Summer League Questions
Since PTR is going to have a face at this year's Summer League in Las Vegas, we should post some questions for ATS to pick from. That way, he'll have something to fall back on incase he freezes up while talking to his Ewwwie Pooie Idol, George Hill. The last thing we want is for ATS to comeback with recordings that contain... "Uh..... Hel-oooooo, this is a PTR interview.... Goodbye. BIGFAIL. So everyone take the time and throw out a few questions for Gramps.
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For: DeJuan Blair
Who is DeJuan Blair, the person? Aside from rebounding, what can you bring to the Spurs that will prove to be invaluable? One last question… Can you give my brotha, CMoney, a shout out?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on Jul 6, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For Mr. oooey pooey
George, can you sign my chest?
AKA: Linix129
by sw12 on Jul 6, 2009 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
“How great would it be for the Spurs to put together a team of dunking cheerleaders?”
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by LatinD on Jul 6, 2009 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For Dejuan:
You think having no ACL’s is bad? You should see this picture of my foot.
AKA: Linix129
by sw12 on Jul 6, 2009 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+8927956275346
words cannot express the awesome.
Bring back Bruce!
Pounding the Rock - where young and ath-uh-letic happens.
by Tim C. on Jul 6, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 6, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I had taken a picture of my foot last Summer. It looked worse than that, if you can believe that that is even possible.
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. --Andy Dufresne
by tomasito on Jul 6, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That pic stills haunts my nightmares.
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by LatinD on Jul 6, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought we had banned this photo from PtR. No one needs to ever see this again, ATS.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
by CapHill on Jul 6, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s getting copied to my “All-Time Greatest PtR Quotes” list. Nice job.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 7, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don’t want Dejuan getting an eye injury now…
AKA: Linix129
by sw12 on Jul 6, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Hahah, don’t worry. I just remind people because their comments are sometimes lost in the deluge of one-liners PTR is famous for, not because it bothers me. (Don’t let others tell you otherwise.)
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by LatinD on Jul 6, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats wrong with sw12’s first comment? Is there some past issue I happened to not hear about?
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Jul 7, 2009 6:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His inability to use the reply button correctly and consistently.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 7, 2009 6:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For McClinton
Shoot lights out next season and prove you are worthy of a spurs jersey.
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
by Manu-20 on Jul 6, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that a question or a direct order?
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 6, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys suck. This is all you can come up with. I need some damn questions.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 6, 2009 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The nature of sports questions make all of them sound silly.. for example what do you think Pop answer would be if you ask:
Are you satisfied with the Spurs moves during this off season and what other personnel moves, if any, need to happen for the Spurs to be a championship caliber team.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Jul 6, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask Gist what he brings that Haislip doesn’t.
Bring back Bruce!
Pounding the Rock - where young and ath-uh-letic happens.
by Tim C. on Jul 6, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
ooooh. I like this one! rec
Just call me The Profit
by Manuwar on Jul 7, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where do babies come from?
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Hirschof on Jul 7, 2009 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. --Andy Dufresne
by tomasito on Jul 7, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way….. Im in Boulder, CO for three weeks…. if anybody has any suggestions on things to do or places to see please let me know (I know there are a few PTRers from the area) also if anybody is familiar witht he Denver area, I need some suggestions for outstanding restaurants with great wines, atmosphere and food. Im planning a big night for my dear lady in three weeks when she comes to visit. Thanks for your help!!
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Jul 6, 2009 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Email me. I often work in Boulder and my ladyfriend is from there; lots of suggestions.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 7, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto. E-mail me and I can send you some Denver information.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
by CapHill on Jul 7, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay.
Question for Blair: Have any of the veteran Spurs contacted you personally to welcome you to the team, offer advice, etc?
Question for Cubits: Do you think you have what it takes to replace Bruce Bowen as comic foil in the H.E.B. commercials?
Bonus Question for anyone: Can you describe exactly what the Gatorade in this video tasted like?
by Lauri on Jul 6, 2009 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll bet Manu Ginobili knows.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie
by bellasa on Jul 7, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good questions, Lauri
but that third one is a complete winner.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
question for Blair, would you challenge Bonner to a Dungeons & Dragons duel to win Timmeh’s trust?
"Rock and Roll angels bring that HardRock Hallelujah"
by Chilai on Jul 6, 2009 11:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and check if any of them play Crysis Wars or COD 5. I want to see how DeJuan deals with high-pressure situations – like having a swarm of nazi zombies running at you.
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by LatinD on Jul 6, 2009 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, it would be fun to know some personal details about the kids, the same kind of stuff we ask each other over here.
Also, I wonder if they ever google their names and check Spurs blogs and forums to see what people think of them. Oh, and check if there’s a Web-head in there somewhere, and ask him if he’d want to do some blogging. Would be awesome. (By the way, Davis, ever since I started watching HIMYM, I can’t get “awesome” and “legendary” out of my head.)
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by LatinD on Jul 6, 2009 11:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We should seriously see how many we can sign up for PtR.
Bring back Bruce!
Pounding the Rock - where young and ath-uh-letic happens.
by Tim C. on Jul 6, 2009 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah, what’d I tell you? Barney is the bomb. And, Robin is hawt.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 7, 2009 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m watching the 10th ep of the second season. Definitely much better than the first one. The show’s on the up and up. The main character was a bit annoying in the first season, but he’s improved a lot.
Barney was consistently great.
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by LatinD on Jul 7, 2009 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, you got tons of time to watch. I just finished the third and it was the most hilarious by far. Ted is kinda corny but I thought you’d like his hopeless romantic angle.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 7, 2009 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like hopeless romantics. I dislike cheesy dialog, and the writers haven’t been kind to him at some points. The rain dance? Meh.
And actually, I had a marathon this weekend. Watched 10 eps on Sat, then like 8 on Sunday.
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by LatinD on Jul 7, 2009 1:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The rain dance was excruciating. And oh yeah, the show seems to have an endless supply of hot females for Barney to flirt with. Legendary.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 7, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Legend…wait for it….dary! Season 3 is the best so far.
by Big50 on Jul 7, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I concur… at least before I start with the fourth.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 7, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t wait…
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by LatinD on Jul 7, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For George-
Does it disturb you to see only a legion of teen aged girls and a grizzled old bald man being the only SPURS fans who sport your jersey in public? Which one of the two demographics troubles you most and causes you to add extra security?
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 7, 2009 12:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie
by bellasa on Jul 7, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just because you asked nicely.
Q. for Blair: How much poundage do you still expect to lose before the season starts?
Q. for George: What was your offseason like? What parts of your game have you been working on the most this summer?
Q. for SpurNando: Can you hear the drums, SpurNando?
Q. for Eric Dawson: How’s it like having an old man blogger with the ugliest ankle for a friend?
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 7, 2009 12:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Question For George
Do you see yourself or has pop talked to you about becoming a perimeter defensive stopper in this years squad, and what positions do you see yourself guarding night in night out. The 1 or the 2.
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
by Bushka on Jul 7, 2009 1:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Question for McClinton
1.Do you see yourself as a spot up shooter in the NBA or a scoring point?
2. How have you been preparing since draft day and what have you been devoting most of your time to in terms of refining your skills?
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
by Bushka on Jul 7, 2009 1:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For Ian
Do you think physically that you can match up at the 5 spot in the NBA?
Has your recovery from hurting your ankle whilst reaching over to pick up your purse gone to plan?
Are you really made of Carnival Glass & Good intentions?
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
by Bushka on Jul 7, 2009 1:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Questions for SpurNando
if he has a good game
Q. Was there something in the air tonight?
A. …“What…?”
Q. The stars were bright?
A….“get away from me”
SPURRRRRRRRRNANNNNNNNNNDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
by Bushka on Jul 7, 2009 1:43 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
For Manu: Do you read PTR? And if you do, what can we do to make your experience better? Is there anything you need? Cup of coffee maybe? Alfajores? Steak?
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Jul 7, 2009 9:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brain fart… I just realized Manu is in Argentina…. and you are not going to meet him… doh!!
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Jul 7, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question
I don’t know who you could ask this to, but I’d like to know if Ian is going to be healthy and if so what kind of roll do the Spurs see for him?
by Big50 on Jul 7, 2009 10:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What kind of roll?
Hopefully, any roll but this kind

My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on Jul 7, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got me…I saw that and was hoping nobody would notice.
by Big50 on Jul 7, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, right. Like that’s gonna happen.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 7, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ATS, I agree that it’s not likely, but there are a number of typos that I don’t comment on whether because I just don’t think they’re funny, or I’m too busy, etc. And often, I see no one else does either.
But in this case, Big50 was unfortunate that Google returned such a lovely image of toilet paper when I just happened to be reading his comment.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for catching that…it means the world that you’d pick me.
by Big50 on Jul 7, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOL
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should totally look for an ice thrown while he’s there, too.
Bring back Bruce!
Pounding the Rock - where young and ath-uh-letic happens.
by Tim C. on Jul 7, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could find one too. That ATS is savvy. Not the JV level savvy, but still
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One for each of them
George Hill: Do you anticipate being Tony’s primary backup next season? If so, are you ready for the increase in minutes?
Ian Mahinmi: How is your health? Nagging injuries or are you ready to be a regular contributer on the roster?
DeJuan Blair: You put the hurt on Thabeet in the NCAA. Are there any special techniques you use for going after 7 foot plus players?
Jack McClinton: Do you have NBA range on your three? Have you been working on that?
James Gist: What have the Spurs told you about the likelihood of you joining them this season?
Eric Dawson: How do you like playing for the Toros?
Nando De Colo: Are you really here? Tony said you’d be concentrating on Team France.
Marcus Vinicius: Can you describe a typical day in the life of a Roman Consul? What do you think of Gauls?
Malik Hairston: Are you concerned about people mixing your name up with Marcus Haislip now that he is a Spur?
Squeaky Johnson: How did you get the name Squeaky?
Donnell Taylor: Do you see yourself as a 1 or a 2? Can you play the 3 as well?
Antonio Anderson: What was it like playing with all of those studs on Memphis? Do you think that experience has gotten you ready for the NBA?
Romel Beck: You have a sweet jumper, and that has been evident since your days at UNLV. Have you improved on other areas of your game besides your shooting? Have you put on any muscle since college?
Alonzo Gee: You are known for your defense. Have you watched Bruce Bowen play? Do you think you could bring some of that to the Spurs?
"The evolution has been good, and I am much more tranquil now in the face of what comes next,"--Manu Ginobili
by VWolf on Jul 7, 2009 11:55 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Those are great, VWolf.
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by LatinD on Jul 7, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that Malik in particular, will be very excited both to hear and then answer his question.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Marcus Vinicius question. I can hear his answer now,“the Gauls are a filthy, treacherous, cowardly people. Rome has the right, nay, the duty to dominate them and demand tribute in exchange for teaching them the ways of the civilized.”
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. --Andy Dufresne
by tomasito on Jul 8, 2009 8:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, “when the battle is joined, their armies are easily defeated, for Gauls have weak ankles.”
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. --Andy Dufresne
by tomasito on Jul 8, 2009 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

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by LatinD on Jul 8, 2009 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is that word? TCHRAC? Is that Spanish?
by Big50 on Jul 8, 2009 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s from the Old French. It means onomatopoeia.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop using words my spell check doesn’t know.
by Big50 on Jul 8, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
google knows it
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I know that Google knows it…I had to look it up. Turns out I do know the word, but I hadn’t seen it spelled out.
by Big50 on Jul 8, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And just like that, WHAMMMO!!, Big50 learns something new.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 8, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it’s shocking…ok, maybe not, but I learn something new every day.
by Big50 on Jul 8, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice, old school reference Sima.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie
by bellasa on Jul 8, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I REMEMBER the “If it doesn’t say WHAM-O, it’s not a FRISBEE” tagline, but I hadn’t thought about it in ages.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AMAZINE
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Haislip play in the summer league?
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Jul 7, 2009 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good question – I’d be interested in knowing the answer to that as well.
Bring back Bruce!
Pounding the Rock - where young and ath-uh-letic happens.
by Tim C. on Jul 7, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nicknames, people, nicknames
ATS, you need to ask each and everyone of them what they want their official PtR nickname to be, so then we take the ones who don’t play very well and twist it into something evil for our own cruel amusement we can use it here on PtR to refer to that player when they make the big roster.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain
by spurchief on Jul 7, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully they don’t nickname themselves
by FreshmakerDTM on Jul 7, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not trying to be a douche but I found that comment slightly amusing coming from ‘FreshmakerDTM’ on a site where everyone gave themselves nicknames.
Like I said no hate intended (I actually kind of agree with you), just struck me as funny.
by lazNirv on Jul 7, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s the difference; you can’t give yourself a nickname (but if any of the players have one that’s been given to them that they want to tell ATS about, that’s cool.
What we’ve given ourselves are handles — and we don’t make fun of those in the same way that I’ve been restraining myself from saying anything about Mace Windu’s Twitter address.
MoneyMase is what you chose, Dagger?
I hope your first few choices were taken already and you had to take that just because.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sooo typing “@MoneyMase!” next time he hits an important shot.
Bring back Bruce!
Pounding the Rock - where young and ath-uh-letic happens.
by Tim C. on Jul 7, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BRILLIAN
Assuming he’s not traded, I’ll be right there with you on the “@MoneyMase”!
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on a site where everyone nicknames themselves because they don’t want to put their real name out there is totally different than a professional player that nicknames themselves when everybody knows their real name to begin with.
by FreshmakerDTM on Jul 7, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boo
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 7, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*jumps
Oh wait, you didn’t mean it that way… sorry, can’t get the foot pic outta my head.
Bring back Bruce!
Pounding the Rock - where young and ath-uh-letic happens.
by Tim C. on Jul 7, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why the Boo? cause i forgot to hit reply?
by FreshmakerDTM on Jul 7, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand and agree with you and the other comments. Like I said no hate intended and evidently it was amusing only to me so I respectfully withdraw the comment.
(Frick, when does happy hour start?)
by lazNirv on Jul 7, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear I hit reply to FreshmakerDTM’s comment above.
I’m out.
by lazNirv on Jul 7, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Using “Preview” can help you ensure that you’re typing your comment in the “Post a Comment” box that launches when you hit reply, instead of the easily to mistake “Post a Comment” box that is automatically at the bottom of every page.
ATS and LatinD, here’s a suggestion that we could send up to the SBNation folks: If we can get them to change the title of the box to “Post a Reply” when the “reply” link is clicked on, then some of this confusion could be removed.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The odd thing is that lazNirv’s comment IS a reply to FreshmakerDTM’s post. If you click the ‘up’ thingy it show you the parent comment.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 7, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, but I’ve seen others get confused with this issue before.
Ok, it was me.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I’ve been using my mouse to judge where the comments came back to the parent, instead of using “up.” Man, what a dork.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Learn your interface. Is this how you operate a camera?
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 7, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a valid criticism, and one that I will learn from. I’ll start getting better immediately.
Press C to tab through new comments, Shift-C to tab backwards
What? That’s so cool! You can move through the comments instead of scrolling or paging down? This changes everything!
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
‘Z’ is your friend.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 7, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me clarify. ‘Z’ is your game thread friend.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 7, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I used to be a c+x kind of guy, but nowadays I just go nuts with my z.
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by LatinD on Jul 7, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I just had to steal that quote.
I used to be a c+x kind of guy, but nowadays I just go nuts with my z. - LatinD
Retire Bowen's #12!
by Tim C. on Jul 7, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and I thought your comment was humorous.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 7, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McClinton: Has JV called you and asked you if his rookie hazing will be rougher now that he isn’t on the official roster?
McClinton: When you found out your were a Spur, were you more psyched to get to play with Tim Duncan or that we got Blair at 37?
McClinton: Manu is supposedly the HORSE champion on the team, are you up to the challenge? Or are you more of a pure shooter with no trick shots?
McClinton: You must be aware of Pop’s “you’re benched if you pass up on an open shot” rule. Did me just saying it make you wet yourself a little?
Hill: What happens if someone parks in your parking space this year? Or does no one beat you to the gym?
Hill: Are you jealous that all these young guys get to start playing for the team together and you had to go it alone or was it exciting playing with all the geezers and being the young upstart?
Hill: Did Bowen try to mentor you as a defender?
Hill: Does David Robinson still interact with the players and act as a mentor or is he too far outside now? Did he teach you to shave with Gillette or do you have some other bonding story?
Hill/Hairston/Ian: Who are you closest with on the team or who do you feel has reached out to you the most?
Hairston/Ian: What player in the D League that you have played with or against made you think “what is this guy doing here and not playing in the NBA?”?
Ian: At the home games, what did it feel like when Manu was injured and you got to sit next to him all game and they would put you on the screens and everyone would go apeshit for Manu until he noticed?
Ian/Nando: How do you feel about people assuming Tony Parker is your friend just because you are French?
Gist: Being overseas all of last season, have you seen all of the Spurs games? Do you think they needed you last year? How would you have effected the Dallas series?
Blair: 20 years old in Vegas, sucks?
Anyone: Game of choice? Poker? Blackjack? Slots? Craps? Roulette?
Anyone: Chess or checkers?
Anyone: What is your go to move on the court on the offensive end?
Anyone: Do you have any ideas to pitch to HEB yet?
Anyone: Other than making the team/getting a contract (if applicable), do you have any personal goals on the court for the next season?
Anyone: Any basketball posters on your wall as a kid?
Anyone: Favorite movie/music/TV show/book?
Anyone: You just got your first “poster”, who do you want posterized beneath you?
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
by BlaseE on Jul 7, 2009 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
+1
some of those had me GOL… at work. Nicely done.
Bring back Bruce!
Pounding the Rock - where young and ath-uh-letic happens.
by Tim C. on Jul 7, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BlaseE, terrific work and absolutely rec’able.
So many of these were hilarious, but the most impressive one was:
Gist: Being overseas all of last season, have you seen all of the Spurs games? Do you think they needed you last year? How would you have effected the Dallas series?
Not only is this an excellent question that would be impossible to answer without making him think and give an actual reply, but it’s also possible that his answer to this question could actually be sufficient for Pop to Mensa-Bonsu him, if his reply isn’t sufficiently Spur-like.
That would be so epic, that I can already hear the exchange taking place between Gist and some random player in the Itialian league later on this year:
Random Player: Weren’t you on the Spurs summer league roster?
Gist: Uh huh.
RP: What happened? I heard you were playing pretty well.
G: I wasn’t sufficiently humble during an interview and I’ve been exiled to Europe for another year of seasoning.
RP: I’ve heard that the American newspapers can be very dangerous to talk to.
G: Oh, it wasn’t a newspaper.
RP: TV station then, even worse!
G: No, it was a website.
RP: A website?
G: Yeah, PoundingtheRock.com, it’s a -
RP: I’ve got to go. I think I hear coach calling me.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 7, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s funny you would say that because I deleted:
Gist: If you had been sent to the D League instead of the EuroLeague, would Spurs fans even know about Pops Mensa-Bonsu?
I thought it was too mean though….
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
by BlaseE on Jul 7, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d actually like to know if they watched the Spurs regularly before being drafted, maybe check what kind of insight they have on the team and Pop.
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
by LatinD on Jul 7, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Granted they’re only summer league games, but I’d be interested in how they differ from the collegiate or European game.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
by CapHill on Jul 7, 2009 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HIl: What does IUPUI stand for… (wait until he gets upset) just kidding, how often do people ask you that question, and does it get tiring having to tell people the whole name of your school.
Hairston: Do you see yourself pulling a Finley role for the summer league and coming here for the next 4 or 5 years?
Mahinmi: Can you elaborate on what you felt during this moment? It seemed like you knew it was coming. Was it difficult to play hard to get?
Hairston: How difficult was it to hide the envious feelings towards Ian at that moment?
McClinton: Are you aware that with your excellent spot up shooting, and good solid defense, you are already more than capable of replacing Bonner as the starting center? Does this make you feel good or bad?
Coach: Are you under strict orders by Pop to play only the savvy vets in your lineup, and not allow any dunks despite this being a summer league game?
Blair: Your offensive rebounding numbers are staggering, however, as you might be aware, the Spurs don’t get many offensive rebounds mostly because Pop prefers that everyone run back on defense to prevent any easy baskets. Has Pop, or the coach of the summer league discussed with you when they will want you to go after offensive boards and when you shouldn’t? What have they said about it?
SpurNando: Since it is obvious that you have mastered the art of human cloning by being here in Vegas and with the French team, could you possibly clone Manu so he can fulfill his argentine duty to play for the national team, and also play for the spurs?
"He's Manu Ginobili"
by the little o on Jul 8, 2009 1:16 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Blog Fail
See below for twice the kudos than your average comment. Well done, TLO.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks JRW, you think that’s a blog fail? I don’t even know what rec’d means yet! I am aware that people do it when they like a comment or stuff like that, but I don’t exactly know what it stands for yet, or when exactly it should be done, or what it does. Some input from anyone would be nice. Thanks.
"He's Manu Ginobili"
by the little o on Jul 8, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Don’t ask JRW “when it should be done,” he’s a little cavalier with his awarding of recs.
And by the way, I totally recced your comment.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 8, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay SiMA, in that case, anyone else, please tell me! hehe, sorry “little cavalier”
"He's Manu Ginobili"
by the little o on Jul 8, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s all good, welcome to the Rock.
When someone says something really good or really funny or really insightful, or if you just REALLY agree with his or her statement….. time to rec. You don’t want to get crazy though, reccing willynilly and with abandon. You want to keep it special, like a gift on a holiday to a not-very-close friend. You want to pretend that you have a little basket full of recs and that they’re important and should be cherished; and only release them sparingly. And you must honor the recs. Feed them. Cherish them. Share them only when a “+1” just doesn’t quite cut it. The rec is not to be taken lightly.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 8, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Oooohhh… you had me at willynilly.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie
by bellasa on Jul 8, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what’s a +1 and how is it done?
"He's Manu Ginobili"
by the little o on Jul 8, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s also when you agree with something someone says. It may not be worthy of a full ‘rec,’ or maybe you’re just feeling too lazy at that moment to go through the rec-awarding motions; but either way it’s still something that you’re onboard with and like. Variations include: “+1000,” “+a million,” one," and "Juan."
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 8, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
given my adulation for sean connery, you had me at ’welcome to the Rock"
"He's Manu Ginobili"
by the little o on Jul 8, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rec’d. haha I love how you treat them as pets.
I used to be a c+x kind of guy, but nowadays I just go nuts with my z. - LatinD
Retire Bowen's #12!
by Tim C. on Jul 8, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And don't ever... EVER...
Say you’re gonna rec and then not follow through.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on Jul 8, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing worse than a rec-tease. I’m so glad I’ve been shown the error of my ways.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can tolerate a rec-tease every now and then. It’s those rec-blocks that really piss me off.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on Jul 8, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I just recced that shit. Hilarious.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 8, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
View the whole vid, b/c it’s completely hilarious
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we agree that SiMA’s a bit OCD about his recs? No?
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
by LatinD on Jul 8, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, LD, I think you’ve got the market cornered on OCD around here. SiMA’s just passionate — big difference.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Guess what happened to you right there? Yep, that’s right. REC. I got your back too, brother. Gotta watch those Argentinians, they’ll turn on you.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 8, 2009 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After Big50 wrote that post, encouraging us to rec more, I took it to heart. But I’m not handing them out like candy, it’s just that I imagine that I have a larger bag of them than you do.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little hello rec from me, too.
By the way, it’s short for Recommended… right past the date/time stamp.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie
by bellasa on Jul 8, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you replied as soon as I was writing my last comment… thanks ballasa
"He's Manu Ginobili"
by the little o on Jul 8, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ballasa… I like it.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie
by bellasa on Jul 8, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot to mention it’s listed under actions. We don’t usually flag anyone unless they’re an obnoxious troll or a spam troll.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie
by bellasa on Jul 8, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in that case, i’m glad I didn’t pick up any bad habits during my time of living under a bridge.
"He's Manu Ginobili"
by the little o on Jul 8, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s OK, neither did ATS. He’s cleaned up nicely.
I used to be a c+x kind of guy, but nowadays I just go nuts with my z. - LatinD
Retire Bowen's #12!
by Tim C. on Jul 8, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it difficult to play hard to get?
Well crafted — and rec’d.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 9:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was it difficult to play hard to get?
Well crafted – and rec’d.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you ok there?
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Jul 8, 2009 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SpurNando taught JRW to clone himself.
Did we really just add a player good enough to be guarded by Bruce Bowen?
by BlaseE on Jul 8, 2009 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I really wish he hadn’t. This isn’t knowledge that the average human should possess.
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. I’d say that it comes naturally, but that’d be cocky and I’m nothing if not a humble adorable person.
by Big50 on Jul 8, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOL
My name is DeJuan Blair. You blocked my shot. Prepare to die. - CH&LD
I want my Manu o;—-)
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 8, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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