Bigman

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Other than Nene, or Kaman, what bigmen do you think
the Spurs have a realistic shot at?

Turiaf could exercise his option, and would look at the Spurs,
since he works well with TP. I haven't seen much from Turiaf though.

[ElNono]

The short list is probably: Eddy Curry, Fabricio Oberto, Jerome James...

[Sense]

Other than Nene, or Kaman, what bigmen do you think
the Spurs have a realistic shot at?

Turiaf could exercise his option, and would look at the Spurs,
since he works well with TP. I haven't seen much from Turiaf though.

Turiaf? You're trolling right?

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Trolling hard my friend, trolling hard.

[Chomag]

Why the need for a big man when we will have VC Our new starting center ?

[Nathan89]

The short list is probably: Eddy Curry, Fabricio Oberto, Jerome James...

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/14/the-biggest-loser-is-eddy-curry-apparently/


Center Eddy Curry is increasing his chances of generating serious interest from the Heat. Respected Chicago-based trainer Tim Grover said last week that since Curry’s workout with Miami in late June, he has lost another 28 pounds and is now at 300. Curry weighed 350 when he auditioned for Miami in March. Curry intrigues Pat Riley, who might offer him a minimum deal postlockout if he loses another 12 pounds or so. His skills “are there, no question,” Grover said.

I'd give the guy a look that's for sure. He still is only 29 and he could be beneficial against fatties like Bynum and Marc.

[ElNono]

I'd give the guy a look that's for sure. He still is only 29 and he could be beneficial against fatties like Bynum and Marc.

Uh? you can't be serious. As soon as that guy gets another check, he runs to the closest Whataburger...

[Mel_13]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_M7_yPVHRcao/SghpnPK2fvI/AAAAAAAABJw/9SEMrOysCmk/s400/ioannis-bourousis-osfp.jpg

[Nathan89]

Uh? you can't be serious. As soon as that guy gets another check, he runs to the closest Whataburger...

The guy has been working out "day and night" according to the article to get back in the league. It's unlikely he did all that for a min check. Meaning he has at least one good year in him. Or even better he changed and is ready to play out the rest of his career. The fact is the Spurs need to get significantly better and to do that they need to take a gamble. This is a gamble I would take.

[crc21209]

What about Mengke Bateer? I'm sure he's available....:lol

[ElNono]

The guy has been working out "day and night" according to the article to get back in the league. It's unlikely he did all that for a min check. Meaning he has at least one good year in him. Or even better he changed and is ready to play out the rest of his career. The fact is the Spurs need to get significantly better and to do that they need to take a gamble. This is a gamble I would take.

He's done, IMO. The reason he's working out is because those checks ain't coming anymore. Dude is still 300 pounds... come on son... :lol

[gospursgojas]

Bonner Blair butler...we stacked

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

I will not be happy to see Oberto in black&silver again. Plus, I really won't be happy to see his heart explode on the court.

[Pistons < Spurs]

AlexKennedyNBA Alex Kennedy
I've heard a few rumors involving Al Jefferson today. It sounds like the Utah Jazz are shopping him.

[Nathan89]

He's done, IMO. The reason he's working out is because those checks ain't coming anymore. Dude is still 300 pounds... come on son... :lol

The article is from Aug 14. For all I know he's 285 pounds and has incredible conditioning because he's been working out for a year trying to get into playing shape.

[ElNono]

The article is from Aug 14. For all I know he's 285 pounds and has incredible conditioning because he's been working out for a year trying to get into playing shape.

This is Eddy Curry we're talking about...

In short, unlikely.

[benefactor]

:lol Eddy Curry :lol

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Why the fuck are we even talking about Eddy Curry? haha

[GSH]

The truth is, there just aren't that many really all-around good big men. The ones that are good command a premium price, and we're in salary hell.

There are guys like Blair - Leon Powe (before the injury), Linas Kleiza, even Paul Millsap, who are really too small for the job. Against some opponents, and on certain nights, they look really good. But they can't anchor a team deep into the playoffs, against the really good bigs in the league. If we got one of them, we would be happy at first, and upset by the end of the season.

Chris Kaman's contract is expiring. We could probably get him, if we sent Parker to move the ball for Blake Griffin. That's sort of self-defeating. And it's going to be the same story for any other big as good, or better than Kaman.

There are guys like Aaron Gray who are legit 7-footers, and show some potential, but have never really done anything. They show flashes in their 12 minutes per game, and people always believe that they could/would put up triple the numbers if they were getting triple the minutes. But they wouldn't. He wouldn't add enough to the overall team to get excited about. But he's still servicable enough that even to get someone like him would require giving up a young, cheap player that nobody wants to lose.

Anybody that we can afford would either cost us a player (Tony), or won't make enough difference. Our solution for a big man is to hope that Splitter improves, and becomes the player we hope he can be - this season. And hope that Blair improves and becomes the next Paul Millsap (or at least pre-injury Leon Powe).

[objective]

I like Josh McRoberts. Started a bunch of games last year, and is a favorite among Pacer fans for how hard he plays and his ability to spark the team and make things happen.

Not a good defender, but neither is Bonner or Blair. Can spread the floor a little, and is likely to be in the Spurs price range, even if they're limited to the tax mini-MLE thanks to RJ's dumb contract.

