Area 210 Podcast

On this all-new episode of the Two Shots Podcast, we will be talking about the Spurs better than expected to start the season as the team is currently 3-1 and 2nd in the Western Conference standings. We will be joined by Noah Magaro-George who is a writer and editor for Pounding The Rock. 

1. The Spurs are looking really good to start the season at 3-1 and I ask the question? Are you team tank or team play in Of our guest Noah Margaro-George?

2. Talking about the comradery and chemistry of the team to start the season and how they are just playing lose and having fun out on the court. We will also discuss the Spurs being tops in the league when it comes to assists and the play of one Isaiah Roby. 

3. Talking about the growth of Keldon Johnson as a player this season and how he is not being so hesitant when he starts his drives to the rim along with being more controlled and his passing ability has improved. 

4. We will also be discussing Devin Vassell and the growth he has shown in his game early on this season.  

5. Tre Jones has developed into a solid point guard for the San Antonio Spurs this season. Noah Magaro-George will give his assessment of what he has seen out of Tre Jones early on to start the season.   

6. Despite the early success of the San Antonio Spurs the dynamic of the team can still change as more and more teams will start inquiring about the Spurs vets as the season unfolds.  

7. I ask Noah Magaro-George if the Spurs can beat the Timberwolves as they play their second game in The Target Center tomorrow night.

8.  We will discuss the play of Jeremy Sochan early on this season and what should Spurs fans expect out of this fan-favorite rookie this season. 

9. The Spurs bench has played great to start the season and we will talk about the production out of the vets in that 2nd unit.

10. Talking about the play of Josh Primo and what are the expectations that Spurs fans should have of him this season?

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Noah Magaro-George  - Follow On Twitter @N_Magaro

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On this all-new episode of the Two Shots Podcast, we will be talking about the upcoming season and warning Spurs fans to prepare yourselves as "The New Season Is Coming". Joining us for today's episode will be Katie Goodman of SA Sports Star and Benjamin Goodman of Project Spurs.

1. Let’s open the show by talking about which players the Spurs have waived. The team has announced they have waived Alize Johnson and they also signed and waived Jalen Adaway. The expectation is that Jalen Adaway will most likely be moved to the G-League with the Austin Spurs. The team still has to waive one more player and we will talk about that when we find out who that player is most likely on Monday before we record.

2. We will also talk about ex-Spur Stephen Jackson's comments on the All That Smoke podcast. You can see the video here on Twitter and we will discuss his comments.

3. Are Spurs fans ready for what is about to happen as the 2022-23 season is set to start on Wednesday, Oct 19th? Some of us older fans have been through a rebuild and know what life was like before David Robinson and Tim Duncan. What advice would you impart to the fans this season as many will experience a rebuild for the first time? Here is the article we will reference per Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express News

4. What songs are in your Spurs Playlist? As we release the Spurs Twitter Spotify Playlist what songs would you like to add that get you hyped for the games? Here is the link to the Spurs Twitter playlist

5. The biggest winners and losers from the weekend of Sports. This is a quick-fire segment we will talk College Football, MLB, Boxing, UFC, etc…

6. What is the must-see horror movie that you have to watch every year to get you hyped for Halloween? 

7. Katie Goodman will talk about her experience at Toyota Field over the weekend watching the SAFC game and hanging out at the tailgate. 

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Two Shots Podcast Guests 

Katie Goodman  - Follow On Twitter @imkatiegoodman 

Benjamin Bornstein - Follow On Twitter @THE_BOOMSTEIN

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Spurs News – The team has announced that Zach Collins has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol following the game against the Pelicans. Zach Collins did not travel with the team and will miss tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz. The Spurs also announced both Keldon Johnson and Josh Primo will make their pre-season debuts against the Utah Jazz tonight. The team also announced they have waived Tommy Kuhse.

Spurs Preseason Takeaways – With three games played and a soon-to-be-played 4th game against the Utah Jazz on the day we record which players have impressed you and what has the team shown you so far in this small sample size?

Reaction to Coach Pop's comments on Doug McDermott after having back-to-back 14-point games and will Doug McDermott coming off the bench really help the team's second unit? “We want to see him come off the bench and add to us offensively, give us a push, a spark, a jump. That’s his major skill. He knows it, he likes it, and who wouldn't like to be able to have the green light to shoot."

Would you consider this upcoming Spurs season a bust if the team does not finish in the bottom three and get top-five pick in the upcoming NBA Draft?

Spurs Twitter Spotify Playlist – I will be creating a Spurs Twitter Spotify playlist for the fans this season and the songs will be added by our guests and also fans of the Two Shots Podcast.  What songs or songs do you hear that immediately

make you think of being at a Spurs game or watching the team play? What song will you be adding to the Spurs Twitter playlist for this season?

Sports winners and losers? This will consist of your NBA, NFL, MLB, and College Football games that occurred over the past weekend. Who were your biggest winners and losers?

