Spurs Sign Eddy Curry

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Originally Posted by TimDunkem

Personally, I saw it coming a mile away. Bonner is a given, to shit the bed, but I just had a feeling someone else would too; I figured it would be Green -- and it was. :depressed

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Give credit to the Thunder. They forced him to rush his shots just like with Bonner.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

In addition of Spurs only having the injury prone Splitter and the old Duncan at C, something else that might help Curry to make the roster is Diaw and Blair having lost some weight. While the loss of weight makes them better players overall, it gives them less heat to bang with bigger/stronger player. Giving some minutes at the C spot to Blair and Diaw is even a worst idea than when they were fat(ter).

It's going to be interesting to see how Spurs will handle their 15th roster spot. It seems that Powell has been the best of the invites but Curry is the one that makes the most sense positional wise. The situation should/could be more clear with more preseason games play but the choice seems tough to make at this stage of the training camp.

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At this very early stage it looks like Powell is pretty much the front runner. If Curry keeps getting better and better, do you think the Spurs would be willing to trade someone to open up a roster spot for him? Or is there no way they would do that this early in the season?

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Originally Posted by Ice009

At this very early stage it looks like Powell is pretty much the front runner. If Curry keeps getting better and better, do you think the Spurs would be willing to trade someone to open up a roster spot for him? Or is there no way they would do that this early in the season?

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If most of the guards have a good training camp, trading one of them would be a good idea. Having such a big logjam is asking for troubles.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

If most of the guards have a good training camp, trading one of them would be a good idea. Having such a big logjam is asking for troubles.

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I kind of like all the guards on the team, and I'd like them all to stay around and compete against each other to see who comes out on top before getting rid of anyone.

If Curry works his butt off to earn a roster spot I would rather Bonner be the player that gets traded, but that is not likely to happen. I am curious though, does anyone know if Bonner was carrying an injury during the playoffs last season that may have affected his shooting?

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Originally Posted by Bruno

In addition of Spurs only having the injury prone Splitter and the old Duncan at C, something else that might help Curry to make the roster is Diaw and Blair having lost some weight. While the loss of weight makes them better players overall, it gives them less heat to bang with bigger/stronger player. Giving some minutes at the C spot to Blair and Diaw is even a worst idea than when they were fat(ter).

It's going to be interesting to see how Spurs will handle their 15th roster spot. It seems that Powell has been the best of the invites but Curry is the one that makes the most sense positional wise. The situation should/could be more clear with more preseason games play but the choice seems tough to make at this stage of the training camp.

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Do you think Curry makes the most sense because of Blair and Bonner being on the roster. It's true we have only two centers on the roster, but I'm wondering if a PF that can play defense and back Diaw up is just as important. Blair can't spread the floor or play d and Bonner can only spread the floor. I keep wonder if we move someone so we can keep Curry and either Powell or Brown. If our 4 position is only Diaw, Bonner, and Blair then, as timvp has said, Blair starts or Bonner plays with Tiago off the bench when Diaw starts. I'm for starting Diaw because his defense, passing, and perimeter shooting is the best at that position.

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Originally Posted by Ice009

I kind of like all the guards on the team, and I'd like them all to stay around and compete against each other to see who comes out on top before getting rid of anyone.

If Curry works his butt off to earn a roster spot I would rather Bonner be the player that gets traded, but that is not likely to happen. I am curious though, does anyone know if Bonner was carrying an injury during the playoffs last season that may have affected his shooting?

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Only the type that he gets EVERY April - come playoff time.

Sam Amico
+ Follow Even in the event Eddy Curry doesn't make the Spurs, word is he's played well enough to have drawn interest from...
several teams, which are supposedly keeping tabs on him. Then again, Curry no longer seems like such a long shot to make the Spurs' final roster. The Bucks, Trail Blazers, Hornets and yes, Bulls, all may have an interest if Curry is cut loose.

I wonder if the Spurs gave Curry any guaranteed money. I'm guessing they gave him something.

But I haven't seen any figures for Curry, Powell or Brown ... the three players most likely to have gotten some sort of small guarantee to join the Spurs training camp. Has anyone else seen anything?

Heard it was non-guaranteed...could be wrong, though.

http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2012/03/2...contracts.html

Good find, Spursfan092120

If true, I'm surprised the Spurs were able to get such a stacked training camp roster without having to shell out any extra guaranteed money.

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Originally Posted by timvp

Good find, Spursfan092120

If true, I'm surprised the Spurs were able to get such a stacked training camp roster without having to shell out any extra guaranteed money.

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I hope if any of these players we might want have no binding ties with us, we aren't grooming them for the enemy.

Spurs really need to think hard about Curry if he has a good training camp because some other team will definitely pick him up if the Spurs cut him. They won't be able to get him again later if they cut him. Not sure if the same would apply to Powell or Brown? Bigs are in demand, and if he has a good showing and the Spurs still pass on him, then they better be sure they don't think he will help the team in the long run against the Lakers, and/or other teams with size.

As long as Curry keeps improving throughout training camp and the rest of these preseason games, I think he is moving to the top of my list with Powell dropping to second and Brown 3rd. Brown can move up though if he starts showing a lot more, but right now it doesn't seem like he has shown enough to even put himself in the running to make the team, neither has Curry really, but he seems to be showing flashes and has the potential to get there by the end of the camp if he can get himself in good enough shape conditioning wise.

