Am I the only one that wants this team to stand pat?

[sananspursfan21]

I'm starting to feel like I'm the only one who wants nothing to change about this team this offseason? Any change aside from a minor addition (8-10 minute a game player) will probably greatly disappoint me. In the past I'd kind of wanted to try anything. I figured why not have an amare stoudemire or a metta world peace brought in. Why not? These guys have nothing to lose. But this team is the first ever that I DO NOT want to change. Won a championship decisively and I'm convinced they can do it again with the exact same team. I will be sorely disappointed if any shake ups happen. So please, no Marvin Williams, no Caron butler, no Chris Kaman. I might just vomit

[Splits]

tank for Okafor

[Mr. Body]

Only big shakeup would be Gasol, by far likely not happening. Don't worry little buddy. But thanks for not using one of the relevant threads and instead staring your own.

[Prime Time]

The lineup in the playoffs isn't the same lineup in the season. Guys like Marvin Williams and Kyle Anderson will probably be brought in for the same reason Marco Belinelli and Patty Mills were - to impersonate other Spurs players so the system won't implode whenever their key players are resting.

[ulosturedge]

As long as we get Diaw re-signed I could care less what else happens.

[Splits]

When Diaw re-signs we basically have no roster spots open. So yes, we're standing pat by default.

[FireMicoHalili]

That's cause you're a special Spurs fan. Most of us here want Melo or LeBron, I mean, who wouldn't...

[Sean Cagney]

That's cause you're a special Spurs fan. Most of us here want Melo or LeBron, I mean, who wouldn't...

I would take Lebron but Melo no, dude is not a winner.

[playbonner15]

Lebron, Bosh, and Gasol would be great additions. Not too keen on Wade and Melo though.

[therealtruth]

I think Diaw's our most important free agent. I think he's the key to unlocking our offense against the teams we lost to in the past (OKC, Heat). We don't get by those teams without what he brings. The other key is Pop understanding just getting him to shoot isn't his game. Allow him to make basketball plays.

[slick'81]

Nope I do too even chip, well maybe except bonner lol

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Standing pat would be great, but getting another potential good player for the team would be awesome. Even more versatility can't hurt.

[Ice009]

I always prefer to have the strongest team possible. I always prefer to try and get the number 1 seed, and usually to get the number 1 seed you need depth as it's a very long season. You don't want to wear out your players or not have anyone that can step in, in case of injury, so adding as much depth as possible is something that should be looked at. I'm not saying you have to try and do a blockbuster trade or signing, but I really do think you should always try hard to improve your team.

Most of the other times that the Spurs won the championship, other teams seemed to pull off big trades or signings. I don't think you should stand pat if you have a chance to improve the team.

This time around though, the Spurs have more depth than they've had before, but I think that they should still try add pieces that can improve the team.

[phxspurfan]

no

[mudyez]

I said time and time again, that I'd love to see them bring back the exact same PO roster.

But it's still fun to TALK about some FA's.

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

Replacing Kyle Anderson for Belinelli is all I want to see different for next year's team.

[Venti Quattro]

Standing pat is the worst mistake that a championship team can make.

[kobyz]

Very superficial to stay put after winning title, to think you don't need to made a change, but if you want to repeat you always need to look also out of the box some...

[Ice009]

I can't believe how many people are OK with standing pat. So you guys don't want to try and improve the team at all?

[mudyez]

Thing is, that the ballmovement should just improve (if thats possible) with one full season under their belt (ouside of Belli its even more). If you bring in major players thats not a given. So basically, either you...

1) ...bring in some of the smartest teamoriented players which you trust will fit right in (Marion+Pau may fit, but I'm not 100% sure...I'd rather have a player that didn't win a championship in his career. Just for the guys to win it especially for him and to make him the guy that keeps the fire burning. Pau and Marion don't fit that bill.).
2) ...bring in minor players that won't see major PO minutes anyway (Euros?).
3) ...just stay pat.

[mudyez]

4) ...get Pau just to keep him away from OKC (they are scary with him on their team).

[slick'81]

I can't believe how many people are OK with standing pat. So you guys don't want to try and improve the team at all?

hell yeah I wanted it last year and got ayers and belli

[eric365]

Standing pat is the worst mistake that a championship team can make.

The mavs would not agree :lol

That being said the only 2 teams to repeat in the last 10 years added a good player in the offseason. Ray Allen for the Heat and Ron Artest for the Lakers

[Venti Quattro]

The mavs would not agree :lol

Not standing pat ≠ Breaking up the championship core

[Venti Quattro]

Very superficial to stay pot
We want the pot that you're smoking.

[therealtruth]

I don't see too many weaknesses in this team. Got pretty good depth. Maybe adding a little more athleticism could help.

[Ice009]

I don't see too many weaknesses in this team. Got pretty good depth. Maybe adding a little more athleticism could help.

If the Spurs can't get Pau, then yes, I agree with that. I'd like to look at adding some more athleticism.

[Clipper Nation]

If you want the exact same team, we'll gladly take Kyle Anderson in exchange for nothing :downspin:

[baseline bum]

I'd like to bring Mike Miller in for more three point shooting and to give Manu some extra rest in the regular season. He's surely going to need it after playing hurt for Argentina in that insane 5 games in 6 days WC schedule.

