Bruce Bowen will decide between joining the Celtics or Cavaliers.

[spursfan1000]

Free agent Bruce Bowen will soon decide between joining the Celtics or the Cavaliers, according to Hoopsworld.com.

The Magic had been mentioned as a possible suitor, but have fallen out of the picture, while a return to San Antonio appears "unlikely." The Celtics are "said to be holding off on signing Marquis Daniels" while they ponder adding Bowen, though there's no doubt Daniels gives them greater versatility.]

Rotoworld http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NBA.aspx

[urunobili]

just what we needed :pctoss

link???

[20019018]

damn it !

[howbouthemspurs]

Wtf!!??!? Nooooooooooooooooooooo!

[honestfool84]

sweet. :tu

/sarcasm.

[Kori Ellis]

I still think Bowen will retire if he's not playing in S.A.

[benefactor]

lol hoopsworld

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

"Hey Ray, can you show the new guy around?"

"Sure Doc, but who did we...ah, fuck that."

[rayray2k8]

They're speculating.

[xtremesteven33]

The scary thing is i can actually envision Bowen playing with the Celtics next year....:depressed

[buttsR4rebounding]

I think the Cavs need him more. They are really lacking a good perimeter defender. He could actually be a difference maker on that team. Good luck to you Bruce.

[tp2021]

Hoopsworld?

[GooberNuts]

http://www.dedroidify.com/blogimages/No-Darth_Vader.jpg

[dougp]

If Bruce signs with the Celtics, I'd have to get that jersey ...

[Buddy Holly]

I still think Bowen will retire if he's not playing in S.A.

ditto

[alamo50]

If Bruce signs with the Celtics, I'd have to get that jersey ...

Why don´t you already own one?

[anonoftheinternets]

man that sucks ... is this legit? ... brucie did a decent job on pierce last year .. and hes pretty clutch with the three.... i hope he retires ... but yea if he does go back to the celts... i wish him all the best...

[Dex]

While I would hate to see Bruce in another jersey going up against our guys, I don't see the need for people to freak out about it. Half of the media was claiming Bruce to be a weak link last season, and suddenly he's going to be a savior for his new team?

While I'm sure Bruce still has enough gas in the tank to defend the best of them, it's not like he can cover Tony, Manu, RJ, AND Tim. And if he goes East, it wouldn't really matter anyways unless both our team and his team makes the Finals.

That being said, my money is on return or retirement.

[ploto]

I think the notion that a player who loves his family will not go to another town is overstated here. LOTS of NBA players do it. There have millions. They can afford to have expensive homes in 2 cities. The wife and kids can fly back and forth all they want first class. If they move with the player to that city, they can fly in family to visit with the wife when on a long road trip. They can pay people to look out for things in SA if they leave for a few months. Bruce's kids are young enough that they do not even have to be in school. And even with training camp, an NBA season is 6 1/2 months plus the play-offs. I think given the life the NBA has provided them that Yardley would not stand in the way of his opportunity possibly to win another NBA title. In the same situation, I surely would not.

I can not see him joining just any team- but a team that could win it all. Yes.

[crc21209]

I still think Bowen will retire if he's not playing in S.A.

+100000000. He's already made his money so it's not about the money. Plus, his family and life is in San Antonio. If he's not playing with the Spurs, he's retiring....

[SenorSpur]

I think the notion that a player who loves his family will not go to another town is overstated here.

Except Bruce seemed very sincere in his statement. I'd be very surprised if he played anywhere else.

[ploto]

He's already made his money so it's not about the money. Plus, his family and life is in San Antonio.

I do not think anyone believes it is about money, but what if he still wants to play? What if he wants to prove he can still contribute in a manner in which he did not have the chance last season? What if he wants to show that an older player can still hang with the young guys through his hard work, dedication, and knowledge? What if he simply does not believe his NBA career is over?

Do you not know anyone whose career has taken them away from family or home temporarily?

[SonOfAGun]

Bruce!?
















Bruuuuuuuuuuce!?













http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g117/recenthistory/wtf.gif

[manu_maniac]

This will just make him our man on the inside. His job will be to destroy the team chemistry of the Cavs or Celtics.

