Would Spurs Fan rather have Brandon Bass over Blair?

[Srupsog]

Seeing how Blair is playing this year makes me question his value to the spurs. The role Blair plays is that he is that energy undersized tough big that just hustles. Players like blair in the league are Jason Maxiell, Craig Smith, Glen Davis, and of course Bass, ect. . How does Blair level up with these guys.

Also it was rumored that Bass was available via trade at some time, would spurs fans trade Blair for Bass?

[ducks]

blair was great off the bench
adjusting starting

[HarlemHeat37]

Yes, no-brainer, but Orlando isn't going to trade Bass..he's probably going to move into their starting lineup soon, they've been rumored to be making that move for a few weeks now..

[ChumpDumper]

Pretty close to the same player.

[EricD]

Pretty close to the same player.


I'm now convinced you only watch the Toros.

[TJastal]

Seeing how Blair is playing this year makes me question his value to the spurs. The role Blair plays is that he is that energy undersized tough big that just hustles. Players like blair in the league are Jason Maxiell, Craig Smith, Glen Davis, and of course Bass, ect. . How does Blair level up with these guys.

Also it was rumored that Bass was available via trade at some time, would spurs fans trade Blair for Bass?

I'd love Brandon Bass on the spurs, I'd trade Blair in a heartbeat for him.

Bigger, tougher, way better defender (can guard much bigger players, 7footers etc) better finisher around the rim, great midrange jumper. About the only thing Blair does better is rebound, and Bass really isn't far behind him in that category either. Get rid of both Blair and Bonner, put Bass in the 2nd unit with Splitter and the spurs would have the best frontcourt foursome in the league.

[TJastal]

I'm now convinced you only watch the Toros.

He eats chips, too.

[SpursDynasty85]

Blair is hitting the rookie wall he should have hit last year. Pop even admitted he didn't coach the guy all last season. Now that he's in the starting lineup, he's having trouble adjusting. Imo Blair is still a better fit for the spurs than Brandon Bass is.

[ChumpDumper]

He does have the jumper, I'll give you that.

If he's that much better why would they want such a horribly inferior player like Blair in return?

Please explain.

[SpursDynasty85]

He does have the jumper, I'll give you that.

If he's that much better why would they want such a horribly inferior player like Blair in return?

Please explain.


Goodpoint. Blair's stock has dropped Tons

[TDMVPDPOY]

GLEN BIG BABY DAVIS, his good man when rondo goes straight to him 3-5 consecutive plays...

[EricD]

He does have the jumper, I'll give you that.

If he's that much better why would they want such a horribly inferior player like Blair in return?

Please explain.

Maybe the drop off in talent isn't as significant as the salary the Magic would be saving if they were to acquire Blair.

Were you aware of that smart guy?

[8FOR!3]

Yeah I'd take Brandon Bass, but I'll cheer on Blair if he's all we got.

[Chieflion]

Maybe the drop off in talent isn't as significant as the salary the Magic would be saving if they were to acquire Blair.

Were you aware of that smart guy?

Were you aware that the salaries don't match and the Orlando Magic and Spurs are way over the cap?

Were you aware of that smart guy?

[Cane]

He has a better jumper but Bass is also making $4 million a year IIRC if thats of any consideration. He also has a questionable IQ and a low ceiling. If the Spurs are looking for another frontcourt addition imo they're better served with a bigger body like maybe Anderson Varejao but he makes even more money. The Lakers, Celtics, and Mavs' frontcourts seem like the giants of the league...

It might be a slight upgrade but it'd be more lateral than not when you also figure in likely first-year growing pains on the Spurs system and Blair's tenacity and potential.

[ChumpDumper]

Maybe the drop off in talent isn't as significant as the salary the Magic would be saving if they were to acquire Blair.

Were you aware of that smart guy?What that other guy said...

[EricD]

Were you aware that the salaries don't match and the Orlando Magic and Spurs are way over the cap?

Were you aware of that smart guy?

I'm fully aware, without a doubt my ninja.

McDyess+Blair for Bass would work. Only if McDyess is bought out and brought back would I do such a thing.