[Aztecfan03]

The mavs would not agree :lol

That being said the only 2 teams to repeat in the last 10 years added a good player in the offseason. Ray Allen for the Heat and Ron Artest for the Lakers

THere is a difference to letting starters go and trying to upgrade your weak spots.

[vander]

Spurs will not repeat with the same team

[Proxy]

Always look to improve.

[exstatic]

Too late. We've already drafted Anderson.

[spot2180]

What are the 'smart' moves?

To me, Diaw is a must. This championship hinged on him, and you won't find another player you could plug in right away and get equal or better results.

People are hating on Bellinelli. This board was loaded with lots of "Get rid of Diaw. He's terrible" after his first season. The longer a player like Bellinelli is in the Spurs system and isn't afraid of working, I expect him to improve by leaps and bounds year after year. Splitter has been greatly improved every season he has been in SA. I expect Green's game to be much more rounded out next season as well. We got a taste of it in the finals. Corey Joseph is another example of great improvement. Sticking with the same team but vastly improving each player's weakest part of his game is far better than pluggin in someone who hasn't bought in or creates locker room issues.

The only guy I thought didn't improve was Bonner. Maybe it is time for him to move on, I don't know. But I think that is the only smart cut the Spurs can make. And what would you get in return that can do better than what Bonner does? I wasn't sold on Daye, but that move has been done. If Diaw bolts, then there is an opportunity to make a bigger move, but keeping Diaw would be smarter and easier than letting him get away.

There is evidence that suggests

[Mel_13]

There is evidence that suggests

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[Biggems]

Diaw is a must re-sign.

I want Bonner to remain a Spur, but I do not want him in a uniform. Instead, I want him in a suit sitting next to Udoka, as one of Pop's assistant coaches. However, I know that he still has a few years of being a player left in him. Unless he is willing to take the minimum, then he must move on elsewhere.

I want Pau Gasol. I am not a huge fan of him TBH, but he is very skilled and has a high basketball IQ. Also, he would fit in great with our international squad. I know he is on the downside of his career, but he can still give us a good 25-30 minutes a game. Not only that, but we strengthen our team, make the Lakers weaker, and keep Gasol away from OKC. I know it is a long shot at best, but until it doesn't happen, I will hold out hope that it will happen.

I remember the draft where we took Ian instead of Marc Gasol in the first round. I was quite upset at the time. I was even more upset when the Lakers drafted Marc and then proceeded to use him in a trade to get Pau Gasol and revive the Lakers for their last title run. Had we taken Marc Gasol, we could have either kept him to play alongside Duncan or traded for Pau ourselves. Oh, that darn hindsight.......

So for poops and giggles, let's say we do re-sign Diaw, Bonner moves on, and Pau signs a 4 year deal with us.

PG - Parker, Mills, Joseph
SG - Green, Manu, Belinelli
SF - Leonard, Anderson, Daye
PF - Duncan, Diaw, Ayres
C - Gasol, Splitter, Baynes

We may have to cut Daye or Ayres to make room for Cotton until Patty comes back.....but we do have Parker, Joseph, Manu, Belinelli, Leonard, and Anderson who can all play the PG role if needed. Also, I really do not like our SF situation after Leonard. We should try and trade a couple of 2nd round picks, maybe even some of our Euro prospects, and even a small bit of cash to Miami for the rights to SF James Ennis.

[exstatic]

Diaw is a must re-sign.

I want Bonner to remain a Spur, but I do not want him in a uniform. Instead, I want him in a suit sitting next to Udoka, as one of Pop's assistant coaches. However, I know that he still has a few years of being a player left in him. Unless he is willing to take the minimum, then he must move on elsewhere.

I want Pau Gasol. I am not a huge fan of him TBH, but he is very skilled and has a high basketball IQ. Also, he would fit in great with our international squad. I know he is on the downside of his career, but he can still give us a good 25-30 minutes a game. Not only that, but we strengthen our team, make the Lakers weaker, and keep Gasol away from OKC. I know it is a long shot at best, but until it doesn't happen, I will hold out hope that it will happen.

I remember the draft where we took Ian instead of Marc Gasol in the first round. I was quite upset at the time. I was even more upset when the Lakers drafted Marc and then proceeded to use him in a trade to get Pau Gasol and revive the Lakers for their last title run. Had we taken Marc Gasol, we could have either kept him to play alongside Duncan or traded for Pau ourselves. Oh, that darn hindsight.......

So for poops and giggles, let's say we do re-sign Diaw, Bonner moves on, and Pau signs a 4 year deal with us.

PG - Parker, Mills, Joseph
SG - Green, Manu, Belinelli
SF - Leonard, Anderson, Daye
PF - Duncan, Diaw, Ayres
C - Gasol, Splitter, Baynes

We may have to cut Daye or Ayres to make room for Cotton until Patty comes back.....but we do have Parker, Joseph, Manu, Belinelli, Leonard, and Anderson who can all play the PG role if needed. Also, I really do not like our SF situation after Leonard. We should try and trade a couple of 2nd round picks, maybe even some of our Euro prospects, and even a small bit of cash to Miami for the rights to SF James Ennis.

The guaranteed money for Cotton was to get him to sign with us instead of another team. He's Austin Toros bound after we cut him in camp.

[Biggems]

The guaranteed money for Cotton was to get him to sign with us instead of another team. He's Austin Toros bound after we cut him in camp.

I figured as much.....but with patty out for a while.....the spurs might keep him around as insurance.

[therealtruth]

We don't have enough money for Gasol.