Spurs to sign Malcolm Thomas

[Bruno]

0-1 from 3 today but that could have been part of the game plan based on the size of the Vipers.

I've watched the start of the game and Thomas was playing center so he was mostly inside the arc.

PS: Eric Dawson and Josh Howard haven't played in this game. I've no clue why.

[objective]

I watched the last few minutes and have to ask, did Thomas get banged up a little? It looked to me like after he got a couple of blocks late, at a certain point he just stopped jumping, running, or even contesting for shots or rebounds the last 3 or so minutes. The last minute or so he did jog a little and make it over halfcourt, but it seemed he was hurt or concussed, he looked strange. I was watching it in the standard window and not fullscreen, so maybe that was the factor, but it looked weird to me.

[ace3g]

I've watched the start of the game and Thomas was playing center so he was mostly inside the arc.

PS: Eric Dawson and Josh Howard haven't played in this game. I've no clue why.

They said later in the game, Howard has a foot injury

[ace3g]

I watched the last few minutes and have to ask, did Thomas get banged up a little? It looked to me like after he got a couple of blocks late, at a certain point he just stopped jumping, running, or even contesting for shots or rebounds the last 3 or so minutes. The last minute or so he did jog a little and make it over halfcourt, but it seemed he was hurt or concussed, he looked strange. I was watching it in the standard window and not fullscreen, so maybe that was the factor, but it looked weird to me.

He was in foul trouble so he wasn't going for as many blocks later in the game.

[objective]

I hope that was it.

[eDizzle20]

I'm really hoping he gets recalled for tomorrow night's game. His length and rebounding would be a welcome sight.

[ChumpDumper]

They said later in the game, Howard has a foot injury

Dawson was ill.

[Darkwaters]

Malcolm Thomas Could Redefine Stretch-Four Position For Spurs

Dec 12, 2013 1:05 PM EST

Malcolm Thomas is showing improved range on his jumper through three games in the D-League this season. Thomas has made 13 of 20 three-point attempts and is averaging 30 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.5 blocks per game.

Thomas was signed by the San Antonio Spurs early this month.

“The early indications are that he’s expanded his skill set and was really shooting the three-ball well,” R.C. Buford said. “That has always been a valuable commodity in our system.”

Thomas has a shot at redefining the stretch-four position for the Spurs if he continues this development.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap...tion-For-Spurs

[look_at_g_shred]

Did he get called up already?

[Seventyniner]

It will be difficult for the Toros. Vipers are on a 24 games winning streak between the end of last season and the start of the year.

Regarding Vipers, their style of play is just so unorthodox. They are basically following 2 rules. First rule is: playing as fast as possible. Second rule is: only layups/dunks and 3 pointers are allowed.

With stats, it gives that they are playing at the crazy pace of 112.7 possession per 48 minutes. They are taking 37.4 shots per game at the rim, 6.9 in the paint outside the restricted area, 4.5 from mid-range and 47.9 !!! three pointers per game. So, 88.2% of their shots are either at the rim or behind the arc shots.

Even if it's less extreme, Rockets are also using a little these rules. They led the in 3 pints attended per game and they are playing at a fast pace but the most telling stat is how midrange J are now banned from their game. Blazers are the team that shot the most midrange J with 28.2 per game. The 29th team is Pistons with 18.7. Rockets are 30th with 8.9. So, Rockets are only shooting 8.9 midrange J while the other 29 teams are between 18.7 and 28.9 attempts per game.

With Vipers and Rockets being that successful offensively, this way of playing may expand to other teams so it's worth keeping an eye on.

This probably deserves its own thread, perhaps in the NBA forum. The Rockets are trying to revolutionize offense like the Suns did a decade ago (though not in the same way). It's actually a good way to maximize your regular season wins, but I'd like to see what an elite team like the Spurs or Thunder can do to them in the playoffs.

[ace3g]

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Spurs recall Malcolm Thomas from @austintoros - j.mp/1j3iYBK #GoSpursGo

[jeebus]

buh bye Errors

[look_at_g_shred]

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Spurs recall Malcolm Thomas from @austintoros - j.mp/1j3iYBK #GoSpursGo

Hope he gets some burn tonight. Pair him with Baynes off the bench

[Chomag]

buh bye Errors

Please?

[ace3g]

It will be difficult for the Toros. Vipers are on a 24 games winning streak between the end of last season and the start of the year.

Regarding Vipers, their style of play is just so unorthodox. They are basically following 2 rules. First rule is: playing as fast as possible. Second rule is: only layups/dunks and 3 pointers are allowed.

With stats, it gives that they are playing at the crazy pace of 112.7 possession per 48 minutes. They are taking 37.4 shots per game at the rim, 6.9 in the paint outside the restricted area, 4.5 from mid-range and 47.9 !!! three pointers per game. So, 88.2% of their shots are either at the rim or behind the arc shots.

Even if it's less extreme, Rockets are also using a little these rules. They led the in 3 pints attended per game and they are playing at a fast pace but the most telling stat is how midrange J are now banned from their game. Blazers are the team that shot the most midrange J with 28.2 per game. The 29th team is Pistons with 18.7. Rockets are 30th with 8.9. So, Rockets are only shooting 8.9 midrange J while the other 29 teams are between 18.7 and 28.9 attempts per game.

With Vipers and Rockets being that successful offensively, this way of playing may expand to other teams so it's worth keeping an eye on.

Kevin Pelton @kpelton
The future of the NBA is the Rockets' D-League affiliate, playing fast and launching 3s: es.pn/IU0q66 ($)

Kevin Arnovitz @kevinarnovitz
80% of HOU starting unit's shots originate in basket area or from 3! "Killer Lineup" 1st installment of 2013-14 | es.pn/Jn8QUN

[jeebus]

Please?

it's my Christmas wish

[ace3g]

It would be cool to see a Kawhi/Thomas combo at some point during the game if he plays.

[playbonner15]

"Expect Thomas NOT to get any burn unless it's a blowout tbh per par" - Pop

[playbonner15]

Kevin Arnovitz @kevinarnovitz
80% of HOU starting unit's shots originate in basket area or from 3! "Killer Lineup" 1st installment of 2013-14 | es.pn/Jn8QUN

Deng is now with the Rockets???

[exstatic]

"Expect Thomas NOT to get any burn unless it's a blowout tbh per par" - Pop

He won't get any kind of regular burn, but Pop is known to throw a guy out there right away after a call up just to see how he reacts.

[ace3g]

Hector Ledesma @HectorLedesmaJr
Aron Baynes and Tiago Splitter are both out for tonight’s #Spurs-T'wolves game here in SA. Both will be day-to-day after tonight.

[jeebus]

Hector Ledesma @HectorLedesmaJr
Aron Baynes and Tiago Splitter are both out for tonight’s #Spurs-T'wolves game here in SA. Both will be day-to-day after tonight.

Hopefully Splitter/Bane is healthy for tomorrow. Spurs can't keep this up with just Duncan, Diaw, and an unproven Thomas.

[look_at_g_shred]

Hector Ledesma @HectorLedesmaJr
Aron Baynes and Tiago Splitter are both out for tonight’s #Spurs-T'wolves game here in SA. Both will be day-to-day after tonight.

Well it's a good chance we may see Thomas then.... Maybe Pop wants to see what he can do, and sitting Tiago/Baynes gives him more time to play???? Maybe it's just wishful thinking though and i should know better....

[crc21209]

Damn it. Gonna be a tough 2 games if the Spurs have to go with Duncan, Diaw, Bonner, and Thomas going up against Love/Pekovic tonight and Favors/Kanter tomorrow night.

[exstatic]

Hopefully Splitter/Bane is healthy for tomorrow. Spurs can't keep this up with just Duncan, Diaw, and an unproven Thomas.

...and Ayres.