Filling Out San Antonio's Roster - 20 Bargain Options

[timvp]

While the Spurs are undoubtedly concentrating on reeling in the bigman that is needed next to Tim Duncan, San Antonio will also likely look to the free agent waters to fill out the roster.

The Spurs currently have nine players under contract (Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, Richard Jefferson, Michael Finley, Matt Bonner, Roger Mason, Jr., Ian Mahinmi and George Hill). Even if you add in the bigman that the Spurs add in free agency plus rookie DeJuan Blair, there are definitely a few spots up for grabs -- especially if the Spurs opt to make another offseason trade. Players like Bruce Bowen, Fabricio Oberto, Jack McClinton, Malik Hairston, James Gist and Marcus Williams should be in the running, however none of those players are guaranteed to be on the 2009-10 Spurs roster.

On the free agent market, the Spurs will likely be looking for bargain players who could fit one of four needs: perimeter defensive stopper, three-point sharpshooter, instant offensive punch and third-string point guard. Which players could draw San Antonio's interest? Here's a rundown of players who can fit a need at a budget price.

Perimeter Defensive Stopper
In recent interviews, R.C. Buford has stated that the team will be on the lookout for a defensive-minded swingman. Even if the Spurs opt to bring back Bowen, the team could use another defensive player out on the perimeter who can come from the bench and douse a hot player. Ime Udoka might be an option but his perimeter defense slipped last year due to a lack of quickness.

Dahntay Jones
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With the Nuggets last season, Dahntay Jones started 71 games with the specific role of defending the other team's best perimeter player. Compared to Bowen, Jones isn't as long or as quick but he's more physical. In the playoffs, he did a very good job against Chris Paul but then looked hopeless against Kobe Bryant. When it comes to fitting on the Spurs, his offense is the question mark. He doesn't have much of a jumper. To score, he relies on his elite athleticism. Even with that in mind, if he can be had for around the LLE, Jones could prove to be a good buy.

Mario West
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Although he's not a big name, Mario West is a ferocious defender. He doesn't have great size (6-foot-5) but he has boundless energy and is willing to put up a fight. The Hawks have used him at the end of quarters to lockdown superstars for a possession or two. The problem with West is that he has absolutely no offensive game. Per 40 minutes last season, West scored only 6.4 points. That said, if the Spurs want a player who can come in and play elite defense right away, there isn't a better cheap option than West.

Keith Bogans
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Keith Bogans is a very similar player to Udoka. They are both 6-foot-5 and they each make up for a lack of athleticism with toughness. The Spurs may look to Bogans to replace Udoka due to Bogans being almost three years younger. Bogans is also almost strictly a three-point shooter, which may be preferred.

Desmond Mason
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Even though he's just 31 years old, Desmond Mason has really slowed down in recent years. He's not nearly the all-world runner and jumper he used to be earlier in his career. However, he's still an above average athlete who is willing to focus all of his efforts on the defensive end. His injury woes in recent years and his total lack of three-point range make him an iffy fit.

Stephen Graham
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Prior to his rookie year in the NBA, Stephen Graham spent training camp with the Spurs. He didn't make the team but his defense impressed. After bouncing around the league for a few years, the Spurs may bring back the 27-year-old forward for another look.

Three-Point Sharpshooter
Right now, the Spurs likely have enough three-point shooters. But if the Spurs decide to trade either Finley, Mason or Bonner, that would open up room for a shooting specialist to join the team. With the addition of Jefferson -- another player who likes to attack the basket -- shooting could become even more important next season.

Wally Szczerbiak
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He's not a good defender and his mobility is limited but Wally Szczerbiak can shoot the ball. For his career, he shoots 48.5% from the field, 40.6% from beyond the three-point arc and 86% at the line. In a role in which Szczerbiak would solely be asked to spot up beyond the arc and launch open shots, he'd likely get the job done.