[Texas_Ranger]

Bruce, Bruce...why!

Because it looks like the Spurs didn't even want him back!
Good luck to Bruce!!

[bdictjames]

At least he's going to the East.

[weebo]

Like any of you wouldn't jump at the chance to make more loot. As good a person as Bruce seems to be, when it comes down to loyalty vs. making money, making money wins out a lot more times than not.

I would like him to end his career as a Spur and he could still contribute this year as a defender, but I won't blame the man if he decides to join the celts or cavs. More power to him.

[SonOfAGun]

Finley, you happy now dawg?

[DMX7]

Yes!

[Muser]

Hoopsworld...

[loveforthegame]

First, you have to consider the source.

I'd hate to see him in another uniform but it's not like he'll be getting a lot of playing time in Boston or Cleveland. It would almost be the same scenerio if he were to return to SA.

[Kori Ellis]

I do not think anyone believes it is about money, but what if he still wants to play? What if he wants to prove he can still contribute in a manner in which he did not have the chance last season? What if he wants to show that an older player can still hang with the young guys through his hard work, dedication, and knowledge? What if he simply does not believe his NBA career is over?

Do you not know anyone whose career has taken them away from family or home temporarily?

He could feel all those things. But his recent comments on Peter Burns show to the effect of he doesn't feel like he has to play basketball next year. Or his other comments about not wanting to uproot his family from San Antonio and how it's important for him to spend more time with his boys at this age, make me feel like he might retire.

Sure, if he has a burning desire to play basketball and the only place he can do it is outside S.A., then more power to him. But his recent comments have indicated otherwise.

[spursncowboys]

man that sucks ... is this legit? ... brucie did a decent job on pierce last year .. and hes pretty clutch with the three.... i hope he retires ... but yea if he does go back to the celts... i wish him all the best...
You lost all credibility when you dropped 'brucie'.

[Stringer_Bell]

Bruce won't play for anyone but the Spurs. C'mon, one more year! One more year! One more year!

*hears crickets*

[Obstructed_View]

Bowen on the Celtics actually provides the counterweight for my dislike of Pierce, KG and Shuttlesworthless.

[Bruno]

Bruce will re-sign with Spurs.

[Streakyshooter08]

Bruce will re-sign with Spurs.

That would be awesome. :) :tu

[jag]

I wish the Spurs could sign him as a coach. It'd be nice to see him working with the younger players.

[ducks]

I could see him go play for his friend mike brown and ferry
but not boston

I think he will go to spurs though

[LnGrrrR]

The Celtics could use him as a defensive stopper, the way Tony Allen was supposed to be last year.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruce will re-sign with Spurs.

That wold be great

[024]

wait... the celtics are considering signing bowen over daniels? what are they smoking? let them sign bowen and hope the spurs make a grab for daniels.

[td4mvp3]

lol hoopsworld
they've been right lately, i'd thought.

[z0sa]

That would be shitty. he knows our system/plays inside out. He's highly intelligent and still a lockdown defender regardless of what anyone says. If he goes to one of those, we are just about certainly going to have to play against him for a title. I'd hate to see Bowen shutting manu or TP down.

[DPG21920]

Bruce will re-sign with Spurs.

So who gets left off of the roster?

[SA210]

:pop::pctoss

[timtonymanu]

Bowen defending RJ, Manu or Tony. That's sickening!

[alchemist]

I wish him the best, it will be extremely weird to see him in another uniform but that's NBA basketball for you.

Thanks Bruce for everything man :toast

[PeterBurns]

Bruce has said several times a coaching gig is not his way to go forward. Regarding Celts-Cavs info, when he was released, we discussed how soon teams can talk to him, and I think there was a 7 day period before contact can be made, then another X amount of days till they can sign after clearing.

Personally, I know that he doesn't want to play for anyone else than Spurs, but then again Bruce is a business person, and it would be tough to pass up roughly $1.2 mil+ more at his age to play one more year. It's easier that it's a team in the east, and to a contender.

Hang tight, and I'll see what comes up.

