Yeah, I don't see why this is so hard for BH to understand. Last year, the Rockets sent Gerald Fitch to Austin so Rudy T could scout him in a game situation and determine whehter they should keep him. Denver sent down Julius Hodge because he wanted playing time after practicing for months with the Nuggets and the George Karl agreed it could help his game. The Nuggets recalled him whenever they needed him and got to scout Hodge playing at the point and small forward for 11 games at over 30 minutes per game.
Now if Buddy Holly can convince me he has more basketball knowledge than Rudy T and Karl, I will never speak again of this confounded D-League.
I never said sending players to the DLeague is a bad thing or stupid or meaningless, if so, quote me on it.
I said the Spurs aren't going to send him there, so deal with it. I said you over value the dleague, I said he'll learn more practicing than playing in the dleague.
I have my doubts as to whether the Spurs will send him down, but they haven't been in this situation with a player with the D-League as an option. So it remains a possiblity, and a good one all things considered.I said the Spurs aren't going to send him there, so deal with it.What does that even mean?I said you over value the dleagueAnd I said you can't read because he can do both.I said he'll learn more practicing than playing in the dleague
so unoriginal. pippen > jordan in a dunk contest. I could do 360 jams from half court with him in nba jam.... 0.o
yeah...uh i think he is at least a step slower than two years ago, after watching my dvd of lebron blowing by him and crunking on duncan twice. he's never relied solely on his athleticism to defend, though. He's a smart player who will be in the right position and use his feet/hands to frustrate. he may turn into more of an interior defender in the next two years if the whole NBA goes small ball
Reading White's scouting report, what's not to like? The Spurs will give him a good environment to develop his remarkable talents, the rest will be up to him. Great jumping, outstanding footspeed and lateral quickness, 3-point-range, dependable FT shooter, good ball-handling skills etc. etc. this could be the start of Spurs Championship basketball - The next generation
http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?...Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2
Not this time , M. Thorn.If the Nets had a spot available they probably would have considered ex-Cincinnati swingman James White
I heard his wing span is 7 feet. With that and a vertical leaping ability of ???, he should easily be able to defend a 6'10" or higher SF.
He's extremely skinny and gets knocked around, so will be useless against LeBron and the bigger SFs that plague us. He does possess good lateral speed and quickness, however, so should be able to become a solid defender in this league.
I expect this week and a half or so are very important to him. Days off before the Knicks game, few games after, no road trip for some days. He can actually stay in the practice facility and try to make up for a lost training camp.
Spurs.com confirmed the playing number for James White will be #33.
Spurs get a bit younger, but even though he's a rookie, he's 24 years old. Jackie Butler remains the youngest Spur.
There are only a couple of times the rest of the month when the Spurs will have 2 consecutive days off, which = some actual practice time instead of shoot-arounds and film sessions. Yesterday and today are one set and then after Sat. night's game with the Knicks, two more prior to the Rockets' tilt. That's it for November.
Tomorrow is the perfect time to let Butler and White play.
Especially Butler. Rub it in Isiah's dumbass face.
What was Stacey Augmon's old number? Hopefully he can become another Plasticman.
Parker and Udrih are only months older than White, despite working on their 6th and 3rd years in the league. It's gotten where staying in school is almost a detriment.Spurs get a bit younger, but even though he's a rookie, he's 24 years old. Jackie Butler remains the youngest Spur.
Especially for White. Wasn't he projected to be a lottery pick at one point (after high school or his first year in college)?
At least he and LJ had 2, which was Tark's UNLV number.
On potential alone, out of high school he might have gone lottery. In any case, higher than he was actually drafted.
Tough to say. He might've been out of the league by now if he went straight out of high school. It's tough going to Cincy - you can forget any basketball instruction, under Bob Huggins. And then when he got the boot, White's last year was basically lost to basketball instruction.
That's the interesting thing - this may be the first time White has had a strong disciplinarian as a coach.
Yes, Augmon wore #2. He actually played 36 games for Orlando last year.
I know. I looked it up. Utterly crazy. I have no recollection of Orlando playing games last year.
Where did #33 come from, for White? A thanks to Bird for cutting him and delivering him to the Spurs?
#33 Wasn't that Cadillac Anderson's number?
I bet you a dollar he'll say Scottie Pippen when asked.
Others to wear 33 for the Spurs (and Chaparrals)
Antonio Daniels
Jud Buechler
Greg "Cadillac" Anderson (2 different stints with the Spurs)
Uwe Blab
David Greenwood
Steve Johnson
Bill Willoughby
Michael Wiley
ABA
Rich Jones (ABA Spurs and pre-move to SA with the Dallas Chaparrals)
Richard Peek (ABA Chaparrals)
You think we'll eventually retire his number?
So far, I'd say Rich Jones was the best #33 the Spurs have had. AD is 2nd best.
Ah, Rich Jones of sainted memory. He was a Power Forward when that designation meant "Enforcer" He looked the part, like he ate babies for breakfast.
You people REALLY need to ratchet down your expectations. I think the BEST case scenario is that you have an NBA caliber wing who can shoot, defend some, and run the floor, sort of like a large scale Antonio Daniels. Maybe something like Richard Dumas, minus the drugs.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
