Spurs Sign Boris Diaw

[timvp]

Official.

:toast

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Pow

[Ginobleed20]

Yes!

[timvp]

Damn, Woj still beats me. That guy is the Michael Jordan of scoops, tbh.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Let the food party begin!

[Drachen]

Bam

[loveforthegame]

Nice to have it confirmed finally.

[Cow Eye]

:toast

I know there has been a lot of hate for him being out of shape etc., but I don't think that will be the case for too long here. I think he's the sort of player that only plays to his fullest when he likes the team he's on. As bad as that may be, he clearly wants to be on the Spurs. + for us.

[G-Nob]

Damn, Woj still beats me. That guy is the Michael Jordan of scoops, tbh.

David Stern mouthpiece.

[benefactor]

Awesome. Roster complete. Time to get healthy and get ready for the stretch run.

[Hoops Czar]

Wonder if he'll be in uniform tonight? Probably not

[FromWayDowntown]

Nice.

Can't wear #32 (wore with Charlotte and Atlanta). Can't wear #13 (wore with Atlanta). Can't wear #3 (wore with Phoenix).

[celldweller]

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

[jon123spurs]

Hell yeah man if RC isn't named executive of the year I'm gonna be pissed anyways what a great addition that fifth ring is looking better every day

[Mr Fundamental]

Great !!

[rvman21]

We are still a little weak in the front court, but it betters our chances for a title

[silverblk mystix]

:pop:"Now I finally have a backup for Matty. Matty starts the rest of the season and the playoffs."

[jjktkk]

Got to tip my hat at the FO. Being able to get rid of RJ's contract and bring back a fan favorite, plus adding Mills and Diaw. Salute. :toast

[Mal]

avaible tonight ?

[Kori Ellis]

Tony's dream come true.

[stéphane]

Extasy

[DAF86]

Hopefully Pop plays him. Preferably starts him over Blair.

[Kori Ellis]

Got to tip my hat at the FO. Being able to get rid of RJ's contract and bring back a fan favorite, plus adding Mills and Diaw. Salute. :toast

I was just saying that same thing to timvp. The Spurs FO isn't usually this good at pulling things off. Props.

[Cane]

French Connection :flag:

[Bruno]

9 years later, Spurs finally get their 03' draft target. :smokin:

[Pocket Hippo]

:toast
I would like to see Diaw in uniform tonight.
After they call Richard Simmons to fix Diaw's weight problem, Bonner better get real comfortable on the bench.

[Brazil]

:tu good signing: Diaw was the best remaining option.

Apparently the French connection worked. Now time for him to work his ass off to be in game shape and to digest spurs system.

[Cow Eye]

:toast
I would like to see Diaw in uniform tonight.
After they call Richard Simmons to fix his weight problem, Bonner better get real comfortable on the bench.

hhaha, that's what I'm hoping. I'd much rather see this cut into Bonner's playing time than Blair's. Although I think we all know Blair is the one who's minutes are going to go. :depressed

[roycrikside]

I'm fine with the move as long as he replaces Blair in the rotation and not Splitter. Not sure I trust Pop to do that.

I also think with Jackson on board Pop will go smallball quite a bit so neither Bonner nor Diaw is out there. The only teams we need size to beat is Memphis and the Lakers, maybe the Mavs at times.

[Kuestmaster]

Nice! Stars are aligning

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

9 years later, Spurs finally get their 03' draft target. :smokin:

Might as well start clearing out a locker for Batum right now.

[Brazil]

That's a nice international squad, 2 French, one brazilian and Manu, one short of having 100% international lineup.

[NASpurs]

That's a nice international squad, 2 French, one brazilian and Manu, one short of having 100% international lineup.

Patty Mills?

[Texas_Ranger]

That's a nice international squad, 2 French, one brazilian and Manu, one short of having 100% international lineup.

well Tim is from Virgin Islands and Mills is from Australia. :P

[romsho]

Versatile, deep roster. A damn good team.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

That's a nice international squad, 2 French, one brazilian and Manu, one short of having 100% international lineup.

Mills is Australian if Pop wants to go super small.

[Spurs151]

Tiago is out tonight with back issues. Boris d will be cleared to play about 2:00pm

[Texas_Ranger]

Haywood will also miss the game, Marion is probable... Hope we see Diaw at least for 5 minutes.

[urunobili]

I hope this either makes Blair to play with more desire and become decent or finally get out of the rotation.

AWESOME signing!

Thanks Spurs FO for making me a believer again!

Jax, Mills and now Diaw? are you kidding me?

[Mugen]

Great trade/buyout deadline for the FO. Solid pickup in Diaw.

If healthy, this team has a legit chance at winning the championship this year.

[Gregzilla]

you guys are all #sheep or all on crack..RC executive oty?? Stephen Jax, Patty Mills, Boris Diaw?? I mean really?...jesus christ our FO has made 1 decent move the past 5 years and that's drafting Leonard. U idiots crack me up..pray we don't get matched up with memphis again in the 1st..Zbo's back and Rudy is healthy. OKC and LA would rape us in the 2nd with our shitty front court...and we'd go 7 games against Denver. DEFENSIVE presence down low is what we needed. poor saps

[z0sa]

Fucking excellent.

[jiggy_55]

Damn, Woj still beats me. That guy is the Michael Jordan of scoops, tbh.

Haha he really is!

[baseline bum]

It'll be interesting to see how he fits.

[Texas_Ranger]

you guys are all #sheep or all on crack..RC executive oty?? Stephen Jax, Patty Mills, Boris Diaw?? I mean really?...jesus christ our FO has made 1 decent move the past 5 years and that's drafting Leonard. U idiots crack me up..pray we don't get matched up with memphis again in the 1st..Zbo's back and Rudy is healthy. OKC and LA would rape us in the 2nd with our shitty front court...and we'd go 7 games against Denver. DEFENSIVE presence down low is what we needed. poor saps

go fuck yourself clown!

[Mr Fundamental]

It means that we don't have to play with Bonner 25min a game.

Now we can use Bonner as a weapon when we need.

[Brazil]

Patty Mills?

You play Manu SF ?

why not...

TP
Patty (SG)
Manu (SF)
Diaw
Tiago

thats some small ball right there

[Ditty]

you guys are all #sheep or all on crack..RC executive oty?? Stephen Jax, Patty Mills, Boris Diaw?? I mean really?...jesus christ our FO has made 1 decent move the past 5 years and that's drafting Leonard. U idiots crack me up..pray we don't get matched up with memphis again in the 1st..Zbo's back and Rudy is healthy. OKC and LA would rape us in the 2nd with our shitty front court...and we'd go 7 games against Denver. DEFENSIVE presence down low is what we needed. poor saps

k

[VBM]

I hope this either makes Blair to play with more desire and become decent or finally get out of the rotation.

AWESOME signing!

Thanks Spurs FO for making me a believer again!

Jax, Mills and now Diaw? are you kidding me?