[PeterBurns]

Although can you imagine....Bruce Vs Manu in the Finals. I think that might make baby jesus cry

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

This would be one more reason to want to kick Pop and Finley in the junk for their mutual mancrush.

[SA210]

Although can you imagine....Bruce Vs Manu in the Finals. I think that might make baby jesus cry

This is what I've been saying all this time. It'll come back to bite Pop in the ass, and it should if he doesn't bring him back.

[SA210]

Bowen defending RJ, Manu or Tony. That's sickening!


I've been saying it.

[ShoogarBear]

Bruce Bowen, worst forward in the league. That's why only the scrub teams like the Celtics, Cavs, and Magic want him.

[anonoftheinternets]

i just dont see a position for him since we are forced to keep finley. RJ is going to be taking major minutes, and we are forced to play finley coz of his opt in... and beyond that hariston is waiting in the wings, i guess there was no space for bowen.

really sucks tho ... felt bowen might have had one last year in him. But then again, Pop played horry 1 year too long.

[bishopospurs]

Bowen with the celtics in his first season, playing 61 games starting 9, 5.9 Pts, 1.3 Ast, 1.4 Stl, 2.9 Trb, .5 Blk. Does anyone think the next tenure in Boston would be better than that? I don't think so. I wouldn't mind him being a player/coach in SA, but I think it is unlikely.

[TFloss32]

Wherever he goes, he won't be playing enough minutes to have a significant impact. I hope he ends up back in SA as an assistant or retires.

[Dunc n Dave]

I agree with Kori. Bruce will play for the Spurs or retire. THAT'S IT!!

I don't care who they speculate wants him, I'll only believe it when the ink is dry. Until then, it's all B.S.

[Shastafarian]

Free agent Bruce Bowen will soon decide between joining the Celtics or the Cavaliers, according to Hoopsworld.com.

The Magic had been mentioned as a possible suitor, but have fallen out of the picture, while a return to San Antonio appears "unlikely." The Celtics are "said to be holding off on signing Marquis Daniels" while they ponder adding Bowen, though there's no doubt Daniels gives them greater versatility.]

I was under the impression Daniels was pretty much a done deal, the Celts just needed to find a third team to make the trade happen.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4337981

[SonOfAGun]

The last thing we need is "crafty veteran" Bruce Bowen "tactics" on Manu's aging ankles.

[narmerguy]

Maybe some of the bruce manlove on this forum will stop a little bit now...

[benefactor]

I was under the impression Daniels was pretty much a done deal, the Celts just needed to find a third team to make the trade happen.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4337981
Hell...if the Celts don't want Daniels and he can be had for the LLE then send him our way. But TBQH, I'm with Bruno on this one...he will be back with the Spurs. It may not be before the season starts, but it will happen at some point.

[ffadicted]

Meh, Bruce has nothing left in my opinion.
I can't see us regretting this, even with the very high possibility of seeing either of those two teams if we make the finals

[jay014]

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/93116/2/istockphoto_93116_empty_tank.jpg

[angelbelow]

Doubtful that Bruce goes anywhere else. If he doesnt end up here i think he becomes a player coach or commentator.

[Jose Ole]

I would love to see these guys as team mates... I don't see it happening though?

http://nbcsportsmedia1.msnbc.com/j/apmegasports/saa11005090255.widec.jpg

[raspsa]

I for one am curious to see Bruce vs manu for real.

[exstatic]

I still think Bowen will retire if he's not playing in S.A.

Free agent Bruce Bowen will soon decide between joining the Celtics or the Cavaliers, according to Hoopsworld.com.

The Magic had been mentioned as a possible suitor, but have fallen out of the picture, while a return to San Antonio appears "unlikely." The Celtics are "said to be holding off on signing Marquis Daniels" while they ponder adding Bowen, though there's no doubt Daniels gives them greater versatility.]

[Baseline]

With the extra offensive firepower we have this year with RJ and Dice, I think Bowen would be more valuable to us than Finley.

Finley is absolute, total dead weight.

[SequSpur]

Bowen is a Spur.

[King K]

Shelden Williams has agreed in principle to a one-year contract with the Boston Celtics, league sources told Yahoo! Sports on Monday.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AtOEWRaooyxRGf9Mxke50ba8vLYF?slug=aw-celtics080309&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

does this change anything about Bowen going to Celtics?

[bugoy]

wow it will be weird seeing him in another jersey

[bugoy]

I for one am curious to see Bruce vs manu for real.


me too lol i cant wait actually

[completely deck]

I don't see this happening at all.

[lurker23]

With the extra offensive firepower we have this year with RJ and Dice, I think Bowen would be more valuable to us than Finley.

Finley is absolute, total dead weight.

Say what you want about Finley, but I personally don't mind having another guy around who can hit 40% from 3-point range.

[jay014]

Bowen with the celtics in his first season, playing 61 games starting 9, 5.9 Pts, 1.3 Ast, 1.4 Stl, 2.9 Trb, .5 Blk. Does anyone think the next tenure in Boston would be better than that? I don't think so. I wouldn't mind him being a player/coach in SA, but I think it is unlikely.

1.7 pts 1.2 rebs .5 ast .5 stl .2 blk

50 games 2 starts season high comes against Spurs @ SA 8pts knees Tony Parker in the balls, causes Manu to sprain an ankle. At which point Spurs fans are asking is Bruce a dirty player?

[bigdog]

They're using Hoopsworld as their damn source. Calm down, guys. Bruce is going to retire if he doesn't come to the Spurs, and I don't think there's any way he ends up on the Spurs, so he will retire.

[SouthTexasRancher]

Rotoworld http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NBA.aspx


Say it ain't so, Bruce. Just call Pop and tell him you'll trade places with Bonner. He has relatives in the Boston area. And we're gonna need more than RJ playing perimeter 'D' on the #2's & 3's.

[Danny.Zhu]

Wtf!

[pawe]

Watching Bruce guard Manu in the finals is disgusting.
Retire and save your legacy as the best perimeter defender.

[ducks]

I for one am curious to see Bruce vs manu for real.

manu would get owned

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Tony Parker is my daddy


fify.

[narmerguy]

manu would get owned

Overrate bruce a little more please?

[ducks]

fify.

manu is not as good as kobe
bowen makes kobe shoot a bad percentage and scores on him

are you overating manu just a tade:lol:lol

[ducks]

Overrate bruce a little more please?

manu is not as good as kobe
bowen makes kobe shoot a bad percentage and scores on him

are you overating manu just a tade:lol:lol:lol

[ducks]

still sucking manu balls

[Rogue]

manu is not as good as kobe
bowen makes kobe shoot a bad percentage and scores on him

are you overating manu just a tade:lol:lol
scissors own the cloth and easily tear it up, then the scissors also own the stone which is always the loser every time facing cloth? I think it's just the different styles of players that make them get owned by different sorts of defenders. Ron Artest and Battier are both legit defenders but neither can cares Kobe well, while Lebron has never done crap when facing Ron and Battier. Quick and clutch defenders are always nightmares to Bryant and Bowen just belongs to this sort, but a strong body and big size doesn't help crap when it comes to defending Kobe.

besides, the days Bowen made troubles to Bryant were already years behind us, today's Bowen can't do crap even on the defensive end, though he can still be a monster when face to face against pieces of craps like you ducks.

[Obstructed_View]

Say what you want about Finley, but I personally don't mind having another guy around who can hit 40% from 3-point range.

Yeah, but I'd rather have a guy who shoots 40% every game instead of 90 percent one game and 15 percent for the next two.

[Riverwalkman]

The oringinal article was just an assumption, a source from hoosworld and hoopsworld "according to published reports". that really beats me.:lmao

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=13494

According to published reports a return to the Spurs appears "unlikely" while the Celtics are said to be holding off on signing free agent Marquis Daniels of the Indiana Pacers until management can decide if adding Bowen to their roster is more feasible.

[SenorSpur]

Yeah, but I'd rather have a guy who shoots 40% every game instead of 90 percent one game and 15 percent for the next two.

