The Pop Show on Ticket 760 - Van Exel in town, decision will come today

[Kori Ellis]

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[usckk]

Maybe he will give us an update on Finley and Brown.

[timvp]

Maybe he will give us an update on Finley and Brown.

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Kori Ellis]

Pop says Finley will most likely decide tomorrow - maybe Wednesday at the latest. Pop says he thinks Finley will go to Phoenix because he'll start and has some relationships there. Pop said that he was straight with him and told him that he'd come off the bench here.

[Kori Ellis]

Pop said he'd be surprised if he went to Miami.

[Kip Fanatic]

Pop tends to stay away from telling the complete truth. He will never admit what exactly goes on in situations like this.

[Kip Fanatic]

NVE is in town today per Pop.

[Kori Ellis]

Pop said that he talked to Devin and told him straight up that he had to look at Finley because of the level of player he is.

Pop told Devin that if they signed Finley, they would NOT sign Devin.

Very good chance of Van Exel being in a Spurs uniform. He's in town today. Pop picked him up at the airport.

[Kip Fanatic]

He seems to be signed by the Spurs.

[Kip Fanatic]

Something about getting a physical.

[Kip Fanatic]

I think an announcement will come today later on or maybe tomorrow to see how the physical goes.

[timvp]

Holy crap NVE is going to be a Spur.

:wow

[Kip Fanatic]

I guess NVE didn't care about where Finley went and wants a ring really bad.

[blackbucket]

Holy crap NVE is going to be a Spur.

:wow


NICE :fro

Then Fin or Dev. Looking very good indeed. :drunk

[BigVee]

This is fairly BIG, I would say.

[Kori Ellis]

Van Exel will be a sweet Spur, whether Finley is here or not.

[Kip Fanatic]

I think Pop is bluffing when it comes to Finley.

[baseline bum]

Wow! Van Exel is an amazing pickup for this team!

[Marcus Bryant]

Hard to find a better candidate to be the Spurs' 12th man. Spurs just added another guy not afraid to take big shots. Him + Oberto makes this a successful offseason, before what happens with Finley/Brown.

[coz]

I'm very hype about NVE - more excited about hium than Fin.....

[boutons]

"Most shooting coaches are full of bull"

:lol

[usckk]

So Van Exel is coming for sure?

[Kip Fanatic]

I would say its 99.8% for sure.

[Kori Ellis]

Pop just did a little Van Exel impression, pretending that Van Exel was coming to the phone.

Haha!

[coz]

please, please, please let this be true....

[samikeyp]

so if they sign Black Tweety, does that mean they cannot sign Finley?

[coz]

that he's signing, not coming to the phone.

[boutons]

I would be most pleased with Fab, Nick, and Devin for Summer 05.

[usckk]

Wow, I thought Peter Holt would be adamant about signing people without trading another of our players so we'll be under the cap.

[Kori Ellis]

so if they sign Black Tweety, does that mean they cannot sign Finley?

It doesn't effect Finley. NVE is cheap.

[timvp]

"Whutcha want?!?"

-- Pop imitating NVE

:rollin

[Kip Fanatic]

Pop is something else. He cracks me up. This is good news for Spurs fans. I know today has been tough because of what is going on in LA., MS., and AL., however, this news helps us take our minds off of that for a while. I am not saying that the Spurs signing NVE erases thoughts about the hurricane, but for a few moments it gives us something else to talk about.

[samikeyp]

It doesn't effect Finley. NVE is cheap.

cool.

[Horry For 3!]

NVE will be a Spur :elephant I wanted him on the Spurs :)

[Horry For 3!]

Horry + NVE = clutchness :smokin

[timvp]

Damn, Pop must have been drunk. He basically outlined exactly what the Spurs are going to do:

1. Sign NVE today.
2. Wait for The MF to decide whether he is coming to San Antonio. He expects to hear his final decision tomorrow or Wednesday.
3. If The MF says no, then re-sign Devin.

[picnroll]

No Pop said NVE and Finley are independent. Finley and Brown a re linked and if Finley doesn't sign they'll definitely sign Brown.

[Marcus Bryant]

Horry + Manu + NVE = clutchness^3, you meant.

