Longest Tenured Spur on the Roster

[Dverde]

Patty Mills! Never saw that coming when he came over from Portland.

[SpursDynasty85]

Patty Mills! Never saw that coming when he came over from Portland.

True. I think that shoulder injury messed up his stock that first time around so he was really forced to stay and then Spurs anointed him their new veteran and glue guy to replace Ginobili/Duncan behind the scenes. I wonder if they consider him almost untouchable. With this last contract I wouldn't think their would be any hard feelings if he does get traded. I bet a team would give up a nice draft pick for him right now. We have plenty of small guards on our team to replace him.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

He's got to carry the torch now into the next era. He and Belli are the only two Spurs ring holders left.

[Truth4sale$]

So much criticism against Patty, but it's not his fault. PATFO gave him the contract and it really is not much different than what Marcus Smart got from the Celtics this year. Marcus provides hustle and defense but no offense. Patty provides some hustle/energy and instant offense. Both are valuable, and Patty got a raw deal of a contract when he was hurt. Guess the Spurs took care of him this time around. Leadership and experience has value too. I am okay with Patty filling that veteran void, and happy to see he is on the team.

[TDomination]

He's got to carry the torch now into the next era. He and Belli are the only two Spurs ring holders left.

This is so crazy to think about

[bigfan]

So much criticism against Patty, but it's not his fault. PATFO gave him the contract and it really is not much different than what Marcus Smart got from the Celtics this year. Marcus provides hustle and defense but no offense. Patty provides some hustle/energy and instant offense. Both are valuable, and Patty got a raw deal of a contract when he was hurt. Guess the Spurs took care of him this time around. Leadership and experience has value too. I am okay with Patty filling that veteran void, and happy to see he is on the team.

well said

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

So much criticism against Patty, but it's not his fault. PATFO gave him the contract and it really is not much different than what Marcus Smart got from the Celtics this year. Marcus provides hustle and defense but no offense. Patty provides some hustle/energy and instant offense. Both are valuable, and Patty got a raw deal of a contract when he was hurt. Guess the Spurs took care of him this time around. Leadership and experience has value too. I am okay with Patty filling that veteran void, and happy to see he is on the team.

I originally hated the contract, but I think the value of Patty's role has suddenly increased significantly.

[Dverde]

I originally hated the contract, but I think the value of Patty's role has suddenly increased significantly.

I am not sure the Spurs offer the 12:01 Offer if Parker plays well in the playoffs and doesn’t get hurt.

[spurraider21]

thats disgusting

[SpurOutofTownFan]

those 50 mil well spent - carry on

[Down Under]

They're grooming Forbes to take his place.

[SpurPadre]

At least it isn't Bonner, tbh.

[tbdog]

With Manu gone, Mills is off all trading blocks. It would take a clear win and not a sideways move to move him. We asked alot from his last season. Backup point, starting point, backup SG, starting SG, and played the most guard minutes in the playoffs. We really need him to play that 20min spark plug off the bench. Unsure if we have a SG ready to start though.

[Stabula]

Refer to my sig

[AFBlue]

Emotional leader of this team tbqh.

[DMC]

Perpetual "your car is ready" car wash guy...

[TDomination]

I truly hope we get Danny green back next year

[Stabula]

I truly hope we get Danny green back next year

Nah

[benfti]

Facts. The only thing Patty did that seems to genuinely upset people is sign a contract that was put in front of him.

[99 Problems]

Little champ.

[ceperez]

Facts. The only thing Patty did that seems to genuinely upset people is sign a contract that was put in front of him.

I agree.

He's the heart and soul of the team now. Let's see how he can handle leadership without Manu and Tony.

[dabom]

Little champ.

Respect.

[hater]

burger

[Namundy]

As much of a joke as it is around here (det culture), people like Patty are important during periods of transition for businesses. They overpaid because they knew this moment was coming and they would need someone to fill that role. It was pretty easy to see at the time. However, since he's not 6'5 with a 7 foot wingspan and not a perennial all defensive team candidate people will always on him.

[Dverde]

As it stands, I would want him taking the game winning jump shot right now.