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Written by Michael A. De Leon
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 13:34
According to 3News in New Zealand, the San Antonio Spurs are bringing in Kirk Penney to fight for a roster spot in training camp.
http://projectspurs.com/2010-article...ning-camp.html
interesting...
"Penney given big shot at NBA"
World class New Zealand shooter Kirk Penney is on the verge of a long-awaited return to the NBA. He has been offered a trial with the San Antonio Spurs and was to leave for the United States today in a bid to force his way onto the roster of one of the strongest NBA franchises.
Penney, 29, told the Deaker on Sport television show that he had waited five years for a chance to prove himself in the world's elite league. He played four games for the Los Angeles Clippers at the end of 2004 before being released.
"I'm going to get another crack, another shot after five years ago with the Clippers," Penney said.
"And that was a short, short stint. So here we go."
Penney's standout performances at the recent world basketball championships in Turkey raised his stock considerably. Penney emerged as the tournament's second leading scorer, helping the Tall Blacks reach the last 16.
Penney goes with the blessing of the Breakers, who have long said they would be happy for their premier scorer to chase his NBA dream. He will probably have to compete against six other players for two or three spots on the roster ahead of the NBA season starting in late October.
If the trial is successful he will join All Stars Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili in what is traditionally one of the Western Conferences strongest franchises. Meanwhile, compatriot Sean Marks is currently in a training camp with the Washington Wizards as he seeks to extend a decade-long career in the NBA.
Is he strictly a SG? or can he also play the SF position?
Sigh... another 6'5" guard.
Well J.J.Re got a monster deal this summer... so maybe he's a cheap version of J.J.Re .
That is what the Spurs have been missing. A KIWI!!!
I was hoping Abercrombie (spelling?) could come over but I think someone said he is still under contract
if '05 is any sign, having a KIWI is good luck
still don't like that he is another 6'5 shooting guard, he would have to put on a Gary Neal summer league type performance to get a contract.
He's got some savvy and a great shooting eye but Gary Neal and Alonzo Gee would have to fail (or get injured) in camp in order for Kirk to get some play. Good player who has been around... Maccabi, Zalgiris, NZ etc. but he's almost 30 years old.
If it's true, what a strange move.
Penney and Neal are very similar players. I don't see the point of having both on a roster.
Is Penney some kind of insurance if Neal fails during the training camp?
Penney has had a great WC in Turkey. How much guaranteed money did ti take to get him?
The way I look at it, this guy is being brought in to compete with Gary Neal. Good luck to Kirk Penney.
Parker dealing dimes to penney is money!!!
Okay, so that was wayyyy too corny.
I just don't get these moves. It's clear to everyone here the Spurs need a perimeter defender/SF. RC even says so.
Then they keep bringing in SG's.
another 6'5 shooter yes!!!
Every time I see a article about a possible new addition for the spurs I look for the height of the player. Unfortunately it always says 6'5 and I just stop reading.
Sigh........
Ahh!!! 6'5 guards is becoming the new small ball.
Penney has some history with the Spurs and also with the proprietors of SpursTalk.
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100121
Boy o' boy o' boy..
This is incredible news!!
I love the off-season around this time when teams make irrelevant additions.
Penney will be a great Spur.s
What do you think guys?
Does this mean less time for Manu and Hill come playoff time?
I was just saying the other day to a friend that all the Spurs were missing from this roster was someone who could put up a bunch of baskets from outside and nothing else. Then I predicted that the NBA would allow teams to play with three basketballs at once and make defense illegal.
Oh no
every day that goes by I wish we didn't pass on Damion James. Not necessarily just him, but that KIND of player (defensive, tough SF), and on a rookie contract would have been PERFECT. I can understand trying to replace that Barry/Finley/Mason shooter role, but we don't need 2 or 3, inexperienced, versions of them on the same roster. Need some length, players who can size up to small forwards, and guys who aren't getting killed off the dribble.
Training camp filler...
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