Go get your money Patty

[Shabazz]

Other teams are going to offer you an absurd amount of money that the Spurs won't match. You've earned the big contract you are about to get. I'd hate to lose you as an assassin off the bench, but I won't fault you one bit for taking the money. After all, this is a business above all else.

[ironman2886]

Would love for him to stay, but your right. Teams are going to throw money at him. He should take it. I honestly think he loves this Spurs team though.

[MinuteByMinuteSports]

What's the % chance you think he comes back?

[spursparker9]

Patty can be a starting Point Guard on some team

[siraulo23]

It would be sad to see him go

Patty was the neal replacement, and he performed the role x10 times better along with that pesky defense

[ceperez]

It would be sad to see him go

Patty was the neal replacement, and he performed the role x10 times better along with that pesky defense

Spurs blundered in not locking him up at the beginning of the season. Heck, even Parker was vouching for him!

[ontheraise]

Other teams are going to offer you an absurd amount of money that the Spurs won't match. You've earned the big contract you are about to get. I'd hate to lose you as an assassin off the bench, but I won't fault you one bit for taking the money. After all, this is a business above all else.

you missed the point of spurs organisation "this is winning above all else", the big3 show it for more than ten years now passing on big bucks to get a great team

[Shabazz]

Would love for him to stay, but your right. Teams are going to throw money at him. He should take it. I honestly think he loves this Spurs team though.

Oh I'm positive he loves this Spurs team.

But a player is only in his prime for a short time. This is the moment in his life where he can set himself up financially for the rest of his life. Someone is going to offer him a contract that the Spurs can't match, and Patty owes it to himself to get that money.

[100%duncan]

We need to match imho.

[ceperez]

Oh I'm positive he loves this Spurs team.

But a player is only in his prime for a short time. This is the moment in his life where he can set himself up financially for the rest of his life. Someone is going to offer him a contract that the Spurs can't match, and Patty owes it to himself to get that money.

Possible, but teams may be concerned with his height. He'll get Barrera like money.... 4.5m per. Spurs will offer that and he'll likely stick until Tony retires.

[Shabazz]

you missed the point of spurs organisation "this is winning above all else", the big3 show it for more than ten years now passing on big bucks to get a great team

LMAO, you don't have a clue what you are talking about.

Parker made 12.5 million this season. Duncan made 10.3 million this season. Ginobili made 7 million this season.... Patty Mills made 1.1 million this season.

The big 3 have made a ton of money in their careers, and when they "pass on the big bucks" they still make a ton of money more than Patty has ever made.

[Shabazz]

What's the % chance you think he comes back?


Probably 15% or less. We see this season after season in the NBA. Some team is going to reach and overpay for Patty. The Spurs are successful because they don't make ridiculous financial decisions and they trust in their ability to find replacements in the draft and free agency.

Frankly, all we can do is be happy for him.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Doubt he gets more than Danny Green's current contract. The Spurs will match unless they're unhappy with the 3rd year. Spurs could offer a bit more per season to both Patty and Boris, but on 2-year deals and still have MLE money to spend.

[100%duncan]

Spurs finally get the back-up pg they've been searching for since who? Patty has been the best back-up pg this organisation has ever had. We need to match.

[will_spurs]

But a player is only in his prime for a short time. This is the moment in his life where he can set himself up financially for the rest of his life. Someone is going to offer him a contract that the Spurs can't match, and Patty owes it to himself to get that money.

That's true. But a ring works wonders for endorsements too, especially for a foreigner. He'll likely be paid a decent amount by the Spurs anyway. Not sure the couple more millions to go play for a shitty team are going to be worth it.

[scanry]

I wouldn't be surprised if teams offer 7 - 8 mil/yr. It'll be a sore sight for the Spurs fans reverting back to Corey Joseph.

[spursparker9]

I wouldn't be surprised if teams offer 7 - 8 mil/yr. It'll be a sore sight for the Spurs fans reverting back to Corey Joseph.

7-8 mil is insane !

[Shabazz]

I wouldn't be surprised if teams offer 7 - 8 mil/yr. It'll be a sore sight for the Spurs fans reverting back to Corey Joseph.


I have faith in the front office's ability to find players, and even more faith in Pop's system. The Spurs were 30 seconds away from a title last year without Patty Mills even contributing. Whether it is Patty or Corey or someone else playing back-up PG next year, the Spurs will be fine as long as Pop is here.

