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We traded Bertans to open up spot number 15. Belinelli should be sure to go soon leaving another roster spot open but for the beginning of the season I think you can only suit 12 players for games though.
Metu will be battling Trey Lyles, Samanic for 15th spot. He better hope nobody gets a camp invite and outshines him.
We traded Bertans to open up spot number 15. Belinelli should be sure to go soon leaving another roster spot open but for the beginning of the season I think you can only suit 12 players for games though.
To be fair, Duncan played the 3 for like 10 minutes in his rookie season, IIRC.
It's a Shame we couldn't watch Chimezie play this summer. It's impossible he hasn't progressed significantly considering his starting point. I believe Spurs want to play him at the 4. He clearly is a PF to me, not a C or a SF at all. There is no doubt he has good physical tools and he just needs to add some weight ala L Walker. He has the correct at ude and he's an intelligent person so there is no reason to doubt he can improve under player development coaching team.
He might be a good rotation player. Capable of rebounding, versatile defender, conscious of his offensive limitations, smart enough to not impede the offense.
There are recent examples of successful progression from rookie year to second year players: Murray, Forbes, White. It Looks like Walker will continue the pattern. Historically, Spurs managed to play at the PF "who's-that-people" like Malik Rose, Matt Bonner, Tonny Massenburg or Dejuan Blair. Not to mention other "invented" players in differente positions. I wouldn't give up on Metu until we see there is no progression during next season.
“Posters penciling Metu as the 3rd big”
Which posters do you speak of? The only thing posters have been saying about him is to either cut him, or use him as trade filler.
I see why you suggest this after reviewing both players combine numbers (siakim); he might just be but only time will tell. The numbers are almost identical.....
Nah, Metu’s ceiling is a poor poor mans Amare Stoutamire. Face up big, with quick first step, and reliable jump shot to keep D guessing. That’s the type of big that does well now. Of course he has a ways to go, but I think that’s the idea, not SF.
I agree that's the general sentiment and didn't mean to imply that posters are actively arguing for him to be on the team. I'm referring to the "c depth" and "current roster" type threads where Metu is literally listed as the 3rd big over Eubanks, for some.
He is only listed cause he is on the team but pretty much every one is saying cut him since his contract is so low and bring in another big. I think after Morris screwed us we won’t make any changes until maybe buy out time and then will see what happens. But I can almost 100% if Metu is on the team he plays in G League full time this year.
Looking back now, I am a bit puzzled by how Metu was handled last season. While he did play in Austin some (and underwhelmed) he was up in San Antonio a lot of the season and when he did play, he looked totally lost. Many of us are convinced that Samanic and Johnson will be spending the season in Austin and with that logic, why was Metu not down there the whole season getting PT and learning?
The other problem will be in G League as him and Luka play the same position
I believe you can only assign 2 players to the gleague at a time. of the three I think most people have playing in the g league (luka, KJ, metu) only two can be assigned at a time.The other problem will be in G League as him and Luka play the same position
Metu has all the athleticism to POTENTIALLY cover SF/PF/Small C. I really wished he didn’t hurt his foot and was able to showcase his development in the Summer League. But as somebody mentioned, Spurs have good track records in developing players onto their 2nd year, Murray, White, Forbes and now seems Lonnie will continue the trend. Why not Metu? He needed to get stronger like Lonnie did to slow down PF and still fast enough to closeout 3’s and G’s on pnr. Come on Metu!
Unfortunately, Metu has not shown much to prove himself as an NBA caliber player. I think his time on the Spurs may be up. Eubanks is a much better player than he is.
It’s only been 1 year; let’s give it a sec����
Metu is absolutely the towel boy we need. No question.
Metu is not nba talent
Your two ways don’t count against that number, so it was just Metu and Walker assigned last year.
Combine numbers only tell part of the tale. Siakam played 3 years of D1 ball, and had a red shirt season, so, four years of D1 coaching. Metu had one year.
Forbes didn't really look like an NBA player early in his career either, so I wouldn't completely throw Metu out yet. But his leash is going to be short, if he doesn't make a big improvement this season he's probably not long for the roster.
To make an NBA roster, you need ONE very strong NBA skill, and Bryn has ALWAYS been a deadeye shooter, from day one. That’s what got him a camp invite, that buttery smooth, wet jumper. Metu lacks a goto skill.
I know that. I was replying to the quote that Metu and Luka play the same position. If you put KJ up there as well then only 2 of the 3 can be in the G league at a time this year. they can rotate but all 3 cant be up there at the same time.
Chimezie Jean-Charles
It’s do-or-die for Metu this year and it’s a position Spurs has dire need. What Spurs had before was the Big 3 who can elevate, inspire young players to work harder. Now we have Demar, Aldridge and Gay.
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