SAE-N: In Simmons, Spurs make low-cost roster addition

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Originally Posted by ceperez

Spurs will ban him from participating in the dunk contest.

I would not be surprise if Spurs will ban him from dunking during a game.

You saw the last game right? Simmons was in the clear for a massive dunk, but lays it up in Spurs fashion.

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I always wondered that that was about. I used to hate watching splitter right under the basket attempt and miss those stupid reverse layups. Throw it down for christs sake

I am happy for him. That was a nice story.

Thats really awesome, hope he succeeds well. I love every addition the Spurs have done this summer tbh

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Originally Posted by philldafunk

I always wondered that that was about. I used to hate watching splitter right under the basket attempt and miss those stupid reverse layups. Throw it down for christs sake

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The Spurs don't coach their players not to dunk.

Yes, they coach them to take the simple play over the flashy one, but that pertains more to alley-oops or trying to dunk over a crowd when a layup would be more feasible.

But I guarantee Pop and everyone on the coach staff would rather take the sure two-points if its available.

I love his athleticism and fire. For what is worth Kawhi's max vert is 32" and Jonathon's 38" but he has a wingspan of 6'8" compared to Kawhi's at 7'3". More jump, less reach.

Nice write up by EN. I don't know if his game will translate to the Pros, but I'm glad Spurs are giving him a shot and he appears to have the requisite hunger to take advantage of the opportunity.

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Originally Posted by cd98

Nice write up by EN. I don't know if his game will translate to the Pros, but I'm glad Spurs are giving him a shot and he appears to have the requisite hunger to take advantage of the opportunity.

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Good read, thanks for posting. Look forward to seeing this kid play in the big leagues!