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

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I think Aldridge was going to need a gigantic incentive to leave for ANY lottery team, and I can hardly imagine Tyson Chandler is going to be enough to make him bolt what is a talented and young Portland team for the extra money.

[SpurPadre]

This will carry through to Friday, tbh.

[Vic Petro]

Fuck Sarver tbh.

[Kool Bob Love]

Woj is fucking drunk.

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This will carry through to Friday, tbh.

I fully expect the Spurs to grab someone else if Aldridge decides to drag this out beyond tomorrow morning.

[Dex]

Yeah, I'm tuning out on this for the evening. We probably won't know anything until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest, and no amount of refreshes is going to change that.

(Okay, I'll probably still be lurking and searching...but I still ain't expecting much).

[Marcus Bryant]

So who leaves Phoenix to make room for Aldridge? Bullshit rumor.

Ditto for Houston.

Down to Portland and SA. In spite of the rumors, would have to think it's hard to leave that much guaranteed money on the table, gotta give edge to Portland still.

[Mikeanaro]

Tyson Chandler is good at one thing only...complaining.

[TXstbobcat]

LMA won't make his decision until this thread goes past 100 pages.

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah, I'm tuning out on this for the evening. We probably won't know anything until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest, and no amount of refreshes is going to change that.

(Okay, I'll probably still be lurking and searching...but I still ain't expecting much).

Don't wimp out now. Hell, we devoted more time to discussing Pau Gasol last year. LMA deserves more than that at least. :)

[BatManu20]

The narrative of where LMA is going is probably going to change 2 or 3 times by tomorrow afternoon. I wouldn't get worked up about anything. Just 24 hours ago it was the Lakers who were the favorites, reportedly. Now they're off his list. It's all speculation. Just have a drink, relax, and enjoy the summer, tbh. We'll know soon enough.

[Dex]

So who leaves Phoenix to make room for Aldridge? Bullshit rumor.

Ditto for Houston.

Down to Portland and SA. In spite of the rumors, would have to think it's hard to leave that much guaranteed money on the table, gotta give edge to Portland still.


Yeah, I don't buy all this "Phoenix in contention" noise. Really? You want to go to a lottery team with no plan, 12 point guards, zero defense, and absolutely no title hopes or history? Good fucking luck.

IMO it's down to Spurs, Portland, Houston. In that order. Hopefully Aldridge feels the same way.

[manufan10]

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[Dex]

Don't wimp out now. Hell, we devoted more time to discussing Pau Gasol last year. LMA deserves more than that at least. :)

:cry Fucking tspence did us dirty :cry

[baseline bum]

So who leaves Phoenix to make room for Aldridge? Bullshit rumor.

Ditto for Houston.

Down to Portland and SA. In spite of the rumors, would have to think it's hard to leave that much guaranteed money on the table, gotta give edge to Portland still.

Phoenix: Bledsoe
Houston: Ariza, that Greek faggot they have, and one of Jones or Motiejunas would open up enough space

They would both require Cleveland trading them Haywood though, which I think the Cavs would do in a second for Bledsoe and probably never for Houston's trash.

[IceColdBrewski]

I'm going to stick with David Pick's tweet.

Good call. I don't see how you can go wrong with a guy who calls himself DoobieP.

[tholdren]

So who leaves Phoenix to make room for Aldridge? Bullshit rumor.

Ditto for Houston.

Down to Portland and SA. In spite of the rumors, would have to think it's hard to leave that much guaranteed money on the table, gotta give edge to Portland still.

no way he goes back to Portland - team got worse - green gave some home cookin and splitter got moved I think there HAD to be some sort of reason for all of this… a bigger reason than Greg Monroe, but who knows. Media has everyone doing what they want actively reading and searching for information; it's all part of the game.

[dbreiden83080]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Sources: Suns have legitimately closed the gap in pursuit of LaMarcus Aldridge. Tyson Chandler, perimeter talent. They're a real factor.




Tyson Chandler LOL!!

Spurs or Suns should be the easiest choice ever..

You have a great chance to win a ring next year, and for the future Pop will still be there for a few more pairing you with Kahwi..

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Phoenix: Bledsoe
Houston: Ariza, that Greek faggot they have, and one of Jones or Motiejunas would open up enough space

They would both require Cleveland trading them Haywood though, which I think the Cavs would do in a second for Bledsoe and probably never for Houston's trash.
I thought they traded the greek faggot already.

[Manu20]

With the Spurs trading Splitter this morning, they must know he will sign with SA. Just can't see trading Splitter without have some kind of assurance.....Maybe LA does not want to be rude and cancel the meetings on the other teams?? lol one can wish! lol

[Blizzardwizard]

Quick, somebody verify David Pick's Spurstalk account.

[tholdren]

With the Spurs trading Splitter this morning, they must know he will sign with SA. Just can't see trading Splitter without have some kind of assurance.....Maybe LA does not want to be rude and cancel the meetings on the other teams?? lol one can wish! lol

ding ding ding. The FO has been pat for 20 god-damn years tinkering around with little, precise, intelligent moves. No way in hell they let all that go to hell in a hand basket for "a shot" at LaMarcus Aldridge. Its either a done deal, or we're getting Lebron. This move was a major move and won't come without equal, if not more, returns.

[TXstbobcat]

The corpse of Tyson Chandler won't get LMA to choose the Suns over the Spurs.

[Mr. Body]

Imagine everyone's surprise when they accidentally sign David Aldridge instead.

[crc21209]

:lol Yeah theres no way in hell Phoenix is in contention. I mean what the fucking fuck :lol

[Obstructed_View]

ding ding ding. The FO has been pat for 20 god-damn years tinkering around with little, precise, intelligent moves. No way in hell they let all that go to hell in a hand basket for "a shot" at LaMarcus Aldridge. Its either a done deal, or we're getting Lebron. This move was a major move and won't come without equal, if not more, returns.

