Free Agent: Qyntel Woods

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Qyntel Woods Position: F-G
Born: Feb 16, 1981
Height: 6-8 / 2,03
Weight: 220 lbs. / 99,8 kg.
College : Northeast Mississippi CC

Woods has shown himself to be a real player when given minutes with NY this season. He's extremely athletic and has more potential than many realize. No one will offer him starter money, but he should get a legit contract from someone.

[ChumpDumper]

Let's just stipulate that he abused some dogs. I don't want whottt posting his canine snuff pictures again.

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No doubt Woods has had a checkered past. He's been bouncing around in some tough situations, playing in NY last year couldn't have been easy, particularly jerked in and out of the lineup, but he was one player nobody heard complaining. Can the past be put in the past if he's cleaned up his act? What about Woods as a ballplayer? Could he fill the need?

[Texas_Ranger]

I think we don`t need him

[Streakyshooter08]

The big advantage of signing woods might be the price. I don't think he will cost that much. Might be the cheapest compared to players like Jeffries, Jones,...

[Doc Jerome]

Maybe, . . . the jury's out. I'd rather explore other options first.

[ducks]

the ir yes not sold on him as a person who get 15 minutes a night

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I watched a few Knicks games where he got significant minutes and he looked extremely good.

I trust Pop sizing him up and getting him or not geting him based on character. But as a player he's probably the cheapest good solution to a long three. He has pretty much the whole package as a player and if his head isn't totally fucked, which is a possibility, and he was humbled enough by what he's gone through he could be a good pick up.

[Kori Ellis]

The Spurs looked at him last season so I'm sure they'll look again. If for the minimum, he's got enough "upside" (I hate that word) for the risk.

[timvp]

Woods is high on my list of players I want this offseason. Only Reggie Evans and Trevor Ariza are decidedly above him.

He's long and can do everything pretty well. When given minutes with the Knicks, he put up the numbers.

I've been pimping him for years and the Spurs have gone after him twice and been shot down, so I don't know how likely it is. The Spurs would probably have to throw a multi-year package at him, which could be risky with his history.

Luckily, Pop should be able to ask his ol' friend Larry for an update.

[timvp]

The Knicks have 14 players with guaranteed contracts, leaving them just one vacancy on the roster. They have not yet ruled out re-signing their own free agents, Jackie Butler and Qyntel Woods. Isiah Thomas, the team president, said last week that he was comfortable with the roster as is and would not be aggressive in making changes this summer.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/06/sports/basketball/06knicks.html

Knicks can't keep both. I wouldn't mind taking either Woods or Butler off their hands.

Woods is another long swingman who the Spurs could groom behind Bowen. He had moments last year where he looked really good.

[shaggy17]

:madrun Pass! we would rather sign Stacy Augmon for the vets minimum to keep that 2010 cap space flexibility around :tu

-Spurs Front Office

[T Park]

shaggy

the routine is old

lose it.


No thanks.


Id rather lose, than sign a shit head of this amount.

[ChumpDumper]

Thank God whottt hasn't gotten wind of this.

[MI21]

Qyntel would be fantastic. Since the Spurs lost to the Mavs I've been supporting the acquisitiin of him. He's long, but big as well with every skill in the book and is actually not so bad defesively.

Make it happen.

[Mr. Body]

:madrun Pass! we would rather sign Stacy Augmon for the vets minimum to keep that 2010 cap space flexibility around :tu

-Spurs Front Office

Perfect imitation!

[ace3g]

I am also a big supporter of Woods and even though he has that checkered history, he is 6'8 , big SF who can rebound and defend well. and from the looks of it he doesnt get into much foul trouble when play long minutes.


Hopeful Spurs '07 SF: Qyntel Woods, Trevor Ariza, Donta Smith, Jumaine Jones, Viktor Sanikidze

[shaggy17]

shaggy

the routine is old

lose it.


No thanks.


Id rather lose, than sign a shit head of this amount.
Are you going to send me to my room and ground me for 2 weeks if I dont? :rolleyes It is day 6 and our amazing front office has yet to make a move because they are obviously preparing for 2010! Also I may be disgusted with our front office but I dont make a post saying "I wont post here for an entire year if the Spurs win"! I may admit to eating crow and being wrong but I dont post something retarded like that! Anyways back to our amazing offseason as we continue to pass up guys to get better for the long term future :elephant

[MoSpur]

Woods or Ariza would be good for the Spurs.

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Holting pattern. Woods for a relatively high amount to get him to sign a deal with a second year team option.

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Has this guy even been mentioned in any articles or reports?

[Sway]

Ariza would be really great but I think he will get more money somewhere else. Woods on the other hand can be signed on the cheap. He can rebound, defend, and dunks with authority. What is there not to like?

[ChumpDumper]

The animal abuse.

[Quadzilla99]

I don't have anything to say but snide marijuana and dog torture jokes so I'm just going to keep quiet.

