Game Blog: Spurs @ Blazers - Feb. 21

[Fireball]

Not the king of +/- after all

really ... when was the last time Bonner only played 5 minutes in a half? with Duncan and Splitter available he plays like 10-12 minutes a half

[Spursfanfromafar]

In terms of salaries on the court -

Spurs have fielded a ulative salary of $19 mil (approx) versus the Blazers' $56 mil (approx ) today

..The Spurs' today could be the cheapest lineup in the league in a game this season!

[lefty]

The stat sheet says we only have 5 turnovers in the first half. Does that seem even remotely possible?

Kobe had 10 turnovers vs PHX the other night


Now THAT was possible

[GSH]

lol despite none of the Spurs' best players playing and Portland being up by 20, the refs still feel the need to blatantly give Portland all the calls.

Dude I was joking about that earlier. They don't have to foul to keep us from scoring.

[Fireball]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season?

good point ... Pop would not play him this season if TP, Manu and Ford would be available

[Spursfanfromafar]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season?

With 20-20 hindsight, Isaiah Thomas of the Kings!

[Robz4000]

In terms of salaries on the court -

Spurs have fielded a ulative salary of $19 mil (approx) versus the Blazers' $56 mil (approx ) today

..The Spurs' today could be the cheapest lineup in the league in a game this season!

And RJ takes up about half of that, yet is doing absolutely nothing. So basically it's $9mil against $56mil. Astounding!

[angelbelow]

What's the story about RC's and his relationship? Did he adopt him or house him or what? Am I making that up? I thought I remember hearing something like that.

I think it had something to do with RC and the Longhorns coach.

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol if dawson gets more minutes in one game, then what corey has gotten all season...

[DPG21920]

I think it had something to do with RC and the Longhorns coach.

I remember thinking it seemed like a "favor" pick. Or maybe it was just a comfort level with him and his maturity.

[Libri]

With 20-20 hindsight, Isaiah Thomas of the Kings!

24 points tonight

[Robz4000]

Dude I was joking about that earlier. They don't have to foul to keep us from scoring.

Nah there've been some missed calls all over. Just look at the free throw differential: 3-4 from the Spurs to the 13-15 from the Blazers, and that's with them chucking threes like no tomorrow. I know it wouldn't make much, if any, difference, but it still boggles the mind.

[BackHome]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season?

A quote from "Sporting News on Draft Picks for 2011"

29. San Antonio: G CORY JOSEPH, 6-3, 185 pounds, Texas, Fr.

What does Joseph do well? He isn’t fast, isn’t quick, isn’t a great shooter. He’s not especially creative. He wasn’t consistently able to take command of games when the Longhorns needed him. It’s understood that the Spurs have a terrific track record of acquiring quality personnel, but even Rory McIlroy yanks one into the woods now and then.



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[Spursfanfromafar]

24 points tonight

...against the Heat..

granted..against Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole, but still!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

With 20-20 hindsight, Isaiah Thomas of the Kings!

yeah he was the 60th pick of the draft, the last player taken in the 2nd round

so you can't blame the spurs for missing out on that one

[Tp9gospursgo]

We could come back....

[Cant_Be_Faded]

A quote from "Sporting News on Draft Picks for 2011"

29. San Antonio: G CORY JOSEPH, 6-3, 185 pounds, Texas, Fr.

What does Joseph do well? He isn’t fast, isn’t quick, isn’t a great shooter. He’s not especially creative. He wasn’t consistently able to take command of games when the Longhorns needed him. It’s understood that the Spurs have a terrific track record of acquiring quality personnel, but even Rory McIlroy yanks one into the woods now and then.



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What was the purpose of posting this? I watched Cory Joseph his entire time at Texas, I was well aware of what he could do as a player

Who was available after him that we should have grabbed

[Spursfanfromafar]

yeah he was the 60th pick of the draft, the last player taken in the 2nd round

so you can't blame the spurs for missing out on that one

I agree with you. No point blaming the Spurs for swishing with Cory Joseph.

They had to find a replacement for George Hill for a backup to Parker and had to make a choice from the remaining PGs in a draft which was weak on PGs. And then they did a good move in getting TJ Ford, who got injured unfortunately.

Having said that ..for a 60th pick, Thomas has been rather good.

[BackHome]

He should have been a late second recond pick...47th or 48th..Not even close to being a first rounder.

Chandler Parsons
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2011-12 Statistics

PPG7.5 RPG4.90 APG1.8 EFF+ 9.97

Born: Oct 25, 1988
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight: 227 lbs. / 103.0 kg.
Prior to NBA / Country:
Florida / USA
Years Pro: R

[DPG21920]

yeah he was the 60th pick of the draft, the last player taken in the 2nd round

so you can't blame the spurs for missing out on that one

What was the purpose of posting this? I watched Cory Joseph his entire time at Texas, I was well aware of what he could do as a player

Who was available after him that we should have grabbed

I don't think "who was available" is the point, but perceived value. Spurs took him in the first round when he was a fringe 2nd rounder is the point. His relationship with RC (or RC's relationship with the coach or whatever) seemed to play a larger role.

It's not that there were a bunch of players there who are so much better, but that nothing about CJ warranted a first round pick. Just trade it for a future pick or something.

[CGD]

Some times I don't mind games like this so we can see some of the youngsters. I've liked Leonard's effort tonight. I'm not seeing anything redeeming in Anderson.

[El Contusion II]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season


8(38)Houston (from LA Clippers)Chandler Parsons6-10
38th pick Chandler Parsons (starting for Houston)

[GSH]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season?

As of tonight? Damn near everyone who got drafted after him. Specifically, Isiah Thomas comes to mind.

[DPG21920]

Selby has had good moments as well.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I agree with you. No point blaming the Spurs for swishing with Cory Joseph.

They had to find a replacement for George Hill for a backup to Parker and had to make a choice from the remaining PGs in a draft which was weak on PGs. And then they did a good move in getting TJ Ford, who got injured unfortunately.

Having said that ..for a 60th pick, Thomas has been rather good.

No kidding. The Spurs need to stay on the lookout for undersized point guards coming out of Washington...Didn't lil Nate Robinson come outta Wash