Spurs Sign Roger Mason Jr.

[AFBlue]

I'll say it again. The Spurs are going to have a ton of options in terms of assets at the trade deadline. People will want players like this with short contracts that can be bought out or make the team. The free agents this year sucked ass, except for Corey, and when we missed out on him the Spurs needed to look at filling some holes for the short term, basically taking out a flyer on a bunch of youth, and seeing how the team develops through the season.

Players like JR Smith and Pietrius are good but ultimately not championship material.
Players like Udoka, Ian, Mason, Thomas, Hill, and Gist will be combine to make a great package if the right player becomes available at the deadline.

What assets do the Spurs have?

They've got Bonner with another year after this on his deal at $3M. They've got no legitimate expiring contracts and no real prospects outside of Mahinmi to deal with.

I don't believe they have their first round pick in 2009 either, though I may be mistaken.

Spurs are in no position to add any "impact" players via trade unless someone is willing to take crap in return. The MLE was their best chance and as of right now it looks like the best they'll come up with is Roger Mason...not exactly awe-inspiring.

[benefactor]

Yeah I wish spanking the dumbness out of someone was possible because you'd be my number one project.

Lol...classic.

[mardigan]

No one knows what this guy can do in a winning system with a great big man to open him up. If he shot 40% from the 3 point line on a ty Wizards team who dont pass the ball, I just wonder how well he could shoot if he had consistent open looks.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

you and that Aggiefan. I watch more bball than both of you combined. If you are expecting Mason to be a savior then you are fools. With the kind of money the Spurs had to spend, they can not afford an impact player. Did Mason get any mention of all defensive teams ever? He was an average signing for below average money, that does nothing to help the Spurs get better...he helps them maintain.

Oooh, the 'I watch more games than you logic.'

Where have I said I expect Mason to be our savior? Show me, dumbass.

Even if you don't like Mason, he is a better signing than Pietrus for the MLE would have been.

And how do you know the Spurs didn't already talk to Smith and his reps and figure out he wasn't interested? You don't.

I am pissed they didn't go after Azubuike, but them going after Mason one year after trying to sign him to a three year deal isn't exactly shocking.

Unfortunately dip s like you get a hard on for some clown because you saw him dunk once on Sportscenter so you can't pull your head out of your ass long enough to comprehend the Spurs signing someone other than the guy that YOU wanted and YOU thought was the best fit.

[Marcus Bryant]

I've subscribed to League Pass for some time and haven't had the time nor the inclination to view every game every night.

[DPG21920]

Pietrus sucks, move on.

My masters degree would beg to disagree with you. I guarantee that I have more education than most people on here. T Park, you are always a , that is why your name is on the thread of people that want to fight you.

[Sherlock Holmes]

Mason is a 2. That he has point guard skills is a plus. Pietrus for 5 years is a panic move and the Spurs weren't going to get him for less than that.

Mason is a small 2. Yeah I'm aware that the Spurs want some flexibility in the near future when they have max money to offer, but I'm just sort of dissappointed that this offseason has turned out like this, my fault for having hopes up with the maggette/azubuike/barnes/ even delfino talk.

So they keep Barry and Thomas. Meanwhile they've replaced Finley and added very athletic backups at the 1 and 4.

Atheletic? Yes. But let's hope that Ian/Hill can provide something else besides atheleticism, I'm confident/hopeful that Ian can and I'm optimistic that Hill can but we'll have to wait and see. Hopefully GIst and Hairston impress Spurs during camp/summer league/whatever.

So we're basically the same with a younger version of Finley and hoping that the draft picks and Ian pan out. Same as last year, but we were an injured Manu away from the finals so I guess you can't say it's that bad.

[vy65]

I'm wondering: if we had signed brent barry for 2 yrs/7.5mil - we'd all be pretty ing livid. For all those out there that are fans of R-Mas, you're paying that much for a BB who hasn't had the benefit of 4 years of experience in one of the hardest systems to learn in the league, and simultaneously shutting down any hope of getting an athletic combo guard who could grab more than 2 boards a game.

That's what we call Epic Fail.

[rj215]

I you re ed? That was the worst comparison. Finley still plays. You bandwagon s. You just think Finley is completely washed up and incapable of playing still....

Put down the crack pipe and get help....if you still think Finley should be on the Spurs...

