Spurs contact Pau Gasol reportedly

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine · 57s

In past discussions w/Bulls, ESPN sources say Lakers have been open to taking back Carlos Boozer's contract depending on assets attached

Probably were asking for jimmy Butler.

[spurraider21]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine · 57s

In past discussions w/Bulls, ESPN sources say Lakers have been open to taking back Carlos Boozer's contract depending on assets attached
Lakers can't take on boozers salary in a sign and trade, let alone take on more assets :lol

thw only way that's possible is if they find a third party to take on nash

[Mel_13]

Do the Grizzlies have any cap room?

No. Just exceptions.

[spurraider21]

Wait a second, Pau is a FREE agent right? All this talk about sign and trade and shit, they can't force a sign and trade right? Wouldn't he have to choose to go to Chicago?
The idea is that in a sign and trade, the bulls can offer more money. But f they give assets back, it also makes them a less preferable destination. If they want pau bad, their best option is to amnesty boozer

[99 Problems]

Our FO is deadset silent. Yep something is going down.

[313]

Search "if Pau Gasol goes to the spurs" on twitter for lulz

[szkorhetz]

No. Just exceptions.
Marc will join Pau and the Spurs and not Pau joining Marc in Memphis.

[Kindergarten Cop]

Wait a second, Pau is a FREE agent right? All this talk about sign and trade and shit, they can't force a sign and trade right? Wouldn't he have to choose to go to Chicago?

Correct, but he would potentially get a significantly higher contract via S/T.

[ceperez]

Splitter is fluent in Spanish.

Native Spanish... very different from 'fluent in'.

[NASpurs]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine · 57s

In past discussions w/Bulls, ESPN sources say Lakers have been open to taking back Carlos Boozer's contract depending on assets attached

57s ago :lol We posted that shit half an hour ago

[crc21209]

The idea is that in a sign and trade, the bulls can offer more money. But f they give assets back, it also makes them a less preferable destination. If they want pau bad, their best option is to amnesty boozer

Got it. Either way though, he would still have to agree to go there though. That, and the Bulls are wasting time by the minute waiting on Melo..

[Chinook]

It's funny, since I actually don't want Gasol on the Spurs, I've pretty much missed how many Spurs fans are hanging on this thread.

I'm like, 'Pau hasn't decided yet? Who cares?' :lol

[Kindergarten Cop]

Wait a second, Pau is a FREE agent right? All this talk about sign and trade and shit, they can't force a sign and trade right? Wouldn't he have to choose to go to Chicago?

Correct, but he would potentially get a significantly higher contract via S/T.

[Obstructed_View]

The Cavs board was camped out for over 3 years waiting for a decision from Lebron.

You think I'm kidding, but there is a thread with over 23,000 posts over there on RealCavsFans.

http://www.realcavsfans.com/showthread.php?37380-The-Lebron-Safari-2014%99

Found this gem there...

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/NIMRICHTER/LeBron%20troll%20Napier.jpg

[ironman2886]

Wait a second, Pau is a FREE agent right? All this talk about sign and trade and shit, they can't force a sign and trade right? Wouldn't he have to choose to go to Chicago?
Yes, but why the f#€k would he want to go there? Melo is most likely re-signing with the Knicks. Who knows if thug could stay healthy? Thibs will run him into the ground. Easy choice. Even the money will be better spent in San Antonio.

[Obstructed_View]

No. Just exceptions.

So Pau could go to the Grizz for the same amount as going to the Spurs?

[szkorhetz]

So Pau could go to the Grizz for the same amount as going to the Spurs?

Yep.

[Chinook]

Native Spanish... very different from 'fluent in'.

I imagine not for Splitter. I'm pretty sure he's known the language most of his life. Quite a few Brazilians grow up speaking Spanish in addition to Portuguese.

[ceperez]

Our FO is deadset silent. Yep something is going down.

The tell of this is Pop's renewal that was done early so Pau would be assured of the coach that he'll play with.

He ain't going to turn down playing for the best coach in the NBA.

[Malik Hairston]

It's funny, since I actually don't want Gasol on the Spurs, I've pretty much missed how many Spurs fans are hanging on this thread.

I'm like, 'Pau hasn't decided yet? Who cares?' :lol

I'd take him assuming that he accepts his role as a bench guy and as depth, tbh..

I don't think he fits well, but I'm sure Pop can figure it out, and it always helps to have alternatives, especially when Duncan is having one of his poor games..

It will definitely become overrated when everybody starts saying, "omg Pau to the Spurs, it's over for the league!!!", which I'm sure we'll be hearing plenty of:lol..

[spurraider21]

It's funny, since I actually don't want Gasol on the Spurs, I've pretty much missed how many Spurs fans are hanging on this thread.

I'm like, 'Pau hasn't decided yet? Who cares?' :lol
We need you on board for good juju. Look man it wouldn't be hard at all to unload Pau if it's not a good fit. All aboard

[SpursFan86]

It's funny, since I actually don't want Gasol on the Spurs, I've pretty much missed how many Spurs fans are hanging on this thread.

I'm like, 'Pau hasn't decided yet? Who cares?' :lol

Out of curiosity, who would you rather get for the MLE?

[emanueldavidginobili]

If the Spurs get Pau...wow he'd fit in perfectly and would flourish in the spurs offense. One of the best passing big men in the league

[ceperez]

I imagine not for Splitter. I'm pretty sure he's known the language most of his life. Quite a few Brazilians grow up speaking Spanish in addition to Portuguese.

It's kind of like saying that Ibaka is fluent in Spanish.... c'mon man...

[Dex]

Something else I'm sure Pau is considering: $5M in Texas is bigger than $5M in Chicago.

Illinois' 5% state income tax could cost him ~250K right off the bat.

[ceperez]

So Pau could go to the Grizz for the same amount as going to the Spurs?

Can anyone verify this? Do the Grizz have a MLE?

[313]

Out of curiosity, who would you rather get for the MLE?

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I imagine not for Splitter. I'm pretty sure he's known the language most of his life. Quite a few Brazilians grow up speaking Spanish in addition to Portuguese.

Its not like he didn't spend 6 years in the Spanish league and did all his interviews in Spanish while he was there.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Out of curiosity, who would you rather get for the MLE?

He loves Ryan Richards :)

[szkorhetz]

Can anyone verify this? Do the Grizz have a MLE?
Yes, they have a FULL-MLE.

[Chinook]

We need you on board for good juju. Look man it wouldn't be hard at all to unload Pau if it's not a good fit. All aboard

I'm not horribly against the signing. I just don't care, so I've pretty much ignored this thread since the early parts.

Don't jynx it. Maybe my apathy is the key to the Spurs finally getting a big FA.

