mistwiya
05-20-2009, 01:17 PM
Here's an article I wrote on how to fix the Spurs Team.
I think the hardest thing to do is to point fingers at different people in the Spurs organization for their fault. Whether its the players not being put in a position to succeed or because of their injures, or it could be the management and how the Spurs team is being managed atrociously right now, or the coaching staff etc. Something needs to be done, obviously the best way to fix the problem is to turn the injuries and stamina off in the settings but realistically, here are some suggestions.
Current Roster
First thing, Finley needs his minutes reduced. Even though he has been playing better than last year, it extends his capacity talent wise. Finley is being started on the opposing team’s main wing scorers and that is what is causing the Spur’s disaster.
Another huge factor is the need of Duncan, Gooden and Thomas as our mainstays in the post. Oberto and Bonner need to be reduced to spot minutes. Duncan, Thomas and Gooden are going to have to shoulder the load. Gooden has shown some promise, Thomas is solid.
George Hill needs to be the backup and his mistakes must be accepted. Hill at least has the ability to produce positively, the best we can get from Vaughn is placeholding.
Trades
I think the biggest target right now would be Shawn Marion, a very good defender. The spurs should do a sign and trade with Toronto for Marion. I don’t think Marion will accept the MLE but he will come to realize that he is not worth 16 mill any more. The spurs just might be able to get him for 8-10 million a year. Perhaps give them George hill or Roger Mason along with any expirings of their choice.
Another trade scenario, maybe not the best but its decent and that would be to work a trade with Chicago. We give up Oberto, Thomas, Bowen, Hill and in return we get Hinrich and Noah. I know that team is already gaurd oriented, but they get Hill as talent and a bunch of expiring contracts and we get a very good complementary player in Noah and a great defensive depth at guard back in Hinrich.
What about Mason, Oberto, and Mahinmi for Kaman and a Second Rounder
Clippers are interested in cutting salary, so that makes Kaman expendable. With Camby on the team, I think they’ll be willing to take back anything for Kaman (expirings).
Free Agent Options
Well I think our two biggest needs are at center and small forward, the spurs need to think about acquiring at least one or two free agents this summer so here are some guys I think can help fill those voids.
Zaza Pachulia is a hard working dog that makes his living hustling rebounds and making garbage points. He’d be a good accomplice to Tim Duncan, he’s still fairly young so I think he can be had for fairly cheap(around 2-3 million) so we could split the MLE between him and a small forward. I think he could be a solid 10 and 7 guy for us and he could be our starting center.
The best case scenario is getting Rasheed Wallace. Rasheed I think is the best partner for Tim Duncan in this league, shoots the 3, plays tough defense, strong post up. He can also space the floor to give our big three room to operate, he defend centers, he can rebound and he’s a good help defender.
We can even try to acquire Chris Andersen at center. I don’t know if the MLE is enough to get him but I think thats what he is going to be worth this summer. He is an amazing shotblocker and an energetic player. Having a young energetic hustle player like Birdman is ideal.
We can also target a wing player like Matt Barnes (hard-working Bruce Bowen type of player, doesn’t need plays run for him)
Draft
I’m not sure if I have very good knowledge about the college players that everyone is talking about but we know that every year there are sleepers in the second round. My best scenario would be if the spurs can move up the draft and draft Hansbrough. He’d be a good fit in the Spurs organization and i’m sure Pops would just love the guy.
I think the hardest thing to do is to point fingers at different people in the Spurs organization for their fault. Whether its the players not being put in a position to succeed or because of their injures, or it could be the management and how the Spurs team is being managed atrociously right now, or the coaching staff etc. Something needs to be done, obviously the best way to fix the problem is to turn the injuries and stamina off in the settings but realistically, here are some suggestions.
Current Roster
First thing, Finley needs his minutes reduced. Even though he has been playing better than last year, it extends his capacity talent wise. Finley is being started on the opposing team’s main wing scorers and that is what is causing the Spur’s disaster.
Another huge factor is the need of Duncan, Gooden and Thomas as our mainstays in the post. Oberto and Bonner need to be reduced to spot minutes. Duncan, Thomas and Gooden are going to have to shoulder the load. Gooden has shown some promise, Thomas is solid.
George Hill needs to be the backup and his mistakes must be accepted. Hill at least has the ability to produce positively, the best we can get from Vaughn is placeholding.
Trades
I think the biggest target right now would be Shawn Marion, a very good defender. The spurs should do a sign and trade with Toronto for Marion. I don’t think Marion will accept the MLE but he will come to realize that he is not worth 16 mill any more. The spurs just might be able to get him for 8-10 million a year. Perhaps give them George hill or Roger Mason along with any expirings of their choice.
Another trade scenario, maybe not the best but its decent and that would be to work a trade with Chicago. We give up Oberto, Thomas, Bowen, Hill and in return we get Hinrich and Noah. I know that team is already gaurd oriented, but they get Hill as talent and a bunch of expiring contracts and we get a very good complementary player in Noah and a great defensive depth at guard back in Hinrich.
What about Mason, Oberto, and Mahinmi for Kaman and a Second Rounder
Clippers are interested in cutting salary, so that makes Kaman expendable. With Camby on the team, I think they’ll be willing to take back anything for Kaman (expirings).
Free Agent Options
Well I think our two biggest needs are at center and small forward, the spurs need to think about acquiring at least one or two free agents this summer so here are some guys I think can help fill those voids.
Zaza Pachulia is a hard working dog that makes his living hustling rebounds and making garbage points. He’d be a good accomplice to Tim Duncan, he’s still fairly young so I think he can be had for fairly cheap(around 2-3 million) so we could split the MLE between him and a small forward. I think he could be a solid 10 and 7 guy for us and he could be our starting center.
The best case scenario is getting Rasheed Wallace. Rasheed I think is the best partner for Tim Duncan in this league, shoots the 3, plays tough defense, strong post up. He can also space the floor to give our big three room to operate, he defend centers, he can rebound and he’s a good help defender.
We can even try to acquire Chris Andersen at center. I don’t know if the MLE is enough to get him but I think thats what he is going to be worth this summer. He is an amazing shotblocker and an energetic player. Having a young energetic hustle player like Birdman is ideal.
We can also target a wing player like Matt Barnes (hard-working Bruce Bowen type of player, doesn’t need plays run for him)
Draft
I’m not sure if I have very good knowledge about the college players that everyone is talking about but we know that every year there are sleepers in the second round. My best scenario would be if the spurs can move up the draft and draft Hansbrough. He’d be a good fit in the Spurs organization and i’m sure Pops would just love the guy.