Which all-star player do Spurs have a shot to land?

[timmy2003]

It's pretty obvious that an all-star caliber player is needed with Timmy and Manu approaching retirement.
Josh Smith?

[$pursDynasty]

maybe that crybaby Dwight Howard. His attitude sucks but his talent is undeniable. He likes small markets and if he is intrigued by the aspect of playing w/ James Harden how much more intriguing would it be to go to a team that was in the finals alongside Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, w/ up and come KL, and coached by Pop? TD could hang around just long enough to toughen up Dwight and show him the Spurs way., while collecting two more rings. Then Dwight can take over the Spurs big man spot. If what Dwight wants is a ring, to be a big part but not the only part then the Spurs would be the perfect fit. They did say we are one of the teams he is considering.

[spursmvp]

maybe that crybaby Dwight Howard. His attitude sucks but his talent is undeniable. He likes small markets and if he is intrigued by the aspect of playing w/ James Harden how much more intriguing would it be to go to a team that was in the finals alongside Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, w/ up and come KL, and coached by Pop? TD could hang around just long enough to toughen up Dwight and show him the Spurs way., while collecting two more rings. Then Dwight can take over the Spurs big man spot. If what Dwight wants is a ring, to be a big part but not the only part then the Spurs would be the perfect fit. They did say we are one of the teams he is considering.

Dwight likes small markets? ....

[armynick23]

Free Agent wise, I like Josh Smith, and or Al jefferson, and Jarrett Jack. But that is about it.

[Prime Time]

Dwight would be the move of the DECADE. It'll never happen. Spurs have better luck signing Al Jefferson

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Paul Millsap and/or Tyreke Evans would be my top choices tbh.

[timmy2003]

Spurs need a player who can create his own shot with Manu and Timmy approaching retirement.

[3 Legged Dog]

No chance

[deibero]

iguodala opted out, will love him in a small lineup with tp, green and kawhi with td as the big...he can pass with the best of them, rebound, defend and score. we may be able to afford him

[Mal]

I`ll go with Jack and Josh Smith.

[UZER]

spurs dont land allstars in their prime....ever

[davidbowie]

no one wants to come here

[TheGreatYacht]

Somebody write a letter to Al Jefferson and Jarret Jack to come play for the Spurs. We can use Manu's and Stephen Jackson's salary money and split in half for Al and Jack. Al would carry the load offensively in the interior while Duncan becomes the defensive specialist just like David Robinson did in his last years. Jack would replace Manu and be the perfect backup to Tony Parker.

[armynick23]

Jarrett Jack, Josh Smith and or Al jefferson
I`ll go with Jack and Josh Smith.

[UZER]

everyone always talks about how they love and respect duncan, but not one of these fuckers wanna help this dude get a ring ever in his career. but theyll run around like litlle girls on cell phones trying to team up and make superfriends. dude is the best most unselfish teammate you could ever have and will let you have all the spotlight. its like hes the really nice guy and awesome person in school but he jsut doesnt have enough money and cool toys for other really cool kids to want to be friends with him.

fuck their compliments.

[spursince#99]

If we get Josh Smith I can only be a fan from afar. Josh Smith will single handedly ruin this franchise. Unfortunately I watch every Hawks game because I have Fox Sports South in my region and he's not even that good. Is there something I'm missing?

[SpursSerb]

Since when is Jarret Jack an all star player?

[Mal]

If we get Josh Smith I can only be a fan from afar. Josh Smith will single handedly ruin this franchise. Unfortunately I watch every Hawks game because I have Fox Sports South in my region and he's not even that good. Is there something I'm missing?

If Duncan, Parker and Ginobili will be still on the team, no one can ruin this team. Howard, Smith, Cousins. No one.

[Mal]

Since when is Jarret Jack an all star player?

He`s not, but he covers all that Spurs are needing. Backup PG, spark from bench, ballhandling, scoring from passanger seat. He`s decent defender.

[hyhy]

no jack pls. and spurs dun get all-stars usually do we?

[TheGreatYacht]

People in here that don't want Jack are morons. They are probably the same people that worship Manu and still think that he deserves 10-12 million $$$ per year despite costing TD his 5th ring.

[SAmagic]

Jack was a big spur killer always annoyed me how well he would play against the spurs

[blkroadrunners]

I would kill to have Tyreke Evans here. Too bad he's a restricted FA.

[crc21209]

No to Josh Smith. Go after guys like Al Jefferson and Pau Millsap...

[FRE3]

Looking at the free agents available that can reasonably be gotten by the spurs will be Paul Millsap/David West/Jose Calderon... I personally like the Millsap/Calderon, because we can get them on the cheap will not totally destroying our cap flexibility to sign other players.

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't know about stars, but looking at the FA list quickly, I'm interested in the following players, without considering contracts/cap space, etc..

Paul Milsap
Jose Calderon
Gerald Henderson
Wayne Ellington
Mike Dunleavy
Al-Farouq Aminu
Martell Webster

I also wouldn't mind Pablo Prigioni and Ronnie Brewer as specialists that weren't guaranteed to play every night..

[smaka]

Isn't Jack only good when he plays against Spurs? :lol

And please, no Josh Smith.

[hyhy]

People in here that don't want Jack are morons. They are probably the same people that worship Manu and still think that he deserves 10-12 million $$$ per year despite costing TD his 5th ring.

You have your opinions i have mine. I am a jack hater and thats why i do not want him on my team. thats all. All series long i felt that jack was our best defender against curry. Dribbles around all the time doing nth, den jacking up long 2s again and again. ugly basketball tbh. At least parker runs through screens while doing that.

[HarlemHeat37]

There's also always the chance of players getting amnestied/bought out..

Paul Pierce is possible, although I doubt he goes to the Spurs..

Pau Gasol would be perfect, but he probably won't get amnestied..

World Peace could be intriguing, tbh..he has looked shitty the past few years, but he would thrive in a bench role IMO, and he loves the Spurs..

[FRE3]

There would be no iggy signing... leornard will breakout next season... we dont need iggy! we need a 6th man that can score and pass the ball and another big man. Big Al is more expensive than Millsap!

[chapnis]

Iggy pls.

[NRHector]

Lebron?

[hyhy]

There's also always the chance of players getting amnestied/bought out..

Paul Pierce is possible, although I doubt he goes to the Spurs..

Pau Gasol would be perfect, but he probably won't get amnestied..

World Peace could be intriguing, tbh..he has looked shitty the past few years, but he would thrive in a bench role IMO, and he loves the Spurs..

MWP off the bench would be great. Great defender, dirty player, abv avg 3 point shooter, better ballhandling and driving skills than green.

[FRE3]

My wishlist would be Millsap/Calderon/Cassipi and resign Tiago for 7m!

[KL2]

No to Al Jefferson, he can't run the floor, and he's TERRIBLE defensively, I'd rather have West/Millsap. They can guard quick athletic PF's, SA's weakness. They'd be a much better fit. Replace Tiago with Baynes, who IMO has the potential to be even better than Splitter.

Give Kawhi the green light, allow him to bring the ball up court, take as many shots as he wants, create for others, this guy can give us 18 PPG easy.

Pursue a PG, SA is in desperate need of one especially since Manu is done. Jack will cost way too much so maybe someone else, they don't have to be a star, just a solid backup.

Sign a SF to backup Kawhi, maybe a guy like Gelable who SA showed interest in, or draft one.


Dont know about the SG position, there are quite a bit of holes on this team.

[FRE3]

I also forgot JJ Redick will be ok...

[HI-FI]

I'd love for Calderon to come here, would be very popular around here. DOes he have a lot left in the tank, I don't know I haven't watched much of him.

I think Reddick would be a great fit, Jefferson, Millsap. Not sure what the future is for Tiago or Manu.

[FRE3]

Marco Bellineli/OJ Mayo/ Earl clark/JJ Hickson/

[Texas_Ranger]

most probably no star. Wouldn't surprise me if we stay the same just without Blair. This FO just doesn't help Duncan.

[The Reckoning]

SCOLA

[objective]

I don't want Jefferson or Millsap, they're both bad ideas.

Millsap when I watchis already declining and too small to handle real bigs. He's not the rebounder he used to be either so good luck with that (even worse the Splitter), but he is a player who pouts when he doesn't get his touches or minutes in crunch time, something admitted by the Jazz radio pbp guy when discussing how tough a spot Corbin was in when trying to get Favors and Kanter meaningful minutes. Who would he guard against Miami? No one. Who could he guard against Memphis? No one.

Jefferson is too bad a defender and too poor a passer to play for the Spurs.

If Manu retires or takes off, Iguodala would be perfect. Too bad he wouldn't come off the bench and would cost too much.

Smith I doubt would come here. He has his faults but I would take him over the others.

Monta Ellis is opting out. Selfish, no defense bad shooter, but he could fill a third guard role. I'd rather have Redick though.

