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Eastern Conference executive?
He's got a shot, but I doubt it.
Stein: Last blast from Vegas
By Marc Stein ESPN.com
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/column...A-Notes-080719
...There have been a handful of breakout performances from little-known players like Brown since the games began at UNLV on July 11. Anthony Roberson quickly earned himself a guaranteed contract from the Knicks. One Eastern Conference executive insists that Anthony Tolliver will make San Antonio's roster as a "shooting 4-man." Some recent second-round picks have been eye-catching as well: P.J. Tucker as a very undersized (but rugged) power forward on the Grizzlies' squad and Nathan Jawai, Toronto's so-called Australian Shaq, just to name two...
Eastern Conference executive?
He's got a shot, but I doubt it.
If we can move Bonner, I can see it.
If he's cheap, why not
What, so he can ride the bench and give Bonner someone to commune with?
A younger, blacker Bonner. Why not? As long as the original Bonner is moved, I have no problem with it.
If Horry doesn't come back, it is certainly a possibility. His sitting out game four was a pretty strong indicator he's getting consideration and though it was a small sample size, 8 of 13 from the arc in three games from a power forward is impressive.
Ducks and Bottomtooth both laughed at me yesterday when i brought this point in the game thread... now that Stein brings it up... what u have to say?
I say this doesn't prove me wrong in any way. You said Mahinmi isn't cut for the Spurs and Tolliver is. That's yet to be proven. Just because a rumor comes up saying they have interest in him doesn't prove anything yet.
Tolliver will have to make the roster by showing them he can defend, too. I don't see Tolliver beating out Gist but if they keep both, it will be because the Spurs didn't sign Horry. Tolliver would likely end up in the D League a good part of the time.
Oberto...Thomas.....Mahinmi
Duncan...Bonner......Gist
Bowen....Udoka.......Tolliver
Ginobili....Mason......Finley
Parker.....Hill...........Vaughn
When the time comes, a combination of Gist/Tolliver to replace Bowen/Udoka does sound nice.
That's of course assuming they continue to do well in the NBA.
Who do y'all believe the Spurs have more interest in right now: Hairston or Tolliver?
Both will make it to the pre season training camp.. then we shall see
I'd say Tolliver because he's been constantly good and for a big man can shoot it well from the three.
See Bottomtooth, Bowen and Udoka are wings that swing 2/3. Gist and Tolliver would really swing more from 4 to 3 (combination 4 who can defend a big 3). They would struggle defending opposing 2s and smaller, quicker 3s.
I don't think Tolliver is athletic enough to play the 3.
The Spurs are likely intrigued by the prospect of Tolliver's three point shooting in a system with a strong post presence. Tolliver shot 36% from the arc in Iowa last season, and much of the time he was paired up with a "center" who was about the same size as himself.
Tolliver at the 4 is pretty much the only option.
That's true.
That does make sense. Do you see any chance of signing Tolliver if they are not able to find a trade for Bonner?
Tolliver's a four all the way. Like I said after the first summer league game, send Bonner back to Canada and slide Tolliver into his roster slot.
A "blacker" Bonner?
Well he is darker than Bonner, am I right?
Ah I see what the problem is. By saying blacker, that's implying that Bonner was black in the first place. You're right, I shouldn't have used blacker, but darker.
Sure -- if Horry doesn't come back. You could simply consider Tolliver as taking Ian's spot on the IR/Toros roster, then we could see what does or doesn't happen with Bonner.
Bonner is a white man trapped in a white man's body.
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