Earl Barron?

[callo1]

I know this guy isn't great, but Portland waived him today and the Spurs need a big.

7'0 who has a decent mid range game and is a decent on the offensive boards.

Doesn't have much of a back to the basket game and is not a good defender, but easily better than Bonner/Blair.

Thoughts?

[AFBlue]

Did you just advocate for a guy that wasn't a good defender? Why would the Spurs want that?

[AFBlue]

Signing in 3...2...1...

[Obstructed_View]

Did you just advocate for a guy that wasn't a good defender? Why would the Spurs want that?

To be fair, "tall and can't defend" >>>>> "short and can't defend".

[Dex]

If he is taller than 6'10, he won't sign here.

[sananspursfan21]

why not

[callo1]

I'm not saying this guy is the answer, just think he is far better than doing nothing. He never has really had a quality big man next to him, so TD may be able to work with him on his defense.

To be honest, he has an above average stroke and his mid range game is pretty decent, so I could see him opening up some more space for Timmy to operate. He can hit the baseline jumper from 12-15 ft and can grab some boards.

Coming off the bench, I think he would be far better than Bonner/Blair, and his salary is realistic.

Poor Timmy hasn't had a decent big next to him since..well...D'Rob.

Actually, Rasho was underrated from a team defensive scheme standpoint.

[therealtruth]

There's plenty of available 6'10 and taller players the FO can try out if they're interested. It's not about finding perfect but something that allows you start a good defensive frontcourt and not have the horrible Bonner/Blair combo.

[Em-City]

There's plenty of available 6'10 and taller players the FO can try out if they're interested. It's not about finding perfect but something that allows you start a good defensive frontcourt and not have the horrible Bonner/Blair combo.


please... elaborate.

I'd be happy with The Barron taking some of bonner/blair's minutes.

[benefactor]

There is a reason why he is 30 and has never stuck with an NBA team.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

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The Earl Barron

[ChuckD]

There is a reason why he is 30 and has never stuck with an NBA team.

[callo1]

There is a reason why he is 30 and has never stuck with an NBA team.


We can always stick with Bonner:) The guy has never had jack for a coach, and he never played next to a real big before. His midrange game alone would bring some high-low back to the offense.

I know it isn't saying much, but Knick fans didn't want to see him go.

We could pay much more for Kmart, and watch him ride the pine injured. If there is something better out there that can actually work financially, let's get it. Were not gonna have time to piss away 20 games with the Bonner/Blair experiment this year.

[dbestpro]

If you want to look at Barron, you might as well look at Etan Thomas. I think he is still a free agent.

[sananspursfan21]

If you want to look at Barron, you might as well look at Etan Thomas. I think he is still a free agent.

actually, i really like etan thomas a couple years ago, kinda always assumed he'd become a spur someway or another. idk about now though, kind of a corpse

[ChuckD]

We can always stick with Bonner:) The guy has never had jack for a coach, and he never played next to a real big before. His midrange game alone would bring some high-low back to the offense.

I know it isn't saying much, but Knick fans didn't want to see him go.

We could pay much more for Kmart, and watch him ride the pine injured. If there is something better out there that can actually work financially, let's get it. Were not gonna have time to piss away 20 games with the Bonner/Blair experiment this year.

They're the same player, with one difference each, melanin, and a three pointer. They both suck at defense, so Barron, with no three pointer, is a step BACKWARDS from Bonner, who at least has that.

[jermaine]

Its sad as fuck we're talking about scraps that couldn't even be the 5th string on other teams. Not just Jim, but everyone we're talking about. This is s sad fuckin time.

[callo1]

They're the same player, with one difference each, melanin, and a three pointer. They both suck at defense, so Barron, with no three pointer, is a step BACKWARDS from Bonner, who at least has that.

I hope this is sarcasm?

When if ever has Bonner had his 3pt shot in the playoffs?

The problem is that the Spurs don't have much to choose from. Normally I would say sure, wait until the trade deadline and see "IF" a vet big drops in our laps, but with this shortened season, I can't see positives outweighing the negatives of taking that risk.

We need to face the fact that the Spurs can't exactly afford to be choosey.

Sad times indeed:depressed

[Mal]

I dont have much time to trace Spurs` offseason, so I just log in here for a moment and search for threads about signing, waiving, trading or somethings similiar. But instead of it, there is a thread about Earl Barron. I ask WTF guys ? Every trash recently waived by worse team then Spurs`,is suddenly roster material ?

[dbestpro]

I dont have much time to trace Spurs` offseason, so I just log in here for a moment and search for threads about signing, waiving, trading or somethings similiar. But instead of it, there is a thread about Earl Barron. I ask WTF guys ? Every trash recently waived by worse team then Spurs`,is suddenly roster material ?

Our bench is thinner than a hair on top of an invisible man's bald head.

[callo1]

I dont have much time to trace Spurs` offseason, so I just log in here for a moment and search for threads about signing, waiving, trading or somethings similiar. But instead of it, there is a thread about Earl Barron. I ask WTF guys ? Every trash recently waived by worse team then Spurs`,is suddenly roster material ?


Only until they announce the signing of Dwight Howard Friday.:rolleyes

[my2sons]

so what you're saying is that he has a great 3pt shot and a beast on the boards because if he is better than blair and bonner he must meet the above criteria, or is he a great defender ....no...then pass

[Mal]

Our bench is thinner than a hair on top of an invisible man's bald head.

Yeah, but we are talking about Earl Barron. Guy , who is garbage time player, a former member of this shitty Miami Heat team, couple years ago. He cant be good.