Top 15 Bigman Candidates for the Minimum

Jermaine ONeal is only 33?

I don't see Scola clearing waiver.

So first of all, I hope the Spurs would go after Martin, then trade Blair.

If the Spurs could finally get rid of Bonner, I would like the Spurs to sign Yi as the fifth big.

Though Yi is not a very good NBA player, he is a professional player and won't complain about playing time.

What I worry most is that if the Spurs wait for Scola and couldn't get him finally, players like Martin might be signed by others.

We find out at 4:00 tomorrow if Scola clears waivers, correct? Cuban is who I'm worried about.

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Originally Posted by Redshadows

I don't see Scola clearing waiver.

So first of all, I hope the Spurs would go after Martin, then trade Blair.

If the Spurs could finally get rid of Bonner, I would like the Spurs to sign Yi as the fifth big.

Though Yi is not a very good NBA player, he is a professional player and won't complain about playing time.

What I worry most is that if the Spurs wait for Scola and couldn't get him finally, players like Martin might be signed by others.

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??? Jezuuus. Take a fucking pill. We'll know if he's available 4PM CST tomorrow.

Yi also isn't a professional player, he's a professional workout artist, or didn't you read the review? Once the ball goes up and there are ten players on the court, he's completely lost.

Jermaine O'Neal, if he can play spot minutes can be a very good addition. Best defensive player of this lot. We have enough offense. Pairing O'Neal with anyone else in the Spurs bigs would be a good one. If only he can stay a tad healthy.

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Originally Posted by Wild Cobra Kai

??? Jezuuus. Take a fucking pill. We'll know if he's available 4PM CST tomorrow.

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Of course I hope he would clear waiver.

But last summer, after the Spurs spent time in Caron Bulter, players like Mike Dunleavy was signed.

I don't wanna see it happen again.

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Originally Posted by Redshadows

Of course I hope he would clear waiver.

But last summer, after the Spurs spent time in Caron Bulter, players like Mike Dunleavy was signed.

I don't wanna see it happen again.

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If we had signed Dunleavy or Butler, RJ would have been amnestied, and we never would have gotten Jack back. Some things work out for the best.

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Originally Posted by Mel_13

Looking forward to the "Top ten bigs that may be available for the minimum" thread.

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http://spurstalk.com/forums/showpost...91&postcount=7

Thanks for exceeding expectations.

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Originally Posted by Mel_13

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showpost...91&postcount=7

Thanks for exceeding expectations.

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I forgot to thank you in the OP for the idea. Thanks :tu

How did Greg Oden not make this list? Gimpy, needing more rehab and all. Upside and having actually done something in the league should put him at about 10th, he's probably physically more reliable than Jermaine O'neal...

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Originally Posted by pad300

How did Greg Oden not make this list? Gimpy, needing more rehab and all. Upside and having actually done something in the league should put him at about 10th, he's probably physically more reliable than Jermaine O'neal...

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I'm in favor of signing Oden but that would be more of a project for the future instead of him actually filling a role anytime soon. Highly doubt he plays basketball this season.

It's a nice list, LJ...really it is.



However, I'm hoping that we'll abandon even pursuing anyone past #6 on your list and see what opportunities present themselves during the season. The list could have been called, "My Top 6 Bigman Candidates for the Minimum, and Some Additional Scrap Mentionables".


Doesn't roll off the tongue quite like your title, though.


:toast

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Originally Posted by timvp

If Bonner had put up the same stats elsewhere but it wasn't yet clear he was a playoff choker, I'd put him two or three.

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If that was true, he wouldn't be available for the minimum and wouldn't be on the list at all. (Novak 4/15)

Turiaf remains my choice as most likely vet min signing, with Shelden Williams second. Williams just always looked like a Spur to me.

I'd be interested to see how Kenyon Martin did on the Spurs. Having the 1997 and 2000 number 1 overall picks on the same team...stacked baby!!!

Ehj ftw

No Anthony Randolph?

With 5 vet PF/C, I think Spurs are fine quantity wise. They have an issue quality wise for the backup PF spot and, in this list, only Scola an K-Mart are good enough to pass both Bonner and Blair in the rotation.

Aside of the top 2 players, Sheldon Williams is a player I really like. He is a tough blue collar player. Leuer and to a lesser extent Yi are intriguing too.

I'm all for Yi! then...http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7c6lp8z

That would give us at least one from every continent and (main-)race!

...shouldn't that make Stern finally a Spurs fan???

Scola would be #1 on my list but a pipe dream at the minimum.

I would have Anthony Randolph ranked in the top 10.

:lol is Jermaine's head photoshoped? What a high forehead.

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Originally Posted by SenorSpur

Agree.

In my opinion, Turiaf, not Scola, appears to be the best choice for what the Spurs need. As much as I like Scola, and there's no doubt that he is the best and most skilled of the bunch, it just makes no sense to bring in a guy for the minimum if he is unable to address some of the basic deficiencies and needs that the Spurs have. Three of which are defense, shotblocking and rebounding. Scoring is always nice, but for this team, it shouldn't be the priority when choosing a big from this list.

Knowing Pop though, he's probably salivating over the remote possibility of getting Scola on the cheap. Pop would certainly be willing to overlook his defensive liabilities. However, I think that would be a mistake.

Now, if they could add Scola while subtracting Bonner, then you're doing the frontline a solid.

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This. Scola is a beast but not in the department we need him to be. We have a plethora of scorers and we are severely lacking interior D. Without addressing this need we should look forward to a repeat of last season. I really hope the spurs stay focused on needs rather than luxury.

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Originally Posted by spurspokesman

This. Scola is a beast but not in the department we need him to be. We have a plethora of scorers and we are severely lacking interior D. Without addressing this need we should look forward to a repeat of last season. I really hope the spurs stay focused on needs rather than luxury.

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yes lets sign one of the other bigs on the list so bonner can still play regular minutes. :bang

As much as I want the spurs to add a big man, for some reason I feel they'll either leave teh spot open or sign another short guard.

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Originally Posted by spurspokesman

This. Scola is a beast but not in the department we need him to be. We have a plethora of scorers and we are severely lacking interior D. Without addressing this need we should look forward to a repeat of last season. I really hope the spurs stay focused on needs rather than luxury.

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Actually if you think about it, none of our bigs right now can realiably play with their back to the basket, which would have been a nice option against okc since they took away out penetrate and kick game. Duncan sadly is not the same player there, and I still can't get the embarrassing image of Fisher successfully guarding Tiago in the post. I would argue that Scola adds that dimension which I think we really do need.