Abdur-Rahim interested in coming to SA

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2005/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&id=2094534&num=2


sources close to free-agent forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim say Reef would love to come to San Antonio after missing the playoffs in each of his nine seasons.

Damn, don't want to break the bank for him, but if he'd come for whatever of the MLE the Spurs have left after signing Scola, this is one intriguing FA.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

No thanks!

Who wuld not love to came in Championship team?? :lol :lol I would came right now :smokin

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

If he'd come play for say 1.5 million or so and is willing to come off the bench, I'm not sure how you could say no.

Kid's got game, and he can play as either a big SF or a small PF.

Someone's gotta follow in Big Dog's footsteps :lol

[gospursgojas]

hes good but I think they will use that money to keep DB

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

They've got Devin's Early Bird Rights, they don't have to use any of the MLE money for him.

The only stipulation on that is if Spurs management wants to pony up or not.

And, FWIW, I don't think they're going to have to break the bank for Devin - kid loves being on the Spurs, and will (along with Nazr, Horry, and IMO Big Dog) sign for under market value to stay with the Spurs.

[gospursgojas]

They've got Devin's Early Bird Rights, they don't have to use any of the MLE money for him.

The only stipulation on that is if Spurs management wants to pony up or not.

And, FWIW, I don't think they're going to have to break the bank for Devin - kid loves being on the Spurs, and will (along with Nazr, Horry, and IMO Big Dog) sign for under market value to stay with the Spurs.

ohh.... :lol

Well I would be the first to admit Im not very good when it comes to salary cap options and figures... :spin

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I hear ya. It's all drunken speculation at this point, but I'm riding the euphoria of the championship celebration and a night out in Big D.

The guys looked like one big, happy family tonight, and a group of people that enjoy being around each other.

And I must say, those three trophies looked friggin' sweet laid out on the stage tonight. I want more.

[gospursgojas]

They did look like they seriously loved to be around each other....sign of a great team

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Secondly, Abdur-Rahim makes about as much as the whole entire Bobcats team. The guy has a HUGE contract and cannot see him taking that little.

That's the whole point. If the dude is talking about coming to SA, you know he's not eyeing a fat pay day.

SA is becoming the place vets come to get their ring after they get paid. I would be all for SAR off the bench.

[Maribor Slovenia]

No! Shareef Abdur-Rahim is not player for the Spurs because we have some very good player on his position. I think that is more important to "bring" Scola.

[Streakyshooter08]

I did not want to start a new thread because of one question: could somebody explain the "early bird rights" to me? I heard we could use them to re-sign Devin. I think that shareef would be a good SF backup. If he would be satisfied with a small contract, bring him in!

[Brodels]

I think you're smoking crack, Aggie. Can you really imagine him coming to San Antonio for the MLE or less and accepting a backup role where he plays 15 minutes a game?

Bowen and Ginobili absolutely will be the starters. Maybe Shareef would like to come to the Spurs in an ideal world, but I think when he takes a look at the money and playing time he'd have to sacrifice in the prime of his career he'll be looking at another team real quick.

I'm also sticking with my statement on Big Dog. Sure, the Spurs gave him a chance when few others would. Sure, he won a ring in SA. But I just think he's going to look at a situation where he can play first and foremost. He's not going to get big minutes off of the bench in SA. He's not going to get very much money. He got a ring out of the deal. Why would he stay? He's still better than the playing time he'd get in San Antonio. It's just not the right situation for a player like that.

[Brodels]

I did not want to start a new thread because of one question: could somebody explain the "early bird rights" to me? I heard we could use them to re-sign Devin. I think that shareef would be a good SF backup. If he would be satisfied with a small contract, bring him in!

EARLY BIRD EXCEPTION -- This is a weaker form of the Larry Bird exception. Players who qualify for this exception are called "Early Qualifying Veteran Free Agents" in the CBA. A player qualifies for this exception after just two seasons without being waived or changing teams as a free agent. Using this exception, a team may re-sign its own free agent for 175% of his salary the previous season or the average player salary, whichever is greater (see question number 22 for the definition of "average salary"). Early Bird contracts must be for at least two seasons (which limits this exception's usefulness -- it's often better to take a lower salary for one more season and then have the full Bird exception available the next season) and no longer than six seasons. A player can receive 12.5% raises using this exception.

http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm

[Brodels]

I think, at some point, you've also got to be careful about simply collecting a bunch of really talented players. If you have Big Dog and Shareef sharing forward minutes with Horry and even possibly Scola (although Scola and Shareef probably wouldn't both come) off of the bench, you could have some trouble. You're talking about a player who loves to play and score and shoot and a player who's one of the better players at his position in the prime of his career.

