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

[Sean Cagney]

Leonard should be the offense, not aldridge.

Players fans SMH...... Thats your saying right?

[spurtech09]

So now that LaMarcus is coming to the spurs.....should the spurs bring in David west? Spurs also need someone to replace Marco....

[apalisoc_9]

:lmao

[cutewizard]

https://scontent-atl1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11168484_847611685319144_1225501433748584868_n.jpg ?oh=78f43f578d9937e70b123d7951b8ec93&oe=5622A6A7


Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Silver&Black]

7,500+ replies
400,000+ views

This thread delivered big time...

[cutewizard]

Congratulations to the Spurs!!!!!

Kudos to all Spurs fans!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome LaMarcus "The Dragon Reborn" Aldridge!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BatManu20]

Spurs still need wing depth badly. Behind Kawhi and Danny, we have almost nothing right now. KA will almost certainly play meaningful minutes this year, but he should not be relied upon as the primary backup 3 imo.

[kobyz]

LmA will need to start being more badass on the court, no more the likes of Zack Randolph or Tiago Splitter getting into his head and causing him to be weak...

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

So, still no details on what we got back from Atlanta?

[Sean Cagney]

LmA will need to start being more badass on the court, no more the likes of Zack Randolph or Tiago Splitter getting into his head and causing him to be weak...

He has Tim next to him now and is a big upgrade from what we had but I agree.

[bluebellmaniac]

So, still no details on what we got back from Atlanta?

The FO may be trying to fancy up that transaction so it looks like a S&T for LMA, so that part may still be in flux.

[cutewizard]

Spurs still need wing depth badly. Behind Kawhi and Danny, we have almost nothing right now. KA will almost certainly play meaningful minutes this year, but he should not be relied upon as the primary backup 3 imo.


brings tears to my eyes

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

The FO may be trying to fancy up that transaction so it looks like a S&T for LMA, so that part may still be in flux.

Jesus, I couldn't imagine Portland takes part in this, even for the trade exception. But, who knows? What would be the likeliest outline for something like this?

[Sean Cagney]

Jesus, I couldn't imagine Portland takes part in this, even for the trade exception. But, who knows? What would be the likeliest outline for something like this?

Just speculation but that part threw me off, what did they trade Splitter for again? That I want to know.

[cutewizard]

Is this the longest thread in the history of spurstalk??

[Prose]

You think he would wear #23 like he wore in college?
I think so!!

[Prose]

So, still no details on what we got back from Atlanta?

[FuzzyLumpkins]

We aren't likely going to get specifics until mid week.

[Horry Hipcheck]

http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=256423&page=2336

Some of the shit on there is fucking hilarious :lmao People saying Motiejunas is better than Aldridge :lmao

One trip to the West Finals in 20 years, a season after they wanted Morey's and McHale's heads on spikes, and suddenly they're the gold standard of the West and not at all concerned with the Spurs. It's almost like that entire city's air is laden with petroleum fumes.

[808]

https://grantland.com/the-triangle/13-observations-from-the-d-league-showcase/


12. This could be random, but nearly a half-dozen executives from different teams mentioned the possibility of the Spurs luring LaMarcus Aldridge in free agency with a max contract.

Let me be clear, my beloved Portland maniacs: I do not see this happening. Repeat: I do not see this happening. Aldridge isn’t the type to say stuff lightly, so it meant a lot — to everyone — when he declared so emphatically (http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2014/07/trail_blazers_lamarcus_aldridge_pledges_to_sign_co .html) in July that he would sign a new five-year contract this summer and hopefully go down as the “best Blazer ever.”
It’s always wise to take sunny public comments about free agency with a pile of salt, but Aldridge is a bit of a different cat in this regard. Still: I found it interesting that after having heard very little San Antonio/Aldridge talk of any kind, ever, a bunch of unconnected higher-ups suddenly started mentioning it over the last two weeks. Someone said something to start the rumor mill churning, and the Blazers have always considered one of Aldridge’s home-state Texas teams the biggest threat to snag him away.
San Antonio waited on a Kawhi Leonard extension precisely to hoard max cap space this summer in case both Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili retire. Dallas could have max-level space, though it’d have to renounce several very good free agents to get it. Houston would need to cut some salary, but it also has the goods to put together a solid sign-and-trade offer if Aldridge makes it known he’d prefer to go there.
This is probably much ado about very little. Aldridge is in a wonderful spot as the co-centerpiece of a top team, with a superstar point guard, a smart coach/GM combo, and a nucleus of prime-age veterans — most of whom are also free agents the Blazers could re-sign this summer via Bird rights. Portland can offer him one more year and about $30 million more than any other suitor.

I remember reading this half a year ago and started dreaming. Still can't believe it materialized.

[spursparker9]

617551347064291328

[BillMc]

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

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omkyWsN33f4

:lol

[ironman2886]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZPrzSyJuyM
Always liked Woody Paige from his days on the show, Cold Pizza.

[Silver&Black]

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

Thanks Bill...you da man.

[pgardn]

Duncan must stay healthy
Parker must be a competent PG...


So many things must go correctly. We still have age on this team. 82 games with no injuries... Who spells our bigs the crushing regular season minutes? Diaw, Duncan, Aldridge, not a young group that we repetitively do +30 a night.

I gotta wait till the rest of the pieces are put in place.
I have yet to find my happy place.

[AFBlue]

Spurs still need wing depth badly. Behind Kawhi and Danny, we have almost nothing right now. KA will almost certainly play meaningful minutes this year, but he should not be relied upon as the primary backup 3 imo.

Wait til you see him in SL or pre-season to pass judgement. He didn't look ready last year, but year two is usually when players start to surge.

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omkyWsN33f4

:lol

This guy needs to clean up his room man. You can't bring any chicks back to that pad...

And, Mitch rebounded by getting Hibbert! :lol

[bluebellmaniac]

Jesus, I couldn't imagine Portland takes part in this, even for the trade exception. But, who knows? What would be the likeliest outline for something like this?

It is Chinook's idea, but the idea is you give Portland a draft pick or whatever and include Tiago's move to Atlanta and Baynes move (so salaries match) so then we end up with the full MLE and can keep Cojo and pay Manu.

