Spurs Sign Eddy Curry

[timvp]

Well ..... Spurs fans have wanted a bigman. He's big. :lol




Honestly, I like the signing. For a training camp invite, he has a lot of potential. 95% chance he doesn't amount to anything but a 29-year-old seven-footers with talent don't grow on trees. Again, he'll likely not even make the team -- but at least there's upside with him.

[I. Hustle]

WHAT?!

[Kuestmaster]

wait, what?

[jeebus]

:lmao

[ElNono]

:lobt2:

[timvp]

Kori Ellis has a funny story relating to Eddy Curry and the Spurs...

[I. Hustle]

I've been praying for this day... They might as well start designing the rings. We STAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEDDD DDDDDDDDDD

like pancakes

[ace3g]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA

I'm not making this up: Eddy Curry, in #Spurs camp, looks relatively fit. Claims he dropped another 15 lbs., played all summer at Miami U.

[Blackjack]

:lobt2:

Yup.

Game, over, NBA.

[jeebus]

dude's in town just to eat tacos.

[I. Hustle]

Eddy and Dejuan in the same town?! They bout to shut Whataburger DOWN!

[Juggity]

Keep Dejuan away from Eddy and vice versa.

Bad things and whataburger are bound to happen.

[Juggity]

Eddy and Dejuan in the same town?! They bout to shut Whataburger DOWN!

:lol simultaneous

[DesignatedT]

:lol

[ElNono]

He isn't just big... he's BIG

[timvp]

I feel dumb liking this move but I do. Bigs peak at around 29-30. Curry's problem the last half decade or whatever has been discipline in terms of putting basketball first. The Spurs could use size in the middle, especially size that can score. He can't rebound but neither can Bonner (or Blair on the defensive end). Curry isn't a defender but just standing in the paint could improve San Antonio's interior defense.

I'd give Curry the following chances:

90% doesn't make the team
5% makes the team but as a deep, deep reserve
5% helps out

[I. Hustle]

http://i.imgur.com/dyPRE.jpg

[I. Hustle]

:lol simultaneous

I bet they are slaughtering cows left and right today.

[z0sa]

Dwight Howard vs Eddy Curry, marquee matchup material

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[bklynspursfan]

The guy has lost nearly 100 lbs and seems motivated. Maybe he'll turn out to be a surprise. I won't hold my breath but he seems to have done all the things necessary to get on the right track

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Dude's not going to survive the welcome wagon. Breakfast taquitos with Blair, sandwich hunting for lunch, heart attack for dinner.

[I. Hustle]

Bill Miller's needs an NBA spokesman.

[Bruno]

Well, there are very few good centers so getting one for the training camp isn't easy. Even a player as bad as Luke Zeller got invited to a camp (with the suns). I rather see Spurs giving a try to Curry than signing a no-upside center like Zeller.

So it's a nice signing for a training camp invite even if Curry doesn't really fit with improving the defense that should be Spurs first priority.

[lefty]

Eddy and Dejuan in the same town?! They bout to shut Whataburger DOWN!
http://thebreakdownshow.com/wp-content/themes/magazeen/timthumb.php?src=http://thebreakdownshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bigthings-shirt.jpg&w=225&h=246&zc=1

[Duncan2177]

Eddy and Dejuan in the same town?! They bout to shut Whataburger DOWN!

HOLY SHIT:wow

[Darkwaters]

At least it's a name people know and not the greatest center to ever play in the Micronesian League, or whatever.

Still, Eddy Curry. Just, wow.

[JP le Requin]

eddy is here in order to eat all boris and dejuan"s food... they will stay fit thanks him ^^

[Venti Quattro]

eddy is here in order to eat all boris and dejuan"s food... they will stay fit thanks him ^^

I bet you €100 that Diaw and Blair will have a fight with Curry this season because of food.

[I. Hustle]

The new BIG THREE:
DeJuan
Eddy
Boris

[Spurminator]

Prediction:

Curry displays a surprising athleticism and makes the team to begin the season, but is quickly in the doghouse because you can't train away low basketball IQ. Cut by December.

[loveforthegame]

Can't complain with a camp invite. Better than some of these other 6-7 guys the Spurs seem infatuated with.

[ElNono]

Curry brings the championship experience, tbh

[wildbill2u]

In football, back in the day, they had a training table for meals called the "Fatboy's Club". We could put Diaw, Blair and Curry there instead of giving them meal money.

[TDMVPDPOY]

whatever happen to the spurs mojo, signing classy players only???

lol hey look, come touch it...

[crc21209]

I like the move. :tu It's your typical Spurs low-risk, high-reward type of move. Wouldn't it be some shit if after all these years he FINALLY lived up to some potential and was a surprise pick up for the Spurs? Well...I can dream right? :lol

[SenorSpur]

Eddy and Dejuan in the same town?! They bout to shut Whataburger DOWN!

Too damn funny! :lol

Seriously though, I like the low-risk signing. If he applies himself, keeps himself in shape and stays out of trouble, he could give the Spurs exactly what they need. Still, we're talking about Eddy Curry. He's been in the NBA as long as Tyson Chandler and has basically made no impact whatsoever on any team he's been on. Therefore, I'd be shocked if he makes it out of training camp - even if he has lost weight.

[SsKSpurs21]

Wow! from NBADraft.net...too bad he never lived up to the hype.


NBA Comparison: Shaquille O'Neal


Strengths: Has more strength and polish than Shaq at the same age. The only thing that can stop Eddy Curry from becoming the next dominant force in the NBA is Eddy Curry. Has off the charts strength. athleticism is very good for a player his size. Has learned to score despite constant double and triple teams. Has a nifty turn around, can even knock down the occaisional 18 footer. Unlike Shaq and Wilt, does not have the achilles freethrow curse.

Weaknesses: Weight has become a concern. Consistency. Has had his ups and downs over the course of his senior season. In a much hyped matchup with Tyson Chandler, Curry left the 30+ scouts who came to see the matchup scratching their heads. Must continue to "want it" and develop to ever become the player that Shaq is.

[George Gervin's Afro]

I've been praying for this day... They might as well start designing the rings. We STAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEDDD DDDDDDDDDD

like pancakes

Howard stopper!

[benefactor]

Josh Powell has a better chance at making the team.

[Spurs Brazil]

It's going to be a great fight for that last spot with Curry, Powell, Wilkerson and Brown

[crc21209]

I'm curious to see what guys like Brown, Powell, and Curry say about camp and what they plan to bring to the team. I think any 1 of those 3 can actually help this team. I'm just tired of this team being held back by guys like Bonner and Blair. Time to give some other guys a shot....

[Mark in Austin]

Bin Layden strikes? Bringing San Antonio some of that basketball savvy he displayed in New York.

[Das Texan]

Great stealth move by the Spurs.


There is no downside to this signing really. Gotta love them trying to find a reclamation project with size for a change.

Hopefully Eddy makes the team and plays well. If he doesnt, its not like he is costing the team anything.

[Maddog]

Any pics?
I'm curious what the round mound of no rebound looks like?

[Brazil]

:lmao

[ace3g]

Any pics?
I'm curious what the round mound of no rebound looks like?

After a tweet said he was on the Spurs training camp roster, I saw a brief second of him on the spurs.com stream while he was taking photos. He did look noticeably "not as fat". Still looking for a picture, hopefully spurs.com will have a picture of him soon.

[Leetonidas]

Great now we have three fatasses on the team. Curry has game but I've been hearing every season how he has slimmed down and ready to ball, we heard last season how LeBron and Wade motivated him to get into shape and how he was supposed to play for Miami and dude couldn't even get off the bench behind Joel fucking Anthony. If he finally gets off his fat ass and tries to play hard he can be of use. He's definitely better than Bonner and Blair

[Leetonidas]

is there a link anywhere? i can't find anything on spurs.com

[dbestpro]

The guy has lost weight, has always had a game, and would not be anywhere near the Spurs unless Pop sees something.

[Trill Clinton]

eddie curry?
http://i1246.photobucket.com/albums/gg613/hairweavekilla1/2n9ztvljpg.gif

[I. Hustle]

Man, he has lost some weight!

[anonoftheinternets]

pics? ^

[ace3g]

252864779864133632

[Juggity]

Side note: Curry was actually just ranked as the worst player in the league by ESPN's NBArank. (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8246986/2012-nba-player-rankings-401-500)

I was not aware of this.

[xtremesteven33]

Hopefully under the guidance and example of Duncan he would be inspired to change and challenge himself for the first time in his career.

[TDMVPDPOY]

isnt he still in debt?

[TD 21]

Well ..... Spurs fans have wanted a bigman. He's big. :lol




Honestly, I like the signing. For a training camp invite, he has a lot of potential. 95% chance he doesn't amount to anything but a 29-year-old seven-footers with talent don't grow on trees. Again, he'll likely not even make the team -- but at least there's upside with him.

Exactly. At least they brought a true center to camp and one who used to be a rotation player in the league, as opposed to some career D-League scrub. And as you said, he's still only 29. He's also a young 29, considering his lack of mileage.

If they're just looking for a big body to throw against Howard though, then I think Magloire is a better option. Technically, he's in Raptors camp, but their roster is set, so he has no chance to make their team. He's a much better post defender and rebounder than Curry. Zero ball skills to speak of and not a modicum of athleticism or mobility left, but who cares? We're talking about a guy who'd be used less than sparingly.

[benefactor]

I think Pop has been wandering around Spurs talk again...and is now in full troll mode.

"So fans don't like the roster and want bigger players? Hey R.C....I heard Eddy Curry is unemployed. Let's invite him to camp. If the fans want size, I'll oblige them."

[swaggerjackson]

I am not against this move at all, but why swing for the fences on Curry but not Blatche? Assuming both of them get their acts in line and live up to their potential, Blatche is younger and a better fit next to Tim. I can't complain because this is a high reward no risk scenario, but it is just odd. I pray that the FO has some inside track on Curry and he finally becomes what he always should have been. Lets see what he has got!

[yavozerb]

I am not against this move at all, but why swing for the fences on Curry but not Blatche? Assuming both of them get their acts in line and live up to their potential, Blatche is younger and a better fit next to Tim. I can't complain because this is a high reward no risk scenario, but it is just odd. I pray that the FO has some inside track on Curry and he finally becomes what he always should have been. Lets see what he has got!

Cause Curry is simply here for camp trying to make the team and I am 99.9% sure Blatche was only going to come if signed to a yearly contract...No big deal really just another over the hill player trying to rejuvinate his career.

[Vic Petro]

I don't see how he's any worse than krylo effing fesenko

[benefactor]

http://media.screened.com/uploads/0/3259/200612-5276585.jpg

"That center you brought me, he won't play. He just walks around, eating, and not playing. You brought me...a worthless fatass. I want my money back"

[Vic Petro]

http://cdn.cosbysweaters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/eddyhungry.jpg

[lurker23]

I think Pop has been wandering around Spurs talk again...and is now in full troll mode.

"So fans don't like the roster and want bigger players? Hey R.C....I heard Eddy Curry is unemployed. Let's invite him to camp. If the fans want size, I'll oblige them."


http://media.screened.com/uploads/0/3259/200612-5276585.jpg

"That center you brought me, he won't play. He just walks around, eating, and not playing. You brought me...a worthless fatass. I want my money back"


:lol benefactor bringing the goods on this thread. :tu

[lurker23]

My first reaction to hearing the name "Eddy Curry" this morning was definitely a negative one, but I'll generously go into "wait and see" mode. If he sucks in the preseason, they can easily cut him.

[JR3]

Low risk... whatever.... we just need some weight/height so that dwight doesn't score every single time down the floor on us! Our offense will be fine.

[Hoops Czar]

RC, please insert head in ass.

[Dro210]

Call me crazy.... but I like it

[LittleCriminal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=753h9kCLRM8

[szkorhetz]

Fuck this shit.

We didn't go for Darko, because he is slow and not athletic(and can't finish outside the paint, but a really good and versatile defender) Now we signed a fat ass, who very far from Spurs material and can't even do anything in neither side of the floor(not even finishing in the paint).
In the meantime, the Lakers signed CDR to fill their last foggy spot in their roster.
GG, FO!!

[SenorSpur]

Fuck this shit.

We didn't go for Darko, because he is slow and not athletic(and can't finish outside the paint, but a really good and versatile defender) Now we signed a fat ass, who very far from Spurs material and can't even do anything in neither side of the floor(not even finishing in the paint).
In the meantime, the Lakers signed CDR to fill their last foggy spot in their roster.
GG, FO!!

As much as I hate to say this, I would've rather had Darko than this guy. The Spurs only have themselves to blame. They waited around all summer until there were no bigs left.

[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

:lmao

[FromWayDowntown]

It's not a good sign for where Curry stands to begin camp when Pop says:

“I didn’t know much about Eddy Curry and he did come into camp lighter than I thought he would."

[ace3g]

http://media.kens5.com/images/Spurs_Media_Day_2012-10-01+(1).JPG

[Hoops Czar]

As much as I hate to say this, I would've rather had Darko than this guy. The Spurs only have themselves to blame. They waited around all summer until there were no bigs left.
This is the Spurs MO every offseason, RC is too indecisive and he waits and waits and waits until the player is signed by another team.

Most of the forum should be tickled pink. They wanted a big because apparently size matters no matter how unathletic or unskilled the player is. And now you got one. I'm not sure what all the fuss and whining is about.

[ploto]

A trade of Dwight Howard to the West and all sorts of crazy things happen!

[Hoops Czar]

:lmao
I'm laughing at you too. You've turned the Bills into a complete laughing stock. And all it took was a contract extention Who knew..

[lmbebo]

Low risk, but prob low reward. Doubt he gets playing time. Doubt he makes the team. Just surprised.

[Truckules]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2mU6USTBRE

[Solid D]

If Eddie actually plays well enough to make the team, go ahead and give Pop Coach of the Year.

[LittleCriminal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMXsRArwlk0
Blair,Diaw and Curry are sleeping at Parkers house tonight!!

[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

I'm laughing at you too. You've turned the Bills into a complete laughing stock. And all it took was a contract extention Who knew..

Yes, the Bills were winners before I arrived:lmao

Stick to your shitty takes and predictions, b/c smack talk is definitely not your forte:lol

[Frank Dux]

He's gonna love Whataburger.

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/local_image_gallery_default/121001_mediaday_011.jpg

[dylankerouac]

If he was trying to make a good impression you'd think he'd get a hair cut and a shave before media day.

[timtonymanu]

Fuck!

Whoever started that thread a while back to bring in Eddy Curry ,well, you got your wish.

Of course, he has to make the team first. Maybe some of the posters on here can stop complaining that the Spurs aren't looking at any bigs to bring in.

[dylankerouac]

Whoops.

[Bruno]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/local_image_gallery_default/121001_mediaday_011.jpg

Damn he looks in a fine shape which is impressive given his past. Props to him. :tu

[DesignatedT]

He's a big dude. Wouldn't mind having a spot for him. That's a good hard 6 fouls to give Howard. Did I mention he's a big dude? Massive. Looks great in that pic.

[Nathan89]

Looks to be in decent shape. He's been trying to get into shape for about two years now so he should be in good shape. Who knows maybe he ready to do something in this league again. At least it adds interest.

[therealtruth]

He's a worse rebounder than Blair but half a foot taller.

[007nites]

He weighs more than Dwight and he is a legit 7 footer.

[Shifty]

He does look "in shape". At least by comparison to his former self.

http://cdn.cosbysweaters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/eddyhungry.jpghttp://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/local_image_gallery_default/121001_mediaday_011.jpg

[Seventyniner]

Let's see here...Lakers sign Nash, Spurs sign De Colo. Lakers trade for Howard, Spurs sign Curry.

Damn it all.

[DesignatedT]

Not every team can just trade their way into championships. Lakers don't know what it means to actually build a team the right way.

