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Sanity and Good health, respectively.
Haven't had a Carolina guy on the roster since trading JR Reid for Charles Smith in 1996.
Sanity and Good health, respectively.
Mike Monroe
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...nces-back-big/
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...nces-back-big/...“Coach Brown coached (in San Antonio), and I basically had him all year last year, and the system here is not much different, so I have a pretty good idea what they do here,” Green said.
...“Hopefully, I can add whatever they’re looking for, whether it’s defense or knocking down shots,” Green said. “It’s not like they’re not already a good team.”
...“He’s a talented young man who has impressed us with his combination of pretty good defensive skills and awareness and a pretty good shot,” Popovich said.
“He’s a young guy who, in time, is going to be a good player. Sometimes it takes somebody two, three, four years before they find the right situation.”
Not that's he's played well, but what did you expect to glean from 20 games and 115 minutes (and you can bet virtually all of them came in garbage time)? The reality is, he hasn't really had a chance yet. I'm not saying he deserved one, especially on an elite team, but still. I wouldn't draw any conclusions based off of a terrible preseason.
Theoretically, Green is a better fit than Gee. Gee is a more intriguing talent with probably a higher upside, but ultimately, they're both going to have to make the league as role players if they're to stick and I think Green has a better chance of filling a role than Gee. Especially on this team. They need 3 and D out of the three spot. Those are supposed to be his strengths.
Danny Green's performance against his former team the Cavs showed that he's unafraid to attempt a 3 point shot.
He was 2-4 from the 3 point range. Would have been very impressive he went 4-4, which didn't happen.
Anyone comment on his defensive prowess if any?
He was a step slow on rotations. He won't stick if that continues.
Just for the record:
Made 24 ft, 0:57 in 1st Qtr <- Assist by Tiago. What's a sub like this playing in the 1st quarter?
4th Qtr 7:26 Anderson Varejao offensive foul (Daniel Green draws the foul)
Made 25 ft, 5:33 in 4th Qtr <- Top of the key
Miss 24 ft, 4:50 in 4th Qtr <- From the corner
Miss 25ft, 4:07 4th Qtr <- Same shot as 1st quarter
1:20 92-113 Leon Powe blocks Daniel Green's 2-foot two point shot
Pretty decent performance overall.
He's not really know for being a shooter, so that 2-4 is probably like someone else going 4-4. His rotations are a step slow, the difference between a contested jumper and an uncontested jumper. Unless that improves, he probably won't be around long.
He looked a bit lost at times. Not Marcus Haislip there's no chance he's an NBA player lost, mind you, but the sort of lost you may be willing to attribute to the cir stances. Unfortunately for Green, I'm sure the Spurs have continued their search for a reserve SF, so he'll have to show more in the very near future in order to hang on.
He'll stick if he shows that defense that Danny Ferry thinks he has.
I like this kid showed a nice shot, and a pretty good defense stance, and moved his feet pretty well. He seems like a guy that can get in your face on the defense end, once he gets comfortable with the defense . I'm pretty sure his old team knew his weaknesses on defense, that's why they called those 2 off screen shot plays for Gibson which all 2 shots were contested, but went in.
Hope he stays, and plays a bit more every night.
I saw Pop in Green's ear, during the waning stages of the 4th quarter. Since that conversation was occuring while the Cavs were at the FT line, I would imagine it was because Green missed a defensive rotation. He looked good on his first 2 3-pt attempts, and badly missed his last. I'm glad he got a little bit of burn. I'm curious to see where he goes from here.
I have a feeling he's going to turn into a gem on defense.
Yeah, Sean was even saying on the telecast that Pop doesn't care if it's garbage time. He wants to see offensive plays run, and defense played in the team scheme. Since garbage time is all Green will likely see, he'd better start flying on those rotations. This will be his only chance to show his quality.
He has the tools, but that's only part of the equation. Having a huge wingspan and lateral quickness means nothing if you don't have the burning desire. It remains to be seen if he will sell out and go flat out to play defense. Pop won't take anything less from someone trying to make the league.
Spurs should hire Bowen to coach and mentor this dude.
I don't think Pop cares about any of that. He as good as said he's bringing him in for a quick look. If he doesn't like what he sees, the young man will be packing. Don't get too attached. He's not going to get too many chances to show his stuff, so, he'd better do well next time out.
Green light: After making his first two shots of Saturday’s game against his former teammates — a pair of 3-pointers — recently signed backup swingman Danny Green missed his next two, including an airball from beyond the 3-point arc.
At the next stoppage of play, Popovich collared his newest player and told him his airball had been a great look at the basket and to keep shooting, without hesitation.
“He’s got to understand, if you care at all, it’s not going in,” Popovich said. “You’ve got to just let it fly and not worry about the consequences.”
Green appreciated the advice.
“That helps a lot,” he said. “It makes it a lot easier to take the next one. Either way, I know shooters have to shoot, but that definitely helps my confidence more. He still trusts me and is still confident I’m going to knock down shots.
“When you’ve got your coach and your teammates behind you, it makes everything a lot easier.”
There is a player whose fearless at ude is the standard by which Popovich measures all shooters.
“Robert Horry never saw a shot or a burger he didn’t like,” Popovich said.
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...-plus-for-pop/
http://www.ohio.com/sports/cavs/109572519.htmlCavaliers Notebook
Jason Lloyd
Ohio.com
Second chance
Danny Green can thank Danny Ferry for saving his NBA career. Had it not been for Ferry's recommendation, Green would probably be in the NBA Development League today and not at the end of the Spurs' bench.
After he was released by the Cavs near the end of training camp, Green had a hard time gaining interest from any other team. The Bulls wanted him to work out, but that never materialized. The Spurs are the only other team that called — thanks to Ferry, who rejoined the organization after walking away as general manager of the Cavs over the summer.
''Danny's positive comments about him helped lean us in that direction,'' Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.
The Spurs called Green a few days ago at his home in New York and asked whether he could catch a flight that departed in two hours. Green, who lives 45 minutes from the airport, threw some clothes in the bag and checked in for the flight one minute after the cutoff, but the airlines let him board anyhow.
He missed his connection in Dallas, though, and spent the night there before working out for the team the next day. He was signed on Tuesday.
''I'm just looking for an opportunity,'' Green said. ''Trying to stay positive, keep pushing and make something happen.''
The system has been easy to pick up, since it's similar to what he did last season with the Cavs. Former Cavs coach Mike Brown is a disciple of Popovich.
''He showed kind of an all-around game,'' Popovich said of Green's workout. ''He shot it well enough and showed enough aggressiveness. He showed that he's willing to try to play defense. I thought in an all-around sense, he did a good job.''
Good article. Fun story. I hope he figures it out and sticks. It's a nice come from behind story.
We all know who that is.....
And on the Defensive end? Well, Spur fans know who that is as well.
Nick Van Exel?
We all know who that is.....
And on the Defensive end? Well, Spur fans know who that is as well.
You can tell he has better court sense then Gee you can say he kinda reminds me of a bigger Temple. As far as the impact he will make that remains to be seen .......but as we all say players don't reach their full potential until their second year with the team.
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