[exstatic]

Patty is NOT a PG, he's a tiny SG. Unless you pair him with a taller creator, like the Spurs do with Manu and Beli, he'll struggle.

[Shabazz]

7-8 mil is insane !


Welcome to the NBA, where insane contracts happen. Dwayne Wade played half a season and he still didn't have enough energy to contribute in the NBA Finals. Unless he retires, the Heat will have to pay him more than $20 million in each of the next two seasons. Patty Mills at $7 mill a year seems like a bargain compared to Dwayne Wade at $20 mill.

[100%duncan]

Patty is NOT a PG, he's a tiny SG. Unless you pair him with a taller creator, like the Spurs do with Manu and Beli, he'll struggle.

Patty can be a PG in a well run system like Pop's because he doesn't rely on the pg alone to do the actual work executing plays.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Patty could get away playing the point in only a handful of teams - Miami, Houston, maybe Indiana. His best value for any other team would be as a 6th man.

[spursparker9]

Welcome to the NBA, where insane contracts happen. Dwayne Wade played half a season and he still didn't have enough energy to contribute in the NBA Finals. Unless he retires, the Heat will have to pay him more than $20 million in each of the next two seasons. Patty Mills at $7 mill a year seems like a bargain compared to Dwayne Wade at $20 mill.

:wow 20 mils for two more years of D-Washed up?

The Heat are fucked :lol

[dg7md]

He has to stay...

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Welcome to the NBA, where insane contracts happen. Dwayne Wade played half a season and he still didn't have enough energy to contribute in the NBA Finals. Unless he retires, the Heat will have to pay him more than $20 million in each of the next two seasons. Patty Mills at $7 mill a year seems like a bargain compared to Dwayne Wade at $20 mill.

The problem is, there is not many teams with the Cap to sign Patty for that much.

http://hoopshype.com/salaries.htm

The only teams under the cap enough to sign for a contract like this is the Mavs, Cavs, Suns, Celtics, Bucks, Jazz, Magic, Hawks, Philly, Pistons, Bobcats, Raptors.

Mavs have Calderon and Harris,
Cavs have Irving as a starter.
Suns have Bledsoe and Dragic.
Celtics have Rondo.
Hawks have Teague and Schroeder.
Philly have ROY Carter-Williams.
Raptors probably resign Lowry.
Jazz just drafted Burke as their future starter.
Magic are going to draft Exum more than likely.
Pistons have Jennings.

So that leaves the Bucks and Bobcats as strong potential suitors to pay over 5mil for Mills at this point. I hardly doubt Mills goes to either one. If the Spurs have 5mil and Bucks/Cats offer 7mil, Mills will comes back to the Spurs for sure.

[Danny.Zhu]

Boris+Patty>=12m

[4down]

Some GMs might say It will be worth it for other teams just to pry him from the Spurs even if they don't get the production the Spurs get from him.

[tmtcsc]

I'd move Danny before letting Mills go. He's more consistent. It would be a shame to see him go and I don't want to even think about it.

[Splits]

Anyone have a link to a post-game interview with Patty? Can't find anything on nba.com

[MannyIsGod]

Patty is going to get paid, but I"m not so sure why some of you think it won't be with the Spurs. We do have CoJo in the wings who is more than capable himself, but I think the Spurs will bring back this exact team for next year.

[spurspokesman]

I'd move Danny before letting Mills go. He's more consistent. It would be a shame to see him go and I don't want to even think about it.

No. His defense will be needed more than offense, but i understand your reasoning.

[mclinejr]

Patty will be back.

[Red Adept]

One point the big three have driven home to me, "how much money do you NEED?"

Looking at my pitiful life, Just $1m would set me up for the rest of my life with investments and no changes to my spending.

If you're playing a _game_ (which you love to play) with a great team and organization with which you'll be competing for most of your career, how much do you need to be happy?

This is what makes the Spurs so fantastic IMO, you get the right people and they buy into the culture. Who wouldn't love to work at a place where everyone respects you, treats you as an adult and actually pulls for YOU to get better, and get paid decent money for it? I'd definitely take that over a place where I can make twice as much but have to deal with back-stabbing coworkers and a hell workplace.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

One point the big three have driven home to me, "how much money do you NEED?"

Looking at my pitiful life, Just $1m would set me up for the rest of my life with investments and no changes to my spending.

If you're playing a _game_ (which you love to play) with a great team and organization with which you'll be competing for most of your career, how much do you need to be happy?

This is what makes the Spurs so fantastic IMO, you get the right people and they buy into the culture. Who wouldn't love to work at a place where everyone respects you, treats you as an adult and actually pulls for YOU to get better, and get paid decent money for it? I'd definitely take that over a place where I can make twice as much but have to deal with back-stabbing coworkers and a hell workplace.

Exactly. People are too American on this board (I'm American myself) in believing in the Almighty Dollar. In other countries, they rather be in an environment where they are appreciated and love than go somewhere where they are making more but miserable.

That is why its mostly Int'l players buying to the Spurs system and a few high quality characters like Bonner, Green (who said he took less to come back and I believe him) and Kawhi. Even Beli said he was offer 2 mil more from other teams last year but took less to play for the Spurs b/c of the organization they have.

Money isn't everything. Being happy and appreciated are more important.

[Biernutz]

Patty made $1,133,000.00 this year... I would bet someone offers him $3-4 mill......

[ceperez]

The problem is, there is not many teams with the Cap to sign Patty for that much.

http://hoopshype.com/salaries.htm

The only teams under the cap enough to sign for a contract like this is the Mavs, Cavs, Suns, Celtics, Bucks, Jazz, Magic, Hawks, Philly, Pistons, Bobcats, Raptors.

Mavs have Calderon and Harris,
Cavs have Irving as a starter.
Suns have Bledsoe and Dragic.
Celtics have Rondo.
Hawks have Teague and Schroeder.
Philly have ROY Carter-Williams.
Raptors probably resign Lowry.
Jazz just drafted Burke as their future starter.
Magic are going to draft Exum more than likely.
Pistons have Jennings.

So that leaves the Bucks and Bobcats as strong potential suitors to pay over 5mil for Mills at this point. I hardly doubt Mills goes to either one. If the Spurs have 5mil and Bucks/Cats offer 7mil, Mills will comes back to the Spurs for sure.

My guess is Mills gets paid 4.5 per year. I don't think Mills will move to the Bucks after what happened to Neal. Neal is already with the Hornets, so I don't think they're looking for another 3 point specialist. Spurs just needs to give Mills a comparable salary. Barea is probably the closest to it. He got that salary after he went wild in the finals against Miami.

I think we should worry about the Sixers with Brett Brown the Australian national coach. Let see if former Spurs coaches are going to poach on the Spurs. I haven't seen any history of that happening yet though.

Diaw is likely going to get around 6-7m per. You have age going into the consideration, lack of conditioning and a history of taking it easy. Nobody is going to break the bank for Diaw.

[objective]

There probably wasn't a bigger doubter of Mills than me. But I was wrong, and he deserves to get his Claxton on. You never know when injuries can end a career. Hopefully it goes better for Patty than it went for Speedy.

[Brunodf]

The real problem is Diaw... Patty wont get more than 5m....

[benfti]

I think a duration contract would be appealing for Mills, he thinks of San Antonio as home, somewhere between 12-15 million over 4 would get it done.

[Darkwaters]

It would be sad to see him go

Patty was the neal replacement, and he performed the role x10 times better along with that pesky defense

Unfair to Neal. While I definitely think Patty was the better fit, Neal was a solid Spur. And if I remember correctly, Neal tore it up in the finals last year himself.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Unfair to Neal. While I definitely think Patty was the better fit, Neal was a solid Spur. And if I remember correctly, Neal tore it up in the finals last year himself.

As much good was Neal offensively, he fail defensively especially on Miller and Allen. But Neal deserved a ring.

Again, I will always blame Pop for taking out Duncan at the end of Game 6. Parker chucking, Manu's slippery fingers, Neals defensive lapses can all be thrown out the window.

Pop trust Duncan this entire playoffs and the result was different this time around.

[100%duncan]

As much good was Neal offensively, he fail defensively especially on Miller and Allen. But Neal deserved a ring.

Again, I will always blame Pop for taking out Duncan at the end of Game 6. Parker chucking, Manu's slippery fingers, Neals defensive lapses can all be thrown out the window.

Pop trust Duncan this entire playoffs and the result was different this time around.

Yeah no matter how everyone screwed that up, that was on Pop.

[Biernutz]

Gary might be a nice guy but he has feet problems that kept him on the Spurs bench for parts of 2 years that he still has . He was never
very fast and he took the money the Bucks offered and left then bounced around to the Hornets ....The Spurs accurately
judged his value.......

