Recap - Preseason Game #1: @HOU

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Oct 8, 2010 2:04 AM CDT in Game Previews

Pop: "There are missing limbs from Rockets players everywhere. How do I explain this to Stern?"

Beast: "Don't worry, Pop. His day shall come."

San Antonio
Starters		Min	FG	3Pt	FT	+/-	Off	Reb	Ast	TO	Stl	BS	BA	PF	Pts
T. Parker	G	16:59	5-9	0-0	0-0	+9	0	1	5	1	1	0	1	3	10
M. Ginobili	G	16:37	2-6	0-2	1-1	0	0	1	5	3	1	0	0	1	5
T. Duncan	C	14:43	3-5	0-0	1-2	+4	1	7	1	0	0	0	0	1	7
R. Jefferson	F	30:07	2-9	1-3	3-4	-7	0	3	2	0	0	1	1	2	8
D. Blair	F	19:18	5-11	0-0	2-4	+4	5	8	1	1	2	0	2	3	12
Bench		Min	FG	3Pt	FT	+/-	Off	Reb	Ast	TO	Stl	BS	BA	PF	Pts
M. Cousin		24:43	4-9	0-0	2-2	-10	4	8	1	0	1	2	2	3	10
B. Simmons		17:53	1-4	0-1	0-0	+4	3	4	0	1	1	0	1	2	2
K. Penney		16:39	4-9	1-2	0-1	-11	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	9
J. Gist		15:14	2-7	0-0	0-0	0	2	6	2	2	1	0	0	1	4
G. Hill		14:44	0-5	0-3	4-4	-7	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	2	4
M. Bonner		13:28	1-3	1-2	2-2	-7	0	3	0	0	1	0	0	1	5
G. Neal		12:00	3-6	1-2	0-0	+6	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	7
C. Jerrells		12:00	1-3	0-1	0-0	+6	0	2	2	2	0	1	0	4	2
J. Anderson		8:34	1-2	0-0	0-0	+3	0	1	0	2	0	1	0	1	2
G. Temple		7:01	0-4	0-0	0-0	-9	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0
A. Gee		DNP - Coach's Decision
A. McDyess		DNP - Coach's Decision
T. Splitter		DNP - Coach's Decision

Totals			34-92	4-16	15-20		16	49	22	14	9	5	7	28	87
Percentages:			.370	.250	.750		Team Rebounds: 11

Houston
Starters		Min	FG	3Pt	FT	+/-	Off	Reb	Ast	TO	Stl	BS	BA	PF	Pts
A. Brooks	G	24:15	5-10	1-4	3-6	-1	0	4	4	1	2	1	0	1	14
K. Martin	G	24:02	5-11	2-3	9-11	-1	0	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	21
Y. Ming	C	12:48	2-8	0-0	1-1	+3	2	7	0	2	0	3	0	2	5
S. Battier	F	24:02	0-3	0-1	2-2	-1	3	6	3	0	1	0	0	1	2
L. Scola	F	17:35	2-5	0-0	1-2	-1	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	2	5
Bench		Min	FG	3Pt	FT	+/-	Off	Reb	Ast	TO	Stl	BS	BA	PF	Pts
J. Hill		25:34	6-9	0-0	4-6	-4	1	3	0	5	0	1	0	4	16
C. Lee		23:58	4-10	0-0	3-4	+4	0	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	11
C. Budinger		23:58	4-8	1-4	0-0	+4	0	2	0	1	1	0	1	1	9
C. Hayes		23:48	1-4	0-0	1-2	+9	2	10	2	0	1	2	0	2	3
K. Lowry		23:45	1-5	0-1	2-2	+4	1	5	7	5	0	0	2	4	4
P. Patterson		16:15	0-1	0-0	0-0	-1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
A. Anderson		DNP - Coach's Decision
J. Eglseder		DNP - Coach's Decision
M. Harris		DNP - Coach's Decision
J. Jeffries		DNP - Coach's Decision
A. Johnson		DNP - Coach's Decision
B. Miller		DNP - Coach's Decision
P. Sullivan		DNP - Coach's Decision
J. Taylor		DNP - Coach's Decision

Totals			30-74	4-13	26-36		9	43	18	18	6	7	5	18	90
Percentages:			.405	.308	.722		Team Rebounds: 14

The ~~Toros~~ Spurs made their first preseason start in Houston, Thursday night against the Rockets. TP/Manu/RAGE/Timmeh/The Beast were starters against Rockets Brooks/Martin/Ming/Battier/Scola. Right from the start, you could tell that Blair felt great. In one of his first match ups, he was faced with the armpits of Yao. Faced with a sweaty, moving 20-story skyscraper, The Beast decided to use his athleticism to conquer The Great Wall. He stuck his arm around the 10th floor and knocked the ball out, which in turn lead to fast break points. Coach Pop told reporters after the game, "He knows and understands the game. He has a good, innate feel for passing and catching, shooting the ball in a variety of different ways. He has great touch and great hands." The Beast would finish the game with 12 pts 8 rebs, leading all scorers.

