Malik Hairston

[Bruno]

CD has reported that RC was at the Toros game.
Maybe he will bring back someone in his bags...

I've liked the few I've saw of Hairston. His main drawback is that he is quite short to play the 3 but it hasn't stopped the Spurs in the past when they signed someone like Udoka.

Both Tolliver and Ahearn didn't look like interesting prospects. I would have nothign to say if Spurs waive both and sign a wing like Hairston and a athletic big like Courtney Sims or Jermareo Davidson.

[Ice009]

CD has reported that RC was at the Toros game.
Maybe he will bring back someone in his bags...

I've liked the few I've saw of Hairston. His main drawback is that he is quite short to play the 3 but it hasn't stopped the Spurs in the past when they signed someone like Udoka.

Both Tolliver and Ahearn didn't look like interesting prospects. I would have nothign to say if Spurs waive both and sign a wing like Hairston and a athletic big like Courtney Sims or Jermareo Davidson.

I like that take Bruno. I have no problem with the Spurs cutting Ahearn and Tolliver right now and bringing in Hairston and another big. I don't know those two bigs you mention, but if they are better defenders or rebounders than Tolliver I would not mind giving them a go.

[naico]

Davidson has always been a bit overrated. He's athletic and has a lot of energy to bring to the table, but other then that i just can't see him on a decent nba team contributing.

[mrspurs]

He's playing in the scrub league.

[ChumpDumper]

He's playing in the scrub league.

And you're a scrub poster, playbaby.

Sims completely blew up these first two games. We'll see if he can keep it up.

[galvatron3000]

CD has reported that RC was at the Toros game.
Maybe he will bring back someone in his bags...

I've liked the few I've saw of Hairston. His main drawback is that he is quite short to play the 3 but it hasn't stopped the Spurs in the past when they signed someone like Udoka.

Both Tolliver and Ahearn didn't look like interesting prospects. I would have nothign to say if Spurs waive both and sign a wing like Hairston and a athletic big like Courtney Sims or Jermareo Davidson.

It seems to me like the Spurs are searching for the next Rob Horry instead if these bigs are what you say then waive Hearns and Tolliver and give them a shot. If they want another Horry just make a run atr Rasheed this summer, if he will accept the offer. Right now just some strong reounders and interior defense will make me happy atleast some atheletic bigs who chase down boards. That will surely help Duncan

[ChumpDumper]

There really weren't any bigs of special note at this game. I'm sure he was there to see Ian, Malik and Marcus.

[ducks]

Courtney Sims might be intersting

[Bruno]

There really weren't any bigs of special note at this game.

Chris Richards ?

[ChumpDumper]

I guess. His play wasn't that noteworthy, though maybe they could have gone to him more. He's in better shape than I remember.

Hill is a good shot blocker but got shut down offensively by Charles Gaines and Marcus.

[AFBlue]

I guess. His play wasn't that noteworthy, though maybe they could have gone to him more. He's in better shape than I remember.

Hill is a good shot blocker but got shut down offensively by Charles Gaines and Marcus.

How much "4" did Marcus see, and how much "3" did Malik see? Just curious to see what they'd be used to running in the system if they got the call up...

[Obstructed_View]

I've liked the few I've saw of Hairston. His main drawback is that he is quite short to play the 3 but it hasn't stopped the Spurs in the past when they signed someone like Udoka.

Hairston is an inch taller than Udoka and plays about six inches taller due to his timing, his arms and his leaping ability. He's the closest thing to a Bowen replacement the Spurs have had in the pipeline for a while.

[SenorSpur]

Hairston is an inch taller than Udoka and plays about six inches taller due to his timing, his arms and his leaping ability. He's the closest thing to a Bowen replacement the Spurs have had in the pipeline for a while.

All the more reason Pop needs to get him back in here. The Spurs could've used his athletic ability and defense against the Rockets. After all, none of the other wings were successful defending the Rockets.

[AFBlue]

Hairston seems to be very successful at beating his man off the dribble and drawing contact on his drive to the hoop. I know he's a good athlete, but I wonder if he would find the same kind of success at the next level.

At this point, it's all he's really shown he's able to do on offense. Still, he's a very intriguing prospect...

[ChumpDumper]

I think I'll wait for him to do something more than trade drives with Derrick Dial before declaring Hairston call-up material.

[SenorSpur]

Hairston seems to be very successful at beating his man off the dribble and drawing contact on his drive to the hoop. I know he's a good athlete, but I wonder if he would find the same kind of success at the next level.

At this point, it's all he's really shown he's able to do on offense. Still, he's a very intriguing prospect...

The Spurs should be concerned about another team tabbing Hairston.

[AFBlue]

The Spurs should be concerned about another team tabbing Hairston.

I'm sure they are...at least they're keeping tabs on him. He's probably one of the reasons RC was there last night.

[AFBlue]

How much "4" did Marcus see, and how much "3" did Malik see? Just curious to see what they'd be used to running in the system if they got the call up...

CD, question for you...

[ChumpDumper]

CD, question for you...

Tulsa runs weird lineups because they have no point guards. Hairston was covering Derrick Dial most of the time as he ran the point. The Toros did run some small ball with Gaines as the center, so both players got time at the positions you brought up. Williams did a very good job holding his ground against Steven Hill, but Hill does suck on offense so that may not be saying much.

[AFBlue]

Tulsa runs weird lineups because they have no point guards. Hairston was covering Derrick Dial most of the time as he ran the point. The Toros did run some small ball with Gaines as the center, so both players got time at the positions you brought up. Williams did a very good job holding his ground against Steven Hill, but Hill does suck on offense so that may not be saying much.

Thanks!

At least we know they're versatile. Hairston on a PG....very Bowen-esque, though I'm not making the direct comparison.

[ChumpDumper]

Dial is an SG playing the point. Overall I've been more impressed with Williams' D, but it's not that big a difference. Offensively, they are both doing a bunch of crap they won't get away with in the NBA like trying to take their men off the dribble too often.

[AFBlue]

Dial is an SG playing the point. Overall I've been more impressed with Williams' D, but it's not that big a difference. Offensively, they are both doing a bunch of crap they won't get away with in the NBA like trying to take their men off the dribble too often.

Does Williams look better athletically this year compared to last? I know the main concerns with him last year had to do with his speed/quickness and the ability to play the 2/3 on the next level.

Any improvement in that area?

[ChumpDumper]

Does Williams look better athletically this year compared to last? I know the main concerns with him last year had to do with his speed/quickness and the ability to play the 2/3 on the next level.

Any improvement in that area?

Not terribly quick but he's really using his length well playing the passing lanes and the like.

His three point shots go in, but his release is low and slow.

[AFBlue]

Not terribly quick but he's really using his length well playing the passing lanes and the like.

His three point shots go in, but his release is low and slow.

Again, thanks.

[Darkwaters]

The Spurs should be concerned about another team tabbing Hairston.

The Rockets had a scout at the Toros/Utah game a couple of days ago.