Spurs will sign TMAC

[tomtom]

NBA = F:lolcked

[jimbo]

Baynes can fill in at power forward depending on matchups. Idiot.

Yeah...not unless the other team plays 2 centers. He's bigger than all of our other 4/5s. He's the center by default. The only time he would possibly be a PF is on defense if he played with Tim and only if the opposing center was like Al Jefferson, he'd still be the center on offense.

why are you so buttfrustrated though?

[Boomersgold]

I like this assessment. If these Spurs cannot work McGrady in the flow then that says as much about them as it does about him.

What about the whole "He hasn't been here long enough to learn the system" argument that everyone on here uses for when late signings don't get any significant playing time?

[ChumpDumper]

What about the whole "He hasn't been here long enough to learn the system" argument that everyone on here uses for when late signings don't get any significant playing time?Everyone completely ignores the NBA experience corollary to that system rule.

Unless he's a different player than he was last season though, he's only going to get real playing time due to injury. The Spurs do have those.

[KaiRMD1]

All T-Mac's signing does is guarantee a first round exit

[silverblackfan]

Another freakish move by the Spurs, but I like it. TMac can help if he is in decent shape and can adapt to the Spurs system, big IF on the adapt part. Playing in China should have kept him in pretty good shape and his numbers look good.
It has to be Diaw insurance with some KL backup minutes. In his prime, I always liked TMac, except for that damn Houston game where he went into video game mode and lit up the Spurs in under a minute. At least the other team knows that kind of streak is in him. He should keep the defense honest.

My head is still spinning, wow.

[Dex]

What about the whole "He hasn't been here long enough to learn the system" argument that everyone on here uses for when late signings don't get any significant playing time?

Diaw got significant time immediately after he was brought in, and he had zero experience in the system. The reason for that was because the Spurs were glaringly thin on the front line...just like they are on the wing right now.

I don't think anyone can really predict how TMac would be used. History says he won't see much time, but with Jackson gone and Manu and Diaw possibly out for the first round, the Spurs will likely need all hands on deck. Kawhi, Green, and Neal can't hold down both SG and SF by themselves.

If they were just going to leave him on the bench, injuries notwithstanding, what is the point of bringing him in at all?

[Brunodf]

I like, he can also play in the small lineup with Manu, Kawhi, Tony and Timmy
Small lineups are eaten alive in the playoffs unless u have Durant or Lebron

[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIAZXBNCcAMiROX.jpg

[Strategic]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ again there goes my train of thought^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[wut]

The way I understood it, the Spurs wanted him here at the beginning of the season... He CHOSE to go to China, make more, play in front of all the fans he had made from the Yao era Rockets, and save his body some in a less taxing league, and probably eyed signing with a contender at the end like this.... I could be wrong tho. Anybody got that happening differently?? From McGrady's standpoint, you join an awesome organization just for the playoffs (not having to put up with the grind a full NBA season) and if things work out you could get a good offer from the Spurs, and if not...the boost of Chinese fans will help his bargaining power in the Chinese league. From Spurs stand point, he's better than nothing, and could very well be a spark needed to get the team believing in themselves again. I also find it highly exciting to see what a guy like McGrady could be in a system where he is meant to be purely a role player. Spurs lack so much confidence/toughness/concentration right now; adding McGrady just may give them the "mental clean slate" needed to get back on track.

[TheGoldStandard]

T-Mac will play in some role or else the Spurs would not have brought him in at all. Spurs are not going to bring anyone in with that many miles without an inkling to use him.

[xtremesteven33]

Please stay healthy. As talented as TMAC is, his career lately has been full of injuries. Reminds me alot of Manu. When healthy and in rhythm they are one of the best in the league.

[TJastal]

Everyone completely ignores the NBA experience corollary to that system rule.

Unless he's a different player than he was last season though, he's only going to get real playing time due to injury.

Ahh.. the NBA Experience Corollary Rules... forgot all about those. Could we get a specfic formula perhaps? It's so exciting to think I will be able to sit down and figure out just awesome Mcgrady will fit in and help the spurs before his 1st game even!

[pad300]

McGrady is finished as an NBA player. if he wasn't he would have been on an NBA roster this year instead of playing in China. It was desperate move because there were no other options. They just put a body with NBA experience on the roster. Typical Spurs move getting washed up players and this board goes nuts with excitement.

In his last 2 stints in the NBA - ATL and Detroit, he put up WP/48 of 0.150+ . That's better than scrap, which was pretty much our other choices...

[ace3g]

Gregory Popovich ‏@FakeCoachPop (https://twitter.com/FakeCoachPop) 52m (https://twitter.com/FakeCoachPop/status/324291320757760000) I signed McGrady so we can use his home which saves us $84,000 in hotel costs for the 1st round in Houston.

[callo1]

Excellent addition

[Captivus]

I like this.
No one is saying he is gonna save the Spurs (if they need saving at all).
All fans should be happy he is back, regardless of what he can or cant do.
Lets hope he stays healthy.

[hommeaetage]

From McGrady's standpoint, you join an awesome organization just for the playoffs (not having to put up with the grind a full NBA season) and if things work out you could get a good offer from the Spurs, and if not...the boost of Chinese fans will help his bargaining power in the Chinese league. From Spurs stand point, he's better than nothing, and could very well be a spark needed to get the team believing in themselves again. I also find it highly exciting to see what a guy like McGrady could be in a system where he is meant to be purely a role player. Spurs lack so much confidence/toughness/concentration right now; adding McGrady just may give them the "mental clean slate" needed to get back on track.

T-Mac never had that at any point of his career.

[ChumpDumper]

Ahh.. the NBA Experience Corollary Rules... forgot all about those. Could we get a specfic formula perhaps?It's so simple I know you'd never get it.
It's so exciting to think I will be able to sit down and figure out just awesome Mcgrady will fit in and help the spurs before his 1st game even!Whatever you do, you find it more exciting that watching Spurs games.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Can everyone shut up about superstitious bullshit surrounding this guy? Take the signing for what it's worth, and let the past be the past.

[SenorSpur]

This certainly is a most curious, if not desperate, signing. However, what choice did the Spurs have? After all, someone has to relive Kawai. I certainly don't know what McGrady has left in his tank, but I do know he played backup PG almost exclusively for the Hawks last year. Given the choice of seeing Gary Neal dribble the ball into traffic and continuously make one bad decision after another, while throwing one bad pass after another, I'd rather see McGrady handle the rock and give the team some honest scoring. Still, as others have said, McGrady probably will not see many minutes at all in the playoffs. This is a "warm body" signing.

[The Whopper]

I thought Rodney's number was retired.

[jag]

I HAD ... absolutely HAD To comment ... I hardly EVER post anymore but I could NOT resist ... My Favorite player in The history of The sport playing on my Favorite Team in my Favorite sport ... LETS GET THIS SHIT

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[TJastal]

T-Mac never had that at any point of his life.
Fify

[Big Empty]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8542/8625740261_418280bbea_o.gifLMFAO

[BatManu20]

Championship!!!!

