Official 2017 Offseason Thread

[tonight...you]

I think he needs to have a green light, like he did in the playoffs. He was a lot more aggressive to end the season and in the playoffs than he was to start the season... so I think a lot has to do with role. Needs to step up next season. No excuses. Bertans too by the way... though he's bombing away without hesitation, Spurs also need him to be solid. Looking forward to watch them and the young guards.

I was whining a lot about the Spurs standing pat before, but I am now kind of excited to see what these guys can do. Hopefully we find some keepers in this season's crop of youngsters (I use that word with some freedom for guys 24 and younger...)
Right on.

[KDKSpurs24]

Would love to see this guy break out next year. He's been improving in increments and now is the time to get into that solid rotation and make things happen.
Hopefully...
I just keep thinking and hoping that he can come out and do some things for us that Draymond does for the warriors. Come set a high pick, get the ball at the top of the key and if he's wide open have a reliable 3 point shot. And if not drive and dish to an open man. And on the other end use his length and play physical defense. If he can do this then he can definitely be an important piece in our rotation.

[tonight...you]

I just keep thinking and hoping that he can come out and do some things for us that Draymond does for the warriors. Come set a high pick, get the ball at the top of the key and if he's wide open have a reliable 3 point shot. And if not drive and dish to an open man. And on the other end use his length and play physical defense. If he can do this then he can definitely be an important piece in our rotation.
He'll never have that ultra-alpha, outward personality of a Draymond who brings that onto the court.
He's SLOWMO and that's who he is. Better to not try to put him into a space that he won't ever try to endeavor.

Just be him with 50% more aggression on getting his. Take that shot. Do that drive. Lay it up. You got a better pass? Do it.
Just be decisive on O and don't be afraid to take it yourself.

On D? He's pretty good already. Just polish shit on that end and, of course, be more aggressive.

But he'll never get like Dray. Dray is wired the way he is and Kyle is wired differently.

[look_at_g_shred]

He'll never have that ultra-alpha, outward personality of a Draymond who brings that onto the court.
He's SLOWMO and that's who he is. Better to not try to put him into a space that he won't ever try to endeavor.

Just be him with 50% more aggression on getting his. Take that shot. Do that drive. Lay it up. You got a better pass? Do it.
Just be decisive on O and don't be afraid to take it yourself.

On D? He's pretty good already. Just polish shit on that end and, of course, be more aggressive.

But he'll never get like Dray. Dray is wired the way he is and Kyle is wired differently.
Well said.

[rjv]

He'll never have that ultra-alpha, outward personality of a Draymond who brings that onto the court.
He's SLOWMO and that's who he is. Better to not try to put him into a space that he won't ever try to endeavor.

Just be him with 50% more aggression on getting his. Take that shot. Do that drive. Lay it up. You got a better pass? Do it.
Just be decisive on O and don't be afraid to take it yourself.

On D? He's pretty good already. Just polish shit on that end and, of course, be more aggressive.

But he'll never get like Dray. Dray is wired the way he is and Kyle is wired differently. i'm not disagreeing with you on this point or stating that KA is a potential alpha, but all i have is anecdotal evidence. for a while, the same was said of kawhi after his first two seasons. KA may ultimately become more competitive on the court even if he doesn't become more demonstrative about it. but the biggest issue, as you pointed out, is his aggression. he can't shy away and think too much. he has to be more instinctive and show more confidence. act like he belongs in the pack, even if he isn't the alpha.

[tonight...you]

i'm not disagreeing with you on this point or stating that KA is a potential alpha, but all i have is anecdotal evidence. for a while, the same was said of kawhi after his first two seasons. KA may ultimately become more competitive on the court even if he doesn't become more demonstrative about it. but the biggest issue, as you pointed out, is his aggression. he can't shy away and think too much. he has to be more instinctive and show more confidence. act like he belongs in the pack, even if he isn't the alpha.
Exactly. :toast

[KDKSpurs24]

He'll never have that ultra-alpha, outward personality of a Draymond who brings that onto the court.
He's SLOWMO and that's who he is. Better to not try to put him into a space that he won't ever try to endeavor.

Just be him with 50% more aggression on getting his. Take that shot. Do that drive. Lay it up. You got a better pass? Do it.
Just be decisive on O and don't be afraid to take it yourself.

On D? He's pretty good already. Just polish shit on that end and, of course, be more aggressive.

But he'll never get like Dray. Dray is wired the way he is and Kyle is wired differently.
What you said was accurate but I don't get WHY you said it. I didn't say anything about personality. The stuff I described doesn't take an alpha attitude. I was talking strictly bball IQ stuff that he's capable of doing on the court. I'm not saying he has to lead like Draymond.

[tonight...you]

What you said was accurate but I don't get WHY you said it. I didn't say anything about personality. The stuff I described doesn't take an alpha attitude. I was talking strictly bball IQ stuff that he's capable of doing on the court. I'm not saying he has to lead like Draymond.
You mentioned the things that Draymond does. Well, the main thing that he does is bring his ultra-alpha attitude on the court and it affects the other 4 guys on the court along with himself. His physical D? That's also from his physical, alpha attitude.
I was just saying that Kyle doesn't have that in him and he shouldn't try to be that guy.
Kyle just needs to be 50% more aggressive, more decisive and he'll be just fine within the confines of his talent level on this team.

[noles1983]

Anderson already in Los Angeles at UCLA facility training... looks slim:
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His forehead isn't fucking slim

[sasaint]

What you said was accurate but I don't get WHY you said it. I didn't say anything about personality. The stuff I described doesn't take an alpha attitude. I was talking strictly bball IQ stuff that he's capable of doing on the court. I'm not saying he has to lead like Draymond.

I hear what you are saying. It's all about the role not the style. But in order for Kyle to occupy that role, Pop would need to borrow a lot from Kerr's offense. That super-high pick is not really a part of Pop's offense. It would be interesting to see Kyle in that role - especially if he were a willing and effective pick-setter (unlike our other "bigs"). Who knows, if Patty and Forbes log a lot of minutes before Tony's return, and Pop tries to use them like Curry-lites, then Kyle might have a real opportunity to establish his role on the team.

[KDKSpurs24]

You mentioned the things that Draymond does. Well, the main thing that he does is bring his ultra-alpha attitude on the court and it affects the other 4 guys on the court along with himself. His physical D? That's also from his physical, alpha attitude.
I was just saying that Kyle doesn't have that in him and he shouldn't try to be that guy.
Kyle just needs to be 50% more aggressive, more decisive and he'll be just fine within the confines of his talent level on this team.
Yeah that would be good for the team. And on defense just be strong and stay disciplined.

