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So he's not playing tonight either, right?
Jeff McDonald: Spurs exercise option on Mahinmi
The Spurs have excercised their third-year team option on center Ian Mahinmi's rookie contract. The move would keep Mahinmi, the team's first-round pick in 2005, under contract through the 2009-2010 season.
Mahinmi, 21, spent most of last season in the Developmental League with the Austin Toros, where he blossomed into an All-Star. He is currently rehabbing a sprained right ankle suffered in a pickup game before the start of training camp.
So he's not playing tonight either, right?
He's probably not, but considering how short-handed the frontline is, I wish he was
Good news. It was quite a no-brainer given his low salary.
No, he isn't
He should be back in two weeks.
he could be a cheap option if he turns to be a player for us...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=2125
Spurs exercise Ian Mahinmi option
October 29, 2008
The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have exercised the third-year team option on center Ian Mahinmi’s rookie scale contract. Mahinmi is now signed through the 2009-10 season. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We are very excited about Ian Mahinmi’s development,” said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. “We’ve literally seen him grow up in front of our eyes, since he joined us he’s grown more than an inch and gained over 30 pounds. He is a talented young man who has continued to work hard and improve as a basketball player. Being named to the D-League First Team last season – in his first year in the States – is an indication of what a bright future he has.”
Mahinmi, who turns 22 on November 5, is entering his second season with the Spurs. He split the 2007-08 campaign between San Antonio and the Austin Toros, the NBA Development League team owned and operated by the Spurs. Mahinmi started the season in San Antonio, appearing in six games with the Spurs, averaging 3.5 points in 3.8 minutes, before being assigned to the Toros on 11/21.
Mahinmi was named to the 2008 All-NBA Development League First Team. In 46 games with the Toros, he averaged 16.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.70 blocks in 29.6 minutes while shooting .615 (276-449) from the field and .766 (219-286) from the line. Mahinmi ranked 19th in the D-League in scoring, second in field goal percentage, eighth in rebounding and ninth in blocks. For the season Mahinmi posted 16 double-doubles. He scored in double figures 38 times, with 20-or-more 17 times and 30-plus four times. Mahinmi scored a season-high-tying 32 points (11-15 FG, 10-16 FT) and grabbed a season-best 17 rebounds vs. Utah on 12/21.
hopefully this means the spurs see something really good in him.
Our future in this golf cart
Good news.
It was a no-brainer
is that tony parker driving?
tony parker taxi services, how may i help you?
Parker likes 'em milky white too
he might play tonight actually, obie is out and i think ian is recovered.
That would be nice, but I'm pretty sure he wasn't supposed to return until early November.
Ian is out for sure. I just love seeing TP, Ian, and Hill in the cart. That is the Spurs foreseeable future.
Don't you mean Milfy white?
I prefer that one.
When is Mahinmi expected to return?
According to the EN another few weeks.
i really hope he comes back soon... 100% too.
That pic with the guys in the car is pretty in funny.
haha Hill holding a flag
Been dying to see that dude on the team for going on two years now. Hope he's worth it.
Yeah. What a .
haha Hill holding a flag
wtf they pick up his option, they must see something in him to keep him, or else just wasting a roster spot
Nice damage control by RC after Pop scoffed Mahinimi in training camp about being injured yet again. Good decision to pick up the option. Hopefully Pop gives him a shot at some point in the season. I'd be all for giving Mahinmi a handful of starts just so he can get his feet wet and for the Spurs to better figure out exactly how good he is.“We are very excited about Ian Mahinmi’s development,” said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. “We’ve literally seen him grow up in front of our eyes, since he joined us he’s grown more than an inch and gained over 30 pounds. He is a talented young man who has continued to work hard and improve as a basketball player. Being named to the D-League First Team last season – in his first year in the States – is an indication of what a bright future he has.”
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