Prostrating themselves for Jason Kidd in 2003 should have taught them that lesson. I wonder if there are no details about the Splitter trade because the Spurs will rescind it if LMA goes elsewhere.

[tholdren]

:lol Yeah theres no way in hell Phoenix is in contention. I mean what the fucking fuck :lol
I know its hard not to want to ball with the morris twins and whoever else is on the suns squad.

[soxxx]

With the Spurs trading Splitter this morning, they must know he will sign with SA. Just can't see trading Splitter without have some kind of assurance.....Maybe LA does not want to be rude and cancel the meetings on the other teams?? lol one can wish! lol
That is what Ira Winderman was telling Francesa today. All of LA's meetings are in Los Angeles so the teams have already flown out there to talk to him so it would be kinda rude if he just cancelled there meetings after they flew out there.

[GSH]

With the Spurs trading Splitter this morning, they must know he will sign with SA. Just can't see trading Splitter without have some kind of assurance.....Maybe LA does not want to be rude and cancel the meetings on the other teams?? lol one can wish! lol


Spurs had to show they were all-in to sign him, and that there was already space to sign him. Not "we will sign you if we can make a deal". They sent a strong message with the Splitter deal, just ahead of the meeting.

Making a deal with Green early was another strong message. It says, "If you sign here, we're committed to spending money to put players on the floor with you."

For LMA to announce, before his other meetings would be an insult to those other teams. Those kinds of things come home to haunt you down the line. His agent wouldn't have let him do it, if nothing else. Doesn't mean he's signing in SA, but there was no way he was going to say he'd made a decision before giving the other teams a chance to present.

[Ditty]

Nothing adds up...choosing Tyson Chandler, over your idol Tim Duncan, and choosing Brandon Knight over Kawhi Leonard? :lol Not to even mention as much shit as I give Pop he is at least 10x the coach Hornacek is. I really think Aldridge just got caught up in the moment in a great meeting but when he sits down and thinks about it he will realize what he is doing.

[Jeremy]

Phoenix: Bledsoe
Houston: Ariza, that Greek faggot they have, and one of Jones or Motiejunas would open up enough space

They would both require Cleveland trading them Haywood though, which I think the Cavs would do in a second for Bledsoe and probably never for Houston's trash.

Suns are not trading Bledsoe. He was in the meeting with Aldridge, they can't move him for Aldridge.

[soxxx]

:lol Yeah theres no way in hell Phoenix is in contention. I mean what the fucking fuck :lol
Especially without Dragic, there is no way he goes there.

[Marcus Bryant]

With the Spurs trading Splitter this morning, they must know he will sign with SA. Just can't see trading Splitter without have some kind of assurance.....Maybe LA does not want to be rude and cancel the meetings on the other teams?? lol one can wish! lol

We've yet to see the Splitter trade details. He has missed 53 games over the last 2 seasons and averaged less than 20 minutes a game last season. At this point, a package of draft rights to some international players and a future draft pick(s) would be good value, also considering the cap room it frees up.

[Obstructed_View]

The corpse of Tyson Chandler won't get LMA to choose the Suns over the Spurs.
I still laugh about when the headline on ST said "Spurs trade for Jefferson" I thought, "Oh my God, the Spurs got Al Jefferson!" :lol

[timvp]

Spurs had to show they were all-in to sign him, and that there was already space to sign him. Not "we will sign you if we can make a deal". They sent a strong message with the Splitter deal, just ahead of the meeting.

Making a deal with Green early was another strong message. It says, "If you sign here, we're committed to spending money to put players on the floor with you."

That's how I see it too. Well said.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I'm stumped about wanting to go to Phoenix. It doesn't have anything the other teams have.

Money: Portland
Lifestyle: Lakers
Title contention: Spurs

But going to fucking Phoenix. Sure. :lol

[manufan10]

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[Jeremy]

I'm stumped about wanting to go to Phoenix. It doesn't have anything the other teams have.

Money: Portland
Lifestyle: Lakers
Title contention: Spurs

But going to fucking Phoenix. Sure. :lol

Phoenix is the only place where he can immediately be the face of the franchise.

[ace3g]

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[Mr. Body]

Phoenix is the only place where he can immediately be the face of the franchise.

He's already the face of the franchise in Portland. Nice try.

[tholdren]

Phoenix is the only place where he can immediately be the face of the franchise.
so you would rather be the face of Circus-Circus than co-owner of The Wynn? Enjoy.

[Shastafarian]

He's already the face of the franchise in Portland. Nice try.

Lillard is more the face of that franchise. That being said I can't see how PHX is nearly as desirable as any of the Texas teams or Portland. If he chooses PHX then I'd reluctantly say "good luck, you wouldn't have fit in here anyways." Obviously I'd be able to tell him that directly.

[callo1]

I knew it was a mistake for Pop and Timmy to go out and pitch to LA.

Should have sent Kawhi all by himself.

[Mr. Body]

Lillard is more the face of that franchise. That being said I can't see how PHX is nearly as desirable as any of the Texas teams or Portland. If he chooses PHX then I'd reluctantly say "good luck, you wouldn't have fit in here anyways." Obviously I'd be able to tell him that directly.

No, LMA is much more widely known than Lillard.

[Shastafarian]

No, LMA is much more widely known than Lillard.

Do you live in Portland?

[Plum Island]

Spurs had to show they were all-in to sign him, and that there was already space to sign him. Not "we will sign you if we can make a deal". They sent a strong message with the Splitter deal, just ahead of the meeting.

Making a deal with Green early was another strong message. It says, "If you sign here, we're committed to spending money to put players on the floor with you."

For LMA to announce, before his other meetings would be an insult to those other teams. Those kinds of things come home to haunt you down the line. His agent wouldn't have let him do it, if nothing else. Doesn't mean he's signing in SA, but there was no way he was going to say he'd made a decision before giving the other teams a chance to present.