[SpursFan86]

Another thing to keep in mind: Bulls have apparently been in talks with Mirotic to bring him over. If they know he's coming over, they might not be so eager to try and get Pau.

[ceperez]

Yes, they have a FULL-MLE.


Odd... then why aren't they in the short list of contenders for Pau's services?

[Chinook]

Its not like he didn't spend 6 years in the Spanish league and did all his interviews in Spanish while he was there.

He did. And he seems to be most comfortable speaking that language, if I recall correctly reports from 2010.

[Robz4000]

It's funny, since I actually don't want Gasol on the Spurs, I've pretty much missed how many Spurs fans are hanging on this thread.

I'm like, 'Pau hasn't decided yet? Who cares?' :lol

Like someone else said: if you can get Gasol for the MLE, you do it iland figure out how to use him later.

[Obstructed_View]

Splitter is fluent in Spanish. There was an article about it some time back.

[Chinook]

It's kind of like saying that Ibaka is fluent in Spanish.... c'mon man...

Um, no. It would be more like saying Ginobili knows Italian.

[SpursFan86]

Can anyone verify this? Do the Grizz have a MLE?

I'm not sure, but by all accounts Pau is between us and Chicago. Don't see any reason to consider Memphis at this point.

[szkorhetz]

Odd... then why aren't they in the short list of contenders for Pau's services?
They just signed Zach to an extension. Grizz don't like to pay big, TBH.

[ViceCity84]

Ramona Shelburne: Regarding Pau: top two now Chi/Spurs..if Bulls can't do sign and trade with Lakers, likely he goes to Spurs Twitter rAmonashelburne - See more at: http://hoopshype.com/rumors/tag/pau_gasol#sthash.Seux3Cs8.dpuf

[Spur|n|Austin]

Everything is damn near perfectly lined up for the Spurs to land Pau and wrap a bow on the best season in franchise history.

[benstanfield]

Baynes and Ayres are better than Pau

I have to disagree

[slick'81]

Like someone else said: if you can get Gasol for the MLE, you do it iland figure out how to use him later.


++++++

[Big Empty]

Everything is damn near perfectly lined up for the Spurs to land Pau and wrap a bow on the best season in franchise history.

hell yea!

[spurraider21]

Memphis doesn't need another lumbering big... they have more pressing needs

[Obstructed_View]

I'm not sure, but by all accounts Pau is between us and Chicago. Don't see any reason to consider Memphis at this point.
Sorry. The only reason I brought it up is that he might want to play with his brother. There's no reason other than that, and it just popped into my head and I typed it. Again, sorry to everyone for even derailing the conversation. If he were going to take the MLE it would probably be to try to win a ring with a team and a fanbase that won't throw him under the bus.

[Seventyniner]

I'm not horribly against the signing. I just don't care, so I've pretty much ignored this thread since the early parts.

Don't jynx it. Maybe my apathy is the key to the Spurs finally getting a big FA.

I see your point about Pau fitting in, but if the Spurs want him they must have a role in mind. They also have assuredly communicated that role to Pau.

About the Spanish/Portugese thing, a Spainiard (sp?) once told me that if two people are having a conversation, one person speaking Spanish and the other Portugese, they can understand each other. Picking up one of those two languages once you know the other is probably almost trivial.

[ceperez]

He did. And he seems to be most comfortable speaking that language, if I recall correctly reports from 2010.

What I'm saying is that there's a difference between a native spanish speaker and one who speaks the language fluently.

Manu can speak English fluently.... but on occasion a lot of stuff (particularly jokes) gets lots in translation.

[Chinook]

Out of curiosity, who would you rather get for the MLE?

No one. Liked McRoberts. But that ships sailed and has already hit an iceberg.

[murpjf88]

Gasol isn't making his decision based on how well Splitter speaks Spanish.

[Malik Hairston]

I understand the whole "international" and style of play appeal argument for the Spurs, but Gasol has been very vocal about his role and touches in the past..if he chooses the Bulls, he'll be one of only 2 legit offensive options for their team, and his lack of defense will be masked by the supporting cast and Thibs' system..

Also, the only other contender in the East is the Cavs, unlike the West, where the Spurs will still have to battle OKC/Clippers and maybe Houston/GS..

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

He did. And he seems to be most comfortable speaking that language, if I recall correctly reports from 2010.

I know, just being sarcastic to the guys saying Splitter doesn't speak Spanish.

[Big Empty]

Pao is probably taking a nap somewhere and im refreshing this screen like a game is playing and im getting live updates smh lol

[Dex]

I'm just amused to see the Spurs in the running for something interesting.

I'm still not getting my hopes up yet, though. Spurs have been positioned many times for FA posterity.

[xmas1997]

Like someone else said: if you can get Gasol for the MLE, you do it iland figure out how to use him later.

Even though I wanted other players here over Gasol (those players have signed elsewhere), I have to admit that if the Spurs are still pursuing him then surely they have a plan, they know how best to use him.
The Spurs don't usually make mistakes when it comes to this, and those mistakes they do make like RJ and SJax are rare.

[Dex]

Pao is probably taking a nap somewhere and im refreshing this screen like a game is playing and im getting live updates smh lol

Well, if he is in Spain, its 2 in the morning, so.....

[Big Empty]

I'm just amused to see the Spurs in the running for something interesting.

I'm still not getting my hopes up yet, though. Spurs have been positioned many times for FA posterity.

shit we got 5. its ok to get your hopes up now

[Chinook]

I see your point about Pau fitting in, but if the Spurs want him they must have a role in mind. They also have assuredly communicated that role to Pau.

About the Spanish/Portugese thing, a Spainiard (sp?) once told me that if two people are having a conversation, one person speaking Spanish and the other Portugese, they can understand each other. Picking up one of those two languages once you know the other is probably almost trivial.

Yeah, even as a non-native Spanish speaker, I can understand a fair bit of Portuguese, especially if written. Spoken is tricky, since I'm weak understanding rapid spoken Spanish, and because Portuguese reminds me of Romanian when I hear it.

[SpursFan86]

No one. Liked McRoberts. But that ships sailed and has already hit an iceberg.

I see. For the record, I have questions about Pau as well...primarily the mobility of a Pau/Duncan frontcourt and the idea of Duncan guarding the toughest assignment more regularly. But like others have said, you can't pass up on Pau for the MLE IMO. Just too good of a deal. I'm confident we'll find a way to make it work.

Would a Pau/Duncan/Diaw/Splitter frontcourt be the best passing big rotation ever?

[Dex]

shit we got 5. its ok to get your hopes up now

:tu

[Obstructed_View]

Pao is probably taking a nap somewhere and im refreshing this screen like a game is playing and im getting live updates smh lol

Yeah, someone should ask him if "very close to deciding" means "don't go make a sandwich or take a leak".

