Mahinmi may be better than you think

[mrspurs]

It was too easy for Pop to rely on old dogs like Horry and Thomas rather than develop Ian and accept the mistakes he would have made along the way.

That's why Horry has to go this year or Pop will still play him in front of Ian even if he's shooting at 20%.

so its better to wait for this coming season to watch ian's mistakes?...such a waste of time if you ask me....and who knows maybe even a championship...oh well...thanks for your answer

[nfg3]

Ian's time is now. Time in the D-league is over. He needs the minutes to develop and the Spurs must give him that chance, regardless of his mistakes. He is going to make them but that is part of the maturation process he has to go through in order to play in this league. Tony got his so I hope Ian get his, too. But as already stated Pop really didn't have a choice but to play Tony but he does with Ian.

Ian needs to impress in the summer league and learn to stay on the court by not fouling in order to get that chance. It's up to him to make it happen. Make it so.

[Spurtacus]

I want to be yelling "Mahinmi!" next season. Maybe Sir Charles will throw me an assist.

[HarlemHeat37]

I agree with everybody that says he needs to play next year..definitely..he brings a young, athletic big man to our team, something we desperately need..

I don't care how raw he is, the only way he'll develop is he gets significant minutes..he isn't gonna need to do much playing with our big 3 and a smart team..he just needs to come in and use his athleticism wisely..

[wildbill2u]

He needed the playing time in the D league and since they run the Spurs system, he got a lot of coaching that will help him adjust to the Spurs roster. From all the reports by Chump Dumper, he pretty much dominated his opposition when he wasn't injured.

It's time. Get it on.

[TDMVPDPOY]

this guy can dominate dleague, but cant even dominate in french league??

[K-State Spur]

Another one of the great myths on this board is that Pop is unwilling to play the young guys.

Now, he hasn't had many of them in recent years. But when he's had LEGITIMATE young NBA talent, he's given in PT. i.e. tony parker - 30 mpg @ age 19, SJax - 28 mpg @ 24, Beno - 15 mpg @ 22, Speedy - 16 mpg @ 24.

Mahinmi has now done the 1 year of going through training camp and being indoctrinated into the Spurs system and way of doing things. There is no reason to assume that Pop will shy away from playing him simply because of age/inexperience (now, if he comes in and completely sucks and fails to learn from his mistakes, that's a different story).

The same goes for Hill since he is a guy that was obviously specifically targeted by the Spurs early on.

[Marcus Bryant]

For those who think the Spurs need youth, athleticism, and length in the rotation, they will be adding at least two players with those qualities next season. Perhaps three after they dip into the free agent pool.

[A.H 21-50]

this guy can dominate dleague, but cant even dominate in french league??

it's not that he can't dominate in french league
the story is different

he started his carreer with Le Havre in 2003-2004 he played only in three games but was 17 at the time

in 2004-2005 he played 17 minute per game and averaged 6.4 pts 4.1 rebounds 0.6 blocks

in 2005-2006 during his last season with le havre he played 19 minutes and averaged 9.6 pts 5 rebounds and one block per game wich was not bad for a young player (19 years old at the time)

then he went to pau a contender but things didn't went well as the team struggled and there was a lot of problems with the staff , the coach ...
despite the team's problems and a little playing time (13 min 4.3 PTS 3.2 REBOUNDs O.7 block per game) he shows some flashes at the end of the season particularly a 21 pts game along with 7 rbs 8/8 shooting in 22 minutes against dijon or a 17 pts 12 rbs against gravelines in french cup

a lot of people were septic about mahinmi when he came to the nba but what he did in austin may prove he'll not be a bust
i hope he'll gain some playing time and bring his athletism to the team

[2centsworth]

from the little I saw from him in the NBA, he looked like he had a nice touch around the bucket, was an agressive rebounder, and was active. He just didn't seem to have the best of rythm. It's a lot to ask for this guy to contribute all that much this year, but who knows. SJAX went from nothing to something in just 12 months.

[timaios]

this guy can dominate dleague, but cant even dominate in french league??

french league >>>> dleague

[ChumpDumper]

I would give it only two >

[Indazone]

I am making a bold prediction on Ian Mahinmi. He will be a star in this league. He's going to continue to dominate in the paint and average an efficiency rating up in the 20's.

[Tully365]

If Mahinmi and Hill can both earn 10-15 minutes a game this season, the Spurs will be in great shape. After doing a great job of drafting Scola & Splitter but losing out on them due to a combination of bad luck/mismanagement, they're overdue for some good fortune. I still have great faith in the ability of this team to scout & evaluate talent.

By the way, was anyone else anxious around picks, 36, 37, 38, praying the Spurs might land CDR in round 2? CDR will teach future players a valuable lesson about taking the draft for granted-- he refused to work out for Detroit because he was sure he'd be gone by then.....I wonder if the Spurs & Hornets were able to work him out?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I am making a bold prediction on Ian Mahinmi. He will be a star in this league. He's going to continue to dominate in the paint and average an efficiency rating up in the 20's.

I agree, but I don't think we'll see allstar Mahinmi until Duncan's time is near the end.

[rj215]

I agree, but I don't think we'll see allstar Mahinmi until Duncan's time is near the end.

He'll get better because he seems to have real skills (soft touch around the basket, some defensive prowess and rebounding instincts) and he'll have Duncan to help develop him just like D.Rob did for him.

[waly.mg]

FREE IAN MAHINMI.

What´s the FK

He is wearing the Karl Malone´s Number

[ChumpDumper]

What´s the FK

He is wearing the Karl Malone´s Number

I seem to remember someone else wearing that number too.

[Obstructed_View]

I seem to remember someone else wearing that number too.

I thought he was making a joke.

[ChumpDumper]

I never know anymore. Maybe I was too.

[usckk]

hahaha.

[waly.mg]

i only want that:

A player then Pop and RC drafted and who finally play with the Spurs in great shape

The Last Player was Manu, before him only players who played well .......................... as Victory Human Cigar

[Magic_Johnson]

What´s the FK

He is wearing the Karl Malone´s Number

[Obstructed_View]

I never know anymore. Maybe I was too.

I just thought you were calling him out for forgetting about Elliott.

[waly.mg]

Magic was before Karl Malone

BeFore Karl Malone, there´s no one #32 Champion

Oh yes, Thank God ..................

The 32 Numers is retired in the Spurs

And So, what´s the reason of the #32 of Mahinmi?