Spurs 2021 SLC & Vegas Summer League Thread

Imagine coming to a basketball forum and getting upset by finding basketball takes on here.

Talking to our spouses is half the reason we ended up here.

Originally Posted by ismael-robert

In my opinion and I don't kno why it's just kind of annoying to me when people post on here like they're some sort of expert. This isn't just aimed at one person either. Those who write these long diatribes, and as someone else pointed out before, it's like they think they're getting noticed for a career in journalism or sports analysis...using words like "they watched film" and "my analysis "...unless u went to school for it or get paid on outside then snore...go spend more time with ur family or on making one. especially people who likely never played ball then come acting like experts...sorry finally had to vent...just one of my peeves in here...its like "u really spent that much time"...now everyone go ahead n commence coming to their rescue if u haven't learned by now I won't waste my time on responses n come backs. My opinion is likely meaningless as well so take it n move on cause I will...or maybe my post will make someone go spend more time talking to their spouse or sign up for a dating site n find a partner, go volunteer in community and in that case ur welcome lol

By the end of the day, we’re all Spurs fans, whether you agree or disagree with some opinions. That’s what fans do

Me, I’ve learned to follow some posters seriously on their opinions. And I’ve taken liberty as well to give mine. It’s a free world. If you don’t like one’s take, then skip it. It’s interesting to learn different takes. Like I happen to like Jalen Johnson a lot, while most of the people here don’t. Well, we’re all wrong, aren’t we? Who would’ve thought the PATFO would pick Primo? So there you go. It’s an open forum. Peace

Originally Posted by ismael-robert

In my opinion and I don't kno why it's just kind of annoying to me when people post on here like they're some sort of expert. This isn't just aimed at one person either. Those who write these long diatribes, and as someone else pointed out before, it's like they think they're getting noticed for a career in journalism or sports analysis...using words like "they watched film" and "my analysis "...unless u went to school for it or get paid on outside then snore...go spend more time with ur family or on making one. especially people who likely never played ball then come acting like experts...sorry finally had to vent...just one of my peeves in here...its like "u really spent that much time"...now everyone go ahead n commence coming to their rescue if u haven't learned by now I won't waste my time on responses n come backs. My opinion is likely meaningless as well so take it n move on cause I will...or maybe my post will make someone go spend more time talking to their spouse or sign up for a dating site n find a partner, go volunteer in community and in that case ur welcome lol

Everyone is en led to their opinion, but this is a weird place to come if you don't want to read takes from "non-experts." But I hardly think most people in the sports commentary world are anymore qualified to have an opinion than anyone here. Most of them may be journalists, but their only credibility is that they watched the game, which is the same as other fans. And most of those "experts" that talk about the Spurs only watch one or two games a year and actually know less about the Spurs than anyone on here. The true "experts" are the ones that study the salary cap and that work in the actual organizations. But they don't always get it right and part of the fun is coming here and posting your opinion and then needing to defend it. And sometimes it is humbling when you argue something and it gets destroyed and you got no defense. However, that is the fun of it and why a site like this exists. If you just wanted to get the sports updates, you could do that on Twitter or ESPN.

Headed to Vegas right now to see the first three Spurs SL games.

As a Spurs fan, the Vegas SL is my favorite time of the year! (lately)

Originally Posted by emanueldavidginobili

Sengun 15-15 and 4 blocks. Runs the floor exceptionally well.

Josh looks like a good prospect, but, we are going to regret passing on Sengun. He's a potential #1 option and we passed ... Should have traded for the 16th (stealing it from the Rockets).

Originally Posted by pad300

Josh looks like a good prospect, but, we are going to regret passing on Sengun. He's a potential #1 option and we passed ... Should have traded for the 16th (stealing it from the Rockets).

sengu cant shoot stop overreacting

People didn't believe me when I said Duarte was going to be more than a role player and was worthy of the #12 pick. People put too much emphasis on age.

Game is still going, but he has a statline of 4-6 FG (3-5 3P), 3-3 FT, 2 rebs, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 14 pts

Doesn't look like a 3 and D player to me.

Even though the SL is the second-best US league, the step down ks tremendous. Most role-players who can make it in the NBA can be SL stars

Yeah this was the year I really wanted an extra draft pick. I was excited about so many prospects. None of them Josh ing Primo

But Duarte and Sengun would’ve been awesome to somehow get. Now we re-sign Bryn Forbes bc we have a guy that isn’t going to contribute anything for maybe another 2 years.

Anyways in my expert opinion, as a person who put in the time and really scouted all the prospects, also I did a deep dive analysis on the top 35 prospects and I can say without doubt that we are going to regret signing Bryn Forbes.

Originally Posted by Chinook

Even though the SL is the second-best US league, the step down ks tremendous. Most role-players who can make it in the NBA can be SL stars

except for fringe cir stances, players who aren't SL stars wont cut it as rotation players. guys like forbes and jonathan simmons were crushing SL. slomo was a SL star right away and MVP in what, year 2 or 3?

Originally Posted by spurraider21

except for fringe cir stances, players who aren't SL stars wont cut it as rotation players. guys like forbes and jonathan simmons were crushing SL. slomo was a SL star right away and MVP in what, year 2 or 3?

Yeah his second year. NBA players are all really good at basketball. The scrubbiest of scrubs would still dominate in most leagues.

Originally Posted by Chinook

Yeah his second year. NBA players are all really good at basketball. The scrubbiest of scrubs would still dominate in most leagues.

yeah, and anderson didnt really come into his own with the spurs until well after year 2

but yeah, for every random story of "oh tim duncan had a bad summer league game against ostertag"... i feel like guys who cant shine in SL cant even get by as average rotation players in the big leagues

Quindary Weatherspoon looking good for Brooklyn.

Originally Posted by SAGirl

Quindary Weatherspoon looking good for Brooklyn.

Of course

Trey Murphy with an impressive showing. He was 1 of the oldest guys in the draft, and not someone I thought had a high ceiling, but he was impressive.wow.

Originally Posted by Ocotillo

Of course

He has been very aggressive driving to the basket. He has stood out for his energy.

Desmond Bane impressive obviou sly. Probably an increased role for him in Memphis this season.

Has the Spurs game already started? Or is it being played on the same court as Brooklyn-Memphis?

Originally Posted by Cardinal

Has the Spurs game already started? Or is it being played on the same court as Brooklyn-Memphis?

It's in the same court as Mem-BkN

Originally Posted by SAGirl

Desmond Bane impressive obviou sly. Probably an increased role for him in Memphis this season.

Bane was playing 20 MPG as a regular rotation player in the NBA. he should be doing well in SL

Originally Posted by PhantomDashCam

Kai Jones just ‘Space Jam-med’ Portland. Ridiculous.

Very painful to watch this brother! Kai has high upside. But now Primo is our guy. I have to trust the Front Office.

Originally Posted by SAGirl

Trey Murphy with an impressive showing. He was 1 of the oldest guys in the draft, and not someone I thought had a high ceiling, but he was impressive.wow.

Hard to swallow this. So I choose not to watch. I liked both Kai and Murphy and hoped we can get both. But now I hope Primo is better than both of them combined. Go Spurs go!

Watching the game up close and personal, this is not team of shooters. Or rebounders. I bet on the game and gave a point. Fortunately, it was a small amount.

Most boring Spurs SL team ever I think. Who's the coach? Is it that little black dude? Don't think they are respecting him too much.

Vegas is completely masked up now.

I was here a few weeks ago for the US team exhibitions. No masks in casinos or at the game.

Now it's masks at the games and anywhere indoors.

It's surprising how much a touristy place like this can change so quickly.

But I'm all in if that's what's required.