Why Spurs SHOULD NOT SIGN Gasol.

[tholdren]

Spurs players have been signed, without letting their egos get in the way. If Pau were a character guy, that the spurs covet, then he shouldn't be wishy-washy about the decision. His indecision is a red-flag to me.

[slick'81]

Fuck that I want gasol

[TimDunkem]

Fuck your red flag. We want Gasol.

[MANUNG-Ginobili]

Everyone here wants Gasol! fuck you..

[phxspurfan]

Gasol would make us damn near unstoppable. I have no idea why anyone wouldn't want him.

[TimDunkem]

Did you also want the Spurs to pass on Diaw, OP?

[eDizzle20]

Spurs players have been signed, without letting their egos get in the way. If Pau were a character guy, that the spurs covet, then he shouldn't be wishy-washy about the decision. His indecision is a red-flag to me.

If he signs for the MLE that is a guy with character.

[DocDoc]

can someone clue me in - is tholdren ever serious or is this just trying to do the negative jinx thing one all Spur's topics?

Or is it just an idiot?

[hommeaetage]

put down the bottle OP, Gasol would be a very good fit

[KL2]

Spurs need Gasol, Duncan can EASILY fall off any day now and there goes SA's consistent post presence.

[tdunk21]

:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Gasol would make us damn near unstoppable. I have no idea why anyone wouldn't want him.

Ditto, without Gasol, Spurs are close to neck-n-neck with OKC (Spurs will need to try and get HC again). With him, they favorites (HC or not).

It's that simple.

[FireMicoHalili]

:lmao

[Phenomanul]

Ditto, without Gasol, Spurs are close to neck-n-neck with OKC (Spurs will need to try and get HC again). With him, they favorites (HC or not).

It's that simple.

In other words, Gasol's presence would aid in the management of Duncan's minutes... further extending both careers...

[King]

I just doubt that anyone has let Gasol know that he's on your timeline to decide his future.

[Nathan89]

Gasol is a steal at the MLE. It'll help minimize the impact of Kawhi's max contract for the next couple of years.

[Arcadian]

What would the Spurs have to give up to get Gasol?

[TheGoldStandard]

What would the Spurs have to give up to get Gasol?

Nothing, they have the MLE to offer..

[Obstructed_View]

Why the Spurs should NOT jump up and get the grapes: They're probably sour anyway.

[poop]

Gasol would be dream fit for the spurs. Go choke on a boner.

[MannyIsGod]

wishywashy? Red Flag? The dude is trying to decide on whether to give up around 5 million per year. I think if he wants to take some time to figure that out more power to him. What the fuck?

[xmas1997]

Gasol coming to the Spurs should help make them the favorites again, especially with Houston getting Bosh and keeping Parsons.
However if Cleveland gets Love in a trade then that would change things too, as would Chicago getting Melo.

[Boomersgold]

Red Flag? Burn it. We all want Pau!

[heyheymymy]

coming from a subpar poster, the OP is a pretty subpar poster.

[Frank Dux]

If Pau were a character guy, that the spurs covet, then he shouldn't be wishy-washy about the decision. His indecision is a red-flag to me.

Surely TS identified similar red flags when Duncan was wishy-washy about his decision between San Antonio and Orlando. You have a real knack for identifying which players aren't character guys.

[tholdren]

wishywashy? Red Flag? The dude is trying to decide on whether to give up around 5 million per year. I think if he wants to take some time to figure that out more power to him. What the fuck?


I agree, I mean 5 million a huge amount when your career has already amassed over 160 million dollars, right? My point is not that getting him wouldn't be good, its the fact that he's indecisive, makes him a little girl.

[Mr. Body]

This thread is painfully dumb.

[slick'81]

But that ill girl aka big bird all but guarantees the spurs a title in 14'15

[Mel_13]

I agree, I mean 5 million a huge amount when your career has already amassed over 160 million dollars, right? My point is not that getting him wouldn't be good, its the fact that he's indecisive, makes him a little girl.

There's no evidence that he's indecisive. His actions are completely consistent with someone who is patiently waiting for his first option before considering his second and third options.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

i don't want Gasol either. He's great, but i'd rather see more Splitter and Baynes.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Gasol would not just be the key to repeat but will be a bridge between the Duncan and the Leonard era.

[tholdren]

There's no evidence that he's indecisive. His actions are completely consistent with someone who is patiently waiting for his first option before considering his second and third options.

