You don't trust J.R.? Pietrus didn't exactly light it up down the stretch for GS, either...Quote:
Originally Posted by romad_20
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You don't trust J.R.? Pietrus didn't exactly light it up down the stretch for GS, either...Quote:
Originally Posted by romad_20
I can tell you who they won't give the MLE to tonight.
Artest didn't opt out. I think the Spurs might still have interest in JR, so I can see them talking to him and his agent, but I don't think they'd offer the full MLE for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by clubalien
imo, there aren't many wing players better for the money. i hope the Spurs get him.
Tiago Splitter?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.Bottomtooth
I think he was talking about Artest.Quote:
Originally Posted by T Park
JR Smith is exactly what the Spurs need. Huge athleticism and puts up big numbers efficiently. If Horry and Barry don't come back, this guy will be a huge upgrade.
Barry will be back.
JR Smith would be fine I agree.
This season is the only one he's scored efficiently in. He's got undeniable talent though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Indazone
It was the first season he got an real consistent burn.Quote:
Originally Posted by baseline bum
I personally don't want J.R. Smith. It will be interesting to see who the Spurs target.
They may be able to get away with an MLE offer with a player option after year 2. That way if the player stays, so much the better, if they opt out, the 2010 Plan is still in effect.
Him too.Quote:
Originally Posted by T Park
Not really. He played 4 minutes a game more in '07 than '08, and played even more his rookie year in New Orleans ('05).Quote:
Originally Posted by Buddy Holly
JR was a 17ppg player before those suspensions happened. He could easily be a 20+ppg if Ai wasn't around
Wow. Never looked at his stats before. But just thought I saw him playing more this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by baseline bum
Interesting to note, his fg % and three point % has improved every season.
I don't think I'd guarantee JR a starting job simply out of loyalty to Manu if I'm the Spurs.
Manu wouldn't start anyways whoever is brought in.
Ginobili is gonna go fuck off this summer, so your gonna have to give him a shit load of games off and someones gonna have to shoulder the load.
J.R. is only 22 years old (23 in September). His game is on the rise. Most of us want him, but I doubt the FO is looking into him much.
Is that why they've looked into him a couple of the past years? They tried to trade for him and things didn't work out. If they liked him before, they should still like him now. The only reason I can see them ignoring JR is because of his attitude.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dynasty
Im desperate....Artest off,Magette 's not coming..sign JR instead. Fook Pietrus. If we slip JR then we can sign Pietrus or Azubuike hehe
You are talking about the past. I'm talking about right now. If he's a priority, Spurs should be picking up the phone pretty soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigdog
Who's to say they already haven't made a call?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dynasty
They could very well be contacting his agent right now.
Did I say they haven't made a call? I said "pretty soon". Maybe they have, maybe they haven't. I hope they will, but my gut tells me they haven't since we're only a few hours into free agency. Purely opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigdog
True. I hope they make the call, if they already haven't. If their heads are in the right place, they would make a call to an MLE player right away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dynasty
I agree. Need to spend it fast and wise.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigdog