Old thread about Curtis Jerrells

[manu_maniac]

I guess I didn't realize he was from Austin. I would think that makes him virtually a lock to go to the Toros when he does not make the team.

Fixed.

There's no doubt in my mind that he can't beat out Williams or Hairston. Both guys already know the system, and have shown they deserve at least some NBA minutes after their success with the Toros. What has Jerrells shown?

[EricB]

Fixed.

There's no doubt in my mind that he can't beat out Williams or Hairston. Both guys already know the system, and have shown they deserve at least some NBA minutes after their success with the Toros. What has Jerrells shown?

Hairston isn't a point guard and right now, the Spurs don't have a third point guard.

[manu_maniac]

Williams is a better point than Jerrells.

[kbrury]

Williams is a better point than Jerrells.

Agreed, Jerrells is in the same mold of McClinton with less efficient numbers

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Hairston isn't a point guard and right now, the Spurs don't have a third point guard.

I think Marcus Williams would argue with you about that.

http://www.48minutesof .com/2009/...rcus-williams/

Excellent interview, worth a read whether you think you're interested or not.

[Blackjack]

Well, it's quite obvious that Pop's flirtation with Pargo and Stoudamire; the drafting of McClinton; and now the addition of Jerrells is much more than a flirtation.

Pop wants his own Eddie House.

Whether McClinton or Jerrells is that guy, remains to be seen. But they should push each other in camp and give the Spurs a better idea of who they'd like to see develop in their program more over the coming years.

Personally, I favor McClinton by a good margin but compe ion never hurts anyone worth a damn.

[MaNu4Tres]

Well, it's quite obvious that Pop's flirtation with Pargo and Stoudamire; the drafting of McClinton; and now the addition of Jerrells is much more than a flirtation.

Pop wants his own Eddie House.

Whether McClinton or Jerrells is that guy, remains to be seen. But they should push each other in camp and give the Spurs a better idea of who they'd like to see develop in their program more over the coming years.

Personally, I favor McClinton by a good margin but compe ion never hurts anyone worth a damn.

This is all irrelevant. Teams have to fill in spots and the Spurs want to continue to have players under their watch in Austin. McClinton or Jerrels will be in Austin and most likely never play meaningful minutes with the Spurs.


The best player no matter the position will fill in the 14th and 15th roster spots. That will be Marcus Williams and Hairston( Imo). Spurs have a third point guard his name is Manu Ginobili. If Parker were to go down in the playoffs. I'm willing to bet anything that Hill would start and Manu would be his back up. Not Jerrels and not Marcus Williams.

[Blackjack]

This is all irrelevant. Teams have to fill in spots and the Spurs want to continue to have players under their watch in Austin. McClinton or Jerrels will be in Austin and most likely never play meaningful minutes with the Spurs.


The best player no matter the position will fill in the 14th and 15th roster spots. That will be Marcus Williams and Hairston( Imo). Spurs have a third point guard his name is Manu Ginobili. If Parker were to go down in the playoffs. I'm willing to bet anything that Hill would start and Manu would be his back up. Not Jerrels and not Marcus Williams.

I don't see how it's irrelevant that the Spurs have been so eager to find their own 'Eddie House.'

Judging by the players I mentioned, it's just a fact.

Now, you're right in saying the chances of either contributing this year is slim to none, but that doesn't mean they couldn't contribute to the program at some point. They obviously had a pretty high opinion of McClinton, seeing as he was a target with their 37th(?) pick, but a poor SL could have them having some similar feelings to last year when they looked to sign Pargo after Hill's showing. It's on a much smaller scale in terms of need and type of contributor they'd be off the bat, but Jerrells is basically a flyer to see if he's worth investing the time in.

Is he likely a better NBA prospect than McClinton, doubtful. But, as you said, you've got to fill out the roster for traing camp, and you usually do that with players that help to develop/showcase younger players and/or a couple of guys you take a flyer on to see if there's anything there.

Whether he makes the roster this year, or has any realistic shot at making it in years to come, is irrelevant to me. What is relevant, is the thought process and the fact that Pop and the Spurs seem to value the idea of having a House-type player in their system.

That's all.

Did you notice the post count, MaNu4Tres?

[MaNu4Tres]

I'm just saying that this discussion is irrelevant because Jerrels will more than likely never see meaningful minutes ever. Spurs have to invite players to training camp. He's one of them. Of course they want to see what the kid has, but their intentions are more so for the Toros than the Spurs.

