LJC to remain in France for 2015-16

[ChumpDumper]

I think he needs game minutes and he'll get that in Europe. Everyone agrees he's pretty raw and still very inexperienced. As long as we have his rights for the next year I'm down with leaving him in France again.

Spurs FO seems to have a pretty good handle on their needs this year and have demonstrated an ability to fill them with good money management and the Spurs story. I'll go with their decision over ST posters who only have a limited exposure to LJC in two SL games against minor league players.

Bull !

I've been following JC -- that's what he likes to be called -- since Monday. I know what's best for him and the Spurs!

[ceperez]

Bull !

I've been following JC -- that's what he likes to be called -- since Monday. I know what's best for him and the Spurs!

Of course it is utter BS. Spurs win by just waiting until he gets better. Why pay to develop him when someone else will? Players are at their peak late 20's, he's 21, lots of time to wait!

best Spurs can do is lock him up 4-5 years... but means he's 25-26 by that time... earning around $1m. major bargain

[Maddog]

Rodman was no offensive juggernaut

true
But Rodman could score on putbacks, underrated passer and could dribble. Often brought the ball up the court after a rebound.
Offensively, the only thing JLC does better is keep his shoes on during timeouts.

[ceperez]

Bad call... just as bad a call of not trading the pick to pickup Golbert.

[ChumpDumper]

Bad call... just as bad a call of not trading the pick to pickup Golbert.

But are you sure the Spurs aren't getting Tavares?

[baseline bum]

So many posters here were sure that LJC would make the roster. His shooting in the summer league is a big letdown.

I don't think anyone expected him to earn a spot on the roster. We expected him here because he is guaranteed a two year contract since he was a first round pick, but that guarantee evaporates if he doesn't come over by this year. So apparently the front office must have promised him a two year contract next season, because otherwise he'd be a moron to pass up a free $1.8 million.

[ChumpDumper]

I don't think anyone expected him to earn a spot on the roster. We expected him here because he is guaranteed a two year contract since he was a first round pick, but that guarantee evaporates if he doesn't come over by this year. So apparently the front office must have promised him a two year contract next season, because otherwise he'd be a moron to pass up a free $1.8 million.

I don't believe the guarantee goes away. From what I read LJC would either be paid scale or more if exceptions were used.

[ace3g]

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[AFBlue]

Livio Jean Charles @Jclifio
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I guess no one had told LJC.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

I agree, they're intentionally taking 2d round talent with first round picks for the reasons you state.

Still, it's frustrating because those picks have value. I'd rather see them trade down or get future picks if they don't see someone worth the pick they have.

this

[Mr. Body]

Livio Jean Charles @Jclifio
Intresting meeting this afternoon#nbaplayerdevelopment#shareexperiences

No longer a virgin, I guess. Way to go, NBA!

[K...]

Is this related to the cap rise? Maybe more room for a first round salary puts him over cady or spurs are ponying up for both?

[DrunkTXLabrat]

why would a team give a roster spot to a player they drafted? it's just insane. that's like getting in your car to go to work. everybody knows, cars are for naps and charging phones.

[ceperez]

why would a team give a roster spot to a player they drafted? it's just insane. that's like getting in your car to go to work. everybody knows, cars are for naps and charging phones.

Yeah.... why give one to a first round draft pick, these guys are only meant to be stashed. 2nd round picks only deserve unguaranteed contracts.

[Mikeanaro]

One player did the same thing long time ago, the result

[phxspurfan]

from what I saw he blended in with the hardwood. Not good for a guy wanting to compete for a spot on a stacked roster.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Yeah.... why give one to a first round draft pick, these guys are only meant to be stashed. 2nd round picks only deserve unguaranteed contracts.

Amen, there's plenty of money to go around. unlimited minimums and non-scrub vets.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Amen, there's plenty of money to go around. unlimited minimums and non-scrub vets.

what the Spurs really need is open roster spots. i think they should experiment with having 2 open roster spots, this year.

[Darkwaters]

Would rather have him in the states where at least we could control his playing time in Austin.

Btw whats up guys, been lurking for a few years now and joined now with the mods back approving everyone. Didn't think i needed my own thread to say o.

Welcome to Spurstalk.

[BackHome]

He reminds me of James Gist another PF they tried to make into a SF that didn't work out.

[cd021]

for the 16-17 season we could have:

[Davis] Bertans
LJC
Mulitinov

and potentially our 1st round pick

[DrunkTXLabrat]

for the 16-17 season we could have:

[Davis] Bertans
LJC
Mulitinov

and potentially our 1st round pick

better get that taste out yo mouth, son. Mulitinov will be lucky if he gets to come over.

[TheGoldStandard]

for the 16-17 season we could have:

[Davis] Bertans
LJC
Mulitinov

and potentially our 1st round pick

It's sad to say but those guys probably never suit up as a Spur

[Obstructed_View]

Remember that the Spurs have a trade with Atlanta pending.

[GSH]

Maybe we'll get one or two in free agency.

I guess if the Spurs had any cap space, they could go after some players who have already committed somewhere else.