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I like this guy. He played very well in college. Defends like a mofo. Don't know about his offensive and ball handling capabilities being nba-ready but he has the potential makeup of a spur.
Because they can?
I like this guy. He played very well in college. Defends like a mofo. Don't know about his offensive and ball handling capabilities being nba-ready but he has the potential makeup of a spur.
Spurs picked up two defensive minded guards. My dream is that one of them will keep Mason in the inactive list.
Promising 7 foot big man? You mean Ratliff? I doubt Pop's losing any sleep over trading away their 4th string big man. Don't read into the signings of Temple and Jackson too much. Pop is just filling out the bottom of the roster, and evaluating these 2 guys, to see if their worth bringing into the Summer league team and maybe training camp. Jackson and Temple both are defensive-minded players, which of course is what Pop values in a player.
If it is in fact for next, year, they'll have to replace Mason on the roster. Wouldn't affect Hairston one way or another.
You're too funny. I'm going to be laughing my ass off when Mahinmi catches on somewhere and develops into a solid nba player.
He must be too tall for Pop's small ball lineups, but Temple should fit right into Pop's future 4 guard + 1 undersized power forward future lineups.
+1..
It seems like they're high on Hairston, I doubt this affects him..
Like exstatic said here, the Spurs are going to have some holes on the roster next year..with having to pay Manu and then wanting to pay Splitter, the roster will need some cheap options to fill it out..it makes sense to look at some of these guys for next year..
I like that they're looking at a guy like this though..good sign that the Spurs are finally looking at athletes and going back to the defensive mindset..
It's not really a surprise when you use your noodle just a little. There are three small/wing spots on the team, and only two big spots, one of which is manned by Tim, and then throw in small ball time. We need more wings and guards than anything else.
Manu is getting up there, Mason is as good as gone, and Finley's already gone. Our big situtation is much more stable with Tim, Dice, and Blair.
So you're saying we need Manu insurance because he's "getting up there" yet we don't with Duncan and Dice?
if Pop wants to shore up his perimeter defense, this probably makes sense. The guy seems to have a strong defensive background from college days but has since developed his offense as well... but no doubt its the defensive qualities that attracted Pop's attention. I think we'll get to see him in action in the Clippers game if the Spurs can get a nice lead.
I like Temple. The Rockets (through the Vipers' staff) were trying to make Temple a point guard with wildly inconsistent results. It worked out much better when they moved him to off guard. Very good defender. Decent handler and passer. Streaky shooter. Might as well audition roster replacements for Bogans and Mason now.
Looks like the Spurs are putting an emphasis on coachable system players rather than just looking for those with the most upside. That's as good a strategy as any, I suppose.
I guess one might complain about its being another guard, but there really aren't that many overly impressive big men in the D-League right now.
Spurs will go after a shooter to replace Mason.
lol @ popsuckers justifying this
If Pop was truly serious about refocusing on defense then he would have kept Ratliff and started developing Ian this year.
This is just another small ball player that Pop can use to satisfy his craving for small balls.
Pop is becoming the yin to Nellies' wang .. both like small balls but Nellie likes em even if they can't play a lick of defense and Pop is becoming just the opposite.
Sounds like somebody has a thing for men's balls.
Wow, that's interesting.
Thanks for the vids
What is there to justify? There will be open roster spots next season and now is the time to try out some D-Leaguers to lock in a couple for the summer and/or training camp.lol @ popsuckers justifying this
If Pop was truly serious about refocusing on defense then he would have kept Ratliff and started developing Ian this year.
This is just another small ball player that Pop can use to satisfy his craving for small balls.
Pop is becoming the yin to Nellies' wang .. both like small balls but Nellie likes em even if they can't play a lick of defense and Pop is becoming just the opposite.
What part of that do you not understand?
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So invite them to summer camp next year, why the do they need to play garbage minutes now? What is Pop hoping to see other than guys who have no idea wtf they're doing out there?
This is beyond full re mode.
With little more than a month left in the season at a critical juncture with teams still jostling for important playoff position and Pop is ing around with D league scrubs that are probably going to see little to no time, esp once the spurs get into the teeth of the schedule here in less than a few days.
Just boggles the mind.
it is better to play them in garbage time then mason
we know he sucks this year
Does the Spurs playoff position really matter? If you think they have a chance in to do anything meaningful this post season it's time for you to wake up and join the rest of us in reality.
They will have holes all over the roster next year and as CD said, there isn't really any bigs in the D-League worth looking at. If the Spurs plan on resigning Manu and using the MLE on another player then they will need to find role players that they can put on cheap contracts to fill out the rest of the roster. This is a way for them to get a look at them now so they can see if it will be worth the time and money to sign them for camp and possibly beyond.
Looks like Pop is suddenly focusing his search for the heir apparent to Bowen.
Mini-Centerpiece?
I'm not conceding this year as long as Parker can make a return by playoff time @ 100%. This very well be the last time we see a big 3 that is all healthy and playing well. It may sound cliche but with a healthy big 3 "anything is possible"
I agree there will be holes in the roster next year esp if Pop doesn't plan on resigning Mason (which would be a mistake). I just don't think that now is the time to be trying to evaluate new players.
As far as bigs go, I don't think it would matter if there were good prospects in the pipeline or not. I think it is pretty clear we can look forward to more small ball lineups next year since Ian's option wasn't picked up and Pop can't even wait till this summer to get his jollies off seeing another small ball option.
Malik better stay agressive. He can't afford another lackluster performance like the last game. When he gets his chance he needs to come with it.
they said when Temple plays it will be the first Father / Son duo to play for the Spurs
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