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Trading 's ass
See what he did there ?
70 percent of the article is not new information; we all know Jefferson has been working out over the off-season, and we all know that Pop likes that. However, some of these quotes are just priceless.
(The part on RJ is a bit down the page, under its own heading.)
Full article
Highlights:
So Popovich gave Jefferson a choice, telling him there would be no hard feelings either way. Jefferson could agree to meet Popovich and assistant coach Chip Engelland during the summer in San Antonio to go "back to school," as Popovich put it, on regaining the fundamentals that the Spurs' coach thought Jefferson had lost over the last few seasons. He would also work with Spurs assistant Chad Forcier in New York. And he'd take part in Tim Grgurich's skills camp in Vegas in August.
Or he could refuse, and enjoy his summer.
"And I would have definitely tried to trade him on the spot," Popovich said. "I told him I would definitely go to work on getting your ass out of Dodge."Popovich wasn't sure Jefferson would agree. He'd established himself as a star of sorts, and it's sometimes hard to get players on that level to keep from coasting. They are, they often say, who they are. But to his credit, Jefferson bought in.
"I just think he needed somebody to demand it of him," Popovich said. "He's a smart guy and he's got great character. It was lucky for me that I could address him straight on. If he was a dumb guy or a smart ass I would probably have had to try to trick him. Overall, I hope it translates to more consistent play."
Love Pop
Trading 's ass
See what he did there ?
man that is fresh. you're funny. you are very funny.
Pop is not just and x and o coach. The man knows how to deal with people in a fair way that respects them but lets them know who is boss.
That's why there is no dissension on the Spurs. The players buy into the coach and his system.
Got to say, I love that sig of Manu almost beheading that big girl Sasha. Man he really knocked the crap out of him....judging from his reaction, that is!
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/feature...tip-john-wall/
"I asked him if he wanted to reach his potential, or just let the next few years slough away and just put money in the bank," Popovich said. "He said 'I want to reach my potential.' "
glad to see him put in the work. maybe he can actually do something productive in the offense this year.
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Yeah Sasha almost diedGot to say, I love that sig of Manu almost beheading that big girl Sasha. Man he really knocked the crap out of him....judging from his reaction, that is!
Gee this news is shocking.
All the Spurs fans I know claimed Jefferson clearly was going to improve in the Spurs system in his 2nd year because there's no way he could play worse than last season.
That said Pop shouldn't have had anything to say to RJ; he was just going to magically play better because after all he'd be more acclimated with the Spurs system.
I'm very happy to read that.
Damn your an idiotGee this news is shocking.
All the Spurs fans I know claimed Jefferson clearly was going to improve in the Spurs system in his 2nd year because there's no way he could play worse than last season.
That said Pop shouldn't have had anything to say to RJ; he was just going to magically play better because after all he'd be more acclimated with the Spurs system.
The best part of the article. Among the rest of his problems, RJ was out of shape last year.He reported to camp last week with 7 percent body fat and a cut-up physique.
I've done that myself... the guy shows the ball, I swipe at it, and hit him in the eye. I felt really bad. You can see that Manu did too... immediately raised his hand with a sheepish look. Sasha is not faking. That is the human reaction when something swipes you across the eyeball hard.Got to say, I love that sig of Manu almost beheading that big girl Sasha. Man he really knocked the crap out of him....judging from his reaction, that is!
In the second year of the spurs system, along with a tongue lashing, the player improves. Cant argue with history.
Pop details the reclamation of Richard Jefferson
By Tim Griffin
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...mation-of.html
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Jefferson: "I didn't forget how to play basketball"
by Michael A. De Leon
Project Spurs
http://projectspurs.com/2010-article...potential.html
7% body fat my butt. The guy looks like he's 20%
Yeah, let's take your word for it, and not the Spurs' trainers.
Spurs trainers would never embellish this kind of thing ever.Yeah, let's take your word for it, and not the Spurs' trainers.
Just like the idea of a non-fitting, anti-role playing dud improving in his 2nd year just because of "tongue lashing."
I'm still waiting for the 'community service" speech. How many posters will be in attendence? Cant wait.
That comment seemed to have cut deep. Sorry ironman but I rarely make the same speech twice. I communicate necessary points as I see fit.
And this is just the honeymoon period. I can't wait til we're in mid-season form when guys like you won't be around because of how far down your foot will be down your own throat. Just like last season.
I agree, I think it's funny that you are a preseason warrior who puffs out his chest and talks up the Spurs in October and November and once they predictably start sputtering you disappear and wait for winning streaks to come back and actually discuss the game.
I consider fans like that sackless but to each their own.
This is what an obsessive troll does.
I'm cautious about all these positive RJ articles. The fact that he worked hard during this offseason isn't enough to offset his bad previous season. I have almost no expectation regarding him and I'm just waiting to see if this great offseason will give results on the court.
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