But no Camby. :depressed Guess we can't be greedy. :flag:

[jiggy_55]

Now it's officially time to say this:

We staaaaaccccckkkkkkkeeeeeeeedddd!

Deepest team in the league? I think so.

[Hoops Czar]

Great trade/buyout deadline for the FO. Solid pickup in Diaw.

If healthy, this team has a legit chance at winning the championship this year.

Make the finals but not a championship. The defense isn't good enough.

[Cow Eye]

you guys are all #sheep or all on crack..RC executive oty?? Stephen Jax, Patty Mills, Boris Diaw?? I mean really?...jesus christ our FO has made 1 decent move the past 5 years and that's drafting Leonard. U idiots crack me up..pray we don't get matched up with memphis again in the 1st..Zbo's back and Rudy is healthy. OKC and LA would rape us in the 2nd with our shitty front court...and we'd go 7 games against Denver. DEFENSIVE presence down low is what we needed. poor saps

You're out of your damn mind. :lmao

[Hooks]

Spurs getting some much needed front court help, hopefully he gets into shape and doesn't suck!

[z0sa]

you guys are all #sheep or all on crack..RC executive oty?? Stephen Jax, Patty Mills, Boris Diaw?? I mean really?...jesus christ our FO has made 1 decent move the past 5 years and that's drafting Leonard. U idiots crack me up..pray we don't get matched up with memphis again in the 1st..Zbo's back and Rudy is healthy. OKC and LA would rape us in the 2nd with our shitty front court...and we'd go 7 games against Denver. DEFENSIVE presence down low is what we needed. poor saps

fuk yo opinion clown

[loveforthegame]

Major props to the Spurs for bolstering the roster. They certainly surprised us with Jackson and Mills and lucked out with Diaw.

[VBM]

yNqw7Vc060g

[Mel_13]

Still not favorites, but this team is much better and more complete than it was 10 days ago. Great job by the FO (and Tony).

[The_Worlds_finest]

Let the food party begin!

Blair: Welcome to the Spurs Boris, have you heard of Whataburger?

[The ADMIRAL 50]

It'll be interesting to see how he fits.

I think once he learns our system he will be a GREAT fit offensively. Top notch passer for his position, great feel for the game, unselfish (sometimes to a fault) and able to stretch the floor somewhat from the 4 spot.

Not sure how much if at all he can help us defensively though...

Great pick up nonetheless :toast The final third of the regular season really is shaping up to be some exciting stuff. Can't wait to see how our three recent pick ups gel with the rest of the squad.

[Duncan2177]

:pop:"Now I finally have a backup for Matty. Matty starts the rest of the season and the playoffs."

:nutkick:

[SA210]

I was just saying that same thing to timvp. The Spurs FO isn't usually this good at pulling things off. Props.

Why do you think this is? It's about time.

[SenorSpur]

It took a few years, but Tony finally gets his own Frenchy as a teammate. After all, Manu has already had his. It's high time that TP has gotten his.

I'm trying to decide how to celebrate this signing. Either with a Whataburger Thick-N-Hearty Burger or with a French pastry?

Seriously though, I'm glad that the Spurs have the semi-warm body of Diaw, but his passiveness and chronic laziness still scare me nonetheless.

A couple of questions for those more familiar with Diaw:

What are the realistic expectations for Diaw for the remainder?
Does anyone think TP can motivate this guy and keep in line?
Does anyone think this will be more than a 1/2 season rental?

[WeNeedLength]

:tu. I hope he's not fat and can get some minutes tonight since the front court is slim pickins. He's a smart player so his only problem is motivation and coming to the Spurs should be just the right thing he needs.

[rascal]

Jax, Patty Mills and Diaw and this place goes crazy.

[ace3g]

Diaw's reaction to the news:

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/zwHbsHJGSMhFRIpTo1lb7A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnbaexperts/Diaw32112.jpg

[SA210]

I hope this either makes Blair to play with more desire and become decent or finally get out of the rotation.

AWESOME signing!

Thanks Spurs FO for making me a believer again!

Jax, Mills and now Diaw? are you kidding me?

No doubt, good job on the signings. About time they did something productive. Now Pop needs to become Pop from the old days and get these guys defensive minded.

[Mel_13]

Jax, Patty Mills and Diaw and this place goes crazy.

http://www.kveller.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/debbie-downer.jpg

[VBM]

Jax, Patty Mills and Diaw and this place goes crazy.

It's really mostly Jax, the other two are more :wakeup worthy.

[Ditty]

I doubt he plays tonight(physical and paperwork, and needs to learn what is going on with the plays a bit) may be on the bench, and can see him play tomorrow or no later then Sunday.

[SenorSpur]

He's coming at the right time, as the Spurs have a murderous schedule for the remainder of the season - as does every other team. The extra depth can really help.

[ace3g]

Jax, Patty Mills and Diaw and this place goes crazy.

lets see JAX (no more RJ), Patty (depth at PG spot), and Diaw (can take Blairs spots in starting line up or at very least limit both Blair and Bonners minutes). What is there not to like about those moves.

[SA210]

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

This!



:flag:

[Gregzilla]

You're out of your damn mind. :lmao

No..YOU and everyone is..RJ for Jax was basically a lateral move (both avg 10) , Mills will NEVER see the floor in the "playoffs" (TP,Manu,Neal), and Diaw is not the player he was in PHX years ago..hell even if he was that's not what this team needed. ANOTHER shooting big man?? GTFOH..we're the same team as last year, regular season KINGS

[NASpurs]

Jax, Patty Mills and Diaw and this place goes crazy.

All for Richard Jefferson seeing as he was the only real subtraction on the team. Jesus, people will bitch at anything.

[The_Worlds_finest]

"Gawd you would think the spurs are making forward moves, but your just a casual fan, spurs really need a big to compete with other opposing teams bigs, because thats the only way you can match up with size, size. "

[jiggy_55]

Any idea if he will suit up tonight? With Bonner and Splitter both having back spasms, and the upcoming horrendous schedule which will surely keep Duncan out a few times, we will need him immediately to shore up the frontline.

[VBM]

No..YOU and everyone is..RJ for Jax was basically a lateral move (both avg 10)

I'm all for being a pessimist, but your argument dies there :lol

[Brazil]

Fortunately for TP Spurs signed Diaw... If he had signed to another team... we will get some nice thread about TP being useless

[Thomas82]

Nice.

Can't wear #32 (wore with Charlotte and Atlanta). Can't wear #13 (wore with Atlanta). Can't wear #3 (wore with Phoenix).

My guess, is he'll either wear #31 or #33.

[WeNeedLength]

Whoever just said Dick for Jax was a lateral move needs to GTFO. If you had watched the two games Jax has already played in you would see the HUGE difference between the two players.

[SpursRock20]

What are the realistic expectations for Diaw for the remainder?
Does anyone think TP can motivate this guy and keep in line?
Does anyone think this will be more than a 1/2 season rental?

I'd like to see Diaw play 18-22 minutes and average 8 ppg and around 3-4 assists.