Walter Herrmann
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After an impressive rookie season, Walter Herrmann has progressively gotten worse. Last season, he didn't do much to help the Pistons' cause. As he ages, the 6-foot-9 Argentine forward is becoming more of a three-point specialist. If the Spurs want a player with size who can spread the court, Herrmann and his 38.1% lifetime three-point percentage is an option that should be considered.

Steve Novak
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Steve Novak is one of the best shooters in the league. For his career, the 6-foot-10 forward out of Marquette is shooting 41.9% from three-point land. The problem with Novak is that he doesn't do anything else well. And despite his size, he has to play small forward due to his lack of strength and his inability to rebound.

Kareem Rush
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Coming off of a poor season with the Sixers, Kareem Rush is billed as a 6-foot-6 shooting guard with a clean stroke. He hit 38.9% of his threes in the 2007-08 season with the Pacers and he's only 28 years old, so Rush is still a viable option when looking for someone to spread the court.

Rodney Carney
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Coming out of college, Rodney Carney was supposed to be a capable scorer who could create his own shot. So far in the NBA, he hasn't shown much of an ability to create, however he has done a good job extending his range. More than half of his shots last year were three-pointers and he hit 35% of his three-point attempts.

Third-String Point Guard
Parker and Hill are the only point guards under contract at the moment. Jacque Vaughn appears to be unlikely to return and considering that Pop lost confidence in Hill's point guard ability last season, there could be a real need for another point guard on the Spurs roster.

Anthony Carter
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With the Nuggets trading for Ty Lawson, Anthony Carter will likely be shown the door. Though he's a limited player, Carter could be useful in a deep bench role. He's an above average defender who can guard multiple positions. He can pass the ball and his jumper is better than it was during his stint with the Spurs. Plus, last I heard he lived in San Antonio. That can't hurt the recruiting efforts.

Luther Head
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After Luther Head was released last season by the Rockets, the Spurs reportedly tried get Head -- but he decided to join the Heat. He's not much of a playmaker and he's a below average ballhandler, however Head has shown an ability to shoot. For his career, he has connected on 39.2% of his three-pointers. Considering he's still only 26, Head is a decent prospect if the Spurs want a guard deep on the bench who can create space with his outside jumper when called upon.

Bobby Jackson
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He's old but Bobby Jackson would play the backup point guard position how Pop wants it to be played. He's an aggressive gunner who constantly looks to attack. Last season, Jackson actually started playing pretty well near the end of the campaign. If the Spurs want point guard insurance, they could do worse.

Royal Ivey
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The Spurs previously considered trading for Royal Ivey a couple seasons ago. Ivey has good size and he is a very capable defender. The problem is that he's not a good shooter and he's coming off the two worst shooting years of his NBA career. But as far as young point guards who can defend, Ivey is about as good as you can do for a minimum contract.

Brevin Knight
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Honestly, Brevin Knight isn't much of an improvement over Vaughn. He's a better playmaker and sees the floor better but he's a worse defender and doesn't offer the same number of intangibles.

Instant Scoring Punch
Last season, Pop and the Spurs concentrated on the offensive end of the court more than ever. If the Spurs are going to continue to try to evolve into more of an offensive outfit, they may scour the bargain bin for a player that can score in bunches from off the pine.

Rashad McCants
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According to David Aldridge last year at the trade deadline, the Spurs made a push to acquire Rashad McCants. Considering McCants' reputation as a gunner with little regard to team play, the report was a surprise. That said, he can definitely score. In the last two years, McCants has averaged 22.1 points per 40 minutes and 20.1 points per 40 minutes, respectively. If you haven't seen him play, think of him as a poor man's J.R. Smith. Assuming the Spurs actually wanted him last year at the trade deadline, now would be the time to buy low on McCants.

Joey Graham
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Joey Graham is a big, strong hombre but he's mostly a guy who looks to score. While he rebounds well at his position, Graham is a poor defender and he doesn't have a very good feel for the game. If the Spurs want a player who seems to still have untapped potential, signing Graham could be a smart move.

