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After practice, we got to hear from Patty again, and for the first time from Tre!

Patty's on a mission plain and simple. Some highlight quotes:






And here's the link to the video of Patty's interview (minus the questions):
https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/watch-spurs-patty-mills-on-team-youth-movement-and-more

Some highlight quotes from Tre:








Full interview with Tre:

Some good news about Lonnie from yesterday's practice:

Only three more days!

YES! So Keldon and Lonnie are progressing well and - fingers crossed - it sounds like they will be ready for the start of the regular season:

Some more photos of and video briefs from our Spurs:



All fierce business. I. Can't. Wait!

EDIT to add these incredible black and white photos:

LET'S GO!

MEDIA DAY 9: 10-12-2020

Practice 5

After today's practice we got some insights into how the team is progressing from Jakob and Rudy.

Some highlights from Jakob's Q&A:



And a link to the interview:
https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/content/watch-spurs-and-more

Some highlights from Rudy's Q&A:




A link to Rudy's interview. The audio is poor. I'll try to find another source, but we have this in the meantime:
https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/watch-spurs-rudy-gay-talks-team-play-in-orlando-young-players-and-more

MEDIA DAY 10: 11-12-2020

Practice 6

I'm kind of surprised we had a practice today, the day before the game, but I'm not sure why given how little preparation time we actually have compared to other years. Every chance at instruction helps. After today's practice, Dejounte and Lonnie sat down to answer some questions.

Some highlights from Dejounte, who I have to say is sounding like an emerging vocal leader of the young group. He's forthright about earning credibility and focused on the team first:



Yeah we need Derrick back fully healthy ASAP.

Here's the link to the video with Dejounte:
https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/watch-spurs-dejounte-murray-on-teams-progress-first-preseason-game-and-more

Some highlights of Lonnie's Q&A:






And a link to the video interview with Lonnie:
https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/watch-spurs-lonnie-walker-talks-team-rookies-books-and-more

Our training camp roster and each player's particulars:


Some things that stand out on first glance:

Luka is legit 6'11" making him the second tallest on the team. If he can juuuust put it all together... He needs time with players who are more willing to get him the ball, and some consistent minutes.

He's gained some weight, that's clear. He and Trey weigh the same, but both play like they're lighter than 235lbs. Keita is at 230lbs and like gump noticed, is a big body and uses it.

Rudy's 240lbs - is that after losing 10 pounds? He was listed at 240lbs for last season's training camp roster, too. Maybe he can drop an extra five?

LMA reportedly got all toned up, too, but he's the same weight as last season's 265lbs (doesn't mean he didn't get in better shape even as he stayed at the same weight, but he's still the heaviest and oldest player on the team. We need some bulk for certain match-ups, it's just that for our run and gun bubble play style, it's not optimal).

DJ gained a mere 5lbs but on on his frame the extra strength and muscle are an accomplishment.

Lonnie definitely got more toned but his weight is listed as the same.

All of which is to say that the young guys took the off-season strength and conditioning assignments to heart. I'd love it if we could utilize them fully this season.

PRE-SEASON GAME 1: 12-12-2020


Game Thread: https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=2028561

MEDIA DAY 11: 14-12-2020

Practice 7



DeMar and Jakob were interviewed after practice.

Some snippets from DeMar's Q&A. Nodding along:



Full interview:

Snippets from Jakob's Q&A:


Nodding along:


The full interview:

On the one hand, the good news is that Keldon is out of the walking boot and looks to be practicing with the team:


On the other, two of our best, most versatile players from the young group will not play:


Still, it's a positive sign that Keldon is well on his way.