Yes, I think Diaw is thrilled to have a chance to win a championship with his buddy. Who wouldn't?

It depends on how well he plays and how far we get through the playoffs. A first or second round exit and I don't think he stays. But if he works his ass off and we make a strong push for the crown, then I say yes!

[monkeypunk]

RJ for Jax was basically a lateral move (both avg 10)

I stopped reading your post right here.

No time for maroons...

[will_spurs]

Any idea of the kind of contract he signed? Length/money?

The Spurs have improved greatly this season: trade away RJ and Hill (mental midgets), grab Kawhi, SJax, Diaw and Mills... This team looks like a contender at last.

[Aztecfan03]

bd > db

[DAF86]

Jax, Patty Mills and Diaw and this place goes crazy.

You're either the biggest pessimist I have ever seen/read or a troll.

[Chase_the_Bass]

Extasy

I went there one time. Never again.

[jiggy_55]

He's signed on until remainder of season, as per @JMcDonald_SAEN

[Vic Petro]

Major props to the front office for making these improvements with limited resources. The Spurs are much better now than they were two weeks ago or at any point last season. :toast

Unfortunately, I still don't see this as a title winning defense :depressed

[Ditty]

He's signed on until remainder of season, as per @JMcDonald_SAEN

:wow Mcdonald with the great analysis none of us knew

[Mel_13]

Can confirm Yahoo! report that Boris Diaw has reached agreement with Spurs for remainder of season.

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

Was anyone waiting for Jeff to vouch for Woj?

[will_spurs]

My guess, is he'll either wear #31 or #33.

I was going to bet on #13 (his jersey number on the national team) but it's retired, so I'm to go with #10, his other jersey number on the French team.

[ffadicted]

I will celebrate with an all-you-can-eat buffet

[Gregzilla]

Whoever just said Dick for Jax was a lateral move needs to GTFO. If you had watched the two games Jax has already played in you would see the HUGE difference between the two players.

what HUGE difference? Jackson couldn't even find PT on the BUCKS? He's 33years old not 23 like in '03...Jefferson wasn't motivated to be on the Spurs anymore anyway and still managed to avg at least dbl digit pts..Jackson will avg the same and will hit the eventual 3 ball just like RJ did. There really is no progression with that trade..only a fool/fool's would think so. And like someone else said..Diaw got BOUGHT OUT by the BOBCATS.morons

[Chase_the_Bass]

you guys are all #sheep or all on crack..RC executive oty?? Stephen Jax, Patty Mills, Boris Diaw?? I mean really?...jesus christ our FO has made 1 decent move the past 5 years and that's drafting Leonard. U idiots crack me up..pray we don't get matched up with memphis again in the 1st..Zbo's back and Rudy is healthy. OKC and LA would rape us in the 2nd with our shitty front court...and we'd go 7 games against Denver. DEFENSIVE presence down low is what we needed. poor saps

Yeah OKC really likes to pound the ball down low to Perkins and Ibaka :lol

[NASpurs]

what HUGE difference? Jackson couldn't even find PT on the BUCKS? He's 33years old not 23 like in '03...Jefferson wasn't motivated to be on the Spurs anymore anyway and still managed to avg at least dbl digit pts..Jackson will avg the same and will hit the eventual 3 ball just like RJ did. There really is no progression with that trade..only a fool/fool's would think so. And like someone else said..Diaw got BOUGHT OUT by the BOBCATS.morons

:lol

I can't tell if this is a troll or not. No one is that stupid... at least I would like to believe so.

[lefty]

Splitter is getting minutes ????

We got S-Jax back ????

A good free agent decided to sign with the Spurs ???????

















:wow

[baseline bum]

Jax, Patty Mills and Diaw and this place goes crazy.

Going crazy is bitching about how the Spurs don't run when they had great bigs and then a few years later bitching about the Spurs bigs when they have a running team.

[Mal]

A good free agent decided to sign with the Spurs ???????


More likely he signed to play with Parker before olympics, but who cares

[dbestpro]

No..YOU and everyone is..RJ for Jax was basically a lateral move (both avg 10) , Mills will NEVER see the floor in the "playoffs" (TP,Manu,Neal), and Diaw is not the player he was in PHX years ago..hell even if he was that's not what this team needed. ANOTHER shooting big man?? GTFOH..we're the same team as last year, regular season KINGS

Most knowledgeable Spur fans know that 90% of the game is place off the ball. Go watch some games and watch the play off the ball and then come back and tell us about the play of RJ vs Jax, and Diaw.

[polandprzem]

kinda good signing

[Texas_Ranger]

what HUGE difference? Jackson couldn't even find PT on the BUCKS? He's 33years old not 23 like in '03...Jefferson wasn't motivated to be on the Spurs anymore anyway and still managed to avg at least dbl digit pts..Jackson will avg the same and will hit the eventual 3 ball just like RJ did. There really is no progression with that trade..only a fool/fool's would think so. And like someone else said..Diaw got BOUGHT OUT by the BOBCATS.morons

lol clown, lol...

[DustinGoSpurs]

loading up with defense at the right time. if we can just stay healthy our chances are very good.

[The_Worlds_finest]

what HUGE difference? Jackson couldn't even find PT on the BUCKS? He's 33years old not 23 like in '03...Jefferson wasn't motivated to be on the Spurs anymore anyway and still managed to avg at least dbl digit pts..Jackson will avg the same and will hit the eventual 3 ball just like RJ did. There really is no progression with that trade..only a fool/fool's would think so. And like someone else said..Diaw got BOUGHT OUT by the BOBCATS.morons

Bro dont forget to remind all these assholes this EXACT same team was bounced last year in the first round by 8th seed.

[lefty]

More likely he signed to play with Parker before olympics, but who cares
Yup

[Drachen]

what HUGE difference? Jackson couldn't even find PT on the BUCKS? He's 33years old not 23 like in '03...Jefferson wasn't motivated to be on the Spurs anymore anyway and still managed to avg at least dbl digit pts..Jackson will avg the same and will hit the eventual 3 ball just like RJ did. There really is no progression with that trade..only a fool/fool's would think so. And like someone else said..Diaw got BOUGHT OUT by the BOBCATS.morons

GNSF doesn't watch games, only looks at one column in stat box.

[DBMethos]

Good to hear. Now let's get to work. :ihit

[WeNeedLength]

what HUGE difference? Jackson couldn't even find PT on the BUCKS? He's 33years old not 23 like in '03...Jefferson wasn't motivated to be on the Spurs anymore anyway and still managed to avg at least dbl digit pts..Jackson will avg the same and will hit the eventual 3 ball just like RJ did. There really is no progression with that trade..only a fool/fool's would think so. And like someone else said..Diaw got BOUGHT OUT by the BOBCATS.morons

The village idiot calling everyone morons. Your takes are pathetic so there's no point in trying to convince you why Sjax >>> Rjeff. You can step off the bandwagon and become a Warriors fan for all I care...

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

It's amazing how a team can change so much in less than 2 weeks. Ballin.

