what is van exel's number going to be?

[ggoose25]

I want to buy a jersey already :smokin

[ducks]

31 :devil

[Instigator]

31 :devil

sounds good i don't think anyone has used that number before. :spin

[Mixability]

31 :devil
:tu

[angel_luv]

31 :devil

:wow :wow :wow
:nope :nope :nope

[Manu20]

19?

[Mixability]

:wow :wow :wow
:nope :nope :nope

dont tell me it should be retired!??! :vomit

[spurschick]

I don't know if 19 had any real significance for him, or if it's just a random number he picked in Portland. Did they not unveil a jersey during the press conference?

[Solid D]

31 :devil

Ducks. Is that a guess?

[SpurCapita]

Whatever it is, it'll mean #4 for the Spurs :elephant

[Kori Ellis]

Did they not unveil a jersey during the press conference?

No, they didn't. He doesn't have a number listed on the Spurs roster at spurs.com, so I guess he hasn't picked one yet.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

6?

[ducks]

Ducks. Is that a guess?
that is a guess
I think it has 75% shot

[Horry For 3!]

Well he wore numbers, Lakers #9, Blazers #19, Mavs, Nuggets #31, Warriors #37

[Kori Ellis]

Well he wore numbers, Lakers #9, Blazers #19, Mavs, Nuggets #31, Warriors #37

I guess he's not particular.

[Solid D]

He wore 31 at U of Cincinnati. 31 seemed to be taken with teams when he arrived where he chose a different number.

LA Lakers - veteran Sam Bowie had 31.
Golden State - Adonal Foyle already had 31.
Portland - Sebastian was already wearing 31.

This is deductive reasoning only...but it would seem Nick has worn 31 when it was up to him.

[NZHayden]

Whatever it is, it'll mean #4 for the Spurs :elephant
ahem the main man marks has #4

[nkdlunch]

Whatever it is, it'll mean #4 for the Spurs :elephant

:tu

[nkdlunch]

ahem the main man marks has #4

4 championships

[Horry For 3!]

He wore 31 at U of Cincinnati. 31 seemed to be taken with teams when he arrived where he chose a different number.

LA Lakers - veteran Sam Bowie had 31.
Golden State - Adonal Foyle already had 31.
Portland - Sebastian was already wearing 31.

This is deductive reasoning only...but it would seem Nick has worn 31 when it was up to him.
Not sure...I guess he'll choose 31?

[NZHayden]

4 championships

ohh i see

[Sense]

If he does pick 31..... I'll be really dissappointed if people start whining about it....




:rolleyes angeluv?

:o

[baseline bum]

Looks like 75% shot he'll wear a prime number.

[ZStomp]

So what if he picks #31. Who cares!!

I hope he picks #31 just to see the reaction of a lot of the posers..I mean posters in here. :lol

[angel_luv]

If he does pick 31..... I'll be really dissappointed if people start whining about it....




:rolleyes angeluv?

:o


Nick can wear Malik's number if he wants- just so he knows that is always what it will be.

[samikeyp]

If Van Exel picks #31...to which he has the right...he will have some built in haters even though they support his team. All over a number.

[xcoriate]

God this pissed me off, I hope he picks 31

[Mixability]

If Van Exel picks #31...to which he has the right...he will have some built in haters even though they support his team. All over a number.

I hope he picks #31, just to weed out the fake fans, I'll be honest, he's a good player and all, but I never really liked NVE, but now that he's wearing the right colors, he gets my support!

[yavozerb]

We all know all the malik lover's are going to start complaining about #31 falling into the hands of NVE..These are the same that kept wanting the Spurs to get Rose back!!

[Jimcs50]

It should be 51, since his ancestors are being stored in Area 51.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

I say he picks 40, which is the age in years of his celebrity look-a-like, Todd Bridges of "Diff'rent Strokes".

[Rescueone]

He wore 31 at U of Cincinnati. 31 seemed to be taken with teams when he arrived where he chose a different number.

LA Lakers - veteran Sam Bowie had 31.
Golden State - Adonal Foyle already had 31.
Portland - Sebastian was already wearing 31.

This is deductive reasoning only...but it would seem Nick has worn 31 when it was up to him.


So the Spurs should give him #31. It's not like it's retired or anything. Besides, It's only for one year!

[Jimcs50]

So the Spurs should give him #31. It's not like it's retired or anything. Besides, It's only for one year!

No way Jose

[NZHayden]

is he allowed 69

[Old School Chic]

Who cares what number he picks...As long as he can kick some ass out on the court and bring home another Championship!

[SequSpur]

If Van Exel picks #31...to which he has the right...he will have some built in haters even though they support his team. All over a number.

