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

[Mr. Body]

I really don't get it, how is it that Houston still has cap space and the Spurs have trade away most of its bench and barely has any room left.

They'd have to trade their bench away for him.

[Mr. Body]

I really don't get it, how is it that Houston still has cap space and the Spurs have trade away most of its bench and barely has any room left.

They'd have to trade their bench away for him.

[TheGoldStandard]

LMAs train of thought sounds like Rockets would be better for him. He really doesnt want to play Center. And we are gutted without a center if we sign him. Its not Phoenix that should be fave, its the team with the younger Howard who is just about the only true center left in the nba.

Makes 0 sense when you consider how much harden has the ball in his hands. Not enough touches to go around for him, harden and Dwight

[AFBlue]

Sign and trade, they would have to move contracts to Portland for him

At least a guy like Ariza, who is very important to what they do.

[AFBlue]

Sign and trade, they would have to move contracts to Portland for him

At least a guy like Ariza, who is very important to what they do.

[ducks]

if lma does not want to play second fiddle in portland he would be third fiddle in houston

[SpurPadre]

Thanks. You like New Balance? Asics? I drink milk too great for the bones. Yeah the consensus for stretching has changed greatly over the past few years. Weird to see most don't recommend it now. I'll walk a bit first to protect from any tightness causing injury. Thanks for the tips.

No problem. I'm on 3 different pairs right now. I'm loving these Pearl Izumis, which for lightweight shoes, have enough cushioning to protect you without wearing you down. I also got a pair of Saucony Kinvaras, and Mizunos. As for New Balance, they are cool but I prefer Asics to them. Stretching is a tricky subject, and I admit sometimes I don't stretch at all but they can be of benefit from time to time after runs. If you can, try drinking chocolate Almond milk, I swear by it. I prefer the Silk brand.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

I also read somewhere that he isn't fond of Dwight's personality.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Not that anyone is.

[TheGoldStandard]

At least a guy like Ariza, who is very important to what they do.

Exactly, Ariza is an important cog

[TheGoldStandard]

if lma does not want to play second fiddle in portland he would be third fiddle in houston

He would replace Dwight with production and then Dwight would become a locker room cancer

[Spurs9]

Theres probably about 0 chance he would end up in Houston. With Howards/Hardens/Smiths contracts where does the money even come from? Why would he want to play with those 3?

[ducks]

is not josh smith a fa

[Robz4000]

Theres probably about 0 chance he would end up in Houston. With Howards/Hardens/Smiths contracts where does the money even come from? Why would he want to play with those 3?

Smith is a FA. Doubt he's back unless he takes a massive discount.

[AFBlue]

is not josh smith a fa

He is.

[Arguendo]

Exactly they are traveling most of the year for games, and eating in fancy places. I used to travel every few months to San Francisco and eat in the best restaurants, that actually gets old after a while. SA may not be the best compared to some other cities but after being away even staying in fancy hotels and eating steak every day it was always good to come back. Every city you may live in for a while you will get used to after a while. Overall SA is pretty laid back, and there are plenty of nice areas if you have the money.

Clearly didn't read my post. This ass said SA is the SAME, outside of basketball, as everywhere but LA/NY re:livestyle options.
That is flatly not true.
It has is own, low key, unique dynamic. That's great, it's a great town.
But I'd bet no 30 y/o black millionaire would equate SA=Dallas=Houston=Phx=Mia

Sure theyre all unique, but 1 if those is clearly not like the others in terms of lifestyle or ecomonic opportunities. No one who has actually spent time in all those cities would say that.
I'm just saying be realistic about what you are and are not.

[Jeremy]

617107558663372802

[milkyway21]

Looks like Jason Kidd didn't decide until July 10th.

This year is a bit strange because everything is happening so far. Back then, everyone else waited until Kidd decided to start the dominos falling.

Whoa, 10th of July? :(

I wish he can give us a definite time when to announce his "yay" or "nay" :)

[ducks]

John Gambadoro ‏@Gambo987 19h19 hours ago
Nothing official but word I'm hearing is its either Spurs or Suns for Lamarcus

[-21-]

Who the hell is this Gambodor guy?

[Aztecfan03]

At least a guy like Ariza, who is very important to what they do.
Isn't ariza better than brewer? Why sign brewer at all. If they can somehow move someone else instead, they are paying brewer a lot to not start.

[Arguendo]

Yeah, half the fucking season at home in a state with no income tax. That's what people are referring to.

It's a difference but a marginal one, esp compared to CoL.

[Aztecfan03]

Isn't ariza better than brewer? Why sign brewer at all. If they can somehow move someone else instead, they are paying brewer a lot to not start.
And brewer is being paid the exact same amount as ariza over the next three years.

[Obstructed_View]

Would be hilarious if his decision came down to a browsing session, in which he discovered this thread. :lol We're all assholes.

If my ten-minute Photoshop to be funny causes him to go to Phoenix, then he wasn't going to be a good addition to the Spurs anyway, and you guys can all thank me later. I wouldn't have spent the last three fucking days sitting in front of my computer if I weren't excited about Lamarcus Aldridge becoming a Spur. :)

[jhfenton]

Thanks. You like New Balance? Asics? I drink milk too great for the bones. Yeah the consensus for stretching has changed greatly over the past few years. Weird to see most don't recommend it now. I'll walk a bit first to protect from any tightness causing injury. Thanks for the tips.

Most of the advice now tends toward dynamic stretching. The racing team I run with does leg swings, donkey kicks, and various drills that work on flexibility in motion.

I also do a fair amount of work with a massage stick and a foam roller. That seems to do more good than old-fashioned stretching.