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:danceclub:corn::huddle::cheer

[pgardn]

So basically, a psychological signing.

We won't miss jack because we embarked McGrady....

Way to go...


No.
Its an insurance signing.

I see nothing wrong with it.

[cd021]

Congrats Lakers on the 2-7 upset

You sir clearly are talking that bullshit. Lakers didn't stand a chance with Kobe and sure as hell don't without Kobe & Nash.

[benefactor]

As others have said, it's probably the best of what's left. Despite his warts and the playoff lols I've always been a fan. He was a lot of fun to watch in the early 00's.

He'll see some minutes in the first round with Diaw hurt and Jack now gone. I think that will be the barometer for him to see if he can help some on the second unit.

Overall...this is a Jack replacement/Manu insurance. If he can burn a few minutes without being a liability while Leonard on the bench then he's more than done his job.

[spurraider21]

Would be funny if TMac outduels Durant in the 4th quarter in a WCF game :lmao

[cd021]

So he can play in the postseason? So if a player gets waived he can't play in the playoffs for another team, but he can if he hasn't played in the NBA all season? these rules make 0 since.

That being said Sjax has been one of my favorite players ironic that he is replaced with my brothers favorite player (he is a Rockets fan). Great signing. Solid passer good shooter.

Keeps Kawhi from dropping on the court from exhaustion can give us 10 minutes a game off the bench, keeps Green as a 2 guard and keeps Neal off the floor a little longer. He has a ton of experience and can still play.

[ChumpDumper]

In the videos, he kind of plays like Diaw except he can dunk without requiring back surgery afterwards. The passing will be the thing that helps him fit if he plays any real minutes.

Not a difference maker but I can't think of anyone else who could potentially fit with no prior games.

[cd021]

Would be funny if TMac outduels Durant in the 4th quarter in a WCF game :lmao

That would be a fitting to the oddest regular season i can remember as a Spurs fan.

[MarHill]

So he can play in the postseason? So if a player gets waived he can't play in the playoffs for another team, but he can if he hasn't played in the NBA all season? these rules make 0 since.

That being said Sjax has been one of my favorite players ironic that he is replaced with my brothers favorite player (he is a Rockets fan). Great signing. Solid passer good shooter.

Keeps Kawhi from dropping on the court from exhaustion can give us 10 minutes a game off the bench, keeps Green as a 2 guard and keeps Neal off the floor a little longer. He has a ton of experience and can still play.

cd021,

McGrady is eligible for postseason play because he was not on an NBA roster prior to March 1st. He was playing in China and thus eligible.

[BatManu20]

Anything that gets Bonner off the floor I'm down for.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/532049_10100824893997865_1660641664_n.jpg

[ChumpDumper]

Anything that gets Bonner off the floor I'm down for.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/532049_10100824893997865_1660641664_n.jpgHis head is shrouded in mist.

[MarHill]

That would be a fitting to the oddest regular season i can remember as a Spurs fan.

That's so true. Very odd. For a team that prides itself of being boring and out of the spotlight. The spotlight has found them this year and it hasn't being boring.:lol

[TheGoldStandard]

That would be a fitting to the oddest regular season i can remember as a Spurs fan.

If T-Mac has a flash back for one game of the playoffs that would be one of the biggest surprises of this season

[TJastal]

That's so true. Very odd. For a team that prides itself of being boring and out of the spotlight. The spotlight has found them this year and it hasn't being boring.:lol

:rolleyes

[timtonymanu]

I'm not confident in him, but I'm definitely rooting for T-Mac. I don't expect him to be a big contributor. Like everyone said, he's another body to throw out there.

[pad300]

One other thing that could be really interesting about this signing. What was the biggest Thunder adjustment in the WCF last year? Thabo on TP. Which pushed Westbrook into covering Green/Neal... Westbrook on Green/Neal is an acceptable trade-off for Selofosha limiting Parker. What happens if you switch Green with Mcgrady? Thabo is a 3 and D guy - McGrady can handle that assignment defensively. Offensively, Westbrook is 6'3"; Neal is 6'4" ; McGrady is 6'8" and can do more than spot up shooting (unlike Green). That may not be an acceptable trade-off any more.

[BlackSilver]

The most shocking thing about TMAC is that he's only 33. My God, I thought he was like 80.

[silverblk mystix]

Well it could have been worse...they could have signed Finley.

[BatManu20]

All jokes aside, T-Mac was my favorite player growing up as a kid. He and MJ might be my favorite players of all time tbh (outside of Spurs players). Still have both his Raptor and Magic jerseys in my closet. Will be weird to see him in a Spurs uni.

But he was the most potent scorer in the league for about a 5-year span. When he was on, he was un-guardable. Dude could just light it up. Let's reminisce, shall we?

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[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Honestly, what's the worst that will happen? He plays poor, take him out. It's a good experiment to see how he will handle Pop's offense. Hats off to R.C. Bufford for experimenting with another player no other team will.

[TheGoldStandard]

He can still shoot and his legs are relatively fresh plus the spurs won't ask him to play huge minutes so its a good pickup if he sees playing time. His confidence level may even be infectious to the other bench players especially with a lack of killer mentality that we have in the second unit.

[thOOdee]

has t-mac ever been past the first round?????????!!!

[Bruno]

The most shocking thing about TMAC is that he's only 33. My God, I thought he was like 80.

Yep, that's weird to think he is two years younger than Ginobili.

[stephen jackson]

im happy :)

[james evans]

i wouldn't put it past tmac getting hurt by friday. what's next? they gonna sign greg oden in the off season(i hope i don't give them any ideas)

[cd021]

The most shocking thing about TMAC is that he's only 33. My God, I thought he was like 80.

Its crazy that we sign an 15 year vet and he is 2 years younger than the player he replaces.

[james evans]

Would be funny if TMac outduels Durant in the 4th quarter in a WCF game :lmao
sir i am willing to paypal you some cash if that happens.

[cd021]

cd021,

McGrady is eligible for postseason play because he was not on an NBA roster prior to March 1st. He was playing in China and thus eligible.

I understand. I just find it odd, is all. Jackson gets cut a week before the season ends and can't play until next season basically.

[tmtcsc]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8542/8625740261_418280bbea_o.gif

That's pretty fuckin funny right there. http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121105002460/worldofcars/images/6/6e/Mater_cars_2.png

[tmtcsc]

ANCIENT CHINESE SECRET

http://solecollector.com/media/sneakers/files/tracy-mcgrady-face-china-brand-sneakers.jpg

[BatManu20]

T-Mac via Facebook a couple hours ago:

"Glad to be a Spur. It will be an honor to play for this great organization and the amazing city of San Antonio."

Not sure if anyone had posted that yet.

