Boris Diaw Buyout Complete (Update: Spurs Frontrunners)

[Shastafarian]

lol sensitive

Is picky a better word?

[ChumpDumper]

Is picky a better word?Maybe for myself. People can say whatever nicknames they want.

Folks are way too sensitive about my posts tbh.

[Shastafarian]

Maybe for myself. People can say whatever nicknames they want.

Folks are way too sensitive about my posts tbh.

Tits McGee it is!

[Beaverfuzz]

Fuck Diaw, no talent POS.

[Mel_13]

Celtics will have Ryan Hollins in Philadelphia tomorrow, Kyrylo Fesenko, the other Celtics target, appears headed to the Pacers.

http://twitter.com/#!/SeanGrandePBP

[monkeypunk]

Fuck Diaw, no talent POS.

:rolleyes

[DPG21920]

Let's bet #41.. You PayPal $100 to Kori first though :lol I'm not getting burned again

That's what I thought you mark a**, trick a**, punk a**, no girl gettin' a** busta

[Slutter McGee]

I know Chump is sensitive about nicknames but if Diaw signs with the Spurs I'm definitely calling him Tits McGee.

I may be brand new here. But I ain't sure I want to be compared to this Chump feller for all eternity.

Sincerely,

Slutter McGee

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Yep. And look what happened... my source is solid lil nigga.

I didn't say you were wrong, faggot. Just an observation.

[lmbebo]

when does Diaw clear waivers (assuming he does)

[cd98]

The reality is that Diaw won't be a difference maker for Dallas or San Antonio.

[ChumpDumper]

I may be brand new here. But I ain't sure I want to be compared to this Chump feller for all eternity.

Sincerely,

Slutter McGeeYou'd be compared to Boris Diaw.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Do you guys think Boris has ever eaten at whataburger or eaten a breakfast taco before?

[Texas_Ranger]

when does Diaw clear waivers (assuming he does)

tomorrow @ 5 central

[ohmwrecker]

Tits McGee it is!

Boring and unoriginal. It should obviously be "Doris D-bra"

[Shastafarian]

Boring and unoriginal. It should obviously be "Doris D-bra"

Mine is unoriginal but yours seems like a bit of a stretch...stretch, like stretchy pants, pants diaw has to wear because he's so fat. WE CAN BUILD ON THIS!

[Chase_the_Bass]

Do you guys think Boris has ever eaten at whataburger or eaten a breakfast taco before?

Oh shit. This could be bad.

[ChumpDumper]

Mine is unoriginal but yours seems like a bit of a stretch...stretch, like stretchy pants, pants diaw has to wear because he's so fat. WE CAN BUILD ON THIS!B-cup is all I got right now.

[Shastafarian]

B-cup is all I got right now.

:lol That's pretty good.

[Maddog]

One Twitter from Wojo of yahoo sports over 12 hours ago
Nothing since.

It would seem he needs to sign asap once he is eligible to ensure he makes a playoff roster.
Not even a hint out there?

[Leetonidas]

One Twitter from Wojo of yahoo sports over 12 hours ago
Nothing since.

It would seem he needs to sign asap once he is eligible to ensure he makes a playoff roster.
Not even a hint out there?

Dude, he needs to clear waivers first, what are you expecting??

[Dex]

One Twitter from Wojo of yahoo sports over 12 hours ago
Nothing since.

It would seem he needs to sign asap once he is eligible to ensure he makes a playoff roster.
Not even a hint out there?

Right now, no news is good news. The only concrete report that could come out at this time would be that he got picked up off waivers by another team, which would obviously be bad. Chances are we will know what the deal is after 5pm sometime tomorrow, but not before.

[manufan10]

They can't claim him. See Bruno's post a page or two back for which five teams are allowed to claim Diaw.

How is it determined who can claim a player off of waivers?

[timvp]

Do you guys think Boris has ever eaten at whataburger or eaten a breakfast taco before?

Damn, that's a good point. If Diaw comes to town, TP needs to keep a watchful eye over him. Legend has it that Hedo Turkoglu ate only Taco Cabana for a month after he moved here and gained 30 pounds.

[bklynspursfan]

I wonder if we looked at this guy (even tho it's too late)

Free agent center Kyrylo Fesenko is signing with Indiana through the end of the season, a source tells http://SI.com. Twitter

[Dex]

Damn, that's a good point. If Diaw comes to town, TP needs to keep a watchful eye over him. Legend has it that Hedo Turkoglu ate only Taco Cabana for a month after he moved here and gained 30 pounds.

What is it about Taco Cabana that is so addicting? I mean....don't get me wrong, it's good stuff and I'll eat it occasionally, but it's only like a rung ahead of Taco Bell on the Tex-Mex Ladder. But I know some people out on the west coast who would kill for some TCs.

Maybe it's one of those things that you only miss when you can't have it, like In-N-Out.

[Leetonidas]

Meh, Mama Margie's shits on TC

[Dex]

Meh, Mama Margie's shits on TC

Mama Margie's is virtually the same food with a better atmosphere.

But one should not underrate the value of unlimited chips and hot salsa.

[maddnezz]

They got 1 tc here in the atl and it's like a crackhouse to me! My wife works 6 min away andif i have to run errands u can best believe my black ass is gettin a jevos ranchero wit extra tortillas and extra bacon!!!!

[angelbelow]

Damn, that's a good point. If Diaw comes to town, TP needs to keep a watchful eye over him. Legend has it that Hedo Turkoglu ate only Taco Cabana for a month after he moved here and gained 30 pounds.

:lmao @ your wording. "Legend has it"

Well played, made me spit my water out.

[ffadicted]

Tony says he's comin, so I'm sayin he's comin

[MB3//]

FWIW my friend said he saw Diaw with Parker last night at Parker's club.

[Budkin]

What is it about Taco Cabana that is so addicting? I mean....don't get me wrong, it's good stuff and I'll eat it occasionally, but it's only like a rung ahead of Taco Bell on the Tex-Mex Ladder. But I know some people out on the west coast who would kill for some TCs.

Maybe it's one of those things that you only miss when you can't have it, like In-N-Out.

The first time I came to Texas I was in high school and my sister lived in Austin so I begged her to take me to a Spurs game. She did and we hit up Taco Cabana down in SA before the game. I was blown away that you could buy alcohol in a fast food joint. Now that I live in Austin I eat there for lunch quite a bit.

[Kindergarten Cop]

I was blown away that you could buy alcohol in a fast food joint.

:wow

What do they serve?

[ace3g]

Hopefully the mavs are targeting Nocioni

[Texas_Ranger]

why would he even choose the Mavs? Don't tell Mahinmi is his best friend.

[Shastafarian]

Damn, that's a good point. If Diaw comes to town, TP needs to keep a watchful eye over him. Legend has it that Hedo Turkoglu ate only Taco Cabana for a month after he moved here and gained 30 pounds.

15 of those lbs were carried in his man purse.

[Leetonidas]

:wow

What do they serve?

Beers and margaritas

[Brazil]

FWIW my friend said he saw Diaw with Parker last night at Parker's club.

seriously ? tp is injured they are going to a btobtob and diaw is fat... good idea to go in da club

[SenorSpur]

Tits McGee it is!

:lol. Now THAT is some funny shit :lol

[100%duncan]

why would he even choose the Mavs? Don't tell Mahinmi is his best friend.

:lol

[therealtruth]

I wonder if we looked at this guy (even tho it's too late)

Free agent center Kyrylo Fesenko is signing with Indiana through the end of the season, a source tells http://SI.com. Twitter

We could have used him even just for his 6 fouls.

[Yuixafun]

I used to enjoy TC's, and my friend still swears by their bean and cheese after a late night of carousing ... but after having seen their portions dwindle over time, and the growing stinginess with condiments, upon being extremely disappointed and feeling jipped a few years ago I told myself I would never buy from them again.

[lmbebo]

Living in NYC now, I'd love TC. The tex-mex I've had up here as been ehhh. Some mornings I'd kill to just get a breakfast taco which apparently doesn't exist up here.

[Yuixafun]

^^ my little brother just finished his schooling in NYC February.

He started his first day of work at Starbucks yesterday.

And so auspiciously begins his broadway career.

[Hooks]

I'm addicted to mamas chips n queso, I can eat it all day every day! Almost very time I've been there is when I'm all drunk at like 4 am with my friends.

[ducks]

seriously ? tp is injured they are going to a btobtob and diaw is fat... good idea to go in da club

he could have played pop was being very carefully
tp is the key to the spurs NOT MANU OR DUNCAN

[tmtcsc]

For those of you who swear by TC's, just know that it USED to be even better.
They once served Tacos Al Carbon. Those were fantastic. I have no idea why they stopped. Back in High School (Mid 80's for me) TC was awesome.

The fajitas have always been a bit over seasoned for my liking.

[TimmehC]

Would love to have some TC right now. It's not that the food is that great, it's just having that option available. All the better Mexican fast food places here in LA are too far away from me to justify the drive(El Gallo Giro, King Taco).

[jjktkk]

For those of you who swear by TC's, just know that it USED to be even better.
They once served Tacos Al Carbon. Those were fantastic. I have no idea why they stopped. Back in High School (Mid 80's for me) TC was awesome.

The fajitas have always been a bit over seasoned for my liking.

This. Do you remember the original TC, called TaCasita on Wurzbach near Bandera rd?

[CubanMustGo]

This. Do you remember the original TC, called TaCasita on Wurzbach near Bandera rd?

Wasn't the original TC in an old Jack in the Box at Hildebrand and San Pedro?

[Buddy Holly]

The first TC was just north of downtown.

[Leetonidas]

Chacho's > TC

[Buddy Holly]

Patty's Taco House >> everything

Seriously, if Patty's started opening up multiple locations with drive thrus and served the food they serve daily at their place, they'd overtake TC in no time.

[Bill_Brasky]

Any taco stand > TC

Seriously, there's a little mexican place down the street from me and it's the fucking tits. I can eat breakfast for under $5.

[Buddy Holly]

For those of you who swear by TC's, just know that it USED to be even better.
They once served Tacos Al Carbon. Those were fantastic. I have no idea why they stopped. Back in High School (Mid 80's for me) TC was awesome.

The fajitas have always been a bit over seasoned for my liking.

I remember ten years ago how amazing it was. It's still good but it was better before.

[Leetonidas]

lol at a thread about Diaw turning into a taco discussion :lol

[Bill_Brasky]

lol at a thread about Diaw turning into a taco discussion :lol

Typical San Antonio behavior tbh

[spurs4real]

Wasn't the original TC in an old Jack in the Box at Hildebrand and San Pedro?

Yes thats the first.

[Robz4000]

Las Palapas has good tacos, especially their bean and cheese. Also free chips and salsa!

[Dex]

lol at a thread about Diaw turning into a taco discussion :lol

Aaaaand my work here is done. :wakeup

[Dex]

Las Palapas has good tacos, especially their bean and cheese. Also free chips and salsa!

Oh, how I miss Las Palapas up here in Austin. :(

Although I can't explain how many times I pulled up there on Sundays, only to be bitterly disappointed.

[jjktkk]

Wasn't the original TC in an old Jack in the Box at Hildebrand and San Pedro?

Someone told me years ago, that the owners were brothers. Some of the fastfood restaurants were called TaCasita, the others TC. I remember the TC at Wurzbach and Bandera, was originally called TaCasita, but changed to TC. This was all going on mid 80s. I don't know if the 1st TC was the one @San Pedro/Hildebrand.

[wildbill2u]

Wasn't the original TC in an old Jack in the Box at Hildebrand and San Pedro?

Actually it was a Dairy Queen that had closed down. Felix Stehling, the guy that started the Taco Cabana restaurants owned a bar across the street on the other corner, a real nasty neighborhood beer joint called the Chrystal Pistol. He bought the vacant Dairy Queen for more parking for his beer joint.

He and his brother Mike got the idea to put the building to use and were partners in the restaurant and when it became wildly successful. After they opened several more, the brothers split up the business over whether to expand out of San Antonio or keep it smaller and with the original concept.

The legend is that the original TC which opened as a completely open air outdoor restaurant had its entire set of tables and chairs stolen the first night so Felix decided to operate 24 hours per day. Later they added a wooden frame roof and some canvas walls. Thus was born the 24/ patio Mexican restaurant concept and history was made.

The thing that was so good about the original concept of the TCs was that it worked like a cafeteria. Everything was a la carte, so you could get whatever you wanted such as one taco al carbon, a guisada taco and two enchiladas. And the food was not only made to order as you moved down the line, it was damn good S.A. Tex/Mex

When they started the pre-determined dinner plates with rice and beans, it meant the end of the cafeteria style a la carte--and the prices went up. I think that was after the buy out from the original owners.

That original TC had a certain ambiance at the early morning hours after the bars closed--including a bullet hole in one of the plexiglass windows put there when a couple of dealers had a dispute one morning.

[Robz4000]

Oh, how I miss Las Palapas up here in Austin. :(

Although I can't explain how many times I pulled up there on Sundays, only to be bitterly disappointed.
:lol glad to hear I'm not the only one to suffer like that

[Obstructed_View]

One Twitter from Wojo of yahoo sports over 12 hours ago
Nothing since.

It would seem he needs to sign asap once he is eligible to ensure he makes a playoff roster.
Not even a hint out there?

No news is good news. The only update that can happen now would be someone claiming him.

[Obstructed_View]

And Taco Cabana in Dallas sucks.

[baseline bum]

Taco Cabana's chicken fajitas are the shit.

[Buddy Holly]

And Taco Cabana in Dallas sucks.

Done on purpose. Fux Dallas!

[jjktkk]

Sadly, the last couple of times I went to TC, it was bad. Still as far as fastfood texmex, its better than anything Wa. State has to offer. Still like the taco deal. 2 tacos, queso and chips and a med. drink for 5 bucks IIRC.

[Xevious]

Oh, how I miss Las Palapas up here in Austin. :(

Although I can't explain how many times I pulled up there on Sundays, only to be bitterly disappointed.
Yeah, that's some bullshit. Chick-fil-a is closed on Sunday too. They are both near my work, so if I'm running late and want to pick something up, I'm screwed on Sundays. Whataburger is right there too, but I can only eat so much Whataburger.

[TE]

You guys are doing a disservice for the Spurs if Diaw was ever to discover this thread. He'll never be in shape.

[mkurts]

Diaw doesn't really fit in the Spurs system I think - he no longer has that drive or motivation to play consistent defense as Pop wants and this team sorely needs.

But getting him is better than nothing, if it goes through.

[Spurs da champs]

Diaw doesn't really fit in the Spurs system I think - he no longer has that drive or motivation to play consistent defense as Pop wants and this team sorely needs.

But getting him is better than nothing, if it goes through.

And Bonner does? Anyways Diaw is a big who stretches the floor & Pop loves that

[FkLA]

Just had some tacos from Rocky's tbh. :)

[TDMVPDPOY]

u guys are makin me hungry, ima go fry some chicken wings...

