Preseason Game 1 (10/07/10): Spurs vs Rockets

[DesignatedT]

What I mean by prospects is upside. Guys like Neal, Simmons, Penney have extremely limited upside imo.

The Spurs have some decent prospects, but not even that many good young ones. Neal, Penney and Simmons are all older.

Gee is interesting, Temple, CJ and now Cousin is a little.

Still, the need for a SF alone could keep Simmons on. Before training camp start it was pretty much thought that Temple was a for sure lock to make the squad. I don't know if that is true anymore.

[DesignatedT]

He looks like he belongs at least not like that dude last year whose name escapes me who went back to Europe after a month or so.

Haislip

[ElNono]

Still, the need for a SF alone could keep Simmons on. Before training camp start it was pretty much thought that Temple was a for sure lock to make the squad. I don't know if that is true anymore.

Like I said earlier, after watching RJ and Simmons take turns at SF, Gee should feel pretty good about his chances even without playing one minute out there.

[ceperez]

Both Temple and Anderson should get a pass for being out of shape. Both guys are coming of injuries.

[ceperez]

Like I said earlier, after watching RJ and Simmons take turns at SF, Gee should feel pretty good about his chances even without playing one minute out there.

Simmons really didn't do himself any favors. Too bad, I had higher expectations.

[DesignatedT]

Like I said earlier, after watching RJ and Simmons take turns at SF, Gee should feel pretty good about his chances even without playing one minute out there.

lol. I hope the reason he didn't play was because he was "safe". I thought Simmons was an interesting choice when we picked him up but he seriously doesn't look like the guy. It's still early though.

[DesignatedT]

I think the Spurs knew what they were doing by not giving Simmons a guaranteed deal. thats for sure.

[spectator]

does anyone know what clip gee has from 3?

[ElNono]

does anyone know what clip gee has from 3?

He was 0 for 0 in 0 minutes of play...

[DesignatedT]

does anyone know what clip gee has from 3?

For the Toros last year he shot 39% (24-61)
For the Wizards last year he shot 61% (7-9) in 11 games.

In college he was closer to 35% though if I remember correctly.

[spectator]

For the Toros last year he shot 39% (24-61)
For the Wizards last year he shot 61% (7-9) in 11 games.

In college he was closer to 35% though if I remember correctly.

all those numbers are better than the 31-32% lemon that rj pulled last year

[duncan228]

Spurs.com with a few pics.

http://www.nba.com/spurs/photos/101007_1.html

[siraulo23]

Both Temple and Anderson should get a pass for being out of shape. Both guys are coming of injuries.

This

[spectator]

wait - we won according to yahoo sports - as of right now, the link on the right says "spurs top rockets in preseason opener"

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba;_ylt=Ak6...8T8hxPITc5nYcB


never mind - they just changed it to smth else

[duncan228]

[ace3g]

I hope Blair keeps the sleeve, and hopefully Splitter wears his (he usually wore one when he played for Caja Laboral and for Brazil NT)

[BackHome]

What I mean by prospects is upside. Guys like Neal, Simmons, Penney have extremely limited upside imo.

The Spurs have some decent prospects, but not even that many good young ones. Neal, Penney and Simmons are all older.

Gee is interesting, Temple, CJ and now Cousin is a little.

I have to agree with you Neal, Simmons, Penney little upside and really don't help us. Simmons has not lateral quickness and looked like he was playing in slow motion through the game.

Gist was a pleasant suprise he seemed to be more confident and played good defense but pressed on the offense.

RJ seems to be the same.

Cousins played pretty decent needs to add about fifteen pounds of muscle though.

It is only one game but so far in the mix I would say Gist, Temple, and Gee.

[crc21209]

Backup 3 postion: Simmons seems like a smart player but he makes bogans look like ron artest. Anderson doesn't look impressive at all but what do you expect out of a rookie... he is no dejuan blair. Gee??????

Temple looked absolutely horrendous btw.

Speaking of Bogans....did anyone else see the number 1 play on Sportscenter? It was Bogans....getting dunked on by Jason Terry!

[analyzed]

It looks like aside from our regulars no one can play decent enough to warrant minutes in the regular season. I'm not worried with our bigs as we have that covered. but our wings, were screwed , espcially if RJ dosen't show up. Anderson dosen't look like he will be ready in the next 3 months ! Temple? nope. Simmons .. can he still move? Gee ? You realize this isn't the d-league or CBA. We might have to settle with Neal and/or Penny and hope they give us decent quality minutes. At least those guys have played in front of big crowds and of a decent level league(int'l and euroleague)

[Don'tCallMeBubbles]

dmorey

Even though it is preseason it always feels good to get the 1st win. AB, CLee, KMartin, JHill all did well but game ball goes to Chuck Hayes

Morey just went scoreboard Spurfan......

[Nathan89]

Question: Does Rj still suck? Did he look like last year?

[duncan228]

Blair, on facing Yao for the first time.

He’s a big dude, that’s all I can say. When I saw him, I thought, ‘Oh, my Lord!’ He’s huge.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2010100710