Speaking of shooting, the next leading scorer was ~~Manu~~--syke! It came from Marcus Cousin. In a little over 24 minutes of play, Cousin scored 10 pts, had 8 rebs and 2 blocks. Statistically, Cousin had a great outing, though when actually watching the game it seemed as if he was still adjusting to the NBA level of play. I mean, that's obviously great if he can outscore and out rebound Scola. But still, he seemed to get bullied in the paint and on the offensive side, he obviously wasn't used to the tricky passes from Manu or even Hill.

Speaking of Hill, Cubits had a less than memorable performance, getting 4 pts, all from the free throw line. Long Arms McGee couldn't score a FG, had only 2 assists, and committed 2 fouls.

Speaking of less than memorable performance, Booby was just..plain..awful. He's the Bogans/Udoka reincarnate. 2 pts, 1-4 from the field. Somehow, we were +4 in +/- with him in. The only thing I can think of is that the +/- system is broken.

Speaking of broken, what the heck is going on with the hype of Gist? He's one of those players (Mahinmi) you hope gets it turned around because potentially (Mahinmi) he could be a great big man to have on the bench. Looking back at the stats, I don't remember how he managed to get 4 pts and 6 rebs. Maybe it happened in the last few minutes--I honestly don't recall thinking to myself, "Good for you, Gist. Good for you."

Speaking of, "Good for you," how about Kirk "1c" Penney? He wasn't incredibly flashy all the time, but he had his moments. LatinD suggested he looked very similarly to Manu. Oh the haters hated! Then 1c drove to the lane and the people who scoffed at the foreigner rescinded their comments. Penney shot 4-9 FG scoring 9 pts which included a three. David and I are strong supporters of the Copper Man. Maybe he'll earn a spot on the roster.

~~Speaking of spot on the roster~~ The much anticipated Anderson showed up late in the game only scoring 2 pts and turning the ball over twice. Don't let this fool you though, he played only 8:34 and it was a very quick 8 and a half minutes. Anderson did not get much quality time on the floor, but him, Neal and Jerrells forged a late comeback, only to be down 3 at the end of the game.

I obviously cannot wait to see Tiago suit up and play. He was held out because of his plantar-whatever injury. I call CIA Pop bull on that. While I do think he did hurt his foot, I don't think its enough to warrant him out of preseason games. I think Pop is resting him for the long season ahead. You have to keep in mind he played a complete season of ACB, including the playoffs and finals, and then played for his FIBA national team. A year of non-stop basketball obviously puts a stress on the body, and a full NBA season (with likely playoffs) is just begging for serious injury. I see your move, Pop. I've studied you way too long to fall for those games.

Top 3 Stars

1. De

2. Juan

3. Blair

Lexicon Inductees

1. spursfan87 thinks there should be a fragrant foul.

* Manu ex Machina explains, "Yes, there should definitely be fragrant fouls to go along with the new technical calls. Sometimes, there’s nothing worse than a bad case of B.O."

2. Old man jrw swings and misses at a Pokemon reference I made.

* lullaby follows up with a quote sure to make you GOL:

"Arejay has evolved to Rayje. Rayje! Jumpshot attack! Now!!!
Rayje: Rrrraaayje!!!"

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by sparking!!! on Oct 8, 2010 7:26 AM CDT reply actions

I see spursfan87 was back. I couldn’t make it, hopefully saturday.

"Age ain't nothing but a number!" - Reggie Miller after a Dice block

by Bakkie009 on Oct 8, 2010 7:44 AM CDT reply actions

First recap, Yeay!
Does anybody know if Tiago is playing the next game?

by spursfan_needs_counseling on Oct 8, 2010 7:58 AM CDT reply actions

Doubtful. I don’t think we’ll see him until one of the last preseason games, or maybe even not until the regular season.

by Spurlady on Oct 8, 2010 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions

Great recap Deck.

by indiancharlie on Oct 8, 2010 8:03 AM CDT reply actions

Agreed!

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 8, 2010 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions

thanks!

