Dubious Kangaroo Shrine of Jockstrap Landale

[MI21]

It's embarrassing to send a player as accomplished as Jock Landale to the G-League.

Yeah, it really is.

Landale doesn't quite have the athleticism of Eubanks, but his ability to actually make good reads, pass the ball well for a big-man and shoot 33%-37% from 3 make him a much better fit in the second unit.

[Chinook]

I don't know why people assume that a guy like SOB can't benefit from a random d-league game. Folks will simultaneously believe the d-league sucks so bad that it's demeaning to play in while also collapsing in pure ecstasy when someone has a good performance there. He went down there and got good run while performing the way a good prospect should. That was good for him and the team. He may not end up being long for the team (since that send-down could've been to showcase him for a Young trade), or he could be getting ready to compete for a roster spot, but either way, it's good to let him shake off the rust and adjust to NBA athleticism in a low-pressure situation.

[gambit1990]

next one to request to a trade.

[8FOR!3]

I don't know why you guys are surprised. Pop did the same thing with Baynes when he came here. He makes players earn their playing time and the new guy isn't going to get minutes over someone like Eubanks where he knows what he has. Maybe he's very wrong for it, but he's also considered the GOAT by a lot of people. Pop's just been very reluctant to give new guys minutes their first season unless they're a veteran in the league like McDermott.

[playbonner15]

[John B]

Easily he has better skill sets than any of our bigs, and he’s burning holes in the bench. I hope this is getting him in game shape so they can start plugging him in meaningful minutes.

[XDT76]

He is good but the game also shows that he is not in game shape and he is a bit lost on defense.

[Dejounte]

Truly hope there is a plan for this guy and that he’s here to replace Eubanks or Thad by next season. Same with Collins.

PF rotation next year:
Keldon/ KBD/ 2022 FRP (maybe the 2022 FRP moved Keldon to the bench eventually if Keldon doesn’t take a developmental leap)

C rotation next year:
Poeltl/ alternate between Landale and Collins if the team needs more offense with Landale or 48 minutes of defense with Collins

[The Truth #6]

He definitely should get some minutes with the Spurs to kick the tires. And that’s my beef, not that I know that Jock is awesome but we don’t get a chance to figure out what we have. But it’s been this way for a long ass time, so shouldn’t be surprising, though it’s definitely head scratching at best.

[jermaine]

He is good but the game also shows that he is not in game shape and he is a bit lost on defense.

If he got 26 an not in "Game shape"... what could he score if he was!?!

[spurraider21]

I don't know why people assume that a guy like SOB can't benefit from a random d-league game. Folks will simultaneously believe the d-league sucks so bad that it's demeaning to play in while also collapsing in pure ecstasy when someone has a good performance there. He went down there and got good run while performing the way a good prospect should. That was good for him and the team. He may not end up being long for the team (since that send-down could've been to showcase him for a Young trade), or he could be getting ready to compete for a roster spot, but either way, it's good to let him shake off the rust and adjust to NBA athleticism in a low-pressure situation.

getting minutes in the big leagues > playing in gleague > rotting on bench of big leagues

[DeRozan m8]

Jock sucks. Dude is probably carrying Ewbanks bags around the facility after getting dunked on every practice

Yeah, but everyone knows you're a dumb

[Chomag]

If he puts it together Dude has every tool to be a very productive big player in the League.
Well also he has got to get thru Pop's BS but that's probably the hardest part lol

[KobesAchilles]

Yeah, but everyone knows you're a dumb

Well that may be the case but it doesn't change the fact that Jock suuuuucks.

[ChumpDumper]

If he got 26 an not in "Game shape"... what could he score if he was!?!

Against those short guys in Frisco? Probably 40.

[Mr. Body]

Jock dropped another 28 on 10-13 shooting. Don't tell Pop, though.

[spurraider21]

Against those short guys in Frisco? Probably 40.

So then what’s the value of gleague experience?

[ChumpDumper]

So then what’s the value of gleague experience?

Depends on the player and the compe ion.

I don't think the last two games have been much of a challenge for Jock because Frisco is playing really short centers; not really centers at all. The benefit for him could be as simple as conditioning and game experience with plays and defensive sets. I do think a guy like Primo has been challenged by his compe ion in several G-League games.

If you don't believe it's good for any send-down at any time, OK.

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Easily he has better skill sets than any of our bigs, and he’s burning holes in the bench. I hope this is getting him in game shape so they can start plugging him in meaningful minutes.

Damn its refreshing to see a big that plays above the rim, and has nice shooting form, capable of efficient shooting from mid-range and from 3.

[gambit1990]

i get that it's just g league but i'd ask for a trade if i got no real minutes before the deadline approaches. the dude could get PT somewhere.

[RC_Drunkford]

From Pop‘s comments it seems he’s down there to get his conditioning up. Although I think he has enough stamina to play 15-20 min off the bench. I‘d love to see him get real minutes this year, but I don’t expect it

[playbonner15]

Pop was lucid enough to play Jock against the Jazz.... contributed well in the win

[jermaine]

Did anyone get wet when Jock checked in the game? An I came on myself at the 7min mark when he checked into the 4th.

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For anyone wondering how Landale feels about it...well he hates it. He's focusing on stuff like body fat percentage (to keep from going mad):

https://airalamo.com/posts/san-anton...on-not-playing

Lol. pop.

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Pop was lucid enough to play Jock against the Jazz.... contributed well in the win

Then praised his play, post-game. At least I didn't see anywhere in Pop's comments that he was earning more playing time. That is the kiss of death and stuff of career enders with the Spurs.