Two Shots Podcast Guest

Rudy Campos Jr.  -  Follow on Twitter @sweeptheleague

Benjamin Bornstein - Follow on Twitter @THE_BOOMSTEIN

Josh Primo Enter's the NBA's Health & Safety Protocols

The Spurs officially announced today Josh Primo has entered the NBA's health & safety protocols and will miss the remained of the NBA Summer League. We will share our reactions as now both Jeremy Sochan and now Josh Primo have been stricken with what is presumably  Covid-19. 

Recap Of The Spurs Vs Warriors Summer League Game 

The Spurs fall short and lose to the Warriors by a final score of 86-85 as the Silver and Black saw Blake Wesley score a team-high 22 PTS in thirty minutes of play. This was followed by big man Darius Day scoring 17 PTS followed by Joshua Primo and  Josh Carlton who both scored 10 PTS each.  

Tony Parkers Comments During The Spurs Vs Warriors Game

During the Spurs Vs Warriors game, Tony Parker was interviewed and said "I have no idea what we are doing as a franchise" when he was asked about the Spurs young guards Josh Primo, Blake Wesley, and Malaki Branham. We will react to Tony Parker's comments as fans have made a lot about his comments that could have been taken out of context. 

DeJounte Murray's Comments During The Spurs Vs Warriors Game 

During the Spurs Vs Warriors game, DeJounte Murray was interviewed and said that he and Coach Pop had already talked about him being traded to the Atlanta Hawks. We will react to DeJounte Murray's comments and also talk about the trade details including the unprotected picks.

Spurs Cap Space Situation After The Dejounte Murray Trade

The San Antonio Spurs have roughly twenty-two million dollars of cap space and have been talked about as a team that could possibly be involved in a three-team deal. The Spurs could take on a bad contract to pick up more first-round picks or do nothing and have cap space to pay some of their rookies who will be coming off their contracts after the end of next season. We will also talk if Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell, and Jakob Poeltl fit the team's current timeline. 

Spurs News and Notes

Today the Spurs announced they have signed Dominick Barlow to a two-way contract which means the team has one more two-way roster spot available. The Spurs have yet to officially sign Gorgui Dieng but expect them to make that announcement shortly.  The big news of the day was the Spurs officially unveiled their classic jerseys and we will share the fan reactions as well as our reactions. The rumor that was released by Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report today was Spurs longtime assistant coach Chip Engelland will be leaving the team at the conclusion of his contract at the end of the upcoming season. 

Two Shots Podcast Guest - 

Benjamin Bornstein - Follow on Twitter @THE_BOOMSTEIN

Wesley Perkins - Follow on Twitter @Wesleyperk

The Spurs Waive Gorgan Dragic

The Spurs officially announced today that they have waived Gorgan Dragic who they acquired in a trade that sent Thad Young and Drew Eubanks to the Toronto Raptors. The Spurs now have a roster spot open and we will discuss how the team might fill that spot.    

The Spurs Fall Short And Lose To The Bulls 120-109

The Spurs fall short and lose to the Bulls 120-109 and now drop to 22-36 on the season and are currently 12th in the Western Conference standings. The Spurs are 2 games behind the Blazers for that 10th spot in the Western Conference. We will discuss despite a great performance from Lonnie Walker who scored 21 PTS the team's poor execution in crunch time along with the inability to knock down shots for long stretches has been an issue throughout the season. What if anything can the team try and do that will correct these issues?    

Becky Hammon To Be Inducted Into The Women's Basketball Hall Of Fame

Becky Hammon will be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall Of Fame along with DeLisha Milton-Jones and Penny Taylor.   

Preview Of The Spurs Vs OKC Game 

The Spurs will face OKC who will be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander what are the team's chances of getting a win? 

Two Shots Podcast Guest - Ty Jager follow him on Twitter @TheTyJager

How The Spurs Look After The Derrick White Trade With Devin Vassell In The Starting Lineup.

The Spurs surprised everyone at the trade deadline by making some moves that saw fan-favorite Derrick White get traded to the Celtics. While this was surprising it sent a clear direction for the team as they have now amassed some 1st round and 2nd second-round picks. The team is clearly looking towards the draft to reload and believe in the youth movement currently underway. Our guest Noah Magaro-George of Pounding The Rock will break down what the trades mean for the team's future and what to expect this season.        

Is Inserting Devin Vassell Into The Starting Lineup The Move That Can Change Turnaround Things For The Spurs?

We will discuss if inserting Devin Vassell into the starting lineup is the move that can change things around for the Spurs? Will this instantly make the team better or will there be no change to their overall record?  

The Magic Number is 3 Wins For Coach Pop To Be Named The Most Winningest Coach In NBA History

The magic number is 3 wins for Coach Pop to be named the most winningest coach in NBA history. What does this mean for Coach Pop's legacy and how much longer do you believe he will continue coaching?

Is It Time For The Spurs To Move On From Lonnie Walker?

Is it time for the Spurs to move on from Lonnie Walker with Josh Primo looking like he is the real deal? 

The Evolution Of Keldon Johnson's Game This Season

We will take a quick look at the evolution of Keldon Johnson's game this season as he has shot the ball much better from beyond the arc. What else does Keldon Johnson need to do in order to elevate his game to the next level?  

Two Shots Podcast Guest - Noah Magaro George follow him on Twitter @N_Magaro

Trade Rumors as the Spurs take calls for both Derrick White and Jakob Poelt.  

Per Jake L. Fischer Of Bleacher Report -  Atlanta placed a call to San Antonio about Derrick White, sources said.   

Per Jake L. Fischer Of Bleacher Report - "One team contacted by Atlanta regarding Collins told Bleacher Report the Hawks were only seeking a valuable first-round pick and a starting-caliber player in exchange for the talented young forward."   

Per Jake L Fischer Of Bleacher Report - "They've indeed called San Antonio regarding Jakob Poeltl, as first noted by Marc Stein, but the Spurs have fielded numerous calls on the 26-year-old center and are seeking a strong return in any deal,"    

Per Jake Fischer Pounding The Rock - "As the trade market seems to have few two-way wings available, several teams, including San Antonio, Charlotte, Dallas, and Milwaukee, have phoned about Cedi Osman,"   

NBA All-Star Fan Voting   

We will discuss the results of the fan voting for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game and where DeJounte Murray is in the voting results. We will ask the question? Should the current process change if so how?  

Taking A Look At Jakob Poeltl's Stats Over The Last 17 Games 

Stats Courtesy Of Mark Schindler Of Basketball News Via Twitter @MSchindlerNBA   

Jakob Poeltl's Performance over the last 17 games ( Since Christmas ) 

14.5 ppg on 61.9% true-shooting 

9.8 RPG 2.7 stocks (stls & blocks)  

2.9 assists  

Taking more floaters/push/touch shots than he ever has and converting on 46% of his looks (75th %ile)  22nd in EPM Having an awesome year

DeJounte Murray Is Poised To Break The Spurs Reg Season Record For Triple Doubles.

DeJounte Murray Is currently tied with David Robinson with 14 regular season triple-doubles and needs just one more to break the team's record. What does this say about DeJounte Murray's development as a player?    

DeJounte Murray – 10 Reg season triple-doubles the season  Breakdown - 6 triple-doubles at home and 4 on the road for the 2021-22 season  

Keldon Johnson And His Three-Point Shooting Prowess  

Currently, Keldon Johnson has 153 career three-pointers in 131 games. Only three other Spurs players who got to 150 made threes quicker than Keldon Johnson in Spurs history and they are Gary Neal, Danny Green, and Davis Bertans.  We will about the evolution of  Keldon Johnson's three-point shot.  

Rodeo Road Trip   

We will take a quick look a the Spurs' upcoming 8 game Rodeo Road trip starting Feb 9th and ending on Feb 28th and give our predictions.  

Two Shots Podcast Guest - Noah Magaro George follow him on Twitter @N_Magaro

On this episode of the Two Shots Podcast, we will be talking about the Spurs making a trade as the team was involved in a three-way deal that saw Bryn Forbes go to the Denver Nuggets and Bol Bol along with P.J. Dozier to the Celtics. In return, the Spurs received Juancho Hernangomez along with a protected 2nd round pick from the Nuggets and $2.35 million in cash. We will give our reactions to the trade and tell you if the Spurs were winners in this deal. Will DeJounte Murray make the NBA All-Star game this season? We will discuss the options as his path to the NBA All-Star Game will more than likely be him being voted in by the players and media members. We will also recap the Spurs Vs OKC game and talk about the team's upcoming schedule and the likelihood of them stringing together some wins. What kind of reception will both LaMarcus Aldridge and Patty Mills receive in the At&t Center as they are now members of the Brooklyn Nets.      

The Two Shots Podcast Co-Host

Benjamin Bornstein @THE_BOOMSTEIN

Wesley Perkins @Wesleyperk

On this episode of the Two Shots Podcast, we will be talking about what the loss to the Rockets says about the Spurs. We will also talk about how currently the team has no clear direction and that's what is really frustrating the fans. Jakob Poeltl has low-key had his best season as a player with the Spurs and nobody is really talking about this. We end the show giving our prediction for the upcoming Dallas Cowboys Vs San Franciso 49ers matchup.   

The Two Shots Podcast Co-Host

Benjamin Bornstein @THE_BOOMSTEIN

Wesley Perkins @Wesleyperk

On this episode of the Two Shots Podcast, we will be previewing the Spurs Vs Hornets game and also talk about how all players are now eligible to be traded as of Dec 15th. In closing our Co-Host and NBA draft prospect specialist Benjamin Bornstein will give us some names you need to watch out for. 

The Two Shots Podcast Co-Host 

Benjamin Bornstein @THE_BOOMSTEIN

Wesley Perkins @Wesleyperk