De Colo: Despite frustration, all that matters is team success
San Antonio Spurs' Nando De Colo recently vented on his lack of playing time as the regular season ended and now in the postseason. His time on the court has dipped significantly and has only played in the playoffs during the Lakers opening-round series and not at all since.
His comments created a stir among Spurs fans, however, Nando followed up his comments to French media...
Spurscast #296: The Spurs are one win from the Finals
With the San Antonio Spurs one win away from the NBA Finals, Jose Grijalva joins me on the Spurscast to talk about what the team has been doing right against the Memphis Grizzlies.
We also discuss playing time during the postseason and whether or not Nando De Colo has a right to be upset about the lack of playing time.
Plus, Jose and I debate who would be a better Finals...
De Colo very frustrated with lack of playing time in the postseason
Being an NBA rookie is hard enough but being an rookie with the San Antonio Spurs is another thing.
On a team with veterans such as Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker and a hard-nosed coach like Gregg Popovich, a rookie has to impress if he wants to crack the rotation and see steady minutes. Something rookie guard Nando De Colo is experiencing right now.
Nando played...
De Colo discusses playoffs, Westbrook, and more
Nando De Colo's first year with the San Antonio Spurs has been filled with inconsistent minutes, but this is the rookie guard's first year in the NBA playoffs and he seems to be taking in this new experience on a veteran team.
In an interview with Sport24.com, De Colo discusses various topics including the NBA playoffs, Russell Westbrook's injury, the differences...
Spurs' Parker out with sore neck
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tony Parker sat out the Spurs' game against Atlanta on Saturday with a sore neck.
Nando De Colo, a 25-year-old rookie from France, is making his fifth start in place of Parker.
Parker left two minutes into the fourth quarter of San Antonio's 100-88 loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night after experiencing pain in his left shin. Spurs officials...
Spurs' Parker out with sore neck
Tony Parker sat out the Spurs' game against Atlanta on Saturday with a sore neck.
Nando De Colo, a 25-year-old rookie from France, is making his fifth start in place of Parker.
Parker left two minutes into the fourth quarter of San Antonio's 100-88 loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night after experiencing pain in his left shin. Spurs officials said his absence...
Time to unleash De Colo
The San Antonio Spurs were exposed a little bit on the wing without Manu Ginobili and Kawhi Leonard the other night against the Memphis Grizzlies, particularly at the end of the game. For three quarters of the game, the Spurs did a good job of getting in to the paint, averaging seven shots in the lane.
However, when the fourth quarter rolled around, the Grizzlies put the...
Video: De Colo elevates for the dunk
When you are in the your first year playing for the San Antonio Spurs, how can you ensure that you will get minutes during the push for the playoffs and the playoffs themselves?
If you are Nando De Colo, you make your presence felt on the defensive end along with continuing to do the little things that don’t show up on the stat sheet. You also show now fear or backing down...
Popovich looking for continued toughness from De Colo
The San Antonio Spurs have been doing relatively well without Tony Parker for these past few weeks and it seems the team may be getting primed for the playoffs.
Tonight against the Golden State Warriors, the Spurs had to fight for their win and that's something that should be expected in the playoffs.
For coach Gregg Popovich, that's one thing he'll be looking...
Spurs Assign Baynes, De Colo To D-League
The Spurs have assigned center Aron Baynes and guard Nando De Colo to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League.
De Colo, Baynes assigned to Austin Toros
The San Antonio Spurs have announced they've assigned Nando De Colo and Aron Baynes to the Austin Toros again.
[Press release] Spurs assign Baynes and De Colo to @austintoros: http://j.mp/WtfWda #GoSpursGo (@spurs)
Both players haven't seen much court time this season even with injuries on the roster. Cory Joseph got recalled from Austin to take Parker'...
Inside the mind of Nando De Colo
Nando De Colo's rookie season has been somewhat quiet. Even on a low-key team as the San Antonio Spurs, you probably haven't heard much about De Colo's interests or tapped into his personality.
In a recent interview with BasketUSA.com, De Colo discusses various random subjects and you also can get the feel for how his teammates are off the court in San Antonio.
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Parker: De Colo 'earned his spot'
With weeks of the San Antonio Spurs seemingly having a tryout for who ultimately will backup Tony Parker with their abundance in point guards, it seems Nando De Colo may have won the spot.