[Darkwaters]

Gary might be a nice guy but he has feet problems that kept him on the Spurs bench for parts of 2 years that he still has . He was never
very fast and he took the money the Bucks offered and left then bounced around to the Hornets ....The Spurs accurately
judged his value.......

Again, unfair. Spurs wanted Neal back.

The guy played for us for 3 years and made a total right around 1.5M. Nobody can fault him for taking the money. Theres a reason he got as much as he did - b/c that guy can shoot. Wish he would have gotten a ring, but hes not really young and he hasn't made that much much until last season. Hard to find fault with that.

[KL2]

Honestly I'm not worried about Diaw/Mills, I think they want to win badly, and this is their best chance, to make history again.

Plus Diaw's past probably doesn't sit well with other teams, in any other system I think he reverts back to his old self and teams know that. Parker was heavily responsible for his breakout season too, he ALWAYS gets Diaw the ball, especially this season.

[will_spurs]

Patty made $1,133,000.00 this year... I would bet someone offers him $3-4 mill......

Spurs will match that for sure.

[Capt Bringdown]

I'd move Danny before letting Mills go. He's more consistent. It would be a shame to see him go and I don't want to even think about it.

Agreed. Consistency is his primary asset. I'd be heartbroken to see him in another NBA uniform.

[ceperez]

Honestly I'm not worried about Diaw/Mills, I think they want to win badly, and this is their best chance, to make history again.

Plus Diaw's past probably doesn't sit well with other teams, in any other system I think he reverts back to his old self and teams know that. Parker was heavily responsible for his breakout season too, he ALWAYS gets Diaw the ball, especially this season.

Agree. Diaw will stay with the team. Diaw is one of those high intellect lazy guys. If he's mentally bored, he just won't make the effort. The previous 2 years with the Spurs, he wasn't aggressive enough in offense. I he were just a little bit more aggressive from the beginning, this win would have been a 3-peat!

[Shabazz]

Dang, Stephen A Smith just made the exact same argument I have been making about Patty.

I hate that guy, and I hate him even more now that he's stealing my argument.

[RD2191]

I'd move Danny before letting Mills go. He's more consistent. It would be a shame to see him go and I don't want to even think about it.
:lmao:lmao:lmao

[RD2191]

Agreed. Consistency is his primary asset. I'd be heartbroken to see him in another NBA uniform.
:lmao:lmao

[RD2191]

:lmao:lol:lmao

[Shabazz]

Patty could get away playing the point in only a handful of teams - Miami, Houston, maybe Indiana. His best value for any other team would be as a 6th man.


Watch the Heat try to sign him.

[DJR210]

Don't say your goodbyes yet. The Spurs paid more than we would have thought for Manu and Splitter, they can find a way to get it done IMO. I believe he gets a decent contract and the chance to continue winning here.

[Budkin]

Damn we gotta have him. Dude became a flat out stud.

[Mel_13]

Don't say your goodbyes yet. The Spurs paid more than we would have thought for Manu and Splitter, they can find a way to get it done IMO. I believe he gets a decent contract and the chance to continue winning here.

Paying to keep Boris and Patty may mean that they have to abandon any chance of creating significant cap space in 2015. I've come around to the opinion that they will do just that.

[Shabazz]

I believe he gets a decent contract and the chance to continue winning here.

Which he will turn down when offered a better contract by a lesser team.

[DJR210]

Watch the Heat try to sign him.

Both of their PG's shit the bed, wouldn't doubt they at least consider it. Plus, he can teach their players how to be more effective with their flops.

[MI21]

Don't be surprised if Patty takes less to stay with such a comfortable team environment with people that he obviously gets along with and a coach that understands him and is willing to take the time to inform the whole team about his heritage.

Indigenous Australian sportsmen often enjoy those sort of lifestyle geared positives rather than the almighty dollar. No kidding.

[DJR210]

Paying to keep Boris and Patty may mean that they have to abandon any chance of creating significant cap space in 2015. I've come around to the opinion that they will do just that.

We would be better off targeting our internal talent than trying to make a splash in FA. Win or not, we will continue to get snubbed in the FA market. Pay Patty and Boris, bring in a role player or maybe even Livio to take Bonner's spot.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Paying to keep Boris and Patty may mean that they have to abandon any chance of creating significant cap space in 2015. I've come around to the opinion that they will do just that.

