MookieBlaylock said:

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I know it's preseason but the looks on the Warriors faces were priceless

Like wtf is this

Klay would look nice on the Spurs in the Brent Barry role

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Klay was Pop's first choice in that draft. But the Warriors snatched him up and we settled for Kawhi.

I can't see Klay going anywhere else, though. He's gonna retire a Warrior. I don't think he does the Tony Parker Charlotte thing.

Guitarsoup said:

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MookieBlaylock said:

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I know it's preseason but the looks on the Warriors faces were priceless

Like wtf is this

Klay would look nice on the Spurs in the Brent Barry role

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Klay was Pop's first choice in that draft. But the Warriors snatched him up and we settled for Kawhi.

I can't see Klay going anywhere else, though. He's gonna retire a Warrior. I don't think he does the Tony Parker Charlotte thing.

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I don't know they look old and slow -

That Cory Joseph / Chris Paul combo def gonna be hard to stop

It’s official: Mavs are prepping for the Spurs, specifically 7-4 rookie Victor Wembanyama, with God Shammgod playing the role of Wemby. “Wemby! Wemby” he hollered while going out to defend Irving with his artificial Wemby length. pic.twitter.com/cKmgnP0M1n

— Brad Townsend (@townbrad) October 21, 2023

Watching Vic's offensive progression in real time is amazing. It's like every game there's a new move and by the next game it's something he looks completely comfortable doing. I knew he'd be an instant gamechanger on defense and that's definitely been the case. But his rapid offensive improvement vs NBA defenders has been incredible. He's going to be significantly better offensively this season than I thought he would be.

DTP02 said:

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Watching Vic's offensive progression in real time is amazing. It's like every game there's a new move and by the next game it's something he looks completely comfortable doing. I knew he'd be an instant gamechanger on defense and that's definitely been the case. But his rapid offensive improvement vs NBA defenders has been incredible. He's going to be significantly better offensively this season than I thought he would be.

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And like Garnett said, he isn't thinking about it, he is just reacting at this point. He just has such a huge repertoire at this point, it is insane. As he gets more comfortable and experienced, it is going to be impossible to stop him. He's already finishing by switching to his left hand for the scoop or dunk. That's just crazy.

His shot isn't always falling but his mechanics look great. Really nice stroke to it. People talk about Durant as though he's the best pure offensive threat, but he is a career .385 3pt shooter. I think Wemby can certainly be better than that.

John Hollinger:

https://theathletic.com/4973340/2023/10/19/nba-season-predictions-bold-wembanyama-celtics/

A fresh-from-the-draft rookie hasn't made the squad since Yao Ming was voted in as a starter in 2003.

We can qualify that even further because Yao only averaged 13 points a game that season and was voted in despite production that clearly paled next to the other potential options.

To go back a bit further, to the last time a just-drafted rookie both made the All-Star team and had numbers that truly warranted his inclusion, one would need a full quarter-century. And, what a coincidence … that player happened to be Tim Duncan, in 1998, in his first season as a San Antonio Spur.

Well, 25 years later, I'm going to go out on a limb and say a top overall pick of the Spurs will once again make the All-Star team … and will make it on merit.

Don't let one bad summer league game get you twisted: Victor Wembanyama is as unique a basketball player to ever enter the league, a rim-denying giant at one end with a guard's mentality and skill set at the other. You thought Kristaps Porziis was a unicorn because he could shoot 3s at his size? Well, picture the same package except with genuine ball skills and the ability to play out of the pick-and-roll.


I had thought Wembanyama might need a year to get his NBA sea legs before we really saw his impact. To hell with that. He's already quite clearly his team's best player and is likely good enough to lead the Spurs to a win total that may make them slightly uncomfortable. It's becoming more and more apparent that he's going to end up with an All-Star-caliber stat line that could, at the very least, put him on the short list for selection.



I watched Wembanyama twice in Vegas last year and announced several of his French games for the NBA app; in every single one, he did something absolutely mind-blowingly unique, "I don't think I've ever seen anybody do that before" type stuff. He was far and away the best player in a good overseas league at the age of 18.

