Free Agent: Ben Wallace

[hsxvvd]

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2009/07/13/20090713spt-wallacebutout.html

Likely he will retire, but it it worth making a phone call?

With a $10mil payout the money shouldn't be a factor.

[TDMVPDPOY]

for the minimum doesnt hurt

[urunobili]

I'd prefer to develop Gist...

[Muser]

He's done, no thanks.

[galvatron3000]

no thank you, need size, height, length got enough undersized centers via pf's.

[NickiRasgo]

For the 15th spot and for the minimum, it's alright.

[nkdlunch]

Dude's Done

[mountainballer]

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2009/07/13/20090713spt-wallacebutout.html

Likely he will retire, but it it worth making a phone call?

With a $10mil payout the money shouldn't be a factor.

I mentioned it in the other thread:
Dice and Big Ben are close friends. (there were speculations that this might help to bring him to the Cavs last season, before he went back to Detroit)
well, maybe Dice calls his old friend. for the vet min I'm all for it. Ben's 40 minutes production is still significant enough to want him on the bench. (11 RPG, 2.2 BPG, only 2,5 fouls per 40 minutes).

[Leetonidas]

I think he could provide spot minutes at the end of the bench and bring some nice energy and defense. But for anything more than the minimum, hell no.

[nkdlunch]

I guess we could take him for the vet min in a Mutombo like role.

[SKINNYPIMP210]

I guess we could take him for the vet min in a Mutombo like role.

Me too :toast

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Yeah I'd agree to a point. Cut Williams, send McClinton overseas sign Gist and Wallace and our line up will be something like this

Parker/Hill
Mason/Manu/Hairston
Jefferson/Finley/Gist(Toros)
Duncan/McDyess/Blair
Wallace/Ian/Haislip/Bonner

that's 15. If a Bonner+Finley trade comes up then we'll have that extra roster spot Pop likes to have.

I'm deffinitely not against Wallace for the vet min, but do you see Pop going with 7 bigs on the roster? Alternatively, if we assume Bonner would be traded to make room, we'd have no big who is a 3 point threat, don't think Pop would like that.

[bishopospurs]

If we get him for the minimum why not? He is 34, but like someone said earlier to have him around like Dikembe was for Houston, he could even ride the bench like Sam Cassell in case of injury.

With that said, I would also like the spurs to explore a few more trade options before settling on Wallace. We need a bigger center and to see how the Summer League plays out.

[ohmwrecker]

Meh.

[MB20]

Ben Wallace for the vet. min.? Hell yes !!!

[ohmwrecker]

I would rather get Oberto back.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Spurs could do a lot worse. Worth a look for the vet min.

[ohmwrecker]

Wallace blocks shots, Oberto doesn't. We need a proven shot blocker. He can ride the bench and be a just in case guy worst case. Oberto is more likely a risk for any amount of money because of his heart.

Wallace used to block shots. He doesn't do much of anything anymore. So, you want him to block shots on the bench?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:tu I wouldn't mind the Spurs bringing him on.

[AFBlue]

Bringing in a defense-only, past-his-prime veteran reeks of the FO's previous philosophy, and I think they'll try to resist it...but ultimately they'll probably give in and pursue.

And why not? As with Bowen last year, Big Ben would not be a starter but instead would be called on to provide an intimidating presence defensively. In my mind, he'd complete the overhaul of the frontcourt.

Bottom Line: He certainly wasn't worth the $15M/yr or starting spot that he received in Chicago and Cleveland...but as a bench guy for the vet min...he makes a TON of sense for the Spurs. I expect them to go after him.

[coyotes_geek]

The Spurs are pretty well stocked in the 6-7 to 6-10 frontcourt player category. If we're going to add another frontcourt player I'd prefer someone 6-10+.

[Duncan2177]

Bringing in a defense-only, past-his-prime veteran reeks of the FO's previous philosophy, and I think they'll try to resist it...but ultimately they'll probably give in and pursue.

And why not? As with Bowen last year, Big Ben would not be a starter but instead would be called on to provide an intimidating presence defensively. In my mind, he'd complete the overhaul of the frontcourt.

Bottom Line: He certainly wasn't worth the $15M/yr or starting spot that he received in Chicago and Cleveland...but as a bench guy for the vet min...he makes a TON of sense for the Spurs. I expect them to go after him.

We are going after Wallace :pop:

[Pistons < Spurs]

Sounds like Detroit may talk to Ben.

[AFBlue]

Sounds like Detroit may talk to Ben.

For the vet min, he'll have no shortage of suitors. I think it'll be hard for him to walk away from the game this year.

[poeticism707]

Spurs could do a lot worse. Worth a look for the vet min.

Agreed. Big Ben is MORE THAN ENOUGH defensive and rebounding presence for the Vet Min or LLE.

Sign him, FO!

That's of course, if Blair doesn't sit out until he gets the ENTIRE LLE.

[peskypesky]

I wouldn't mind getting him for the minimum. He could help some against Shaq in the Finals.

[Dro210]

I'm all for this... hoped it would happen soon as I heard he was being moved and bought out in the Shaq deal

[slick'81]

The Spurs are pretty well stocked in the 6-7 to 6-10 frontcourt player category. If we're going to add another frontcourt player I'd prefer someone 6-10+.

agreed a nice legit 7'footer wouldnt be bad :wow

[HarlemHeat37]

Wallace's offense is beyond horrible, maybe the worst in the NBA..he used to make up for it with his elite defense and athleticism, but he's no longer athletic at all, and his defense doesn't nearly make up for it..

also, as coyote pointed out, we have enough big men his size..if we're going after a big, he needs to be at least 6'10 or 6'11 IMO..

I could see him going to Detroit to retire, but I can't see him going anywhere else..

[ffadicted]

Wallace isn't worth the Vet Min x 2

[FilSpursFan]

For vet min? of course... let's get him...:rollin:rollin:rollin

[completely deck]

For vet min? of course... let's get him...:rollin:rollin:rollin

what exactly did you misspell in that post?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:lol

[Danny.Zhu]

If he still want to play? Why would he not getting the extra 4m bucks?

[angelbelow]

no way, hes done.

[Spurs16212]

May be worth the LLE......

[barbacoataco]

Would rather have Rasho as a defensive insurance big.