[BatManu20]

Which one of you is this tbh :tu



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X8uNmWLMv8

[BillMc]

P.J. analyses new Spurs offense with LaMarcus...


http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:13201730

[BatManu20]

:lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omkyWsN33f4

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93AUsQ20p0I

[baseline bum]

Why did he switch in Portland? Who is so famous in Portland they retired #23?

I'd imagine seeing the number 23 has to still be a sore spot with Blazer fans

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ctSJquVDAjI/maxresdefault.jpg

[spursparker9]

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

[stxspurs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93AUsQ20p0I

OKC is still the team to beat in the west? Really barkley? Lol

[AFBlue]

P.J. analyses new Spurs offense with LaMarcus...


http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:13201730

Good stuff.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

However, it's already been confirmed from insides sources within the Aldridge camp that he's 100% Spur. Deal was pretty much in place prior to the dumping of Splitter. Also said that Aldridge has already purchased a home in San Antonio.


Trust me on this one. I wouldn't bring this information public if I didn't wholeheartedly feel confident that these sources were reliable. 2 separate unrelated sources have provided the same information. Enjoy your night


I also have two insider sources telling me this, I can confirm this is true


John Gambadoro ‏@Gambo987 56m56 minutes ago
On phone with major source now - LaMarcus had his mind made up 2 days before free agency on San Antonio.

:bobo

[beirmeistr]

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

wow! that was brilliant! and very funny

[Blizzardwizard]

No audio, but which three members of spurstalk are these guys?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBf9arvHJ0o

[houston spurs fan]

OKC is still the team to beat in the west? Really barkley? Lol
I don't necessarily agree with Barkley but I do think if we are 100% healthy and they are,OKC is our largest threat. Even with a new coach Okc with a healthy Durant going into a contact year and Westbrook are scary...that said Spurs in 6

[BillMc]

OKC is still the team to beat in the west? Really barkley? Lol

If healthy with a real coach now, I wouldn't sleep on them.

[8FOR!3]

Which one of you is this tbh :tu



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X8uNmWLMv8

This guy does a 2K15 franchise with the Spurs, he's a great play by play commentator voice.

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtsf8S154Cw



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpcn-LhkJe0


His mid range turnaround jumper is insane :toast

[FkLA]

^Unless a good defender like the Golden God is on him. I bet Pop will get him to not be so reliant on it since his other post moves are pretty solid as well.

[Spur|n|Austin]

http://i.imgur.com/Mc6z1WC.gif

[Fireball]

I don't necessarily agree with Barkley but I do think if we are 100% healthy and they are,OKC is our largest threat. Even with a new coach Okc with a healthy Durant going into a contact year and Westbrook are scary...that said Spurs in 6

Barkley also said TP has 2-3 All-Star seasons in him ... I hope TP can bounce back, but I do not think he can ever reach All-Star Level out there ...

[BillMc]

http://i.imgur.com/Mc6z1WC.gif

This is great!:bobo

[ducks]

great stuff

[RD2191]

http://i.imgur.com/Mc6z1WC.gif
:lol

[ducks]

tp could easily be allstar next year if spurs have best record that time
how many allstars did hawks have?g

clippers could be terrible thus no cp3
portland sucking no lillard

[ducks]

tp could easily be allstar next year if spurs have best record that time
how many allstars did hawks have?g

clippers could be terrible thus no cp3
portland sucking no lillard

[DPG21920]

Couscous - the food so nice you say it twice ^

[houston spurs fan]

Barkley also said TP has 2-3 All-Star seasons in him ... I hope TP can bounce back, but I do not think he can ever reach All-Star Level out there ...
I think TP was gassed after two Finals and Eurobasket in between. He doesn't have to be 2008 TP just score when needed and distribute the ball and we'll be fine...

[T Park]

^Unless a good defender like the Golden God is on him. I bet Pop will get him to not be so reliant on it since his other post moves are pretty solid as well.

why make him go away from it? Its unstoppable and hes comfortable with it. His all around offensive game is absolutely insane. I had never payed that close attention to him, but my god, his footwork is impeccable. When he wants to drive and score he does. Just an incredible talent.

Is there a thread asking about the thumb injury? thats my only question right now the torn ligament.

[south side spur]

why make him go away from it? Its unstoppable and hes comfortable with it. His all around offensive game is absolutely insane. I had never payed that close attention to him, but my god, his footwork is impeccable. When he wants to drive and score he does. Just an incredible talent.

Is there a thread asking about the thumb injury? thats my only question right now the torn ligament.
He had successful surgery May 23 I think he'll be sidelined for at least another month but it was his non shooting hand so no worries.

[FkLA]

why make him go away from it? Its unstoppable and hes comfortable with it. His all around offensive game is absolutely insane. I had never payed that close attention to him, but my god, his footwork is impeccable. When he wants to drive and score he does. Just an incredible talent.

Is there a thread asking about the thumb injury? thats my only question right now the torn ligament.

It's hard to block since he's so long and his release point is so high, but it can be turned into a low percentage shot by the right defender. Like I said Splitter have him toms of fits in the '14 playoffs.

I agree about the rest of his post game though. That's why I'd like to see less of the turnaround fadeaway. He's had a tendency to rely on it too much.

[Spur|n|Austin]

http://i.imgur.com/J9xsrem.gif

[BillMc]

http://i.imgur.com/J9xsrem.gif

Bravo!:toast

[ducks]

Jeff McDonald – Verified account ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN

How will LMA mesh in Spurs' offense? One rival scout's take: "It will be so easy for them it's not even funny."
12:16 PM - 5 Jul 2015

[hater]

Jeff McDonald – Verified account ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN

How will LMA mesh in Spurs' offense? One rival scout's take: "It will be so easy for them it's not even funny."
12:16 PM - 5 Jul 2015

Agree imo.

As I said hell.make everyones life easier. Basically our offense will be cake. Then spurs can have tons of energy on defense

[Dex]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11659499_10153420716342445_4672059281289583954_n.j pg?oh=7a215fb3cfbf7ea6c8f21495ea5ae088&oe=561304F9

[BatManu20]

http://i.imgur.com/Mc6z1WC.gif

:lol

[Spur-Addict]

http://i.imgur.com/Mc6z1WC.gif

:rollin

[timvp]

Hopefully LMA knows I'm going to be 100 miles from civilization tomorrow, tbh. Announce today or Sunday, please.