:lol

[eisfeld]

Retire and get him as a defensive assistant coach.

[45 bank shot]

I don't think he's going

[alamo50]

Although can you imagine....Bruce Vs Manu in the Finals. I think that might make baby jesus cry

That would make him the dirtiest player in the league by veto!

[Budkin]

Seems like bullshit to me.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

manustopper?

[The_Worlds_finest]

HAHA anybody thinks Bruce Bowen is going to either of them...Ive got a bridge to sell you!!! This is classic POP. Bowen is a Loyal man and will be either on the coach staff or his number in the rafters.

[peskypesky]

manustopper?

Manu comes with two Manu-stoppers these days. Ankle left and ankle right. :(

[HarlemHeat37]

why "fuck Bowen"...?...

He's clearly shown interest in coming back here, it's his home..he clearly wants to be here..he clearly had some left in the tank last year, but couldn't get minutes because of a certain relationship between the coach and another player on the team..it isn't his fault..

[SA210]

I'm sorry but FUCK Bowen if he did this

Nah, maybe he feels that way about how the Spurs sent him away when they shouldn't have.

[koriwhat]

bowen will always be someone i respect regardless of where he hangs his sneakers up at... fuck those who say fuck bowen!

[ulosturedge]

If the Spurs aren't showing any genuine interest then the guy can do w/e the fuck he wants. Thats pretty fucking selfish to say he can't join this team and that team. I'm just glad he ain't trying to be a Laker. Its not his fault the Spurs shipped him off.

And lol at him stopping Manu. You guys make it sound like he never lost a step and he is still NBA all defense 1st team or something... He's old.. I love him for what he has done for the Spurs and out of respect towards Bowen I wouldn't mind him retiring a Spur and contribute in some form or another. But too think he is still the same Bruce Bowen we have seen for many years is some serious denial...

[ploto]

Bowen is a Loyal man...

This is why I get frustrated when people throw the word "loyal" around. The Spurs had no problem trying to trade Bowen during the season nor in trading him this summer. Why is he supposed to show some sort of loyalty to the Spurs by never playing for another team?

Currently, he owes them nothing, and they owe him nothing. They paid him what they promised in his contract, and he did his job. He worked hard and tried to the best of his ability to contribute and to help the Spurs win. His contract is over, and BOTH sides are free to do as they choose. If you think it fine for the Spurs to trade him away, then it is just as fine for him to play elsewhere if he so chooses.

[Chillen]

This is why I get frustrated when people throw the word "loyal" around. The Spurs had no problem trying to trade Bowen during the season nor in trading him this summer. Why is he supposed to show some sort of loyalty to the Spurs by never playing for another team?

Currently, he owes them nothing, and they owe him nothing. They paid him what they promised in his contract, and he did his job. He worked hard and tried to the best of his ability to contribute and to help the Spurs win. His contract is over, and BOTH sides are free to do as they choose. If you think it fine for the Spurs to trade him away, then it is just as fine for him to play elsewhere if he so chooses.

Yeah, true that. Some people here act like if Bowen does not get signed by the Spurs that he will show loyalty so much and sleep outside the At&t center until signed in a nice warm blanket. Don't think so, Spurs and Bowen have been a good mesh but the NBA is a business and if he feels like playing for the Celtics so be it.

[raspsa]

Bowen didn't have it easy money-wise growing up so he definitely knows the value of money. If he signs with another team, he earns the vet minimum doesn't he? That's alot of money in most people's books. Grab it while you can Bruce.

[HarlemHeat37]

If the Spurs aren't showing any genuine interest then the guy can do w/e the fuck he wants. Thats pretty fucking selfish to say he can't join this team and that team. I'm just glad he ain't trying to be a Laker. Its not his fault the Spurs shipped him off.

And lol at him stopping Manu. You guys make it sound like he never lost a step and he is still NBA all defense 1st team or something... He's old.. I love him for what he has done for the Spurs and out of respect towards Bowen I wouldn't mind him retiring a Spur and contribute in some form or another. But too think he is still the same Bruce Bowen we have seen for many years is some serious denial...

I agree..but you can also say the same thing about Manu, who has obviously lost a step from his prime..

[rayray2k8]

Bruce hasn't talked much about it on his twitter account..

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

i wish he would sign with the mavs, lakers, nuggets or blazers :lmao

stick it to the spurs as much as possible :smokin

[Dr Cox]

i wish he would sign with the mavs, lakers, nuggets or blazers :lmao

stick it to the spurs as much as possible :smokin


if hes with the nuggets he wont be sticking anything to the spurs...or the blazers...


shit even the mavs

[hater]

i wish he would sign with the mavs, lakers, nuggets or blazers :lmao

stick it to the spurs as much as possible :smokin

he already said he would never put a Laker uniform. "LA is not for Bruce"

he also would never play for fattass "chuck shots as much as you can" Karl. please :rolleyes

why would he play for non-contenders like the blazers and mavs???

[Dr Cox]

hater i think we agree and bowen would too that those would be worthless places for him to go

[FlAVaK]

PDcavsinsider (http://twitter.com/pdcavsinsider) via twitter

"As for B. Bowen, there's a small chance. He's 39, coming off worst season and Cavs have six players at his pos.Have to secure a big man 1st
about 2 hours ago from web"

[exstatic]

I don't think Bruce won't play out of any sense of loyalty to the Spurs. I think he won't play because he had a rocky upbringing and wants to do better by his kids. It's bad enough going out on road trips as a player, but I can't imagine him either uprooting his family to chase a year at vet min, or playing in another city and being TOTALLY out of his children's lives for anywhere from 6 months to 8 months with a title contender. He's already making $2M this season for doing nothing, and has shown smarts by starting a business with his wife and buying some commercial real estate. Unlike 90% of NBA players, I'll bet Bruce still has most of the money he's made over the years, either in investments or real estate.

What I'd really like to see him do is become the backup color commentator for the Spurs games. Sean only works about half of them, and most of the subs they bring in suck. He'd only be away from home like 20-25 nights depending on road trip configurations.

[bigfan]

Bruce will always be a Spur, regardless of who he ends up playing for this season. Im sure he understands its all a business and if he plays for the Lakers or whoever, the important thing is he picks up a paycheck.

[45 bank shot]

PDcavsinsider (http://twitter.com/pdcavsinsider) via twitter

"As for B. Bowen, there's a small chance. He's 39, coming off worst season and Cavs have six players at his pos.Have to secure a big man 1st
about 2 hours ago from web"

no surprise there

[Fabbs]

Bowen picked up by Phil Jackson and then owning Finley as Dumassovich tries overplaying his boi once again. That would be classic. :rollin


This is why I get frustrated when people throw the word "loyal" around. The Spurs had no problem trying to trade Bowen during the season nor in trading him this summer. Why is he supposed to show some sort of loyalty to the Spurs by never playing for another team?

Currently, he owes them nothing, and they owe him nothing. They paid him what they promised in his contract, and he did his job. He worked hard and tried to the best of his ability to contribute and to help the Spurs win. His contract is over, and BOTH sides are free to do as they choose. If you think it fine for the Spurs to trade him away, then it is just as fine for him to play elsewhere if he so chooses.
True, but if you're talking about the thread i started, it was the idea of keeping Mrs. Popavich (Finey) while passing on the now available Bruce. That would be disloyalty to the max.

[SA210]

Bowen picked up by Phil Jackson and then owning Finley as Dumassovich tries overplaying his boi once again. That would be classic. :rollin

[Russ]

While I'm sure Bruce still has enough gas in the tank to defend the best of them, it's not like he can cover Tony, Manu, RJ, AND Tim.

The point, however, is that he can guard Kobe Bryant. More to the point, he has a reputation (even acknowledged by Kobe) for guarding KB -- that's huge in the playoffs when it comes to foul calls.

Kobe has a big reputation as an offensive force and Bowen has a big rep as a defender. The Spurs need a "name" defender on Kobe in the playoffs in crunch time.


That may not be right, it may not be in the rules, but it's the reality.

[Admidave50]

It's not as if he's in the big need to get a ring or more money! Spurs already gave him both! He'll either come back with the Spurs or retire!!

[Spursox]

Do you think Bruce would go to LA? He was born there, plus Kobe wouldn't have to worry about getting a rash in the playoffs....

Hope not, it would really suck!

[lefty]

Bowen would be good for Cleveland, even if he doesn't play a lot.

Seriously, who on the current Cavs roster can defensively challenge LBJ in practice?

[SA210]

The point, however, is that he can guard Kobe Bryant. More to the point, he has a reputation (even acknowledged by Kobe) for guarding KB -- that's huge in the playoffs when it comes to foul calls.

Kobe has a big reputation as an offensive force and Bowen has a big rep as a defender. The Spurs need a "name" defender on Kobe in the playoffs in crunch time.


That may not be right, it may not be in the rules, but it's the reality.

[spurspokesman]

The point, however, is that he can guard Kobe Bryant. More to the point, he has a reputation (even acknowledged by Kobe) for guarding KB -- that's huge in the playoffs when it comes to foul calls.

Kobe has a big reputation as an offensive force and Bowen has a big rep as a defender. The Spurs need a "name" defender on Kobe in the playoffs in crunch time.


That may not be right, it may not be in the rules, but it's the reality.

I agree. The refs will let bruce get away with as much as kobe does. Fair game. I always been for making some major moves but I never implemented bruce in those moves. He had his worst season because they went away from him. If he plays elsewhere you better bet your life savings he will make us feel it. Even at his advanced age he can cause problems for any of our guards and it doesn't help that he knows there tendacies to boot. But best of wishes to bruce. He is still my boy.

[Bruno]

Bruce will clear waivers tonight. NBA teams will then be allowed to talk with him.

[SA210]

Bruce will clear waivers tonight. NBA teams will then be allowed to talk with him.


Let's go Spurs. We need him back!

[SonOfAGun]

Best of luck to you Bruce.

Damn this makes me sad, but Bruce deserves greatness.

It was always The Big 4.

[Spursfan092120]

he already said he would never put a Laker uniform. "LA is not for Bruce"

he also would never play for fattass "chuck shots as much as you can" Karl. please :rolleyes

why would he play for non-contenders like the blazers and mavs???
He also said that if Cuban called, he wouldn't answer. Mavs are not his thing. I think it's either San Antonio or retirement. If he went anywhere, I think it'd be Boston...but I don't set that either.

[Sdayi135]

He also said that if Cuban called, he wouldn't answer. Mavs are not his thing. I think it's either San Antonio or retirement. If he went anywhere, I think it'd be Boston...but I don't set that either.

One could imagine Ray Allen's reaction if he did.

[Spursox]

D-League

[Fabbs]

Bruce will clear waivers tonight. NBA teams will then be allowed to talk with him.
Bruno,
you posted this Friday. Did Bruce clear waivers?

[ChumpDumper]

I don't think any team picked up his contract, so yes, he cleared.

[rascal]

If Bruce signs with the Celtics, I'd have to get that jersey ...

Are you a fan of players or teams?

[PeterBurns]

Talked to Bruce. Celts/Cavs stuff bunch of rumors, No one could ever talk to him before Friday at 6pm.

If you want percentages. I'd say it's 90% retire right now. 5% Spurs, 5% any other team.
Someone has reached out, but wasn't much interest.

[Bruno]

I could understand Spurs no re-signing Bruce if it's because they want to give playing time to Hairston. If not, it makes no sense.

RJ will defend top SG/SF. Sometimes, he will be in foul trouble and Spurs will need to put someone else on top SG/SF.
Will Mason, Hill, Manu, or Finley do a decent job on Kobe or Lebron ? I don't think so.

[cleannfresh4life]

If Bruce signs with the Celtics, I'd have to get that jersey ...


I second that!!:lobt:

[Fabbs]

Talked to Bruce. Celts/Cavs stuff bunch of rumors, No one could ever talk to him before Friday at 6pm.

If you want percentages. I'd say it's 90% retire right now. 5% Spurs, 5% any other team.
Someone has reached out, but wasn't much interest.
Could/would teams talk to him beginning at 6:01pm Friday or do most teams not do business on weekends? Probably depends on the interest level, aye?

