I do not like that the Spurs fill all 15 roster spots, but I have nothing against Jimmer as an end of bench guy ... if he finds his 3 point stroke ... whew
All indications are that this guy really isn't that good. He has bad stats on offense and defense and I really haven't seen him do anything impressive outside of college. Its cool I guess, but like I don't see how having a really really below average player (statistically) as our 15th makes us stacked.
The Spurs never have full confidence in buyouts that join midseason. Even Diaw wasn't fully integrated until the following season.
Don't forget his two torn achilles, amputated left pinky toe, and amputated right big toe tbh.
Once upon a time MVPaddy was nothing more than the GOAT towel waver.
Honestly, he might be Mills part 2. Spurs looking to keep Manu and Parker's minutes down. Getting a guy like Jimmer will do just that. Guy is an excellent shooter. With the Spurs spacing, he should fit in. Your not going to get much better for the #15 spot in all honesty.
Probably a non-guaranteed contract. His defense is beyond atrocious, he makes Marco Belinelli look like Kawhi Leonard on defense..
Sure, he's not that good as a startig point guard for Sacramento or even NO. But in the Spurs system that favors shooters, even ones with bad defense, he can be a weapon. Sure you need defense to win, but the some nights the Spurs will score so much their defense won't matter as much. And he's not a bad creator either, I've seen him play some pretty good minutes at PG and not be overwhelmed. All and all, I think he's good value at the 15th spot and you can always cut him if something better comes along. I don't think he'll disappoint in S.A. if they sign him.
Meh signing (provided it's true and it's a guaranteed contract).
Spurs needed a vet shooting wing, Fredette is that but he is really short and not that good. I guess Spurs couldn't get better offering a min contract and without guaranteeing some playing time.
And for people saying he is a 15th player, it's more complicate than that. Anderson and Simmons have shown nothing at a level above D-League and summer league. Both might not turn into NBA caliber players. In that case, Fredette will be the 10th player on Spurs roster chart.
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Also, remember that Patty Mills isn't playing for his national team because of an injury. Maybe the Spurs are concerned if he'll be ready to go. If his shoulder is holding up his shooting, it may be wise to have Fredette as a fall-back option.
#15 doesn't even suit up for a majority of games. However, I am not going to be surprise to see Pop will sit Tim and Manny for half the games in the regular season.
So plenty of opportunities for bench players to at least dress for the game. Besides, a couple of Spurs rookies will be spending time also in D-league.
That's true, but the Spurs think outside the box and are gambling that one of Anderson or Simmons will work out sufficiently. They can always cut anyone at the end of the bench if a better player gets bought out. It will cost $$$, but I think they would pay the $$$.
The real question is when are we getting a Jimmer Jam?
If this is even the least bit true, they have McCallum to take Patty's place. Jimmer's basically the 5th string pg or the 4th string shooting guard, depending on where you slot Patty and Manu. He's redundant in every way imaginable.
No. It's well known that McCallum's strength is driving, not shooting threes.
Simmons is not a lock from 3. He's pretty mediocre. Three point daggers are something we lost with Belinelli.
Spurs going to invent a new kind of lineup:
Parker - 6'2"
Mills - 6'0"
Fredette - 6'2
McCallum - 6'3"
Marjaonovic - 7'3"
This kind of lineup was experimented by the Reno Long Horns in the D-league. Basically, the idea is that everyone keeps chucking 3 point shots with one big dude manning the paint to prevent layups. They call it 'organized chaos' read: http://www.rgj.com/story/sports/2014...ague/18973411/
Floor spacing is fine at the moment. If anything the bench units need slashing and wing defense
Jimmer is one of my all time favorite college players. Dude had "in the gym" range. But he's a 6'2 SG who's too unathleric to play D. I mean, as a 15th man it's not terrible, but seems a bit redundant with Patty already on the team and the trade from McCallum. Would rather see if Eddie can do anything. At least he's a 6'7 wing. Would rather have the depth there, tbh. Maybe Jimmer is just training camp fodder (if he does indeed sign with us, of course).
Don't care for the possible move. Simmons is a better NBA prospect without a real game under his belt, and it's not close, jimmer would just be a guy people would resent for blocking minutes for simmons, McCollum, Anderson, etc.
I don't think he's good enough to be 1-13 active on this roster, but his name & rep would put him there.
I think that's what they get from Manu, Simmons, and Ray. Jimmer is more that just a shooter. He can drive and kick. He's a good ball handler. His problems are on defense.
Exactly what I'm saying. Jimmer will take minutes from guys like ray and simmons who can drive to the hole and finish.
6 fouls to give when it's hack-a-Jordan time...
I think they're confident in Simmons for some of that. Jimmer is a little small and redundant to Patty, I agree. It does make me wonder about the Patty injury story.
Eddie's stroke is so smooth that he was a little intriguing. And, sadly, he's better defensively than Jimmer, as bad as Eddie's defense seems. He does have some length, and more athletic ability, blocked a shot and got after it a little bit in that last SL game.
The Spurs would officially become the manifestation of the Kings wet dream
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