Spurs sign Marcus Haislip

[timvp]

Haislip would be considered possibly a top 10 PF in Euroleague level.

So I would rate him about maybe 16th best PF in Euroleague.

Nice consistency. And considering that half of your list contains players that are either Greek or have some sort of Greek connection, I don't consider your opinion at all. If Haislip were Greek, you'd be claiming he's Wilt reincarnate.

And BTW, Batiste is a small forward on the NBA level. I know he plays center in Greece but that doesn't make him an NBA bigman.

[mogrovejo]

I wouldn't say very easily top 10 but about a top 10

Very easily. From KBP's list, half of the guys are basically slower, less athletic, Matt Bonners. And seriously, Teletovic? Or Printezis, a hustle guy who can't create his own shot?

I mean, in Europe I'd certainly prefer David Andersen or Filipe Reyes to Haislip. But for a NBA team? Meh, maybe Andersen, if I really needed the outside shooting, but Haislip, while inconsistent, isn't soft as pillows.

[Spurtacus]

Seems like a decent signing for the LLE. We lost two bigs and got one back. Hopefully Sheed will be the other. Sounds like Gist is out unless we trade Bonner.

[Kori Ellis]

Seems like a decent signing for the LLE. We lost two bigs and got one back. Hopefully Sheed will be the other. Sounds like Gist is out unless we trade Bonner.

I don't think they used the LLE... looks like they signed him at the minimum.

[benefactor]

I've seen Haislip play dozens of times in the last few years, some of them in the arena. He's a good 4th big if you surround him with good rebounders and defenders, play some full-court offence to keep him going (he's amazingly quick changing ends, although notoriously slower running back) and know how to use him for spacing purposes in half-court sets. When he's playing with confidence, he's a very versatile and dynamic offensive player: he'll get shots in transition, he'll create off the bounce from the high post, he'll play the pick'n'pop perfectly, he'll cut through the lane from the weakside. Good signing for the minimum. As I said, think a poor man's David West or an athletic Glen Davis without the hustle or the focus.

Haislip was easily a top-10 PF in Europe if you analyze them from a NBA perspective. Very, very easily.

I am pretty sure that these things are the big reason why the Spurs signed him. Bigs that can run the pick and pop and can space the floor effectively are right near the top of their wish list. The fact that he is actually athletic is nice too.

[Solid D]

It was in 2005. He was on the preliminary roster when it was announced, but then not on the final one.

Yeah, as I recall, he ended up on Denver's SL squad.

[Spurs Brazil]

I don't think they used the LLE... looks like they signed him at the minimum.

The article from spanish newspaper said he wanted to comeback to the NBA badly so I think he would accept a minimum contract

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

[timvp]

Speaking of summer league, I doubt Haislip is going to play in summer league for the Spurs ... but the timing of this information is interesting. The Spurs wouldn't confirm the signing unless it were 100% going to happen because it isn't official until the 8th. One way that it could be 100% is if Haislip is already working out in preparation of summer league.

If it were my decision, I'd say Haislip shouldn't play. The Spurs need to use summer league to evaluate Mahinmi, Blair and Gist.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Stop exaggerating. He was not one of the best players in Europe. Why do NBA fans always do this? They exaggerate every player from Europe as soon as he signs an NBA contract. He was one of the better power forwards in Spain. Not one of the best players in Europe.

So Spain is not in Europe?

[cherylsteele]

The fans in this forum are a joke on basketball knowledge. They are practically re ed most of them on basketball issues.

If that is the case and you think you're more knowledgable than Spurs fans why are you posting here then?
Gee, we just don't understand your "basketball intelligence".

[meestahmeestah]

So Spain is not in Europe?

[cherylsteele]

I think this is more of an insurance type signing.
If Gist, or Ian isn't ready Haislip may be .

Could Haislip be added and the Spurs are going to use him as part of trade or something?

[kbrury]

No point in signing a guy playing in Europe just to trade him.

[Penya]

Actually, he is also debatable with Georgios Printezis, Andre Hutson, Dimos Dikoudis, Terrence Morris, Stephane Lasme

WHAT THE ?

And Garbajosa isn't better than him. Three years ago he was that good. Now... Absolutely no.

In domestic league, Haislip and Reyes averaged the same quan y of points. Obviously Reyes is much better than Haislip, but that's a fact.

And yes, if his name was Haislipis and he was born in Greece, you'd say that he's a beast and bla bla bla. Don't fool people.


Great, great deal for the min. I'm wondering if Bonner will be shipped soon...

[symple19]

This forum is so sad. "Fans" here do not even know Haislip. There are no true basketball fans here. All you know is Spurs players.

please, enlighten us...

[mattyc]

Very interesting move. Very much a low risk, potentially medium reward type scenario. Very happy to see he is the type of guy that was so desperate to play in the NBA that he is willing to accept the minimum, whereas some guys are happy to plug away in Europe for the money.

I remember the big wraps on him before draft day. Simply though, some guys take longer to develop that others and I'm hoping this might be a case of that. Bring him in, let him work hard and see how he goes.

Could be an astute signing and if it fails, then it is not at a great expense.

[urunobili]

Yet another player with something to prove in this league... I'm loving this... the more i see it the more i like it...

[Brazil]

Very easily. From KBP's list, half of the guys are basically slower, less athletic, Matt Bonners. And seriously, Teletovic? Or Printezis, a hustle guy who can't create his own shot?

I mean, in Europe I'd certainly prefer David Andersen or Filipe Reyes to Haislip. But for a NBA team? Meh, maybe Andersen, if I really needed the outside shooting, but Haislip, while inconsistent, isn't soft as pillows.

Maybe I'm staying on a first bad impression but for me he is not that good (top 5) even at European level but it was one year ago I hope he is better now. The fact he is abandonning a lot of money in this story is maybe a good sign of his motivation.

[ducks]

I would rather have Gist.

because you have seen him play not haislip?

[yavozerb]

This guy is for all you Pops fans out there, same kind of player but a little more refined I think, but same kind of athlete..

[Obstructed_View]

Wow. League Pass my friend.

I'll PM you my Dish Network account number so you can buy it for me. But if you do, I'm still not going to watch the Wizards play basketball.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

[Knoxxx]

This guy is for all you Pops fans out there, same kind of player but a little more refined I think, but same kind of athlete..

Exactly. Check You Tube and you will see this guy plays way above the rim. He's the athletic big we have wanted at a bargain price it seems. Can definitely protect the rim. Should get plenty of easy looks when the fearsome foursome is on the court. Don't think he even knows how to lay it in off the glass, strictly looking to throw it down. Looks like the alley oop is back in our arsenal. Only question is whether he can improve on the boards. 36 inch vertical at his height is really something. I predict he will thrive under a defensive mentor like Pop. I like this signing.

[daslicer]

Well he can fight thats something the spurs haven't had in while.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sX2mpOsqeg