Drew Gooden officially signed by Spurs

[T Park]

Drew Gooden has been signed for the rest of the year.

90 seconds presser at the practice facility.

[SAtown]

finally, i guess

[Ocotillo]

WTF is T Park?

[duncan228]

Drew Gooden joins Spurs for playoff run (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-spurs-gooden&prov=ap&type=lgns)

Drew Gooden is the new big man who the San Antonio Spurs hope will fortify their latest playoff run.

Gooden joined the Spurs after buying out his contract earlier this week in Sacramento, to where the Chicago Bulls traded the veteran power forward last month.

Gooden arrived Thursday evening at the Spurs’ practice facility, where he was expected to later meet with reporters.

The Spurs had been shopping for another frontcourt presence to challenge the bigger Los Angeles Lakers should the Western Conference’s top two teams meet up again in the playoffs.

[Solid D]

Do you think Pop will let Gooden grow another beard on the back of his head?

[Marcus Bryant]

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[Summers]

Do you think Pop will let Gooden grow another beard on the back of his head?

We can only hope not.

[thispego]

Do you think Pop will let Gooden grow another beard on the back of his head?

i think it was the limitation of his reach when he was shaving his own head that caused that. no way that was on purpose.. right?

[duncan228]

Spurs.com, hit the link for the photo gallery.

Spurs Sign Drew Gooden (http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs_sign_drew_gooden_090305.html)

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they signed forward/center Drew Gooden for the remainder of the season. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Gooden, 6-10, 250 pounds, was waived by the Sacramento Kings on March 1 after being acquired from the Chicago Bulls in a trade on Feb. 18. This season he has appeared in 32 games, averaging 13.1 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 29.5 minutes while shooting .460 (166-361) from the field and .869 (86-99) from the foul line. Gooden has posted 11 double-doubles and has scored in double figures in 22 games, including seven contests with 20 or more. In 31 games with Bulls, he averaged 13.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 29.6 minutes, and in his only game with the Kings he posted 12 points and 13 rebounds in 26 minutes.

Originally selected out of the University of Kansas with the fourth overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, Gooden has played for five NBA teams (Memphis, Orlando, Cleveland, Chicago and Sacramento). For his career he has appeared in 491 games, averaging 12.1 points (.470 FG%, .730 FT%), 8.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 28.5 minutes. Gooden enjoyed his best season in 2004-05 with the Cavaliers when he averaged a career-high 14.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 30.8 minutes while appearing in all 82 games.

Gooden, 27, has made three trips to NBA playoffs, including the 2007 NBA Finals where the Spurs defeated the Cavaliers. In 40 career playoff games, he has averaged 10.8 points and 8.7 rebounds in 28.0 minutes.

Gooden enjoyed a stellar collegiate career at Kansas. In three seasons with the Jayhawks he averaged 15.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.10 blocks and 1.10 steals in 98 games becoming just the second player in school history (Danny Manning) to record at least 1,500 points, 900 rebounds, 100 blocks and 100 steals. As a junior, Gooden helped lead Jayhawks to the 2002 NCAA Final Four. Along the way he was named First Team All-America in 2002 by the Associated Press, Sporting News and Basketball News. He also was named the 2002 Big 12 Player of the Year and a 2002 Wooden Award First-Team All-American.

[Marcus Bryant]

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[Leftyventricle]

sweet :flag::flag::downspin::flag::flag:

[MaNu4Tres]

lol /\/\

[Spurs9]

HEll yES.

So when can I buy a Gooden Jersey? :D

[Mr Bones]

originally posted by EricB

Drew Gooden was a big reason why Oberto scored so well in the 2007 NBA Finals.

No thanks on this stiff.

So will you root for him now?

[TheMACHINE]

Gooden = Championship

[Spurs9]

The machine, omg ur sig rawks!

[sananspursfan21]

bout time! they already got decent perimeter d (didn't show last night against the mavs though) they just need a little improvement on the interior. welcome to a winning team Drew :)

[Duncan2177]

:clap:downspin::lobt2::flag:

[EricB]

So will you root for him now?

Now that he's a spur yes I will.

I wasn't in favor of him, but now that he's on board, I hope he plays out of his mind fantastic.

[Galileo]

Now the media will annoint the Spurs as favorites in the West?

[EricB]

bout time! they already got decent perimeter d (didn't show last night against the mavs though) they just need a little improvement on the interior. welcome to a winning team Drew :)

Don't look for that to improve with Gooden.

[Brazil]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/slumdog_Millionare_Gif.gif

:lol

[crc21209]

Alright! Finally! I just got the text a couple mins ago and saw it on Spurs.com as well. Time to get to work...

[Yorae]

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Wohoo! We need rebounds drew!

[VI_Massive]

Be it a ring or next year's deal, let's hope Gooden breaks his neck to play great.

[Spurs9]

I've already said hell yes, but I'm so excited I'll say it again.

HELL YEA!

[completely deck]

FINALLY. I was seriously wondering why it took so long.

Odds that he suits up and maybe plays tomorrow night?


HEll yES.

So when can I buy a Gooden Jersey? :D

Whenever you want. Try the CBS Sportsline store. They make customized jersey shirts for cheap. Of course NBA.com makes the regular jerseys as well. :toast

[iilluzioN]

POP needs to give Drew some MIN.....

I'd say start him NOW. theres nothing more better then hands on expirence....

Duncan
Gooden
Manu
Mason
Parker
:flag:

[xtremesteven33]

i want him to start but i think he will really thrive as a solid backup for Duncan.

[lefty]

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:lol

[Marcus Bryant]

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[lefty]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/slumdog_Millionare_Gif.gif

:lol

[lefty]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/Webcam_dance_hump.gif

:rollin the dogs

[earljack]

they could have kept pops whatevar his name is that they called up from the D-league.Drewwill be a good fit but its gonna take him some time to learn the system.He and kurt thomas are basicalley the same players anyway other than kurt having bettar d.both will knock down the 10 to 15 fotter,still not enough for the lakers though.

[Mr Bones]

originally posted by EricB

Drew Gooden was a big reason why Oberto scored so well in the 2007 NBA Finals.

No thanks on this stiff.

Points scored by Oberto in the 2007 nba finals:

Game 1: 0 points

Game 2: 4 points

Game 3: 6 points

Game 4: 7 points

That's an average of 4.25 ppg. Oberto's average for the '06-'07 season was 4.4 ppg.

[MaNu4Tres]

Points scored by Oberto in the 2007 nba finals:

Game 1: 0 points

Game 2: 4 points

Game 3: 6 points

Game 4: 7 points

That's an average of 4.25 ppg. Oberto's average for the '06-'07 season was 4.4 ppg.

lol i already brought that to his attention

[TheDarkSide.]

HEll yES.

So when can I buy a Gooden Jersey? :D

Wait till he plays his first game then customize it on NBA shop

[Brazil]

Points scored by Oberto in the 2007 nba finals:

Game 1: 0 points

Game 2: 4 points

Game 3: 6 points

Game 4: 7 points

That's an average of 4.25 ppg. Oberto's average for the '06-'07 season was 4.4 ppg.

wow owned !
but it's true Oberto looked good during this serie, i guess box score don't tell everything

[Mr Bones]

lol i already brought that to his attention

:lol those are just silly facts.

[MarHill]

It's official!!

I know some Spurs fans were thinking that the Lakers were going to swoop in and steal him from the Spurs!! :lmao

I'm glad it's done and now he needs to get healthy and be ready to play by the end of month and the playoffs.

:flag:

[Marcus Bryant]

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[dastrey]

The greatest thing about this pickup is knowing that Gooden will be playing his hardest for a new contract. Its pretty much a no risk, high reward situation.

[Buddy Holly]

Will the press conference be carried live on spurs.com?

