Horry, Finley, Bonner, and Vaughn need to see the door.
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Horry, Finley, Bonner, and Vaughn need to see the door.
Some interesting names there.
I wouldn't be opposed to Jannero Pargo being on this team.
I generally agree. I think you draft for guys you think can be ready to contribute sooner rather than later. That means domestic talent or an international talent definitely on their way into the league. Spurs need to start mining for gems in the states now that everyone and their dog has copied their overseas draft and stash routine.
Also, the Spurs need to add some perimeter length to this team, if they can find it.
There are some interesting names in free agency and the Spurs may be able to add a significant piece with their MLE. The lux tax won't be an issue.
A healthy Manu and a slightly more favorable playoff schedule and the Spurs could definitely be back in the Finals.
I think that was obvious this series is that you can't have 2 offensive liabilities on the floor at the same time. It's either Bowen or Oberto, but it can't be both. If we can't resign Thomas, we should be looking for somebody a little more atlethic that can rebound and score at least 10-12 a game to keep defenses honest.
Other than that, I agree with your post. We're number 2 in a loaded Western Conference. That's not too shabby!
Yes !Quote:
Originally Posted by T Park
He'll have 1 great game out of 94
If I were the Spurs I'd take offers for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Quixote
Appealing FAs would be Diop, Chris Duhon, Pargo, James Jones. Of the ones in any way available. Not a whole lot else.
If I were you, I'd give KT a new contract and try to sign another scorer with the MLE. Make a tender to JR Smith and whoever else is available before TD getting too old in two years.
Can we just end up with one official rebuilding discussion thread? Eh, here's my copy and paste from the other one...
* bring up Ian (given)
* bring over Sanikidze to see what he's got once and for all (and he's a long three)
* Kelenna Azuibuike. Get him somehow, someway.
On top of those, we still need a true Bowen apprentice, I'm not sure who that is without perusing the FA listings but there's got to be a young journeyman out there somewhere willing to come be Bowen Jr.
To add to this, other candidates would be
* Diop (would give us a defender/rebounder next to Tim).
* Pietrus/Barnes - one of these guys would be a good three behind Bruce
* Bonzi Wells (if you want a bench scorer)
* Hermann (I'm iffy on what his status is, but that could be an Argentinian NT bench :lol )
* Roger Mason, Jr. Bench chucker.
Spurs need to get rid of: Finley, Horry, Bonner, Stoudemire.
And put the full court press on Tiago. I'm talking Tim, Manu, Tony, and Pop at his door tomorrow.
To fill out the end of the bench and be practice dummies? Sure. Rotation players? Hell no.Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
I think Denver would match JR Smith's money.
So a bench that saw very limited playing time this series doesn't need a rebuilding? It's more than just the bench. Some of our starters, like Scola, need replacing.
Stoudemire didn't do anything (sat on the bench). Vaughn didn't do anything (sat on the bench). Scola (a starter) didn't do anything. If we don't clean this out, we're going to always be "almost there..." or a "healthy Duncan, Parker or Ginobili" away. The bench was absolutely pathetic this year. Finley showed up a few games, but he's too old. Horry, too old. Bonner, didn't do anything (sat on the bench). Kurt Thomas is ok at times, awful at others.
We can't have another year where we do nothing in the offseason, while other teams get better. We were 'almost there' against the Lakers when our whole team was basically healthy, and yet the Lakers were without Bynum. What do we do when they get Bynum back? We took NO to a game 7. What do we do when they upgrade with more youth and athleticism, and yet we have more dinosaurs roaming the floor?
Let Finley/Horry go.
See if you can move Bonner - if for nothing other than the capspace.
Add Mahinmi to rotation. Draft Courtney Lee. Add a slashing wing or a post via FA, draft a project for the other.
Anything else is gravy.
Yeah if you get Mahinmi and Splitter I don't see much need for Diop. If Tiago stiffs the Spurs, then you go out for a Diop. Barnes would be good, Pietrus? Eh pretty low BBall IQ.
Point guard wise, guys like Duhon, Pargo, guys like that would be damn good backups.
BRING IN MUTUMBO!:downspin:
What about Telfair? Or are there any other PGs going into FA this year that have caught anyones eye?Quote:
Originally Posted by T Park
Ya know I hate to rain on the parade for the Lakers next season but.Quote:
Originally Posted by kevm2
Bynum has had trouble with his knee alot for a guy his age.
Where is the gaurantee that HE stays healthy next year?
We really need a guy with the fire to score... Sort of like a Stephen Jackson. We have too many guys who refuse to shoot the wide open shot, and pass the ball instead. Barry hit a nice three. Instead of shooting the next open three he got, he passed the ball. We need a young guy who WANTS to score... no more of this passive garbage.
Heck yeah. Manu's not going to get better. He's peaked. He wouldn't even get off the bench as a Laker.
There's only one Spur who could start for the Lakers, and he wears #21. The other 4 Spur starters would come off the bench. And Oberto and Finley wouldn't even make the roster. As for our bench, none of them would see much time.
Then Spurs should give a look at Antonio Graves.Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
He perfectly fits your description. He played this year in France and had a great season.
I hope Spurs will get him for their summer league.
No. The Spurs can't afford to downgrade their bigman scoring.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Body
Drunk. Pass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Body
Most likely too expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Body
Too much of a "low flame" player. If the Spurs go young, the young player should have energy. Not be an emotionless player.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Body
JAMES WHITE!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ATXSPUR
Duhon's a scrub, he has worse work ethic than Beno.Quote:
Originally Posted by T Park
Pargo would be welcome, but again I think the Spurs need to part with anyone not named Tim, Manu, Tony, Ian, Bruce, or Tiago to get Kelenna here. He'd start day 1 at shooting guard and could give you 15-20 a night. Plus, he hustles and gets rebounds, plays defense, etc. He's tailor made to be a Spur.
Get more players who can create their own shots. Get players that don't turn the damn ball over. And Pop needs to stop being so damn stubborn...I feel like I was watching Vince Youngless UT football this entire series. do these things and we are back.
I think me and TIMVP have been campaigning for Pargo since 2004 to be the backup, what the hell, why not keep the tradition alive :lol