DeShaun Thomas looking for a house in SA

[racm]

yeah, what's the story on that? he didn't want to get drafted by us? so it's like "don't call me"

he downplays it in an interview after we picked him, almost makes it sound like a misunderstanding.

hope he isn't a cancer, im pretty excited about his prospects.

I think it was a test to see how good he would be at shutting out the media.

[dylankerouac]

From what i've heard he is a unlikely fit at small forward in the NBA, because he lacks quickness to defend on the wing. He could make the roster, but Manu is likely going to play primarily backup small forward. I think it would be best for everyone involved for that to happen.

I agree, Marco over Ginobili at the backup two. Then, DeShaun get minutes after their lions share. He really needs a chance to show what he can do and I think the Spurs are already impressed with him. There is still DeColo too though. So there is that, DeShaun may go to Austin but I expect him to do well there and for the team to give him minor minutes at some point.

four play makers and four 3 point shooters on a bench should be helpful take pressure off Manu. The bench lacks experience though, only Manu, Beli, and Diaw playing consistent minutes throughout their careers.

Add Bonner to those three, he showed an ap ude to create this season instead of stand still at the three point line when he received the ball. I also recall that he added a hook shot to his arsenal this season. He's also king of the regular season +/-, heck, the team could probably ride that alone through to the first round of the playoffs. Add that to the possibility of Bonner continuing to work on his footwork and coming back with an added weapon. Yeah, he didn't exactly stand out in the Finals but he may have earned some of Pop's trust back. Obviously, he has to be considered before Pendergraph and Baynes. I could see the team using Pendergraph during the regular season but they've shown over and over again that they are going to trust their veterans over their new players during a tight series.

That puts the Spurs at five experienced backups, which is exactly what the team would need in another tight series.

Joseph - don't forget to add his Finals and Team Canada leadership experience
Belinelli - he's got confidence, that alone could get him on the floor
Ginobili
Diaw
Bonner

Being in a tight position, I would trust any combination of the starters and the names listed above. Now, if any of DeColo, Thomas, Pendergraph, Baynes or Mills (Mr. insurance for any of Joseph, Belinelli and Ginobili) begin to shine well, then the team's in an even better position. This might be the best training camp roster that the front office has had in a while.

Can't wait for the season to start and here's hoping that everyone stays healthy.

[dylankerouac]

Here's his recollection of the event: