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

[Aztecfan03]

WTF? I didn't even notice lol... You deserve it tho bruh
Seems like they bolded everyone who didn't ask. :lol

[spursparker9]

If the Spurs signed Stoudemire I'd want him to miss as many games as possible.

But at least he is an upgrade over Errors :bobo

[Aztecfan03]

Yes, I do.:lol
http://rs973.pbsrc.com/albums/ae211/DOGraphics/laughingdog.gif~c200

[cjw]

Hibbert's contract is too big to bring in just with the Splitter trade exception (should LMA pass and they stay above the cap).

Better to look for guys making $10-11 million plus MLE candidates. Could end up with West that way too.

[RD2191]

http://rs973.pbsrc.com/albums/ae211/DOGraphics/laughingdog.gif~c200
:wakeup

[RD2191]

Everyone should relax, this is the suns we are talking about, they know how to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, they are perennial losers and choke artists, no need to worry :lol
:lolyes

[Aztecfan03]

:wakeup
http://rs973.pbsrc.com/albums/ae211/DOGraphics/laughingdog.gif~c200

[Maddog]

I don't see the Amar 'e interest. I not sure he has the BBIQ to function well with the spurs

[RD2191]

http://rs973.pbsrc.com/albums/ae211/DOGraphics/laughingdog.gif~c200
:wakeup

[Aztecfan03]

:wakeup

What's the matter chicken strips?

[Ron Swanson]

What have I missed?

Well, let's see. First the earth cooled. And then the dinosaurs came, but they got too big and fat, so they all died and they turned into oil. And then the Arabs came and they bought Mercedes Benzes. And Prince Charles started wearing all of Lady Di's clothes. I couldn't believe it.

[baseline bum]

But at least he is an upgrade over Errors :bobo

I'd rather have Pendergraph, no lie.

[RD2191]

What's the matter chicken strips?
Meet me behind Whataburger, scrub. Get ready for a beatdown.

[TheGoldStandard]

Kool will have a field day if that happens.

Meh at least that will keep him committing board suicide when Randle, Russell and Kobe go down and bargs is there big play maker

[Aztecfan03]

Well, let's see. First the earth cooled. And then the dinosaurs came, but they got too big and fat, so they all died and they turned into oil. And then the Arabs came and they bought Mercedes Benzes. And Prince Charles started wearing all of Lady Di's clothes. I couldn't believe it.

Woa. HOld on a moment. What are dinosaurs? GOing too quickly here.

[look_at_g_shred]

Meet me behind Whataburger, scrub. Get ready for a beatdown.
Beatdown? Sounds gross breh :lmao

[Aztecfan03]

Meet me behind Whataburger, scrub. Get ready for a beatdown.

I've never even seen a Whataburger

[TheGoldStandard]

Amare here would be hilarious

[TXstbobcat]

If it's now between Phoenix in San Antonio then let's settle this the right way. The coyote versus the phoenix gorilla MMA style. Winner gets LMA!!!!!

[RD2191]

Beatdown? Sounds gross breh :lmao
:lmao

[look_at_g_shred]

If he goes to the suns...first round exit for years to come. Sounds fun IMHO

[buttsR4rebounding]

Hibbert's contract is too big to bring in just with the Splitter trade exception (should LMA pass and they stay above the cap).

Better to look for guys making $10-11 million plus MLE candidates. Could end up with West that way too.
They can renounce the trade exception and just do the trade using cap space.

[RD2191]

If it's now between Phoenix in San Antonio then let's settle this the right way. The coyote versus the phoenix gorilla MMA style. Winner gets LMA!!!!!
Coyote is a scrub, tbh. Dude needs to shoot himself out of a cannon or something.

[TXstbobcat]

I've never even seen a Whataburger

Whatabuger makes a damn good burger.

[Ron Swanson]

If it's now between Phoenix in San Antonio then let's settle this the right way. The coyote versus the phoenix gorilla MMA style. Winner gets LMA!!!!!

I'll take the coyote. He got his eyes ripped off and didn't even slow down.

[look_at_g_shred]

Can we get Amare just so pop can sub him in then immediately sub him out every game :lmao

[Aztecfan03]

Whatabuger makes a damn good burger.

I want to try it if i ever get to Texas.

[Skoobz]

This shits takin the fuck too long.

[djohn14]

If we don't get LaMarcus we could probably get Biyombo AND Thomas Robinson

[Poolboy5623]

The only reason he'd be "the man" in Phoenix, is because they have no one else. At some pt (sooner than later), they'll have to add another star. ...odds are that star is more personable than LMA, and we're right back to square 1. Poor Lamarcus..

[Ditty]

Not sure how reliable how he or this tweet can be...

Jordan Schultz*‏@Schultz_Report

Source: Suns are getting closer to signing LaMarcus Aldridge. No more meetings between the two sides unless he visits PHX

https://mobile.twitter.com/Schultz_Report?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Es erp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

He doesn't seem very reliable, he said the Lakers were going to persue Tom Thibodeau and that never happened, so I'll wait to hear someone more reliable.

[Embedded]

That robdiaz guy has a high top fade in the picture. He looks like a Chinese version of Kid from the House Party movie. I wonder if he has a curfew?

[RD2191]

He doesn't seem very reliable, he said the Lakers were going to persue Tom Thibodeau and that never happened, so I'll wait to hear someone more reliable.
I saw that too. Dude is just throwing shit and hoping it sticks.

[cjw]

They can renounce the trade exception and just do the trade using cap space.

But then only have enough for a few $2-4 million deals instead of full MLE. Maybe Roy needs a change of scenery though and can be coached up to be a monster PnR guy.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

If we don't get LaMarcus we could probably get Biyombo AND Thomas Robinson

Robinson signed with Brooklyn.

[Ditty]

One of the Fox Sports guys in Phoenix says that he's hearing that the Suns are sliding in the Aldridge sweepstakes. :hat

[SpursIndonesia]

Plan B, D West + K Koufos + a shooter, not bad, could be much worse.

[hater]

What the fuck? Nothing yet?

[djohn14]

Robinson signed with Brooklyn.

Well fuck

[RD2191]

That robdiaz guy has a high top fade in the picture. He looks like a Chinese version of Kid from the House Party movie. I wonder if he has a curfew?
:lmao

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

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[Poolboy5623]

One of the Fox Sports guys in Phoenix says that he's hearing that the Suns are sliding in the Aldridge sweepstakes. :hat

Sliding in, like sliding into home? ....or sliding away, as an option?

[TheGoldStandard]

What the fuck? Nothing yet?

They were waiting on you.. should be any minute.

[Ron Swanson]

What the fuck? Nothing yet?

Latest update: I just made another drink.

[BillMc]

Not sure how reliable how he or this tweet can be...

Jordan Schultz*‏@Schultz_Report

Source: Suns are getting closer to signing LaMarcus Aldridge. No more meetings between the two sides unless he visits PHX

https://mobile.twitter.com/Schultz_Report?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Es erp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor


One of the Fox Sports guys in Phoenix says that he's hearing that the Suns are sliding in the Aldridge sweepstakes. :hat

So, in short, the Phoenix media is as conflicted and clueless as we all are.

[ninjaskrzypek]

Sliding in, like sliding into home? ....or sliding away, as an option?

Was asking myself same thing.

[TheGoldStandard]

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It was the Mayor thing that did it right? Comes off very clingy and needy

[TheGoldStandard]

So, in short, the Phoenix media is as conflicted and clueless as we all are.

But worse because it's Phoenix

[RD2191]

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I'm pretty sure that idiot got his info from the other idiot, Jordan Schultz.

[ohmwrecker]

Latest update: I just made another drink.

Starting early, eh?

[look_at_g_shred]

:lmao
Who's that in your avi anyway?

[hater]

Latest update: I just made another drink.

Damn what time is it over there? Too early here. Will wait till around lunchtime

[BillMc]

But worse because it's Phoenix

True.

[RD2191]

Who's that in your avi anyway?
Clipper Nation in high school.

[look_at_g_shred]

I'm pretty sure that idiot got his info from the other idiot, Jordan Schultz.
That Schultz guys said Suns were about to close it out..This dude is saying the opposite

[Aztecfan03]

But then only have enough for a few $2-4 million deals instead of full MLE. Maybe Roy needs a change of scenery though and can be coached up to be a monster PnR guy.

SO you would rather use MLE than just the normal 10 mil of cap space that is left after the TE? Or you want to give Manu and CoJo the rest of that 10 mil?

[TXstbobcat]

Phoenix can go sign the corpse of Amare.

[Ditty]

I'm pretty sure that idiot got his info from the other idiot, Jordan Schultz.

He works for Fox in Phoenix so hopefully he has heard something from the Suns front office to say this.

[look_at_g_shred]

Clipper Nation in high school.
Sup clipper nation :wakeup

[look_at_g_shred]

Phoenix can go sign the corpse of Amare.

[RD2191]

That Schultz guys said Suns were about to close it out..This dude is saying the opposite
My bad, I took "sliding in" as moving into the lead position and getting ready to sign.:lol

[Ron Swanson]

Starting early, eh?

Just a bloody mary to kick off the holiday. Put a brisket on the smoker a few hours ago and watching this thread should be some good entertainment.

[TheGoldStandard]

Phoenix can go sign the corpse of Amare.

Getting the band back together one more time

[look_at_g_shred]

It's all good homie

[RD2191]

Sup clipper nation :wakeup
:wakeupThis is not Clipper Nation, tbh.

[look_at_g_shred]

:wakeupThis is not Clipper Nation, tbh.
:wakeup

[djohn14]

Getting the band back together one more time

They could probably coax Marion out of retirement as well

[Aztecfan03]

Sliding in, like sliding into home? ....or sliding away, as an option?
i think sliding as in falling out of the race

[Ditty]

Sliding in, like sliding into home? ....or sliding away, as an option?

Sliding away

[RD2191]

:wakeup
A lot of coffee drinking going on this morning.:wakeup

[Aztecfan03]

I'm pretty sure that idiot got his info from the other idiot, Jordan Schultz.
They were saying opposite things?

[TXstbobcat]

Sliding away

Sliding back into a high lottery pick

[ohmwrecker]

Just a bloody mary to kick off the holiday. Put a brisket on the smoker a few hours ago and watching this thread should be some good entertainment.
:bobo I'm gonna break the seal on a bottle of Bulleit rye later, but I'll probably wait 'til after noon.

[TheGoldStandard]

Sliding away

I think Paul Simon would be happy

[RD2191]

They were saying opposite things?
I thought they were both saying LMA was close to signing with the Suns but apparently one thinks the Suns are out of the running for LMA.

[Texas_Ranger]

It pretty sure to say that all this reports mean shit,

[Aztecfan03]

My bad, I took "sliding in" as moving into the lead position and getting ready to sign.:lol
that would have needed to be "sliding in IN the lamarcus..."

[NASpurs]

The Spurs are sliding in that Phoenix ass per par.

[Ron Swanson]

:bobo I'm gonna break the seal on a bottle of Bulleit rye later, but I'll probably wait 'til after noon.

Bulleit rye... excellent choice. :bobo

[NickiRasgo]

Saw that guy Jordan is from The Huffington Post. When was the last time THP posted about sports?

[RD2191]

that would have needed to be "sliding in IN the lamarcus..."
:wakeupOkay.

[Aztecfan03]

:wakeupOkay.
'I could use a mocha... i got up too early.

[RD2191]

'I could use a mocha... i got up too early.
Hit up Starbucks.:lol

[bklynspursfan]

What the fuck? Nothing yet?

Still early in LA

[AFBlue]

LMA will wake up refreshed and make his decision this afternoon.

[AFBlue]

LMA will wake up refreshed and make his decision this afternoon.

Or not.

[BillMc]

Should I go to the club tonight, stay home and work, or sit on the internet waiting for every scrap of LaMarcus news.... God help me if it is the third option.

[cjw]

SO you would rather use MLE than just the normal 10 mil of cap space that is left after the TE? Or you want to give Manu and CoJo the rest of that 10 mil?

Can't use TE and cap space.

Scenario 1: use cap space for LMA or others, or trade into cap space, lose all bird rights on Manu/CoJo and need to fit them into room exception or vet minimums (one of two definitely gone)

Scenario 2: stay over cap, flexibility to sign Manu and/or CoJo without restrictions, and be able to use MLE (and BAE?) plus trade for player into Splitter trade exception.

[TXstbobcat]

LMA will wake up refreshed and make his decision this afternoon.

He will make his decision to have a third round of meetings with each team.

[BillMc]

Or not.

:lol

[TXstbobcat]

Should I go to the club tonight, stay home and work, or sit on the internet waiting for every scrap of LaMarcus news.... God help me if it is the third option.

My productivity at work the past few days has been dog shit since I Spent my work time following the LMA adventure.

[DPG21920]

:bobo I'm gonna break the seal on a bottle of Bulleit rye later, but I'll probably wait 'til after noon.

The new Total Wines by my place had the 1.75L bottles of the Bulleit for $33 :wow

[BillMc]

My productivity at work the past few days has been dog shit since I Spent my work time following the LMA adventure.

Yep. It's killing me too.

[Dre_7]

My productivity at work the past few days has been dog shit since I Spent my work time following the LMA adventure.

Me too! I hope my boss wasn't paying too much attention. :lol

[Ron Swanson]

My productivity at work the past few days has been dog shit since I Spent my work time following the LMA adventure.

No kidding. I bailed at noon on Thursday because I couldn't drag out the charade that I was actually doing something since FA started.

[Jabba]

Any LMA updates?

[mookie2001]

What does the m stand for in LMA

[ohmwrecker]

The new Total Wines by my place had the 1.75L bottles of the Bulleit for $33 :wow

How many did you get?

[Ron Swanson]

The new Total Wines by my place had the 1.75L bottles of the Bulleit for $33 :wow

Holy shit. That's a hell of a deal.

[Ron Swanson]

What does the m stand for in LMA

LaMarcus Aldridge

[DPG21920]

How many did you get?

Max of 2. Picked up 2 1.75L's of Gentlemans Jack as well for $35

[RD2191]

My productivity at work the past few days has been dog shit since I Spent my work time following the LMA adventure.
*stares at corn field*

Meh, my productivity is about the same.

[Texas_Ranger]

What does the m stand for in LMA

It's like the LeBron LBJ thing.

[TXstbobcat]

LaMarcus Aldridge

I am to fucking lazy to type his full name. :lmao

[mookie2001]

Oh thought it was LA from all the hash tags

[lmbebo]

Same, tough to concentrate, tough to sleep. All I see are Parker's rolls undulating like the waves of the ocean. over and over and over...

but seriously, just on the edge of my seat waiting for an answer.

[DPG21920]

Oh thought it was LA from all the hash tags

M is for mookie2001 I saiddddddddddd

[ducks]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA 3h3 hours ago
#Spurs Plan A(ldridge) is risky, but bold writes @JMcDonald_SAEN http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Plan-A-ldridge-risky-but-bold-6365711.php?t=a2f75349a4e4660723&cmpid=twitter-premium … via @mySA

[Ron Swanson]

I am to fucking lazy to type his full name. :lmao

That bolding each letter of LMA took some work. Never doing that shit again.

[ironman2886]

*stares at corn field*

Meh, my productivity is about the same.
:lmao

[GB20]

Me too! I hope my boss wasn't paying too much attention. :lol

maybe your boss is in the same boat like you

[ducks]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN 13m13 minutes ago
Jeff McDonald retweeted Simon Ibarra
Meanwhile, Spurs fans continue to display remarkable patience

[ducks]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN 27m27 minutes ago
Pro tip: The LaMarcus Aldridge scoop is probably *not* going to be broken by some dude you never heard of. I mean, maybe. But probably not.

[Ron Swanson]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN 13m13 minutes ago
Jeff McDonald retweeted Simon Ibarra
Meanwhile, Spurs fans continue to display remarkable patience

He's obviously not reading ST.

[ohmwrecker]

Max of 2. Picked up 2 1.75L's of Gentlemans Jack as well for $35

Hard to pass that up. The Twin's by my house has them that cheap occasionally, but it seems kind of random.

[NASpurs]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN 27m27 minutes ago
Pro tip: The LaMarcus Aldridge scoop is probably *not* going to be broken by some dude you never heard of. I mean, maybe. But probably not.

So he's taking himself out of the race to break the news?

[Marcus Bryant]

It was the Mayor thing that did it right? Comes off very clingy and needy

It's probably Sarver. That guy doesn't seem like someone who'd have the patience to not bug the shit out of a free agent. At least Pop can keep Holt CAT at bay.

[ironman2886]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN 13m13 minutes ago
Jeff McDonald retweeted Simon Ibarra
Meanwhile, Spurs fans continue to display remarkable patience
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/1430111/charlie-going-crazy-o.gif

[moisaenz]

Are we aiming for 300 today??

[BillMc]

It's probably Sarver. That guy doesn't seem like someone who'd have the patience to not bug the shit out of a free agent. At least Pop can keep Holt CAT at bay.

Sarver's like that girl that sends you 20 texts a day, having the opposite effect she hoped for.

[cutewizard]

im getting sleepless nights with this LaMarcus thing....

i wanna move on, but i cant...

im glued to the internet, looking for the smallest updates....

[BillMc]

He's obviously not reading ST.
:lol

[Thompson]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN 13m13 minutes ago
Jeff McDonald retweeted Simon Ibarra
Meanwhile, Spurs fans continue to display remarkable patience

Is that sarcasm? It was only a day or so ago he said we were going all Fatal Attraction.

[BillMc]

Is that sarcasm? It was only a day or so ago he said we were going all Fatal Attraction.

I'm boiling the rabbit now.

[NASpurs]

Is that sarcasm? It was only a day or so ago he said we were going all Fatal Attraction.

He probably got a lot of shit and is backtracking :lol

[Shastafarian]

This is the actual tweet

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Someone please troll this guy. I don't have the patience.

[DPG21920]

Yes, is sarcasm. It was in response to a person saying he's through with LMA.

The funny thing is though, for all the Jeff's out there saying it's normal, it's not (at least not this FA). Every single other bigger FA had a finite list of teams and made decisive decisions with much less "drama" or leaks. In this FA, LMA is the only one standing out from the norm.

That doesn't mean he's wrong, but literally every other big FA who had a tough decision made their decision quickly because they knew what they wanted. Many left their existing playoff teams that went further than POR and left the guaranteed money on the table too.

[ironman2886]

im getting sleepless nights with this LaMarcus thing....

i wanna move on, but i cant...

im glued to the internet, looking for the smallest updates....
I heard TSpence is reliable after the reliable insiders post their news, first.

[Spur|n|Austin]

He probably got a lot of shit and is backtracking :lol

Exactly :lol

[cutewizard]

I heard TSpence is reliable after the reliable insiders post their news, first.


But, after all this time

Only the official news announcement with Aldridge and the Spurs FO shall appease my soul....

[21209]

I'm guessing we'll hear nothing concrete until Monday.

[cutewizard]

In fairness, Tiago and Bellinelli have been gracious in their goodbyes

class right there.....

but while we are waiting, our ranks are being decimated!

When LaMarcus finally says "yes" our ranks shall be down to what

the ghosts of Tim and Manu, hahahaha......just joking

[hater]

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[cutewizard]

Lamarcus ======== Spartacus

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, hi hi

[cutewizard]

i cannot believe the pathetic Suns are in the running

FUCKKKKKKKKKKK THE AGENTS OF ALDRIDGE!!!!!!

[hater]

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[TheGoldStandard]

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Theyre going to be impossible to watch, tnt still puts them on 20 times this year

[hater]

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[cutewizard]

This is the actual tweet

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Someone please troll this guy. I don't have the patience.


Is Sir Jeff McDonald aware of spurstalk????????

[BillMc]

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Plan-A-ldridge-risky-but-bold-6365711.php?t=a2f75349a4927fc3fb&cmpid=twitter-premium

Good summary of what has happened so far (for those that don't want to read a 250 page thread).

[ducks]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt 13m13 minutes ago
Respectfully asking Cousin LaMarcus to hold off decidin' today so I can get this baseball/Foo Fighters-Trouble Funk/fireworks trifecta in.

[ducks]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt 13m13 minutes ago
Respectfully asking Cousin LaMarcus to hold off decidin' today so I can get this baseball/Foo Fighters-Trouble Funk/fireworks trifecta in.

[cutewizard]

When all of this is over

everyone will gonna have to explain why it took so long

AND IT DAMNED BE A GOOD REASON!

[Thompson]

He probably got a lot of shit and is backtracking :lol


I'm boiling the rabbit now.

:lol I was thinking it was some combination of these two, i.e. "Did somebody boil his rabbit?"

[Marcus Bryant]

On the flip side, wouldn't you want a player who, given an important career and financial decision, took his time, went through the process, and focused on gaining an understanding of the basketball direction of each franchise he was meeting with? The fact that he met with the Lakers and wasn't wowed by the 'Hey, we're the Lakers' pitch is part and parcel of this mindset.

[ironman2886]

I heard Lamarcus will announce his pick with a flare gun if it's the Suns, or release a Patronus if it's the Spurs.

[hooperflash]

i cannot believe the pathetic Suns are in the running

FUCKKKKKKKKKKK THE AGENTS OF ALDRIDGE!!!!!!

It's like seriously, a team that had 3 guards who were obviously upset at one point, only to have their best one leave and bad mouth the franchise. Phoenix isn't all that great Lamarky Marc. :rolleyes

[hater]

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[dbestpro]

LMA is at war with the idea of winning a championship, or being the face of a franchise. He can't have both.

[beirmeistr]

the cavs are spending a lot of money this off season. how do they handle the money? is their billionaire owner just willing to absorb monetary penalties .? coulf the spurs do the same if the owner was willing?

[cutewizard]

On the flip side, wouldn't you want a player who, given an important career and financial decision, took his time, went through the process, and focused on gaining an understanding of the basketball direction of each franchise he was meeting with? The fact that he met with the Lakers and wasn't wowed by the 'Hey, we're the Lakers' pitch is part and parcel of this mindset.


Ok Sir, perfect point however

If he was, say, choosing between the Spurs, the Warriors and the Cavs,

well, that would be more reasonable, given the delay......


but Phoenix, cmon??//

The Suns during the prime years of Barkley, yes!!

(shaking my head) unbelievable LaMarcus, enjoys the attention hmmmm.......

[Spurs9]

What's it matter if he's the face at a franchise if he doesn't have the chance at a ring for a long time? Suns are a step back from Portland.

[TimDunkem]

He arguably can have both with the Spurs. He would be competing for a chip now, and become the face of the franchise later.

He'll choose SA.

[hater]

damn looks like everyone in Arizona got on their knees and are sucking this loser off.

pathetic goddam

[CitizenDwayne]

It's funny how LA journalists keep inserting the Lakers into this story. "Aldridge probably not interested in LA" is not a story, we've known that shit for days. Let's leave the reports to teams that actually have a chance at getting him

[HarlemHeat37]

Go to the Spurs- sacrifice numbers, become the favorites to win the West

Go to the Suns- get your numbers on a 1st round team

Go to the Rockets- join a franchise that has a rich history of building around pedophile big men..a pathetic franchise that hasn't won a title in 20 years..

[Maddog]

In fairness, Tiago and Bellinelli have been gracious in their goodbyes

class right there.....

but while we are waiting, our ranks are being decimated!

