Tony hanging out with Corey Maggette... (Update: he has signed with Spurs)

[iManu]

"Je suis arrive en Vendée avec Corey Maggette. Grosse fête ce soir !!!" ("Arrived in Vendée with Corey Maggette. Big party, tonight !!!") -Tony per Facebook

Back up SF? What do you think?

[Dex]

The missing piece!

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Sources close to Corey Maggette have indicated that the Spurs have reached out to the former All-Star about potentially playing a limited role on the Spurs

per tmz lol

[iManu]

The missing piece!

Really Dex, you don't like him? I haven't seen in play in years...

I guess that says something, huh? :hat


I always figured/hoped the Spurs would go after him.

[xmas1997]

per tmz lol

Is there a link?
Or is tmz the link?
Just asking.

[Bruno]

They are playing a charity game in France today. It has nothing to do with Spurs.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Is there a link?
Or is tmz the link?
Just asking.
I'm just messing man TMZ is very unreliable

[Dex]

Really Dex, you don't like him? I haven't seen in play in years...

I guess that says something, huh? :hat


I always figured/hoped the Spurs would go after him.

Maggette was an exciting prospect back in 2008 or whenever it was the Spurs took a run at him. But this is a move that is 5 years too late. He's lost a step and is pushing 35.

For the minimum, I guess he wouldn't be the worst option for a backup SF or insurance policy ala T-Mac.

[iManu]

Maggette was an exciting prospect back in 2008 or whenever it was the Spurs took a run at him. But this is a move that is 5 years too late. He's lost a step and is pushing 35.

For the minimum, I guess he wouldn't be the worst option for a backup SF or insurance policy ala T-Mac.

He could continue in T-Mac's footsteps working with Kawhi on ways to attack the basket. Though he may have lost a step, himself, he was scoring 15 with Charlotte a few years ago and I don't think he's anywhere near the crip that McGrady is (he was benched the entire season so it's kind of like he's pushing 34). :lol

[td4mvp2k]

I thought if he lookd good in a workout and 100% then he wouldnt be bad to have in TC... Btw his D would be betta then Tmacs imo

[Leetonidas]

10 minutes a game behind Leonard wouldn't be terrible but I'd rather have a younger guy

[xmas1997]

10 minutes a game behind Leonard wouldn't be terrible but I'd rather have a younger guy

As would I.
Possibly Young or even Nunnally.

[swaggerjackson]

http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/f7/spurs-interested-in-mo-pete-and-maggette-84454.html
Wouldn't be the first time we have shown interest in him. I'm not sure how much truth there is to this rumor, but we could definitely do worse at back up small forward. Provided his head is check I think he still has some left in the tank.

[bklynspursfan]

They are playing a charity game in France today. It has nothing to do with Spurs.

Seems folks are missing this...lol

[smaka]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/996604_10151674824893173_388287009_n.jpg

[td4mvp2k]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/996604_10151674824893173_388287009_n.jpglol maggette sure aint lookn like no diaw or tmac fwiw... :tu

[TheGreatYacht]

If Pop and the FO think that Corey Maggette can help the Spurs then I think he would be a good fit. I am a Popsucker therefore I have to agree like an obedient child with every decidsion made by Pop and the FO. Excuse me for tyring to cope with everyone else.

[xmas1997]

If Pop and the FO think that Corey Maggette can help the Spurs then I think he would be a good fit. I am a Popsucker therefore I have to agree like an obedient child with every decidsion made by Pop and the FO. Excuse me for tyring to cope with everyone else.


Have you lost your mind?
Things are NOT JUST black or white as you would have us believe, there is a hell of a lot more gray area in life!
Thus if you believe in something Pop says, but not all of what he says, that does not make you a "Popsucker" or any other stupid derogatory name.
It just means you agree.
And all the rest that you happen to disagree with Pop on, you will just have to agree that you both disagree.
It isn't any more complicated than that, nor is it absolutist!
Got it now?
Somehow I think and sense there is a shred of common sense inside you somewhere, otherwise I wouldn't keep trying to get through to you.

[eDizzle20]

I would be surprised if the Spurs didn't give Maggette a camp invite. They pursued him pretty hard about 4-5 years ago when he was a free agent and decided to sign with GS at the time.

