Granger decides to sign with clippers

[NYspursFan]

http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=10531123

[RD2191]

WOW. You're really on top of everything. You should work for ESPN.

[TheGoldStandard]

In related news Kawhi Leonard was cleared to play in Wednesday nights game against Detroit

[NYspursFan]

WOW. You're really on top of everything. You should work for ESPN. Your sarcasm was not needed. Saw the article online and decided to share. You go can go kill yourself.

[RD2191]

Your sarcasm was not needed. Saw the article online and decided to share. You go can go kill yourself.
:violin

[RD2191]

In related news Kawhi Leonard was cleared to play in Wednesday nights game against Detroit
:lmao

[sammy]

I guess granger doesn't want to be on a contender! Oh we'll go to a team that will be out in the first round! What an idiot! He should ask Caron Butler who signed with them with the thought of them being a contender and they went nowhere in the playoffs & Caron Butler was immediately traded to a crappy team! Granger you are an idiot just like Caron Butler!

[jkid12456]

granger is so fkin stupid. dont cry when u get knocked out 2nd round playoffs idiot

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

I guess playing time means more than a ring. Maybe he feared he would be the next TMac here. Ah well move on win a championship that will hurt em...

[bayareaspursfan]

One day he'll comeback like maggette, so we can cut his ass.

[spurraider21]

I guess playing time means more than a ring. Maybe he feared he would be the next TMac here. Ah well move on win a championship that will hurt em...
Granger is 30 years old and is set to become a free agent. He's not some 38 year old looking to wing a ring right before retiring. Playing time could earn him a contract

[james evans]

i'm sorry, but i think his injuries have taken a toll on him. shit, dude even lost some teeth one game.

[Hoops Czar]

Doc Rivers is a recruiter. He meets and greets. Pop and RC are about as personable as a couch cushion.

[rastaspur]

Doc Rivers is a recruiter. He meets and greets. Pop and RC are about as personable as a couch cushion.

Doc is very personable and has a natural ability to connect with players with different types of personalities from the good to the bad. . His coaching ability has been debated by some but it is undeniable that he as an ability to connect with all walks of life and lead a nd in turn have his players buy into his approach and follow suit.

I wonder often if pop' s reluctance to deal with head cases and persons of questionable moral character has capped the team's potential. I like that about the spurs in that off the court issues matter but at the same time i want this tteam to win at all costs. Its a catch 22 and interesting debate imo.

[Aremid]

Doc is very personable and has a natural ability to connect with players with different types of personalities from the good to the bad. . His coaching ability has been debated by some but it is undeniable that he as an ability to connect with all walks of life and lead have his players buy into his approach.

I wonder often if pop' s reluctance to deal with head cases and persons of questionable moral character has capped the team's potential. I like that about the spurs in that off the court issues matter but at the same time i want this to win at all costs. Its a catch 22 and interesting debate imo.

exactly! Pop's culture is detrimental to acquiring certain kinds of players that are essential on championship teams. Sometimes you need a Kobe or another ahole to get you far

[Budkin]

Doc is very personable and has a natural ability to connect with players with different types of personalities from the good to the bad. . His coaching ability has been debated by some but it is undeniable that he as an ability to connect with all walks of life and lead have his players buy into his approach.

I wonder often if pop' s reluctance to deal with head cases and persons of questionable moral character has capped the team's potential. I like that about the spurs in that off the court issues matter but at the same time i want this to win at all costs. Its a catch 22 and interesting debate imo.

Pop needs to get over himself with that shit. It's bitten us in the ass many times .

[z0sa]

Doc is very personable and has a natural ability to connect with players with different types of personalities from the good to the bad. . His coaching ability has been debated by some but it is undeniable that he as an ability to connect with all walks of life and lead a nd in turn have his players buy into his approach and follow suit.

I wonder often if pop' s reluctance to deal with head cases and persons of questionable moral character has capped the team's potential. I like that about the spurs in that off the court issues matter but at the same time i want this tteam to win at all costs. Its a catch 22 and interesting debate imo.

I think it's because Pop relies too much on his intimidation power. For example, a lot, maybe even the majority, of strong willed and perhaps even "thug like" players respect and maybe even "fear" Pop in a basketball setting because he is a hardass and won't back down. Example, SJax (at least, for most of his time with Pop).

But if a player refuses to back down, Pop basically just washes his hands of em, case in point again being SJax.

