Woj: Andre Miller Has Agreed to Sign with Spurs

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Nice try.

I don't get it? Malcolm Thomas played here in 2014 and we haven't had a #24 since.

[bklynspursfan]

Malcolm Thomas? He was alright for us, just never given much of a chance

Ah yes. Forgot about him! He was better than the other guy

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Ah yes. Forgot about him! He was better than the other guy

I don't remember another #24 on the Spurs with my lifetime. We didn't trade for Kobe did we?

[elemento]

[SAGirl]

Is it not odd that Miller didn't know about the Spurs deal since it wasn't a trade and he wasn't claimed? I guess he gave his list of preferred teams to his agent and when the Spurs called his agent chose off of that?

Also, if people have read about Miller, he's an odd dude. Doesn't seem to have friends or really care about teammates in that way. Like a really anti-social Duncan in that he not only is reserved, but almost rubs people the wrong way.

He did express surprise, but there was uncertainty if the deal for him to get waived was going to go through with Minny, so he was ready to finish the season there, so he might have known his top choice and so, but not that the deal was going to go through in time. It looked like Minny had earlier been looking for trades and nothing materialized, and then with the waiver, the same he was unsure if it was going to happen.

But he definitely wasn't a dude that expressed to be psyched to be here like D.West or Rasual. Like you say, it could be his personality. Also, his role just to be ready. Unlike Rasual, who his agent, and some of the coaching staff specifically mentioned that one of the things they liked about him was his development of a relationship with the young wings and his mentoring them (and basically stay ready if they don't come through, we know who they are).

The most explicit expression concerning his role was RC stating that there are matchups that Tony and Patty struggle with. That Ray didn't develop quick enough into a defensive guard that they could rely on probably prompted Spurs to acquire him. Also, while Simmons has shown potential he cannot at this point be relied to not TO or have a defensive lapse.

[SAGirl]

Just watching the interview, his reaction seemed odd.

I mean, you just got bought out by your former team, you are at the end of your career and then all of a sudden you are playing for a championship. I would think a little more excitement is called for.

Also, the phrase "its just business, and being a professional."

[Spurtacular]

The most explicit expression concerning his role was RC stating that there are matchups that Tony and Patty struggle with. That Ray didn't develop quick enough into a defensive guard that they could rely on probably prompted Spurs to acquire him. Also, while Simmons has shown potential he cannot at this point be relied to not TO or have a defensive lapse.

If RC really said that, he's a moron. I could've told you from the get go that Black Ollie is below average defensively and always will be.

[SAGirl]

If RC really said that, he's a moron. I could've told you from the get go that Black Ollie is below average defensively and always will be.

He only said what I stated about Miller... the mention of Black Ollie and Simmons is my own.
The quote is here:

“There are some matchups in the playoffs that are not great for Tony and Patty where maybe (Miller) would be a better choice,” Buford said

These are RC Buford comments on Ray:

I believe there is still a good development opportunity ahead for Ray,” Buford said. “The needs of this group as we approach the playoffs presented a different challenge. (Miller) brings us experience for the playoffs.”

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/sp...st-6862054.php

[Spurtacular]

He only said what I stated about Miller... the mention of Black Ollie and Simmons is my own.
The quote is here:



These are RC Buford comments on Ray:


http://www.expressnews.com/sports/sp...st-6862054.php

Well, I don't think it came down to defense. Spurs knew Ray nothing special on defense. Like other posters said, he just couldn't give the Spurs much in the way of minutes. It's not that he was slotted for regular minutes; but when someone struggled, the Spurs weren't turning to him; so, he was expendable.

[bklynspursfan]

I don't remember another #24 on the Spurs with my lifetime. We didn't trade for Kobe did we?

Ha.. nah, Richard Jefferson

[SAGirl]

Well, I don't think it came down to defense. Spurs knew Ray nothing special on defense. Like other posters said, he just couldn't give the Spurs much in the way of minutes. It's not that he was slotted for regular minutes; but when someone struggled, the Spurs weren't turning to him; so, he was expendable.

Aside from what he explicitly said, everything else is your inference or my own. Because his comments were specific on defensive matches for Patty and Tony, I assumed that was something they specifically wanted from a 3rd string PG.. as CoJo fit in very well and always found himself time due to his defensive a en. For Ray or anyone to carve out a role, that was the role, as they already have a terrific shooter in Patty and a scoring slasher in Tony. Obviously, I admit these are my assumptions. I disagree with you on Ray, he played little, but I thought his best attribute was precisely his dedication on defense. He didn't need to be a stalwart, but he was dedicated enough to have impact.

[Spurtacular]

Aside from what he explicitly said, everything else is your inference or my own. Because his comments were specific on defensive matches for Patty and Tony, I assumed that was something they specifically wanted from a 3rd string PG.. as CoJo fit in very well and always found himself time due to his defensive a en. For Ray or anyone to carve out a role, that was the role, as they already have a terrific shooter in Patty and a scoring slasher in Tony. Obviously, I admit these are my assumptions. I disagree with you on Ray, he played little, but I thought his best attribute was precisely his dedication on defense. He didn't need to be a stalwart, but he was dedicated enough to have impact.

RC was throwing Black Ollie a bone and not saying he sucked at orchestrating an offense.

[DPG21920]

That's just Miller's M.O. It's who he is - doesn't seem to care about making friends or building comradery. He views basketball strictly as a job and does not seem to derive any joy from the game . Like he's going to work from 9-5 in a cube or something (not that there is anything wrong with working 9-5 in a cube)

[BatManu20]

[The Whopper]

We really should have retired Lloyd Daniels's jersey.

[will_spurs]

I don't remember another #24 on the Spurs with my lifetime. We didn't trade for Kobe did we?

You remember wrong: http://www.basketball-reference.com/...S/numbers.html

[BillMc]

He only said what I stated about Miller... the mention of Black Ollie and Simmons is my own.
The quote is here:

“There are some matchups in the playoffs that are not great for Tony and Patty where maybe (Miller) would be a better choice,” Buford said

I assume he's thinking of big backup points like Livingston and maybe Rivers Jr.

[gambit1990]

he looks like richard pryor x adam sandler. he even sounds like like richard.

[szkorhetz]

You know

[beirmeistr]

He's fine because he will feed Kawhi.

[Drom John]

From basketball-reference.com
Spurs #24
Charles Beasley (1968-1971)
Bob Netolicky (1973-1974)
Mack Calvin (1977)
Jim Eakins (1978)
John Lambert (1982)
Johnny Dawkins (1987-1989)
Dwayne Schintzius (1991)
Lloyd Daniels (1993-1994)
Richard Jefferson (2010-2012)
Malcolm Thomas (2014)

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Ha.. nah, Richard Jefferson

I don't seem to remember that guy. Did he play during the dark era?

[vander]

He's fine because he will feed Kawhi.

or LMA, what did the Spurs even sign LMA for if they aren't going to feed him the ball in the post

[gambit1990]

he's gonna help us get some easy buckets.