Pretty sure the other 28 teams in the league that didn't make it to the finals would love to take the Spurs' place as the "ultimate joke."Quote:
Originally Posted by poeticism707
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Pretty sure the other 28 teams in the league that didn't make it to the finals would love to take the Spurs' place as the "ultimate joke."Quote:
Originally Posted by poeticism707
C
Didn't move the needle much either way. Didn't get any obvious bargains or get robbed. Tried for more but didn't get it done, but at least avoided shooting themselves in the foot in the process.
Of course, this is before we see how Pendergraph and Belinelli perform (or see what happens with Jean-Charles). If one of them turns out to be a pivotal playoff performer for cheap, then it looks like a much better summer.
DP
Straight up A.
They kept the core of a championship level team intact. Plus they added another shooter and interesting prospect in Pendergraph.
Get ready for another DEEP playoff run, although many of you malcontents don't deserve to enjoy it.
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Originally Posted by noles1983
Manu 7 million and AK gets 3? :lmao
So if they get an A just got doing the obvious and bringing in some minor players, how would you grade a summer where they make significant, obvious improvements?Quote:
Originally Posted by Keepin' it real
So if they get an A just got doing the obvious and bringing in some minor players, how would you grade a summer where they make significant, obvious improvements?Quote:
Originally Posted by Keepin' it real
This... TbhQuote:
Originally Posted by dallasmaverickslose
Solid C+ to B-
F
The Spurs didn't add anything to help them beat Miami, while they brought back the two worst players from the series, overpaying for them as well. This was the perfect opportunity to win and they blew it (well Manu did) Green setting an NBA Finals record for 3's, Duncan having a great year, Parker being a top 3 player, role players hitting shots, EVERYBODY was playing in the finals. Hell, even the reffing was good!
This was one of the few times SA didn't get fucked by the refs, what do you think the chances are of that happening again?
There's a saying: if it aint broke, don't fix it. Props to the Spurs for not overhauling a well-oiled machine.Quote:
Originally Posted by tesseractive
C
C-
Spurs were in a good salary cap situation and they didn't take advantage of it to improve their team so it's a disappointing offseason. Saying that, I can't give them a worst grade because they basically bring back a team that reach the finales.
B-
Ginobili's contract could of been a little better but I feel he will stay healthy all year & have one of his best seasonsin his career.
Was really hoping for AK47, and would of been a straight up "A" if we got him.
Got rid of dead weight in Dejuan Blair & Tracy Mcgrady, while we replaced them with two players that hate the Heat also, and want to get some revenge themselves & may have some inside information if we play the Bulls or Pacers if we make it to the finals.
Still don't think the offseason is over as I think after summer league they will shop one of Joseph or De Colo along with Bonner's expering contract, and Baynes to possibly get a back up small forward, small ball 4. If not I could see the Spurs trying it again at the trade deadline whoever is struggling the most they will trade that player.
Still see them signing Greg Oden also.
:wakeup
C
Its hard to fault the FO too much for the contracts Splitter and Manu received given some of the other contracts that have gone out this offseason and the fact that the team was a missed rebound/made FT away from a ring. However, as many have said before, its not reasonable or fair to expect the same production from Duncan next season and without it the Spurs needed to sure up some help.
I actually think Marco will benefit quite a bit from the Spurs system and the Pendergraph signing theoretically should help reduce Tim's minutes. However, its not really known how Pendergraph will pan out, and while a summer of rest might rejuvenate Manu, its clear that time and a long career of basketball have started taking its toll on him. The spurs still don't have a true backup SF for Kawhi despite the fact he was suffering from health issues for most of the season and was asked to still play +35 minutes a game. There is still no designated backup PG or anyone off the bench that can both facilitate the offense and create their own shot (other than Manu but again he has lost a step or two and given his penchant for injuries the last few seasons, I'm not sure you can really rely on him).
C
blowing money for Splitter will turn out to be a failure imho. Splitter is a decent role player but he's still just a role player, and we all witnessed how awful he looked out there on the court without Duncan.
There were players that put up similar numbers that took far less but some love Splitter because he was the first legit big the Spurs brought in and there is a love affair for loyaltyQuote:
Originally Posted by Rogue
C. I consider this an avg offseason for the Spurs and by definition, that's a C.
Inc.
After seeing what the nets offered kirilinko, it was clear kirilienko did not want to play for the spurs regardless. They did what they felt is the best for the team, sadly, some crazy Russian had to ruin it for us. For the Back up PG, they believe in Joseph enough not to do anything about it. I think Joseph is still a huge question mark and my guess they're giving him till January to see if he'd be able to carry the back up PG duties. The Splitter deal was fair. I wanted something like 12/2 in 2 for Manu, still a good signing though.
Overall I'd give it a B+ so far.
Getting a backup small ball PF or a SF should make it an A.
D
They screwed the pooch with their cap space
D+ / C-.
You reasonably think Spurs will do another significant move?Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp