2014 Spurs Summer League Thread

[FireMicoHalili]

Jordan McRae was a steal at 58, he is a gamer...

Just one game man but yeah I agree, solid j, amazing wingspan for a guy his size

[raybies]

I saw the game late... Here's a piece on Austin Daye for those interested.

http://spurshomer.blogspot.com/2014/...-new-daye.html

[DrunkTXLabrat]

That's true, but my point was more that I never considered the possibility that Splitter would NOT start immediately. It wasn't even a matter of being a homer or whatever, it was just that he was a veteran center with skins, and the Spurs were horribly in need of a center. The thought that Pop thought he was Duncan's backup never crossed my mind, and I would never have dreamed that Pop was going to make him sit around doing nothing for over a year and a half. If the Spurs couldn't do what I thought was logical in that, the most obvious of situations, then I have to accept my inability to predict anything this staff is going to do with their personnel going forward.


Not sure I agree with that. What makes Anderson a small forward in summer league is the fact that he's standing in the corner while someone else brings up the ball. The Spurs' defense is based on getting back, so there's not really a problem with cross-matching, and teams do it a thousand times a year.

I can't really come up with an example of an opposing second unit that would give them particular problems having Anderson in the game instead of Mills, for instance. Marco Bellineli isn't less of a defensive liability with Parker than he would be with Anderson. Joseph would certainly be less of an offensive liability paired with Anderson, and Manu suddenly gets a break from having to run the second unit.

i woulda looked at it as Pop's failure, not yours.

[spurraider21]

my main take on Anderson is that he looks comfortable on offense and his passing so far has translated pretty well. If he can accelerate his jump shot, he can vie for some rotation minutes

[SpursBills]

for those of you who have watched the games, how has anderson looked on d? has udoka mainly been sticking him on wings, or has he been tasked to guard bigger guys as well? his length seems to have translated to him getting some deflections, but how have his lateral quickness/strength been? thanks in advance

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Not about the Spurs, but Schroeder looks ing terrible for the Hawks right now. Flat out started tying his shoe during an in bound play.

[Obstructed_View]

i woulda looked at it as Pop's failure, not yours.

I definitely look at it that way, but regardless of who's right, I've decided that they aren't going to do what I think is logical.

[Obstructed_View]

for those of you who have watched the games, how has anderson looked on d? has udoka mainly been sticking him on wings, or has he been tasked to guard bigger guys as well? his length seems to have translated to him getting some deflections, but how have his lateral quickness/strength been? thanks in advance

Udoka has been parking him on opposing threes. He was specifically assigned to Wiggins when they played the Cavs. He's definitely not Bruce Bowen, but Wiggins is a ing physical stud, a legitimate NBA talent, and Kyle did a perfectly good job at defending him. Unlike many who have passed judgment on him after reading his nickname, I don't think he's slow, he's just not especially quick. Nobody thought he was going to dominate anyone with his athleticism. The Spurs have defensive schemes where you direct your man a specific direction so help can come or passing lanes can be shut down, and he has the awareness to direct people where they need to go. What causes a good shot in the NBA is typically not by being outskilled, it's by having your defense broken down, most often by defensive error. He doesn't strike me as a guy who makes a lot of mistakes, which is why I think he's going to be such a good fit.

And that's the biggest strength I think he has. He's super ing smart. He knows where everyone is, what the game situation is, and what needs to be done. He cheated off yesterday and fouled someone in the lane. I thought it was a bad foul, and then I realized that he fouled hard enough to prevent the shot from going up because he knew they were shooting a terrible percentage from the line. The guy went one of two. It was just great awareness, and he keeps surprising me with that. He does more than get deflections. He's not just randomly swiping at the ball. He steps away from his man as the ball-handler turns and pokes the ball to a teammate because he anticipated the move. Maybe I just really want to see him succeed, so I'm prepared to be wrong, but I saw Isiah on NBATV today talking about how he has a mental picture of everyone on the court, and that described what I keep thinking about Anderson. I'm seriously geeked to see him play with the big team and hear what they have to say about him.

[Obstructed_View]

By the way, Phoenix is going to be a power in the west this year. They have some really good talent on the SL team that are going to contribute. Plumlee looks healthy and TJ Warren is a flat-out stud.

[Nathan89]

That's true, but my point was more that I never considered the possibility that Splitter would NOT start immediately. It wasn't even a matter of being a homer or whatever, it was just that he was a veteran center with skins, and the Spurs were horribly in need of a center. The thought that Pop thought he was Duncan's backup never crossed my mind, and I would never have dreamed that Pop was going to make him sit around doing nothing for over a year and a half. If the Spurs couldn't do what I thought was logical in that, the most obvious of situations, then I have to accept my inability to predict anything this staff is going to do with their personnel going forward.

You expected Pop to make a good coaching decision and he didn't. That became obvious when he had to go with Splitter in that Memphis series after refusing to play him significant time or with Duncan.

[Nathan89]

KA completed 2 teardrops in those highlights. Something he did on occasion in college or something he may be adding since becoming a Spur? Anyone know?

[xmas1997]

Udoka has been parking him on opposing threes. He was specifically assigned to Wiggins when they played the Cavs. He's definitely not Bruce Bowen, but Wiggins is a ing physical stud, a legitimate NBA talent, and Kyle did a perfectly good job at defending him. Unlike many who have passed judgment on him after reading his nickname, I don't think he's slow, he's just not especially quick. Nobody thought he was going to dominate anyone with his athleticism. The Spurs have defensive schemes where you direct your man a specific direction so help can come or passing lanes can be shut down, and he has the awareness to direct people where they need to go. What causes a good shot in the NBA is typically not by being outskilled, it's by having your defense broken down, most often by defensive error. He doesn't strike me as a guy who makes a lot of mistakes, which is why I think he's going to be such a good fit.

