Dedmon to the Spurs

[ducks]

Tp assist just went to double digits

[dylankerouac]

Love this signing! I hadn't even known this guy existed, but from the videos he seems like a solid pick. Can't wait to see him play!

[outmap]

DeAndre Jordan Lite.

[Spurs9]

Too bad we will only have him this year if hes any good. In todays NBA a team will pay him 3x what his option contract is if he shows promise.

[MI21]

Francisco elson tbh

Not gonna lie, that's what I thought at first.

Can't argue with a bench big that shoots 71% rolling to the rim. Excited to see him develop.

[Leetonidas]

Elson had some of the worst hands I've ever seen though

[Blackjack]

Saw the video, looks like one of a shooter. Definitely picked the right number to wear.

[GSH]

Elson had some of the worst hands I've ever seen though - except for Jeff Errors

FIFY

[dylankerouac]

Also like that I always see this guy wearing a knee brace.

[T Park]

Francisco elson tbh

Which is fine, Elson was a decent bench big man. Dedmon however isn't as dumb as a post like Elson

[MI21]

Which is fine, Elson was a decent bench big man. Dedmon however isn't as dumb as a post like Elson

Elson was pretty awful man. I can still remember the hype from his first game against Dallas where he did a good job on Dirk and ran the floor for transition dunks. Looked like David Robinson out there

[theMatrix]

6 inches? Well, everyone in the NBA minus Danny Green is deadly inside 6 inches.

not everyone on the spurs tho

[Maddog]

DeAndre Jordan Lite.

Well sort of. and sort of not.
Hits free throws, has been seen taking a shot outside of 6"

[cutewizard]

WELCOME, WELCOME AND THRICE WELCOME, ROBINSON LITE!!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

closest to David Robinson i have ever seen in recent years.....

lol

David is David, but yeah, well take this honcho

NOW WHERE THE IS THAT GREEK CENTER??????

[cutewizard]

WHO SAYS THE SPURS LACK ELITE ATHLETICISM NOW?????

Leonard is a stud, and the best defender on the planet

Dedmon is as athletic as you can get for a center/forward

Simmons is the best athlete in the summer league

and Murray's athleticism is off the charts!!!!

oh my god, the 2016-2017 Spurs have something that only the David Robinson years had,

YES!!!!

[Russo21]

Looks like a very interesting player. Tall, athletic, has some hops. You watch his highlights and you think he' got game, then you look at his career stats and think wtf. I suppose that's why they are called highlights lol Here's hoping he pans out

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

closest to David Robinson i have ever seen in recent years.....

[cutewizard]

why not, its just a humble opinion, cmon

[TheDoctor]

I would agree. But Pop played Jeff Ayers. Im sure he'll play this guy. Plus he more than likely won't have a choice.

Pop played The Clapper when the game was out of reach; winning or losing.

[TD 21]

Agreed. It'll be Simmons with that spot and his to lose. If that doesn't work then livio and bertans will have a shot at it. That's if livio gets signed. At this point livio being able to play the 3/4 like Kyle and Bertans makes him a plus imo.

I don't think Jean-Charles has any chance at being in the rotation. In fact, I'd say it's likely that him and Murray spend a lot of time in Austin.

I somehow miscounted. There's actually two open roster spots. At least one has to go to a power forward, while the other is likely to be a big too. It's either that or a guard, that can shoot.

[ceperez]

I don't think Jean-Charles has any chance at being in the rotation. In fact, I'd say it's likely that him and Murray spend a lot of time in Austin.

I somehow miscounted. There's actually two open roster spots. At least one has to go to a power forward, while the other is likely to be a big too. It's either that or a guard, that can shoot.

I agree, Murray and LJC will be spending time in Austin.

That means the Spurs will need an additional big, 3 bigs with two of them needing ample rest (Pau and Aldridge) tells me Spurs are still shopping around for a 4th big.

Pau / Dedmond
Aldridge / ??? / LJC (to Austin)
Leonard / Anderson / Bertans
Green / Ginobili / Simmons
Parker / Mills / Forbes (?) / Murray (to Austin)

If LJC and Murray are in Austin, then Spurs are one player short (i.e. 13 spots). The options are either one of the rookies (i.e. Ndoye, Lalanne) or more likely a veteran (i.e. Scola, Inglis, Chris Andersen, ... )

[TD 21]

I agree, Murray and LJC will be spending time in Austin.

That means the Spurs will need an additional big, 3 bigs with two of them needing ample rest (Pau and Aldridge) tells me Spurs are still shopping around for a 4th big.

Pau / Dedmond
Aldridge / ??? / LJC (to Austin)
Leonard / Anderson / Bertans
Green / Ginobili / Simmons
Parker / Mills / Forbes (?) / Murray (to Austin)

If LJC and Murray are in Austin, then Spurs are one player short (i.e. 13 spots). The options are either one of the rookies (i.e. Ndoye, Lalanne) or more likely a veteran (i.e. Scola, Inglis, Chris Andersen, ... )

The final rotation spot will be between Simmons, yet to be signed veteran power forward and Bertans. It's a compe ion that could easily be ongoing throughout the season and dependent on match-up.

The final roster spot could be left open for awhile and maybe even until the eve of the season. It's most likely to end up being a youngish big (Stokes?), that's partially guaranteed, but if Forbes pulls a Neal, he might ultimately force his way onto the roster. Four rookies is highly unlikely though.

[ceperez]

The final rotation spot will be between Simmons, yet to be signed veteran power forward and Bertans. It's a compe ion that could easily be ongoing throughout the season and dependent on match-up.

The final roster spot could be left open for awhile and maybe even until the eve of the season. It's most likely to end up being a youngish big (Stokes?), that's partially guaranteed, but if Forbes pulls a Neal, he might ultimately force his way onto the roster. Four rookies is highly unlikely though.

That's just it, I don't think Pop is comfortable with *any* rookie playing in the playoffs. Bertans probably is the most experienced since he has at least played pro at a high level in Europe.

Playoff rotation then looks like:

Pau / Dedmon
Aldridge / (Some Vet)
Leonard/ Anderson / Bertans
Green / Manu / Simmons
Parker / Mills

Likely to go down to a 10 man rotation:

Pau - Aldridge - Leonard - Green - Parker
Dedmon - Anderson - Bertans - Manu - Mills

I don't see where Simmons fits unless he plays in Green's place.

I worry about Anderson playing PF... Spurs need someone else!

[jermaine]

Birdman Birdman!