Project Spurs: Bobby Simmons added to spurs training camp roster

[ChumpDumper]

I'm not against an unguaranteed deal to see if he has anything left. I just don't see any recent evidence that he has anything left. I wouldn't want Gee to be dropped for Simmons since I think Gee actually has a Simmons-esque career ahead of him.

[ace3g]

finally found a picture of Simmons from Media Day at MYSA.com

[Bruno]

I pray he doesn't play small ball 4.

Even if Simmons is a natural SF, he mostly played PF with Nets last year and Mavs considered him to backup Dirk.

Given that Spurs quickest big is Matt Bonner, it's a given that Spurs will play some small ball next year. If Gist isn't good enough, which is likely, Simmons would be the less worst option to play small ball PF.

[Obstructed_View]

According to DX, Simmons is two full inches taller than Bogans and has a 4" longer wingspan and standing reach. He probably outweighs him by 20 pounds as well. Much better suited to be a small forward than Bogans. He'll be a nice insurance policy as the younger players develop, so long as Pop actually allows the younger players to develop. If he becomes Centerpiece mk II we could be in for deja vu.

[SCdac]

I don't mind Simmons being on the training camp roster at all. Generally speaking, I think he's more talented and potentially just as useful as a Bogans or Udoka. Not by a mile, but at least he's got experience in the league, and is a career .401% three point shooter / .825% free throw shooter.

[jjktkk]

according to dx, simmons is two full inches taller than bogans and has a 4" longer wingspan and standing reach. He probably outweighs him by 20 pounds as well. Much better suited to be a small forward than bogans. He'll be a nice insurance policy as the younger players develop, so long as pop actually allows the younger players to develop. If he becomes centerpiece mk ii we could be in for deja vu.

+1

[anonoftheinternets]

I was surprised to hear that Simmons played the second unit 3 today.

can u list the players for all three units? tat would be really interesting.

[ChuckD]

Typically the Spurs run the most experienced in the first unit and the others in the second. Group 1 is Parker, Manu, RJ, Duncan, Dice. Group 2 is Temp, Hill, Simmons Blair and Bonner. Other than Simmons it isn't hard to even guess.

I take this with a grain of salt if Tiago isn't in the first two units.

[Obstructed_View]

I was surprised to hear that Simmons played the second unit 3 today.

Perhaps I'm not following. There are only two small forwards on the roster, so isn't that where we should expect to see him.

[Obstructed_View]

The 3s were RJ, Simmons, Gee and Anderson.

Ah. With two actual NBA small forwards on the roster I sort of forgot about those two.

[Big P]

I like the idea of Simmons on the roster...low risk..high reward.

[Obstructed_View]

Well the Spurs are placing those two at the 3. According to one person I talked to Anderson is a lot thicker in the arms and chest than he expected.

My guess at the groups: Points: Tony, Temple, Jerrells. Off guards; Manu, Hill, Neal, Penny, (there is a debate on the netter shooter, Penny or Neal, they're both lights out) SF: see above PF: Gist and expected list.

Nothing special really.

I knew the Spurs had both penciled in as threes, but neither one really has the size, even with some extra bulk. Someone else mentioned Anderson's arms too. Looking at him on the day one video he looks to be quite a bit bigger than Neal but still about the same size as Gee.

While I'd really like to see both Anderson and Gee work their way into the rotation, I simply didn't think it was unexpected that a veteran who's a legitimate NBA 3 would immediately jump past both in the rotation.

[ace3g]

Simmons in Spurs camp with point to prove

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s...103977299.html

[slick'81]

glad to see bobby wants to prove everyone wrong hes to hoping he can contribute some this season

[DesignatedT]

I'm pretty optimistic about Bobby. I really think he can work here. If he focuses on his Defense and getting better at that end he could be a perfect fit. It is well known that he has the capability of hitting the 3 ball. I hope he can get it all working.

[SenorSpur]

I'm pretty optimistic about Bobby. I really think he can work here. If he focuses on his Defense and getting better at that end he could be a perfect fit. It is well known that he has the capability of hitting the 3 ball. I hope he can get it all working.

Agree. Simmons walks in with a better resume than anyone else, not named RJ, at the SF position. He need only concentrate being a consistent 3-ball shooter and committing himself on the defensive end. If does that, he would be the odd-on favorite to backup RJ - and a much better option than Bogans ever was, at that spot. Besides, we know much Pop loves players, who have a chip on their shoulder. I can't say I blame him, it makes for a motivated player.

Unless something unusual occurs during camp, I would assume that Gee is likely bound for a one-year stint in the D-League. Whatever happens, I just hope they don't give up on him. And I can't wait to find out what will become of Gist?

[angelbelow]

IIRC simmons had a really nice jumper going for him (not sure about his 3-pt range.) hopefully he hasnt lost his touch in that department.

[The Truth #6]

So if he makes it, then who gets left out? Gist or Gee?

I'm curious what his role would be exactly, other than "veteran".

[Leetonidas]

Gist, because he sucks.

[Thompson]

If Simmons is the backup small forward, I think Gee and Temple spend some time with the Toros. It's interesting that Penney is really impressing them with his shooting. They've already signed Neal though, how many shooting guards can they carry? I think Gist is gone, but who knows.

[Maddog]

Simmons has the potetial to earn major minutes. If he is willing to learn the system and play D, he might even take some of RJs minutes-
His standing reach is similar to slightly better than RJ, has always rebounded well for a 3 and shoots the corner 3 (Heck all threes) well. He is not and has never been an all star but he is a legitimate NBA foward

[ElNono]

Bogans didn't get a callup either last season.

Spurs have an unfortunate habit of signing washed up players and placing them in the starting line-up. If you haven't noticed, they've done this for several years now:

Bogans
Stoudamire
Vaughn
Van Excel
...

They must have been phenomenal in practice...

[ElNono]

i'm not against an unguaranteed deal to see if he has anything left. I just don't see any recent evidence that he has anything left. I wouldn't want gee to be dropped for simmons since i think gee actually has a simmons-esque career ahead of him.

+1

[DesignatedT]

So if he makes it, then who gets left out? Gist or Gee?

I'm curious what his role would be exactly, other than "veteran".

Gist is likely gone IMO. I don't think he had much of a shot to make the roster with or without Bobby here. Assuming Bobby makes the roster the Spurs are going to have to make a decision to keep Gee or not. I'm sure another NBA team will offer him some sort of deal (wizards?) If the spurs don't decide to keep him.

[DesignatedT]

At this point I would feel more comfortable with Bobby as the backup 3 rather than Gee. Saying that, I definitely would want to keep Gee on just in case that doesn't seem to work out but Bobby already practicing with the 2nd unit doesn't surprise me at all.