[exstatic]

bout time! they already got decent perimeter d (didn't show last night against the mavs though) they just need a little improvement on the interior. welcome to a winning team Drew :)

Drew Gooden will do nothing to help our interior D. He'll be the interior scoring we've lacked off the bench, plus rebounding. That's it.

A good bargain for the price, but don't overestimate what he brings to the table.

[duncan228]

...rebounding

God I hope so.

[Marcus Bryant]

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[MarHill]

Drew Gooden will do nothing to help our interior D. He'll be the interior scoring we've lacked off the bench, plus rebounding. That's it.

A good bargain for the price, but don't overestimate what he brings to the table.

Not overestimating....but if he can score points in the post and rebound with the 2nd unit that maybe all the help the Spurs need especially when Manu comes back with that unit as well.

[Manu-of-steel]

Gooden, bring it on. I'm excited by this news. Spurs have longed for a big man who could help tim in the post. Now we have gooden. He may not be the savior, but he could be the missing piece in our puzzle to get the 5th ring.

[PDXSpursFan]

So now that Goode is signed, it's time to start threats asking when will he play and later when will he start :lol

[Galileo]

Gooden is a lot better than Thomas at this stage. He's bigger, taller, and 9 years younger.

Remember, this dude has some talent. He was the # 4 draft pick, 1st team all-American in college, and was 1st-team all-rookie. He started for a team that made the NBA finals two years ago. We now have some depth among our bigs as well. He has scored double digit 7 straight years and can rebound.

Stats

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/goodedr01.html

Looking at these stats, he was a top 10 rebounder from '05 to '07, and he is only 27 years old. He has just had some minor injuries recently, his per 36 minute numbers have not dropped a bit,a dn ahve actually gone up. He also shoot 87% from the line, that nice as well.

Factor in that Joe Smith is a fossil and Ben Wallace broke his leg, Bynam is out, and KG is battling injuries and slowing dow, and things look good for # 5!

[Brazil]

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O man :lmao

[Bruno]

:tu

Spurs have a lot of offensive upside this year. They are maybe the most talented Spurs' team on the offensive end of the Duncan era.

If the defense isn't too bad, Spurs will make some noise in the playoffs. :)

[manufor3]

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:lol:lol:lol

[beachwood]

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[Dex]

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[Mr Bones]

Drew Gooden will do nothing to help our interior D. He'll be the interior scoring we've lacked off the bench, plus rebounding. That's it.

A good bargain for the price, but don't overestimate what he brings to the table.

Gooden is not a strong defender, but I think it's overstating it quite a bit to say he'll do nothing at all to aid interior defense. He's 6'10" and athletic, which already gives him an edge over Oberto (who I like by the way).

Tim Duncan's scoring in 2007 finals:
Game 1: 24 points
Game 2 : 23
Game 3: 14
Game 4: 12

That's 18.25 ppg in the finals. His average ppg that season was 20 even. Again, Gooden is not a great defender, but many on this website have really gone overboard depicting him as an absolute non-factor on D, while ironically also praising the great effort put forth by Pops Mensah-Bonsu, who has never started for an NBA team as Gooden has.

[Biggems]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/the_obamas.gif

I just can't see how they can be jivin to this song.....but that is just me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny4YpBgq_Pk

[Dex]

Gooden is not a strong defender, but I think it's overstating it quite a bit to say he'll do nothing at all to aid interior defense. He's 6'10" and athletic, which already gives him an edge over Oberto (who I like by the way).

Tim Duncan's scoring in 2007 finals:
Game 1: 24 points
Game 2 : 23
Game 3: 14
Game 4: 12

That's 18.25 ppg in the finals. His average ppg that season was 20 even. Again, Gooden is not a great defender, but many on this website have really gone overboard depicting him as an absolute non-factor on D, while ironically also praising the great effort put forth by Pops Mensah-Bonsu, who has never started for an NBA team as Gooden has.

+1

Drew Gooden may not be known for his defense, but he is still tall, physical, and capable of standing in front of someone. Plus he's a hustle player with playoff experience, which is always good for something.

I'll admit that watching him in rotations is probably gonna make us wince a few times, but it's not like they are just putting a cardboard cutout of him out on defense. He's a big body that we didn't have before.

If there was a big man out there that was a good defender and inside scorer, he'd either be signed by somebody else already, or we wouldn't be able to afford him right now. If you ask me, Drew Gooden is a better pickup than Nazr Mohammad was at the time (hindsight not included), but I guess some people are never happy.

[Galileo]

Gooden has 11 double-doubles in 32 games. Only about 20 some odd players are getting doudle-doubles in 1/3 of their games this season.

For the Spurs, Duncan has 37 double-doubles.

Next is Parker with 10 (off of assists)

Then Bonner 1, Hill 1, Thomas 1, everyone else 0.

I say Gooden makes the Spurs the West favorites.

[MaNu4Tres]

gooden is not a strong defender, but i think it's overstating it quite a bit to say he'll do nothing at all to aid interior defense. He's 6'10" and athletic, which already gives him an edge over oberto (who i like by the way).

Tim duncan's scoring in 2007 finals:
Game 1: 24 points
game 2 : 23
game 3: 14
game 4: 12

that's 18.25 ppg in the finals. His average ppg that season was 20 even. Again, gooden is not a great defender, but many on this website have really gone overboard depicting him as an absolute non-factor on d, while ironically also praising the great effort put forth by pops mensah-bonsu, who has never started for an nba team as gooden has.


+1

[spursdotcom]

Spurs.com, hit the link for the photo gallery.

Spurs Sign Drew Gooden (http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs_sign_drew_gooden_090305.html)



Drew Gooden presser video is now up. Hit the link for the video, he's excited to be here and we're excited to have him! http://sn.im/d6szu

:toast

[Mr Bones]

+1

:lol How did all of my capitalized words becomes uncapitalized in your post?

[peacemaker885]

He's F*N ready to play!

[Spurs9]

HE SAID HES READY TO PLAY YESSS :flag::downspin:

[honestfool84]

gooden: "...not just for the rest of the season, but i think there might be a future for me here."

:O

[crc21209]

Best thing about that interview, was Drew saying he is ready to go as early as tomorrow if he has to and if Pop lets him and that surgery has been ruled OUT right now and he feels fine. :toast

[Spurs9]

Where can I buy a Gooden jersey to wear to tommorows game? :D :D

[Spurs Brazil]

Thanks for the video

[honestfool84]

he looks exactly like carlos boozer!


:lol

[crc21209]

I liked that he also said he can provide this team with not only his energy, rebounding, and scoring, but also DEFENSE. Maybe he is ready to be a Spur and show us what he's got and D it up.

[Thompson]

Drew Gooden presser video is now up. Hit the link for the video, he's excited to be here and we're excited to have him! http://sn.im/d6szu

:toast

Thanks, the video is encouraging.

And thank you R.C. Buford for being on top of things, Gooden said that was one of the reasons he came here. Good job.

[Spursmania]

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All of your clips are killing me, especially the dogs!:lol:lol

[EricB]

Points scored by Oberto in the 2007 nba finals:

Game 1: 0 points

Game 2: 4 points

Game 3: 6 points

Game 4: 7 points

That's an average of 4.25 ppg. Oberto's average for the '06-'07 season was 4.4 ppg.


Rewatch game 4 again and see who made the cluth points in that quarter other than Manu.

[EricB]

Where can I buy a Gooden jersey to wear to tommorows game? :D :D


No where.

Can't customize on NBA.com due to "no current or past player's name can be used."

[Buddy Holly]

Rewatch game 4 again and see who made the cluth points in that quarter other than Manu.

Wait, so you went from saying Gooden allowed Oberto to score, a lot, in the series to Gooden allowed him to go apeshit (7 points) in one game where all I can remember is he got an And1.

:lol

[completely deck]

:clap :monkey

[urunobili]

damn... i dunno what to say.... damn... this is HUGE

[GooberNuts]

Seems like a good guy from the vid. Great to have him!!! No doubt he makes us that much better.

[weebo]

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:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[crc21209]

No where.

Can't customize on NBA.com due to "no current or past player's name can be used."

Actually, you can put any name on any team jersey on nbastore.com. It even has the drop down arrow where you can choose a player that is on the current team:

"SELECT A PLAYER: Use the menu below to select the name and number of your favorite professional player. Image will automatically display."

I was going to order a Mason jersey soon.

http://store.nba.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2783471&cp=2834601.2836124.2710386.3358354.3358389

[MaNu4Tres]

Wait, so you went from saying Gooden allowed Oberto to score, a lot, in the series to Gooden allowed him to go apeshit (7 points) in one game where all I can remember is he got an And1.

:lol

lol +1

[Spurs9]

Actually, you can put any name on any team jersey on nbastore.com. It even has the drop down arrow where you can choose a player that is on the current team:

"SELECT A PLAYER: Use the menu below to select the name and number of your favorite professional player. Image will automatically display."

I was going to order a Mason jersey soon.

http://store.nba.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2783471&cp=2834601.2836124.2710386.3358354.3358389
If they are actually on the team!:lmao:lmao

[MaNu4Tres]

From the video it sounds like hes a competitor that will leave it all out there. I love the signing. Lets hope his injury ( if there is one still) doesn't get worse.

[Buddy Holly]

Rewatch game 4 again and see who made the cluth points in that quarter other than Manu.

In the final minutes of game four Oberto scored twice, one of those being an AND1, but the problem with your assessment is... Gooden wasn't in the game during that time. :lol

Gotta love archived game play by play.

[MaNu4Tres]

Oberto scored twice, one of those being an AND1, but the problem with your assessment is... Gooden wasn't in the game during that time. :lol

lol lol +2

[jcrod]

In the final minutes of game four Oberto scored twice, one of those being an AND1, but the problem with your assessment is... Gooden wasn't in the game during that time. :lol

Gotta love archived game play by play.

:lol

[Das Texan]

T Park makes me laugh oh so much.


What number is Gooden wearing? RC should make him go back to 0 since they are both from Kansas.

[SpursFanFirst]

T Park? Eric B? T Park? Eric B?
:smchode:

I hope this Gooden fella works out.

[Buddy Holly]

So not only did Oberto not go apeshit during the series but he also didn't go "clutch" on Gooden.

http://www.realfreewebsites.com/blog/img/fail2.jpg

[jcrod]

T Park makes me laugh oh so much.


What number is Gooden wearing? RC should make him go back to 0 since they are both from Kansas.


90, and he sure looks bigger than i remember. the pics on spurs.com. He sure can't hurt.

[Buddy Holly]

t park makes me laugh oh so much.


What number is gooden wearing? Rc should make him go back to 0 since they are both from kansas.

90.

[MaNu4Tres]

So not only did Oberto not go apeshit during the series but he also didn't go "clutch" on Gooden.

http://www.realfreewebsites.com/blog/img/fail2.jpg

:lol

[lefty]

So not only did Oberto not go apeshit during the series but he also didn't go "clutch" on Gooden.

http://www.realfreewebsites.com/blog/img/fail2.jpg

Holy sh

[Mr Bones]

Rewatch game 4 again and see who made the cluth points in that quarter other than Manu.

Here's the play by play of game 4: http://www.nba.com/games/20070614/SASCLE/playbyplay.html

Oberto was 2-3 from the field and 1-1 from the free throw line. He played well, but it's not like he tore Cleveland up in the quarter. In the first three quarters of play he scored 2 points. Again, I like Oberto, but the fact that he hit 3 shots in the entire game and 2 in the 4th quarter does not equate to "scoring so well" in the finals. He was held below his already very low regular season average, as was Duncan. If Gooden is absolutely incapable of playing any defense whatsoever, this would probably not be the case. Oberto was still essentially a non-factor offensively in that series.

[NRHector]

somewhere in LA Gasol is shitting in his shorts and looking for his mommy:flag:

[Buddy Holly]

Here's the play by play of game 4: http://www.nba.com/games/20070614/SASCLE/playbyplay.html

Oberto was 2-3 from the field and 1-1 from the free throw line. He played well, but it's not he tore Cleveland up in the quarter. In the first three quarters of play he scored 2 points. Again, I like Oberto, but the fact that he hit 3 shots in the entire game and 2 in the 4th quarter does not equate to "scoring so well" in the finals. He was held below his already very low regular season average, as was Duncan. If Gooden is absolutely incapable of playing any defense whatsoever, this would probably not be the case. Oberto was still essentially a non-factor offensively in that series.

How could you miss the fact that Gooden was on the bench when Oberto went uber clutch on their asses?

[Mr Bones]

How could you miss the fact that Gooden was on the bench when Oberto went uber clutch on their asses?

:lol Yet another fault with Gooden! He can't guard from the sidelines either! Damn him!

[EricB]

Wait, so you went from saying Gooden allowed Oberto to score, a lot, in the series to Gooden allowed him to go apeshit (7 points) in one game where all I can remember is he got an And1.

:lol

and 1, then another basket, multiple offensive rebounds.

Sorry to bring reality into your world.

[phyzik]

Kind of paraphrasing, but in the video he says something like "no one can take away my competitiveness, my will to win, and thats what I hope to bring to this team. Im tired of being a casualty of the business and Im ready to make a home someplace in a team and Im going to attempt that here. Im looking beyond just this year to stick with the Spurs."

I hope he holds true to his word and works his ass off. I still have some skeptisism about his rotation defense, but now that he is on board, he's got my full support. I hope he proves himself to the league, to the Spurs and to us fans. Welcome aboard Drew.

[GooberNuts]

I'll be even more excited once we get Manu back. The Gooden signing is great but we'll really have no chance if Manu is not 100%.

[MaNu4Tres]

and 1, then another basket, multiple offensive rebounds.

Sorry to bring reality into your world.

Gooden wasn't in the game when Oberto scored those points in game 4. Get a clue.

[EricB]

Gooden wasn't in the game when Oberto scored those points in game 4. Get a clue.


Why would that be.

[Mr Bones]

Why would that be.

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

oh dear god just give it up already.

[urunobili]

I love how Monroe was right there head to head with him at the end of the interview... right there...

[benefactor]

Good to see it official. Hopefully he plays like he wants a new contract.

[Buddy Holly]

Why would that be.

Because he was too busy giving you a lame cop out?

[picnroll]

Why would that be.

Because he gave up those 2 points to Oberto in the first three quarters?

[peskypesky]

This is HUGE. All season long we've known the Spurs had little chance of another ring if they couldn't find someone to beef up their front-court. We were all trying to come up with some sort of trade package to get a big man, but there was no way to do it without giving up one of our Big Three. The trade deadline loomed...then passed....and we all felt a sense of disappointment, and maybe even doom.

But guess what? The FO did it!! They got us the big man we needed...and miraculously, they got him without having to give ANYTHING up. Nada. Zilch.

This, my fellow Spurs fans, is awesome. And it's more than any of us could have expected. Gooden doesn't guarantee us a championship. I know that. But we definitely just closed some distance on our most-hated enemies, the LA Fakers. F-ck yeah.

[EricB]

Because he was too busy giving you a lame cop out?

insult insult insult


have fun you guys can have the thread.

[m33p0]

This is HUGE. All season long we've known the Spurs had little chance of another ring if they couldn't find someone to beef up their front-court. We were all trying to come up with some sort of trade package to get a big man, but there was no way to do it without giving up one of our Big Three. The trade deadline loomed...then passed....and we all felt a sense of disappointment, and maybe even doom.

But guess what? The FO did it!! They got us the big man we needed...and miraculously, they got him without having to give ANYTHING up. Nada. Zilch.

This, my fellow Spurs fans, is awesome. And it's more than any of us could have expected. Gooden doesn't guarantee us a championship. I know that. But we definitely just closed some distance on our most-hated enemies, the LA Fakers. F-ck yeah.
some would say we gave up future hall of famer pops olajuwon russel chamberlain bird jordan.

[Borosai]

If the Spurs start playing defense again, and Gooden truly becomes a Spur (i.e., he drinks the kool-aid), then this is a great signing. Either way, the Spurs didn't lose depth to get him, so it's good.

[Buddy Holly]

insult insult insult


have fun you guys can have the thread.

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[duncan228]

Gooden chooses Spurs over Lakers (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Drew_Gooden_joins_Spurs_for_playoff_run.html)
Express-News

Drew Gooden is the new big man who the Spurs hope will fortify their latest playoff run.

Gooden joined the Spurs after buying out his contract earlier this week in Sacramento.

Gooden arrived Thursday evening at the Spurs’ practice facility and met with reporters. The Spurs had been shopping for another frontcourt presence to challenge the bigger Los Angeles Lakers should the Western Conference’s top two teams meet up again in the playoffs.

“I got calls from (the Lakers) trying to get me,” said Gooden, the 6-foot-10 power forward who officially became a Spur when he signed a contract for a pro-rated portion of the $1.5 million that remained of the Spurs’ mid-level salary cap exception.

“It was a game of chess probably. (The Lakers) probably knew San Antonio was the team they had to get past in the West.”

[MarHill]

some would say we gave up future hall of famer pops olajuwon russel chamberlain bird jordan.

:lmao

That's funny! Some ST Posters already had Pops as an All-Star and the next great big man for the Spurs!! :lol

I just finished hearing the press conference and he sounded ready to go and looking to find a home here in San Antonio.

Hopefully, he will be able to contribute and give TD some help with some post scoring and rebounding!!

[ElNono]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/deadspin/2008/10/drewGooden.jpg

[MarHill]

Gooden chooses Spurs over Lakers (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Drew_Gooden_joins_Spurs_for_playoff_run.html)
Express-News

Drew Gooden is the new big man who the Spurs hope will fortify their latest playoff run.

Gooden joined the Spurs after buying out his contract earlier this week in Sacramento.

Gooden arrived Thursday evening at the Spurs’ practice facility and met with reporters. The Spurs had been shopping for another frontcourt presence to challenge the bigger Los Angeles Lakers should the Western Conference’s top two teams meet up again in the playoffs.

“I got calls from (the Lakers) trying to get me,” said Gooden, the 6-foot-10 power forward who officially became a Spur when he signed a contract for a pro-rated portion of the $1.5 million that remained of the Spurs’ mid-level salary cap exception.

“It was a game of chess probably. (The Lakers) probably knew San Antonio was the team they had to get past in the West.”


Hmmm....I wonder how the Laker fans on ST will take that bit of news.

I could see the Lakers trying to get him..even if it was to keep him from the Spurs.

But, the first thing I heard Drew say in the press conference that RC called him as soon as he was going to be bought out by the Kings. That showed Drew he was needed instead of being a luxury for some other team.

Hmmm....that sounds good and he will be motivated a little bit more.

:flag:

[timvp]

I'm not fully on the Gooden bandwagon but the fact that the Lakers wanted to keep him away from the Spurs is a good sign.

[timvp]

Oh and I'm glad that he said he's healthy. Can't wait to hopefully be proven dead wrong about him :hungry:

[MarHill]

I'm not fully on the Gooden bandwagon but the fact that the Lakers wanted to keep him away from the Spurs is a good sign.

Yep it sure was!

[ElNono]

I'm not fully on the Gooden bandwagon but the fact that the Lakers wanted to keep him away from the Spurs is a good sign.

I don't know why you say that because according to the Lakers trolls in this forum:

A) Bynum will be back soon, so the Lakers don't need another big.
B) The Lakers aren't worried about any team, including San Antonio. They're far superior to anybody else, and they should just hand Mr Larry to them right now.

:lmao

[Behrooz24]

:lmao

That's funny! Some ST Posters already had Pops as an All-Star and the next great big man for the Spurs!! :lol

I just finished hearing the press conference and he sounded ready to go and looking to find a home here in San Antonio.

Hopefully, he will be able to contribute and give TD some help with some post scoring and rebounding!!

Not an All-Star, but one of the best in Spurs history. Pops' jersey retirement ceremony is next Tuesday. :lol

[MarHill]

Not an All-Star, but one of the best in Spurs history. Pops' jersey retirement ceremony is next Tuesday. :lol


The Spurs have just announced the retirement of Pops Mensah-Bonsu! He was the greatest Spur ever to come from the D-League!!

In two blow-out losses to Cleveland and Portland...he was able to show his incredible athleticism and superior dunking ability which had many Spurs fans excited for the first time that the FO got someone who can jump out of the gym and be on the late night ESPN Sportscenter Highlights!!!

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Spurs9]

The Spurs have just announced the retirement of Pops Mensah-Bonsu! He was the greatest Spur ever to come from the D-League!!

In two blow-out losses to Cleveland and Portland...he was able to show his incredible athleticism and superior dunking ability which had many Spurs fans excited for the first time that the FO got someone who can jump out of the gym and be on the late night ESPN Sportscenter Highlights!!!

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

And all of that from 2 dunks in scrub minutes.:lmao:lmao:lmao

[MarHill]

And all of that from 2 dunks in scrub minutes.:lmao:lmao:lmao


Yep!!

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Russ]

I have a hunch that playing next to Duncan will be a revelation for Gooden and that we'll see a player not seen before. Also, I think this will help Tim -- they may be able to feed of each other a bit like the old twin tower days. I have to believe that Gooden's defense will improve dramatically in the Spurs system with Duncan beside him.

Rebounding and lack of size worried me most about this team when playoff style basketball starts. No rebounds no rings, as Riley used to say. Now we can grind and pound the paint with the Lakers and dominate inside against everyone else in the west.

This may have been the perfect move that finally fell into the Spurs' lap. If so, it's about time after the bad luck with Splitter, Mahinmi, etc. This guy can be more than a role player.

[completely deck]

This may have been the perfect move that finally fell into the Spurs' lap. If so, it's about time after the bad luck with Splitter, Mahinmi, etc. This guy can be more than a role player.

To be honest, I think that Mahinmi will never, ever, be of any use to the Spurs. Trade fodder maybe.

(Prove me wrong, Ian!)

I'm excited to see him in action! :flag:

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I would love Marcus Bryant to explain why he's so psyched about Drew Giddens.

[raspsa]

With Gooden's signing, he automatically leads the Spurs in tattoos and body art.

[raspsa]

[QUOTE=Galileo;3168845]Gooden is a lot better than Thomas at this stage. He's bigger, taller, and 9 years younger.

Kurt brings proven toughness and overall basketball savvy.. Gooden is a raw version of KT.

[EricB]

With Gooden's signing, he automatically leads the Spurs in tattoos and body art.

Eh Mason and GHill are right with him.

[MaNu4Tres]

[QUOTE=Galileo;3168845]Gooden is a lot better than Thomas at this stage. He's bigger, taller, and 9 years younger.

Kurt brings proven toughness and overall basketball savvy.. Gooden is a raw version of KT.

except gooden is more athletic/ better offensively/ better rebounder/ and more mobile

[rayray2k8]

He'll be in uniform tomorrow, correct?
Oh yeah, wanted to post just to show off my avatar.
credit to MB

[TheDarkSide.]

