So...

by Aaronstampler on Nov 26, 2011 2:57 AM CST

Anybody heard from Tim Duncan? Is he still alive?

66 games in what, 120 days? I'm totally psyched. I can't imagine how this would negatively affect us. I wonder what the new deal will be like. Wasn't there supposed to be an amnesty clause so we could dump RJ? I don't want to see that guy within a 100 miles of the court again.

Or Bonner, or Tony, or George. Okay I pretty much hate everybody on the team but Manu, Tim and Gary Neal at this point. Whatever. NBA Basketball, it's Faaaantastic. Wheee.

This is gonna be so awesome.

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by indiancharlie on Nov 26, 2011 7:17 AM CST reply actions

Well, you won’t have to worry about George. Don’t think they’ll be getting rid of RJ right away, though.

First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!

by Tim C. on Nov 26, 2011 11:15 AM CST reply actions

Agreed. I just don’t think getting rid of RJ solves any of the Spurs problems. Projections still had SA close to the cap without him, and there isn’t anybody on the roster who would be an upgrade than RJ. I think we all just have to keep hoping he improves and that Leonard is as good as advertised too.

by GMac14 on Nov 26, 2011 1:15 PM CST up reply actions

I don’t think we need anyone to be an upgrade from RJ. Finding someone who’s able to simply fill in would be fine, and more than fine when you factor in how much we were paying him. When you look at the end of the season, and the playoffs, it wouldn’t be too hard to find someone to match his production. Go back and look at his stats from some of those games and you’ll see just how little he was bringing to the table.

Then there’s the secondary factor of the development for the youngsters who’ll get playing time if RJ isn’t playing. More minutes usually (not always) means quicker ramp time.

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by J.R. Wilco on Nov 27, 2011 3:12 AM CST up reply actions

But how many youngsters can the Spurs play at that spot? Leonard and who? I’m not sure in this shortened season Pop is going to be willing to trust a young guy to learn the system. And not to mention trying to bring a new guy in during a shortened training camp. Look how long it took him to play Splitter.

Trust me, I’m not enjoying the thought of another year (or sadly years) of RJ, but I’m just not sure their are going to be other or better options at this point.

by GMac14 on Nov 27, 2011 8:17 PM CST up reply actions

I think there are good points on both sides. Guess we’ll need a post dedicated to this issue soon, so the whole site can sift this one out.

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by J.R. Wilco on Nov 28, 2011 3:51 AM CST up reply actions

Feels nice to have an NBA discussion that doesn’t contain the words BRI….lol

by GMac14 on Nov 28, 2011 6:53 AM CST up reply actions

No joke!

It actually feels like being a professional basketball fan again, instead of just someone who likes the NBA, but only gets to discuss court cases and behind-closed-doors negotiations.

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by J.R. Wilco on Nov 28, 2011 12:02 PM CST up reply actions

if they get rid of RJ

i would love to see the spurs pick up on someone like tayshaun prince or someone else that fits in well with the club philosophy. with george hill gone we could definitely use a physical perimiter defender.

by iheartyourfart on Nov 26, 2011 12:54 PM CST reply actions

I want Kirilenko. One of the few SF’s who can get away with defending the 4.

by Tim C. on Nov 26, 2011 1:05 PM CST up reply actions

Depends on the 4 right?

Anyway what about Battier? I mean we could get him for cheap and he hits the 3’s solid will still being a decent defender.

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by gunnin' gervin on Nov 26, 2011 2:17 PM CST up reply actions

Around these parts, we’ve been wishing for Battier for the past 3-4 years.

I’m starting to think it’ll never happen.

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by J.R. Wilco on Nov 27, 2011 3:14 AM CST up reply actions

I agree, JRW. I believe the Battier dream will be only that. Especially since he had a hand in knocking the Spurs out of the playoffs last spring. If I’m him, I resign with the Grizz for whatever they offer me. He’s seen his best paydays.

