Happy (Belated) Birthday SAM!

by CapHill on Sep 9, 2010 8:36 PM CDT in Off The Wall

I know you're a little angry that we're late on the birthday wishes, Antonio. I can only apologize profusely and beg you to bottle up that feeling and unleash it on Dirk the next time the Spurs play the Mavs.

So Happy Birthday, Big Man! Enjoy your second year with the Spurs and relax for the playoffs, knowing that help in the form of a Brazilian is coming. I'm glad you'll be back, as you're one of the good guys of this world.

Antonio Keithflen McDyess was born in Quitman, Mississippi, on September 7, 1974. He played his college ball at Alabama, and was drafted in 1995 by the Clippers. Fortunately (for him), the Clips traded SAM to the Nuggets, where he became a bright spot for those fans in the depths of NBA hell, averaging a 20-10 in several seasons.

Unfortunately, you then suffered a nasty knee injury in 2001 that put you out of commission for awhile. But you persevered, rehabilitated several times, and eventually landed with the Pistons, reinventing your game and becoming a valuable addition. Then, we of Spursdom were blessed when you decided to join the other graybeards in your namesake city. ;) On behalf of everyone at PtR, we're glad you're here and look forward to even more of the following!

Don't think so, "Jet".

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Happy Birthday Antonio!!

Had to watch that clip several times. All ball. Couldn’t have happened to a better person than Terry.

Think I’ll watch it a few more times….

Timmy D .... enough said.

by Ms. Smith on Sep 9, 2010 8:47 PM CDT reply actions

completely agree if that’s all he ever does its worth what we pay him :)

by spurs fan on Sep 9, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Poetry in motion. >.<

by Iullaby on Sep 9, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Jet even had to use his off-arm to ward off Dice. Ya gotta do much better than that, buddy.

"We choose to go to the moon... and do the other things, not only because they are easy, but because they are hard." - JFK

by silverandblack_davis on Sep 10, 2010 5:14 AM CDT up reply actions

I love Dyess. I would give him my Michael Finley Award for the guy on our current roster who I would be happiest to watch hugging a trophy next June.

by quincyscott on Sep 9, 2010 8:56 PM CDT reply actions

you guys remember how ridiculously athletic Dyess was when he entered the league?

"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."

by Bushka on Sep 9, 2010 9:07 PM CDT reply actions

Yes. He really had to retool his game, which I think would have to be really difficult for someone that gifted. However, he’s now in possession of one of the sweetest midrange jumper ever.

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

by CapHill on Sep 9, 2010 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions

yep thats the guy i remember…he had it all didn’t he. Great D massive ups aggressive good team mate and a pants knee.

"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."

by Bushka on Sep 10, 2010 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions

He was gifted. I’m certain he could’ve dunked on a 12-foot rim. His physical attributes where like Amare Stoudemire’s.

Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "

by 0signal on Sep 10, 2010 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Nice mix, Cap. Some of those dunks looked Shawn Kempesque.

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Sep 10, 2010 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions

That has been my sig for months now.
Happy birthday Antonio!

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

by Bakkie009 on Sep 9, 2010 10:19 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Its always good to see the paper airplane grounded.

The Spurs = Not your granddaddies 7th seed !

by alamobro on Sep 10, 2010 12:34 AM CDT reply actions

Happy Birthday Dice!

I hope you wished an NBA title for your birthday and have it granted by June! Why not it’s an odd year after all right?

By the way, I also love to hear from you guys on Bowen and Gilmore http://projectspurs.com/2010-articles/september/bowen-and-gilmores-jersey-should-be-retired.html Thanks!

Robby Lim - Project Spurs

by Robby23 on Sep 10, 2010 1:37 AM CDT reply actions

Happy birthday SAM! And still, win the Ice for Dice.

"We choose to go to the moon... and do the other things, not only because they are easy, but because they are hard." - JFK

by silverandblack_davis on Sep 10, 2010 5:24 AM CDT reply actions

Happy Birthday, Dice. We look forward to more of these beauties this upcoming season.

"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 10, 2010 7:15 AM CDT reply actions

Happy B-Day Sir.

Go Spurs Go!!

by COrozco21 on Sep 10, 2010 8:43 AM CDT reply actions

spurs A very happy belated birthday to Antonio McDyess! #GoSpursGo RT @poundingtherock: Happy (Belated) Birthday SAM! http://bit.ly/cSQcYg

Spurs tweeted this so there is a chance he might actually see it. Is he too old to know what twitter is? Just a joke. I am so glad we have Dice on the team. He is the perfect balance of experience and professionalism we need to guide our ever quickening youth movement.

by BlaseE on Sep 10, 2010 10:10 AM CDT reply actions

Happy Birthday, Mac!!! P.S.- If you want to take that boat ride down the river next summer (with you holding the trophy, of course)….you & the rest of our bigs are going to have to be much more “physical” in the paint next year!! Good luck…we are all looking forward to you guys bringing home another Championship next year….GO SPURS GO!!

by titansfan4ever on Sep 10, 2010 11:03 AM CDT reply actions