[Sean Cagney]

They are playing a charity game in France today. It has nothing to do with Spurs.

Nope, this thread will now go 15 plus pages talking about Corey to the Spurs and how we can get him! Book it.

[xmas1997]

Nope, this thread will now go 15 plus pages talking about Corey to the Spurs and how we can get him! Book it.

I believe you!

[Ditty]

Maybe six years ago

[timtonymanu]

We nearly had him the last time he was a FA so....


He sucks though.

[xmas1997]

We nearly had him the last time he was a FA so....


He sucks though.

Truer words were never spoken!
The Spurs dodged a bullet by missing out on him!

[racm]

he's so washed up he failed to get a rotation spot on a team that played Charlie Villanueva considerable minutes.

[ajballer4]

Joining the Spurs for camp according to Project Spurs

[ajballer4]

Corey Maggette will be joining the Spurs for training camp. Great locker room guy, could provide needed scoring, esp. w/ Pop's rest methods Jared Zwerling (@JaredZwerling)

[ace3g]

Corey Maggette will be joining the Spurs for training camp. Great locker room guy, could provide needed scoring, esp. w/ Pop's rest methods Jared Zwerling (@JaredZwerling)

To add to that:

Jared Zwerling @JaredZwerling
(http://twitter.com/JaredZwerling)Mike Bibby was invited to #Spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs) camp -- Pop liked him -- & had good chance of making team, but can't attend now due to heel/foot injury.

[Dex]

To add to that:

Jared Zwerling @JaredZwerling
(http://twitter.com/JaredZwerling)Mike Bibby was invited to #Spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs) camp -- Pop liked him -- & had good chance of making team, but can't attend now due to heel/foot injury.






Bullet dodged.

[rick1991]

Corey Maggette will be joining the Spurs for training camp. Great locker room guy, could provide needed scoring, esp. w/ Pop's rest methods Jared Zwerling (@JaredZwerling)

I like this move better than the Sam Young move. At least Maggette can get to the free throw line and will not be a complete liability of offense. The Spurs offense is as fluid as it is because everyone on the floor can either penetrate or shoot the ball or play well in the pick n roll.

[Budkin]

Damn some good moves today... Maggette still has game.

[DesignatedT]

All the PG's working out shows that either Pop or RC aren't confident with the backup PG spot. I think it's one or the other because if they both were unhappy about it than I think a move would have already happened there.

[Bruno]

It's too big a coincidence that the Maggette signing isn't linked on way or another with that charity game in France.

I really wonder was that link is and which one is is the consequence of the other?

[timtonymanu]

5 years later....

I still prefer Sam Young. Younger and more of a better fit.

[DesignatedT]

I guess it's possible the Spurs hang onto both Young and Maggette if they play well and move one of De Colo or Mills.

[xmas1997]

How can they have 16 players signed when they are only allowed 15?
Clearly one of these guaranteed contracts will have to be moved.
This strengthens my contention that Young was signed to use as trade filler.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Spurs helping Maggette get in shape and find a team in China tbh.

[timtonymanu]

How can they have 16 players signed when they are only allowed 15?
Clearly one of these guaranteed contracts will have to be moved.
This strengthens my contention that Young was signed to use as trade filler.

Young and Maggette are most likely training camp invites. I get the feeling neither will make the final roster anyway.

[Mel_13]

How can they have 16 players signed when they are only allowed 15?
Clearly one of these guaranteed contracts will have to be moved.
This strengthens my contention that Young was signed to use as trade filler.

Young's contract is not guaranteed.

Nearly every team in the NBA has more than 15 players under contract right now. Training camp invitees are signed to contracts. Nearly all of them have little or no guaranteed money.

Young will be trying to earn a spot on the roster.

[DesignatedT]

Young and Maggette are most likely training camp invites. I get the feeling neither will make the final roster anyway.

That's certainly a possbility as well.

[ace3g]

It's too big a coincidence that the Maggette signing isn't linked on way or another with that charity game in France.

I really wonder was that link is and which one is is the consequence of the other?

