Get Refuel: How To Rebuild For 2008-09

[manufor3]

Keep Tim, Tony, Manu, Bruce, and Brent.

Encourage Fin and Rob to retire.

Drop JV and Damon.

Be willing to package any of Bonner, Udoka, Oberto and whoever else is left and see if you can get anything young and decent or maybe to try to move up in the draft.

Have Mahinmi work out all summer with Duncan beginning on Monday.

Get a young swingman who can score with the MLE.

Search for a Bruce Jr. and a backup point.

Draft an athletic 3/4.

id like to keep udoka and KT for sure but id like to see us trade oberto and maybe a 1st rounder in 2010+ for a good center

[silk]

Tony allen hasn't been mentionned a lot but he's a capable bench player, some scoring, accurate shooter, restricted but we know boston's cap situation.. kareem rush would also fill the bill as a combo guard

[Bruno]

If they were willing to take a risk, I'd consider splitting the MLE and giving the smaller slice to Trevor Ariza.

Ariza has a $2.9M player option. Unless he has a monster final, I doubt he will opts out. If he opts out, it won't be to sign for a smaller contract (less than half the MLE).

[Spur-Addict]

The perfect scenario for me is to find a way to use our 1st rd. pick + ? to get our hands on Sefolosha, and then get Chalmers in the 2nd rd.

Sefolosha is Doug Christie if he had a pair. He's potentially the replacement for Bowen that not only isn't a liability on the offensive end, but a play-maker who can run the point. He'll also be able to contribute immediately, which has to be a priority.

Chalmers has the potential to not only back-up Tony, but play along side of him with his shooting. He also helps in the transition game with his ability to play passing lanes and disrupt the oppositions offense. He's never afraid of the big moments, and he knows how to play with talent. Add all of that to Buford's K.U. ties, and it just seems to make since.

I have no problem with Chalmers. Sef doesn't exactly fit in the now. We want to win now. Sef is decent, i'd rather have Kelenna.

[Bruno]

what do you all think of jamario moon or quinton ross ? i think they would fit very well in spurs system

Moon isn't a free agent.

[Spur-Addict]

Tony allen hasn't been mentionned a lot but he's a capable bench player, some scoring, accurate shooter, restricted but we know boston's cap situation.. kareem rush would also fill the bill as a combo guard

No K-Rush....NEVER....Allen isn't going to solve our problems.

[Spur-Addict]

Yeah! I don't understand a few guys. KT's 36 years old next season. Bring Ian!
KT, Horry, Fin.C'mon guys! Before the new contract for KT I prefer Diop a lot.

I'd take Diop before KT as well. Thomas isn't worth 8 Mil.

[Spur-Addict]

Ariza has a $2.9M player option. Unless he has a monster final, I doubt he will opts out. If he opts out, it won't be to sign for a smaller contract (less than half the MLE).

Trevor is Garb...I'll PASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Spur-Addict]

I'd like to see Sarunas Jasikevicius at the back up point guard position.

[K-State Spur]

I'd take Diop before KT as well. Thomas isn't worth 8 Mil.

I'll bet dollars to donuts that KT plays for fairly large discount compared to Diop next year.

[Blackjack]

I have no problem with Chalmers. Sef doesn't exactly fit in the now. We want to win now. Sef is decent, i'd rather have Kelenna.

How do you figure Sefolosha not fitting now? He's got a couple of years in the league under his belt, and was a bright spot for the Bulls in their playoff run.

He'd be a great role-player immediately with his defensive versatility, yet he has the potential to be one of the best 2-way players in the league over the next couple of years.

[silk]

How do you figure Sefolosha not fitting now? He's got a couple of years in the league under his belt, and was a bright spot for the Bulls in their playoff run.

He'd be a great role-player immediately with his defensive versatility, yet he has the potential to be one of the best 2-way players in the league over the next couple of years.

And Chicago doesn't see all of that , they're gonna let him go for a bag of peanuts ? we don't have a jerry west workin' for us there

As timvp said the focus should be on getting a capable 10 point scorer , nothing exceptionnal, but nothing too shabby either

[ATXSPUR]

I'd rather bring back Michael Finley and lose, than win with a piece of crap like Davis.

It is because of this kind of stubborn holier than thou crap at ude our fo has that we don't repeat.

[Spur-Addict]

It is because of this kind of stubborn holier than thou crap at ude our fo has that we don't repeat.

I think what he means is ..."The end doesn't justify the means"...But I can also see how a team must when every other team is. But, I also do not like Davis, there are better prospects than him out there.

[Spur-Addict]

How do you figure Sefolosha not fitting now? He's got a couple of years in the league under his belt, and was a bright spot for the Bulls in their playoff run.

He'd be a great role-player immediately with his defensive versatility, yet he has the potential to be one of the best 2-way players in the league over the next couple of years.

Every player has potential, every player in the league has potential that is why they are in the league to begin with. I like him, I just don't think we'd need Sef and Ime. One has to go. I feel the need for two bigs and a point coupled with a slasher who can put the ball in the hoop better than Sef on a CONSISTENT basis. We haven't had consistency. I don't think Sef brings a consistent offensive output. Honestly, if we get rid of Ime i'd feel fine about Sef.

[Blackjack]

And Chicago doesn't see all of that , they're gonna let him go for a bag of peanuts ? we don't have a jerry west workin' for us there

As timvp said the focus should be on getting a capable 10 point scorer , nothing exceptionnal, but nothing too shabby either

I never suggested a "bag of peanuts." , if it's gonna take 2 years to get Splitter? Whether it takes some kind of combination of his rights and our 1st, I'd be willing to do it.

To me Bowen's replacement is a bigger priority and waiting on Splitter to save us in 2 years is a pipe-dream.

Splitter is a good player who can fill a role, but I haven't seen anything to make me believe he's going to be a star. We'd probably be better off looking for the next undersized 4/5 like Millsap/Powe/Davis that can fill a role with their toughness and rebounding, if were looking for a bigman role-player. , Turiaf was a 2nd rdr.

[Ocotillo]

You think Danny Ferry could be our mole ( ala Jerry West) and send us Lebron for Bonner, Splitter's rights, some picks and a bag of chips?

On the serious side Udonis Haslem would be nice to have to stick on Dirk and Odom.

[Ghost Writer]

There has been virtually no evidence that the Spurs can address key needs on a long-term basis.

We've been searching for a capable backup PG and starting quality swingman for years.

Whenver we thought we had the answer, that player was gone a season later.

Even when we had all the cp space in the world in 2003, we brought in Rasho.

Honestly, who on the Spurs roster has any trade value outside of the Big 3?


Now we don't have a lot of money.

And have run out of time.







P.S.

Unfortunately, it's going to get worse before it gets better. The Spurs will become an aging team that makes the playoffs, but doesn't go anywhere. Think "Utah Jazz" in Malone and Stockton's final years together.

It's going to take an injury or a terrible season to win us another top lottery pick... the Spurs salvation and historic "plan" for success.

[ChumpDumper]

So give up already.

Thanks for stopping by.

[Ghost Writer]

Point to the contrary.

I'm begging for hope.

I don't see it.

We had a blessed run and now the atrophy begins.

[jag]

I'm begging for hope.

I don't believe you.

[ChumpDumper]

Point to the contrary.

I'm begging for hope.

I don't see it.

We had a blessed run and now the atrophy begins.

You know you did this three championships ago.

I want to say you've been a great judge of the Spurs potential every season.

I don't see it.

[T Park]

Point to the contrary.

I'm begging for hope.

I don't see it.

We had a blessed run and now the atrophy begins.

Your begging for attention.

[Holt's Cat]

Point to the contrary.

I'm begging for hope.

I don't see it.

We had a blessed run and now the atrophy begins.

Sorry man, no cash only plastic. Don't come any closer.

[Blackjack]

Point to the contrary.

I'm begging for hope.

I don't see it.

We had a blessed run and now the atrophy begins.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but we have one 3 of the last 5 les haven't we? And call me crazy(been called worse) but who on those teams not named Duncan have the Spurs drafted in the lottery?

So if I'm correct, Every player brought in by the F.O. has been through free-agency and late round draft picks.

Yeah, with that kind of resume..... I can totally understand throwing in the towel.

WE'RE ED!!!!