Top 15 Bigman Candidates for the Minimum

[Redshadows]

??? Jezuuus. Take a fucking pill. We'll know if he's available 4PM CST tomorrow.

Of course I hope he would clear waiver.

But last summer, after the Spurs spent time in Caron Bulter, players like Mike Dunleavy was signed.

I don't wanna see it happen again.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Of course I hope he would clear waiver.

But last summer, after the Spurs spent time in Caron Bulter, players like Mike Dunleavy was signed.

I don't wanna see it happen again.

If we had signed Dunleavy or Butler, RJ would have been amnestied, and we never would have gotten Jack back. Some things work out for the best.

[Mel_13]

Looking forward to the "Top ten bigs that may be available for the minimum" thread.

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showpost...91&postcount=7

Thanks for exceeding expectations.

[timvp]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showpost...91&postcount=7

Thanks for exceeding expectations.

I forgot to thank you in the OP for the idea. Thanks

[pad300]

How did Greg Oden not make this list? Gimpy, needing more rehab and all. Upside and having actually done something in the league should put him at about 10th, he's probably physically more reliable than Jermaine O'neal...

[timvp]

How did Greg Oden not make this list? Gimpy, needing more rehab and all. Upside and having actually done something in the league should put him at about 10th, he's probably physically more reliable than Jermaine O'neal...

I'm in favor of signing Oden but that would be more of a project for the future instead of him actually filling a role anytime soon. Highly doubt he plays basketball this season.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

It's a nice list, LJ...really it is.



However, I'm hoping that we'll abandon even pursuing anyone past #6 on your list and see what opportunities present themselves during the season. The list could have been called, "My Top 6 Bigman Candidates for the Minimum, and Some Additional Scrap Mentionables".


Doesn't roll off the tongue quite like your title, though.

[Mel_13]

If Bonner had put up the same stats elsewhere but it wasn't yet clear he was a playoff choker, I'd put him two or three.

If that was true, he wouldn't be available for the minimum and wouldn't be on the list at all. (Novak 4/15)

[Mel_13]

Turiaf remains my choice as most likely vet min signing, with Shelden Williams second. Williams just always looked like a Spur to me.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I'd be interested to see how Kenyon Martin did on the Spurs. Having the 1997 and 2000 number 1 overall picks on the same team...stacked baby!!!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Ehj ftw

[jiggy_55]

No Anthony Randolph?

[Bruno]

With 5 vet PF/C, I think Spurs are fine quantity wise. They have an issue quality wise for the backup PF spot and, in this list, only Scola an K-Mart are good enough to pass both Bonner and Blair in the rotation.

Aside of the top 2 players, Sheldon Williams is a player I really like. He is a tough blue collar player. Leuer and to a lesser extent Yi are intriguing too.

[mudyez]

I'm all for Yi! then...http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7c6lp8z

That would give us at least one from every continent and (main-)race!

...shouldn't that make Stern finally a Spurs fan???

[Spurtacus]

Scola would be #1 on my list but a pipe dream at the minimum.

I would have Anthony Randolph ranked in the top 10.

[smaka]

is Jermaine's head photoshoped? What a high forehead.

[spurspokesman]

Agree.

In my opinion, Turiaf, not Scola, appears to be the best choice for what the Spurs need. As much as I like Scola, and there's no doubt that he is the best and most skilled of the bunch, it just makes no sense to bring in a guy for the minimum if he is unable to address some of the basic deficiencies and needs that the Spurs have. Three of which are defense, shotblocking and rebounding. Scoring is always nice, but for this team, it shouldn't be the priority when choosing a big from this list.

Knowing Pop though, he's probably salivating over the remote possibility of getting Scola on the cheap. Pop would certainly be willing to overlook his defensive liabilities. However, I think that would be a mistake.

Now, if they could add Scola while subtracting Bonner, then you're doing the frontline a solid.