This was a reply to that tweet:

Brian Geltzeiler ‏@hoopscritic (https://twitter.com/hoopscritic) 53m (https://twitter.com/hoopscritic/status/383278301038792704) @JaredZwerling (https://twitter.com/JaredZwerling) this is exactly what Maggette told us last month when @LanceMedow (https://twitter.com/LanceMedow) and I interviewed him on @SXMBasketball (https://twitter.com/SXMBasketball)'s Off the Dribble

So I guess it has been in the works.

[Bruno]

Teams are allowed to have up to 20 players under contract during the offseason and preseason.

[xmas1997]

Teams are allowed to have up to 20 players under contract during the offseason and preseason.


Thanks, Bruno, for the clarification.

[ace3g]

https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1255486_10151677465628173_877195320_n.jpg

[timtonymanu]

Yeah unless the Spurs dump one of Baynes, Mills, or De Colo, I don't see them adding Young or Maggette to the team. The Spurs will more likely save their cheap contracts for a midseason trade.

[Texas_Ranger]

so now we're finally getting small forwards.

[Bruno]

I saw him play on TV that charity game yesterday with TP and he looked in decent shape. Now, I can't say more because it was a very low intensity game.

If Maggette can get back at the level he was a couple of years ago, he would be a very nice bench player. His good rebounding would especially be welcomed in small ball situation. That's a big if, but you never know...

[spurs10]

I saw him play on TV that charity game yesterday with TP and he looked in decent shape. Now, I can't say more because it was a very low intensity game.

If Maggette can get back at the level he was a couple of years ago, he would be a very nice bench player. His good rebounding would especially be welcomed in small ball situation. That's a big if, but you never know... Thanks!

[xmas1997]

I saw him play on TV that charity game yesterday with TP and he looked in decent shape. Now, I can't say more because it was a very low intensity game.

If Maggette can get back at the level he was a couple of years ago, he would be a very nice bench player. His good rebounding would especially be welcomed in small ball situation. That's a big if, but you never know...

Thanks again, Bruno, for the astute observations.
I've started a "Maggette or Young, who is the better fit?" thread so we can possibly condense our discussions of the comparisons of the two.

[Hoops Czar]

Obviously, the Spurs will have to make a choice. Do they want a player who can hold the fort defensively (Young) or do they want a player who can generate offense, but can't play a lick of defense (maggette). Corey's also only played 50 games over the last 2 seasons. At 33, his body may be breaking down. He's not very good at knocking down three's either.

[Sean Cagney]

so now we're finally getting small forwards.

Yep, and I hope one sticks and makes the team because we need a backup SF in the worst way.

[rick1991]

Obviously, the Spurs will have to make a choice. Do they want a player who can hold the fort defensively (Young) or do they want a player who can generate offense, but can't play a lick of defense (maggette). Corey's also only played 50 games over the last 2 seasons. At 33, his body may be breaking down. He's not very good at knocking down three's either.

Or he is probably fresh considering he didn't get a lot of run on teams that were lottery bound and were looking to develop younger players. And Maggette has barely played in the playoffs so he shouldn't have a lot of wear and tear. Also he is a good guy who would take a small role and playing for a contender could motivate him even more. I know in Detroit he was talking with their management about a future role so obviously he has a good head on his shoulders and seems to be in great physical shape. If given the opportunity to play 15 minutes a game I am confident he will contribute. I like Young on defense, but just watching him in the playoffs for Indy last season he is a liability on offense.

[szkorhetz]

Yeah unless the Spurs dump one of Baynes, Mills, or De Colo, I don't see them adding Young or Maggette to the team. The Spurs will more likely save their cheap contracts for a midseason trade.
Please trade for one of these guys: Ed Davis, Anthony Randolph or Jason Thompson.

[td4mvp2k]

I thought if he lookd good in a workout and 100% then he wouldnt be bad to have in TC... Btw his D would be betta then Tmacs imoF ya! Gr8 to have @ TC! :tu

[Texas_Ranger]

How good is Maggette's defense??

[Hoops Czar]

How good is Maggette's defense??

The fact that you didn't receive a reply back pretty much sums it up.

