What is the deal with James Gist?

[AFBlue]

Does Gist play Bowens position? I hope.

Right now he's a 4, but I'm pretty sure the long-term plan is for him to expand his perimeter game and become a 3/4 (combo forward).

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Not impressed with Gist. If he had what it takes he would have beaten guys playing in Austin. Not only that, much like Matt, Gist wouldnt have to beat out tough guys for minutes. He is where he belongs. Learning how to play basketball at a very low level. In Europe................

In other words, you've never seen him play and don't know a thing about him (specifically that the Spurs still retain his rights and will probably bring him over as an athletic tweener 3/4 to replace Ime next year).

Stop posting for the love of god.

I rarely say this, but PLEASE, listen to T Park.

[ClingingMars]

I dont know anyone at Spurstalk that doesn't share your sentiments.

[Vito Corleone]

BREAKING NEWS:

James Gist just kicked Chuck Norris's ass and stole his lunch money.

[tp2021]

OLD NEWS:

James Gist just kicked Chuck Norris's ass and stole his lunch money again.

FIFY

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Life doesn't give James Gist lemons, life asks James Gist what his favorite fruit is. With that said can someone please tell me a little more about him I know very little. I watched a Maryland game last year and he played well but obviously there's so much hype for a reason.

[tp2021]

Basically, he was the Spurs' best player in Summer League, displaying athleticism, shotblocking ability, and all-around energy.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Just outa curiosity any specific reason he fell as far as he did or was he just under the radar?

[Blackjack]

Originally Posted by Vito Corleone

OLD NEWS:

James Gist just kicked Chuck Norris's ass and stole his lunch money again.

DEVELOPING STORY:

James Gist just kicked Chuck Norris's ass and stole his lunch money again... But has apparently been invovled in a "run-in" with Matt Bonner that has left him broke, bloodied, and left to question his manhood.

[Blackjack]

Just outa curiosity any specific reason he fell as far as he did or was he just under the radar?

He was a tweener.

Scouts didn't think he had the size to play the 4 or the skill-set to transition to the 3, thus the fall.

He's got the athleticism, length, and motor to be a solid contributor in the league, he just needs to take advantage of the time in Italy to work on his ouside shot and perimeter skills overall.

[Manufan909]

He was a tweener.

Scouts didn't think he had the size to play the 4 or the skill-set to transition to the 3, thus the fall.

He's got the athleticism, length, and motor to be a solid contributor in the league, he just needs to take advantage of the time in Italy to work on his ouside shot and perimeter skills overall.

s yes. I didn't really know either, so I'm glad for the update.

Does anyone consider Pop's brain fart that sent The Gist to Italy a wise decision? If he comes back with fundamentals worthy of Timmy I'll eat my words.

[tp2021]

s yes. I didn't really know either, so I'm glad for the update.

Does anyone consider Pop's brain fart that sent The Gist to Italy a wise decision? If he comes back with fundamentals worthy of Timmy I'll eat my words.

It was wise. It allows him to develop without taking up a roster spot. Also, IIRC Bruno (or maybe CD) speculated that the Spurs wanted to sign him to a 2-year deal, and doing so this past offseason would have made him a free agent in 2010. As it is, he can opt out of his 2-year deal in Italy after this season and come over next season.

[jag]

Basically, he was the Spurs' best player in Summer League, displaying athleticism, shotblocking ability, and all-around energy.

I would have liked to see him against better compe ion. I've learned that summer league performance can be a very inaccurate judge of a player's NBA potential (see: George Hill).