[racm]

Let's see here...Lakers sign Nash, Spurs sign De Colo. Lakers trade for Howard, Spurs sign Curry.

Damn it all.

Hey, at least Dick Jefferson is gone. And Kawhi > Goudelock and Morris combined.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Wow

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

I'm laughing at you too. You've turned the Bills into a complete laughing stock. And all it took was a contract extention Who knew..

You are so fuckin dumb

[Libri]

Curry better has some will power in SA. There's a Jalisco on every corner.

[xellos88330]

I think this could actually be a good move. Worst case scenario, the Spurs have the same problem as last year. Best Case - Spurs solved the hole in the paint.

[ChuckD]

I am not against this move at all, but why swing for the fences on Curry but not Blatche? Assuming both of them get their acts in line and live up to their potential, Blatche is younger and a better fit next to Tim. I can't complain because this is a high reward no risk scenario, but it is just odd. I pray that the FO has some inside track on Curry and he finally becomes what he always should have been. Lets see what he has got!
Eddie Curry has hit bottom. Blatche hasn't. He's still getting paid like 24M over the next three years whether he applies himself or not.

[therealtruth]

Any body remember Jackie Butler?

[manustarting2gd]

I laughed just off natural reaction but after considering all things , if he really wants it here's his last shot. I pray he woke the fuck up.

[DesignatedT]

Any body remember Jackie Butler?

:lol Jackie Butler never averaged 20 pts and 7 boards in an NBA season.

[Dr. John R. Brinkley]

He looks to be in damn good shape. Obviously, San Antonio is not the best place to go to stay thin. Hopefully this works out in some way and he doesn't end up with diabetes mellitus type 2. I like the idea behind this move of trying to get big. I hope this means Pop is interested in size over small ball this year...at least to a degree that makes sense.

Edit: The dude is most definitely lazy, but if I was to armchair diagnose I would guess he might be ADD and loses interest (and gains weight) when he doesn't get playing time. Clearly, the Spurs medical staff should diagnose him as such and put him on stimulants/appetite suppressants. Or wait...doesn't he have a problematic heart condition?

[Budkin]

Why not take a chance on Greg Oden instead? Ugh.

[bklynspursfan]

I think it could be a good move like some have said. End of the day, he's gotta wow the coaching staff

[bklynspursfan]

Why not take a chance on Greg Oden instead? Ugh.


I don't think he's playing this year anyway so he'd just ride the bench all year. Next year is a different story

[Samr.]

The new BIG THREE:
DeJuan
Eddy
Boris

I thought the "Big Three" was slang for Curry's weight?

Pop's approach to defending Howard: "if you can't beat 'em, eat em."

When Eddy Curry takes a charge, airbags deploy from his uniform.

Little known fact: Eddy Curry is the only NBA player with reinforced shoes.

DeJuan Blair doesn't have any ACLs. Because Eddy Curry ate them.

The Miami Heat declined to resign Curry for the upcoming season, stating his presence had "cast a large shadow over the team."

When Curry first saw a Whataburger sign, he took the name as a challenge.

Spurs used to give tenured players large contracts to reward them for their loyalty. Now they sign large players who can't land a contract in order to show them some sympathy.

Curry actually had another offer before he signed with the Spurs, but unfortunately he lost the paper in his cleavage.

[spurraider21]

If only Blair had curry's size... One can only imagine. That would be a pretty big dancing bear

[024]

was he the one that sexually harassed his male driver?

[gospursgojas]

Aww man...spurs, please dont become a laughable org...please

[Two10Whitey]

was he the one that sexually harassed his male driver?

I was reading about that and the accusations are hilarious!!! It's on his wiki page.

[Kori Ellis]

LOL Curry

[ace3g]

Kori Ellis has a funny story relating to Eddy Curry and the Spurs...


so Kori Ellis what is this funny story?

[baseline bum]

God, I can't believe there could be a big worse than Bonner on the team.

[racm]

Does he like curry-flavored Whataburgers?

[SouthTexasRancher]

:lobt2:

Damn straight, ElNono, damn straight...!

[siraulo23]

nb:lmao is f:lmaocked :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[TE]

I do not know what to say about this.

Hopefully it works out, I guess.

[bigfan]

Why not? Maybe Pop can motivate his ass.

[team-work]

Spurstalk.com has upgraded. Spurs roster has also done the same.

Hope the same happens for the posters (I mean myself:lol.)

[MaNu4Tres]

so Kori Ellis what is this funny story?

Yeah Kori Ellis what's the Eddie Curry story?

Can't leave ST out in the cold like that. :lol

[baseline bum]

Yeah Kori Ellis what's the Eddie Curry story?

Can't leave ST out in the cold like that. :lol

He probably just showed his cock to LJ.

[TE]

He probably just showed his cock to LJ.
:lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Hmmmm, the Spurs give a training camp berth to Curry who is unlikely to go anywhere, and who doesn't have the skillset we need anyway (ie. defense), but completely ignore Kenyon Martin who could actually help the team? I guess K-Mart is seen as too much of a cancer.

[Buddy Holly]

How do you know the Spurs ignored him? You're just making ceap up to fit your cynical argument. Maybe they did and he rebuffed them. Who knows. But to just assume one thing to fit your narrative is assinine.

[Buddy Holly]

Hmmmm, the Spurs give a training camp berth to Curry who is unlikely to go anywhere, and who doesn't have the skillset we need anyway (ie. defense), but completely ignore Kenyon Martin who could actually help the team? I guess K-Mart is seen as too much of a cancer.

How do you know the Spurs ignored him? You're just making ceap up to fit your cynical argument. Maybe they did and he rebuffed them. Who knows. But to just assume one thing to fit your narrative is assinine.

[timtonymanu]

Hmmmm, the Spurs give a training camp berth to Curry who is unlikely to go anywhere, and who doesn't have the skillset we need anyway (ie. defense), but completely ignore Kenyon Martin who could actually help the team? I guess K-Mart is seen as too much of a cancer.

Umm... maybe it's because K-Mart isn't willing to accept the veteran's minimum. Why do you think he hasn't signed anywhere yet?

[TDMVPDPOY]

eddy curry = kevin willis = massenburg role....thug enforcer down low

[Hoops Czar]

Yes, the Bills were winners before I arrived:lmao

Stick to your shitty takes and predictions, b/c smack talk is definitely not your forte:lol

I give you about a 1 on that comeback. There's a difference between smack talk and real talk. I suggest you take off your clown shoes and wake up to the fact that any team with RF as a number 1 option will be stuck in mediocrity for the life of his pathetic existence. Enjoy the weekly bus ride to the ralph. Should be a gay old time. Bring a book.

[mingus]

eddy curry = kevin willis = massenburg role....thug enforcer down low

Eddy Curry's reputation has never been that of a tough (physically or mentally) player.

I just want to see a lineup of the tripple blob towers

[Hoops Czar]

You are so fuckin dumbI was taught never to make fun of those in special Ed or self contained. So guess I won't.

[mingus]

Pop (to Eddy Curry): Be ready, Eddy. Manu likes to put mustard on his passes.

Eddy: Not a problem, coach. I like mustard.

[senorglory]

eddy curry = kevin willis = massenburg role....thug enforcer down low

I loved Kevin Willis.

[racm]

Spurs Big Lineup:

G - Duncan
G - Splitter
F - Diaw
F - Blair
C - Curry

:downspin:

[FuzzyLumpkins]

If he could provide some low post offense that would be HUMONGOUS!

[justinandimcool]

Spurs Big Lineup:

G - Duncan
G - Splitter
F - Diaw
F - Blair
C - Curry

:downspin:

the more I look at this the more I like it. hilarious or not we now have the size we've been yearning years for. it just happens to be wide as well as tall.

Fesenko/Blatche couldn't have been THAT much better signings. we can still go after them if Chicken Curry doesn't work out.

if you don't think this can help us for 10-15 minutes a night, watch Game 6 vs OKC again.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nzZE5QR3WU

[Kori Ellis]

Yeah Kori Ellis what's the Eddie Curry story?

Can't leave ST out in the cold like that. :lol
It might only be funny to us ( timvp and I).

Long ago -- maybe 2006? -- I had written an article about the Spurs and I had recapped some news from other sites. One news item being that the Chicago Tribune said that the Spurs were looking at Curry at the time.

A few days after I wrote that article, someone in the Spurs organization came up to me and said, "Did you say the Spurs are considering signing Eddy Curry?" The rest of the conversation went something like this:

Me: Not exactly. I said that the Chicago Tribune said that. I was just rounding up Spurs related news.
Him: Oh okay. I didn't read it myself. Someone told me that you wrote it and I was thinking, "Really? Eddy Curry."
Me: (pause)
Him: There is no way the Spurs would look at Eddy Curry? Eddy Curry? You think that Pop would actually deal with a guy with that kind of work ethic? No way.
Me: Like I said, I didn't write it. The Chicago Tribune did.
Him: Well there's no way that the Spurs would even consider signing Eddy Curry.



That being said... most people remember about the shady gay sexual harassment lawsuit against Curry, but we should also remember that he went through something horrible when his ex-girlfriend and 10-month-old baby got murdered. His other son was only 3 at the time and witnessed the whole thing. What a horrendous tragedy.

Anyway, I doubt he sticks on the Spurs, but stranger things have happened. I wonder what the situation is with his heart these days.

[timvp]

:lol

It's funny how more attractive Eddy Curry is when you can get him for nothing.

[TDMVPDPOY]

at this point...i take eddy curry over blair, for the soul reason his a big and clogs up the lane, can score down low, problem will be defense and rebound which can be solved as long he puts effort into attempting to block shots or have both active hands forcing players into bad shot selections; and better positioning.....something blair use to be good at untill players started to shoot over him due to his lack of height...

low risk high return signing if he makes the roster, will probably be offered the minimum or vet deal...which is what blair is on, who will be looking for a pay increase in a contract year.....

[team-work]

Sorry to hear the tragic thing. Hope Eddie finds some comfort in the basketball (and I'm not inferring that he plays well for the Spurs.)

[TDMVPDPOY]

:lol

It's funny how more attractive Eddy Curry is when you can get him for nothing.

is this after u touch his dick when he ask you too? look, come touch it...

[baseline bum]

:lol

It's funny how more attractive Eddy Curry is when you can get him for nothing.

I don't see it personally. I could go jack the neighbor's trashbag on pickup day for free, dump it on the porch and see what I got, but I'm just going to make a mess with nothing of value to show for it.

[Kidd K]

I think this is a huge waste of the Spurs' time. They should be spending this time trying to find someone better, or spend it convincing Kenyon Martin to play here. Yes, there's "a chance" Curry will turn out okay. . .maybe.. But I don't agree that it's even 5%. Blair is already basically the best we could hope to get out of Eddy Curry, and he is sort of improving still (not getting any taller though).

Meanwhile, Eddy Curry has played a grand total of 157 minutes in the NBA over the last FOUR years. In other words, five games worth of minutes. In four years. Before that he was fat and one dimensional. We're talking about a 7 footer who's best rebounding season was 7.0 per game. . .in a 35 minute per game season. He's managed a block a game one season in his early years, and has never averaged a full assist per game. Curry's ceiling is like Blair's current floor.

Curry can toss the ball into the basket and that's it. Blair can do that. Curry can't defend, can't rebound, can't pass. Probably can't run very well either. Blair can at least rebound very well along with the scoring, and is a better passer too. Defense probably isn't any worse either as Blair's at least been playing in the NBA.

Don't let his career FG% fool you. . .this guy is NOT a good "player". He used to be able to score. That's all. And we already just had the best offense in the NBA, and a top 3 the year before that.

I watched Curry play for the Bulls for years and he wasn't very good. They were always talking about his "upside", and he never got better! That's why they let him go and why Knicks fans still consider him to be one of the worst players (in comparison to contract) that they've ever had.

I honestly would have preferred we signed some random junk 7 footer like Hasheem Thabeet, or just said fuck it and tried to get Martin who's the only actual available big left that would significantly help. . . or have made a legitimate effort at getting Andray Blatche who's established as being better than Eddie Curry's current ceiling is. Curry can't be any less of a cancer than those two, especially considering how much better those other two are.

I feel like we're playing moneyball despite Holt getting plenty of surplus earnings from the last few seasons.

[Obstructed_View]

Coming soon: Spurs attempt to transplant Dejuan Blair's brain into Eddy Curry's body.

[Obstructed_View]

I move that the Spurs fine anyone who passes to Curry in the post.

[Chomag]

With Blair, Boris, and Curry. Spurs are going to need to buy a another Charter plane just for these 3. If I was the Spur's team airline poilet I would be getting pretty nervous...

[ChuckD]

It might only be funny to us ( timvp and I).

Long ago -- maybe 2006? -- I had written an article about the Spurs and I had recapped some news from other sites. One news item being that the Chicago Tribune said that the Spurs were looking at Curry at the time.

A few days after I wrote that article, someone in the Spurs organization came up to me and said, "Did you say the Spurs are considering signing Eddy Curry?" The rest of the conversation went something like this:

Me: Not exactly. I said that the Chicago Tribune said that. I was just rounding up Spurs related news.
Him: Oh okay. I didn't read it myself. Someone told me that you wrote it and I was thinking, "Really? Eddy Curry."
Me: (pause)
Him: There is no way the Spurs would look at Eddy Curry? Eddy Curry? You think that Pop would actually deal with a guy with that kind of work ethic? No way.
Me: Like I said, I didn't write it. The Chicago Tribune did.
Him: Well there's no way that the Spurs would even consider signing Eddy Curry.



That being said... most people remember about the shady gay sexual harassment lawsuit against Curry, but we should also remember that he went through something horrible when his ex-girlfriend and 10-month-old baby got murdered. His other son was only 3 at the time and witnessed the whole thing. What a horrendous tragedy.

Anyway, I doubt he sticks on the Spurs, but stranger things have happened. I wonder what the situation is with his heart these days.

That, ladies and gentlemen, is why the Spurs don't sign most of the players you want them to. Andray Blatche comes to mind.

[temujin]

Two day ago I was just thinking: I wonder what ever happened to Eddie Currie, the Spurs could try this guy out.

[spurspokesman]

Make all the funny jokes you want.Ill be on the short list of folks who like this signing. A motivated curry is worlds better than the trash the spurs have been looking at. At the least he can muscle down on bigger centers. Granted he cracks the rotation.

[racm]

Again, I doubt he makes the roster over Derrick Brown. If anything he's a big body for Tim and Tiago.

[jermaine]

Man I gotta give dude props for the weight loss alone. I don't think most of you understand how hard it is to change your eating habits an lose that much weight. I'm in the process of losing right now. I workout hard everyday. To everyone else I've worked a wonder on myself, but to me I got a long way to go. My energy has gone sky high, so with where he was to where he is. Man dude can't help but to be motivated. If he make this team or not, knowing Pop he won't. But he get props from me. That nigga is my motivation in this weight loss game.

[Redshadows]

Spurs have already 14 players. If it was Curry or Brown, I would choose Brown.

[Spurs Brazil]

Big addition: It was hard to miss the surprise addition to the training camp roster during Monday’s media day session. Seven-foot, 295-pound center Eddy Curry always has been a magnet for attention, starting with his selection at the No. 4 overall pick in the 2001 draft.

Curry, with career averages of 13.0 points and 5.2 rebounds over 10 seasons with the Bulls, Knicks and Heat, was signed to a non-guaranteed contract after participating in open gym sessions last week. He says he lost 15 to 20 pounds over the summer.

“I came here last week, and I like how they play,” Curry said. “I think I showed them I can get up and down the court when I came here. I think Pop knows what I can do. The main thing now is just to build on that and have a good camp.”

After playing pickup games with Curry, Duncan said he was encouraged by his conditioning.

