SF backup?

[palangi]

You should have seen the analysis here saying Singleton was a future star and Leonard was a bust after their draft.

Singleton is terrible, but fine to play the eight minutes Leonard won't.

that's all I am thinking for him as well. backup leonard and play a couple minutes at the 4 in small ball lineups.

[palangi]

Kawhi was specifically identified by Chip Engelland as having a correctable shooting form before he was drafted. He can't fix everyone.

singleton has a pretty good shot and would only need a few tweaks from being more consistant.

[CGD]

with most of the SF off the board we might be looking at a trade to get a quality backup here. One guy that I would love for us to try and trade for would be chris singleton from washington. They just drafted otto porter and glen rice Jr. so the 3 spot is taken by two young guys there. they also have trevor ariza on the roster still too. at the 4 spot they have jan vesley and seraphine. two young guys to build up. they also have trevor booker. both booker and vesely can step away and shoot too. They also re-signed martell webster and have cartier martin. so what I am saying is they are stacked at his position. and so he could be had.

I like the idea, especially since they drafted Otto. I'd try for a S&T involving Neal instead of Bonner since SG is probably the position they are weakest at + it sends Neal closer to home (and away from the Western Conference!). Think this is exactly the type of underrated move the Spurs would make if they strike out on AK.

A trade idea I posted in another thread was for Jonas Jeberko who is currently in Detroit. Same type of situation with the depth chart now that the Piston's signed Smith who will most likely start at the 3. Drummond and Monroe upfront is the direction theyre going with PF/C. Plus, Dummars is said to be looking for a sharpshooter. Including Nando also makes sense bc the Pistons lack a pure PG, and Nando would provide depth there.

In sum with the prospects of AK looking slimmer with the recent signings, I think you're right that these possibilities will be there.

[ChumpDumper]

I think in most situations he would be overlooked in favor of backup guards.

[palangi]

I like the idea, especially since they drafted Otto. I'd try for a S&T involving Neal instead of Bonner since SG is probably the position they are weakest at + it sends Neal closer to home (and away from the Western Conference!). Think this is exactly the type of underrated move the Spurs would make if they strike out on AK.

A trade idea I posted in another thread was for Jonas Jeberko who is currently in Detroit. Same type of situation with the depth chart now that the Piston's signed Smith who will most likely start at the 3. Drummond and Monroe upfront is the direction theyre going with PF/C. Plus, Dummars is said to be looking for a sharpshooter. Including Nando also makes sense bc the Pistons lack a pure PG, and Nando would provide depth there.

In sum with the prospects of AK looking slimmer with the recent signings, I think you're right that these possibilities will be there.

I would do the sign and trade with neal for sure. I would even throw de colo in there as well. but i would sure love to get rid of bonner.

as for jeberko, i don't really know anything about him.

[Mel_13]

singleton has a pretty good shot and would only need a few tweaks from being more consistant.

I don't what the basis of that assessment could possibly be. The guy has taken over 500 shots in the NBA and has made less 38% of them, and his advanced shooting stats went down quite a bit from year 1 to year 2. That's not an encouraging picture for his shooting ability or his work ethic.

[CGD]

singleton may not shoot well from 3%, but he plays stout defense. Yes, there is a reason he's a deep reserve guy and not much more, but that's probably all the Spurs want anyway for the few minutes off the bench he'll yet. If he can bring that and energy, while Leonard rests then I'm good with it, especially with the firepower Manu and Belli will bring off the bench.

[palangi]

I don't what the basis of that assessment could possibly be. The guy has taken over 500 shots in the NBA and has made less 38% of them, and his advanced shooting stats went down quite a bit from year 1 to year 2. That's not an encouraging picture for his shooting ability or his work ethic.

since I am not a shooting professional. I am basing it off more of how the shot looks. he does have good form. That is why i believe a few tweaks and getting into a much better system that what washington plays would improve his %'s.

[CGD]

Btw that Wizard team looks awesome on paper.

[Mel_13]

since I am not a shooting professional. I am basing it off more of how the shot looks. he does have good form. That is why i believe a few tweaks and getting into a much better system that what washington plays would improve his %'s.

I'm not a shot doctor, either. I don't know what sort of improvement is possible, but his record as a pro is not encouraging.

[palangi]

did you know green only shot 27% from 3 in cleveland. sometimes a good shot doctor and system make a big difference.

[playblair]

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[CGD]

I would do the sign and trade with neal for sure. I would even throw de colo in there as well. but i would sure love to get rid of bonner.

as for jeberko, i don't really know anything about him.

I live in Michigan and catch some Pistons game for time to time. He's not going to blow you away with any one thing, but the thing I like about Jonas is that he seems to work hard and shows good hustle. It would be very easy for someone to not show much effort/relax when their team is in the cellar like his was last year. To me it shows character.

[Mel_13]

And sometimes it doesn't.

That 27% was on 22 shots. He shot 38% on nearly 500 attempts in college, including 42% as a senior. The Spurs also got to look at him on two 10 day contracts and an unguaranteed minimum deal before they committed any money to him. Singleton will cost 4M over the next two years.

[palangi]

And sometimes it doesn't.

That 27% was on 22 shots. He shot 38% on nearly 500 attempts in college, including 42% as a senior. The Spurs also got to look at him on two 10 day contracts and an unguaranteed minimum deal before they committed any money to him. Singleton will cost 4M over the next two years.

I don't want to argue about this. one thing i did like about him is his length, athleticism, and size. a good back up SF and small ball PF. he plays tough defense and rebounds great. and he is a good worker, he did shoot 37% from 3 his senior year in college. showing marked improvement.

like I have stated before. his role is to backup kawhi for 8-10 minutes a game then maybe another 5 in small ball lineup. he does bring good size and athleticism to guard the lebrons and durrants.

[Mel_13]

I don't want to argue about this. one thing i did like about him is his length, athleticism, and size. a good back up SF and small ball PF. he plays tough defense and rebounds great. and he is a good worker, he did shoot 37% from 3 his senior year in college. showing marked improvement.

like I have stated before. his role is to backup kawhi for 8-10 minutes a game then maybe another 5 in small ball lineup. he does bring good size and athleticism to guard the lebrons and durrants.

I understand your points. If the Spurs express interest, I'll take notice. To me, his skills and his price don't make him an attractive target.

[spursince#99]

Wesley Johnson would be a good pickup.

[FireMicoHalili]

Splitter Bonner Duncan Baynes Pendergraph Diaw Leonard Green Ginobili Belinelli Joseph Parker De Colo Mills

That's fourteen (14) guaranteed contracts entering training camp. I don't think we sign anyone else anymore, and if we did, probably for the vet min. This is quite sad, they had us thinking Kirilenko for a while. No back-up small forward still, unless Pop is intent on putting Belinelli at the 3.

[Sean Cagney]

Splitter Bonner Duncan Baynes Pendergraph Diaw Leonard Green Ginobili Belinelli Joseph Parker De Colo Mills

That's fourteen (14) guaranteed contracts entering training camp. I don't think we sign anyone else anymore, and if we did, probably for the vet min. This is quite sad, they had us thinking Kirilenko for a while. No back-up small forward still, unless Pop is intent on putting Belinelli at the 3.

I doubt it, Pop will put him at the PF spot for small ball.