Marc Stein: Spurs are #1 on LaMarcus Aldridge's list

[RD2191]

My sources says Robdiaz is an alien, the SOB doesn't sleep
:wow:lol

[RD2191]

yo supreme what you doing for the 4th?

[Jabba]

The down side of approving new posters.
:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:f lipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:fli poff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipo ff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff :flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff

[SpursFan86]

616956907677356032

Marco is that dude...but seriously? $7-8 million a year? Fuck outta here :lol

[Mr. Body]

It's 6:30 on the West Coast. LaMarcus hasn't decided which teams he wants to meet a second and third time yet.

[SupremeGuy]

yo supreme what you doing for the 4th?Life in Color my nig, you?

[MVPCues]

A second meeting with LA? Why? The longer this goes on, the more skeptical I feel.

[NASpurs]

616956907677356032

Marco is that dude...but seriously? $7-8 million a year? Fuck outta here :lol


:lmao fuck that

[RD2191]

Life in Color my nig, you?
the fuck is that?:lol

[SupremeGuy]

A second meeting with LA? Why?Because he's an asshole. :(

[hooperflash]

:lmao fuck that

#itsallaboutwinning

[SupremeGuy]

the fuck is that?:lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZB0GwZKHkI

[RD2191]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZB0GwZKHkI
Not my scene but looks fun. :lol

[jhfenton]

:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:f lipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:fli poff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipo ff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff :flipoff:flipoff:flipoff:flipoff

That's a lot of birds. Thanks for the love.

[hooperflash]

Life in Color video

Ahhh memories :toast

[bigfan]

So Ill assume nothing overnight?

[hater]

Goddam ferrari is a fucking balla. He's gonna get his money

[jhfenton]

So Ill assume nothing overnight?

No. And I read all of it just for you.

[SupremeGuy]

Not my scene but looks fun. :lolThe wifa wants to go so I didn't really have a choice. :lol

[RD2191]

The wifa wants to go so I didn't really have a choice. :lol
Yeah, I was like probably his wife's idea.:lol

[moisaenz]

What is the over/under he decides today?

[hater]

God dam Ferrari is a fucking balla.

[Beaverfuzz]

For those interested, @ BobbyMarks42 is a good follow on Twitter for play by play transaction/cap info on each team. Does a nice job breaking down team needs, cost/benefit and implications beyond this season.

Fuck him.

[Beaverfuzz]

What is the over/under he decides today?

Less than your dick size.

[Chinook]

If that's Beli's market, he might end up returning.

[SupremeGuy]

What is the over/under he decides today?


Less than your dick size.:lol

[Beaverfuzz]

All this here is great entertainment. Keep it up guys :bobo


(especially with my best friend being a trailblazer-fan :lol)


It's really quiet and depressing up here in Blazer-land...thinking about pulling out a Spurs shirt or two to wear around today and tomorrow. :lol :bobo

[RD2191]

It's really quiet and depressing up here in Blazer-land...thinking about pulling out a Spurs shirt or two to wear around today and tomorrow. :lol :bobo
Call us if you need backup.

[Beaverfuzz]

It's 6:30 on the West Coast. LaMarcus hasn't decided which teams he wants to meet a second and third time yet.

I believe the dinner/club run with Pat Riley ended a few minutes ago.

[Beaverfuzz]

Call us if you need backup.

1-976-EAT-SHIT still a good number for you? :lol :bobo :flag: :lobt2: :king

[RD2191]

1-976-EAT-SHIT still a good number for you? :lol :bobo :flag: :lobt2: :king
That's funny, last time I called that number your mama answered.

[Beaverfuzz]

That's funny, last time I called that number your mama answered.

Well of course, for $3.99 a minute anyone will take your credit card info.


Are we on the #LAtoSA bandwagon now or are we still in the #FUCKLA camp? I can go either way on this, sort of like mouse. :lol :bobo

[Dverde]

LMA must have met with Korver's wife. Not looking good for SA.

[NASpurs]

Are we on the #LAtoSA bandwagon now or are we still in the #FUCKLA camp?

Both :lol

Any fucking news will tip me one way or another.

[RD2191]

Well of course, for $3.99 a minute anyone will take your credit card info.


Are we on the #LAtoSA bandwagon now or are we still in the #FUCKLA camp? I can go either way on this, sort of like mouse. :lol :bobo
Depends, tbh. Will decide after he decides.:lol

[spurspokesman]

[QUOTE=robdiaz2191;8082690]Thought that read Bobby Ramos for a sec.:lol[/QUote

I know Bobby Ramos. Small world lol

[Beaverfuzz]

LMA must have met with Korver's wife. Not looking good for SA.

You sure that wasn't Enrique?

[NASpurs]

Here knock yourselves out with this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3_pkEiF09A

[RD2191]

[QUOTE=robdiaz2191;8082690]Thought that read Bobby Ramos for a sec.:lol[/QUote

I know Bobby Ramos. Small world lol
:lol

[spurspokesman]

[QUOTE=spurspokesman;8082820]
:lol

"Sports talk in black and white' a radio show he had here in CT some years back. I was shocked to see him trolling the heat and bron during the finals lmao

[Mal]

Is it true, that LMA will sign with Spurs only after this thread reaches 250 pages ?

[Mr. Body]

Is it true, that LMA will sign with Spurs only after this thread reaches 250 pages ?

The Spurs get a second meeting only after 250 pages. No one knows how much it takes to sign.

[RD2191]

[QUOTE=robdiaz2191;8082823]

"Sports talk in black and white' a radio show he had here in CT some years back. I was shocked to see him trolling the heat and bron during the finals lmao
:lmaothat shit was epic. I like how he got it with very little credentials. Just comes out of nowhere and starts trolling:lmao

[daledondale]

Here knock yourselves out with this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3_pkEiF09A
:wakeup

[SupremeGuy]

Can we at least get a second meeting? Like fuck, are the Spurs even in contact with this dude anymore?

[TheGreatYacht]

Can we at least get a second meeting? Like fuck, are the Spurs even in contact with this dude anymore?
I don't know. Why don't you bounce all the way to LA and find out for us chubbs

[DesignatedT]

Can we at least get a second meeting? Like fuck, are the Spurs even in contact with this dude anymore?

Would you really expect anyone here to know this information :lol

[RD2191]

I don't know. Why don't you bounce all the way to LA and find out for us chubbs
:lolsup scrub. race off on scooters.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lolsup scrub. race off on scooters.
Don't think I didnt see your 250 comment :lol

[RD2191]

Don't think I didnt see your 250 comment :lol
:wakeup

[Mr. Body]

He only gives second meetings to teams that completely shat the bed the first time. It's the short bus prize.

[cjw]

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Marco is that dude...but seriously? $7-8 million a year? Fuck outta here :lol

Not that I think he's worth it, but no reason for him to sign for that little yet as a bunch of teams still have cap space plus MLE. That offer will still be there in a week.



Now that Dallas got Wes Matthews and might end up getting DJ as well, is there any way they could still get Aldridge? I'm worried they might vault to the top of his list after adding those two. Surely there wouldn't be any space left...right?

No way they'd have enough room for three max guys, given Parsons is already getting paid big money too and while Dirk is taking a discount, he's not playing for free. Parsons and Dirk combine for $24 + Wes $15 and DeAndre $18 = $57 million without any other roster pieces.

[Mr. Body]

Not that I think he's worth it, but no reason for him to sign for that little yet as a bunch of teams still have cap space plus MLE. That offer will still be there in a week.

Also, Charlotte is like Sacramento East. You only sign there if no one else offers. At least you'll still be in the league.

[GSH]

Also, Charlotte is like Sacramento East. You only sign there if no one else offers. At least you'll still be in the league.

It's your last good contract before you're done. Charlotte is where careers go to die.

[Spurs9]

Can we at least get a second meeting? Like fuck, are the Spurs even in contact with this dude anymore?
They are using Wojtek as the proxy.

[eDizzle20]

Hmm... so are you saying that Jackson is going to get about $14, 15 mil/year?

Based on the current market, probably.

[RD2191]

BBL. Hopefully LMA has made a decision by then.

[xellos88330]

They are using Wojtek as the proxy.

Love the second gif in your sig.

[SupremeGuy]

Would you really expect anyone here to know this information :lolJust venting, tbh. :lol

[jsandiego]

As someone who lives 40-45 minutes away from Sacramento, I can say there's a lot more to do there than in San Antonio, tbh.
Where do you live? I grew up in the Central Valley.

[SupremeGuy]

I don't know. Why don't you bounce all the way to LA and find out for us chubbsSup joe, how's your crush's boyfriend?

[TheGoldStandard]

This is right where I left everything

[Pocket Hippo]

QUOTE=xellos88330;8082864]Love the second gif in your sig.[/QUOTE]
:clap +1

[BillMc]

Also, Charlotte is like Sacramento East. You only sign there if no one else offers. At least you'll still be in the league.

Truth.

[BillMc]

So, back from the beach. What's LaMarcus doing now?

[beirmeistr]

So, back from the beach. What's LaMarcus doing now?

watching his daily video "How to conquer your fear of playing Center"

[BillMc]

So, this is going to go over the holiday, isn't it?

[AFBlue]

So, back from the beach. What's LaMarcus doing now?

Probably at the beach tbqh.

[BillMc]

watching his daily video "How to conquer your fear of playing Center"
:lol A 7 Step Program, that's what's taking so long.