[rastaspur]

I think it's because Pop relies too much on his intimidation power. For example, a lot, maybe even the majority, of strong willed and perhaps even "thug like" players respect and maybe even "fear" Pop in a basketball setting because he is a hardass and won't back down. Example, SJax (at least, for most of his time with Pop).

But if a player refuses to back down, Pop basically just washes his hands of em, case in point again being SJax.

Pop is a proud and stubborn individual. It just seems to seep through his pores. It could very well be the most significant factor to why his complexion isso hideous. But on a serious note, i like that about him to a degree. The key is that there has to be some give and take in every successful relationship. That applies to all facets of life. You should only fight the battles worth fighting. Just let the little things go. You can't draw a line in concrete on every singlle issue or disagreemente. Its an eb and flow type deal. Or in phil's philosophy a yin and yang mentality. Phil gets it. So does doc. Pop? Not so much

[21209]

I don't think Granger makes much of a difference whether it is/was here or in LA. His best days are behind him.

[bayareaspursfan]

At least we got Austin Daye lol...

[Rito3d30]

At least we got Austin Daye lol...

yeah fk him
playAustin:worthy::worthy:

[99 Problems]

Shame he could have been on a contender instead of some basketball reality show.

[Gagnrath]

Doesn't make much sense if really looking to play for a contender. That said they are definitely part of the top couple of plausible teams to make the finals from the west. They are also the ones most likely for him to get the most playing time. Personally I don't think that's good for him; in that due to injuries he's lost 2 and a half steps and that will be exposed with a lot of playing time in LA. With a decent amount of conditioning and some playing time I think he can get back into the role of passable starter or really good back-up. He personally hasn't hit that realization though. He's looking for a chance to get a ring this year and play his way into future contracts. In LA against starters night in and night out he'll show up as slowed considerably. Part of which will pick up a bit by years end. Coming off the bench to significant minutes would have been better. The other possibility is he sits behind mat barnes on the clippers depth chart and doesn't pass him by years end making him seem like a rather low tier player.

[tholdren]

Pop needs to get over himself with that shit. It's bitten us in the ass many times .

I understand, but at the same time, when pop goes and the spurs go ghetto, I'm not watching nba anyone. Truthis 90%of these wannabe thugs aren't complete players. Theyre overhyped and overrated by media, anyone Who has been to games knows this. Take for instance kevin Martin. Scores 20ppg in the league. He couldnt win à 3-3 basketball tournament against citizens from his hometown. Came back for years to try and win. Smh once pop goes we will not have quality characters, and no one is good enough to Watch the thuggery and crying most NBA players exhibit

[KL2]

Knew it. Over the past decade and a half we see free agent after free agent saying they want a chance to win a 'ship, only to join some big market team with a 2nd round ceiling while the Spurs are on the brink of winning it all year after year, these nba players are a joke.


Makes me wonder if Daye is the backup SF on the roster, who else is there left?

[KL2]

I don't think Granger makes much of a difference whether it is/was here or in LA. His best days are behind him.


Agreed, he wasn't even that good even at his peak. However something would be better than nothing.

[cd98]

We haven't won a title in 7 years. Hard to tell any of these guys that if you join us you win a championship. And San Antonio isn't the most desirable city to live in. No surprise Granger takes his chances with the Clippers, and probably not a bad choice for him. He'll be on national tv more and has a better shot at sticking with them for a couple years. Spurs don't want him beyond this year.

[spurs1990]

I wonder often if pop' s reluctance to deal with head cases and persons of questionable moral character has capped the team's potential. I like that about the spurs in that off the court issues matter but at the same time i want this tteam to win at all costs. Its a catch 22 and interesting debate imo.


exactly! Pop's culture is detrimental to acquiring certain kinds of players that are essential on championship teams. Sometimes you need a Kobe or another ahole to get you far

I'd be a hypocrite if i didn't admit to having similar thoughts about the Spurs' front office moves in prior years.

But the last time this roster of good old boys played in a pay season they were seconds from the title.

They reserve the opportunity to wait until this upcoming playoffs ends before Pop and co are rightfully lambasted .

[ChumpDumper]

lol the assumptions spurfan makes

[Old School 44]

Outside of acquiring Kawhi, we've had some tough luck with anything related to the Pacers. First, we trade away Paul George, for nothing. Now, we can't even sign Danny Granger!:hat

[Mikeanaro]

La granger wont make any difference right now he is the type of player that slows down your team maybe next season he will be more useful, signing big names sounds great on paper but then you have last season Lakers or the Nets so even having fancy people doesnt mean nothing.

[JR3]

Not disappointed ... I said Jamison is the best fit for us all along...has he signed anywhere yet?

[exstatic]

One day he'll comeback like maggette, so we can cut his ass.

:lol

[rjv]

Doc Rivers is a recruiter. He meets and greets. Pop and RC are about as personable as a couch cushion.


doc-hell yeah, you're a big part of our plan here. you're going to have a huge role!!!

pop-maybe you play. maybe you just sit on the bench.

r.c.- (dead silence)


(actually, i can picture pop like wahlberg's character in the departed when he says: 'maybe. maybe not. maybe go fuck yourself'.)

[Spur|n|Austin]

doc-hell yeah, you're a big part of our plan here. you're going to have a huge role!!!

pop-maybe you play. maybe you just sit on the bench.

r.c.- (dead silence)


(actually, i can picture pop like wahlberg's character in the departed when he says: 'maybe. maybe not. maybe go fuck yourself'.)

:lol

[xmas1997]

I told you so, but nooooooooo, yet people wanted to criticize me for saying so anyway.
:lol

[Spur|n|Austin]

I told you so, but nooooooooo, yet people wanted to criticize me for saying so anyway.
:lol

I thought the general consensus around here for the past 3 days was that he was LA bound. Anybody who has followed the Spurs for at least the past decade knew how it would pan out..

[SpurSwag]

I don't understand how you guys are calling out Granger, this was literally the most obvious move ever. Sure, Granger would love to win a championship, but as a role player barely getting time and barely getting crunch time? I'm guessing not.

The clippers aren't favorites by any means but they definitely have a shot at getting to the finals if things fall their way, granger has a clear path to a starting gig and possibly even a permanent one should he perform well, and the best passing point guard in the game happens to be on the team. It would have been stupid to pick the spurs ahead of the clippers just cuz Pop is a good coach and we have a little better chance for a championship.

[Dex]

Gonna be satisfying when the Spurs boot his ass out of the playoffs, at least.

[Mal]

Oh well, fuck him. Clippers aint gonna win shit this year, regardless.

[kobe4life]

Oh well, fuck him. Clippers aint gonna win shit this year, regardless.

:lol The spurs are not going to win shit either.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

:lol The spurs are not going to win shit either.

:lol well if OKC keeps losing and we get that #1 seed I guarantee you are wrong.

[xmas1997]

:lol well if OKC keeps losing and we get that #1 seed I guarantee you are wrong.


The intelligent post would tend to agree with you.

[Dverde]

Watch Doc send him to the bench when he struggles. Adding two people (Granger/Davis) who were promised playing time and shots can ruin team chemistry. Not like they are a .500 team now. I honestly would rather have Jared Dudley over a questionable Granger.

[Dverde]

I still think Granger is a possibility next season if Duncan retires.

[xmas1997]

I still think Granger is a possibility next season if Duncan retires.


I seriously doubt TD retires. Why should he? He is still very very productive.
Granger is old news now, ancient history.
Next.

[Dverde]

I seriously doubt TD retires. Why should he? He is still very very productive.
Granger is old news now, ancient history.
Next.
He is 38 and has nothing else to prove. I would much rather him walk off the court than be carried. He stuck around for one last shot and he got it. I always thought this would be his last year. Spurs didn't turn their back to Juwan Howard after he signed with the Jazz. I doubt they forget about Granger.

[SupremeGuy]

lol @ anyone thinking we'd get clark, granger, or butler, tbh...

[exstatic]

Watch Doc send him to the bench when he struggles. Adding two people (Granger/Davis) who were promised playing time and shots can ruin team chemistry. Not like they are a .500 team now. I honestly would rather have Jared Dudley over a questionable Granger.

That's what I was thinking. The clippers will welcome him with open arms....except two guys who will be PISSED.

[exstatic]

I still think Granger is a possibility next season if Duncan retires.

Doubtful. Some guys just don't want to be accountable, and that's the Spurs way. That won't change in a few months.

[lmbebo]

Spurs didn't turn their back to Juwan Howard after he signed with the Jazz.

You mean Josh?

Juwan has been with wheeled around Miami for a few years now.

[Dverde]

Yeah, Josh Howard.

