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2014-2015 Player Review: Jameer Nelson
10.9ppg
1.6rpg
3.7apg
Jameer Nelson joined the Spurs during the 14-15 season. Over the years San antonio have put out a top tier NLL point guard as their starter but have often found that their backup has left something to be desired. GM Leeroy made the decision to bring in dome veteran talent mid way through the season at the expense of a couple of late first round picks. Jameer and P.J. Tucker joined the team and Nelson finally gave the team a player that could start if needed and also be a spark off the bench at the PG position.
Week 10 was his first with the team and due to injuries Nelson was thrown straight into the fire starting for his new team.
Nelson showed the value he would bring the team from the get go. Week 10 saw him put up 22 points and nearly 9 assists per game over the 5 games as the starter. Injury would see him sit for a couple of weeks following but once he returned to the court as the Spurs permanent backup PG the team really got going. The team would go 14 and 6 when Jameer was in the lineup as a backup proving that having a solid guard that can contribute when the starters sit is valuable in this league.
After the season Jameer declined his team option with the Spurs, indicating his intention to test the free agent waters. Jameer is looking at a 3 year contract and the team has indicated its intention to bring the veteran back to help PG of the future Reggie Jackson on his way.
3 Best Game of the Season
Week 10 Vs MEM - 24 points, 11 assists, 5-10 3FG
Jameer had a massive outing as a starter in week 10, the injury ravaged Spurs were forced to start Plumlee, Grant, Tucker,Matthews and Nelson, while the week was a write off, Nelson started strong.
Week 14 @ UTH - 17 points, 3 assists, 4-11 3FG
Back on the bench and Jameer got going helping the team almost cause the upset. Deron Williams had 31 but it was Jameer's 17 points in 13 minutes that kept the team in it
Round 1 Vs UTH - 11 points, 2 assists, 3-8 3FG
Jameer helped the Spurs even their 1st round series with the Jazz at 2 all with a solid bench outing.
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