[TheWriter]

Do you guys think:

Signing NVE was something Finley wanted so the Spurs went out and did it?

[timvp]

I'd predict that NVE is coming for the minimum or close to it.


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I'm Clutch, beech.

[TheWriter]

What happens to Beno and Brent if we get both NVE and Finley?

[picnroll]

Beno just got demoted to third string. Good for Parker's knees if NVE can hold up.

[timvp]

Beno probably gets traded for a future first and peanuts.

[TheWriter]

Beno probably gets traded for a future first and peanuts.

I say keep Beno, trade Barry for future first and peanuts.

[usckk]

Beno probably gets traded for a future first and peanuts.

I doubt the Spurs would do that. They need Beno.

[picnroll]

I doubt you can count enough on NVE's knees to trade Beno without a backup plan.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Beno isn't worth the peanuts.

He'll be packaged with Nestero-blow.

Nice signing by CIA, Walton approves

[usckk]

I doubt you can count enough on NVE's knees to trade Beno without a backup plan.
I concur

[Kori Ellis]

Also just FYI, Pop said Mike Wells will replace Prunty and Dell Demps will replace Lance Blanks.

[timvp]

I doubt you can count enough on NVE's knees to trade Beno without a backup plan.

Mike Wilks or Andre Barrett.

As I've been saying all summer, the Spurs fell out of favor with Beno. I'm not sure why, but they just don't believe in him anymore.

[usckk]

Wow, this is an excellent pop show. Much information learned.

[timvp]

The big question mark regarding Beno his whole career is his competitiveness. Perhaps what happened is he asked out of the Finals after game two. Or perhaps the Spurs didn't think he cared enough.

Something happened to make the Spurs give up on him. He has the talent and is a great shooter, so it'd be interesting to hear what exactly happened.

[Marcus Bryant]

If you believe the active roster must fit to a certain form, then the perimeter rotation would look like...

Starters
1 Parker
2 Ginobili
3 Bowen

Bench
1 NVE
2 Barry
2 Brown or Finley
3 GRob or Barnes

That gives you a pure point backup and 3 swings on the bench. Pretty much the standard NBA format.

Of course, there is nothing that says you must have a prototypical rotation. I'd be surprised if they landed Finley but hey, they just got NVE.

If they got Finley and retained GRob the Spurs would have one hell of an experienced, versatile, and nasty bench.

[picnroll]

Mike Wilks or Andre Barrett.
I think Wilks is history.

[timvp]

Man I can't wait for the first time a team doubles off of NVE and he pops the three.

Time to dust off the ol' Nick Van Exel Laker jersey I wore in middle school.

:smokin

[Horry For 3!]

NVE is now signed.

[Marcus Bryant]

The big question mark regarding Beno his whole career is his competitiveness. Perhaps what happened is he asked out of the Finals after game two. Or perhaps the Spurs didn't think he cared enough.

Something happened to make the Spurs give up on him. He has the talent and is a great shooter, so it'd be interesting to hear what exactly happened.


Indeed. Other than his struggles against trapping he had a great rookie campaign, at least from what I saw on the court.

[Horry For 3!]

NVE is a Spur. :elephant

[Budkin]

WOO HOO, It's OFFICIAL!!! :elephant :elephant :elephant

[timvp]

I think Wilks is history.

Barrett, Alex Garcia, Jay Williams.

There are enough third PGs on the market that Beno becomes expendable. I guess that the Spurs might keep Beno with the thinking that he'll learn how to have 'heart' from NVE.

[Marcus Bryant]

Bench
1 NVE
2 Barry
2 Finley
3 Robinson
4 Horry
5 Oberto
5 Nesterovic

:smokin

[usckk]

So Van Exel is coming for sure? I'm confused. Or is this all speculation?

[Horry For 3!]

Bench
1 NVE
2 Barry
2 Finley
3 Robinson
4 Horry
5 Oberto
5 Nesterovic

:smokin
Pop sounded as Finley won't be signing with the Spurs. He thinks he'll be with the Suns if not then the Heat.

[usckk]

HOw do we know its official?

[Horry For 3!]

So Van Exel is coming for sure? I'm confused. Or is this all speculation?
Yes. It is official. NVE is a Spur. He was just signed.