No good options. Nothing that turns the tide.

[angelbelow]

Millsap is very intriguing. Thought we needed a bruiser because we couldn't rebound well this series.

[TheGreatYacht]

Jarret Jack should replace Manu and back up Tony at PG. Al Jefferson or David West can replace Tiago.

[romain.star]

If Duncan, Parker and Ginobili will be still on the team, no one can ruin this team. Howard, Smith, Cousins. No one.

Jax tried very hard and ended up... all by himself in a commercial flight to Miami

[Mal]

Jax tried very hard and ended up... all by himself in a commercial flight to Miami

That`s what I am talking about. Still contender team, 4 HOF leading this team. No cancer could fuck this up.

[dg7md]

Dwight likes small markets? ....

I get what he's saying. Dwight might not "like" small markets, but seeing how this LA thing turned out, I'm thinking he preferred Orlando more.

Dwight wasn't quite there for prime time media exposure. I truly don't think large markets are suited for him. He tried it, and it was a complete failure.

[timmy2003]

iguodala opted out, will love him in a small lineup with tp, green and kawhi with td as the big...he can pass with the best of them, rebound, defend and score. we may be able to afford him
His game is kinda similar with Kawhi's and he will be paid over 10m.

[biziofromdowntown]

If Gasol is amnistiated, bring him here. Or try a push for Howard.

[TheGreatYacht]

Sign Jarret Jack so that he can replace Manu and be Parker's backup. Then sign Al Jefferson so that he can carry some of the load in the post. Duncan can anchor the defense in the paint just like David Robinson did in his final years. With Manu's contract out of the way, Stephen Jackson's contract out of the away, and if the Spurs amnesty Bonner, isn't that about $30 million right there? Split that $$$ for Al Jefferson and Jarret Jack. I'm not an expert on this stuff but would this scenario work?

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

OJ Mayo.

That guy is the Spurs type of player. Plays D, passes the ball, he can shoot 3's, and most importantly shoot off the dribble and slash. He had a attitude when he first entered the league, but I think it was a humbling experience last offseason when no one wanted him and he signed with the Mavs for peanuts. He proved he wants to do whatever it takes to win.

Him and Kawhi at SG and SF would be an awesome combo to have with Manu and TMAC being that combo off the bench.

[K-State Spur]

Doesn't need to be an all star - we were 22 seconds from title with ALL of our role guys shitting themselves the last 2 games AND Miami getting some fluke shooting.

1) Need to be healthy
2) Need Kawhi to improve by at least the same amount as any drop that Duncan experiences (very reasonable)
3) Need Manu's role to be redefined and have a slight bounce back next year (reasonable if #1 takes place)
4) Get continued, if small, improvement from Splitter/Green/Joseph/Nando.

Other than that, modest improvements could make all the difference. I like the idea of Redick as a replacement for Neal - same shooting, but much better passer & defender. Then use capspace and trade assets to get creative and add another shotblocker to the front line.

[K-State Spur]

OJ Mayo.

Plays D

No, he really doesn't. His D reputation seems to stem because he picked Chris Paul's pocket a couple times last year, but little else to justify it.

[Kobulingam]

KG!

[dave]

http://i.imgur.com/iInCZse.png

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

No, he really doesn't. His D reputation seems to stem because he picked Chris Paul's pocket a couple times last year, but little else to justify it.

Do you remember his play against the Spurs in '11. He was the 2nd best player of Memphis team that series. He plays D. But this is what I like. So many people just undervalue this guy that the Spurs can get him for a good price.

[K-State Spur]

Do you remember his play against the Spurs in '11. He was the 2nd best player of Memphis team that series. He plays D. But this is what I like. So many people just undervalue this guy that the Spurs can get him for a good price.

Guarding Manu with a broken hand - and Ginobili still had an okay series (Conley holding Parker down along with Memphis' front line is what determined that series).

All defensive metrics say he's mediocre at best. The eye test says he's lazy on that end and prone to ball watching.

[superbigtime]

Lot of possibilities out there. I like West, Milsap, Jefferson, Gasol, MWP, Ellis, Jack, Reddick, Hickson.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Guarding Manu with a broken hand - and Ginobili still had an okay series (Conley holding Parker down along with Memphis' front line is what determined that series).

All defensive metrics say he's mediocre at best. The eye test says he's lazy on that end and prone to ball watching.

