I don't think what Bowen does on D can be taught, it's 90% desire and nothing more...but this guy is supposed to be a very skilled perimeter defender.
Barry just doesn't match up with any of the Mavs defensively. Even with the Mavs hitting their shots early - they were hitting shots. I don't think Pop wanted to put Barry in and start seeing lay-ups.
Barry may be out of the regular rotation and only play in favorable match-ups at this point. Or maybe I am reading too much into one game...
When you touch the top of the backboard, height is a little less important.
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The 5 of Parker Manu White Duncan and Elson would be so fuc*ing sweet. offensively that is.
Cant wait to see white in action!!!! Been waiting for this atheletic type of player to go to the spurs for years!
Agree...but that doesn't change the fact that 6'7 is not great height for a SF. Great Height for a SF these days is 6'10-6'11.
"and is hailed for his potential to be a defensive stopper"
sounds good to me
makes losing j.r. smith last year almost a fiction.
Well, if he is going to be groomed like the next Bowen, then there is really no need to worry about stats.
So, what do you think, Kori?
Will he get minutes?
Who would he guard?
Potential?
If White gets through waivers, Marshall does, too. There weren't that many teams with roster spots available and none obviously needing him.
It wasn't guaranteed, but they must have thought: Orien Greene defends better than their first two PGs, Tinsley is injury prone, and Saras has troubles with the NBA speed -- they already had said he wasn't going anywhere. Maceo Baston has game experience and is insurance for often-injured J O'Neal, Foster and erratic Harrison. They'd likely keep Powell. It was likely no one would trade for Saras or SJax - their contracts are bad (the Pacers probably gave the Spurs a call on these guys).
With three young SFs deep behind Granger, Marquis Daniels, SJax (as a 3), etc., it was highly likely Marshall/White is available.
Anyway, not to say they ever thought it was 100%, but it was worth saying goodbye to Melvin Sanders for the shot at it. Just saying they must have had this scenario in mind.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqnDhL-a0v8
He's already a top five dunker of all-time before he even steps on an NBA court.
Pop might throw him some minutes here and there. He could probably work himself ahead of Barry (who didn't play yesterday) in the rotation. If he works hard, he has the physical talent to become a Bruce Bowen type defender in the future.
Spurs have a playa in the dunk contest.
First time since Cadillac Anderson in the late 80s?
I remember Sean Elliott was gonna do it one year, but got hurt right before.
White got through waivers because his first two seasons were fully guaranteed. If a team picked him up, they'd be on the hook for over $1M. Marshall had an ungauranteed contract for the rest of this season.
That SOB's foot was like 5 inches behind the FT line on that one dunk....
Whoa...
Well I guess all the folks in meltdown when we cut Melvin Sanders owe a certain "cheap" owner an apology.
How old is White, about 20? 21?
Where is Mr. Cryant at?owe a certain "cheap" owner an apology.
Holt the cheap Bas let em sign a 15th bguy, and a 2 year contract on top of it.
I still don't know who takes him. Maybe someone makes a cut, I don't know, but with Jalen Rose coming on the market, it would take someone like Phoenix or Detroit off the market.
But we're not arguing here. San Antonio jumped on a fantastic opportunity, plain and simple.
24, he was in college five years. He transferred and had to sit out a year.
He was a 5th year senior, due to a transfer from Florida. He's 24 already. As a rookie, older than Butler.
24?
Hmmm...... Puts a slight damper on things. But oh well. Still the young, long elusive SF that we have been opining for for years now.
The things that jump out other than his freakish athleticism are one other thing.
Defensive stopper.
If hes considered that now, and after Bowen gets a hold of him?
Could we be looking at the perfect storm?
Good shooting coach in England to help his form. Great influences in Duncan, and Finley.
Perfect situation it sounds like for this guy.
Why does it put a damper on things? He just got out of college.
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