Aron Baynes to sign with the Spurs

[timvp]

If it were only so... I wish. But I've seen far too many examples that say otherwise.. I think of guys like Splitter and Bonner and I've honestly lost count of how many times I've seen these guys get hosed repeatedly by the refs. Unfortunately, political correctness has seeped into everything, including pro sports.

As evident by Bonner having one of the lowest foul rates in the history of bigmen ...

And that Dirk guy never gets calls ...

[TJastal]

As evident by Bonner having one of the lowest foul rates in the history of bigmen ...

And that Dirk guy never gets calls ...

Bonner having a low foul rate might have something to do with him being practically invisible most of the time. But even that doesn't make him immune from getting an inordinate share of phantom and-1's for doing little more than standing like a statue with arms outstretched. And other phantom bull calls. Which is why I've always wanted Pop to attempt to turn him into a Brian Cardinal type player.. with more limited minutes. I mean if you're going to get called for cheesy fouls anyway, might as well make em count, right?

As far as Dirk goes, he's accorded some respect (being a superstar and all) but not nearly the same type as other superstars like James, Durant, Melo, etc. Just my opinion, take it for what its worth.

[crc21209]

I can't wait till this guy joins the team. I don't care if he has ANY NBA experience or not, but after watching Bonner catch the ball 2 feet from the basket and freeze up and not do a damn thing with it, I'm DONE with him. Seeing him out there hurts my eyes. That, and Baynes would be a perfect extra body to throw at bigs like Randolph and Gasol...

[TJastal]

I can't wait till this guy joins the team. I don't care if he has ANY NBA experience or not, but after watching Bonner catch the ball 2 feet and freeze up and not do a damn thing with it, I'm DONE with him. Seeing him out there hurts my eyes. That, and Baynes would be a perfect extra body to throw at bigs like Randolph and Gasol...

2 feet .. from the rim?

[crc21209]

2 feet .. from the rim?

Yeah sorry I just edited my post.

[smaka]

Has anyone seen him shoot the ball on the floor? All I see is dunks. he looks good going in on uncontested dunks or with minimal pressure from small guys but in the NBA he won't be getting easy looks like what you are seeing in these videos. Look at the small guys he is dunking on.

He also shoots the ball outside the paint and imo he is a pretty decent shooter from there.
In one of the first games of the season, he also hit a clutch 3 for the win.

[Spurs Brazil]

Marc Stein

Aron Baynes played more than 15 minutes only once in Australia's six games at the London Olympics. He logged all of eight minutes of court time in the Boomers' quarterfinal loss to Team USA.

Baynes, though, was seen extensively behind closed doors all summer by Spurs assistant coach Brett Brown, who happened to be Australia's national team coach at London 2012. Which should temper anyone's surprise when it emerged this week that San Antonio is closing in on a buyout of Baynes' contract with Slovenian powerhouse Olimpija Ljubljana to sign the 7-footer to a multiyear deal.

Such is the credibility built up by Spurs president R.C. Buford, by contrast, that it was immediately assumed in league and media circles that San Antonio has done it again and unearthed yet another overseas gem. As former Spur Andrew Gaze, referring to his old team, colorfully explained to the Sydney Morning News: "They don't recruit dills."

Dills being Australian for idiots.

Realistically, though, Baynes won't be seriously counted on by San Antonio before next season even if the 26-year-old center -- one of the top rebounders in the Euroleague this season -- arrives from Slovenia relatively soon. According to DraftExpress.com, Baynes will be signed for the next three seasons after this one, with 2014-15 and 2015-16 at the Spurs' option.

http://espn.go.com/nba/dailydime/_/p...-trade-chatter

[TDMVPDPOY]

Marc Stein

Aron Baynes played more than 15 minutes only once in Australia's six games at the London Olympics. He logged all of eight minutes of court time in the Boomers' quarterfinal loss to Team USA.

Baynes, though, was seen extensively behind closed doors all summer by Spurs assistant coach Brett Brown, who happened to be Australia's national team coach at London 2012. Which should temper anyone's surprise when it emerged this week that San Antonio is closing in on a buyout of Baynes' contract with Slovenian powerhouse Olimpija Ljubljana to sign the 7-footer to a multiyear deal.