[Big Empty]

well hes been given a second chance. im sure he wants to go out there and prove himself. thats another good thing.

[eDizzle20]

I don't how much longer I could bare Bonner getting minutes at the "3". This is a no-lose move. We'll see what he has left in the tank tomorrow.

[John B]

Why stop there. Let's try and sign Yao Ming too. TD and Yao - Twin Tower baby! Tbh, this is an excellent signing. I knew FO would not do anything drastic and come out with nothing. They're too smart for that. TMac has better shooting percentage than SJax, excellent ballhandling, passing and facilitatng. Will not shy from taking big shot, not known for D but good size body. Most of all, here's chance to be in a winning team, he will take advantage of this chance and maybe even get that ring finally - well maybe. Go Spurs Go!

[Seventyniner]

Players only get paid for the regular season. T-Mac himself said that he won't play tomorrow vs Minnesota. Are the Spurs going to pay him anything at all? Are they even allowed to?

[100%duncan]

Everything HH has said has been truth bombs tbh. So yeah it's tiring to quote it all.

[Budkin]

Players only get paid for the regular season. T-Mac himself said that he won't play tomorrow vs Minnesota. Are the Spurs going to pay him anything at all? Are they even allowed to?

NBA players don't play for free.

[John B]

I guess Sean or Bowen don't need to think of a come back

[Dro210]

I don't know if that's what the deal would be... but if it were a vet minimum contract prorated to one game, T-Mac will get about $16.5K to sit on the bench tomorrow.

[itzsoweezee]

Bang like TMAC

[DesignatedT]

Where did TMAC say he wasn't playing tomorrow? jw

[therealtruth]

Having more playmakers never hurts in the playoffs.

[Canibspur]

But what if we go up 3-1?

Wait, did he ever make it of the first round??? I know he hadn't for a good while but stopped paying attention.

[therealtruth]

One other thing that could be really interesting about this signing. What was the biggest Thunder adjustment in the WCF last year? Thabo on TP. Which pushed Westbrook into covering Green/Neal... Westbrook on Green/Neal is an acceptable trade-off for Selofosha limiting Parker. What happens if you switch Green with Mcgrady? Thabo is a 3 and D guy - McGrady can handle that assignment defensively. Offensively, Westbrook is 6'3"; Neal is 6'4" ; McGrady is 6'8" and can do more than spot up shooting (unlike Green). That may not be an acceptable trade-off any more.

Pop's counter was to start Manu. I though the real counter would have been to start Jax who has a post game. Starting Manu simply took the ball out of TP's hands and made him passive.

[Kool Bob Love]

Players only get paid for the regular season. T-Mac himself said that he won't play tomorrow vs Minnesota. Are the Spurs going to pay him anything at all? Are they even allowed to?

Link?

[Cane]

Less fat Boris Diaw works for me

[crc21209]

I like the move alot :tu. I think those that say he won't play at all are wrong. He has to play. We basically have no choice. With Manu barely coming back from injury, Diaw out, and Jack gone, I expect to see T-Mac out there between 7 and 12 minutes a game or so. He'll be useful to give Kawhi some rest and play some 4 when the Spurs go small...

[baseline bum]

Wait, did he ever make it of the first round??? I know he hadn't for a good while but stopped paying attention.

Only team he was ever on that advanced out of the first was the 2009 Rockets, and he was in street clothes the entire playoffs.

[DesignatedT]

He has great court vision and can set people up for easy baskets. That alone makes me in favor of the move. The Spurs could use somebody else who can help create a shot for himself or a teammate.

Problem is his defense is probably going to be pretty bad so lets just hope he can have a positive affect offensively to make up for that.

[superjames1992]

Why stop there. Let's try and sign Yao Ming too. TD and Yao - Twin Tower baby! Tbh, this is an excellent signing. I knew FO would not do anything drastic and come out with nothing. They're too smart for that. TMac has better shooting percentage than SJax, excellent ballhandling, passing and facilitatng. Will not shy from taking big shot, not known for D but good size body. Most of all, here's chance to be in a winning team, he will take advantage of this chance and maybe even get that ring finally - well maybe. Go Spurs Go!
Then we'd be the San Antonio Rockets, tbh.

[crc21209]

Only team he was ever on that advanced out of the first was the 2009 Rockets, and he was in street clothes the entire playoffs.

That counts! :lol I mean technically he was on the team...

[spursnatic]

Now we can waive Baynes sorry ass and bring Jax back and be Super Deep?...That would be awesome, though it will not happen..We still need Jax toughness in the playoffs and an extra defender just in ase we do end up against the Thunder in the end of the Playoffs

[Boomersgold]

Now we can waive Baynes sorry ass and bring Jax back and be Super Deep?...That would be awesome, though it will not happen..We still need Jax toughness in the playoffs and an extra defender just in ase we do end up against the Thunder in the end of the Playoffs

:bang

[The Whopper]

T-Mac via Facebook a couple hours ago:

"Glad to be a Spur. It will be an honor to play for this great organization and the amazing city of San Antonio."

Not sure if anyone had posted that yet.

Glad that TMac understands how amazing we truly are! A moonlit stroll down Austin Highway. A frozen Rita at Nicha's. And a 3 am stumble down South Alamo on the first Friday in August. The Tone, baby!!! Riiiiiiight???

[Old School 44]

Diaw got significant time immediately after he was brought in, and he had zero experience in the system. The reason for that was because the Spurs were glaringly thin on the front line...just like they are on the wing right now.

I don't think anyone can really predict how TMac would be used. History says he won't see much time, but with Jackson gone and Manu and Diaw possibly out for the first round, the Spurs will likely need all hands on deck. Kawhi, Green, and Neal can't hold down both SG and SF by themselves.

If they were just going to leave him on the bench, injuries notwithstanding, what is the point of bringing him in at all?

Diaw also played with the French NT with Parker and they ran a lot of Spurs sets.

I don't know how TMac DOESN'T get time. I say he gets 5 -7 minutes per game to start, then gets 10 -12 minutes for the remainder of the playoffs. I wonder if his signing was already in the works before Jack was cut?

[TheGoldStandard]

He has great court vision and can set people up for easy baskets. That alone makes me in favor of the move. The Spurs could use somebody else who can help create a shot for himself or a teammate.

Problem is his defense is probably going to be pretty bad so lets just hope he can have a positive affect offensively to make up for that.

So long as he's not wandering in the paint with Gary Neal or Danny Green while there guys are shooting 3's we'll be okay.

[SayTown]

Yesterday Bonner was saying that the 3 position is the easiest and simplest position in the offense, McGrady only needs to know how to stand in the corner so he should be fine.

[BatManu20]

Skip Bayless ‏@RealSkipBayless (https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless)26s (https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/324349215478276096)
It has come to this for my Spurs: They've brought back TMac from China while Rockets & Lakers fight for right to play Spurs instead of OKC.