Disagree. Haters? Because of Malik?

Bro, Malik is overrated. Nobody outside of sc.com gives a rats ass about him. Dude is no longer a Spur.

Malik is old news.

[T Park]

give him 31.


Anyone doesn't like it?? TOugh shit, dont go then.

[SequSpur]

Exactly.

[spurschick]

I don't think that #31 is retirement worthy, but it may be a little early for people to stomach someone else wearing it. I don't think that NVE has some diehard love for that number, so I don't think it's an issue and it's certainly not worth potentially rocking the boat over.

[SequSpur]

I don't think that #31 is retirement worthy, but it may be a little early for people to stomach someone else wearing it. I don't think that NVE has some diehard love for that number, so I don't think it's an issue and it's certainly not worth potentially rocking the boat over.

Why? Again, people aren't stupid. Everyone knows that Malik was overrated, overpayed and out the door.

Dude is no longer a Spur, get over it, move on.

I hope he gets 31 and someone else gets 6.

[ShoogarBear]

Well, maybe he should get 23 then.

[SequSpur]

Well, maybe he should get 23 then.

No way, Devin is getting that number retired.

:lol

[spurschick]

Why shove it down people's throats if it's not necessary?

[SequSpur]

What? The #31? Shoving it?

WTF.. Malik doesn't own that number. Malik doesn't own shit on the Spurs.

Malik is one of many who played for San Antonio, no more and no less.

Because he has restaurants here and lives here, he is a part of the team now or worthy of a number retirement?

Woopty ding dong do.

Time to move on.... Hello.... Ding... Ding.......

[spurschick]

But what if NVE doesn't even want that number?! Are you going to force it on him to prove a point?!

[Shelly]

is he allowed 69


I believe David Robinson wore that number jersey once :lol

[angel_luv]

I won't fuss if Nick does choose the number 31. As it has been said, he would be within his rights to do so.

My only point is that since this is a fresh start for Nick, he might consider to choosing a brand new history-less number ( Spurs wise) to make his own.

[SequSpur]

history-less?

Again when did Malik rewrite Spurs history?

Where does this crap come from? I don't see it.

[angel_luv]

As long as Nick's number is not 8 (or 14) I am happy. = )

[T Park]

if he wants number 8.

Give him 8.

Give him any number he wants outside of 50 32 44.


All this "Hard to stomach" horse shit is just that. Horseshit.


Time to move on...... Hell Malik has.

[angel_luv]

When I say history- less what I mean is this:

Like it or not, when you say Spurs and number 31 people think of Malik.
It is a natural reaction as it is all we have heard for the past five ( plus?) years.

If Nick is not extremely partial to the number 31, it would make more sense to pick a new number that is his from the get go .

[T Park]

so what if he wants the 31.

You ask him..

"What number do you want?"

"31"


What are you gonna say

uhhhh we had an undersized back up forward that was here, and we were wondering, do you REALLLY want it? I mean, some people might get disturbed or offended if you get it.


Fuck that shit.

Nick, you want the 31??? Get it brother.

[angel_luv]

I understand giving the number to Nick if he ask for it. What I don't get is why you seem so anxious for him to have # 31.

[spurschick]

I understand giving the number to Nick if he ask for it. What I don't get is why you seem so anxious for him to have # 31.

That's my question... I think they're just trying to stir up shit, Angel. :rolleyes

[T Park]

not anxious at all.

Were anxious for, if he wants the number he should get it.

There shouldnt be a don harris, "Fuck this guy who is he" Number thing like in 02.

[Solid D]

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This is AWESOME! :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin

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[SequSpur]

When I say history- less what I mean is this:

Like it or not, when you say Spurs and number 31 people think of Malik.
It is a natural reaction as it is all we have heard for the past five ( plus?) years.

If Nick is not extremely partial to the number 31, it would make more sense to pick a new number that is his from the get go .

:lol

I totally forgot what number Malik had, hell he hadn't really played in the last 2 years anyway.... :lol

[gospursgojas]

:lol

I totally forgot what number Malik had, hell he hadn't really played in the last 2 years anyway.... :lol

How could you forget his jersey, when the image of it over his face while Songaila dunked on him, is so vivid :lol :lol :lol

[Mixability]

Give him any number he wants outside of 50 32 44.


.... 13 and 00

cmon, are you sure you're a Spurs fan? :rolleyes
at least promise to not jump ship this year! :lol

[Taking it to the Hole]

if he wants number 8.

Give him 8.



You can't give him #8!!! That is Rasho's!!! Damn, that number has to be in the rafters one day!!!! What about Rasho's legacy???? :lmao