Im all for it. Spurs have a legit shot at a couple of more runs if Tim and Manu stay. Mavs situation should show anyone that you go with what is, not what might be.

[SpursDynasty21]

I hope the Spurs keep Mills, but if he decides to leave as a free agent, I wonder if the Spurs will look for a new backup point guard in the draft or free agency?

[Old School 44]

With so much of the Spurs front office/coaching staff sprinkled heavily throughout the league, and with Patty's incredible performance, I can't help but think some of the Spurs alumni will go after him. I don't know what their cap numbers are, but maybe Philly or Atlanta, with Brett and Bud.

[SupremeGuy]

You niggas be crazy if you don't think the Spurs are going to resign Patty AND Diaw. As long as they don't get offered an absurd amount of course...

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

With so much of the Spurs front office/coaching staff sprinkled heavily throughout the league, and with Patty's incredible performance, I can't help but think some of the Spurs alumni will go after him. I don't know what their cap numbers are, but maybe Philly or Atlanta, with Brett and Bud.

Hawks have Teague and Schroeder. Philly has Carter-Williams and Maynor. Let's be honest, neither one of them made a play for Neal this past offseason.

[SouthernFried]

If the offers for Mills are "reasonably" close to what the Spurs can offer, I see him staying. If the difference is in excess of 2 Mil, I see him leaving. And wouldn't blame him a bit.

Diaw tho, has to stay here. There is no other team in the league that he fits in better with. He was born a Spur and sucks in any other system. I wan't 'em both and hope they both stay.

[Jimcs50]

Patty will be back.

Stop being negative

[tmtcsc]

:lmao:lmao:lmao

There he is!! I've been looking for you RobDiaz. Step up here and eat some crow. Back in January you posted up some laughing emoticons when I said the Spurs would take care of the Thunder. I told you to keep on laughing and I'd find you when we won it all.

I think you laughed some more & asked where my false confidence came from.

Put down that copy of Ebony or Jet your reading, pick up the fork, and eat some Crow. You earned it, laughing all the way.

And yes, Patty Mills needs to stay. Garbage? You're going come in here and call Patty Mills garbage after he bailed TP's ass out last night? Keep on giggling, brother.

[TheyCallMePro]

First off, I love Patty Mills. Fan of him since he played in College at St Mary's and I was absolutely ecstatic when the Spurs signed him. That said, he's not a starting PG in the NBA. The truth is, he played 2 guard for the Spurs, with Manu handling the PG duties. And much of Patty's contributions come from the Spurs system of ball movement and screens off the pick and roll where he can pop 3's. But he's a role player all the way. A starting NBA PG commands the offense, penetrates, finds the open man, and most importantly, finishes at the rim. Patty has never really done any of those things consistently. I can't see a team offering him to be their starting PG, which means he'll most likely come back here a Spur, taking a bit of a hometown discount rather than be some other contending team's backup PG.

[SpursDynasty]

He basically dodged the question that would imply whether or not he's staying with the Spurs. The Spurs don't need someone like that anyway. He'll just be another Speedy Claxton who contributed big for us, got offered more money, and took the money but amounted to nothing on the new team.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Can't believe anyone is worried about 2015 cap space. We have a chance to come back and do this again next year. You have to go after that.

[ChumpDumper]

He basically dodged the question that would imply whether or not he's staying with the Spurs. The Spurs don't need someone like that anyway.Duncan did the same thing last night. Do they need him?

[ducks]

He basically dodged the question that would imply whether or not he's staying with the Spurs. The Spurs don't need someone like that anyway. He'll just be another Speedy Claxton who contributed big for us, got offered more money, and took the money but amounted to nothing on the new team.james did to
do the heat not need him

[Mikeanaro]

Exceed the salary cap just a little spend some money greedy bastards.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Exceed the salary cap just a little spend some money greedy bastards.

They exceeded the Salary Cap by 10 mil this past season. Basically, Bonner's money is going to go to Mills this offseason. With the killing Holt and Co. made this past 3 seasons going deep in the playoffs, and the end of the Career of Duncan and Manu looming, I hardly think they will be cheap this off season.

[ducks]

Duncan might retire if holt goes cheap he has leverage IMO

[Mikeanaro]

They exceeded the Salary Cap by 10 mil this past season. Basically, Bonner's money is going to go to Mills this offseason. With the killing Holt and Co. made this past 3 seasons going deep in the playoffs, and the end of the Career of Duncan and Manu looming, I hardly think they will be cheap this off season.
Under the table money then :hat, I hope Patty stays in SA.

[DDS4]

Patty would be the starting PG on the Heat. He's better than Chalmers and Cole combined.

[RD2191]

There he is!! I've been looking for you RobDiaz. Step up here and eat some crow. Back in January you posted up some laughing emoticons when I said the Spurs would take care of the Thunder. I told you to keep on laughing and I'd find you when we won it all.

I think you laughed some more & asked where my false confidence came from.

Put down that copy of Ebony or Jet your reading, pick up the fork, and eat some Crow. You earned it, laughing all the way.

And yes, Patty Mills needs to stay. Garbage? You're going come in here and call Patty Mills garbage after he bailed TP's ass out last night? Keep on giggling, brother.

Tldr, faggot.

[lefty]

Our #1 OG, tbh

[tmtcsc]

Tldr, faggot.

If you took your lips off that big black pipe for a second, you'd see I called you out, you sperm gurgling, faggot-giggling little bitch.

[BillMc]

I'd move Danny before letting Mills go. He's more consistent. It would be a shame to see him go and I don't want to even think about it.

Gotta disagree, Danny's defense for us is huge (ask Wade). Having 2 elite wing defenders is a real boon for this team.

[RD2191]

If you took your lips off that big black pipe for a second, you'd see I called you out, you sperm gurgling, faggot-giggling little bitch.
Lol, faggot.

[RD2191]

And what kind of faggot would rather keep an undersized SG over one of the best perimeter and fast break defenders in the NBA. Rofl. Shit basketball takes. Fukin scrub.

[Mark in Austin]

MAYBE some team over the cap offers Patty their full MLE (I could see big spending GS maybe thinking Patty would compliment Steph Curry off the bench, but they have bigger priorities). But baring that, I think anywhere from 4 yrs/$16M to 4 yrs/$18M will get it done. With the way the cap is gong to increase, this won't be an issue for SA.

[RD2191]

Lets cut/trade our starting SG to keep a backup "PG".:lmao

[sook]

With Parker's dry spells, retaining Patty should be a must.

[tmtcsc]

And what kind of faggot would rather keep an undersized SG over one of the best perimeter and fast break defenders in the NBA. Rofl. Shit basketball takes. Fukin scrub.


You ignorant, stubborn little C-U-N-T...I've been schooling you and your weak ass shit all year. Come get some more.

January 1, 2014: We Just Need to avoid the Rockets and We’re IN the Finals


I seriously doubt the Spurs can get past a healthy OKC. I hope they prove me wrong though.


They will, IF OKC makes it far enough to play us.


:lolWhere does this false confidence come from?


False confidence? One of the toughest obstacles for the Spurs getting back to the Finals is to get through the grind of 82 regular season games before getting another chance at a ring. Losing games against teams that are trying to prove something to themselves in the regular season doesn't bother me. The Spurs are tried and tested and know who they are. They just need to stay healthy, finish in good position for the playoffs and then go for the ring.

I don't care how many wins OKC had in the regular season last year. Losing Harden for them was big. We would have destroyed them in the playoffs. Trust me, this team is built to get through OKC. Hopefully we'll get to see it.


January 31, 2014: How can anyone honestly believe we can beat the Thunder in a 7 Game Series?


If the Spurs are healthy, it won't take 7 games. Kevin Durant will come back to Earth sooner than later. Why am I confident? Because we are the better team. The Spurs are about to lose more games but the ship will eventually steady itself and when the real season starts, they'll be right back on pace.



:lmao



No way in hell we catch the Thunder for home court now, Spurs are likely done in the 2nd but if by some miracle we get to the WCF then forget about it. OKC in a 4 or 5.



Keep laughing. Keep doubting. I'll find you on here when the Spurs win it all & serve you up some crow.


I don't understand why you think Durant cant keep this going. Remember 03 Duncan? 11 Dirk? A player can certainly carry a team to a title with a dominant run. I just really don't know why you think Durant can't sustain this play. OKC would mop the floor with Spurs in the playoffs. Where in the world do you get that the Spurs can beat OKC?


March 23, 2014: Can We Beat OKC & Rockets Now?


I think we flame out in epic fashion in the 2nd round.


No question we can beat them and will do so if given the chance. We are the better team.