[pookenstein]

I suppose it's not a bad sign that people are talking tacos for the last 5 pages...
Was a little worried cause I stopped following the thread @ page 17 yesterday.

[100%duncan]

:lol at this thread becoming a food thread

[benefactor]

Gotta talk about something to pass the time until the deadline passes.

If I want fast mexican food I'll go to the hole in the wall a block from my house...where the mexican guy who looks like he just got out of the pen is loading up the tortillas with generous helpings of beef hot off the grill and piling on the fresh avacado, onions, jalepenos and tomatoes. Top it off with some of thier kick ass green sauce and it's go time.

[mudyez]

after all the thing with the spurs is:

If Manu/Timmy/Tony get hurt, it basically is over.
If Splitter/Blair/Bonner go down we have no real chance too...even smallball wont save us.

We cant do anything to replace the first 3, but with Diaw we could overcome an injury to one of the later guys (not saying he is as good as Splitter, but we at least would keep the depth and Diaw is good for a nice game here and there too).

[Darkwaters]

Gotta talk about something to pass the time until the deadline passes.

We could always start a food thread in the Spurs Forum.

[Darkwaters]

Diaw doesn't really fit in the Spurs system I think - he no longer has that drive or motivation to play consistent defense as Pop wants and this team sorely needs.

But getting him is better than nothing, if it goes through.

Seriously, have you watched Dejuan Blair play defense recently? A slothful unmotivated Diaw would still be light years ahead of him.

[Spurious]

Still have my fingers crossed Diaw clears waivers, which I don't take to be a given...at all. Even if he isn't in great shape and isn't the player he once was, I think he'd bring energy and enthusiasm if he finds himself in a meaningful role on good team. I'm not going to excuse any professional from slacking off, but I do understand that he was in a frustrating situation with Charlotte, and he's been a solid contributor to good teams before. Let's hope he gets a chance to prove he can do it here.

[ManuTastic]

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[Dex]

yeah, that's some bullshit. Chick-fil-a is closed on sunday too. They are both near my work, so if i'm running late and want to pick something up, i'm screwed on sundays. Whataburger is right there too, but i can only eat so much whataburger.

281 & 1604?

[xmas1997]

Why is this a food thread?????????????????????
It belongs in a different forum.
So what is the delay on Diaw anyway, clearing wavers, and what makes everyone so sure it is a given the Spurs will take him?
As for food? Laughing at all the hoopla about Taco Cabana. I gave up on them when that New York firm bought them out, ruined the food, and franchised them out.
There are a thousand more taco places here ten times better than they are now.
I remember the very first Taco Cabana on the corner of San Pedro and Hildebrand where the Dairy Queen used to be, that was a good place to eat, but they quickly went down hill after being bought out.

[timvp]

The Diaw thread turning into a food thread is rather appropriate, tbh.

[Seventyniner]

Yeah, that's some bullshit. Chick-fil-a is closed on Sunday too. They are both near my work, so if I'm running late and want to pick something up, I'm screwed on Sundays. Whataburger is right there too, but I can only eat so much Whataburger.

A certain Mr. Blair would disagree, it seems.

And is it any wonder SA it one of the fattest cities in the country? Just reading this thread is making me hungry, and I just ate.

[cheguevara]

goddam you'all some fat motherfuckers

[Drom John]

Actually it was a Dairy Queen that had closed down.

The fabulous Los Barrios took over a closed Dairy Queen.

[100%duncan]

goddam you'all some fat motherfuckers

:rollin

[phyzik]

The Diaw thread turning into a food thread is rather appropriate, tbh.

that honestly made me LOL.

[manufan10]

Could go for one of these right now, tbh

http://hauteapplepie.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/sanantonio7.jpg?w=500&h=344

[bigfan]

Every time I come back to SA its a trip to the Jacala on West Ave for combo plate #3. Been the same for 30 years and is still the best in town.

[ace3g]

now we know why the Mavs released Williams:

Marc Stein ‏ @ESPNSteinLine

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RT @espn_macmahon: RT @ESPNDallas: Kelenna Azubuike to sign w/Mavericks - http://es.pn/GSoFMD (TWO-YEAR MIN. DEAL, TEAM OPTION IN YEAR 2)

[timvp]

^I was wondering what happened to Kelenna Azubuike a couple months ago. Could be a good signing.

[DPG21920]

Mavs were never a Diaw threat. KA had some good moments; interested to see if he has fully recovered from injury.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein ‏ @ESPNSteinLine

Azubuike will start in D-League this weekend immediately after signing w/Mavs after missing most of last two seasons because of knee injury


I was also reading that Nocioni is considering returning to Caja Laboral

[MaNu4Tres]

I was just wondering about Buke the other day. I loved him before his injury. Nice low-risk, decent reward pick-up by Dallas.

[timvp]

I'm not going to pull a ":smokin" but Boris Diaw's latest whereabouts is ... interesting.













What's the earliest he can sign? Have we narrowed it down to the hour yet?

[ace3g]

I'm not going to pull a ":smokin" but Boris Diaw's latest whereabouts is ... interesting.













What's the earliest he can sign? Have we narrowed it down to the hour yet?

I believe Bruno said he clears waivers at 5 p.m. CST

[DPG21920]

Keep in mind Hickson was with Golden State before being re-routed to big man hell.

[Mel_13]

Keep in mind Hickson was with Golden State before being re-routed to big man hell.

On Wednesday, J.J. Hickson was at New Orleans Arena before the Golden State Warriors played the Hornets.

He had been waived Monday by the Sacramento Kings, and with the 48-hour waiver period about to end, he was prepared to accept the Warriors' offer to join them for the rest of the season. With about five minutes left until the deadline passed, he made his way out to the court, wearing Warriors gear.

“I was walking out to go shoot, get some shots up before the game, and they (previously) said I couldn’t go on the court until the deadline,” Hickson. “So I was going out to go out and get some shots and they told me I couldn’t go on the court because I didn’t clear waivers.”


http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2012/03/blazers-grizzlies.html

[will_spurs]

What's the earliest he can sign? Have we narrowed it down to the hour yet?


Diaw will clear waivers Friday at 6pm ET.

That's in 7 hours if my math is right.

[ace3g]

What sucks is that you have to wait till 5 p.m. no matter what, should be 2 days to the hour that said player was placed on waivers. For example, say Diaw was put on waivers around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, he should clear waivers at 8 a.m. on Friday.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

So guys, assuming Diaw joins our Spurs. What is the probability he works his ass of for the next month and drops 10-15 lbs?

[cheguevara]

:lol Diaw is probably too lazy to even make a decision to play under pop

[lurker23]

Good signing for the Mavericks, I have always liked Azubuike. Will be interesting to see how much court time he gets this year, though.

Marc Stein ‏ @ESPNSteinLine

Azubuike will start in D-League this weekend immediately after signing w/Mavs after missing most of last two seasons because of knee injury

[cheguevara]

Azubuke, Pietrus, Derozan I wanted those guys in the spurs for years

of course that was before Green and Kawhi

[manufan10]

On Wednesday, J.J. Hickson was at New Orleans Arena before the Golden State Warriors played the Hornets.

He had been waived Monday by the Sacramento Kings, and with the 48-hour waiver period about to end, he was prepared to accept the Warriors' offer to join them for the rest of the season. With about five minutes left until the deadline passed, he made his way out to the court, wearing Warriors gear.