[ginobilized]

Solid pick up in Diaw. Low risk high reward....gotta love the possibilities this team now has. I see some very challenging lineups for other teams to adjust to. Pop excels with these kind of lineup choices down the stretch of close games. I look forward to seeing this actualize in some quality playoff wins this year. Now, let's get and stay healthy.

[Spursfan092120]

what HUGE difference? Jackson couldn't even find PT on the BUCKS? He's 33years old not 23 like in '03...Jefferson wasn't motivated to be on the Spurs anymore anyway and still managed to avg at least dbl digit pts..Jackson will avg the same and will hit the eventual 3 ball just like RJ did. There really is no progression with that trade..only a fool/fool's would think so. And like someone else said..Diaw got BOUGHT OUT by the BOBCATS.morons

Ah...your average statboy. Do you not know what Jack brings to this team besides numbers? Ask the big 3. Fire...intensity...leadership. One of the best teammates in the league. The guy has more heart and intensity in an eyelash than RJ had in his body. I see you don't have a lot of posts...you should probably stay that way.

[Gregzilla]

I am not saying that Jefferson is better than Jackson, i'm saying they are both past their prime and are role players now. 10pts is 10pts no matter how u slice it. Unless Jackson is now 6'10 then this team would have still been in same position if Jefferson were still a spur. Yea the trade did not make us worse, but teams aren't exactly game planning against Jackson either

[Spursfan092120]

GNSF doesn't watch games, only looks at one column in stat box.

:tu

[Mel_13]

I am not saying that Jefferson is better than Jackson, i'm saying they are both past their prime and are role players now. 10pts is 10pts no matter how u slice it. Unless Jackson is now 6'10 then this team would have still been in same position if Jefferson were still a spur. Yea the trade did not make us worse, but teams aren't exactly game planning against Jackson either

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7fyG2TcUNUg/TiVuGtyggsI/AAAAAAAAGNQ/uDbKNivUPGU/s1600/goalposts.jpg

[manufan10]

GNSF doesn't watch games, only looks at one column in stat box.

Where's that TJastal quote about reading Timvp's grades were just as good as watching the games... :lol

[Chomag]

This opens up some great possibilties if it works out all right. I'm still not completely sold on Diaw as I see him not fitting the Spurs needs other then being a big body, but he was the best that was available.


I do like his BBIQ, so here is hoping.

[tuncaboylu]

Excellent

[Spur|n|Austin]

This is a good signing. Here's hoping we can motivate him to get into better shape and play with some more motivation now that he'll be on a contender. Though I’m not completely sold on this yet, I think his IQ and great passing will make an immediate impact.

[cheguevara]

gotta celebrate with some roast chicken, pork ribs and steak

[dbestpro]

I am not saying that Jefferson is better than Jackson, i'm saying they are both past their prime and are role players now. 10pts is 10pts no matter how u slice it. Unless Jackson is now 6'10 then this team would have still been in same position if Jefferson were still a spur. Yea the trade did not make us worse, but teams aren't exactly game planning against Jackson either

Sulfer, saltpeter, and charcoal don't seem like much by themselves, but combined they make dynamite. It's called chemistry.

[ajballer4]

The lineup flexibility this team has is ridiculous.

Ending the game with any combination of the following:

Guards: Manu, Parker, Neal
SF: SJax, Leonard
Posts: Duncan, Diaw, Splitter

I would take that lineup over any in the league except maybe Miami

[ajballer4]

The lineup flexibility this team has is ridiculous.

Ending the game with any combination of the following:

Guards: Manu, Parker, Neal
SF: SJax, Leonard
Posts: Duncan, Diaw, Splitter

I would take that lineup over any in the league except maybe Miami

[manufan10]

Gregory Popovich @FakeCoachPop

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

:lol

[Gregzilla]

Bro dont forget to remind all these assholes this EXACT same team was bounced last year in the first round by 8th seed.

it's not the EXACT team, it's older. Hey maybe RC can re-sign Derek Anderson again too, that'll make this city got NUTS!:lobt2:

[ace3g]

The motto for the rest of the year should be Motivation. All 3 of these players (SJAX, Mills, Diaw) have something to prove this year.

[Spursfan092120]

Sulfer, saltpeter, and charcoal don't seem like much by themselves, but combined they make dynamite. It's called chemistry.

Perfect, bro

[ace3g]

Diaw just tweeted this article:

Peux tu nous resumer la situation de ces derniers jours, depuis Charlotte jusqu’à San Antonio?

Une fois que le contrat me liant à Charlotte s’est terminé, je savais que j’avais 48H pour prendre une décision concernant l’équipe pour laquelle j’allais signer.

J’avais plusieurs options mais ce sont les San Antonio Spurs que j’ai retenu.

Pourquoi avoir choisi cette équipe? Quels ont été les facteurs déterminants?

Tout d’abord le professionnalisme du club et la qualité du jeu produit par l’équipe. Je me devais de choisir une organisation au sein de laquelle j’allais pouvoir m’adapter le plus rapidement possible. Et comme je pense que le style de jeu des Spurs me correspond, j’ai donc signé avec eux.

Quel est ton objectif avec cette équipe? Que penses tu apporter?

Mon objectif est d’aider l’équipe à aller le plus loin possible cette saison. Je vais, par ma polyvalence, essayer d’apporter dans tout les secteurs du jeu. Je veux être un « facilitateur » pour cette équipe.

Un petit mot pour ton équipe qui joue depuis 5 min?

Concernant les JSA Bordeaux Basket, je m’apprête justement à regarder leur match contre Nantes en play by play sur internet mais surtout sur notre facebook.

Let’s go bordeaux et à bientôt !!!!!!

http://www.jsabordeauxbasket.fr/2012/03/jai-choisi-mon-equipe-les-spurs-de-san-antonio/

[WeNeedLength]

it's not the EXACT team, it's older. Hey maybe RC can re-sign Derek Anderson again too, that'll make this city got NUTS!:lobt2:

You're wasting valuable space in threads. Please refrain from posting...

[Spurs Brazil]

1st move is done. great job.

Now I hope Pop play him and sit Blair or Bonner.

[Gregzilla]

The lineup flexibility this team has is ridiculous.

Ending the game with any combination of the following:

Guards: Manu, Parker, Neal
SF: SJax, Leonard
Posts: Duncan, Diaw, Splitter

I would take that lineup over any in the league except maybe Miami

holy shit i gotta stop reading this forum..please off ya'self after that last sentence. it's 2012 not 2004

[Spur|n|Austin]

Diaw just tweeted this article:

Peux tu nous resumer la situation de ces derniers jours, depuis Charlotte jusqu’à San Antonio?

Une fois que le contrat me liant à Charlotte s’est terminé, je savais que j’avais 48H pour prendre une décision concernant l’équipe pour laquelle j’allais signer.

J’avais plusieurs options mais ce sont les San Antonio Spurs que j’ai retenu.

Pourquoi avoir choisi cette équipe? Quels ont été les facteurs déterminants?

Tout d’abord le professionnalisme du club et la qualité du jeu produit par l’équipe. Je me devais de choisir une organisation au sein de laquelle j’allais pouvoir m’adapter le plus rapidement possible. Et comme je pense que le style de jeu des Spurs me correspond, j’ai donc signé avec eux.

Quel est ton objectif avec cette équipe? Que penses tu apporter?

Mon objectif est d’aider l’équipe à aller le plus loin possible cette saison. Je vais, par ma polyvalence, essayer d’apporter dans tout les secteurs du jeu. Je veux être un « facilitateur » pour cette équipe.

Un petit mot pour ton équipe qui joue depuis 5 min?

Concernant les JSA Bordeaux Basket, je m’apprête justement à regarder leur match contre Nantes en play by play sur internet mais surtout sur notre facebook.

Let’s go bordeaux et à bientôt !!!!!!

http://www.jsabordeauxbasket.fr/2012/03/jai-choisi-mon-equipe-les-spurs-de-san-antonio/


Baxter! You know I don't speak French!

[Mel_13]

i gotta stop reading this forum

we'll miss ya

[Robz4000]

Been waitin' for this news all day. Glad to see he's on board. Now if only the Spurs could get fully healthy and stay there...

[manufan10]

we'll miss ya

Who is he?

:lol

[Bruno]

Parker's reaction:
http://www.rmcsport.fr/editorial/240163/diaw-rejoint-parker-aux-spurs/

"I'm really happy to play with Boris. When we were young at the INSEP (their high school), we joked about it. We said to ourselves that it would be a dream to play together in NBA. And now, dream comes true. That's really a crazy feeling. Boris can help us in all aspects of the game. He can defend, he is a great passer and understand well the game. Spurs have a team first mentality , Boris will fit well with us."

[Bruno]

I'm going to translate the Diaw interview, hold on.

[DPG21920]

TP for MVP

[Mel_13]

Who is he?

:lol

don't know, but he's kind of like rascal with Tourette's

[Spursfan092120]

we'll miss ya
You got a mouse in your pocket?

[Spursfan092120]

don't know, but he's kind of like rascal with Tourette's

:lmao

[ace3g]

Baxter! You know I don't speak French!

I have the google translation of it, but wanted someone to give a proper translation:

Can you tell us summarize the situation of recent days, from Charlotte to San Antonio?

Once the contract binding me to Charlotte ended, I knew I had 48 hours to decide on the team for which I was going to sign.

I had several options but these are the San Antonio Spurs that I remember.

Why did you choose this team? What were the determining factors?

Firstly the professionalism of the club and the quality of play produced by the team. I had to choose an organization in which I would be able to adapt as quickly as possible. And as I think the Spurs style of play suits me, so I signed with them.

What is your goal with this team? What do you bring?

My goal is to help the team go as far as possible this season. I go by my versatility, try to bring in all areas of the game I want to be a "facilitator" for this team.

A quick note to your team that plays for 5 min?

On JSA Bordeaux Basket, I'm about to just watch their game against Nantes in play by play on the internet but also on our facebook.

Let's go to Bordeaux and soon!!

[gameFACE]

For the amount the Spurs will probably pay him the rest of the season and Pop's obsession with small ball this is a great signing. But the Spurs still need a legitimate big.

[manufan10]

don't know, but he's kind of like rascal with Tourette's

:lmao

[MmP]

If tony says that he can play good D and seed well the game I believe him!
Sorry Boris, but play for Phoenix does not actually bust your resume in D and bball IQ

[Bruno]

Can you sum up what happens in the previous days?

Once I was bough out by Charlotte, I know I have 48hours to pick a team. I had few options but I chose Spurs.

Why Spurs?

They are a true professional team and they play a quality basketball. i had to pick a team where I could fit as quickly as possible. Since I think Spurs' style fit me well, I've signed with them.

What is your goal with this team? What will you bring to them?

My goal is to help Spurs to go as far as possible this season. I will, thanks to my versatility, try to help in every aspect of the game. I want to be a "facilitator".

[phxspurfan]

w00t! Go Spurs Go!

[JR3]

Not a big fan of diaw but I'll take all the help I can get on the font line. I like Splitter and Diaw on the court at the same time. Blair with Duncan.

[DBMethos]

Not a big fan of diaw but I'll take all the help I can get on the font line. I like Splitter and Diaw on the court at the same time. Blair with Duncan.

Bonner just shit his pants.

[dbestpro]

Boris Diaw may not be having a good season, but one interesting fact is that he leads all PFs in assists at 4.3. The next guy is Gasol at 3.3. Diaw is a team player, first.

[cheguevara]

Gregory Popovich @FakeCoachPop

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

:lol

:lol

[therealtruth]

you guys are all #sheep or all on crack..RC executive oty?? Stephen Jax, Patty Mills, Boris Diaw?? I mean really?...jesus christ our FO has made 1 decent move the past 5 years and that's drafting Leonard. U idiots crack me up..pray we don't get matched up with memphis again in the 1st..Zbo's back and Rudy is healthy. OKC and LA would rape us in the 2nd with our shitty front court...and we'd go 7 games against Denver. DEFENSIVE presence down low is what we needed. poor saps

Exactly. The only way this Diaw acquisition helps is if it allows Tiago to play more which will improve our defense. If Tiago's minutes get cut it backfires. Hopefully Diaw can mean less Bonner/Blair and more TD/TS.

[silverblackfan]

Good signing and should help out our front line and depth a lot. Well done FO.

[WeNeedLength]

Boris Diaw may not be having a good season, but one interesting fact is that he leads all PFs in assists at 4.3. The next guy is Gasol at 3.3. Diaw is a team player, first.

Good point. His basketball IQ has gotta be off the charts compared to Blair. I'm hoping this relegates Blair to 10 min a game at MOST. It will be interesting to see how Pop does the lineups now especially going into the playoffs.

[phxspurfan]

One last stand!!

K3oz0zhEwZk

[spurspokesman]

NICE SIGNING. 6"8 beats 6"5.

[TheChillFactor]

'Nuff respect to this dude:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/mediaManager/?controllerName=image&action=get&id=1732914&width=628&height=471

[ace3g]

here is official press release: http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/120323_diaw

[Big Empty]

awesome!!

[VBM]

'Nuff respect to this dude:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/mediaManager/?controllerName=image&action=get&id=1732914&width=628&height=471

:lmao

[Arc]

hopefully blair becomes fifth big and plays 0 mins a game

[timvp]

Some random Diaw thoughts:

-Congrats to Bruno for the signing of Diaw. He was pimping Diaw before he blew up with the Suns (figuratively not literally) while I may or may not have said he sucked :)

-Even if Diaw is great the rest of the way, do you give him a long-term contract? I'd hesitate because of the cap room the Spurs can open and I'm not sure that I trust him to stay in shape. He sure didn't last time.

-Diaw kinda reminds me of Horry because they are both former perimeter players who eventually moved to power forward. Horry was a point forward in college and even got compared to Magic Johnson at times. Diaw was a giant point guard in Europe.

