Game Thread: Spurs vs. Bucks 6:30 EST (5:30/c, 1:30 Riga Time)

Let's get Becky that first W, tbh.

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Bucks Summer League Roster

#	Player	POS	HT	WT	Birthdate	From	Exp.
15	Cameron Clark	F	6-6	211	09/16/91	Oklahoma/USA	R
50	Micheal Eric	C	6-11	240	06/24/88	Temple/Nigeria	R
13	Jorge Gutierrez	G	6-3	195	12/27/88	California/Mexico	2
17	Damien Inglis	F	6-8	225	05/20/95	Roanne/France	R
6	Kevin Jones	F	6-8	250	08/25/89	West Virginia/USA	1
25	Sean Kilpatrick	G	6-4	210	01/06/90	Cincinnati/USA	1
18	Viacheslav Kravstov	C	6-11	254	08/25/87	BC Kyiv/Ukraine	2
28	McKenzie Moore	G	6-6	190	05/11/92	Texas-El Paso/USA	R
77	Johnny O’Bryant	F	6-9	265	06/01/93	LSU/USA	1
24	Jerome Randle	G	5-10	172	05/21/87	California/USA	R
23	Durand Scott	G	6-5	203	02/22/90	Miami (Fla.)/USA	R
20	Rashad Vaughn	G	6-6	210	08/16/96	UNLV/USA	R

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Wanna see Simmons starting and checking Vaughn the whole time. His chance at unseating Anderson for that last rotation spot relies on him being able to be an above-average defender. He could also stand to shoot more.

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Wanna see Simmons starting and checking Vaughn the whole time. His chance at unseating Anderson for that last rotation spot relies on him being able to be an above-average defender. He could also stand to shoot more.

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I think he will start. I'd guess the only reason he didn't start yesterday was because he joined the team so late.

Hammon chips away at barrier by leading Spurs

It was almost as if the basketball gods were unsure and skeptical about this whole idea of a woman coaching an NBA game. Why else would the gods give Becky Hammon the ball in the final 25 seconds against the Knicks with her team down three points in her NBA head coaching debut in the Summer League?

That meant Hammon had to prove herself pronto. She had to draw up an important play for the Spurs while everyone surely watched intently, no different than needing to perform an emergency root canal on your first day out of dental school.

continue reading: http://www.nba.com/2015/news/feature...=iref:nbahpt3a

Yea I'd be pretty surprised if Simmons didn't start this game. I want to see him shoot it a bit more as well. He shot it at a 40% clip from 3 last year in Austin so he obviously has the ability. Let it fly man.

Is it possible that KA and Simms can both make the roster?

The main thing I liked about Simmons' game last night, he knows he has the ability to get to the rim whenever (at least against this competition) but doesn't get over aggressive and will pass to the open man. Looks to be a legit 6'6 - 6'7 and can put up decent rebound numbers as well.

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Is it possible that KA and Simms can both make the roster?

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Yes, and it's pretty likely that ends up being the case.

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Yes, and it's pretty likely that ends up being the case.

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okay thanks because some people made it seem otherwise.

I expect Simmons to score 10,000 points. At minimum.

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okay thanks because some people made it seem otherwise.

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If you're referring to how some people are talking about them competing against each other, they're probably just referring to the backup SF spot. They'll most likely both be on the team this season, but who gets those backup 3 minutes will depend on who proves to be the most capable.

It will be interesting to see what type of energy he comes out with tonight, considering it is a B2B.

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okay thanks because some people made it seem otherwise.

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The 1st year of Simmons contract is fully guaranteed but it wouldn't cost that much to release him during the season if he doesn't workout or if the Spurs want to go after a player that another team buys out.

Simmons will be higher up on the roster than KA. Simmons is better at threes and more athletic so he can do quick straight line drives at the very least. Although in the first game he showed potential to be more than a straight line driver vs shifting defenses.

Simmons' biggest edge may turn out to be his defense and energy.

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If you're referring to how some people are talking about them competing against each other, they're probably just referring to the backup SF spot. They'll most likely both be on the team this season, but who gets those backup 3 minutes will depend on who proves to be the most capable.

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The designation of "Backup 3" or "Backup 2" isn't really all that significant. The Spurs tend to just look at them all as "wings" that are largely interchangeable. Now obviously, if a player like Patty Mills is playing some on the wing they'll usually try to pair him with another larger wing. But for the most it more comes down to the questions or "which two are starting?" and then "who is first off the bench? Second? Third?"

The way the roster is structured right now the two starters are obviously Leonard and Green. The first wing off the bench is Ginobili. So what we're talking about is a competition for the 4th wing rotation spot, AKA the 2nd wing off the bench.

The Spurs rotation doesn't typically require a routine 3rd wing off the bench (ie, the 5th wing) to play. That player will more likely than not only get time during garbage minutes or major blowouts. So the difference between the 4th and 5th wing is really the difference between being in the regular rotation or outside of it completely. Thats what Simmons and Anderson are probably fighting over. A fringe spot in the rotation for anywhere between 5-15 minutes nightly or a dedicated spot on the bench (oh, and lots of practice in Patty Mills' diverse set of towel waves).

I think the confusion is stemming from the difference between roster and rotation. They'll both be on the roster but are probably battling for one spot in the full-strength rotation.

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Let's get Becky that first W, tbh.

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Bucks Summer League Roster

#	Player	POS	HT	WT	Birthdate	From	Exp.
15	Cameron Clark	F	6-6	211	09/16/91	Oklahoma/USA	R
50	Micheal Eric	C	6-11	240	06/24/88	Temple/Nigeria	R
13	Jorge Gutierrez	G	6-3	195	12/27/88	California/Mexico	2
17	Damien Inglis	F	6-8	225	05/20/95	Roanne/France	R
6	Kevin Jones	F	6-8	250	08/25/89	West Virginia/USA	1
25	Sean Kilpatrick	G	6-4	210	01/06/90	Cincinnati/USA	1
18	Viacheslav Kravstov	C	6-11	254	08/25/87	BC Kyiv/Ukraine	2
28	McKenzie Moore	G	6-6	190	05/11/92	Texas-El Paso/USA	R
77	Johnny O’Bryant	F	6-9	265	06/01/93	LSU/USA	1
24	Jerome Randle	G	5-10	172	05/21/87	California/USA	R
23	Durand Scott	G	6-5	203	02/22/90	Miami (Fla.)/USA	R
20	Rashad Vaughn	G	6-6	210	08/16/96	UNLV/USA	R

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Cheers to the OP for starting this thread! And a big cheers for the Riga time! :toast

It's too bad the Bucks aren't rocking these today, tbh.


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Cheers to the OP for starting this thread! And a big cheers for the Riga time! :toast

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:toast

Is anyone else excited to watch Simmons ?

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It's too bad the Bucks aren't rocking these today, tbh.


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yeah, those look awesome

Let's see if Simmons can continue to impress.

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Is anyone else excited to watch Simmons ?

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I am definitely.

Fucking Rashad Vaughn was born in 96 and is in the NBA.

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. Why is the S in parentheses?

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It will be interesting to see what type of energy he comes out with tonight, considering it is a B2B.

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Ace3g actually writing!!

Would some be kind enough to PM a stream to this game? Can't seem to find it.

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Ace3g actually writing!!

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I pick my spots, I make memorable cameo roles rather than leading and/or supporting.

Again, anyone have a stream? Would appreciate a PM...

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Again, anyone have a stream? Would appreciate a PM...

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reddit nbastreams was the link here. Pretty easy to find.

try these . usually you can find good ones in there.

In case anyone wants to kill some time before the game starts.

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try these . usually you can find good ones in there.

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Cheers man. :toastBut you need to send the link as a PM, the mods don't like stream links in the threads. I don't want you to get in trouble.

Oh my bad, I mean technically it is a link to another site which links streams but ill delete it.

Becky Hammon coaching SL is pretty rad. Kinda crazy to think she's the first. It seems like something that would have happened by now.

Barry!!!

Hopefully they include more Spurs related stuff during the commentary. I had to sit through Walt Frazier last game. It's like listening to Dr. Seuss call a game. Actually, Dr. Seuss might have more informative basketball takes.

Cady, Eddie, Davies, Kyle, Scott

What kind of garbage ass starting lineup is this ....

The hell is this starting lineup?

Simmons not starting :pctoss

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Hopefully they include more Spurs related stuff during the commentary. I had to sit through Walt Frazier last game. It's like listening to Dr. Seuss call a game. Actually, Dr. Seuss might have more informative basketball takes.

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It was like listening to a tenured professor who lost relevancy a long time ago still offering trite platitudes without any real insight.

Simons not in starting lineup

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Oh my bad, I mean technically it is a link to another site which links streams but ill delete it.

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Using it now. Thanks for the help, my friend.:toast

Although he missed the shot, I still think Kyle should get more looks in the post.

I like that they are trying Cady at the pf spot.

Eddie is no Simmons...clearly

Becky wants us to start out in a hole w/ this lineup.

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Although he missed the shot, I still think Kyle should get more looks in the post.

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2nd

Slomo333333333333

crofl Kyle

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Although he missed the shot, I still think Kyle should get more looks in the post.

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Yes, his movements looked kinda clumsy tho

i bought the 5$ summer league pass. its not working :cry

KA with the bank 3 :lol

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#FireBecky

bank lol

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Although he missed the shot, I still think Kyle should get more looks in the post.

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That's where he did most of his work in that game vs. Portland IIRC. He has the size to take advantage of basically any PG/SG that gets put on him.

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i bought the 5$ summer league pass. its not working :cry

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ballstreams tbh. even for the regular season. Trust homie.

behind the back pass...

Offense is bad right now. Not really doing anything.

Man, I love Bones. Fuckin' Porky tbh.

SIMMONS IN. DWADE 2.0.

if we had a decent pg, on this squad, we might be pretty good.

Simmons!!!

Want Simmons!:hungry:

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It was like listening to a tenured professor who lost relevancy a long time ago still offering trite platitudes without any real insight.

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Exactly

already drew a foul!!!

Simmons goin to the line

My dude knows how to get to the line.

and they are using him as PG

Simmons already a legend

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ballstreams tbh. even for the regular season. Trust homie.

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That's what I use too.

Simmons the man, Anderson the Caitlyn. :lol :bobo

simmons downin the paint. i like it

Wonder how many dudes in the Spurs organization have smashed on Becky

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Wonder how many dudes in the Spurs organization have smashed on Becky

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I don't think Becky would be interested to be fair.

offense is absolute garbage right now

Ew

Bertans can't play in this league. He's pretty much done.

These dudes fucking suck at passing

Bertrans333333333333333

Davies brought some nice energy to start the game

tried to run the lob for Simmons, got caught up in screens

what a block

Bayless and Kidd looking like a couple.

What a great block from Jean-Charles!

Oh, and Bertans made a 3. Haven't seen that in a while.

what is with this one on five BS on offense? that isn't spurs basketball

Wish Jean Charles had offense cause I love the way he plays D. Can't see him getting minutes in the league though unless his skill level goes way up on offense

Offense is strugg-a-ling.

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what is with this one on five BS on offense? that isn't spurs basketball

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#FireBecky tbh.

Simmons and Anderson are black holes on offense

Becky: Form a fucking wall

how was that a non-shooting foul?

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I don't think Becky would be interested to be fair.

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You'd be correct, NTTAWWT.