:lol

[therealtruth]

I forget what year it was where he was saying before the playoffs that it was on him if the Rockets didn't get out of the first round. They ended up not getting out of the first round.

[Legacy]

Championship!!!!

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:downspin::lobt2::flag::downspin:
:danceclub:corn::huddle::cheer


:lmao :lmao :lmao You guys are seriously cracking me up in this thread. Give the duder a chance... This will certainly be... quite... interesting...

Just relax and enjoy the ride indeedy!! :lol :p: :lol





























Lordy, I still miss Jax, and I'll cry if I want to. :cry

[Brazil]

:lmao

[Chinook]

NBA players don't play for free.

Players don't get paid a salary for their playoff games. Instead, the players get a pool of money to divide among themselves in whatever way they see fit. Usually, highly paid players will allow others to take the money, so players like the Big Three will in fact most likely play for free.


Players only get paid for the regular season. T-Mac himself said that he won't play tomorrow vs Minnesota. Are the Spurs going to pay him anything at all? Are they even allowed to?

McGrady playing tomorrow should not affect whether or not he gets paid. If he's on the roster as of today, then he'll get the pro-rated share of the vet minimum (about $15k) although the Spurs should only be on the hook for about $10.4k, since the league should pay the rest. Those are rough numbers derived by dividing the salary by 2/170. I didn't actually look up to see how long the season was this year.

[Capt Bringdown]

McGrady has spent the season playing professionally in China after failing to land an NBA job. The former All-Star and MVP candidate played with the Hawks last season and averaged 5.0 points and 3.0 assists.

McGrady is still in pursuit of his first second-round playoff appearance as a member of the active roster.
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/22084556/report-spurs-sign-tracy-mcgrady-for-remainder-of-season

[Poolboy5623]

I forget what year it was where he was saying before the playoffs that it was on him if the Rockets didn't get out of the first round. They ended up not getting out of the first round.

I remember that to...seems like so long ago. Tmac won't be remembered for his playoff successes, that's for sure. It would be funny though if he plays really well and is an integral part of a spurs championship run, ala big dog back in 07...I don't think it's realistic but it would be fitting(kind of).

[The Whopper]

Show me tus espuelas!

[TheGoldStandard]

Skip Bayless ‏@RealSkipBayless (https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless)26s (https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/324349215478276096)
It has come to this for my Spurs: They've brought back TMac from China while Rockets & Lakers fight for right to play Spurs instead of OKC.


:lol

Skip Bayless is a huge phony.. Hate that guy

[Poolboy5623]

Ah crap...so he hasn't gotten out of the first round? Well, contrary to my last comment, it'd be more fitting if the spurs get knocked out in the first round. Smh.

[TheGoldStandard]

Ah crap...so he hasn't gotten out of the first round? Well, contrary to my last comment, it'd be more fitting if the spurs get knocked out in the first round. Smh.

In fact he's been apart of some major collapses in the playoffs.

[The_Worlds_finest]

Called this.

I like it. Lets see what he can do. If it doesn't work out then whatever.

Nice call and nicely put. He couldnt be any worse than SJAX

[exstatic]

Past their prime, but what could have happened had Duncan signed with the Magic so many years ago.

I've seen this WAY too many times. It was never going to be TMac/Duncan. Orlando had already signed Hill. TMac was only signed when Tim said no.

[Marcus Bryant]

Upside: Glenn Robinson in '05 playoffs, big spot minutes in a title run.

Downside: Never makes it out of the first round or whatever.

[TheGoldStandard]

I've seen this WAY too many times. It was never going to be TMac/Duncan. Orlando had already signed Hill. TMac was only signed when Tim said no.

2014 we'll see it, we'll coax Grant Hill to the fold, the "old 3"

[exstatic]

Why do people assume hes a loser? His Magic were an 8th seed that one year they gave up that 3-1 lead to Detroit, and they only had that lead because of how amazing Tmac was. He was a dumbass for claiming victory before the series was over but thats a completely different subject. He never failed to produce in the playoffs, his teams just werent very good.

Not that that matters since hes a different player now. But its a solid signing, Leonard cant play all game and hes a much better option at SF than Green/Manu tbh.

Exactly. People scoff TMac, but the two years that Kobe didn't have O'Neal or Gasol he was out of the playoffs and first round fodder. TMac never had that.

[Russo21]

That shit is awesome. Great signing. Dude can score, pass with the best of them, has size to defend. Good stuff. Hopefully he will be here for next season.

[weeks]

A desperate move from a desperate franchise, nothing more.
exactly what we needed.
we are desperate and it was time for desperate deeds.

love the upside, not worried at all about any downside. this is the first spurs news to put a smile on my face since the infamous phx game

[The_Worlds_finest]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB1D9wWxd2w

[therealtruth]

Exactly. People scoff TMac, but the two years that Kobe didn't have O'Neal or Gasol he was out of the playoffs and first round fodder. TMac never had that.

He lost in the first round a couple of times where he had the better team and home court advantage with the Rockets.

[TheGoldStandard]

He lost in the first round a couple of times where he had the better team and home court advantage with the Rockets.

T-Mac was always supposed to be a 2nd banana but was overpaid by everybody.

[UZER]

Unlike Bonner, Tmac isn't afraid to take shots when the ball is swung to him.

This signing is all upside potential, no downside.

[Sean Cagney]

spurs just got a whole lot deadlier....and most teams don't even realize it.

I hope you are correct. I expect little though.

[EricB]

Baynes. Duh. He can fill either PF or C depending on matchups.


Your a fucking imbecile.

[Spurs9]

Tmac is gonna bust his ass with this chance tbh. He has never really gone far with a team in the playoffs, so now is his chance to help see how far we can get. Can't wait to see him on the court. :flag::flag:

[EricB]

The only bad part of this signing is the "WHY ISN'T TMAC PLAYING?!?!!?" threads that will hit the forum within a week.

I will be SHOCKED if McGrady plays a minute other than garbage time or extreme injury woes. I'll be surprised if he's in uniform.


I believe the same was said of Glenn Robinson...

[jesterbobman]

To all the people complaining about TMac never making it out of the first round...Have you seen some of the teams he played on?

The 02/03 Magic had 2 other players with a PER above 15(League Average).

Grant Hill, who played 29 games(29mpg)

Drew Gooden, 19 games after a midseason trade.

That's it. Getting that team to the playoffs is a miracle.

For us, it's a sensible signing even though it's unlikely TMac plays much. As a 13th man, I'd rather have a second SF on the bench than a 5th PG, and his passing ability is a good fit for our offense.

[dbreiden83080]

He'll get as much playing time as i will..

[BatManu20]

Tbh we should just start him. He'll be one of our top 2 or 3 scorers and will provide a great scoring threat. I bet he's our best player in the playoffs outside of Timmy. He could be the missing link to a championship run.