Great to see this renaissance of Spurstalk's decent posters...

Too bad it will be only be for a few days.

[TXstbobcat]

I knew it was a mistake for Pop and Timmy to go out and pitch to LA.

Should have sent Kawhi all by himself.

Leonard could have slid the contract across the table to LMA and closed the deal with one word "indubitably"

[Ditty]

Fuck this shit, I'm going to work out at lifetime and check out some bitches in leggings.

[callo1]

Leonard could have slid the contract across the table to LMA and closed the deal with one word "indubitably"

And "it's good". Done Deal!

[Obstructed_View]

so you would rather be the face of Circus-Circus than co-owner of The Wynn? Enjoy.

That reference went right over my head. I need to get out more.

[manufan10]

Did that faggot tspence delete his twitter account? I was going to see what he was tweeting. :lol

[Manu20]

Multiple sources have confirmed that LaMarcus had this sign on the table when the Spurs contingent entered the meeting......take it for what its worth..

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[SpursFan86]

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[timvp]

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Rofl.

[SpurPadre]

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:lmao

And Ramona Fatburne couldn't stop tweeting all night that the meeting was the best meeting ever for the Lakers, lol.

[baseline bum]

Suns are not trading Bledsoe. He was in the meeting with Aldridge, they can't move him for Aldridge.

That's good news, since they'd have to salary dump $13 million worth of crap to open up enough capspace. Markieff Morris is nice at $8 million but the rest of that team's contracts are shit.

[SpursFan86]

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Shelburne is such an obvious Lakers homer :lol

[manufan10]

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:lmao

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[TheGoldStandard]

Rofl.

We go Live to Lakers HQ for a comment

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[timvp]

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Aldridge is a Texan who has only played for the Blazers. There's a very good chance that he hates the Lakers more than we do, tbh.

[ElNono]

Aldridge is a Texan who has only played for the Blazers. There's a very good chance that he hates the Lakers more than we do, tbh.

Well, yeah, there's that and the whole "You can be my Pau Gasol" thingie... :lol

[Mr. Body]

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Shelburne is such an obvious Lakers homer :lol

I saw nothing that embarrassed the Lakers from the LMA camp, just that he didn't get a good basketball pitch.
However, this makes the Lakers look incredibly petty.

[Beaverfuzz]

:cry Not Devin Brown's jersey :cry


Do you live in Portland?

I do and it's not even close. Lillard is the face of the franchise. From the Portland airport carpet sneaker deal to adidas...Lillard has been way more marketable than Mcgloughlin auto mall.

[Dex]

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Shelburne is such an obvious Lakers homer :lol

She is such an insufferable little ****. It's one thing to be a homer, it's another to be a compete moron.

Laker fans deserve her tbh.

[CGD]

Marc stein was on zach lowes podcast this week and basically said the same thing. Asked why teams with no chance take the meetings and stein said something to the effect that it helps teams seem like destinations and legit franchises. He said the clippers point to their meeting with lebron, even though no one thought they had a shot, as one of the turning points to turning their franchises reputation around.

Yeah, if i'm recalling correctly Lowe made this point last year too when Lebron met with the Clips. I think it's valid, plus who knows with the cap and some of these players signing shorter deals it may be a good first look type of thing.

[Beaverfuzz]

We go Live to Lakers HQ for a comment

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[Shastafarian]

I do and it's not even close. Lillard is the face of the franchise. From the Portland airport carpet sneaker deal to adidas...Lillard has been way more marketable than Mcgloughlin auto mall.

Right thanks for confirmation.

[Dex]

Wow. SpursTalk censors words?

I'm not even mad, I'm just amazed. That's amazing.

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Shelburne is such an obvious Lakers homer :lol
The Lakers embarrassed themselves. They were basically texting dick pics and realized how badly it was received.

[Shastafarian]

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I don't get how that's embarrassing (unless she means the Lakers are embarrassing themselves).

[SpurPadre]

She is such an insufferable little ****. It's one thing to be a homer, it's another to be a compete moron.

Laker fans deserve her tbh.

True but I wouldn't describe her as "little" lol.

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We go Live to Lakers HQ for a comment

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Ah, post of the fucking day. I'll sleep well tonight.

[ohmwrecker]

Wow. SpursTalk censors words?

I'm not even mad, I'm just amazed. That's amazing.

I can't even say **** or ****** or sean ******

[DPG21920]

That's how I see it too. Well said.

Doesn't pass the sniff test for LMA or SA. Not to say he won't end up in SA but the sentiment makes little sense to me.

SA: there's no stronger message than Pop & Tim going full court press. It should make no different to LMA whether SA had the space. Just like PHX who has 0 cap space. Spurs had this move lined up. No reasonable person would tell the Spurs they needed the space prior to a commitment. SA given LMA their word that if he commits it's done should be good enough.

LMA: Not being rude? Who really has a 7+ team list. What would be rude is stringing teams along that have no chance. I've never seen a FA or Trade Target that has a list 7+ teams long. Unless he's the most indecisive person in the world, no way they have 7+ teams.

[SpurPadre]

The Lakers embarrassed themselves. They were basically texting dick pics and realized how badly it was received.

You mean like George Hill?

[exstatic]

Ramona, dear, the Lakers never should have even gotten a meeting. They have one creaky old HOF player and kids in diapers.

[Rapper]

Damn it!!

The Phoenix Sun have a good shot at signing LMA

[timvp]

SA: there's no stronger message than Pop & Tim going full court press. It should make no different to LMA whether SA had the space. Just like PHX who has 0 cap space. Spurs had this move lined up. No reasonable person would tell the Spurs they needed the space prior to a commitment. SA given LMA their word that if he commits it's done should be good enough. Less Ifs makes a scenario sound more realistic.


LMA: Not being rude? Who really has a 7+ team list. What would be rude is stringing teams along that have no chance. I've never seen a FA or Trade Target that has a list 7+ teams long. Unless he's the most indecisive person in the world, no way they have 7+ teams.LeBron had that amount before picking the Heat, tbh. Standard procedure.

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[hater]

Lol who the fuck is ramona

[manufan10]

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[SpursFan86]

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[Hoops Czar]

Doesn't pass the sniff test for LMA or SA. Not to say he won't end up in SA but the sentiment makes little sense to me.

SA: there's no stronger message than Pop & Tim going full court press. It should make no different to LMA whether SA had the space. Just like PHX who has 0 cap space. Spurs had this move lined up. No reasonable person would tell the Spurs they needed the space prior to a commitment. SA given LMA their word that if he commits it's done should be good enough.

LMA: Not being rude? Who really has a 7+ team list. What would be rude is stringing teams along that have no chance. I've never seen a FA or Trade Target that has a list 7+ teams long. Unless he's the most indecisive person in the world, no way they have 7+ teams.

That's how I see it. Well said. You wouldn't quite your job if you didn't have another one lined up. Pretty ballsy of an organization who takes very few chances to salary dump an important asset and a key cog in the Spurs championship run without knowing for sure if there will be a return on investment. Spurs had until the 9th to find a suitable trade partner for Splitter.

[ohmwrecker]

She have the ovaries to say that shit on TV.

[timvp]

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Interesting

Good onya, mate.

[Spur|n|Austin]

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Now that's funny :lol :lol

[hater]

Not sure why ppls are bashing phoenix. Great coach, they were a couple wins from playoffs last year, great city, money and some.endorsements.

Oh and its in between everything

[TXstbobcat]

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[CitizenDwayne]

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[Spur|n|Austin]

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Jesus :lol this thread has gone from Woj quotes to hilarious.

[NASpurs]

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Shelburne is such an obvious Lakers homer :lol

:lmao

[Spur|n|Austin]

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No shit? Well this keeps getting better and better.

[benefactor]

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So Patty is staying. Nice.

[Marcus Bryant]

If all these rumors via tweets which we take as facts hold, then Aldridge is dutifully weighing his options (this is, after all, likely the last time he is the one of the top 5 free agents in an offseason, might as well enjoy it and take your time) and is focusing on the actual on-court outlook for each franchise he meets with and is seeking specifics. A good sign for the Spurs' life with Aldridge if it happens (not focused on non-basketball BS). Again, Spurs, by locking up Leonard and Green early have likely answered some of those questions. Of course, who knows how Pop answered the question about how long he expects to continue (as well as Duncan).

[ElNono]

On the other hand, the Lakers taking down the tweets might signify that LaMarcus camp is already contacting teams and letting them know if they're still in the race?

[tholdren]

Less Ifs makes a scenario sound more realistic.

LeBron had that amount before picking the Heat, tbh. Standard procedure.

only for bitches - see danny and Kawhi… or any spur TBH

[baseline bum]

Not sure why ppls are bashing phoenix. Great coach, they were a couple wins from playoffs last year, great city, money and some.endorsements.

Oh and its in between everything

Yeah, it's right next to Nevada's armpit and California's asshole.

[Uriel]

Fuck, I still remember last year's Gasol thread where all of us were jacking off to reports of him signing with the Spurs for the MLE, only for Chicago to amnesty Boozer and swoop him up at the last minute. :lol

[tholdren]

8 mins ago (http://hoopshype.com/rumor/999408/) - via Twitter JabariJYoung (http://twitter.com/JabariJYoung)
https://usathoopshype.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/wpid-i_af_15_b2_182731390.jpg?w=65&h=90&crop=1Jabari Young: So Patty Mills meet with Aldridge today too….interesting (http://twitter.com/JabariJYoung)#Spurs #Blazers

[TD 21]

Fuck, I still remember last year's Gasol thread where all of us were jacking off to reports of him signing with the Spurs for the MLE, only for Chicago to amnesty Boozer and swoop him up at the last minute. :lol

I don't know why anyone ever got caught up in that. He was never coming to the Spurs for less money, to play an ancillary role offensively and guard a position he no longer can defensively.

[KL2]

Heard Bledsoe also attended meeting with LMA, but I thought they'd have to dump him too to make it work? I still think SA are the favorites, their assets set in place, cap room, and his family being from here.

[Marcus Bryant]

Also, if you're in the mindset about knowing what teams' plans are to win, then maybe you're in the mindset to leave that fifth guaranteed year on the table and walk away.

[manufan10]

On the other hand, the Lakers taking down the tweets might signify that LaMarcus camp is already contacting teams and letting them know if they're still in the race?

They're claiming that a team complained to the league, and the league told them to remove the posts.

[beirmeistr]

One thing that might give LMA concern is if Barkley whispered in his ear about San Antonio women.

[AFBlue]

Also, if you're in the mindset about knowing what teams' plans are to win, then maybe you're in the mindset to leave that fifth guaranteed year on the table and walk away.

If the situation is compelling enough. I think it's a really compelling situation for the next couple years, but I'm also a homer nor do I have $20M hanging in the balance to sway me. It's going to be tough, no matter what reports are out there.

[Beaverfuzz]

One thing that might give LMA concern is if Barkley whispered in his ear about San Antonio women.


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[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Aldridge is narrowing down to 3 teams by tomorrow night. Then wants ANOTHER round of meetings among the 3 suitors.

[timvp]

Aldridge is narrowing down to 3 teams by tomorrow night. Then wants ANOTHER round of meetings among the 3 suitors.

For reals?

[tholdren]

Aldridge is narrowing down to 3 teams by tomorrow night. Then wants ANOTHER round of meetings among the 3 suitors.
If this is the case you sign someone else. Don't have time for that

[RD2191]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cywBVpXzQMA
:lmao:lmao

[ElNono]

Aldridge is narrowing down to 3 teams by tomorrow night. Then wants ANOTHER round of meetings among the 3 suitors.

is that you tspence?

