2020-2021 SPURS TRAINING CAMP & PRE-SEASON GAMES

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:

Read on Twitter

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

Post #31 » by **G R E Y** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:44 am

Some highlights from Rudy's Q&A:

Read on Twitter

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

Post #32 » by **G R E Y** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:02 am

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:

Read on Twitter

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

Post #33 » by **G R E Y** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:18 am

Some highlights of Lonnie's Q&A:

Read on Twitter

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

Post #34 » by **G R E Y** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:26 am

Our training camp roster and each player's particulars:

Read on Twitter

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? :wink:

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.