He's an archetype the league is shying away from - ball dominant SGs. Or, at least, hesitant about paying large sums. But DJG is a really nice defender and won't cost much. His passing isn't great, but that can be developed. He's seeing the right plays more or less.
I really wonder if the Spurs are going to contract him. I feel like someone would have snapped him up already, so maybe there's a deal already shaping up.
DJG has proven himself clutch time and time again, plus he is a willing defender. It’s a no brainer. Easily he can play 6th man with his self-creation. Already a much better at self-creation than anybody in the 2nd squad. He reminds me of players like Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams who easily make buckets at 6th. Yes I’m hoping there’s already a deal being finalized.
One thing the FO might have wanted to see was how he was coming off the bench. Some players need touches to get going and DJG isn't going to have that luxury. He needs to produce right away when he comes in. And he did. He looks like he doesn't need a wind up.
The kid is not shy. He’s comfortable at making shots. But what I like the most is his defensive upside. Rarely you see that combination on a bucket-getter.
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DJG seems like exactly what you want at the end of the bench... a guy who can come in and just score for you when you need it. Potential to develop into a Malik Monk-like 6th man. Exactly what the Spurs kind of need.
But seems like we'll let someone else get him because we don't want to threaten anyone's minutes, or some kind of bull .
Sign him as the 14th man, and let him compete. May the best man win. If he makes someone like Vassell or Keldon expendable, you've only made your team better as a result.
The only thing that makes sense for why we haven’t signed him yet is if it’s an issue on DJG’s end (i.e. him and his agent are holding out for a better contract or a situation where he is promised more playing time).
If we’re just willingly not even trying to offer him a deal then I don’t know what the point of Summer League is. You couldn’t realistically play better than what DJG has done thus far.
I understand potentially wanting to hold out for a better situation if you are DJG... but realistically what opportunities are out there? Tanking teams like WAS and BKN already have rosters full of young guys they'll be scrambling to develop. I could see an apron team like MIL, PHX or BOS having an interest in trying to get him with the minimum exception, but I doubt anyone is lining up to promise this guy a spot in their 10 man rotation. After all, this dude is a G-Leaguer in summer league, trying to earn his way into the league... he isn't the prize of free agency or something.
There are talent starved teams that could really use another player or two. There are teams like Orlando that need shooting. But DJG is pretty new on the scene, pretty unproven and apparently on a massive hot streak. I could see Milwaukee, LAL, or Phoenix looking his way. Denver. Teams that need depth.
The Spurs haven't Tetris'd their last slots and it feels like they're going to slot everything in, maybe waiting for some shoe to drop or something. Whether that includes Jones-Garcia is another question.
The Spurs might be waiting to see how the totality of summer league goes before signing anyone. Signing him during the games is an overly thirsty look.
There could be some other trades, scenarios that are in the works, too.
Whatever happens, we know that the Spurs will do right by him, regardless of what SpursTalk and its failing servers want them to do.
Agreed there are some teams that could use him, but the opportunity is likely to be the same as the one here - deep bench with a chance to earn more. I just can't see a team that's going to sign a guy based on a summer league performance with the promise of a dedicated role. Orlando's use for someone like DJG is kind of identical to ours, tbh, and he'd likely slot into the depth chart about the same for both teams.
All I'm trying to say is... opportunity for playing time shouldn't really be the impediment to a deal with the Spurs, unless DJG has an unrealistic expectation of himself at this point (which is possible)
Pretty sure the Spurs organization doesn’t give a about looking whatever
I can't remember having a true microwave scorer since Patty. Lonnie and Branham suggested that but were horrible defenders who never got hot. Anyway, we are going to be cash strapped soon enough. And we can't shoot. Seems like a perfect fit. He could get more minutes than Bryant next year. But maybe they are asking him to prove himself in more situations or something.
Totally agree. But knowing PATFO, they'll pass on DJG, sign another midget who can't shoot, and hit us with the classic ‘he fits our culture’.
Matfo most likely have his deal in place; after all we brought him in ( and he agreed to play for us ) knowing our guard situation was robust to say the least! I’d bet that’s why no other team has signed him.
Matfo is crazy.
Pop is really outta there. It didn't really hit me until I saw this acronym adjustment.
We're so guard heavy I doubt he wants to sign with us tbh.
The Spurs only have four rotational guards.
Fox
Castle
Harper
Vassell
and then McLoughlin
Having four starting-capable guards is significant, but there's not a tremendous jam at those two positions.
With their lack of outside shooting, it's likely that sometimes Spurs will struggle to score against a defense that pack the paint. In these cases, having at the end of the bench a dynamic player who can score a couple of 3's to unfreeze the offense would be nice. This player wouldn't be part of the regular rotation but would play few minutes when needed.
I was thinking at Spurs going with a pure shooter to fill that need, but Jones-Garcia might be a good option to fill it given his strong SL's shooting.
Interesting player
4 year college player with only his senior year being substantial
Didn't do well in the combine (allegedly)
Summer league last year 4 games 10 ppg in 17 minutes .46/.40
Cut form two two way contracts Sixers and Jazz
Now ripping up Summer league.....
Yeah, while I am liking what I am seeing and leaning toward let's bring him in, he is shooting 60 some percent in summer league play. So far, I feel like he is on a hot streak that players get on sometimes and as they joke about Manu saying, will he revert to the mean.
I try to look at this situation in its totality. We have two open spots available and all three two way spots available.
Some things to think about :
The spurs only have so much money left to spend . is that enough to attract a good player ?
Devin Vassell may or may not be on the trading block, if we do trade for a big, that possibly opens up a Vassell's guard spot
While doing very well defensively Carter Bryant may start off in the G-league, opening up a spot on the big team
Minix and Jones-Garcia could be cheap long term contracts (3-4 year minimums for both only 1 year guaranteed) thus helping with contracts other spurs will get later
The solution seems simple, signing Minix and Jones-Garcia now (two way or real contract) is a smart move which more importantly allows the team to do smart moves down the road.
Back to the SL with Harper pulled from Summer League.
Time to let him cook! What’s the summer league record for points in a game?
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