If that's the case, then Magic would be saving significant salary next year and beyond.

Get a clue.

[Mel_13]

I'm fully aware, without a doubt my ninja.

McDyess+Blair for Bass would work. Only if McDyess is bought out and brought back would I do such a thing.

If that's the case, then Magic would be saving significant salary next year and beyond.

Get a clue.

No, it wouldn't.

[ChumpDumper]

lol everyone is beating me to it.

[EricD]

No, it wouldn't.


Ah hell, throw Malik Allen in as well.

Badda Bing Badda Boom, you have your trade.

[EricD]

lol everyone is beating me to it.

Don't act like you knew Mr. Toros.

[ChumpDumper]

Don't act like you knew Mr. Toros.You sure didn't :lmao

[ChumpDumper]

Some of you probably aren't as aware as I am:rollin

[MavDynasty]

The Basshole is a badass. Has a very solid jumper but can dunk over niggas and a very likeable personality. I would take him back any day of the week

[EricD]

:rollin

Says the guy who thinks Bass and Blair are the same player.

I bet you weren't aware that the Spurs were indeed VERY interested in Bass in the summer of 09'.

[Mel_13]

Ah hell, throw Malik Allen in as well.

Badda Bing Badda Boom, you have your trade.

Well, the trade now passes the CBA test.

Too bad it doesn't pass the common sense test.

[ChumpDumper]

Says the guy who thinks Bass and Blair are the same player.

I bet you weren't aware that the Spurs were indeed VERY interested in Bass in the summer of 09'.Sorry you fucked up dude.

You must feel pretty bad getting your shit called out by the likes of me.

lol aware.

[EricD]

Sorry you fucked up dude.

You must feel pretty bad getting your shit called out by the likes of me.

lol aware.


I don't feel bad at all.

I know just about everything, you obviously don't.

Maybe you should stay away from the D-League and watch a real league every once in a while.

[ChumpDumper]

I don't feel bad at all.

I know just about everything, you obviously don't.You didn't know your trade wouldn't work.

I did.

You feel bad.

Sorry.

[EricD]

You didn't know your trade wouldn't work.

I did.

You feel bad.

Sorry.


Bass+Malik Allen for Dyess+ Blair does work. ( Doesn't mean I'd do it but it fits under the CBA)

Get a clue already.

[TJastal]

Bass with 27 pts on 11-12 shooting tonight. Same player my ass.

[ChumpDumper]

Bass+Malik Allen for Dyess+ Blair does work. ( Doesn't mean I'd do it but it fits under the CBA)

Get a clue already.God damn, why do you have to lie about what you said?
McDyess+Blair for Bass would work

You said that would work.

It didn't.

Now you are lying about it. That is funny.

[ChumpDumper]

Bass with 27 pts on 11-12 shooting tonight. Same player my ass.Yeah, Blair has never scored anything close to that.

[JR3]

Blair is a great guy off the bench! Not a starter.

[TJastal]

You didn't know your trade wouldn't work.

I did.

You feel bad.

Sorry.

Congrats on being able to use the espn trade machine.

[ChumpDumper]

Congrats on being able to use the espn trade machine.Actually just a calculator.

It's so easy, anyone can do it.

It's surprising people who claim to be so aware don't and end up making fools of themselves.

[TE]

I wouldn't. Blair is adjusting to a starter's role.


Just wait until he gets a feel.

[TJastal]

Actually just a calculator.

It's so easy, anyone can do it.

It's surprising people who claim to be so aware don't and end up making fools of themselves.

lol acting like you used a calculator

[ChumpDumper]

lol acting like you used a calculatorThat's how we had to do it before the trade machine. Guess you haven't followed the game that long.

lol acting like it would be too difficult for you to do.

[TJastal]

That's how we had to do it before the trade machine. Guess you haven't followed the game that long.

lol acting like it would be too difficult for you to do.

So you used to use a calculator back in the day, are you saying you used it THIS time?

[ChumpDumper]

So you used to use a calculator back in the day, are you saying you used it THIS time?Yes.

It's really not that difficult, especially in a trade with terms as simple as this one.

