Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images Breaking down a new study by Fractl on the cost of winning in the modern NBA. An exciting new study by Fractl has dissected information on the league’s most overpaid players by salary and compared the requisite success and then used that information to break down the cost each team spends per win. …
Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images Don’t forget about the tallest member of San Antonio’s young core. Summer League is over , and a new NBA season is right around the corner. The Spurs got a peek at what Lonnie Walker IV, Luka Samanic and Keldon Johnson were capable of, but it’s easy to overlook San Antonio’s other prospects …
Despite the youth of the draft, the roster trended up with experienced players looking for new homes With Summer League wrapped up, the players are now all looking for permanent teams to join this fall. Considering that many squads were made up of their most recent draftees and in some cases sophomores players who are still getting more playing time …
The Croatian rookie showed off the kind of skills that must have helped him catch the eye of the Spurs. The Croatian Kevin Durant showed off a versatile set of skills in Summer League play last week. His floor game, in particular, stood out, as he looked comfortable off the bounce in a variety of situations, though he seemed most …
The Spurs’ second-year stud leaves a lasting impression in Las Vegas. Lonnie Walker IV was named to the NBA Summer League Second Team today after a pair of breakout performances in Las Vegas last week. 2019 @NBASummerLeague Second Team @chrisboucher @rui_8mura @hayes_jaxson @AnferneeSimons @lonniewalker_4 pic.twitter.com/7KLpWpoX02 — NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2019 Walker played in just two Las Vegas Summer League …
In the midst of their record-setting playoffs, San Antonio ran into an unlikely roadblock. When thinking of the San Antonio Spurs’ magical 2014 Championship run, obviously their revenge-fueled take-down of LeBron James and the Miami Heat (initiating the break up of the Heatles) immediately comes to mind, followed closely by a nerve-wracking Game 6 victory in OT over the Thunder …
After Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, the 2012 draftee is determining where to go next. “The Spurs are looked at like Basketball U, to even get any type of time under anybody on the staff is helpful for any player whether it’s Summer League, mini-camp, the real roster. There’s no fooling around with these guys, they’re like the Mecca …
White was a defensive revelation for the Spurs. Imagine what he can do with help next season . . . It’s no secret that the Spurs struggled on defense last season. Some of that was due to roster turnover, and losing Dejounte Murray to a season-ending injury before it even started certainly didn’t help. However, if there was one bright …
The unconventional style of the 3-point wizard permeates his journey both on and off the court. If you are an avid Spurs Summer League fan, then you are acquainted with Jeff Ledbetter. The thirty-one year old sharpshooter spent the last three summers with the San Antonio Spurs and rejoined the squad this year in Utah. A quick Google search of …
Nothing helps with the summer doldrums quite like some Manu passing. I was preparing to write something else today, but I made the mistake of checking Twitter. Once I saw this short video of Manu Ginobili‘s extra passes, I had to stop from watching it 26 times and share it with you. Manu Ginobili “One More” Passes pic.twitter.com/wohcVytP0S — Half …
The NBA recognized outstanding achievement in team marketing and business operations this week in Las Vegas. With all that has been going on in Las Vegas, it may have alluded some sports fans, but five teams were recognized through various aspects of their 2018-19 marketing strategies. The Toronto Raptors won the NBA Team Partnership of the Year Award and the Phoenix Suns …
The Spurs play one more game tonight in Vegas before the 2019 Summer League Spurs disband Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear …
The second-year swingman is brimming with potential and appears ready for a breakout. The Spurs have had an interesting offseason to say the least, not to mention a more entertaining one than many expected. There have been plenty of ups. They appear to have nailed the draft with three potential steals at different positions in Luka Samanic, Keldon Johnson, and …
The tournament seeding has been finalized, and the Spurs did not advance. Last night the preliminary games ended in Las Vegas. The top eight seeded teams are in a single-elimination tournament. The other 24 teams will each play a consolation game over the next two days. The Spurs, who finished 2-2, will play the Atlanta Hawks in tonight’s consultation round …
The award recognizes the player who represents the heart and soul of their team We all know how special Patty Mills is to the San Antonio Spurs. As the only member of the 2014 Championship team to be with the Spurs since (Marco Belinelli has rejoined), he has been the backbone of the franchise. It’s a lot to be uplifted …