[superjames1992]

Tbh we should just start him. He'll be one of our top 2 or 3 scorers and will provide a great scoring threat. I bet he's our best player in the playoffs outside of Timmy. He could be the missing link to a championship run.
:downspin:

[The Whopper]

TMac would so dominate Kobe right now.

[TJastal]

Tbh we should just start him. He'll be one of our top 2 or 3 scorers and will provide a great scoring threat. I bet he's our best player in the playoffs outside of Timmy. He could be the missing link to a championship run.

Hell yah he will! Khawi who?? Fuggetaboutit!

Chumpy's going to earmark another batch of his finest truffles in your honor good sir!

[TJastal]

TMac would so dominate Kobe right now.

Hells bells he would! He'd crossover those crutches and make a layup every time!

[superjames1992]

TMac would so dominate Kobe right now.
Hell, I'd dominate Kobe ... and I suck.

It helps whenever Kobe is on crutches, but those are small details...

[superjames1992]

T-Magic's shoulder veins have always perplexed me. They look liked ropes.

[TampaDude]

Pretty much zero risk and huge potential upside. Smart move, tbh.

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[tuncaboylu]

Good move, no brainer.

He's a clutch player and I believe that he will give his all to get a new contract next year.

[NickiRasgo]

It seems that a lot of people or non-Spurs fan are happy about T-Mac returning to the NBA to the point that they want to cheer the Spurs or joining the bandwagon because of T-Mac. Never felt this one before about people are now talking about the Spurs somehow. Hopefully this move will boost the Spurs overall.

[SpurPadre]

Man, I've been out all day and just found out about this move about 30 minutes ago. Great zero risk move with an invaluable potential reward. I see some people think he won't get much playing time but that's missing the point. Any minute he can provide will be good for the whole team, especially Kawhi and he'll at least have a wealth of knowledge to pass through to him and DG. He'll be good for morale after Jack leaving, too. And if we face the Rockets in the 1st round, at least we know he's comfortable playing in Houston. Most of all, if and when we get in an offensive funk, we know he can hit shots from downtown and get in a groove. He's not a savior by any means at this stage in his career but we obviously won't be asking him to be one. He will be a positive presence and the guy has a good basketball IQ. This is the best news we've had in a while, tbh. Good stuff.

[callo1]

Spurs just need to get out of round one and get healthy and they can advance. Their hot win streak did nothing for them last year, so I am not going to make too much about their current situation right now...I would rather they play desperate tbh.

Tmac offers a stop gap until they get some bodies back on the floor, and as mentioned here, he hasn't lost his vision, or the willingness to take a big shot if needed.

Bright side: Timmy is a beast right now. When was the last year that Timmy was playing at this level?

We just need Tiago to remember how to play again, and TP to get some rythm and the Spurs will be alright. Cow-Eye is going to be special in the playoffs...I truly believe that.

The Spurs are still the 2nd seed in the West...hell, Miami didn't peak until they got by Indiana last year.

[SpurPadre]

Now I'm kinda wishing Pop and RC call McDyess tomorrow so Bonner or Blair get no minutes in the playoffs, lol. Of course, that's not gonna happen but a man can wish.

[BatManu20]

Tim Legler sounds like he's picking the Lakers over the Spurs in the first round.

FPysVOO0nyY

[LarryDavid]

Solid low risk move.

[BatManu20]

:lol

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/11893_600046716673174_1985264214_n.jpg

[KenziE]

Spurs will peak at the right time this year starting at the playoffs my words

[pikkiwoki]

Love T-Mac, but he's way over the hill, yet still lazy.

Not sure how his laziness can coexist with Pop.

[LarryDavid]

Also, 4 of the top 9 draft picks from the 1997 Draft have now played for the Spurs. Good job RC.

[racm]

He's never been out of the first round but I probably trust him more than Choo choo Neal, De Colo, Bonner, and Blair already.

I trust him as much as Joseph.

[timvp]

I believe the same was said of Glenn Robinson...

Not from me, fwiw.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13051

[SpurPadre]

Tim Legler sounds like he's picking the Lakers over the Spurs in the first round.

FPysVOO0nyY

Legler is just another in a long line of ESPN Spurs haters. Fuck that never was, scrub.

[lefty]

I updated my sig :lol

[DAF86]

So let me get this straight, T-Mac yes, K-Mart no. OK.

[DAF86]

BTW, I do not hate the move, since we have nothing to lose but I still don't understand why the Spurs weren't interested in Kenyon Martin.

[racm]

I updated my sig :lol

Who WAS that girl?


So let me get this straight, T-Mac yes, K-Mart no. OK.

The wing was always a bigger need. Kawhi and Jax went down earlier in the season, and all it told us was that Green really sucks at SF.

[SA210]

:lol @ Chump saying TMac will only play if there is a team injury just because he saw timvp say that. Slurp slurp lol

[DAF86]

Who WAS that girl?



The wing was always a bigger need. Kawhi and Jax went down earlier in the season, and all it told us was that Green really sucks at SF.

Mmmh no. With everyone healthy we have Manu, Leonard, Green, Jack and Neal to play on the wing (you can even add Nando, Joseph and Mills as SG), on the frontcourt we have Duncan, Tiago, Boris and the turd towers. Martin would have instantly become the third (maybe second) best bigman on the team.

[DAF86]

Your a fucking imbecile.

Good to see the uncalled anger is still there.

[racm]

Mmmh no. With everyone healthy we have Manu, Leonard, Green, Jack and Neal to play on the wing (you can even add Nando, Joseph and Mills as SG), on the frontcourt we have Duncan, Tiago, Boris and the turd towers. Martin would have instantly become the third (maybe second) best bigman on the team.

True enough, but the Spurs have more 1/2s than 2/3s, and the Spurs waived the only other guy who could play SF full time.

[SA210]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPIEEdVP8Xk

[TJastal]

So let me get this straight, T-Mac yes, K-Mart no. OK.

Kmart was too big for the small ball 4 role.

[pikkiwoki]

how does this guy have two sets of eyebrows? :wow

[The Reckoning]

T-Mac going to China to work on his montage a la Rocky IV. He's dead on breaking the curse, spending a year in Communist China focusing his eye back into position, so he can penetrate again like when he was a young buck. If he dies, he dies.

[benfti]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPIEEdVP8Xk

dude looks like he ate Tracy McGrady

[lefty]

Who WAS that girl?



.
my gf tbh

[The Reckoning]

you wouldnt post photos of your gf unless you lost a bet or youve never been laid tbh

[NickiRasgo]

Also, 4 of the top 9 draft picks from the 1997 Draft have now played for the Spurs. Good job RC.

And 8 players overall from 1997 NBA Draft.

1. Tim Duncan
4. Antonio Daniels
6. Ron Mercer
9. Tracy McGrady
12. Austin Croshere
13. Derek Anderson
27. Jackque Vaughn
43. Stephen Jackson

Maybe I missed someone from that class.