End the NBA Lockout!

by Ed (dfjmed) on Nov 27, 2011 9:27 PM CST up reply actions

Must resist … urge to link … to a candy bar gif.

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by J.R. Wilco on Nov 28, 2011 3:49 AM CST up reply actions

Jonas Jerebko and Luc Mbah a Moute are also 2 guys who I would like to see us get before Kirlienko due to contract size and age

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by gunnin' gervin on Nov 26, 2011 2:30 PM CST up reply actions

Why would we want Mbah a Moute when he couldn’t even stop this play from happening?

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by J.R. Wilco on Nov 27, 2011 3:20 AM CST up reply actions

i can't wait to see how kawhi leonard does in this role

watched him all through college (go aztecs!) and would love to see how his defense and rebounding translates to the NBA. hope pop gets him in the rotation quickly. Him and dejuan could be real thumpers down low.

by iheartyourfart on Nov 26, 2011 3:22 PM CST up reply actions

I think Kawhi will do fine if given minutes. Rebounding always translates well and the guy is a good defender so as long as he can knock down open shots at a decent clip and don’t turn the ball over a lot he will be fine. I think…… I hope

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by gunnin' gervin on Nov 26, 2011 7:18 PM CST up reply actions

yeah that’s my only worry… he is a bit trigger-happy/a chucker when it comes to midrange shots. his post moves might not be as hot in the pros since 6’7 makes him a decent sized but not exactly big forward. he can learn a lot from a guy like timmah.

by iheartyourfart on Nov 26, 2011 10:50 PM CST up reply actions

Pop will cure that chuckiness in a hurry. Guaranteed.

"I know everthang they is to know about the shrimpin bidness."

by SleepCrack on Nov 29, 2011 5:20 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, in the same way he cured it with Gary Neal: by telling him “If you’re open and you don’t take the shot, I’ll bench you. You’re on the court to run our offense and in our offense open players shoot!”

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by J.R. Wilco on Nov 29, 2011 7:19 PM CST up reply actions

I don’t consider any open shot a “chuck.” Maybe a “Larry.”

"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest." --Willy Wonka

by SleepCrack on Dec 1, 2011 5:35 PM CST up reply actions

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by J.R. Wilco on Dec 2, 2011 1:00 AM CST up reply actions

lol

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by gunnin' gervin on Dec 2, 2011 2:06 PM CST up reply actions

If he has solid post moves that is a great to have as a small forward. There is not a lot of small forwards that post up so it would be something for the small forwards checking him would have to adjust to big time.

He shot a lot in school because he was there best player and leader. So it is understandable why he shot so much. I think he already knows he is just a small cog in this teams offense. So that might help his efficiency big time. He just has to knock down those open jumpers and finish solid or draw fouls when going to the rim and he will be successful early on with our guys. If he has gotten better with his handles like he has been trying to do that is only a plus for him and the team

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

by gunnin' gervin on Dec 2, 2011 2:05 PM CST up reply actions

He re-built his jump shot for proper mechanics. This should help things out going forward.

They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11

by grego21 on Dec 3, 2011 4:12 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah I’ve seen a lot of videos of him before the draft and after working on proper technique. He seems like a really hard worker and I’m happy people have informed him on real things he needs to get better at to succeed in the league

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by gunnin' gervin on Dec 4, 2011 7:33 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah. I saw a piece on him working to shoot with a higher arc on his threes.

I’ll bet he’s been practicing like a manman all lockout long.

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by J.R. Wilco on Dec 4, 2011 10:26 PM CST up reply actions

oh right, I forgot they traded George. Der. I’ve kind of been a football zombie these past few months because of work.

Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

by Aaronstampler on Nov 26, 2011 1:33 PM CST reply actions

Scares me you forgot this it does. Miss George I will

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by Spurs Yoda on Nov 26, 2011 4:15 PM CST up reply actions

The last few times you were optimistic about the season, well, it didnt turn out so well. Lets hope you have put a reverse jinx on the season with this ~~crap~~ post.

