Word from the Spurs . . .

[timvp]

Very surprised Blair fell to 37. Had McClinton and De Colo in mind for the 37th pick.





:smokin :smokin

[Brazil]

:toast

[TimDunkem]

Is it true? Blair's ligaments in his knees couldn't be seen on an MRI?

[Dex]

:elephant

[kbrury]

it sure didn't stop him in college

[Libri]

We all were surprised! :lol

[Ghost Writer]

Very surprised Blair fell to 37. Had McClinton and De Colo in mind for the 37th pick.





:smokin :smokin

From Pop's lips to timvp's ears.


Cite the source or stick a sock in it.


Anyone with a passing curiosity of the draft knows Blair slipped.


P.S.

How's it going, man? :)

[DPG21920]

Does this mean they did not have Blair on their radar?

[Mugen]

Breaking News: Dejuan Blair has just signed with Tau Ceramica for 2 years.

[timvp]

Cite the source or stick a sock in it.The Spurs.


P.S.

How's it going, man? :)
Good.

You?

[Obstructed_View]

The Spurs would have had to work pretty hard to screw this one up. They've never had this many choices fall to them before.

[Chomag]

So Spurs FO got exactly all the players they wanted plus the surprise of Blair. This draft was all win!

[Obstructed_View]

Does this mean they did not have Blair on their radar?

Most of the mock drafts had Young and Blair going in the 15-20 range. Who'd have imagined both of them would have fallen so far?

[Blackjack]

I'm not sure Pop and the fellas are in any condition to comment.:drunk

[KenGee21]

Good draft overall, i watched a lot of Hurricanes games last year, and McClinton can straight out ball, man...He's a bit undersized and is more of a SG, but he's an explosive scorer. I wish him the best in SL next month...

[DPG21920]

Most of the mock drafts had Young and Blair going in the 15-20 range. Who'd have imagined both of them would have fallen so far?

Well by the sounds of it, the Spurs had De Colo and McC on their boards and were going to pick them.

I wonder if the Spurs had plans to trade up for Blair or if they were just not going to do anything (they did not value him enough to trade for him, so they just had him off the board) and when he landed, great.

[Russ]

It will be interesting to see how this completely unexpected aquisition influences the Spurs' plans. They may have to rethink things (in a good way).

[Ghost Writer]

The Spurs.


Good.

You?

"The Spurs."


Fair enough.


"The Spurs" told me that they appreciated my patience and dedicate the summer of 2009 to me.

[Obstructed_View]

Well by the sounds of it, the Spurs had De Colo and McC on their boards and were going to pick them.

I wonder if the Spurs had plans to trade up for Blair or if they were just not going to do anything (they did not value him enough to trade for him, so they just had him off the board) and when he landed, great.

There was a lot of talk about trading up, but the top seven guys on the Spurs' board, plus a couple they never dreamed they'd have a shot at were still available at 36. There was literally no reason to trade up. I don't see anyone that went before that point that the Spurs would have been willing to give something up to get. They ended up getting the two guys they thought they'd have to choose between PLUS a guy with lottery-pick talent at a no-risk position.

[EricB]

Sign Blair and McClinton, let De Colo stay in Europe for a year, bring over Gist, sign a big, sign Hairston, call it an aoffseason.

[Obstructed_View]

Sign Blair and McClinton, let De Colo stay in Europe for a year, bring over Gist, sign a big, sign Hairston, call it an aoffseason.

Without doing the math, there's probably going to be a roster spot for De Colo. I'd rather have him available to run the point.

[EricB]

Without doing the math, there's probably going to be a roster spot for De Colo. I'd rather have him available to run the point.

I thought De Colo was a shooting guard?

[EricB]

I would be shocked to see the Spurs go without a veteran third point guard.

Having Hill, then McClinton then De Colo? Highly doubtful that they go with that much youth.

[honestfool84]

de colo over hill?

idk, but i really, really, really thought george did a great job in the playoffs, and i think he can only improve.

