Silver and Black Coffee Hour: Fan Tryouts, Offseason Drama, and Hopes for the SeasonWelcome back to another episode of the Silver and Black Coffee Hour! Join Tom Petrini, Aaron Blackerby, and Zach Montana as they discuss the latest drama surrounding the NBA and our beloved Spurs. In this episode, the team breaks down Zach's recent biking incident, the fan tryouts for the new Spurs fan section, and the detailed investigation led by Pablo Torre into the Clippers' alleged salary cap circumvention. The trio also touches on the current state of the Spurs' roster and what fans can expect this season. Plus, find out what Tom, Aaron, and Zach would do to prove their Spurs fandom during the tryouts. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave your comments below on what topics you'd like us to cover next. Let's create a positive and constructive community together!
00:00 Introduction and Host Greetings
00:31 Zach's Bike Accident Story
02:32 Community Engagement and Podcast Goals
03:28 Pablo Torre's Investigative Bombshell
05:01 Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers' Controversy
08:53 Uncle Dennis and Shady Dealings
17:21 Startup Culture
21:05 Steve Ballmer's Role and NBA Implications
28:25 Kawhi Leonard Controversy
32:04 Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation
33:11 Spurs Fan Tryouts
33:53 Austin FC Supporter Section
40:46 Creative Spurs Fandom Ideas
46:32 Dylan Harper's Injury Update
53:00 Spurs Surprise Visit to Ingram High School
54:49 Season Preview and Final Thoughts
Welcome to another episode of the Silver and Black Coffee Hour! We dive into the latest San Antonio Spurs updates, discussing Project Marvel, Trey Murphy rumors, and the upcoming season's outlook. They reflect on favorite moments from last season, speculate on potential breakout stars like Jeremy Sochan, and discuss the implications of recent trades and signings.
The hosts also answer fan questions about the team's future, the impact of new coaching staff, and predictions for the 25-26 season. Don't miss out on this comprehensive breakdown of everything Spurs!
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:55 Project Marvel Updates and Spurs Rumors
02:00 Community Reactions and City Council Developments
03:54 Strategic Pause and Financial Contributions
08:33 City Council Vote and Public Reactions
13:54 Economic Impact and Future Considerations
33:23 Spurs Rumors and Trade Speculations
38:25 Favorite Wins from Last Season
41:45 Memorable Losses and Emotional Impact
44:12 Reflecting on the Nuggets Back-to-Back Games
45:22 Looking Forward to the 25-26 Season
49:15 Jeremy Sochan's Potential Breakout Year
55:49 Analyzing the Spurs' Roster and Future Moves
01:05:38 Mitch Johnson: The Coach of the Future?
01:11:26 Dream Season Scenarios for the Spurs
01:17:34 Final Thoughts and Predictions
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In this special episode of the Silver and Black Coffee Hour, hosts Tom Petrini, Aaron Blackerby, and Zach Montana are joined by Michael Karlis of the San Antonio Current to discuss one of the most significant stories in Spurs news: Project Marvel.
They explore various facets of this ambitious redevelopment plan for Hemisfair Park in downtown San Antonio, including the proposed new Spurs arena, its economic impact, and the political dynamics involved. The conversation also touches upon San Antonio's new mayor, Gina Ortiz Jones, and her approach to negotiating the project. The episode concludes with a review of the Spurs' upcoming season schedule and the implications for the team's future. A must-watch for Spurs fans and San Antonio residents alike!
00:00 Welcome to the Silver and Black Coffee Hour
00:15 Introducing the Special Guest: Michael Karlis
01:58 Project Marvel Overview
03:28 San Antonio's New Mayor and Changing Dynamics
05:00 Economic Impact and Controversies
08:41 Funding Sources and Financial Concerns
28:59 Political Dynamics and Mayor's Approach
46:20 Clarifying the 'Strategic Pause'
48:32 Non-Binding Agreement and Negotiations
50:11 Details of the Term Sheet
58:36 Concerns About Spurs Relocating
01:14:20 Spurs Schedule and Upcoming Season
01:22:07 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
Silver & Black Coffee Hour: Spurs Off-Season Madness and Movie Pitches!Join Tom Petrini, Aaron Blackerby, and Zach Montana for another entertaining episode of the Silver and Black Coffee Hour! In this episode, the trio discusses the latest San Antonio Spurs news, including De'Aaron Fox's contract extension and what it means for the team. They dive into speculations around the Spurs' upcoming season and its roster dynamics. Plus, they get creative and pitch their own Spurs-inspired movie ideas, featuring films on Manu Ginobili, Greg Popovich, and Dennis Rodman. Strap in for a combination of sports analysis and entertaining shenanigans, perfect for any Spurs Nation fan!00:00 Welcome to the Silver and Black Coffee Hour01:32 Spurs News and Updates03:35 De'Aaron Fox Contract Extension04:18 Spurs Playmakers and Team Dynamics10:08 Offseason Moves and Team Projections14:33 Lindy Waters Signing28:15 Spurs Movie Pitch35:24 Tweaking the Documentary Concept35:56 Creating Tension in Feel-Good Movies36:26 Debating the Documentary's Direction40:51 Pitching the Greg Popovich Spy Thriller49:37 Pitching the Dennis Rodman Biopic56:50 A Silly Spurs Movie Idea01:01:23 Wrapping Up and Viewer Questions
Silver and Black Coffee Hour: Summer League Highlights and Surprise Guest Spot!In this episode of the Silver and Black Coffee Hour, the team goes live on YouTube to discuss key moments from the NBA Summer League, particularly focusing on standout performances and prospects. They explore the potential impact of new Spurs addition Kelly Olynyk and debate the future of players like David Jones Garcia and Riley Mins. The team shares behind-the-scenes stories from Summer League, including an unexpected discussion with an NBA player about faith. Additionally, they take questions from the live chat, discussing the Spurs' future lineup possibilities and player development. Don't miss the entertaining Kelly Olynyk improv session and the detailed analysis of the Spurs' upcoming season dynamics.00:00 Getting Ready to Go Live03:32 Introducing the Team05:58 Vegas Summer League Highlights22:18 Player Spotlights and Performances33:20 David Jones Garcia: Rising Star41:04 DJ G's Rising Stardom42:11 Dylan Harper's Summer League Performance51:15 Carter Bryant's Defensive Prowess59:37 Kelly Olynyk Joins the Spurs01:07:03 Fan Questions and Future Prospects
In light of recent news out of Kerrville, TX, we encourage all who are able to donate to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund here: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201
00:00 Welcome to the Silver and Black Coffee Hour00:16 Reflecting on Central Texas Flooding04:01 Public Service Announcements and Community Support04:46 Zach's Absence and Las Vegas Plans07:47 Draft Show Recap and Community Engagement10:44 Excitement Over Luke Kornett Signing21:51 Future Roster Moves and Team Needs29:16 The Spurs' Patient Strategy29:50 Recent Trades and Draft Picks32:24 The Philosophy of Patience34:03 Building a Sustainable Powerhouse37:31 Potential Future Moves40:39 Coaching Staff Additions44:17 Focus on Defense and Player Development47:50 Summer League Excitement01:00:37 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Like Thin Lizzy, the boys are back in town and doing their own legislative session on what the Spurs should do with picks #2 and #14 in the upcoming NBA Draft:
00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:27 Tom's Busy Week and Lazy Days Grand Opening01:22 Zach's Triathlon Adventure05:11 Spurs Draft and THC Legislation06:10 Spurs Legislative Session Begins18:25 Debating the Second Pick: Dylan Harper33:13 Proposal: Trading the Second Pick for Giannis45:32 Debating Player Roles and Team Strategy46:39 Evaluating Dylan Harper's Potential47:33 Considering Trade Options and Leverage01:00:45 Discussing Backup Center and Draft Strategy01:08:47 Final Deliberations and Voting01:24:56 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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We ARE BACK AND WE ARE LIVE!!
00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup00:39 Engaging with the Audience01:28 Podcast Introduction and Hosts03:46 Personal Updates and Banter08:13 Discussing Greg Popovich's Departure14:13 Mitch Johnson as New Head Coach20:23 NBA Draft Lottery Anticipation39:56 Excitement Builds for the Draft Lottery40:24 Reactions to the Spurs' Chances42:48 Anticipation and Tension Rise43:27 The Big Reveal: Spurs' Draft Position47:20 Celebration and Analysis55:40 Prospects and Future Scenarios01:09:45 Player Analysis and Stereotypes01:10:10 Draft Strategy and Player Fit01:11:58 Spurs Offseason Needs01:14:13 Trade Scenarios and Draft Picks01:19:27 Live Show Interaction and Community Engagement01:21:15 Giannis Trade Rumors and Team Building01:25:11 Spurs Future and Roster Construction01:45:52 Q&A and Closing Remarks
00:00 Introduction and Reflections on the Podcast Journey
01:32 Funny Anecdotes and Snake Encounter
01:47 Public Service Announcement
04:04 Game Recaps: Trailblazers and Clippers
10:26 Warriors Game Highlights
16:33 Phoenix Game and Raptors Game
28:25 Season Recap and Player Highlights
32:11 Final Thoughts and Season Rating
40:10 Victor Wembanyama's Presence
40:58 Insider Information on Victor
41:38 Interim Coach Mitch Johnson's Performance
43:35 Offensive and Defensive Strategies
49:31 Player Growth and Development
56:47 Excitement for Next Season
01:01:41 Offseason Questions and Speculations
01:10:16 Gratitude and Farewell
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The Lads are back after a rough week from the Spurs and are ready to chop it up about:
00:29 Jennifer Coolidge Joins the Show
02:30 Spurs Recent Performance Overview
05:10 Boston Celtics Game Recap
08:59 Golden State Warriors Game Recap
13:23 Orlando Magic Game Recap
17:59 Denver Nuggets Game Recap
22:51 Cleveland Cavaliers Game Recap
28:17 High Praise Segment
37:02 Austin Spurs Playoff Push
38:37 Coach Scott King's Impact
43:50 Project Marvel and San Antonio's Future
55:44 Final Week of the Season Preview
01:07:05 Closing Thoughts and Offseason Plans
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The season is nearing it's end but there's still plenty to chat about, here's what the lads chopped up in the latest episode:
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests00:50 Basketball Banter and Personal Stories02:23 Spurs Recent Games Recap04:50 In-Depth Analysis of Spurs' Performance16:40 High Praise 27:24 Wemby and Eurobasket35:23 Taylor Jenkins' Coaching Journey40:48 Potential Spurs Coaching Candidates45:41 Fun TikTok Trend with Spurs Players51:57 Upcoming Spurs Games Analysis01:06:44 Final Thoughts and Sign Off
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The lads are back! The Spurs are back and we are ready to chop it up about:
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up01:03 San Antonio Spurs Recent Performance01:26 Podcast Housekeeping and Fun Banter04:10 Spurs vs. Lakers Game Recap08:50 Mamu's Historic Performance10:09 Spurs vs. Knicks Game Recap19:41 Spurs' Offensive and Defensive Trends24:38 High Praise for Spurs Players31:56 Three Demons on the Spurs38:13 Questions and Future Outlook45:52 Bench Strategy: Letting Keldon and Devin Shine46:26 Evaluating Player Roles and Team Needs50:04 Future Team Lineup Considerations53:20 Memorable Spurs Performances57:43 Upcoming Games and Predictions01:08:12 Austin Spurs: G League Success01:17:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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The lads are back and ready to chop it up in the latest episode about:
00:24 South by Southwest Recap
00:53 Basketball in the Wind
01:35 2K Gaming Struggles02:26 Spurs Basketball Talk
02:58 Shoutout to Spurs Fans
03:55 De'Aaron Fox Shutdown
05:25 Minnesota Game Analysis
08:21 Dallas Mavericks Matchup
18:27 Pelicans Game Recap
23:41 High Praise Segment
23:48 Waterloo Sparkling Water Ad
25:25 Offensive Highlights
26:37 Player Development Insights
29:31 Steph Castle's Performance
31:50 Looking Ahead: Spurs' Future
32:43 Shameless Tanking vs. Fighting for Wins
33:30 Natural Tanking and Tough Battles Ahead
34:36 Forfeiting Games and Cap Situations3
5:21 Spurs' Draft Position and Tankathon
37:23 Player Development and Rotation Insights
39:45 Evaluating Role Players and Bench Strength
47:22 Chris Paul's Podcast and Healthy Snacks
51:49 Upcoming Games and Key Matchups
58:20 Studio Robbery and Future Plans
01:00:51 Final Thoughts and Community Appreciation
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Apologies off the top for some echoes but don't let that stop you from enjoying this episode with the lads!