I also run a lot of trails in addition to paved surfaces. The soft and uneven surfaces provide a different stress than pavement and strengthen a lot of the supporting muscles. It's also a nice mental break, both the simple fact that I get to run in the woods and the fact that it's easier to ignore the watch on easy days.

As for shoes, I'm personally with SpurPadre. I run in Asics racing flats almost exclusively. But I'm a low-impact, shuffler with a neutral footstrike. You need to figure out what shoes fit your biomechanics. A good local running store can watch you run and set you up.

[Jeremy]

Who the hell is this Gambodor guy?

Phx radio host, the top source for Suns news, has contacts with everyone.

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 6m6 minutes ago
Spurs and Suns have solidified themselves as frontrunners in pursuit of free agent LaMarcus Aldridge, league sources tell Yahoo.

[Beaverfuzz]

617107558663372802



Seriously, why would a player be in the know? Now maybe a player for Portland that could be, but Phoenix or San Antonio? They're not going to let the cat out of the bag.

[ducks]

if spurs lose lma now I will be ticked

[Obstructed_View]

If you're Lamarcus, this would be a great time to test the loyalty of your friends. Tell each one something different, and see which one gets reported as a news story.

[ducks]

Phx radio host, the top source for Suns news, has contacts with everyone.

I can not stand him

[Jabba]

Who the hell is this Gambodor guy?

Its tspence

[Jabba]

if spurs lose lma now I will be ticked


Sounds like yours gonna be ticked

[Texas_Ranger]

So the news tomorrow will again be that the Spurs and Suns are in the lead. Reading the same thing for the last 2 days. Just decide already!

[Axegrinder]

If Lakersground and Clips site on same server that shit blowin any minute

[ducks]

I think alrdidge is thinking hard about being the face of the suns with young talent or being the guy that follows duncan
suns also have never won title and he would be that guy to do it if he did it
also agent might be trying to push him that way because he is the same agent as knight

[JR3]

LMA with a slow decision process which happens to be outside the norm this year. checking in about every 10 to 15 pages.... Def going to skip 198-202.... Just full of posts saying "200!!!".

[Jabba]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/05/Ron-Paul_Its-Happening1.gifhttp://www.spurstalk.com/forums/webkit-fake-url://12de605e-ac65-4d9d-b133-60127abeb7ce/imagegif

[Beaverfuzz]

Sean Marks is the fucking closer!!!

[Beaverfuzz]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJBsCr7UsAAcQJY.jpg:large

[Mikeanaro]

Lol between SA and PHX... because there is too much to think about right?

[Axegrinder]

Only 1 guy not smilin..hm

[Axegrinder]

LMA had so many meals he's bustin outta his pantaloons

[Aztecfan03]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJBsCr7UsAAcQJY.jpg:large

Go home Pop, You're drunk

[Jabba]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/05/Ron-Paul_Its-Happening1.gif

[look_at_g_shred]

What does pop have in his hand? Bottle of wine to go? :lmao

[Mr. Body]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJBsCr7UsAAcQJY.jpg:large

"Get that fucking phone out of my fucking face or I'll pickle your goddamn head in wine. I've done it before."

[timvp]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJBsCr7UsAAcQJY.jpg:large

http://i.imgur.com/OKepHAA.gif

[Aztecfan03]

What does pop have in his hand? Bottle of wine to go? :lmao
yep

[Mr. Body]

Pop, open carrying.

[Plum Island]

"Get that fucking phone out of my fucking face or I'll pickle your goddamn head in wine. I've done it before."
LMA sporting the Blazer reds and skinny, rips in the front jeans.
They must have been in West Holly... Not shocking.

[Richie]

I honestly can't understand how he could choose the Suns over Spurs, even with Aldridge the Suns would just be a fringe playoff team, first round exit every year.

[Plum Island]

Pop, open carrying.
Wish it could be done in TX... It would make this state so much more fun.

[AFBlue]

Wish it could be done in TX... It would make this state so much more fun.

You can now I think. Oh wait...that's guns.

[ducks]

John Gambadoro ‏@Gambo987 6m6 minutes ago
Leaving Charlotte on way to Phoenix will be out of commission for 4 hours.

[Plum Island]

I honestly can't understand how he could choose the Suns over Spurs, even with Aldridge the Suns would just be a fringe playoff team, first round exit every year.
The Spurs offer a short window of Elitism. And a suspect future when the retirements happen.
The Suns offer a longer window, but of non-proven Elitism. I don't even think they would be Elite with him, but they obviously got him thinking.
And he will not be under anyone's shadow, or playing second fiddle to anybody there. He will be The Man.

I can see him toying with the idea.

[Silver&Black]

I remember reading a week ago that LMA wanted the Free Agency process to "be over quickly". :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Well I'm really glad someone happened to be standing by with a 1997 digital camera to commemorate that meal. :lol

[timvp]

Someone needs to enhance that photo so we can see if that is celebratory wine or drown-my-sorrows wine.

[timvp]

Well I'm really glad someone happened to be standing by with a 1997 digital camera to commemorate that meal. :lol

:lol Yeah, that doesn't even qualify as a potato.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

http://i.imgur.com/OKepHAA.gif

:lol

[AFBlue]

I honestly can't understand how he could choose the Suns over Spurs, even with Aldridge the Suns would just be a fringe playoff team, first round exit every year.

Right there with you, but maybe the other motivating factors are weighing on him. In PHX he's clearly first banana. In SA, he's second to Leonard at least on the court and will be in the shadow of Duncan no matter how well he performs.

