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0-4 fg....2r. 3a. 12 minuta ( 4Q)

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Hezonja i Bender poceli dvocifreni, Samanic sa nulom. Nadam se da ce bolje od prva dva proci

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The Bright Side

Even though none of their shots dropped, Samanic and Weatherspoon had very telling shot selection. Samanic, in particular, was taking the exact kinds of shots that San Antonio wants him to once he’s ready to work his way into the rotation. The 20-year-old took four shots including two uncontested three-pointers and two layups.

There are enough Spurs taking mid-range shots that it’s just not necessary for him to emphasize that part of his game right now. His three-point stroke looked nice and his shots connected with the rim, but neither of them fell, whether it be due to nerves or shot mechanics.

Either way, his performance tonight is not an inditement against what he’ll look like when the Spurs are ready to give him meaningful minutes.

The Bright Side

Even though none of their shots dropped, Samanic and Weatherspoon had very telling shot selection. Samanic, in particular, was taking the exact kinds of shots that San Antonio wants him to once he’s ready to work his way into the rotation. The 20-year-old took four shots including two uncontested three-pointers and two layups.

There are enough Spurs taking mid-range shots that it’s just not necessary for him to emphasize that part of his game right now. His three-point stroke looked nice and his shots connected with the rim, but neither of them fell, whether it be due to nerves or shot mechanics.

Either way, his performance tonight is not an inditement against what he’ll look like when the Spurs are ready to give him meaningful minutes.

Samanic also finished with an encouraging three assists. In the modern game, much of a team’s offense can run through skilled big men who can pass. Having a power forward who can connect with his teammates on offense without being the recipient every time is a valuable skill that I hope to see develop him as time goes on.

The rookies are rough around the edges

As you would expect for players in their first and second NBA games, Samanic and Weatherspoon looked far from polished. For everyone who called for them to make a splash in legitimate NBA minutes instead of working their way up in the G-League, there’s a reason why the Spurs don’t start their rookies off in the NBA.

Playing in Austin helps the young Spurs figure out how to adjust to a higher level of competition, and creates a sense of urgency. Players in the G-League are vying for roster spots and grinding to become NBA-caliber athletes. Having these young Spurs in that environment helps them discover who they are, what they need to work on and how to get to that point.

Maybe the types of shots that Samanic and Weatherspoon took were smart, but the fact that none of them went in is telling. The pressure of playing in the NBA is a lot to bear, especially under the bright lights of New York City. Even so, it’s completely necessary for these moments to take place in order for the rooks to get better.

This was a rough loss for the Spurs, who put together a horrid defensive performance. Recovering from these kinds of losses is going to be extremely difficult, especially down the home stretch of the season. If, or when San Antonio is eliminated from playoff contention, there’s a good chance that we see more of Johnson, Samanic and Weatherspoon.