When did you decide stupid was en vogue?
He looks ready to go. McGradys basketball IQ is probably the most underrated part of his game. Also looks like Pop has given him the green light so I expect him to play within the system and try to create for others first.
A slashing pass first Small Forward would be a tremendous addition to our squad. Even if he isnt young TMAC anymore.
When did you decide stupid was en vogue?
Nice. He looks good....
Even T-Mac in his prime was more of a jumpshooter than a slasher. If Pop can get T-Mac in his old age to become more of a slasher, Pop is truly the greatest man alive.
Monroe_SA Popovich on McGrady: 'He’s a quality player and a good person and he’ll fit in well with everybody. We’re glad to have him.”
danmccarneysaen T-Mac: I just know when my number is called I'll be ready for the opportunity. Just glad to be here.
danmccarneysaen T-Mac: I'm not sure when I'll play or if I'll play. That's not the place for me.
danmccarneysaen Clarifying T-Mac quote about "that's not the place for me." He meant he wasn't going to about his role. Anti-Captain Jack.
danmccarneysaen T-Mac: Its a championship organization, something I havent really been part of my entire career. Im excited and humbled for the opportunity.
JMcDonald_SAEN McGrady admitted he'd grown used to being a "couch potato" since returning from China, but is thrilled by chance to join playoff team.
Monroe_SA More Pop on T-Mac: 'He knows how to play; we don’t’ have expectations. May not play at all; he may play a bunch. Depends on situations.'
JMcDonald_SAEN T-Mac: "It’s good to be a part of a team with tradition of winning championships and expects greatness."
JMcDonald_SAEN T-Mac: "So much has made is made that I’ve never got past the first round, but it takes more than just me."
danmccarneysaen Got the call from Pop while leaving church on Sunday. No idea this was going to happen. "It was a shock..."
danmccarneysaen McGrady said he'd been expecting a potential callup for about a month after returning from China. Didn't come, went into couch potato mode.
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN1m
McGrady said, for some reason, Asian fans still remind him of 13 points in 33 seconds game. Said they had a day to honor it in China.
Thanks for the quotes and such.
He sure looks good in those videos. Looks to be in good shape and his shooting stroke is smooth as ever.
Hard to believe he won't play but I guess we'll see.
No problem. Yeah I don't see why he wouldn't play a little in the 4th at least in a meaningless last regular season game.
He is looking good IMHO.
TMac talks to the media. http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/130417_preview LOL at "Kawhi Leonard".
A lot if interesting tidbits from Pop shootaround interview:
- He called TMac a perimeter player
- He said that it will take Tmac few weeks to be ready.
- He called him an insurance policy in case of injuries or foul troubles.
Given all that, the likely conclusion is that Spurs have signed TMac to have another body to put on Durant and Lebron.
Interview after practice:
http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/130417_preview
He certainly talks the talk. If he can contribute at all I would be extremely happy but he sounds like he's confident he can help. I like when they ask him if he can play PG and he says oh definitely. Guess we'll know soon
I fully expect T-Mac to play some decent minutes in the 1st round. T-Mac brings some size and playmaking to the 3 spot, and that will be useful. Especially with Diaw out, Jack gone, and Manu barely returning from injury...
It said "Kawhi Leonard" during Pops interview as well......
I saw that too
Pop is just keeping expectations and pressure down. It would make zero sense to come out and say " hes going to be a huge piece and were counting on him".
Pop will give TMAC a chance when the time is right and depending on how he performs he will see his role expanded or not.
Every time you post, tbh
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