Gerald Green
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He's probably the anti-Spur but Gerald Green can put the ball in the hoop. He literally does nothing else well but it's difficult to totally ignore a 23-year-old who averaged 21.2 points per 40 minutes last season. It's a long shot that the Spurs consider him, but if the team looked at McCants, then Green is a reasonably similar player.

Von Wafer
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It would seem like Von Wafer makes a good amount of sense. He's a scorer who doesn't back down from big situations. Wafer played relatively well against the Lakers in the playoffs and is young enough to keep improving. But once you factor in his reported bad attitude and unwillingness to play a role, he just doesn't sound like Spurs material.

Morris Almond
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The Spurs were interested in Morris Almond prior to the 2007 NBA Draft. In the D-League, Almond has had very impressive scoring outbursts. It sounds like he'll be headed to the New York Knicks summer league team but the Spurs might swoop in to sign him to get a guy who has a scorer's mentality.

[Mr. Body]

You've done a great job there.

Is Desmond Mason on 31? It's like he's been around forever.

Wow, these are a lot of marginal players.

[timvp]

Wow, these are a lot of marginal players.Yeah, I'm not sure why the pickings are so slim this year. I didn't like the idea of Wally World prior to digging around, now I realize he's one of the better bargain options. Ditto Anthony Carter.

:wakeup

[lefty]

Yikes

[MaNu4Tres]

Screw Anthony Carter. He's always thought of himself as a better player than what he really is. Hence his shot selection. Which is piss poor.

[poeticism707]

Anthony Carter for the second unit would be great: meaning no more Mason at the 1! Also, his defensive and offensive aggression would work wonders! Sure, you have to live with a few bad shots, but what he brings to the table more than offsets that: attack mode for the second unit!

[Mr. Body]

Bobby Jackson used to be the best backup PG in the league.

I wonder if they're so hot to get offense-only guys now, like McCants and Almond. Last year they were starved for points and that may not be such a problem now.

[AusSpursFan]

Only one player I would be happy to see in a Spurs uniform, Dahntay Jones, otherwise I prefer our draft picks.

[poeticism707]

Bobby Jackson used to be the best backup PG in the league.

I wonder if they're so hot to get offense-only guys now, like McCants and Almond. Last year they were starved for points and that may not be such a problem now.

Good point, but with the Lakers, there is no such thing as too much scoring: not after 2008 WCF, with TD, TP, and Gino vs. the ENTIRE LAKERS TEAM.

The more offense for the Spurs, the better. After all, the zebras will NEVER allow them to shut down the Lakers a la the Sheed's Pistons in '04. No, the Spurs will have to play very good defense, but have great offense.

[Texas_Ranger]

I'd really like to see McCants or Joey Graham on our team.

[velik_m]

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07212008/photos/nachbar721.jpg

;)

[poeticism707]

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07212008/photos/nachbar721.jpg

;)

:lol:lol:lol

Spurs have been trying to get Nach since the ABA merger!!!

I don't think he'd be enough now though.

[Chieflion]

Most of these guys are a bucket of suck though.

[Spursmania]

Slim pickings for sure.

[Texas_Ranger]

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07212008/photos/nachbar721.jpg

;)

Boki would be pretty nice. I think he's just as good as Finley or even better. When he was in New Jersey I remember that he played just like Bowen in offense. He would always wait in that corner spots and knock down threes. He can also slash in the paint and dunk the ball. But Pop is a Fin lover so I gues Boki would just be on the bench all the time. But if Fin gets traded, Nachbar could play some good 15 minutes a game. He also said that he'd like to play for a championship team.

[Muser]

I wouldn't mind picking up Von Wafer for a limited bench role, but that's about it.

[GSH]

I'd really like to see McCants or Joey Graham on our team.


Joey Graham and Stephen Graham are twins. I liked them at Oklahoma State, and I have been surprised that Stephen hasn't found more of a home in the NBA because he's a solid player (especially on defense) and plays pretty smart. He's not going to be a starter, but I think he's a guy that could come in and harass the hell out of someone for 15-20 minutes per game. And when he does get an open look, he's pretty good about knocking them down.