I agree with what you say, but when HE DOES PLAY D, it is at a very high level. Inconsistency is what has dogged him his whole career. But last year he was far more consistent than all his previous years especially on the Defensive end. I think coming to the Spurs and its Cultural would do wonders for Mayo. The Spurs IMO have the best development staff in the NBA, and Mayo IMO has the most potential of all the available SG on the Market right now.

Right now his value is reasonable, and the Spurs will get a greater return. There was alot knocks on Kawhi during the NBA draft b/c yes, he did have alot of fundamental work to do on footwork and shooting. But I love the pick b/c you could see the potential he had. Look at Kawhi now. Mayo IMO has that ability to take his game to another level given the right coaching and situation.

[Kidd K]

Realistically, Jarret Jack.

Unrealistically, I would like to get Monta Ellis or Andre Iguodala to take over Ginobili's role. Iguodala probably most of all, but he's the most unrealistic option.

[PublicOption]

get josh smith and that should be all we need to stop laflop.

[rexb]

Cousins! but he wants max contract. I would love to see how the Spurs turn him around into a role model/franchise type player.

[K-State Spur]

I think coming to the Spurs and its Cultural would do wonders for Mayo. The Spurs IMO have the best development staff in the NBA, and Mayo IMO has the most potential of all the available SG on the Market right now.

Something to be said for that - however, I would argue that Carlisle is no slouch himself in this area. Dallas' issues are in the front office not in the coaching/development area. And if they can't get him to play hard for 30+ minutes a night, I'm not sure it can be done.

[cd98]

Cousins! but he wants max contract. I would love to see how the Spurs turn him around into a role model/franchise type player.

Cousins isn't an all star player.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Something to be said for that - however, I would argue that Carlisle is no slouch himself in this area. Dallas' issues are in the front office not in the coaching/development area. And if they can't get him to play hard for 30+ minutes a night, I'm not sure it can be done.

I agree. The problem with the Mavs they were running too many Isolation plays for Dirk when he came back. And they didn't have a PG who could distribute the ball. Mayo alot of times was open and the Mavs just didn't give him the ball.

That wouldn't be a problem with the Spurs. Spurs always find the open shooter. Mavs were nearly dead last in corner 3's last year and Mayo was open alot (Most made 3's on Mavs team). The Spurs system suits Mayo in that in his own words, he is a shooter and facilitator. Its hard to be that when you are standing around and watching Dirk run isolation play over and over again and not have the ball in your hands at all.

[Darius McCrary]

Id be open to getting Ron Artest, to take the Blair role. But it's risky getting someone so old coming off knee issues.

[DubMcDub]

Spurs are going to have a very tough time signing big-name free agents with egos. You're basically signing up to join a culture where you will never be the most important thing (and will never be anywhere near the franchise's best player). That's tough for most big names to swallow.

[th3answ3r]

jose, he can actually be a backup pg

[Pocket Hippo]

To say Howard wont come here because it is a small market is just wrong - he is considering Houston for gods sake!
Dwight Howard seems unpredictable and that may be why he could very likely choose San Antonio to repair his reputation while getting a championship. He may be tired of the media bashing him and prefer to come to San Antonio because the media only come here when we are in the Finals lol.

[spursmvp]

Who was the last big free agent we signed? RJ?

[stephen jackson]

honestly us losing is prolly the best way to get dwight to come.he tweeted about the spurs and congratulated the heat. no on else mentioned the spurs lol

i think is losing increases our chances to get him...

OJ would be awesome him starting at 2 over green is much needed. green would be a good bench player but i dont see im accepting that role maybe we trade him


if we dont get dwight
i nee oj for sure and smith or millsap jefferson or heck even jj hickson to start alongside timmy....

[spursmvp]

Just read that Landry is expected to opt out. I'd get him if we can sign him for cheap. Great hustle and fundamentals. Certainly a hell of a lot better than splitter

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/landry-leaning-toward-opting-out-testing-free-agency (http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/landry-leaning-toward-opting-out-testing-free-agency)

[DubMcDub]

To say Howard wont come here because it is a small market is just wrong - he is considering Houston for gods sake!
Dwight Howard seems unpredictable and that may be why he could very likely choose San Antonio to repair his reputation while getting a championship. He may be tired of the media bashing him and prefer to come to San Antonio because the media only come here when we are in the Finals lol.

Houston is a vastly, vastly bigger media market (the only thing that matters--raw population doesn't). There is a reason Houston has a pro sports team in the major three sports and SA only has one.

Howard is not going to SA. Lakers or Rockets. That's it.