[MannyIsGod]

My masters degree would beg to disagree with you. I guarantee that I have more education than most people on here. T Park, you are always a , that is why your name is on the thread of people that want to fight you.

All your masters degree proves to me is that our education system really ing sucks.

[mardigan]

My masters degree would beg to disagree with you. I guarantee that I have more education than most people on here. T Park, you are always a , that is why your name is on the thread of people that want to fight you.

at master degree smack.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Its called NBA League Pass, your cheap ass should cough up the dough to get it. Or call your one friend and go half on it..

<------ Also has League Pass.

So what's your ing argument now, dip ?

[Spurs Brazil]

Personal


Full name is Roger Phillip Mason, Jr.
A member of the Bulls All-Star reading team with mother Marsha Mason-Wonsley.
Stepfather Otis Wonsley is a former running back for the Washington Redskins.
Led Good Counsel HS in Wheaton, MD to a school-record 29 wins and No. 19 ranking in the USA Today Super 25 list.
Scored 1,426 points in high school career.
Named one of the Top 50 High School Players in the country as a senior by Hoop Scoop and Fastbreak magazines.
Lists his favorite video game as Tiger Woods golf.
Names his favorite NBA players as Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Bill Russell and James Worthy.
Chicken Alfredo is his favorite meal.
His favorite magazine is SLAM.

[AFBlue]

Sadly, my hope rests with Malik Hairston realizing the potential that made him a top-10 prospect out of high school, tearing it up in Summer League, and becoming a contributor in the next couple years to this squad.

He's got the talent and the all-around game, but hasn't put it together yet. I think it's unrealistic to expect him to do so, but at this point that's what I'm holding on to for the "youth movement" at the wings.

[mardigan]

[QUOTE=Aggie Hoopsfan;2653320]

I am pissed they didn't go after Azubuike, but them going after Mason one year after trying to sign him to a three year deal isn't exactly shocking.

QUOTE]

And thats what really makes me like this move. The Spurs arent going to go after a guy 2 years in a row with a multiple year deal if they arent sure he is going to fit their system and help contribute.

[Sherlock Holmes]

Look at the difference in prices dumbass!

I'd rather waste the full MLE on pietrus who fits what the spurs need rather than a small 2 who the spurs might possibley end up trading or not work out.

[DPG21920]

Self pwnage is always the best kind.

That was on purpose genius...

If that is your real picture than you are as dumb as you look!

[Buddy Holly]

My masters degree would beg to disagree with you. I guarantee that I have more education than most people on here. T Park, you are always a , that is why your name is on the thread of people that want to fight you.

You quote TPark saying Pietrus sucks and respond with that?

I think I know where you got your masters from.



I believe your mascot is the Fighting Moonpie.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

All your masters degree proves to me is that our education system really ing sucks.

Doesn't ITTTech offer a Master's?

LMAO at how quickly DumbassPosterGeek has gone from "I really feel like this guy is better than Mason" to "I have League Pass, therefore I know more" to "I have a Master's degree, I is smart."

[samikeyp]

My masters degree would beg to disagree with you. I guarantee that I have more education than most people on here. T Park, you are always a , that is why your name is on the thread of people that want to fight you.

Just the fact that there is a list of people who want to fight people because of a message board shows the number of mental midgets who have access to a computer.

[mardigan]

That was on purpose genius...

If that is your real picture than you are as dumb as you look!

I you re ed?

[Buddy Holly]

I you re ed?

Don't you know, all the cool kids are doing it now.

[Sherlock Holmes]

Spurs fans haven't seen Pietrus play a whole season to claim whether or not he is dumb. I mean Spur fans were overly happy that we signed Elson, but then we found out he was dumb and threw him under the bus. Don't judge before you know. Infact the only reason Spurs fans think Pieturs is dumb is because Timvp said he was dumb then a long list of responses happend agreeing with him without any knowledge about pietrus.

[samikeyp]

Ok, forgive me because I didn't want to plow through 11 pages while manning the front desk here at work.

This guy is a PG who can also play the 2? Is the consensus here that he will primarily play SG?

Thank you, drive through.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Ok, forgive me because I didn't want to plow through 11 pages while manning the front desk here at work.

This guy is a PG who can also play the 2? Is the consensus here that he will primarily play SG?

Thank you, drive through.

I would say it's the other way around. He's a 2 that can play point guard as well.