Ryan Richards Rehab?

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Did Ryan Richards provide media with a glimpse of the Spurs’ future?
Tim Griffin

...His work at Wednesday’s practice was his most extensive work in the limited practice time that media members are able to witness. Richards showed a feathery left-handed jump shot from the right elbow and an array of post moves as he worked with Spur coaches at a basket by himself. But he is still considered a raw prospect because of his lack of extensive game action.

Richards has been seen around the team at several points this season, but is not expected to sign with the team until after the season.

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http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...-spurs-future/

Well, here's what ESPN NBA Rumors are saying about Richards: http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/featu...tures%2frumors

They said he might sign this summer.

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Originally Posted by VI_Massive

Speaking of Richards and the D-League in general, do any of you know what happens to the DLeague if there is a lock out? Do they get locked out too?

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They play on.

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Originally Posted by Phila_Chamberlain

"He may sign this summer."? That's like saying Javtokas might sign this summer. There's a chance for anything.

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Awesome. Javtokas is better than Splitter.

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Originally Posted by Thompson

I'm trying to keep my expectations low; I'm hoping for Dirk 2.0 with better defense.

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I'm trying to keep my expectations low too, but it's been hard not to dream/visualize having a stronger, more physical, left-handed Dirk on our team.

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Originally Posted by Obstructed_View

Awesome. Javtokas is better than Splitter.

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haha :lol

I wouldn't be surprised at all to see Richards being signed this summer. Don't forget that Spurs have drafted him knowing that he didn't want to be stashed overseas.

Spurs have a great tool to work with him with the Toros. It could be even a better one if the new CBA improves the NBA/D-League relationship.

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Originally Posted by Obstructed_View

Awesome. Javtokas is better than Splitter.

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True story...

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Originally Posted by Phila_Chamberlain

Realistically I think he could be a Channing Frye.

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http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...-spurs-future/

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Richards showed a feathery left-handed jump shot from the right elbow and an array of post moves as he worked with Spur coaches at a basket by himself.

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Already reason to think he may be better than Frye..........

I wish the D League had 30 teams...1 per NBA team and it served as a farm/rehab club for the NBA teams. So all the players on the Austin roster belonged to the Spurs. They could be called up, but it had to be for at least 10 days or 5 games, whichever occurrs first. Also, any player sent down to the D League had to remain for 10 days or 5 games.

What are the chances this guy plays at an elite level in the NBA?

If he has a great work ethic, IMO he can be a good scorer. not sure about toughness, defense and rebounding!

I love his size and athletic abilities!

This guy is going to have to prove himself. Already a serious injury. He's never played against great competition. He could be good, but I imagine he's going to need time to develop. He says he doesn't want to play in Europe. I guess he can enjoy sitting at the end of the bench when Pop doesn't play him for weeks at a time.

Don't know much about the Splitter situation outside of an injury for a period of time, but Pop played Blair even with his knee situation in to last year's playoffs. I'm sure Ryan would get PT, especially if Dice is truly done.

Mahinmi 2.0

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Originally Posted by temujin

Mahinmi 2.0

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Very well could be, though he seems to have more handles.....OR he could turn out to be LO 2.0 which not only rhymes but has a nice ring to it from a Spurs basketball standpoint. :whine

Tangentially related, anyone have news on Da'Sean Butler?

i have a good feeling about ryan, if this were some scrub they would have released this kid alredy that pick wouldnt hurt to lose, so theres somehting they see in this kid

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Originally Posted by temujin

Mahinmi 2.0

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could be if he doesn't continue to develop but two very different BB players - the edge RR has is his shooting/scoring ability is already light years ahead of Ian

Yeah the fact that the Spurs are still holding onto this kid means they think he definitely has some talent. It would be nice if him and Da'Sean Butler turned out to be good players.

I've seen Richards quite a bit this season. The last time was game 2 against the Grizzlies. He was in R.C. Buford's box and looked to be in shape.

By the time Summer League comes around (if there is one), I expect Richards to be on the roster. There is a pretty good chance he'll also be invited to camp, and it is at that point where I expect the Spurs to decide whether he will be on the roster or sent to the D-League.

Richards has been in SA for almost a year now, and I don't expect him to go back to Europe. He got surgery and rehab here and he's mentioned he rather be in the D-League than go back to Europe.

I don't know much about the dude's game, but based on youtube videos, you can see that he has range, is aggressive under the basket, and can hold his own. He also sounds very poised and determined in interviews. He's extremely young, so he has ton's of potential.

The future looks promising.

There is no summer league this year.

Richards is in Europe preparing for play with the British national team. He at least had been working out with an assistant coach from the Toros, and there are YouTubes of it if you are interested.

they have held on to the rights to Javtokas and others as well so that doesn't mean they have near term plans for him. Butler on the other hand has been signed so he is a different case.

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Originally Posted by Ocotillo

they have held on to the rights to Javtokas and others as well so that doesn't mean they have near term plans for him.

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Well I never heard of the Spurs' actively coaching Javtokas overseas.