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San Antonio Spurs 2012 NBA Draft pick guard Marcus Denmon, who is playing with French team Chalon-Elan, will undergo surgery to repair his broken right foot according to the team website. According to the report, Denmon and the Spurs both agreed surgery was necessary to avoid further fracturing of his fifth metatarsal in his right foot. A metal rod will be placed in his foot to strengthen it and to avoid further injury. ProjectSpurs.com

San Antonio Spurs, Injuries, France, Marcus Denmon 

San Antonio Spurs 2012 NBA Draft pick Marcus Denmon is currently playing with French squad Chalon-Elan and is playing quite well. In a few friendly matches, Denmon is averaging 16.7 points leading the team in scoring. But he is still a work in progress and the Spurs are closely watching his development on the court according to Chalon coach Beugnot Gregor via French site Le Journal . The Spurs also called last week. They are very sensitive to what is done with him. He is a real project for them. Marcus has already progressed in aggression, especially on pick and rolls. As a leader, it's starting to come. He begins to see the game, to focus on the weaknesses of the opponent. Over time, it will become natural. He still lacks that confidence. ProjectSpurs.com

San Antonio Spurs, Draft, France, Marcus Denmon, Elan Chalon 

Elan Chalon has officially announced the signing of Spurs draftee Marcus Denmon Catch and Shoot

San Antonio Spurs, Marcus Denmon, Elan Chalon 

Elan Chalon is interested in Spurs draftee Marcus Denmon Catch and Shoot

San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Marcus Denmon 

Typically speaking, little is ever expected out of the No. 59 pick in the NBA draft. That is fine by Marcus Denmon, the Missouri guard the Spurs selected with the draft’s second-to-last selection Thursday night. “I feel I’m better than the 59th pick,” Denmon said. San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Draft, Marcus Denmon 

Speaking with the Express-News via telephone from his hometown in Kansas City, Mo., on Friday afternoon, Denmon said he will use his long slide on draft night as motivation once he arrives in San Antonio. “With my accolades and my body of work, I was still overlooked,” said Denmon, who next month will compete for the Spurs’ summer league team in Las Vegas. “I’m going in hungry and humble.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Draft, Summer League, Marcus Denmon 

Jeff McDonald: Denmon says he's scheduled to report to SA on July 5. Will play for Spurs' entry in LV Summer League later that month. Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, Summer League, Marcus Denmon 

Jeff McDonald: R.C. Buford, on pluses of Marcus Denmon: "The guy can shoot the ball." And minuses: "It would help if he'd grow 3 or 4 inches." Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, Draft, RC Buford, Marcus Denmon 

The New Orleans Hornets are working out Mississippi State guard Dee Bost, Missouri guard Marcus Denmon, Long Beach State guard Larry Anderson and forwards Tornike Shengelia of Belgium and John Shurna of Northwestern in their afternoon session at the Alario Center. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Draft, John Shurna, Marcus Denmon 

Dan Duggan: Gonzaga C Robert Sacre, Memphis SG Will Barton, Ohio St. SG William Buford, Missouri SG Marcus Denmon, Texas A&M SF Khris Middleton... Twitter

Boston Celtics, Draft, Will Barton, William Buford, Robert Sacre, Marcus Denmon, Kris Middleton 

Joe Freeman: #Blazers predraft workout today includes: Marcus Denmon, Yancy Gates, Robbie Hummel, Chris Johnson, Arnett Moultrie and Alex Young. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Draft, Chris Johnson, Robbie Hummel, Alex Young, Arnett Moultrie, Marcus Denmon, Yancy Gates 

Chris Haynes: Marcus Denmon caught an elbow under his right eye from Chris Johnson during workout this morning. #Blazers Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Draft, Chris Johnson, Marcus Denmon 

Joan Nielsen: English and Denmon seem like guys the #Timberwolves could consider with 58th pick. And I'm not just saying that because I went to Mizzou. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Draft, Kim English, Marcus Denmon 

Alex Kennedy: The Los Angeles Lakers worked out several draft prospects last week including guards Tu Holloway, Marcus Denmon and Charlie Westbrook. Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Draft, Tu Holloway, Charlie Westbrook, Marcus Denmon