“I was walking out to go shoot, get some shots up before the game, and they (previously) said I couldn’t go on the court until the deadline,” Hickson. “So I was going out to go out and get some shots and they told me I couldn’t go on the court because I didn’t clear waivers.”


http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2012/03/blazers-grizzlies.html

That sucks.. :(

[Bruno]

I believe Bruno said he clears waivers at 5 p.m. CST

Yep but I'm not 100% sure about that. It could be 2 pm ET too.

Sheridan has a piece on the waivers timing:
http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2012/02/24/breaking-news-13-man-nba-rosters-to-become-permanent-waiver-rules-could-be-altered/

Currently, the league sends out a memo to all 30 teams at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday announcing whether anyone has been waived, and teams then have 48 business hours — which excludes Saturdays and Sundays — to put in a claim. Thus, a player waived at 6 p.m. Friday under the current system cannot clear waivers until 6 p.m. the following Tuesday.

Under the proposed new system, there would be one waiver wire each day at 5 p.m. Eastern time, and the 48-hour clock would immediately begin ticking.

“The rule as it was crafted before has a long history. Back in the day there was different technology, stuff like Telexes, and now today in the digital age there’s not a whole lot of reason why we shouldn’t do it,” Jackson said.

I don't know if the waiver rule has still been changed. My guess would be no. In that case, it's possible that Diaw clear waivers today at 2 pm ET. Diaw waived was official on bobcats website around 1pm ET Wednesday.

[Bruno]

Dallas adding a perimeter player was a logical move. They had so much dpeth inside even with Williams waived.

[will_spurs]

Bruno, I read it differently than you, especially the "Under the proposed new system, there would be one waiver wire each day at 5 p.m. Eastern time, and the 48-hour clock would immediately begin ticking." line.

As I understand it, there's only one waiver deadline per day at 5pm ET, which means Biaw should clear waivers at that time today.

I had an even more restrictive reading of the "and the 48-hour clock would immediately begin ticking." meaning the clock for Diaw would have started ticking as soon as he was waived, meaning Diaw would have passed waivers around noun today... in about 15 minutes :D

[timvp]

If the Spurs hypothetically sign Diaw, will they rush to get him in uniform tonight? In a normal situation, they would take their time but considering that Pop is probably going to rest a lot of players against the Hornets tomorrow night, he might want to allow Diaw to at least be part the team one game before he gets thrown to the fire.

[ace3g]

Now we really need Diaw tonight:

Jeff McDonald ‏ @JMcDonald_SAEN

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Tony Parker (hamstring) and Tiago Splitter (back spasms) will not play tonight vs. Mavs. Matt Bonner (back) listed as probable.

[Beanzamillion21]

If the Spurs hypothetically sign Diaw, will they rush to get him in uniform tonight? In a normal situation, they would take their time but considering that Pop is probably going to rest a lot of players against the Hornets tomorrow night, he might want to allow Diaw to at least be part the team one game before he gets thrown to the fire.

I was just about to ask. Realistically, if he were signed today at 6 or 5 or whenever. Would he be able to play tonight? Especially now that Tiago and Bonner are out. If not, I wonder if Dawson will get a lot of run tonight.

[GSH]

If the Spurs hypothetically sign Diaw, will they rush to get him in uniform tonight? In a normal situation, they would take their time but considering that Pop is probably going to rest a lot of players against the Hornets tomorrow night, he might want to allow Diaw to at least be part the team one game before he gets thrown to the fire.

Heh... they'll be completing his physical on the plane if they do. It would be nice to get him in a uniform, for the reason you suggest, but that's awfully quick, isn't it? I guess it depends on whether the waiver period expires at 1:00 or 5:00.

[DisAsTerBot]

Now we really need Diaw tonight:

Jeff McDonald ‏ @JMcDonald_SAEN

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Tony Parker (hamstring) and Tiago Splitter (back spasms) will not play tonight vs. Mavs. Matt Bonner (back) listed as probable.

are you kidding me :depressed

[timtonymanu]

Lockout injuries can suck it.

[ace3g]

Matt Bonner even finds a way to "spread the injuries" (back) to other players...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Wow, another loss to Dallas. I hope Tiago's injury is BS, and an excuse for Pop to rest him.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Wow, another loss to Dallas. I hope Tiago's injury is BS, and an excuse for Pop to rest him.

Rest him? I don't see why he would need rest.

[VBM]

Lockout injuries can suck it.

Lol at these injuries coming after the Spurs had a bunch of days off.

[Seventyniner]

I'm not going to pull a ":smokin" but Boris Diaw's latest whereabouts is ... interesting.

Does interesting mean "already in SA" or "already with Blair at Whataburger?"

[loveforthegame]

I'll be happy when this wait is over with.

I don't see why he should sit tonight if he's signed in time. Might as well throw him into the fire and get him going. Not going to hurt to play him 10-15 minutes at least. Especially with Splitter out.

[NASpurs]

Does interesting mean "already in SA" or "already with Blair at Whataburger?"

Damn it's almost lunch time. This thread got me hungry. Whataburger it is!

[julv]

Bruno, I read it differently than you, especially the "Under the proposed new system, there would be one waiver wire each day at 5 p.m. Eastern time, and the 48-hour clock would immediately begin ticking." line.

As I understand it, there's only one waiver deadline per day at 5pm ET, which means Biaw should clear waivers at that time today.

I had an even more restrictive reading of the "and the 48-hour clock would immediately begin ticking." meaning the clock for Diaw would have started ticking as soon as he was waived, meaning Diaw would have passed waivers around noun today... in about 15 minutes :D

I rather agree with bruno, it seems to me that they will now only send one 'wire' each day, but that the clock starts ticking immediatly when the buyout is announced by the team.

They must consider that with the current means of communication, the teams in fact don't really need the 3 wires everyday...

[Kuestmaster]

Does interesting mean "already in SA" or "already with Blair at Whataburger?"

I just thought the same! Please timvp, enlighten us!

[DPG21920]

He's in SA

[jiggy_55]

I'm not going to pull a ":smokin" but Boris Diaw's latest whereabouts is ... interesting.













What's the earliest he can sign? Have we narrowed it down to the hour yet?

Explain!

[jiggy_55]

He's in SA

Source?

[antarescrane]

Somebody said that he was with tony at some club....

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Whoever is skilled at Photoshop, needs to make a Boris and Blair pic surrounded by tacos, A1 thick and hearty burgers, and bbq sauces, stat!

[Kuestmaster]

He's in SA

nice to hear that! don't know if he'll play against the mavs even if he signs today, but I love what the FO has done this past week

[Buddy Holly]

@DemSportsDudes: SOURES: announcement on SA Spurs signing of B. Diaw expected later this afternoon! DC

Posting from my phone so I can't link to the twitter page.

[DPG21920]

Source?

My uncle, timvp

[Hoops Czar]

Good new. Not sure if he can help, but he certainly can't hurt.

[Dex]

Posting from my phone so I can't link to the twitter page.

Don't want to get too excited 'til we see anything official, but...

:elephant

[024]

good news if the spurs land diaw. no risk and medium reward.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Photoshop needed

Slomo come on

[NASpurs]

The Spurs can't fill him in on their plays and all of that stuff until he officially signs right? Would be nice that he's here and he's doing some homework so he can play tonight.

[VBM]

Whoever is skilled at Photoshop, needs to make a Boris and Blair pic surrounded by tacos, A1 thick and hearty burgers, and bbq sauces, stat!

Wonder if they would have hooked me up with courtside seats if I traded them my free whataburger coupons (youtube clip in sig).

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Nickname needed for the upcoming Blair Boris lineup.


The whatabrothas

[Mel_13]

Posting from my phone so I can't link to the twitter page.

