Summer League Game Thread: Spurs vs. Hawks - July 15, 2013

[ElNono]

Not too concerned with Thomas' defense here. I think he can be useful for regular season minutes behind Leonard, and I'm 95% sure he won't sniff the playoffs rotation in his first season (unless he turns into some sort of star somehow or Kawhi is hurt). I see Green filling that role unless the Spurs make a move to get some serviceable vet SF.

[spurraider21]

Not too concerned with Thomas' defense here. I think he can be useful for regular season minutes behind Leonard, and I'm 95% sure he won't sniff the playoffs rotation in his first season (unless he turns into some sort of star somehow or Kawhi is hurt). I see Green filling that role unless the Spurs make a move to get some serviceable vet SF.

Green filled in admirably at SF during the Finals, doing a good enough job on LeBron (especially on transition. wtf was that). with belinelli able to step in the at the 2 without giving up much size like Neal does, it allows Green to more comfortably slide to the 3 spot

[Robz4000]

I'd rather Manu play the backup 3 in the playoffs tbh.

[Johnny RIngo]

I'd rather Manu play the backup 3 in the playoffs tbh.

If it's against the Heat, I'd rather Manu not suit up at all.

[xellos88330]

Glad to see Nando look not so inept offensively. Now if only his defense could shape up.

[FireMicoHalili]

when you say tbh does it mean you weren't 'h' the whole time

[Darkwaters]

Video not posted to youtube yet. Heres the highlight vid though:

http://www.nba.com/video/games/hawks...-atl-recap.nba

[tesseractive]

when you say tbh does it mean you weren't 'h' the whole time

Yes. When someone is absolutely sure of a statement, they say they are Totally BeHind it. If they don't say "tbh", it means they're not as positive about it, tbh.

[chapnis]

Video not posted to youtube yet. Heres the highlight vid though:

http://www.nba.com/video/games/hawks...-atl-recap.nba

Heh. Nando de Colon.

[exstatic]

Not too concerned with Thomas' defense here. I think he can be useful for regular season minutes behind Leonard, and I'm 95% sure he won't sniff the playoffs rotation in his first season (unless he turns into some sort of star somehow or Kawhi is hurt). I see Green filling that role unless the Spurs make a move to get some serviceable vet SF.

I'm sure Pop feels different. It doesn't matter if Thomas scores at a Durant level if he defends like a turnstile and gives it all back. Chances are HUGE that he will rarely even get shots, so you HAVE to lean into defense.

[FireMicoHalili]

Yes. When someone is absolutely sure of a statement, they say they are Totally BeHind it. If they don't say "tbh", it means they're not as positive about it, tbh.

Sure bruv

[ace3g]

Postgame: Nando De Colo
7.16.13 |
3m32s


Postgame: Aron Baynes
7.16.13 |
1m41s


Postgame: Ime Udoka
7.16.13 |
3m17s

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

How fast is Paul Pierce? Thomas game kind of remind me of his; slow and awkward.... Successful none the less.

That what I was thinking. Pierce is a slow for an All-star caliber SF. But he is so good b/c he just knows how to score the basketball. Little head fake here, a little shoulder fake there. Most analyst, including myself thought Thomas was the steal of the draft at 58. He certainly has backed it up the first 3 games of this Summer League.

Like i said, he was the only player I believe in the draft that shot over 50% from midrange jumpers, and he certainly has but that stat on displayed thus far.