[Horry For 3!]

HOw do we know its official?
If you are listening to the Pop Show then you would know.

[spurschick]

I was listening in the car and practically jumping out of my seat! I was never sold on Finley, but I am very excited about NVE. He can play point and the 2 spot. The 2 isn't his strength, but he can provide some relief minutes there - especially shooting minutes if Brent goes cold again.

[TheWriter]

NVE is a Spur. :elephant


:drunk :hat :smokin :elephant :king :spin :fro :drunk :hat :smokin :elephant :king :fro

[MiNuS]

so if they sign Black Tweety, does that mean they cannot sign Finley?

:rollin

[picnroll]

Is he signed? Pop said he was getting a physical and then ... Didn't say on the show he'd already signed.

[usckk]

Yes!!!

[Budkin]

It was just announced on the Ticket 760 during Sports Talk San Antonio.

[Kori Ellis]

It's official. I posted the press release from the Spurs.

[2centsworth]

Thanks Spurstalk. I feel like an insider.

[TheWriter]

NVE, Manu, Finley, Horry, Duncan.

Can you say MOTHAFUCKIN' Clutch?

[angel_luv]

Nick Van exel a spur?????? I don't know about this... can't say why.. just a feeling.

Why is this particular signing such a great thing? Can anyone help me understand?

[TheWriter]

Can anyone help me understand?

Nick Van Exel >>> Beno Udrih

[angel_luv]

Ignore me- my previous post at least. :lol


I just read the press release. This decisions makes much more sense now.

I approve so long as it doesn't cost me any of my keepers. = )

[angel_luv]

Nick Van Exel >>> Beno Udrih



Does this transaction mean I am going to lose my favorite point guard? :depressed

[FreshPrince22]

Good pickup for you guys. NVE and Horry are 2 dangerous guys in the clutch. Just adds another guy for Sheed to leave open :depressed
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[boutons]

"lose my favorite point guard"

he's rookie-signed for 3 more years with the Spurs, just like Tony was.

From what timvp says, the Spurs are trying move Beno out. Maybe if he corrects what timvp says is an attitude/committment problem (aka "grows up"), the Spurs might keep him.

[SequSpur]

How come when I say Beno sucks, all of you pile on like little bitches in heat???

Now look whose talkin.

Frickin Blow Me already, grow some balls.

[angel_luv]

If Beno was such a slacker then how did he manage to score 25 points his first time starting in the nba, win rookie of the month ( December I believe), and get selected to play on the all star rookie team?

Beno was in over his head at times and made some less than brilliant plays , but name an athlete who hasn't- especially during his rookie year.

Van Exel is a veteran. He ought to be better than Beno.

[SequSpur]

Beno was peanutsellinesque until he forgot how to dribble the ball past halfcourt.

[juncan]

Yeah. Great news. Great add for the Spurs.

[Spurzilla]

The big question mark regarding Beno his whole career is his competitiveness. Perhaps what happened is he asked out of the Finals after game two. Or perhaps the Spurs didn't think he cared enough... Something happened to make the Spurs give up on him...


Oh my! Did Beno really do that? Ask to be out of the Finals??? Geez. I had no idea. When I heard about the signing of NVE I was really glad - figured he might be a good influence on Beno in the toughness area. But he may not be around for any of that. What else can you tell us about the situation with Beno?

[doldrums]

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Oh my! Did Beno really do that? Ask to be out of the Finals??? Geez. I had no idea. When I heard about the signing of NVE I was really glad - figured he might be a good influence on Beno in the toughness area. But he may not be around for any of that. What else can you tell us about the situation with Beno?

That's just speculation about his asking out of the finals, although I totally agree with the signing.

[Horry For 3!]

NVE was a great sign for the Spurs. He is deadly from 3 pt range, which means they have to guard him.

[King]

Barrett, Alex Garcia, Jay Williams.

There are enough third PGs on the market that Beno becomes expendable. I guess that the Spurs might keep Beno with the thinking that he'll learn how to have 'heart' from NVE.

Jay Williams as the 3rd PG would be a steal.

[angel_luv]

Oh my! Did Beno really do that? Ask to be out of the Finals??? Geez. I had no idea. When I heard about the signing of NVE I was really glad - figured he might be a good influence on Beno in the toughness area. But he may not be around for any of that. What else can you tell us about the situation with Beno?