[Robz4000]

I understand the whole "international" and style of play appeal argument for the Spurs, but Gasol has been very vocal about his role and touches in the past..if he chooses the Bulls, he'll be one of only 2 legit offensive options for their team, and his lack of defense will be masked by the supporting cast and Thibs' system..

Also, the only other contender in the East is the Cavs, unlike the West, where the Spurs will still have to battle OKC/Clippers and maybe Houston/GS..

Clippers starting to worry you as a potential playoff opponent? Only legitimate threat I see is Meth atm.

[szkorhetz]

I see. For the record, I have questions about Pau as well...primarily the mobility of a Pau/Duncan frontcourt and the idea of Duncan guarding the toughest assignment more regularly. But like others have said, you can't pass up on Pau for the MLE IMO. Just too good of a deal. I'm confident we'll find a way to make it work.

Would a Pau/Duncan/Diaw/Splitter frontcourt be the best passing big rotation ever?
It would be Duncan-Diaw/Splitter-Gasol.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I understand the whole "international" and style of play appeal argument for the Spurs, but Gasol has been very vocal about his role and touches in the past..if he chooses the Bulls, he'll be one of only 2 legit offensive options for their team, and his lack of defense will be masked by the supporting cast and Thibs' system..

Also, the only other contender in the East is the Cavs, unlike the West, where the Spurs will still have to battle OKC/Clippers and maybe Houston/GS..

do hear any Spur player complaining about touches. 75% of their possessions in the half court at least everyone touches the ball once. Pau will get share, believe me or just go watch the Finals again for proof.

[Malik Hairston]

I see. For the record, I have questions about Pau as well...primarily the mobility of a Pau/Duncan frontcourt and the idea of Duncan guarding the toughest assignment more regularly. But like others have said, you can't pass up on Pau for the MLE IMO. Just too good of a deal. I'm confident we'll find a way to make it work.

Would a Pau/Duncan/Diaw/Splitter frontcourt be the best passing big rotation ever?

Considering that Duncan/Diaw/Splitter is already the best passing big rotation ever, then yes:lol..

[Chinook]

What I'm saying is that there's a difference between a native spanish speaker and one who speaks the language fluently.

Manu can speak English fluently.... but on occasion a lot of stuff (particularly jokes) gets lots in translation.

I get what you're saying. What I'm saying is that I think Splitter knew Spanish before going abroad. I think he learned it as a kid.

[ceperez]

Pau turns down $10m / year deal with Lakers:

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24616572/report-pau-gasol-turned-down-2-year-20-million-plus-lakers-deal

[callo1]

I see. For the record, I have questions about Pau as well...primarily the mobility of a Pau/Duncan frontcourt and the idea of Duncan guarding the toughest assignment more regularly. But like others have said, you can't pass up on Pau for the MLE IMO. Just too good of a deal. I'm confident we'll find a way to make it work.

Would a Pau/Duncan/Diaw/Splitter frontcourt be the best passing big rotation ever?

Traditional Pop would be that the rotation would be set on an as needed basis. It would depend upon who the Spurs are playing.

[SpursFan86]

Considering that Duncan/Diaw/Splitter is already the best passing big rotation ever, then yes:lol..

I was thinking McHale/Parish/Walton, but you're probably right tbh. Adding Pau would solidify it though:hat

[Malik Hairston]

do hear any Spur player complaining about touches. 75% of their possessions in the half court at least everyone touches the ball once. Pau will get share, believe me or just go watch the Finals again for proof.

That's fine, but none of the current Spurs players had a history of complaining about touches and role, even prior to these playoffs..the last Spurs player to complain(Jackson) was cut..

Gasol has been very vocal about touches, in the past..sure, he'll get the ball in San Antonio, everybody does, but in Chicago, he would get a huge share of the plays for himself..

[Obstructed_View]

By the way, this is the first time (and possibly the last) that I've ever given a shit about Pau Gasol, what he thinks or what he has to say.

[Chinook]

I have to disagree

Confused the hell out of me there... :lol

[Obstructed_View]

That's fine, but none of the current Spurs players had a history of complaining about touches and role

I don't think Pau had a history of doing that prior to being on a team with the ultimate ballhog.

[slick'81]

By the way, this is the first time (and possibly the last) that I've ever given a shit about Pau Gasol, what he thinks or what he has to say.

no shit I actually started following him on twitter lol.never gave a shit about big bird one way or the other until this fa period

[Malik Hairston]

Clippers starting to worry you as a potential playoff opponent? Only legitimate threat I see is Meth atm.

If they can acquire a legit wing defender, then yes..at the moment, they don't scare me, though, their perimeter play is way too poor..

[ceperez]

do hear any Spur player complaining about touches. 75% of their possessions in the half court at least everyone touches the ball once. Pau will get share, believe me or just go watch the Finals again for proof.

Pau will get his touches... but if that ball ever sticks.... he's going to be benched!

[Clipper Nation]

Clippers starting to worry you as a potential playoff opponent? Only legitimate threat I see is Meth atm.

If we could just get a freaking starting small forward I'd feel a lot better about our chances against you guys, tbh....

[RD2191]

People saying Pau can't play next to Tim are retarded, tbh. If we need defense Tiago will play, if we need offense Gasol will play. Simple.

[Vic Petro]

I understand the whole "international" and style of play appeal argument for the Spurs, but Gasol has been very vocal about his role and touches in the past..if he chooses the Bulls, he'll be one of only 2 legit offensive options for their team, and his lack of defense will be masked by the supporting cast and Thibs' system..

Also, the only other contender in the East is the Cavs, unlike the West, where the Spurs will still have to battle OKC/Clippers and maybe Houston/GS..

Gasol complains about his role when there are scrubs playing ahead of him and the team still sucks, tbh

[xmas1997]

Nobody liked Big hot Rob either before he came here.

[slick'81]

If we could just get a freaking starting small forward I'd feel a lot better about our chances against you guys, tbh....

clippers r legit but yeah a true sf wouldn't hurt

[Robz4000]

Even though I wanted other players here over Gasol (those players have signed elsewhere), I have to admit that if the Spurs are still pursuing him then surely they have a plan, they know how best to use him.
The Spurs don't usually make mistakes when it comes to this, and those mistakes they do make like RJ and SJax are rare.

SJax wasn't a mistake at all. They traded for him from a financial standpoint, not basketball. Whatever they gave him on the court was gravy, and he was pretty damn good in Game 6 in 2012.

[Obstructed_View]

Gasol complains about his role when there are scrubs playing ahead of him and the team still sucks, tbh

And when the Kobefans blame Pau as the reason they aren't winning games.