[Uriel]

Aldridge is narrowing down to 3 teams by tomorrow night. Then wants ANOTHER round of meetings among the 3 suitors.
Likely Spurs, Blazers, Suns. Source?

[Big P]

One thing that might give LMA concern is if Barkley whispered in his ear about San Antonio women.

I think LMA already knows, his son lives here.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

For reals?

Unfortunately. It was reported by some guy with a mouthful of a name, "Gambadoro" or something.

[AFBlue]

Aldridge is narrowing down to 3 teams by tomorrow night. Then wants ANOTHER round of meetings among the 3 suitors.

Wojtek tweet or I'm not buying it.

[ElNono]

Unfortunately. It was reported by some guy with a mouthful of a name, "Gambadoro" or something.

https://twitter.com/gambo987

[ElNono]

Phoenix Sports Radio Talk guy

[RD2191]

:lolLoser ain't worth it. Can't believe the Spurs even went after this scrub.

[slick'81]

Heard Bledsoe also attended meeting with LMA, but I thought they'd have to dump him too to make it work? I still think SA are the favorites, their assets set in place, cap room, and his family being from here.


Suns def have to move some guys they don't have the room right now .some are speculating a sign and trade with por featuring Bledsoe?

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

If that's the case, I'll believe when I see the WOJbomb.

[NASpurs]

Another round of meetings? Pop is probably going to tell him to "go fuck yourself". :lol

[Marcus Bryant]

Eh, if true, this is becoming a reality show. Soon enough there will be 'hometown' visits. Maybe Holt Cat and RC will take him out drinking. Thankfully for both there's Uber.

[timvp]

Unfortunately. It was reported by some guy with a mouthful of a name, "Gambadoro" or something.

Good find.

Well, at least the Spurs will find out soon enough if they're still alive, if that's true.

[ElNono]

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:lol is this shit serious? Bledsoe is a whiny prima-donna, Brevin Knight????... Chandler looked halfway done in Dallas last season...

[DesignatedT]

That Twitter feed is full of bullshit :lol

[Aztecfan03]

Unfortunately. It was reported by some guy with a mouthful of a name, "Gambadoro" or something.
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looks like he does sports radio in Arizona

[AFBlue]

Not gonna believe it until I see it from THE WOJ. He hasn't closed out his first round of meetings yet, so I would give him that time. People will prod for what's next. I can't believe we still haven't heard about Manu.

[SpurPadre]

Dude thinks he's Da Admiral, lol.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

It sounds like a scenario that would annoy Pop and R.C, but it most likely doesn't. So I'm sure they'll be sitting down with him again. If they made any mistakes, or left anything out the first time, here's their chance.

[Beaverfuzz]

Houston, San Antonio, Portland. There's your three...Phoenix just isn't even in the same ballpark as the other three teams.

[Mr. Body]

Not sure I believe that dude. Another round of meetings? What could be said that was left out before' or couldn't be clarified with a phone call?

[Texas_Ranger]

LOL. Now we have to wait until tomorow just to see if the Spurs are in those 3 teams and then wait another day for his second meetings and then this fuck is gonna take 1-2 days to really think it over. What a drama bitch.
The Splitter trade is looking great.

[JR3]

David Aldridge just said the Spurs are still the front runners on nbatv.

[JR3]

Also says LA will go through with meetings tomorrow before making a decision

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

We dumped Splitter for him, so if he wants 10 meetings, they should oblige. Maybe Pop can wine him up next meeting, if his mama isn't there pulling his ear.

[timvp]

Maybe Holt Cat and RC will take him out drinking. Thankfully for both there's Uber.

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[Marcus Bryant]

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:lol is this shit serious? Bledsoe is a whiny prima-donna, Brevin Knight????... Chandler looked halfway done in Dallas last season...

Again, how do they free up $18MM in cap space? If a S&T with Portland is envisioned, who goes? Even if they get Cleveland to take back ~$10MM in guaranteed salary for Haywood's non-guaranteed deal how do they come up with the other ~$8MM?

"More special?" Sure, because they never have.

[SpurPadre]

David Aldridge just said the Spurs are still the front runners on nbatv.

Well, if his brother says it, then it must be true, tbh.

[RD2191]

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/lakers-reaction-kobe.gif
Gawd, that gif reminds me how much I hate Odom.

[Texas_Ranger]

it was great to stay awake till 4 am for this, it will be even better tomorrow when he decides to do a Kirilenko/Gasol....Well if he goes to PHX at least I will laugh. :D

[dabom]

Well, if his brother says it, then it must be true, tbh.

:lmao

[NASpurs]

I don't believe the "another round of meetings" b.s. Who the fuck wants to go through more meetings after 3 consecutive days of 2 hour long meetings? Unless he's getting blown through every meeting, no human can endure through so much.

[RD2191]

How many pages was the Gasol thread? We need to make sure this goes over.

[aal04]

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:lol is this shit serious? Bledsoe is a whiny prima-donna, Brevin Knight????... Chandler looked halfway done in Dallas last season...

We have 0 chance of competing with point 3. Because winning a ring with the current Suns would be pretty fukken special

[RD2191]

I don't believe the "another round of meetings" b.s. Who the fuck wants to go through more meetings after 3 consecutive days of 2 hour long meetings? Unless he's getting blown through every meeting, no human can endure through so much.
:lmao

[Mugen]

:lol If this retard chooses Phoenix...

[Beaverfuzz]

David Aldridge just said the Spurs are still the front runners on nbatv.

David Aldridge lost most of his sources years ago, that's why TNT dumped his sorry ass way back when.

[dabom]

How many pages was the Gasol thread? We need to make sure this goes over.

Wasn't the whole gasol thing longer than 2 days though? The postperminute is higher for LA.

[Kori Ellis]

Again, how do they free up $18MM in cap space? If a S&T with Portland is envisioned, who goes? Even if they get Cleveland to take back ~$10MM in guaranteed salary for Haywood's non-guaranteed deal how do they come up with the other ~$8MM?

"More special?" Sure, because they never have.

Yeah, I'm not sure I'm buying this Gambadoro guy. Where are they getting room?

[timvp]

Because winning a ring with the current Suns would be pretty fukken special

Has a better chance winning a ring with the Diamondbacks, tbh.

[Beaverfuzz]

Well, if his brother says it, then it must be true, tbh.

David is his dad. :bobo

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

I have a hard time believing that his interest in the Suns is on par with his interest in the Spurs/Blazers, which is the report. It sounds to me like the Suns are just over-reacting to a meeting where he entertained their ideas, like he did with the Lakeshow.

[Jeremy]

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looks like he does sports radio in Arizona

He is the best, most connected source in the state, especially on Suns matters.

[Beaverfuzz]

Has a better chance winning a ring with the Diamondbacks, tbh.


HR, YK

[Texas_Ranger]

''more special to win in PHX'' :lmao

[Beaverfuzz]

I have a hard time believing that his interest in the Suns is on par with his interest in the Spurs/Blazers, which is the report. It sounds to me like the Suns are just over-reacting to a meeting where he entertained their ideas, like he did with the Lakeshow.



I'm thinking the Suns are the "Rooney Rule" of this discussion. :lol :bobo

[Aztecfan03]

I don't believe the "another round of meetings" b.s. Who the fuck wants to go through more meetings after 3 consecutive days of 2 hour long meetings? Unless he's getting blown through every meeting, no human can endure through so much.
3 consecutive days? He had one meeting last night and probably only 1 or 2 tomorrow.

[AFBlue]

Wasn't the whole gasol thing longer than 2 days though? The postperminute is higher for LA.

At the height of TSpence, the per-minute post was epic. I think it went from 60-100 in a couple hours.

[Uriel]

I don't understand why the idea of playing with Chandler appeals so much to Aldridge if he can player with Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, and Leonard.

[NASpurs]

3 consecutive days? He had one meeting last night and probably only 1 or 2 tomorrow.

Well yeah, yesterday, today and tomorrow. 3 consecutive days.

[Silver&Black]

Houston, San Antonio, Portland. There's your three...Phoenix just isn't even in the same ballpark as the other three teams.

How the hell you been fuzz? Long time no see....

My nigga.

[dabom]

At the height of TSpence, the per-minute post was epic. I think it went from 60-100 in a couple hours.

This thread was at 10 earlier today. Now hitting 70. hmmmm.

[NASpurs]

Hopefully Tim can whip up another powerful Power Point presentation. This is where Timmy shines!

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Not saying this guy is bullshitting, but my instinct tells me to not trust a supposed insider who can't even exercise proper grammar.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

I don't understand why the idea of playing with Chandler appeals so much to Aldridge if he can player with Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, and Leonard.

It's all proximity hype with Aldridge and the media(sources) right now. It has been such with every team immediately following their meetings.

[DPG21920]

Less Ifs makes a scenario sound more realistic.

LeBron had that amount before picking the Heat, tbh. Standard procedure.

But are you really buying that when examined closely at all? Again, it is what it is. Hopefully that bold show of confidence makes the difference - it just seems illogical.

1) Explain the Suns who weren't even on the map, doing the exact opposite of what the Spurs did yet somehow moving way up the pecking order AFTER the Spurs met w/ LMA :lol? Suns spent all of their cap space on Tyson making it basically impossible to sign LMA unless the move a key player like Bledsoe.

2) If the Spurs were going to do that, then how do you explain turning down the draft day offers that very likely would have netted them a top 20 pick? If you are going to move Tiago to show LMA that there are less ifs, then not doing the draft day trade makes even less sense from an asset management perspective.

3) Lebron - the best player in the world that has had more media and hype is the only comparison so far? I can't think of another player with a 7+ team list. Even for huge FAs (excluding Lebron) this courting and circus seems well beyond "Standard Procedure".

Doesn't change anything - what's done is done - I just don't agree backing into the logic with these points.

[Rapper]

HE is a SUN!!!

[Beaverfuzz]

How the hell you been fuzz? Long time no see....

My nigga.

Still pissed about game 6, yes this game 6 and not that game 6.

[manufan10]

I don't buy that BS the local radio guy is selling. If he knows about this apparent 3 team meeting surely the major news guys would know and would have reported it by now.

[boutons_deux]

HE is a SUN!!!

link?

[spurtech09]

HE is a SUN!!!Your joking right? LOL

[nowitzkikopf]

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/616400386765619200 fwiw

i don't understand wtf he would go to phoenix though...chandler looked half done last year, system is unproven, stars are unproven.

[DPG21920]

By the way, I'm not knocking SA. I'm saying the logic of the "rumors" doesn't make sense. I think SA is a favorite or at least tied with POR. No one else matters. Spurs aren't dumb and wouldn't have moved Tiago unless they were confident.

I really dont want Monroe though.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

As opposed to recently being a "fake factor".

[Aztecfan03]

Well yeah, yesterday, today and tomorrow. 3 consecutive days.
you made it sound like full days not 1 full day and 2 or so hours on two other days.

[testies]

if we dump splitter to get monroe, i'm not a spurs anymore

[Rapper]

SHIT!!! DAMN IT!!!

WHY SUN??? TELL ME WHY??

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

With the recent moves the Blazers made, it doesn't seem likely that they're too much in the mix, but they likely are.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

SHIT!!! DAMN IT!!!

WHY SUN??? TELL ME WHY??

Relax, he isn't a Sun.

[Aztecfan03]

SHIT!!! DAMN IT!!!

WHY SUN??? TELL ME WHY??

Mods? Where you at? Pink this fool.

[Aztecfan03]

Relax, he isn't a Sun.
that guy is trolling.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Mods? Where you at? Pink this fool.

[Jeremy]

I don't buy that BS the local radio guy is selling. If he knows about this apparent 3 team meeting surely the major news guys would know and would have reported it by now.

Gambo is legit. Always has Suns news first.

[NASpurs]

SHIT!!! DAMN IT!!!

WHY SUN??? TELL ME WHY??

Calm down cutewizard

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Gambo is legit. Always has Suns news first.

That may be true, but in light of all the different reports indicating things that have turned out to be false.. It's safe to say this isn't coming from Aldridge's camp. Although, it would be an elaborate lie that essentially benefits nobody.

[Sean Cagney]

Relax, he isn't a Sun.

Yep, he is not deciding tonight and all this b.s. speculation can go on another day.

[Beaverfuzz]

Yep, he is not deciding tonight and all this b.s. speculation can go on another day.

It will go on longer than one day. :bobo

[Sean Cagney]

It will go on longer than one day. :bobo

Great, can't wait for more he is close to signing or chooses SA and then it's back to the Suns or LA again. Watch the Mavs creep in now too! That or some dark horse team.

[Silver&Black]

Calm down cutewizard (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=19861)

:lmao

[Thompson]

I don't understand why the idea of playing with Chandler appeals so much to Aldridge if he can player with Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, and Leonard.

And Green, Diaw and Mills. I wouldn't worry about the Suns.

[SpurPadre]

David is his dad. :bobo

Even better! LOL.

[cd98]

Please let this not descend to Desicion level.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Please let this not descend to Desicion level.

It's getting there. Don't understand what more could be said in a second meeting. He wants R.C, Morey and Olshey to have a triple threat, TLC match.

[Silver&Black]

Just can't see the Spurs trading away the Golden God unless they are 100% sure they are landing LMA

[kobyz]

Typical spurs, getting so close and then it slipped away...

[Beaverfuzz]

Great, can't wait for more he is close to signing or chooses SA and then it's back to the Suns or LA again. Watch the Mavs creep in now too! That or some dark horse team.

He'll hopefully announce it before the 4th, otherwise he's lost in the 4th of July and chick soccer match on the 5th.

[Mr. Body]

Word is he also wants a round of meetings with each city's real estate agents, and the op bakeries to each bake him a cake.

[Dre_7]

It's getting there. Don't understand what more could be said in a second meeting. He wants R.C, Morey and Olshey to have a triple threat, TLC match.

Gotta wait til Battleground then?!? Fuck! As confidant as I am in R.C. I think they should just get someone else.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

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[wut]

Typical spurs, getting so close and then it slipped away...

Feels too much like when Webber had a chance to play with the Spurs and Robinson...seemed like an obvious choice at the time.

[Hoops Czar]

2) If the Spurs were going to do that, then how do you explain turning down the draft day offers that very likely would have netted them a top 20 pick? If you are going to move Tiago to show LMA that there are less ifs, then not doing the draft day trade makes even less sense from an asset management perspective.


DPG dropping truth bombs.

[tholdren]

I don't see Portland landing him - they paid Lillard, losing matthews, adding alminu, and trying to max monroe and aldridge. Wow. What a shitty team. I have no idea why anyone would want to be a part of that.

[Axegrinder]

that guy is trolling.Was pulling same crap last night with different team. HOW THE HELL IS THIS FOOL BOLDED?

[beirmeistr]

either he's a very thorough man or he is an egomaniac

[tholdren]

Please let this not descend to Desicion level.
you know damn well every future NBA free agency will result in "A Decision" too much money, too many ratings, to many suckers, like us, clicking refresh… Bottle of wine #1 here I come.
cheers

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Was pulling same crap last night with different team. HOW THE HELL IS THIS FOOL BOLDED?

Would be nice if I could take his bold.

[Holden_Caulfield]

lol 74 pages

[spursparker9]

lol 74 pages

Still far from Pau Gasol/Tspence 100+ pages

[Sean Cagney]

Typical spurs, getting so close and then it slipped away...

I have a question, have you ever celebrated anything or said anything positive about the Spurs when they have done positive things? On nights when they won the title did you celebrate as a fan or just think about he losses and doom and gloom all night? Also a good day when they retain Leonard and Green! They did not let them get away, were you happy about that?

[nowitzkikopf]

lol 74 pages

what was the gasol thread at?

[Beaverfuzz]

Still far from Pau Gasol/Tspence 100+ pages

we have plenty of time, give us a chance! :bobo

[Texas_Ranger]

By this time tomorrow this will have 140 pages

[Axegrinder]

Free agency is not even 24 hours old and ppl freakin out that he's stringing it out? How many meetings did he cram in today again? Some of y'all are just delusional and/or completely spoiled:rolleyes

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Omer Asik finalizing deal, according to Stein.

[Axegrinder]

Would be nice if I could take his bold.lol I'd gladly hand it to you and a pink to "him"

[Dre_7]

Free agency is not even 24 hours old and ppl freakin out that he's stringing it out? How many meetings did he cram in today again? Some of y'all are just delusional and/or completely spoiled:rolleyes

Exactly. It is the decision that is going to change his life and help shape the rest of his career. I think he deserves to a little more than just 23 hours.

[beirmeistr]

I have a question, have you ever celebrated anything or said anything positive about the Spurs when they have done positive things? On nights when they won the title did you celebrate as a fan or just think about he losses and doom and gloom all night? Also a good day when they retain Leonard and Green! They did not let them get away, were you happy about that?

the Spurs were fantastic today. Even though they lost Splitter, a lot of fans were very concerned that Splitter could not stay healthy. It's not the Spurs fault if in fact they were mislead by LMA.

[BatManu20]

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[rjv]

Feels too much like when Webber had a chance to play with the Spurs and Robinson...seemed like an obvious choice at the time.

Saw an "open court" once where c Webb admitted the reason he turned down the spurs was because he wouldn't have earned any title he was a part of.

[exstatic]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Omer Asik and Pelicans are finalizing a deal, according to ESPN sources</p>— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/616438293429772288">July 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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A good fallback has been eliminated.

You can't use HTML on the forum.

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[beirmeistr]

Saw an "open court" once where c Webb admitted the reason he turned down the spurs was because he wouldn't have earned any title he was a part of.

bet you he regrets that kind of thinking

[Mr. Body]

Saw an "open court" once where c Webb admitted the reason he turned down the spurs was because he wouldn't have earned any title he was a part of.

I think that's why we didn't get Gasol last year.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

You can't use HTML on the forum.

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I'm not very good with that sort of thing, but seeing the way you formatted the tweet, I understand.

[BatManu20]

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[kobyz]

If LMA goes to Phoenix can we menage a 3 way trade? of splitter to Atlanta, Morris tweens and pj tucker to the Spurs, cap space to Suns, it will be nice get for us...

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

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[Roger Freemason Jr.]

76er's in win-now mode. :lol

[Marcus Bryant]

So when's the 'rose ceremony'?

[Mr. Body]

If LMA goes to Phoenix can we menage a 3 way trade? of splitter to Atlanta, Morris tweens and pj tucker to the Spurs, cap space to Suns, it will be nice get for us...

Any three-way Aldridge is involved in has to include Tyson Chandler.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

We aren't trading Splitter if we don't have one of Aldridge or Monroe coming, we'll pull that off the table. Think guys.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Sauce Castillo on the move to Philly as well.

[BillMc]

Another round of meetings? Pop is probably going to tell him to "go fuck yourself". :lol

Yeah, Pop doesn't seem like a "second meeting" guy. He's liable to conclude that LaMarcus needs to get over himself.

[Sean Cagney]

We aren't trading Splitter if we don't have one of Aldridge or Monroe coming, we'll pull that off the table. Think guys.

I doubt they do that. They will trade him still.

[rjv]

So what would be plan C ?

[Sean Cagney]

So what would be plan C ?
Good question but that would really be a loss and I hope we don't find out.

[BillMc]

So what would be plan C ?

Quick, set up a meeting with DeAndre Jordan. Biggest Spurs selling point? Pop can't foul him if he's on his own team.

[Robz4000]

So what would be plan C ?

Tim retires, Tony is traded, and the Spurs tank the season for next year's FA class.

[dabom]

Quick, set up a meeting with DeAndre Jordan. Biggest Spurs selling point? Pop can't foul him if he's on his own team.

:lol

[SpurPadre]

76er's in win-now mode. :lol

We've gotta root for Brett's team to be Spurs East II, tbh.

[Beaverfuzz]

bet you he regrets that kind of thinking

time out

[BillMc]

time out
:lol

[SpurPadre]

Even if this dude ultimately picks us, I'll still be annoyed he made the team and the fans sweat this much and seriously had a hard time between us and the Suns.

[tholdren]

If LMA goes to Phoenix can we menage a 3 way trade? of splitter to Atlanta, Morris tweens and pj tucker to the Spurs, cap space to Suns, it will be nice get for us...
no

[Beaverfuzz]

Quick, set up a meeting with DeAndre Jordan. Biggest Spurs selling point? Pop can't foul him if he's on his own team.

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[K...]

haha go to phoenix and be the heir to charles no ring barkley

[Dre_7]

Even if this dude ultimately picks us, I'll still be annoyed he made the team and the fans sweat this much and seriously had a hard time between us and the Suns.

I wouldn't be annoyed. Free agency only began 23 hours ago (although it sure as hell seems longer lol). He will make a decision soon enough.

[Ice009]

I'm not really too pleased with LaMarcus meeting this many teams. I understand about taking a little bit of time to make a decision, but surely you'd have a shortlist of teams that you will legitimately play for? I don't understand why he's wasting his time or other team's time meeting so many teams, especially teams like the Knicks and Raptors that I would say he has no intention of playing for. I would even throw the Lakers on that list.

And now he wants a second meeting? Not sure how Pop would react to that. Also, if this guy is that much of a pussy and is scared to even play one minute at center (hence the reason for him looking at Phoenix as they now have Tyson Chandler as their new full-time center), I don't know if I even want him. Surely, if needed, he can play a few minutes at center each game? Maybe the Spurs can look into getting Robin Lopez as a backup center just so LaMarcus doesn't have to play any center, but that is ridiculous if you ask me. If you want to win the Championship, and especially with the way the league is going now, you're going to have to play a bit of small ball, and LaMarcus would be the center in those lineups.

[Poolboy5623]

Quick, set up a meeting with DeAndre Jordan. Biggest Spurs selling point? Pop can't foul him if he's on his own team.

..except every team in the league would do it, against the Spurs. ..

[Beaverfuzz]

..except every team in the league would do it, against the Spurs. ..

Pop and Becki would make sure he made 70% of his FT's minimum.

[Beaverfuzz]

I'm not really too please with LaMarcus meeting this many teams. I understand about taking a little bit of time to make a decision, but surely you'd have a shortlist of teams that you will legitimately play for. I don't understand why he's wasting his time meeting so many teams, especially teams like the Knicks and Raptors that I would say he has no intention of playing for.

And now he wants a second meeting? Not sure how Pop would react to that. Also, if this guy is that much of a pussy and is scared to even play any minutes at center, I don't know if I even want him. Surely, if needed, he can play a few minutes at center each game? Maybe the Spurs can look into getting Robin Lopez as a backup center just so LaMarcus doesn't have to play any center, but that is ridiculous if you ask me. If you want to win the Championship, and especially with the way the league is going now, you're going to have to play a bit of small ball, and LaMarcus would be the center in those lineups.

Just play along and nod your head. You're planning your next 2-7 years here. You listen to anyone who's willing to give you the time of day...and then shit on them like the Lakers. :lol :bobo