“I see potential, potential, potential,” Duncan said. “He does seem fit, and I think he’s anxious. I hope that translates into something. He’s a heck of a body, a heck of a talent, and I hope we can turn that into something and give us another huge piece. It would be great.”

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/10/01/ginobili-contract-no-cause-for-worry/

[Spurs Brazil]

The long, strange trip of Eddy Curry
Posted on October 2, 2012 at 9:00 am by Dan McCarney

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/10/02/the-long-strange-trip-of-eddy-curry/

[spursince#99]

Laugh now, but don't sleep on Eddy Curry. Mark me as the first to say he'll make the team.

[spursince#99]

Is there any way that Derrick Brown and Eddy Curry could BOTH make the team? Get rid of Bonner?

[ace3g]

Is there any way that Derrick Brown and Eddy Curry could BOTH make the team? Get rid of Bonner?

They would have to make some type of trade and get nothing in return because right now they are at 14 players (15 max).

[jermaine]

A person as big ad he was can't lose that much weight an not be motivated. Hell he's sat on alotta benches to learn the game! I've never seen him play but if he put that weight loss with his talent some say he has, he'll be ok even if it's not with the spurs.

[spurraider21]

I'm fine with a low risk signing. But I'm just not sure why we wouldn't have signed Blatche, who could have been had, for this purpose? He's younger than Curry, and is probably a lower risk anyway

[spurs10]

Is there any way that Derrick Brown and Eddy Curry could BOTH make the team? Get rid of Bonner?

I think camp will determine a lot. Brown and Curry are new to the system so they'll have a lot to learn and prove. If Pop loves what he sees in both those guys I'd think he'd try to keep them both. Isn't Joseph one of the 14. Sending him to Austin for awhile might be a possibility. I think Blair will play with fire, and though Bonner is probably going to see a reduced role, I think he's going to be around. I wouldn't mind hearing from some of more learned folks on this site how they'd answer your question. All this being said, seven bigs is probably unlikely.

[spurraider21]

Its a 13 man roster.
Parker, Mills
Green, Manu
Kawhi, Jax
Diaw, Blair
Duncan, Splitter

thats roughly our top 10 who are pretty much going to make the roster without a shadow of a doubt. the spurs wouldn't have resigned mills if that wasn't their intention. candidates for the remaining 3 spots include: Neal (who i'm pretty sure will make it), De Colo, Joseph, Bonner, Brown, Curry.

Heck, lets call Neal a lock to make the roster he's been one of our best bench scorers for 2 years and Pop loves knockdown shooters with hustle. So its 2 spots that will be split between De Colo, Joseph, Brown, Bonner, and Curry. I'd imagine one of the guards make it (they didn't drag De Colo across the atlantic to play D-League), and one of the bigs make it. Bonner has about 3 million guaranteed. Smart money says Bonner makes it on that fact alone.

[spurraider21]

^Although if I'm not mistaken you can carry 15 but can have 13 active. That leaves 2 inactive spots, and I'd think Brown and Curry might hold those down. Co-Jo is better served in the d-league than rotting on the bench. He showed great flash in summer league and i'd love to see him develop more in the d-league

[HI-FI]

If Eddie actually plays well enough to make the team, go ahead and give Pop Coach of the Year.
:toast
i'm cool with the move. we got a great group of guys to keep his ass in line.

[Shifty]

^Although if I'm not mistaken you can carry 15 but can have 13 active. That leaves 2 inactive spots, and I'd think Brown and Curry might hold those down. Co-Jo is better served in the d-league than rotting on the bench. He showed great flash in summer league and i'd love to see him develop more in the d-league
Probably what will happen if they both have a good preseason.

[racm]

Big addition: It was hard to miss the surprise addition to the training camp roster during Monday’s media day session. Seven-foot, 295-pound center Eddy Curry always has been a magnet for attention, starting with his selection at the No. 4 overall pick in the 2001 draft.

Curry, with career averages of 13.0 points and 5.2 rebounds over 10 seasons with the Bulls, Knicks and Heat, was signed to a non-guaranteed contract after participating in open gym sessions last week. He says he lost 15 to 20 pounds over the summer.

“I came here last week, and I like how they play,” Curry said. “I think I showed them I can get up and down the court when I came here. I think Pop knows what I can do. The main thing now is just to build on that and have a good camp.”

After playing pickup games with Curry, Duncan said he was encouraged by his conditioning.

“I see potential, potential, potential,” Duncan said. “He does seem fit, and I think he’s anxious. I hope that translates into something. He’s a heck of a body, a heck of a talent, and I hope we can turn that into something and give us another huge piece. It would be great.”

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/10/01/ginobili-contract-no-cause-for-worry/

5.2 boards a game? Kawhi averaged 5.5 in 24 mpg. :lol

[Gagnrath]

They would have to make some type of trade and get nothing in return because right now they are at 14 players (15 max).
Or a package of players with fewer in return, or trade for draft picks.

[racm]

Or a package of players with fewer in return, or trade for draft picks.

Would have to be a team under the cap though, or to a team with an unguaranteed/partially guaranteed salary. Remember when Ratliff was traded to the 'Cats for a protected second rounder?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

How do you know the Spurs ignored him? You're just making ceap up to fit your cynical argument. Maybe they did and he rebuffed them. Who knows. But to just assume one thing to fit your narrative is assinine.

Fair enough.


Umm... maybe it's because K-Mart isn't willing to accept the veteran's minimum. Why do you think he hasn't signed anywhere yet?

Probably the case.


I don't see it personally. I could go jack the neighbor's trashbag on pickup day for free, dump it on the porch and see what I got, but I'm just going to make a mess with nothing of value to show for it.

Agreed.


Coming soon: Spurs attempt to transplant Dejuan Blair's brain into Eddy Curry's body.

:lmao


Just as an aside, when I visited SA to watch 12 games in 2003 Curry was one of the opposition players who impressed me most. I'm pretty sure he had mid-20s the night I saw him play us, and although the Bulls lost, Curry cut us up in the low post.

The opposition player who impressed me most during that trip though was Lamar Odom, who I'm pretty sure was a Clipper at the time and had an incredible all-court game.

[angelbelow]

Could be worse..

[Dex]

Personally, I'm all for this move.

Low risk, high reward. If he sucks in camp, he walks with nothing lost.

However, perhaps I'm being overly optimistic, but if there is one team that can provide stability and structure for a lost case like Curry, it's the Spurs. As long as he still has his legs (which he should at age 29-30) and is in halfway decent shape (looks better than he did in his days in New York), then he could be the big man the Spurs need.

Will he be the savior? No. But he will be a big body in the paint that can score, and at least intimidate as a defender, even if he isn't known for his defense. Like many have said before, "you can't teach big", and Curry is the biggest guy in camp.

Maybe I'm just in desperation mode for a big at this point, but I really hope Curry works out for the Spurs.

[baseline bum]

Just as an aside, when I visited SA to watch 12 games in 2003 Curry was one of the opposition players who impressed me most. I'm pretty sure he had mid-20s the night I saw him play us, and although the Bulls lost, Curry cut us up in the low post.

The opposition player who impressed me most during that trip though was Lamar Odom, who I'm pretty sure was a Clipper at the time and had an incredible all-court game.

:lol

Damn man, that's just sad to hear that Odom was the best opposition you saw live. I'd have to go with Jordan or Bird tbh.... or maybe Olajuwon.

[ace3g]

He said "impressed me the most during that trip" not all time

[Samr.]

Spurs have done more with less.

On first impression, when they first signed, Parker, Ginobili, Neal, Green, Jackson, Mills, Splitter, were all unknowns. Diaw was labeled as a lost cause, Blair was a no cause (with no ACLs), and Bonner was known mainly for using public transportation.

I'm not predicting Curry will make the team, and I certainly am not saying he will make the team better if he does get a roster spot. All I'm saying is, when a man lazy enough to balloon to 400 lbs while making millions to do essentially anything but just that, and then loses quarter of his body weight while hoping some (any) team accepts this as an apology... well, clearly the guy has something to prove.

Just like Parker, Ginobili, Green, Jackson, Splitter, Mills, Diaw, Blair, and Bonner when the Spurs signed them too.

[ace3g]

been a while since I've seen a Samr post

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:lol

Damn man, that's just sad to hear that Odom was the best opposition you saw live. I'd have to go with Jordan or Bird tbh.... or maybe Olajuwon.

Wow, very nice! I wish I'd seen those guys... :depressed I'm currently watching 1991 Finals - I'd forgotten how awesome the NBA used to be!

Odom really impressed me, although the best opposition I saw must've been Shaq and Kobe. I just remember being impressed with the way Odom seemed to do everything well, and especially the way he handled the ball in the open court at his size.

[baseline bum]

I just remember being impressed with the way Odom seemed to do everything well

Well, everything but pick a wife. At least he handled the Dallas trade about as well as I could have ever hoped for though. :toast

[RodNIc91]

Timmy said he was full of potential . That is encouraging, hopefully that translates into a great training camp. Im in the Curry bandwagon

[ChuckD]

Timmy said he was full of potential . That is encouraging, hopefully that translates into a great training camp. Im in the Curry bandwagon

It's a HUGE red flag if you're still talking about potential when a player has been in the league for 11 years. There is no potential at that point. He is what he is. Timmy was just being polite. The light bulb is not suddenly going to go off for Curry. He's a lazy fuck. He's always been a lazy fuck. He will always BE a lazy fuck. If he makes the 15 man roster, we're in serious trouble because several injuries to current roster big men would have to happen in that event.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Well, everything but pick a wife. At least he handled the Dallas trade about as well as I could have ever hoped for though. :toast

:lol Yeah. Who'd marry into that family of plastic people?

He should never have played ball last year after witnessing two people die in the space of a week. Sounded like he was clinically depressed to me. Wonder what he'll do in Clipperland this season?

[Samr.]

been a while since I've seen a Samr post

We got our Mexican food to protect. Eddy Curry comes to town and it's amazing the Spurs fans who come out of the woodwork. Basketball prognosis accuracy be damned -- one photograph of Curry renting out Blanco Cafe and it's on! No wonder we cross our fingers he doesn't make the team.

[Kidd K]

Curry will be a huge defensive liability and won't rebound for shit. He's also a black hole.

His "potential" is that he'd eventually maybe learn to play defense. This is shit people were saying 10 years ago. It hasn't happened. You stop being a prospect and start being a suspect after you don't improve at all for 3-5 years. It's been 10 folks. There's no potential but to hope he does a fraction of what he used to 8 years ago, and will be the C version of Gary Neal. Scores, does nothing else.



Its a 13 man roster.
Parker, Mills
Green, Manu
Kawhi, Jax
Diaw, Blair
Duncan, Splitter

thats roughly our top 10 who are pretty much going to make the roster without a shadow of a doubt. the spurs wouldn't have resigned mills if that wasn't their intention. candidates for the remaining 3 spots include: Neal (who i'm pretty sure will make it), De Colo, Joseph, Bonner, Brown, Curry.

Heck, lets call Neal a lock to make the roster he's been one of our best bench scorers for 2 years and Pop loves knockdown shooters with hustle. So its 2 spots that will be split between De Colo, Joseph, Brown, Bonner, and Curry. I'd imagine one of the guards make it (they didn't drag De Colo across the atlantic to play D-League), and one of the bigs make it. Bonner has about 3 million guaranteed. Smart money says Bonner makes it on that fact alone.

Bonner's making it. Sucks DICK in the playoffs. . .but he's actually kinda decent in the regular season.

Joseph is a D leaguer. Brown's a D Leaguer. De Colo. . .I don't know. Probably D league then gets called up. Mills should be there. Neal will be there.

Chance Neal gets traded due to Mills basically being the same thing but more versetile. Blair may also end up getting traded. Same with Jackson.

Tbh I don't see Curry being any more than 15th man and garbage minutes in blowouts, and at best emergency fill in if Splitter or Blair blows a knee out. Will not get any real time if the other bigs are all healthy.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I'm guessing Curry's best skill at this point is committing 6 hard fouls on elite opposition bigs, but we shall see.

[jiggy_55]

I'm guessing Curry's best skill at this point is committing 6 hard fouls on elite opposition bigs, but we shall see.

Worth it since he's a big body, especially against someone like Dwight..

[ChuckD]

Worth it since he's a big body, especially against someone like Dwight..

Curry would be a traffic cone for Dwightmare to easily go around. I'm not sure he's even quick enough to TAKE an intentional foul on DH.

[spurspokesman]

Personally, I'm all for this move.

Low risk, high reward. If he sucks in camp, he walks with nothing lost.

However, perhaps I'm being overly optimistic, but if there is one team that can provide stability and structure for a lost case like Curry, it's the Spurs. As long as he still has his legs (which he should at age 29-30) and is in halfway decent shape (looks better than he did in his days in New York), then he could be the big man the Spurs need.

Will he be the savior? No. But he will be a big body in the paint that can score, and at least intimidate as a defender, even if he isn't known for his defense. Like many have said before, "you can't teach big", and Curry is the biggest guy in camp.

Maybe I'm just in desperation mode for a big at this point, but I really hope Curry works out for the Spurs.
This. Curry is no scrub and if he can play motivated he will be leaps and bounds above the turd towers and splitter in terms of size and physicality. The spurs need more nasty at this point and this guy has loads of it to be tapped into. If this guy works hard he is well worth the gamble. I can see this board crying when we get but raped in the post come playoff time because were to damn small. If we couldnt get blatche im alright with this.

[spurspokesman]

It's a HUGE red flag if you're still talking about potential when a player has been in the league for 11 years. There is no potential at that point. He is what he is. Timmy was just being polite. The light bulb is not suddenly going to go off for Curry. He's a lazy fuck. He's always been a lazy fuck. He will always BE a lazy fuck. If he makes the 15 man roster, we're in serious trouble because several injuries to current roster big men would have to happen in that event. Disagree. Maybe Tim is talking potential in terms of actually doing something for this pathetic frontline in terms of physicality. While you cant compare him directly to Diaw they both were lazy and on horrible teams (except miami). The chance of winning or rather contributing to a winning team might just spark this sleeping giant.

[jiggy_55]

Haha true.. I guess we'll have to wait and see if he impresses Pop in training camp or not..we'll know soon enough..I'm not too optimistic of him suddenly becoming good again

[ChuckD]

Its a 13 man roster.
Parker, Mills
Green, Manu
Kawhi, Jax
Diaw, Blair
Duncan, Splitter

thats roughly our top 10 who are pretty much going to make the roster without a shadow of a doubt. the spurs wouldn't have resigned mills if that wasn't their intention. candidates for the remaining 3 spots include: Neal (who i'm pretty sure will make it), De Colo, Joseph, Bonner, Brown, Curry.

Heck, lets call Neal a lock to make the roster he's been one of our best bench scorers for 2 years and Pop loves knockdown shooters with hustle. So its 2 spots that will be split between De Colo, Joseph, Brown, Bonner, and Curry. I'd imagine one of the guards make it (they didn't drag De Colo across the atlantic to play D-League), and one of the bigs make it. Bonner has about 3 million guaranteed. Smart money says Bonner makes it on that fact alone.

Anyone with completely guaranteed money is making the squad. Jerry Buss does NOT own this team. At worst, they're trade bait. There will be no roster cuts from this list.

Duncan, Splitter
Diaw, Bonner
Kawhi, Jack
Manu, Green, DeColo
Tony, Mills, Joseph

That's twelve guys. Everyone else, Brown, Curry, Blair, Neal, Wilkerson, Collins,Powell is unguaranteed and competing for up to, but not necessarily, three roster spots.

[therealtruth]

I think Curry might be useful just for being able to play a few minutes and get us some low post scoring. More versatility never hurts.

[elemento]

Such a low-risk move. I don't why some people are so mad about it.