[Malik Hairston]

I don't think Pau had a history of doing that prior to being on a team with the ultimate ballhog.

Which is true..again, if he signs with the Spurs, then I assume he's fine with a bench role..

My point was simply that if he goes to Chicago, he would get all the touches he wants, which seems like something he would be interested in..

[letmk]

That's fine, but none of the current Spurs players had a history of complaining about touches and role, even prior to these playoffs..the last Spurs player to complain(Jackson) was cut..

Gasol has been very vocal about touches, in the past..sure, he'll get the ball in San Antonio, everybody does, but in Chicago, he would get a huge share of the plays for himself..

That's when Jamison and other scrubs played ahead him and team didn't win either. I've never had the impression that Pau is a selfish player. If anything, he was as important as KB to their 2 championships (actually had better win shares in one of the 2 championship years), yet he got bashed and was in trade rumor whenever things went bad. He took it all during the last 3-4 years, though with some outburst along the way.

[callo1]

People saying Pau can't play next to Tim are retarded, tbh. If we need defense Tiago will play, if we need offense Gasol will play. Simple.

Agree

Gasol would actually help create space for Tim, something that Timmy hasn't had for a long time.

[Salty]

Mills/Beli/Ginobili/Diaw/Gasol off the bench? I think I'm about to nut.

[ceperez]

Nobody liked Big hot Rob either before he came here.

Agree... not the first time a former Laker is joining the team.

[AaronY]

That's fine, but none of the current Spurs players had a history of complaining about touches and role, even prior to these playoffs..the last Spurs player to complain(Jackson) was cut..

Gasol has been very vocal about touches, in the past..sure, he'll get the ball in San Antonio, everybody does, but in Chicago, he would get a huge share of the plays for himself..

He complained in the past mostly when LAL was struggling or after losses. Doubt he'll complain on a team winning 60-65 games

[Obstructed_View]

Nobody liked Big hot Rob either before he came here.

Apples and oranges. Nobody liked Horry because he'd destroyed the Spurs multiple times in the playoffs.

[KL2]

Gasol coming the bench with Splitter would be fucking sick.


2nd Unit:
Splitter
Gasol
Leonard (probably plays the most mins)
Manu
Mill, a Anderson etc.

[emanueldavidginobili]

I think Pau tweet says it all he said he's close to his decision if he was close to signing with the bulls that would mean pau would know that Melo isn't going to the Bulls or that the lakers found a team to take on Nash contract which is highly unlikely at the time pau tweeted that. I have a good feeling he is coming to SA

[mystargtr34]

Tbh i don't even know how i feel about Pau to the Spurs :lol

I can't see him accepting a 25 MPG bench role while leaving 5-7M on the table, when he could be a key piece elsewhere while still contending. I get the whole winning thing, but that's a pretty damn big sacrifice.

If he does sign with the Spurs, theres 96 minutes between the 4/5. Being conservative Timmy gets 28, Tiago 22, Boris 22, that leaves 24 for Pau. Plus he's not a fit next to Timmy anymore, so he would need to accept a backup 5 role behind Tim.

Having said that, if the Spurs can pull it off :lol fuck me it will be good to watch.

[Robz4000]

If they can acquire a legit wing defender, then yes..at the moment, they don't scare me, though, their perimeter play is way too poor..


If we could just get a freaking starting small forward I'd feel a lot better about our chances against you guys, tbh....

Agreed. Not sure who they can get at this point tho.

[Chinook]

People saying Pau can't play next to Tim are retarded, tbh. If we need defense Tiago will play, if we need offense Gasol will play. Simple.

This isn't football. You have to score and defend all the time. The fact that Duncan/Gasol would be one of the worst defensive duos in recent memory is an issue. We're talking Turd Towers bad, although with Lock n Lock, it would seem as terrible.

[Dex]

Apples and oranges. Nobody liked Horry because he'd destroyed the Spurs multiple times in the playoffs.

Then The Detroit Dagger happened, and all was forgiven. :lol

[ceperez]

Mills/Beli/Ginobili/Diaw/Gasol off the bench? I think I'm about to nut.

Man.... the second five may be even better than the first five.

I hate to see what a bunch of scrubs will do against this version of the foreign legion!

[Obstructed_View]

I can't see him accepting a 25 MPG bench role while leaving 5-7M on the table, when he could be a key piece elsewhere while still contending. I get the whole winning thing, but that's a pretty damn big sacrifice.
Wait til after he makes his announcement to preach common sense. We deserve a little bit of delusion this offseason. :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Then The Detroit Dagger happened, and all was forgiven. :lol

Sheeit. He was forgiven before the ink was dry on his contract.

[RD2191]

This isn't football. You have to score and defend all the time. The fact that Duncan/Gasol would be one of the worst defensive duos in recent memory is an issue. We're talking Turd Towers bad, although with Lock n Lock, it would seem as terrible.
I doubt it. And you're selling Tim short, IMO. He's not as mobile but he's still very good. And I mean teams, teams that pay small will get abused by a Pau/Tim front court.

[letmk]

Tbh i don't even know how i feel about Pau to the Spurs :lol

I can't see him accepting a 25 MPG bench role while leaving 5-7M on the table, when he could be a key piece elsewhere while still contending. I get the whole winning thing, but that's a pretty damn big sacrifice.

If he does sign with the Spurs, theres 96 minutes between the 4/5. Being conservative Timmy gets 28, Tiago 22, Boris 22, that leaves 24 for Pau. Plus he's not a fit next to Timmy anymore, so he would need to accept a backup 5 role behind Tim.

Having said that, if the Spurs can pull it off :lol fuck me it will be good to watch.

Splitter and Diaw can play 20 each, thus leaving 28 minutes for Gasol. And Timmy is not playing b2b. That would create more minutes available.

[ceperez]

Pau if from Barcelona... have you ever seen Barcelona play football.... looks like the Spurs.

He isn't going to miss this opportunity to play!

[szkorhetz]

Timmys minutes should go down at around 20 mins in the RS and no b2b's.

[Robz4000]

This isn't football. You have to score and defend all the time. The fact that Duncan/Gasol would be one of the worst defensive duos in recent memory is an issue. We're talking Turd Towers bad, although with Lock n Lock, it would seem as terrible.

Leonard, Green, and a potentially healthy Parker on D are what give me pause when imagining a Duncan/Gasol pairing. They might be able to make the D near average while the offense would be nuts.

[Big Empty]

good point i can see Pau taking alot of Tims minutes to conserve Tim for the playoffs. I think it would work great!

