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Don't we really need a point guard?
Don't we really need a point guard?
“… only by a million dollars or two”
we need quality over quan y but we already have 3 PG's with graham, wesley and jones. Unless Graham is gone i don't see the spurs bringing a pg.
Overall, i'm not disappointed but not sold either on the moove for osman (and all our fa) who's average. The good is that we don't spend money in some good-average players ala Houston.
Osman is a decent role player that doubles as a very tradable contract if not in the long-term future.
It’s clear from the moves that this isn’t the year the Spurs are pushing any chips towards the center of the board, and it’s a developmental year. Over time, this may mean looking to move some of DMcD, Collins, Graham, Osman. Having high single digit million guys under contract like Osman is really helpful when it comes to salary matching in trades - less so for Spurs, but to help other teams aggregate trades.
It’s prudent to see what they have in Wemby and how the others fit around him before significantly altering the roster.
Yes I would have preferred a PG upgrade, but I’d nothing great was sitting there why force it?
Tbh if Wesley really was in the gym day and night working on his finishing, we could see a much improved player that’s better than anything free agency or trading could have netted us.
True, and I love Wesley, but I have never loved the idea of shoehorning him into the point guard position. Clearly Pop thinks differently so I hope BW comes in and proves me wrong.
Frankly, Branham showed some real ability to run point which surprised me. One of several ways he surprised me.
Tre and Jeremy are currently the only guys who could bring the ball up full time. Graham is going to be the small version of McDermott playing with Wemby. He won't run offense but he will be a volume three point shooter. Pairing him with Malaki in the backcourt could end up very productive when instant offense is needed.
I forgot about Branham. But yes, those are two very good guard prospects (notice I didn’t say point guard) who could work for us at the 1 position long term if they’ve improved. A guard at the 1 who has an explosive first step? Yes, please. A guard at the 1 who can shoot from practically anywhere on the court? Yes, please.
“We like what we’ve got.”
In all seriousness should be a fund squad next year. Can’t wait to see them when they come to my area
It still feels like we could use Plumlee as a backup banger if he’s willing to take a 1 or 2 year deal
Agree on Mamu grade. I’d be B- on trade though I agree with the over arching sentiment there too
I like it
I was marginally surprised Mamu didn’t get a QO. glad he’s back on a low risk deal like this. He showed something in his time here last year. Could set wemby up with a lot of easy looks.
the trade was very uninspiring. At least until i see the team do something meaningful with SRPs other than trading them more for more SRPs
I love how hard Mamu plays. It stands out. When you have skill but maybe lack electric athleticism you can make up for it with effort and he does.
We have lots of guys that just play hard. Its why Sa will win more games than many think (assuming Wemby makes an impact and Vassell/Keldon/Sochan/Collins stay healthy.
Cleveland move suggests a mandate to only take on one year-long salary might be real.
Cedi Osman is Carlos Delfino. Change my mind.
Really, taking on players on contract years is never a bad thing. Osman did something last year no one on our roster did: he started and contributed to a playoff team.
Stevens seems unlikely to stick, but he's hard-nosed and tough. Always can use players who give it their all. A value of the team right now is the culture of the young players. Pop even said it: they played hard and didn't get down after all the losing. That spirit continues to be valueable.
Mamukelashvili -- strange the contract vs. Champagnie. Although I get it, he could wind up playing more out of need than Julian does.
I like that they were able to sign Mamu back. He’s another facilitator/secondary passer that Pop likes in his team, a big body who can rim run. BUT he really needs to work on finishing strong in the rim. It was risky not to give him the QO. What did they really benefit from that, 10% discount?? I don’t know if nickel diming a guy was wise if they liked him, or do they? Mamu didn’t get any interest out there as UFA? So 1 year contract could mean the Spurs are not that high on him and giving him a year to prove himself (vs Champagnie who sold them on a 4 yrs deal). Also that Spurs were willing to risk Mamu get scooped by another team, but netted no interest. Well I hope Mamu works on whatever FATFO needs him to prove on. I like his character. He seems like a good locker room guy.
Osman is a low risk replacement for KBD. Not sexy signing but it gets thevwork done. He’s professional and a LeBron favorite because he’s a sponge who works hard on both sides of the court, another glue guy with Foreign descent. Lamar Stevens could be this years Romeo Langford (or hopefully not). He has a chance to thrive with a change of setting. Both are expiring.
All are one year or expiring. They will make their big move next season. PATFO is letting Wemby get his feet wet, roll with our guys last year and see where and what type of players would greatly compliment Wemby’s game. And agree with Dejounte, if Blake has been working day and night in the gym all Summer, Spurs fan could be in for a surprise. The kid is uber compe ive (remember the audition incident with Malaki). I bet Blake (and also Malaki) hard work in the off-season were the reasons the PATFO didn’t push too hard acquiring a starting PG. I can’t wait for the Summer league.
Also, wow, just saw Jock got a huge pay day! Good for him. Spurs getting all sort of people paid.
Both Jock and Jak (and KBD). Spurs are a farm for developing players.
I hated to see Landale go, and I thought he was criminally underutilized while here, but that contract is ridiculous.
For 3 FRP’s (2 unprotected) and 2026 swap, I could live with it
That took me way longer to figure out than it should have. I need some coffee.For 3 FRP’s (2 unprotected) and 2026 swap, I could live with it
Yup I hated that Londale was a necessary casualty on that DJM trade. I wonder if they could’ve done it differently. But I’m glad Jock is now getting paid. He really really wanted to get to the NBA. Played with KD last year, and now getting paid handsomely, with a beautiful wife. The kid is living a dream.That took me way longer to figure out than it should have. I need some coffee.
that's the thing, if we bring in a PG Wesley wouldn't get consistent minutes
BTW, I just read that Osman is Turkish. That means his first name is pronounced Jehdee.
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