:lol I heard the news when my phone blew up with about two dozen text messages. No internet connection available though so it felt like I was back in the Stone Age.

So awesome though :tu

[CaptainLate]

Why have taxes at all? Schools, police, fire departments, national defense -- totally overrated.

Agree with you on 1, 2 and 4. See https://wesharecrowdfunding.com/NoTaxesTexasGovernor

[BillMc]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11659499_10153420716342445_4672059281289583954_n.j pg?oh=7a215fb3cfbf7ea6c8f21495ea5ae088&oe=561304F9
:lol

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJFWPHCUcAAJzxH.jpg

[BatManu20]

http://www.saspursnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1.jpg

[Fireball]

I think TP was gassed after two Finals and Eurobasket in between. He doesn't have to be 2008 TP just score when needed and distribute the ball and we'll be fine...

I think it was the other way around... after a championship and no National team ball he was out of shape and could not cope with injuries. He has to copy Manu's eating behavior and TDs offseason training regime. Then he will be fine ...

[BillMc]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJFWPHCUcAAJzxH.jpg


http://www.saspursnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1.jpg

Cool images.

[BillMc]

At 34:50 Jalen predicts how TD's recruitment of LaMarcus will go. Kind of funny if you have 2 minutes to kill. Jalen's got some push ups coming up next cast too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCmORjuF3bo

[spursparker9]

:lol Jalen got some pull-up or dips to do

[SupremeGuy]

At 34:50 Jalen predicts how TD's recruitment of LaMarcus will go. Kind of funny if you have 2 minutes to kill. Jalen's got some push ups coming up next cast too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCmORjuF3boJalen seems like he's chilled the fuck out over the years.

[Seventyniner]

At 34:50 Jalen predicts how TD's recruitment of LaMarcus will go. Kind of funny if you have 2 minutes to kill. Jalen's got some push ups coming up next cast too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCmORjuF3bo

Good stuff.

Just for lulz, what would have happened if some team with max cap space said "fuck it, we're offering Duncan a 4-year max." Would Duncan even consider it? Would he even take a phone call from another team?

[TheGoldStandard]

Bump for David West

[BillMc]

This lucky thread worked for LMA, now give us West and Manu...

[TheGoldStandard]

Manu is really playing it up by not announcing.. Where is all the hate for him taking so long to decide.

[BillMc]

Manu is really playing it up by not announcing.. Where is all the hate for him taking so long to decide.

I could never hate on Manu, but it is taking a while....

[AFBlue]

Agreed. Let's repurpose to the Spurs offseason thread. Some mod can change the title if needed right?

[AFBlue]

Manu is really playing it up by not announcing.. Where is all the hate for him taking so long to decide.

Right. He has pretty much everything he needs to decide. I don't know what's left to contemplate. Not that he needs to make the decision now, but it would be nice to have.

[cd98]

Manu is really playing it up by not announcing.. Where is all the hate for him taking so long to decide.

I think he is closer to retirement than we realize. Former NBA guys say once you start thinking about retirement your halfway to retiring.

[AFBlue]

Bump for David West

We also talked about alternatives to Aldridge. Alternatives to West? I can't think of any off the top of my head.

[BillMc]

I think he is closer to retirement than we realize. Former NBA guys say once you start thinking about retirement your halfway to retiring.

I agree. Absolutely nothing he's said (that I've seen) since the end of the season implied he was coming back. We're all relying on what Pop said, what Manu's brother implied, etc. To me he sounds done and perhaps the Spurs are trying to change his mind and asking him to "give it a couple days" more. Hence, the delay.

Obviously, all speculation on my part. But, hey, what are message boards for? :lol

[TheGoldStandard]

I think he is closer to retirement than we realize. Former NBA guys say once you start thinking about retirement your halfway to retiring.

He's been talking that way since 2013. Given the way things ended last season and the potential to come back with a big free agent splash I would think he would want to come back.. Anyway you shake it, he's had sufficient time to decide and he doesn't seem like the kind of person to string the Spurs along

[jsandiego]

Manu is really playing it up by not announcing.. Where is all the hate for him taking so long to decide.
Don't worry, if Manu comes back, there will be plenty of Monday-morning QB fans that will blame Manu for any lack of team success because "his heart wasn't in it".

[Brazil]

I think it was the other way around... after a championship and no National team ball he was out of shape and could not cope with injuries. He has to copy Manu's eating behavior and TDs offseason training regime. Then he will be fine ...

Thing is people were bitching about TP playing with NT, the one year he had a summer off it went totally North. He will be back this year playing with NT with reinforced training, hope this will bring him back to a decent level

[TheGoldStandard]

Don't worry, if Manu comes back, there will be plenty of Monday-morning QB fans that will blame Manu for any lack of team success because "his heart wasn't in it".

At this point it's probably best suited to head off into retirement and let the team know you have your work cut out for you to find pieces. If it's taking this long to decide then he probably doesn't want to come back.

[TheGoldStandard]

Clutchfans still arguing that Montejunas and Howard will trump a Spurs lineup

[jsandiego]

At this point it's probably best suited to head off into retirement and let the team know you have your work cut out for you to find pieces. If it's taking this long to decide then he probably doesn't want to come back.I think Manu wants to retire after the 2016 Olympics. As with most of these pieces (LMA/Green/Splitter/Duncan), I imagine the Spurs already have an idea about Manu's return, and are just waiting to see how the dominoes fall. There's no reason for an official announcement from Manu just yet.

[FlAVaK]

This thread shouldn´t be on the middle of the second page:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xs627c3LWw

64 pts for the spurs :hat

[BillMc]

Lucky thread is lucky.

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA · 1h1 hour ago
Still surprising to hear erroneous idea Portland had been informed LaMarcus Aldridge was leaving. Not so -- not until eve of choosing Spurs.

[spurraider21]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
:wakeup

[spurraider21]

617364308775735296


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
:lmao RD2191

[RD2191]

:lmao RD2191

I was clearly hacked.

[Mnky]

I was clearly hacked.

:pctoss freaking hackers.

[RD2191]

:pctoss freaking hackers.
Sucks tbh.

[Ron Swanson]

I was clearly hacked.

Laremy Tunsil, is that you?

