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Only way to develop talent at SF and/or mobile PF - you have to sign said players first.
Is he athletic?
Only way to develop talent at SF and/or mobile PF - you have to sign said players first.
Spurs just found their Draymond. This kid’s hardworking, last man on the court, and has very high bball IQ. He’ll do all the little things to help win. I like this kid a lot.
In other words, another unathletic Spur?
6’8” with 6’11” wingspan, high energy guy and ability to set up plays. He’s a glue guy.
He looks like more of a mobile four rather than a small forward. Obviously, that is one of the areas where the Spurs could use help. In fact, a mobile four might be the most pressing need ahead of small forward, tbh.
So far this season, he has 80 points in 100 minutes on 30-for-41 shooting from the field in the G-League. Intriguing. Shall be interesting to see if the Spurs call him up right away with Bertans out or if he'll report to Austin.
Looks like a good signing, especially since Larry Brown is usually a good judge of talent (well, outside of the Jackie Butler recommendation).
Thanks. Let's see what he can do, then.
Hmmm interesting, I’m guessing Huestis injury was taking to much time, but it is odd that we didn’t give this 2-way spot to Blossomgame. Hopefully this kid shows some promise.
You are the only poster with any knowledge of this guy. I.m willing to be impressed. What is your source of info. Personal observation or some sort of basketball writer's opinion or what?
Jeff Van Gundy coached Moore last year for FIBA. He was gushing about Ben during one of the Pacers games ESPN did. I know being a good d-league guy doesn't mean a lot, but being a coach's favorite couldn't hurt.
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I know that, but since we're picking up G-League players, why not pick up the best at his position and one where Spurs have no choice but to play Dante Cunningham and Bertans?
Here we go again. Why doesn't PATFO just sign some elite 5' 4" - 140 lb. Class 1A F/C to a guaranteed 5 year, $50 million contract and make him a starter. Couldn't be any worse than LMA at this point. LMA needs to come out of his slump tonight. And we need to get back on the winning track asap.
Yes. I know rookies can't sign a contract but, but, but.
I checked Google for Ben Moore and I discovered that he's a new dimension in paint! Should be a colorful addition to the silver and black. Also, he plays catcher and throws right handed. Cool. We need that.
Yep, we're tanking
Why not just let Metu play?
Given that the Spurs can make diamonds out of coal. A lengthy 6'8" guy with good handles may not be such a bad deal.
will this kid be available today?
Not quite sure if the Spurs are trying to tank or stay mediocre. They sure are not trying to compete with the better teams with this roster as it is currently constructed.
people still believe this
I seem to think he's probably more of an NBA player than Cunningham and Pondexter. Idk if he can defend wings on the NBA level but he in college/d league he was a physical defender who moved really well laterally, granted idk if that lateral movement would translate to NBA wings, I have a bad feeling it won't. But obviously Cunningham's doesn't either. He can play in the post and is a pretty smart player, he seems to know where to be and do the right things. If you consider him a 4 then yeah I'd say he has good handles. He's more fluid of an athlete than Cunningham. Idk if he has upside any better than just being a rotation player but I think it's safe to say he does have NBA rotation upside in the right situation. He's got good fundamentals, puts in the effort, really wants to win. Coaches speak very highly of him. Granted that doesn't mean his upside is really high, it just means he's probably a good guy to have on the team and might can give you some minutes.
I think it's safe to say that Indiana had a lot of depth at the 3 and 4. With Bogdonavic/McDermott (finally getting buckets) at the 3 and Sabonis/Thaddeus Young/TJ Leaf at the 4 he was never going to get any minutes there. But he might be a rotation player on a solid team.
What?! Why are you whining incoherently about the team signing a two-way player? I think finding a wing is more important, but clearly small ball 4 is an issue with Bertans struggling (thus far) and Cunningham as the only other option.
The two-way contract is made exactly for players like Ben Moore. Giving them a "chance" to make the NBA without costing teams' a vital 15 - man roster spot.
Wow, a sensible take. Didn't think those were allowed on ST, anymore. I'd say he has more of chance to stick as a 10th, 11th man possibly better if, that is a big if, his perimeter shooting improves enough.
Spurs have developed players with his profile up before I'm not sure if has the upside to reach the level of Green and Simmons, though. They need to still remain diligent about finding another wing player that can contribute, especially when it seems Gay will be in and out of the lineup.
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