[AFBlue]

So, this is going to go over the holiday, isn't it?

If he doesn't make the decision today, then yeah it could stretch into next week.

[Maddog]

So, this is going to go over the holiday, isn't it?

Yes,
But the question is which holiday.



Monday, September 7 Labor Day
Monday, October 12 Columbus Day
Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day
Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, December 25 Christmas Day

[BillMc]

Probably at the beach tbqh.

Didn't see him there! :lol

[Maddog]

So, this is going to go over the holiday, isn't it?

Yes,
But the question is which holiday.



Monday, September 7 Labor Day
Monday, October 12 Columbus Day
Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day
Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, December 25 Christmas Day

[BillMc]

If he doesn't make the decision today, then yeah it could stretch into next week.


Yes,
But the question is which holiday.



Monday, September 7 Labor Day
Monday, October 12 Columbus Day
Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day
Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, December 25 Christmas Day

April Fools...when he picks the Spurs, then tells us it was a joke...

[RGMCSE]

So, back from the beach. What's LaMarcus doing now?


According to wojtek LA has invited the Cowboys and giants for a visit. More to come...

[Gametight]

Wow this circus is still going on? :shootme

[BillMc]

Wow this circus is still going on? :shootme

Yep. Is LMA meeting with anyone now or is he just sitting around pondering? Information, not time, is what is needed for informed decisions.

[Aztecfan03]

I seriously doubt LMA is coming to the Spurs.
you doubt Apolisoc???:wow

[look_at_g_shred]

Yep. Is LMA meeting with anyone now or is he just sitting around pondering? Information, not time, is what is needed for informed decisions.
Well it's 7am his time, so probably sleeping..

[NASpurs]

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[Ron Swanson]

April Fools...when he picks the Spurs, then tells us it was a joke...

Shit

[NASpurs]

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[Aztecfan03]

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Shoot. HURRY UP LMA

[beirmeistr]

Yep. Is LMA meeting with anyone now or is he just sitting around pondering? Information, not time, is what is needed for informed decisions.

brains wouldn't hurt

[Spurs9]

616982668245204999

Shoot. HURRY UP LMA
If he truly wants a chance at a ring why would he sign with the Wizards?

[DPG21920]

Hopefully we hear Deandre Jordan's decision today & hopefully it's not NY. If Lopez goes to NY I believe that will be the final push for LMA basketball wise to leave POR. I also think that with all the drama there is a chance that LMA wants his own time for an announcement after Jordan gets his attention (just a guess)

[hooperflash]

The wifa wants to go so I didn't really have a choice. :lol

Supreme is secretly Kyle Korver , mind blown.

[Mr. Body]

It sounds like West is totally kosher with waiting on the Spurs. I think the Wiz take him regardless; it doesn't sound like he'll be expensive.

[Aztecfan03]

[tweet]616983209255899136[tweet]

still need LMA to hurry up though

[jyra]

616983127681028097

He is even more injury prone than Tiago but also more versatile offensively and wouldn't object to playing center.

[hooperflash]

616983209255899136

still need LMA to hurry up though

FIFY

[SupremeGuy]

Supreme is secretly Kyle Korver , mind blown.https://ladiesdotdotdot.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/kyle-korver.jpg

[jag]

616983209255899136

Are we going to pay him in empanadas? The only way West gets signed is if LMA is a no go. If the Spurs are pushing that hard for West, it's not a good sign.

[BillMc]

What's the longest thread in ST history? Can we break that record?

[Clipper Nation]

616983209255899136
The only time you will ever see anyone other than da_suns_fan say "it's nice to get Jared Dudley."

[Mr. Body]

Are we going to pay him in empanadas? The only way West gets signed is if LMA is a no go. If the Spurs are pushing that hard for West, it's not a good sign.

Spurs might sign West regardless.

[Mr. Body]

Are we going to pay him in empanadas? The only way West gets signed is if LMA is a no go. If the Spurs are pushing that hard for West, it's not a good sign.

Spurs might sign West regardless.

[beirmeistr]

broussard 's opinion (only an opinion) is that the diva winds up in San Antonio .did not use the word diva of course . Sports Center about 5 minutes avgo

[jag]

Spurs might sign West regardless.

For the minimum? I don't see it. Someone will offer him more...like Washington

[Manu20]

Are we going to pay him in empanadas? The only way West gets signed is if LMA is a no go. If the Spurs are pushing that hard for West, it's not a good sign.

The Wizards are the ones pushing hard for West not the Spurs.

[beirmeistr]

For the minimum? I don't see it. Someone will offer him more...like Washington

but west wants a ring

[Manu20]

If the Spurs are able to land LMA and West they should be considered heavy favorites to Win the whole thing next year....