[heyheymymy]

That's what I was thinking. The clippers will welcome him with open arms....except two guys who will be PISSED.


lol at granger when he is rotting on the bench b/c dudley or someone stepped up upon grangers arrival just to spite him, and barnes absolutely locker-room-cancer mean mugging him every chance he gets, and watching the spurs in the WCF at his cliche LA home with his tackle box by his side realizing he didn't have the skill left in the tank to even hang with san antonio anyway and finally getting closure from the fallout of getting dumped by ECF champs because he was too much of a lazy complacent bitch to follow his knee rehab schedule.

[spurs10]

I don't understand how you guys are calling out Granger, this was literally the most obvious move ever. Sure, Granger would love to win a championship, but as a role player barely getting time and barely getting crunch time? I'm guessing not.

The clippers aren't favorites by any means but they definitely have a shot at getting to the finals if things fall their way, granger has a clear path to a starting gig and possibly even a permanent one should he perform well, and the best passing point guard in the game happens to be on the team. It would have been stupid to pick the spurs ahead of the clippers just cuz Pop is a good coach and we have a little better chance for a championship. I would think winning a championship would be rather important. If not, why move? Obviously his playing time is important as well. He chose LA for a reason.

[SpurSwag]

I would think winning a championship would be rather important. If not, why move? Obviously his playing time is important as well. He chose LA for a reason.

It's obviously important, but he's no where near ready to accept himself being nothing more than a bit contributor probably. The clippers provide everything he wants tbh

[Sybok]

It sure must be nice getting Danny Granger to sign with the Spurs. That did happen I heard, at least that's what The Writer said.

Either way, I'm here for you.

Sy

[moisaenz]

Most overrated free agent to the most overrated team in the nba..

[SpurPadre]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/danny-granger-eyes-starting-spot-040252154--nba.html

So Granger now claims playing time wasn't a factor in his decision. So basically, he's in L.A. for the nightlife, the spotlight, and getting head from a Kardashian. End of story.

[Budkin]

"I just want to play, have fun, shoot some 3s, throw some lobs, go celebrate.''

Can't throw lobs on the Spurs.

[SpurPadre]

Can't throw lobs on the Spurs.
Yup, that's part of the spotlight. He prefers lobs over Championships.

[exstatic]

Can't throw lobs on the Spurs.

Can't win LoBs with the Clippers.

[DMC]

Tbh I'm taken aback that Danny Granger would prefer living in LA to living in SA just for those reasons. I'd think he'd choose playing for a classy team with a classy fan base. There's plenty to do in and around San Antonio. There's the Alamo, the HF Tower, Fiesta Texas, Sea World, Bass Pro Shops, Las Palapas with the macho burrito... Pick and Pull over off Zarzamora... the flea market.. I could go on and on.

[32fastest]

Tbh I'm taken aback that Danny Granger would prefer living in LA to living in SA just for those reasons. I'd think he'd choose playing for a classy team with a classy fan base. There's plenty to do in and around San Antonio. There's the Alamo, the HF Tower, Fiesta Texas, Sea World, Bass Pro Shops, Las Palapas with the macho burrito... Pick and Pull over off Zarzamora... the flea market.. I could go on and on.

Epic

[Budkin]

Can't win LoBs with the Clippers.

Well played sir.

[heyheymymy]

How will he ever find the time to fit in some lobs when he's so busy being too lazy to stick to his knee rehab schedule?

[Jwash_1986]

Tbh I'm taken aback that Danny Granger would prefer living in LA to living in SA just for those reasons. I'd think he'd choose playing for a classy team with a classy fan base. There's plenty to do in and around San Antonio. There's the Alamo, the HF Tower, Fiesta Texas, Sea World, Bass Pro Shops, Las Palapas with the macho burrito... Pick and Pull over off Zarzamora... the flea market.. I could go on and on.
After you said pick-n-pull I was done

[Dex]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Danny Granger was all set to make his debut with the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night before coach Doc Rivers accidentally left his new acquisition's name off his list of active players.

:lmao Off to a good start, I see...

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Kind of surprised it had nothing to do with playing time.

[cjw]

Kind of surprised it had nothing to do with playing time.

It totally did. He knows the weakest spot on the Clippers is the wing, and the deepest on the Spurs is the wing. Actually has a chance to start there if things go right. He saw what happened to TMac last year (granted he signed just for the playoffs) and wanted nothing of that.