[Kawhitstorm]

617366079988453376

[Kawhitstorm]

Our new bread and butter, tbh.


617498100307877888

[timtonymanu]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

My nigga rob knew the Spurs weren't winning. Should have kept Tiago and CoJo.

[dabom]

My nigga rob knew the Spurs weren't winning. Should have kept Tiago and CoJo.

The sarcasm is strong with this one...

[timtonymanu]

The sarcasm is strong with this one...

Would have been nice to have CoJo though.

[dabom]

Would have been nice to have CoJo though.

I said Porker was gonna fuck us because we were going to lose either CoJo or Patty. We lost CoJo.

[NickiRasgo]

Feels like yesterday eh? Like we're the favorite to win the 2016 NBA Title but knocked out by the Thunder. :depressed

One of the greatest moment in ST started in Page 233. :toast

[spurraider21]

yeah that series was disappointing. losing to OKC because of durant/westbrook... i can live with it. but adams/kanter were having their way in the paint. duncan looked helpless after his late season knee injury

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Feels like yesterday eh? Like we're the favorite to win the 2016 NBA Title but knocked out by the Thunder. :depressed

One of the greatest moment in ST started in Page 233. :toast

Warriors were by far and away the favorite in 2016.

[KDKSpurs24]

yeah that series was disappointing. losing to OKC because of durant/westbrook... i can live with it. but adams/kanter were having their way in the paint. duncan looked helpless after his late season knee injury
David West was horrible. Couldn’t grab a rebound for shit.

[raybies]

The refs were cheeks... Manu getting pushed from out of bounds by waiters. I was so pissed that year..

[spurraider21]

David West was horrible. Couldn’t grab a rebound for shit.
yeah he looked like blair in the 2011 memphis series

the spurs blowing game 2 despite a monster game by aldridge did them in

[NickiRasgo]

Warriors were by far and away the favorite in 2016.

I'm pretty sure it's the Spurs during that time the favorite to win the title because of those offseason moves by the Spurs. Cavs took the Warriors in six games without Irving and Love and somehow called their title an asterisk. No one saw that they would have a 73-9 record before the season starts. They still don't have Durant during that time.

[SAGirl]

Seems like an age ago...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I'm pretty sure it's the Spurs during that time the favorite to win the title because of those offseason moves by the Spurs. Cavs took the Warriors in six games without Irving and Love and somehow called their title an asterisk. No one saw that they would have a 73-9 record before the season starts. They still don't have Durant during that time.

Sorry I thought you meant heading into the playoffs of 2016

[NickiRasgo]

Sorry I thought you meant heading into the playoffs of 2016

No worries. :toast

[daslicer]

Since we have other threads talking about different hypothetical situations. I remember last year Michael Jordan trying to trade Kemba for Kawhi. Granted this trade is still uneven if the Spurs do it but the Spurs could have gotten Kemba in straight up swap for Kawhi and not have had to give up anything else. They probably could have gotten also several first round picks in return that would have become more valuable since Kawhi would bolt from Charlotte after a year. I know there is the risk Kemba also bolts from the Spurs after a year but I feel it would have allowed the Spurs to focus 100 percent on the rebuild if he did leave.

[SuperCam]

That or clippers/harris trade woupd have been a much better return than defrozen tbh

[Play Boban]

I would’ve traded Kawhitter for a bag of rocks tbh.

[SAGirl]

If you want the honest answer? No. I remember at the time I didn't want that. Truth is, I didn't want to trade Kawhi to begin with, but barring that, my favorite was Tatum and some Boston picks + filler. Apparently once Boston started playing really well, they took that trade off the table, so considering the options PATFO had in July when they made their trade, I am not sure I don't take Derozan, but I would NOT have included Danny, no way, and if I did, I wanted either Siakam or OJ. That was non-negotiable. Otherwise make him play like Jimmy Butler this season and field trades during the season.

[sananspursfan21]

DeRozan seems uninterested. Or tired already. When he first got here, he was bought in and looked better offensively than Kawhi. No excuses, needs to be playing all out but I wonder if his interest is already waning. He can’t do it all on his own. I still think “DeFrozen” can be who we thought he was, or who he was the first few games. I’d be tired of dragging these carcasses with me too if I had his talent on a team like this. The man’s surrounded by dead weight!

[sananspursfan21]

So, to answer. No. I still think Derozan’s the guy. I don’t think we’d be in a better situation with Kemba. I think they’re kinda the same player in terms of overall impact. Kemba’s just hot right now, sue me.

[SAGirl]

DeRozan seems uninterested. Or tired already. When he first got here, he was bought in and looked better offensively than Kawhi. No excuses, needs to be playing all out but I wonder if his interest is already waning. He can’t do it all on his own. I still think “DeFrozen” can be who we thought he was, or who he was the first few games. I’d be tired of dragging these carcasses with me too if I had his talent on a team like this. The man’s surrounded by dead weight!
He might be depressed and it shows in his play.
The realization he's not playing with a stacked team with elite roleplayers, athletes, and defenders, as he had in the Raptors, must hit him like a cold shower, with ice on top.

[r0drig0lac]

DeRozan seems uninterested. Or tired already. When he first got here, he was bought in and looked better offensively than Kawhi. No excuses, needs to be playing all out but I wonder if his interest is already waning. He can’t do it all on his own. I still think “DeFrozen” can be who we thought he was, or who he was the first few games. I’d be tired of dragging these carcasses with me too if I had his talent on a team like this. The man’s surrounded by dead weight!

is exactly that, he should not have to be the playmaker, scorer and still have to defend the best perimeter player (he is not Kawhi, and even Kawhi had a better 3x team at his side), he already seems exhausted physically and emotionally (which is even worse)

[daslicer]

DeRozan seems uninterested. Or tired already. When he first got here, he was bought in and looked better offensively than Kawhi. No excuses, needs to be playing all out but I wonder if his interest is already waning. He can’t do it all on his own. I still think “DeFrozen” can be who we thought he was, or who he was the first few games. I’d be tired of dragging these carcasses with me too if I had his talent on a team like this. The man’s surrounded by dead weight!

