Salim Stoudamire Now A Spur?

[bdictjames]

Seems like a potential Cuttino Mobley to me.

[baseline bum]

We haven't exactly had a lot of luck with Arizona since Elliott, unless you count Steve Kerr's 10 minutes in '03.

[kobyz]

he is exactly Eddie House tipe of player

[Streakyshooter08]

I this point I think he is an above average camp invite. Having him at the end of the bench would not hurt for sure. The only problem I see is that I don't know what type of role he could play. He is very undersized for a wing and is not good enough as a backup PG. It will be interesting to see how the team will look like at the beginning of the season.

[mountainballer]

I this point I think he is an above average camp invite. Having him at the end of the bench would not hurt for sure. The only problem I see is that I don't know what type of role he could play. He is very undersized for a wing and is not good enough as a backup PG. It will be interesting to see how the team will look like at the beginning of the season.

IMO he can only play alongside a bigger ball handler like Mason (or Manu when back), maybe also Hill, who should be able to defend some smaller SGs. maybe also as a pure shooter in a small ball line up alongside Tony and Manu?

[024]

stoudamire is a liability. he shoots low percentages, has no idea how to play the point, is an undersized 2 guard, plays mediocre defense at best, and has some at ude problems. i will admit that stoudamire has potential but so many things will have to go right before he becomes a solid backup pg. this only means the spurs may have lost all confidence in hill.

[manufor3]

You should have taken the word Salim out of the le.

I'm sure that would've gotten a lot more posts.

[Obstructed_View]

IMO he can only play alongside a bigger ball handler like Mason (or Manu when back), maybe also Hill, who should be able to defend some smaller SGs. maybe also as a pure shooter in a small ball line up alongside Tony and Manu?

I don't see any way he and Hill both make the team with Vaughn vertical.

[urunobili]

I don't see any way he and Hill both make the team with Vaughn vertical.

Hill may not leave the Toros the whole season...

[Obstructed_View]

Hill may not leave the Toros the whole season...

So then the chances of Stoudamire playing alongside Hill are slim. Re-read the post I responded to.

[MrChug]

YAY! That means we're only one Stoudamire away from a good one!!!!!!!!!!!

[MrChug]

he is exactly Eddie House tipe of player

Well said, and he looks like him too.

[SenorSpur]

I this point I think he is an above average camp invite. Having him at the end of the bench would not hurt for sure. The only problem I see is that I don't know what type of role he could play. He is very undersized for a wing and is not good enough as a backup PG. It will be interesting to see how the team will look like at the beginning of the season.

That would be my concern too. Factor that in with his alleged "at ude" and ball hog tendencies and it sounds like he may be earmarked for permanent residence in the Pop doghouse - assuming he makes the team, of course.

[Streakyshooter08]

That would be my concern too. Factor that in with his alleged "at ude" and ball hog tendencies and it sounds like he may be earmarked for permanent residence in the Pop doghouse - assuming he makes the team, of course.

I agree. I still remember him having good scoring nights in limited playing time once in a while. If he could deal with the limited playing time, I could see him make the team and come in if the Spurs struggle to score. Scoring is what the Spurs need especially if Gino is out longer. If you figure out a way to hide him on the defensive end you get a decent scorer. I would be really cheap as well. I haven't seen enough Hawks games to really judge him as a player though. We'll see what happens.

[mountainballer]

That would be my concern too. Factor that in with his alleged "at ude" and ball hog tendencies and it sounds like he may be earmarked for permanent residence in the Pop doghouse - assuming he makes the team, of course.

that might be the trick. knowing that there is ALWAYS a player in Pop's doghouse they decided to sign Salim, who has great potential for that role.

[Bruno]

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...703230ATL.html

[Bruno]

Salim Stoudamire is too good to be the traditional 4th string PG who is invited to camp only for practice with the team. Either Spurs have told him that Hill or Vaughn would be cut if he overplays them or they plan to use him as a SG.

[SenorSpur]

I'm willing to withhold comment until we see how Stoudamire pans out. A the same time, this signing is indicative of Pop's desparation to find scoring at the backup PG position. Makes one wonder how the he's endured JV the past 2 seasons.

Is it me or does it seems that like the backup PG position has seemingly regressed since Beno left? As much as I disliked Beno, he was good shooter and certainly not a bad chemistry fit. Of course, he simply couldn't bring the ball up court against pressure.

Now with them drafting Hill and signing Stoudamire, it's hard to figure just where Pop is going with the backup PG position. Seems like he's spinning his wheels.

[venitian navigator]

Frankly, I don't see what he can bring more or different than Mason...that's already the one that should replace Barry (with Hill replacing the "old" Stoudemire).
Imho the roles uncovered are, still, the "athletic" 3-4 and a real rebounding/shot blocking center...
So, if we decided to take a risk with some "potential issue" I don't understand why not try for a guy like, for example, D. Harrison...

[mountainballer]

it makes more sense if we count Mason as the backup PG and Salim as SG. considering that they tried to sign Pargo and reportedly talked to Dixon, this makes some sense. Mason as an oversized PG alongside an undersized shooting/scoring SG. Mason is more of a PG than either Pargo, Dixon or Stoudamire.

[Obstructed_View]

that might be the trick. knowing that there is ALWAYS a player in Pop's doghouse they decided to sign Salim, who has great potential for that role.

Hmmm. More PT for Bonner in the works, then?

[venitian navigator]

So that's mean already the end of the Hill experiment and the relegation of Vaughn like third string with no chance of plaing time.....or that a trade is coming?

[Red Hawk #21]

You guys got Salim? Good luck, this guy used to piss me the off, he's a gunner, he can't play D, and he loves fadeway 3 pointers. Idk though maybe Pop can make him a better player but I hated that guy's shot selection. We'll see what happens.

PS I don't think he's a legit 6'1 either.

[SenorSpur]

I agree. I still remember him having good scoring nights in limited playing time once in a while. If he could deal with the limited playing time, I could see him make the team and come in if the Spurs struggle to score. Scoring is what the Spurs need especially if Gino is out longer. If you figure out a way to hide him on the defensive end you get a decent scorer. I would be really cheap as well. I haven't seen enough Hawks games to really judge him as a player though. We'll see what happens.

Haven't not watched many Hawks games, I don't know much about him. It does appear as though the dude can fill it up on occasion. However, it's gonna be really tough to hide an undersized SG.

[mountainballer]

Hmmm. More PT for Bonner in the works, then?

scary...but yes. Spurs need his shooting to replace the shooting of Salim while he is in the doghouse.