[turb0time]

Well I'm really glad someone happened to be standing by with a 1997 digital camera to commemorate that meal. :lol
:lmao

Prob a disposable camera. Had to run to Walgreens to process rq.

[Silver&Black]

Well I'm really glad someone happened to be standing by with a 1997 digital camera to commemorate that meal. :lol

:lmao

[AFBlue]

I remember reading a week ago that LMA wanted the Free Agency process to "be over quickly". :lol

It's only been 2 1/2 days.

[Aztecfan03]

Right there with you, but maybe the other motivating factors are weighing on him. In PHX he's clearly first banana. In SA, he's second to Leonard at least on the court and will be in the shadow of Duncan no matter how well he performs.
:lol


























:lmao





































:rollin

[Plum Island]

You can now I think. Oh wait...that's guns.
Hell no you can't. I witnessed a poor bugger mercilessly beaten the moment he stepped out of a restaurant with an open one. Barely stepped foot on dry pavement and the PD was ready like a fluffed pornstar.
Beaten like he was R King on amphetamines. Vicious actions.

Awful experience. Thank Gawd I keep my firewater in an unidentifiable container and I was able to get a good, sharp buzz while those billy clubs were pounding soft flesh. They never saw.
I take that back. I rather enjoyed watching it. Jesus! I'm a cad! At least not racist. It looked to be a pasty on pasty crime.

[Horry Hipcheck]

If you're Lamarcus, this would be a great time to test the loyalty of your friends. Tell each one something different, and see which one gets reported as a news story.

Some Tyrion Lannister shit

[TheGoldStandard]

Right there with you, but maybe the other motivating factors are weighing on him. In PHX he's clearly first banana. In SA, he's second to Leonard at least on the court and will be in the shadow of Duncan no matter how well he performs.

Honestly Aldridge will eat first in the Spurs system. It's built first on fundamental pick n roll as long as Parker is running the show with the 1st unit.

[AFBlue]

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:rollin


I'm glad I could amuse you.

[Aztecfan03]

Honestly Aldridge will eat first in the Spurs system. It's built first on fundamental pick n roll as long as Parker is running the show with the 1st unit.

plus leonard probably won't ever be first option on offense.

[Silver&Black]

It's only been 2 1/2 days.

I didn't mean it like that. I know it's a huge decision / life changing process....and he has the right to take as long as he sees fit.

I just can't remember a Day 1 like this year's free agency. I think 1.3 billion dollars changed hands the first day...those guys really wanted the free agency "to be over quickly".

[AFBlue]

I didn't mean it like that. I know it's a huge decision / life changing process....and he has the right to take as long as he sees fit.

I just can't remember a Day 1 like this year's free agency. I think 1.3 billion dollars changed hands the first day...those guys really wanted the free agency "to be over quickly".

Oh I know. Of course most of those guys got way more money thrown at them than they could've ever expected. :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Honestly Aldridge will eat first in the Spurs system. It's built first on fundamental pick n roll as long as Parker is running the show with the 1st unit.

I hope he doesn't realize that many of the great pick and roll players that made the Spurs so fun to watch the last three years probably aren't going to be on the team with him.

[ducks]

Brian Windhorst ‏@WindhorstESPN 5m5 minutes ago
Just as Suns did w/Steve Nash & Cavs did with LeBron, Clippers need to put aside emotion & try to get Mavs to do sign & trade for exception

[TXstbobcat]

What does pop have in his hand? Bottle of wine to go? :lmao

A nice vintage bottle of thunderbird.

[Obstructed_View]

It's only been 2 1/2 days.

Oh my god. Really?

I feel like Fry's dog.

[heyheymymy]

Most of the advice now tends toward dynamic stretching. The racing team I run with does leg swings, donkey kicks, and various drills that work on flexibility in motion.

I also do a fair amount of work with a massage stick and a foam roller. That seems to do more good than old-fashioned stretching.

I also run a lot of trails in addition to paved surfaces. The soft and uneven surfaces provide a different stress than pavement and strengthen a lot of the supporting muscles. It's also a nice mental break, both the simple fact that I get to run in the woods and the fact that it's easier to ignore the watch on easy days.

As for shoes, I'm personally with SpurPadre. I run in Asics racing flats almost exclusively. But I'm a low-impact, shuffler with a neutral footstrike. You need to figure out what shoes fit your biomechanics. A good local running store can watch you run and set you up.

Awesome thanks for the reply

[tholdren]

Lol huge decision. In the scheme of life and any regular human being, this decision is miniscule. Dragging it out and pretending otherwise is low class. Not having this perspective makes him not a Spur

[Axegrinder]

Rondo king

[Ron Swanson]

Oh my god. Really?

I feel like Fry's dog.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5a/Seymourstill.JPG/200px-Seymourstill.JPG

[Axegrinder]

Clipped from Clutchfans (ya most still convinced LMA wants Rox) in reaction to seeing the Spurs lunch pic today "Thy're just fattening him up to play center":toast

[AFBlue]

plus leonard probably won't ever be first option on offense.

I guess you didn't watch the playoffs or the last couple months of the season. They fed him the ball on offense deliberately for long stretches of games. Make no mistake, even with Aldridge and the PnR, Leonard will get plenty of touches.

[Trill Clinton]

http://i57.tinypic.com/kej902.gif

[Sean Cagney]

A nice vintage bottle of thunderbird.

Good old classic T Bird man.... I used to get that from 7-11 when I was younger and broke.

[DMX7]

Damn, when was the last time a Spurstalk thread actually related to basketball got this long?