That to me is the biggest concern that Derozan could be already checked out while I feel Kemba would still be giving it his all. Kemba is used to playing on shitty teams so the losing wouldn't get to him like it is to Demar. Also Kemba would be more motivated to play at a high level simply because he's a FA this coming summer. I think another plus possibly could have been that LMA would have played better with Kemba. The only high volume offensive player that LMA has ever played well with is Lillard. Kemba is similar player to Lillard just not as talented. Also Kemba has experience playing with a big man similar to LMA in Al Jefferson. Jefferson's last great season came from playing with Kemba. I have a feeling Kemba would have known how to utilize LMA and get him involved offensively. Obviously not making excuses for LMA playing like shit and not caring anymore but I feel Kemba would have been a better fit for him.

[sananspursfan21]

He might be depressed and it shows in his play.
The realization he's not playing with a stacked team with elite roleplayers, athletes, and defenders, as he had in the Raptors, must hit him like a cold shower, with ice on top.

The hooneymoon stage for him could already be done? He’s loyal as can be so I doubt he’d pull a nephew, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it crossed his mind :pctoss

[sananspursfan21]

That to me is the biggest concern that Derozan could be already checked out while I feel Kemba would still be giving it his all. Kemba is used to playing on shitty teams so the losing wouldn't get to him like it is to Demar. Also Kemba would be more motivated to play at a high level simply because he's a FA this coming summer. I think another plus possibly could have been that LMA would have played better with Kemba. The only high volume offensive player that LMA has ever played well with is Lillard. Kemba is similar player to Lillard just not as talented. Also Kemba has experience playing with a big man similar to LMA in Al Jefferson. Jefferson's last great season came from playing with Kemba. I have a feeling Kemba would have known how to utilize LMA and get him involved offensively. Obviously not making excuses for LMA playing like shit and not caring anymore but I feel Kemba would have been a better fit for him.

I didn’t think of that. It’s possible that with Walker, we’d unlock a different side of LMA. One has to wonder. I hate that we’re talking about this 20 games in

[sananspursfan21]

is exactly that, he should not have to be the playmaker, scorer and still have to defend the best perimeter player (he is not Kawhi, and even Kawhi had a better 3x team at his side), he already seems exhausted physically and emotionally (which is even worse)

He’s no Kawhi, but I think he’s definitely worth bending backwards for. Help the man out PATFO!!!

[daslicer]

I didn’t think of that. It’s possible that with Walker, we’d unlock a different side of LMA. One has to wonder. I hate that we’re talking about this 20 games in

I follow the Hornets closely since I live in Charlotte. I remember hearing the story a few years ago in the Charlotte Observer of how Kemba recruited Jefferson to join the Hornets. Kemba told Al that he could bring the best out of him and would make it easier for him to open up his game offensively. Kemba also made the effort to work with Al to find ways to get him involved offensively. I have a feeling he would have done the same with LMA and it probably would have motivated LMA to play harder.

[Lonnie Walker IV]

We had DM. Are you a fucking moron?

[daslicer]

We had DM. Are you a fucking moron?

It's deeper than just getting DM. This is all hypothetical. The Spurs could have kept Green without having to trade him with Kawhi. It's not guaranteed they would have kept Kyle but imagine if they did . In this scenario you have Kemba-Green-Kyle as the PG-SG-SF is a much better trio than the crap the Spurs have with Demar-Forbes-Cunningham. The Spurs are not a contender if they do the Kemba trade but in the scenario I mentioned at least they would have been easier to watch.

[sasaint]

If you want the honest answer? No. I remember at the time I didn't want that. Truth is, I didn't want to trade Kawhi to begin with, but barring that, my favorite was Tatum and some Boston picks + filler. Apparently once Boston started playing really well, they took that trade off the table, so considering the options PATFO had in July when they made their trade, I am not sure I don't take Derozan, but I would NOT have included Danny, no way, and if I did, I wanted either Siakam or OJ. That was non-negotiable. Otherwise make him play like Jimmy Butler this season and field trades during the season.

I mostly agree. However, I strongly preferred the Clips rumored deal that included two lotto picks. But I really do not understand this board's preoccupation/obsession with Kemba. I guess it has just been ingrained in some to like short players.

[sananspursfan21]

I follow the Hornets closely since I live in Charlotte. I remember hearing the story a few years ago in the Charlotte Observer of how Kemba recruited Jefferson to join the Hornets. Kemba told Al that he could bring the best out of him and would make it easier for him to open up his game offensively. Kemba also made the effort to work with Al to find ways to get him involved offensively. I have a feeling he would have done the same with LMA and it probably would have motivated LMA to play harder.

You’re killing me with that possibility

[Chomag]

DeRozan seems uninterested. Or tired already. When he first got here, he was bought in and looked better offensively than Kawhi. No excuses, needs to be playing all out but I wonder if his interest is already waning. He can’t do it all on his own. I still think “DeFrozen” can be who we thought he was, or who he was the first few games. I’d be tired of dragging these carcasses with me too if I had his talent on a team like this. The man’s surrounded by dead weight!

Very true, it seems all our star players l come in here lately and get a feel for this Spurs roster and are like "Nope!" It's hard to stay motivated when your surrounded by scrubs that you have to wear yourself down having to carry them. Yet there are still those that think the Spurs FO can do no wrong.

[daslicer]

I decided I would bump this thread just for comedy sake.

[spursparker9]

The only successful big name free agent that signed with Spurs and worked out is Findog only.

[gambit1990]

The only successful big name free agent that signed with Spurs and worked out is Findog only.
brent barry.

[phxspurfan]

He might be depressed and it shows in his play.
The realization he's not playing with a stacked team with elite roleplayers, athletes, and defenders, as he had in the Raptors, must hit him like a cold shower, with ice on top.

He's seeing the Raptors finally get respect. And he may also be seeing why Kawhi wanted out, every time Mills steps on the floor.

[Spurs Homer]

Kawhi is gone.

Move the fuck on already.

[Mugen]

I was hoping for Dejounte, Patty, and 18 for Kemba back when his value was at an all time low. I'm sure RC would have throw in another 10mil too.

But the Spurs were obviously high on Dejounte and Borrego knows how worthless Mills is, not sure if Pop/RC could have buttered MJ up enough to get him to pull the trigger.

Oh well, Kemba being coached by this season's Pop would have nowhere near the success that Borrego has been able to get out of him so far anyways.....

[SAGirl]

I decided I would bump this thread just for comedy sake.
Didn't RC get executive of the year for this signing?

