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My new man crush

The guys from 48 Minutes of Hell (BTW if you're not reading on a regular basis you're doing yourself a great disservice) introduced me to Austin Nichols. He's young, he's humble, he can defend, and boy can he shoot. He possesses a sick catch-n-shoot motion similar to that of Rip Hamilton and Reggie Miller. We have a glaring need for a SF and he's coming to camp this summer. He is now on our radar and I want this guy on our roster. Here is the article from 48MofH.

CMoney

*1st member on the PtR Austin Nichols' bandwagon. 

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Hmmm, intriguing. . . .

by Lauri on May 12, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Sounds like a Spur to me. Sign him up.

by Ed (dfjmed) on May 12, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I only like him because Tim wrote about him. Bandwagon!

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by LatinD on May 12, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions  

*ahem

Let it be known that I was the first PtR member on this bandwagon, thank you very much. Check the FanShots section. Oh, wait…. by Tim, you didn’t mean me? damnit.

There is a little problem here, though. We aren’t the only team that drafts from Europe, and we don’t pick until the 2nd round. If he’s as good as he seems, don’t hold your breath on seeing him in Silver and Black.

Free James Gist!

by Tim C. on May 12, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Austin is not from Europe. He’s just plays in Europe and he’s already seen time in the D League for 2 years. He’s not going to enter the draft. He’s hoping he can impress either Cleveland or SA in the summer camps.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 12, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

imagine if he learns to use the screen and rolls like rip/ray/reggie.

izza nice?

I'll snap yo neck like a twig if you sass me again. . .

by Duhoh on May 12, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions  

A lover of defense? Who plays it well? And can shoot? Who is humble? And likes to work?

Where do we send the valentine and fruit basket?

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on May 12, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Let it be known from this day forward, I am hereby NOT on this bandwagon.

And I’m saving all of your seats for when you come lumbering back, quiet and disheartened.

"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA

by SgtinManusArmy on May 12, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Haha, these redundant summers have left you jaded. Last year at this time you were so full of hope, now…. just death. Let it be known that there is a standing open invitation to the Austin Nichols bandwagon with your name on it.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 12, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I will admit intrigue after watching his Youtube mix.

But then I remembered that with the only proof of greatness being a Youtube mix, Mark Madsen is a certain HOFer. Nichols looks too much like Finley to me (since I have yet to see his “virus-like defense”), and the ringing endorsement of the great Daniel Horton doesn’t exactly leave me quivering.

But stranger things have happened. I mean, we actually played Pops for awhile, right?

"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA

by SgtinManusArmy on May 12, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

…until we discovered that he couldn’t (or wouldn’t) play defense. Too bad, b/c he’s extremely talented.

by 4Him on May 12, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

check it out

I play hoops in the summer with this guy who currently plays for Hyeres-Toulon Var Basket of the French A League. dude usually starts showing up at my gym over the summer – in June. I’ll have to ask up about this new potential Spurs fella.

I’m always skeptical about these off the radar guys when it comes to baskeball, but his skills certainly seem compatible with what our Spurs seek – Sadly, Cleveland is now targeting the same kinds of guys. I noticed in the article that he is attending one of their camps as well.

by bones on May 12, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Well if Cleveland is looking at him then that’s a vote of confidence on his game. I’d be more upset is Sac, the Clips and the Timberwolves were inviting him to camp.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 12, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I’m not even sure if it’s a vote of confidence so much as Ferry watching our moves, then mirroring them whether he even understands them or not.

"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA

by SgtinManusArmy on May 12, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come to think of it, you’re probably right. Everybody wants to be a Spur, nobody wants to be a Spur. you know what I’m sayin. . .

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 12, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, CMoney, I don’t know what you’re saying.

All you did was put two completely contradictory statements back to back. Ok, you also italicized them — but that’s all you did. Let me show you how easy it is:

Everybody loves CMoney, nobody loves CMoney.

See, that’s what you did. Makes no sense at all…

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea. - LatinD
Free George Hill! (member #4)

by J.R. Wilco on May 12, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Perhaps CMoney meant Everybody wants to be a Spur, nobody wants to watch the Spurs.

by CapHill on May 12, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

You’re killin me smalls

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 12, 2009 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I haven’t heard that one in forever. It’s perfect. I like it so much, in fact, that I’ll be trying that one out as well.

You’re killin’ me smalls, you’re not killin’ me smalls.

Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about.

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea. - LatinD
Free George Hill! (member #4)

by J.R. Wilco on May 13, 2009 1:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

::facepalm::

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 13, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions  

Well everything sounds and looks good but I’m not on the bandwagon just yet. Playing against guys who are a step slower and a lead a notch lower (ooh good ryhme) will make some guys look better than they’ll be in the NBA. Even Manus international play highlights are Sicker than his NBA highlights. But what I do like about this Nicols guy is his shot has awesome form. Whether he is curling left or right his form is the same and he has good elevation on this shot. I like him but I’m not gonna say we should sign him just yet. But save me a seat next to JRW just in case.

...formerly known as speedostuffer

by Manuwar on May 13, 2009 2:07 AM CDT reply actions  

There’s plenty of room next to me, Manuwar, if you can stand my weird sense of humor that CMoney feels is killing him.

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea. - LatinD
Free George Hill! (member #4)

by J.R. Wilco on May 13, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

It’s an acquired taste but I’m coming around. You just keep being Jolly.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 13, 2009 10:03 AM CDT reply actions  

Will do.

And you keep being money.

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea. - LatinD
Free George Hill! (member #4)

by J.R. Wilco on May 13, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm impressed.

You’re the first person on PTR to figure out why I use the handle CMoney. Well done my friend.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 13, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Heh, that’s cool.

Digits, baby.

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea. - LatinD
Free George Hill! (member #4)

by J.R. Wilco on May 14, 2009 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

So money, and he didn’t even know it!

by Lauri on May 14, 2009 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

You only look at the stuff that you don’t have. Those guys are right about you. You’re money.
Then why won’t she call?

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea. - LatinD
Free George Hill! (member #4)

by J.R. Wilco on May 14, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

My hatred for you grows with each comment.

It was over a year ago that I frequently told you, “You’re so money and you don’t even know it.”

"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA

by SgtinManusArmy on May 14, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

You can’t be serious. I need to see the evidence.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 14, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

SiMA, whispering something while thinking of CMoney just before you drop off to sleep doesn’t count. You have to actually type it into the “Post a Comment” box, and click on “POST”.

No, “PREVIEW” isn’t good enough.

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea. - LatinD
Free George Hill! (member #4)

by J.R. Wilco on May 14, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oooohhh, three way boy fight. Hold up… I need to go grab my popcorn.

O.K. … please continue. ::watching avidly::

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Free George Hill! (member #3)

by bellasa on May 14, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

::joining bella in the box and heckling Statler-and-Waldorf-style::

by Lauri on May 14, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I’m on the left… I just got the eyebrows done. ;-)

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Free George Hill! (member #3)

by bellasa on May 14, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looking sharp B. Now let’s just focus on that stache.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 15, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions  

Damn… it. I knew I forgot something. Calling my aesthetician right now.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Free George Hill! (member #3)

by bellasa on May 15, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Ahhh, Bella. Alexander Baumgarten would be proud.

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea. - LatinD
Free George Hill! (member #4)

by J.R. Wilco on May 15, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Recc’d to 4′33″.

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea. - LatinD
Free George Hill! (member #4)

by J.R. Wilco on May 15, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Free George Hill! (member #3)

by bellasa on May 16, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

that’s Robert Rauschenberg appreciating your rec. ;-)

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Free George Hill! (member #3)

by bellasa on May 16, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice. That’s a found period, right?

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea. - LatinD
Free George Hill! (member #4)

by J.R. Wilco on May 17, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol, PTR pciture of the year candidate

Randy Blythe, Singer of Lamb of God- "Words can be broken, so can bones....." Omerta by Lamb of god

by KA1Z3R on May 16, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

Lol. Look at Jolly go. “Cuz you alls growns up and you alls growns up!”

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 15, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

Dude, dude. Wait a second. I’m getting vibe like in a really weird way here.

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea. - LatinD
Free George Hill! (member #4)

by J.R. Wilco on May 15, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

i don’t know about his all-around game, but his catch-and-shoot coming off the curl looks very nice. and if he plays defense like it’s reported, then he’s a perfect replacement for Finley. i will be interested to see what he brings in camp.

by znimrod on May 14, 2009 11:55 AM CDT reply actions  

WE DONT NEED MORE FRENCHES!

"It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."

by Chilai on May 16, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

ROMAN GONZALEZ IS AVALABLE AND HE PLAYS IN ARGENTINA AND WE ALSO HAVE OSELA, A LITTLE OLDER THAN OBERTO BUT WITH A LOT OF SAVY

"It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."

by Chilai on May 16, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Chilai lives.

Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders

by LatinD on May 16, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

And he speaks the Argentine language beautifully.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Free George Hill! (member #3)

by bellasa on May 16, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

ARNET FTW, im back beeeeaches… (a little late i know, but hey!!! offseason rules! and my man Scola is still alive)

"It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."

by Chilai on May 16, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thinking of Scola makes me happy and depressed all at the same time.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Free George Hill! (member #3)

by bellasa on May 17, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

think of Splitter instead. But make sure you’re thinking 2011.

Free James Gist!

by Tim C. on May 18, 2009 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

who knows, maybe we end up signing the brazilian equivalent of Oberto instead of Splitter.

"It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."

by Chilai on May 18, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Austin Nichols won the French League MVP

Thank you to 48MoH for reporting on this.

Check it out.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 16, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Who?

"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA

by SgtinManusArmy on May 16, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Your next “im too skilled and too atlhetic to crack into Popovich’s rotation”

"It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."

by Chilai on May 16, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Step into my office.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 17, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Imagine if that was in the FanShots section… wow… that’d be something.

Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders

by LatinD on May 16, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Knowing that you’re OCD makes this so much more enjoyable.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 17, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmph.

Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders

by LatinD on May 17, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

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