SPURS 2018 TRAINING CAMP

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Season over before it began with Murray gone. Could be his career over as well sadly.

Mills is not a starter. I’d throw White right in the deep end and sink or swim with him.

I'm actually pissed off about this. Sure its bad luck but injuries happen. I understand this.

I'm pissed because just like last year, we are going to have to rely on Patty Mills way too much again and that is a formula for losing basketball.

I really get the feeling from the recent interviews, including Patty's, that Derrick will start. Patty mentioned that he's got a good chemistry with the second unit and fits with its different style of play. Derrick is a calm facilitator, assertive driver, and has a good shot. The long season may get to him, but at some point we'll get Lonnie back, too.

The news is a shock and disappointment when it first hits you, but I don't think it's all doom and gloom, and hope we shore up the defensive end (and O rebounding) either by guys stepping up and/or getting a hard-nosed defender to fill in. With our system, the guys here will be pushed to give more on that end than anything.

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Season over before it began with Murray gone. Could be his career over as well sadly.

Mills is not a starter. I’d throw White right in the deep end and sink or swim with him.

I'm actually pissed off about this. Sure its bad luck but injuries happen. I understand this.

I'm pissed because just like last year, we are going to have to rely on Patty Mills way too much again and that is a formula for losing basketball.

I really get the feeling from the recent interviews, including Patty's, that Derrick will start. Patty mentioned that he's got a good chemistry with the second unit and fits with its different style of play. Derrick is a calm facilitator, assertive driver, and has a good shot. The long season may get to him, but at some point we'll get Lonnie back, too.

The news is a shock and disappointment when it first hits you, but I don't think it's all doom and gloom, and hope we shore up the defensive end (and O rebounding) either by guys stepping up and/or getting a hard-nosed defender to fill in. With our system, they guys here will be pushed to give more on that end than anything.

If this is the case its not all bad. I really don't hate Patty. I just like when he plays around 20 minutes only and is used to hit spot threes off the bench. When we ask him to do more its a disaster usually.
I really don't think losing Murray will effect us in making a playoff run if we don't have to rely on Mills to start. But losing him makes us that much less capable of making any serious noise in the West I'm afraid.
Barring injuries I thought we could be a 2 or 3 seed if things went right. Now barring any more injuries I think we are a 4th or 5th seed at best.

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Derrick White I'm looking forward to seeing.. I really like his play when he gets solid minutes..

He's like a smaller (wing-span) but bulkier, less athletic version of Murray... both can rebound, defend, score, handle the ball, and have quickness. Unproven shooters that have the chance to get better there.

Glad he's on the roster and think he'll eventually be a bright spot to steady the position.

Mills shouldn't start, he's better off the bench or as a spot starter where more spacing may be needed.

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DAY 20: 14-10-2018

A Hallelujah moment:

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And some good perspective from Patty about how the team is rallying around one another in the face of changes and relying on the solid foundation of our system in going forward together:

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Marco’s interview after Day 20 of training camp practice:
- on confidence
- on what Patty brings to the team and their relationship
- on doing whatever it takes to help the team
- on what Bryn brings to the team

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Patty’s interview after Day 20 of training camp practice:
- on the good attitude and mindset of the team
- on responding positively in the last pre-season game
- on dealing with changes by relying on our system and filling roles together
- on doing whatever is best for the team and leading it to be ready
- on what Bryn brings and the challenge of learning a new role
- on everyone buying in and how refreshing their excitement is
- on leadership, professionalism of rehab, preparation of the other guys, and test of character
- on the challenge of teaching the young PGs

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DAY 21: 15-10-2018

LMA’s interview after Day 21 of training camp practice:
- on the steady mood of the team
- on being ready, other guys getting a bigger opportunity, and taking care of business
- on the excitement of playing with DeMar and the restructured team
- on the impact of his participation in Superstar Renovation
- on our program being about the team, not about being the face of the franchise

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Pau’s interview after Day 21 of training camp practice:
- on match-ups, and being productive regardless of starter or bench role
- on Bryn’s improvement of his game, the next steps in his progress, and playing within himself in a new role
- on the team adjusting to adversity, sticking to core principles, competing, and coming closer together
- on the focus of starting the season the right way, getting positive momentum, and defending home court
- on how Rudy looked in practice
- on team chemistry and trust being in a good place and building on it
- on celebrating Jakob’s birthday with Schubert and a serenade
- on the excitement of opening night

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Bryn’s interview after Day 21 of training camp practice:
- on the biggest challenge as the PG starter, personal growth, and how the game has slowed down for him
- on how Patty has welcomed and helped him since he arrived
- on the advice Pop and the vets have given him
- on the guys meshing well and being ready to go
- on the myriad of playmaking options with the influx of talent
- on the team bouncing back from adversity and moving forward together
- on keeping in touch with and getting input from Dejounte

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DAY 22: 16-10-2018

Good news! And may it so remain:

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Sounds like the starting line-up will remain a mystery until just before tip-off tomorrow:

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Pop’s interview after Day 22 of training camp practice:
- on Jakob’s birthday, Schubert, and how well Jakob’s adapting and fitting it
- on how Bryn is adjusting to the higher workload
- on working with the chosen Olympics Team assistants and rising to the challenge of continuing the winning tradition

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Jakob’s interview after Day 22 of training camp practice:
- on his classical birthday serenade
- on expanding Austria’s NBA presence
- on developing his role on and comfort in both starter and bench units
- on what progress he’s made, and feeling more comfortable with new guys and in a new system
- on what fans can expect to see in the growing DeMar and LMA synergy
- on the challenge of playing against West centers and teams
- on what Pop’s surprising gesture meant to him and what it says about the Spurs culture

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Rudy’s interview after Day 22 of training camp practice:
- on taking the conservative approach and staying in front of tending to his heel
- on teams dealing with adversity and how opponents approach it
- on the team’s focused, prepared mindset going into the season with the guys here
- on building growth throughout the season
- on trying different things in pre-season, and the wake-up call of the Hawks game

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