Summer League Thread

[Texas_Ranger]

Gee and Neal were both very good on that 2010 team.

[Chinook]

If Neal comes back, there will be almost no intrigue for the summer league. The only things to watch out for are Joseph's and De Colo's growth and if any of the second-rounders force a camp invite.

[DesignatedT]

I'm looking forward to watching Baynes.

[elemento]

I think Baynes and Cojo will end up as the best SL Spurs players. I want to see them destroying the compe ion.

[playblair]

richards/thomas/scott/denmon = future ..........................

[biziofromdowntown]

So Ime will be our coach. That shows quite good trust in him from Pop.

[objective]

Disappointing roster for my interest: no Hanga, No Bertans, no Jean-Charles, for various reasons.

Even Ryan Richards doesn't get me too excited. Not because of his play, but because of his situation. Even if he's incredible, he won't be on the roster because of Pendergraph. I don't expect incredible, I expect 10 mpg and a couple of DNP-CDs to go with it, but in the unlikely event that he was very good, it won't matter. It will be back to Lichtenstein or some other z-league.

[biziofromdowntown]

Bayness must looks out to not injury anyone out there

[DesignatedT]

So Ime will be our coach. That shows quite good trust in him from Pop.

Yeah. Could also mean Brett Brown is gone.

[BatManu20]

Official Roster:




http://www.poundingtherock.com/2013/7/9/4508846/nba-las-vegas-summer-league-2013-spurs-roster-filled-with-familiar

[BatManu20]

Throwback of TP in Summer League, circa 2001

[Chinook]

Richards is still the second-youngest player on the roster.

[TheGoldStandard]

Can't wait to see what kind of effort they all put out.. See who really wants to make a roster this season for any team.

[Solid D]

As usual, the Spurs providing intern opportunities for international coaches.
Tomaslav Mijatovic - An assistant with Efes in Istanbul
Ivo Simovic - Serbian who has coached a few years in Spain
Borja Comenge - Head Coach for the FC Barcelona B squad

(Info drawn from cursory web search)

[dbestpro]

Neal was highlighted as a player that could be a surprise as soon as Spurs' SL roster was released. You can check the 2010 SL roster thread, if you don't believe me: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158085 .

In this year's roster, I don't see a potential Neal player that could emerge as a surprise.

but isn't that the point. You wouldn't know if it is a surprise.

[Libri]

As usual, the Spurs providing intern opportunities for international coaches.
Tomaslav Mijatovic - An assistant with Efes in Istanbul
Ivo Simovic - Serbian who has coached a few years in Spain
Borja Comenge - Head Coach for the FC Barcelona B squad

(Info drawn from cursory web search)

Impressive the international connections the Spurs have forged and continue to forge to this day.

[playblair]

tyler brown >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..........................

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

tyler brown >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..........................

Is it me or does the ball have a little more hangtime than the typical jumpshot?

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

^ yea he puts a lot of arch on it, shooting a fkin rainbow. Dude looks pretty good on the vid, can create his own shot and can finish around the rim. See if he does it in a SL game tho

[TheGoldStandard]

^ yea he puts a lot of arch on it, shooting a fkin rainbow. Dude looks pretty good on the vid, can create his own shot and can finish around the rim. See if he does it in a SL game tho

Nice rainbow

[BackHome]

HOLLIS THMOPSON - He could be interesting player very similar to the guy we drafted ...From Draft Express:

ing as a small forward as a junior, where his game and physical attributes are better suited. Standing at 6-8 with a wiry frame that has improved since arriving at Georgetown, and a solid 6-10 wingspan, Thompson is a smooth athlete who is more comfortable on the perimeter on both ends of the floor.

As an NBA prospect, Thompson's calling card is his perimeter shooting, where he's proven to be outstanding, knocking down a career-high 48% from 3-point range this season, despite an increase in attempts. He has textbook form, deep range, and a quick release, which along with his size at 6'8”, allow him to get off his shot without needing much space. Thompson ranks as one of thebest shooters in college basketball, which in and of itself is enough to put him firmly on the NBA radar.

Thompson does most of his damage spotting up with his feet set, but he's also shown that he's capable of being run off screens, where he squares himself up nicely for his jumper. In addition to his catch-and-shoot abilities, Thompson is also very effective shooting off of a dribble or two on close-outs, connecting on an excellent 42% of his pull-up jumpers this season.

Thompson has become slightly less dimensional every year, taking a lesser proportion of his shots outside the arc in each of his three seasons in college, but still can't be considered anything more than an average shot-creator at best. He lacks the explosive first step and advanced ball-handling moves to get by his man off the dribble, only getting to the free throw line 2.8 times per-40 minutes pace adjusted, which isone of the worst ratesamongst players in our Top-100 rankings.

With that said, he seems to play within himself and understands his limitations, turning the ball over on only 13% of his possessions and making 52% of his shots inside the arc, which could bode well for his potential as a role player at the NBA level, where he'd likely be utilized mainly as a floor spacer, spot shooter and opportunistic scorer.

