Camby Watch

[angelbelow]

We'll have to agree to disagree on that, in regards to his defense. I think he's perfect along side Timmy. He's older, but, if we're pairing someone with Tim he's very ideal.

Contract big? Yes. Injuries? Who hasn't had one ever. He's been pretty good lately in that department overall. He's been running pretty smooth in my opinion. Locker room? not here. Everything is solved by success for the most part. But, it's not like he's Ron Artest or something LOL. His "O" isn't that bad either. In fact, it's pretty good compared to other centers outside of the flat out stars. Why do you think some call him a pipe dream? He's solid.

In my opinion, Ajinca reminds me of a young Camby.

i think hes a pipe dream more because of his contract situation. its almost impossible for our FO to go after him.

i think as a DPOY his D is overrated, but i absolutely agree with you 300% that hes perfect next to duncan. his defensive stats might be even more inflated with him playing next to Duncan.

after some thought i would love him here, this offseason ive rated ever SG by finleys standards. if they are better than finley im a go, im adopting the same concept for the centers. camby would be a ridiculous upgrade over obie and kurt.

[anakha]

We'll have to agree to disagree on that, in regards to his defense. I think he's perfect along side Timmy. He's older, but, if we're pairing someone with Tim he's very ideal.

Contract big? Yes. Injuries? Who hasn't had one ever. He's been pretty good lately in that department overall. He's been running pretty smooth in my opinion. Locker room? not here. Everything is solved by success for the most part. But, it's not like he's Ron Artest or something LOL. His "O" isn't that bad either. In fact, it's pretty good compared to other centers outside of the flat out stars. Why do you think some call him a pipe dream? He's solid.

In my opinion, Ajinca reminds me of a young Camby.

The main problem with going after Camby, IMO, is that his main skills as a defender seem redundant to the Spurs' needs.

In the team's current defensive scheme, Duncan plays the role of help defender against post players, as well as the 'funnel guy' the perimeter defenders on the team try to direct their men towards. Which is also the role Camby plays on the Nuggets.

I believe the Spurs would rather have a big who can be matched up directly against an opposing team's main post scorer, and have Duncan be ready to help as needed, than obtain another help defender and have Duncan be regularly matched up against the post scorers all game.

[Spur-Addict]

The main problem with going after Camby, IMO, is that his main skills as a defender seem redundant to the Spurs' needs.

In the team's current defensive scheme, Duncan plays the role of help defender against post players, as well as the 'funnel guy' the perimeter defenders on the team try to direct their men towards. Which is also the role Camby plays on the Nuggets.

I believe the Spurs would rather have a big who can be matched up directly against an opposing team's main post scorer, and have Duncan be ready to help as needed, than obtain another help defender and have Duncan be regularly matched up against the post scorers all game.

Point taken. Although, Camby isn't a terrible on ball defender. I think he is a "Good" on ball defender. His length alone is an issue for the opposition, and although he's lengthy, he isn't frail. In no way is he dennis Rodman, Ben wallace or any superb on ball defender. But, he's close enough for me along with his well rounded skill set.

Furthermore, along with his defense, he is a far superior offense player than any other Big we have (not named Duncan). I hope i'm not the only one who noticed the inability of our bigs to finish consistently, or rebound consistenly TO KEEP IT HONEST.

Also, Tim isn't going to be on the court all game long even if it's the playoffs. When he's out, the interior defense declines greatly. What about then? Also, would anyone on this forum honestly start any "Big" on the current roster over Marcus Camby aside from Tim Duncan?

[anakha]

Point taken. Although, Camby isn't a terrible on ball defender. I think he is a "Good" on ball defender. His length alone is an issue for the opposition, and although he's lengthy, he isn't frail. In no way is he dennis Rodman, Ben wallace or any superb on ball defender. But, he's close enough for me along with his well rounded skill set.

Furthermore, along with his defense, he is a far superior offense player than any other Big we have (not named Duncan). I hope i'm not the only one who noticed the inability of our bigs to finish consistently, or rebound consistenly TO KEEP IT HONEST.

Also, Tim isn't going to be on the court all game long even if it's the playoffs. When he's out, the interior defense declines greatly. What about then? Also, would anyone on this forum honestly start any "Big" on the current roster over Marcus Camby aside from Tim Duncan?

I understand what you're getting at, but given how much Camby makes, I don't think it's worth it to give up $10-11 million worth of assets to pick up a player with mainly redundant skills and make him play a role that doesn't fully maximize those skills.

[Spur-Addict]

I understand what you're getting at, but given how much Camby makes, I don't think it's worth it to give up $10-11 million worth of assets to pick up a player with mainly redundant skills and make him play a role that doesn't fully maximize those skills.

He makes 15.6 Mil between next year and the year after (8 Mil and 7.6 Mil). Once the free agent period comes up (This summer) I wouldn't mind going back over this hypothetical. Especially after the roster begins to shape up. With the draft over and some free agents signed, then it could be better debated. As of right now, no, it's not an intelligent move given we have more than one need.

[Mark in Austin]

Not going to happen unless there is a 3rd team around and the Spurs simply dont' have the assests.

or the creativity without Presti.

[alamo50]

We're trying to get younger, right?