Summer League Game 5: Spurs vs. Wolves

The Spurs summer league team has won two games in a row. Jackie Butler is leading the team in points, rebounds, assists and blocks. James White and Marcus Williams have both struggled offensively, but there have been decent flashes of promise defensively.

However, the surprise of the summer league so far has been Viktor Sanikidze. Although his stats aren't overwhelming, he has shown some nice promise. He's a 6-foot-8 to 6-foot-9 small forward who can move well, rebound and has a decent perimeter shot. Hopefully we get to see more of him throughout the rest of summer league.

This is the Spurs last game in Vegas before they move on to the Rocky Mountain Revue in Utah. They play Corey Brewer and the Timberwolves at 3PM CST.

I saw only 2 games but Sanikidze moved really well. I wonder why he doesn't play more.

I also hope Bulter will improve and get a shoot of being in the rotation next summer. At the moment he looks like a keeper.

The suprise of the Summer League may be Sanikidze, but since no one here had ANY expectations for him...I'd say that's not a big statement. He's still likely a couple years from contributing...

I'd say the bigger story is Jackie Butler proving to doubters that he CAN actually play. I understand why people doubted it, with Butler arriving overweight, being lambasted in the media (thanks Ludden!), and not getting a chance to showcase his skills on the court for a full year.

But, if these early games are any indication....Butler is setting alot of doubters straight. I really hope this kid gets a legitimate shot at displacing Elson in the rotation....

Any chance of getting this online?

What time is it at?

I'm ready for some more of that patented Sanikidze Hustle.

Found the link already.

:smokin

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Originally Posted by MoSpur

What time is it at?

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Starts in five minutes.

seriously...anyone know if this is watchable online?

The Wolves are gonna get Vik-torn up!

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Originally Posted by PerforatedNeckline

seriously...anyone know if this is watchable online?

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Here.

my bad, i see the link now...i'm ashamed of my slow "refresh" skills.

lots of people there today...why do you think that is?

Thanks for the link TimVP!

This is the dark arena with the worse cameras but without the annoying announcer and replays. Not sure which one I like better.

there are alot of people at this game

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lots of people there today...why do you think that is?

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Look like Warrior fans.

minnesota has a pretty good summer league team.

Starting Lineups:

PG CJ Watson
SG James White!
SF Marcus Williams
PF Donnell Harvey
C Jackie Butler


C Chris Richard
PF Craig Smith
SF Corey Brewer
SG Rashad McCants
PG Randy Foye

Heres out chance to see brewer as well, probably against White..should be fun

Butler with the missed J.

offensive foul on james white

Nice shot by butler

Nice move by Butler.

that was nice patience by butler, setting up the floor, and then a nice jumpshot in the paint

Nice passing by th spurs

sweet pass by butler

Nice passes by Butler to Williams to Harvey for the dunk.

Williams with a slow and ugly jumper that missed.

Butler really the only one doing anything at this point

victor on the floor!!

Sanikidze in :smokin

Damn, almost a nice recovery by sank. NIce hustle though

Sanikidze's jumper gets blocked and then he races down and blocks/fouls the breakaway layup.

Was he the one that got rejected?

EDIT: Thanks TimVP

Is it my imagination, or is Twinkle Toes Butler looking quicker since the first couple of games?

Butler with his first free throw miss of summer league.

Sanikidze is being guarded by Corey Brewer. This'll tell us how ready Sanikidze really is.

Melzer For 3

damn foye is killing us

Is the brewer the one who got the block on sank.?

yes

Brewer with five boards, a block, and a steal so far. His defense is as good as advertised.

Man, everything Marcus Williams does is slooooooooooooooooow.

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Originally Posted by HeyIt'sMe

Brewer with five boards, a block, and a steal so far. His defense is as good as advertised.

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Also 3 fouls

Williams looking worse than ever.

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Originally Posted by yavozerb

Also 3 fouls

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It's Summer League, not worried about it.