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Touw65_gIbQ

[RD2191]

The fact that you didn't receive a reply back pretty much sums it up.
:lmao

[DrunkTXLabrat]

i don't like maggette. i've never seen much of him. i think it's because when his teams came to town, i was asleep by half-time.

[lefty]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Touw65_gIbQ
First time I ever hear TP speak in French :lol
and Im francophone :lol

[NickiRasgo]

Intriguing as well. Let's wait and see if he can still delivers like how he played before. If he could regain his shooting and low-post scoring, he's not a bad option like MWP-ish type of offense though his defense is questionable. He could be nice in small ball.

[jimo2305]

YxhJvgKNUCI

xN_ljDfevB0

what's wrong with you people?
http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001585631/Serious-face-40226573772_xlarge.jpeg

[DrunkTXLabrat]

thank you jimo!

[jesterbobman]

Disliking Maggette on the basis that he's been somewhat overrated/overpaid is perfectly reasonable. By ramp, he's hovered around -2 for the last 4 years. That's not good. It's also not worthless.

Replacement level is normally-3/-3.5, so a -2 player has some value. Gary Neal has been a -3.5 or so player throughout his career, and Gary Neal is not completely useless. Maggette is OK for the minimum.

[Ice009]

Although I really want defensive minded wing players that can also shoot the three and get to the rim, I guess you can't be too choosey with that 15 roster spot ;), I'm still very intrigued by Maggette. I really like that he is someone that can get to the free throw line on the offensive end. That's something we need more of too, someone that can draw fouls and get to the free throw line, so I like that aspect of his game. To make the team though, he's going to have to put a lot more effort in on the defensive end and show that he wants that spot.

Also, wasn't Chip Engellend his shooting coach at one point when he played for the Clippers?

[Hoops Czar]

Although I really want defensive minded wing players that can also shoot the three and get to the rim, I guess you can't be too choosey with that 15 roster spot ;), I'm still very intrigued by Maggette. I really like that he is someone that can get to the free throw line on the offensive end. That's something we need more of too, someone that can draw fouls and get to the free throw line, so I like that aspect of his game. To make the team though, he's going to have to put a lot more effort in on the defensive end and show that he wants that spot.

Also, wasn't Chip Engellend his shooting coach at one point when he played for the Clippers?

He may be the last player signed, hence, the 15th roster spot, but he won't be getting 15th roster spot minutes. He'll get more minutes than Mills, Baynes and De Crapo and will most likely be a fixture in the rotation by mid season.

[DesignatedT]

Sam Young has to get his 3 pt % up to 36-38% if he wants a chance to make this team (career 28% from long distance in his 6 years)

[dunkman]

Considering that the Spurs were a true contender the last two seasons, the off-season was surprisingly quiet tbh . . . then again it was complicated to find a good SF, when everyone knows it's just for a limited role.

[Bruno]

There were articles this summer on how Maggette wanted to have a FO career after his playing days. If the training camp shows that he is done, I wouldn't be surprised to see Spurs offering him a FO spot.

[xmas1997]

There were articles this summer on how Maggette wanted to have a FO career after his playing days. If the training camp shows that he is done, I wouldn't be surprised to see Spurs offering him a FO spot.

Now that would be interesting.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Now that would be interesting.

Why?

[xmas1997]

Why?

Shades of Danny Ferry and Sean Marks, plus he has been mentioned as being a great mentor by other teammates. This could be quite a bridge between team and FO beyond Pop.

[ace3g]

Still looking for the audio from the "Off the Dribble" radio show in August where he mentioned he was talking with the Spurs. I did find this however:


Corey Maggette talks what he can bring to the table for an NBA teamIt's from the same show, just different date.

https://soundcloud.com/siriusxmsports/corey-maggette-talks-what-he#new-timed-comment-at-140468

[ace3g]

some footage from the charity game:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BIqpGpKxfE

[Bruno]

^ Maggette is the #90 white jersey with the red socks. He hasn't his usual #50.

[racm]

Sam Young has to get his 3 pt % up to 36-38% if he wants a chance to make this team (career 28% from long distance in his 6 years)

Just has to shoot from the corners decently like Leonard.

[ace3g]

^ Maggette is the #90 white jersey with the red socks. He hasn't his usual #50.

