Free Agent: Carlos Delfino

[SenorSpur]

I think you're cheating a little, listing Udoka as a back-up PF-- he's 6'5".
The above roster would have 7 swing position players-- wouldn't it be better to lose one of those for an extra big body? If Hairston makes the team and they sign Maggette & Delfino, I don't see any reason for keeping Finley. If Bynum and Oden are healthy next year, they will present problems.

Even if Hairston doesn't make the team, there's no reason for bringing Finley back - at all. The Spurs have so much better options at their disposal.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

What position does Delfino usually play? On the first page he is listed as a SG, but on his draft profile he is listed as a SF/PF. He doest seem that big, but is listed at 230lb which is pretty big for a SG.

SG-SF. Could play the point in case of extreme shortage. Can't play the 4, not even with a smallball lineup.

[T.F. Storm]

Delfino by that description, sounds like almost an argentine Stephen Jackson.

Dunno how clutch he is.

Well he once hit a game-tying three pointer against the Knicks to send the game to OT back when he was with the Pistons.

[SenorSpur]

There is probably more money in europe for delfino than the LLE. That's basically what he made last year for the Raps.

Hmmm.

If that's the case, then the Spurs probably plan to use Udoka at the 4 quite a bit, especially if they sign both Maggette (MLE) and Delfino (LLE). It's also makes things look bleak for Malik Hairston and impossible for Gist. But it would explain Barry's eagerness to leave.

Parker/Hill/Vaughn
Delfino/Ginobli/Finley
Bowen/Maggette/Hairston(?)
Duncan/Udoka/Bonner
Thomas/Oberto/Mahinmi

That's a roster that would see tons of small ball sets. But it's damn good.

Just because the Spurs are revamping the swingman positions doesn't necessarily mean the end for Hairston and Gist. , they just got here. It will probably take 1-2 years to develop them - more likely 3 years for Pop to trust them. They would be the future. The Spurs would be foolish to give up on these guys so soon. Besides, Defino and Maggette (or whoever the other swingman will be) probably wont be resigned in 2010, anyway.

[Mr. Body]

The Spurs drafted knowing what their FA tactics would be. Signing two swingmen does not endanger Hairston or Gist.

[SenorSpur]

Yeah, I think so too. For the LLE, he's not a terrible option. At least with him you can picture a sometimes on-court trio of Delfino/Manu/Oberto that have a built-in familiarity, and just as Oberto seems to operate a liitle better when Manu's on the court with him, maybe the same would be true for Delfino.

If Pop is going to feature that trio of Argentines from time-to-time, he needs to sign Pietrus, so he can feature an similar French trio of Parker-Mahinmi-Pietrus. Which would be very appealing to TP.

[ShoogarBear]

From Defino's standpoint, would he even consider signing if Maggette is coming? I just can't see him accepting the role of 4th swingman.

[tav1]

Just because the Spurs are revamping the swingman positions doesn't necessarily mean the end for Hairston and Gist. , they just got here. It will probably take 1-2 years to develop them - more likely 3 years for Pop to trust them. They would be the future. The Spurs would be foolish to give up on these guys so soon. Besides, Defino and Maggette (or whoever the other swingman will be) probably wont be resigned in 2010, anyway.

Roster spots.

And it wouldn't be foolish. Most teams give up on their 2nd round picks fairly quickly. There is a reason their contracts are not locked in stone.

Although, I still think Hairston would make the team as an Austin assignee. But that would give the Spurs oodles and oodles of swings.

[tav1]

The Spurs drafted knowing what their FA tactics would be. Signing two swingmen does not endanger Hairston or Gist.

Parker/Hill/Vaughn
Delfino/Ginobli/Hairston
Maggette/Bowen/Udoka/Gist
Duncan/Mahinmi/Bonner
Thomas/Oberto/

Possible. I still say it's unlikey that they'll carry all three rookies and Mahinmi.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

This is Delfino's good side:

[Mr. Body]

From Defino's standpoint, would he even consider signing if Maggette is coming? I just can't see him accepting the role of 4th swingman.

I don't see them signing both. Not with Udoka there, not with the draft they had.

[Srupsog]

If the spurs do sign maggette and then sign delfino, I think the spurs should sign finley or barry, just in case delfino sucks.

[Sway]

The only way I like the Spurs signing Delfino is if its for a bargain price. Since he is a RFA, his team would be dumb not to match a bargain basement contract. I guess Im just not getting the Spurs interest in him if the only way to sign him is to overpay. He is not the type of player a team should even consider over paying for. Especially with similiar players like Pietrus and Barnes who are UFA.

[mrspurs]

me no like delfino....and thats all i got to say about that

[xtremesteven33]

delfino is a great talnet who would be a fantastic addition to the spurs. those who cant see that are either blind or stupid

[Sway]

delfino is a great talnet who would be a fantastic addition to the spurs. those who cant see that are either blind or stupid

Well I guess most of the NBA is either blind or stupid because last I checked not too many people are high on Delfino. Since you are in the minority I think you may be the one choosing between option A or B.

[Marcus Bryant]

Buy low, I guess.

[diego]

a lot of times a players worth is relative to his contract. in delfino's case, for him to be valuable to the spurs, he must have a very small contract, anything else and he isnt worth it.

[AusSpursFan]

Better options out there, as a last resort maybe

[waly.mg]

There´s another thing in the Delfino´s thing

Delfino´s Girlfriend is Italian, and Manu´s wife and Manu speak italian

When Manu and Delfino are together with Delfino´s girlfriend always talking italian

[underdawg]

Buy low, I guess.

wouldn't he be the perfect replacement for Barry if he decides to go with another team? Wouldn't the price be similar for either one?

[ducks]

There´s another thing in the Delfino´s thing

Delfino´s Girlfriend is Italian, and Manu´s wife and Manu speak italian

When Manu and Delfino are together with Delfino´s girlfriend always talking italian

what at would happen if manu was traded ?
would he through a hissy fit?

[Tully365]

It's awfully rare for a 57th pick from the draft to find himself suiting up for that team the following season.... I wish Gist and Hairston the best of luck, but I'd guess the odds for Hairston are at least 5/1 and for Gist more like 20/1.

[SenorSpur]

It's awfully rare for a 57th pick from the draft to find himself suiting up for that team the following season.... I wish Gist and Hairston the best of luck, but I'd guess the odds for Hairston are at least 5/1 and for Gist more like 20/1.

I agree the odds are long for Hairston and Gist, but the fact of the matter is the Spurs NEED to develop these guys. They have virtually "nothing" in the cupboard in the way of young, emerging talent. As such, they can ill-afford to to simply throw away talent before it comes to fruition. They need to invest the 1-2 years it will take to see if these guys can fit for the longer term.

[Tully365]

I agree the odds are long for Hairston and Gist, but the fact of the matter is the Spurs NEED to develop these guys. They have virtually "nothing" in the cupboard in the way of young, emerging talent. As such, they can ill-afford to to simply throw away talent before it comes to fruition. They need to invest the 1-2 years it will take to see if these guys can fit for the longer term.

Yeah, that's true. But just to give a frame of reference, here are the last seven guys chosen with the 57th pick:

Sammy Majia
Loukas Mavrokefalidis
Marcin Gortat
Sergei Karalov
Xue Yuyang
Randy Holcomb
Alvin Jones