[NASpurs]

616988337463660544

[hater]

Fuckity fuck

[Mr. Body]

For the minimum? I don't see it. Someone will offer him more...like Washington

He's said he only cares about a ring. Btw the lines it suggests he'd wait for the Spurs first then go to Wash if necessary.

[spursparker9]

Spurs got how much money to offer David West?

[Mr. Body]

Spurs got how much money to offer David West?

Right now, the maximum. After Aldridge, the minimum.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Spurs got how much money to offer David West?

Max or min, depending on Aldridge.

[jag]

He's said he only cares about a ring. Btw the lines it suggests he'd wait for the Spurs first then go to Wash if necessary.

A lot of guys say that, then they get offered more money. If he truly meant it, he'd already be on the team for the vet minimum.

[Mr. Body]

A lot of guys say that, then they get offered more money. If he truly meant it, he'd already be on the team for the vet minimum.

It sounds like you haven't been following this at all. There's a thread involving this topic you can catch up on.

[Mnky]

They can't use the min until after Aldridge signs.

[baseline bum]

Who's this jabba troll?

Sounds like Ramona Shelburne tbh. Looks just like her too.

[Dre_7]

A lot of guys say that, then they get offered more money. If he truly meant it, he'd already be on the team for the vet minimum.

Spurs are the ones holding off on West right now. Need to wait til after the LMA thing gets settled.

[BillMc]

Well it's 7am his time, so probably sleeping..

You're right. I forgot (as its 6 PM here).

Anyway, Riley probably had him out late.

[NASpurs]

I guess he's not an idiot then

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[MVPCues]

"I've got a bad feeling about this." - random Star Wars character

[Mouth is Bleeding]

A lot of guys say that, then they get offered more money. If he truly meant it, he'd already be on the team for the vet minimum.

I don't think he'll play for min but he has already given up money by opting out

[spursparker9]

I guess he's not an idiot then

616992052874575872


Questions like " I don't have to play Center right?" ?

[NASpurs]

If he's that smart, he knows where to go :lol

[Hoops Czar]

Right now, the maximum. After Aldridge, the minimum.

The Spurs have no exceptions they can use?

[jhfenton]

The Spurs have no exceptions they can use?
The would have the Room Exception after maxing LMA, but folks have that penciled in for Manu. But potentially.

[Duncan2177]

If he's that smart, he knows where to go :lol

:tu

[CGD]

Nene might be a good Plan B. One year 13M left on deal, Wizard said to be looking to unload him without taking back salary. Leaves enough money to sign Koufus and maybe another discrete peice? We're players again next summer.

[lmbebo]

The would have the Room Exception after maxing LMA, but folks have that penciled in for Manu. But potentially.

Wonder if Manu is waiting to hear if LMA is coming or not?

[BillMc]

During all of this has Manu commented? I've seen nothing on his twitter account. No congrats to Danny or Kawhi, no "we'll miss you Tiago", no "great that Timmy's coming back". He seems completely detached from the team. One wonders...

[BillMc]

If he's that smart, he knows where to go :lol

Bingo!:toast

[lmbebo]

During all of this has Manu commented? I've seen nothing on his twitter account. No congrats to Danny or Kawhi, no "we'll miss you Tiago", no "great that Timmy's coming back". He seems completely detached from the team. One wonders...

He reached out to Boris this morning, some comment about being the most interesting person in the world. Or losing that title.

[spursfan09]

Manu is probably cutting out free agency. Either he retires or he resigns. Is he being courted by other teams?

[Dre_7]

I guess he's not an idiot then

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Now I am confident he is signing with the Spurs.

[lmbebo]

I think I read that some teams reached out to him, but its really Spurs or retirement.

[Mr. Body]

Questions about quantum mechanics and specifics about whether the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh.

[AFBlue]

I have a feeling it's coming down today.

[BillMc]

Questions about quantum mechanics and specifics about whether the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh.

Or 'What's the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow?"

[BillMc]

He reached out to Boris this morning, some comment about being the most interesting person in the world. Or losing that title.

Cheers.

[Clipper Nation]

I guess he's not an idiot then

616992052874575872
Translation: A rep on NBA team in LaMarcus sweepstakes is sucking up to LMA to try to get him to sign.

[NASpurs]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13192459/washington-wizards-san-antonio-spurs-top-free-agent-david-west-list


The Spurs' top priority in free agency, of course, remains their pursuit ofLaMarcus Aldridge (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2983/lamarcus-aldridge), but sources say they are highly interested in West whether or not Aldridge chooses San Antonio.

Spurs would be fucking stacked with both.

[spursparker9]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13192459/washington-wizards-san-antonio-spurs-top-free-agent-david-west-list



Spurs would be fucking stacked with both.



Please waive Error

[AFBlue]

Hard not to be stoked about West.