Getting use to the change when he plays for the Spurs.

[xmas1997]

Still looking for the audio from the "Off the Dribble" radio show in August where he mentioned he was talking with the Spurs. I did find this however:


Corey Maggette talks what he can bring to the table for an NBA teamIt's from the same show, just different date.

https://soundcloud.com/siriusxmsports/corey-maggette-talks-what-he#new-timed-comment-at-140468

I hope you find it, I would love to hear it.
I hope he has something left because from the sound of this interview he is very close to retiring.

[ace3g]

I hope you find it, I would love to hear it.
I hope he has something left because from the sound of this interview he is very close to retiring.

That is how under the radar the Spurs are, other then RT from the radio hosts back in August, it was never brought up in the news that Maggette was talking with the Spurs.

[xmas1997]

That is how under the radar the Spurs are, other then RT from the radio hosts back in August, it was never brought up in the news that Maggette was talking with the Spurs.

More CIA Pop. :lol

Bruno may have indeed hit it dead on when he said that if Maggette does not make the team, that he may go into the Spurs FO. If they have had talks back then, this could very well have been discussed.

[ace3g]

More CIA Pop. :lol

lol, plus there is no audio and/or transcript archived anywhere.

[Texas_Ranger]

sign edwin jackson!!

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Richard Jefferson: The Sequel

[xmas1997]

lol, plus there is no audio and/or transcript archived anywhere.

:lol. That is because:
"This transmission will destroy itself in 60 seconds should you choose to accept this mission!" (Mission Impossible TV series).

[Sean Cagney]

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xN_ljDfevB0

what's wrong with you people?
http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001585631/Serious-face-40226573772_xlarge.jpegYeah because some we have on the team now have not done mind boggling TO's before right?

[Russo21]

Didn't we try to sign him the year we got Roger Mason Jnr instead?

[spurs10]

lol, plus there is no audio and/or transcript archived anywhere. There was a suspicious break-in at their studio where only that recording and transcript were missing from their files. :pop:

[Sean Cagney]

Didn't we try to sign him the year we got Roger Mason Jnr instead?

2008 yep, the same year we drafted George Hill. I remember being on Vacation monitoring it hoping we signed him in July.

[mountainballer]

the area in KL's game that has the most room for improvement is likely initiating contact and getting to the line.
few players in the last decade have been better than Maggette in doing that.
so, even if Maggette is only here for camp, he might be able to provide a crucial step in Kawhi's development to an all star player.

btw. I didn't know he was so close with Tony. some years ago there were reports that he is best friend with Kobe. if he is in fact a great locker room guy and mentor, it doesn't hurt, even if the Spurs don't exactly lack quality locker room presence. you can't have to much good mood during camp, much like you can't have to much depth.

so or so, like I said in the other thread, I see Nando as the odd man out. even if neither Maggette or Young stay. the ball handling department got slightly stronger with Beli, this will cost Nando some minutes, the assumed improvement of Joseph takes some more. I also don't see much future for Nando with the Spurs. Nando's future is Europe, where he still can build a nice career. (and make more money in the long run).
predicition: if Nando get's an offer he likes in Europe, he will ask the Spurs for a buy out. Nando will just take care to not lose money during that process.

[senorglory]

Only 5 years too late.

[ElNono]

Just give him a 2 year/$10m deal...

:stirpot:

[TD 21]

I suspect he has virtually no chance to make the team and that this is born out of (minor) curiosity, but mostly courtesy, because they've liked him for a long time and he's long been regarded as a high character type.

As far as him potentially becoming a part of the front office, I'm pretty sure they've yet to name a replacement for Marks, who ran the Toros last year. Who knows if they think he'd be ready for that though.

[TheGreatYacht]

Just give him a 2 year/$10m deal...

:stirpot:Are you trying to jinx the team like your bold prediction with Manu getting overpaid $14.5 M? Way to fuck the Spurs.

[ElNono]

Are you trying to jinx the team like your bold prediction with Manu getting overpaid $14.5 M? Way to fuck the Spurs.

Frustration... it's what's for dinner :lol

[xmas1997]

Frustration... it's what's for dinner :lol
:lmao