; )

A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.

by alamobro on Nov 27, 2011 3:55 AM CST reply actions

ha, optimism

"got him at 42……Chad Ford can’t keep up with RC ‘Bargin Basement’ Buford."

Spurs Yoda on Draft Night 2011

by Joe deLarios on Nov 27, 2011 3:09 PM CST up reply actions

Rationalism, meh.

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by J.R. Wilco on Nov 27, 2011 4:15 PM CST up reply actions

Let’s Do Dis Chit, Beaches.

"Sometimes the Spurs make you play ugly. That's just the way they are." - Gary Bender

by Bakkie009 on Nov 28, 2011 1:22 PM CST reply actions

For just a second I thought you were SinCitySpur.

Also, you might not be the most envied guy in PtR after this past weekend. Sorry about that.

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by J.R. Wilco on Nov 28, 2011 1:54 PM CST up reply actions

Hah, correct you are. Tim C. told me where I could check on Tony’s injury, and that’s where I read that he had already played his last game in Asvel uniform. That was the day before I went to the Asvel game.
Optimistic as I am, I was hoping for an exciting game then. No dice. Oh well, got some nice pictures. Maybe I’ll post my picasa link later on.

"Sometimes the Spurs make you play ugly. That's just the way they are." - Gary Bender

by Bakkie009 on Nov 30, 2011 9:19 AM CST up reply actions

Please do.

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by J.R. Wilco on Nov 30, 2011 5:32 PM CST up reply actions

Also, I’m véry happy that I’ll get to root for my Spurs this year.

"Sometimes the Spurs make you play ugly. That's just the way they are." - Gary Bender

by Bakkie009 on Nov 30, 2011 9:19 AM CST up reply actions

I think that’s one thing that I am SURE that “Bakkie likes”!

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by J.R. Wilco on Nov 30, 2011 5:33 PM CST up reply actions

haha, good one.

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by the little o on Dec 1, 2011 4:10 AM CST up reply actions

Ah… it’s nice to have some place to visit other than my online classes. To read others getting zinged and not having to worry about it cause it’s just not cool to be mean to the old lady.

Going to get to watch my Spurs play this year after all, see old man Duncan play what is probably going to be his last year. Okay, think of something else, this is supposed to be a happy time!

That being said, I am going to just be happy to see the Spurs play, not really concerned about where they end up at the end of the season, I’ll let you guys hammer that stuff out. Now not saying I’m not going to enjoy reading while you guys stress yourselves out trying to figure ol’ Pop out.

Must be that it is Finals next week and then I get a month off, relieved that I am going to be able to watch BB, not a football fan AND that we’re not going to miss Timmy D’s last year.

I’ve thought about getting a life, but I’m afraid it would get in the way of my Spur addiction.

by Ms. Smith on Nov 28, 2011 8:10 PM CST reply actions

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the lockout actually makes it more likely that RJ stays. It helps the older guys like Manu and Duncan though. Perhaps it’ll encourage McDyess to play another year.

They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11

by grego21 on Nov 29, 2011 10:43 PM CST reply actions

agree

the spurs pushing for the amnesty clause able to be used any year (not just this year) has RJ written all over it…for next year

imo the is 0% chance they ditch RJ this year, and if we did there would be way to many questions at SF

by spurs fan on Dec 4, 2011 5:08 PM CST up reply actions

We’ll know more after Wed’s meet with Carter (ugh!) and Howard.

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by J.R. Wilco on Dec 4, 2011 10:27 PM CST up reply actions

I’d bet neither Howard/Butler/Carter come. I doubt Spurs want to pay a lot, even for bigger “names” since their rep is better than their game at this point.

They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11

by grego21 on Dec 5, 2011 5:54 PM CST up reply actions