Richie and Chinook, both of you have been in favor of preserving capspace for 2015, just wondering what your thoughts are on the Spurs realistically attracting a top-tier free agent. Obviously there are a lot of unknowns between now and then, but I just don't see Love or Aldridge coming to SA. Aldridge is already apart of an up-and-coming team and there is little impetus to leave (other than being a big in POR) assuming they can continue improving and fine something resembling a bench, plus POR will be able to offer more money. As far as Love, chances are he gets traded to a destination of his choosing this year so why would he leave (and they will be able to offer more money). M. Gasol seems like an ok but not great fit for the personnel that will be left assuming Duncan and Manu retire. Bosh is intriguing but I still have my reservations about him. I guess my main points are:
1. In 2015 the Spurs could lose Pop, Duncan, and Manu. Don't you think that is likely to scare FA (potential loss of the system, spiritual leaders of the team gone, ect)
2. Parker will be a year older and he is already starting to get those lingering injuries that make players a bit slower, do you think it is likely to impact how FAs view the Spurs in terms of winning potential
3. Chris Bosh will be on the wrong side of 30 and M. Gasol will be close, making neither long-term partners for Kawhi and the Spurs young core. Do you think that is a consideration?
Personally I'm for bringing back the current team even if it impacts the 2015 FA prospects, both for sentimental reasons (minus Ayres, I love this team) and for more practical reasons (I'm more pessimistic in my evaluation of the Spurs potential to acquire FA in 2015). But I'd appreciate an opposing viewpoint