[benstanfield]

Confused the hell out of me there... :lol

Im a little skeptical about Pau too but if e can get him for the MLE I'd do it and ask questions later. 17 7 and 4 from a 7 footer is nothing to sneeze at.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Tbh i don't even know how i feel about Pau to the Spurs :lol

I can't see him accepting a 25 MPG bench role while leaving 5-7M on the table, when he could be a key piece elsewhere while still contending. I get the whole winning thing, but that's a pretty damn big sacrifice.

If he does sign with the Spurs, theres 96 minutes between the 4/5. Being conservative Timmy gets 28, Tiago 22, Boris 22, that leaves 24 for Pau. Plus he's not a fit next to Timmy anymore, so he would need to accept a backup 5 role behind Tim.

Having said that, if the Spurs can pull it off :lol fuck me it will be good to watch.

I do. he has gone through a lot shit the past 3 years. He needs a new scenery and a team that is close knit like the Spurs. There is a reason he turned down 10mil a year and a starting role for the Lakers.

[Malik Hairston]

Both Gasol and Duncan are horrendous pick&roll defenders and neither is capable of contesting/rotating to the perimeter..add Parker in the mix, and you have a defensive trio that would require both Green/Leonard on the floor just to reach an average level:lol..

It could have worked in the 90s when teams only ran ISO plays, but it's not going to succeed in the era of ball movement, mobility and athleticism..

Gasol/Splitter and Gasol/Diaw(against opposing benches) would be great, though..

Gasol's value would be huge during the regular season, though, as Tim's minute will probably dip to 25 MPG or lower..he would also be useful in the playoffs against starters when Tim is having a bad night, which obviously happens more frequently nowadays..

[callo1]

All of the flat-footed blocks Timmy had this year show that he doesn't need athletic ability to play defense.

[NASpurs]

Timmys minutes should go down at around 20 mins in the RS and no b2b's.

Fuck that, he should take half of the season off. :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Leonard, Green, and a potentially healthy Parker on D are what give me pause when imagining a Duncan/Gasol pairing. They might be able to make the D near average while the offense would be nuts.

I really don't think Gasol is such a terrible defender. He's a good individual defender and LA's team defense was so putrid it made Dwight Howard look awful. Pop would have to crack the whip to get either of them to show on a PnR, but they probably would when it matters.

[callo1]

Both Gasol and Duncan are horrendous pick&roll defenders and neither is capable of contesting/rotating to the perimeter..add Parker in the mix, and you have a defensive trio that would require both Green/Leonard on the floor just to reach an average level:lol..

It could have worked in the 90s when teams only ran ISO plays, but it's not going to succeed in the era of ball movement, mobility and athleticism..

Gasol/Splitter and Gasol/Diaw(against opposing benches) would be great, though..

This is true, Timmy doesn't like to show...never has.

[letmk]

Splitter and Diaw can play 20 each, thus leaving 28 minutes for Gasol. And Timmy is not playing b2b. That would create more minutes available.

And after securing long-term contracts last year and this year respectively, neither Splitter nor Diaw has that urge/need to play heavy minutes, hence better stats.

[szkorhetz]

Fuck that, he should take half of the season off. :lol
Take december, january, february completely off then come back mid-march.

[Obstructed_View]

Both Gasol and Duncan are horrendous pick&roll defenders and neither is willing to contest/rotate to the perimeter.

This is likely more accurate.

PS: What is with the sideways colons? That a special character on your keyboard? ;)

[Robz4000]

I really don't think Gasol is such a terrible defender. He's a good individual defender and LA's team defense was so putrid it made Dwight Howard look awful. Pop would have to crack the whip to get either of them to show on a PnR, but they probably would when it matters.

True. If Gasol somehow rediscovers some mobility the league is fucked.

[SpursFan86]

I think y'all are selling Pau short. He wasn't healthy in 2013, and last year he was having to carry the offense. Not to mention his coach has been D'Antoni the past few years. I don't think his D has actually fallen off as much as y'all make it out to be.

Regardless, I agree there are concerns defensively about a Pau/Duncan pairing. But it's not like they'd have to play together all the time, or even a lot. Pop can mix and match them with Diaw/Splitter and it'd work great IMO.

[spurraider21]

Both Gasol and Duncan are horrendous pick&roll defenders and neither is capable of contesting/rotating to the perimeter..add Parker in the mix, and you have a defensive trio that would require both Green/Leonard on the floor just to reach an average level:lol..

It could have worked in the 90s when teams only ran ISO plays, but it's not going to succeed in the era of ball movement, mobility and athleticism..

Gasol/Splitter and Gasol/Diaw(against opposing benches) would be great, though..
Ayres averaged 13 minutes per game and Duncan averaged 29. Diaw averaged 25 and Splitter got 22. They can trim the fat around those minutes and have Diaw at the 3 more often when matchups permit. I think they can make it work. As you've said yourself, if Gasol actually joined the Spurs, he'd understand his role coming in and it shouldn't be an issue. If it was a problem, he'd have stuck with the Lakers offer tbh

[Obstructed_View]

True. If Gasol somehow rediscovers some mobility the league is fucked.

Sometimes mobility is about knowing where to be. Leaving early is as good as going fast.

[callo1]

Sometimes mobility is about knowing where to be. Leaving early is as good as going fast.

Truth

[Chinook]

I doubt it. And you're selling Tim short, IMO. He's not as mobile but he's still very good. And I mean teams, teams that pay small will get abused by a Pau/Tim front court.

No, Tim is awful defensively in space. Worst big on the team in that regard.

[benstanfield]

Both Gasol and Duncan are horrendous pick&roll defenders and neither is capable of contesting/rotating to the perimeter..add Parker in the mix, and you have a defensive trio that would require both Green/Leonard on the floor just to reach an average level:lol..

It could have worked in the 90s when teams only ran ISO plays, but it's not going to succeed in the era of ball movement, mobility and athleticism..

Gasol/Splitter and Gasol/Diaw(against opposing benches) would be great, though..

Gasol's value would be huge during the regular season, though, as Tim's minute will probably dip to 25 MPG or lower..he would also be useful in the playoffs against starters when Tim is having a bad night, which obviously happens more frequently nowadays..

How much of a coon will Gasol be if he comes to SA?

[slick'81]

No, Tim is awful defensively in space. Worst big on the team in that regard.this is truth so I'm inclined to trust ur assessment on pau as well

[Salty]

Both Gasol and Duncan are horrendous pick&roll defenders and neither is capable of contesting/rotating to the perimeter..add Parker in the mix, and you have a defensive trio that would require both Green/Leonard on the floor just to reach an average level:lol..

It could have worked in the 90s when teams only ran ISO plays, but it's not going to succeed in the era of ball movement, mobility and athleticism..

Gasol/Splitter and Gasol/Diaw(against opposing benches) would be great, though..

Gasol's value would be huge during the regular season, though, as Tim's minute will probably dip to 25 MPG or lower..he would also be useful in the playoffs against starters when Tim is having a bad night, which obviously happens more frequently nowadays..

