If you could wave a magic wand, what player would you magically add to the Spurs?

[Supergirl]

And by that I mean, what one player captures what you think is missing the most from the Spurs? A better defensive stopper? A true center? A young, athletic shooter? A three point shooter?

Who would you magically add to the Spurs' current core of best players (Manu, Tony, Tim, Blair, Neal, Splitter, Dice) if money were no object?

I'm thinking Luol Deng. He plays a position we are always weak at (SF) and he's tough, defensive-minded, but shoots the ball reasonably well.

[baseline bum]

2002 Tim Duncan

[crc21209]

2002 Tim Duncan

I wish...:lol

[ElNono]

2002 Tim Duncan

[Supergirl]

Oy,the whole point was to think about the core the Spurs have NOW and what they need most to compete for a title...Duncan is still one of the best players in the NBA, even if he's not as dominant as he used to be. But he still has an important role to play for the Spurs, esp come playoff time, on the defensive end.

[Ice009]

A PF or C that can score in the post and is competent down low with some post moves. Defense just needs to be from average to good. I'd rather that type of player than a player that excels in defense only.

[stephen jackson]

hate these type of threads.

[baseline bum]

Actually, I want to change my vote: I want 1999 Tim Duncan before the meniscus tear. Since I can do magic I'm not going to be confined by your draconian rules tbh.

[baseline bum]

Still, 1999 Tim Duncan wasn't much of a defender even with the meniscus. I'll change my vote back to 2002 Tim Duncan but with 1999 Duncan's meniscus magically put in.

[lefty]

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lowsboTLqO1qj7h9eo1_500.jpg

[ElNono]

They need a superstar to build around. But that'll probably be postponed until after TD's farewell tour, which is fine.

[Creation88]

Luis Scola ZING!

[Mr Bones]

If I had a magic wand, I think I'd aim a little higher than Luol Deng! he's good, but not magic wand-worthy.

[JR3]

Magic? okay... I would pickup a dwight howard sized guy with Michael Jordan's skill set.

[SenorSpur]

Nene Hilario

[Nathan89]

And by that I mean, what one player captures what you think is missing the most from the Spurs? A better defensive stopper? A true center? A young, athletic shooter? A three point shooter?

Who would you magically add to the Spurs' current core of best players (Manu, Tony, Tim, Blair, Neal, Splitter, Dice) if money were no object?

I'm thinking Luol Deng. He plays a position we are always weak at (SF) and he's tough, defensive-minded, but shoots the ball reasonably well.

We need a lot more than Luol Deng. That being said I can see Kawhi being similar to Deng. Based on my very limited knowledge that's my player projection for Kawhi.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Luke Walton. Purely for the laughs.

[jaffies]

Matt Bonner

[Leetonidas]

This is easily Dwight Howard and no one else except for a 100% healthy Oden and if you don't agree you are gay.

[Chomag]

Nene Hilario

[Anonymous Cowherd]

erm, LeBron James?

obviously?

[Vic Petro]

Michael J Fox from Teen Wolf. Baller

[bigdog]

Drew Gooden after he has Tim Duncan's basketball smarts implanted into his brain.

[cantthinkofanything]

Pikachu

[Penya]

Spanoulis

[Obstructed_View]

Duncan about three minutes before he dunked on Scot Pollard.

[benefactor]

'94 Olajuwon.

[The ADMIRAL 50]

This is a dumb thread but as far as current NBA players go the answer us absolutely obviously Dwight Howard.

[SequSpur]

WTF is a magic wand?

[cutewizard]

if wishes were horses, Dwight Howard of course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

fantasy wish: Dwight Howard

reasonable wish: Nene!!!!!

pragmatic wish: Al Jefferson or Kaman....


hmmmmmm???????

[cutewizard]

all time fantasy wish for the Spurs:

Arvydas Sabonis at his best, the point center!!!!!


LOL

[Obstructed_View]

Earl Manigault.

[DMC]

Me, with a huge contract.

[cantthinkofanything]

WTF is a magic wand?

bend over lassy. I'll show ya a magic wand.

[The_Worlds_finest]

hate these type of threads.

oh come on play along!

A 19 year old 6'9" SF with all rating set to 99 and then i would modify his contract to league minimum....

[Blake]

If I had a magic wand, I think I'd aim a little higher than Luol Deng! he's good, but not magic wand-worthy.

that's like having one wish and wishing for $1000.

[Dex]

Could you imagine how much the floor would be spread if we had 5 Matt Bonners? :wow

[Seventyniner]

Could you imagine how much the floor would be spread if we had 5 Matt Bonners? :wow

Could a floor that spread out even fit in the arena?

[Blake]

Could you imagine how much the floor would be spread if we had 5 Matt Bonners? :wow

I'd like to see that just to watch this forum erupt.

[lefty]

If I had a magic want, I would make RC-Pop-Holt disappear

[Supergirl]

erm, LeBron James?

obviously?

I don't think Lebron would be a very good fit for the current Spurs big 3. Sam for Kobe. We don't need another superstar.

The question/game is coming up with the one player who would add the most and fit in best with the current Spurs team, as it currently is.

[DMC]

A younger, more spry TD along with Manu, Tony and some good defenders did pretty good. If we could get some paint help to emulate that formula as much as possible, and bring in some defense minded people, we might make a decent run.

But, the way teams are stacking up now, the row isn't getting any easier to hoe.

[kjhip1]

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/images/uploadedfiles/editorial/pictures/2009/02/04/web_heal_copy.jpg

[Dingle Barry]

Carl Herrera.

[kobyz]

Luis Scola

[kobyz]

Luis Scola