[KDKSpurs24]

I hear what you are saying. It's all about the role not the style. But in order for Kyle to occupy that role, Pop would need to borrow a lot from Kerr's offense. That super-high pick is not really a part of Pop's offense. It would be interesting to see Kyle in that role - especially if he were a willing and effective pick-setter (unlike our other "bigs"). Who knows, if Patty and Forbes log a lot of minutes before Tony's return, and Pop tries to use them like Curry-lites, then Kyle might have a real opportunity to establish his role on the team.
Yeah I agree and that is what I'm hoping for. I think it would be great.

[tonight...you]

Yeah that would be good for the team. And on defense just be strong and stay disciplined.
That's it. He has it in him. He just needs to adjust a few things and I know it's hard to become more aggressive, on a dime, but he's got to do it this year.
Otherwise he will always be a fringe NBA player.

[sasaint]

That's it. He has it in him. He just needs to adjust a few things and I know it's hard to become more aggressive, on a dime, but he's got to do it this year.
Otherwise he will always be a fringe NBA player.

Nah, he will become a stud in Europe or China.

[sasaint]

Yeah I agree and that is what I'm hoping for. I think it would be great.

That's a lot of "ifs", but yeah, I'd like to see Kyle used in that way. But that all depends on Pop's being happy with setting those high picks and giving the green light to Mills and Forbes to bomb away - at least a little bit.

[tonight...you]

Nah, he will become a stud in Europe or China.
He could... If washed up Stephon can become a legend over there, he could be their Magic Johnson.

[ace3g]

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[BatManu20]

A fan mad a poster of Kawhi baptizing Zaza.


http://i63.tinypic.com/2wmkp76.jpg

[BatManu20]

Ah Ace beat me to it.

[TheDoctor]

Anderson already in Los Angeles at UCLA facility training... looks slim:
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Kyle has been training hard or surpassing speeds not previously seen to the point he broke his fingernail.

[TheDoctor]

887686453110730752

:lol #TheSaltiness

[CGD]

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Damn, he must have really wanted out or the Spurs never made that 9M dollar offer. Dude is gonna fade away in oblivion like Gary Neal, shame.

[look_at_g_shred]

How the fuck is PATFO not going hard after Shabazz??

[bklynspursfan]

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[jiggy_55]

Spurs sign Matt Costello to a 2-way contract. He played in the summer league with the Twolves

[TimDunkem]

 Austin Spurs championship incoming. :lobt2:

[Ocotillo]

https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2017/7/19/15998918/after-a-great-summer-league-nba-iowa-gleague-energy-wolves

6'9"

[Chinook]

Spurs sign Matt Costello to a 2-way contract. He played in the summer league with the Twolves

Seems, not necessarily promising, but at least he has a skill that should be useful.

[ceperez]

Matt Costello signs with the Spurs!!! http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Matt-Costello-58737/

Apparently can rebound, but can he do anything else?

[coachmac87]

Seems, not necessarily promising, but at least he has a skill that should be useful.

Skill set over athleticism...

Seems to be Spurs approach

[ceperez]

From this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA5k6znvAqE He can shoot 3's. I guess another Lauvergne type player?

Spurs stocking up on Matt Bonner clones?

[Chinook]

Skill set over athleticism...

Seems to be Spurs approach

When that skill is rebounding, I'm okay with it.

[ceperez]

When that skill is rebounding, I'm okay with it.

I think he's a 3 and rebound kind of guy.

[jyra]

I think he's a 3 and rebound kind of guy.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Matt-Costello/Summary/24277

He really isn't a 3 point shooter. He's hit 8 out of 37 3 pointers last year in the D-League, less than 20%. In the summer league he went 1 for 6.

[ceperez]

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Matt-Costello/Summary/24277

He really isn't a 3 point shooter. He's hit 8 out of 37 3 pointers last year in the D-League, less than 20%. In the summer league he went 1 for 6.

So sad... I just checked the numbers. I guess Spurs will never expect him to shoot.

[coachmac87]

Simmons/Dedmon were great athletes but pretty much one trick pony. Pretty much lacked basic fundamentals of a basketball player but their athleticism couldn't be ignored.

Spurs seems to looking for players who can shoot from 3, midrange, pass and just do the little things that matter. Spurs are by far a more talented team offsensively but their defense is the real question or concern

[bluebellmaniac]

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Matt-Costello/Summary/24277

He really isn't a 3 point shooter. He's hit 8 out of 37 3 pointers last year in the D-League, less than 20%. In the summer league he went 1 for 6.

8/37 = 21.6% ... tbh

[jermaine]

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Matt-Costello/Summary/24277

He really isn't a 3 point shooter. He's hit 8 out of 37 3 pointers last year in the D-League, less than 20%. In the summer league he went 1 for 6.

Looks like a baby David Lee in every way...

[jyra]

8/37 = 21.6% ... tbh

Yes, I mixed up the numbers. Should have been 7/38.

[ceperez]

Looks like a baby David Lee in every way...

poor man's David Lee?

sad.

[Vic Petro]

But there's one variable, sources say, that might be the driving factor of player movement going forward: Gregg Popovich.


Pop begins his term as the head coach of Team USA this year and his contract lasts through the 2020 Olympics in Japan. (Sidenote: Spurs' VP of basketball operations Monty Williams was an assistant coach on the 2016 USA squad.) Could the Spurs be playing the long game here?



http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20103019/how-dream-teams-led-superteams

[Fireball]

Spurs clearly gave up on the upcoming season ... really looks like they will try something bigger next off-season which has some interesting free agents but many teams with missing cap space

[bklynspursfan]

Spurs clearly gave up on the upcoming season ... really looks like they will try something bigger next off-season which has some interesting free agents but many teams with missing cap space

How did they give up exactly?

[rjv]

How did they give up exactly? i don't understand that conclusion either. trades off the bat impacted the FA market in a big way. and the spurs may have never fully gone in on CP3 either. it's quite possible the spurs didn't give up so much as they just opted to be more conservative with their cap space because they felt they had more options for 2018 in regards to cap flexibility, which is something the spurs never really had this summer.

[Fireball]

How did they give up exactly?

well, I guess they had plans trading LMA and some other players like Green to shake things up a bit ... nothing happened and you cannot tell me this off-season is not a letdown compared to what other teams have done

[sasaint]

well, I guess they had plans trading LMA and some other players like Green to shake things up a bit ... nothing happened and you cannot tell me this off-season is not a letdown compared to what other teams have done

Yep. The top Western Conference teams engaged in an arms race that the Spurs never entered. I expect them to come in 4th (at best) in the West.

Although their current roster is so strange that I am still holding on to the slim hope that they are making a trade. Heck, training camp is still a month away. A lot can happen.

[rjv]

Yep. The top Western Conference teams engaged in an arms race that the Spurs never entered. I expect them to come in 4th (at best) in the West. but the spurs aren't interested in 2nd or past that. OKC may be and houston might consider getting to the WCF a big step, but SA may just have thought after surveying the landscape that the risks regarding taking up cap space would have been unjustified. spurs never had cap flexibility and LMA's trade value was devalued by a cardiac condition, an up and down playoff run and rumors about his attitude. in the end, from an actuarial perspective, 2018 may have ultimately made far more sense. a run at 2-4 in the meantime keeps the franchise on the map, generates revenue and perpetuates the conversation that the 2018 FA's need to hear about them being the missing piece.

[bklynspursfan]

well, I guess they had plans trading LMA and some other players like Green to shake things up a bit ... nothing happened and you cannot tell me this off-season is not a letdown compared to what other teams have done

True, but we have another year of continuity for the most part. The last few years there's been pretty significant changes.

They can be better than they were last season, and just because on paper other teams improved, it's not a sure thing they'll be better.

[bklynspursfan]

i don't understand that conclusion either. trades off the bat impacted the FA market in a big way. and the spurs may have never fully gone in on CP3 either. it's quite possible the spurs didn't give up so much as they just opted to be more conservative with their cap space because they felt they had more options for 2018 in regards to cap flexibility, which is something the spurs never really had this summer.

Yea. It's possible the options they had weren't worth it.

Adding Gay and potentially playing smaller could in it of itself show a big time improvement for us. Not to mention the potential development of some our younger guys.

Next off season there can be big FA stuff going on, but I def don't think they threw in the towel this off-season.

[bklynspursfan]

Yep. The top Western Conference teams engaged in an arms race that the Spurs never entered. I expect them to come in 4th (at best) in the West.

Although their current roster is so strange that I am still holding on to the slim hope that they are making a trade. Heck, training camp is still a month away. A lot can happen.

I don't see them below a 3rd seed honestly. I think sometimes people get caught up in going for the big names.

A little change in philosophy alone could show major improvements.

[look_at_g_shred]

I don't see them below a 3rd seed honestly. I think sometimes people get caught up in going for the big names.

A little change in philosophy alone could show major improvements.
we didn't make any drastic improvements the Summer of 2013 either. Mindset is underrated.

[Spurs4#5]

I like how people write of a team months before a season even starts. I like even more how people want to make whole sale changes to team that just won 60+ games 2 seasons in a row. Anyone who says the spurs wouldn't have been able to have 50/50 shot at beating the warriors fully healthy is out of their minds. The team last year was constructed to compete with the warriors because right now no one is going to be better than them with that roster. Spurs competed with them all season long including the playoffs but injuries happened just like every year they happen to some team and thats that. If 90%of the people on this site were the gm or coach this team probably wouldnt have any titles and wouldve been sold and relocated years ago.

[sasaint]

but the spurs aren't interested in 2nd or past that. OKC may be and houston might consider getting to the WCF a big step, but SA may just have thought after surveying the landscape that the risks regarding taking up cap space would have been unjustified. spurs never had cap flexibility and LMA's trade value was devalued by a cardiac condition, an up and down playoff run and rumors about his attitude. in the end, from an actuarial perspective, 2018 may have ultimately made far more sense. a run at 2-4 in the meantime keeps the franchise on the map, generates revenue and perpetuates the conversation that the 2018 FA's need to hear about them being the missing piece.

I agree completely. But that amounts to "giving up" on this season - at least for the Spurs.

[Chinook]

People should understand that SA was far and away the second-best team in the league last year. And it wasn't because they had tremendous luck with injuries, fed off the bottom teams or won a bunch of toss-up games. Folks want to bitch about the roster, but the reality is that the team played better than 28 other squad, even when Kawhi was gone.

There's some real dissonance going on with people who have to accept a team full of "terrible players" can win two playoff games in a row against the next-best team. There's no amount of mental gymnastics that makes that reasonable.

[bklynspursfan]

we didn't make any drastic improvements the Summer of 2013 either. Mindset is underrated.

Most definitely. People want the headline grabbing moves


People should understand that SA was far and away the second-best team in the league last year. And it wasn't because they had tremendous luck with injuries, fed off the bottom teams or won a bunch of toss-up games. Folks want to bitch about the roster, but the reality is that the team played better than 28 other squad, even when Kawhi was gone.

There's some real dissonance going on with people who have to accept a team full of "terrible players" can win two playoff games in a row against the next-best team. There's no amount of mental gymnastics that makes that reasonable.

Exactly. Clear cut 2nd best team, despite the issues they had. Most said they needed to play smaller more, and it seems they're heading in that direction. Real chance to be better than last season honestly

[sasaint]

I don't see them below a 3rd seed honestly. I think sometimes people get caught up in going for the big names.

A little change in philosophy alone could show major improvements.

I am never one who goes for the "big names". But the Spurs have constructed a very strange roster as it currently stands. Unless something changes with that roster, I don't see them competing with the Dubs or the Rockettes record-wise. I think that plenty of teams are capable of putting together a very good regular season with a record that could be better than the Spurs. OKC, Minny, possibly Memphis and even the Clips. (For all of those teams the Spurs always have a target on them.) I am very interested to see the Clips this season. They have a bunch of new and, to me, very interesting pieces. Their situation could easily be one of improvement by way of subtraction.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

People should understand that SA was far and away the second-best team in the league last year. And it wasn't because they had tremendous luck with injuries, fed off the bottom teams or won a bunch of toss-up games. Folks want to bitch about the roster, but the reality is that the team played better than 28 other squad, even when Kawhi was gone.

There's some real dissonance going on with people who have to accept a team full of "terrible players" can win two playoff games in a row against the next-best team. There's no amount of mental gymnastics that makes that reasonable.

Truth. Second best team in the league added more shooting and a guy in Rudy Guy at a discount who if he comes back full strength will be a bargain and added difference maker against the Warriors.

[rjv]

I am never one who goes for the "big names". But the Spurs have constructed a very strange roster as it currently stands. Unless something changes with that roster, I don't see them competing with the Dubs or the Rockettes record-wise. I think that plenty of teams are capable of putting together a very good regular season with a record that could be better than the Spurs. OKC, Minny, possibly Memphis and even the Clips. (For all of those teams the Spurs always have a target on them.) I am very interested to see the Clips this season. They have a bunch of new and, to me, very interesting pieces. Their situation could easily be one of improvement by way of subtraction. throwing a bunch of players together isn't always a fix. clippers still seem like the same dysfunctional unit to me with even more injury prone players now. rockets may not be done so hard to say where they will be but if they can't score anthony they really sacrificed depth for a strong one-two punch. OKC will be better, but they were pretty bad in the playoffs. i think the one team that will really be interesting to watch is minnesota.

[SAGirl]

How the fuck is PATFO not going hard after Shabazz??

He sucks. Scorer who sucks on defense... who cannot pass the ball at all. Does that spell the definition of a Spur? Nope.
He would be in the doghouse the entire season for selfish play and bad defense.

[look_at_g_shred]

He sucks. Scorer who sucks on defense... who cannot pass the ball at all. Does that spell the definition of a Spur? Nope.
He would be in the doghouse the entire season for selfish play and bad defense.
What? Dude always raped us.

[bklynspursfan]

What? Dude always raped us.

Haha. There's a list of guys who do, but against other teams their true colors show.

[SAGirl]

What? Dude always raped us.

Only one game or so that I can remember. I remember far more games that Anderson got by him and scored with ease. He raped JSimms though.

[sasaint]

throwing a bunch of players together isn't always a fix. clippers still seem like the same dysfunctional unit to me with even more injury prone players now. rockets may not be done so hard to say where they will be but if they can't score anthony they really sacrificed depth for a strong one-two punch. OKC will be better, but they were pretty bad in the playoffs. i think the one team that will really be interesting to watch is minnesota.

I am a little more bullish on the Rockettes and OKC (at least in the RS) than you. As I said, the Clips may be a case of addition by subtract. I do not doubt that the Logo will have further impact. (I am not counting on Doc to outlast him, tbh.) I like Memphis' potential, too. (As the Spurs have been constructed to beat the Dubs, the Grizz have traditionally been constructed to beat the Spurs.) But, I agree completely that Minny is the team that bears watching. Despite the fact that they have thrown some guys together (contrary to your dictum) I would not be surprised to see them end up with a 2 or 3 seed.

[sasaint]

What? Dude always raped us.

We already have plenty of guys fighting for the minutes he would fight for. Not a position of need.

[rjv]

I am a little more bullish on the Rockettes and OKC (at least in the RS) than you. As I said, the Clips may be a case of addition by subtract. I do not doubt that the Logo will have further impact. (I am not counting on Doc to outlast him, tbh.) I like Memphis' potential, too. (As the Spurs have been constructed to beat the Dubs, the Grizz have traditionally been constructed to beat the Spurs.) But, I agree completely that Minny is the team that bears watching. Despite the fact that they have thrown some guys together (contrary to your dictumI would not be surprised to see them end up with a 2 or 3 seed. yeah, i should have clarified. i just think that the moves by minny seemed to have more purpose and seemed to fit with their scheme. tibs seems to know what system he wants to play and he grabbed the players that would help that process along, starting with butler. crawford gives them some more reliable offense. and then they have a nice, young nucleus. the clippers, on the other hand, just seemed to grab what they could to make up for the loss of CP3. that's my perception at least.

[sasaint]

yeah, i should have clarified. i just think that the moves by minny seemed to have more purpose and seemed to fit with their scheme. tibs seems to know what system he wants to play and he grabbed the players that would help that process along, starting with butler. crawford gives them some more reliable offense. and then they have a nice, young nucleus. the clippers, on the other hand, just seemed to grab what they could to make up for the loss of CP3. that's my perception at least.

I really can't argue with that. But I still like some of the pieces that the Clips ended up with. Whether they fit together remains to be seen. I like Beverly. (Before the Spurs loaded up on inexperienced backcourt prospects, I really wanted to see them figure out a way to get him.) And they seem to have a real SF at long last in Galinari (a health risk, as you said). Plus, I think many of their holdovers will feel a sense of relief and freedom without CP3. So, I expect the Clips will play a different style with some highly motivated players. If they stumble badly, I could see them replace Doc, though.

[rjv]

I really can't argue with that. But I still like some of the pieces that the Clips ended up with. Whether they fit together remains to be seen. I like Beverly. (Before the Spurs loaded up on inexperienced backcourt prospects, I really wanted to see them figure out a way to get him.) And they seem to have a real SF at long last in Galinari (a health risk, as you said). Plus, I think many of their holdovers will feel a sense of relief and freedom without CP3. So, I expect the Clips will play a different style with some highly motivated players. If they stumble badly, I could see them replace Doc, though. true, and if the clips do flourish, and it becomes evident that the offense flows better without CP3, i would have to feel some degree of relief that he did not end up with SA at the expense of some of our own players development.

[sasaint]

true, and if the clips do flourish, and it becomes evident that the offense flows better without CP3, i would have to feel some degree of relief that he did not end up with SA at the expense of some of our own players development.

I never really wanted CP3... I have to admit that my reason was that I wanted Pop to give the keys to Dijon. (So, I am capable of being wrong in my evaluations. :lol) Anyway, both the Rockettes and the Clips will be interesting to follow, with the CP3 factor in mind.)

[cutewizard]

we need this, again:


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

[cutewizard]

Rockets didnt move the needle against GS, tbh

none did

[cutewizard]

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

[TimDunkem]

^Tha fuck?

[raybies]

serious talk, y Kyle in that pick tho?

[Snaq O'Meal]

we need this, again:


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

The Spurs should win one during Trump's term as POTUS. The awkwardness between Poop and Trump will be hilarious.

[cutewizard]

Whats Pau Gasols status?

[r0drig0lac]

serious talk, y Kyle in that pick tho?

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[99 Problems]

How long til we change this into 'Gas up the riverboats' thread? Could probably change now.

[Poolboy5623]

The Spurs should win one during Trump's term as POTUS. The awkwardness between Poop and Trump will be hilarious.

The only akwardness would be the Spurs pulling the pussy GS move and not going..

[Chillen]

The only akwardness would be the Spurs pulling the pussy GS move and not going..

See that is the problem, this should be about the honor of that teams achievement for that season, no about who is running things. To make an achievement political is beyond absurd, normal people would see it as the highest honor. They are basketball players not politicians.

[Keepin' it real]

Whats Pau Gasols status?

Happily married.

[Clipper Nation]

throwing a bunch of players together isn't always a fix. clippers still seem like the same dysfunctional unit to me with even more injury prone players now.
Last I checked, the Clippers have either the fewest or second-fewest returning players from last season in the entire league. It's a brand new roster, not the "same dysfunctional unit."

[bic50]

The only akwardness would be the Spurs pulling the pussy GS move and not going..
Pop likely wouldn't even go

[Dverde]

serious talk, y Kyle in that pick tho?

To adding a letter to misspell an abbreviation :bobo

[Spurs9]

serious talk, y Kyle in that pick tho?

:lmao :lmao

[buujness]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfNBcSSSdZU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b0ftfKFEJg

[raybies]

troll bait for SAGirl tbh lol

[rjv]

Last I checked, the Clippers have either the fewest or second-fewest returning players from last season in the entire league. It's a brand new roster, not the "same dysfunctional unit." as long as they have rivers, griffin and deandre at the helm, they will be dysfunctional from my perspective.

[barakz21]

Happy Tim Duncan day SA!!!

[jyra]

888483595307933697

:wow

[raybies]

When I saw that story I wondered if Green or Murray had anything to do with it. Murray talking to James... Murrays play probably nuked any deal

[SAGirl]

888483595307933697

:wow

I believe the LMA/Danny trade rumors to the Cavs involved Kyrie. ... I didn't voice it at the time bc it seemed ridiculous but it was a tip when the media informed that there was interest for Danny Green but the price was steep.

[SAGirl]

When I saw that story I wondered if Green or Murray had anything to do with it. Murray talking to James... Murrays play probably nuked any deal

That is so tragic. Spurs even monitored and reduced his exposure as much as they could but he looked awful.

[tdunk21]

888483595307933697

:wow

is that why Cavs are talking to Rose?

[raybies]

Good lord... 3 year deal for Pau

[raybies]

The vaunted RJ deal...

[NASpurs]

Missed the other thread.

*edited*

[ace3g]

David Aldridge @daldridgetnt
(https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt) 4m (https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/888577637261561856)
John Wall has agreed to the designated player veteran exception in Washington, per source, that will pay him a total of $207M through 2023.




David Aldridge @daldridgetnt
(https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt) 3m (https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/888578239567872000)
The three-year, $170 million extension starts in 2019, after Wall’s existing five-year deal expires. Wall will get $37.1M total through ’19.





Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
(https://twitter.com/wojespn) 1m (https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/888578665763586049)
John Wall's extension includes a fourth-year player option and a 15 percent trade kicker, league source tells ESPN.





Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania) 2m (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/888578662596882432)
Sources: Washington star John Wall has agreed to a four-year, $170M extension with the Wizards, including player option and trade kicker.

[Chinook]

Shame Wall and Kawhi would have been a great combo. Makes Kyrie a better get.

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b0ftfKFEJg
:lol

[cutewizard]

Kyrie and Kawhi moves the needle against GS

Omg if it happens

[keithington1]

Withey out there in FA

[TimDunkem]

^We already have a shitty White American.

[TheGreatYacht]

^We already have a shitty White American.

[palangi]

And we have enough low IQ black players

[TheGreatYacht]

And we have enough low IQ black players
^ typical racist Argie. Already stated he hates Mexicans, now he's letting his true colors show

[RD2191]

^ typical racist Argie. Already stated he hates Mexicans, now he's letting his true colors show

Argies think they're white, crofl. They'd be called wetbacks and shipped to Mexico if they came to the states. :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Argies think they're white, crofl. They'd be called wetbacks and shipped to Mexico if they came to the states. :lol
I always laugh when they treat PoC like inferiors just because they bent over for the Nazis in the 40s. Those giant Argie noses must've made the Nazi's uncomfortable as hell...

[RD2191]

I always laugh when they treat PoC like inferiors just because they bent over for the Nazis in the 40s. Those giant Argie noses must've made the Nazi's uncomfortable as hell...

:wow:lmao

[palangi]

^ typical racist Argie. Already stated he hates Mexicans, now he's letting his true colors show

Oh you going to cry when shoshone pulls the same shit you do? You're a little bitch.

[palangi]

^ typical racist Argie. Already stated he hates Mexicans, now he's letting his true colors show

^typical racist. Make racist comments. Someone says something back. Then they run and cry racist.

Fuck you bigot

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol meltdown

[palangi]

:lol meltdown

No meltdown. Just fun showing the simple minded bigot you really are

[TheGreatYacht]

No meltdown. Just fun showing the simple minded bigot you really are
You were misspelling words left and right (lol edited your own comment) like a "low IQ" Argie, and even quoted the same thing twice :lol

Were you typing with det nose?

[BackHome]

You all need to get out of your moms house and go get laid.......heck just get out of the house and drink a beer or two. It will make your parents proud ......trust me...........:)

[palangi]

You were misspelling words left and right (lol edited your own comment) like a "low IQ" Argie, and even quoted the same thing twice :lol

Were you typing with det nose?

Is auto correct. But sparkling has nothing to do with your bigot racist ass.

[TheGreatYacht]

Just fun showing the simple minded bigot you really are

And we have enough low IQ black players

[apalisoc_9]

^ typical racist Argie. Already stated he hates Mexicans, now he's letting his true colors show

Argies are naturally racist. They killed millions of blacks and abpriginals during the european immigration. The same Aboriginals that basically looks lile Mexicans..

But here you have mexicans thinking manu thinks specially of them. :lol

[apalisoc_9]

Is auto correct. But sparkling has nothing to do with your bigot racist ass.

Shutup you genocidal racist.

[tdunk21]

And we have enough low IQ black players

:rolleyes

[TheGreatYacht]

Argies are naturally racist. They killed millions of blacks and abpriginals during the european immigration. The same Aboriginals that basically looks lile Mexicans..

But here you have mexicans thinking manu thinks specially of them. :lol
Mexicans roll around in self-hate. Their soccer players and boxers get treated better in other countries than they do in their homeland. Not to mention a quarter of them voted for Trump....

Posters here need to wake up. Manu could give two shits about their abuelas en Gualadajara :lol

[Strategic]

And now the racial hate comes back out.

[palangi]

Shutup you genocidal racist.

Here is prime 1 racist bigot himself. I knew it would draw you out. Just 2 more to go

[BatManu20]

LMA clearly focused and ready for a comeback year. :flag:



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFXgOAUUQAUD0EP?format=jpg&name=large

[DPG21920]

He's not allowed to celebrate his b-day?

[SAGirl]

LMA clearly focused and ready for a comeback year. :flag:



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFXgOAUUQAUD0EP?format=jpg&name=large

Bday! its allowed.
Also he doesn't look fat. Looks in a trim shape. I think guy is coming for that contract year.

[BatManu20]

He's not allowed to celebrate his b-day?


Bday! its allowed.
Also he doesn't look fat. Looks in a trim shape. I think guy is coming for that contract year.

Twas a joke. I'm all in on LMA this year :tu

[benefactor]

He looks slimmer. Maybe we'll get contact year Softridge after all

[SAGirl]

[FONT=Verdana]

Twas a joke. I'm all in on LMA this year :tu

ahhh ok sorry batmanu20... it's difficult to discern the real trolling from subtle jokes like this. ... I am not all on LMA but it is what it is. I hope it really is contract season for him and he comes out balling. :tu

[picnroll]

Aldridge obviously has a ton of money riding on this year. I expect him to drop the "I don't like to play the 5" attitude and realize in today's NBA his best ticket to a payday is to be an effective 4/5. He should be coming into camp in the best shape he's been in in years. Even Cousins is busting his ass to be in shape.

[lilbthebasedgod]

Why are his two cups stacked like that?!?!?! :spless:

[LakerHater]

So the Sizzurp dnt spill!

[noles1983]

Aldridge obviously has a ton of money riding on this year. I expect him to drop the "I don't like to play the 5" attitude and realize in today's NBA his best ticket to a payday is to be an effective 4/5. He should be coming into camp in the best shape he's been in in years. Even Cousins is busting his ass to be in shape.

Thats why sports salaries need to be all performance/goal based. Too many pieces of shit only put in real work in contract years.

[BatManu20]

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[Kindergarten Cop]

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[BatManu20]

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[Joseph Kony]

Anything that hushes the Melo to Cleveland talk, as it takes away a destination for Kyrie. Of the teams he mentioned, I don't see Gilbert dealing with Riley, and Minnesota already has Teague and can't trade him for awhile....that leaves us. Make this shit happen RC

[Mr. Body]

889512805254045696

I'd stay away from Anthony unless you're a shitty team who just needs to sell tickets (like NYK).

[Joseph Kony]

I'd stay away from Anthony unless you're a shitty team who just needs to sell tickets (like NYK).
OKC just saw their star walk away for nothing because they didn't try hard enough to get pieces around Russ/Durant. They are in a situation where they know George could be a rental and will do anything to entice him to stay and Russ to sign his extension. I can see why they're doing it, but i agree with you, Melo is trash

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFg9TqgW0AAm6mH?format=jpg&name=large

[BatManu20]

I agree Melo is fool's gold (not even that actually..), but if OKC can acquire him at a reasonable price, it's a no-brainer. All about convincing Russ and PG to stay long term. Plus he provides some much-needed offense to that team and takes away shots from Robertson, one of the worst offensive players in the entire league.

[noles1983]

What a shitty offseason for the Spurs, you almost have to try to be this bad.

[tholdren]

What a shitty offseason for the Spurs, you almost have to try to be this bad.

They may trade gasol aldridge for irving is the hope

[noles1983]

They may trade gasol aldridge for irving is the hope

Why would the cavs want either one of those shitters?

[Nathan89]

What a shitty offseason for the Spurs, you almost have to try to be this bad.

[cjw]

Duncan in his age 37/38/39 seasons: $31.0 million including the dead money being paid to him ($1.8mm per year)

Pau in his age 37/38/39 seasons: $48.0 million. Add in age 36 where the disparity was $6 million and Pau is +$23 million above the GOAT.

Let's not forget Duncan was still one of the best defenders in the league at the end of his career.

Seriously, F Pau.

[Hoops Czar]

Duncan in his age 37/38/39 seasons: $31.0 million including the dead money being paid to him ($1.8mm per year)

Pau in his age 37/38/39 seasons: $48.0 million. Add in age 36 where the disparity was $6 million and Pau is +$23 million above the GOAT.

Let's not forget Duncan was still one of the best defenders in the league at the end of his career.

Seriously, F Pau.

Some discount.

[noles1983]

Duncan in his age 37/38/39 seasons: $31.0 million including the dead money being paid to him ($1.8mm per year)

Pau in his age 37/38/39 seasons: $48.0 million. Add in age 36 where the disparity was $6 million and Pau is +$23 million above the GOAT.

Let's not forget Duncan was still one of the best defenders in the league at the end of his career.

Seriously, F Pau.

Would not be upset to see that greedy fuck get hurt this year

[.G.]

DRose committing to dem cavs.

[ace3g]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania) 2m (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/889621978025517056)
Derrick Rose has committed to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers and completed his physical exam today, league sources tell The Vertical.

[Leetonidas]

Good. Now that they have their PG hurry up and give us Kyrie

[NASpurs]

Good, Kyrie is gone then.

[Dverde]

There is no Kyrie only Pau.

[cutewizard]

this is the strangest offseason in the NBA in years, good god

[Robz4000]

I'm not used to the Spurs having the worst offseason of any NBA team tbh. Now I know how Laker fans feel...

[Leetonidas]

Cavs are having a worse off-season tbh. Signing scrubs and their star pg asked to be traded

[Robz4000]

Cavs are having a worse off-season tbh. Signing scrubs and their star pg asked to be traded

Could end up being a good offseason for them if they turn Kyrie into Bledsoe and Josh Jackson.

[Ice009]

That's going to piss me off if they get Josh Jackson as I really wanted him. When I heard the Spurs wanted him in the draft, it got my hopes up a little. I knew it wasn't likely possible, but I wanted him. I think that would be a great return for the Cavs.

[BatManu20]

this is the strangest offseason in the NBA in years, good god

+1

[BatManu20]

889699589627891712

[Robz4000]

889699589627891712

:lmao

[Robz4000]

Then again, the way things are going the Spurs prolly offer up Kawhi for him.

[BatManu20]

889849944202502144

[look_at_g_shred]

889849944202502144

Damn bruh would've felt more comfortable giving Noel 48 mill instead of Pau even depsite the injury history.

[Ice009]

I forgot he's unsigned. I'd kill for him right about now. I'd dump half of the team for him.

[sasaint]

I forgot he's unsigned. I'd kill for him right about now. I'd dump half of the team for him.

I wonder what kind of cap space the Mavs have?

[Spurs9]

Damn bruh would've felt more comfortable giving Noel 48 mill instead of Pau even depsite the injury history.

:lol Didn't realize he wasn't signed, he will get alot more than Pau though, but I would have definitely perferred him

[BatManu20]

889869558470897665

[ace3g]

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
(https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA) 5m (https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/889878974381404160)
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived both Quinn Cook & Axel Toupane. $25k cap hit for each. Both would have been $100k guaranteed today.

[Chinook]

They can give two-way deals now.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
(https://twitter.com/wojespn) 30s (https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/889916095448133632)
Portland has traded Allen Crabbe to Brooklyn for Andrew Nicholson, league sources tell ESPN.





Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
(https://twitter.com/wojespn) now (https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/889916275580907521)
Portland will waive and stretch Nicholson's contract, league source tells ESPN.

[NASpurs]

Damn, even Portland can trade the abortion that was Allen Crabbe's contract.

[Chinook]

Marks has got Crabbes now.

[sasaint]

:lol Didn't realize he wasn't signed, he will get alot more than Pau though, but I would have definitely perferred him

Noel wants $20MM, but Mavs are offering $12-$15MM.

[lmbebo]

Noel wants $20MM, but Mavs are offering $12-$15MM.

Doubt anyone throws that kind of offer at Noel in this market ... If I'm Noel, I sign a 1 year deal and become a UFA next summer.

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurs need to jump on Quinn Cook. He's better than any white American player Buford jacks off too.

Would easily be our Day 1 starting PG, which says a lot about it.

[NASpurs]

889916467843649538

[look_at_g_shred]

889916467843649538
Is he referring to the Portland trade? Yeah real big..

[ECOV]

:toast
889916467843649538

[NASpurs]

Is he referring to the Portland trade? Yeah real big..

Bigger than the Portland/Nets trade. They think they're getting Melo.


:toast

Not Kyrie related if that's what you're thinking. I should had put some context into that post. :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Is he referring to the Portland trade? Yeah real big..
They're probably taking that Ryan Anderson contract in a 3 team trade with HOU & NY

[look_at_g_shred]

They're probably taking that Ryan Anderson contract in a 3 team trade with HOU & NY
:lmao

[NASpurs]

They're probably taking that Ryan Anderson contract in a 3 team trade with HOU & NY

That would be hilarious. All that hope and hype to get Ryan Anderson. Feels like Spurs fans at the moment.

[ECOV]

Bigger than the Portland/Nets trade. They think they're getting Melo.



Not Kyrie related if that's what you're thinking. I should had put some context into that post. :lol

never know :toast

[NASpurs]

889922630828126208

[SAGirl]

Doubt anyone throws that kind of offer at Noel in this market ... If I'm Noel, I sign a 1 year deal and become a UFA next summer.

It's very risky for him bc of that injury history.

[cjw]

On Noel, it wasn't a Pau or Noel question. Spurs didn't have the space for Noel. Though I guess they could have tried an offer sheet and made Dallas match early in FA, but would have screwed up their roster even more.

On Crabbe, I really like the deal for the Nets:

- Nicholson was a cost the Nets incurred to get a draft pick from the Wizards for Bojan Bogdanovic's expiring deal. He was $6.75 million of dead money in each of the two seasons AFTER this one.

- Nets obviously wanted Crabbe given the offer sheet last year. Now they get him for three years. After this years he's only paid $11.7 million above what they would have been paying Nicholson (who the Blazers cut).

- So in essence, they forced the Blazers to pay 1/3 of his salary. Crabbe is still nominally at $18.5 million, but now the Nets don't have Nicholson on the books or shed an asset to dump him.

[RD2191]

889916467843649538

So what is it?

[ducks]

http://terezowens.com/derrick-roses-girlfriend-has-history-with-lebron/
so will rose girlfriend fuck james again

[lmbebo]

It's very risky for him bc of that injury history.

Has he been injured since that first ACL tear in college?

[NASpurs]

889952270481334272

[TimDunkem]

That contract just gets worse and worse. :lol

[DPG21920]

Man, I know Knight has not lived up to potential but I feel bad for him. Cant catch a break.

[Chinook]

Man, I know Knight has not lived up to potential but I feel bad for him. Cant catch a break.

He caught a tear instead.

[NASpurs]

For the people wanting to trade Danny and picking up Afflalo

889954590375981059

[BatManu20]

Bummer on Afflalo. Would've been a nice get for cheap if we traded Danny. Oh well.

[BatManu20]

I'm sure Simmons is thrilled about the signing. That Magic roster is literally all Guards and Wings except for like 2 players. Simmons might not be getting much more PT after all.

[kaji157]

Seems like the Spurs are the only team unable to get a stablished player to sign for less than 12 million a year.

Lets hope we are trying to pull off a Kyrie Irving trade, but that´s unlikely.

[SAGirl]

Has he been injured since that first ACL tear in college?

I didn't follow the 76ers through their process but he missed an entire season :wow, his rook year with some knee injury.. then played 67 and 51 games the last couple of years due to injuries.

[SAGirl]

889952270481334272

:wow

[cutewizard]

This is definitely the craziest offseason, but it shall get more interesting,

there's Kyrie, and then Carmelo, hahahahahaha

[cutewizard]

Tbh, I dont fear this version of Houston,

we can take this team in the Western semis anytime, hehehe

[tonight...you]

This is definitely the craziest offseason, but it shall get more interesting,

there's Kyrie, and then Carmelo, hahahahahaha
You just love the sugar rush, don't you? I can dig it.

[SAGirl]

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[cutewizard]

You just love the sugar rush, don't you? I can dig it.

-------------------------------

:bobo

[apalisoc_9]

Why is no one taking Ian Clark?

He must have some attitude problems or something....

[YGWHI]

So what is it?

You know, if the Spurs want Irving it's likely that...Irving go to NY. Danny Green to Cleveland and Melo to...San Antonio. :lmao

[Dverde]

889952270481334272

Feel bad for this guy. He has heart, always thought he would've been a good Spur on a more reasonable contract.

[YGWHI]

889927484623519745

This guy :vomit:

[SAGirl]

Why is no one taking Ian Clark?

He must have some attitude problems or something....

I am guessing he wants more than the vet minimum. He was allegedly being pursued by the Lakers who ultimately signed Ennis back on a 1 and 1 min contract with a TO. He's trying to get a little more than that IMO.

[SAGirl]

Feel bad for this guy. He has heart, always thought he would've been a good Spur on a more reasonable contract.

nah don't feel bad for him.. dude is a millionaire set for life if he doesn't squander that money and already got his multiyear million deal b4 this injury occurred. The suns are screwed though.

[TheGreatYacht]

Quinn Cook is going to get claimed soon. Hope it ain't by GS, HOU, or OKC who are all light years ahead of RC Drunkford

[keithington1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFkZYfA94wA

[Big Empty]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFkZYfA94wA
This Slomo? Not bad. Hopefully he can bust this shit out during the season

[TimDunkem]

Maybe he'll grow a pair and actually take those shots this season.

[ace3g]

890301631425851392

https://scontent-dft4-2.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/18513421_1312105878885191_953268180325761024_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/echolsfitness/

[ace3g]

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
(https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto) 3h (https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/890304978589544448)
Jarnell Stokes signs a 1-yr deal with Zhejiang Chouzhou (China), source told @BBallInsiders (https://twitter.com/BBallInsiders/). He averaged 13 pts on 67% shooting in Vegas SL.

[Drewlius]

Woj just reported that Rose "tried hard" to get the Spurs to sign him. :banghttp://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20158919/nba-derrick-rose-lebron-james-need-other-now

[noles1983]

Woj just reported that Rose "tried hard" to get the Spurs to sign him. :banghttp://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20158919/nba-derrick-rose-lebron-james-need-other-now

Would rather have a one legged, 2 million dollar Rose over a 50 million dollar patty any day

[ace3g]

David Pick @IAmDPick
(https://twitter.com/IAmDPick) 1h (https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/890344624132431872)
Quincy Miller is in advanced stages of signing back in the Euroleague with Bamberg, according to source. He'll sub for NOLA's Darius Miller.

[YGWHI]

Well, it's time to have a SpurTalk guy working with the Spurs staff...Apply for this job, guys.

890227241753477120

[YGWHI]

https://scontent-dft4-2.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/18513421_1312105878885191_953268180325761024_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/echolsfitness/

DRob and Tim...I love this pic. Thanks ace!!

[Snaq O'Meal]

https://scontent-dft4-2.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/18513421_1312105878885191_953268180325761024_n.jpg



Even DRob appears to be in better shape than Aldridge.

[Chomag]

Woj just reported that Rose "tried hard" to get the Spurs to sign him. :banghttp://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20158919/nba-derrick-rose-lebron-james-need-other-now
If this is true and I hope not because after stuff like this I would understand KL walking if this is the effort the FO is going to do for him in his prime, as much as that pains me to say. I'm in no way a Rose fan and have doubts on his health but look at the current spurs Roster right now and tell me it's a job well done with a straight face.

[Snaq O'Meal]

If this is true and I hope not because after stuff like this I would understand KL walking if this is the effort the FO is going to do for him in his prime, as much as that pains me to say. I'm in no way a Rose fan and have doubts on his health but look at the current spurs Roster right now and tell me it's a job well done with a straight face.

http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/06/47/04/1732914/4/920x920.jpg

RC: "It's a job well done."

[YGWHI]

DeMarcus Cousins, Jimmy Butler, Paul George, Kyrie Irving...

Well, another franchise player who is disgusted with his team that won't be traded to the Spurs

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[Pavlov]

DeMarcus Cousins, Jimmy Butler, Paul George, Kyrie Irving...

Well, another franchise player who is disgusted with his team that won't be traded to the Spurs

890187451486031872Disgusted?

“We can’t wait for the season to come and try to make some noise here in the loaded West,” Davis said Tuesday afternoon while promoting a youth camp he’ll host in early August. “We’re doing everything, whether it’s signing players, trading players … whatever it is to just try to make sure that we try to be a winning organization,” he added. “We have the tools right now to be successful. … Right now, I think we look good on paper. So we’ve just got to figure it out.”

[SAGirl]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFkZYfA94wA

Thanks for sharing!
:tu
looking a little bit faster in that release.... might be the most impactful thing if he shoots that 3 well this upcoming season and teams have to respect his shot.

:flag:

[TimDunkem]

Thanks for sharing!
:tu
looking a little bit faster in that release.... might be the most impactful thing if he shoots that 3 well this upcoming season and teams have to respect his shot.

:flag:
He has to actually take the shots though..

[SAGirl]

He has to actually take the shots though..

Agreed. He actually shot relatively well last season in jumpshots he took. He has a very slow release.. it was worse, horrific in college. It looks better now.
However, developing a Mamba mentality :lol
he might have to work on that with Kawhi and Murray this summer. .. Murray has quite the mamba mentality he just can't shoot. :downspin:

(BTW that was harmless joke):toast

[cutewizard]

890301631425851392

https://scontent-dft4-2.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/18513421_1312105878885191_953268180325761024_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/echolsfitness/

omg Tim seems to be in good shape,

perhaps HE should return, hehehe

[Jdspur20]

Thanks for sharing!
:tu
looking a little bit faster in that release.... might be the most impactful thing if he shoots that 3 well this upcoming season and teams have to respect his shot.

:flag:

Release looks much better!

[YGWHI]

Disgusted?

“We can’t wait for the season to come and try to make some noise here in the loaded West,” Davis said Tuesday afternoon while promoting a youth camp he’ll host in early August. “We’re doing everything, whether it’s signing players, trading players … whatever it is to just try to make sure that we try to be a winning organization,” he added. “We have the tools right now to be successful. … Right now, I think we look good on paper. So we’ve just got to figure it out.”

Wait to see all this offseason-early enthusiasm slowly fading with time and bad results..."They were signed players, trading players..Tried to get better, to be a winning organization but they made some bad decisions...It didn't work. It's hard to watch the playoffs on my couch, again"

[Pavlov]

Wait to see all this offseason-early enthusiasm slowly fading with time and bad results..."They were signed players, trading players..Tried to get better, to be a winning organization but they made some bad decisions...It didn't work. It's hard to watch the playoffs on my couch, again""Might be disgusted with team someday."

[loveforthegame]

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[SAGirl]

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[YGWHI]

I know that Danny Green's player fan always does a great job about cap and numbers here but this graphic can clear some doubts after Pau's contract.

Yep. It doesn't look great...


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[YGWHI]

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:shootme

[YGWHI]

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NICE!

[Ice009]

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Very interesting photo. I assume Kawhi is looking to learn from him? Maybe Kawhi will definitely be doing more play making this season.

[YGWHI]

"Might be disgusted with team someday."

I would say "soon".

He's saying all he wants...a winning organization, a strong team...NO isn't the team he envisions.

[TheDoctor]

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Fake? Look at Kawhi's left leg.

Edit: I brightened the image and it looks like there is some kind of post behind him that gives the impression that the leg was out of place.

[sasaint]

Fake? Look at Kawhi's left leg.

:lol Good one! :tu

[TheDoctor]

http://i.imgur.com/zsVqDaF.jpg?1

[BillMc]

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https://scontent-dft4-2.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/18513421_1312105878885191_953268180325761024_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/echolsfitness/

Is the other black guy D-robs son?

[hooperflash]

Fake? Look at Kawhi's left leg.

Edit: I brightened the image and it looks like there is some kind of post behind him that gives the impression that the leg was out of place.


:lol Good one! :tu

His leg is intact guys, he's just holding a bag by his left side. /bluefont

[SAGirl]

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I know that Danny Green's player fan always does a great job about cap and numbers here but this graphic can clear some doubts after Pau's contract.

Yep. It doesn't look great...


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What a fucking joke. Spurs had great flexibility in 2018 to either resign green and/or gay plus pursue a good FA when LMA leaves. Instead they traded that option away for the privilege of overpaying gasol in 2018 by 10 million and as an added bonus, locked up a chunk of cap space in 2019 as well.

I've never been a fire pop/buford kind of guy but someone needs to be fired for this move. The contract was just that bad and I wonder how long until the ownership group realizes the FO and Pop just burned away their money and chances of reloading in the next couple of years.

[tbdog]

Yeah 2018 was always the plan. The gasol deal fucked it really bad. We really need to trade. I mean really really need too. And trade for contracts that are 2 years long.

[tbdog]

YES
http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y7vpqowe

[SPURt]

Is the other black guy D-robs son?
That's his son Justin, he plays basketball for Duke