:tu

It's just ridiculous to think that the Spurs could add another weapon to their arsenal, given how good/deep/efficient they already are.

[RD2191]

No, Tim is awful defensively in space. Worst big on the team in that regard.
Even so, we still rang. :lol I just don't see how adding Pau can be a bad thing.

[LittleCriminal]

Would be cool if my cell would refresh everytime i say refresh...

[slick'81]

Even so, we still rang. :lol I just don't see how adding Pau can be a bad thing.

Some peeps will if it happens

[Obstructed_View]

If this is what Pau means when he says he's very close then his wife probably walks funny.

[PM5K]

Whatever he does he should go elsewhere, LA never wanted him, they just couldn't move him.

[Malik Hairston]

From the Lakers games I watched last year + RAPM numbers + Synergy numbers: Gasol's D is absolutely horrendous nowadays:lol..

A lot of it is effort, but he's also like 34 years old and unlike Duncan, he was never a top-level defender..

I'd still take him for the MLE, especially since there aren't any alternatives, I think he's an upgrade and will help, but I don't think the reality looks as good as it does on paper, that's all I'm saying:lol..

I also think Chicago makes more sense for him, which is why I mentioned his complaints about touches, but I hope he signs with the Spurs..

[callo1]

Got to trust Pop to be able to arrange the lineups to match the other teams offense. Put combos on that floor that can switch everything.

[DesignatedT]

Wow. The fact that the Spurs are one of two teams he's considering is surprising to me. Would be an unreal get for 5M a yr.

[superjames1992]

I hope he gets on with it and we get a decision. I'm starting to get exhausted... :downspin:

[SupremeGuy]

If this is what Pau means when he says he's very close then his wife probably walks funny.:lol

[spurraider21]

when you are getting Pau merely as a depth signing, you can't really complain :lol. we're not expecting him to come in and be a centerpiece... we have a championship caliber roster without him ffs

[Obstructed_View]

I hope he gets on with it and we get a decision. I'm starting to get exhausted... :downspin:

You're gonna wear out your F5 key.

[Salty]

No, Tim is awful defensively in space. Worst big on the team in that regard.

C'mon, don't tell me you're not just a little giddy about the offensive potency of Gasol/Diaw or effectiveness of Gasol/Splitter.

[Obstructed_View]

when you are getting Pau merely as a depth signing, you can't really complain :lol. we're not expecting him to come in and be a centerpiece... we have a championship caliber roster without him ffs

Don't use that word...

[Malik Hairston]

I'm not going to complain at all, especially when you see guys like Channing Frye getting 8 per year, I'm just saying:lol..

[spurraider21]

Don't use that word...
Bogans? :rollin

[Obstructed_View]

No, Tim is awful defensively in space. Worst big on the team in that regard.

He's not worse than Blair. Neither is Pau, and the Spurs won 60 something games with Blair starting.

[Obstructed_View]

Bogans? :rollin

To me, he's really HHSNBN. Personifies a very dark time for the Spurs, IMHO.

[Emperor]

You get Pau to keep him from improving a potential playoff opponent, and to possibly lure his brother here next offseason. Plain and simple.

[Obstructed_View]

Dammit. My guitar is in the other room. I don't really care about this, but I'm invested and can't bring myself to leave now.

[ironman2886]

Pop > Messageboard coaches. :lol

[Spurs 4 The Win]

You get Pau to keep him from improving a potential playoff opponent, and to possibly lure his brother here next offseason. Plain and simple.

Tim isnt retiring next season barring a career ending injury

[Malik Hairston]

Pop > Messageboard coaches. :lol

True, but that Ayres signing sure was genius, tbh:lol..

[callo1]

Dammit. My guitar is in the other room. I don't really care about this, but I'm invested and can't bring myself to leave now.

What do you play OV?

[SpursDynasty21]

If the Spurs signed Gasol, does anyone think that he would start with Duncan? Diaw and Splitter coming off the bench. After Duncan likely retires in a season or two, Gasol can still start.

[ironman2886]

True, but that Ayres signing sure was genius, tbh:lol..
Conspiracy tbh.

[TheGoldStandard]

All I know is that Ayres would be shipped out for a bag of chips

[Chinook]

C'mon, don't tell me you're not just a little giddy about the offensive potency of Gasol/Diaw or effectiveness of Gasol/Splitter.

No. The Spurs' offense is fine, and it should evolve through the current players having an increased role, not through adding players.

[spursfan4ever]

What could be the hold up? If it's pretty clear a S&T can't happen b/w la and Chicago, it makes you wonder if freaking Cuban is doing something to screw this up.

[spurraider21]

If the Spurs signed Gasol, does anyone think that he would start with Duncan? Diaw and Splitter coming off the bench. After Duncan likely retires in a season or two, Gasol can still start.
i wouldn't think so. you can't really have gasol + duncan against any team that ever runs pick and roll :lol

[Obstructed_View]

What do you play OV?

I was a big Strat guy until I found a Les Paul knockoff, and it's probably the best guitar I've ever played. I have two Strats and a Squier '51 sitting here in pieces because I haven't been able to tear myself away from the LP.

[Two10Whitey]

Is Pau supposed to make his decision today?

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Is Pau supposed to make his decision today?

It will be within the next 36 hours for sure

[Obstructed_View]

What could be the hold up? If it's pretty clear a S&T can't happen b/w la and Chicago, it makes you wonder if freaking Cuban is doing something to screw this up.

The hold up could be negotiating the salary or the trade. Honestly, if he were coming to the Spurs, he'd have probably already announced it.

[Dre_7]

Pop > Messageboard coaches. :lol

:tu

[Obstructed_View]

It will be within the next 36 hours for sure

I should have gone to the bathroom before I sat down at my desk...

[Chinook]

He's not worse than Blair. Neither is Pau, and the Spurs won 60 something games with Blair starting.

They also got punk'd by Memphis with Blair starting. sacrificing defense for offence almost never works out.

[SpursDynasty21]

i wouldn't think so. you can't really have gasol + duncan against any team that ever runs pick and roll :lol

Maybe so, but hopefully Gasol would still get plenty of minutes.

[Venti Quattro]

Pau
Duncan
Kawhi
Green
Enrique

wow wow chicka wow wow

Pau or Duncan can alternate playing center or power forward depending on what the match ups are.

[DesignatedT]

Well Blair doesn't bring defense or offense

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

La Decisión

[Obstructed_View]

They also got punk'd by Memphis with Blair starting. sacrificing defense for offence almost never works out.