No news.

That's just a guy who tweets stuff he reads on the internet. The tweet on Diaw is 4 hours old.

No news.

[thispego]

lol dpg kori and lj really are your aunt and uncle? Or inside joke?

[DPG21920]

Thems be jokes

[Dex]

Q27YiPRiewg

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I heard kori and dpg used to have bunk beds in California

[DPG21920]

That's true ^

[DPG21920]

And I had dibs on top bunk I saidddd

[Amuseddaysleeper]

lol dpg kori and lj really are your aunt and uncle? Or inside joke?

Wow

[stéphane]

That would be one really nice steal.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏ @WojYahooNBA



Y! Sources: Free agent Boris Diaw reaches agreement on deal with the San Antonio Spurs. http://yhoo.it/GJwQcr

[Bruno]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.


I guess he cleared waivers at 2 pm ET.

[NASpurs]

Fuck yeah, happy day!

ace3g must have been refreshing Woj's twitter like crazy :lol

[Mel_13]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏ @WojYahooNBA



Y! Sources: Free agent Boris Diaw reaches agreement on deal with the San Antonio Spurs. http://yhoo.it/GJwQcr

Now that's news!

Welcome to the Spurs, Boris.

If he does nothing more than take Blair's place in the rotation, it will be a major upgrade.

[yavozerb]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏ @WojYahooNBA



Y! Sources: Free agent Boris Diaw reaches agreement on deal with the San Antonio Spurs. http://yhoo.it/GJwQcr

:toast...

[TimmehC]

Sweet. Get him suited up for tonight.

[ace3g]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.


I guess he cleared waivers at 2 pm ET.

yeah no kidding, that was the one aspect I didn't really consider when there was a chance he would be bought out (when I posted a link he was on the trading block). Glad the waiting is over.

Spurs added depth to the SF (SJAX), PG (Patty Mills), and PF/C (Diaw) either during or after the trade deadline!!!

[Mel_13]

RJ for Jack.

Sign Diaw.

Sign Mills.

Pretty good week for the home team.

[loveforthegame]

Awesome news. :tu

Nice to have it confirmed finally.

[celldweller]

Now Pop :pop: needs to get that ass & attitude in shape!!

[ace3g]

Fuck yeah, happy day!

ace3g must have been refreshing Woj's twitter like crazy :lol

nah with tweetdeck I get stuff before it loads to the official twitter page; in fact I've won a couple of contests because of tweetdeck, (I only use twitter page when I have to copy the tweet plus username)

[Chachachango]

yes sir.

[timtonymanu]

YESSSS!!!!

Hope this means bye bye to Blair's starting spot.

[timvp]

Alright, I can now say that Diaw flew straight to San Antonio after he his buyout was complete. He's been staying with Parker since then.

[The ADMIRAL 50]

:toast

not the exact type of big we could have used most, but definitely an additional quality big, which we needed, and a player who should fit pretty seamlessly into the Spurs offense.

[purist]

How long before Spurstalk starts bitching about Spurs FO. let the countdown begin:lol

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Nickname needed for the upcoming Blair Boris lineup.


The whatabrothas

The Foie Brahs

[jjktkk]

Now lets get back to talking about food. I use to love eating at the original Blanco cafe. Great cheese enchiladas.

[ace3g]

Alright, I can now say that Diaw flew straight to San Antonio after he his buyout was complete. He's been staying with Parker since then.

awesome!!!

The article says he was signed for the rest of the season, it will be interesting to see what kind of contract he got.

[manufan10]

nah with tweetdeck I get stuff before it loads to the official twitter page; in fact I've won a couple of contests because of tweetdeck, (I only use twitter page when I have to copy the tweet plus username)

On your phone or computer?

Edit: Now I know how you always posted like a minute before me. :lol

[SpursRock20]

Alright, I can now say that Diaw flew straight to San Antonio after he his buyout was complete. He's been staying with Parker since then.


Awesome! Should we give more props to Tony or the F.O. then?

[Bruno]

Spurs added depth to the SF (SJAX), PG (Patty Mills), and PF/C (Diaw) either during or after the trade deadline!!!

Yep, Spurs FO has had an amazing week. Huge props to them. :tu

If this team stay healthy and can find some chemistry, they won't be far of being a true contender again.

Spurs have still a roster spot open (once Dawson 10 days contract end) but I'm fine with whatever Spurs will do with it. They have build a damn nice team given their constraints.

[NASpurs]

The Foie Brahs

:lmao

[Duncan2177]

:clap

[ace3g]

On your phone or computer?

computer, don't have a smart phone...

[manufan10]

computer, don't have a smart phone...

Going to have to look into that. Thanks for the heads up.

[monkeypunk]

The Foie Brahs

:lmao

:toast

[Brazil]

The Foie Brahs :lol

too bad Blair is not French

[El_Mago]

So this is what we got so far:

Parker/Mills
Green/Gino/Neal
Leonard/Jackson
Duncan/Diaw
Blair/Splitter/Bonner

Ideally:
Parker/Mills
Gino/Green/Neal
Leonard/Jackson
Diaw/Blair
Duncan/Splitter/Bonner

Nice.

[Beanzamillion21]

Tp2bd tha french connection!

[Russ]

:lobt2:

[therealtruth]

We still don't know who gets squeezed out of the rotation. Ideally it would be Bonner/Blair and it allows Splitter to get more time. Or maybe Pop treats him like Splitter last year. It's not fair to the team.

[td4mvp21]

:tu

I really hope Pop doesn't use Diaw as a means to limit Splitter's minutes more, though.

[manufan10]

Gregory Popovich @FakeCoachPop

Yes we just signed Boris Diaw. He will wear the jersey number DD.

:lol

[anonoftheinternets]

somebody should update the title of the thread.

[Seventyniner]

Gregory Popovich @FakeCoachPop

Yes we just signed Boris Diaw. He will wear the jersey number DD.

:lol

:rollin
I love the fake Pop account, and i don't even have a twitter account.

[TVI]

Put your money where yo mouth is bitch nigga. I have a high ranking official in the Mavs FO who let me know this was going down. I don't want this fat azz nigga but i'll gladly take him if it means cockblocking SA lol.

Massive fail...

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I think diaw rocks. Spurs need too find a easy to turn his bromance with Parker into a cheap resigning

[ace3g]

I get the feeling he will have a breakout game vs the Suns on Tuesday, playing against his former team where he had some good years.

How Diaw can assist Spurs yet again


Diaw also fits with those around him. This is an odd Spurs team, where the tallest are arguably the team’s best passers.

Asked if that was true, Stephen Jackson nodded. Asked if he considered himself a big, he smiled and said, “Yes.”

Jackson played with Diaw in Charlotte, and he says Diaw’s passing is on another level. “His basketball IQ,” he said, “is through the roof.”

Sunday said the same. Then, Diaw set picks and defended and found his teammates with crisp passes. He ended with seven rebounds and three steals, and his two-assist total was low because various Spurs missed shots with his passes.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/03/25/how-diaw-can-assist-spurs-yet-again/

[GSH]

I really like what I've seen out of Diaw since he's been here. I just noticed that Turiaf, in his first game with the Heat, had 4 points, 6 boards, and 3 blocks in 18 minutes of play against Dallas.

The one thing that still seems to bother everyone about this Spurs team is interior defense. And I can't help thinking that even though we did well getting Diaw, Miami just got better, too. Right where we needed to get better.

I know you can't have it all. But I want it all.