Such is the credibility built up by Spurs president R.C. Buford, by contrast, that it was immediately assumed in league and media circles that San Antonio has done it again and unearthed yet another overseas gem. As former Spur Andrew Gaze, referring to his old team, colorfully explained to the Sydney Morning News: "They don't recruit dills."

Dills being Australian for idiots.

Realistically, though, Baynes won't be seriously counted on by San Antonio before next season even if the 26-year-old center -- one of the top rebounders in the Euroleague this season -- arrives from Slovenia relatively soon. According to DraftExpress.com, Baynes will be signed for the next three seasons after this one, with 2014-15 and 2015-16 at the Spurs' option.

http://espn.go.com/nba/dailydime/_/p...-trade-chatter

anything from andrew gaze....hahahhahaah have u seen the clown do commentary? if u think sean is worst at being a spurs homer, gaze is up there when it comes to bball in general and alot of reference to outdated player scout material....

[benfti]

anything from andrew gaze....hahahhahaah have u seen the clown do commentary? if u think sean is worst at being a spurs homer, gaze is up there when it comes to bball in general and alot of reference to outdated player scout material....

Being Australian, and disrespecting Andrew Gaze on anything to do with basketball is akin to burning the flag for these folk.

its just not done.

shame on you.

[Russo21]

Aron Baynes will be a monster for us. Aron ing Baynes will be a monster for us. Write that down.

Additt: If Pop put's him on the floor and not as part of the cheersquad on the end of the bench he will be a monster . It's up to Pop to play the er. It's all on you old man. Play the er from the get go.

I don't think anyone realised what they stumbled upon when they signed him.

[Russ]

I don't give a damn about anything except that Baynes comes into practice with a chip on his shoulder. I hope he goes right after Splitter and those two go at it like Ann Coulter and Emma Goldman in a cat fight. "You think that'a knife, mate? Now this is a knife." Let's get in on and get ready for May!

[Bruno]

Extract from an interview of one of Baynes' former teammate called Dan Watts:
http://www.eurobasket.com/Germany/ba...?NewsID=303316

Aron Baynes who played for Oldenburg two seasons ago is close to signing with the Spurs. How will he fit into their lineup there best and what do you remember most from his game?

He was a huge guy that would make a great WWE wrestler. I saw that he was playing really well in Euroleague this year, he can be a physical rebounder for the Spurs.

[MoSpur]

I don't get my hopes anymore about guys that the Spurs bring from overseas.

[Mad Bonner]

FukkanAronBaynes

[Samr.]

You mean he would have gotten an and 1 in the nba. Defenders feet were in the circle.

I think yall are missing the bigger picture here -- it doesn't matter whether that was a charge or a foul, it matters that he DESTROYED that guy.

If Baynes did that in the NBA, ESPN would instantly label him the next blake griffin, the real blake griffin would have gotten a hard on, and baynes would be in the dunk contest for the next 3 years automatically.

[Boomersgold]

anything from andrew gaze....hahahhahaah have u seen the clown do commentary? if u think sean is worst at being a spurs homer, gaze is up there when it comes to bball in general and alot of reference to outdated player scout material....

Are you really Australian? Calling one of Australia's most decorated athletes a clown?

[DPG21920]

[Drachen]

@ DavidtheAdmiral is David's twitter.

[LittleCriminal]

So when Is this dude joining the Team??? The Spurs need another Big in the Rotation. Bonner and Lamont do not qualify anymore.

[Jumi]

So when Is this dude joining the Team??? The Spurs need another Big in the Rotation. Bonner and Lamont do not qualify anymore.

Lamont??
Big Dummy!

[LittleCriminal]

Lamont??
Big Dummy!

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Big Dumbass!!

[Jumi]

[maverick1948]

If he was a finished project and had been to training camp with the Spurs, he would step right in the rotation. But !!! It is doubtful he can be here and get meaningful practice with the Spurs before the rodeo road trip. Therefore, a trip to Austin ASAP could get him court time with Cory J and a group of players who are in a Spur system. Several days of practice and 8 games before the All Star break, would be perfect for him. Then practice with the big boys over the break and join them on the 2nd half of the trip. Then he can get some minutes with the team and see the speed of the game in the NBA. Not sure what Pop will want to do but I cant see signing him and putting him on the bench when practice time for the Spurs is not available.

[maverick1948]

Maybe he will wear #34 like Donk.

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[AussieFanKurt]

anyone know when he will play his first game?