I can see Pop wanting an Eddie House type in their system. And even if they had Eddie House himself, this team is too deep and too versatile for a player like Eddie House to play a significant role. Eddie House would be irrelevant himself unless we had injuries.

[MaNu4Tres]

And what do you mean by post count? Who gives a ?

[TimDunkem]

And what do you mean by post count? Who gives a ?

I think he was just pointing out that you two have the same amount of posts. Just relax...

[benefactor]

And what do you mean by post count? Who gives a ?

He's just talking about the counts being exactly the same.

Here...have some Ativan.

[K-State Spur]

I don't see how it's irrelevant that the Spurs have been so eager to find their own 'Eddie House.'

Judging by the players I mentioned, it's just a fact.

Now, you're right in saying the chances of either contributing this year is slim to none, but that doesn't mean they couldn't contribute to the program at some point. They obviously had a pretty high opinion of McClinton, seeing as he was a target with their 37th(?) pick, but a poor SL could have them having some similar feelings to last year when they looked to sign Pargo after Hill's showing. It's on a much smaller scale in terms of need and type of contributor they'd be off the bat, but Jerrells is basically a flyer to see if he's worth investing the time in.

Is he likely a better NBA prospect than McClinton, doubtful. But, as you said, you've got to fill out the roster for traing camp, and you usually do that with players that help to develop/showcase younger players and/or a couple of guys you take a flyer on to see if there's anything there.

Whether he makes the roster this year, or has any realistic shot at making it in years to come, is irrelevant to me. What is relevant, is the thought process and the fact that Pop and the Spurs seem to value the idea of having a House-type player in their system.

That's all.

Did you notice the post count, MaNu4Tres?

There's no evidence that anybody sees him in the Eddie House mold.

[mookie2001]

yeah kstate you should realize than the average poster on spurstalk has seen him play exactly zero full games

[Blackjack]

I'm just saying that this discussion is irrelevant because Jerrels will more than likely never see meaningful minutes ever. Spurs have to invite players to training camp. He's one of them. Of course they want to see what the kid has, but their intentions are more so for the Toros than the Spurs.

I can see Pop wanting an Eddie House type in their system. And even if they had Eddie House himself, this team is too deep and too versatile for a player like Eddie House to play a significant role. Eddie House would be irrelevant himself unless we had injuries.

Again, you're missing my point.

It's not about Jerrells. It's about the thought process.

I don't think most on this board look at the Spurs and see a need for a House-type player, and I certainly haven't seen anyone clamoring for one.

I just find it interesting that Pop, the guy who really matters when it comes to personnel, has made it pretty clear through his actions that he wants that type of player on the roster; or at least in the program for use at some point.

And what do you mean by post count? Who gives a ?

Damn, did I say something or have you been getting crapped on by other posters to put you on the defensive?

I noticed we had the exact same amount of posts after I posted my comment. I didn't realize I was such an inflammatory poster.

There's no evidence that anybody sees him in the Eddie House mold.

Well, he doesn't make me want to offer him a carrot when I look at his face, but his strength is shooting the ball and he does it in a point-guard's body.

[DaBears]

Dont know much about him dont care... Lets be real here he's not making the team he's here for training camp just as Spurs do every year, like every other team in the league..... The need some guys to practice against on scrimages, its just these guys get paid to practice. Once in a while you find a diamond in the ruff but that is rare.. Best of luck to whoever they bring in but the team is set already.

My personal choice would be Mcclinton over Jerrells.. Much better shooter

[DaBears]

Granted jerrels does play PG a McClinton is a bonified SG.......

[EricB]

I think Marcus Williams would argue with you about that.

http://www.48minutesof .com/2009/...rcus-williams/

Excellent interview, worth a read whether you think you're interested or not.

I have read the interview, and I watched him play. He's not quick enough to guard point guards in the NBA. I'm sorry but I'm still not a fan of his unless he's made some magical transformation since April.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I have read the interview, and I watched him play. He's not quick enough to guard point guards in the NBA. I'm sorry but I'm still not a fan of his unless he's made some magical transformation since April.

Well, now, that's between you and Marcus.

[K-State Spur]

Well, he doesn't make me want to offer him a carrot when I look at his face, but his strength is shooting the ball and he does it in a point-guard's body.

There's a difference between being a score-first PG and being an Eddie House type player.

[Bartleby]

Bump

[suitedkings]

Bump

nice

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Good for nothing trickster.

[timtonymanu]

I'd rather have Marcus Williams and I think Williams sucks.

[ElNono]

Lame bump. Thread le misleading