I guess I dont understand your point. If he has to sit down and mull which is better LA/CHI/SA/? then I really dont know why that makes him a good fit. I feel like, if he were truly interested in SA, he would just take the MLE and get on with it.

What first option do you see him having?

[Mel_13]

I guess I dont understand your point. If he has to sit down and mull which is better LA/CHI/SA/? then I really dont know why that makes him a good fit. I feel like, if he were truly interested in SA, he would just take the MLE and get on with it.

What first option do you see him having?

The Lakers for 10M or more per year.

[Cry Havoc]

I guess I dont understand your point. If he has to sit down and mull which is better LA/CHI/SA/? then I really dont know why that makes him a good fit. I feel like, if he were truly interested in SA, he would just take the MLE and get on with it.

What first option do you see him having?

Chicago is the consensus. They have the $$$ to pay him if they amnesty Boozer. They could easily give him 13-14 mil a year and still have cap left to sign other players.

That's why making thread topics like, "Gasol is dumb if he doesn't automatically want to play here" get you criticized a lot. Because you don't seem to have a full scope of understanding about the situation in the first place, yet you presume to sit in judgment of some of the best athletes in the world. Gasol has a lot on his mind to make a choice, and it's not just about money. It's about moving. Chicago is a first class all-world city and he would be starting for them as opposed to fighting for minutes in San Antonio.

It must be easy where you're sitting to tell an NBA player, "Oh, it's JUST ~20+ million over the course of the next 3 or 4 seasons. That's nothing!" :lol

[xmas1997]

This is why most Spurs fans are hoping Melo goes to the Bulls.
Then the Spurs would be the favorites to get Gasol.

[Cklbmk]

Spurs players have been signed, without letting their egos get in the way. If Pau were a character guy, that the spurs covet, then he shouldn't be wishy-washy about the decision. His indecision is a red-flag to me.


When you're asking someone to take less than half of their market value they can be wishy washy

[Frank Dux]

I agree, I mean 5 million a huge amount when your career has already amassed over 160 million dollars, right? My point is not that getting him wouldn't be good, its the fact that he's indecisive, makes him a little girl.

This might be the dumbest post I've ever seen on ST.

The fact that he's being careful with his decision before cutting his salary in half probably means he's one of the few players in the league who won't go broke three after retiring.

[Aztecfan03]

I guess I dont understand your point. If he has to sit down and mull which is better LA/CHI/SA/? then I really dont know why that makes him a good fit. I feel like, if he were truly interested in SA, he would just take the MLE and get on with it.

What first option do you see him having?

When dealing with your career, not thinking things over would be the red flag.

[Aztecfan03]

This is why most Spurs fans are hoping Melo goes to the Bulls.
Then the Spurs would be the favorites to get Gasol.

or stephenson to the Bulls.

[xmas1997]

With Bosh staying in Miami now for the max, Houston will probably go after Gasol and get him.

[hsxvvd]

No. If Gasol signs with Spurs it also means he doesn't sign with OKC or Houston or any other contenders.

[slick'81]

With Bosh staying in Miami now for the max, Houston will probably go after Gasol and get him.

Ugh fck off morey no one wants u

[ViceCity84]

You get Gasol to kill the competition,so he doesnt go to the Thunder or Rockets.

[Frankie23]

He had a bad attitude when, in a team full of ego, he was being disrespected.

If the stars of the team can come off the bench, take less shots, less minutes, and receive Pop anger, then he's a basketball player.

[Tbiggums47]

LOL!!!Yeah FUC YOU....I with everybody else......I thinking along the lines of a possible 3 Peat......I want Pau!

Everyone here wants Gasol! fuck you..

[biskvito]

Duncan + Gasol = prime time Duncan

[johnpaulwall21]

how would the spurs distribute the minutes between gasol, Duncan, splitter, and diaw?

[johnpaulwall21]

and who would start/finish games?

[Cry Havoc]

how would the spurs distribute the minutes between gasol, Duncan, splitter, and diaw?

Everyone gets 24mpg. :lol No, seriously.

[ViceCity84]

how would the spurs distribute the minutes between gasol, Duncan, splitter, and diaw?

Trade Tiago/Green for stud athletic 2 guard to pair with Leonard.

[InRareForm]

how would the spurs distribute the minutes between gasol, Duncan, splitter, and diaw?

