Nando De Colo is not a NBA player

[cd021]

Which game are you talking about? Against the Bobcats, Mills took 2 threes (and made 1) in the first half and didn't take another shot until about 6 minutes into the 4th. Also keep in mind that Mills is a scoring point guard, like Gary Neal, not a pass first point guard. CJ's still too raw to be in the NBA.

The Miami game. I like Mills but when when the big 3's away he'll shoot away. He is great in about 5 minute spurts. Mill and Neal are scoring guards but Neal is clearly better at it than Mills. That being said, Mills has better handles and can create a little better. CJ is an NBA player granted right now maybe a 3rd string. With Kawhi & Sjax injured and Neal playing starting 2 guard there is more PG time to go around. CJ has solid handles plays good D and has improved his shooting.

[superjames1992]

Great game tonight by Nando. He's also a of a rebounder for a point guard.

[ducks]

dude could be the real dude

[FkLA]

Not gonna lie De Colo is growing on me. He definitely has some nice vision out there.

Still has room for improvement though. Theres still spurts where hes tentative and passive out there, but that has gone down considerably since the season started so hopefully its only a matter of time before that goes away. Maybe once that happens we can see how good of a finisher he is around the rim and really gauge what kind of player he really is. Right now he basically always passes after penetrating unless the rim is wide open.

[hater]

officially an NBA player

[Paranoid Pop]

Since he has been able to get his shot going he has been a clear positive, I think he's a better defender than Green also.

[HI-FI]

I've always liked his game. sure he isn't super athletic but I'll take great court vision and real high BBIQ any day over athleticism. it feels good that we have him in the back pocket right now.

[ace3g]

sa2ny2004 ‏@sa2ny2004 #Spurs Popovich on De Colo "He's really gaining confidence and doing a good job for us."

sa2ny2004 ‏@sa2ny2004
More from #Spurs Popovich on De Colo: "Nando is a really intelligent player"

[Malik Hairston]

His passing ability is phenomenal, tbh, he makes difficult passes look routine..

The increase in confidence is evident, and it appears that he's beginning to understand the nuances of the NBA game..

His chemistry with Splitter is very encouraging, too..

[lefty]

will_spurs being ted on, as usual

[will_spurs]

will_spurs being ted on, as usual

I can understand a gnsf missing the irony in this thread, but coming from you I'm disappointed.

[Paranoid Pop]

I think he may be a better fit at SG in a Manu-like role with this team.

[Raven]

I think he may be a better fit at SG in a Manu-like role with this team.

couldn't agree more.

[Manufan909]

I think he may be a better fit at SG in a Manu-like role with this team.

Personally, I want the Spurs guard rotation to look like this:

PG- Tony/Nando/Cory
SG- Green/Manu/Neal/Mills

I really wish CoJo and Patty had a chance to be higher on the depth chart, but outside of garbage time I don't see that happening.

[Boomersgold]

Personally, I want the Spurs guard rotation to look like this:

PG- Tony/Nando/Cory
SG- Green/Manu/Neal/Mills

I really wish CoJo and Patty had a chance to be higher on the depth chart, but outside of garbage time I don't see that happening.

So you're saying that Pop's going to make Neal a third string shooting guard?

[Manufan909]

So you're saying that Pop's going to make Neal a third string shooting guard?

I'm saying what I want you idiot, not what is going to happen.

[exstatic]

Yes. I saw him play for France, and he barely shot from the perimeter. He also had a three point percentage in the 20s, while playing for Valencia.

Two words: Chip Englland

He turned Kawhi from a 20 something percent NCAA shooter from the shorter line into a high 30s NBA shooter. He's the Shot Whisperer.

[HI-FI]

Two words: Chip Englland

He turned Kawhi from a 20 something percent NCAA shooter from the shorter line into a high 30s NBA shooter. He's the Shot Whisperer.

That does remind me of a recent Pop quote where he said he likes players who can do certain things very very well, but who can't do everything well. With Nando that is obviously passing which he can do subconsciously, and with Kawhi that would be defense and rebounding.

I understand what Pop is saying, especially since we rarely draft high, but I wonder if it's because we haven't had a superstar fall in our lap in forever, or if he feels most superstars aren't as coachable.

[maverick1948]

So you're saying that Pop's going to make Neal a third string shooting guard?

While you are laughing at the post, answer a couple of simple questions. With Kawhi and SJax back, where do you move Danny Green? With Green back at SG, where do you put Neal? De Colo is fast giving Pop a GOOD problem. He is able to play 3 positions for us off the bench, PG, SG and in emergency like now, SF. After the last few games, Gary Neal has raised his stock considerable as has De Colo. Glad it is Pop's problem and not mine.

[Russ]

In my simple mind there are three catagories of players.

1. Those who can't play

2. Those who can play when it doesn't matter, and

3. Those who play and play when it matters.

DeColo is starting to edge up into that third catagory (no small feat because in my mind even mainstays like Danny Green still haven't).

[tim_duncan_fan]

De Colo just may have what can only be described as "moxie."

[Dr. Robert Lee]

If Neal retains the backup PG position after Manu and Leonard return, I'm going to have to pay Pop a visit.

[BillMc]

Two words: Chip Englland

He turned Kawhi from a 20 something percent NCAA shooter from the shorter line into a high 30s NBA shooter. He's the Shot Whisperer.

This.

[racm]

Nando's pretty dandy and all (and is the only other guy who can create for others with Manu out)

[Russ]

If Neal retains the backup PG position after Manu and Leonard return, I'm going to have to pay Pop a visit.

Spurs need to get both Neal and DeColo playing time. They have plenty of guards who can't play, so it shouldn't be a problem.