We've learned that surrounding your best players with the right pieces is a far better strategy than just collecting a bunch of talent. And I think you need to clearly look at what Shareef is going to give you and what the team's priorities really are. I believe, for instance, that it's much more important to find an athletic small forward with potential who won't demand a lot of playing time. Bruce is as good as ever, but he's not young by NBA standards. I would much rather find a defensive lock down player at small forward.

The Spurs could possibly do both, but there is only so much money and playing time available. I'm all for taking a really good look at what roles the team needs filled and acquiring players based on that. I'm not convinced that Shareef would fit into the team's plans if you look at it that way. And I'm certainly not convinced that coming off of the bench wouldn't get old for him after about ten games.

He's grumbled about minutes in the past. And I'm not bagging on him, it just doesn't seem like the Spurs have the money, minutes, and shots needed to keep a player like that happy.

[TMSKILZ]

Shareef is talented no question. I'd be happy if we sign him but only if he's willing to do a few things 1st.
(1) Accept whatever role Pop will give him. He won't start, but what many people here fail to realize, is that throughout this yr, Pop cut back the playing mins of a few key starters to try & save them for the playoffs, so Shareef would get ample playing time @ SF, PF & even C when we go small ball, which by the way Shareef would allow us to use more & be far more effective.
(2) He buys into our DEF 1st mentality.
(3) Takes far less than what his market value is.
(4) Won't bytch about playing time, but as I stated in in (1) he would get plenty of playing time.

Should be interesting to see. It all comes down to those 4 things I listed, but mainly to whether or not RC & Pop feel he's a fit & want him.

[MI21]

Jerome Kersey for Shareef Abdur Rahim.

Do it!

:lol

[Tobias]

Every summer/trade deadline for the last four years has come with a SAR to Spurs rumor. I'm sure he's the one that starts these rumors because he never goes to the playoffs and the Spurs always do.

[TDMVPDPOY]

can SAR defend the 3?

if he does come in we can always play rotation of
duncan
sar/scola
horry/bowen
gino/barry
parker/udrih

[ducks]

no way you keep big dog and get him one of the two
I actually like big dog better

[ducks]

anything think he is starting this rumor to get contenders to go after him
so he can pick the contender team that will give him the playing time and money

[ManuTastic]

Abdur-Rahim will draw big bucks on the market, no way Spurs can afford him. If he signed for peanuts I'd love to have him, but come on...
Next rumor.

[NCaliSpurs]

No way that Shareef signs for less than the FULL MLE.

And he would be worth it. No doubt.

Reef Abdur-Rahim >> Luis Scola.

[GrandeDavid]

Really, which player would NOT want to play in San Antonio if their primary goal is winning championships and being respected to the bone by teammates, mgt. and fans?

[mookie2001]

he'd be a great bench player
but dont let him take away any mins from rasho or devin

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Read the rest of the article- it goes on to say how the biggest problem the Spurs may have in years to come is their obsenely overrated point guard. Yeah we won the title which silences all the critics- except for me and anyone else with a brain and a remote knowledge of basketball. Tony Parker looked more lost in these Finals than he did in 2003 against Jason Kidd. The kid just isn't nearly as special as people on this board make him out to be. Read articles and reviews from other media sources for the truth on Parker. He's an average point guard with great quickness and absolutely no jump shot. In other words, he's the Afghanistan version of Jason Kidd. Dude was about as significant in these playoffs as Mengke Bateer was in 2003. Because we won, nobody wants to talk about it. How many end of quarter turnovers, how many crunch-time airballs, how many times did Chauncey Billups go through him like a hot knife through butter? If we had anything resembling a backup point guard, then he'd be riding the pine like he was in 2003. The words 'France' and 'tough' just don't go well together.

The fact that he makes more money than Ginobili is an absolute joke.

[NCaliSpurs]

Didn't you quit after Game 4 of Seattle.

Credibility.

[spurster]

TP has 14 PPG in the finals and 17 PPG in the playoffs. Even Pop praised him for his defense.

[NCaliSpurs]

Billups is a bad matchup for Parker. Period.

Ginobili managed to have 3.5 good games in 7, but he wasn't exactly the model of greatness in Detroit.

Parker did fine in rounds 1,2, and 3, and then ran into the best defense in the league.

It happens. He will get better, as he already has.

[T Park]

yup.

Give up on Parker at 23 years old.

Makes sense.

[FromWayDowntown]

I'd argue that Parker made the second most important play in achieving a title, with his tight defense on Hamilton in the waning seconds of Game 5. That's not to suggest that Tony is on a crash-course with the Hall of Fame; but hyperbolically saying that Parker's role in '05 was akin to Bateer's role in '03 is ridiculous. Parker's role in '05 was about the same as Parker's role in '03. In each playoff run, he was fantastic at points (particularly road wins in the WCF, home wins in the WCSF) and he struggled at points. I don't think he'll ever be a monster on both ends who kills every night, but with Manu and Tim on this roster, he doesn't necessarily have to be -- obviously.

As for Shareef Abdur-Rahim, I'd think SAR and Big Dog are mostly an either-or proposition. They have similar games, so if you keep Big Dog, you don't go after SAR; if you want SAR, you let Big Dog walk. The age difference is pretty much negligible at this point (Big Dog is 32, SAR is 28) given the role that's available, so I'd think the decision comes down to which of those two can best accept a role coming off the bench and provide the Spurs with consistent play.

[T Park]

I'd argue that Parker made the second most important play in achieving a title, with his tight defense on Hamilton in the waning seconds of Game 5. That's not to suggest that Tony is on a crash-course with the Hall of Fame; but hyperbolically saying that Parker's role in '05 was akin to Bateer's role in '03 is ridiculous. Parker's role in '05 was about the same as Parker's role in '03. In each playoff run, he was fantastic at points (particularly road wins in the WCF, home wins in the WCSF) and he struggled at points. I don't think he'll ever be a monster on both ends who kills every night, but with Manu and Tim on this roster, he doesn't necessarily have to be -- obviously

fantastic post FWD.


[/QUOTE]As for Shareef Abdur-Rahim, I'd think SAR and Big Dog are mostly an either-or proposition. They have similar games, so if you keep Big Dog, you don't go after SAR; if you want SAR, you let Big Dog walk. The age difference is pretty much negligible at this point (Big Dog is 32, SAR is 28) given the role that's available, so I'd think the decision comes down to which of those two can best accept a role coming off the bench and provide the Spurs with consistent play.[QUOTE]


I agree, looking at it like that, SAR's height and his length, that on top of being a pretty good rebounder, makes me like SAR over big dog.

If SAR is willing to go for a smaller contract, WICH I DOUBT, then I'd bring him in.

[Spurminator]

The Spurs are not the only contending team in the league that SAR could join, and others probably need him (and are willing to pay him) more than San Antonio.

[T Park]

More than likely true.

But if he wants a ring as badly as he says he does............

[baseline bum]

SAR would be nice for some quick offense for 20-25 minutes a game, but when the playoffs roll around I'd hate to have anyone taking Horry's minutes so I'm not sure... but it's real hard to even think of turning down a player that good if he's willing to take less to sign here. You can't just run in place with your roster.

[T Park]

well Bum, you could throw him out there at the 3 with Horry and Mohammed in there.

[SequSpur]

Abdur Rahim can't even spell playoffs.

Waste of time.

[T Park]

Abdur Rahim can't even spell playoffs.

Waste of time.



Like John Lucas??

Think maybe Abdur Rahim's teams that hes played on had something to do witht hat??

Grizzlies
Hawks
Blazers?!?!?!!?

LMAO!!!!

[SPARKY]

Rahim > Radosoft. Spurs couldn't sign Rahim except in a sign and trade that would likely feature Radosoft.

[baseline bum]

Yeah... neither could McDyess and look what he did for the Pistons.

[Kori Ellis]

For over 3 years it's been rumored that SAR wanted to come to the Spurs. I don't know if he really likes the Spurs (and visa versa) or it's just a cool rumor to keep recycling in different ways.

[spursfaninla]

Sparky, I was thinking the same thing.

With Scola coming and with our starting center spot covered, I think trading Rasho for room to sign SAR's, or even GRob would be more than acceptable. It gives us the scoring sf that we have wanted, helps our rebounding, and allows barry/manu to move to the 1 with bowen at the 2 for a taller unit.

