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Spurs' Diaw: I am very happy to be with the Spurs

Found April 09, 2012 on Project Spurs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Boris Diaw,  Gregg Popovich,  Tony Parker
TEAMS: San Antonio Spurs
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The San Antonio Spurs bolstered their depth when they added forward Boris Diaw late this season and so far, it seems to have been a positive pickup. Since joining the Spurs, Diaw is averaging 4.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 57% shooting from the field in 20 minutes per game. And although those numbers may not stand out, considering he is playing on what is arguably one of the NBA's deepest bench, it is the intangibles he also brings to the team. He is a solid passer for a big man, brings NBA experience, and is already familiar with the Spurs' system considering the French national team run a similar style. In an interview with French site Le'Equipe, Diaw spoke on his adjustment with San Antonio. Everything is going very well. I'm still in the adjustment period, which is perfectly normal. I need some time to learn all the systems as there are a whole lot (smile). I take my bearings gradually with my new teammates constantly observing how they move in order to best i...
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