-I'm really interested to see if Pop will be able to live with Diaw passing up open shots. It's going to happen because Diaw has always done that. Pop has always hated it. It's going to be interesting to see who wins that battle of wills.

-Warning to Spurs fans: You will probably hate Diaw at first. He's definitely an acquired taste as a basketball player. His best traits are his passing and smarts ... and that takes a while to shine through.

I'm not convinced of the fit but I'm excited to see if it will work :hungry:

[ajballer4]

When you look at the rotations, Pop starts Blair but sometimes he will sit the rest of the half, or get minimal minutes after coming out.

IMO, its only a matter of time before someone else starts and Blair does get 0-5 min a game

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Does diaw rebound?
Does he hustle on defense?


If the answers to those are yes, I don't care if he's passive on offense

[BOHOLANO#21]

holy shit i gotta stop reading this forum..please off ya'self after that last sentence. it's 2012 not 2004
nice move. :lol

[Mugen]

is he able to play tonight?

[stxspurs]

you guys are all #sheep or all on crack..RC executive oty?? Stephen Jax, Patty Mills, Boris Diaw?? I mean really?...jesus christ our FO has made 1 decent move the past 5 years and that's drafting Leonard. U idiots crack me up..pray we don't get matched up with memphis again in the 1st..Zbo's back and Rudy is healthy. OKC and LA would rape us in the 2nd with our shitty front court...and we'd go 7 games against Denver. DEFENSIVE presence down low is what we needed. poor saps

Using Twitter #'s in anything except Twitter immediately makes your thawts nonsense

[Budkin]

Wow... love the moves this team is making!

[z0sa]

-Warning to Spurs fans: You will probably hate Diaw at first. He's definitely an acquired taste as a basketball player. His best traits are his passing and smarts ... and that takes a while to shine through.

All I care about is his playing smart, solid defense at this point.

[Seventyniner]

Don't know why, but my hunch is that Diaw will wear #34.

Diaw also fits in the starting lineup better than Blair or Bonner, and given past experience, I can't imagine Pop starting Splitter next to Duncan, so we'll probably see Diaw start in a few weeks.

[ffadicted]

Why is gregzilla still allowed to post

[gameFACE]

Is he a good counter to legitimate bigmen on other teams? I think strictly what is needed in the playoffs at this point. As I see it the Spurs still have to shoot their way into winning playoff games once the lane gets shut down for TP.

[Libri]

Does diaw rebound?
Does he hustle on defense?


If the answers to those are yes, I don't care if he's passive on offense

Didn't someone say he was like Bonner?

[crc21209]

Awesome, now peace out Blair! :lol

[Russ]

As far as Diaw having a bad season . . .

Jack was having his worst season too . . .

At least so far Jack looks like a different player in a Spurs uniform. :toast

[ThaBigFundamental21]

I love it! He has a month to lose 10-15 lbs. Pop needs to whip him into shape!

[crc21209]

So even if he doesnt play tonight will he still be on the bench with the team?

[wildbill2u]

Diaw highlight video billed as 'before he got fat"

http://www.totallyfunfreestuff.com/Destination/Catalog/Play/Play.aspx?pid=1419175

Uh oh. When your highlight vid made by a fan has a comment like that, maybe....

Oh, well, lets hope the Spurs family will shape him up in time to make a contribution.

[SenorSpur]

I applaud the Spurs FO for continuing to tweak the roster, so I'm not going to pooh-pooh Diaw - yet. However, I'm not convinced about him, for all the reasons others have stated. Dude passes up open shots, penchant for laziness and has never kept himself in shape.

Another 6'8" guy on the roster? Pop is set to play small-ball as long as he wants.

I know Diaw was all that was available to the Spurs, but I don't see how he helps in a tough, physical playoff matchup versus a team like, say the Grizzlies or Fakers.

The concern is that tihs roster is still devoid of an athletic big man. I guess we'll have to wait until free agency.

[Darkwaters]

Awesome. Roster complete. Time to get healthy and get ready for the stretch run.

No, one more signing. D-League signing. Basically an early training camp invitation (a la, Danny Green and Da'Sean Butler last year).

But for effective manpower - yes, we're done.

[slick'81]

finally

[024]

staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddddd

[siraulo23]

Solid signing, i really wanted kaman here but since no had no intensions of buying him out, diaw was the best spurs can get

Hopefully he can play some asap for the upcoming brutal stretch especially if bonner is gonna be out a while, we needed frontcourt help desperately

[FkLA]

The Spurs have improved greatly this season: trade away RJ and Hill (mental midgets), grab Kawhi, SJax, Diaw and Mills... This team looks like a contender at last.

Dont be a jackass. I know he made your boy Parker look bad in the 09-10 season but no need to be so butthurt about it. Hes gone and we got a solid player who fills a bigger need in return. Let it go nigga.

As far as the signing goes, as long as he takes time away from either Blair or Bonner or both this is good. If he takes any of Splitters minutes Ill be pissed tbh.

[tomtom]

Great signing, Spurs looking even more legit now

[NASpurs]

More Jeff McDonald breaking news:

Boris Diaw will be in the building tonight when Spurs face Mavs. Not sure yet if he'll be in uniform or, if so, whether he'll play.

[manufan10]

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN

Boris Diaw will be in the building tonight when Spurs face Mavs. Not sure yet if he'll be in uniform or, if so, whether he'll play.

[Hoops Czar]

If this trade does nothing else, it should push Blair to work harder and be more aggressive both offensively and defensively over fear of being completely phased out. I think its a win-win.

[tmtcsc]

Diaw highlight video billed as 'before he got fat"

http://www.totallyfunfreestuff.com/Destination/Catalog/Play/Play.aspx?pid=1419175

Uh oh. When your highlight vid made by a fan has a comment like that, maybe....

Oh, well, lets hope the Spurs family will shape him up in time to make a contribution.

Nice clip. Filmed with a standard, 1985 toaster.

[loveforthegame]

Why wouldn't he play tonight? It's not like there are a lot of days in between games to get a practice in first.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

When will we get details on the contract

[ChumpDumper]

Dont be a jackass. I know he made your boy Parker look bad in the 09-10 season but no need to be so butthurt about it. Hes gone and we got a solid player who fills a bigger need in return. Let it go nigga.lol I just reviewed the Hill trade thread.

You butt was really hurt.

[capek]

When will we get details on the contract

It was reported to be for the rest of the season, so I'm sure it's for the pro-rated vet min.

Diaw has the Olympics coming up, has a contract to play for, playing with his best friend...that's a lot to motivate the guy. Bucks have been our Trojan horse to the rest of the league this deadline, keeping Jackson and Diaw under wraps so we could get them for chump change. imo both these guys still have a lot of juice left, and will make some big contributions on what should be a long playoff run.

[therealtruth]

I applaud the Spurs FO for continuing to tweak the roster, so I'm not going to pooh-pooh Diaw - yet. However, I'm not convinced about him, for all the reasons others have stated. Dude passes up open shots, penchant for laziness and has never kept himself in shape.