[BatManu20]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13192459/washington-wizards-san-antonio-spurs-top-free-agent-david-west-list



Spurs would be fucking stacked with both.

Not getting my hopes up, but damn would that be incredible.

[monkeypunk]

Spurs might sign West regardless.

How many minutes are at the 4 though? With LMA only wanting to play PF, do you have West back him up and Duncan / Diaw manning the 5? Diaw creates all kinds of mismatches at the 4 position, not sure I want him relegated to only center...

[AFBlue]

Please waive Error

He's a free agent; don't expect him back.

[monkeypunk]

Questions about quantum mechanics and specifics about whether the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh.

:lol

[Mr. Body]

How many minutes are at the 4 though? With LMA only wanting to play PF, do you have West back him up and Duncan / Diaw manning the 5? Diaw creates all kinds of mismatches at the 4 position, not sure I want him relegated to only center...

I have no idea. My guess is a West sort of backs up center because Diaw has three point range. It does seem weird.

[Russ]

Marco would still like to return per Jeff McDonald:

http://hoopshype.com/player/marco-belinelli/

[spursparker9]

Marco would still like to return per Jeff McDonald:

http://hoopshype.com/player/marco-belinelli/


He can return for the min

[Mr. Body]

Marco would still like to return per Jeff McDonald:

http://hoopshype.com/player/marco-belinelli/

I'd love to have him back. A distance bomber with experience is hard to find.

[BatManu20]

Marco would still like to return per Jeff McDonald:

http://hoopshype.com/player/marco-belinelli/

If it's for cheap then I'd love to have Marco back. Think he'll get a much better offer though and take it.

[spursparker9]

He's a free agent; don't expect him back.

Oh, didn't know that because totally no news about teams offering for him

[UZER]

I want Marco back. Hes hit big shots for us in the playoffs. He's got balls.


Marco would still like to return per Jeff McDonald:

http://hoopshype.com/player/marco-belinelli/

[monkeypunk]

Hard not to be stoked about West.

Yep, savvy and tough as nails vet who can hit the midrange jumper. Need someone with some fire on the team! Hope they can make it work... Just worried about minutes distribution amongst Bobo, LMA, West and Tim at the 4.

[baseline bum]

I'd love to have him back. A distance bomber with experience is hard to find.

I hope not, if he comes that means LMA said no and the Spurs will have no starting center.

[Beaverfuzz]

He can return for the min

Pick up your D Ferrari or take the $8million from Charlotte.

[Vic Petro]

Oh lawd

616999320617881600

[Beaverfuzz]

I hope not, if he comes that means LMA said no and the Spurs will have no starting center.

But mommy said I didn't have to play center if I didn't want to!

[Mr. Body]

A second unit with Mills-Ginobili-Belinelli-West-Diaw is ridiculous.

[Mr. Body]

Oh lawd

616999320617881600

Good. I was fearful Pop wouldn't get it. He has to close this deal.

[Beaverfuzz]

Oh lawd

616999320617881600


Canzano's a local boob in Portland, but I imagine Pop is telling LMA to either shit or get off the pot.

[NASpurs]

Oh lawd

616999320617881600

Pop is looking for the meeting? That can't be good right?

[TheGreatYacht]

Marco would still like to return per Jeff McDonald:

http://hoopshype.com/player/marco-belinelli/
Would love Ferrari back. Averaged 20 per 36 in the Clippers series, and is easily our clutchest player.

[Vic Petro]

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[PingPong]

Probably Aldridge was thinking: "Well, Tim retires and I'm going to play alongside Splitter, a great passer, smart player who only plays center. I'll be aclaimed as Duncan replacement'. Then, the Spurs get rid of Splitter, loses Baynes and the elderly primadonna comes back to one more season.

[lmbebo]

Not a bad thing. Says we are still very interested, try and answer any lingering concerns/questions. Spurs being pushy without throwing the hammer down.

[AFBlue]

Canzano's a local boob in Portland, but I imagine Pop is telling LMA to either shit or get off the pot.

I imagine not.

[NASpurs]

Pop's going to tell him that he's sorry... that no he doesn't have to play center and that he's also sorry for making him cry by calling him a pussy.

[AFBlue]

Not a bad thing. Says we are still very interested, try and answer any lingering concerns/questions. Spurs being pushy without throwing the hammer down.

This.

[benfti]

Canzono knows LMA very well

[lmbebo]

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Manipulative %$^$%&

[HarlemHeat37]

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Nice call from Chinook

[crc21209]

:lol So his message was "Sign with another team for now and I'll be back for you?" :lol tha fuck...

[Beaverfuzz]

I imagine not.

Don't worry, you're not right.

[NASpurs]

About to pass 5,000 posts in this bitch :lol

[Mr. Body]

It's the equivalent of the, "If we're both not married by 35 let's do it."

