James Gist signs in Italy

[ducks]

Well, it was apparently enough for the Spurs to send him to Europe. Why isn't it okay for me to argue he could help, but it's okay for the Spurs to think he isn't ready?

because you arenot a nba scout

[weebo]

I worry that if Gist has a good year over there if he will become one of those players that wind up stuck in the Europ league because they'll offer him more salary + benefits to stay over there long term.

I think a lot of non-sure thing players are going to be in that situation where they can't afford to come back to the US and the NBA salary.

We may never get him back. It may not be a big loss if the FO didn't think enough of him to sign him up this summer, but who knows.

Well now we'll never really know how good this guy could have been. If he has a good year in Italy, I'm sure he'll get offers from other Euro clubs.

[AusSpursFan]

what was the point in buying the Toros to assist with player development if you are not going to use them?

[TheProfessor]

what was the point in buying the Toros to assist with player development if you are not going to use them?

Perhaps the Spurs have two players in mind that they want in Austin at least some of the season.

[T Park]

what was the point in buying the Toros to assist with player development if you are not going to use them?

this way he develops for a season u keep his rights and u don't pay him.

[I. Hustle]

I knew that huge "Gist...phenomenal" thread was gonna be a jinx

I feel partially responsible

[Brutalis]

Typical up Spurs.

[zepn]

I had Pallacanestro once. A shot of Penicillin cleared it right up.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

because you arenot a nba scout

And your point is? In case you hadn't noticed, our scouts have been doing a pretty ty job when it comes to collegiate talent.

But then again you think Lebron and Manu are both overrated, so excuse me if I don't put much stock in your talent evaluation capabilities.

[DPG21920]

Well here is the real question for Ducks: do you think that Lebron and Manu are fantastic players, but just overrated? Or, do you think they suck completely and are overrated in that sense?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Jesus tapdancing Christ, this is total ing bull .

This is without a shadow of a doubt, the most pisspooorly managed offseason of any team this offseason, and of any year in the TD Era. Yet ANOTHER notch on the list of ups this summer.
If I didn't know any better I'd say the front office is actually going OUT OF ITS WAY to this offseason up.

[weebo]

The problem is, we all saw Ian play. I have a sinking feeling this is going to turn into another Beno experiment, where Pop and R.C. play the guy and keep him around just because they aren't willing to admit they ed up for another 3 years or so...

It's getting clearer by the day that all the brains in the front office left with Presti and to a lesser extent Pritchard. And people better not hang this all on Buford, Pop is just as responsible for this clusterF of an off-season.

[weebo]

this way he develops for a season u keep his rights and u don't pay him.

...and all the while we go another year without winning jack.. the big 3 need help now

[TheProfessor]

...and all the while we go another year without winning jack.. the big 3 need help now

James Gist was the secret to winning it all this year?

Seriously, think about what you're saying.

[Obstructed_View]

I think Gist will help this year - Italy is well within his shooting range.

OMFG that is sig worthy. In fact...

By the way, why can't I put a quote in my sig?

[urunobili]

blasphemer!!

I wonder if my sig will work with "The Tolliver"

if you want him also to go to europe...

[John_C]

Sheesh, in a position where we need sufficient help, we tend to fail in filling up. I wonder what's next for the Spurs?

[loveforthegame]

It's getting harder to believe and trust the Spurs will get somthing done after this.

I'll try to be patient and wait for the finished product but they certainly are not inspiring confidence.

[T Park]

...and all the while we go another year without winning jack.. the big 3 need help now

James Gist was not gonna make or break the upcomming season kiddo.

[T Park]

It's getting harder to believe and trust the Spurs will get somthing done after this.

I'll try to be patient and wait for the finished product but they certainly are not inspiring confidence.

Because they didn't hand the roster spot to a raw player who needs seasoning?

Oh yeah.

[mrspurs]

Sorry...I don't read these....

there is this wise man named macky who has this huge moose overhanging his awesome desk, (somewhere on the 50acre plus ground the freeman and at@t center sit upon) he wants me told me(while we were looking at some last minute seating configuration the fire marshall was yapping about, i accidently stepped on his boots and said im sorry macky)...me personally im close to 50, and he said, son.......saying sorry is a sign of weakness

[tlongII]

How's the Spurs' youth movement going?

[ShoogarBear]

I heard Gist was moving the Spurs to Europe

[AFBlue]

This is just unsettling...

It's not that I think Gist would've been some superstar out of the gate or even contributed much, but this leaves the Spurs with one less option to fill out their roster.

On the one hand I'm glad the Spurs didn't just stand pat and re-sign the aging vets...but on the other hand it's somewhat discomforting not knowing who the Spurs will count on to give them good role-playing minutes next season.

[ShoogarBear]

We don't know if Gist would have worked out this year or not, but he at least had the promise of having the size, athleticism, energy, and youth that the Spurs are in desperate need of.

Now it's back to a season depending on Ian Mahinmi coming through.

I guess the Spurs looked at Carl Landry and Paul Millsap and said, "nah, we don't want none of that right now".