Church of Kyle Anderson

[Mnky]

He looked like he toned up during the playoffs. I feel like his upper body has always been heavier than his lower body, and that attributes to his horrendous agility. He's still young, and he gets more opportunity than any other spurs project. He just needs to put a consistent showing together. There is plenty of D-league players who can show up for a game or two here and there. Consistency is what makes you an NBA player. He needs to show it this year. He might get more opportunity with Parker out, and no experienced play makers in the system.

[Mr. Body]

KA has overcome his biggest obstacles. In return somehow some of his strengths have disappeared. He's managed to cover space efficiently and his speed isn't a major detriment in the half court and he's actually an effective defender. His length even gives teams trouble as a help defender. On the other side of the ball he's almost a zero threat to score.

So... I'm impressed by his development. He's a good plug-in player. I'd like to see him become an offensive threat, but for now I see him as a neutral player -- he can eat up minutes and doesn't really hurt you. That's better than a lot of players, plus he can still improve.

[ElNono]

nice to see ya Nono. Nice to see you at least lurking since no news on Manu yet.

working on the new contract, IMO, TBH, FWIW

[spurraider21]

He's not the hero our summer league squad deserves, but he's the one it needs.

[TheGreatYacht]

Unimpressive against New York construction workers and looks out of shape. Sweating like 90's Patrick Ewing yet he's moving at 1MPH.

Id love to see the Spurs let him play make more. It's his best ability.

Play make? More?! Slomo crossovers that lead us nowhere but to wasted shot clocks and forced pass outs to contested shooters is not winning basketball. There's a reason he averages 1.3 assists in 14 minutes for his career.

[dabom]

Unimpressive against New York construction workers and looks out of shape. Sweating like 90's Patrick Ewing yet he's moving at 1MPH.


Play make? More?! Slomo crossovers that lead us nowhere but to wasted shot clocks and forced pass outs to contested shooters is not winning basketball. There's a reason he averages 1.3 assists in 14 minutes for his career.

Can I get his per36 numbers again?

[TheGreatYacht]

Can I get his per36 numbers again?

2016-2017 Per36:
8.7pts, 7.3reb, 3.2ast, 1.4TO, 0.5 3PM

Those numbers

[dabom]

2016-2017 Per36:
8.7pts, 7.3reb, 3.2ast, 1.4TO, 0.5 3PM

Those numbers

[buujness]

Kyle was much better in the playoffs than he was during the regular season, tbh. Either tied for second highest or is second highest outright on the team in terms of VORP, BPM, WS and WS per 48.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SAS/2017.html

He did seem to be a bit more demonstrative during the playoffs than he was during the season as well (along with Simmons). Hopefully, it's a sign of things to come; if his relatively increased aggression holds over, he can be a solid contributor.

[SAGirl]

Kyle was much better in the playoffs than he was during the regular season, tbh. Either tied for second highest or is second highest outright on the team in terms of VORP, BPM, WS and WS per 48.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SAS/2017.html

He did seem to be a bit more demonstrative during the playoffs than he was during the season as well (along with Simmons). Hopefully, it's a sign of things to come; if his relatively increased aggression holds over, he can be a solid contributor.

yup.
IMO both were told to focus on the defensive end and moving the ball, and staying within a system, no plays called for them or anything and Jsimms played off the ball most of the season which apparently isn't great for his rhythm... but when they were asked to score the basketball bc there was a need due to injuries they responded. To me that means they can do more if asked.... anyways, thanks for sharing.

[ernest787]

2016-2017 Per36:
8.7pts, 7.3reb, 3.2ast, 1.4TO, 0.5 3PM

Those numbers

SAgirl was right. LMA was just keeping that PF spot warm for the mighty FATHEAD

[Baam]

I actually believe in my heart that they would have won game 1 vs GS if Pop trusted him more.

Got taken out after getting burned once by Durant, guess what that can happen to everyone but at least the ball was moving and they were scoring when he was out there.

[SAGirl]

Kyle putting work in the summer:

[Rocalcio]

Can't deny he can shoot the ball now.

[TheDoctor]

Kyle putting work in the summer:

"go at it"

[SAGirl]

well to be fair Kelly (what a girl's name btw) plays the center spot... and Kyle was the forward obviously. They weren't matched up. Kyle was defended by a wing. But, they were on different teams on a 3 on 3n and apparently Kyle was killing his team.
They are Kylights, not Kelights so.. we don't know if Kelly was killing anybody..

[Blake]

Lol kylights

[TimDunkem]

Kylights...Slow jumpers he won't take in actual games.

So exciting...

[daledondale]

[SAGirl]

Kylights...Slow jumpers he won't take in actual games.

So exciting...

I do have something to look forward to this season aside from Kawhi...
I am sure there's other guys that look forward to see Manu again... maybe the odd Patty Cakes fan, chinook (Danny), perhaps a few fans still hope Dijon gets the keys. There are things to look forward to for everyone...

There could be some guys no one looks forward to watching though I can't imagine who... Surely LMA still has fans right?

[LittleCriminal]

Watch: Spurs' Kyle Anderson & Heat's Kelly Olynyk go at it on the [email protected]

[LittleCriminal]

Am I the only one who believes SAGirl is actually Kyle Anderson?

[RD2191]

Am I the only one who believes SAGirl is actually Kyle Anderson?

SAgirl is actually chumpdumper TBH fwiw imo

[TimDunkem]

I do have something to look forward to this season aside from Kawhi...
I am sure there's other guys that look forward to see Manu again... maybe the odd Patty Cakes fan, chinook (Danny), perhaps a few fans still hope Dijon gets the keys. There are things to look forward to for everyone...

There could be some guys no one looks forward to watching though I can't imagine who... Surely LMA still has fans right?

I'm not confident he'll start shooting the ball without thinking about it. The guy looks frightened when he gets the ball and, on the off-chance he hits the shot, he almost ALWAYS claps his hands in relief. I'm just waiting for him to wipe the sweat off his giant forehead every time he shoots. You can tell he's terrified every time he puts the ball up.

[skulls138]

How can he not take those open shots? Its like, "Im talented but Im going to throw it all away (as well as millions of $) because I wont throw this orange ball at that orange hoop.

I like how he claps his hands in relief, shows hes staying loose.