Spurs roster for Las Vegas Summer League announced

A couple inches taller with a longer wingspan, I believe. I don’t think he’s as active of a rebounder, though. Not to say he’s a bad rebounder, but I don’t think he has the reputation as a force on the boards like Blair coming out of college.

And all we can do is sit on the sidelines a watch. Frustrating.

WAIVED means he can sign with whomever he wants, right? He wasn’t Amnestied? I hope this is the case and the Spurs have already called him and his agent.

Sorry, guys. Darko wasn’t waived, he was amnestied.

Let’s say he went unclaimed through bidding and became UFA. How much money can the Spurs offer to a FA? Anyone now?

I could be wrong (I don’t pretend to know my way around the new CBA), but I think they would only be able to offer the minimum.

I’m a Vanderbilt alum, so I’ve seen quite a bit of him over the years. He really regressed this year, for essentially off-court reasons as well as a new coach. He and their other frontcourt star Tony Mitchell were suspended mid-season for a while (Mitchell was never allowed back), which ruined what was expected to be a big season for both. Not sure what the story was.

Green actually is a very tough rebounder-he was sharing duties with Mitchell, so his numbers don’t always reflect it. He’s longer than he looks and a good defender and post-up player. But although skilled, he was never the most cerebral of players. He overpowered a lot of guys in college, so I always wondered how well he would translate to the NBA. I always thought the worst-case scenario was a solid backup 4, with best-case being a solid starter, kind of like an Antoine Carr with less length. But he seemed like a borderline first-rounder until this year. The real question with Green is not whether he is capable of playing in the league (he is), but rather just what it was that happened this year. Some first-year coaches go a little Napoleonish, so it might not be something that will hang over him. But some players also feel like they own the program and new coaches can run into a buzz-saw, in which case it might be a sign of a very serious problem. Given that his co-conspirator was Mitchell (something of a knucklehead), it’s a worry. But the good sign is that, unlike Mitchell, Green was allowed back on the team, served his time as a sub by playing hard, and contributed, so I’m optimistic.

Don’t want anyone to be too optimistic-there’s a reason he wasn’t drafted-but he could be a really good fit.

P.S. - Of course, as a Vandy grad I’m most excited to see Derrick Byars get some playing time. One of my all-time favorites.

They were very similarly effective players at the same position in the SEC, with similar concerns about their ability to extend it in the NBA (length for the 4, a tendency to over-rely on an athleticism advantage that’s unlikely to translate, etc.). For my money, Green was a better player in the SEC, but I have a few more concerns about his ability to translate that effectiveness. But it’s a pretty solid comparison.

Some words on Andray Blatche from our friends at Truth About It for those who are interested: http://www.truthaboutit.net/2012/07/should-the-wizards-amnesty-andray-blatche.html

I saw that too. I didn’t really think it would happen. Holy cow. This has been an eventful free agency period this year.

What do you think? Should Spurs give Darko a shot? Do we even have a roster spot for him? (Maybe that’s why Spurs have made it known they are shopping Blair for a pick?) Would he be willing to sign with us for a minimum contract? Does any other team still want him? Does he still want to continue in the NBA or make good on his threat to go back to Europe? So many questions…

With all the negativity of the comments by respectable media…3 coaches later…and an ever going self destructive professional and personal decision process…one would think the Spurs won’t even attempt contact with Andray if he is amnestied. His positives (limited as that may be) on the court does not justify wanting him in a Spurs uniform. He’s the definition of the anti-Spur. I just can’t imagine it’s 100% the other guy’s fault in this situation. But then…look at the chance the Spurs took with Diaw.

Stephen Jackson fits the bill of “lost focus when on a bad team” like Diaw, except Jack didn’t run into the weight gain and French-ness, Jack just played hero ball all the time.

@aamcneill:disqus any thoughts? ryan richards his a good touch and bangs down low as well although we havent seen much from him but he could be very useful