Poll: Most exciting new Spur?
With all the changes to the Spurs' roster this summer it got me to wondering which new Spur has the fans most excited.
So I went to Spurs.com and copied the roster and deleted out the ones I remember from last season. (If I made a mistake, well sorry.)
Now things will undoubtedly change as we see them play. And of course not all of these players will make the roster come opening day. But as of now, which new Spur are you most excited about?
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First, I don’t think Ian should be on there. I would have voted for him but I don’t consider him new.
I voted for Haislip which some might see as odd so I thought I would explain my vote. RJ is the biggest/best addition but I see him as a known quantity. I know he is good. Similarly, McDyess and Ratliff are veterans and I don’t think they are suddenly going to have career years now that they are in SA. DeJuan Blair is a rookie and I’m excited to see him play, but despite what Pop and RC say, I’m doubtful of his minutes. He was impressive in summer league, but he also seemed really rough. That could have been coaching and lack of practice with the team and system though. McClinton, Williams, and De Colo are all non-events for me because even if they are on the roster during the season, they won’t see much playing time. I am very excited about De Colo in a year or two though. I think he is a really solid late second round prospect.
That leaves my vote, Haislip. He is the wild card. He is the unknown. He could be the X-factor. I know he is physically and athletically capable. He was a standout at Tennessee which is a decent program. He played limited minutes in the pros in tough situations and then goes to Europe and leads a quality team to good results while improving on his fundamentals. He supposedly is very hungry and is sacrificing some pay to be here. All of this screams Spurs journeyman archetype to me. I’m just really excited to see him play and to see what he has. I have my fingers crossed that altruistic stories of good deeds are soon to come (or not come because he is humble and keeps things quiet).
Everyone needs to get on the Haislip bandwagon. The other thing is he fills a role Bonner currently occupies. I like Bonner, but I’d like to see him knocked further down the bench, especially since he is likely gone after this season.
Oops. Sorry about Ian. I am not too familiar with him from last year.
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by olf on Sep 3, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
“tough situations”
“knocked further down”
I think Haislip’s gonna be exciting this season. I like him, but he doesn’t keep his hands up, and rarely uses his long arms for jabs. His right straight could be a secret NBA offensive/defensive weapon we can unleash during the playoffs. Imagine Artest/Melo with his left eye shut tight, while all we get is a suspended Haislip and a fine deducted from his pay. I like.
I voted for Blair though.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
Romeo...
based on your comments, Haislip would do a fine big shot Rob impersonation the next time we need to have some of the oppositions players suspended in order to gain a dubious and shamefull yet undoubtedly effective advantage.
and a championship
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Sep 3, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
McDyess
he’s the guy I wanted from the start of the offseason. I think he’s a perfect fit for the team and has been very underrated by a lot of Spurs fans.
"You'll take my life but I'll take yours too. You'll fire you musket but I'll run you through. So when your waiting for the next attack. You'd better stand there's no turning back"- "The Trooper" by Iron Maiden
It’s a toss up for me, but I voted RJ. I was extremely excited to get him. And I think he will be the most ‘exciting’. By exciting, I mean highlight reel worthy. I know that we Spurs fans are not about that, though.
When I heard that Rasheed Wallace ditched the Spurs to sign with Boston, I was a tad pissed. Later that week, when we signed McDyess, I learned- once again -that things happened for a reason. Because of his defense, and rebounding, no bs attitude, McDyess is my favorite.
"He's one of the best power forwards of all time. I take my hands off to him."
- Scottie Pippen, talking about Tim Duncan on ESPN
A laker fan fan just made the PtR rec list. Be afraid, be veeeery afraid, olf. :)
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Just trying to make it through September – then it’ll be time to lace ‘em up! I guess my only ulterior motive is that I’ll keep an extra sharp eye on the winner. You guys seem to be a step ahead of me though (by spreading the votes around :).
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
by olf on Sep 3, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Girl… I like the way you think.
Seriously that was gonna be my vote.
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
bella, you have a soul mate. And you can’t fault the Laker for ignoring the new and improved Manu. He’s probably just a bit scared of seeing Manu on the court again.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
There’s always one in every crowd who doesn’t like the question.
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
by olf on Sep 3, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Make that: There’s always four in every crowd who don’t like the question.
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
by olf on Sep 3, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Olf, who is the most exciting new Laker? I know its a tough decision:
1. Ron Artest
2. Ron Artest alter ego #1
3. Ron Artest alter ego #2
What say you?
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
I was waiting for that to come up. (That’s why I didn’t bother to post this poll on the Lakers’ site.)
Dude, you have obviously not heard of Chinemelu Elonu. The Lakers’ unsigned draft pick. 6’ 10", 235lb Forward from Texas A & M. All that plus 2 – count ’em 2 healthy ACLs.
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by olf on Sep 3, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Two ACL’s? What a weakling.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Somehow I sensed you (and jrw) would feel that way.