[daslicer]

Didn't RC get executive of the year for this signing?

Yes he did.

[Kobe'sAchilles]

Not much difference between DeRozan and Kemba tbh. Kemba is a better shooter I suppose but both play the same style. It wouldn't help with Aldrige and his struggles and the lack of a true SF which are the real problems we have rn.

[SixersFan]

Sixers fan here in peace, wondering what spurs fans think of them turning down this trade now with the added value of hindsight?

[cd021]

Spurs would've been fine had they not included Green instead of Gasol at the last minute. Green would've helped solve a lot of the defensive issues and keep someone like Cunningham off the court.

[Robz4000]

Nope, happy with DDR. Just pissed with the roster decisions afterwards.

:lmao taking Fultz off the table

[sananspursfan21]

Very true, it seems all our star players l come in here lately and get a feel for this Spurs roster and are like "Nope!" It's hard to stay motivated when your surrounded by scrubs that you have to wear yourself down having to carry them. Yet there are still those that think the Spurs FO can do no wrong.

No they can do wrong. I’ve been a fan and trusting of the FO for awhile but it’s like they’re going through the motions as much as our current stars are. Save for a few hot streaks, Belli wasn’t fantastic the first time around, why give him another shot???

[therealtruth]

Wasn't Aldridge the first time they got a allstar who was close to his prime. RJ also comes to mind but he was an almost allstar. Findog was starting to decline when he got here.

[Chinook]

Could have made a better team had they done that trade. Could have made one too had they just not fucked up the rest of the off-season, though.

[JeffDuncan]

There's so much to regret about this year's team, that's nowhere on the list.

[dbestpro]

DDR is not the problem. The problem is how the team is put together full of 2nd and 3rd string guards, and no one with a clue on how to play defense.

[baseline bum]

:lmao taking Fultz off the table

:rollin

[K...]

Not much difference between DeRozan and Kemba tbh. Kemba is a better shooter I suppose but both play the same style. It wouldn't help with Aldrige and his struggles and the lack of a true SF which are the real problems we have rn.

Kemba+ Danny> DeRozan and Forbes.

[Fusternino]

How did we not at least demand Delon Wright?

[Kobe'sAchilles]

Kemba+ Danny> DeRozan and Forbes.
For the 7th seed and another sweep in the playoffs. Like I said, as far as ceiling goes there's not much difference. Plus it's hard to say whether Contract Danny would be playing this well in SA. He's fighting for his livelihood in Toronto, here he had grown comfortable and stale.

[Kurgan]

DDR is not the problem. The problem is how the team is put together full of 2nd and 3rd string guards, and no one with a clue on how to play defense.

DDR ain't great. He was only an all-star because the East has been a shit tier conference for most of the past decade. If you want to see his true value, just look at his performances in the post-season. Historically bad for a supposed "star" player. Even leaving playoff hiccups out of the picture, he's an incredibly flawed player. A wing in the modern NBA should be able to play defense or shoot the three ball and he does neither. If you're going to be a one-way player, you better be a damn good one like Harden.

[John B]

Demar would’ve been okay, but not in todays basketball where 3 pointers outscore mid-range shooting and no defense. It still could be fixed with defensive shooting guard LW4 hopefully and 3nD Huestis or Moore. Play 3 guards in the 2nd unit, White, Forbes and Mills

[sananspursfan21]

Nope, happy with DDR. Just pissed with the roster decisions afterwards.

:lmao taking Fultz off the table

This. DeRozan’s great. Virtually no one else is and that’s our problem.

[tb5]

No regrets. Imagine if Kawhitter was still holding this team hostage we would be much worse off. This is more a result of injuries, poor guard play, loss of Parker and Manu. We have no wheels. Gasol should probably retire as well. Things do not make sense now as expected but they will start to with the right moves...either a trade, free agent pickup, or draft pick.

[Raven]

the only one i regret is the one with boston.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Sixers fan here in peace, wondering what spurs fans think of them turning down this trade now with the added value of hindsight?

Weren't there also some very good picks included as well?

[vander]

Sixers fan here in peace, wondering what spurs fans think of them turning down this trade now with the added value of hindsight?

:lol Spurs were going to lose the KL trade no matter what, it's the Sixers/Boston who are feeling regret

[cd021]

:lol Spurs were going to lose the KL trade no matter what, it's the Sixers/Boston who are feeling regret

Had they swapped in Gasol for Green, the deal would've been fine- all things considered.

Getting an all-star, solid prospect in Poeltl and a 1st while shedding Gasol's deal along with the Cold Nephew would have been fine but PATFO didn't do that of course.

[therealtruth]

Why would the Raptors want Gasol? PATFO made their bed and have to lie in it. The Raptors pulled of a heist. They were able to do a salary dump of DDR's contract and get better. Also they had no use for Poetl. Now they're relying on Ibaka/JV for center minutes which has helped improve Ibaka's game.

[Fusternino]

I kept telling people Harris's ability to play off the ball and shoot the 3 was a big deal and no one listened to me. LOL.

[tb5]

DDR seems undersized and I think that is why he fades in the playoffs. God bless him he does the best he can but matchups are tough when going against taller players. I would still take him any day of the week over Kawhitter because Kawhitter is not dependable. DDR has the ideal Spurs work ethic and attitude it is just a shame we can’t put more support around him yet.

[Play Boban]

Sixers fan here in peace, wondering what spurs fans think of them turning down this trade now with the added value of hindsight?
Yes, we would’ve been so much better. Covington >> Green And Saric is a future All-Star. PATFO should retire.

[kobyz]

Regrate trading him at all

[NameLess Scrub]

Well that depends. Is Kemba a 6'7" to 6'9" SF who shoots a lot of 3s and can switch on a pick?

[Kobe'sAchilles]

Did they offer us a pick too? I don't remember

[RC_Drunkford]

Problem with Kemba is that his contract is expiring and he wants a max deal. DeRozan is locked up for 3 years

[r0drig0lac]

DDR seems undersized and I think that is why he fades in the playoffs. God bless him he does the best he can but matchups are tough when going against taller players. I would still take him any day of the week over Kawhitter because Kawhitter is not dependable. DDR has the ideal Spurs work ethic and attitude it is just a shame we can’t put more support around him yet.

no, he would just be undersized playing like sf (actually he's one of the biggest sg in the league), fatigue, adjustments and his bad decisions are his problem in the playoffs

[Killakobe81]

the only one i regret is the one with boston.