[KaiRMD1]

I wanna apologize to everybody. I just started playing NBA Live 2010 again after updating the roster to what's in the NBA at the moment. I was checking out the free agent list because my Spurs squad was in need of a spark and decided to sign Tracy McGrady for the MLE and lo & behold this happens. I don't know how but I'm sorry in advance. If this signing works out (as it has in my game, he is a BEAST!) then hey, you're welcome bitches.

[chapnis]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPIEEdVP8Xk

Don't understand how a guy with the username 'eatdatpussy45' can sound logical in the comments section but he manages it.

[benfti]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPIEEdVP8Xk

Blair has to stop using social media to air his thoughts, sheesh

[Drago]

If he dies, he dies.


:tu

[007nites]

cUzO0j847-k

He looks old as hell lol

[lefty]

you wouldnt post photos of your gf unless you lost a bet or youve never been laid tbh

Someone is jealous

[ChumpDumper]

Hell yah he will! Khawi who?? Fuggetaboutit!

Chumpy's going to earmark another batch of his finest truffles in your honor good sir!


:lol @ Chump saying TMac will only play if there is a team injury just because he saw timvp say that. Slurp slurp lolMan, i couldn't be any more in your heads.

Keep talking about sucking cock, 210: it's what you do.

[SA210]

Man, i couldn't be any more in your heads.

Keep talking about sucking cock, 210: it's what you do.

I never used that word. I can see you like saying it though lol

[Mal]

It`s good signing. As long as TMac is here to help, not as a saviour, I`m with Pop and Buford.

[heyheymymy]

the only drawback to signing t-mac is that is caused lefty to change his sig!

6.2 points on 37.3 percent shooting = SJAX for the spurs this season.

you don't think t-mac can fill in and match that level of production for 8 min a game?

it's the RJ upgrade: 3.0

[spurraider21]

Tim Legler sounds like he's picking the Lakers over the Spurs in the first round.

FPysVOO0nyY

shittiest fuckin take on what happened last year :lmao

"Last year Pop took his foot off the gas. He didn't want the #1 seed. He did everything he could NOT to get it, but the Thunder struggled so bad the last couple of weeks of the season. Finally it got to the point with 2 games to go he said "well if you're going to give it to us, we'll take it"
:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

Spurs 10 game win streak heading into the playoffs :lmao

:lol Tim Legler
:lol BSPN
:lol

[ChumpDumper]

I never used that word. I can see you like saying it though lolOK, explain to everyone exactly what you were referring to.

Make it clear for everyone to understand.

[heyheymymy]

yea i thought the same thing about that foot off the gas comment. pay attention tim, we had three separate (at least)10 game win streaks in that shortened season. the last streak we had was the last 10 games of the regular season and the first 10 games of the playoffs.

foot off the gas?

shit take, and shitty doubter shtick throughout.

[Buddy Holly]

He also said "Manu is nowhere near coming back". Jesus, I hate ESPN and Tim "I don't know shit about what I'm talking about" Legler.

[hater]

Legler is a stupid fucking parrot who repeats shit he read or hears, but 70% comes out all jumbled up after being processed in that bird brain of his.

What Pop said, is he wished now that they had lost 1 or 2 games before end of the season, cause coming in with that long winning streat hurt them in the WCF. That's pretty fucking far from taking foot off the pedal

[chapnis]

He also said "Manu is nowhere near coming back". Jesus, I hate ESPN and Tim "I don't know shit about what I'm talking about" Legler.

I've heard people say Manu is out for the entire playoffs, no idea what source these people have.

[SA210]

Make it cleat for everyone to understand.

:lol cleat

[ChumpDumper]

:lol cleatlol avoidance

[robot89]

Is he playing tonight?

[jermaine]

Legler is just another in a long line of ESPN Spurs haters. Fuck that never was, scrub.
He's not. Last week he was saying he cant see anyone beat us. We've played like shit, so I truly dont blame him or anyone else for saying that. An it's not like he's not spitting facts.

[blizz]

He's not. Last week he was saying he cant see anyone beat us. We've played like shit, so I truly dont blame him or anyone else for saying that. An it's not like he's not spitting facts.

Yeah it is. He was saying that we picked up TMac because Pop was unsure about what Leonard was going to do in the playoffs, that Leonard hasn't been playing well etc etc. Has he watched any of the games this year? Did he not hear that Pop said he was going to lean on Leonard for up to 40 minutes a game? He was dead wrong.

[Fireball]

Is he playing tonight?

No, he confirmed that he will not play in Minnesota.

[Russo21]

TMAC would probably be the best playmaker/passer on the whole spurs team. Fearless effective shooter, great size. Hope he gets some playing time. He really could do big things fo rus in the playoffs. The only question is, will Pop play the fucker or is he just gonna warm the bench? McGrady>>>>Jackson. By far.

[weebo]

TMAC won't play.

[jermaine]

Tmac plays, makes me upset about Baynes not playing! But glad to see the spurs aint sitting with their thumbs in their asses.

[John_C]

a bad signing, ang foretells of spurs downfall

[Russo21]

TMAC will be more productive then Kobe in this years playoffs thats for fucken sure :lol

[spurraider21]

Is he playing tonight?

Every source says something like "he might." We may not find out until the afternoon

[jjktkk]

Keep talking about sucking cock, 210: it's what you do.




I never used that word. I can see you like saying it though lol




and you were still sucking Pop's cock. .

Hmm...

[Raven]

i understand that is just for safety, but it still looks rather pathetic.

[silverblk mystix]

Hmm...I luv cock


:lmao

[therealtruth]

yea i thought the same thing about that foot off the gas comment. pay attention tim, we had three separate (at least)10 game win streaks in that shortened season. the last streak we had was the last 10 games of the regular season and the first 10 games of the playoffs.

foot off the gas?

shit take, and shitty doubter shtick throughout.

So you haven't heard Pop's comments about how he didn't think the win streak was a good thing or how about the times he ended a win streak earlier in the season by tanking?

[spurspokesman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB1D9wWxd2w

Very fitting. Used to love this song lol

[Leetonidas]

If he can fill the Glenn Robinson role then I'm all for this, T-Mac with a chance to prove himself and get into the second round. Jackson was absolute trash, I doubt he'd be putting up 25/7/5 in China, so this in no way could be a downgrade at least

[Seventyniner]

T-Mac not playing tonight doesn't make sense. Pop wants to rest his important players and will need someone to soak up minutes. T-Mac needs to get used to NBA game speed again.

[bklynspursfan]

I've heard people say Manu is out for the entire playoffs, no idea what source these people have.

These people are clueless with shit like that :lol

They're "professional" analysts and don't know Manu could play tonight.

[pikkiwoki]

If he can fill the Glenn Robinson role then I'm all for this, T-Mac with a chance to prove himself and get into the second round. Jackson was absolute trash, I doubt he'd be putting up 25/7/5 in China, so this in no way could be a downgrade at least

Shavlik Randolph avg'ed 33 and 12 in China

[jjktkk]

:lmao

Let me guess. Daydreaming at work again? Inmate strip searches?

