The San Antonio Spurs’ Saturday summer time league contest was extremely anticipated because of the debut of fourteenth general decide, Carter Bryant. The rookie performed a primarily off-ball function whereas struggling to shoot and defend with out fouling because the Spurs misplaced 82-69 of their summer time league debut.
San Antonio caught round with a Miami Warmth squad that performed a number of NBA rotation gamers in Kel’El Ware and Pelle Larsson till the fourth quarter, when sloppy play did within the Spurs’ summer time crew. Ware dominated later within the recreation together with his inside dimension. He completed the sport with 14 factors, 7 rebounds, and 5 shares (steals + blocks).
There isn’t quite a bit to remove from one summer time league recreation. The Spurs caught round with a troublesome Warmth crew regardless of being undermanned, as essential items of this roster, Dylan Harper and Riley Minix, missed the sport because of accidents. The sloppy play will be chalked as much as a gaggle of fellows who haven’t performed collectively, and for many of the recreation, an absence of main playmakers.
The Spurs will get an opportunity to bounce again on Sunday once they tackle the Golden State Warriors at 5:30 p.m.
Takeaways:
Bryant appeared uncooked in his summer time league debut. Defensively, he was usually caught in a foul place or off his ft as he fouled and allowed blow-by drives. He completed the sport with 7 fouls (you get 10 in summer time league). He didn’t play an enormous function offensively. He had 7 factors, 5 rebounds, and three turnovers. Bryant was chilly from three however knocked down a clean motion jumper, and two sweet-looking mid-range photographs. The rookie may have a studying curve to beat. The excellent news is that the summer time league offers a low-stakes atmosphere for the rookie to take his lumps.
Jameer Nelson Jr. was the Spurs’ greatest participant on Saturday. He appeared each bit like an NBA-caliber guard in his 24 minutes. He completed with 13 factors and 5 assists whereas capturing 5-9 from the sphere. Nelson Jr. used his pace to get within the paint and end beneath the Warmth’s massive males. His passing imaginative and prescient was on full show as he constantly created beauty for his teammates. He knocked down a 3 early within the recreation as properly. Nelson Jr. had his moments final summer time as properly. He’s actually somebody to control this yr.
Harrison Ingram is a perplexing participant. Defensively, he’s strong to good. He had three steals within the recreation and appeared sturdy off the ball, constantly discovering the precise place to be in to assist his teammates or decide off a go. The offensive finish is a battle. He’s not a participant who creates house for himself. His soar shot is inconsistent proper now, and he wants the ball in his palms to make the largest impression as a passer. He performed simply 14 minutes and scored solely 3 factors on Saturday. Ingram has quite a bit driving on this summer time and the upcoming season. He’ll have to carry extra offense to face out sooner or later.
Nathan Mensah had some emphatic blocks early within the recreation. He flashed that final summer time as properly. His rim safety ought to be key to the summer time squad, and will ultimately earn him an NBA deal.
I’m excited by getting an extended take a look at Chibuzo Agbo. His capturing is one thing San Antonio may use. He knocked down a sweet-looking three on Saturday. He’s bought the scale and skill to be an NBA participant.
