Spurs Media Day 2008

[DPG21920]

Good stuff PB

[Kori Ellis]

Just got back. My 1st Media Day with the Spurs.

Intial Thoughts...

Players

Manu was a good interview. Didn't seem to be limping around. Talked about itching and ready to play. Thinks it will be about another 7 weeks until he can make a final assessment.

Roger Mason. Very impressed. Really came across as cool, and happy to be a Spur. Talked about how excited he was for today at the start of camp. He said he woke up at 6 this morning, like it was his first day at school. Really prepared hard this year because with the Manu injury, knows it's his big chance.

Tim Duncan. Typical Tim. Good light hearted interview. I asked him about Hazing the new guys and he said he couldn't wait. Also, talked about Pop's beard and how scary it is. Overall just excited for the season to finally get underway.

POP.....In a very good mood. Joked around pretty good. I asked him how quiet the ride home from the airport was when he picked up Manu. He said it was really quiet, and finally they started talking politics. Wants to keep camp fresh for everyone, and is planning on running different practice schedule this year to keep everyone on their toes.

Best quote.....Pop regarding the beard..."Whatever Timmy wants me to do, I'll do. If he wants me to shave, it's shaved, if he wants me to grow it out, I'll do it. What he says goes"

Worst Question I heard....."Pop, is this a big year for Tony Parker to finally step up and become one of the best PG's in the league".......Pop went Pop on him and said..."3 Championships, 1 Finals MVP, I think Tony is already among the elite" then proceeded to stare him down for 10 seconds of dead silence.

All the media guys were there. Don Harris, David Sears, Greg Simmons, saw Duel and Minnix, and ran into a couple of the Express-News writers, (Finger, Monroe, and McDonald?)

Overall, a cool thing. What I found funny was how certain members of the media are VERY elitest. Reminded me of the high school dance, where everyone is in their corner and not really talking to everyone else.

Mike will have alot of the interviews I think on his show this afternoon

If I knew you were going to go, I would have tried harder to free my schedule.

Overall, a cool thing. What I found funny was how certain members of the media are VERY elitest. Reminded me of the high school dance, where everyone is in their corner and not really talking to everyone else.

What a true statement.

[Spurs Brazil]

Thanks for the recap PB

I hope we can see some pics soon

[DPG21920]

Also interesting that Tim specifically mentioned Horry being gone and how it is Bonner's time to step up.

[spurs_2108]

^ Yeah I also heard that. Hmm..

[Solid D]

Overall, a cool thing. What I found funny was how certain members of the media are VERY elitest. Reminded me of the high school dance, where everyone is in their corner and not really talking to everyone else.

What a true statement.

[Spurs Brazil]

I didn't like how Pop said about Ian "Yes he's injured again".

It sounds like the "Poor Beno" quote when he was always injured.

I hope Ian can be back soon and show he can be part of the rotation

[PeterBurns]

I stabbed Greg Simmons with a Trident in the parking lot. I should seek refuge.

On another important note. KTSA had a Beautiful looking assistant there today.
Well played sirs....well played

[timvp]

[Slomo]

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Worst Question I heard....."Pop, is this a big year for Tony Parker to finally step up and become one of the best PG's in the league".......Pop went Pop on him and said..."3 Championships, 1 Finals MVP, I think Tony is already among the elite" then proceeded to stare him down for 10 seconds of dead silence....

Well, looks like Pop at least is ready for the season to start.

[rAm]

a pop, gotta love him.

thanks for the inside info!

[duncan228]

Thank you.

I've got to go out, I got to see him before I left.

[DPG21920]

This sucks bad for Ian. Especially when you hear Pop say that it will be hard for him to get into the rotation and that he wanted to play him 35 minutes a night in the preseason.

[timvp]

My favorite quote in the interviews was when Roger Mason, Jr. said: "I was working out here the last couple months with some of the young players ... and Tim Duncan."

Does Duncan ever leave the gym in the summer?

[Spurs Brazil]

[Spur-Addict]

I didn't like how Pop said about Ian "Yes he's injured again".

It sounds like the "Poor Beno" quote when he was always injured.

I hope Ian can be back soon and show he can be part of the rotation

Hopefully this transitions into a motivational tool.

[T Park]

any ideas on the numbers for George Hill and Roger Mason?

[tp2021]

Isn't Hill #3?

[Spurs Brazil]

any ideas on the numbers for George Hill and Roger Mason?

Hill wore number 3 during the rookie photos.

[duncan228]

Does Duncan ever leave the gym in the summer?

Only for a few weeks. He usually takes a little time to let his body heal from the season, then he's back. Every coach he's had has commented on his work ethic. It didn't surprise me that he was with the young/new guys. It's his team and he knows what that entails.

(But you knew that. )

[urunobili]

Thank you Bruno.

Duncan said he's been working with the new guys the past month or two. Can't get a much better way to break into the system than working with the Captain of the team.

damn this is sweet!

i am not surprised though... i have NEVER stopped thinking he is the true leader of this team and franchise

also Mason has a unique chance of growth... working with Duncan on the court all this time? aint get no better than that...

[Solid D]

any ideas on the numbers for George Hill and Roger Mason?

TV showed Mason wearing #8, Salim Stoudamire #23, Hill #3, Hairston #E

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Hairston #E

?

[Manufan909]

Manu is already looking fresh, a good sign. And difficult, because he still has a bit of his hobo beard. Too bad about Ian. Is there a timetable for him?

[Manufan909]

Lol at Bruce whining about the itchiness of the adidias gear. Tim is going to have to get him in line.