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Oct 8, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions

Awesome job CD. I like the way you laid everything out for us. :)

Gregg Popovich - The Zen Curmudgeon

by Tim C. on Oct 8, 2010 8:34 AM CDT reply actions

thank you

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Oct 8, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions

Express-News this morning reported that Pop has announced they will go with only 13-14 players on the roster, so there will be at least one more player cut than may have been thought. It would seem that means the Spurs may not keep any players on the roster that they would assign to Austin, they’ll be offered D-League contracts instead. They would also have the opportunity to sign with another NBA team or go to Europe.

Roster spots? – Tony, Manu, RJ, Tim, Dice, George, Anderson, Tiago, Blair, Bonner,…Neal, Simmons, Temple? Anyone else that played would seem destined for the Toros, so if they play well they might have increased their chances of being offered an NBA contract elsewhere. I’m not sure why Gee didn’t play, perhaps to hide him so that they can keep him with Austin?

It doesn’t seem like anyone has distinguished himself as a sharpshooter yet, so Penney might yet get a final roster spot. If Anderson, Neal & Hill begin dropping in a good % of 3-pointers Penney will have a more difficult time sticking, but at the moment he might be their best shooter.

by Alamo on Oct 8, 2010 8:56 AM CDT reply actions

Of course it could be that Gee was held out while a trade is being worked out. I like the possibility of getting Wilson Chandler (and maybe the Knicks 2nd round pick) for Gee, Jerrells, Temple and a 1st round pick. Simmons could be dropped in favor of Chandler and Penney kept for Temple, leaving the Spurs with a 13 man roster. RJ could perhaps use someone pushing him, whereas at the moment it is difficult to say who could start at SF if RJ were injured or performed poorly.

by Alamo on Oct 8, 2010 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions

No way to hide Gee on the Toros. If the Spurs don’t keep him on contract someone else will sign him immediately.

by doggydogworld on Oct 9, 2010 6:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Neal looked good. He’s a shooter.

1c looked good too.

Like Cousin out there.

"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Oct 8, 2010 9:15 AM CDT reply actions

RJ – you still suck as of right now

"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Oct 8, 2010 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions

But he at least looked he was involved while sucking. That’s an improvement over last year, no doubt.

And his shot has obviously been retooled. That kind of change isn’t likely to take immediately.

I still recommend patience.

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 8, 2010 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

Yes, it’s not about the degree of Suckage, but the intent of suckage. RJ really, really doesn’t want to suck, and has shown he will work hard, just so he doesn’t have to hear it from the ghost of Artis Gilmore.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Oct 8, 2010 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions

the road to suckage is paved with good intentions
all the while the drums are playing out a funeral march for RJs confidence

"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Oct 8, 2010 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions

But the horns of patience are belting out the fanfare of hope. The hope of … what is it? It’s almost beyond my perception. I can hardly make it out. Slowly the image resolves, and — it’s the Hope of Competence.

That’s when the Strings of Teamwork come in. Suddenly what had seemed like a funeral march before, has transformed into a symphony of Championship as Princess Peanut passes away. And Rage, long suppressed by insecurity but now released by confidence, lives on.

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 8, 2010 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 6 recs

I don’t know what you’re rambling about, but it sounds nice with the whole “symphony of Championship” bit. =)

"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair

by Manu ex Machina on Oct 8, 2010 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Dear readers, imagine music: la-de-da-de-da, alive and market-placey, and violins, taking a break up in the air with non-threatening amblings, and a wreath of tambourine, just lightly jangled. RJ takes a shot from the wing, and misses, but it is tipped in by Blair for the win.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Oct 8, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions

the Beast is ever wary of his falling prey

"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Oct 8, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions

I think “symphony of championship” sounds like a mariachi…

by BlaseE on Oct 8, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions

i could use a good mariachi right now – along with a cerveza

"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Oct 8, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions

poetry my good fellow

"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Oct 8, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions

That had to be rec’d.

"Age ain't nothing but a number!" - Reggie Miller after a Dice block

by Bakkie009 on Oct 8, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions

i’m getting teary.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Oct 8, 2010 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions

lol

The Spurs = Not your granddaddies 7th seed !

by alamobro on Oct 8, 2010 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree. RJ still doesn’t look good out there; although his shot seems to be a little more fluid. He’s still kinda slow and still was invisible.

But I am about the 1c bandwagon. He’s a gunner and it’s been a looong while since we’ve had one of those types. You could tell 1c had the jitters his first few minutes but he seemed to loosen up and let it fly after that. His release is lightening fast.

by beachwood on Oct 8, 2010 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions

1¢ can shoot, whether he can learn the offense and defense well enough to play the Steve Kerr role remains to be seen.