[TJastal]

I really like what I've seen out of Diaw since he's been here. I just noticed that Turiaf, in his first game with the Heat, had 4 points, 6 boards, and 3 blocks in 18 minutes of play against Dallas.

The one thing that still seems to bother everyone about this Spurs team is interior defense. And I can't help thinking that even though we did well getting Diaw, Miami just got better, too. Right where we needed to get better.

I know you can't have it all. But I want it all.

+1

I'd still rather have a guy like Turiaf (esp for playoff basketball) whose role will be rather limited and won't need a whole lot of teaching / coaching / minutes. Just a guy you can send in to guard big guys and defend the paint. Pop already has to figure out minutes for 10-11 guys as it is.

[Mel_13]

Diaw chose the Spurs.

Turiaf chose the Heat.

c'est la vie

[Spursfanfromafar]

Turiaf's box score doesn't show it, but he was easily beaten by both Odom (and Nowitzki?) according to reports..

Diaw on the other hand held his own and did more against Nowitzki, and has been the best post defender apart from Splitter and Duncan for the team in the games he has played so far.

Turiaf surely shows more hustle, energy and registers on the box scores; but Diaw gets the Spurs the hockey assists, the screens and the savvy spacing plays that don't get recorded on box scores, unfortunately.

If one takes a look at the games he has played for the Spurs - his +/- will be on the good side, and overall apart from passivity on the offensive end, there wouldn't be much to complain about his play. Yet if you look at his PER and other box score stats, it would be underwhelming. I remember one other guy whose PER was terrible but who did superb for the Spurs.

His jersey number was just retired sometime back.

[TJastal]

Turiaf's box score doesn't show it, but he was easily beaten by both Odom (and Nowitzki?) according to reports..

Diaw on the other hand held his own and did more against Nowitzki, and has been the best post defender apart from Splitter and Duncan for the team in the games he has played so far.

Turiaf surely shows more hustle, energy and registers on the box scores; but Diaw gets the Spurs the hockey assists, the screens and the savvy spacing plays that don't get recorded on box scores, unfortunately.

If one takes a look at the games he has played for the Spurs - his +/- will be on the good side, and overall apart from passivity on the offensive end, there wouldn't be much to complain about his play. Yet if you look at his PER and other box score stats, it would be underwhelming. I remember one other guy whose PER was terrible but who did superb for the Spurs.

His jersey number was just retired sometime back.

So where do you think Diaw fits best in the rotation? Taking Blair's minutes (as a starter), or taking Bonner's role (off the bench w/ Tiago), or taking Tiago's minutes (since Splitter offers no "floor spacing"). Or some combination of all 3?

I think in terms of getting him up to speed for the playoffs what would be most conducive is having a defined, steady role instead of the random insertions based on whatever Pop's particular whim is for the day that seems to be his "role" so far.

I know Pop was all how gushing and pleased about a week ago that everyone was obedient and carrying out whatever Pop wanted on any particular day and that's great but the reality IMO is the team will funtion better when roles are clearly defined, that way guys can have an expectation heading in to each game which helps them be more mentally prepared.

[Spursfanfromafar]

So where do you think Diaw fits best in the rotation? Taking Blair's minutes (as a starter), or taking Bonner's role (off the bench w/ Tiago), or taking Tiago's minutes (since Splitter offers no "floor spacing"). Or some combination of all 3?

I think in terms of getting him up to speed for the playoffs what would be most conducive is having a defined, steady role instead of the random insertions based on whatever Pop's particular whim is for the day that seems to be his "role" so far.

I know Pop was all how gushing and pleased about a week ago that everyone was obedient and carrying out whatever Pop wanted on any particular day and that's great but the reality IMO is the team will funtion better when roles are clearly defined, that way guys can have an expectation heading in to each game which helps them be more mentally prepared.

Easy.. taking either of Blair's/ Bonner's minutes depending on match ups. Diaw is a good fit with either Splitter / Duncan.

And unlike your general nonsense about Popovich, the reality is that his record shows that given the right talent, his coaching will bring the best out of them.

[TJastal]

Easy.. taking either of Blair's/ Bonner's minutes depending on match ups. Diaw is a good fit with either Splitter / Duncan.

And unlike your general nonsense about Popovich, the reality is that his record shows that given the right talent, his coaching will bring the best out of them.

I will remain unconvinced this "fly by the seat of your pants" approach will ultimately "bring out the best". I hope so, but at the same time my experience of watching basketball over the years is guys do their best when their roles are clearly defined from game to game with only slight deviations from the norm.

Also, your claims that he is a better defensive player than Turiaf is dubious at best. His warts are already starting to show. Recall Timvp's game thread:


Boris Diaw B-
This was the first time that Boris Diaw struggled on the defensive end while in a Spurs uniform. He was giving it his all but he was caught out of position a few times. A couple other times Diaw simply rotated to the wrong player, which is obviously something that he will eventually learn to correct. Offensively, even though Diaw didn't hit a shot, he was still an asset. His passing continues to be a beautiful fit in San Antonio's offense.

[ChumpDumper]

I will remain unconvinced this "fly by the seat of your pants" approach will ultimately "bring out the best". I hope so, but at the same time my experience of watching basketball over the years is guys do their best when their roles are clearly defined from game to game with only slight deviations from the norm.

Also, your claims that he is a better defensive player than Turiaf is dubious at best. His warts are already starting to show. Recall Timvp's game thread:You think Turiaf would position and rotate himself perfectly right off the bat?

[jjktkk]

I will remain unconvinced this "fly by the seat of your pants" approach will ultimately "bring out the best". I hope so, but at the same time my experience of watching basketball over the years is guys do their best when their roles are clearly defined from game to game with only slight deviations from the norm.

Also, your claims that he is a better defensive player than Turiaf is dubious at best. His warts are already starting to show. Recall Timvp's game thread:

Lol warts. Guess you didn't read the part of Tim's comments, saying that Diaw is an asset.

[TJastal]

Lol warts. Guess you didn't read the part of Tim's comments, saying that Diaw is an asset.

An asset offensively is what I took that to mean. And I'm not even sold on that tbh. If he is afraid to take open shots teams are going to learn they don't have to guard him. Then what will his value be at this point? As a screen setter and passer? I'd much rather Tiago filled this role.

[jjktkk]

An asset offensively is what I took that to mean. And I'm not even sold on that tbh. If he is afraid to take open shots teams are going to learn they don't have to guard him. Then what will his value be at this point? As a screen setter and passer? I'd much rather Tiago filled this role.

Your not sold on anything other than trolling and shitty takes. How is it that 99.9% of NBA coaches, GMs, and Spur fans think Diaw is a great accquistion, but here you are trying to find flaws in Diaw being a Spur? SMH.

[TJastal]

Your not sold on anything other than trolling and shitty takes. How is it that 99.9% of NBA coaches, GMs, and Spur fans think Diaw is a great accquistion, but here you are trying to find flaws in Diaw being a Spur? SMH.

Because their are flaws, as Timvp pointed out in the game thread, and its starting to show. Now that the emotions of the "French reunion" of Diaw and Parker has commenced, we'll start to see even more and more.

[jjktkk]

Because their are flaws, as Timvp pointed out in the game thread, and its starting to show. Now that the emotions of the "French reunion" of Diaw and Parker has commenced, we'll start to see even more and more.

Imagine a role player having flaws. Were you expecting perfection? BTW have you gotten to see the Spurs play this year yet?

[TJastal]

Imagine a role player having flaws. Were you expecting perfection? BTW have you gotten to see the Spurs play this year yet?