Dice was starting at that point I think. Sacrificing defense for offense works in the regular season. ;)

[callo1]

I was a big Strat guy until I found a Les Paul knockoff, and it's probably the best guitar I've ever played. I have two Strats and a Squier '51 sitting here in pieces because I haven't been able to tear myself away from the LP.

I have an Epi LP, a custom Strat with a Warmoth Pro scalloped neck, and a Signature Satriani JS-1200.

I suck at playing them all, but I have fun when I do.

[Robz4000]

How many pages was the AK47 thread last year tbh? Should be well past it by now...

[Venti Quattro]

How many pages was the AK47 thread last year tbh? Should be well past it by now...

I'm at 15 pages. 100/per page ftw. I turned off all the signatures and avatars.

[NASpurs]

Lmao Coach Bud trying to cock block

[Hoover]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 1m
Atlanta making aggressive, late pitch for Pau Gasol, league sources tell Yahoo. $11M-plus a year, sources say. Gasol likely passes on offer.

[PublicOption]

Paul just turned down 2 years/20 mil. From lakers.....pau says decision coming soon.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Atlanta making aggressive, late pitch for Pau Gasol, league sources tell Yahoo. $11M-plus a year, sources say. Gasol likely passes on offer.

[Vic Petro]

LOL Ferry trying to fuck us over

[Obstructed_View]

I have an Epi LP, a custom Strat with a Warmoth Pro scalloped neck, and a Signature Satriani JS-1200.

I suck at playing them all, but I have fun when I do.

Yeah, I'm terrible, but I love to play. One of my Strats has a USACG body and a birdseye Warmoth neck. It'll be really nice once I get it done. My other Strat is HH and was going to be wired like a JS-1200 but I didn't like the mud on the neck humbucker.

[TheGoldStandard]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Atlanta making aggressive, late pitch for Pau Gasol, league sources tell Yahoo. $11M-plus a year, sources say. Gasol likely passes on offer.



LOL he won't take that deal. Bud knows what's coming

[Uriel]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsTdbNUCAAA1Sa_.png

[PublicOption]

If he turned that down from lakers. Atlanta no chance.

[benefactor]

If Pau wanted that kind of money, he would have just taken it from LA.

[Ron Swanson]

Back the fuck off, Ferry.

[RD2191]

WTF? ungrateful bastards

[cd98]

Can't blame Ferry or should we now call him "fairy"?

[ironman2886]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Atlanta making aggressive, late pitch for Pau Gasol, league sources tell Yahoo. $11M-plus a year, sources say. Gasol likely passes on offer.


Atlanta is too black for him.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

LOL Ferry trying to fuck us over

What a faggot. Pop probably called him up and said nice try asswipe, of course in jest.

[spurraider21]

any team offering 11 mil for Pau is probably in a bad state

[PublicOption]

Looks like pau to spurs.

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao :lmao Pow will never go to that shithole Atlanta

[spurraider21]

Atlanta is too black for him.
:lol funny as that sounds its probably a factor

[Obstructed_View]

LOL he won't take that deal. Bud knows what's coming

So do we, but here we are in this thread talking about lineups. :lol

[bobcatfan4life]

Fuck Ferry and Bud, without the Spurs they're nothing.

[callo1]

Yeah, I'm terrible, but I love to play. One of my Strats has a USACG body and a birdseye Warmoth neck. It'll be really nice once I get it done. My other Strat is HH and was going to be wired like a JS-1200 but I didn't like the mud on the neck humbucker.

I met Satch this past September and he signed my JS-1200. I have the meet and greet package for a show in Austin.

I met Eric Johnson after a show in SA (Sam's Burger Joint) and he signed my strat pickguard. I need a sig from Andy Timmons and I will be set.

[ironman2886]

Don't eff with Pop, Bud.

[Dex]

Back the fuck off, Ferry.

:lol

[DesignatedT]

Lol bud

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA · 1m

Atlanta making aggressive, late pitch for Pau Gasol, league sources tell Yahoo. $11M-plus a year, sources say. Gasol likely passes on offer.

[Vic Petro]

So do we, but here we are in this thread talking about lineups. :lol

tbh

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Atlanta is too black for him.

I live in Atl and no way Gasol comes here if he is looking for Cultural. One of the most uncultural cities in America, unless you like Indian (Asia) cultural.

[Drom John]

Got to trust Pop to be able to arrange the lineups to match the other teams offense. Put combos on that floor that can switch everything.

Bingo. How many starting lineups have the Spurs used? Pau adds to the options.

[cd021]

All I know is that Ayres would be shipped out for a bag of chips

I don't know man, are we talking about a family size bag or a one that parents pack for their kids lunches? Their might have to a pick involved.

[Obstructed_View]

I met Satch this past September and he signed my JS-1200. I have the meet and greet package for a show in Austin.

I met Eric Johnson after a show in SA (Sam's Burger Joint) and he signed my strat pickguard. I need a sig from Andy Timmons and I will be set.
That's really cool. The only famous musicians I know are people I knew before they were famous. :lol

[Texas_Ranger]

why would he wanna play for Atlanta? First of all it's the Hawks and second they have Horford and Milsap playing 35 minutes a game.

[TheGoldStandard]

I don't know man, are we talking about a family size bag or a one that parents pack for their kids lunches? Their might have to a pick involved.

It's a snack pack and the expiration date is faded so it's questionable

[SupremeGuy]

Damn, Ferry and Bud going treacherous leach style on us.

[Obstructed_View]

That's really cool. The only famous musicians I know are people I knew before they were famous. :lol

And they're dying at an alarming rate, now that I think about it.:(

[pgardn]

Agree

Gasol would actually help create space for Tim, something that Timmy hasn't had for a long time.

One problem, one huge problem, D.

You have noticed defending the 3 pt line is important. Who is going out to the neatherlands?

[Spur|n|Austin]

I should have gone to the bathroom before I sat down at my desk...

:lol I was just thinking the same, damn beers running are through me.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

why would he wanna play for Atlanta? First of all it's the Hawks and second they have Horford and Milsap playing 35 minutes a game.

Honestly ferry is probably just fuckin w Pop, knowing he signed that ext to land Gasol.

[xmas1997]

Damn, Ferry and Bud going treacherous leach style on us.

Wht not? They are the enemy just like Presti in OKC is.

[cd021]

Atlanta is too black for him.

That would be consistent with his decision to pass up OKC (too white) The S.A should be just fine. Though I'd much rather live in Atlanta than OKC if I were him and he had to pick one.

[Venti Quattro]

One problem, one huge problem, D.

You have noticed defending the 3 pt line is important. Who is going out to the neatherlands?

That's up to the 3, 2 and 1. If you're making out your bigs come out to chase shooters then your defense sucks.

Pau provides space for Duncan because he can hit outside shots and depth for the Spurs big men.

