I'd like to see Mcguire or Wright to give us some size and versatility defensively from the wing position. Mcguire might be able to be had for one of our exceptions and Bonner + Javtokas + ? might be enough to aquire Wright.
I'd sign the rookies (which would give us 14) see if Hairston could contribute as a back-up swing and send Gist to the Toros to develop.
That leaves us with one spot to either sign one of our vets, (Finley, Horry) or to sign a FA if a better option becomes available.
If they got Najera then Bonner would be gone. Ideally they'd be able to pick up a swingman in the process. Hairston and Gist, if they make the team, will likely spend next season on IR and in Austin. Vaughn, who I left off, would probably stay on IR for most of the season.
Here is how I see the regular season rotation working out at the moment:
C Mahinmi - 22
PF Duncan - 32
SF Bowen - 28
SG Ginobili - 26
PG Parker - 32
C Thomas - 20
PF Oberto or Bonner - 18
SF Udoka - 22
SG Mason - 22
PG Hill - 16
That'd be a pretty sweet ten man rotation. It didn't strike me until I wrote it out but Udoka might play a pretty big role for the Spurs next year. If Bowen starts to slow down, he'll be first in line to get those minutes. On top of that, he's the small ball power forward at the moment. He could potential average 26 to 28 minutes depending on what happens.
Then again, if Finley is brought back and put into the rotation, he'd eat up some of those small forward minutes ... most likely.
Yeah, I didn't catch your Vaughn omission.(How could I forget Vaughn???)
If we got Wright it would probably cost us Bonner so that's why I put Bonner/Najera. If it were Mcguire we'd probably be stuck with Bonner and no Najera.
So my scenario would put us at 15 with Vaughn, but with no Najera we're back to 14. I'd like to have Najera but I'm more concerned with some size at the wing defensively.
McGuire could be a posey-type player defensively and Wright has some defensive versatility as well. With Bowen being our only defensive wing over 6'5", we could definitely use some insurance.
That roster on paper is sooooooooooooo much better defensively than the one we fielded this year. I really enjoyed Udoka's play for the most part last season and I'm hoping he'll show a bit of improvement this year. I think the big question mark is Ian of course, but otherwise that roster looks really solid to me and it makes sense why Barry has not been signed. He really doesn't fit in on there. When we ran him and Beno off the bench with Manu it made a lot more sense to play someone like him, but I think the way it is setup now you're going to need guys who can hold the fort down defensively while the 2nd unit is in there.
All in all Spurs fans better excpect to see a LOT more games in the 80s and 70s again. And really - the thought of pissing off the leauge with our ugly ass defensive games again really really excites me.
Who is McGuire?
Yeah the Spurs defense should be a lot better out on the perimeter. Finley and Barry can't play defense anymore. Vaughn is an overrated defender. Replacing those minutes with Udoka, Mason and Hill should improve the defense. And if Mahinmi can add a shotblocking element, the Spurs would really be in business.
Pop better not F it up by bringing back Finley and killing the perimeter defense another season.
Dominic McGuire of the Wizards.
That's a underwhelming roster. Past the big three it's a great deal of mediocrity and if we go anywhere it will likely all be on Ginobili's back once again. The rest are just not very good.
While I agree that the roster TimVP posted is not bad. I think it would not be good enough to win it all. Sure, this team is younger than last years but here are the things that I don't like.
The Spurs did not get a scorer and that is what they really lacked. Against the Lakers there were streches where they simply could not score. If one of the big 3 is hurt I don't see anybody who could fill in and help the team that much on offense. Defensively they could be better than last year.
I would have chosen Barry over Fin but who knows what is going on behind the doors. Barry at the end of the bench would have been a good thing.
I'll just wait and see what the next moves are. With the roster they have right now, I am not too excited...
Gist is a keeper he just need to bring is athleticism, hustle and defense.
Hairston need to be look at the SL and if he impress sign him if not bring back Finley for another year for the minimum.
Thomas need to be re sign but not for every price, give him at the most 4 milion per year for 2 years - he is not worth more than that.
PG-Parker/Hill/Vaughn
SG-Ginobili/Mason/Hairston
SF-Bowen/Udoka/Gist
PF-Duncan/Mahinmi/Bonner
C-Thomas/Oberto
I Want to get J.R
This would be good.Here is how I see the regular season rotation working out at the moment:
C Mahinmi - 22
PF Duncan - 32
SF Bowen - 28
SG Ginobili - 26
PG Parker - 32
C Thomas - 20
PF Oberto or Bonner - 18
SF Udoka - 22
SG Mason - 22
PG Hill - 16
Dou you see Ian starting? I think it could be a good idea
I'm certain that Mahinmi has the skills to be the starter alongside Duncan, but I think he's in a "Manu" situation, as in he's better off coming off the bench. I'd love for Mahinmi to start, but unless we get another athletic big, he should come off the bench because a 2nd rotation of Thomas and Oberto is too slow, IMO.
I agree. I dont expect Bonner to be with the team next year.
We need scoring...not more defense.
Totally Agree. They did not add the badly needed reliable 4'th scoring option.
The team still lacks athleticism with still too few players able to create their own shots and/or run with Tony for fast break easy transistion points. Those are the points that are needed when perimeter shots don't fall to stop the long scoring droughts that kill big leads .
Agree, defense isn't worth if you can't put the ball in the basket.
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