He's been able to spend more time defending on the perimeter this season, and while he doesn't appear to be the toughest player, and is not immune to getting beat off the dribble at times, he does put a solid effort in, seems to understand positioning, and does a good job contesting shots with his footwork and length. Considering his size and wingspan, he shouldn't too have too much of an issue defending most NBA caliber small forwards, which is something teams will likely want to study more in private workout settings. The improvements he's shown on this end of the floor have been quite promising this season, though.

Overall, Thompson is a prospect who clearly has a skill to hang his hat on with his outstanding perimeter shooting. His average ball-handling skills may limit his upside in the eyes of some NBA scouts, but if he can continue to prove himself as a capable defender and make some slight improvements to his offensive game to increase his versatility, he has a great chance of carving out a niche in the league. NBA teams are always looking for perimeter shooters with prototypical size who can space the floor, and at age 20, it isn't a stretch to say that Thompson may not be a finished product.

From DraftExpress.comhttp://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz2YbP8Ecps
http://www.draftexpress.com

[playblair]

HOLLIS THMOPSON - He could be interesting ...From Draft Express:

ing as a small forward as a junior, where his game and physical attributes are better suited. Standing at 6-8 with a wiry frame that has improved since arriving at Georgetown, and a solid 6-10 wingspan, Thompson is a smooth athlete who is more comfortable on the perimeter on both ends of the floor.

As an NBA prospect, Thompson's calling card is his perimeter shooting, where he's proven to be outstanding, knocking down a career-high 48% from 3-point range this season, despite an increase in attempts. He has textbook form, deep range, and a quick release, which along with his size at 6'8”, allow him to get off his shot without needing much space. Thompson ranks as one of thebest shooters in college basketball, which in and of itself is enough to put him firmly on the NBA radar.

Thompson does most of his damage spotting up with his feet set, but he's also shown that he's capable of being run off screens, where he squares himself up nicely for his jumper. In addition to his catch-and-shoot abilities, Thompson is also very effective shooting off of a dribble or two on close-outs, connecting on an excellent 42% of his pull-up jumpers this season.

Thompson has become slightly less dimensional every year, taking a lesser proportion of his shots outside the arc in each of his three seasons in college, but still can't be considered anything more than an average shot-creator at best. He lacks the explosive first step and advanced ball-handling moves to get by his man off the dribble, only getting to the free throw line 2.8 times per-40 minutes pace adjusted, which isone of the worst ratesamongst players in our Top-100 rankings.

With that said, he seems to play within himself and understands his limitations, turning the ball over on only 13% of his possessions and making 52% of his shots inside the arc, which could bode well for his potential as a role player at the NBA level, where he'd likely be utilized mainly as a floor spacer, spot shooter and opportunistic scorer.

Much of Thompson's potential to carve out a niche at the NBA level could depend on how well he's able to play on the defensive end. As we've mentioned before, his size and length are sufficient, but he's not a standout athlete, and he could still stand to add some strength to his frame to defend NBA small forwards on a regular basis.

He's been able to spend more time defending on the perimeter this season, and while he doesn't appear to be the toughest player, and is not immune to getting beat off the dribble at times, he does put a solid effort in, seems to understand positioning, and does a good job contesting shots with his footwork and length. Considering his size and wingspan, he shouldn't too have too much of an issue defending most NBA caliber small forwards, which is something teams will likely want to study more in private workout settings. The improvements he's shown on this end of the floor have been quite promising this season, though.

Overall, Thompson is a prospect who clearly has a skill to hang his hat on with his outstanding perimeter shooting. His average ball-handling skills may limit his upside in the eyes of some NBA scouts, but if he can continue to prove himself as a capable defender and make some slight improvements to his offensive game to increase his versatility, he has a great chance of carving out a niche in the league. NBA teams are always looking for perimeter shooters with prototypical size who can space the floor, and at age 20, it isn't a stretch to say that Thompson may not be a finished product.

From DraftExpress.comhttp://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz2YbP8Ecps
http://www.draftexpress.com

spurs sl team has interesting prospects ................ hollis/brown/scott could all surprise .....................

[playblair]

chris wright ...............

SAN ANTONIO -- About a year after he was barely able to walk due to a frightening disease, Chris Wright was running the floor with the Dallas Mavericks during Wednesday's practice.
Wright became the first-known NBA player to acknowledge having multiple sclerosis when he signed a 10-day deal with Dallas and joined the Mavs in San Antonio. That's a fact that Wright is especially proud of after earning a call-up from the D-League.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/...iple-sclerosis

[Interrohater]

If Neal comes back, there will be almost no intrigue for the summer league. The only things to watch out for are Joseph's and De Colo's growth and if any of the second-rounders force a camp invite.

That's pretty much how it went last year. We were looking for a big man to surprise us, but I think most of us simply wanted to watch Kawhi and CJ.

[Russ]

Official Roster:




http://www.poundingtherock.com/2013/7/9/4508846/nba-las-vegas-summer-league-2013-spurs-roster-filled-with-familiar

That squad won't lose a single Summer League game.