I'd also like Bourousis, though mainly for the comedy of KBP posting on every thread every day about how Pop is misusing the great Greek warrior.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Spurs, Pistons keeping close check on Chris Kaman, but Clippers won't move him until resolution on restricted free agent DeAndre Jordan.

[objective]

I like Josh McRoberts. Started a bunch of games last year, and is a favorite among Pacer fans for how hard he plays and his ability to spark the team and make things happen.


I should add that according to news reports, San Antonio is not one of the teams that has contacted him (they being the Hornets, Lakers, and Grizzlies besides the Pacers.

[Nathan89]

Rj+Blair+2nd rd pick for Kaman

Make it happen RC.

[DJ Mbenga]

I'm available.

[TP2150]

Kaman played one pre- season game with the Spurs. Is that right 05-06?

03-04 LAC 3 1 22.3 0.526 0.000 0.727 1.3 3.7 5.0 1.7 0.3 0.7 1.67 3.33 9.3
04-05 LAC 6 5 18.7 0.438 0.000 0.741 2.0 3.2 5.2 1.3 0.3 0.8 3.00 3.00 8.0
05-06 SAS 1 0 6.0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.0
05-06 LAC 4 4 23.5 0.423 0.000 0.824 0.8 6.0 6.8 1.8 0.0 1.5 1.25 2.50 9.0
05-06 -- 5 4 20.0 0.423 0.000 0.824 0.6 4.8 5.4 1.4 0.0 1.2 1.00 2.00 7.2
06-07 LAC 2 0 29.0 0.565 0.000 0.750 3.5 4.5 8.0 0.0 1.5 2.0 3.00 4.50 16.0
07-08 LAC 6 6 26.5 0.545 0.000 0.750 1.8 5.5 7.3 0.8 1.2 1.8 2.83 4.17 12.5
08-09 LAC 7 7 26.6 0.358 0.000 0.778 1.6 5.0 6.6 2.1 0.1 0.7 2.29 2.57 7.4
09-10 LAC 7 6 26.4 0.537 0.000 0.762 1.1 5.1 6.3 1.4 0.7 1.9 3.29 3.29 12.6
10-11 LAC 7 7 26.6 0.560 0.000 0.783 1.7 5.4 7.1 1.7 0.4 1.4 3.43 3.00 16.0

[MaNu4Tres]

Jason Thompson is another possibility.

[TP2150]

Nevermind he was drafted by the Clippers. NBA.com had that for pre-season stats

[cutewizard]

how about big men from Europe???

hmmmmmm

[eric365]

I would like a trade for Omer Asik.
He was very good the 2 or 3 times I have watched him and the Bulls don't need him

[acoelho1]

I think Aaron Gray would be a good fit. He very big and physical which is what we need. I was impressed with his defense against the Lakers last year in the playoffs and that is the area where we desperately need improvement. Plus, he should come relatively cheap and should improve is offense while working with TD.

[TDMVPDPOY]

I would like a trade for Omer Asik.
He was very good the 2 or 3 times I have watched him and the Bulls don't need him

dont need another splitter clone on the team, hence his crap then splitter

[mountainballer]

I would like a trade for Omer Asik.
He was very good the 2 or 3 times I have watched him and the Bulls don't need him

?
because it's counterproductive to have some competent back up players?
especially if you want to build a contender?

[jesterbobman]

I'd like Asik aswell, but I wouldn't like the Price tag(Blair and a first at a minimum). And, we want him to be our backup centre, they have him play backup centre. Why is he essential here but superfluous to requirements in Chicago?

[Obstructed_View]

dont need another splitter clone on the team, hence his crap then splitter

Asik is a big physical shot blocker who likes to dunk when he's near the rim. The only thing he and Splitter have in common are melanin related.

[eric365]

?
because it's counterproductive to have some competent back up players?
especially if you want to build a contender?

They have a lot a quality big and they played him around 10 minutes per game last year. He was the 5th big in their rotation after Noah, Boozer, Gibson and Thomas

It's always nice to have quality backup but they still have to find a starting SG! So a trade is possible IMO

[eric365]

dont need another splitter clone on the team, hence his crap then splitter

Asik is very efficient on D. Splitter not so much.
I checked the stats since I have seen only 2 or 3 games of Asik :
Defensive rating :
Asik : 97
Splitter : 103

For comparaison :
Dwight : 94, Duncan : 100, Bonner : 108 (lol)

[outmap]

Kaman is the target. Collison would be second. Okafor third if NO gets Bynum. R Lopez lastly. Keep an eye on an outside trade for Ed Davis from Tor, Pops loves him and wanted him a year ago.

Nice pick next to TD, strong defender and rebounder with a developing offensive game. If spurs willing to take Calderon this has a shot of getting done.

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7lqt4k5

:flag:

[TDMVPDPOY]

how about Earl Clark the backup for d12 on the magic....at the right price why not?

[swaggerjackson]

Reggie Evans anyone? He rebounds, defends and is tough as nails. Adds nothing on offense but he could be got for cheap. I like him or Gray as realistic picks provided no major trades or unexpected shake ups.

[Tyrone Jenkins]

the Spurs shouldn't add a Big man unless they trade one of the ones they already have away.

I would suggest Blair - I like the kid but he isn't big enough to work in the Spurs system. He'd be great with the Clippers, GS Warriors or Nuggets in that he needs a running team to thrive. However, neither of those teams have any quality replacement players that they'd be willing to offer the Spurs outside of Dorel Wright, Radmonovic, Brian Cook or Melvin Ely