What, you wanted Brown and spare parts?
Tatum was off limits
SPURS should have insisted on Anonby no way should you trade a franchise pillar without getting the other team's top prospect back, especially when Spurs threw in Green.

[slick'81]

Had they swapped in Gasol for Green, the deal would've been fine- all things considered.

Getting an all-star, solid prospect in Poeltl and a 1st while shedding Gasol's deal along with the Cold Nephew would have been fine but PATFO didn't do that of course.


Did you say all star solid prospect in poodle:wow:wow

[Maddog]

Had they swapped in Gasol for Green, the deal would've been fine- all things considered.

Getting an all-star, solid prospect in Poeltl and a 1st while shedding Gasol's deal along with the Cold Nephew would have been fine but PATFO didn't do that of course.


Why would the Raptors want Gasol? PATFO made their bed and have to lie in it. The Raptors pulled of a heist. They were able to do a salary dump of DDR's contract and get better. Also they had no use for Poetl. Now they're relying on Ibaka/JV for center minutes which has helped improve Ibaka's game.

Gasol's contract is only guaranteed 6.7 next year.
Nobody was taking him a trade.

[SPURt]

With the Murray injury it’s hard to judge the front office on the trade. His absence makes a huge difference.

[slick'81]

I mean derozan is better then both but youre still getting two starters in the philli deal to one with the raps

[sasaint]

I kept telling people Harris's ability to play off the ball and shoot the 3 was a big deal and no one listened to me. LOL.

Yeah, I liked the potential Clips deal, too. But even a deal with Philly looks better than the deal we got.

[sasaint]

Yes, we would’ve been so much better. Covington >> Green And Saric is a future All-Star. PATFO should retire.

I think Saric was seen that way when he was drafted, but I am not sure anymore. I still like him and I really wanted to acquire Covington Since last season. Philly also gave up a 2nd round pick. I wonder if we could have gotten a first for Number 2.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I haven’t been too disappointed in DeRozan. Actually I’ve been pleasantly pleased with how good he is as a player. The thing that does suck about him is his 3 point shooting. Defensively he hasn’t been as awful as he was in Toronto(but he hasn’t been good either) and he is a better play maker than what I seen while he was in the east.

The team does look like they are going through the motions some games though. I hope Pop hasn’t lost these guys trust already.

But for me DeRozan has been a good pick up for the team so far

[sasaint]

Well that depends. Is Kemba a 6'7" to 6'9" SF who shoots a lot of 3s and can switch on a pick?

Is DeMar?

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Spurs would've been fine had they not included Green instead of Gasol at the last minute. Green would've helped solve a lot of the defensive issues and keep someone like Cunningham off the court.

I agree with this sentiment 100% I think the team would’ve been fine if they kept Green or got Siakam or OG in the trade. Our wing defense is trash right now and I honestly believe that is the teams biggest issue at this time. Last year the team won games due to defense even when the offense was stagnant as hell they still won or kept games close due to defense. This team either has to shoot great and not turn the ball over or they will lose. There is no if ands or but’s

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

You guys have a time machine? Move on and stop crying. You got what you got. We should have held out for ten first round picks...

[sasaint]

I haven’t been too disappointed in DeRozan. Actually I’ve been pleasantly pleased with how good he is as a player. The thing that does suck about him is his 3 point shooting. Defensively he hasn’t been as awful as he was in Toronto(but he hasn’t been good either) and he is a better play maker than what I seen while he was in the east.

The team does look like they are going through the motions some games though. I hope Pop hasn’t lost these guys trust already.

But for me DeRozan has been a good pick up for the team so far

I can't really disagree with you, but lacking a good 3-ball, DeMar is a very awkward piece, tbh. He has good vision and passing skill for a PG, but his handles aren't quite good enough. He has very good handles for a SG, but not the 3-ball. Same for being a SF, except his defensive deficiencies are even more obvious when he plays SF. He is a ball-dominant tweener who needs guys with other kinda odd skill sets to be optimized. Specifically, imo he needs a PG with great handles and a very good 3-ball who, paradoxically, isn't ball-dominant. Steph ain't available.

[SAGirl]

weird and confusing merge of many off topic threads that talk about the Kiwi deal, Demar, etc. There's like 3 or 4 pages here that have nothing to do with Aldridge. Kinda reflects the state of the team mess perhaps. :lol

[NameLess Scrub]

weird and confusing merge of many off topic threads that talk about the Kiwi deal, Demar, etc. There's like 3 or 4 pages here that have nothing to do with Aldridge. Kinda reflects the state of the team mess perhaps. :lol

Oh I understand now. I was in the would you have traded Kawhi for Kemba thread and refreshed into Aldridge interested in Spurs.. wow

[NameLess Scrub]

Is DeMar?

No. Which is why it was bad trade :lol

DeMar also doesn't have his hair big enough

[Kurgan]

I can't really disagree with you, but lacking a good 3-ball, DeMar is a very awkward piece, tbh. He has good vision and passing skill for a PG, but his handles aren't quite good enough. He has very good handles for a SG, but not the 3-ball. Same for being a SF, except his defensive deficiencies are even more obvious when he plays SF. He is a ball-dominant tweener who needs guys with other kinda odd skill sets to be optimized. Specifically, imo he needs a PG with great handles and a very good 3-ball who, paradoxically, isn't ball-dominant. Steph ain't available.

Definitely not Murray. This is why I don't understand all the PATFO defenders saying "You can't judge the moves made this offseason due to Murray's injury. This team was built around Murray". LOL. Murray would have been a bad fit next to Derozan too. Demar is an extremely difficult player to build around which is why Spurs would have been better off with high quality role players like Covington and Saric who have the flexibility to play in all kinds of lineups and rosters. And if there was a possibility to do Kawhi for Kemba, you make that trade too. Walker is a point guard made for the modern NBA while Demar is a relic of a bygone era. He's Kmart Kobe.

[JakeCuenca]

I was right again. I said that trading for aldridge will ruin the spurs. Kawhi got mad at aldridge demanding 1A 1B touches and now hes gone and the spurs are in the lottery.

