Is Murray Ready?

[Cklbmk]

I can see them keeping both. Especially since Parker's health will be a question and Ginobili is gone. Murray and Mills complement each other's skill sets.

Then no Dedmon

Dont think we can keep Pattys cap hold and make an offer to Dedmon

[$pursDynasty]

Dijon was ok tonight but got a little rattled when the Raps blitzed him, not sure he is up for prolonged pressure yet but he is getting there and he isn't afraid to shoot

[pgardn]

Physically he needs to get stronger.

Experience at this level is really helping. He is not close to Parker speed wise at the same stage but he has more physical upside, especially on D.

Really looking forward to seeing more of him.

[YGWHI]

[TXstbobcat]

Dejounte Murray now 6-0 as a starter... last guy to start with that many wins as PG... Tony Parker was 7-0 in 2001

very impressive!!!!

[cd98]

Of course you don't think Murray is as good parker was when he came in, because that would mean you have to own up to being wrong. And you're way to prideful to do that.

Ha! You got me pegged wrong bro. If I am a homer for anyone, it's Manu, but I'm a Spur fan, not a player fan. I'll stick up for Parker at times because some people stupidly underrate him. No, he's not a superstar now, but everything I see tells me he's the best point guard on this roster overall if winning a championship is the goal. Hey I'm not against Murray. He's a Spur, I want him to be a steal and I hope he has as good a career or better than Parker. I just don't think he's anywhere near ready to take Parker's spot. He's had a nice little two game streak and I hear he had a dud yesterday, but I don't know and I missed today's game, but he mainly hid out on the weak side against the Cavs. The Spurs don't just send Parker to the weak side every play and I see him getting the important minutes when he's healthy. Those things tell me that Pop is giving him minutes for experience, but he's going with Parker down the stretch.

As as to what I say about Murray, I think I'm right. You may disagree or think Pop should bench Parker for him, if that is the case, I think you are wrong. I'm just calling it like I see it, not because I hate Murray, but because I see what I see.

[palangi]

Ha! You got me pegged wrong bro. If I am a homer for anyone, it's Manu, but I'm a Spur fan, not a player fan. I'll stick up for Parker at times because some people stupidly underrate him. No, he's not a superstar now, but everything I see tells me he's the best point guard on this roster overall if winning a championship is the goal. Hey I'm not against Murray. He's a Spur, I want him to be a steal and I hope he has as good a career or better than Parker. I just don't think he's anywhere near ready to take Parker's spot. He's had a nice little two game streak and I hear he had a dud yesterday, but I don't know and I missed today's game, but he mainly hid out on the weak side against the Cavs. The Spurs don't just send Parker to the weak side every play and I see him getting the important minutes when he's healthy. Those things tell me that Pop is giving him minutes for experience, but he's going with Parker down the stretch.

As as to what I say about Murray, I think I'm right. You may disagree or think Pop should bench Parker for him, if that is the case, I think you are wrong. I'm just calling it like I see it, not because I hate Murray, but because I see what I see.

Nah, I got you pegged. You can deny it all you want. Keep working your angle it is funny to read.

Boy were you so wrong on Murray.

[poeticism707]

Past 3 games:

Avg: 25 MPG - 14 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists on 57% shooting, 43% from three and only 1.6 TOs.

Happy he had a small slice of humble pie tonight-- which is essential for growth.

Pretty impressive past week or so. Future is very bright.

[Slippy]

Glad to seePop let him finish this time and Murray didnt let him down. Hit a big shot near the end, showed enough poise when handling the ball. On defense kept up with his man, helped out team d & cleaned up on rebounds while others blocked out. Spurs won a close one & Dejonte was big part of that win

Credit where its due. Pop showing some faith in the rook

[Maddog]

Murray's play late in the game was definitely good for a rookie. That one shot he hit was clutch, and he wasn't the least bit afraid of being the one to take it. He's in at the end on defense.

I don't think he's up to being a starter-level NBA PG. But I really am starting to think he's being groomed for it.

Ha! You got me pegged wrong bro. If I am a homer for anyone, it's Manu, but I'm a Spur fan, not a player fan. I'll stick up for Parker at times because some people stupidly underrate him. No, he's not a superstar now, but everything I see tells me he's the best point guard on this roster overall if winning a championship is the goal. Hey I'm not against Murray. He's a Spur, I want him to be a steal and I hope he has as good a career or better than Parker. I just don't think he's anywhere near ready to take Parker's spot. He's had a nice little two game streak and I hear he had a dud yesterday, but I don't know and I missed today's game, but he mainly hid out on the weak side against the Cavs. The Spurs don't just send Parker to the weak side every play and I see him getting the important minutes when he's healthy. Those things tell me that Pop is giving him minutes for experience, but he's going with Parker down the stretch.

As as to what I say about Murray, I think I'm right. You may disagree or think Pop should bench Parker for him, if that is the case, I think you are wrong. I'm just calling it like I see it, not because I hate Murray, but because I see what I see.

While I'm pretty excited about Murray, I tend to agree he is far from ready to take over for Parker. Long term I see the potential and think he should be in the rotation regularly.

[xellos88330]

Kid needs reps and maybe a little bit more meat on his bones to keep from being knocked off his dribble and being moved on defense.

[TheDoctor]

There are two things that I love from that vid:
1) Murray's determination against CoJo; who's no slouch at D and is a very strong player for his size (actually CoJo bumped DJM hard but the latter kept control of his body and managed to complete the play).
2) Kawhi getting pumped up at DJM's play.

[Snaq O'Meal]

There are two things that I love from that vid:
1) Murray's determination against CoJo; who's no slouch at D and is a very strong player for his size (actually CoJo bumped DJM hard but the latter kept control of his body and managed to complete the play).
2) Kawhi getting pumped up at DJM's play.

Great to have a franchise player and team leader who shows enthusiasm for a rookie's play.

[Blake]

2) Kawhi getting pumped up at DJM's play.

Yeah but does he sign autographs?

[myhc]

Yeah but does he sign autographs?

lol. I love Kawhi blossoming and becoming a team leader.

[Silver&Black]

Yeah but does he sign autographs?

[TheDoctor]

Kawhi appears to be hitting more things than just gyms and women

[Vic Petro]

[Vic Petro]

Kawhi appears to be hitting more things than just gyms and women

Only one eye is red so maybe a reference to the mysterious eye disease from last season.

[TheDoctor]

Only one eye is red so maybe a reference to the mysterious eye disease from last season.

#Geek!

[Spur|n|Austin]

Kawhi appears to be hitting more things than just gyms and women

It was when he had pink eye.

[itzsoweezee]

One positive development from DM being a legit NBA player is that the bad idea of giving Chris Paul a bloated contact is likely or the window.

[Kawhitstorm]

Not ready, but i'm happy with his floater (it's absolutely money) and his 3p development. There are only a few players in the NBA with that 1st step. It's special

The original DeJounte:

[james evans]

Physically he needs to get stronger.

Experience at this level is really helping. He is not close to Parker speed wise at the same stage but he has more physical upside, especially on D.

Really looking forward to seeing more of him.

Why? It's a pussy league in which if a defender looks as if he's going to touch you, it's a foul. There is no doubt in my mind that I'm physically stronger than Thompson, Durant, and Curry. And I'm sure a lot of other posters here are too

[Blake]

Why? It's a pussy league in which if a defender looks as if he's going to touch you, it's a foul. There is no doubt in my mind that I'm physically stronger than Thompson, Durant, and Curry. And I'm sure a lot of other posters here are too

If he gets stronger, he'll get the And 1s