They're chopping it up about:
00:00 Introduction and South by Southwest Recap02:20 Spurs Game Highlights and Analysis04:06 Memphis Game Breakdown08:44 OKC Game Recap and Jeremy Sohan's Fight14:02 Devin Vassell's Record-Breaking Performance19:12 De'Aaron Fox's Return to Sacramento26:07 High Praise: Bench Unit and Team Spirit31:23 Defensive Strategies and Player Highlights33:12 Steph Castle's Impressive Performance34:54 De'Aaron Fox's Role and Future37:31 Injury Concerns and Team Dynamics42:42 De'Aaron Fox's recent article52:44 Upcoming Games and Predictions
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The lads are back and Zach is on the mend while the Spurs struggle, here's what they chop it up about in the latest ep: 00:33 Zach's Return and Health Update
01:01 Spurs' Difficult Week Recap
02:04 Media Experience and Insights
07:20 Spurs' Struggles and Statistics
10:37 Pelicans Game Analysis
18:39 Houston Game Analysis
26:29 High Praise for Keldon Johnson
31:07 Player's Passion and Game Moments
32:07 Bismack Biyombo's Impact
34:04 Season Reflections and Fan Experience
36:40 Dealing with Team Struggles
55:25 Upcoming Games and Expectations
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It's just Tom and Aaron today as Zach crushed it covering the Spurs this week in the cold but was out sick. In this episode the lads chop it up about: 00:13 Covering the Spurs: A Busy Week
01:57 Victor Wembanyama's Health Update
03:28 De'Aaron Fox Joins the Spurs
07:37 Kevin Durant's Return to Austin1
9:28 Spurs vs. Pistons: Game Analysis
27:20 High Praise Segment
34:34 Austin vs. San Antonio: A Player's Perspective
35:43 Impact of Wemby's Absence on the Team
37:43 Analyzing Player Performances and Strategies
41:09 Insights from the Court: Interviews and Reactions
55:39 Upcoming Games and Predictions
01:06:45 Reflections and Gratitude
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The lads are back in the lab ready to kickoff Austin-Spurs week, in this episode they chop it up about:
00:30 Spurs Week Events and Highlights
01:52 Interview with Brandon James
04:44 Spurs' Performance and Game Analysis
15:09 All-Star Weekend Highlights
30:21 TNT's NBA Coverage Critique
32:03 Modern Game Appreciation
34:49 Spurs Season Outlook
39:43 Top Spurs Players Graded
48:47 Upcoming Lineup Changes
56:01 Austin Spurs Week Preview
01:04:47 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
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This week we delve into the team's recent performance, including De'Aaron Fox's impact and his first few games with the Spurs. We also talk about the team's struggles with defense, particularly perimeter defense, and look at Jeremy Sochan's evolving role.
Finally, we preview upcoming games and Spurs' representation at the All-Star Weekend, including predictions and hopes for the event. Don't forget to like and subscribe to stay updated with all Spurs-related content!
00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebrations
01:32 Discussing Victor Wembenyama and All-Star Weekend
02:28 Analyzing the De'Aaron Fox Trade
05:03 Memphis Game Recap and Reflections
09:49 Challenges Against Atlanta and Charlotte
27:57 Orlando Game Breakdown and Defensive Issues
35:51 High Praise and Final Thoughts38:20 Steph Castle's Impact on the Team
41:03 Spurs' Strategic Trade Moves
42:39 Interview with Brandon James48:03 Defensive Struggles and Adjustments
54:36 Mitch Johnson's Coaching Under Fire
01:00:21 Play-In Tournament Hopes
01:06:10 Upcoming Games and Predictions
01:10:19 All-Star Weekend Excitement
01:12:09 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
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In this episode of the Silver and Black Coffee Hour, Tom, Zach and Aaron interview San Antonio Spurs front-office exec, Brandon James. Brandon is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth and Deputy General Counsel with the Spurs and he discusses his role within the organization, his extensive experience, and the strategic growth efforts of the Spurs, including their expansion into various markets like Austin, Mexico, and France. They also delve deep into Austin Spurs Week, highlighting numerous exciting activities and upcoming games. Brandon shares insights into the NBA's new CBA and the second apron, and offers a glimpse into the future relationship between San Antonio and Austin, while also touching on his personal experiences.
00:00 Welcome to the Silver and Black Coffee Hour
00:16 Introducing Brandon James: The Man Behind Spurs' Strategic Growth
01:17 Brandon's Journey with the Spurs
02:19 Expanding the Spurs' Reach: From Paris to Austin
05:16 The NBA's Vote of Confidence and Future Aspirations
08:14 Understanding the New CBA and Its Impact
13:07 Looking Ahead: Spurs' Vision for 2035
14:37 Spurs Week in Austin: Events and Excitement
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Emergency Episode: Spurs Acquire De'Aaron Fox - Blockbuster Trade Analysis In this emergency episode of the Silver and Black Coffee Hour, the hosts discuss the breaking news of the San Antonio Spurs trading for De'Aaron Fox. The episode covers the details of the three-team trade involving picks and players, like Sidy Cissoko, Tre Jones, and Zach Collins. The trade allows the Spurs to pair Fox with Victor Wembanyama while retaining all their core players and future leverage. The hosts share their initial reactions, rate the trade, speculate on rotations, and discuss potential future moves. They also engage with listener questions and revel in the excitement of this significant acquisition for the Spurs. 00:00 Emergency Episode Kickoff 00:24 Breaking Down the Trade 00:58 Immediate Reactions and Excitement 03:24 Trade Details and Analysis 04:48 Impact on the Spurs' Future 09:55 Fan Questions and Further Discussion 22:59 Discussing Jonas Valanciunas 24:00 The Spurs' New Strategy 25:47 Trade Deadline Predictions 26:37 The Wemby Effect 29:20 Backup Bigs and Team Dynamics 32:42 De'Aaron Fox's Impact 38:01 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts
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