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So, he's not really Elie at all then.
So, can Gary Neal (6 3pointers in one half in Vegas Summer League) be Mario Ellie version 2.0?
Gary Neal at 6'4" is about the same height as Ellie. Ellie played in leagues all over the world before he got to play in the NBA. By the time he played for the Spurs, he was a 3 point specialist (with not much mobility).
Neal has played several years in Europe, was never drafted by the NBA and appears to have a 3 point shot as his main weapon of choice.
However, unlike Ellie who needed to be open to make a set 3 point shot, Neal has a very quick release and shoot while contested. Neal however doesn't appear to play as rugged as Ellie on both the offensive and defensive sides of the court.
So, he's not really Elie at all then.
No offense to Neal, but the last thing the Spurs need is another 6-foot-4 guard. The Spurs absolutely need for length.
as long as hes in tc im happy
He's like Mario Elie except the exact opposite.
You beat me to it.
C'mon guys, he's like Ellie because
(1) He's an American player who built his professional career outside the NBA.
(2) His contribution to the Spurs is that 3 point shot.
(3) He's a SG that isn't that quick.
There's a lot of similarities. I'm just curious if a player like this can help out the Spurs this time out?
(4) They both seem to have a certain moxie/ iness. I do not see them shrinking when big shot time comes.
(5) They both have/had a stout tough NBA body.
Dude has one good game in the summer league and people go ape ...wtf? He's a one-dimensional player without good size or athleticism. So that means when his one dimension falters, as it did the game before his "breakout" today, he's pretty useless.
Watching Neal was fun today, but let's not overblow one summer league game.
Did Elie have a fetish for vomiting girls?..
Mario Ellie was also one dimensional, but he was effective as a Spur. Can Neal do the same?
I don't think the spurs have any 6-foot-4 guards. Can you please give that list of guards.
Dude... the guy was acquitted. Don't think it is fair to bring this up.
He led the Italian League in scoring at 20+ points/game (over a whole season).
For our Austin Toros fans, Neal's Euro league is exactly like the D League (except better).
That's what Ellie did well, he was clutch.
Can't say the same for current and former Spur players (i.e. Bonner, Bogans, Mason).
AFBlue FTW
He was also effective defensively...until they changed the rules. He was out of the league a year or two later.
Don't get hung up on the specific measurables. The point is they already have a logjam at the SG position. While they obviously need shooting, they also need a backup SF with some length and the ability to defend.
Last edited by SenorSpur; 07-19-2010 at 01:44 AM.
See what I did there? lol
But if we're talking about Matt, then roll out the excuses: 'he spaces the floor', 'RC said shooters are fundamental', yada yada yada
To be honest, we've had and still have our good share of one dimensional players, especially shooters: RMJ, Finley, Bonner... Even zero dimensional players like the centerpiece...
That doesn't seem to stop the FO going after them.
As far as Ellie, no he doesn't look like Mario at all.
Bottom line is that Neal is a good shooter. He'll make someone's roster, if not the Spurs.
Neal's had more than '1 good game', he's played well pretty much the entire Summer League.
Not saying SL means anything, or "sign him up!", just saying, give the man due credit for what he's doing out there.
This.
And this.
So, Roger Mason Jr. 2.0
By the time Elie arrived in San Antonio, didn't he have two rings?
That's a different sort of toughness.
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