Rasheed's comments on why he didn't go to the Spurs

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Originally Posted by Solid D

In his presser, Sheed said after the season ended early for them, he was thinking about teams he would go to. San Antonio, Dallas, Orlando, Cleveland, Boston..

He then talked about how the Boston team showed up and talked to him and his wife, then (later) they made their decision.

The real curious comment was a follow-up question regarding what helped make his decision. He said (paraphrased) he thought about San Antonio but that he wasn't that enthused about some of the moves they made to their roster.

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What moves specifically were not mentioned. I wonder if he has an issue with RJ? Bowen leaving? Hmmm.

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Is he still having nightmares about how game 5 of the 2005 Finals ended ?

If I left Horry wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide open, I would :D

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Originally Posted by Bruno

The worst thing for an old vet who choose to play for a contender is being traded to a crappy team.
Maybe Sheed wasn't pleased to see that Spurs have traded Bruce and KT to Milwaukee and feared that they could also do it with him

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Boston was offering up Allen supposedly. Ainge will toss Sheed like spoiled fish if something better is available. and every players best friend, Doc, will say he hated to do it but he'll support his GM.

I've got no malice against Sheed because he elected to go to Boston rather than come to the Spurs. He's now with an organization that he likes and the Spurs now have a former teammate of his, that they and we all like. At this point in time, it's irrelevant as to why he didn't come and he should've simply refrained from answering the question. Of course, time has proven that Sheed doesn't always know when to just shut up. Even as his skills have declined a bit, the one thing he's still good at is running his damn mouth.

I know Pop would have given him no slack for lazy or sloppy play. Not sure how well that would have gone down.

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Originally Posted by scottspurs

Memorial Day Miracle 2.0 coming next June. Jefferson over Wallace. Or maybe Wallace leaves Duncan to guard Ginobili 2.0.

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It would be priceless if it was Bonner that hit a shot like that, after he stuffs Sheed's three at the other end.

Good points, doesn't mesh well with Pop, better fit with goons like Garnett that like to yell F-U repeatedly in Duncan's face just because he finally made a play on TD. Also we would trade his ass in a heartbeat just for showing up with bad hair and a 'tude.

Initially I was not aware how effective Dice still was, so Wallace seemed like the "must have" for lack of a better alternative and dearth of bigs on our roster. It's not like I followed the Pistons AT ALL to know the quality of play from Dice. Now I am thinking "things happen for a reason" and won't be sad at all to miss out on the last couple of years of Sheed's act.

Fuck Rasheed. I never wanted him on the team and I'm glad he is gonna suffer some massive failure in Boston.

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Originally Posted by Steven

Fuck Rasheed. I never wanted him on the team and I'm glad he is gonna suffer some massive failure in Boston.

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That was basically what I was saying, but in a more diplomatic and analytical way. I think it is now apparent Sheed is a lazy goon that would have disappointed us, and Dice is the consummate Spurs professional that was flying under the radar but perfect for us.

If Bonner's the reason the Spurs ended up with McDyess instead of Rasheed, then I have to say Matt's earned his bloated paycheck.

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Originally Posted by Knoxxx

That was basically what I was saying, but in a more diplomatic and analytical way. I think it is now apparent Sheed is a lazy goon that would have disappointed us, and Dice is the consummate Spurs professional that was flying under the radar but perfect for us.

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Excuse me for not being as sophisticated and intelligent as you douchebag.

look-the guy is entitled to his opinion. in his mind, the celtics made better moves. i guess we'll find out if he was right or not come next may and june.

This does cast a shadow of doubt on Sheed's intentions. The Sheed I wanted was the Sheed from 04/05, hot tempered and streaky, but capable of aptly fulfilling a role. While I doubt he has become any less hot tempered and streaky, his caution towards signing with us precludes a lack of desire to really succeed. He will have less of a workload in Boston, especially if Powe makes a full - and early - recovery. But do you want to depend on that type of player come Playoff time?

