Although it's great that he was named Summer League MVP, we can't put too much stock in the award itself. Last year's recipient, Glenn Rice, Jr., couldn't even stick in the NBA and was eventually waived by the Wizards.
Obviously, you can't compare the two, since Anderson is far younger and was drafted in the first round. But it's a reminder that the award in and of itself means nothing. What counts is whether Anderson can carry over his summer league play into the NBA on a consistent basis.
Truth is... Jonathan Simmons will merely become an ST legend like James Gist and that's about it.
I could say the something about KA.
YupI could say the something about KA.
I haven't really watched Jonathan Simmons play, but from what you guys are saying, he's a good perimeter defensive player. But I'm under the impression that Spurs are trying to get a player to fill in Manu's role, and I think KA better fits the bill than Simmons. Would that be a correct assessment?
Incorrect. Simmons is black Ginobili.
I agree with this got.
It's a good sign. But I'm not entirely sold on him yet. He could still end up being Basketball's version of AAAA player. He will likely get some solid minutes early in the season to prove that he is in fact ready for the big leagues, so I hope he's comes in ready to prove something.
How does a player who lacks speed and explosiveness fit the manu role over player who candrive to the basket and score at will. Both being good passers.
Stop hitting on me got.I agree with this got.
Did both Simmons and KA played with the Austin Toros this past season?
Pity reply.
Hes going to start in within 18 months for Spurs. Im calling it
Maybe if we have a bunch of injuries and have 3 games in 4 nights... I could see him cracking the starting line up if Pop rests guys.
I take it ppl mean it (by IT I meant the Manu role, was replying to someone but forgot to reply with the post included), not in terms of their style of play or even their position necessarily, but more as the 6th man. Meaning the leader of the second unit, the catalyst for the 2nd unit and a guy who will get you buckets. KA has that kind of potential in the future. he is not ready for that right now, which is why you want Manu back. He has a versatile game, being a perimeter player that can slide between the guard and forward positions. Pop can play him in several different styles. He wont be Manu, no one will, someone will be SG at some point, and it may be KA or someone else (I am inclined to think Simmons can back him in that role sufficiently adequately with the strength of that bench. In a future beyond this season, you may need a different catalyst, a guy who will change the pace or style of the first unit, to give you some different looks, and Kyle IMO could be it. He is still too young and inexperienced for a role like that, but seing his game in SL and how the Spurs are bringing him along, that is kind of what you can project 2 years from now I think.
I knew it.
Congratulations KA
22 pts, 5.8 rbds, 2 assts, 1.5 blocks, 1.3 stl/game for Slow-mo.
so cool beating lottery picks Curry, Warren, Okafor...
Now, WIN the trophy!!!
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So is he going to beat out Kawhi or LaMarcus for a starting spot?
Maybe tony parker.So is he going to beat out Kawhi or LaMarcus for a starting spot?
Every spur wants him to play SF/PF. Hes played PG all college. He's flexible and very adaptable.So is he going to beat out Kawhi or LaMarcus for a starting spot?
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Spurs might event a completely new kind of offense this season. With Aldridge and West taking up the PF role, what's a guy like Diaw and Anderson to do?Every spur wants him to play SF/PF. Hes played PG all college. He's flexible and very adaptable.
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Diaw and Anderson are difficult to guard because their ability to dribble and pass the ball just messes up the opponents defense. With the offense setting up screens and cuts all over the place. SL offense is mostly everyone standing around with nobody to pass to. It is surprising that Anderson and Simmons have a decent number of assists in their stats.
If he's running the offense, prepare for him to be constantly pressed bringing up the ball, and say goodbye to any easy baskets early in the shot clock -- the defense will be set by the time he reaches halfcourt.Every spur wants him to play SF/PF. Hes played PG all college. He's flexible and very adaptable.
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Fixed. But I agree its rare that all of our bigs are considered good passing bigs like we have. West and LMA should fit in seamlessly.
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