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
You sure you don’t want to become a Spurs fan? Your sense of irony/sarcasm already fits in well over here at PtR. Just don’t piss off bella by refusing to acknowledge Manu.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
Man, my favorite Laker Girl got termed out – 3 yrs and they’re gone. (First time I ever had a favorite too.) But I saw that they held auditions so I am hopeful. . .
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by theonlyromeo on Sep 4, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
You sure you don’t want to become a Spurs fan?
Thanks Cap but I’m purple & gold through & through. I’m getting geared up for an epic title defense this season. I spend most time at the L A Times Laker Blog during the season. But it drives me nuts that you can’t respond directly to a comment and that the comments have to be approved by a moderator before they’re posted. The SBN Laker blog is still new and a work in progress.
(Thanks for the tip about bellasa. I have been scolded a couple of times. :)
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
Had a chance to meet Chinemelu Elonu and his sister (who plays for the Texas A&M women’s bball team) while he was still here in Aggieland. Good player, great guy—I think y’all will be happy with that Aggie right there!
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton
by spursfan4ever on Sep 4, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Cool. I hate to say it but unfortunately the Lakers’ roster is full and they’re WAY OVER the cap so I can’t see him making the squad. Don’t know anything about him really but hopefully he’ll find a spot with another team or perhaps in the D League.
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
Lol, maybe he’ll end up with his old teammate DeAndre Jordan on the Clippers…..but i really shouldn’t wish that kind of basketball hell on a fellow Aggie lol.
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton
by spursfan4ever on Sep 4, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m excited about Blair… but maybe that’s not what you meant.
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
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I didn’t really have a definition in mind for most exciting / favorite new Spur. I’m fine with however you all define it.
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by olf on Sep 3, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Like some of the Fans in here,I have hight hopes for Haislip. But I have doubts about just how much he will be able to contribute this season. He isnt versed in the Spurs defensive/offensive rotations ( like Hairston and Bonner ) so I doubt pop will play him much if at all over those guys…
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by silverandblack_davis on Sep 4, 2009 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Malik!!!!
Ok, I’ll fess up, I’m the 1 fool who voted for Hairston.
Here’s the deal: I’ve been thoroughly unimpressed with R-Mas doing anything but shooting and I love Fin, but he is getting a little long in the tooth.
Hairston had a great summer league and I’m hoping he can provide some gritty minutes behind RJ and Manu.
Besides, it has been entirely too long since I’ve been able to root for a Spur named Malik.
You think the guy eats cheese steaks???
"Some defeats are only installments to victory." Jacob Riis.
I voted Blair because I’m a huge whore for defense and rebounds. I’m excited to see if Blair can own the paint and bring the energy we need under the basket. (Add. note: I need to see a Blair block so vicious the victim/opponent breaks down and cries right in front of everybody.)
Jefferson is a close second because the idea of Tony, Manu, and Dickie-J running the fast break makes me giddy.
"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 Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Sep 4, 2009 10:57 AM CDT reply actions
hmmm…I thought Blair was weaker/rougher on the defensive end…..I don’t really know though. I thought his disgusting rebound totals were because of his incredible knack for crashing the offensive glass and being athletic enough to get his own rebounds off missed put-backs.
Draft Express lists these as weaknesses:
- Ability to defend position at next level?
- Defensive fundamentals
- Lateral quickness
- Pick and roll defense
His only uniquely defensive strength listed is “ability to get in passing lanes”. Draft Express also lists Conditioning and Athleticism as weaknesses which are kind of BS in my opinion though.
Keep in mind, that was prior to the summer – conditioning and athleticism are probably greatly improved since he lost all that weight prior to the draft. He’s been hitting the Spurs’ gym facilities since being drafted as well.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
By the way since this poll has been up for a week already I tried to close it before I posted the one about the existing Spurs. But when I tried to close it I got a “you are not authorized” message.
If anyone can close it and maybe pull it off the sidebar that would be fine with me. Not trying to clutter the place up with a bunch of polls.
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
There, I put up a new poll. Didn’t bother making it into a post, though.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Oh sorry, I wasn’t referring to the “Featured Poll”. That’s all fine. I was just referring to this poll “Poll: Most exciting new Spur?” still being in the recommended fanposts even though it is 12 days old. I figured it would have dropped off by now.
But then I figured out that recent comments are probably part of the formula for determining what shows there so I think I’ll stop commenting here. :-)
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
As for richards scoring average,I dont think he will need to score more than an efficient 15 points per game.
Imagine how much more effective that modest number will be to Findogs production and Bruces lack thereof….
I think we don’t need him to score more than 15ppg, but I think he will. I predict our games this year to be higher scoring than previous ones. Hopefully our turtly pace doesn’t suffer, but it can be achieved through foul shouts, which Jefferson can generate and make too.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Sep 16, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions

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