Here's the crazy part: His preseason has been way better than that. Wembanyama seems to have made significant improvement both in his capability as a ballhandler and in his end-to-end speed (it helps when you can Eurostep to the rim from the 3-point line without needing to dribble), producing cascades of easy baskets for himself and those around him.

San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins has agreed on a two-year, $35 million contract extension, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Deal secures Collins through the 2025-2026 season. pic.twitter.com/8fDlK5Tz0j

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 22, 2023

West Texan said:

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San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins has agreed on a two-year, $35 million contract extension, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Deal secures Collins through the 2025-2026 season. pic.twitter.com/8fDlK5Tz0j

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 22, 2023

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Good value, but that mythical cap space that we wouldn't have done anything with anyway is vanishing with him and Devin signing extensions

Guitarsoup said:

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This is just insane. Sorry for the **** screen caps, but they are good enough to show positioning.

1. Where Wemby is when the pass is thrown



2. Where Wemby is when the pass is caught




3. Wemby blocking a three. Catch and shoot. No dribble. Just rhythm.



And we aren't talking about blocking an Avery Johnson three. This is 6'7 Andrew Wiggins.

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Remember that play where Wemby was in the paint when Wiggins caught it and he still blocked the three? The photo makes it even look more ridiculous.

Guitarsoup said:

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Guitarsoup said:

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This is just insane. Sorry for the **** screen caps, but they are good enough to show positioning.

1. Where Wemby is when the pass is thrown



2. Where Wemby is when the pass is caught




3. Wemby blocking a three. Catch and shoot. No dribble. Just rhythm.



And we aren't talking about blocking an Avery Johnson three. This is 6'7 Andrew Wiggins.

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Remember that play where Wemby was in the paint when Wiggins caught it and he still blocked the three? The photo makes it even look more ridiculous.

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He's going to mess with shooters' heads so much, no matter where they're shooting from. They're going to be seeing ghosts.

The Aron - what a name

Two more days until opening tip. Haven't been this excited about a Spurs season since our last title in 2014.

My record prediction is we finish above .500 with a record of 45-37

Very excited about the tip

The Giannis-Wemby pairing will have to wait a bit longer.

BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a three-year, $186 million maximum contract extension, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/tlkkTIHPYx

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 23, 2023

Enzo The Baker said:

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The Giannis-Wemby pairing will have to wait a bit longer.

BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a three-year, $186 million maximum contract extension, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/tlkkTIHPYx

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 23, 2023

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Just means we will have to give up some draft picks to get him.

I get that lebron is a generational talent but good lord the media suck off fest for him is nauseating.

Also it's gameday!!! Let's BTHO everyone!!

Quick recap of how we got here

WEMBY HYPE VIDEO NARRATED BY TONY PARKER LFG! pic.twitter.com/VXRO4B9GZT

— Wemby Muse (@Wemby_Muse) October 25, 2023

Idk how I'm gonna be productive today at work, I really dont.

Shea deserves a Pulitzer for this https://t.co/FaLjTeZKDs pic.twitter.com/Pc0Ij7ML6f

— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) October 25, 2023

The whole article in Slam is pretty good, but I agree, this is the money quote.

Who else is going to the game?

**𝘽𝙄𝙂 𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙃**

Welp… We know how the Mavs are going to try to defend Victor Wembanyama tonight. pic.twitter.com/RGY1CecijZ

— Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) October 25, 2023

Guitarsoup said:

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**𝘽𝙄𝙂 𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙃**

Welp… We know how the Mavs are going to try to defend Victor Wembanyama tonight. pic.twitter.com/RGY1CecijZ

— Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) October 25, 2023

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Not really all that detailed, but would be funny if they were trying to pull a Mike Leach on us.

Will this inspire Dougie to do his best Bruce Bowen impression?

THE_CHOSEN_ONE said:

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Who else is going to the game?

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Not to this one but already have tickets for one in December with a big group of family. And have tickets for when the Spurs play in Dallas.

Go Spurs Go!

Houston getting boatraced by Orlando.

Charlotte beating Atlanta.


Win/Win/Win.

The Celtics Knicks game needs to end already

I'm in full "when are they gonna get to the fireworks factory?" mood bc of this mfing Cs Knicks game

ESPNU.

wemby pretty good....