This. Scola is a beast but not in the department we need him to be. We have a plethora of scorers and we are severely lacking interior D. Without addressing this need we should look forward to a repeat of last season. I really hope the spurs stay focused on needs rather than luxury.

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

This. Scola is a beast but not in the department we need him to be. We have a plethora of scorers and we are severely lacking interior D. Without addressing this need we should look forward to a repeat of last season. I really hope the spurs stay focused on needs rather than luxury.

yes lets sign one of the other bigs on the list so bonner can still play regular minutes.

[lmbebo]

As much as I want the spurs to add a big man, for some reason I feel they'll either leave teh spot open or sign another short guard.

[CGD]

This. Scola is a beast but not in the department we need him to be. We have a plethora of scorers and we are severely lacking interior D. Without addressing this need we should look forward to a repeat of last season. I really hope the spurs stay focused on needs rather than luxury.

Actually if you think about it, none of our bigs right now can realiably play with their back to the basket, which would have been a nice option against okc since they took away out penetrate and kick game. Duncan sadly is not the same player there, and I still can't get the embarrassing image of Fisher successfully guarding Tiago in the post. I would argue that Scola adds that dimension which I think we really do need.

[timvp]

Anthony Randolph isn't signing for the minimum.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Only the top 3 and Shelden Williams are players I'd be willing to sign. The rest of that list looks pretty depressing.

[DPG21920]

You are really high on Leuer - I am higher on Tolliver (not over Leuer, just on this list). I would move Tolliver to 4.

[SA210]

Honestly, if we can't get Scola, I'd go with Jermaine O' Neal. Injury prone yea, but we need defense.

We have scorers, we need more aggression and defense. Bottom line.

Oh why do I even give a fuck. Stern is there in the end anyway.

[therealtruth]

Actually if you think about it, none of our bigs right now can realiably play with their back to the basket, which would have been a nice option against okc since they took away out penetrate and kick game. Duncan sadly is not the same player there, and I still can't get the embarrassing image of Fisher successfully guarding Tiago in the post. I would argue that Scola adds that dimension which I think we really do need.

I agree we need better post scoring. Both Diaw and Splitter should get some time to run the offense out of the post. It gives us different looks to throw at defenses and a way to throw their offense of rhythm.

[tesseractive]

So I don't really know Jon Leuer's game, but from that synopsis, he sounds like Bonner minus the red hair. Is that about the size of it?

[pirhanna]

@OP

As far as Scola goes, there is zero chance he won't be claimed off waivers. Dude, Brendan Haywood was claimed lol. Someone will get him. There's lots of teams still under the cap.

[-21-]

They said they were looking for a 'physical center' but didn't the Spurs go after Marcus Camby? Camby is in no way physical. Maybe the Spurs just said they need a 'physical center' as a smokescreen for guys like Haywood, Kaman, Brand, and Kwame to get signed before other bigs like K-Mart or Scola.

Anyway, this is a great list timvp. My favorites are K-Mart, Turiaf, DJ White, and Tolliver. I'd put Scola in but someone is probably gonna claim him.

[Sense]

1, 2, or Leuer.. I'd rather stick with what we got than get any of the other ones.

[Kindergarten Cop]

They said they were looking for a 'physical center' but didn't the Spurs go after Marcus Camby? Camby is in no way physical. Maybe the Spurs just said they need a 'physical center' as a smokescreen for guys like Haywood, Kaman, Brand, and Kwame to get signed before other bigs like K-Mart or Scola.

Anyway, this is a great list timvp. My favorites are K-Mart, Turiaf, DJ White, and Tolliver. I'd put Scola in but someone is probably gonna claim him.

Technically, the Spurs FO didn't say they were looking for a "physical center" (at least not to us). It was Lorbek that stated that the Spurs were looking into one. Whether or not the Spurs told him this or not has not been confirmed to my knowledge - or if they did tell him that, if it was the truth.