Ludden : Spurs' Udrih returns but spot not guaranteed

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

"We want to see if he can be sharp in a compe ive kind of way, where he always knows the game situation, where he's not always making a mental mistake or lazy mistake."

When your coach calls you lazy, you need to wake the up and start busting your ass at the gym every day.

[blackbucket]

I believe in Beno and think he can and will get his act together. He needs the Spurs and it is for damn sure the Spurs will need him this season if they are going to win an NBA le. Beno, pull your head out of your ass and lets get this 06-07 championship year on the road!

[Obstructed_View]

Beno is and has always been a super talent. He's a good three point shooter. He has one of the best pull up jumper I've ever seen. He's a good passer and has always played great off the pick and roll.

No one can ever say Beno isn't talented. But they can say that he approaches the game like he doesn't give a crap. He's in horrible shape for being an NBA point guard, which hurts him in ballhandling, defense and other areas. He's not always there mentally when he's on the court. He's never been accused of being a hard worker in practice or a student of the game. And of course, he's a wimp when it comes to injuries.

I'm hoping this tough love by Pop and the rest of the coaching staff can help Beno snap into reality. If he doesn't start putting in the extra effort, he's going to be playing in Europe this time next year. He has a chance to be one of the better backup PGs in the league, but he has to get in shape and take his job more seriously.

Cut down on the partying and put in time in the weight room and staying late in practice.

Is it strange that I agree 100 percent with the above? To this point I don't think I'd ever heard Beno saying the right things, which at least he's doing now. We'll see where that goes.