But, but, but why is every other NBA team passing on this free agent? He can't possibly be any good, can he?
It's pretty easy seeing where Eddie could get minutes. A lot harder seeing where Jimmer could....
...unless Patty's injury is more serious than we're assuming
But, but, but why is every other NBA team passing on this free agent? He can't possibly be any good, can he?
jimmer is a good dude who works hard. I like the guy but don't see where he necessarily fits if true.
Same thing was said about Patty Mills. And Jimmer is a better all-around offensive player.
They can carry up to 20 in the offseason, which I believe includes camp.
Rate at which Spurs announce signings, this could take another three weeks.
If Jimmer does sign with us, I wonder if Sean will un-retire his #32 for him as well
I don't see where he fits. I understand the Spurs need someone to replace Belinelli but Jimmer just seems to be too small.
Yea I hope if nothing else that we pay Eddie enough to keep him in Austin as a potential call-up in case someone gets hurt or needs rest, etc. Don't want another team taking him from us, tbh.
It's kind of gone unnoticed, but the best part about all the Spurs recent signings is that none of them were Carlos Boozer, tbh.
Jimmer is interesting. Always reminded me of a Red kind of player. I think if he were to play here and Austin he could become a serious role player.
Now if David West hadn't come to the Spurs...
A la Steve Kerr
Maybe the Spurs will waive Williams and being in Eddie
Thanks, seems like Eddie should get a call up at the minimum.
The Spurs seem to agree. They could have had Eddie, but looked elsewhere.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8...te.html?pg=all
According to ESPN's real plus-minus, Fredette is “the worst defender in the entire NBA, 5.6 points per 100 possessions worse than an average player. He can't stay in front of anyone, and has a tough time contesting shots.” Matty Robinson of SB Nation who covers the Pelicans said, “Due to a lack of quickness Jimmer wasn’t able to keep players out of the lane and thus opposing point guards ran circles around him. When he was moved off the ball, physicality became an issue as he was too small to stay with nearly every wing in the NBA.”
If this is a make-good, non-guaranteed contract for training camp then I'm completely down with this. He'd be a great guy to bring in and kick the tires on. That being said, I'd give the same offer to Jerrell Eddie (and a few others) and see what floats to the top.
Jimmer is pretty damn terrible. Can't dribble. No playmaking skills. Bad defender. Bad shot selection. Struggles to get his shot off against any type of defense.
That said, if he's ever going to make it, it'd be with the Spurs since they'd be able to get him wide open shots and could help him hide on defense.
Honestly, unless Jarell Eddie has an at ude or work ethic problem, I would prefer him. He has better size and a faster release.
The only way Jimmer makes sense is if the Spurs are sold on Anderson and Simmons and they just want a hired gun with good work ethic and good character who wouldn't mind being a 15th man.
Didn't know we still had roster spots tbh
Yea like I said earlier, Jimmer's defense is just awful. Probably worse than Belli's. But he's a pure shooter at the very least and at #15 at the end of the bench, it could be worse. Still prefer Eddie though, if we're going that route. He's much bigger, more athletic, and has a quicker release, as timvp stated. This really would be an interesting move. He's the type of high-character guy PATFO would love though.
Hit the nail on the head again! Eddie has a work ethic problem. Jimmer has legendary work ethic and character. Spurs now have a lot of young players, Anderson (21), Leonard(24), McCallum(24), Simmons(25), Marjanovic (26), Mills (26) .... and Green (29) who still dresses like he's 21. Somebody needs to reign in these folks!
Spurs cornering the market on shooting guards in point guard bodies.
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