NBA Summer League Day Seven Preview and Live Game Thread
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 12:56 PM CDT
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The exciting game today is the San Antonio Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The tip off is at 7:30 Spurs time in the Thomas & Mack Center. This will be my first game outside of the Cox Pavilion.
The Spurs will look to maintain their unbeaten record. You may think it is JUST Summer League, but these guys still want to win. As Ian said, "It just feels good to win those games".
The rest of the schedule gives me no excitement. We've seen everybody at least twice now.
Another 6 on tap today with the guys I would watch if you want to do your own microscope. Rosters are behind the links. The scoreboard and game feeds are at NBA.com. This will be your last chance to see the Raptors, Bucks, Rockets, and Warriors.
- Raptors vs Bucks at 3:00 - DeMar DeRozan and Brandon Jennings. DeRozan is just magical. Jennings is the best point guard in the Summer League. Yeah, the best point guard in the Summer League. Nobody has better vision and ability to create easy buckets for his teammates.
- Rockets vs Lakers at 5:00 - The Rockets are gritty and Chase Budinger has gotten steadily better.
- Hornets vs Warriors at 7:00 - Anthony Randolph had 42 the other night. He's unstoppable with this talent level and the tight way these games are called.
- Spurs vs Thunder at 7:30 - Spurs. Nuff said.
- Mavericks vs Cavaliers at 9:00 - We'll see if Rodrigue Beaubois is healthy. I'd also like to see Ahmad Nivins dominate this match up with Darnell Jackson.
- Clippers vs Grizzlies at 9:30 - Lot's of good young guys in this one. Blake Griffin, Mike Taylor -- who has struggled, DeAndre Jordan -- who has not, Eric Gordon, Hasheem Thabeet, Darrell Arthur, Marcus Williams, DeMarre Carroll, and Sam Young.
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I haven’t watched the Clippers play yet so that last game could be good after the Spurs game. We can see how the top two picks play against each other. Clippers and Lakers didn’t have big men like Thabeet (as rough as he has looked) and Haddadi for Griffin to go against.
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
Today’s big news. It’s our first game without a female official.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
The Raptors and Bucks are tipping off right now. DeRozan and Jennings are both starting. Your 9th and 10th picks in the draft and two of the most impressive players in the Summer League.
Jennings could have his hands full with Smush Parker who is much stronger.
DeRozan is covering Meeks who is pretty much just a spot up shooter.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Jennings creates the TO on the Raptors first possession knocking it away from Parker from behind on his drive.
DeRozan has Meeks blow past him on the other end.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
now that sounds like the DeMar DeRozan that I saw last year at USC. He was basically bit player for them until the late part of the year. He had a nice run of games in the late season and BOOM, he a lottery pick.
speaking of guys who were bit players on the college team, OKC’s roster includes BJ Mullens from my alma mater. I’m not a big fan of his game, but he does have a little mid-range game for a 7 footer. We all mocked hom for jumping ship after one season averaging about 7-8 ppg at Ohio State – he came off the bench for most all of his games and he was not a signifcant rebounder or hustler either. DeJuan may snap him in half. Turned out the Mullens made the right call money-wise though, as he was drafted in the first round.
I do like James Harden – I heard somebody say that he patterend his game after Manu. Did anyone else hear that? He is a lefty and can be a crafty ball handler, passer ansd scorer – but the moniker really didnt fit him at Ariz. State, I don’t think.
OKC also has Kyle Weaver, who I love and Devon Hardin from Cal, who must be there just to impress some D-Leaguers or Euro teams. he is a side of beef and that’s about it. Weaver isn’t much of a scorer, but he will guard you up and knows how to handle the rock and make the right play. kind of a more conventional looking malik hairston in that way.
You need to add a signature that says “college basketball expert”. You consistently post great insights into players I’ve never watched play in college. I usually just watch Longhorn games.
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
bones, do you by any chance get the Full Court package each year? I can usually catch Big 12 and PAC 10 games, but I don’t see much of the East Coast.
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i do get the package. its great stuff. i also get those fox college sports channels too. i am a basketball sicko who drinks tecate light.
Silky and Smooth.
Fantastic body language. He screams Spurs-type player.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
except that you said he could care less on defense, which i firmly believe. OK i am now up off DeRozan’s back.
True about the defense, but I think it is a matter of time and coaching before he’s locked in on that end of the court.
It seems today like he’s already working harder than the other day.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
HOLY CRAP. DeRozan just threw down a NASTY dunk on Joe Alexander’s head. Just NASTY. Another great example of how he doesn’t look explosive, but Alexander couldn’t get up with him.
POSTERIZED.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
have you seen any of the lakers yet? i just noticed that they had two of kyle weaver’s college teammates on their squad. Arron Baynes a big plodding 7 foooter who can barely get off the ground and Taylor Rochestie a gym rat lefty, 15 yeard old kid looking guy. Can’t imagine that either of them is actually doing anything at even this level. that said, i would be interested on your take on them if you have one.
I’ve seen one or two Lakers games. Neither of those guys is getting much time. Baynes is a serious plodder and Rochestie is small.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
seer-eee-us pl-o-d-d-er (say it as slooo-ooow as you can)
both effective players against the boys in college – and good guys to root for from that perspective, but prolly wont ever see the light of day against the men in the NBA. i am always interested in guys liek this for some reason.
It’s for the same reason you drink Tecate Light.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
well…..it was only ONE. but truth be told, i’d do it again if i had to. i must admit that i am not so strong on principles when it comes to beer. almost any will do. if you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with.
:: Dialing Mrs. Bones number now ::
JK ;)
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Spurs game
I can’t wait to see Mahinmi matched up against Hardin, Blair against White, Gist against Ibaka, Hairston against Weaver, and Hill against Livingston.
DeRozan with another nasty dunk off a missed shot.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
Jennings has been quiet. As in, not talking much. Nice for a change.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
DeRozan’s patience and composure with the is just amazing. His last two buckets were scored because of him not panicking and doing something forced.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions
Does he remind you of anyone with his playing style? From your comments, he seems to have an interesting blend of scoring options.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
Somebody asked this yesterday and I don’t really have an answer. Maybe Vince Carter without the insane leaping ability and a better handle and vision.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
ATS,
Have you seen the Spurs at the arena yet today or are you still at Cox? RC seems to have been playing Blair’s contract situation close to the chest in his interview during our last game but Blair being benched for a game may have happened anyways. RC mentioned that other players would be benched in other games. Any word on any Spurs sitting tonight?
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
I haven’t seen anybody or heard anything.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Good news on Ekene Ibekwe, the guy they took off on the stretcher yesterday. He’s here with a pair braces on his wrists, but otherwise seems just fine.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
Rochestie gets the start and the first bucket of the game.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
Blair has signed
http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/090716_blair.html
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
so after all he really sit out because of his contract issues. Never mind what the media and the Spurs FO says, that was the reason.
"Rock and Roll angels bring that HardRock Hallelujah"
does budinger really have 11 pts in under 3 minutes or is the box score messed up?
dorsey with 10 rebounds in 17 minutes
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
Hopefully we get to see DeJuan embarass Hasheem again. :-)
4 championships and counting ...
Go Spurs!
Let’s see if our SL team has better luck against these guys than the big-league team.
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Just FYI, I think the big-league team is going to DESTROY the Thunder this season.
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He’s put on his game face very early. Which reminds me, I think I have to change avatars now that Fab seems unlikely to come back.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought you’d agreed to keep it, at least through the off-season.
And, truthfully, even if he doesn’t come back, I can see a great case being made for staying with it. It’ll have just as much cachet as a retro bit of homage to the kind of player he was for us.
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I want my Manu o;—-)
Word. I’ll evaluate my options for the rest of the summer.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Cool.
I love how we take these things so seriously. But it’s the little things that make a difference.
The only other advice I’d give (not that you asked for any) is that if you do change it, try to pick another one that has the same kind of feel to it.
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My googling powers are on it. Thanks jolly.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m here, fellas. Let’s do this!
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Budinger can shoot and Dorsey can rebound.
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
Blair driving and scoring… Wow. :)
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Hm, the female ref seems rather hot.
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Wait… there’s a T. Durant in the nba boxscore? Tarantula Durant a.k.a. Durantula?
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions
It has a brother.
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What an great play by Hill with the layup, then a nice pass to Ian.
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can someone link the boxscore please
by GodsLoveSpursGlory on Jul 16, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions
By the way, Hill’s shot looks off tonight.
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So I told ATS to ask Pop if his beard talks to him. We’ll see how that goes.
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yeah they are going to interview him
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
george already has 3 turnovers? ouch
by GodsLoveSpursGlory on Jul 16, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions
how can anyone watch this? It just keeps freezing and skipping, freezing and skipping. Is this only happening on my computer?
Give a man a chicken and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to chicken and he'll call you crazy and question your command of the English language.
It’s not happening in mine. You’re watching ATDHE?
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I’m watching it via the broadband pass.
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no I actually paid for this shit.
Give a man a chicken and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to chicken and he'll call you crazy and question your command of the English language.
by Aaronstampler on Jul 16, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Golden State has two really good Anthony’s
When you score 25 on 10 of 12 and no one else has more than 6 points than you’re in another league….
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
Ugh my feed is awful And I paid for it, damn it!
Just got home form work. Gotta eat something. GOL SPURS GOL.
I can’t listen to Pop at all… WTF, NBA?
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Video looks fine to me, but the audio is ass.
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Does someone have a free feed? This game isn’t showing up on ATDHE.
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Thanks anyway. I’ll just have to wait for the recap from ATS, which I’m sure will be BRILLIAN.
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Try this:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/krzypoo
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Haha, did you see the heading on that page?
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
It’s not on channel surfing as well, but they have the other games. To hell with Stern.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, this is incredibly bad. Video works fine for me, but the audio is ridiculous.
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Pop is saying that evaluation is more important than winning in summer league. He says it’s important to get Blair indoctrinated (heh), important to get Ian minutes — now he’s saying Lasme is kind of like Scola, not as talented . . .
Evaluation and indoctrination – perfect words for the way the Spurs organization works.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
Perhaps a discussion item for the book thread. Of course, I’ll have to reread 1984.
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love it.
hello btw,
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Pop saying it can be hard to be the first person in a kid’s life to tell him no, you’re not good enough yet, but it’s a responsibility, too, and then the kid should take something with him to the next team or the next situation so he can improve.
I’ve finally got both audio and video working all right, although I had to turn it up really high to hear Pop.
It’s working fine for me too now.
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Blair doing Blair things. Awesome.
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Are his points coming off the boards, or is he showcasing the nice little jumper of his?
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He tried the jumper once, and it failed. Two were putbacks off offensive boards, one was a layup on the run, two were drives to the basket. Dunno about the other one.
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Do you cringe when he puts the ball on the floor, or does he have a pretty good handle for a big man?
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He’s better than Finley, at least. :)
No, seriously, he’s looked great.
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What the… G.Hill with 5 TOs and only 2 pts? He has 4 assists though. Just let the game come to you, young padawan.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions
Two of the walking calls looked bogus to me.
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I knew it. The world is against us this early.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Pop just said Timmy’s working really hard NOT to work hard . . . he’s holding off on running hills and things he would be doing at this point . . . they’re asking him to hold back so he’ll stay healthy for the season . . . he also just said Manu is healthy again (yay) . . .
So do we need to set up a rotation for the FSM please keep TImmeh and Manu healthy sacrifices?
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excellent point
::checks his six:::
::breathes a sigh of relief::
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by J.R. Wilco on Jul 16, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
DeJuan has half of our points so far: 14.
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Pop saying McDyess is a wonderful human being who commands respect naturally, and that RJ has a great sense of humor and will keep things loose in the locker room. . .
Beck sucks. You heard it here first.
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You didnt say that, no you didnt.
You’ll remember him when he drops 40 on us playing for the Bucks
"Rock and Roll angels bring that HardRock Hallelujah"
He can’t pass the ball, he can’t dribble. Hence, he sucks.
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Kobe doesnt think the same.
And last time I checked a good shooter can be an all-star in the NBA
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Kobe? Kobe can dribble, Kobe can pass. :)
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I think you confuse the unwillingness to pass with the inability to do it.
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Im trying to say that kobe got a taste of Beck’s dribbling. So..he doesnt think the same way as you (as he got embarrased).
Think for a second about guys like Ray Allen, Regie Miller, Kevin Martin,Stojakovic…… they can only shoot. Beck can dribble better than all of them.
"Rock and Roll angels bring that HardRock Hallelujah"
Oh, that crossover, right. Haven’t seen much of that yet. :)
My “sucks” was caused by a botched fast break when he passed (badly) two-handed right to the defender. I’m sure he can be an NBA player somewhere.
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Im just joking a bit.
He left an incredible impression on me in that Vegas tournament playing for Mexico, so now im doing my best to defend the guy. Once in a month I would wander what happened to Romel Beck, and all of a sudden he is playing for the Spurs. Hard not to get on his side.
"Rock and Roll angels bring that HardRock Hallelujah"
I think he can make the Toros, but he really needs to work on his game, it seems.
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Soy un perdedor, I’m a loser baby, so why don’t you kill me?
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, and Blair can pass. I love him so much.
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Pop says that he was in France with Tony and missed the first 2 games of summer league and that coming here to see how these guys are doing is like being a kid on Christmas . . .
I love how happy he sounds! And relaxed!
Thanks for the Pop transcription on the fly, Lauri. You go girl!
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Lauri you are my favorite interview transcriber. Thanks :)
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I think you had Pop mistaken for ATS.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Pop says summer league is like taking a crash course in learning another language. There are also scouts and coaches from all over the world here, so it’s a great chance for teh guys who won’t make the roster to show off for other opportunities.
Heh. Reporter asks him what he thinks of Ian. Pop said he hasn’t had a chance to watch him yet, because he’s been being interviewed the whole half.
“I’m not talking to you in the second half! I’m watching Mahinmi!
Pop reminiscing about being the only ones who knew the European players and he says there are still players all over the place, Bulgaria, Poland, that people don’t know about. “They’re going to keep coming.”
The combined intelligence/sneakiness of our FO makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
You’re right. It gives me a sense that the universe is a good and peaceful place, and that it’s almost too good to be true. Then I remember the Scola affair and am brought back to reality once again.
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Yes, that is me.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I was with you all along, LD
This is the part where I make myself feel important by bragging about the fact that I’ve been to his house. Not just hung out with him for dinner and a Spurs game, but actually visited him at his domicile.
Hmm, that didn’t make me feel as important as I thought it would. I wonder what I did wrong?
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More from Pop:
Kids from outside the U.S. are very very grounded and their sense of spacing on the court is highly developed.
He says LA is the best in the west and in the whole league, really. He says there are 3 or 4 teams in the east and 6 or 7 who will beat the hell out of each other but the Lakers are on top.
Reporter mentions that we’re on broadband and that many people are watching. Pop says thanks for doing this and the announcer says he’s finally getting the hang of it. Heh.
And that’s the end of the interview!
High ten, Lauri. You win this thread.
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absolutely, thanks Lauri.
"He's Manu Ginobili"
by the little o on Jul 16, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Pop was very nice to the announcer…I thought he was going to go all cold like he does to Sager or something.
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
pops interviews with sags are pricless
by GodsLoveSpursGlory on Jul 16, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
his wardrobe is outta control, kg told him best at the all star game….“go home right now, pour gasoline on the suit, and burn it!”
by GodsLoveSpursGlory on Jul 16, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, I love Craig Sager’s clothes. Why don’t people just let him be. Why do people care how he dresses, half the NBA doesn’t even dress well. I hate it when people rip in the poor guy. He’s always so spiffy.
"He's Manu Ginobili"
by the little o on Jul 16, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
people who are different make others uneasy
I’m sure you’ve noticed that TLO
; )
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hah, I would notice it more often, but I know how to act pretty normal around most people. In a website which features people I’ve never met before or don’t know me, the mask comes off.
Achoo!
"He's Manu Ginobili"
by the little o on Jul 16, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
You had a good argument going until you used the word “spiffy”.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 17, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
hmmm…feed just shows a logo. Halftime?
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McClinton now at a combined 0 of 7 between all 3 games……
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
wth i thought he was the next ben gordon for sure????
by GodsLoveSpursGlory on Jul 16, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Has he officially beaten George’s 8% performance?
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, not bad. George has recovered pretty nicely.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
Why are they interviewing some guy from the Wolves?
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How can Beck miss that layup? Meh.
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Coz he’s a loser? Sorry, I’m just hanging out with a boxscore. I feel lonely.
On a good note, a huge storm has the government cancelling work for today! Woohoo!!!
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, not really. It’s a stock exchange but part of the operations involve the central bank, which cancelled work ergo, no trading.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Signal #2 in whatever metric it was. It wasn’t too bad, really. A few trees falling here and there, and maybe flooding of about a foot or two high in some areas. But we’re used to it.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 17, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
So now you’re cheating on Hill with a guy in the same gym?
::shakes head::
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I . . . I . . .
If loving KD is wrong, I don’t want to be right?
by Lauri on Jul 16, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Beck with the sweet three. He’s a baller. We need to sign him now.
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If you ignore his TOs, Hill’s having a fine game. But I guess we can’t ignore them. :)
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I <3 having Ian and Blair out there at the same time.
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By far the two best Spurs out there. I’m loving them as our backcourt. That’s the future right there, guys.
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WOW, they are playing the guard positions? I know they where good.. BUT PLAYING OUT OF POSITION GOOD?
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Someone was asking me if DeJuan had handles…
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I already presigned them to the Spurs.
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Ian almost got the +1. He’s moving well.
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With Ian and DeJuan out there, they hardly ever grab a clean defensive rebound. They’re always fighting for them. It’s great to see.
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Defensive rebounds, not so hot. :)
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I just want to tell you guys before I disappear for a meeting. This thread is EXPLODING. And it’s just summer league. The regular season should be crazy.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 16, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions
Hairston’s jumper is on. He has a quicker release than when playing for the Spurs, I think, if it’s even possible.
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Damn. DeJuan missed an easy reverse layup.
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Now the announcer and the guy form the T-Wolves are talking about George Hill. And now Jefferson and the role he will play for the Spurs. Har.
This is like summer theatre camp, or a Hollywood backlot . . . the showgirls and the cowboys and the gangsters all sitting in the canteen and gossiping . . .
Hill on the ground, holding his face.
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Nice baseline move by Gist.
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We missed two gimmes, one by Ian, the other by Gist.
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yeah, but they are hustling.
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Yeah, his only negative tonight.
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“Malik Harrison” lmao. That jumper is sweet.
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Presti is quietly putting together a team that can dominate in a couple years.
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Ian’s FTs are silky. He seems like someone who can shoot in the 90s.
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Anyone knows what he shot in the D League?
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He definitely changed something then. The shots were picture perfect.
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maybe thats all he could work on while his ankles were healing was standing and shooting
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
I hope he worked more than just FT’s then, and also some 15 foot jumpers around the court.
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by the little o on Jul 16, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Hm, fake baseline drive, then 360 pivoting on his right foot, finished with a reverse layup.
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DAMN, Blair. That was frickin’ sweet.
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What a backcourt!
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by LatinD on Jul 16, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hm, fake baseline drive, then 360 pivoting on his right foot, finished with a reverse layup.
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BLAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRRRRR
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I’m really liking the camaraderie between Blair and Yawn already. They slaps hands and celebrate almost every rebound it seems.
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
Hey LD, can you put up the post-game poll/discussion thread?
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Thanks, man.
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This announcer is murdering everyone’s name.
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my favorite was E-on Ma-hin-a-min
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
:: ahem:: Hey Lauri, KD is going to be their post game guest.
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LMAO this appeared right as he said it again.
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He was Hill again for a bit, then he was Bell once more.
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Hey, hi George Bell!
::waving to the outfielder::
I had to come back here just to cheer myself up. Beginning late last night and throughout this day, I have been lower ‘n a snake’s belly (over un-PtR-related tribulations). But last night at the time I posted this I was nigh on to getting the hiccups I was laughing so hard. Every time that poor clueless announcer praised GEORGE BELL! it just got more and more absurd. And it’s not like he mumbled it or was in any doubt about the name . . . no, he just blared it out, over and over, sounding all pleased and confident.
Ah. Good times, good times.
does anyone else see a lot of rajon rando in cubits
by GodsLoveSpursGlory on Jul 16, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions
you’re a warrior — or is that warier?
5 in 10
I want my Manu o;—-)
by J.R. Wilco on Jul 16, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
20 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals. That’s a Manu statline.
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7 of 11 shooting and 6 of 7 from the line….efficient
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
You forgot the 6 TOs to complete the great Manu imitation.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 17, 2009 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh no, oh no, apparently the world’s tallest man is also named George Bell. NOW WE HAVE TO SIGN HIM.
If he always hangs around with a desk under him, I’d say 8’ easy. We should pick him up too. I’m sitting here trying to figure out his center of gravity, but i’m not sure if it’s an L shaped desk, which would make it a little more challenging. One thing’s for sure, the guy has a crazy moment of inertia!
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by the little o on Jul 16, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay, posted. Move along, folks. :)
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