[Leetonidas]

Shavlik Randolph avg'ed 33 and 12 in China

And? Dude's probably better than Jack too tbh. Wilson Chandler averaged 26 and 11.5 in China, are you saying Shavlick Randolph is better than him?

[ohmwrecker]

Every source says something like "he might." We may not find out until the afternoon

That's what I just heard on the radio. I don't know why (if he's healthy enough to play), Pop wouldn't want to give him a look.

[ohmwrecker]

system schmystem.

[superbigtime]

Like it!

[temujin]

1) Bonner and Blair may or may not be legitimate bigs...they are still in the rotation and are in front of Baynes. So Baynes was not going to get much playing time in this scenario. He will get more next year.

That's not the situtation with T-Mac. Timvp makes a point that T-Mac probably won't play. I could see a scenario where he could get minutes and that's not out of the realm of possiblity.

Lastly, T-Mac probably knows this is his last legitimate shot as a NBA player. So he will be a team player and fill whatever role Pop wants him to fill. Even if he doesn't play but is professional....Pop's word carries weight and he can get an opportunity with another NBA team. That is what he wants...not playing in China for the rest of his career. T-mac will fit in under this scenario.

Of course, you have gone to crazy Stern conspiracy theories to justify your argument. Either the Spurs are good enough to win or they are not....not some crazy theory that Stern has conspire to get them out of the playoffs.

1) Never talked about Baynes. He's a rookie and one that joined the team well into the season. He is at the end of the rotation. As such he will see no playing time in the PO: better rookies (Hill, Splitter), were treated this way. I supsect, and wrote, that De Colo will also see little playing time in the PO.
2) In the best case scenario, McGrady will see no playing time, as some posters write. You say he will, and I tend to agree with you; but not because he is good, or there is much TMAc career-based logic behind this decision, but out of mere desperation.
3) Popovich has announced THE SAME DAY that Jack was released and Diaw, a potential back-up 3 (the only credible one in my opinion), will not play for 3/4 weeks. He gave no serious explanations as to why Jack was released. And obviously was not seriously asked by the usual intimidated crowd of reporters. It might be, just might be, that he might have been a tad too quick to fire Jack.
4) Stern is running the NBA business as such, and that's why he has been so successful and has kept his job. There is no conspiracy whatsoever. He is just maximizing his assets. The Lakers franchise is a much more important asset than the Spurs. Chek out the recent LAL-GSW game. They seriously have no chance against Durant's team; they do against these Spurs. So I would be surprised if I DON'T see more of the Joey Crawford' Bill Kennedy "bad calls" of G6 of 2012 WCF. Without Jack, it might be difficult to call a T for staring at the bench, but these guys know their business very well so I trust them to do the "right thing" for the business.

[DesignatedT]

Where did he say he isn't playing tonight?

[crc21209]

Where did he say he isn't playing tonight?

It was stated in yesterdays news piece of the signing.

But this piece today is making me wonder:

"McGrady completed a physical exam and signed a contract that will make him available for the playoffs. Though he is expected to participate in a morning practice session Wednesday, it is uncertain if he will be in his No. 1 Spurs uniform for Wednesday’s season finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the AT&T Center."

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2013/04/17/spurs-pluck-mcgrady-from-china-for-playoffs/

[ace3g]

https://vine.co/v/bFl05gaa5Ow

[bklynspursfan]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)5m (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/324547282135560192)
Pop on long-term plan for TMac: "He might not play at all. He might play a lot. We'll see."

[SA210]

Hmm...


Do you always make that sound when you hear that word? :lol

[ace3g]

another vid of him during shootaround

http://twitter.yfrog.com/5xyhdprykiqcbnsimswkfhspz

[Joyrider]

Even with all his years in the league, he still has a faster release then SJax so that's already a plus.

[ace3g]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/92d7b3c61d2e4c081a7d635c6b472b40/tumblr_mlepygf1Me1rugvcno1_1280.jpg

[xtremesteven33]

He looks ready to go. McGradys basketball IQ is probably the most underrated part of his game. Also looks like Pop has given him the green light so I expect him to play within the system and try to create for others first.

A slashing pass first Small Forward would be a tremendous addition to our squad. Even if he isnt young TMAC anymore.

[jjktkk]

Do you always make that sound when you hear that word? :lol

When did you decide stupid was en vogue?

[crc21209]

another vid of him during shootaround

http://twitter.yfrog.com/5xyhdprykiqcbnsimswkfhspz

Nice. :tu He looks good....

[pikkiwoki]

He looks ready to go. McGradys basketball IQ is probably the most underrated part of his game. Also looks like Pop has given him the green light so I expect him to play within the system and try to create for others first.

A slashing pass first Small Forward would be a tremendous addition to our squad. Even if he isnt young TMAC anymore.

Even T-Mac in his prime was more of a jumpshooter than a slasher. If Pop can get T-Mac in his old age to become more of a slasher, Pop is truly the greatest man alive.

[LakerHater]

http://twitter.yfrog.com/5xyhdprykiqcbnsimswkfhspz

[crc21209]

Monroe_SA Popovich on McGrady: 'He’s a quality player and a good person and he’ll fit in well with everybody. We’re glad to have him.”

danmccarneysaen T-Mac: I just know when my number is called I'll be ready for the opportunity. Just glad to be here.

danmccarneysaen T-Mac: I'm not sure when I'll play or if I'll play. That's not the place for me.

[crc21209]

danmccarneysaen Clarifying T-Mac quote about "that's not the place for me." He meant he wasn't going to bitch about his role. Anti-Captain Jack.

[crc21209]

danmccarneysaen T-Mac: Its a championship organization, something I havent really been part of my entire career. Im excited and humbled for the opportunity.

JMcDonald_SAEN McGrady admitted he'd grown used to being a "couch potato" since returning from China, but is thrilled by chance to join playoff team.

[crc21209]

Monroe_SA More Pop on T-Mac: 'He knows how to play; we don’t’ have expectations. May not play at all; he may play a bunch. Depends on situations.'

JMcDonald_SAEN T-Mac: "It’s good to be a part of a team with tradition of winning championships and expects greatness."

[crc21209]

JMcDonald_SAEN T-Mac: "So much has made is made that I’ve never got past the first round, but it takes more than just me."

[crc21209]

danmccarneysaen Got the call from Pop while leaving church on Sunday. No idea this was going to happen. "It was a shock..."


danmccarneysaen McGrady said he'd been expecting a potential callup for about a month after returning from China. Didn't come, went into couch potato mode.

[bklynspursfan]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)1m (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/324562395525689344)
McGrady said, for some reason, Asian fans still remind him of 13 points in 33 seconds game. Said they had a day to honor it in China.

