Gary Neal: Mario Elie 2.0?

[Obstructed_View]

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.

Two things: If you already think Bonner is useless, why would you want Neal also?

Secondly: Bonner doesn't have size?

[ceperez]

Secondly: Bonner doesn't have size?

The consensus is that Bonner doesn't have size, length and quickness for the position he plays.

[Obstructed_View]

The consensus is that Bonner doesn't have size, length and quickness for the position he plays.

Neither does Neal. Why do you want him?

[TJastal]

No offense to Neal, but the last thing the Spurs need is another 6-foot-4 guard. The Spurs absolutely need for length.

*cough*

Matt Barnes

*cough*

[JonNOKC]

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.

He has actually shot the 3 ball well in 3 of the 4 games - and last year we needed shooters - could certainly fill a role as 3pt specialist and has extended range, also a decent pick and role guard if you watch film from Europe - for the vet min he would be nice to have at end of bench - the problem is he can command much more in Europe and I haven't seen him quoted as really wanting back in states - also wouldn't be a shock for a team like PHX, NY, GS, etc to make offer

[ElNono]

Two things: If you already think Bonner is useless, why would you want Neal also?

I didn't say I wanted him. I also wasn't going out of my way to criticize him for being one dimensional.

Secondly: Bonner doesn't have size?

I know you're an informed poster, so I don't think I really need to answer this one.

[ceperez]

Neither does Neal. Why do you want him?

'coz he might be able to hit the 3 pointer when it counts come playoff time?

That's what Ellie did, and that's what I'm hoping Neal can do too.

[tav1]

The Spurs are probably looking at inexpensive trade scenarios, as well. Inexpensive in the sense of preserving their core. Targeting a player like Anthony Parker might work as a one season stop-gap. I'm not trying to start a Parker rumor, so you can fill in the blank with other possibilities. Between McDyess and Jefferson, the Spurs have some ability to bring in a sf via trade.

[smrattler]

I don't really care if he's the second coming of Jaren Jackson.

Do we really another SG period?

Among the guard pos ions, if anything, maybe we need a real backup PG.

But assuming RJ re-signs, we need a real backup SF I thnk. And if he doesn't re-sign, we need two SFs and some serious praying.

[redskinfan]

By the time Elie arrived in San Antonio, didn't he have two rings?

That's a different sort of toughness.

Then lets bring Adam Morrison he has back to back rings, thats the toughness we need...

[tdunk21]

can neal make the team as a replacement to roger mason as the sharp shooter????

[Obstructed_View]

'coz he might be able to hit the 3 pointer when it counts come playoff time?

That's what Ellie did, and that's what I'm hoping Neal can do too.

Just to review: Who are you going to cut to make room for this undersized journeyman rookie who "might be able to hit the 3 pointer"?

[ceperez]

Just to review: Who are you going to cut to make room for this undersized journeyman rookie who "might be able to hit the 3 pointer"?

Would you resign Bogans or Mason instead?

[Obstructed_View]

Would you resign Bogans or Mason instead?

No. Now back to my question: Who are you going to cut?

[coyotes_geek]

People need to quit getting so excited about summer league. Neal is not an NBA player. Right now Alonzo Gee is the only guy playing on the SL team worthy of consideration for an NBA roster spot.

[ceperez]

No. Now back to my question: Who are you going to cut?

Nobody. I would stash him as the 14th or 15th player that we may never play.

[Obstructed_View]

Nobody. I would stash him as the 14th or 15th player that we may never play.

So much for Mario Elie.

[Mel_13]

So, can Gary Neal (6 3pointers in one half in Vegas Summer League) be Mario Ellie version 2.0?

I would stash him as the 14th or 15th player that we may never play.

You have now answered your initial question in the negative.

Close thread.

[dbestpro]

For me, I would ask, can he be like the microwave and give me 5 points in 5-7 minutes of play? With TP, Manu, Hill, Temple and Anderson that is as much as he could provide. Also, if we sign RJ and a vet backup SF, it would mean no Hairston of Gee, or more 3 guard sets, or Anderson at the SF. I think Neal is good enough to not have to play D-league. It's just a matter of being on the right team.

[ceperez]

For me, I would ask, can he be like the microwave and give me 5 points in 5-7 minutes of play?

The Spurs may have just set that scenario up in the last game. Feed Neal the ball, give him a ton of screens and have him shoot from anywhere....

the result... 16 points in one quarter!

impressed?

[Obstructed_View]

The Spurs may have just set that scenario up in the last game. Feed Neal the ball, give him a ton of screens and have him shoot from anywhere....

the result... 16 points in one quarter!

impressed?

You're an idiot.

[smrattler]

You're an idiot.

EDIT: you posted that twice, in two threads, to the same guy, within a minute of each other!

[Obstructed_View]

EDIT: you posted that twice, in two threads, to the same guy, within a minute of each other!

Yeah, I thought it was important that he be informed of that fact.

[yavozerb]

The Spurs may have just set that scenario up in the last game. Feed Neal the ball, give him a ton of screens and have him shoot from anywhere....

the result... 16 points in one quarter!

impressed?

You're an idiot.

, for once we agree...I feel the same way about tjastal's posts.

[ceperez]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s..._98720969.html

In one of the most brilliant Las Vegas shooting displays this side of the famed Gun Store, Neal made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points — including 13 in the game's first 2:45 — to pace the Spurs to a 78-64 victory in their summer league finale.