Spurs Sign G Jonathan Simmons to 2-Year, Vet-Min Deal

[TD 21]

Leonard should get like 38 minutes a night. Green should get 34 minutes. Manu should get 20. That's 92 of 96 wing minutes. Just give the rest to small-ball and don't worry about having a consistent fourth wing. Just need someone to step up in case of injury, and the Spurs use "unproved" players in those roles all the time. Anderson and Simmons will do a fine job filling in the cracks (or Simmons will be cut and another d-leaguer will take the spot). I fully expect the Spurs to add another wing over the course of the season. It'll probably be a vet that folks here can "trust in the playoffs".

Against good teams, in close games or in the playoffs, sure. But as an an average, this team shouldn't need anyone to exceed 33 mpg.

Anderson looks to be largely the same player to me, which means he's still not a fit next to Ginobili.

I suspect they view Simmons as more of a developmental prospect, considering the lack of depth on the wings behind Leonard and Green, particularly post Ginobili.

Yet I now question if there's a veteran wing addition upcoming. I guess Anderson's and Simmons' play throughout Summer League could decide it. It would seem a no brainer either way, but they've got to be close to the tax at this point. Would they really guarantee a roster spot, a fifty/fifty rotation spot and essentially pay $1M to this obscure of a player?

[Russ]

Anyone else still watching Summer League? John Malkovich is in house to watch the Bulls (he's a fan) and being interviewed right now by Reggie Miller. Apparently he's a big bball fan, and he just brought up Jonathan Simmons and said he was really impressed by him. He and Reggie then started talking about how well the Spurs organization is run and Malkovich said he loves the way they play, are coached, etc. ing John Malkovich is a fan of the Spurs apparently

I saw that. Malkovich mentioned Simmons out of nowhere -- Reggie Miller wanted to talk about Malkovich's movies and Malkovich just blurts out from left field -- "What did you guys think of that Jonathon Simmons?" It took Reggie a minute to even realize who Malkovich was talking about "Oh, yeah, right, John. Jonathon Simmons in that earlier game with the Knicks."

It was great hearing a Spur praised in that creepy John Malkovich voice. (Like when he tells Clint Eastwood -- "I see you, Frank. I see you standing over the grave of another dead President.")

[NASpurs]

[Texas_Ranger]

@ 6.28



John knows basketball. Never knew that

[eDizzle20]

It's Summer League, but I was impressed with his handles and court vision. He was also able to create his own shot quite nicely. With Ginobili and Anderson as the only other back up wings as it stands right now there's no doubt he would get meaningful minutes.

[Dverde]

I like this guy. I think he might make the biggest impact. Manu will miss time this year and he will have his chance to step up. He can knock down threes and penetrate and kick. I think he will play meaningful minutes during the season. I could envision him passing Slo Mo on the depth chart. Having him and Green on the court with LMA and Duncan could be deadly from 3 pt range.

[SpursFan86]

[ceperez]

Real trooper! Spurs with a CIA move by not including him in the SL team.

[ceperez]

Impressive.... going with his left several times.

[Mnky]

[99 Problems]

Wow, Spurs with an eye on every street corner. Even one near you.

[THE SAMOAN TD]

Thats the kind of player Spurs want nice

[Seventyniner]

Thanks for the info. Great player to have on the team!

[Mr. Body]

I saw that. Malkovich mentioned Simmons out of nowhere -- Reggie Miller wanted to talk about Malkovich's movies and Malkovich just blurts out from left field -- "What did you guys think of that Jonathon Simmons?" It took Reggie a minute to even realize who Malkovich was talking about "Oh, yeah, right, John. Jonathon Simmons in that earlier game with the Knicks."

It was great hearing a Spur praised in that creepy John Malkovich voice. (Like when he tells Clint Eastwood -- "I see you, Frank. I see you standing over the grave of another dead President.")

I didn't see it and I already know Malkovich knows more about basketball than Reggie Miller.

[spurraider21]

Chinook this guy needs a think tank thread

[Aztecfan03]

so if we're in the tax we won't have access to the full MLE next summer, huh

Duncan is so selfish for not taking the minimum

didn't know that, but probably gonna use cap space next summer anyways because of the big cap jump.

[Chinook]

Chinook this guy needs a think tank thread

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/show...hlight=simmons

Already had one. Never underestimate how thorough Bruno was in making threads about prospects.

[Aztecfan03]

inb4 ban

Don't tell me thunder-pup is back.

[ducks]

Dude Is good

[SpursFan86]

I don't care if it's just SL...I'm sold on this dude. His energy/hustle and defense alone make me think he's ready to play spot minutes in the NBA, but his slashing abilities look great too. , he's even shown a willingness to get others involved and some impressive court vision.

[808]

I don't care if it's just SL...I'm sold on this dude. His energy/hustle and defense alone make me think he's ready to play spot minutes in the NBA, but his slashing abilities look great too. , he's even shown a willingness to get others involved and some impressive court vision.

Combine his energy with Patty and you'll get exhausted just watching

[Kurik]

[ceperez]

Combine his energy with Patty and you'll get exhausted just watching

McCallum has an even higher vertical at 40"!

[BillMc]

Wow, Spurs with an eye on every street corner. Even one near you.

[SpursFan86]

Let's get his name down before we start doing anything else