Introduction to Marcus Haislip

[GSH]

Assuming that the contract gets inked in a few days, here is some information about our newest Spur. You'll see some things that look familiar, and may give you some idea about why the Spurs' management like him.

Personality - Haislip is known for being very unemotional on the court. Not only does he not celebrate or chest-thump, he rarely even smiles. He says the way he focuses is to control his emotions. As a result, some Spanish fans and journalists referred to him as "cold". Off the court, he says, he has a good sense of humor, and his friends know it.

Nickname - "Slip", a play on his last name.

Tattoos - Haislip has eight tatoos. Two are biblical quotes (he describes himself as "very religious"). One is of his family, one his home town, one his University.

Athleticism - The story is that he can take a coin from the top of the backboard. He says that may have been true when he was young, but now he is "too old" to do that.

Money - He says that he tries to save, and spend as little as possible because investments sometimes go bad.

Leadership - When it was suggested that he needed to be more open and outspoken to become a leader (on Unicaja) he said that he preferred to lead by example, and let his game talk rather than his words.

Outside interests - Watching movies, and his computer. And watching movies - he really likes movies.

Physique - He says he has good genetics, but he also works hard because his diet is terrible. Doesn't drink beer. Meat or fish? Definitely meat.

Misc. - He likes to shoot the 3 ball the best, because "3 is better than 2". He thinks the referees in the NBA are much more consistent than in Europe. He thinks Kobe Bryant is the best player in the game. Was quite the homebody, at least while he was in Spain. Laughed most and felt happiest when talking to his parents on the telephone. Says that he feels consistent with his performance and confidence now. When he is through as a player, he would like to continue in basketball by "teaching kids everything I've learned in basketball. Basketball has been my life."

[TheProfessor]

Hard not to like the guy after reading that, seems like he'll fit in nicely.

[Mugen]

hopefully his play can introduce matt bonner to the end of the bench.

[WildcardManu]

Match.com? lol j/k seems like a cool down to earth guy.

[mudyez]

unemotional like timmy and religious like the admiral...can you say dynasty?

[200 miles]

It seems as if Haislip would be the perfect 5th big because looking from Youtube footage and even before playing his first game as a Spur, already it's Haislip > Bonner.

[celldweller]

His only down fall is that he DUNKS with authority!!!

[TheProfessor]

His only down fall is that he DUNKS with authority!!!

As long as he gets back on defense and can guard perimeter bigs, Pop will hopefully make an exception.

[Bukefal]

[timvp]

Personality - Haislip is known for being very unemotional on the court.

Except when he's punching people in the face

[Mr. Body]

He has something to prove. He wants to stay in the United States. These are good things.

[HarlemHeat37]

If Haislip can punch Pau Gasol in the face, he would be worth his contract, even if he averages 1 and 1..

[45 bank shot]

just wondering if this guy has a low post game?

[batman2883]

spurs win the next 3 championships!!!

[rayray2k8]

If Haislip can punch Pau Gasol in the face, he would be worth his contract, even if he averages 1 and 1..

That is if he doesn't kill him. :o

[DPG21920]

Is he a Virgo that enjoys long walks on the beach?

[EmantheSpursFan]

If Haislip can punch Pau Gasol in the face, he would be worth his contract, even if he averages 1 and 1..

+1

[GSH]

Except when he's punching people in the face

Damnation! No messing around with the usual pushing and slapping. And no blind side sucker-punching. The guy asked for it, and Haislip gave it to him face to face. Nobody is going to accuse him of being soft.

But did you notice how he didn't show a lot of emotion while he was punching the guy?

[clubalien]

If Haislip can punch Pau Gasol in the face, he would be worth his contract, even if he averages 1 and 1..

can we spurs fans be a little classy.
When ron artest gets in a fight it is disgracefully. But when it involves our players we are encouraging it?

[HarlemHeat37]

can we spurs fans be a little classy.
When ron artest gets in a fight it is disgracefully. But when it involves our players we are encouraging it?

Ron Artest isn't classless because he gets into fights..he's classless because he beats his wife and abuses animals..

[EmantheSpursFan]

can we spurs fans be a little classy.
When ron artest gets in a fight it is disgracefully. But when it involves our players we are encouraging it?

Ron fights the fans in the stands

[MateoNeygro]

can we spurs fans be a little classy.
When ron artest gets in a fight it is disgracefully. But when it involves our players we are encouraging it?

Yes. Artest is bat crazy and a Laker and Haislip is a mother in G! hahha.

[bigdog]

can we spurs fans be a little classy.
When ron artest gets in a fight it is disgracefully. But when it involves our players we are encouraging it?

Ron Artest is a crazy .

and, I've been wanting a Spur to get into a fight for a while. It adds excitement. I remember a while back I wanted Rasho to fight someone, just for laughs.

[Sisk]

Match.com? lol j/k seems like a cool down to earth guy.

I was going to say the same exact thing

[symple19]

Assuming that the contract gets inked in a few days, here is some information about our newest Spur. You'll see some things that look familiar, and may give you some idea about why the Spurs' management like him.

Personality - Haislip is known for being very unemotional on the court. Not only does he not celebrate or chest-thump, he rarely even smiles. He says the way he focuses is to control his emotions. As a result, some Spanish fans and journalists referred to him as "cold". Off the court, he says, he has a good sense of humor, and his friends know it.

Nickname - "Slip", a play on his last name.

Tattoos - Haislip has eight tatoos. Two are biblical quotes (he describes himself as "very religious"). One is of his family, one his home town, one his University.

Athleticism - The story is that he can take a coin from the top of the backboard. He says that may have been true when he was young, but now he is "too old" to do that.

Money - He says that he tries to save, and spend as little as possible because investments sometimes go bad.

Leadership - When it was suggested that he needed to be more open and outspoken to become a leader (on Unicaja) he said that he preferred to lead by example, and let his game talk rather than his words.

Outside interests - Watching movies, and his computer. And watching movies - he really likes movies.

Physique - He says he has good genetics, but he also works hard because his diet is terrible. Doesn't drink beer. Meat or fish? Definitely meat.

Misc. - He likes to shoot the 3 ball the best, because "3 is better than 2". He thinks the referees in the NBA are much more consistent than in Europe. He thinks Kobe Bryant is the best player in the game. Was quite the homebody, at least while he was in Spain. Laughed most and felt happiest when talking to his parents on the telephone. Says that he feels consistent with his performance and confidence now. When he is through as a player, he would like to continue in basketball by "teaching kids everything I've learned in basketball. Basketball has been my life."

sounds good. Now we need him to produce on-court