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In an interview with French site La Voix Du Nord, Nando De Colo vented about his lack of playing time with the Spurs. "It really is not easy especially since the months before the playoffs, I played 10-15 minutes behind Tony. Then I found myself more on the bench than on the court. I played the first round against the Lakers, but usually at the end of the game when the game was already won. Already, it was not easy. And the series against Golden State, I'm in a suit, that's upsetting. I came here to play. I prepared all year to be ready for the playoffs. Finally, I do not play." ProjectSpurs.com

San Antonio Spurs, Nando De Colo 

Nando De Colo: "The worst is that it is one of the assistants that tells me that I'm in a suit as if it was normal, but it will be before anything happened. The morning of the game, I was leaving after the shoot around and he said "Nando, okay? Tonight you're in a suit." You say shit. You do not know what happened. You're in a new series. You wonder why you, and not another. It is not obvious at all. At first you think it is a game or two. Assistants tell you that things can change and, in fact, nothing changes. But that's coaching decisions. As it gets, there is not much to say." ProjectSpurs.com

San Antonio Spurs, Nando De Colo 

In any event, Nando was clear, he does not have any regrets coming to the NBA desite being buried on the bench. "No. You do not know as you have not tried. Next year I'm under contract with San Antonio, and there is no reflection or having to say "I'm going back to Europe." I will continue to work. We'll see with the Spurs if something must be done after the playoffs or not. It's frustrating not to play but there is nothing more to think." ProjectSpurs.com

San Antonio Spurs, Nando De Colo 

The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have recalled guard Nando De Colo from the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League. In Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles D-Fenders, De Colo recorded 17 points, 11 assists, 3 rebounds and 2 steals in a 110-95 victory in Austin. In three stints and three total games with the Toros this season, he is averaging 15.3 points, 7.3 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 2.00 steals in 35.0 minutes. NBA.com

San Antonio Spurs, D-League, Nando De Colo 

The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have assigned center Aron Baynes and guard Nando De Colo to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League. Baynes, who is making his third stint with the Toros this season, has appeared in three games for Austin, averaging 17.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.7 minutes. The Australian native has played in 11 games this season with the Spurs since being signed on Jan. 23, averaging 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 6.6 minutes. NBA.com

San Antonio Spurs, D-League, Nando De Colo, Aron Baynes 

The Spurs have re-assigned rookie point guard Nando De Colo to the NBA Developmental League’s Austin Toros for the second time this season, the team announced Friday. San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, D-League, Nando De Colo 

The Spurs have recalled French rookie Nando De Colo from the Austin Toros of the NBA Developmental League, the parent club announced Monday. San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, D-League, Nando De Colo 

The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have assigned guard Nando De Colo to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League. NBA.com

San Antonio Spurs, D-League, Nando De Colo 

All-NBA point guard Tony Parker was still crowing Thursday about coaching the Spurs to their 101-99 victory over the visiting Hawks on Wednesday night. Popovich turned the team over to Parker — who had the night off — after he pestered his coach with advice after Atlanta made things close in the waning seconds. After the Hawks tied the score at 99, Parker drew up a play for rookie Nando De Colo, who nailed the winning jumper. “It’s easy to do Pop’s job,” Parker said. “He’s a little bit overpaid, I think. That’s just my opinion.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Nando De Colo 

In just 14 minutes and 36 seconds of his first preseason game with the Spurs, rookie guard Nando De Colo established himself as a fan favorite Saturday with some of the slickest passing seen at the AT&T Center since Manu Ginobili’s rookie season 10 years ago. He also impressed some teammates. According to Stephen Jackson, De Colo is reminiscent of another fan favorite. “Nando,” Jackson said, “is another Manu Ginobili.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Stephen Jackson, Nando De Colo 

It's a tradition in the NBA for any rookie entering their first season in the league - hazing. Whether it be practical jokes, carrying a teammates' bags or worse, any rookie should expect to get the rookie treatment even if you have been a pro overseas like San Antonio Spurs' Nando De Colo. And as Nando enters his rookie season, what better player to get the rookie treatment going than his fellow countryman Tony Parker (via RMC Sport.fr). "Nando will be forced to get my hot chocolate and donuts for Tim Duncan!" ProjectSpurs.com

San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Nando De Colo, Tim Duncan 

Jeff McDonald: Describing Nando de Colo, Pop calls him "a poor man's Danny Ainge." I think that's meant to be a compliment. Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich, Nando De Colo 

Buford, speaking at a news conference about the summer league, said he expected to announce the signing of De Colo soon. De Colo is training for the London Olympics with the French National Team. San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, RC Buford, Nando De Colo, Transactions 

At the end of the game I could chat with combo guard Nando de Colo, who had just reached an agreement with the San Antonio Spurs (for two seasons) hours before. He seemed very excited to join the NBA (to join the Spurs, above all) and grateful to his former team (Valencia). Sulia

San Antonio Spurs, Nando De Colo, Transactions 

Emiliano Carchia: OFFICIAL: Valencia announced the departure of Nando De Colo for the Spurs with whom he will sign a two-year deal Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, Nando De Colo 

Nando de Colo has agreed to a two-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs. "It's a great honor to arrive to the Spurs, but I will never forget the three years I spent in Valencia". Valencia Basket

San Antonio Spurs, Nando De Colo, Transactions 

Nando De Colo is in San Antonio to undergo physical tests as part of its contract negotiations with the Spurs. Back on (July) 6. Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, Nando De Colo, Transactions 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Spurs are shopping forward DeJuan Blair, league sources tell Y! Spurs have Euro picks they could bring over next season, need roster space. Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, Trade, DeJuan Blair, Nando De Colo, Erazem Lorbek, Transactions 

Valencia Basket vice president Paco Raga: "I think Nando De Colo will play in the NBA next season. He wants to play there really bad" TuBasket.com

Spain, Nando De Colo, Valencia Basket 

A 6-foot-10 forward from Slovenia currently playing with Ricky Rubio’s old club in Spain, Lorbek was a sidepiece of the Leonard deal. De Colo, a 6-foot-5 guard from France, has also been playing in Spain since the Spurs drafted him 53rd overall in 2009. Both have a chance to cross the pond and join the Spurs next season, depending on how the free-agency landscape shakes out. If you’re handicapping it, expect Lorbek to make the jump before de Colo. San Antonio Express-News

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