That's a good problem to have. Injury insurance as well

[Agloco]

Spurs players have been signed, without letting their egos get in the way. If Pau were a character guy, that the spurs covet, then he shouldn't be wishy-washy about the decision. His indecision is a red-flag to me.

You can't possibly be that naive.

[jhfenton]

Everyone gets 24mpg. :lol No, seriously.

I don't think you're far off. Although the per-game averages could be a bit higher with Gasol and Duncan DNP-Old's thrown in. :toast

[Venti Quattro]

Spurs players have been signed, without letting their egos get in the way. If Pau were a character guy, that the spurs covet, then he shouldn't be wishy-washy about the decision. His indecision is a red-flag to me.

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[MannyIsGod]

With Bosh staying in Miami now for the max, Houston will probably go after Gasol and get him.

Did you forget Pau already tried to play with Dwight and how that went?

[SpurPadre]

Getting Pau would mean no more Bonner and no more Bonner would make me celebrate like we've won #6

[xmas1997]

Did you forget Pau already tried to play with Dwight and how that went?

Yes, I did forget about that.

[AFBlue]

Bad fit defensively, but he's an upgrade over Bonner, Ayres, and Baynes tbqh. And he's a ridiculous value at the MLE.

[FireMicoHalili]

Gasol would not just be the key to repeat but will be a bridge between the Duncan and the Leonard era.
How

[Jenks]

fuck you

[LarryDavid]

Spurs players have been signed, without letting their egos get in the way. If Pau were a character guy, that the spurs covet, then he shouldn't be wishy-washy about the decision. His indecision is a red-flag to me.

Can't argue with that logic

[DMC]

Pau on the Spurs equals fear in the hearts and minds of the rest of the NBA. Pau is a smart player who's fundamentals are highly underrated, and on the right team where his strengths are accentuated, where other bigs can fortify him... mind boggling.

[TheGreatYacht]

You spurs fans are so funny :lmao y'all don't want Lebron or Gasol... But want bums like Bertans and Ayres :lol :lol :lol

[Horry Hipcheck]

Spurs players have been signed, without letting their egos get in the way. If Pau were a character guy, that the spurs covet, then he shouldn't be wishy-washy about the decision. His indecision is a red-flag to me.

The fact that he's putting the Spurs as a front runner despite how little money they have to offer AND the fact that he knows he's competing with Diaw and Splitter for minutes speaks volumes about where his head is at. The Lakers offered him around-or-more than $10 mil a year in two separate deals and he rejected both. He's close to taking far less money and playing time to help anchor a title contender. No further questions.

[Beaverfuzz]

Pau stinks. Tell him to go fuck himself.

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[CaptainLate]

Chicago is the consensus. They have the $$$ to pay him if they amnesty Boozer. They could easily give him 13-14 mil a year and still have cap left to sign other players...PGasol has a lot on his mind to make a choice, and it's not just about money. It's about moving. Chicago is a first class all-world city and he would be starting for them as opposed to fighting for minutes in San Antonio.

Pop's signing was a subtle signal to the league (and PGasol?) that he (Pop) plans to be around after Duncan and Manu are gone. And with the minutes management Pop orchestrates, those two might be around another two years, vice the one most seem to think they are doing in an attempt to repeat for the first time.

So for Gasol, the choice really comes down to $$ or potential titles. Assuming he's signing for several years, then at 34, he should be looking for reduced minutes to extend his career on a true title contender. Not $$ from a team that won't be a title contender during the length of the contract.

Can't remember the talking head piece who recently mentioned (or quoted a player?) that Bulls coach (Tom T) runs his players into the ground. PGasol signing with Chicago = not winning any more titles before his career is over. With the current champions, he not only joins an international team that is the only perfect fit for his international talents, but he'll play play under 30min/game. All things being =, i.e., no major injuries, it's possible to win 2+ more titles over a 4 year contract.

[The Reckoning]

The fact that he's putting the Spurs as a front runner despite how little money they have to offer AND the fact that he knows he's competing with Diaw and Splitter for minutes speaks volumes about where his head is at. The Lakers offered him around-or-more than $10 mil a year in two separate deals and he rejected both. He's close to taking far less money and playing time to help anchor a title contender. No further questions.


yeah. trying to leverage other teams. give it a break. NBA is a business, and only a place like NY, miami, or LA can attract players for less.