De Colo, a rookie this year in the NBA, has played well for the team especially when he's had to start. That may have been what pushed him over Patrick Mills and Gary Neal for the backup...
Video: De Colo working with Chip Engelland
San Antonio Spurs shooting coach Chip Engelland has helped numerous Spurs players with their shooting over the years. Former Spur Steve Kerr has raved about Engelland and the proof is in the pudding with Spurs all-star guard Tony Parker, who transitioned from a one-dimensional point guard whose main weapon was penetrating and finishing in the paint.
With Engelland's help...
Video: De Colo's zip pass & Leonard's dunk were quite impressive
The San Antonio Spurs got the road win over the Sixers last night and in the process, Nando De Colo and Kawhi Leonard got in some highlight worthy plays for fans to enjoy.
Nando got in the action with a zip pass to Tiago Splitter in the second quarter. Who says the team misses Manu Ginobili's dazzling plays while he is nursing a hamstring injury?
Kawhi Leonard got...
De Colo looking to earn opportunity
Nando De Colo's rookie season has been an up and down one so far. He's been shuffled around and hasn't been getting as many minutes as he'd probably like.
De Colo's misfortune comes from the team having an abundance in point guards and guys who can play the point guard position. With Tony Parker commanding the majority of the minutes at point and Patrick Mills...
De Colo talks about rookie treatment, playing time
While French guard Nando De Colo may have become an instant fan favorite after some fancy passing in the preseason, De Colo is still getting his bearings in San Antonio in what has been a whirlwind rookie season so far.
Just to show how easy he's transitioned into the hearts of Spurs fans and bloggers a like, two of us on the Sports Rountable crew had "more Nando"...
As Expected, Spurs Recall De Colo from Toros
(Check out Nando in action in his second game as a Toro)
The San Antonio Spurs sent Nando De Colo once again to the Austin Toros and have now recalled him back after a very brief stint (his second) with the team.
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have recalled guard Nando De Colo from the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League.
Assigned on Friday...
Spurs Reassign De Colo To Austin
Nando De Colo has appeared in 30 games for the Spurs this season, averaging 3.9 points, 1.7 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 11.9 minutes.
De Colo re-assigned to Toros
The San Antonio Spurs have re-assigned rookie guard Nando De Colo to their D-League affiliate Austin Toros.
This marks De Colo’s second assignment to the Toros this season. In one game for Austin on Dec. 2, the guard posted 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 39 minutes in a 97-82 win over the Idaho Stampede.
De Colo has appeared in 30 games...
De Colo earning his minutes
Nando De Colo's rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs wasn't supposed to be this impressive.
He was supposed to be learning how to play the NBA style and grab a feel for things with his new teammates. The knock on him was that he wasn't athletic enough to be relevant in the game and his defense was poor.
If you've seen him play with the Spurs so far this...
Pop raves about rookie De Colo
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has gotten the reputation from Spurs fans that he doesn't usually play rookies, especially with a veteran team around them. This year is different and this player isn't exactly a rookie either since he's played professional basketball overseas.
Nando De Colo has been described as "Manu Ginobili Jr." by some...
Video: Ginobili, De Colo with some fancy passing
Anytime either San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili or Nando De Colo are on the court together, you know something highlight worthy might happen.
Whether it be a clutch three from De Colo or some all out hustle play from Ginobili but one thing is for sure, these two players can pass the ball as they showed in last night's Spurs' win over the Houston Rockets.
Check...
De Colo already coming back to Spurs
Well, that was quick.
The San Antonio Spurs announced yesterday that they had reassigned Nando De Colo to the D-League Austin Toros, but it was a short-lived trip.
De Colo and the Toros beat the Idaho Stampede 97-82 last night in Austin. De Colo played 38 minutes and had 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.
Today, De Colo is being recalled back to the Spurs...
Video: Nando De Colo's first game with Toros
Yesterday, the San Antonio Spurs assigned rookie guard Nando De Colo to their D-League affiliate Austin Toros where according to his agent, will play for just one game.
Well that one game was against Idaho last night where Nando made his debut for Austin and finished with 15 points, 2 steals, 2 assists, 8 rebounds, shot 5-14 from the field in 38 minutes of action in the Toros...
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