[ironman2886]

I don't know man, are we talking about a family size bag or a one that parents pack for their kids lunches? Their might have to a pick involved.
http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/11/13/00/02/35/1113000235415_500X500.jpg

[slick'81]

Fuck 11 mil plus

[Uriel]

If Melo signs with the Bulls, would Gasol be willing to come there for the MLE? A Rose-Butler-Anthony-Gasol-Noah lineup would be instant favourites to win the East.

[Obstructed_View]

That would be consistent with his decision to pass up OKC (too white) The S.A should be just fine. Though I'd much rather live in Atlanta than OKC if I were him and he had to pick one.
I guess I'm weird, but there are a lot of cities I wouldn't want to live in if I were a pro athlete, no matter how good their teams might be.

[slick'81]

Fucking ferry hawks cn an opportunity

[Uriel]

Then again, a Parker-Ginobili-Leonard-Duncan-Gasol lineup would be instant favourites to win the NBA championship. Especially considering we also have Green, Splitter, Diaw, Mills, Bellinelli.

Damn, we're staaaaaaaaaaacked. What an embarrassment of riches. :lol

[Obstructed_View]

That's up to the 3, 2 and 1. If you're making out your bigs come out to chase shooters then your defense sucks.


This. Switch on time and you don't have to chase anyone around. The only guy on the Spurs team who consistently chases shooters is Beli.

[vander]

how many minutes per game would TD and Gasol really have to play together, like 5?

[benstanfield]

I guess I'm weird, but there are a lot of cities I wouldn't want to live in if I were a pro athlete, no matter how good their teams might be.

SA would pretty much be at the top of my list after MIL, OKC, MEM, ant Utah

[Mark in Austin]

Ferry and Bud probably got Woj to send that tweet just to fuck with Pop.

[Venti Quattro]

Fucking ferry hawks cn an opportunity

:lmao no

If Pau goes to Atlanta I'm getting myself banned. Your choice of pornography material for me to get banned to.

[Obstructed_View]

SA would pretty much be at the top of my list after MIL, OKC, MEM, ant Utah

Any of the major cities would be kick ass to live in if you have money. Not sure why more guys don't like Toronto. I'd pull an Elway if OKC drafted me.

[Salty]

:lmao no

If Pau goes to Atlanta I'm getting myself banned. Your choice of pornography material for me to get banned to.

Please let Pau go to ATL.

[G-Dawgg]

Gasol is coming... He just turned down a 2 year 20 million dollar contract with the Lakers and said tht he's close to announcing where he wants to play. Spurs are easily his best option. He has the multi-cultural city, a very professional team culture also, a coach who will extend his career by rationing his minutes. And the best chance at another championship... If he's going to take a mid-level exception, San Antonio is where he's taking it.

[Salty]

Nothing personal obv, just think it'd be hilarious.

[pgardn]

That's up to the 3, 2 and 1. If you're making out your bigs come out to chase shooters then your defense sucks.

Pau provides space for Duncan because he can hit outside shots and depth for the Spurs big men.

Bring in a shooting forward with one center with a decent perimeter, game over. Much rather have Boris with Duncan, not even close. Lanes open up 3s available... No go Pau and Duncan imo unless it's Memphis. And I'd rather have Splitter on Randolph than Duncan or Pau.

[Obstructed_View]

By the way, I'm abandoning you guys before the SL game starts. More excited about that than about a free agent pipe dream, tbh.

[Uriel]

:lol this thread
:lol 50 pages
:lol more posts and views than the Spurs' 2014 championship thread
:cry PLEASE COME TO THE SPURS PAU

[pgardn]

Gasol is coming... He just turned down a 2 year 20 million dollar contract with the Lakers and said tht he's close to announcing where he wants to play. Spurs are easily his best option. He has the multi-cultural city, a very professional team culture also, a coach who will extend his career by rationing his minutes. And the best chance at another championship... If he's going to take a mid-level exception, San Antonio is where he's taking it.

link?

[Obstructed_View]

Hey, maybe the Spurs are working out a S&T to send Bonner and Ayres to the Lakers!

[ironman2886]

:lol at Pau's twitter. 4hrs ago- ("I'm very close to deciding.")

[Obstructed_View]

:cry PLEASE COME TO THE SPURS PAU

Wow. Who said that?

[Venti Quattro]

Hey, maybe the Spurs are working out a S&T to send Bonner and Ayres to the Lakers!
Give us Splitter

[TheGoldStandard]

Hey, maybe the Spurs are working out a S&T to send Bonner and Ayres to the Lakers!

Kobe would retire immediately after seeing Ayres on the court with him

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

By the way, I'm abandoning you guys before the SL game starts. More excited about that than about a free agent pipe dream, tbh.

Thk for reminding me. Game on in 3 min.

[Seventyniner]

I wonder if part of the pitch is to extend the career of both Tim amd Pau by playing both less? If each plays 24 MPG (and thus never play together except against big immobile lineups) then Tim might last until 40 and Pau at least 38.

[pgardn]

By the way, I'm abandoning you guys before the SL game starts. More excited about that than about a free agent pipe dream, tbh.

Me too.
Anderson viewing.

[TheGoldStandard]

Thk for reminding me. Game on in 3 min.

It starts at 9 Central

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Kobe would retire immediately after seeing Ayres on the court with him

He did tolerate the Mad Dog.

[TheGoldStandard]

He did tolerate the Mad Dog.

Ayres is worse..

[Obstructed_View]

:lol at Pau's twitter. 4hrs ago- ("I'm very close to deciding.")

lmao As anti-climactic as the Lebron decision was (Literally ESPN had Broussard looking at his phone going, "yep, it's confirmed"), this is actually kind of fun. Not so much fun that I'm going to hang out much longer, but kind of fun.

[Texas_Ranger]

Isnt the Spurs game in 1 hour?

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

It starts at 9 Central

Good got an hour. I'm on est.

[pgardn]

Thk for reminding me. Game on in 3 min.

Not 9 pm central?

[Vic Petro]

Thk for reminding me. Game on in 3 min.


1 hour and 3 mins. Wiggins vs Parker just went to halftime.

[Obstructed_View]

Thk for reminding me. Game on in 3 min.

You've got an hour. Don't worry.

[TXstbobcat]

Thk for reminding me. Game on in 3 min.


Are you sure about that time? it looks like the game doesn't start for another hour.

[SupremeGuy]

Thk for reminding me. Game on in 3 min.We still have another hour till the game...

[noles1983]

man, gonna be a lot of sad mofo's if he doesn't sign here now.

[Venti Quattro]

He did tolerate the Mad Dog.

:lmao :lmao It's not even close

Madsen provided hustle points and entertainment for the Lakers


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1ciMXvSE8U