Eh Mason and GHill are right with him.

The crucifix spearing the basketball is the stupidest tattoo i've ever seen.

[ducks]

[QUOTE=raspsa;3169359]

except gooden is more athletic/ better offensively/ better rebounder/ and more mobile

but sucks on d

[rayray2k8]

Video of Gooden press conference.
http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs_sign_drew_gooden_090305.html

Dont care if this has already been posted, since it's where it belongs.

[duncan228]

He'll be in uniform tomorrow, correct?


Getting different info, I haven't found anything certain yet.


Gooden, who has battled a groin strain and a lower abdominal strain this season, declared himself fit, and ready to play immediately. If Spurs coach Gregg Popovich wants him to suit up in Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards at AT&T Center, it will be his first game in silver and black.


“He brings some youth and athleticism to the program,” Buford said. “We need to get him healthy and see how he fits. You never now until you get people how he fits.”

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118880

[ducks]

Video of Gooden press conference.
http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs_sign_drew_gooden_090305.html

Dont care if this has already been posted, since it's where it belongs.

that nice:rolleyes

[duncan228]

Video of Gooden press conference.
http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs_sign_drew_gooden_090305.html

Dont care if this has already been posted, since it's where it belongs.

It was posted on page 3 of this thread.


Drew Gooden presser video is now up. Hit the link for the video, he's excited to be here and we're excited to have him! http://sn.im/d6szu

:toast

[angelbelow]

he sounds ready.

[angelbelow]

interesting, he wants to be here for the long haul. just a professional thing to say or is he serious?

[ducks]

It was posted on page 3 of this thread.

he does not care he wants to post it

[ducks]

interesting, he wants to be here for the long haul. just a professional thing to say or is he serious?

he turned down birdrights from the kings to join the spurs and seek a buyout

[rayray2k8]

he does not care he wants to post it

Like I said, I didnt since, it's where it belongs.. (put it in bold so your dumb ass can see it.)
I saved the admins the trouble of posting multiple threads..
Get off my nuts already..:rolleyes

[angelbelow]

i was pretty happy that we got drew gooden. however i did have my reservations about him, after watching that interview, i must say, im getting excited.:downspin:

[angelbelow]

Like I said, I didnt since, it's where it belongs.. (put it in bold so your dumb ass can see it.)
I saved the admins the trouble of posting multiple threads..
Get off my nuts already..:rolleyes

im glad you did, id rather not look page by page for a video. thanks for the link.

[rayray2k8]

Anyways, nice to see a big on our team, granted it's not the guy we wanted. (Sheed, Camby.)
I laughed when he said he brings defense to the team when we know that's one
of the things he needs to improve on..
The majority of the board here knows that and wouldn't be surprised if he winds up in
Pops dog house, due to his play.

[rayray2k8]

im glad you did, id rather not look page by page for a video. thanks for the link.

I didn't feel like checking either. :lol
By the way, is that you in the avatar or someone else?

Didnt mean to come off a bit rude, but I felt like being a dick. :p:
(Long day)

[Spursmania]

He sounds sincere and backed it up by turning down his Larry Bird rights. The guy has something to prove and on what better team in the NBA to prove yourself on than with Spurs.

The whole Mike Brown, Pop and RC connection makes sense. The Cavs team is a mini spur team in the making and Drew was there to see them try to emulate the Spurs. Now he's here where it all started for Brown. It's come full circle for Gooden.

Damn that's cool. I hope it works for him and the Spurs. I'd like to see him go Loco with a funky beard and look all fucked up next to Timmy and grab some boards. YEAH!!!:flag:

[Solid D]

First Spur to wear #90.

[ducks]

90 rebounds in the first 6 games as a spur

[TheDarkSide.]

First Spur to wear #90.

Unfortunatley, Drew Gooden beat me to it.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I saw his Press Conference,

he seems like he's sincere and hopefully he has no problem getting comfortable with our team.

I heard he has a reputation for being a good enough guy off the court, so maybe his environment will shape his play, being next to winners like Bruce, Tim and Tony and the Greatest PF of all time he'll say "i better not slack off on defense"

I' hope he proves the(us skeptics) wrong and turns out to be an asset for us on both ends this time. I don't want this to be another signing that ended up not getting any good results.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Anyways, nice to see a big on our team, granted it's not the guy we wanted. (Sheed, Camby.)
I laughed when he said he brings defense to the team when we know that's one
of the things he needs to improve on..
The majority of the board here knows that and wouldn't be surprised if he winds up in
Pops dog house, due to his play.

:lol I caught that, it seems he EVEN was aware of his B.S. when he followed up with something like "that hopefully playing with Timmy, Manu, Tony, Mason and the guys will make it a lot easier for me to do these things "

[Marcus Bryant]

I would love Marcus Bryant to explain why he's so psyched about Drew Giddens.

He isn't Pops Abdul-Jabbar.

[lefty]

Gooden: 'I'm fit to play on Friday'


Drew Gooden declared himself "fit to play" if new coach Greg Popovich needed him to play on Friday against the Wizards.
Gooden, who has been dealing with groin and abdominal strains in the past month, sounds like he's ready to go in a championship environment. If he's not injured he's a less risky option than he was prior to this report, but we still wouldn't bet the farm that he distinguishes himself in standard-sized leagues over the next month or so. Mar. 5 - 11:55 pm et


Source: San Antonio Express-News

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

The crucifix spearing the basketball is the stupidest tattoo i've ever seen.

He is an ugly motherfucker, but whatever.

[Dr. Gonzo]

I think the biggest news here is that T Park is back? What happened to EricB?

[Dr. Gonzo]

Our bench is getting better and better, man if Ian is able to go soon we are looking good!

Ian has been so great these past few seasons. I wish he was healthy. Gosh darn we need his __ppg and __rpg he is averaging currently as an NBA player.

[EricB]

I think the biggest news here is that T Park is back? What happened to EricB?

T Park was accidentally revived but then re shoved into the grave.

[Spursfan092120]

PGNRbnwdGSY
Yeah baby...yeah....can't wait to see him suit up. He's clean looking. No ugly ass beard. It's trimmed well.

[Dr. Gonzo]

T Park was accidentally revived but then re shoved into the grave.

No worries. The same thing happened to midgetonadonkey a couple of months back. :tu

[Rogue]

celtics had signed Moore before Gooden got waived, otherwise Gooden would have joined the celtics to tailsuit a ring.

[Spursfan092120]

celtics had signed Moore before Gooden got waived, otherwise Gooden would have joined the celtics to tailsuit a ring.

Nah..if that was the case, he would have gone to L.A.. He said he liked what the Spurs had to offer and had some meaningful conversations with Pop. Besides, the Spurs and Cavs systems are very similar.

[lefty]

Nah..if that was the case, he would have gone to L.A.. He said he liked what the Spurs had to offer and had some meaningful conversations with Pop. Besides, the Spurs and Cavs systems are very similar.

Man, that's a huge plus

[Marcus Bryant]

Whatever, people. He's a Spur.

FTL.

[lefty]

celtics had signed Moore before Gooden got waived, otherwise Gooden would have joined the celtics to tailsuit a ring.

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/topstory/sports/gooden_drew1231.jpg

[Texas_Ranger]

celtics had signed Moore before Gooden got waived, otherwise Gooden would have joined the celtics to tailsuit a ring.

NO,no,no!...He'd go to the Mavs to miss the playoffs!

[Spursfan092120]

Man, that's a huge plus
Yeah it is. Mike Brown learned everything he knows about his current system by Pop. That's why I think Gooden is going to be better on D than a lot of people do.

[Spursfan092120]

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/topstory/sports/gooden_drew1231.jpg
Dude needs to stay bald..he looks gay with hair.

