Spurs sign Marcus Haislip

[Mavs<Spurs]

Very surprising. I'm concerned when Solid D isn't overly impressed by him because Solid D is very reliable.

Great take by Marcus Bryant about the transition of the team to becoming a team revolving around Tony Parker rather than Tim Duncan. Clearly, this is a necessary transition if we are to maximize our team now.

And I have to agree with Harlem Heat about point guards not generally leading teams to les now. As a general principle (perhaps with some individual exceptions), I could not possibly agree with it any more strongly. The spacing that a dominant low post player provides and the defensive presence that a dominant low post player provides in protecting the rim make it next to impossible for a great point guard to have the same impact as a great big man. Shaq -3 les, Tim = 4 les, and the Lakers couldn't do crap until they got Pau and Bynum, Boston had KG and Rondo who has his ups and downs as a point guard. The point stands and it stands unrefuted.
There it is.

I am encouraged by the athleticism of Haislip. But from what I have read here, it is still apparent we really need a quality big like McDyess if we are to contend for a le this coming year. Here's hoping that they pursue McDyess hard and sign him to a contract for the MLE.

[jermaine]

You people has got to be kidding. Why are anybody dissing this dude. If he can come in and block two shots off the bench, get rebounds, putbacks, and god forbid if he gets a good dunk on most of these scrubs in the NBA that dont like to play D. All of you just like I would lose our ing minds saying this was a dam good move by getting him. You trashy people was screamming Bonner when he was hitting all those #'s and Ding up Dirk but at the start of the very next season ya'll ready to throw him to the wolves. You people amazes me with your comments. Either one of those guys will beat the crap outta you haters. Give Mr. Marcus his due props. If he do half of what he's doing in the youtube clips then he fine with me. So back off haters, an this is from The Red Rocket

[NewJerSpur]

You people has got to be kidding. Why are anybody dissing this dude. If he can come in and block two shots off the bench, get rebounds, putbacks, and god forbid if he gets a good dunk on most of these scrubs in the NBA that dont like to play D. All of you just like I would lose our ing minds saying this was a dam good move by getting him. You trashy people was screamming Bonner when he was hitting all those #'s and Ding up Dirk but at the start of the very next season ya'll ready to throw him to the wolves. You people amazes me with your comments. Either one of those guys will beat the crap outta you haters. Give Mr. Marcus his due props. If he do half of what he's doing in the youtube clips then he fine with me. So back off haters, an this is from The Red Rocket

Which movie we talking? Alright, I'll try to give the one-liners a rest. My apologies, it's been a long day, lol.

[Solid D]

Very surprising. I'm concerned when Solid D isn't overly impressed by him because Solid D is very reliable.

Great take by Marcus Bryant about the transition of the team to becoming a team revolving around Tony Parker rather than Tim Duncan. Clearly, this is a necessary transition if we are to maximize our team now.

And I have to agree with Harlem Heat about point guards not generally leading teams to les now. As a general principle (perhaps with some individual exceptions), I could not possibly agree with it any more strongly. The spacing that a dominant low post player provides and the defensive presence that a dominant low post player provides in protecting the rim make it next to impossible for a great point guard to have the same impact as a great big man. Shaq -3 les, Tim = 4 les, and the Lakers couldn't do crap until they got Pau and Bynum, Boston had KG and Rondo who has his ups and downs as a point guard. The point stands and it stands unrefuted.
There it is.

I am encouraged by the athleticism of Haislip. But from what I have read here, it is still apparent we really need a quality big like McDyess if we are to contend for a le this coming year. Here's hoping that they pursue McDyess hard and sign him to a contract for the MLE.

With Jefferson on the team and Ginobili available to play, the team becomes less Parker-dominant. Actually, RJ is capable of taking the ball at the top of the key as a dribble-drive and kick type of player. Much moreso than Mason and with greater physicality.

Now about Haislip...I'm not down on him. I think he has most definitely improved and matured as a player. He can jump out of the gym, but he could do that when he was in Milwaukee with the Bucks. My biggest concern is how he can defend opposing 4s and how much of a contract committment the Spurs make to him before seeing how he matches up over here. You take any of the Bigs currently playing in Euroleague and there can be questions. I really like Batiste. I really, really like Smodis. Morris has been good, as has Haislip. They each would have question-marks about them in the NBA (not as much concern with Smodis). I just think when the Spurs are over the Lux Tax line, they have to be careful about how much they commit to without trading players. This is especially true if the Spurs are targeting McDyess with their MLE.

[DBMethos]

Seeing as how we've now acquired 2 former Bucks this offseason, does that mean that the FO is trying to add some of that Milwaukee mojo to the Spurs? They're a very mediocre-to-bad team that has completely owned us for the past several years for no good reason whatsoever. RJ + Haislip is really just an attempt to reverse the curse.

[Marcus Bryant]

Seeing as how we've now acquired 2 former Bucks this offseason, does that mean that the FO is trying to add some of that Milwaukee mojo to the Spurs? They're a very mediocre-to-bad team that has completely owned us for the past several years for no good reason whatsoever. RJ + Haislip is really just an attempt to reverse the curse.

There were 3 reasons the Bucks owned the Spurs a few years back and neither Jefferson nor Haislip were any of those.

[howardcopy]

As a comparison:

Haislip = Francisco Elson + Perimeter Jumper...

That's a player that could be useful. The question is, is Haislip's rebounding up to snuff for the NBA.

Agree

[Big P]

You people has got to be kidding. Why are anybody dissing this dude. If he can come in and block two shots off the bench, get rebounds, putbacks, and god forbid if he gets a good dunk on most of these scrubs in the NBA that dont like to play D. All of you just like I would lose our ing minds saying this was a dam good move by getting him. You trashy people was screamming Bonner when he was hitting all those #'s and Ding up Dirk but at the start of the very next season ya'll ready to throw him to the wolves. You people amazes me with your comments. Either one of those guys will beat the crap outta you haters. Give Mr. Marcus his due props. If he do half of what he's doing in the youtube clips then he fine with me. So back off haters, an this is from The Red Rocket

Because we can think of better ways to spend the LLE. For the minimum? Sure. I'm not sure why we are in such a rush to give this guy $2 mil guaranteed? Aren't we just bidding against ourselves?

[Mel_13]

Marcus Haislip: Allow Me To Reintroduce Yourself

http://www.hardwoodparoxysm.com/

[scottspurs]

Marcus Haislip: Allow Me To Reintroduce Yourself

http://www.hardwoodparoxysm.com/

Beat me to it. Nice Article.

[Spurs Brazil]

Haislip expected to sign today
By Jeff McDonald on Jul 8, 09 12:24 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) Save & Share Yahoo! BuzzYahoo! Newsvine del.icio.us Facebook Google Reddit Fark
While the Spurs wait for Antonio McDyess to weigh his free agency options, they have a bit of other big-man business to attend to this afternoon.

According to a source close to the negotiations, Marcus Haislip's deal with the Spurs is done, and he should sign a contract before the end of the day. The deal is believed to start at the lower-level exception of $1.99 million.
Haislip, a 6-foot-10 power forward, was the No. 13 overall pick of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2002. He has been playing overseas for the past four seasons, emerging this summer as one of the top available free agents in Europe.

He averaged 16.7 points for the Spanish team Unicaja last season.
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...p-expecte.html

[Muser]

LLE for someone who left the NBA, he must of done pretty damn well in Spain.

[timvp]

I really hope the Spurs give Haislip a press conference so we can learn about what cause the Spurs to like him to the tune of $4 million.

[Marcus Bryant]

It certainly doesn't hurt to have a fluild, athletic 6'10" tall bigman who can run the floor and has an offensive game. It'll be interesting to see if this small gamble pays off. Who would have thought the Spurs would be maxing out every available option this offseason?

Maybe Holt Cat is preparing to put the franchise on the block?

[coyotes_geek]

Welcome aboard Marcus. Here's to hoping that you end up proving to the rest of us that Pop & RC really are that much smarter than everyone else.

