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I like this ,especially over silly ideas with Fisher.
Yeah, I knew there'd be no link.
You're wrong to say you've ever admitted to being wrong. Admit it.
I like this ,especially over silly ideas with Fisher.
One plus for Mills: When Pop forfeits a game, like he did against the Blazers, Mills is the perfect type of player for that situation. With the Big 3 sitting out, Mills is capable of putting up 20+ points based on his own playmaking. The signing of Mills might allow the Spurs to steal one of those forfeit games. And with the way this schedule really condenses going forward, he could have three or four opportunities to do so . . .
jjttkk, can attest. He's seen it twice, I believe. I remember this because he acted as if he were stunned.Yeah, I knew there'd be no link.
You're wrong to say you've ever admitted to being wrong. Admit it.
That's an excellent point about the Mills signing. Instead of just conceding those games you alluded to, they've now got a puncher's chance in them.
Oh yeah. Lineup build with guys who can score - Mills, Neal, Bonner, Green, Tiago/Blair. They could put some good runs with older guys resting. Watchout.
He seems too good for being only a 3rd string PG.
Hollinger isn't a Blazers fan I don't think whoever said that, its Henry Abbott.
IMO this will just make our second unit that much more potent on offense. Even w/o TJ Ford, the Spurs' bench has shown the ability to score. Mills gives Pop another option in case Neal or Green aren't playing well on any given night.
Mills' role in the offense will be :
- In fast break scenarios, he can push the ball up the court, try and score quickly
- In the half court offense I see Manu handling the rock when TP is on the bench, so Mills can camp out at the 3 point line and wait for a few open looks
I like it
Actually, next up is probably, "Spurs assign Cory Joseph to Austin....again"
THIS
Poor CJ. Then again, he doesn't look like an NBA player right now.
He worked for Portland's local newspaper for a few years and still follows the Blazers closely. He also follows the Hawks closely. When the Blazers play the Hawks, ESPN calls it the Hollinger Bowl, fwiw
A story I remember hearing about this guy while on the blazers was that when Rudy Fernandez was being all emo and wantin out of his contract to return to Spain, Patty Mills came along and he and Rudy really hit it off and became best of fwiendzthen Rudy was as happy as could be and could just play ball cause he had found his kindred spirit on his team. I think the term 'inseperable' was used
Can you confirm this, tlong?
I'm actually hoping Mills can get a few rotation minutes down the stretch. Not much, only about 5-10. But it'd be nice to get Tony a little more rest as we go into the playoffs. Mills shouldn't see any court time in May or beyond...but it'd be nice to burn him instead of other more critical players down the stretch.
Not a bad signing, a little ironic as to I was just on ESPN and read the Blazers release Mills. I was checking frantically, "Is he a PF or C?" Only to see he was a PG, I automatically dismissed him. 5 minutes later I'm here, only to find out the Spurs are signing him. After watching his highlights and reading up on him, I do like this move. I love adding youthful high energy guys to this roster, and that's just what he is. And it looks like he has a nice stroke. That and he fills a NEED. My only concern is, will Pop actually let this kid play, and can Mills actually learn anything about our system in limited time??? The Spurs seem to be willing to try and add anyone that can help us win this year and I like that. Bring on Diaw please!!! There is not doubt in my mind Diaw would come to San Antonio ready to ball and try to get a le.
Aussie Aussie Aussie!
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/...ls-1362/stats/
Check out the stats on Patty. He may not be a true dribble first point guard but he has a good handle according to the stats. Doesn't look like he is a turnover machine. He gets to the line and can make them. Of course, being on the Aussie team, he is familiar with the word "DEFENSE". Let's give him a little time to get acclimated to the Spurs team before we give him a grade.
This is really cool news for me, the Spurs have long had an Aussie connection and how it just grows a bit more. Tbh, give me the Kluby backpatter because I kind of called this about 2 months ago.
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/show...3&postcount=28
FWIW, I've seen Patty play earlier this year/late last year in my local Australian league. Now the Aussie league is by no means stellar, but it does have pretty good guard play. Mills was hyped up beyond belief being a returneing Aussie NBA player. He struggled with the pressure and did not play well. He put up points at crap %'s and that's about it. But he is much better than that.
His last season in Portland was pretty good. He is a good spark off the bench, a real hit or miss type, but he has legitimate NBA speed and shot when on. My scouting report would go something like this --
PROS
- Lightning fast
- Has good range on his shot extending out past 3pt line
- Solid ball handler
- Knows how to play off of the ball
- Tries hard on defense
- Good transition player
- Has a lot of energy and brings some spirit onto the floor
CONS
- Court vision isn't where it should be
- Poor decision maker
- Struggles running an offense
- Below par defender due to size, defensive knowledge
- Struggles to finish in paint due to size, leaping ability
- Poor off hand skills
Basically, what you are getting here is a guy who can score a bit from the perimeter, get out on transition, handle the ball as long as he doesn't get fancy and provide a spark. You will also get bad defense, some turnovers due to bad decisions and not a lot of scoring in the paint.
If he improves his court vision and awareness he could become a valuable 2nd string PG because he can get in the paint and collapse a defense, it's just he doesn't know what to do with the ball once he does. Defensively he will always struggle.
Overall, I like the signing and he is very good insurance at 3rd PG.
The Aussie human victory cigar. We're set. Time to party like it's 1999.
I can't add much more than my compatriot MI21 but I think this is quite a good pick up. The thing that sets him apart is his tenacity and want to succeed. I think he will learn plenty from TP.
In all honesty he is probably Australia's second best player behind Bogut.
Solid signing. Parker is going to rest more down the stretch. Hopefully he buys into the system quick.
if the spurs want him over fisher right now thats good enough for me
Hopefully he can provide a spark.
he looks like a tough kid nice sign team lookin tough now
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