I seriously doubt Beno asked to be benched. But let's say that he did.

Isn't it better to admit being in over your head than to compromise your team's chance at victory just to prove yourself?

[King]

I seriously doubt Beno asked to be benched. But let's say that he did.

Isn't it better to admit being in over your head than to compromise your team's chance at victory just to prove yourself?

No. You're in the pros, and you go out there and bust your ass, whether you're overmatched or not. Everyone in the arena knows when you're in over your head, and the coaches will adjust accordingly. But, if you go to the coach and say 'I can't do it' then said coach is never going to trust you again - and you're a flat out quitter.

[Spurzilla]

I seriously doubt Beno asked to be benched. But let's say that he did. Isn't it better to admit being in over your head than to compromise your team's chance at victory just to prove yourself?


If you're in 7th grade, then yes. If you're in the NBA, then no.

After re-reading the initial post, it was said figuratively, not literally. We like Beno alot at our house -- sure hope he continues to be a Spur and continues to improve... but if not, gotta wonder why.

[timvp]

Oh my! Did Beno really do that? Ask to be out of the Finals??? Geez. I had no idea. When I heard about the signing of NVE I was really glad - figured he might be a good influence on Beno in the toughness area. But he may not be around for any of that. What else can you tell us about the situation with Beno?

That is just speculation on my part. But something happened to make the Spurs sour on him. Before the Finals, they liked him. After the Finals, they've been shopping him all summer.

Something happened.

[Manu20]

NVE a Spur that is great news! :elephant :elephant

If the spurs don't sign finley they sign Brown. Good times to be a Spur fan :smokin

[TwoHandJam]

NVE is a good signing. I consider this a successful offseason now. If we get Finley or re-sign Brown now it's just gravy. I would still like to see a long 3 to guard the likes of T-mac for example. Houston looks to be our toughest competition in the West this year.

[beirmeistr]

Bench
1 NVE
2 Barry
2 Finley
3 Robinson
4 Horry
5 Oberto
5 Nesterovic

:smokin
That bench would strike fear on any opposing NBA coach.

[angel_luv]

No. You're in the pros, and you go out there and bust your ass, whether you're overmatched or not. Everyone in the arena knows when you're in over your head, and the coaches will adjust accordingly. But, if you go to the coach and say 'I can't do it' then said coach is never going to trust you again - and you're a flat out quitter.


Beno isn't a quitter. I really believe Pop benched him for the reason you mentioned.

[beirmeistr]

I don't think Beno is a quitter either and I know he has balls because I have seen games where he took some hard charges.

[angel_luv]

That is just speculation on my part. But something happened to make the Spurs sour on him. Before the Finals, they liked him. After the Finals, they've been shopping him all summer.

Something happened.

:depressed I don't want to believe you and yet my gut says you make sense.

I hope whatever the issues they can be resolved in a manner that keeps Beno with us.

[TheWriter]

:depressed I don't want to believe you and yet my gut says you make sense.


WTF? Get over it, seriously.

[DieMrBond]

Does anyone else find it scary that our BENCH is BETTER than probably 2/3's of the current NBA STARTING lineups... ??

And who else would of thought that we would be in such a position with
a) so many people who can handle the ball (tp, nve, beno, manu, barry)
b) so many people who can hit the 3 (barry, manu, nve, horry)
c) so many clutch mofos (manu, duncan, nve, horry)

Damn.

[ca®lo]

VAN EXEL A SPUR! pls make that happen!!

if ever that does... NBA LIVE 2006 will be so sweet so play!

[TheWriter]

VAN EXEL A SPUR! pls make that happen!!

if ever that does... NBA LIVE 2006 will be so sweet so play!


It has happened.

NVE signing with the Spurs was made official 7 hours ago.

[timvp]

VAN EXEL A SPUR! pls make that happen!!

if ever that does... NBA LIVE 2006 will be so sweet so play!

Your wish has been granted.

[Kip Fanatic]

I think Pop is bluffing when it comes to Finley.

It was too obvious. When I was listening to him yesterday I had a good feeling about Finley coming here.