I expect a perfect rotation, not a perfect player. Or at least as good as humanly possible. A coach has all year to get it right, he should get it right every time come by playoffs. And from what I've seen so far, I don't like Pop's rotations (despite the winning). It's fools gold. It's bad enough that guys are taking games off left and right, but combine that with the fact that nobody knows who is going to get minutes from game to game. I can't imagine all this craziness is actually going to translate to playoff success.

And Yep seen quite a few games so far. Mark my words, Diaw will do jack for this team except fuck up everyone else's role and bring nothing special to the table. I would have much rather gone with the current 4 (Tim, Blair, Tiago, Bonner) than have this fat douchebag eating up minutes.

[Spursfanfromafar]

I expect a perfect rotation, not a perfect player. Or at least as good as humanly possible. A coach has all year to get it right, he should get it right every time come by playoffs. And from what I've seen so far, I don't like Pop's rotations (despite the winning). It's fools gold. It's bad enough that guys are taking games off left and right, but combine that with the fact that nobody knows who is going to get minutes from game to game. I can't imagine all this craziness is actually going to translate to playoff success.

And Yep seen quite a few games so far. Mark my words, Diaw will do jack for this team except fuck up everyone else's role and bring nothing special to the table. I would have much rather gone with the current 4 (Tim, Blair, Tiago, Bonner) than have this fat douchebag eating up minutes.

From what I keep reading from you (especially the trash after the Portland game..btw.. the motivation that Pop gave that side by throwing that game has led to...them being a tanking candidate now), I think you have hardly watched a single Spurs game this season, let alone, one, after the acquisition of Diaw, Jackson and Mills.

[TJastal]

From what I keep reading from you (especially the trash after the Portland game..btw.. the motivation that Pop gave that side by throwing that game has led to...them being a tanking candidate now), I think you have hardly watched a single Spurs game this season, let alone, one, after the acquisition of Diaw, Jackson and Mills.

If and when Pop steers the spurs into the nba finals using this frenetic "fly by the seat of your pants" rotation I'll be the first to bow down and give him his props.

I just don't see it happening, sorry.

[Spursfanfromafar]

If and when Pop steers the spurs into the nba finals using this frenetic "fly by the seat of your pants" rotation I'll be the first to bow down and give him his props.

I just don't see it happening, sorry.

You will never see that happening, unless you see a Spurs game. Do that, first.

[ChumpDumper]

Mark my words, Diaw will do jack for this team except fuck up everyone else's role and bring nothing special to the table.I've marked your words before.

Would you like to see them again?

[jjktkk]

I've marked your words before.

Would you like to see them again?

The list is long I take it. :lol

[roycrikside]

An asset offensively is what I took that to mean. And I'm not even sold on that tbh. If he is afraid to take open shots teams are going to learn they don't have to guard him. Then what will his value be at this point? As a screen setter and passer? I'd much rather Tiago filled this role.

He needs to replace Blair, not Tiago.

And if nobody is guarding Diaw, he should dribble in as close as he can and take a 10-footer or draw people to him in the paint and then pass to a cutter for a lay-up.

[TJastal]

He needs to replace Blair, not Tiago.

And if nobody is guarding Diaw, he should dribble in as close as he can and take a 10-footer or draw people to him in the paint and then pass to a cutter for a lay-up.

IF Diaw can replicate Blair's positives in the starting lineup and give it better passing and defense then I'd sanction it. That's not even a given. Plus Blair is the more natural fit since Duncan plays most of his minutes out on the perimeter now. So that would be an initial hurdle to overcome. I imagine the Diaw/Duncan tandem would need a little extra time to gel because of this. In that respect I would just want to see it happen more sooner than later and have it stay that way for the remainder of the year. Unfortunately, I just don't see Pop giving Diaw an established role and sticking with it. As long as the spurs keep winning he's going to continue with this mix and match dink and dunk strategy which will work great up until the playoffs start.

[GSH]

Turiaf's box score doesn't show it, but he was easily beaten by both Odom (and Nowitzki?) according to reports..

Yet if you look at his PER and other box score stats, it would be underwhelming. I remember one other guy whose PER was terrible but who did superb for the Spurs.

His jersey number was just retired sometime back.


I didn't see the game, but I can believe that his box looks better than his actual performance. It happens. The main thing I was looking at were those 3 blocks, anyway. Usually when a guy is picking up blocks like that, he's making trouble in the middle. And, like I said, it's still the one piece that concerns me about the playoffs.




Diaw chose the Spurs.

Turiaf chose the Heat.

c'est la vie


And, yeah, that's the bottom line, isn't it?

[jbspurs]

An asset offensively is what I took that to mean. And I'm not even sold on that tbh. If he is afraid to take open shots teams are going to learn they don't have to guard him. Then what will his value be at this point? As a screen setter and passer? I'd much rather Tiago filled this role.

I was at the Kings game 2 days ago. What I noticed is he likes to dribble and spin inside which automatically attracts help defense and create open shots for teammates. I don't think he's afraid to take shot. He pass the ball to make plays and not just to get the ball out of his hand. BTW, I think he's a nice guy, He signed my ticket, ended up using my sharpee to give autographs to other fans and returned it after.

[ace3g]

Diaw is passive but he isn't dumb, if he realizes his defender isn't watching him, he will take the ball to the basket for a layup. And like others have said, since he likes to drive to the basket, that will draw attention, someone will be open, Diaw will find him.

[roycrikside]

IF Diaw can replicate Blair's positives in the starting lineup and give it better passing and defense then I'd sanction it. That's not even a given. Plus Blair is the more natural fit since Duncan plays most of his minutes out on the perimeter now. So that would be an initial hurdle to overcome. I imagine the Diaw/Duncan tandem would need a little extra time to gel because of this. In that respect I would just want to see it happen more sooner than later and have it stay that way for the remainder of the year. Unfortunately, I just don't see Pop giving Diaw an established role and sticking with it. As long as the spurs keep winning he's going to continue with this mix and match dink and dunk strategy which will work great up until the playoffs start.

Maybe it's rationalization on my part, but I think LJ made a good point in arguing with me on some other thread that Blair can't be too much of a liability in the playoffs as long as he only plays like the first six minutes of each half and no more. For the last 18 minutes of each half Pop will probably mix and match with some combination of Diaw/Splitter/Bonner/Duncan, or possibly just go smallball with Tim.

As long as Splitter isn't dropped from the rotation completely, I won't be too upset, I guess.

[TJastal]

Maybe it's rationalization on my part, but I think LJ made a good point in arguing with me on some other thread that Blair can't be too much of a liability in the playoffs as long as he only plays like the first six minutes of each half and no more. For the last 18 minutes of each half Pop will probably mix and match with some combination of Diaw/Splitter/Bonner/Duncan, or possibly just go smallball with Tim.

As long as Splitter isn't dropped from the rotation completely, I won't be too upset, I guess.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but realistically, I would be prepared to see the following alot more often now..

Splitter: DNP-CD.

Pop's already getting the masses subconciously ready for this by holding Tiago out of numerous games for what amounts to silly made up reasons.

We know come playoff time Bonner will get his 20-25 minutes, and Blair will log his 15-20. These are things we know.

And like a kid with a puzzle, Pop is transfixed with his newest enigma named Boris Diaw, whom he's probably dying to try out in 20 different lineups.

I'm afraid when it's all said and done Pop will roll with mostly Duncan, Diaw, Blair/Bonner and small ball. Until panic sets in, that is.

[HeroSquad]

I think it's safe to say that this was a good pick-up.