[Beaverfuzz]

616999298258108416

He's not going to sign a one year deal, that's just asinine. 2 years minimum.

[ironman2886]

Pop: "Lamarcus, nice to see you again. Can you tell your momma to wait outside?"[ Pop, grins and takes out a hypodermic needle as Lamarcus walks ahead of him.]

[beirmeistr]

Questions about quantum mechanics and specifics about whether the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh.

my sources tell me that during the spurs presentation his ears perked up when pop started talking about the meaning of life.

[bklynspursfan]

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[Russ]

616999298258108416

That's great.

The ideal scenario for the Spurs (and LMA) is a two-year deal -- minimizes the commitment both ways and sets LMA up for a big payday.

After two years, they'll both have a better idea of what's best going forward.

[Mr. Body]

616999929924448257

Pop closes the door, grabs LaMarcus by the balls. "Son, I'm not letting go until you learn how to use these. Now chose."

[NASpurs]

Spurs are confident that he's going to San Antonio... so Pop called another meeting with him... shit doesn't add up.

[Beaverfuzz]

That's great.

The ideal scenario for the Spurs (and LMA) is a two-year deal -- minimizes the commitment both ways and sets LMA up for a big payday.

After two years, they'll both have a better idea of what's best going forward.

Exactly.

[Chillen]

Ideally Aldridge has nothing to lose by signing a 2 year deal with the Spurs. That way he will be a free agent and still 32.

[HarlemHeat37]

Spurs are confident that he's going to San Antonio... so Pop called another meeting with him... shit doesn't add up.

I don't know if that matters, tbh..Woj reported that Aldridge already knows what he is getting from the Spurs, it doesn't sound like they need a meeting, but probAbly Pop trying to close the deal, if true IIRC..

[Beaverfuzz]

Spurs are confident that he's going to San Antonio... so Pop called another meeting with him... shit doesn't add up.

Pop wants to hear it from the horse's mouth, not that hard of a concept to grasp. Besides, isn't Lamarcus tired of eating all the time? Time to get down to business!

[Mr. Body]

Spurs are confident that he's going to San Antonio... so Pop called another meeting with him... shit doesn't add up.

Sure it does. After the razz le-dazzle from the douchenozzles. Move in and reiterate the strong points of the pitch, close him. Any good salesman knows.

[AFBlue]

Don't worry, you're not right.

I don't think him pressuring LaMarcus is beneficial. He's more than likely just following up to make sure LaMarcus got all his questions answered. But you're right, I could be wrong.

[lmbebo]

Imagine Pop is either bored out of his mind or drunk off his ass drinking too much wine like Bobo :bobo

[beirmeistr]

Pop wants to hear it from the horse's mouth, not that hard of a concept to grasp. Besides, isn't Lamarcus tired of eating all the time? Time to get down to business!

lamarcus does have a horse face

[sammy]

Pop asking for second meeting with LA has contract ready for him to sign!

[Texas_Ranger]

Lol if this drags till tomorrow or beyond

[Mr. Body]

The idea of Popovich sitting around in Los Angeles for days on end is hilarious.

[SpurPadre]

Pop asking for second meeting with LA has contract ready for him to sign!

That can't be done until the 9th, tbh.

[sammy]

Lol if this drags till tomorrow or beyond

I'm liable to smack him for dragging this out!

[ninjaskrzypek]

Man Fuck this dragging out shit. Anyways, in for 300.

[Shastafarian]

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I feel like this is against the rules of the CBA but I'm no expert.

[baseline bum]

It would be dumb to pressure Aldridge now, all the other bigs other than Jordan are off the market, and DeAndre would be a horrible fit here.

[Chillen]

I feel like this is against the rules of the CBA but I'm no expert.

Riley being a sleazeball, what else is new.

[beirmeistr]

It would be dumb to pressure Aldridge now, all the other bigs other than Jordan are off the market, and DeAndre would be a horrible fit here.

I agree. he needs romancing.

[SPURt]

This whole process makes me appreciate Kawhi that much more. Sure his tongue chewing betrays his placement on the autism spectrum, but at least Kawhi knows which organization maximizes his talent.

[Mr. Body]

It would be dumb to pressure Aldridge now, all the other bigs other than Jordan are off the market, and DeAndre would be a horrible fit here.

It's not pressuring, it's closing.

[BatManu20]

Deandre is reportedly split on Mavs & Clips. I have a feeling he goes Mavs. Just my gut feeling. Which would immediately make the Clippers a non-factor in the West.

[picnroll]

Latest word is Aldridge has decided to sit out the 2015-2016 season to have more time to make a decision.

[NASpurs]

Deandre is reportedly split on Mavs & Clips. I have a feeling he goes Mavs. Just my gut feeling. Which would immediately make the Clippers a non-factor in the West.

