Jimmer Fredette to the Spurs (Update: Mostly Non-Guaranteed Training Camp Deal)

[Mel_13]

Really, who do you think was "more skilled" in college?

Jimmer was College Player of the Year in 2011. I'm sure the trophy looks nice over his mom's fireplace.

He's in the Dleague now.

IT gets a check every two weeks based on a 7M annual salary. I'm sure it looks nice on his bank statements.

Whatever skill advantage Jimmer started with in the summer of 2011, it wasn't enough to overcome his other deficiencies. IT has overcome many disadvantages, most notably being only 5'9" tall, and is an established NBA player.

[Spurtacular]

So Jimmer is better than Thomas? Okay.

This only my 29th post. You can advise me to let it go when I get to 500, or even 100.

Don't put words in my mouth. I said that Jimmer was more worthy of the minutes that Thomas was receiving. He had played better to that point, and he was the higher draft pick and should've been accorded the respect of any doubt. That did not happen because the Kings were a train wreck....

I don't care if you let it go or not, tbh.

[Spurtacular]

Btw, Thomas has scored 30+ eleven times and has scored at least 20 on 117 occasions.

And Jimmer would have as well had he been given those types of minutes.

[ChumpDumper]

So Jimmer should have been given welfare minutes because of his reputation as a Mormon white college player.

[Spurtacular]

Of course it's an indictment against Jimmer.

He played the worst out of all the players mentioned and was rightly waived.

That's jut how it goes sometimes.

Jimmer receive a pittance of minutes with scrubs. I don't think it's a matter of being outplayed as much as your troll self would like to make it so.

[Mel_13]

Don't put words in my mouth. I said that Jimmer was more worthy of the minutes that Thomas was receiving. He had played better to that point, and he was the higher draft pick and should've been accorded the respect of any doubt. That did not happen because the Kings were a train wreck....

I don't care if you let it go or not, tbh.

Poor Jimmer. So disrespected. By multiple NBA franchises.

[Mel_13]

And Jimmer would have as well had he been given those types of minutes.

[ChumpDumper]

Jimmer receive a pittance of minutes with scrubs. I don't think it's a matter of being outplayed as much as your troll self would like to make it so.

Yeah, he got outplayed.

It happens all the time -- even to skilled white Mormons with a reputation from colllege.

[Spurtacular]

I would say that comparing someone who gets on average 28 MPG and is a starter, to someone getting 13mpg and knows he has to prove something, is not a valid comparison.

I don't fully agree; but I'll say this is a factor that the haters won't account for.

I would be hesitant to say who is better. Sacramento just tries to run a playground show to sell tickets. They suck as a legit basketball team.

Pretty much what I was saying when I've said countless times how Jimmer went to a dysfunctional organization.

[Spurtacular]

True - an established player on a crappy team with crappy playoff performances, but better than JF.

Who was more skilled in college?

I see Mel_13 didn't want to touch that one.

[Mel_13]

Pretty much what I was saying when I've said countless times how Jimmer went to a dysfunctional organization.

The same organization, at the exact same time, that Thomas started in.

[Spurtacular]

The context here is the NBA.

College was a long time ago. What is the relevance of that now?

I see none whatsoever.

Of course, you don't. But there is definite relevance to be had.

[ChumpDumper]

I see Mel_13 didn't want to touch that one.

How is that relevant?

The other Mormon didn't want to touch that one.

[Spurtacular]

The same organization, at the exact same time, that Thomas started in.

Okay, have you not thought this out at all? Or are you just unfamiliar with the history? Because that's a lame argument.

[ChumpDumper]

Of course, you don't. But there is definite relevance to be had.

Which is?

Retroactive fantasy welfare minute distribution?

[TXstbobcat]

Jimmer was brought in by other teams besides Sacramento and they all decided to move on without him. Can't blame the Kings for Jimmer's inability to stay in the NBA.

[Mel_13]

I see Mel_13 didn't want to touch that one.

I did. Sorry you didn't like the answer.

And if Jimmer was on the Sixers today and putting up the numbers that Thomas is putting up with the Celtics, you'd be be claiming vindication from the rooftops.

[Mel_13]

Okay, have you not thought this out at all? Or are you just unfamiliar with the history? Because that's a lame argument.

On the contrary. It's the attempts to spin Thomas' successes and Jimmer's failures that are lame.

[Spurtacular]

I did. Sorry you didn't like the answer.

You have a low bar if you think laughing something off like a child is regarding an issue.

[Spurtacular]

And if Jimmer was on the Sixers today and putting up the numbers that Thomas is putting up with the Celtics, you'd be be claiming vindication from the rooftops.

Jimmer would be averaging 20 plus on the Sixers if he was starting. When IT did that on the crappy Kings, most people couldn't talk him up enough.

[Mel_13]

You have a low bar if you think laughing something off like a child is regarding an issue.

He was clearly attempting a joke. I showed my appreciation.

[Mel_13]

Jimmer would be averaging 20 plus on the Sixers if he was starting. When IT did that on the crappy Kings, most people couldn't talk him up enough.

You lost me there.

[Spurtacular]

On the contrary. It's the attempts to spin Thomas' successes and Jimmer's failures that are lame.

Rewinding. The likes of Thornton, Evans, (Cousins) wanted IT getting Jimmer's spot. They saw him as the bigger threat to their minutes (not Cousins, he's just a hater).

[Spurtacular]

You lost me there.

Then stay lost. Cos my statement was pretty straightforward.

[ChumpDumper]

Oh we've moved on to fantasy white Mormon player projected stats.