[lurker23]

Anyone with completely guaranteed money is making the squad. Jerry Buss does NOT own this team. At worst, they're trade bait. There will be no roster cuts from this list.

Duncan, Splitter
Diaw, Bonner
Kawhi, Jack
Manu, Green, DeColo
Tony, Mills, Joseph

That's twelve guys. Everyone else, Brown, Curry, Blair, Neal, Wilkerson, Collins,Powell is unguaranteed and competing for up to, but not necessarily, three roster spots.

This. (Although that doesn't guarantee they'll make the 13 man active roster.) And Neal and Blair have too much value to simply be dropped. At worst, they'll be traded for a 2nd rounder.

[boutons_deux]

"Blair have too much value"

no, DJB has very little value, as we saw in the playoffs.

[SpursRock20]

"Blair have too much value"

no, DJB has very little value, as we saw in the playoffs.




You don't drop Blair for nothing. It's my belief that the Spurs were asking for a bit too much when they were shopping him. Some team out there would certainly give a 2nd round pick for him.

[xmas1997]

Hmm. It could be a nice "feel good" story if he did come back and prove everyone wrong. The Spurs would benefit greatly in such a case.

[I. Hustle]

http://dudelol.com/img/tattoo-fail.jpg

[Maddog]

You don't drop Blair for nothing. It's my belief that the Spurs were asking for a bit too much when they were shopping him. Some team out there would certainly give a 2nd round pick for him.


I really wonder what his value is. His contract is pennies. He will walk at the end of the year- so you are essentially giving up a 2nd rounder for 1 year rent. Given his shortcomings, both figuratively and literally, I suspect their is not much interest.
Best- I think would be as a sweetener in a multi-player deal.


Hmm. It could be a nice "feel good" story if he did come back and prove everyone wrong. The Spurs would benefit greatly in such a case.

It would be great- however, I'm having a hard time coming up with a similar story in the past.
High lottery pick- who squandered his ability due to laziness that then redeem himself at age 29-30.
Anyone think of one

[swaggerjackson]

I am excited to have another big man to drop it off too. Duncan is still pretty damn good on the block, but Splitter is not really capable of just posting up and scoring. If Curry turns out to be decent this would be a nice addition to our bench game.

[trollt]

I wanna see Splitter stand up to D Fisher this year.

[Dex]

Ugh, don't remind me. Watching Splitter try (and fail) to post up Derek Fisher had to have been one of the most pathetic things I've ever witnessed on a basketball court.

[timtonymanu]

Ugh, don't remind me. Watching Splitter try (and fail) to post up Derek Fisher had to have been one of the most pathetic things I've ever witnessed on a basketball court.

That still pisses me off too.

[ChuckD]

Scoring is not something we are lacking. I don't hate the move, I just don't love it. We need a big who can show on the pick and roll, rebound, and defend in space. Curry does NONE of those things.

[dylankerouac]

Curry shoots FTs marginally better than Splitter too.

[ChuckD]

Curry shoots FTs marginally better than Splitter too.

He'd better. That's the minutes he's going to steal if he's here. He's too immobile to be anything but Duncan's backup. They can't play together defensively.

[benefactor]

Scoring is not something we are lacking. I don't hate the move, I just don't love it. We need a big who can show on the pick and roll, rebound, and defend in space. Curry does NONE of those things.
...which is why I am for flipping Splitter for Varejao. Do it R.C.

[crc21209]

I'll take ANY 7 foot body over Blair and Bonner any day, and that's pretty damn sad. :lol

[racm]

...which is why I am for flipping Splitter for Varejao. Do it R.C.

So what happens to the Spurs' frontcourt depth when Varejao goes down with his annual injury?

[benefactor]

Don't you mean the two major freak injuries(broken wrist, torn tendon in ankle) he had the past two seasons? I'll take my chances. It's better than Splitter...who regularly bruises his vagina and has to sit for ten games at a time every time he does it.

[timtonymanu]

Don't you mean the two major freak injuries(broken wrist, torn tendon in ankle) he had the past two seasons? I'll take my chances. It's better than Splitter...who regularly bruises his vagina and has to sit for ten games at a time every time he does it.

And Splitter got another boo-boo again. More reason to trade him for Andy.

[benefactor]

rofl hurt already

[ChuckD]

I'll take ANY 7 foot body over Blair and Bonner any day, and that's pretty damn sad. :lol

As sad as it sound, Curry is not an improvement on either.

[crc21209]

As sad as it sound, Curry is not an improvement on either.

He's 7 feet tall, that's an improvement to me...:lol

[ChuckD]

He's 7 feet tall, that's an improvement to me...:lol

You can find 7 foot at a rec center gym. That guy won't help the Spurs much, either. People's expectations are too high. I think timvp is right in the ballpark when he said Curry had about a 5% chance of even making the team.

[Russ]

The elephant in the room here is that Curry has only played 24 games the last four years. 3 games in 08-09. 7 games in 09-10. No games in 10-11. 14 games in 11-12.

I like the move for "Baby Shaq" but no one has discussed the reason for this. Injuries? Just a huge string of DNPCD's?

(And, of course, bring on the elephant puns.)

[racm]

If the Spurs simply wanted another 7 footer they could always get some stiff off the street.

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/local_image_gallery_default/121003_82.jpg

[lefty]

Damn he lost weight

[ElNono]

The elephant in the room here is that Curry has only played 24 games the last four years. 3 games in 08-09. 7 games in 09-10. No games in 10-11. 14 games in 11-12.

I like the move for "Baby Shaq" but no one has discussed the reason for this. Injuries? Just a huge string of DNPCD's?

(And, of course, bring on the elephant puns.)

How many games will Thiago play the next 3 years? :lol

[SilverSpur]

What's done is done. Curry is a Spur and I wish him the best. hope he works out and helps us in a positive way. What I take away from this is that the front office was looking to improve the team and not sitting around doing nothing.
With Curry losing all the weight , being a little more mature and being around professionals like the big 3, I think this will bring out his best effort for our benefit .
If Splitter can get his act together and be a more aggressive scorer around the basket and Blair keep rebounding, we should again be atop the league standings.
:flag::lobt2:

[racm]

Not surprised if he bags the MIP award next season :lobt2:

[Man In Black]

Jackie Butler 2
Reclamation project.
Low risk...high reward.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Anyone actually watch him significantly when he was playing well for the Bulls?

What I mean is what moves did he have in the post?

[007nites]

He is looking very lean. Has to be around 265-275 at the most.

[007nites]

Anyone actually watch him significantly when he was playing well for the Bulls?

What I mean is what moves did he have in the post?

He had a right hook which he could hit from about 6-8 feet away from the basket. He was mostly a power guy where he would back his defender down until he got about 3-4 feet away from the basket. 80% of his shots down low are by way of using the backboard. He was a good offensive rebounder but like Blair most of his rebounds were off his own misses.

[ChuckD]

Jackie Butler 2
Reclamation project.
Low risk...high reward.

Low reward, actually. What he does best is something we don't lack: paint scoring. What he does worst is exactly what we need: lateral defensive quickness and rebounding. He's so immobile you absolutely can't play him with Tim defensively.

[monkeypunk]

Low reward, actually. What he does best is something we don't lack: paint scoring. What he does worst is exactly what we need: lateral defensive quickness and rebounding. He's so immobile you absolutely can't play him with Tim defensively.

I disagree, Timmy was getting pushed out if the paint last season. Blair was constantly getting his shit blocked and Splitter only used that weak little hook. I think height and post scoring ability will help a lot.

He did look to at least try on D last night so if he is motivated in that dept, he could be useful.

[SenorSpur]

I don't have high expectations for the Curry either, but I'm happy the Spurs at least took the chance - even if it's a low-risk one. Now let's see if he can even make it out of camp.

[TDMVPDPOY]

CURRY IN A HURRY

[dylankerouac]

The other thing with Curry on offense, since he's so big you can't exactly leave him alone when you're defending him or he'll get easy points. And he's a taller cone than Blair on defense.