[RD2191]

http://i57.tinypic.com/kej902.gif
:lol

[Sean Cagney]

Lol huge decision. In the scheme of life and any regular human being, this decision is miniscule. Dragging it out and pretending otherwise is low class. Not having this perspective makes him not a Spur

What if he really honestly has not made up his mind yet on where to go??? Should he just rush so we all can breathe or do what he wants to?

[SpursFan86]

Kings signed Rondo to a $10 million dollar deal for next year...

http://i.imgur.com/4fkYUae.jpg

[TheGoldStandard]

Kings signed Rondo to a $10 million dollar deal for next year...

http://i.imgur.com/4fkYUae.jpg



Hahahaha poor Marco

[Slydragon]

http://s22.postimg.org/qq2ohvkyn/850185_o.gif

[TXstbobcat]

Kings signed Rondo to a $10 million dollar deal for next year...

http://i.imgur.com/4fkYUae.jpg

:lmao

[Silver&Black]

http://i.imgur.com/4fkYUae.jpg

:lmao Sacramental

[RD2191]

So who have we lost so far?

Baynes
Marco
Tiago traded

Am I missing anyone?

[TheGoldStandard]

So who have we lost so far?

Baynes
Marco
Tiago traded

Am I missing anyone?

Thats about out it so far. Baynes was a goner regardless, Marco not so sure

[tholdren]

What if he really honestly has not made up his mind yet on where to go??? Should he just rush so we all can breathe or do what he wants to?
Then he's an idiot, and not Spur quality.

[Beaverfuzz]

So who have we lost so far?

Baynes
Marco
Tiago traded

Am I missing anyone?

Pendergraph was traded for a mop...the mop was later released.

[benefactor]

Spurs got this.

[RD2191]

Pendergraph was traded for a mop...the mop was later released.
:lmao

[TXstbobcat]

Thats about out it so far. Baynes was a goner regardless, Marco not so sure

i doubt the Spurs would have offered Marco what the Kings did.

[Obstructed_View]

So who have we lost so far?

Baynes
Marco
Tiago traded

Am I missing anyone?

I imagine CJ and Manu are up in the air at the moment. This is likely the boat the Spurs figured they'd be in at this point. They've got ten guys (?) either signed or ready to sign. There are worse positions to be in, even if they lose out on LA.

[Obstructed_View]

i doubt the Spurs would have offered Marco what the Kings did.

No fucking way IMO.

[RD2191]

I imagine CJ and Manu are up in the air at the moment. This is likely the boat the Spurs figured they'd be in at this point. They've got ten guys (?) either signed or ready to sign. There are worse positions to be in, even if they lose out on LA.
Yeah. I don't see it as a bad thing. Maybe lost was the wrong word to use.:lol

[Silver&Black]

So who have we lost so far?

Baynes
Marco
Tiago traded

Am I missing anyone?

Sucks losing two decent bigs in Baynes and Tiago. Our FO must be 100% on LMA coming to us...It's the only reason why we would do it.

:lol The meltdown incoming if we lose Tiago & Banger and LMA doesn't sign with us.

[slick'81]

Marco and baynes got paid spurs weren't matching those deals.i don't know what spurs have planned with co Jo

[TheGoldStandard]

i doubt the Spurs would have offered Marco what the Kings did.

True but they didn't have flexibility to make an offer with the pursuit of Aldridge. He might Have taken a lesser salary

[TXstbobcat]

Pendergraph was traded for a mop...the mop was later released.

Nice upgrade at the forward position for the Spurs with that trade.

[RD2191]

Sucks losing two decent bigs in Baynes and Tiago. Our FO must be 100% on LMA coming to us...It's the only reason why we would do it.

:lol The meltdown incoming if we lose Tiago & Banger and LMA doesn't sign with us.
Is Bonner still here?

:pctoss

[TheGoldStandard]

Is Bonner still here?

:pctoss

He will be

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah. I don't see it as a bad thing. Maybe lost was the wrong word to use.:lol

No, I knew what you meant. I could see the advantage of perhaps keeping Beli, Splitter and Baynes, but their value was based on their ability to improve next year. Baynes and Marco would have needed to really take a leap to earn the money they ended up making, and Splitter is just simply an unknown quantity due to durability questions.

[ducks]

booner vet min

[Silver&Black]

Is Bonner still here?

:pctoss

Cancer and Aids will be cured before Bonner leaves tbh...

[RD2191]

Cancer and Aids will be cured before Bonner leaves tbh...
:lmao

[Obstructed_View]

Is Bonner still here?

:pctoss

Ready to start, brotha.

[TXstbobcat]

Is Bonner still here?

:pctoss

when LMA signs elsewhere, RC and Pop will finalize the max contract for Bonner.

[RD2191]

No, I knew what you meant. I could see the advantage of perhaps keeping Beli, Splitter and Baynes, but their value was based on their ability to improve next year. Baynes and Marco would have needed to really take a leap to earn the money they ended up making, and Splitter is just simply an unknown quantity due to durability questions.
Beli was decent in certain situations but his defense was just dog shit. Still up in the air about Tiago though. Hopefully LMA comes through.

[AFBlue]

True but they didn't have flexibility to make an offer with the pursuit of Aldridge. He might Have taken a lesser salary

Doesn't matter. We have Denmon.

[RD2191]

Serious, has Bonner ever made a clutch shot in his career?

[TXstbobcat]

Serious, has Bonner ever made a clutch shot in his career?

probably in high school

[Aztecfan03]

Serious, has Bonner ever made a clutch shot in his career?
yes. not sure when exactly.

[RD2191]

probably in high school


yes. not sure when exactly.
:lol

[TheGoldStandard]

Doesn't matter. We have Denmon.