But would it make them a factor for (David) West? :lol

[beirmeistr]

It's not pressuring, it's closing.

if you need a closer, bring manu

[Chillen]

Latest word is Aldridge has decided to sit out the 2015-2016 season to have more time to make a decision.

Actually he is setting up a meeting with Jim Gray set to air on ESPN this afternoon, it will be called the indecision and will take 5 hours to play out. Just kidding!

[benstanfield]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4PE2hSqVnk

[beirmeistr]

Actually he is setting up a meeting with Jim Gray set to air on ESPN this afternoon, it will be called the indecision and will take 5 hours to play out. Just kidding!
good one.

[DPG21920]

If LMA chooses the Spurs I would actually love for him to only do a 2 year deal. There is some risk with LMA's age that he doesn't age well and that the last couple years of a max deal could look ugly. I would absolutely love to just maximize the chances to win for the next two years while having a ton of flexibility 2 years from now as well.

Spurs (especially if the win a title with LMA) would still have the inside track on re-signing him if he's a perfect fit.

[Chinook]

Maybe the Spurs can sign West and bring him in to be the closer during the last meeting.

[SupremeGuy]

It would be dumb to pressure Aldridge now, all the other bigs other than Jordan are off the market, and DeAndre would be a horrible fit here.


I agree. he needs romancing.:rollin

[DPG21920]

It would be a hugely lucky bounce/good planning for Spurs to land LMA - if they happen to get West as well? That would be other worldy luck and planning.

[houston spurs fan]

If you are LMA why not sign a 2 year deal with SA??you can leave in 2 once sap goes up plus TD and Pop may retire. It makes the most sense for him....once he gets here and learns the Spurs culture, then maybe he extends, but he's not signing a 5 year deal with SA. Too. Many unknowns.

[ElNono]

morning DPG :wakeup

[monkeypunk]

It would be a hugely lucky bounce/good planning for Spurs to land LMA - if they happen to get West as well? That would be other worldy luck and planning.

Agreed, it's really amazing that the Spurs are finally that destination team that decent free agents actually want to come play for. Loving it!

[Mr. Body]

It would be a hugely lucky bounce/good planning for Spurs to land LMA - if they happen to get West as well? That would be other worldy luck and planning.

Yeah, getting West would be straight-up luck. I don't think anyone expected he'd be willing to (possibly) leave all kinds of money behind.

[Mouth is Bleeding]

Portland jouno now reporting that Pop wants a 2nd meeting with LMA

this fucking guy


edit: okay I'm way behind obv :sleep

[beirmeistr]

E lNono , is Manu under a gag rule?

[Big P]

Maybe the Spurs can sign West and bring him in to be the closer during the last meeting.

Would he have to take the minimum to do that or do we have some kind of trade or player exemptions we can use to sign him right now?

[ElNono]

E lNono , is Manu under a gag rule?

Not that I know of...

[Chinook]

If LMA chooses the Spurs I would actually love for him to only do a 2 year deal. There is some risk with LMA's age that he doesn't age well and that the last couple years of a max deal could look ugly. I would absolutely love to just maximize the chances to win for the next two years while having a ton of flexibility 2 years from now as well.

Spurs (especially if the win a title with LMA) would still have the inside track on re-signing him if he's a perfect fit.

I feel the opposite. I think in the new CBA, $42M/2 isn't going to be that crippling. He and Parker will probably be nearing their expiration dates by then, but the Spurs would probably still have another max slot left.

[benstanfield]

I don't understand why he would sign a 5 year with Portland anyways. Short of being so badly injured that he's out of the league in 2 years, he'd recoup that money and probably more on his next contract even if he regressed

[FkLA]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZB0GwZKHkI

smh white people, looks gay af imo

[Chinook]

Would he have to take the minimum to do that or do we have some kind of trade or player exemptions we can use to sign him right now?

Look at Phoenix using Tyson to recruit LMA even though they didn't even have enough cap to sign either.

[HarlemHeat37]

2 year deal seems nice for both parties..

Aldridge's aging is probably negated by the Spurs' system and Pop's minutes management, and he would only have to tolerate Tony Parker for 2 years..

[ElNono]

I don't understand why he would sign a 5 year with Portland anyways. Short of being so badly injured that he's out of the league in 2 years, he'd recoup that money and probably more on his next contract even if he regressed

This is my thinking too.

[Mnky]

IF Manu is retiring, of course front office would want him to wait til after signing so not to turn people away if they expected him to play.

Second meeting with Pop coming up. This is where champions are made.

[NASpurs]

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[houston spurs fan]

Pop closes now.

[NASpurs]

Lillard being all emo like that with that passage from that book makes it seem like LMA is gone? I don't know

[HarlemHeat37]

If the Clippers lose Jordan and the Spurs don't get Aldridge, Warriors get another free pass to the Finals, tbh:lol..

[ElNono]

Anybody else feels an LMA meeting with Lillard is good for the Spurs? :lol

[NASpurs]

Anybody else feels an LMA meeting with Lillard is good for the Spurs? :lol

Read that tweet that Lillard just posted. :lol

[dabom]

Anybody else feels an LMA meeting with Lillard is good for the Spurs? :lol

'"You should be my sidekick" -Kobe' -Lillard :lmao

[baseline bum]

Is Woj dead? He hasn't tweeted anything in 13 hours.

[K...]

Every dang tweet or message has an agenda. The pop second meeting thing didn't come from the spurs directly. Maybe this is to rebut the "I'm giving second meetings to everyone but the spurs, so they're out" meme.



This may just be another "spurs are still number one but there's no hurry" message

[Aztecfan03]

A lot of guys say that, then they get offered more money. If he truly meant it, he'd already be on the team for the vet minimum.
he opted out of $12.5 million... He isn't going for money.

[UZER]

:lol Riley the liar. He didn't even want to pay Wade. If LMA drops off a bit, Riley would walk past him like a street bum.

[Chinook]

:lol Riley the liar. He didn't even want to pay Wade. If LMA drops off a bit, Riley would walk past him like a street bum.

Yeah, that's definitely something LMA should consider. The Spurs maxed out Parker coming off a pretty poor season. The Heat had Wade take less two contracts in a row and didn't want to reward him. If it's a choice between which franchise will take care of him the most, there isn't really a discussion.

[beirmeistr]

Anybody else feels an LMA meeting with Lillard is good for the Spurs? :lol

I think it is a good sign that the diva has committed to the spurs but needs some handholding.

[Beaverfuzz]

E lNono , is Manu under a gag rule?

Manu talked to Bobo earlier online.

[dabom]

:lol Riley the liar. He didn't even want to pay Wade. If LMA drops off a bit, Riley would walk past him like a street bum.

Riley only paying because he got pressure into it by the whole nba. If it weren't for that, wade would be in a new jersey next year. :lmao

[SupremeGuy]

smh white people, looks gay af imohttp://images.lolstream.com/assets/media_show/730__26b39d3bb54f5551eb7197b883c8ab4a.jpg

[beirmeistr]

Manu talked to Bobo earlier online.

ok

[Ditty]

Doc Rocket who is a really reliable source from Cluthfans also is saying that he has been told that Aldridge is not going to the Suns. Sounds like Spurs are way ahead of everyone in the Aldridge race hoepfully something gets done this afternoon.

[Beaverfuzz]

Anybody else feels an LMA meeting with Lillard is good for the Spurs? :lol

Lillard wants to hear it from Aldridge himself. Let's say he stays in Portland...Matthews, Batum, and RoLo are gone, that's 60% of your starting lineup (and 80% if Aldridge goes)...Lillard has many years left ahead of him but Aldridge is now reaching the top and is slowly going trail off in the next 2-3 years. Maybe he wants his chance at moving up the NBA legacy, be more than Malone and Barkley and Wilkins and Ewing and so on...

[benefactor]

smh white people, looks gay af imo
Nigga don't make me pull out the Mexican pointy boots vid.:lol

[NASpurs]

Nigga don't make me pull out the Mexican pointy boots vid.:lol

:lol

[Beaverfuzz]

I don't understand why he would sign a 5 year with Portland anyways. Short of being so badly injured that he's out of the league in 2 years, he'd recoup that money and probably more on his next contract even if he regressed

Yep, this is exactly what I said earlier. The only thing that would even be remotely possible is his heart issue which I believe is now under control. Any long-term injuries and your health is pretty much covered for life from the team anyway.

[Beaverfuzz]

I don't think him pressuring LaMarcus is beneficial. He's more than likely just following up to make sure LaMarcus got all his questions answered. But you're right, I could be wrong.

He's not pressuring him, at the end of the meeting Pop needs to make the shit or get off the pot statement though. Spurs are 11-14 other players on the team, LMA or anyone else is a cog in the machine.

[ElNono]

Lillard wants to hear it from Aldridge himself. Let's say he stays in Portland...Matthews, Batum, and RoLo are gone, that's 60% of your starting lineup (and 80% if Aldridge goes)...Lillard has many years left ahead of him but Aldridge is now reaching the top and is slowly going trail off in the next 2-3 years. Maybe he wants his chance at moving up the NBA legacy, be more than Malone and Barkley and Wilkins and Ewing and so on...

Lillard also wants the limelight, the endorsements, the accolades... he's a good player, but right now he's growing and he's all about himself. I think it's part of the reason LMA felt like leaving....

[benstanfield]

So tired of refreshing... I wish I could just get a text update when he finally gets off the pot.