And that's the biggest strength I think he has. He's super ing smart. He knows where everyone is, what the game situation is, and what needs to be done. He cheated off yesterday and fouled someone in the lane. I thought it was a bad foul, and then I realized that he fouled hard enough to prevent the shot from going up because he knew they were shooting a terrible percentage from the line. The guy went one of two. It was just great awareness, and he keeps surprising me with that. He does more than get deflections. He's not just randomly swiping at the ball. He steps away from his man as the ball-handler turns and pokes the ball to a teammate because he anticipated the move. Maybe I just really want to see him succeed, so I'm prepared to be wrong, but I saw Isiah on NBATV today talking about how he has a mental picture of everyone on the court, and that described what I keep thinking about Anderson. I'm seriously geeked to see him play with the big team and hear what they have to say about him.

Again, I know exactly what you mean.
I don't want to get my hopes up, but every time I see him play, he more than delivers.
Yet even then I still don't want to get over excited lest I jinx him in some silly way.
I have not been this excited about a Spurs draft pick since Manu, he is going to be special.
On the offensive side Pop needs to take UCLA Coach Alfords' advice and use him as a PG in as many situations as possible, he won't be sorry.

[ace3g]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
RT @BucksPR: The next Bucks next Summer League game will be Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. CT vs. San Antonio

[Obstructed_View]

You expected Pop to make a good coaching decision and he didn't. That became obvious when he had to go with Splitter in that Memphis series after refusing to play him significant time or with Duncan.

I certainly expected him to make what I thought was a logical decision, but I also think the Cowboys should run the ball when they have a lead. Pop has his ways, and it works a large percentage of the time. Sometimes I think he overthinks things, and I get emotionally invested in what I think is right because I know there's a finite window where Duncan is going to be contributing and I hate to see a second of it wasted. But again, my point is more that I completely got caught off guard because I made an assumption about the lineups. I certainly won't be surprised if Anderson goes right to Austin and never even travels with the team prior to the RRT, but I'll be highly disappointed.

[Obstructed_View]

KA completed 2 teardrops in those highlights. Something he did on occasion in college or something he may be adding since becoming a Spur? Anyone know?

He's got a really great touch with both hands. I'd guess that's a shot that's been in his arsenal for a while, but it's a pretty easy shot to get good at. Not sure why more guys don't do it.

[TheGoldStandard]

He's got a really great touch with both hands. I'd guess that's a shot that's been in his arsenal for a while, but it's a pretty easy shot to get good at. Not sure why more guys don't do it.

No flash with a simple runner but it's bread and butter if you execute it especially at 6'9. It's just amazing to watch him play with his knowledge of the game so far because he's only 20 and has yet to play an official NBA game. If Pop will give him some minutes this season outside of garbage time his learning curve will be that much better especially with established players who are not just looking to score.

[Obstructed_View]

Logic tells me that there's simply not a better fit for a young player with really good court vision and a team-first at ude than this Spurs team, and that's why I'm trying not to be heartbroken if Pop just doesn't give him a shot this season.

[TheGoldStandard]

Logic tells me that there's simply not a better fit for a young player with really good court vision and a team-first at ude than this Spurs team, and that's why I'm trying not to be heartbroken if Pop just doesn't give him a shot this season.

We played Jeff Ayres in a lot of RS games, if that fool can touch the floor than a rookie should be able to at least sniff the court especially with his upside and talent.

[Chinook]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
RT @BucksPR: The next Bucks next Summer League game will be Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. CT vs. San Antonio

Do we know if this will be on TV or not?

[toki9]

He's got a really great touch with both hands. I'd guess that's a shot that's been in his arsenal for a while, but it's a pretty easy shot to get good at. Not sure why more guys don't do it.

There also seems to be a slight natural fade away to his jumper...hard to tell from tv, but his "slow" jumper may be more difficult to block than it appears...

[TheGoldStandard]

There also seems to be a slight natural fade away to his jumper...hard to tell from tv, but his "slow" jumper may be more difficult to block than it appears...

His release is above eye level but he s his head back to track the ball which is something chip will probably work on.

[raybies]

Do we know if this will be on TV or not?

Well if the time scheme is anything like it has been, it appears to not be on NBA TV live.

[exstatic]

Logic tells me that there's simply not a better fit for a young player with really good court vision and a team-first at ude than this Spurs team, and that's why I'm trying not to be heartbroken if Pop just doesn't give him a shot this season.

Well, the active game roster is 13, and you can count on Patty being one of the inactives until February. Couple that with usual rest games, and Kyle will probably be active a number of times in the first three months. He'll at least see time in blowouts.

[ducks]

IF SUNS LANDED JAMES SUNS WOULD BE A GREAT TEAM EVEN IF THEY DID NOT SIGN ANYONE ELSE
SUNS WITH LOVE WOULD BE TOUGH TO
IF WOLVES CAN ONLY GET PICKS AND STUFF SUNS COULD TRY TO GET HIM

[Russ]

Do we know if this will be on TV or not?

Looks like it will be on NBA TV at 3:00 a.m. Central Thursday morning (if I'm extrapolating correctly).