Go get 'em Kyle.
A couple years ago when George Hill was playing in SL, I remember the Spurs had Alonzo Gee and James Gist on the team. James Gist showed flashes, but Alonzo Gee was the way more athletic and hustle player. Spurs ended up waiving him and he ended up starting for another team posting good numbers. Sometimes, it's not about athletic ability and play; there has to be something extra the FO is looking in these players.
Because KA and Simmons both played together on the court at the same time, Pop can possibly just sign both and put them on the floor at the same time because they have good synergy.
This cannot be overstated.
Josh Selby. Wow. Whatever happened to that dude.
I really want see what happens when teams go small if Pop gives KA some burn at PG and Boban at Center. The post-ups would be hilarious.
Here's the last 3 years for Vegas. There is also an Orlando summer league:
Year Nat. Player Pos. Team 2015[note 1] Kyle Anderson SF San Antonio Spurs 2014[note 1] Glen Rice Jr. SG Washington Wizards 2013[note 1] Jonas Valančiūnas C Toronto Raptors 2012[note 1] Damian Lillard (co-MVPs) PG Portland Trail Blazers 2012[note 1] Josh Selby (co-MVPs) PG Memphis Grizzlies
Going back, Blake Griffin 2009
John Wall 2010
This could be a very good thing.
Last edited by MultiTroll; 07-20-2015 at 01:20 PM.
It would fit in 90% of ST posts aye?
Edited.
Thank you.
So what's your take on the players then?
Devon Brown was D-League MVP and Rookie of the Year. Anderson did well, but he still has the same plusses and minuses he did going into SL. I hope he can contribute consistently, but the question marks will be there until November, at least.
Anderson hasn't developed his NBA game enough to be a consistent play-maker at the next level. His one-on-one game is superior, though, and it will translate better. Simmons' best attribute is that he is fearless. The last young player the Spurs have had who's been willing to put it out there his first year was Green. If he stays aggressive and smart rather than going into a s like most first-year guys, Simmons would be a better fit for the rotation.
Spurs fans should be more than thrilled that pick #30 of the 1st round was voted the best performer if Summer League.Here's the last 3 years for Vegas. There is also an Orlando summer league:
Year Nat. Player Pos. Team 2015[note 1] Kyle Anderson SF San Antonio Spurs 2014[note 1] Glen Rice Jr. SG Washington Wizards 2013[note 1] Jonas Valančiūnas C Toronto Raptors 2012[note 1] Damian Lillard (co-MVPs) PG Portland Trail Blazers 2012[note 1] Josh Selby (co-MVPs) PG Memphis Grizzlies
Going back, Blake Griffin 2009
John Wall 2010
This could be a very good thing.
Most times, pick #30 even for the Spurs are complete no-shows.
2013 Jean-Charles - One game with 6 block, but didn't show up after.
2011 Cory Joseph - Serviceable guard
2010 James Anderson - #20 pick ... a no show.
2008 George Hill - #25.. showed up but was a great trade asset.
2007 Tiago Splitter - showed up for one season.
2005 Mahinmi - no show
2004 Udih - played a couple of seasons, but never resigned.
2001 Parker - HOF
Spurs don't get a lot of chances to pick in the first round, previous to 2010 they were picking quite well. Since 2010 there have been 2 busts out of 4 picks. By Spurs standards their luck in picking well in the first round is declining. Either because the league is smarter now or there's less talent out there. I think it is because of the former.
I'm confused as to whether you're talking about SL only or not. LJC hasn't even been on the team. He's a no-show by the very definition, but he's not a bust, which seems to be what 'no-show' means to you.
Cory is a serviceable guard who got a big contract. Very much a successful late first-rounder.
Anderson remains the most disappointing pick in at least a decade. Even so, there wasn't really a better player picked immediately after him. You have to drop all the way to 28 to find anyone established, and you have to go all the way to 40 to find a superior player at the same position. And that guy's a headcase.
Hill is still a solid starter and netted a lottery pick. He was insane value for the Spurs.
Tiago Splitter is the main reason Tim is still healthy enough to play. His was an awesome pick. Dude showed up in multiple playoff series and was the team's best overall defensive player until he got hurt last season. If Mirotic can be anything close to Tiago, Chicago would be ecstatic.
Mahinmi has a ring and is a very serviceable player in the league even after all these years. Not a horrible pick if they give him the time he needed to develop instead of stashing him then giving up on him. But still, there were a few better players who were picked immediately after him. It was a poor finance-motivated move by the team. Hopefully, Milutinov doesn't go the same way.
Udrih is also a player the Spurs gave up on too soon. He was never a great player, but he's still solid after more than a decade, and that's a of an accomplishment for a low first.
The Spurs don't necessarily click with all of the players they draft, but their ability to pick solid-at-works players with their late picks is extraordinary. You can even add Blair at 37 in 2009 to see how much value they get in that range.
No. Duncan is the main reason Duncan is still healthy enough to play. No matter how solid Splitter was/is the rare times he's in peak form, the reality is, he was/is a 20-25 mpg player and was/is either frequently injured or working his way back into form. He also didn't show up repeatedly against the other two elite teams from '12-'14.
I laughed way, way too hard at this.
My point is this, since 2010, Spurs record of drafting has not been great.
Before 2010, Spurs drafted George Hill, Splitter, Mahinmi, Udrih, Parker. That is from 2001 to 2009 ( 8 years, more if you count previous years without first round picks). Only real bust was Mahinmi, who barely played for the Spurs.
So just saying that Spurs should be happy to pick up Anderson as a serviceable player because the picks have been quite slim lately.
det goalpost move tho
Wrong thread
Is this a joke? George Hill ing STUNK in SL...
Not even close. How can you even have an OPINION without having watched one game of his?
Since when did an impression an opinion become the same word?
George Hill's second go-around in SL was very impressive, and left many people confident he would excel in his sop re year (which he did).
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