I admit I was a supporter of Sheed signing for the Spurs. I believe he can turn around a pathetic performance in 09 with a refreshing run in '10 for Boston. I don't know for sure, though.

I too was a strong supporter of Sheed coming to SA. But in retrospect, McDyess is definitely the better fit. I can't wait to see how Dice plays with the rest of the guys.

I don't understand either.

They replayed the video on Max sports tonight so here is Rasheed Wallace's exact quote:

"and not taking anything away from San Antonio but I..I would have to say that a few of the changes they made on their bench and their roster uh didn't quite sit with me too well, so I had to go to the best place where I felt as though it was a good fit for myself."

Sheed was just :smokin

Probably just talking out his ass and it was about having that third year as his option as some of you already stated. Plus, I heard KG also promised to give him handjobs before and after games and practice. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Damn, I'm glad RC & Pop were smart enough to get McDyess. I can't wait to see Sheed walk off the court while McDyess is holding the 2009-2010 NBA Championship Trophy high above his head with a gigantic smile on his face. Keep talking Sheed cause it's gonna bite you in the ass!!!

I think Rasheed was not a big fan of the Spurs dumping Bruce and KT and was concerned about the Spurs lessening focus on defense. I also assume he does not think RJ is the answer to the Spurs needs. Boston won the title last year and he apparently thinks with a heathy KG that they can again.

I always find it funny when fans get bent out of shape over a player saying exactly what they have been saying. Recall the responses here to the benching and subsequent trading of Bruce. Guess Rasheed was not a supporter of that move either.

I also very much enjoy all the people now jumping off the Rasheed bandwagon and onto the McDyess one after they were begging for Rasheed.

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Originally Posted by lakaluva

You homers should not have taken that personal. If Im Sheed, I would love to kick some dirt in Queen James face by not allowing him to get to the finals. Also, If Im Sheed, I look at the Lakers sitting up top out west, and think to myself I'd rather be on the Celtics playing the Lakers, than on the Spurs playing the Lakers, espcially since the C's own the Lakers, and the Lakers own the Spurs.

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:rolleyes

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Originally Posted by JamStone

Probably just talking out his ass and it was about having that third year as his option as some of you already stated. Plus, I heard KG also promised to give him handjobs before and after games and practice. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

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:lmao

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Originally Posted by ploto

I think Rasheed was not a big fan of the Spurs dumping Bruce and KT and was concerned about the Spurs lessening focus on defense. I also assume he does not think RJ is the answer to the Spurs needs. Boston won the title last year and he apparently thinks with a heathy KG that they can again.

I always find it funny when fans get bent out of shape over a player saying exactly what they have been saying. Recall the responses here to the benching and subsequent trading of Bruce. Guess Rasheed was not a supporter of that move either.

I also very much enjoy all the people now jumping off the Rasheed bandwagon and onto the McDyess one after they were begging for Rasheed.

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You should be worrying about your sorry ass Pacers. The Spurs will be fine.

I never wanted Rasheed. I have always thought he was a really talented guy who never lived up to his potential, mostly because he has a bad attitude and questionable work ethic. I'll take McDyess, any day of the week. It's a no-brainer.

Does anyone even know if we really wanted Sheed first? Maybe we slipped it out there that we were after him to get everyone else off the trail. It's obvious we wanted McDyess more since we gave him supposedly a better contract than was allegedly offered Sheed. Wouldn't surprise me in the least.

In any event, I'm much happier with McDyess. Much more of a Spur and he'll have a great finish to his career here. I still remember how much getting that championship meant to Finley. Antonio will get the same feelings!!!!:lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2:

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Originally Posted by Steven

Excuse me for not being as sophisticated and intelligent as you douchebag.

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I rest my case. In fairness, I did attempt to communicate on your level (you should try that sometime) by referring to Sheed as a goon. Still no love, had to retaliate, whatever man.