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 8, 2010 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions

His matador defense did not impress this cranky old fart. He can shoot a bit, but that’s all – I did not see intangibles with the Kiwi.

With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.

by CapHill on Oct 8, 2010 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Isn’t that the point with intangibles, Cap? No one can see them.

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 8, 2010 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions

nice +1

"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Oct 8, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions

With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.

by CapHill on Oct 8, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

ftw.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Oct 8, 2010 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions

I wasnt impressed with Penney. Sorry.

And Gist looked decent. Aside from his offensive fouls, i thought he played solid- nothing flashy, but near role-player ready.

I thought Neal looked good, and I think we should keep either Cousin or Gist (based just on yesterday, i’d have to go with Cousin), as our last insurance big. But my bet is if Gist continues to get a good number of minutes, he earns a spot. He’s a good backup 4- although he could use a more consistent outside shot, he does have a nice fade-away. Good (backup) defender and good rebounder. He’s the type we would want to throw out there on a guy like Odom.

Blair looked really good, but his shot is more awkward looking than Bonner’s shyhook. He does have a really quick release though, which is good for him. I still want to see more of the offense run through him. Defensively, he held his own against both Yao and Scola, who are two completely different types of bigs. I think he was only out of position once while fronting Yao, and he came up with a couple steals too. I think it’s time to stop calling him a liability on that end, and maybe upgrade him to average. :-)

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Oct 8, 2010 10:37 AM CDT reply actions

and when i say i wasnt impressed, i dont mean “he shouldnt play in the NBA”. To me, he looked like JJ Redick looked a couple years ago. I just dont think we need ANOTHER backup guard of any kind. The smallest we need is a backup 3, and i’d prefer someone who can play the 3/4. So really it’s more bad timing than anything. I think Neal is a better overall player, otherwise for me it would be between those two.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Oct 8, 2010 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions

I forgot to add this, but I think he reminded me a lot of Steve Kerr. He’d be one of those types of players

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Oct 8, 2010 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions

and not because he is white!

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Oct 8, 2010 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions

It would seem that the game closed out with Anderson playing the SF and Simmons at PF. Neal and Jerrells were both in as guards, with Gist being the other big. I can’t recall for sure but it seemed like Anderson spent all of his minutes with two other guards out there for the Spurs.

by Alamo on Oct 8, 2010 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions

He’s used to that from college.

by BlaseE on Oct 8, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Swing and miss, eh? What I was referring to was your post in the 1st half thread:

i gotta create an RJ rank chart.
First he’s Princess Peanut then he evolves into Peanut then RJ then RAGE
Princess Peanut → Peanut → RJ → RAGE

Ok, so I called it a progression b/c I don’t know the name for it, but I at least got the joke.

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 8, 2010 10:50 AM CDT reply actions

you’re the new authority figure around here. Pretty much makes you the biggest target for jokes. We just need something roughly the scope of Wayne’s ankle, and we can carry on. Any suggestions?

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Oct 8, 2010 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions

Hey, I’ve scattered plenty of material suitable for that kind of use, and I haven’t even gone out of my way to hide it, either.

But I’m not going out of my way to gift-wrap any of it for you – at least, no more than it’s already been.

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 8, 2010 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions

can someone enlighten me what the starting 5 will be opening night when Splitter is healthy? I need to know who to target in my fantasy draft earlier, DeJuan or DeTiago?

by FreshmakerDTM on Oct 8, 2010 11:32 AM CDT reply actions

I think they’ll get about the same amount of minutes, if that helps.

Gregg Popovich - The Zen Curmudgeon

by Tim C. on Oct 8, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions

if you’re in the PtR league, go with Splitter. I want Blair :)

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Oct 8, 2010 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions

My guess for opening night starter is McDyess. Blair might get more minutes, but I think Pop uses the starting lineup he had at the end of the playoffs.

by Alamo on Oct 8, 2010 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Blair will put up bigger offensive/rebounding numbers either way. Unless your fantasy uses ASPM, Blair is the smarter pick to me.

by BlaseE on Oct 8, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions

couldn’t watch the game due to work but i was reading the game updates on here. I am so happy Blair is getting better. Hopefully next game James Anderson can get more run so we all can get a better idea of how he will play

One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.

by gunnin' gervin on Oct 8, 2010 11:33 AM CDT reply actions

Interesting fun fact of the day.

