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Game Thread # 29 -- vs. Memphis

by sungo on Dec 30, 2007 4:22 PM CST in Game Threads

The fucking Grizzles again.

The Spurs waived Marcus Williams a second time and signed DerMarr Johnson. I am very, very excited about this signing.

A long time ago, back when I was married, my ex-wife forwarded me a chain email with a bunch of dumb questions like "What is your favorite color?" and "What will you name your first child?" I, being a bastardly curmudgeon at the time, answered every question sarcastically. I particularly recall saying I would name my first son "Poop." I particularly recall this answer because my ex-wife loved to bring it up at social gatherings. You know, when wives play that whole "whose husband is the most insensitive" game. Good times.

Of course I had much better ideas for kid's names. Such as naming my first son John but telling him it's pronounced like "Paul." You know, for fun and games.

This is relevant because DerMarr has a superfluous capital letter in his first name. I went back ten years and as far as I can tell DerMarr is the first in Spur history to sport the extra semi-random capitalized letter. I love these. Now we just need somebody with an apostrophe. Maybe we can start a petition to have DerMarr change his name to D'Marr. That's pretty much the same pronunciation anyway.

As for his gameliness and ability to help the Spurs. I dunno. Maybe. Oh, and I remember him wearing a headband, too! Excitement! Titillation!

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Re: Game Thread # 29 -- vs. Memphis

I'm hoping DerMarr is wearing the black panty hose he was sporting during the Toros' games.

DerMarr is a shooter. Not a gunner, but a shooter. His ability to drain the outside shot makes him a much better fit than Langford or Williams. He has a decent chance of sticking.

Spurs 117
Grizz 90

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2007 4:47 PM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 29 -- vs. Memphis

As long as Tiago and Ian aren't involved in the musical chairs, I'll just ignore the constant switches and hope the FO knows what they're doing.

Spurs 98
Grizz 90

I want shirts Matthew!!

by Krukow on Dec 30, 2007 5:00 PM CST reply actions

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Spurs 95
Grizlis 82

by Chilai on Dec 30, 2007 5:58 PM CST reply actions

Spurs Start New Year's Celebration Early

MEM: 83
SA: 97

In the past, the Spurs were almost guaranteed to bounce back following a loss and absolutely demolish the poor schmucks who happened to be next on the schedule. That hasn't seemed to be the case so far this season, but I'm banking on a return to form.

Ideally, it would be quite thrilling to see DerMarr Johnson come in and make an immediate impact for the Spurs, but I won't hold my breath hoping he even gets to shed the warm-ups! The skinny on DerMarr is he's long, athletic, has plenty of offensive skills and a scoring mentality, but he has never been known to play any defense, which may make his stint with San Antonio a short one. It is ironic though, considering their similar styles of play, that Johnson played his college ball at Cincinnati, same as James "Flight" White. I remember DerMarr being a high draft pick for Atlanta, but the Hawks aren't known to be great talent evaluators...and I thought he had been in a career ending car accident...apparently not.?

by ATLBraves4Life on Dec 30, 2007 6:51 PM CST reply actions

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Spurs 95
grizz 82

I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili

by bellasa on Dec 30, 2007 7:00 PM CST reply actions

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SA 105
MEM 95

by sungo on Dec 30, 2007 7:24 PM CST reply actions

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i'm not jumping up and down about demarr johnson. i was very much NOT a fan of UC (Cincinnati) and its players during that era. i cringed when we signed van exel, was less than thrilled when we got white and now this. who's next? kenyon fuggin martin? talk about guys who dont fit the spurs mold.

now that i vented, i will try to get over it and move on - but i will be rooting for langford to get the final spot.

was starting to get worried when the spurs offense was throwing bricks in the 1st qtr. very relieved that they bounced back.

by bones on Dec 31, 2007 8:30 AM CST reply actions