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Yabusele is not a shot blocker. We need defense at the 5 more than anything. I think we'll claim somebody off waivers in the buy out market.
would love me some Yabusele
Yabusele is not a shot blocker. We need defense at the 5 more than anything. I think we'll claim somebody off waivers in the buy out market.
The aussy strech 5 center from POR.
I hope they draft Maluach. He’s better than Mark Williams imo.
Looks like.. it will be the buyout market that the Spurs will have to target for the back-up big. Mo Bamba.. you have a chance.
I think ASa Newell better option more athletic and better offense.
What are the Lakers getting in Mark Williams? What are his strengths?
I'll have to take a look at Maluach. Sounds like a good prospect.
Daniel Theis was waived, he must be washed
Defense isn't just shot blocking. Yabusele would be pretty amazing on the Spurs IMO.
Yabisele has top tier post game.
Damn i get all hot just thinking about him in a spurs jersey
I‘m not saying he‘s bad, I‘d love hin on this team. Just saying he‘s not a shotblocker.
He really did some good work at center while Embid was out against the likes or Jokic and the Celtics' brigade of bigs. He can actually play both PF and C.
Yup hes a pipedream imo
But he could be a reincarnation of Big Baby on a playoff run tbqh
I don't get it. When Pauleta14 and I bought up signing him during/after the Olympics only about 1% of people here were interested. How come so many people want him now? Is it because he's now played in the NBA this season?
He was one of France's best players in the Olympics, and in the Gold Medal game, Lebron tried bullying him, getting into his head to take him out of his game, but he was having none of that. He proved to me back then he could play in the NBA.
I also wonder why the Spurs weren't interested? Does anyone think they looked into getting him, or did they have no interest? He showed A LOT in those Olympics, so I wonder why the Spurs didn't go after him. Was it a money thing? Since he went to the 76ers, I don't think it was a playing time thing as I don't think going into the season he knew he'd get playing time for sure there?
I personally didn't know he was available. I'm very happy he'll be available again soon.
I think the Spurs were locked into their use of cap space pretty early on and were still thinking one of the big men on the team might actually work out.
Bamba and Theis are likely to be joined by Bagley III (injured) and/or Len and Wiseman (out for season).
Bamba is the most logical given his youth, size and skillset (theoretical shooting/rebounding/shot blocking) and the reality that he comes off as a cliche Spur personality wise.
Despite acquiring Sims, the Bucks might also have interest, given the open roster spot, Lopez' age and him being the exact archetype necessary to play with Antetokounmpo.
Since the Spurs' other swings didn't work out before the deadline, I am more than willing to sign Bamba to see if he can do anything; Bagley moreso if he is scheduled to come back this season.
We don't need a world beater here at backup C... just someone who can compete with Bassey and Center Sochan minutes. Ultimately, I think we'll find all three of those options (plus some Mamu minutes from time to time) useful to bring this thing home from time to time.
I think there was talk that he said he thought he can play in the NBA and wanted to give it another shot (so going by him saying that, I assumed he was available). So you thought he couldn't get out of his contract? Fair enough if that is the case.
You could be right about the Spurs, but I thought Pop would have had a very good first hand look at him in the Olympics, but maybe like you said, they were committed to their current players to see how they'd turn out.
I don't like watching the 76ers as I really wanted to get him. He's actually playing even better than I thought he would in the NBA. I thought he'd be good, but he's definitely proven he belongs now. I remember Extatic trying to tell me he washed out with the Celtics and didn't really show anything.
As for this season, Marvin Bagley would be my first choice by far if he's bought out. Question is, what is his injury? Is he due to return anytime soon?
Every available C should want this gig... Some should probably ask for a buyout just to try and get here.
I wanted Yabusele since the olympics tbqh. I have posts here asking for him
And still want him
Hed be a perfect fit
Yeah, sorry, I apologize, as apart from Pauleta14, I don't remember anyone else (probably because Pauleta14 is a French fan) advocating for signing him. At least you're another poster that wanted him. Good call. I just didn't remember hardly anyone here wanting him (unless most here didn't watch France in the Olympics). Was there other posters? Not that it matters now. Hopefully the Spurs and him are interested in teaming up next season.
Last edited by Ice009; 02-06-2025 at 07:33 PM.
Are the 76ers buying Yabusele out? I would love him, didn't think he'd be available, hopefully him and Wemby are close and he joins us for the push.
I wanted him after the Olympics, but going to what looked like a real contender made a lot of sense for him, hopefully he's willing to settle for a play-in contender now and stick around for next year.
I'm talking about the offseason. Philly would be incredibly stupid to buy him out.
Yabbie is first choice, but Mamba doesn't look like a bad consolation prize.
If its Yabbie, I gonna be even more frustrated every time Keldon is on the court. Get Yabbie and Keldon can take his rightful place as a DNP/garbage man/cheerleader.
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