During the playoffs we proved barry/manu can be more than acceptable as pg's. Time we embrace the future of our backup situation.

Before Beno's contract runs out we should trade him. Let him develop and possibly get a nicer peace with Rasho included.

[ChumpDumper]

I'd be nervous leaving Nazr as our sole center given his injury history, and I haven't heard any good reason why Portland would trade for him -- they're one of those few teams that don't need to find a better starting center right now.

[T Park]

Memphis is

and I wish the Spurs would talk to Memphis about the possibilities of getting back Shane Battier.

[timvp]

Another SARS rumor? He's always rumored to be wanting to come to SA.

But right now it makes no sense. The only way I do it is if Horry leaves and the Spurs need a power forward with an outside jumper. SARS would get murdered if he tried to play small forward in the Spurs' system.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

No! Shareef Abdur-Rahim is not player for the Spurs because we have some very good player on his position. I think that is more important to "bring" Scola.

I'm talking about bringing in SAR in addition to Scola.

As for all the "getting paid" arguments, like I said - the only way this is a good idea is if SAR agrees to come in for a small payday, like the other half of the MLE after we sign Scola.

I also find it comical that the two knocks on him are: 1. he doesn't know the playoffs and 2. he can't play D.

The same could be said for many guys that the Spurs brought in during FA that now are sporting a ring.

Spurs can teach him D, and the whole playoff thing is bunk to me. It's been my observation that players who have never played in the playoffs are the hungriest and provide the most fire come playoff time.

As for SAR vs. Big Dog, I think that Big Dog is going to leave for a bigger pay day. But you never know.

[slayermin]

Memphis is

and I wish the Spurs would talk to Memphis about the possibilities of getting back Shane Battier.

Or even Earl Watson. Though, Battier would be a perfect Spur.

[timvp]

I'm talking about bringing in SAR in addition to Scola.

As for all the "getting paid" arguments, like I said - the only way this is a good idea is if SAR agrees to come in for a small payday, like the other half of the MLE after we sign Scola.

I also find it comical that the two knocks on him are: 1. he doesn't know the playoffs and 2. he can't play D.

The same could be said for many guys that the Spurs brought in during FA that now are sporting a ring.

Spurs can teach him D, and the whole playoff thing is bunk to me. It's been my observation that players who have never played in the playoffs are the hungriest and provide the most fire come playoff time.

As for SAR vs. Big Dog, I think that Big Dog is going to leave for a bigger pay day. But you never know.

Where the hell does SARS get minutes on this team?

[Kori Ellis]

Not only is their no minutes for him, but I doubt the guy is going to take a paycut from nearly $15M/year to $2M/year.

[Brodels]

I'm talking about bringing in SAR in addition to Scola.

As for all the "getting paid" arguments, like I said - the only way this is a good idea is if SAR agrees to come in for a small payday, like the other half of the MLE after we sign Scola.

I also find it comical that the two knocks on him are: 1. he doesn't know the playoffs and 2. he can't play D.

The same could be said for many guys that the Spurs brought in during FA that now are sporting a ring.

Spurs can teach him D, and the whole playoff thing is bunk to me. It's been my observation that players who have never played in the playoffs are the hungriest and provide the most fire come playoff time.

As for SAR vs. Big Dog, I think that Big Dog is going to leave for a bigger pay day. But you never know.

To me, it's less about those things and more about using your resources to take care of needs. A defensive-minded swing man, Scola, and possibly even a backup point guard are things that need to be addressed before the Spurs look to add Shareef.

While I'm also concerned about the Spurs signing a player in his prime who would seemingly require a good amount of minutes and shots to be happy, I'm much more concerned with how the Spurs could acquire him and also do the more important things that need to be done. I also agree that there really aren't minutes available for a player like Shareef, but I'm willing to look beyond that because it's not a certainty that he wouldn't accept a minor role and a small amount of money.

But Scola needs to come before they lose the rights to him. Shareef is probably a good bit better than Scola, but because of the money, minutes, and needs involved, I'd go with Scola. And then you still have other needs to take care of after that.

[constantstate]

wow that would be good though...

if phoenix gets thomas, having a guy like sar would come in handy in a lineup with duncan playing center. (you could run more) scola is good, but not good enough to take away mins from horry come playoff time either? i would think scola would be more for the long-term wouldnt he? as maybe a replacement for horry down the line?

so if you trade rasho (in a direct or 3 team deal) to get sar... the lineup would be really good at the 5/4 spot. i think sars would get more mins regular season, and be a very good scoring option in case duncan had to sit some games out. horry would get mins depending on matchups and maybe more towards the mid/late season mark to get ready for the playoffs. it would be a thin 5 though.

nazr/duncan/sar
duncan/sar/horry/scola

if you trade rasho you run the risk of not having a big body to deal with shaq in the finals... but thats a big ticket insurance policy to carry for just that one possibility. thats the only reason i see to keep rasho.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Where the hell does SARS get minutes on this team?

At the PF, and when matchups at the SF dictate it. A perfect example would be when Detroit ran a Wallace-Wallace-McDyess front line. Another matchup I think he'd do well at would be against Rashard Lewis. The other would be against Odom.


A defensive-minded swing man, Scola, and possibly even a backup point guard are things that need to be addressed before the Spurs look to add Shareef.

I think they'll address the swingman in the draft or through FA. Scola is obviously priority one. We've got our third backup at the point in Barry.


it's not a certainty that he wouldn't accept a minor role and a small amount of money.

It goes without saying that if SAR is going to come, he's going to have to accept a significant pay cut AND accept limited minutes.

I don't think he'd be floating the idea of playing for SA out there if he was worried about getting paid.

[Kori Ellis]

At the PF, and when matchups at the SF dictate it. A perfect example would be when Detroit ran a Wallace-Wallace-McDyess front line. Another matchup I think he'd do well at would be against Rashard Lewis. The other would be against Odom.

Yeah, we understand how you want to use him. But whose minutes are you thinking he's taking?

[constantstate]

i would think he'd take horry's regular season mins.. plus some of duncans. (in favor of duncan playing more at the 5 with sar.

[Kori Ellis]

So what are going to do with Horry and Scola? They won't play in the regular season?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

We don't need to use Horry in the regular season, just thaw him out in April for the playoffs :)

I like Scola. I really like the idea of a Duncan-Nazr-Horry-Scola-Rahim rotation at the 4-5 spot.

Get SAR and you can go find your long SF with Rasho as trade bait.

[ChumpDumper]

Tell SAR not to sign any long term deals and get him in a couple of years when Horry retires. Just don't see him fitting now.

[timvp]

At the PF, and when matchups at the SF dictate it. A perfect example would be when Detroit ran a Wallace-Wallace-McDyess front line.

:lol

What were you smoking during the games? The Pistons never ran that lineup.

Like I said, the only way SARS makes sense is if the Spurs lose Horry. If that doesn't happen, there is no room. Getting the most talented players possible isn't what the Spurs are about and that's not what wins. If it were, Dallas and Portland would have swept the last decade.

With the addition of Scola, the bigman rotation will already be cramped as it is next season. You have Duncan, Mohammed, Horry, Scola and Nesterovic. Even if the Spurs give away Rasho, SARS isn't going to come here for like 15 minutes of playing time (at most) during the regular season.

I'd rather the Spurs keep Rasho and see how Scola pans out. If Scola is good, trade Rasho. If Scola sucks, keep Rasho or get someone like SARS. These rumors have gone on for the last five years, I'm sure the Spurs could get him next season if necessary.

[Kori Ellis]

Abdur-Rahim is a 28-year-old guy who averages 35 mpg and made nearly $15M this past season. If he were a few years older than perhaps he'd want 15mpg and $2M, but I don't think he'd really want that this season.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I think it was game 4 or 5 they hit us with that for a few minutes.

Like I siad, if you're serious about SAR then Rasho becomes expendable for a long three.

[constantstate]

if he would come here theres no question that he'd take horry's mins (at least in the regular season) i mean talk about a luxury that other teams dont have... worrying about horry's regular season playing time?

i would think that sars would be nice to have as a scoring option? but horry would probably only play based on matchups, or whether or not he needs work late in the season to get ready for the playoffs, or injuries?

scola i'm thinking wouldnt get much playing time at all until next season or if horry retires? unless (god forbid) you had an injury?

[timvp]

I think it was game 4 or 5 they hit us with that for a few minutes.

Like I siad, if you're serious about SAR then Rasho becomes expendable for a long three.