March 26, 2014: Race to the # 1 Speed: Spurs or Thunder


I think the Spurs will secure home court advantage throughout the playoffs. That being said, they are the best team in the league and it doesn't really matter where they lace them up. Spurs win.

1 Week Ago: 2014 NBA Finals Prediction & MVP


Spurs in 5. MVP Duncan.

[RD2191]

:sleep

[tmtcsc]

:sleep

My work here is done.

http://hoopeduponline.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/blake_griffin_kia_zip.jpg

See you next year P-U-S-S-Y

[TJastal]

With Parker's dry spells, retaining Patty should be a must.

I agree. Mills readily duplicates Parker's style of a score first point guard and will make it easy for TP to get the rest he needs to be at full strength. Plus he also fits so perfectly with Manu in the 2nd unit and makes Manu's job so much easier. Retaining his services for the future should be an even bigger priority than Diaw imho. A much bigger priority.

[RD2191]

:lmaoWhat work? Mills over Danny Green?:lmao

[RD2191]

I'd move Danny before letting Mills go. He's more consistent. It would be a shame to see him go and I don't want to even think about it.
:lmao:lmao:wakeup

[tmtcsc]

:lmaoWhat work? Mills over Danny Green?:lmao

If they had to choose between the 2? Yep. DG had a rough year and said "I hope Tim and Manu come back since I'll be here. Well, I think I'll be here. There were some tough times this year with Pop." He isn't a lock. Pop rode his ass for dumb, costly turnovers and mental lapses. He's a better defender but can't do much on offense besides shoot 3's when wide open.

[tmtcsc]

:lmao:lmao:wakeup

You're persistent. I'll give you that. Persistently weak. Learn some basketball and come giggle at me.

[RD2191]

Son, you lost. Anyone who thinks Mills is more important to the Spurs success than DG obviously doesn't know basketball. I have terrible takes but you took it to another level with that shit.

[tmtcsc]

I have terrible takes.

yes you do. I want both Green and Mills to stay but I'd keep Mills over Green because he disappears when he gets locked up. Mills is more versatile and can actually dribble.

[TJastal]

Son, you lost. Anyone who thinks Mills is more important to the Spurs success than DG obviously doesn't know basketball. I have terrible takes but you took it to another level with that shit.

You still act like Mills was some faggot getting spot minutes like Bonner or Ayres. And you still can't see how important Mills was to the team. You must have a mental impairment of some kind.

[RD2191]

You still act like Mills was some faggot getting spot minutes like Bonner or Ayres. And you still can't see how important Mills was to the team. You must have a mental impairment of some kind.
Mills is role player you piece of shit. Danny Green is one of the best defenders in the NBA. Yes, Mills was an important part of the Spurs success but there are plenty of players who can replicate his success. DG is just as good a 3 point shooter when he is loose and aggressive. See last years Finals for example.

[tmtcsc]

Patty Mills hawked the ball on defense when he came in. He brought energy, hustle and hit huge shots. He earned his place on the team and calling him Garbage and laughing at the thought of the Spurs keeping him over an-over payed DG is stupid. Who was willing to pay DG after last year's final? Dude left Lebron in Game 6 last year and Pop's still salty about it. You have a selective memory.

[TJastal]

Mills is role player you piece of shit. Danny Green is one of the best defenders in the NBA. Yes, Mills was an important part of the Spurs success but there are plenty of players who can replicate his success. DG is just as good a 3 point shooter when he is loose and aggressive. See last years Finals for example.

I actually agree an argument can be made for Green being more important. But it's alot closer than you think. Mills would be a heckuva lot harder to replace than you think. And don't say Cory Joseph could either because the guy is a fucking scrub.

[RD2191]

I actually agree an argument can be made for Green being more important. But it's alot closer than you think. Mills would be a heckuva lot harder to replace than you think. And don't say Cory Joseph could either because the guy is a fucking scrub.
CoJo is garbage, but he's looked decent in the limited minutes he saw in the post season. He's also not a shooter like Mills. Mills would be hard to replace but finding a defender like Green would be even harder.

[Mugen]

Honestly, I can see him turning down a little bit more money to stay with the Spurs. But if somebody decides to overpay for him then I'll be thrilled for Mills as well. He's been the consummate teammate since he got here and he deserves every bit of it.