So I just had a meeting with a pallet rep. for the company that we do busines with and his cousin is Bobby Simmons! I was kind of skeptical, so he busted out his laptop and sure enough, he has pictures of him and Bobby in various gangster poses. Small world. He promised me some autograph stuff. I won’t hold my breath.

I never take the high road, but I tell other people to, that way there is more room for me on the low road.

by SinCitySpur on Oct 8, 2010 1:44 PM CDT reply actions

If he doesn’t make the roster, do you care about the autographs?

by BlaseE on Oct 8, 2010 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Hells yeah! I need interesting stories for my grandkids so they can see how cool their grandpa was back in the day.

I never take the high road, but I tell other people to, that way there is more room for me on the low road.

by SinCitySpur on Oct 8, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions

A little off the topic….but how badly do the Mavs want to win their preseason games? Dirk and Butler both played over 35 minutes…..just makes me kind of chuckle….could you imagine Pop’s reaction if you asked him about playing Tony, Tim, or Many 35 minutes in their 2nd preseason game??

by GMac14 on Oct 8, 2010 1:58 PM CDT reply actions

Speaking of the Mavs, I just heard that Coach Carlisle collapsed today at their practice. Kinda scary, but it sounds like he’ll be fine.

"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair

by Manu ex Machina on Oct 8, 2010 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions

And yes, that sounds a bit unnecessary. At least give Mahinmi some more burn. He played 12 minutes and only got 1 foul, believe it or not. He had no points, but he did grab 9 boards, not too shabby.

"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair

by Manu ex Machina on Oct 8, 2010 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions

The first preseason game Ian also played 12 minutes and had 10 points, 2 rebounds and only 2PF.

by Alamo on Oct 8, 2010 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Perhaps he only fouls while wearing black?

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 8, 2010 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Lebron says he’s going hard every game in preseason. Because, you know, seeing his new teammate’s injury didn’t make him think twice about it. So yeah, we’re losing tomorrow, because Lebron cares about preseason and the Spurs don’t.

Gregg Popovich - The Zen Curmudgeon

by Tim C. on Oct 8, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Lebron has a List, remember? He’s gonna stick it to all the haters who said he couldn’t win when it didn’t matter.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Oct 8, 2010 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

plus, we’re the only ones who can still call him LeBroom.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Oct 8, 2010 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Drums, please check out the Quotes page which has been updated to reflect your recent awesomeness.

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 8, 2010 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Man, I haven’t visited the quotes page for a while now. That was more than worth a look, especially since I just found out that I already have two entries! I feel honored, JRW.

"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair

by Manu ex Machina on Oct 8, 2010 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions

::tips his hat::

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 8, 2010 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I’m… wow. This season is going to ROCK.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Oct 8, 2010 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Haha, rec

"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair

by Manu ex Machina on Oct 8, 2010 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions

John Holmes is going to be his new nick name because he is gonna have to stick it to a lot of people. The best thing the guy should do is embrace his new found villainy because you have people who didn’t like him from the jump who are just using him leaving cleveland as an excuse to come out the wood work. It is going to be hard for him to be as popular as he once was even if they win championships

One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.

by gunnin' gervin on Oct 9, 2010 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions

A recap? What’s that?

"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair

by Manu ex Machina on Oct 8, 2010 2:01 PM CDT reply actions

Nice job!

Lauri: thank goodness I have you magnificent bastards to waste [the offseason] with.

by swgeek on Oct 8, 2010 4:36 PM CDT reply actions

Great Job!

"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Oct 8, 2010 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice recap. Glad to see that we’re not all banking the season on 1 pre-season game. I hope some of those young guys produce this year. (Had to throw out the "hope the youngsters step up line out there. Wouldn’t be a Spurs pre-season without it)

by Big50 on Oct 8, 2010 4:51 PM CDT reply actions

Great recap, CD.

There’s plenty of room in the Penney chariot, guys.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Oct 8, 2010 9:44 PM CDT reply actions

::Jumps on::

by SaSleepless on Oct 9, 2010 7:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Chariot, eh? That’s old school — more than a millennium before the first bandwagon.

Kudos to 1¢, and you.

The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 9, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions

I know he didn’t score much, but Anderson impressed me last night. He is big, moves well. I think he can be a good defender. We will see a lot more of him, but I have a feeling this kid is going to be a legitimate NBA player, and fast.

Blair looks incredible. His body is visibly stronger and leaner than it was a year ago. He comes to play, and he is adding facets to his game. Anybody who doubts the quality of our front office really needs to take a look at Blair, Anderson and Hill. These kids are going to be good.

by quincyscott on Oct 8, 2010 11:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions