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What makes you think Kawhi would have suited up this year? He could have easily milked the same or another injury. No one in the media would have called him out on it because he's "quiet." And again the Spurs would have been crucified for trying to play him or for not trading him to a place he wants to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by kobyz
No reason to think he wouldn't suited up, why for him to suited up for raptors and not for us? He was indeed not healthy enough to play last year and wanted to get right with his body...Quote:
Originally Posted by weebo
Doubt anyone is going to want the Spurs trash then. You need to trade value if you expect to get value back.Quote:
Originally Posted by RC_Drunkford
Assuming our upcoming draft selections spend the majority of next season in the G-League and everyone is coming back next season except Cunningham, Pondexter and Gay whom the Spurs do not re-sign. Then say the Spurs trade Marco, Patty and one of 1st Rounders for a legitimate SF that can shoot the 3 ball. DDR should be starting at SG next season where I believe he would be more comfortable and dominant. Here is my 3 units for next season.
DJM, DDR, SF from Trade, LMA, Poeltl
White, Forbes, LW4, Bertans, Motiejunas
Draft Pick, Huestis, Moore, Metu, Eubanks
That's a pretty good Team if DDR becomes the 3pt threat that he was last year in Toronto. Not a huge threat but still capable. DJM improved to be counted on to hit a corner 3 at a halfway decent clip and that SF from the trade that can shoot the 3 then the starting lineup will have enough spacing for penetration to the basket by both DJM and DDR. With White being the 6th man followed by Bertans as I do believe he will be better next year then LW4 and Forbes who I see as a microwave off the bench that will be very knowledgeable and confident in the system. Motiejunas I believe will be more important to our Big Man Rotation next season. I believe this team would be at least WCF potential.
[QUOTE=RC_Drunkford;9792252]Well obviously I'd like to get rid of about 60% of the roster, but that's tough to do. You'd have to make trades and I just don't think the Spurs have a lot of tradeable assets that would get them something significant back.
The question is: What does this roster need?
Obviously a superstar, somebody who's an 1A option. Can we get that? Probably not.
Thanks for your thoughts RCD. :bobo
been saying this forever... Both need to be goneQuote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
Lol... Toronto said this same thing every year... Demar is now in his 30sQuote:
Originally Posted by therealtruth
This is incredibly accurate!Quote:
Originally Posted by objective
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Originally Posted by RC_Drunkford
Wrong on all all counts but sure basement dweller, they’ll fight just for you!!!
If I'm wrong then at least try to correct me and tell me what they will do instead? Are you capable of doing so?Quote:
Originally Posted by EricB
Aldridge at least plays defenseQuote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
Not looking forward to the return of Murray, eh?
Dude was healthy enough to play last year, hence all the drama that surrounded him and the Spurs. He just chose not to. No reason to think he wouldn't have pulled the same thing this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by kobyz
You can believe the drama all you want, I'll keep believe kawhi... Spurs regardless was better not to make that trade!Quote:
Originally Posted by weebo
Believe Kawhi all you want but dude didn't want to be here anymore. Spurs were basically handcuffed because the entire league knew Kawhi didn't want to be in SA...the Spurs had two choices 1) go through the same thing this year or 2) trade him for the best you can get for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by kobyz
Spurs didn't want to have to trade Kawhi (RC said this much) but after Pop's failed attempt/visit with Kawhi in San Diego it was pretty much a done deal that Kawhi wanted out. They had no choice.
I still believe in the Spurs. DDR will fit more to the system. What's crucial I think is how the bench could perform. Rudy gay was the lone bright spot coming off the bench and it took him until game 6 to provide the spark. If they could make a combination of white, gay, walker and another big to contribute off the bench I think they will do great.
If we stay pat as Pop seems to be indicating, then we are screwed. It is imperative that we rid ourselves of either DD or LMA and try to get a bona fied, certified Small Forward. One who is a hard nosed defensive minded, slasher as well as a confident 3 point shooter. He has to be of long wingspan and athletic.
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Originally Posted by RC_Drunkford
Youre wring anf no, I’m not allowed to flesh out their plan. However one and this is judging on my source, and the vibe they’re getting from the organization, one of Demar or LA isn’t gonna be in SA next year.
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Originally Posted by EricB
They could've also force kawhi to play out the season like Toronto doing, spurs just full of themselves and have too much pride...Quote:
Originally Posted by weebo
would be interesting if they change something, although that would be the opposite of what Pop said in the exit interview. I'd keep that in mind and see how the offseason goesQuote:
Originally Posted by EricB
If we were heavily favored I could see that possibly.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
Toronto isn't SA.Quote:
Originally Posted by duncan2k5
Ima just leave this hereQuote:
Originally Posted by kobyz
ESPN: Kawhi Leonard 'adamant' he won't step into Spurs locker room again