[Spursmania]

I can't wait to see him play. Although, I'm still concerned about his health. He left a game last Wednesday when he reaggravated his groin or abdomen. How can he be 100% now and be ready to play? Smells fishy.

[Spursfan092120]

He sounded great in the interview..seemed to know a lot already. "A lot of pick and rolls..a lot of stuff going down to the post to Timmy D..." And the best part of it all was when he said "The best play for me is to go get an offensive rebound." I think that gave me wood...lol

[Marcus Bryant]

he sounded great in the interview..seemed to know a lot already. "a lot of pick and rolls..a lot of stuff going down to the post to timmy d..." and the best part of it all was when he said "the best play for me is to go get an offensive rebound." i think that gave me wood...lol

+1

[lefty]

That deal is gooden

[Spursfan092120]

LMAO at this

Reporter - What do you remember most about the Finals series against the Spurs?

Drizzle - I don't know..it happened so fast....

LMAO

[lefty]

:lol

[#2!]

And the best part of it all was when he said "The best play for me is to go get an offensive rebound." I think that gave me wood...lol

:lmaolmfao over here.

But yeah i agree, that was the best thing I heard him say. I think that his rebounding at BOTH ends of the court is going to make him a great asset to our team. Plus, he already knows that with all the stars and shooters on our team that he needs to focus on working w/out having plays called for him.

getting excited:flag:

[polandprzem]

No worries. The same thing happened to midgetonadonkey a couple of months back. :tu

You both must have follen on your head

[Spursfan092120]

ka8TMlS0wb8

And this one MIGHT come in handy
Iw24MqqXgAs

[thOOdee]

do you think, after him stating he is healthy, that gooden will be a go for the lakers next week?

[BlackSwordsMan]

he's ready to go now he says

[Manufan909]

gooden: "...not just for the rest of the season, but i think there might be a future for me here."

:O

Same reaction here. Hope he doesn't see $$$ if the Spurs get #5, cuz I doubt Pop will give him a fat contract, unless he averages his career numbers alongside Duncan.:wow:wow:wow

If he is serious about win chips, I think he'll be ok with a decent deal. But that fucking 2010 shit is damn annoying, I have to always think around it. I guess they'd sign him for 1 season again. But if Bosh comes, then :worthy:.

[biba]

Phil Jackson pov:

No help Needed

Jackson said he's comfortable with Cleveland adding free-agent big man Joe Smith and San Antonio doing the same with Drew Gooden, because the Lakers are capable of winning a championship with who they have.

"Those teams really do need extra help," Jackson said. "Gooden is an exceptional rebounder. He's a real quality athlete. He can shoot the basketball and help San Antonio immensely. Smith is a different player; he's more of a scorer, an older player, so he has to be nurtured along."

http://www.pe.com/sports/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_S_lakers_06.3728b51.html

[Manufan909]

Glad to hear Jackson is still a pompous ass, I hope he underestimates the Spurs. And I want Bynum at least 80%, so neither LAL or SAS fans can pull the injury card. I want this to beat out Dallas-Spurs 06 for best PO series of the 21st century.

And I'm glad Gooden knows his role, and doesn't expect plays called for him. He'll be open alot for a few games with the opposing bigs not respecting him, but teams will learn. But then Tim will get to deal with mostly 1-1 coverage, which should be fine.:king

[raspsa]

The guy says he's ready to look for a home to settle down after wandering around the wilderness.. San Antonio would be a great place for him if he works hard and buys into the Spurs system. I don't think he really brings any baggage with him and I'm hoping that joining a classy and disciplined organization like the Spurs will motivate him to achieve his best. If Pop and Timmy can't make him better, no one can.

[TheSpursFNRule]

Phil Jackson is handed teams. Fuck him and his zen master bull shit.

[Mr Bones]

Free throws attempted and made this season:

Duncan, 256-366
Parker, 188-229
Manu, 154-175
Gooden, 86-99
Mason, 81-91
Thomas, 27-32
Oberto, 15-27
Bonner, 10-15

[Brutalis]

Do you think Pop will let Gooden grow another beard on the back of his head?

Only if we're winning. :toast

[Brutalis]

Phil Jackson is handed teams. Fuck him and his zen master bull shit.

He is given good teams yes, but does coach excellently well on the court. So much so you could say with the best coaches ever.. right there under Pop.

[completely deck]

Free throws attempted and made this season:

Duncan, 256-366
Parker, 188-229
Manu, 154-175
Gooden, 86-99
Mason, 81-91
Thomas, 27-32
Oberto, 15-27
Bonner, 10-15

Interesting stat, though it feels so odd knowing Oberto of all people has attempted more FT's than Bonner.

[SenorSpur]

Phil Jackson pov:

No help Needed

Jackson said he's comfortable with Cleveland adding free-agent big man Joe Smith and San Antonio doing the same with Drew Gooden, because the Lakers are capable of winning a championship with who they have.

"Those teams really do need extra help," Jackson said. "Gooden is an exceptional rebounder. He's a real quality athlete. He can shoot the basketball and help San Antonio immensely. Smith is a different player; he's more of a scorer, an older player, so he has to be nurtured along."

http://www.pe.com/sports/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_S_lakers_06.3728b51.html

Sounds to me like Grandpa Phil may be shivering in his old man diapers, just a bit.

[bigdog]

Interesting stat, though it feels so odd knowing Oberto of all people has attempted more FT's than Bonner.

Well Oberto plays more inside than Bonner does, so that's probably why Oberto goes to the line more. It's more physical in the paint.

[SenorSpur]

What a gift this was for the Spurs.

[bigdog]

Sounds to me like Grandpa Phil may be shivering in his old man diapers, just a bit.

Well, the way Gooden put it, the Lakers were trying hard to get him, too.

So I wouldn't doubt if Phil is pissing his pants right now. They obviously didn't want SA to get Gooden.

[Manufan909]

Hope Gooden realizes of Phils fears come Thursday. And in the WCF.:hat

[GSH]

He is given good teams yes, but does coach excellently well on the court. So much so you could say with the best coaches ever.. right there under Pop.



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[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I have a hunch that playing next to Duncan will be a revelation for Gooden and that we'll see a player not seen before. Also, I think this will help Tim -- they may be able to feed of each other a bit like the old twin tower days. I have to believe that Gooden's defense will improve dramatically in the Spurs system with Duncan beside him.

Rebounding and lack of size worried me most about this team when playoff style basketball starts. No rebounds no rings, as Riley used to say. Now we can grind and pound the paint with the Lakers and dominate inside against everyone else in the west.

This may have been the perfect move that finally fell into the Spurs' lap. If so, it's about time after the bad luck with Splitter, Mahinmi, etc. This guy can be more than a role player.

I tend to agree with you that rebounding against the Lakers is huge, we've been outrebounded badly by them when we've met before and I've always thought this was as big an issue as interior defense, if not bigger.

Now, granted that Gooden lacks a bit of positional sense and will probably infuriate us with his rotatations from time to time, I actually think he could help in the defensive department with his size alone. He's not going to shut down any of the lakers bigs but he'll make them work a lot harder, both on offense and defense. The biggest thing for me is whether he can help us in the rebounding department though. If we can bang with them and don't let them outrebound us constantly, then I believe we'll have a very decent chance to win the series.

[rayray2k8]

What I'm really expecting from Gooden is his rebounding and the ability to go to
the basket strong.
Everything else is a plus.

[bigdog]

What I'm really expecting from Gooden is his rebounding and the ability to go to
the basket strong.
Everything else is a plus.

I think his rebounding is a HUGE plus for the Spurs. As long as he rebounds well, at least shows some effort on defense, and hits his 18 foot jumpers, I'll be happy with him. If anything, just having a more athletic, bigger body like his will help the Spurs against Gasol and Bynum(when he comes back). His defense isn't great, but if he can adapt to the system, his one-on-one defense won't look completely horrible.