When LaMarcus finally says "yes" our ranks shall be down to what

the ghosts of Tim and Manu, hahahaha......just joking

Monday night on nbatv you can watch Tim Duncan's new front court teammates Nastic and lalanne

[cutewizard]

LMA is at war with the idea of winning a championship, or being the face of a franchise. He can't have both.


The Claw doesnt need the limelight

The Claw is like Jon Snow enjoying the coming of winter at Castle Black

silent, forbidding, dangerous, compelling

...............LaMarcus knows this, so wat else???

[Marcus Bryant]

He arguably can have both with the Spurs. He would be competing for a chip now, and become the face of the franchise later.

He'll choose SA.

Yeah, Pop apparently answered that question, over a relaxed lunch. No need to create 300 foot tall banners.

[Spurs9]

He arguably can have both with the Spurs. He would be competing for a chip now, and become the face of the franchise later.

He'll choose SA.
I agree. My source close to holt family a few days ago said he would be a spur, but with the delay choosing between Suns and spurs I'm starting to wonder.

[NASpurs]

:lmao dumbass Suns fans think they'll be contenders with LMA. Such a delusional fanbase.

[cutewizard]

forgive me gentlemen, for my digressions into epic fantasy

there is nothing else to do, hahahaha

[BillMc]

Somebody call Marc Gasol and see if he'll at least take a meeting. He's a foreigner, 4th of July doesn't mean anything to him.

[mookie2001]

Mike Ortiz Junior roflrofleofl

[Thompson]

He arguably can have both with the Spurs. He would be competing for a chip now, and become the face of the franchise later.

He'll choose SA.

Tim only has two or three years left at most. It's not like Aldridge would have to wait that long to have both here (and Phoenix isn't winning a championship, particularly with all the other better teams out there).

[hater]

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getting a bad feeling niggas

[ducks]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA 16m16 minutes ago
Sure sign we've entered a lull in free agency activity: It's been 16 hrs. since @WojYahooNBA has posted anything on his Twitter feed

[ducks]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA 16m16 minutes ago
Sure sign we've entered a lull in free agency activity: It's been 16 hrs. since @WojYahooNBA has posted anything on his Twitter feed

[BillMc]

Monday night on nbatv you can watch Tim Duncan's new front court teammates Nastic and lalanne

Sounds like the world's worst law firm.

[NASpurs]

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getting a bad feeling niggas

Who the hell are any of these people? Seems like you're searching Twitter and posting the tweets of random assholes.

[beirmeistr]

hot dog eating contest close to starting. anybody from san antonio in it?

[Ron Swanson]

hot dog eating contest close to starting. anybody from san antonio in it?

Parker

[ducks]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN 52m52 minutes ago
Pro tip: The LaMarcus Aldridge scoop is probably *not* going to be broken by some dude you never heard of. I mean, maybe. But probably not.

[ducks]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN 52m52 minutes ago
Pro tip: The LaMarcus Aldridge scoop is probably *not* going to be broken by some dude you never heard of. I mean, maybe. But probably not.

[rjv]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA 16m16 minutes ago
Sure sign we've entered a lull in free agency activity: It's been 16 hrs. since @WojYahooNBA has posted anything on his Twitter feed

And spurs talk has turned into nothing but troll posts and an amateur comedy site.

[spursfan09]

Wow the Suns? Really? I can't believe that Tyson chandler has any real say or pull over T Duncan

[lmbebo]

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getting a bad feeling niggas

Meh ...

[hater]

Who the hell are any of these people? Seems like you're searching Twitter and posting the tweets of random assholes.

just putting in work nig.

fuck Lamar. I'm just going for 500 pages

[NASpurs]

hot dog eating contest close to starting. anybody from san antonio in it?

It's called Sunday night for people in SA.

[UZER]

LMA is at war with the idea of winning a championship, or being the face of a franchise. He can't have both.

Which is dumb. He's 10 years in without a dent in the playoffs. He's been overshadowed by a one legged Brandon Roy, then again by Damian.

He's needs to face reality and become a great piece of a bigger puzzle.

[BatManu20]

If he goes to the Suns then whatev. Life goes on. Sign D-West and use the rest of the money to create some depth on this roster. I know the FA pool is limited at this point but that's our best option.

[ducks]

if he goes to az I will go and boo the hell out of him

[ducks]

Wow the Suns? Really? I can't believe that Tyson chandler has any real say or pull over T Duncan
he does not he can be face and they have young talent

[cutewizard]

i think we are the most loyal fans in the world......

i became a fan because of the all-around brilliance of David Robinson

havent changed even an iota of loyalty

i remember just looking for any dregs about Robinson in any sports magazine (of which there are rare here in this country)

i loved the Spurs even when they werent Champions yet

through the years, the Spurs have made me happy

then Manu came!!!! wow!

Now.............im excited, but what if our worst fears come true (i hope not)

[hater]

Porker in Coney Island?

[GB20]

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we should send the mayor of san Antonio Ivy Taylor to talk to LMA. the first black mayor of the city

[RD2191]

is cutwizard even a woman?

[NASpurs]

If he goes to the Suns then whatev. Life goes on. Sign D-West and use the rest of the money to create some depth on this roster. I know the FA pool is limited at this point but that's our best option.

Yeah exactly, I won't cry if the Spurs go with plan B. They seriously need some depth right now.

[Vic Petro]

is cutwizard even a woman?

No chance

[NASpurs]

is cutwizard even a woman?

Trying to catfish unsuspecting males of Spurstalk. SpurPadre almost fell for it.

[cutewizard]

is cutwizard even a woman?


nice intermezzo, hahahaha

[Ron Swanson]

is cutwizard even a woman?

Women do not post on message boards.

[beirmeistr]

can the spurs sign west and aldridge even if they go in the red?

[ironman2886]

Now.............im excited, but what if our worst fears come true (i hope not)
Then we riot.

[hater]

Happy 4th of July everyone! Don't expect to hear anything today as LaMarcus Aldridge likely will take the day to consider his options, cook out and watch some fireworks.

Suns "in a holding pattern at the moment"

— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 4, 2015
In the meantime, if he's checking out social media he might see his name all over the tweets and streets of Phoenix illuminati.

The hashtags #LMAtoPHX and #WeArePHX are trending lately

Hey @LarryFitzgerald & @Mathieu_Era, can we get a RT for support! #WeArePHX #BringOnLA pic.twitter.com/tdjIvk5O23

— Arizona Sports 98.7 (@AZSports) July 3, 2015
Clayton Clapper has a pretty good sales pitch

You can't argue with the Lion King. @aldridge_12 @Suns @CBS5AZSPORTS #LMAtoPHX #BringOnLA #WeArePHX pic.twitter.com/m2x2vITN6i

— clayton klapper (@claytonklapper) July 4, 2015
Arizona Cardinals

Let's Go bro!!! @aldridge_12 #WeArePHX RT if you want @aldridge_12 in Phoenix! @Suns

— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) July 4, 2015
.@aldridge_12 come join the AZ family, we need you. #WeArePhx

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) July 4, 2015
Phoenix Suns

The Suns already sent a whole contingent to see Aldridge face to face.

Suns met Aldridge with Robert Sarver, Lon Babby, Ryan McDonough, Jeff Hornacek, Earl Watson, Tyson Chandler, Eric Bledsoe & Brandon Knight.

— Paul Coro (@paulcoro) July 1, 2015
And now P.J. Tucker picks up the baton.

PJ Tucker doing his part..... #LMAtoPHX pic.twitter.com/vmP3jfW9dM

— Doug & Wolf Show (@DougandWolf987) July 3, 2015
From Wednesday night. #LMAtoPHX pic.twitter.com/nvpk19Y1In

— Doug & Wolf Show (@DougandWolf987) July 3, 2015
Some of the players have RTd the twitter campaign started by ArizonaSports.com

RT & let @aldridge_12 know, we want him in the Valley! It's time to show your pride @Suns fans #BringOnLA #WeArePHX pic.twitter.com/Hs2mbuJTVV

— Arizona Sports 98.7 (@AZSports) July 3, 2015
And the coup de gras

Hey @aldridge_12, check out what we’re dropping in Downtown PHX tomorrow! #WeArePHX #LMAtoPHX pic.twitter.com/963VFHu6QC

— Greg Stanton (@MayorStanton) July 4, 2015

[HarlemHeat37]

Can't be mad if Aldridge joins the Suns, tbh, can't hate on a player that potentially isn't built for Finals ball..Not every player is built like that, it's all good..

If he chooses Houston, otoh..

[BillMc]

He'll be in no better situation in Phoenix than he was in Portland. It's a lateral move at best.

[BatManu20]

Not sure if posted already or not.

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[Thompson]

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getting a bad feeling niggas

It's probably some Suns troll. There's no way he goes to the Suns - he'd have to be a complete idiot. What was it Tim told Maggette after he went elsewhere? 'No hard feelings, and don't take the beatdowns personally.' The Suns never have and never will amount to anything; their people can proclaim a 'bright future' all they want to, their past shows they can't put it together. The Spurs have a proven track record of surrounding their core with what they need to win. You don't choose talk (which any team in the NBA can throw at you) over a proven track record.

[cutewizard]

Women do not post on message boards.


are you sure???

[RD2191]

No chance


Trying to catfish unsuspecting males of Spurstalk. SpurPadre almost fell for it.


Women do not post on message boards.
:lmao

[CitizenDwayne]

Taking Spurs fandom out of it, if LA went to PHX, where would that rank all-time in boneheaded FA decisions?

I just can't think of any legitimate reason he would prefer the Suns other than being intimidated by being held to the high standards of San Antonio.

Also, yeah, him treating Tyson like some kind of living legend is a little baffling.

[NASpurs]

Not sure if posted already or not.

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Shit doesn't make sense, he could had been the face of many other shitty teams he turned down. :lol

Like being the face of a crappy organization like the Suns matters in the long run.

[houston spurs fan]

are you sure???
Careful rob diaz. Catfish alert...

[Beaverfuzz]

When all of this is over

everyone will gonna have to explain why it took so long

AND IT DAMNED BE A GOOD REASON!


Does he want to be the man now vs being one of the men for the next 2-3 years. That's what's eating LMA.

[hater]

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[Marcus Bryant]

Yes, if Aldridge joins that would be great.

If he doesn't and Spurs go with West plus whatever combination of vet min free agents and perhaps international prospects to fill out the roster, that is in keeping with how they've been consistently successful for the last 26 seasons. Plan A is preferable, and that is why the Spurs are being patient, but Plan B has worked before.

[Vic Petro]

I suspect he'll spend today "discussing it with his family" and will announce tomorrow. Hope he makes the smart decision and chooses the Spurs. But if not, c'est la vie. If he hasn't decided by tomorrow night he's a clown.

[baseline bum]

— Paul Coro (@paulcoro) July 1, 2015
And now P.J. Tucker picks up the baton.

PJ Tucker doing his part..... #LMAtoPHX pic.twitter.com/vmP3jfW9dM


Tucker just wants to get traded out of that shithole and knows he'd be on the move to create the capspace if Aldridge goes to Phoenix.

[RD2191]

Careful rob diaz. Catfish alert...
don't worry, your mom is who she says she is. great meeting her.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol lets not be delusional here..plan B is a massive downgrade from plan A, which could be exacerbated by Manu's retirement..

[Texas_Ranger]

Plan B is already in Milwaukee

[cutewizard]

what kind of idiocy is possessing these Suns fans?

if LaMarcus joins them, can they make the playoffs??

1) Spurs

2) Warriors

3) Thunder

4) Rockets

5) Grizzlies

6) Clippers, poor Clippes (haha)

7) Pelicans??

8) Mavericks


ohhhhhh, where are the Suns here??????

when ninth shall be the Timberwolves possibly

WHERE ARE THE FUCKING SUNS HERE???? somebody tell me

[ironman2886]

617363396720066564
Good one.

[RD2191]

what happened with maggette? tbh

[tholdren]

Does he want to be the man now vs being one of the men for the next 2-3 years. That's what's eating LMA.

Then he's a bitch who wants everything handed to him=not a spur.
He doesn't even have the right to have an ego, he's led portland to absolutely nothing. Move on front office

[hooperflash]

He's gonna sign with us!

[Blizzardwizard]

ITS HAPPENINNG.

[NASpurs]

OMG he's signing with the SpuRS!!

[NASpurs]

WOJBOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hater]

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WHAT??

[NASpurs]

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[RD2191]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[ironman2886]

Fuck yeah!!!!!!!!

[look_at_g_shred]

Welcome LMA!!!

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 1m1 minute ago
Free agent LaMarcus Aldridge will sign with the San Antonio Spurs, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

[Texas_Ranger]

Yeay :D :rollin

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 1m1 minute ago
Free agent LaMarcus Aldridge will sign with the San Antonio Spurs, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

[raybies]

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[Chinook]

It's not that standards have changed, that's ludicrous. It's that there are few superior shooting guards in the league right now.

Last time I check, Bowen was a small-forward, and there are plenty of those around, along with PGs.

[DPG21920]

I honestly think the Jordan announcement was a hold up. Now LMA is the only big fish left. He will make his announcement tomorrow so the entire day & 4th weekend will be his headline. Today was Jordan's day.

Boom

[SupremeGuy]

is cutwizard even a woman?I think kool is the only woman that posts here. :lol

[ninjaskrzypek]

Yes!!!!!!!!! He's here!!!!!!

But before 250 :(

[HarlemHeat37]

:lmao

[davidbowie]

WE DID IT!!!!!!

[ducks]

YES

[hater]

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[Texas_Ranger]

just another Fuck You to the Suns!

[RD2191]

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[SupremeGuy]

FINALLY FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Ron Swanson]

Fuck yes!!!!

[cutewizard]

wat???????????????????????????????????????????

[AFBlue]

OMG!!!!!!!!!

[NASpurs]

OK I take it back, fuck plan B :lmao

[davidbowie]

sorry for calling you a diva bitch overrated trash LMA!!!!!

no hard feelings heheheh

[raybies]

I jumped up for joy and said oh my gosh!!!

[Thompson]

Aldridge is a Spur?! HA HA HA!

[cutewizard]

wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwoo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooww wwwwwwwwwwww

[raybies]

OMG!!!!!

[SupremeGuy]

I've been holding that nut in for days!!!!!!!!

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