Another 6'8" guy on the roster? Pop is set to play small-ball as long as he wants.

I know Diaw was all that was available to the Spurs, but I don't see how he helps in a tough, physical playoff matchup versus a team like, say the Grizzlies or Fakers.

The concern is that tihs roster is still devoid of an athletic big man. I guess we'll have to wait until free agency.

I agree ideally you'd want a bigger player with better defense. But there are positives. Diaw is an excellent passer and is able to create offense for himself and others. He has a post game and long arms which allows him to play bigger than 6'8. He can run point center. I think it would be nice to use him as a point center for the second unit and allow Splitter to start for better defense.

[therealtruth]

staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddddd

Last time we said that was in '09 when RC got RJ and Dice and somewhat in '10 when he got Splitter. Pop's got plenty of good cards. Let's see how he plays them. For one will he be able to overcome his Bonner love to put the best players on the floor?

[ElNono]

Here's to hoping he's not another drew gooden :toast

[Small Fundamental]

Good pickup. He's still not the big man we need, but he'll be a nice piece to our team.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Even a Drew gooden would help this razor thin front court

[Mel_13]

Here's to hoping he's not another drew gooden :toast

You can't fix stupid.

Diaw just needs to be motivated.

[FkLA]

lol I just reviewed the Hill trade thread.

You butt was really hurt.

We got K-Leonard out of it. Keeping T-Park and trading G-Hill also allowed us to keep R-Jeff and subsequently trade for S-Jax. Ive come around on that trade and am gladly eating crow right now tbh. :)

[ElNono]

You can't fix stupid.

Diaw just needs to be motivated.

Let's hope it's just motivation... I agree you can't fix stupid.

[antarescrane]

Glad we signed diaw. I think he improves our roster. Think he would help no matter what. On a side note, it is a shame that I am addicted to these online forums now - the level of stupidity on these things are appalling(not talking about ST in particular).

[MaNu4Tres]

You can't fix stupid.

Which is why Beast will likely be gone by the 2012 NBA Draft.

[Mel_13]

Which is why Beast will likely be gone by the 2012 NBA Draft.

I agree.

[Texas_Ranger]

Which is why Beast will likely be gone by the 2012 NBA Draft.

that would be nice. :hat

[TD 21]

Some random Diaw thoughts:

-Congrats to Bruno for the signing of Diaw. He was pimping Diaw before he blew up with the Suns (figuratively not literally) while I may or may not have said he sucked :)

-Even if Diaw is great the rest of the way, do you give him a long-term contract? I'd hesitate because of the cap room the Spurs can open and I'm not sure that I trust him to stay in shape. He sure didn't last time.

-Diaw kinda reminds me of Horry because they are both former perimeter players who eventually moved to power forward. Horry was a point forward in college and even got compared to Magic Johnson at times. Diaw was a giant point guard in Europe.

-I'm really interested to see if Pop will be able to live with Diaw passing up open shots. It's going to happen because Diaw has always done that. Pop has always hated it. It's going to be interesting to see who wins that battle of wills.

-Warning to Spurs fans: You will probably hate Diaw at first. He's definitely an acquired taste as a basketball player. His best traits are his passing and smarts ... and that takes a while to shine through.

I'm not convinced of the fit but I'm excited to see if it will work :hungry:

A few were wondering what number he might wear. I suspect he wears 33.

I definitely wouldn't give him a long term contract, but I'd strongly consider bringing him back. Because this is a contending team and because his best friend is on the team, I'm not concerned about him being motivated, not just now, while he's playing for a contract, but even if he were to be re-signed. I just wouldn't want to potentially take them out of the running for a significant player in '13. He's not good enough that you take away that opportunity.

What they can and probably will look to do, because he more than likely will want to stay and because he probably will be a good fit, is re-sign him to a 1 year contract. They can tell him that they want to keep their options open beyond that, but if he has a strong season and re-builds his value, that they'll strongly consider signing him long term.

[DPG21920]

Boris will play tonight.

[L.I.T]

With limited flexibility and trade assets Spurs brought in Jack, Patty Mills and Diaw. This would be hailed as a winning off season, what more in season?

I think Diaw will fit in fairly well because of his team first mentality. His passing on the offensive end will allow different looks, sticking him in a lineup of Duncan, TP, Manu, Jack will be versatile on both sides of the ball.

[MaNu4Tres]

A few were wondering what number he might wear. I suspect he takes Dawson's 23.

I say 33.

You down for a prop bet?

[TD 21]

I say 33.

You down for prop bet?

No, I changed it. I agree.

23 isn't going to happen, because Dawson hasn't been waived yet. He may have went with 33 anyway.

[NASpurs]

As it is right now, I think the second team is better offensively than the first team.

1st: Parker, Green, Leonard, Duncan, Blair

2nd: Neal, Manu, Jackson, Diaw, Splitter

:lol

I don't think the second team is a slouch on defense either.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

Call yourself a Spurs fan and you have an avatar like that, for shame.

[MaNu4Tres]

All I know is if Pop takes away Splitter's minutes for Diaw, ST (myself included) will explode.

[Texas_Ranger]

All I know is if Pop takes away Splitter's minutes for Diaw, ST (myself included) will explode.

yea, but it really wouldn't surprise me... Still don't know what do they see in Blair.

[DPG21920]

I don't see any way that happens and I don't see any way around starting Diaw.

[ace3g]

Boris will play tonight.

prediction or news?

[NASpurs]

Call yourself a Spurs fan and you have an avatar like that, for shame.

Both are classy teams. Don't hate.

[Mel_13]

A few were wondering what number he might wear. I suspect he wears 33.

I definitely wouldn't give him a long term contract, but I'd strongly consider bringing him back. Because this is a contending team and because his best friend is on the team, I'm not concerned about him being motivated, not just now, while he's playing for a contract, but even if he were to be re-signed. I just wouldn't want to potentially take them out of the running for a significant player in '13. He's not good enough that you take away that opportunity.

What they can and probably will look to do, because he more than likely will want to stay and because he probably will be a good fit, is re-sign him to a 1 year contract. They can tell him that they want to keep their options open beyond that, but if he has a strong season and re-builds his value, that they'll strongly consider signing him long term.

Spurs won't have Bird rights on Diaw and would have to sign him using an exception or cap space, if they have any. Assuming that TD comes back for 10M+, then the Spurs will either have the MLE or a chunk of cap space slightly larger than the MLE. If they pursue Lorbek, it's doubtful that they could offer Diaw enough to keep him.

I don't think he stays beyond this season, but there are worse things than having a talented player on a cheap, short-term deal who is trying to rehabilitate his market value.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I still don't like what hypocritically starting Boris would do to team Morale when you remove a third year spur from the starting lineup for a guy on a twenty game contract

[Mel_13]

All I know is if Pop takes away Splitter's minutes for Diaw, ST (myself included) will explode.

Splitter's minutes could go down in the playoffs, but it won't be because of Diaw.