[loveforthegame]

Thanks for the quotes and such. :tu

He sure looks good in those videos. Looks to be in good shape and his shooting stroke is smooth as ever.

Hard to believe he won't play but I guess we'll see.

[crc21209]

Thanks for the quotes and such. :tu

He sure looks good in those videos. Looks to be in good shape and his shooting stroke is smooth as ever.

Hard to believe he won't play but I guess we'll see.

No problem. :tu Yeah I don't see why he wouldn't play a little in the 4th at least in a meaningless last regular season game.

[szkorhetz]

another vid of him during shootaround

http://twitter.yfrog.com/5xyhdprykiqcbnsimswkfhspz
He is looking good IMHO.

[Joyrider]

TMac talks to the media. http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/130417_preview LOL at "Kawhi Leonard".

[Bruno]

A lot if interesting tidbits from Pop shootaround interview:
- He called TMac a perimeter player
- He said that it will take Tmac few weeks to be ready.
- He called him an insurance policy in case of injuries or foul troubles.

Given all that, the likely conclusion is that Spurs have signed TMac to have another body to put on Durant and Lebron.

[Leetonidas]

Interview after practice:

http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/130417_preview

He certainly talks the talk. If he can contribute at all I would be extremely happy but he sounds like he's confident he can help. I like when they ask him if he can play PG and he says oh definitely. Guess we'll know soon

[crc21209]

A lot if interesting tidbits from Pop shootaround interview:
- He called TMac a perimeter player
- He said that it will take Tmac few weeks to be ready.
- He called him an insurance policy in case of injuries or foul troubles.

Given all that, the likely conclusion is that Spurs have signed TMac to have another body to put on Durant and Lebron.

I fully expect T-Mac to play some decent minutes in the 1st round. T-Mac brings some size and playmaking to the 3 spot, and that will be useful. Especially with Diaw out, Jack gone, and Manu barely returning from injury...

[Leetonidas]

also lol at this :lol

http://i50.tinypic.com/2uivdr4.png

[DesignatedT]

It said "Kawhi Leonard" during Pops interview as well......

[crc21209]

It said "Kawhi Leonard" during Pops interview as well......

I saw that too :lol

[DesignatedT]

Pop is just keeping expectations and pressure down. It would make zero sense to come out and say " hes going to be a huge piece and were counting on him".

Pop will give TMAC a chance when the time is right and depending on how he performs he will see his role expanded or not.

[SA210]

When did you decide stupid was en vogue?

Every time you post, tbh :lol

[playblair]

kPIEEdVP8Xk

[ace3g]

Not sure if he knew anything but Elliott did say during the game following SJAX waived, something along the lines of "The Spurs wouldn't waive SJAX unless they had something up their sleeve".

So it will be interesting to see what Elliott says tonight about the signing and his possible role.

[BatManu20]

Lol Spurs fans going crazy with this. Also, why airbrush his tattoos?

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/11818_600177713326741_955015857_n.jpg

[SpurPadre]

These people are clueless with shit like that :lol

They're "professional" analysts and don't know Manu could play tonight.

That idiot Legler said last night that Manu wasn't coming back "any time soon". The fucking moron just pulled that shit out of his ass just so he can meet his boss' requirements to pump up the Lakers any chance they get.

[EricB]

Good to see the uncalled anger is still there.

Good to see people still care.

[ChumpDumper]

Lol Spurs fans going crazy with this. Also, why airbrush his tattoos?

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/11818_600177713326741_955015857_n.jpgProbably because it isn't his body.

[heyheymymy]

So you haven't heard Pop's comments about how he didn't think the win streak was a good thing or how about the times he ended a win streak earlier in the season by tanking?

what does that have to do with what i said? it's irrelevant that pop WANTED to end the streaks, and didn't like the effect streaks have on teams focus etc. fact still remains "foot off the gas" really doesnt describe a 20 game win streak to me. pop WANTED the foot off the gas, especially in hindsight, but the spurs were still cruising regardless of what pop WANTED.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIFyJ12CIAIZUZR.jpg:large

more pics;

https://twitter.com/alphahoops

[Spur|n|Austin]

Wait, did he ever make it of the first round??? I know he hadn't for a good while but stopped paying attention.



I know your name is Canispur, but you must very high to think that McGrady's first round exits will have anything to do with the Spurs first round play off series.

[LakerHater]

Looks like he belongs in Black & Silver!!!

[ace3g]

http://distilleryimage2.ak.instagram.com/6ef75784a7b911e2b77322000a1f8db4_7.jpg

[Spur|n|Austin]

http://distilleryimage2.ak.instagram.com/6ef75784a7b911e2b77322000a1f8db4_7.jpg


Dusted off the old Rocket kicks?? :lol

[heyheymymy]

those kicks prob worked well with the hawks too, but that "rockets red" looks hilarious against the sliver and black.

[DesignatedT]

His team was Red in China right?.........

[crc21209]

His team was Red in China right?.........

Yeah...

[heyheymymy]

yeah the pics of him in china have him playing in a red jersey

[LakerHater]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/0f6979f78187f76ca3d319f100f1d1e0/tumblr_mlfcgssruz1rugvcno1_500.jpg

[BatManu20]

T-Mac getting shots up

https://v.cdn.vine.co/v/videos/2013/04/17/8AAD0CA9-C74A-4FAE-9289-D8017CB35AB2-1438-0000005572638F74_1.0.7.mp4?versionId=F2gN_WEblxxVM 2nPCIn3IucWzdVdrfnQ

[bklynspursfan]

That idiot Legler said last night that Manu wasn't coming back "any time soon". The fucking moron just pulled that shit out of his ass just so he can meet his boss' requirements to pump up the Lakers any chance they get.

Jeff Van Gundy, who is usually pretty smart said the Spurs would lose to the Rockets cause there'd be no Manu.

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/130417_3.jpg

[therealtruth]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/130417_3.jpg

Hope he can mentor Kawhi.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIGigc7CEAAwmzh.jpg:large

[ace3g]

http://www.tianjinwe.com/sports/dgjt/201304/W020130418348356449470.jpg

http://www.tianjinwe.com/sports/dgjt/201304/W020130418348357024079.jpg

http://www.tianjinwe.com/sports/dgjt/201304/W020130418348357910637.jpg

http://www.tianjinwe.com/sports/dgjt/201304/W020130418348357634836.jpg

http://www.tianjinwe.com/sports/dgjt/201304/W020130418348357332603.jpg

http://www.tianjinwe.com/sports/dgjt/201304/W020130418348356891273.jpg

[Man In Black]

http://instagram.com/p/YOeUjFRfx1/

stak5ots
Ballout Tmac. Wish u the best bro.

[Blackjack]

Dominique Wilkins, that's all that comes to mind - and I'm furious the Spurs didn't reserve and/or retire Hairston's number.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BITXI-ECYAAZCg4.jpg:large