I'd like to see Stephen Graham catch on somewhere, but I doubt it could be with the Spurs, considering all the other young guys they have in the pipeline.

The year the Spurs tried him out, they also had another player from that same Oklahoma State team - Melvin Sanders. Sanders actually got a contract, but never really got any playing time. Sanders has done fairly well in Europe since then. I've wondered if the Spurs might have another look at him.

[draft87]

my nostaligic side would like to see bobby jackson end his career a spur. i didn't realize he's gonna be 36- always assumed he was the same age as duncan, but i just found out he was a 24 year old rookie!
anyway, i remember him in his and duncan's first nba game. he was on the nuggets then-actually had a really good game. i'm sure if signed on as a reserve tnt would occasionally show clips of them playing each other during that game. i actually have it recorded if anyone wants a copy....

[urunobili]

Stealing Jones from the Nuggets would be AWESOME

[rascal]

What about Gist? Is he not in the plans?

[urunobili]

What about Gist? His he not in the plans?

I think that for Gist to cut it he should show in Summer league and training camp that he is a better than average 3... then become RJ's replacement off the bench and play around 8 minutes per game... otherwise Haislip's addition doomed his chances of sticking unless Bonner is traded away...

[DPG21920]

Gist had by far the best SL last year and that did nothing to help him. I do not know what he would have to show this year? Perhaps even better 3 point shooting?

[urunobili]

Gist had by far the best SL last year and that did nothing to help him. I do not know what he would have to show this year? Perhaps even better 3 point shooting?

how to play the 3 position i would believe... correct me if im wrong but he played the 4 last year didn't he? or was it Tolliver playing 4? can't remember... i do remember that he shot as good as or better than Tolliver form behind the arch and still didn't make it...

[Spurs Brazil]

I like Carter and McCants.

And if Bonner is gone on a trade I'd look at Novak

[smackdaddy11]

Carter has no shot.

5 or so years ago the Spurs signed him and he lied about his knee issues and the Spurs cut him. Pop was reportedly pissed off at Carter. He isn't coming.

:nope

[wildbill2u]

You know what you get in the bargain basement: damaged goods, irregulars and merchandise no one wanted.

Most of the people who shop there have prospects that are so poor that they are willing to take anything to cover their nakedness.

[Marcus Bryant]

I like Herrmann and Carney. Herrmann makes sense due to his size and shooting ability, and, yes, the Argentinian NT pedigree doesn't hurt. The concern is obviously that since his first successful NBA half-season, he hasn't really done much in the league. He has proven that he can shoot the NBA very well when he's gotten regular minutes.

Carney is interesting as a potential backup swingman. Good athleticism and decent outside shot.

[Bruno]

I can see Spurs being without a third string PG this year to save some money.
With Mason, Finley and maybe McClinton, another shooter or scorer doesn't look like a priority.

The kind of player Spurs should target to fill their perimeter roster is a defensive SG/SF.

[picnroll]

Great list.

Need a list of potential S&T players though. That's where the other "impact" player apart from the MLE player, be it a big or other, is likely to come from.

[hater]

Bowen >>>> all those defensive specialist scrubs

[bishopospurs]

I would like to see Hermann, he seems too logical though, Marcus Haislip once again proves the out of left field approach the FO takes, but you have to trust them.

[HarlemHeat37]

Have you guys actually seen Anthony Carter play?!..he's EXACTLY the same as Jacque Vaughn, except with slightly more talent..you would all hate him after his first game..

out of that list, I'd take Herrmann, Novak, Carney, and Almond..

[urunobili]

am I the only one that want Jones? damn...

[Marcus Bryant]

Would the Spurs take back Carter? He didn't leave on the best of terms.

[coyotes_geek]

The Spurs currently have eight players under contract (Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, Richard Jefferson, Michael Finley, Matt Bonner, Roger Mason, Jr., and George Hill).

Sorry to nitpick, but you forgot Mahinmi.

