Hairston Named D-League Player Of The Week

[benefactor]

I wish they would call him back before the RRT, but I doubt that will happen. I'm sure Pop will have no problems finding minutes for the corpse of Finley as soon as he is active.

[lurker23]

I wouldn't be surprised if Hairston is getting regular minutes by the end of the year. Doubly so if there's some sort of catalyst, such as a trade for a big that includes Mason and Finley.

Other than his general defense that we've seen at all levels, the thing that is really encouraging to me about Hairston's performance in the D-League is his ability to hit 3-pointers. He doesn't take a ton (~2 per game last year, ~3.5 per game this year), but his percentages have been very high (44% last year, 50% this year in a limited sample size). It's the same distance as the NBA, folks. Obviously he'd get less open looks in the NBA, but in general it should translate well to being a role player in the Spurs system.

[ulosturedge]

Could have been using this guy in the rotation already. Instead they are happy trying to get there 2 million dollars worth out of Bogans. Why would you make an aquisition move for a player we already had? Malik is everything Bogans is with more athleticism and offensive potential. Not to mention he is no where near his ceiling as young as he is. Pop rather play it safe and use mediocre vets then take risks and try and develop raw talent. Even when the outcome wouldn't be any worse then it is right now. That offseason move pisses me off to this day because I knew that was the death of Malik having any chance of making an impact on our team this year.

[HarlemHeat37]

Meh, everybody already knows how I feel about Hairston, I've been hyping him for a while..

I don't see any reason he can't play on this team right now..he would be the best perimeter defender we have along with Hill, and he actually draws fouls/finishes well at the rim..he also plays with a lot of energy..we don't have others like that on this team right now..

If you don't even want him on the roster, why not just play him to light a fire under RJ and the other corpses on the perimeter?..

[HarlemHeat37]

I wouldn't be surprised if Hairston is getting regular minutes by the end of the year. Doubly so if there's some sort of catalyst, such as a trade for a big that includes Mason and Finley.

Other than his general defense that we've seen at all levels, the thing that is really encouraging to me about Hairston's performance in the D-League is his ability to hit 3-pointers. He doesn't take a ton (~2 per game last year, ~3.5 per game this year), but his percentages have been very high (44% last year, 50% this year in a limited sample size). It's the same distance as the NBA, folks. Obviously he'd get less open looks in the NBA, but in general it should translate well to being a role player in the Spurs system.

You really wouldn't be surprised?..

[Obstructed_View]

Just to temper our enthusiasm, Coby Carl is averaging 30 points and 10 rebounds in the D league, too.

[kenson-q]

Pop sucks!!!

[KenziE]

Looks like it was a good decision to guarantee his contract. Otherwise, I'm guessing Hairston would be getting a 10-day contract from some team right about now.

thats the silver lining on this situation? we could have used him obviously

wheres that guy ERIC B when you need him cmon defend your coach POP again ....

[lurker23]

You really wouldn't be surprised?..

A couple weeks ago if you'd asked me, yes, I would have been very surprised. Today, with the Spurs spiraling downward at a surprising rate, a trade going from "possible" to "almost certain," and Mailk practically hitting the front office over the head and saying, "I can play more than defense, put me on the court" (somewhat similar to Pop's revelation about George Hill in the last several games), no, it really wouldn't surprise me if Pop took a major flier on Malik during the RRT, especially if a trade pushes the restart button on chemistry anyway.

[TJastal]

o POP. I don't know if you read this, but maybe someone will and clue you in.

Get this guy in the rotation already. This reduced 8 man rotation your tinkering with is a 100% sure way for everyone to burn out by the end of the year.

You obviously have seen the light with Bogans, now get the guy that should have been playing his minutes in so he can HELP the team. And don't give up on him if it takes a couple weeks. He obviously has the talent.

P.S Also please stop with the small ball lineups. Thx!

[spurs50_]

80"s rock still kicks ass.

[SenorSpur]

Isn't it amazing that we're saying the same thing about Hairston that many of us have said about Ian? He needs court time.

[Obstructed_View]

Isn't it amazing that we're saying the same thing about Hairston that many of us have said about Ian? He needs court time.

No. What's amazing is that the coaching staff fails to see it. Maybe neither guy can play, but if you didn't think Ian could play, why put him in against the Nets? And after he went out and played well against the Nets, why never play him again?

[erikuff]

I'm so sick of people begging for Hairston and Ian to play. This has gotten way out of hand.

[Obstructed_View]

I'm so sick of people begging for Hairston and Ian to play. This has gotten way out of hand.

Yeah, might up that great rhythm the team has going lately.

[Ditty]

I dont see why hairston is not playing hopefully if a trade goes down with mason and finley leaving hairston comes back and at least start getting about 10 minutes a game he attacks the rim and solid defender I don't see why he is not on the 12 man roster besides seeing ratliff and Ian be all happy at the end of the bench this spurs team needs new blood and the front court needs to step up besides tim duncan defense wise, jefferson needs to get his head out of his ass, and parker needs to learn how to get down to play defense again dont get me wrong I like bogans and would like to keep him but isn't that shut down defender maybe the 2nd best defender on the team