Spurs Sign Garrett Temple to 10-day Contract

[ace3g]

Temple was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 94th pick of the 1974 NBA Draft. He never played in the NBA, but spent one season (1974–75) with the San Antonio Spurs of the American Basketball Association. He averaged 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 24 games.[3]

Temple's sons Collis III and Garrett Temple both played at LSU

from Temple wikipedia

[Johnny RIngo]

Spurs picked up two defensive minded guards. My dream is that one of them will keep Mason in the inactive list.

You forgot about Bogans. He really doesn't deserve any playing time.

[ace3g]

Bogans ruined having 2 straight nights where everyone scores

[ace3g]

but he didn't score tonight

[timtonymanu]

but he didn't score tonight

oh my bad i misread your post the first time.

[Blackjack]

I've really liked Temple; solid pick up.

His addition is in no way detrimental to Hairston, IMO. Temple's a system type of player that fits the mold of the 'Centerpiece' Pop's referred to, and he could very well turn into a Raja-type; Hairston is a more talented utility player that's much more of a wing.

I've made mention of Malik maybe being more of a luxury player than one of necessity ... and that could very well be the case (but it'd be a luxury you hold on to since it's not costing you anything else).

If anyone should be worried, you'd think it'd be Bogans.

[anakha]

I really don't get why some people are ing over this move. Seriously.

[BillMc]

I'm up for the Spurs taking a look at any young guy who can play D. They should always be looking to add a piece, and a 10-Contract is a nice way to evaluate them.

[ChumpDumper]

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"

Nah, you conceded this year once the fantasy Tyrus Thomas trade didn't happen.

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.

Why not? There are open roster spots and other teams have not hesitated to sign the other top D-League players. These spots are going to be open no matter what happens this season.

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.

But you haven't conceded the season, right?

[jjktkk]

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.

Yea TJastal, I'm equally laughing my ass off at you and other others who think Mahimni is gonna bust out next year for some other team. By other team, I mean an NBA team, and not if hes riding the bench like he is currently doing with the Spurs. I got my crow waiting for yea.

[jjktkk]

I really don't get why some people are ing over this move. Seriously.

Yea I know. I guess some of the tools on here that think they know how to evaluate talent better than Pop just feel the need to get their 2 cents in.

[jjktkk]

So you're saying we need Manu insurance because he's "getting up there" yet we don't with Duncan and Dice?

No TJastal because Pop knows hes got an a all-star in waiting in Mahimni next year and hes hoping to trade his 1st round pick this Summer for your "promising 7 footer" Ratliff. See no worries for you TJastal, pops got it covered.

[jjktkk]

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 doesn't seem to take a whole lot to boggle your mind TJastal. Were talking about end of the bench players who are young and have potential in the future because of their defensive skills and might be able to land a roster spot down the road. OMG, do you actually think Pop is looking to sign someone this late in the season to put in his playoff rotation, if in fact the Spurs make the playoffs? Now that there is some mind boggling my friend.

[TJastal]

It doesn't seem to take a whole lot to boggle your mind TJastal. Were talking about end of the bench players who are young and have potential in the future because of their defensive skills and might be able to land a roster spot down the road. OMG, do you actually think Pop is looking to sign someone this late in the season to put in his playoff rotation, if in fact the Spurs make the playoffs? Now that there is some mind boggling my friend.

So what is the point of having him sitting on the end of the bench again, exactly? He's not going to play much if at all the rest of this season.

Is he going to sit on Pop's lap while Pop tells him bedtime stories during timeouts?

[TJastal]

Nah, you conceded this year once the fantasy Tyrus Thomas trade didn't happen.

Why not? There are open roster spots and other teams have not hesitated to sign the other top D-League players. These spots are going to be open no matter what happens this season.

But you haven't conceded the season, right?

I haven't conceded anything. Just because I wanted a trade that didn't materialize doesn't mean I have given up. When did I ever say I conceded the year? :p

And I just don't see the need for signing Garret Temple to a 10 day contract to sit on the bench but whatever. If Pop needs someone to sit on his lap for bedtime stories more power to him.

[ChumpDumper]

I haven't conceded anything. Just because I wanted a trade that didn't materialize doesn't mean I have given up. When did I ever say I conceded the year? :p

You could have fooled us.

And I just don't see the need for signing Garret Temple to a 10 day contract to sit on the bench but whatever. If Pop needs someone to sit on his lap for bedtime stories more power to him.

So you want to do what? Nothing except complain about the coach? Very forward thinking of you.

[Lars]

Temple is a really nice player. He is huge for a PG and has really solid D. He can also run and dunk like nobodies business. His FT% sucks though.

[raspsa]

Temple has a nice stroke from the 3-point area, a soft, high arcing shot.. he had one D-league game where he was 7-for-7 from long-range.. can hardly wait for him to see some action.

[TJastal]

You could have fooled us.

So you want to do what? Nothing except complain about the coach? Very forward thinking of you.

Wow get over it. I'm not the only person on this forum that has veto'd a Pop move.

So only popsuckers who praise every decision and worships on the altar of Pop's loins are allowed to post?

[ChumpDumper]

Wow get over it. I'm not the only person on this forum that has veto'd a Pop move.

You should follow your own advice about getting over it. Get over the fantasy Tyrus trade. There was no way it was going to happen.

So only popsuckers who praise every decision and worships on the altar of Pop's loins are allowed to post?

Not at all. You can whine all you want. Don't whine more when someone notices it.

[TJastal]

You should follow your own advice about getting over it. Get over the fantasy Tyrus trade. There was no way it was going to happen.

Not at all. You can whine all you want. Don't whine more when someone notices it.

At least I'm grousing over fairly current events. That guy who thought the spurs should have drafted Glen Rice instead of Sean Ell1ot a couple decades ago is the one who ought to get over it huh? Funny you didn't get all testy over that.

If I'm still grousing about Tyrus Thomas 20 years from now then by all means please bonk me over the head and set me straight.

[TJastal]

Here's the real muthaffuggin' Garret anyway (sorry don't know how to embed youtube vids)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RggiiAIoLr4&NR=1

Go Garret!!!

[E-RockWill]

Here's the real muthaffuggin' Garret anyway (sorry don't know how to embed youtube vids)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RggiiAIoLr4&NR=1

Go Garret!!!

You have ruined this thread.

[ChumpDumper]

At least I'm grousing over fairly current events. That guy who thought the spurs should have drafted Glen Rice instead of Sean Ell1ot a couple decades ago is the one who ought to get over it huh? Funny you didn't get all testy over that.

Does he bring it up in every thread?

If I'm still grousing about Tyrus Thomas 20 years from now then by all means please bonk me over the head and set me straight.

It will become part of your list of grievances you and others will trot out whenever the front office offends you anew. And if ever Tyrus has some particularly good stats, you'll be sure to mention it.

[TJastal]

You have ruined this thread.

Does this mean your day is ruined too? Get a life...