 2 3 +15 16 R. TuckerG 27 3-7 1-4 4-5 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 3 -8 14 Bench MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS I. RabbF 16 4-5 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 2 1 1 0 0 +1 8 B. KeyG 14 2-3 1-2 1-1 1 1 2 0 0 1 2 3 +3 7 J. BoneG 15 1-5 0-3 0-0 0 2 2 3 1 0 1 0 +6 2 J. JonesF 27 2-5 0-2 0-0 5 7 12 3 0 0 1 2 +25 4 M. Frazier IIG 21 7-12 3-6 1-2 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 +29 18 L. DianeF DNP-COACH'S DECISION B. SampsonG DNP-COACH'S DECISION J. BrownridgeG DNP-COACH'S DECISION TEAM 45-88 18-44 10-13 14 24 38 28 12 3 14 16 124 51.1% 40.9% 76.9%
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Congratulations to @g_robinson1 on receiving this season’s @nbagleague Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f44f.png The award honors the player who best represents the ideals of character and conduct as a teammate on the court and in the locker room.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EwnqW2yW...jpg&name=small Galen Robinson Jr
1:05pm · 16 Mar 2021 · Twitter for iPhone
Galen was a great addition during the Gubble. He had been on the gleague Spurs previously, and was added from the player pool a few games into the Gubble.Quote:
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