[ace3g]

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg231/scaled.php?tn=0&server=231&filename=ph.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[ace3g]

was testing something

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He had a right hook which he could hit from about 6-8 feet away from the basket. He was mostly a power guy where he would back his defender down until he got about 3-4 feet away from the basket. 80% of his shots down low are by way of using the backboard. He was a good offensive rebounder but like Blair most of his rebounds were off his own misses.

Thanks for that. I do not recall watching him play at all. I don't watch many non-Spurs games though.


Low reward, actually. What he does best is something we don't lack: paint scoring. What he does worst is exactly what we need: lateral defensive quickness and rebounding. He's so immobile you absolutely can't play him with Tim defensively.

We were fine on the boards last year. Kawhi and Green made a huge difference as opposed to Dick and the 2's playing small forward. Splitter for all of his vaginitis rebounded at a decent rate for when Duncan wasn't on the floor.

Post scoring OTOH has been a huge deficit. Duncan just doesn't getit done in the post anymore. To his credit he has adjusted his game and that 12-15 foot jumper is smmoth but it is what it is.

One of the problems that we had was Ibaka cheating on the switch up high on the double team. If we have a post scorer then he cannot do that as much, he has to stay home. Then Manu and Tony can get around the corner without 12 feet of height and arms smothering their dribble penetration. As it wsa he was stepping up above the key and we could not make them pay.

We desperately need post scoring. Unless Splitter steps up his offensive game we just don't have it.

[Kidd K]

The elephant in the room here is that Curry has only played 24 games the last four years. 3 games in 08-09. 7 games in 09-10. No games in 10-11. 14 games in 11-12.

I like the move for "Baby Shaq" but no one has discussed the reason for this. Injuries? Just a huge string of DNPCD's?

(And, of course, bring on the elephant puns.)

Even worse, he's only played 157 total minutes in those 24 games.



Anyone actually watch him significantly when he was playing well for the Bulls?

What I mean is what moves did he have in the post?

He was okay from the post, just did basic stuff. He has always been pretty strong though so he'd just "Shaq" people, aka back them down and throw up a shot over someone at close range. But rarely used any tricky moves like Shaq. He used to get some easy scores on cuts like Blake Griffin, only without the flashiness. Used to get fouled a lot but was always a terrible free throw shooter. Can hit mid range J's though, which might end up being his main use offensively if he gets any time at all.

Defensively, he's completely worthless besides if a fat slow guy is in front of him and trying to score in the post. . .then he can maybe stay in front of him and at least keep him further from the basket since he's also big, fat, and slow. Rarely contests anything besides post shots, rarely blocks shots, rarely grabs a steal, doesn't hustle, and matadors all the time.

[Russo21]

Man i can't believe the pictures. Is that really Eddy? I barely recognise him.

[TDMVPDPOY]

is he itching for a burger or someshit....

[Juggity]

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg231/scaled.php?tn=0&server=231&filename=ph.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

Looks like he lost about a third of his total body weight. Goddamn.

[baseline bum]

Post scoring OTOH has been a huge deficit. Duncan just doesn't getit done in the post anymore. To his credit he has adjusted his game and that 12-15 foot jumper is smmoth but it is what it is.

One of the problems that we had was Ibaka cheating on the switch up high on the double team. If we have a post scorer then he cannot do that as much, he has to stay home. Then Manu and Tony can get around the corner without 12 feet of height and arms smothering their dribble penetration. As it wsa he was stepping up above the key and we could not make them pay.

We desperately need post scoring. Unless Splitter steps up his offensive game we just don't have it.

Truth. People seem to act like this team has 2002 Duncan in the low post to run 4-down for. I just wonder if Curry would have been able to score on the block when having Fisher switched onto him; Splitter's inability to do so cost the team the WCF.

[mingus]

I think if he can approach his talent level the Spurs have a shot at being legit contenders. Big "if," but the two players I will be keeping my eyes on this season (at least the early part) are Curry and Leonard.

I think the Spurs management knows that at this point (in the twilight of the Duncan Era), they need to take chances on players that have a lot untapped potential and hope for the best. It is an act of desperation to an extent (not a huge risk though, which is good), but sometimes they work out.

[spurspokesman]

Truth. People seem to act like this team has 2002 Duncan in the low post to run 4-down for. I just wonder if Curry would have been able to score on the block when having Fisher switched onto him; Splitter's inability to do so cost the team the WCF.
Curry would have ate fisher for breakfast literally.

[spurspokesman]

I think if he can approach his talent level the Spurs have a shot at being legit contenders. Big "if," but the two players I will be keeping my eyes on this season (at least the early part) are Curry and Leonard.

I think the Spurs management knows that at this point (in the twilight of the Duncan Era), they need to take chances on players that have a lot untapped potential and hope for the best. It is an act of desperation to an extent (not a huge risk though, which is good), but sometimes they work out.
This. Good to see a true big man working out with the spurs.

[therealtruth]

Truth. People seem to act like this team has 2002 Duncan in the low post to run 4-down for. I just wonder if Curry would have been able to score on the block when having Fisher switched onto him; Splitter's inability to do so cost the team the WCF.

How ridiculous. How can one play decide how good Splitter is or the WCF. By the time the playoffs rolled around Splitter was strictly a pick and roll player. Before the playoffs began I predicted going away from Splitter in the post was stupid and was going to cost the team.

[rmt]

Truth. People seem to act like this team has 2002 Duncan in the low post to run 4-down for. I just wonder if Curry would have been able to score on the block when having Fisher switched onto him; Splitter's inability to do so cost the team the WCF.

That's a bit harsh - to blame it on 1 player. Iirc, Splitter was on Fisher for only 1 play. OKC's role players stepped up (especially in game 4, 22/25 from their big men) and SAS' role players disappeared in games 5 (Leonard 5, Manu 10, Diaw 0, Neal 7, Green 0) and games 6 (Leonard 4, Diaw 5, Neal 2, Splitter 5, Blair 2, Green 0). OKC is/was just a better team.

[cutewizard]

the big man blues continue............

[cutewizard]

we all know the refs cheated us, so....we did not lost the WCF we were fucked!!

[FuzzyLumpkins]

That's a bit harsh - to blame it on 1 player. Iirc, Splitter was on Fisher for only 1 play. OKC's role players stepped up (especially in game 4, 22/25 from their big men) and SAS' role players disappeared in games 5 (Leonard 5, Manu 10, Diaw 0, Neal 7, Green 0) and games 6 (Leonard 4, Diaw 5, Neal 2, Splitter 5, Blair 2, Green 0). OKC is/was just a better team.

This is true. Splitter didn't play because he kept on screwing up defensive rotations in addition to being a puss on the block. At the same time Duncan ran a ton of pnr sets which OKC switched and it's not like he was taking Fisher, Westbrook and Sefolosha to the block himself.

All the role players you listed do not create their own shots. We could not punish their smalls on their bigs and everyone else could stay home on said roleplayers. That's why having three guys on the court that can create is so hard to defend. Duncan is no longer that guy.

[baseline bum]

That's a bit harsh - to blame it on 1 player. Iirc, Splitter was on Fisher for only 1 play. OKC's role players stepped up (especially in game 4, 22/25 from their big men) and SAS' role players disappeared in games 5 (Leonard 5, Manu 10, Diaw 0, Neal 7, Green 0) and games 6 (Leonard 4, Diaw 5, Neal 2, Splitter 5, Blair 2, Green 0). OKC is/was just a better team.

The Spurs margin of error against OKC was razor thin (as evidenced by games 1 & 2), and an active Splitter who could score would have been the difference in that series. He was a huge part of that 20 game streak and the Spurs couldn't afford to have him go into a slump. Green was replaceable when he sucked since the team has Ginobili, Jackson, and Leonard, but there was no compensating for Splitter having a bad series.

[monkeypunk]

Exactly the reason that we need another big man with a decent post game, which Curry could be for us. If he can get inside position on people due to his size, Manu can spoon feed him all day long. Run some hi lows with Timmy playing the DRob role and we open up a lot of possibilities.

[dylankerouac]

Curry :tu