Spurs New Sign; Ian Mahinmi

Ian Mahinmi (born November 5 1986 in Rouen, France) is a French basketball player. At 6'10" and 225 lbs, he plays the position of power forward.

Mahinmi was born to a Beninese father and Jamaican mother. After playing with the French National Team he signed his first contract with the club STB Le Havre (France). He played two seasons with Le Havre, averaging 9.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in 2005-06. For 2006-07, he signed a contract with Pau Orthez in France's top professional league.

On August 2007 San Antonio Spurs have said that they have signed Ian Mahinmi.

Gerald Green; the 2007 Slam Dunk Contest champion

Gerald Green, Jr. born January 26, 1986 in Houston, Texas.currently play for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 18th pick of the first round in the 2005 NBA Draft. He is also the 2007 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion.

Green was one of the last players to enter the NBA directly from high school, as the collective bargaining agreement between NBA owners and the NBA Players' Association now mandates that American players who enter the NBA Draft must be at least one year removed from the graduation of their high school class and reach age 19 no later than December 31 of the calendar year of the draft.

Matías Nocedal; the next Ginobili

Manu Ginobili's success in the NBA has spawned the kind of fame normally reserved for soccer's elite, but now basketball is becoming a countrywide passion, and Ginobili is being heralded as the Michael Jordan of Argentina. As the search for the next Manu Ginobili heats up in Argentina the eyes of scouts have leveled on the thin frame of 17-year-old point guard prospect Matias Nocedal, of Argentino Castelar

Matias Nocedal, 1.94 meters of height and 17 years of age, has been yielded to Bruesa GBC for the next season. The player was signed by the Baskonia in April of 2006, signing both parts a contract of eight years of duration. At the present time, Matías has received specific training on the part of the vitoriano club, that chose to Iñaki Iriarte like its teacher in individual technique.

Nocedal is considered one of the Argentine players with greater future, and has been international with the albiceleste in all the inferior categories (until sub18). Its trajectory in Argentina is bound to the Argentinean of Castelar. For a reason or purpose individual, it was able to gain an aid of you kill in Adidas Superstar Camp de Lationamerica 2005. As far as its style of game, Nocedal can play as much of base as of escort. It knows to take advantage of his physicist to pentrar to basket and has good vision of game. In the equipment nocedal will share the perimeter with Pedro Sala, Ricardo Uriz, Isaac Lopez, Esteban Lopez and Salva Arco.

Acie Law, Strengths and Weaknesses

Acie Law is the Atlanta Hawks point guard rookie. In his four seasons at Texas A&M University, Law scored 1,653 points and was credited with 540 assists. Nicknamed "Captain Clutch" for his ability to take over the game late.

Strengths:
Law’s mental game may be his greatest asset, as he possesses all those intangible qualities that great point guards enjoy. He makes his teammates better, understands spacing and passing lanes, and uses his body and feet well to finish around the rim.

Law has developed an unbelievable reputation as a “clutch” performer, beginning with his game-winner against Texas. In his senior season, he hit a three-pointer to beat Kansas in Lawrence, and two simply unbelievable three point shots in a double-overtime loss to Texas (both threes extended the game an extra period). Law’s unafraid of the big shot, and seems to thrive when there’s a lot at stake.

Weaknesses:
Law needs to improve his consistency from the outside as a shooter to take a big step forward in his game. He’s already a great penetrator, but he needs the shooting game to complement it. Law also will need to add some upper body strength if he’s going to be able to be effective in the same way he was in college.

Batum; The Smooth Swingman

A silky-smooth swingman who does just about everything well with a natural feel for the game. Has a high basketball IQ and can play several positions on the floor. Excellent defender with quick hands and feet, long arms and good athletic ability. Has a diverse offensive game with the ability to pull up off the dribble, hit from outside, and penetrate to the rim. Shows a good stroke from the outside and has excellent confidence to shoot through cold spells. Needs to add weight which will allow him to go inside and finish as well as make him a stronger defender.

Nicolas Batum is a French basketball player born December 14, 1988 in Lisieux. He is considered one of the most talented young players in Europe and a possible NBA draft lottery pick. He was voted the most valuable player in the U18 Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Mannheim 2006.

The 6 ft 8 in (2.03 meter) Batum primarily plays the small forward position, although he is capable of shifting to either of the guard positions as well.

He delivered an impressive performance at the 2007 Nike Hoop Summit scoring 23 points (9/13 FG, 3/5 for 3 pts) in 28 minutes. He also grabbed four rebounds and recorded four steals. Batum Dunk Video

Paul Millsap 'The Paperboy'

Paul Millsap (#24 Utah Jazz Forward) made same score
as Rudy Gay.
Paul Millsap was impressive during the 2007 All-Star Rookie Versus
Sophomores Game. The rookie forward with the Utah Jazz recorded 22
points, eight rebounds, an assist and two steals in just over 27
minutes played.
Millsap was selected by the Jazz in the second round (47th overall)
of the 2006 NBA Draft.He is the only player in NCAA basketball
history to lead the nation in rebounding for three consecutive years.