Spurs Sign 2nd Round Pick Metu

[MoSpur02]

To a three year deal. Spurs are high on him per Shams Twitter.

[K...]

[r0drig0lac]

stacked!!!!

[Uriel]

David Robinson 2.0

[duncan2150]

Happy for him, he could be a good player in a few years...

[NASpurs]

When’s the last time the Spurs signed their rookie 2nd rounder to a 3 year deal?

[playbonner15]

It begins... #MetuMovement

[playbonner15]

Saw him post a gif of a crying guy because he wanted to play with Manu but will never get a chance . Well now at least he'll get to play even if it's just garbage time

[ceperez]

Wow.... upside confirmed! When was the last time Spurs signed a 2nd rounder long term?

This guy is ideal for the new kind of NBA. Mobile big and can shoot the 3. This is damn promising!!

[exstatic]

When’s the last time the Spurs signed their rookie 2nd rounder to a 3 year deal?

Blair got a 4 year deal, IIRC.

[John B]

I really like this kid. DJ, White, Lonnie, Metu, Poeltl. That’s a great young core and should keep Spurs relevant in awhile. Old Spurs never had so many young talents before.

[rastaspur]

I am glad they inked this kid. Needed another mobile big and he has clear nba level skills that can be further developed.

[BillMc]

So does he make the big roster this year or spend the whole season in Austin?

[Rocalcio]

David Robinson 2.0

Much shorter.

[exstatic]

So does he make the big roster this year or spend the whole season in Austin?

Both. He signed an NBA contract, so he'll be on the 15 man roster, but he's incredibly thin and incredibly raw. He'll spend a lot of time in Austin and in the weight room.

[BillMc]

Both. He signed an NBA contract, so he'll be on the 15 man roster, but he's incredibly thin and incredibly raw. He'll spend a lot of time in Austin and in the weight room.

Thanks. I know nothing about this kid. Obviously Spurs see his potential.

[ceperez]

He played soccer.

Both Manu and Tony played soccer. This explains there excellent foot work.

Imagine a mobile big with elite footwork ( i.e. Olajuwon).

Just watch his highlights in a single summer league game:



He's doing everything!!

Jump hook
3 point shot
Mid range jumper fadeaway
Drive and kick
Clean block and recover
Pump fake and hook

Spurs should have locked him up even longer than 3 years!

Spurs now have a DEATH LINEUP:

Murray, DeRozan, Gay, Metu, Aldridge or

Murray, Walker, DeRozan, Gay, Metu

[sasaint]

Thanks. I know nothing about this kid. Obviously Spurs see his potential.

The staff is very high on Mezi (as he has asked them to call him).

[spurs50_]

I don't think Blossomgame will ever play for the San Antonio Spurs......Hope I am wrong.

[BillMc]

The staff is very high on Mezi (as he has asked them to call him).

Cool. Mezi it is then.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I got to watch a lot of the summer league and was pretty impressed.

Super skinny, but the NBA isn't a league requiring a lot of bulk in the paint anymore. 10-15 years ago I'd say this guy isn't the right size for the NBA at his position. Now I'd say he's got a chance...definitely has the (raw) tools, and from what I can see, the work ethic and desire.

I'm glad he got the deal.

[Blake]

Looks like he has some Kawhi game to him

[superbigtime]

yay I guess

[RD2191]

yay I guess

Tbh

[BSfromTX]

Looks like he has some Kawhi game to him

And some Durant as well. I actually liked him better than Walker in the summer league. His feel for the game, length, and defense are solid. Now is the time to give the young guns some serious minutes. We are not veteran laden like we have been for 20 years. It is time to go through some growing pains.

Put Metu, Walker, White, and Poetl in for serious minutes Pop.