[tholdren]

Fuck Danny granger... Its so typical for these NBA players. Hood rich in intelligence.

[ElNono]

Granger said he isn't worried about his role, albeit while noting he has "always been a starter in my career."

this shit wouldn't fly with Pop

[Spur|n|Austin]

BAD MOVE: Newly acquired and perceived buyout prize Granger planned to make his debut on Saturday for the Clippers. Due to an apparent clerical error, however, the appearance on the court never materialized. His name was handwritten on the roster given to the officials before the opening tip. Not circled, he was listed as inactive. Circled players are active for games. Nevertheless, prior to the action taking place, Granger addressed the media and appeared pleased with his opportunity in Los Angeles. Also, Rivers met with the press beforehand and said the most recent addition to the team would not start immediately. Still, and equally important, Rivers did not rule out the option of having Granger on the floor to start games with Paul, Griffin & Co. in the near future.

http://www.nba.com/games/20140301/NOPLAC/gameinfo.html

[DPG21920]

Granger chewing on those empty promises. Playe under 4 minutes in the first half.

[ace3g]

Granger chewing on those empty promises. Playe under 4 minutes in the first half.

about to post that, all that "bench help" added by the Clippers, Doc isn't using any of it tonight.

[Hoops Czar]

I don't know how anyone can pass judgement based off of his first game with his new team. If he were a Spur, it would be "Give him time to learn the system" and "He's still taking minutes away from Ayres".

[DPG21920]

Not so much judgement as observation of fact. Also, Spurs don't promise minutes. Apparently LAC does and there is the difference.

[TVI]

So did Matt Barnes just say "oh, hell no..."?

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

haha fuck you granger

[heyheymymy]

haha can't wait for doc to forget to circle grangers name for a pontoon boat rental when the clips gone fishin after the second round exit.

"guaranteed mins"

"contender"

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

:lol 2-4, 5 points, 3 fouls in 5 minutes against the Lakers

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

:lol 2-4, 5 points, 3 fouls in 5 minutes against the Lakers

:lol
Austin Daye scored 6 points in lyk 20 seconds
Daye >> Grangers

[heyheymymy]

:lol 2-4, 5 points, 3 fouls in 5 minutes against the Lakers


meanwhile barnes already has 10-9-5-3 and even hedo is like +10 more than him and it's like why did you come here?

spurs could've molded a role for him playing to his strengths and he might've really thrived.

[Budkin]

Granger havin fun with all that playing time?

[UZER]

Tbh I'm taken aback that Danny Granger would prefer living in LA to living in SA just for those reasons. I'd think he'd choose playing for a classy team with a classy fan base. There's plenty to do in and around San Antonio. There's the Alamo, the HF Tower, Fiesta Texas, Sea World, Bass Pro Shops, Las Palapas with the macho burrito... Pick and Pull over off Zarzamora... the flea market.. I could go on and on.

You forget the Butter Krust Bakery, Kiddie Park, and "the tracks"

[Spur|n|Austin]

You forget the Butter Krust Bakery, Kiddie Park, and "the tracks"

Nothing like the smell of Butter Krust in the morning. :tu

[DMC]

You forget the Butter Krust Bakery, Kiddie Park, and "the tracks" You know, I actually typed "the tracks" but removed it because getting a black man back across the tracks is hard enough. Introduce a group of juvenile ghosts and it's impossible.

[cd98]

In fairness Granger is still learning the system. It will be easier to assess after their next ten games.

[Strategic]

Tbh I'm taken aback that Danny Granger would prefer living in LA to living in SA just for those reasons. I'd think he'd choose playing for a classy team with a classy fan base. There's plenty to do in and around San Antonio. There's the Alamo, the HF Tower, Fiesta Texas, Sea World, Bass Pro Shops, Las Palapas with the macho burrito... Pick and Pull over off Zarzamora... the flea market.. I could go on and on.
LA does have Watts and Long Beach.

[DPG21920]

We will see how he reacts to his racist owner heckling him and how if he does not perform well (which he hasn't all year to this point) and the minutes aren't there. If he thinks that guarantee means anything, he will learn the hard way when he's riding the bench because his level of play is not acceptable for a playoff team.

Only way he plays more minutes than he would here is if his game comes back unlike the past few seasons.

[exstatic]

In fairness Granger is still learning the system. It will be easier to assess after their next ten games.

What system? You run, and either throw or catch a lob.