I hope you're joking

[Obstructed_View]

Beli was decent in certain situations but his defense was just dog shit. Still up in the air about Tiago though. Hopefully LMA comes through.

Given their question marks, the Spurs haven't really lost out on anything at this point. If Lamarcus isn't going to come to San Antonio, which is absolutely the perfect situation for him in every way, there's no guarantee any other top free agent big was going to. Retaining CJ, signing someone like the corpse of David West and a couple of journeyman bigs would probably be okay.

[ElNono]

come on son, pick the Spurs already

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view6/4366735/impatient-dog-o.gif

[AFBlue]

I hope you're joking

I am. I don't know what player is left to fill the unconcious shooter/scorer role tbqh.

[Beaverfuzz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMp96RXgow4


Serious, has Bonner ever made a clutch shot in his career?

[ViceCity86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/494686813202546689/jeeM5jMw_reasonably_small.jpeg (https://mobile.twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
58m58 minutes ago (https://mobile.twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/617112754013388805)Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Spurs and Suns have solidified themselves as frontrunners in pursuit of free agent LaMarcus Aldridge, league sources tell Yahoo.

[Obstructed_View]

Sucks losing two decent bigs in Baynes and Tiago. Our FO must be 100% on LMA coming to us...It's the only reason why we would do it.

:lol The meltdown incoming if we lose Tiago & Banger and LMA doesn't sign with us.

Maybe if Splitter plays 75+ games and Baynes turns out to be a competent starter, which he'd better for the money he got. Otherwise I think people freaking out are overrating what the Spurs had. Aldridge is certainly worth risking a few days in free agency.

[ViceCity86]

Pushing 200

[TheGoldStandard]

I am. I don't know what player is left to fill the unconcious shooter/scorer role tbqh.

It sounds silly but someone like Alan Anderson.. I don't know what his contract situation is like but that would be a decent get.

[Beaverfuzz]

Pushing 200

You're a Shit pusher.

[AFBlue]

And a good 95% of the posts have stayed on topic. I can't believe we didn't have some bs troll war fuel any bit of the almost-200 pages.

[ViceCity86]

You're a Shit pusher.

Exactly what I'm doing now.:lol

[Mr. Body]

Given their question marks, the Spurs haven't really lost out on anything at this point. If Lamarcus isn't going to come to San Antonio, which is absolutely the perfect situation for him in every way, there's no guarantee any other top free agent big was going to. Retaining CJ, signing someone like the corpse of David West and a couple of journeyman bigs would probably be okay.

Yeah. We were likely losing Marco and Baynes anyway. Sewing up Green and Kawhi were big. Missing LMA probably means David West. I'm in the camp that thinks the FO can't count on Splitter's health anymore and are okay moving on. If West is healthy that's not too bad. Meanwhile there should be cap room to swing some deal to absorb somebody. They've done clever stuff with space in the past, like when they got into the Brad Miller deal in 2003 and pulled Hedo Turkoglu and Ron Mercer. Sure, Mercer sucked for us, but they pulled that out of thin air.

[Obstructed_View]

And a good 95% of the posts have stayed on topic. I can't believe we didn't have some bs troll war fuel any bit of the almost-200 pages.
Thankfully, Chumpdumper has managed to avoid this thread so far.

[benefactor]

And a good 95% of the posts have stayed on topic. I can't believe we didn't have some bs troll war fuel any bit of the almost-200 pages.
The parents are lurking now. People are behaving.

[benefactor]

And a good 95% of the posts have stayed on topic. I can't believe we didn't have some bs troll war fuel any bit of the almost-200 pages.
The parents are lurking now. People are behaving.

[AFBlue]

It sounds silly but someone like Alan Anderson.. I don't know what his contract situation is like but that would be a decent get.

Oh Anderson...good call.

[r0drig0lac]

The parents are lurking now. People are behaving.

true

[Ron Swanson]

when LMA signs elsewhere, RC and Pop will finalize the max contract for Bonner.

Max Bonner

[TheGoldStandard]

Oh Anderson...good call.

He was above competent on a clusterfuck Nets team.. I'd imagine he would be overwhelmed with the way things are run here and a defined role

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah. We were likely losing Marco and Baynes anyway. Sewing up Green and Kawhi were big. Missing LMA probably means David West. I'm in the camp that thinks the FO can't count on Splitter's health anymore and are okay moving on. If West is healthy that's not too bad. Meanwhile there should be cap room to swing some deal to absorb somebody. They've done clever stuff with space in the past, like when they got into the Brad Miller deal in 2003 and pulled Hedo Turkoglu and Ron Mercer. Sure, Mercer sucked for us, but they pulled that out of thin air.

There may not have been a bigger defender of Splitter over the years than me, and I have had to reluctantly come around to that conclusion. As Duncan ages, the ability to just eat up minutes for him becomes more important. There are guys in the league that set good screens and can do enough good things to fill in gaps for the team that they'll have a good rotation, plus they'll be able to count on them to fill up minutes.

[Silver&Black]

Maybe if Splitter plays 75+ games and Baynes turns out to be a competent starter, which he'd better for the money he got. Otherwise I think people freaking out are overrating what the Spurs had. Aldridge is certainly worth risking a few days in free agency.

Agreed. Tiago's health was always the reason why so many people here loathed him. I've read all 100,000 posts about his sore vagina. But, the 75+ games probably isn't going to happen.