[timtonymanu]

happy to know he's willing to stick to his word. unlike Maggette. Good luck Gooden! and much respect.

[Mr Bones]

A rebounding stat: Gooden averages 14.2 rebounds per 40 minutes this season.

Bonner averages 9.8 rebounds per 40. That's a difference of 4.4 rebounds per 40 minutes between the two players.

To put that in perspective, the distance between Gooden and Bonner is larger than the distance between Bonner and TJ Ford or Mike Conley, both of whom play point guard and average 5.6 rebounds per 40 minutes.

[TheSpursFNRule]

Drew Gooden in the 2008-2009 Season:

In October Drew averaged 13.8ppg and 9.4rpg
November-11.4ppg and 8.7rpg
December-14.6ppg and 7.7rpg
January and Feb. he spent injured but in his game back he got 12points and 13boards

I like this dude.

[HAITAO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw24MqqXgAs

[crc21209]

Hell yea thats what I'm talkin bout. Cant wait to see some of that!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I hope Gooden turns out to be a bruiser for us.

Gooden needs to do this to all the Lakers -
QfdbOA1GTNU

or maybe just to Sasha, either or...

...and not only can he hurt other players, he goes after Refs too. :smokin



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[TwelveGs210]

yeah, anytime that goof gets jigged on is a good watch

[spurspokesman]

Gooden is a lot better than Thomas at this stage. He's bigger, taller, and 9 years younger.

Remember, this dude has some talent. He was the # 4 draft pick, 1st team all-American in college, and was 1st-team all-rookie. He started for a team that made the NBA finals two years ago. We now have some depth among our bigs as well. He has scored double digit 7 straight years and can rebound.

Stats

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/goodedr01.html

Looking at these stats, he was a top 10 rebounder from '05 to '07, and he is only 27 years old. He has just had some minor injuries recently, his per 36 minute numbers have not dropped a bit,a dn ahve actually gone up. He also shoot 87% from the line, that nice as well.

Factor in that Joe Smith is a fossil and Ben Wallace broke his leg, Bynam is out, and KG is battling injuries and slowing dow, and things look good for # 5!

Correct. SAY IT AGAIN:toast

[FlAVaK]

So, you say he might do the same thing Pops did AND is a proven veteran!?
Who would have thought that...

[Rogue]

the addition of Gooden won't make a bigger difference than KT's move did to the spurs last season IMHO. even a scrub player like Bonner and mason can be a gold once he totally meshes up into the complicated systerm of spurs team, but Gooden will have problem adapting himself to the spurs due to his low bball IQ even though the systerms of spurs and cavs are quite similar.

[Rogue]

So, you say he might do the same thing Pops did AND is a proven veteran!?
Who would have thought that...
he didn't say anything at all.:lmao

[Capt Bringdown]

I don't really expect Gooden is the answer this season, but I'm hoping for the best. I think it's gonna take a miracle for us to get past the Lakers.

I just never know which Spurs team is going to show up against PJ's Lakers. Too often it's the "assume the fetal position" version. And we've never beaten them when they've had home court advantage.

But I can't imagine Gooden is any worse than Oberto, so that's a plus.

[stxspurs]

he look like uday in that vid

[JudynTX]

:tu I approve of this.

[Borosai]

I don't believe the Lakers or Phil Jackson are distressed as a result of this pickup: it just levels out the playing field a bit and makes the potential matchup that much more interesting.

[Taco]

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[Indazone]

That was nice by Drew Gooden in throwing that down. Yao completely mistimed his block and he went head on. In his rookie days, that would have been a foul. He was taught to go sideways to go for the block not meet someone head on. But I digress..nice throwdown by Gooden.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Do you think Pop will let Gooden grow another beard on the back of his head?

The vertibeard!!

[hater]

I remember Gooden when in the Cavs and they were getting blown out by 20 in a certain game. Lebron was already on the bench and Gooden tried to do a dunk bouncing it off the backboard. yes, when Cavs were losing by 20 at home :lol

Well, he missed and Lebron got so pissed he stood up and walked to the end of his bench and sat down. :lmao

Gooden is a stupid motherfucker but he still gonna help the Spurs. Just don't expect a brain surgeon...

[Spursmania]

That was the 'full monty." If he ever does that at the At & T center, the fans are going to go crazy.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Eh...It was alright. Pops Mensu-Bonsai would've shattered the rim, shot clock and shut the electricity off within an 8 block radius of the arena with dunks.

[lotr1trekkie]

How does Gooden effect the rotations? Pop is obviously starting to set up for the playoffs. Mason's increased play at point is some sort an adjustment in case Hill's PG play isn't what Pop wants. We now have 4 bigs[ Bonner, Thomas, Oberto & Gooden] who each bring something different to the table. Gooden is talented enough to start on many teams but, for now, he will be a role player with the other bigs. Does he take time from Thomas and Bonner or is he Tim's primary replacement, playing with Thomas or Bonner? I like the reasons that Gooden stated why he signed with the Spurs. If he can pick up the defensive system quickly enough I think he makes us better than the Lakers who are primarily an offensive minded team who don't want to play at our pace. This is our year again and Gooden is that gift from nowhere.

[Dr. Gonzo]

It depends on the matchups.

[m33p0]

so long as Pop doesn't plan on using him as another backup point guard, i'll be down with it.

[dbestpro]

To me the question right now is will he play tonight?

[hater]

Knowing Pop, the hernia thing is just false information "leaked" through his CIA channels in order for Spurs to land him.

Godden, 13pts 15 rebounds 2 blocks and 4 bonehead plays tonight. :smokin

[coyotes_geek]

I'm guessing that most of Gooden's minutes come when Tim is on the bench. So he becomes Duncan's backup, earning more or less minutes depending on matchups and how Bonner is shooting. I think KT's minutes stay about the same and Oberto basically get booted out of the rotation.

[DPG21920]

If Oberto is your last big man, that is very, very good. I would not mind throwing him in to foul hard and pick up the energy at times. He is such a smart player that it is excellent to be able to pick and choose.

Hard to say with Gooden. Depends on how healthy he is. I think I agree w/ Timvp and say you start him (varying by match-ups on some nights you start Bonner).

[DPG21920]

But, being able to bring in KT, Gooden and Gino would destroy other second units.

[dbestpro]

With the issue of size swaying towards the Spurs ( if Bynum stays out) I keep getting the feeling that the Lakers are going to wish they had not gotten rid of Radmonovich for Morrison.

[to21]

Where ever Pop puts him.

[SenorSpur]

I'm sold. Put him in the starting lineup. Oh wait. I forgot that Pop wants to keep the floor spread.

Seriously though, if he becomes a key contributor for the team, and perhaps earns a new contract with the team, look for him to be a starter next year. As talented as he is, I don't see how any coach could keep him on the bench wherever he ends up.

[urunobili]

I'm sold. Put him in the starting lineup. Oh wait. I forgot that Pop wants to keep the floor spread.

Seriously though, if he becomes a key contributor for the team, and perhaps earns a new contract with the team, look for him to be a starter next year. As talented as he is, I don't see how any coach could keep him on the bench wherever he ends up.

I think Bonner can spread the floor off the bench like Horry used to do... :wakeup

[Agloco]

Lets hope he gives us 10 and 6. I'd be happy with that sans dunks.......

[Agloco]

I remember Gooden when in the Cavs and they were getting blown out by 20 in a certain game. Lebron was already on the bench and Gooden tried to do a dunk bouncing it off the backboard. yes, when Cavs were losing by 20 at home :lol

Well, he missed and Lebron got so pissed he stood up and walked to the end of his bench and sat down. :lmao

Gooden is a stupid motherfucker but he still gonna help the Spurs. Just don't expect a brain surgeon...