[timvp]

^^ Good point. Let me add that Jamaican to the list . . .

[Kori Ellis]

Have you guys actually seen Anthony Carter play?!..he's EXACTLY the same as Jacque Vaughn, except with slightly more talent..you would all hate him after his first game..

You realize he was on the Spurs, right? So yeah, most everyone here has seen him play.

[timvp]

Carter has no shot.

5 or so years ago the Spurs signed him and he lied about his knee issues and the Spurs cut him. Pop was reportedly pissed off at Carter. He isn't coming.

:nopeThe Spurs have let Carter work out in the practice facility in recent summers so I'm not sure how mad they still are at him. But yeah, back then Pop was livid that AC was broken on arrival.

[timvp]

The kind of player Spurs should target to fill their perimeter roster is a defensive SG/SF.There's not much variety out there. Jones is decent but he can't shoot and will probably cost more than the LLE. West can defend but he's inept offensively.

The best bet might be Antonio Anderson from the summer league team.

[MaNu4Tres]

There's not much variety out there. Jones is decent but he can't shoot and will probably cost more than the LLE. West can defend but he's inept offensively.

The best bet might be Antonio Anderson from the summer league team.

I agree.

Minutes won't be there for this roster spot anyway with Manu/RJ/ Finley/ Mason/ Hill all getting time at the 2/3. So signing someone at the 2/3 worthy of more than the LLE would be a waste of money. ( Unless Mason/ Bonner are traded for a big).


other more realistic roster fill-in/ defensive prospects at the 2/3 would be Malik Hairston/ Marcus Williams/ Marcus Vinicius

[HarlemHeat37]

You realize he was on the Spurs, right? So yeah, most everyone here has seen him play.

Yes, which makes it even more puzzling as to why anybody would want him here..he's also gotten significantly worse with age..

[timvp]

Yes, which makes it even more puzzling as to why anybody would want him here..he's also gotten significantly worse with age..

2007-08 was by far the best year of Carter's career.

[picnroll]

Spurs need a strong, mobile defensive three that can bang bodies with Artest, Melo, LeBron (although nobody will succeed there) when Jefferson gets in foul trouble and hopefully not be totally inept on the offensive end. Looks like Bowen isn't coming back. Hairston, Udoka or who?

[loveforthegame]

I like Bobby Jackson as the backup point guard. He is older but he looked pretty good with the Kings last year. Has a solid 3 point shot and still likes to attack the basket. I think he could be had for the minimum with a chance at a championship.

Not sure there's room for Gerald Green but I never could understand why he didn't get more minutes with Dallas last year. The minutes he did get he came right in and nailed jumpers.

[timvp]

Spurs need a strong, mobile defensive three that can bang bodies with Artest, Melo, LeBron (although nobody will succeed there) when Jefferson gets in foul trouble and hopefully not be totally inept on the offensive end. Looks like Bowen isn't coming back. Hairston, Udoka or who?

Don't count out Bogans. Back when Bogans was on the Rockets, on a pre-game show Pop had good things to say about him. The interviewer asked him who to watch out for on the Rockets because their big stars were injured (shocker, I know) and Pop said something like Bogans is the type of player who is all heart who can beat you if you don't account for him. That might have been a random Pop compliment but Pop usually doesn't name players -- much less doll out compliments.

Bogans could possibly fill the role Udoka was supposed to play until it became painfully obvious that Udoka had lost his quickness and never could figure out when to shoot. Bogans' offense is pretty bad but perhaps he could do better in a system that will give him more open looks.

Of the cheap plug-and-play defenders on the market I'd say Bogans is the most likely to sign with the Spurs. Not an exciting player at all but he fits the mold and the price range.

[benefactor]

I remember that game where Pop talked about Bogans. He is kind of effort player that Pop likes(see Tolliver, Anthony) and is a good defender who can shoot the three. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him on the roster next year.

As far as the rest of the guys go there is not much that intrigues me. Herrmann and McCants might be worth a look.

[whottt]

In a role in which Szczerbiak would solely be asked to spot up beyond the arc and launch open shots, he'd likely get the job done.

No he wouldn't. That's why he's been traded so many times in spite of spending his entire career being soley asked to spot up beyond the arc and launch open shots, on teams with players that got him open shots.



I'm gonna lay a big fat no on Wally.

He's even more of a let you down when it matters most guy than Finley is.

Matt Bonner is more clutch than Wally is.

[DPG21920]

Bogans does well from the 3 point line and that is the shot he would get on the Spurs. He would be better than Udoka imo.

[Duncan2177]

I can see Spurs being without a third string PG this year to save some money.
With Mason, Finley and maybe McClinton, another shooter or scorer doesn't look like a priority.

The kind of player Spurs should target to fill their perimeter roster is a defensive SG/SF.

Bruce Bowen?

[HarlemHeat37]

2007-08 was by far the best year of Carter's career.

Statistically, yes, because he was allowed to start and play the most minutes he's played during his career..but Carter is supposed to be a defensive specialist, something he was very good at for years since he came into the league, but he's significantly slowed down with age..his offense is irrelevant, because he really doesn't give anything important..

he's also a liability that teams sag off of on defense, he has horrible shot selection, and he doesn't have any real playmaking ability..

he is a slightly more talented Jacque Vaughn..just look at a Nuggets forum to see how much they hate when he's on the floor..

[timvp]

No he wouldn't. That's why he's been traded so many times in spite of spending his entire career being soley asked to spot up beyond the arc and launch open shots, on teams with players that got him open shots.



I'm gonna lay a big fat no on Wally.

He's even more of a let you down when it matters most guy than Finley is.

Matt Bonner is more clutch than Wally is.
So who do you actually want this summer? I haven't seen you say you want anyone.

Are you just waiting for the Spurs to sign someone and then complain? :stirpot:

[Sway]

i can see spurs being without a third string pg this year to save some money.
With mason, finley and maybe mcclinton, another shooter or scorer doesn't look like a priority.

The kind of player spurs should target to fill their perimeter roster is a defensive sg/sf.

+1

With that said, I wouldnt mind seeing J. or S. Graham or even McCant. They dont fit a top need but they are pretty good players.

[angelbelow]

how about nick van exel

[bishopospurs]

how about nick van exel
Nick Van Exel sounds perfect.... we are talking about someone to bring gatorade to tim right?http://rexee-13.vo.llnwd.net/d1/video_img/387/8843783/8843783_324.jpg

[bishopospurs]

^^^^^^^
This is Tim discovered what Nick's pee + gatorade taste like. Nick couldn't even do that right for the Spurs!!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

eeeesh those guys all suck

D. jones is a big fat overrated mess. I say sign a backup point no matter what. Preferably Ivey.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I like Carter and McCants.

And if Bonner is gone on a trade I'd look at Novak

Me too. Novak is as pure a shooter as there is. I can see him knocking down game-changers and game-winners for us.

[Leetonidas]

McCants would be pretty badass, but I doubt its possible.

[draft87]

I know this is an outside shot, but what about Raef L from Portland? Hes been injured the last 2 years but is said to be healthy now. He moves well, can shoot the 3 and is a good rebounder and shotblocker........the White Rasheed!!! If the spurs dont make a trade I would like to see them take a gamble on him or Robert Swift.


sorry, we lost our chance to have him in 2006 when we had the chance to look really retarded by having the washed up 2003 Mavs starting lineup on our roster while getting destroyed by the younger 2006 Mavs.

but seriously, I don't think Raef is gonna play again. Am I wrong? But it would be so awesome if he could play, we got him for 'nothing', he was awesome, and then everyone talked about how much money Portland wasted by not unloading his contract and how much egg was on their face for wasting mad dough on RLF and Darius Miles......
(clearly the NBA needs to start signing more free agents so I can spend my time reading about that instead of writing this nonsense)

[MajorMike]

Bring in D-Mase and the Graham twins. Joey can play some damn fine D as well, just not as good as his bro.