Did the Lakers blow the Grizz on a weekend for Gasol?

[SA210]

RJ will defend top SG/SF. Sometimes, he will be in foul trouble and Spurs will need to put someone else on top SG/SF.
Will Mason, Hill, Manu, or Finley do a decent job on Kobe or Lebron ? I don't think so.

[wildbill2u]

I could understand Spurs no re-signing Bruce if it's because they want to give playing time to Hairston. If not, it makes no sense.

RJ will defend top SG/SF. Sometimes, he will be in foul trouble and Spurs will need to put someone else on top SG/SF.
Will Mason, Hill, Manu, or Finley do a decent job on Kobe or Lebron ? I don't think so.

I think Haislip is Pop's ace in the hole. Athletic, long shot blocker who can move on the wing. Once you get past the starter, you're basically looking for a guy who can work hard on defense and give up six hard fouls.

[GSH]

I still think Bowen will retire if he's not playing in S.A.

It would be a nice gesture. But what's the minimum for an old guy this year - something like $1.3M? It's just hard to turn down that kind of money, if somebody is willing to pay it to you. And it's not like he'd be riding the end of the bench for the Clippers. Boston and Cleveland are flagship teams. And if he's feeling at all slighted by the way things went last season, there's no better I-told-you-so than winning with another team.

If he does retire, rather than play elsewhere, it will be an amazing epilogue to his time as a Spur. It's possible, considering the kind of person he is and always has been. But I'd take the cash.

[Buddy Holly]

Bruce has shown it's never all about the money. So I don't see him playing just for money.

[Fabbs]

Bruce has shown it's never all about the money. So I don't see him playing just for money.
Finley he isn't.

But i wonder if Bruces' generosity would make him want to play one more year for a non Poppycock team and give most of his salary to his foundation?
From what PeterBurns said, 5% chance.

[Budkin]

If Bruce does not re-sign with the Spurs, I think he'd make a great analyst.

[mytespurs]

Talked to Bruce. Celts/Cavs stuff bunch of rumors, No one could ever talk to him before Friday at 6pm.

If you want percentages. I'd say it's 90% retire right now. 5% Spurs, 5% any other team.
Someone has reached out, but wasn't much interest.

I guess he didn't say the team. Are we allowed to guess? :hat

[wisnub]

The scary thing is i can actually envision Bowen playing with the Celtics next year....:depressed

Celtics are fucking dicks team. They will add all the players in the world.....and keep on adding...i heard they just sign baby davis. How bout Daniels...

[anonoftheinternets]

i thnk FO will wait till dec to see how hariston, haslip, marcus develop, and then bring back/give up on Bruce ...

[SpursFanNphx]

That being said, my money is on return or retirement.


Looks like you'll be winning some money, those are his only two options. LOL:greedy

[spursfan1000]

Lol bored

[exstatic]

Lol bored

lol stupid.

[milkyway21]

just wondering, Bowen when asked if Duncan deserves a DPOY his answer was "yeah, but I should win it first"

[freetiago]

Bowen finished second in voting to Ben Wallace multiple times i believe
and his perimeter defense is underrated
the Pacers basically follow the old Spurs defensive strategy and theyre by far the best defensive team in the nba

put Bruce/George on other teams top perimter guy and funnel all defenders into Duncan/Hibbert
the other perimeter guys can stick to their man closer since they got an elite perimter defender if they get blown by which allows them to keep teams to low 3 point %

[spursfan1000]

Guess he just decided to retire:lol

[Aztecfan03]

RJ will defend top SG/SF.

:rollin

[Robz4000]

Sign Bruce up tbh. Haven't won a title since he left, he may be the missing piece :downspin:...

[Skull-1]

Sign Bruce up tbh. Haven't won a title since he left, he may be the missing piece :downspin:...


And one! He is still quicker than 99 percent of the league.

[Brazil]

And one! He is still quicker than 99 percent of the league.

:lmao dear god

[Skull-1]

Really?

The man is part cat.