[DPG21920]

There was a lot of talk about trading up, but the top seven guys on the Spurs' board, plus a couple they never dreamed they'd have a shot at were still available at 36. There was literally no reason to trade up. I don't see anyone that went before that point that the Spurs would have been willing to give something up to get. They ended up getting the two guys they thought they'd have to choose between PLUS a guy with lottery-pick talent at a no-risk position.

No I agree with that. I was just wondering if Blair was one of their main targets one way or the other going into the night.

I understand what happened and why they did what they did. Great job by the FO.

[Chomag]

Sign Blair and McClinton, let De Colo stay in Europe for a year, bring over Gist, sign a big, sign Hairston, call it an aoffseason.

X1 This I like!

[Texas_Ranger]

:lol...Weren't we the oldest team last year... Right now only Tim and Manu are over 30... And Finley, but I gues he's going somewhere else.

[Obstructed_View]

I thought De Colo was a shooting guard?

He is, but Bilas said that he ran more point for Cholet than Beaubois did. He and Hill could be a perfect second team backcourt.

[jj cain]

Manu can & probably will be the PG for 10 min's or so a game as in the past, so a vet PG isn't that critical. Hill will be fine w/Manu & Mason if it gets desperate.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

It will be interesting to see how this completely unexpected aquisition influences the Spurs' plans. They may have to rethink things (in a good way).

I don't see how it would change anything. Still need to go get one of Wallace, Dice, Gortat, etc. to start next to Tim.

Blair gives you an energy/offensive glass guy off the bench that can also score on the low block against bigger guys (he worked Thabeet this year in the Big East when they played).

I'd say tonight's acquisitions make Mason and Bonner more expendable than they already were, if anything.

[Obstructed_View]

No I agree with that. I was just wondering if Blair was one of their main targets one way or the other going into the night.
You mean to trade up to? I don't know about that. They probably never had any illusions they could trade up that high. They'd have been happy to take Blake Griffin if he'd fallen to 37 though, so the pick was a definite no-brainer.

[Obstructed_View]

I don't see how it would change anything. Still need to go get one of Wallace, Dice, Gortat, etc. to start next to Tim.

Blair gives you an energy/offensive glass guy off the bench that can also score on the low block against bigger guys (he worked Thabeet this year in the Big East when they played).

I'd say tonight's acquisitions make Mason and Bonner more expendable than they already were, if anything.

Mase and Bonner for a legit starting big with some shot-blocking ability would be nice. I actually wondered about Bonner for Ilguskas straight-up.

[SPURSGOAT]

Sign Blair and McClinton, let De Colo stay in Europe for a year, bring over Gist, sign a big, sign Hairston, call it an aoffseason.

:tu

[DPG21920]

You mean to trade up to? I don't know about that. They probably never had any illusions they could trade up that high. They'd have been happy to take Blake Griffin if he'd fallen to 37 though, so the pick was a definite no-brainer.

Yes. I was wondering if they had plans to trade up for Blair (if they actually valued him that much) then saw he was slipping, held off on a trade, gambled and payed off.

[loveforthegame]

I could see the Spurs going with a Parker/Hill/McClinton pg rotation.

MLE, Blair, Bonner
Duncan, Mahinmi, Gist
Jefferson, Finley
Mason, Ginobli
Parker, Hill, McClinton

That's assuming no more trades. Finley, Mason, and Bonner being the likely candidates.

That would leave 2 open roster spots. I don't think I forgot anyone?

[Marcus Bryant]

I don't see how it would change anything. Still need to go get one of Wallace, Dice, Gortat, etc. to start next to Tim.

Blair gives you an energy/offensive glass guy off the bench that can also score on the low block against bigger guys (he worked Thabeet this year in the Big East when they played).

I'd say tonight's acquisitions make Mason and Bonner more expendable than they already were, if anything.

If anything, Bonner will be where he should be as the 4th or 5th big. I'm not sure the Spurs can move Mason (who exactly will be the 2 if he's gone?), nor why they would necessarily want to. De Colo will probably spend a season in Europe. If McClinton finds a spot in SA, it's as the 3rd string point.