[Sway]

Yeah that sucks but the hopefully he learned his lesson and put that stuff behind him. I dont think that should keep us from signing him.

[SenorSpur]

I am also a big supporter of Woods and even though he has that checkered history, he is 6'8 , big SF who can rebound and defend well. and from the looks of it he doesnt get into much foul trouble when play long minutes.


Hopeful Spurs '07 SF: Qyntel Woods, Trevor Ariza, Donta Smith, Jumaine Jones, Viktor Sanikidze

I'm glad to know he can defend. Anyone know what type of offensive game he has?

Could this be the guy to solve our future dilemma at the "3-spot"?

[Bob Lanier]

He can perform just about any kind of offensive play you can name, on the court or off it. A skilled athlete.
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[El_Mago]

People need to let the animal abuse, pot, and whatever other altercation this kid has been through....

Why? Because the real picture is what matters to Popovich......he wants to win, make the squad better, and is always looking for talent that he can turn around.....

As a matter of fact, Popovich has already expressed interest in Woods before, and yes, that was with all the baggage.....and Woods declined.

So guess what? If he does land here this time around.....

Learn to like it, or just don't watch or root....it's simple.

It's all about winning....

[ChumpDumper]

What a dumbass post.

[El_Mago]

Whats dumb about it?

Do you personally know Woods?

How do you know the kid has not decided to cut off ties with the people he once aligned himself with? Or decided to change his life all together?

Is it clear and known that he abused animals and drugs? Yeah.

Did he have any problems up in NY? Not that I know of....

Is Popovich dumb enough to go and grab a kid, who he believes would still act in such manners? Don't believe so......

Stop ragging on his past and let the kid try and change his life around.....he's still young and could change his life around, and if the Spurs management want to take a chance with him.....they will obviously sit down and evaluate him.....and if they sign him, I would feel comfortable in their judgement.....and of course....support the team.

[ChumpDumper]

If he's changing, fine.

I want to hear about it.

I haven't. And I won't start liking animal abuse because of the Spurs.

[El_Mago]

Listen, I don't like animal abuse either or the pot smoking ordeal.

However, when I said that people should learn to "like it"....it was meant as in Woods being on the roster....and not learning to like him him as a person or the incidents.

[exstatic]

If "young and stupid" were a disqualifier from further opportunity, I would certainly be begging on a corner. He's done some really stupid stuff, but I haven't heard of him having problems with teammates, the coaching staff or the front office like DMiles is having now in Portland.

I'm not advocating throwing big bucks at him, but if he's available for a reasonable price, maybe you give him a chance. He's like Ariza...with offense and shooting.

[El_Mago]

Yeah, I think when he got caught with the pot he was in Portland with those other boneheads, and of course....he was young, and could of easily been influenced by what he was seeing in his other teammates.

I also haven't heard anything about him causing problems with teammates, coaches, etc....

What he has done off the court is focused on more than what he is able to do on the court, which is perfectly understandable.

But, he was rather quiet in New York, so hopefully, from here on out....people will see the past as the past, and his game and talents will be what people will be talking about from here on out.....wherever he happens to land.

[ChumpDumper]

Bumping is fun. A couple of other names in today's transactions too.

February 28: DAKOTA
Acquired F Darius Rice. Waived G Curtis Stinson.

February 28: BAKERSFIELD
Acquired F Qyntel Woods. Waived G Brandon Armstrong.

February 28: IDAHO
Acquired C Chad Bell. Waived C Peter John Ramos due to injury.

[TDMVPDPOY]

i give the dude a run if i was the spurs FO

everyone deserves a fair go :D, thats the australian way....

[timvp]

All things being equal, Qyntel Woods > James White

[TDMVPDPOY]

pops doghouse and woods have at least someshit in common.....

give a dog a bone

[mountainballer]

Woods on the other hand can be signed on the cheap. He can rebound, defend, and dunks with authority. What is there not to like?

that he can defend might be news to the world of basketball.

are you serious when you ask what is there not to like?
just a question in return:
there is a player, who is with 4 different teams in his four years career, who is waived by two of the teams, traded by the third one and not resigned by the fourth and who, despite obvious talent, can't find a team that signs him even for the minimum.
could it be, that beside drug issues (twice) and animal abuse, there are some more things not to like.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

That maladjusted eh?

[Darkwaters]

that he can defend might be news to the world of basketball.

are you serious when you ask what is there not to like?
just a question in return:
there is a player, who is with 4 different teams in his four years career, who is waived by two of the teams, traded by the third one and not resigned by the fourth and who, despite obvious talent, can't find a team that signs him even for the minimum.
could it be, that beside drug issues (twice) and animal abuse, there are some more things not to like.


Consider what happened to Devin Brown this year. The guy was 4-5 from 3 last night and had 19 pts in 20 something minutes. Being rejected even for a minimum contract sure has a way of motivating players.