[MaNu4Tres]

I don't see any way that happens

Me either. But Pop can pull some dumb shit sometimes.

[DPG21920]

I care about winning, CBF & right now Blair isn't cutting it. I can understand more of what you say if this was a vet, but it's a young player and they aren't guaranteed minutes at all on title or bust teams.

[DPG21920]

prediction or news?

Let's call it both :hat

[NASpurs]

We all know Pop is starting Blair so he won't sulk on the bench and implode so he's just doing it for depth. With Diaw here, hopefully that means Blair goes back to the bench and gets traded or something next year. Pop usually sees how Blair is doing in the first 10 minutes of the game and might not even play again until the second half. But with Bonner out and Splitter hurting, it's the sad truth that Blair will continue to start.

[ace3g]

I don't think Diaw should get the starting spot right away, yet it shouldn't take him more than a few games to get that spot; Blair's style is too out of control for the playoffs.

[MaNu4Tres]

Splitter's minutes could go down in the playoffs, but it won't be because of Diaw.

Minutes in the playoffs should be this:
Duncan 35-37 MPG
Diaw 20-25 MPG
Splitter 25-30 MPG
Bonner 8-12MPG

Unfortunately, knowing Pop, they'll likely be this:
Duncan 35-37MPG
Diaw 20-25MPG
Bonner 18-22MPG
Splitter 15-18MPG


......:depressed

[Admidave50]

Pipe dream signings for the Spurs with SJax, Mills and Diaw!

Spurs fans will love his high Bball IQ, I still question his lack of selfishness and hope he can get in shape quickly because he was so fat at one point.

But playing for a crappy team such as the Bobacts and eating like crazy in South West of France (food notorious known to be rich, that's where they produce Foie Gras) in Bordeaux during the lockout surely didn't help.

I think playing with one of your best friends and one of the best organization in Sports history help to get motivated. I think we can hopefully trust his IQ to make the right decision and get fit quickly!

We staaaaaaaaacked! Let the championship campaign begin.

[Admidave50]

Pipe dream signings for the Spurs with SJax, Mills and Diaw!

Spurs fans will love his high Bball IQ, I still question his lack of selfishness and hope he can get in shape quickly because he was so fat at one point.

But playing for a crappy team such as the Bobacts and eating like crazy in South West of France (food notorious known to be rich, that's where they produce Foie Gras) in Bordeaux during the lockout surely didn't help.

I think playing with one of your best friends and one of the best organization in Sports history help to get motivated. I think we can hopefully trust his IQ to make the right decision and get fit quickly!

We staaaaaaaaacked! Let the championship campaign begin.

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald ‏ @JMcDonald_SAEN


Boris Diaw already has a locker in Spurs' locker room, between Matt Bonner and Eric Dawson. Diaw will wear No. 33.

[timvp]

Whoa, I fired up this video of Diaw playing for the French NT and the dude is HUGE. He seriously might be 300 pounds.

Diaw's passing is pretty damn sick though. :wow

[Admidave50]

Minutes in the playoffs should be this:
Duncan 35-37 MPG
Diaw 20-25 MPG
Splitter 25-30 MPG
Bonner 8-12MPG

Unfortunately, knowing Pop, they'll likely be this:
Duncan 35-37MPG
Diaw 20-25MPG
Bonner 18-22MPG
Splitter 15-18MPG


......:depressed

Knowing Pop, I seriously that he's limiting his minutes due that Splitter is injury prone in his mind!

But I can't figure why he's not pairing Dunc & Splitter more. Stats have shown that they were not the best fit together but Blair & Bonner suck in the playoffs!

[Texas_Ranger]

Don't believe that Blair will now just stop playing that Boris is here.

[MaNu4Tres]

Don't believe that Blair will now just stop playing that Boris is here.

It will be a gradual process obviously.

[Admidave50]

Whoa, I fired up this video of Diaw playing for the French NT and the dude is HUGE. He seriously might be 300 pounds.

Diaw's passing is pretty damn sick though. :wow

He's been outrageously overweight for a few years now, I'm quite concerned.

TP, who is known to be straight forwarded, kept insisting that Diaw is in shape but he may be protecting his buddy and bluffing (amateur of poker) to encourage the Spurs organization to sign him.

There were questions that TP may not have been his usual self when Manu was out of the playoffs and played crappy. Hopefully, adding Diaw to the team will make hom more than ready and motivated for the playoffs this year!

[ace3g]

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2268/148749lalt.jpg

Bonner looks pissed like "damn Diaw might actually take my minutes"

[MaNu4Tres]

No, I changed it. I agree.


You're pretty smart.

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Boris Diaw already has a locker in Spurs' locker room, between Matt Bonner and Eric Dawson. Diaw will wear No. 33.

[manufan10]

http://media.whosay.com/148749/148749_lalt.jpg

Damn it! Every single time I'm going to post something, you beat me to it. :lol

[angelbelow]

Diaw won't take Splitter's minutes.. all my energy is going into not believing otherwise.

Diaw should take Blair/Bonner's minutes.. whoever is playing well between the two at the moment.

[Admidave50]

It will be a gradual process obviously.

The only reason Blair is playing so far is that our frontcourt is really limited! You obviously can't overplay Duncan to preserve his minutes and Splitter has been injured here and there.

He was benched during the rest of the series for the Grizzlies and is playing beginning of halves most of the time.

Hopefully, more Diaw and SJax (smallball, I like it for once because he brings swag and defense) = less Blair

[jeebus]

Damn it! Every single time I'm going to post something, you beat me to it. :lol

Twitter...*refresh* *refresh* *refresh* *refresh* *refresh* *refresh*

[MaNu4Tres]

Twitter...*refresh* *refresh* *refresh* *refresh* *refresh* *refresh*

:lol

[DPG21920]

He doesn't look that big

[manufan10]

Twitter...*refresh* *refresh* *refresh* *refresh* *refresh* *refresh*

:lol

[ace3g]

no refresh for me.. just tweetdeck

[manufan10]

How did they get that jersey for him so fast? :lol

[dbestpro]

He doesn't look that big

235 ibs, about 10 lbs over his optimal playing weight but okay for playing only the PF slot.

[MaNu4Tres]

He doesn't look that big

He was enormous at the start of the season. Supposedly he's lost over 20lbs since then. I still say Spurs need to get him to lose another 10lbs by the start of the playoffs.

[chazley]

Looks like Diaw playing tonight.

[crc21209]

He doesn't look that big

I was just about to say the same thing.....:tu

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Wow, what a late season run for the FO! This team is stacked offensively. Now the question remains: can we play elite D for long enough stretches to win a ring?

Great stuff! We have a really good chance this year. Definitely a darkhorse contender after these deadline moves.

[Admidave50]

Looks like Diaw playing tonight.

We're introducing our new players to each Mavs game! :lol

[Small Fundamental]

I feel like this is the appropriate response to the photo:

http://i.minus.com/jbhbq9GFoQSUUQ.jpg