Baynes is the key IMO. I think the guy can go on to be a decent player in the NBA. :cry I'm going to miss his automatic FTs :cry

[Aztecfan03]

58m58 minutes ago (https://mobile.twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/617112754013388805)

[Silver&Black]

Thankfully, Chumpdumper has managed to avoid this thread so far.

shhhhh......

CD making an appearance in 3...2.....

[objective]

Maybe if Splitter plays 75+ games and Baynes turns out to be a competent starter, which he'd better for the money he got. Otherwise I think people freaking out are overrating what the Spurs had. Aldridge is certainly worth risking a few days in free agency.

Splitter when healthy was the difference between first round losses and finals contention.

He is being severely underated.

[ironman2886]

Most used words and phrases by media the last few days: "front runners," "neck and neck," cough, Lamarcus is a bitch, cough, "As good a chance as any of the teams involved," "2nd meeting."

[Obstructed_View]

Agreed. Tiago's health was always the reason why so many people here loathed him. I've read all 100,000 posts about his sore vagina. But, the 75+ games probably isn't going to happen.

Baynes is the key IMO. I think the guy can go on to be a decent player in the NBA. :cry I'm going to miss his automatic FTs :cry

I like Aron, but he wasn't ready for prime time. He will need to make a step up in consistency. Maybe being allowed to play through the meltdowns will help him. Pop simply wouldn't have treated him that way.

[Obstructed_View]

Splitter when healthy was the difference between first round losses and finals contention.

He is being severely underated.

I agree. He was a great fit here. The Spurs are one team, particularly going forward, where you just can't have a starter missing that much time if you don't know that it's ever going to get better. His injuries combined with Kawhi's eye and hand put too much pressure on Parker, and he was broken by the end of the season.

[TheGoldStandard]

I like Aron, but he wasn't ready for prime time. He will need to make a step up in consistency. Maybe being allowed to play through the meltdowns will help him. Pop simply wouldn't have treated him that way.

Footwork... lots and lots of footwork.

[houston spurs fan]

How'd they do that lunch with zero media leaks? Lakers practically had someone in the room. And Riles...

[bluebellmaniac]

How'd they do that lunch with zero media leaks? Lakers practically had someone in the room. And Riles...

CIA Pop...

[Sean Cagney]

Then he's an idiot, and not Spur quality.

Then he is not. How is he not Spurs material though because he is taking his time? Guess TD is not either because of 01???

[Chillen]

I don't know how LA could choose the Suns over a franchise like the Spurs, especially when they traded Splitter and did everything they could to sign him. Of course it's the NBA, so if he signs with the Suns or Lakers, it will be for his own reasons. I don't know why he is dragging this out, sign a 2 year deal with Spurs and be happy.

[Mr. Body]

How'd they do that lunch with zero media leaks? Lakers practically had someone in the room. And Riles...

What's there to leak?

[houston spurs fan]

CIA Pop...
I know but then he parades on the street with a freakin bottle and no one picks it up???

[Aztecfan03]

What's there to leak?
Pop wouldn't let him order steak because it was too expensive.

[HI-FI]

Thankfully, Chumpdumper has managed to avoid this thread so far.
It would be pushing 250 if Chump started doing his thing.

[Obstructed_View]

Footwork... lots and lots of footwork.

For his sake, I hope he makes us regret the Spurs' letting him go, but I'm not overly optimistic.

[TXstbobcat]

I don't know how LA could choose the Suns over a franchise like the Spurs, especially when they traded Splitter and did everything they could to sign him. Of course it's the NBA, so if he signs with the Suns or Lakers, it will be for his own reasons. I don't know why he is dragging this out, sign a 2 year deal with Spurs and be happy.

I think he eventually signs with the Spurs but he is just enjoying half the teams in the league persuing him and kissing his ass.

[Jabba]

How'd they do that lunch with zero media leaks? Lakers practically had someone in the room. And Riles...


Tbh, I have been wondering the same thing...

[Jabba]

It would be pushing 250 if Chump started doing his thing.

Dont worry, I'm doing all I can to keep the worlds worst ST poster a.k.a. chump occupied and distracted in The Club.

[TheGoldStandard]

Just throwing some names out there.. Alan Anderson, Wayne Ellington, Sonny Weems, Goudelock, Ben Gorden (LOL), Jimmer.. Just some bodies at SG to fill in roster spots and not flashy names to warrant a high price tag.

Or Maybe a Luke Babbitt or Glen Robinson III as SF..

[ninjaskrzypek]

So. Close. To. 200.

[TheGoldStandard]

For his sake, I hope he makes us regret the Spurs' letting him go, but I'm not overly optimistic.

SVG is too skiddish I think to take the good with the bad that he will bring. I think he'll be shopped after this season.

[apalisoc_9]

Just throwing some names out there.. Alan Anderson, Wayne Ellington, Sonny Weems, Goudelock, Ben Gorden (LOL), Jimmer.. Just some bodies at SG to fill in roster spots and not flashy names to warrant a high price tag.

Or Maybe a Luke Babbitt or Glen Robinson III as SF..

I remember when Gordon was a stud..lol

[apalisoc_9]

Just throwing some names out there.. Alan Anderson, Wayne Ellington, Sonny Weems, Goudelock, Ben Gorden (LOL), Jimmer.. Just some bodies at SG to fill in roster spots and not flashy names to warrant a high price tag.

Or Maybe a Luke Babbitt or Glen Robinson III as SF..

I remember when Gordon was a stud..lol

[AFBlue]

Just throwing some names out there.. Alan Anderson, Wayne Ellington, Sonny Weems, Goudelock, Ben Gorden (LOL), Jimmer.. Just some bodies at SG to fill in roster spots and not flashy names to warrant a high price tag.

Or Maybe a Luke Babbitt or Glen Robinson III as SF..

Spurs were rumored to be interested in Wellington at the beginning of free agency. My God that feels like weeks ago.

[HI-FI]

Dont worry, I'm doing all I can to keep the worlds worst ST poster a.k.a. chump occupied and distracted in The Club.
:tu

[TheGoldStandard]

Spurs were rumored to be interested in Wellington at the beginning of free agency. My God that feels like weeks ago.

If he can deal with LA and that shitfest he would do fine coming off the bench for a few minutes here and there.. Seems like a solid pro, do what he's told

[Beaverfuzz]

There may not have been a bigger defender of Splitter over the years than me, and I have had to reluctantly come around to that conclusion. As Duncan ages, the ability to just eat up minutes for him becomes more important. There are guys in the league that set good screens and can do enough good things to fill in gaps for the team that they'll have a good rotation, plus they'll be able to count on them to fill up minutes.

But in order to do that, you have to remain healthy to be on the court.

[silverblackfan]

Commenting just for the 200

[littlecoyotecoin]

Splitter when healthy was the difference between first round losses and finals contention.

He is being severely underated.

I was a Tiago fan, too. But "when healthy" was becoming a perpetual problem.

[Jabba]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/05/Ron-Paul_Its-Happening1.gif

[TheGoldStandard]

I remember when Gordon was a stud..lol

That was some time ago..

[FuzzyLumpkins]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJBsCr7UsAAcQJY.jpg:large

[Aztecfan03]

Dont worry, I'm doing all I can to keep the worlds worst ST poster a.k.a. Jabba occupied and distracted in The Club.
Not doing a very good job.

[apalisoc_9]

That was some time ago..

I know. I was a fan of his game way back in his Bulls days...:lol

[littlecoyotecoin]

Pop wouldn't let him order steak because it was too expensive.

The porterhouse or bone in would put us over the cap?

[TheGoldStandard]

I know. I was a fan of his game way back in his Bulls days...:lol

He's become a bit of a black hole even though his game is still there.

[Beaverfuzz]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJBsCr7UsAAcQJY.jpg:large

You're not too good with this internet thing are you? :lol :bobo

[Jabba]

Not doing a very good job.

:flipoff

[Shastafarian]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJBsCr7UsAAcQJY.jpg:large

Must be easy to dine and ditch with Ime. He'll just break chairs over some backs and they can make a slow getaway.

[Mr. Body]

Has anyone posted the pictures of them walking away from the restaurant yet?

[FuzzyLumpkins]

You're not too good with this internet thing are you? :lol :bobo

:sleep: Well you're not to good with this humor and wit thing are you? Now go fuck yourself :bobo :lol

[ElNono]

Is the white guy on the left Sean Marks or Chump, tbh?

"When you say you don't want to play Center, what do you mean? Be specific."

[objective]

I agree. He was a great fit here. The Spurs are one team, particularly going forward, where you just can't have a starter missing that much time if you don't know that it's ever going to get better. His injuries combined with Kawhi's eye and hand put too much pressure on Parker, and he was broken by the end of the season.

Parker's calories put too much pressure on his waistline and his belt was broken by the end of the season.

I just think people are getting a little too cavalier with the whole "didn't lose much/we'll be fine" angle. Defenders like splitter are hard to come by, provided he's reasonably healthy.

Baynes on the other hand, not too hard to replace. Guys line him can be plucked from Europe whenever if scouted well, and lesser lame versions like Ayres or Elson are even easier to find.

Let's say LMA turns SA down and SA then signs West and my favorite euro center BOBAN. BOBAN can do a lot of things and I think would be a nice upgrade over Baynes, and a serious contributor backing up Duncan. I love BOBAN. But the spurs would still miss splitters defense. My man BOBAN just can't do those things, maybe not even as good as the injured splitter we saw in the playoffs.

And iI wouldn't want koufos instead.

[Splits]

Serious, has Bonner ever made a clutch shot in his career?

tSerVBppBgE

[HI-FI]

Is the white guy on the left Sean Marks or Chump, tbh?

"When you say you don't want to play Center, what do you mean? Be specific."
:rollin

"PF or C, explain your methodology."

[apalisoc_9]

Is the white guy on the left Sean Marks or Chump, tbh?

"When you say you don't want to play Center, what do you mean? Be specific."

:lmao

[Jabba]

Is the white guy on the left Sean Marks or Chump, tbh?

"When you say you don't want to play Center, what do you mean? Be specific."

:rollin

[baseline bum]

Fuck the Suns, I wanna see their fans look like the 8:50 mark again come Monday.

j2T_anLcvfY

[Spurs9]

All coaches, they must be already drawing up plays.:bobo

[Beaverfuzz]

:sleep: Well you're not to good with this humor and wit thing are you? Now go fuck yourself :bobo :lol

Poor Lumpy. Can you post that lunch photo tomorrow morning too? :lol :bobo

[milkyway21]

come on son, pick the Spurs already

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view6/4366735/impatient-dog-o.gif

Rumors are, he'll announce his decision on Monday :(

[SpursFan86]

almost there boys

[Spur-Addict]

In before 200

[apalisoc_9]

Man Aldridge would be a nice Robin to Leonard I guess..

[Spurs9]

Lets see if my post lands on page 200 tbh

[Silver&Black]

Is the white guy on the left Sean Marks or Chump, tbh?

"When you say you don't want to play Center, what do you mean? Be specific."

:lmao Link please?