[DPG21920]

Mase and Bonner for a legit starting big with some shot-blocking ability would be nice. I actually wondered about Bonner for Ilguskas straight-up.

Major step backwards IMO. Big Z is done.

[DPG21920]

If anything, Bonner will be where he should be as the 4th or 5th big. I'm not sure the Spurs can move Mason (who exactly will be the 2 if he's gone?), nor why they would necessarily want to. De Colo will probably spend a season in Europe. If McClinton finds a spot in SA, it's as the 3rd string point.

Possibly Hill or Finley.

[Marcus Bryant]

Would you rather Mason or Finley?

[Texas_Ranger]

Mase and Bonner for a legit starting big with some shot-blocking ability would be nice. I actually wondered about Bonner for Ilguskas straight-up.

Z's goz a big contract there...We would need to trade Manu for him.

[loveforthegame]

If the Spurs move Mason I can easily see Hill as the starting 2.

[Obstructed_View]

I could see the Spurs going with a Parker/Hill/McClinton pg rotation.

MLE, Blair, Bonner
Duncan, Mahinmi, Gist
Jefferson, Finley
Mason, Ginobli
Parker, Hill, McClinton

That's assuming no more trades. Finley, Mason, and Bonner being the likely candidates.

That would leave 2 open roster spots. I don't think I forgot anyone?

Marcus is currently on the roster. Hairston would be a great fit to bring in, and I say De Colo would be a great final piece to have. Can De Colo and McClinton both play in Austin?

[EricB]

If anything, Bonner will be where he should be as the 4th or 5th big. I'm not sure the Spurs can move Mason (who exactly will be the 2 if he's gone?), nor why they would necessarily want to. De Colo will probably spend a season in Europe. If McClinton finds a spot in SA, it's as the 3rd string point.


Agreed, I don't see De Colo being a part of the team till 2010.

[DPG21920]

Would you rather Mason or Finley?

No question Mason. I am not pushing a Mason trade, but if something comes up for a legit defensive big and he has to be included, then you have to do it.

I do not just want him gone. In fact I would rather him stay for the reason you mentioned.

[Obstructed_View]

Z's goz a big contract there...We would need to trade Manu for him.

Yeah, vomit. I'd trade shit to get him, but nothing of any value. He's just going to waste away in Cleveland other than the 20 games that Shaq is hurt.

[loveforthegame]

Would you rather Mason or Finley?

Do you mean starting or on the team next year?

I don't want Finley starting period but backing up Jefferson for 10-15 minutes wouldn't be a bad option.

I also think Mason would make a more attractive trading piece than Finley but who knows. Personally, I think the Spurs would have a better chance of trading Mason/Bonner than Finley/Bonner.

[Obstructed_View]

I'm not sure what makes you guys think Hill's going to be the backup point guard. Hill has lots of value to the team, but it's not for his ability to run the offense.

[completely deck]

I could see the Spurs going with a Parker/Hill/McClinton pg rotation.

MLE, Blair, Bonner
Duncan, Mahinmi, Gist
Jefferson, Finley
Mason, Ginobli
Parker, Hill, McClinton

That's assuming no more trades. Finley, Mason, and Bonner being the likely candidates.

That would leave 2 open roster spots. I don't think I forgot anyone?

I doubt Blair would go before Bonner...

[objective]

Marcus is currently on the roster. Hairston would be a great fit to bring in, and I say De Colo would be a great final piece to have. Can De Colo and McClinton both play in Austin?

I'd love for the Spurs to sign Sanikidze, I like him better than both Marcus Williams and Hairston. However, I just posted some news in the think-tank thread on him about him being pursued by a team in the Italian A League. So he may be left over there longer.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Z's got a huge deal. Can't see us doing that.

What if you trade Bonner and Mason for a big, and use the MLE on a 2guard. Say Kyle Korver officially opts out and becomes a FA...