Like someone else also mentioned, I kinda like the idea of having a guy that will finish strong and dunk the ball if TP passes it to him in good position down low. TP can get a lot of the current players the ball up close, but none of them can really finish with authority, so it would be really good to have someone that can dunk it down once in a while and finish strong around the basket. Even if he isn't a good defender, easy offense like that can be very valuable.

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Originally Posted by G-Dawgg

I'd take Curry over Blair. We know he is capable of scoring if he's in shape and motivated, he's proven that by averaging 19/game in the past . Blair hasn't proven shit , and continues to disappoint. Also Blair losing weight only further undersizes him....

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As you point out, there really is not any future with Blair at C so perhaps the weight loss can do good for his defense at the PF where he wouldn't be as undersized.. A Millsap style Blair would be huge, of course it's a reach to say Millsap, but anyway..

even with the wight loss, blair hasnt been the same since his rookie year, giving us 20/20 on some nights.....his been studied and exploited by other players/teams due to his one dimensional game PNR circus shots, if dude wants to be serious about stayin on this team...he needs to add a 10-15ft jumpshot like malik rose did

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Originally Posted by spurs10

Do you think Curry makes the most sense because of Blair and Bonner being on the roster. It's true we have only two centers on the roster, but I'm wondering if a PF that can play defense and back Diaw up is just as important. Blair can't spread the floor or play d and Bonner can only spread the floor.

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Powell, that has been the best PF so far among invites, is 29 years old with 6 years in the NBA without having had some kind of impact. It's unlikely that he turns up as a better option than Blair and Bonner to share minutes at PF with Diaw. He would be a 4th string PF for Spurs and would be quite useless. So, even if Powell turns out as the best player among invites, he might be not the right player to keep because he won't really help Spurs.

And I'm not surprised that other teams are keeping an eye on Curry. Good seven footer aren't easy to find and Curry could be a damn good one. If he plays well in preseason games, Spurs won't let him go away. They need a center, have a roster spot and the cap space below the tax to keep him. I don't see why they wouldn't want to keep him if he is good enough.

Curry is the way to go with the last slot. Low-risk high-reward etc. However, the Splitter situation concerns me a bit between his injuries, and the prospect of having to pay him next summer. If Curry is kept and produces, I see good security. If that happens, I also wouldn't be shocked if Splitter is traded before February.

I'm hoping to see more out of Brown, but he hasn't seemed to impress yet. It would take a lot for Pop to consider trading/waiving either Neal or Blair to keep him around.

^ agreed.

I am going to have to pay attention to the next preseason game to see how he does defending pick and roll sets. I was mainly paying attention to his offense in the first game.

you guys realize that Curry played 24 games over the last 4 seasons?
a player like him will never be "low risk"
you will never know, if he will be healthy and/or ready to play.
such players can always only be a plus to a stacked roster.
if you take him to close a hole on your roster, the risk that you need to close this hole again during the season is damn high.

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Originally Posted by mountainballer

you guys realize that Curry played 24 games over the last 4 seasons?
a player like him will never be "low risk"
you will never know, if he will be healthy and/or ready to play.
such players can always only be a plus to a stacked roster.
if you take him to close a hole on your roster, the risk that you need to close this hole again during the season is damn high.

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Some would argue that is what we have now. It's not like the Spurs have a terrible front line, nor are they looking for Curry to be a go to guy at this point of the season (if at all). If he does develops into that later in the season it means he's doing something right if not well. I just don't see the "damn high" risk you see.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

Powell, that has been the best PF so far among invites, is 29 years old with 6 years in the NBA without having had some kind of impact. It's unlikely that he turns up as a better option than Blair and Bonner to share minutes at PF with Diaw. He would be a 4th string PF for Spurs and would be quite useless. So, even if Powell turns out as the best player among invites, he might be not the right player to keep because he won't really help Spurs.

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Thanks, if Powell can't unseat Blair or Bonner at the 4, then we would be of little use. Curry would be our 3rd C and probably see some pt.

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Originally Posted by Ice009

Spurs really need to think hard about Curry if he has a good training camp because some other team will definitely pick him up if the Spurs cut him. They won't be able to get him again later if they cut him. Not sure if the same would apply to Powell or Brown? Bigs are in demand, and if he has a good showing and the Spurs still pass on him, then they better be sure they don't think he will help the team in the long run against the Lakers, and/or other teams with size.

As long as Curry keeps improving throughout training camp and the rest of these preseason games, I think he is moving to the top of my list with Powell dropping to second and Brown 3rd. Brown can move up though if he starts showing a lot more, but right now it doesn't seem like he has shown enough to even put himself in the running to make the team, neither has Curry really, but he seems to be showing flashes and has the potential to get there by the end of the camp if he can get himself in good enough shape conditioning wise.

Like someone else also mentioned, I kinda like the idea of having a guy that will finish strong and dunk the ball if TP passes it to him in good position down low. TP can get a lot of the current players the ball up close, but none of them can really finish with authority, so it would be really good to have someone that can dunk it down once in a while and finish strong around the basket. Even if he isn't a good defender, easy offense like that can be very valuable.

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Amen to all of this! :tu

Curry may not have his wind yet, but he's got some tools and some ability. If the guy can apply himself, keep himself in shape and embrace good coaching, he could potentially be a good asset to this team. It's not like the Spurs are overflowing with low-post options. I like the fact that he gives the Spurs a more physical center, who can bang with the likes of every other big in the conference. He could probably pair up well with practially every other big on the team, except Blair and Splitter. Without him, the Spurs seemingly will STILL have the most undersized frontline of practically every contender in the West.

I wish there were a way for the Spurs to keep both Curry and Powell and swap out both Blair and Bonner.