[baseline bum]

:lol Spurs were going to lose the KL trade no matter what, it's the Sixers/Boston who are feeling regret

this

[baseline bum]

What, you wanted Brown and spare parts?


You could have just said "What, you wanted spare parts?"

[Kurgan]

I was right again. I said that trading for aldridge will ruin the spurs. Kawhi got mad at aldridge demanding 1A 1B touches and now hes gone and the spurs are in the lottery.

Technically, we didn't trade for Aldridge. But you're right. The LMA signing effectively closed the window on the Spurs ever contending for another title. Lamarcus is a born loser. The problems with Kawhi also started when the Spurs told him that he had to wait for his extension so they could have enough room to sign Aldridge.

[TD 21]

Definitely not Murray. This is why I don't understand all the PATFO defenders saying "You can't judge the moves made this offseason due to Murray's injury. This team was built around Murray". LOL. Murray would have been a bad fit next to Derozan too. Demar is an extremely difficult player to build around which is why Spurs would have been better off with high quality role players like Covington and Saric who have the flexibility to play in all kinds of lineups and rosters. And if there was a possibility to do Kawhi for Kemba, you make that trade too. Walker is a point guard made for the modern NBA while Demar is a relic of a bygone era. He's Kmart Kobe.

:wow Quite possibly the best poster to join this site since . . . wait for it . . . me.

As much as I disliked the 76ers package, it was better than the shit they accepted for that very reason.

Then they could have sold off Aldridge for whatever the hell they could get (not a lot; probably something like Nurkic signed and traded, Harkless and a 1st), kick started a potentially accelerated re-build and at least had a bevy of desirable, if not marquee, assets. Still, slink down to the bottom for a year or two, hope to draft something resembling a tentpole player and at least have a roadmap to the future.

[cd021]

Did you say all star solid prospect in poodle:wow:wow

Comma's bro, I didn't say that at all.

[cd021]

Gasol's contract is only guaranteed 6.7 next year.
Nobody was taking him a trade.

It's $6.7 if waived and $2.3 for 3 seasons if stretched and waived. Spurs should have made that a deal breaker, Masai wasn't going to risk not acquiring the 4th best player in the league for the cost of a minimum salary :lol

It looks even worse now that we know that the Spurs paid the Rap's $5 million in cash on top of moving Green and Kawhi.

[RobRob]

I was right again. I said that trading for aldridge will ruin the spurs. Kawhi got mad at aldridge demanding 1A 1B touches and now hes gone and the spurs are in the lottery.

Kawhi is a bog lost for us.
He is playing great the Raptors and we won only 4 games from the last 10 games..

[timtonymanu]

Page 233 and on :lol

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I was right again. I said that trading for aldridge will ruin the spurs. Kawhi got mad at aldridge demanding 1A 1B touches and now hes gone and the spurs are in the lottery.

To quote Brian Urlacher, even a blind squirrel finds the ocean now and then, but in this case, that's not why Kawhi left.

[JakeCuenca]

To quote Brian Urlacher, even a blind squirrel finds the ocean now and then, but in this case, that's not why Kawhi left.

Fuck lff nikka ive been right more often than not. PATFO fluffers are the real blind people here

[Pavlov]

Fuck lff nikka ive been right more often than not. PATFO fluffers are the real blind people herehttps://media1.tenor.com/images/1f62d36621309adc0acc302e5fb81fcf/tenor.gif

[TDMVPDPOY]

i will lol if this clown gets another loyalty contract

[DPG21920]

:wow Quite possibly the best poster to join this site since . . . wait for it . . . me.

As much as I disliked the 76ers package, it was better than the shit they accepted for that very reason.

Then they could have sold off Aldridge for whatever the hell they could get (not a lot; probably something like Nurkic signed and traded, Harkless and a 1st), kick started a potentially accelerated re-build and at least had a bevy of desirable, if not marquee, assets. Still, slink down to the bottom for a year or two, hope to draft something resembling a tentpole player and at least have a roadmap to the future.

Disagree. I think they needed talent and got it and DeRozan is still an asset. I think IF SA wanted to move DeRozan he has very solid value.

[DAF86]

Disagree. I think they needed talent and got it and DeRozan is still an asset. I think IF SA wanted to move DeRozan he has very solid value.

Which team do you see giving away real value for a player with an archaic style of play such as DeRozan?

[TD 21]

Disagree. I think they needed talent and got it and DeRozan is still an asset. I think IF SA wanted to move DeRozan he has very solid value.

Saric and Covington are talent; just complimentary types. But they're the types of role players you find on championship teams. DeRozan isn't the type of star you do and can't play a complimentary role to those who could be that.

Now obviously, getting that is easier said than done. But constricting themselves to ill-fitting, aging stars, with a poorly constructed roster surrounding them, isn't going to give them the short term success they're desperate for or (barring lottery luck) prime position to draft the type of player who could play a featured role on a championship team.

DeRozan has low value. Only teams with the same aspirations and market limitations would have interest. This group includes: Hornets, Pistons, Grizzlies, Pelicans (desperate to land a star to appease Davis). Even then, the offers would probably be a B prospect or young player, requisite salary filler and a lottery protected 1st.

[monty4329]

Worked well for a couple years, time to move on

[spurraider21]

:cry remember the good times when the news first broke


He's gonna sign with us!


ITS HAPPENINNG.


OMG he's signing with the SpuRS!!


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


617364375586906112

WHAT??


617364308775735296

:lmao but my dude RD2191 :lmao


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[gambit1990]

PG to be named later
Green
Leonard
Aldridge
Duncan

Diaw
Manu
Mills/Joseph

Pretty attractive lineup, tbh..
:lobt2:

[Kurgan]

:cry remember the good times when the news first broke

Big three still on the roster, Kawhi an emerging superstar. Good times. The downward spiral has been rough but it's only going to get worse I'm afraid.

[RD2191]

:cry remember the good times when the news first broke













:lmao but my dude RD2191 :lmao

:lol I've hated the signing since day 1 tbh. Ah well.

[Leetonidas]

Sniffers on the forum hate on Rob but he speaks the truth :lol

[Robz4000]

Sniffers on the forum hate on Rob but he speaks the truth :lol

:lol gotta admit he's been pretty spot on with some of these calls