[BlackBellamy]

I really hope the Spurs give Haislip a press conference so we can learn about what cause the Spurs to like him to the tune of $4 million.

I'm thinking it might have been that preseason where he came over with Pilsen.

[DBMethos]

If this guy becomes anything other than an end-of-bench player, I'd say it was another coup.

[ducks]

It certainly doesn't hurt to have a fluild, athletic 6'10" tall bigman who can run the floor and has an offensive game. It'll be interesting to see if this small gamble pays off. Who would have thought the Spurs would be maxing out every available option this offseason?

Maybe Holt Cat is preparing to put the franchise on the block?

if he was they would cut the payroll
you fool

[Marcus Bryant]

if he was they would cut the payroll
you fool

Incorrect, Fowl.

Better to put a winner on the block, complete with the opportunity to cut payroll and the public paying for the upkeep on the at&t center.

[Mr Bones]

I guess those scouts in Spain who are supposed to keep an eye on Splitter kept calling in glowing reports about Haislip to the point where the Spurs just couldn't ignore them anymore. With Blair and a free agent PF likely coming aboard, I can't imagine the Spurs expect more than 12 minutes a game out of Marcus. If he can steadily provide 6 points, 3 rebounds, and the occasional intimidating block, he'll be a steal.

[duncan228]

Haislip expected to sign today
By Jeff McDonald on Jul 8, 09 12:24 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) Save & Share Yahoo! BuzzYahoo! Newsvine del.icio.us Facebook Google Reddit Fark
While the Spurs wait for Antonio McDyess to weigh his free agency options, they have a bit of other big-man business to attend to this afternoon.

According to a source close to the negotiations, Marcus Haislip's deal with the Spurs is done, and he should sign a contract before the end of the day. The deal is believed to start at the lower-level exception of $1.99 million.
Haislip, a 6-foot-10 power forward, was the No. 13 overall pick of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2002. He has been playing overseas for the past four seasons, emerging this summer as one of the top available free agents in Europe.

He averaged 16.7 points for the Spanish team Unicaja last season.
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...p-expecte.html

Haislip expected to sign today (UPDATE: It's done)

3:10 UPDATE: The Spurs just announced the signing via news release.

[spursdotcom]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/090708_haislip.html

[Spurs Brazil]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/090708_haislip.html

Do you know if a press conference will happen?

[duncan228]

San Antonio Spurs sign former Vol Marcus Haislip
Kris Budden

Former Tennessee basketball standout Marcus Haislip (1999-2002) has signed a contract to play for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, the organization announced Wednesday. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Haislip, a 6-10, 230-pound forward, spent the past two seasons playing for Unicaja Malaga in the Spanish ACB League and in Euroleague compe ion. Last year he appeared in 35 games in Spanish League play, averaging a team-high 15.8 points and 5.0 rebounds in 28.0 minutes per game. He shot .555 (117-211) from the field and .394 (65-165) from three-point range. In 14 Euroleague games, he averaged 11.2 points and 4.9 rebounds in 27.5 minutes per game. In 2007, Haislip helped lead Efes Pilsen Istanbul to the Turkish National Championship.

Originally drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 13th overall pick in 2002 NBA Draft, Haislip spent three seasons in the NBA before making the move overseas. He played two seasons with the Bucks before signing with the Indiana Pacers for the 2004-05 season. For his NBA career Haislip has appeared in 79 games, averaging 3.6 points and 1.5 assists.

During his three seasons as a student-athlete at UT, the Lewisburg, Tenn., native averaged 8.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. His best season came as a junior in 2001-02-after which he made the leap to the NBA-as he posted career-highs in scoring (16.7 ppg), rebounding (6.7 rpg) and minutes (33.5 mpg). He was honored by the Southeastern Conference coaches following that season, earning second-team All-SEC recognition.

Haislip is the third Vol ever to play for the Spurs, joining former Tennessee greats Dale Ellis (1992-94) and Reggie Johnson (1980-82).

[Marcus Bryant]

Another expiring contract next summer.