Report: Spurs set to bring over Livio Jean-Charles

[Ron Swanson]

"Stash Brothers" is hilarious.

[Chinook]

We have TWO All Stars who were also All NBA players, a higher bar to clear. It's not a ing rebuild.

Less roster turnover than GS.

[ceperez]

This Bertans kid has a good personality. Seems like a good kid. Rooting for him.

That' a good one... the Stash brothers. Hope it sticks! Bertans & Jean Charles.

[tholdren]

Because people look at box scores and immediately cry "sucks"

Its so goddamn tired

same goes for the stats assholes when you say someone sucks and they try to give you stats over eye test. it goes both ways.

[BillMc]

Spurs have virtually the same starting lineup, same coach, and four of the main bench guys will be the same as last season. I hardly call that "rebuilding." look around the league at the rebuilding teams and it's pretty clear spurs are retooling around Kawhi/LMA

This.

We're a top 2 to top 4 team in this league. Anything can happen. These are retooling years. Spursfans haven't seen a true rebuild in 20+ years.

[BillMc]

#StashBrothers

[BillMc]

I don't see why SA can't contend other than ty front court depth, or a backup pg. West and Diaw leaving was great for business. Need to trade Kyle Anderson probably - he averaged less ppg than Kevin Martin last year and was the second worst spur in the playoffs (Martin wins the award).

We are contending. Yes, GS is favored, and yes, the Cavs are the champs, but we're in the mix even with this present roster. There's just a few posters who believe we're out because 1) Our bench is getting more youthful 2) Durant is now a dub and 3) they enjoy "sky is falling" narratives because it gives them a chance to bash PATFO or aging players.

Would be surprised if we don't ring once in the next 3 years. And it could happen next year for all we know. Who really thought the Cavs would be champs when Dubs, Spurs and OKC (and even Clips) looked so good at times last season? Things happen...

[cd021]

We are contending. Yes, GS is favored, and yes, the Cavs are the champs, but we're in the mix even with this present roster. There's just a few posters who believe we're out because 1) Our bench is getting more youthful 2) Durant is now a dub and 3) they enjoy "sky is falling" narratives because it gives them a chance to bash PATFO or aging players.

Would be surprised if we don't ring once in the next 3 years. And it could happen next year for all we know. Who really thought the Cavs would be champs when Dubs, Spurs and OKC (and even Clips) looked so good at times last season? Things happen...

I could see this team beating the Cavs in a 7 game series but GSW is a bit much to ask.

Its not so much us defending them as our ability to score against them. LMA, Kawhi, and Parker would have to combine for around 65 ppg in order for us to crack 100 ppg. Gasol is the 3rd or 4th best offensive player on the team but probably won't be able to stay on the floor for more than 20 mpg and who knows how Green and Manu will play.

[Spurtacular]

...those are highlights from last year's SL

Well, I was gonna add that highlights can cover up bad games. In any event, I watch most or all of the Spurs SL action last summer (not as much this summer, btw); and he really sucked.

[ElNono]

He's a Spur now, hope he does well. Not gonna lie, don't have much expectations, but I'll certainly hope to be surprised by him.

[Snaq O'Meal]

I hope he now gets proper development to help him realize his full potential.

[exstatic]

This.

We're a top 2 to top 4 team in this league. Anything can happen. These are retooling years. Spursfans haven't seen a true rebuild in 20+ years.

We haven't really had a rebuild since 87-89, the death of the ABA/early NBA teams of Ice, Si, Mitch, Kenon, Train. It's closer to 30 years than 20.

[boutons_deux]

Pop said the 02/03 was suppoed to be a rebuilding year.

[TrainOfThought5]

Pop said the 02/03 was suppoed to be a rebuilding year.

They said 2012 was supposed to be a rebuilding year.

[HankChinaski]

The player development staff have their work set with him. But I think a full training camp and the conditioning staff working with him through the season can really provide a telling sign of his potential come February/March

[T Park]

It's not just because of the box score. If you have watched him at all, he has not made many improvements. The biggest issue is that he tore his knee up. That was after the Nike summit and SA drafted him and that more than anything has seemingly stripped him of his upside unfortunately.

*rolleyes

[T Park]

same goes for the stats assholes when you say someone sucks and they try to give you stats over eye test. it goes both ways.

uh no not how it works.

[UZER]

This Bertans kid has a good personality. Seems like a good kid. Rooting for him.

Hmm...red head, good personality?

So even if he sucks, he's guaranteed a roster spot for at least 10 years.

[DPG21920]

*rolleyes

I don't understand why stating a fact would elicit a roll eyes? He tore his knee up and it has hurt his ability as a player. It's not a knock on the guy; it's a fact.

That doesn't mean he's guaranteed to suck, but all you can evaluate currently is what he has done and since he tore his knee up he has not looked like an NBA player

[Mr. Body]

Well, we should remain compe ive at the Summer League level.

[BillMc]

Hmm...red head, good personality?

So even if he sucks, he's guaranteed a roster spot for at least 10 years.

[tholdren]

uh no not how it works.

actually - it's exactly how it works.

[Joseph Kony]

uh no not how it works.

pretentious fat still can't talk ball for after all these years

[Obstructed_View]

...those are highlights from last year's SL

Yeah, I was wondering where Dairus Bertans came from.

And it's sad that LJC looked a lot better last year.

[spurs10]

We are contending. Yes, GS is favored, and yes, the Cavs are the champs, but we're in the mix even with this present roster. There's just a few posters who believe we're out because 1) Our bench is getting more youthful 2) Durant is now a dub and 3) they enjoy "sky is falling" narratives because it gives them a chance to bash PATFO or aging players.

Would be surprised if we don't ring once in the next 3 years. And it could happen next year for all we know. Who really thought the Cavs would be champs when Dubs, Spurs and OKC (and even Clips) looked so good at times last season? Things happen...

I'm looking forward to this next season greatly. If any of the young people being added can make a contribution it will be fun to watch. We don't have much depth at the 5, but LJC and Bertans give us some bench support behind LMA and Kawhi- albeit third string. Same with Murray. That's what we have Austin for. I still think our starting line-up- if Tony and Green can make some shots - is pretty formidable. Anyway all the 'sky is falling' talk is ridiculous.