Nice pass.

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Brewer with five boards, a block, and a steal so far. His defense is as good as advertised.

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Its summer league!!

White is a no show so far..

Not exactly scintillating defense so far...

Damn 30 oints in 1 quarter for summer league...I hope pop isnt watching

put Sanikidze back in !!!, lol

If White does not start being more aggressive and bringing it........I dont think he deserves to be here.

White and Williams MIA so far.

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Originally Posted by timvp

White and Williams MIA so far.

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:depressed

Nice pass by Butler.

spurs making a run in the 2nd quarter

Butler is basically playing center and pg...

Williams playing better in the second. Still has the speed, explosiveness and athleticism of a snail.

Williams.............already 1-6 from the field. I KNOW I could do that well.

sommerville has a nice shot

That was nifty. Good hustle by everybody.

Cj Watson is down injured, looks like a sprained ankle

I'm not gonna say it...

... neither am I ...

Is this going to be the same team to play in the mountain revue??

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Is this going to be the same team to play in the mountain revue??

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Plus Anthony Roberson, minus Cheyne Gadson.

nice baseline jumpshot by langford

I'm interested in seeing how Roberson does running the point

I absolutely can't understand the PA announcer.

Charles Lee hurt too now.

now charles lee is injured

butler with a long range jumper

how many pts for butler?

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now charles lee is injured

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Not to be rought but.........what is the difference with him or CJ being injured at this point?? :rolleyes

They should just rename this summer league team the San Antonio Butlers. No one else looks halfway decent out there.

nothing just doing the play by play

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how many pts for butler?

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7pts

Butler with his duncan impersonation, off the glass !!!

JB is playing lazy because he's sucking wind.

yeah that was a sweet shot.

Did Butler just shoot an effortless 20 foot bank shot?

:smokin

Damn, its almost like Butler rebounds who passes out to Butler on the break and then passes to butler who scores..One man team

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Originally Posted by timvp

Did Butler just shoot an effortless 20 foot bank shot?

:smokin

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He did because he didn't have the energy to dribble.

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Originally Posted by timvp

Did Butler just shoot an effortless 20 foot bank shot?

:smokin

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looked like a 'fuck it, i'm too tired to work for it' shot.

but he nailed it...

37-43, spurs down at the half

Now that was a good defensive quarter.

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Originally Posted by timvp

Did Butler just shoot an effortless 20 foot bank shot?

:smokin

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Not even sure his feet left the floor.. :lol

Musical chairs is far more entertaining than most half-time shows.

BTW, thanks for the link Timvp

I wouldnt not keep ANYONE except Jackie Butler.

9 and 4 for jackie at half time with 2 assists and 4 fouls

Looks like a tie to me.

Butler needs to stop those lazy outlet passes. He will get benched immediately if he tries that shit with pop. Other than that he looks like he has a lot of good post moves and can shoot the bankshot well.

Thoughts:

-Butler still the best player on the court for the Spurs by far. Missed a couple shots he can make but his moves have been nice. He got tired at the end of the half.

-Has James White played this game? You'd never know.

-Williams looks pretty bad. Hard to hate on a young guy this early, but if you can't do anything in summer league ... that doesn't bode well for the future.

-Sanikidze played like one minute. He didn't rotate to Foye on one play and Newman yanked him like it was the playoffs. Nice going Newman. Way to lay down the law in summer league :rolleyes

This is the Spurs third game in three days and you can tell. They're tired and don't seem to have their legs. Butler is trying to fight through the fatigue. Williams is still at least trying. White is playing like he's still back in the hotel.

white only played 6 minutes. viktor didn't even play 2.

I completely agree with Timvp on the Sanikidze issue. He looks like a player that will make some mental mistakes but has the hustle and desire to right his wrongs. Let's see him get some minutes, damnit!

James White hurt now.

Eventually we may get to see sank. if enough players get hurt..

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James White hurt now.

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