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timvp:Scrimmage Thoughts - Oct. 4, 2009

For those of us who can't wait for the 2009-10 San Antonio Spurs season to begin, Sunday's intrasquad scrimmage was a much anticipated sneak peek of what's to come. With each member of the team in action and each side running regular season plays, it was really a fun event to behold. Thanks to spursdotcom for streaming the live video of the scrimmage.

-Tim Duncan didn't play much basketball in the offseason -- and it was obvious during the scrimmage. He didn't have much success when calling his own number. However, to be fair, Duncan seemed to concentrate mostly on trying to get Richard Jefferson involved.

-It was great to see Manu Ginobili back on the court. He was very active on both ends of the court and, most importantly, he looked healthy. His highlight play of the day was when he stole a pass and went coast-to-coast for dunk.

-Tony Parker was easily the best player on the court. He appears to be in good shape and his speed was on full display. When he was on the court surrounded by four shooters (for example, McDyess, Bonner, Finley and Mason), Parker created havoc on each possession. Much like last season, Parker played some shooting guard in the halfcourt sets.

-Richard Jefferson gave a preview of what he can bring to this team. For the first time in a long while, the Spurs have a swingman who can shoot, drive to the bucket and post-up around the rim. In halfcourt sets, Jefferson was constantly in motion and moved well without the ball. He took a few ill-advised midrange jumpers but it's expected that he'll take some time to find his niche.

-Admittedly, Antonio McDyess spent most of the summer resting up for the long NBA grind. While it was obvious he's not in game shape yet, McDyess' tools are already obvious. On defense, he puts in his work early and competes on each possession. Offensively, his jumper should create a lot of room for others to operate.

-I was a bit worried that Matt Bonner would come into this year hesitant after the dismal way his year ended last season in the playoffs. But in the scrimmage Bonner was relatively impressive. He still has his weaknesses (namely rebounding and physicality) but his offensive repertoire appeared to be more well-rounded. Bonner not only shot with confidence, he also authored a few notable forays off the dribble.

-DeJuan Blair did not disappoint -- to say the least. He's entering his rookie season with an ungodly amount of hype for a second round pick and he showed exactly why so many are high on his potential. Blair was a beast on the boards, had fantastic touch around the basket and hustled all around the court. He's very capable of scoring after contact and he's unafraid to throw his body around. If he can stay healthy and stay aggressive, he could be a key bench cog this season.

-George Hill wasn't too efficient but he looks like a totally different player from last season. He wasn't passive and he actually tried to make plays on a somewhat consistent basis. If anything, he was trying to do too much. Defensively, he had trouble with Parker's speed -- but he's not the first.

-Michael Finley looks like he's in good shape. His defense was decent and he was getting good elevation on his jumper. It'll be very interesting to see what type of role he settles into this season.

-Even though Roger Mason, Jr. struggled at the end of last season with ballhandling and playmaking, it appears as if the Spurs will give him another chance to show that he can create. When paired with Parker, there were many times that Mason would assume the point guard duties. Overall, his offseason weight loss appears to have made him a bit quicker, which should help him on both ends.

-Marcus Haislip played the role of a perimeter power forward and did so decently well. He is confident to shoot or penetrate when he catches the ball out on three-point line. Haislip also got his hands dirty on the boards, which isn't something seen much to date in his basketball career. In this role, his success will likely depend on whether he can shoot a high percentage from outside.

-Theo Ratliff didn't play many minutes but he moved well and jumped well. He has a lot to learn on the defensive end to fit into San Antonio's system but his raw shotblocking talent is exciting.

-Keith Bogans had a few decent defensive possessions but he didn't do anything to stand out. I'm not sure how secure his roster spot is at this point, but I assume he'll have to play better to make the final roster.

-Ian Mahinmi had flashes of good and bad. On his jumper, he had good balance and illustrated a healthy amount of range. He also moved his feet well on the defensive end at times. But Mahinmi is still very green and he too often moves awkwardly and slowly. It'd also be nice if he turned his effort level up a notch or two.

-Malik Hairston has to be the leader so far in the race for the 15th roster spot. He utilized his power-based game to his advantage on both offense and defense. He still needs to prove he can shoot against NBA athletes but he has a number of characteristics that make him an interesting prospect.

-Marcus Williams is a billed as a swingman who can do a bit of everything. I didn't see it in the scrimamge. He played some point guard but struggled to run offensive sets against pressure. His passing was also very underwhelming. Unless he begins to show a high level of talent, it's difficult to imagine Williams overcoming his slow feet, slow release and limited athleticism.

-Curtis Jerrells had the unenviable task of backing up Parker but he continuously improved as the game progressed. Defensively, I like how he competed and applied frenzied pressure. He was aggressive in looking for his shot -- especially late. It's going to take a great training camp and preseason to make the team but he started off on the right foot in this scrimmage.

-In his few minutes, Dwayne Jones showed that he has a live body for a player his size (6-foot-10, 250 pounds).

All in all, the scrimmage highlighted the depth of this Spurs squad. A lot of work still needs to be done but the talent is at hand.

Next up, the start of preseason on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets.
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回复: timvp:Scrimmage Thoughts - Oct. 4, 2009

马刺公开训练的视频地址:http://www.nba.com/spurs/multimedia/webcast.html

这篇值得翻译,不过我白天没时间了,马上就要出去了,晚上再说吧。

视频好象是直播地址,录象看不了?
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