[duhoh]

and the haters have shut up about diaw huh? :lol

to be fair, though, no one could've predicted it was gonna be this seamless. he was always gonna be a good fit, just didn't think it was gonna complement the team so well :toast

[anakha]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but realistically, I would be prepared to see the following alot more often now..

Splitter: DNP-CD.

Pop's already getting the masses subconciously ready for this by holding Tiago out of numerous games for what amounts to silly made up reasons.

We know come playoff time Bonner will get his 20-25 minutes, and Blair will log his 15-20. These are things we know.

And like a kid with a puzzle, Pop is transfixed with his newest enigma named Boris Diaw, whom he's probably dying to try out in 20 different lineups.

I'm afraid when it's all said and done Pop will roll with mostly Duncan, Diaw, Blair/Bonner and small ball. Until panic sets in, that is.

Another hilariously wrong take? You don't say...

[DrSteffo]

What a perfect fit Boris turned out to be! It's also great that Pop gave him Blairs minutes and not Tiagos. That decision is not rocket science but you never know with Pop.

[Darkwaters]

Glad to see I call one right once in a while. Turiaf who?

[DBMethos]

and the haters have shut up about diaw huh? :lol

to be fair, though, no one could've predicted it was gonna be this seamless. he was always gonna be a good fit, just didn't think it was gonna complement the team so well :toast

As my wife said to me last night, he looks like he's already been here for years.

[pgardn]

and the haters have shut up about diaw huh? :lol

to be fair, though, no one could've predicted it was gonna be this seamless. he was always gonna be a good fit, just didn't think it was gonna complement the team so well :toast

Credit to Diaw and his basketball IQ and the Spurs for knowing it was there.

Nonetheless, it is still amazing to me there are so few misreads on the offensive end. What is not amazing is this thread makes its reappearance after a game in which he does not miss a shot. At least I dont think he did, have not looked at the box.

7-7... jeez...

[bbarry]

I can't believe some of the negative things I read in this thread about Diaw. Wow. It just goes to show that none of us here know shit better than Pop and the Spurs FO.

[bigfan]

Question is now what will he cost for the next couple of years? Pretty obvious the guy is a huge contributor.

[Leetonidas]

It's funny how Diaw is filling that Horry role and then some to perfection while some faggot here thought that was laughable. :lol

[Leetonidas]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but realistically, I would be prepared to see the following alot more often now..

Splitter: DNP-CD.

Pop's already getting the masses subconciously ready for this by holding Tiago out of numerous games for what amounts to silly made up reasons.

We know come playoff time Bonner will get his 20-25 minutes, and Blair will log his 15-20. These are things we know.

And like a kid with a puzzle, Pop is transfixed with his newest enigma named Boris Diaw, whom he's probably dying to try out in 20 different lineups.

I'm afraid when it's all said and done Pop will roll with mostly Duncan, Diaw, Blair/Bonner and small ball. Until panic sets in, that is.


lol wrong :lmao

[rascal]

and the haters have shut up about diaw huh? :lol

to be fair, though, no one could've predicted it was gonna be this seamless. he was always gonna be a good fit, just didn't think it was gonna complement the team so well :toast

Diaw is just a role player fitting into a system that is working. Getting over hyped because the Spurs are winning. The Spurs could easily be winning with Jefferson still on the team . The Spurs have had an easy road through the playoffs so far playing Utah and a banged up Clipper team and Diaw is not a big difference maker that would have changed the results from wins to losses. Neither Utah nor the Clippers are as good as Memphis was last year.


Still don't believe the Spurs matched up well with the Lakers and would have been beaten had they met up with them but OK City will take care of the Lakers and the Spurs will slip past OK City in a tough 7 game series. OK City is not seasoned enough to take it all the way. It will end up being the easiest scenario for the Spurs with the injuries to the top two teams in the East. Looks like the Spurs will get their 5th and final title in the Duncan era this year.

[Dr Cox]

how much will he cost next year?

Sign Diaw, Lorbek, Green and I guess Duncan :hat
Trade Blair for some $$.

Get it done, keep this team together for at least one more year.

[ForeignFan]

Diaw is just a role player fitting into a system that is working. Getting over hyped because the Spurs are winning. The Spurs could easily be winning with Jefferson still on the team . The Spurs have had an easy road through the playoffs so far playing Utah and a banged up Clipper team and Diaw is not a big difference maker that would have changed the results from wins to losses. Neither Utah nor the Clippers are as good as Memphis was last year.

did you watch the games? Of course no one can say that without Diaw the Jazz would have won but to say he does not contribute and that basically the results would be the same with RJ is ludicrous.

[Dr Cox]

Diaw is just a role player fitting into a system that is working. Getting over hyped because the Spurs are winning. The Spurs could easily be winning with Jefferson still on the team . The Spurs have had an easy road through the playoffs so far playing Utah and a banged up Clipper team and Diaw is not a big difference maker that would have changed the results from wins to losses. Neither Utah nor the Clippers are as good as Memphis was last year.


Still don't believe the Spurs matched up well with the Lakers and would have been beaten had they met up with them but OK City will take care of the Lakers and the Spurs will slip past OK City in a tough 7 game series. OK City is not seasoned enough to take it all the way. It will end up being the easiest scenario for the Spurs with the injuries to the top two teams in the East. Looks like the Spurs will get their 5th and final title in the Duncan era this year.

So much wrong in that.You just bascially said that the additions of Jackson and Diaw havnt led to a deeper and overall better Spurs team.

[tesseractive]

Trade Blair for some $$.

Does Blair have any trade value at this point?

If not, I'd be fine keeping him on as the 5th or 6th big as injury insurance or just cutting him to let him get a shot at minutes somewhere else if he wants. IIRC, his contract is both cheap and non-guaranteed, so either option is practical.

[rascal]

how much will he cost next year?

Sign Diaw, Lorbek, Green and I guess Duncan :hat
Trade Blair for some $$.

Get it done, keep this team together for at least one more year.

Bringing back the entire same team will not win a title next year, guarantee it.
The window is now with teams weakened from injuries and the best possible matchups along the way for the Spurs. Next year will be a different league as teams make roster moves.

[tesseractive]

Bringing back the entire same team will not win a title next year, guarantee it.
The window is now with teams weakened from injuries and the best possible matchups along the way for the Spurs. Next year will be a different league as teams make roster moves.

Well sure, but if we're fortunate enough to win out this year, I'd still love to give the guys a shot a defending the title, even if they aren't favorites. I love watching this team play, and even if someone else turns out to be better, I'd still be just fine with seeing them go down fighting unless there are moves that we can make that are clear improvements.

[therealtruth]

What a perfect fit Boris turned out to be! It's also great that Pop gave him Blairs minutes and not Tiagos. That decision is not rocket science but you never know with Pop.

In all honesty Pop did an 180. Earlier in the season it looked like Bonner and Blair were his second and third bigs. That's why alot of us were concerned when Diaw was acquired. Pop made the right moves and is now playing Diaw and Splitter as second and third bigs. Given how much he overplayed Bonner in the past I don't think anyone could have assumed it was a given.

[ElNono]

I think it's too late in the game for him to make an impact on this team. The other concern is that if he does get burn, he eats up Tiago's minutes.

But the major issue I have is to hand minutes to another softie after just getting rid of one. Playoff basketball is very physical. It's not the type of basketball that lazy people want to play.

Boris, much like Bonner, is a big that doesn't want to be one. His game is pass-first and he feels more comfortable away from the basket.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_daNgLy6d96o/St-qugi9UiI/AAAAAAAABNo/TNpu_1kcdiU/s400/Crow+2.jpg

[ElNono]

Delicious, BTW