I don't know, just throwing out ideas here...

[picnroll]

Z sucks.

[SequSpur]

you guys are gay.

[TDMVPDPOY]

how many roster spots are currently vacant on the team?

[Obstructed_View]

how many roster spots are currently vacant on the team?

Nine before the draft, so six free, assuming that Finley is gone. Free agent big, Blair, McClinton, Hairston, De Colo and Gist would round out the team. You could of course leave De Colo in Europe and pick up a vet FA for the minimum.

[loveforthegame]

how many roster spots are currently vacant on the team?

Let's see ...

Bonner
Duncan, Mahinmi
Jefferson
Mason, Ginobli
Parker, Hill

Finley has his option so that could bump the roster up to 9. Someone said Marcus Williams is signed but hoopshype doesn't have him listed beyond this past year. They've been wrong before though.

Looks like they potentially have 4-6 roster spots open??

[Sean Cagney]

So Spurs FO got exactly all the players they wanted plus the surprise of Blair. This draft was all win!

From getting Jefferson to this draft, I would say so far this summer this has been a HUGE SUCCESS! It takes away most of the sting from that shytty year and first round exit.

We have a future to look forward to again, it's NOT OVER YET! I thought it might be, but damnit it's on again!

[Obstructed_View]

Let's see ...

Bonner
Duncan, Mahinmi
Jefferson
Mason, Ginobli
Parker, Hill

Finley has his option so that could bump the roster up to 9. Someone said Marcus Williams is signed but hoopshype doesn't have him listed beyond this past year. They've been wrong before though.

Looks like they potentially have 4-6 roster spots open??

Don't forget Marcus Williams.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Let's see ...

Bonner
Duncan, Mahinmi
Jefferson
Mason, Ginobli
Parker, Hill

Finley has his option so that could bump the roster up to 9. Someone said Marcus Williams is signed but hoopshype doesn't have him listed beyond this past year. They've been wrong before though.

Looks like they potentially have 4-6 roster spots open??

Well, you have to assume Blair and McClinton will be on there. So knock that down to 3 (doubt the Spurs will carry any more than the league mandated 13 players).

[loveforthegame]

Well, you have to assume Blair and McClinton will be on there. So knock that down to 3 (doubt the Spurs will carry any more than the league mandated 13 players).

Oh, absolutely. And gotta figure on a free agent signing too. Unless they accomplish that role with a trade.

I thought he was just wanting to know how many rosters spots we have to fill before the picks and free agents.

[Spurs_9_20_21]

Sign Blair and McClinton, let De Colo stay in Europe for a year, bring over Gist, sign a big, sign Hairston, call it an aoffseason.
+1 :tu

[SenorSpur]

Sounds like the Spurs just got their version of Big Baby and Eddie House

[JLAZeroSeven]

:toast

[Spurs Brazil]

It was a great draft.

I think Blair is a lock and McClinton will fight in Training Camp

Leave De Colo in Europe next season

[urunobili]

is Blair > Gist?

[coyotes_geek]

is Blair > Gist?

Absolutely. But they're different players with different skill sets so IMO there's room for both.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Absolutely. But they're different players with different skill sets so IMO there's room for both.

we are talkin about the legend of james gist here...u know.

[coyotes_geek]

we are talkin about the legend of james gist here...u know.

He's no James White........

[Brazil]

:lol...Weren't we the oldest team last year... Right now only Tim and Manu are over 30... And Finley, but I gues he's going somewhere else.

Why everybody is forgetting Vaughn ?

[coyotes_geek]

Why everybody is forgetting Vaughn ?

Why should anyone be remembering Vaughn?

[waly.mg]

Breaking News: Dejuan Blair has just signed with Tau Ceramica for 2 years.

Trade Blair for Splitter with the TAU

[phxspurfan]

20 bucks that after seeing RJ come on board and his only starting center comp as a rookie, he begs the Spurs to keep him.

[phxspurfan]

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[phxspurfan]

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