[HI-FI]

Almost there
http://puddlesgathering.com/blog/ani-sw_almost_there.gif

[LittleCriminal]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR1df38YFEuBA-XySyJ3Op0XuldOVPveGrEjOcp0TB665O0E5XE

[Clipper Nation]

:rollin

"PF or C, explain your methodology."

"Why are you getting emotional over playing center? Why are you scared?"

*LMA gets up to leave*

"Wait... LaMarcus... THTAUUUUUPPP!!! http://rscaforum.be/images/smilies/omdathetkan.smilie.gay_hand.gif "

[jhfenton]

Any second!

[Spurs9]

200!

[jhfenton]

Especially with all the double posts.

[SpursFan86]

617137065613000705

Happy 200!!! :lol

[Robz4000]

Lets go Page 200!

[LittleCriminal]

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTL5T7gh2hhL83pzGBLrO6jlW4DYBhf9 UfLWPqeYDQb0vl-r4K8

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

200?????

[HI-FI]

"Why are you getting emotional over playing center? Why are you scared?"

*LMA gets up to leave*

"Wait... LaMarcus... THTAUUUUUPPP!!! http://rscaforum.be/images/smilies/omdathetkan.smilie.gay_hand.gif "
:lol

[r0drig0lac]

200

[monkeypunk]

Stills 199 on my telephono

[AFBlue]

Damn Berger had to mention the Blaxers.

[baseline bum]

617137065613000705

Happy 200!!! :lol

So Lamarcus has narrowed it down from 2 to 3?

[Robz4000]

617137065613000705

Happy 200!!! :lol

So nothing new? Ok.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Twitter journalists using up time by declaring old shit as news, huh.

Report: Spurs now have a 'good chance' at Aldridge

[jhfenton]

Stills 199 on my telephono

Yeah, but any post now!

[AceProfits]

I am very proud to be on page 200.

[Silver&Black]

http://thumb10.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/1091813/109082720/stock-photo-birthday-cake-with-red-candles-showing-nr-109082720.jpg

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:cry we did it tbh

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Poor Lumpy. Can you post that lunch photo tomorrow morning too? :lol :bobo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJBsCr7UsAAcQJY.jpg:large

Only cause you asked nicely.

teehee :lol

[hater]

200 mothafuckas. We fucking did it again. Lets do this every fucking day

[lmbebo]

200!

[AFBlue]

Twitter journalists using up time by declaring old shit as news, huh.

Report: Spurs now have a 'good chance' at Aldridge

Just like we're posting nonsense to get to 200 tbqh.

[r0drig0lac]

200 wow

[jhfenton]

So, will we have an answer before 300?

[SpursFan86]

617137485269872644

200 pages for a guy who's going to end up choosing Tyson fucking Chandler and Phoenix...we did it :cry

[Spurs9]

200 mothafuckas. We fucking did it again. Lets do this every fucking day
What should tomorrows 200 page thread be?

[TheGoldStandard]

So, will we have an answer before 300?

Depends on who sticks around tonight to jack up the numbers...

[SpursPreacher]

200 time to party or keep hoping.

[Texas_Ranger]

YEA!!!

[TheGoldStandard]

617137485269872644

200 pages for a guy who's going to end up choosing Tyson fucking Chandler and Phoenix...we did it :cry

And then Chandler blows out knee.. LOL

[Ron Swanson]

If anything new breaks, we'll hit 300 in no time.

[Obstructed_View]

But in order to do that, you have to remain healthy to be on the court.

Exactly, which is why Pop moved on. Probably would have no matter what.

[AFBlue]

I'm thinking 400 easy

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Humpy

[Texas_Ranger]

if he needs time till monday this will reach 400. :rollin

[hater]

What should tomorrows 200 page thread be?

No 100 pages more on this thread. Lets do this.

[hater]

Why not 1000.?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Report: Popovich had a second 'meeting' with Aldridge and the Spurs are still being 'considered' by him

[Robz4000]

So what's the longest thread in ST history anyway?

[apalisoc_9]

lol

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

200!

[jhfenton]

Depends on who sticks around tonight to jack up the numbers...

I have a race in the morning, so I'm headed to bed shortly (eastern time zone). Keep up the vigil for me.

[SASdynasty!]

200 hopefully.

[Obstructed_View]

Parker's calories put too much pressure on his waistline and his belt was broken by the end of the season.

I just think people are getting a little too cavalier with the whole "didn't lose much/we'll be fine" angle. Defenders like splitter are hard to come by, provided he's reasonably healthy.

Baynes on the other hand, not too hard to replace. Guys line him can be plucked from Europe whenever if scouted well, and lesser lame versions like Ayres or Elson are even easier to find.

Let's say LMA turns SA down and SA then signs West and my favorite euro center BOBAN. BOBAN can do a lot of things and I think would be a nice upgrade over Baynes, and a serious contributor backing up Duncan. I love BOBAN. But the spurs would still miss splitters defense. My man BOBAN just can't do those things, maybe not even as good as the injured splitter we saw in the playoffs.

And iI wouldn't want koufos instead.

Splitter, when healthy, is the best pick-setter in the NBA, he's an incredible defender, both team and one-on-one, and he can draw fouls at an alarming rate. It's the healthy part that kills his value.

[Texas_Ranger]

Reports tomorrow: Spurs and Suns still favourites.
Reports on Sunday: Spurs and Suns still favourites.

[hater]

I got family niggas. U single niggas need to do the nightshift

[Robz4000]

I have a race in the morning, so I'm headed to bed shortly (eastern time zone). Keep up the vigil for me.

Are you the dude who shat his pants during a race and finished with crap streaming down his legs? Your avatar looks familiar...