Do you think it's somehow impossible?

[TJastal]

Yes.

It's really not that difficult, especially in a trade with terms as simple as this one.

Do you think it's somehow impossible?

lol I don't believe you

[ChumpDumper]

lol I don't believe youlol Just because you couldn't do it, that doesn't mean it can't be done.

[TJastal]

lol Just because you couldn't do it, that doesn't mean it can't be done.

lol caught in a lie, I knew it

[ChumpDumper]

lol caught in a lie, I knew itNo, that isn't an admission of anything. You need to read that again.

I used a calculator. You know there is one in your computer, right?

[TD 21]

He does have the jumper, I'll give you that.

If he's that much better why would they want such a horribly inferior player like Blair in return?

Please explain.

The Magic, specifically, wouldn't. That's because Blair would be an even worse fit on their team than he is on the Spurs.

But in general, why would a team trade Bass for Blair? Because Blair is thought to have a higher upside.

For the Spurs, Bass would be a better fit in the same way that he is on the Magic. But as Harlem said, the Magic won't move Bass, not unless he's a piece that has to go in a trade that lands them the go-to perimeter player they so desperately need in order to be considered a true contender.

[TJastal]

No, that isn't an admission of anything. You need to read that again.

I used a calculator. You know there is one in your computer, right?

So you're saying you went to all the trouble to find out the player salaries on some website such as hoopshype, then punched them all into the shitty windows calculator utility rather than just select the 3 players and click 'Try This Trade'

You're so old school, man. :rollin

[ChumpDumper]

So you're saying you went to all the trouble to find out the player salaries on some website such as hoopshype, then punched them all into the shitty windows calculator utility rather than just select the 3 players and click 'Try This Trade'

You're so old school, man. :rollinNo. I already had shamsports pulled up and the trade simply wasn't all that complicated.

It's really not as difficult as you are making it out to be.

[pawe]

LOL you two should get a room already

[Mav-elous Man]

I loved Brandon Bass when he was in Dallas. Wish he were still here. He shows up every night. You never complain about effort from him. He does what he is asked. Including the dirty work. Runs the floor really well, and always finishes strong by attacking the basket with both hands. Great glue guy. That would be a GREAT pick up for San Antonio.

[silverblk mystix]

Seeing how Blair is playing this year makes me question his value to the spurs. The role Blair plays is that he is that energy undersized tough big that just hustles. Players like blair in the league are Jason Maxiell, Craig Smith, Glen Davis, and of course Bass, ect. . How does Blair level up with these guys.

Also it was rumored that Bass was available via trade at some time, would spurs fans trade Blair for Bass?

Bass for Blair.

NO


Bass for Bonner.

ABSOLUTELY!

[ohmwrecker]

Brandon Bass has hit his ceiling. I'm not convinced Blair has.

[99-03-05-07]

Brandon Bass has hit his ceiling. I'm not convinced Blair has.

i agree.:lobt2:

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Wouldn't be close to a fair trade with Blair and Bass.

[yavozerb]

Brandon Bass has hit his ceiling. I'm not convinced Blair has.

Blair is only 21, makes less than 1mil a season, averages 7ppg and 6rbs per 18 minutes per game.
Bass is 25, been on 3 teams, and averages 7ppg and 3 rebs in 17 minutes per game.

Ya, this pretty tough question. Great thread

[The Truth #6]

I still can't believe how people are bailing on Blair already. The Kracken will be released again. He's figuring things out. I agree he's in a slump. That's obvious. It might take a year but the rewards will be there with him. If people think that Splitter is the messiah, then just focus on him playing more. No reason to dump Blair if we already have the Brazilian Jesus.

[Agloco]

Blair is only 21, makes less than 1mil a season, averages 7ppg and 6rbs per 18 minutes per game.
Bass is 25, been on 3 teams, and averages 7ppg and 3 rebs in 17 minutes per game.

Ya, this pretty tough question. Great thread

Yavo bringin da troof up in here.

And ...... lol @ Eric D and TJastal getting thoroughly pwned by Chumpster and Mel13.