[DPG21920]

I think it will be in the 4 year, 20M range. If the Spurs go there, I think he takes that even if someone offers 4/24 or something like that. If the Spurs aren't willing to go that high, I think he has to take the other offer and I would be so happy for him either way. Hope the Spurs can keep him though.

[DPG21920]

Paying to keep Boris and Patty may mean that they have to abandon any chance of creating significant cap space in 2015. I've come around to the opinion that they will do just that.

By 2015 do you mean next year or the year after?

[Darius McCrary]

Unfair to Neal. While I definitely think Patty was the better fit, Neal was a solid Spur. And if I remember correctly, Neal tore it up in the finals last year himself.
Agreed, plus Neal hit many big big big time shots and game winners. Neal was the shit. You don't gotta hate on Neal to give Mills credit.

[gameFACE]

I hear the Heat are looking for a PG.........

[Darkwaters]

I hear the Heat are looking for a PG.........

Several point guards more likely...

[therealtruth]

We've got to resign Patty Claxton.

[BackHome]

I want both back and both are needed if we want to have any chance of getting six rings. As far as Mills I don't think it is all about the money but rather are you going to respect me and appreciate me kinda of player. If players like Boris, Baynes, and Timmy talk to him I think he will sign a decent contract 4 years 13mill.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

We need to match imho.

Completely agree with this. I cant even think how many championships the Spurs have lost because they didnt have a solid PG backup

[100%duncan]

Completely agree with this. I cant even think how many championships the Spurs have lost because they didnt have a solid PG backup

That's what I'm saying. I mean, when was the last time we had a back-up pg in Patty's caliber? I can't remember when.

[james evans]

teams are just gonna throw money at him to take him from teh spurs and then they'll put him on the bench to waste away. we saw the same thing happen to eddie house. if patty wants to play, he needs to stay. look at bynum. indiana signed him just to keep him from miami

[Mel_13]

By 2015 do you mean next year or the year after?

Summer of 2015.

[December Romo]

Get rid a Danny and keep Patty? Patty is my nigga but let's not be ridiculous.

[Mel_13]

teams are just gonna throw money at him to take him from teh spurs and then they'll put him on the bench to waste away. we saw the same thing happen to eddie house. if patty wants to play, he needs to stay. look at bynum. indiana signed him just to keep him from miami

When did we see that?

[BackHome]

I don't think Neal is having to much fun right now.

[james evans]

When did we see that?
we didn't. i said the wrong name. i was talking about flopping ass james pussy. i mean james posey. hahaha. he didn't have much fun in NO after the opting out of his celtics contract

[ontheraise]

LMAO, you don't have a clue what you are talking about.

Parker made 12.5 million this season. Duncan made 10.3 million this season. Ginobili made 7 million this season.... Patty Mills made 1.1 million this season.

The big 3 have made a ton of money in their careers, and when they "pass on the big bucks" they still make a ton of money more than Patty has ever made.

yeah you don't understand shit can you plz telle me how much make heat big3 how much boston big3 made......if patty is offered 5/year i sure hope he 'll stay to win a tittle of corse if nY offer is 10m/y i don't see spurs matching that and him passing on that much money.

[will_spurs]

Retaining his services for the future should be an even bigger priority than Diaw imho. A much bigger priority.

Why do you always have to go full retard?

[T Park]

I'd move Danny before letting Mills go. He's more consistent. It would be a shame to see him go and I don't want to even think about it.

Yeah make the defense worse. Genius.

[Warlord23]

Patty was magnificent in the Finals. However I'm not sold that he can start for a good team. His game is based on flying all over the court for 15-20 mins a game, that too in short bursts. That would be hard to pull off if he's going to run the offense for 35 mins. Plus he played a lot with Manu, Tony and Boris who were instrumental in running the offense. It won't be as easy being the primary distributor.

Would be great if we could keep him, but not at the cost of Diaw or another athlete at the wing position who can shoot. Plus Cory Joseph has shown good improvement, this might be the year that Pop gives him meaningful minutes.

[T Park]

3 years 14 million for Patty. 2 years 10 million for Boris.

Should get it done.

[Drom John]

Knicks target Patty Mills?
June, 17, 2014
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
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Patty Mills had a breakout season, his fifth in the NBA, and was terrific off the bench during the playoffs as the San Antonio won the NBA title. Mills will be an unrestricted free agent beginning on July 1 and his market should be robust. According to the New York Post, the New York Knicks have Mills on their radar.