[tesseractive]

Houston is a vastly, vastly bigger media market (the only thing that matters--raw population doesn't). There is a reason Houston has a pro sports team in the major three sports and SA only has one.

Howard is not going to SA. Lakers or Rockets. That's it.
Houston's also the strip club capital of the free world. I'm guessing that's also a pretty big factor. :lol

[Stabula]

honestly us losing is prolly the best way to get dwight to come.he tweeted about the spurs and congratulated the heat. no on else mentioned the spurs lol

i think is losing increases our chances to get him...

OJ would be awesome him starting at 2 over green is much needed. green would be a good bench player but i dont see im accepting that role maybe we trade him


if we dont get dwight
i nee oj for sure and smith or millsap jefferson or heck even jj hickson to start alongside timmy....

Danny Green being a D-League scrub is still fresh in my memory. Hard to imagine him having an ego too big to accept a bench role unless he really improves his game this summer.

[TheGoldStandard]

No Josh Smith but its not likely he'd even come to San Antonio. Out of the list I don't see anyone realistically wanting to come here except maybe Al Jefferson who loves Tim, he has post game and he can rebound, his defense is suspect though. We do need length though so maybe Iggy... we need scoring, someone who can pull up and shoot and create a shot.

[DubMcDub]

Houston's also the strip club capital of the free world. I'm guessing that's also a pretty big factor. :lol

An excellent point.

[palangi]

two bigs that might be interesting to look at could be earl clark with the lakers and andray blatche.

I understand blatche has issues but he might really succeed in our offense. he has a good 15-18 foot jumper. he also brings good length, athleticism, and size to the PF position.

earl clark is a 6'10" athletic 4. he can also stretch out to the 3point line, making bonner expendable. but clark also bring great length and athleticism. clark can play the the quicker 4's while giving us and edge with his size too.

also as for the 3 spot i believe that davis bertans is coming over to be the backup 3 to KL. and at 6'10" he brings good size and length. and has a great outside shot to really thrive in our system. he can also slide to the 4 and play smaller stretch 4's.
here are his highlights this last year in euro leauge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCEW6nPe3sA

another guy to keep an eye on is adam hanga. the spurs brought him in last to work him out and sent him back to europe to work on some things like his shot. he shot 35% from 3 this last year. which is a good improvement. he is a 6'6" long athletic 2. something we need.
here are his highlights from the last year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzODLlOwxd4

[Gervin44Silas13]

Jaren Jack.....

[Gervin44Silas13]

Hanga I heard he might stay overseas......fuck!!!!!


two bigs that might be interesting to look at could be earl clark with the lakers and andray blatche.

I understand blatche has issues but he might really succeed in our offense. he has a good 15-18 foot jumper. he also brings good length, athleticism, and size to the PF position.

earl clark is a 6'10" athletic 4. he can also stretch out to the 3point line, making bonner expendable. but clark also bring great length and athleticism. clark can play the the quicker 4's while giving us and edge with his size too.

also as for the 3 spot i believe that davis bertans is coming over to be the backup 3 to KL. and at 6'10" he brings good size and length. and has a great outside shot to really thrive in our system. he can also slide to the 4 and play smaller stretch 4's.
here are his highlights this last year in euro leauge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCEW6nPe3sA

another guy to keep an eye on is adam hanga. the spurs brought him in last to work him out and sent him back to europe to work on some things like his shot. he shot 35% from 3 this last year. which is a good improvement. he is a 6'6" long athletic 2. something we need.
here are his highlights from the last year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzODLlOwxd4

[Gervin44Silas13]

Howard would be a good fit.......IF IF IF he wants to be coached.


To say Howard wont come here because it is a small market is just wrong - he is considering Houston for gods sake!
Dwight Howard seems unpredictable and that may be why he could very likely choose San Antonio to repair his reputation while getting a championship. He may be tired of the media bashing him and prefer to come to San Antonio because the media only come here when we are in the Finals lol.

[wildbill2u]

None. We have never interested an all-star caliber player to come here as a free agent. They don't like small market teams. Besides, if the premise is that the Spurs are too old and need re-tooling I don't see a player with current all-star talent wanting to come here just to stop the slide. Where is the incentive?

[spursince#99]

OJ Fucking Mayo. Can handle The rock & create For himself as well as others. AND he's The prototypical Spur. Evident as he was moved To 6th man with The Grizzlies and uttered not A sound.

[SpursDynasty21]

This FO just doesn't help Duncan.

The Spurs surround Duncan with good players, but I agree with you that the Spurs should try to bring in other superstars to help Duncan.