The Pistons never had the two Wallaces and McDyess out there at the same time. That is certainly something I would have noticed as I watched each game at least three times :drunk

[BadlyDrawnBoy]

No fucking way the Spurs resign Horry and then sign SAR.

[ducks]

horry should only play 10 minutes during the regular season next year a game
also scola is not a spur yet
if sar wants to come it is something YOU HAVE TO CONSIDER


scola may take a year to develop
and some do not like his rebounding habbits

if he never played with manu would anyone be high on him?
I wanted scola over rose. but mostly because manu and scola played together
it takes alteast one year for people playing with manu to expect manu's passes

[ducks]

No fucking way the Spurs resign Horry and then sign SAR.


horry has the option not the spurs

[BadlyDrawnBoy]

horry has the option not the spurs

And he's gonna opt out of the 1.1 million option because he deserves more.

[conversekid]

If the spurs sign SAR, I will never post on this board again.

mmm... wait... nevermind. :fro

[ducks]

And he's gonna opt out of the 1.1 million option because he deserves more.


HORRY WANTS TO PLAY 2 MORE YEARS AND THEN BE A SCOUT OR COACH

I DO NOT SEE HIM LEAVING TO MAKE MORE $$$$$$$$$
HIS FAMILY LIVES IN HOUSTON AND ONE REASON HE WANTED OUT OF LA WAS TO BE NEAR HIS FAMILY

[ChumpDumper]

I DO NOT SEE HIM LEAVING TO MAKE MORE $$$$$$$$$Indeed. I see him staying to make more money.

[ducks]

YEAH I just read the other thread

[acidsmoke86]

he sux he wants to be a charlotte bobcats

[Supreme Allah]

Another SARS rumor?

SARS??

SARS= Supreme Allah Reigns Supreme!




Bring him in!!!!!! Him and Nazr together will keep the guiding light of Allah right where it should be, In SA!!

[Marcus Bryant]

SAR makes sense if you see him replacing Nazr in the starting lineup. Defensively, Duncan would have to nut up and guard the opposing 5. In general, I think SAR's offensive game would complement Duncan's well. Defensively you would lose some shot blocking and physical presence up front. SAR's body isn't that bigger than the average 3 in the league.

SAR isn't going to get a new contract starting anywhere near his 2004-05 salary.

Honestly, I think the Spurs need more muscle up front, not less. Rahim's offensive skills would be a welcome sight after Nazr and Rasho, but this team is built on defense and Rahim has never struck me as that much of a banger in the paint.

[Supreme Allah]

SAR makes sense if you see him replacing Nazr in the starting lineup. Defensively, Duncan would have to nut up and guard the opposing 5. In general, I think SAR's offensive game would complement Duncan's well. Defensively you would lose some shot blocking and physical presence up front. SAR's body isn't that bigger than the average 3 in the league.

SAR isn't going to get a new contract starting anywhere near his 2004-05 salary.

Honestly, I think the Spurs need more muscle up front, not less. Rahim's offensive skills would be a welcome sight after Nazr and Rasho, but this team is built on defense and Rahim has never struck me as that much of a banger in the paint.

He should replace Duncan in the starting lineup. Him and Nazr starting together?!?!?!

The power of Allah's mighty hand would shine through and make the Spurs a true dynasty!


Praise Allah!!

[texasqb2]

I remember seeing this a while back on realgm.com or one of those sites and then today I saw it on espn.com and then heard it on the radio. I also heard Barkley say on xm radio that the spurs have something big cooking and could announce it as early as July. Man, would I love to convince him to take a huge pay cut for a year or two.......

PG-Parker, Udrih
SG-Ginobili, Barry
SF-Abdur-Rahim, Bowen, L.Johnson
PF-Duncan, Horry, Scola
C-Mohammad, Nesterovic

Even if we cant land Shareef, I love the idea of Sprewell or Houston. I think Houston would fit in the best and move Barry to back-up PG.

[Mr. Body]

I'm glad this thread finally got into absurdity.

It's an absurd idea. The Spurs have no need for SARS. I saw it brought up between Greg Anthony and Marc Stein on ESPN and thought it was just another asinine ESPN segment. Which it was.

There's no money for him, even if he commands considerably less than last year. Then there's no minutes for him, too, since he wants to start after getting stuck in a logjam for too long.

Let some other team try to drag him into the playoffs for the first time.

[Dre_7]

I think its not a bad idea at all. If SA can get him at a good price, It will be a good fit IMO.