:lol Never.

[Darkwaters]

My kneejerk reaction is to start the guy. Hes probably the second most skilled big on the team now and thusly deserves the start. But after years of work we've finally made Matt Bonner a succesful and productive Spurs player. I don't know that I want to mess with that and potentially jinx the guy. I think you start Bonner most nights (and name him, for all intents and purposes, the starter) and generally bring Gooden off the bench. But I could see a situation where Gooden plays the Manu role and gets subbed in early, plays the lions-share of the minutes, and closes out tight games. It just really depends.

I think the one sure thing is that if Gooden is healthy and plays halfway up to his skill level then Oberto is relegated to the bench. A four man rotation of Duncan/Bonner/KT/Gooden would be damn savvy. And with Oberto as insurance and (in a pinch) 6 more fouls, we don't look bad at all.

[peskypesky]

so long as Pop doesn't plan on using him as another backup point guard, i'll be down with it.

:lol

[peskypesky]

One dunk like that and he's riding the pine.

[urunobili]

Off the bench with Thomas and Manu is the perfect case scenario...

[iilluzioN]

in pop we trust.

[coyotes_geek]

My kneejerk reaction is to start the guy. Hes probably the second most skilled big on the team now and thusly deserves the start. But after years of work we've finally made Matt Bonner a succesful and productive Spurs player. I don't know that I want to mess with that and potentially jinx the guy.

IMO this is the key right here. Bonner has proven to be a productive player, but only when used as a compliment to Tim Duncan. Gooden can be productive without Duncan on the floor, but Bonner can't. That's why I think Bonner continues to start and Gooden comes off the bench. It's not about starting the better player, it's about starting the guy who allows Pop to maximize the effectiveness of multiple players.

[Agloco]

Knowing Pop, the hernia thing is just false information "leaked" through his CIA channels in order for Spurs to land him.

Godden, 13pts 15 rebounds 2 blocks and 4 bonehead plays tonight. :smokin

I'll take that every night as long as those come in the first half.......

[DPG21920]

IMO this is the key right here. Bonner has proven to be a productive player, but only when used as a compliment to Tim Duncan. Gooden can be productive without Duncan on the floor, but Bonner can't. That's why I think Bonner continues to start and Gooden comes off the bench. It's not about starting the better player, it's about starting the guy who allows Pop to maximize the effectiveness of multiple players.

It is a synergy thing. But if Matt Bonner cannot be effective if he is not a starter, that does not bode well for his mind-set going into the playoffs. It is not like teams are going to double him if he is on the court without Tim. Granted, Tim affords him many of his open looks, he should still be able to get plenty without Tim on the floor.

[Manufan909]

It is a synergy thing. But if Matt Bonner cannot be effective if he is not a starter, that does not bode well for his mind-set going into the playoffs. It is not like teams are going to double him if he is on the court without Tim. Granted, Tim affords him many of his open looks, he should still be able to get plenty without Tim on the floor.

+1

Manu can do just as well to get him nice looks. And if Bonner is covered it's still a win, cuz that most likely means an opposing big is out of the paint.

I wanted Gooden to start, but some here have made great points about him being the post presence when Tim is not on. If he can average 13 as a starter(what is his avg minutes again?) against other teams starting frontcourt, he should feast on most backups. Hopefully he does just that, and Tim starts seeing alot more 33 or less min games.

[PDXSpursFan]

Gooden should come off the bench a couple of games until he's ready to replace Bonner on the starting line up. I don't give a S*** about the "Bonner spreads the floor/cause matchup probles blah blah...". He's soft/ undersize and gets pushed around easily by the other team's bigs. I rather take the toughness/physical presence of Gooden.

[2Cleva]

Mods - feel free to merge.

I think the pick-up is an excellent one for the Spurs. For a short time I covered the Cavs and Drew was always a great interview and guy around the lockerroom. Real laid back and honest - didn't give standard answers nor did he put on a show. Just a cool guy. The SA media should love him.

His game? He's going to be great on the glass - especially offensivesly for the Spurs. Not the type who you throw it in the post to make plays, but a live body that will generate points off loose balls. He's also a good passer for his position - although he doesn't utilize that skill as well as he could in the offenses he was in. If a big goes to double on Duncan - he'll find the open spot and be available for the dumpoff down low.

The concern Spurs fans should have is how Pop deals with his lack of focus at times. He's normally not tuned in for a full 48 and doesn't play with the discipline Spurs teams normally do.

Specifially vs LA - he does give someone who can match up with Odom when he's at the 4 spot. Great athleticism when healthy but too short/light to bother Gasol in the post. He also doesn't have a chance guarding Bynum.

So not quite Twin Towers but a very good addition for the Spurs. I still don't see it being enough for SA to win with it unlikely Ginobili being close to 100%, LA still having the size and depth advantage, and the Spurs having no one to guard Kobe, but its a great move.

[Flux451]

I like the idea of a back up to Tim, as a couple of you have stated, or first off the bench depending on matchups.
I think we may see Bonners rebounds increase just to keep his starting role. It is a good thing because Duncan can get more rest if Gooden can play right away.

Hopefully he is playing tonight...but groin injurys are no joke, so rest if have to.

edit: If he comes in and is an extremely productive piece with our team and right chemistry, then Bonner coming off bench would be ideal. Bombs away!

[coyotes_geek]

Gooden should come off the bench a couple of games until he's ready to replace Bonner on the starting line up. I don't give a S*** about the "Bonner spreads the floor/cause matchup probles blah blah...". He's soft/ undersize and gets pushed around easily by the other team's bigs. I rather take the toughness/physical presence of Gooden.

I think everyone is in agreement that if Bonner isn't hitting shots he's not contributing much. That's the beauty about starting him. Being on the floor with Duncan will maximize the open looks he's going to get. If he's knocking them down, great. If he's not, at least you know early and can go to Gooden for the rest of the game.

[Duncan74]

Well I guess we should give him a chance and see what he can offer!

[z0sa]

bowen will guard kobe just fine. the other points are debatable. I think if Bonner can "guard" Bynum/Gasol, Gooden can should he put forth maximum effort.

[Flux451]

Mods - feel free to merge.

I think the pick-up is an excellent one for the Spurs. For a short time I covered the Cavs and Drew was always a great interview and guy around the lockerroom. Real laid back and honest - didn't give standard answers nor did he put on a show. Just a cool guy. The SA media should love him.

His game? He's going to be great on the glass - especially offensivesly for the Spurs. Not the type who you throw it in the post to make plays, but a live body that will generate points off loose balls. He's also a good passer for his position - although he doesn't utilize that skill as well as he could in the offenses he was in. If a big goes to double on Duncan - he'll find the open spot and be available for the dumpoff down low.

The concern Spurs fans should have is how Pop deals with his lack of focus at times. He's normally not tuned in for a full 48 and doesn't play with the discipline Spurs teams normally do.

Specifially vs LA - he does give someone who can match up with Odom when he's at the 4 spot. Great athleticism when healthy but too short/light to bother Gasol in the post. He also doesn't have a chance guarding Bynum.

So not quite Twin Towers but a very good addition for the Spurs. I still don't see it being enough for SA to win with it unlikely Ginobili being close to 100%, LA still having the size and depth advantage, and the Spurs having no one to guard Kobe, but its a great move.

thanks for the input...i don't think anyone has a player to stop Kobe. Enter Hairston. He might do a good job, but no one stops kobe.
As far as being enough to win? Giniobilli will be 100% healthy by playoffs. If we are 100% healthy then we can win it all. Which was evident last year.

Gooden gives us more boards offensively. help needed...we are one of best defensive rebounding teams. This should put us over top

[Marcus Bryant]

Hairston?

Pop will need to give Bruce the opportunity.