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Thanks Chump.
I was hoping Farmer's recent lack of PT was a sign that they were going to call up Hairston.
Thanks Chump.
Not a point guard (even in name only). Maybe when Tony comes back.
Ahearn is a good signing. I disagree with the above article that he's not a point guard. I watched him when he was with the T'Wolves in preseason and he strictly played point guard and wasn't half bad. Other than his shooting, he had some decent moments with the Heat last year.
What he'll bring is an offensive alternative to Vaughn. Right now, it's tough to play Vaughn because with so few scoring options, the fact that Vaughn is inept offensively is magnified. Ahearn can run the point and hit the open shot. He's also better than he looks at attacking the rim, especially on the fast break. Nothing spectacular but he can push the basketball.
It's too bad to see Farmer go but Pop had tightened up that swingman rotation and he wasn't really needed anymore. With Hill progressing, that pushed Farmer further down the depth charts because Pop would probably use Hill at shooting guard before Farmer now.
I expect Ahearn to be an option relatively soon, especially if we don't see an increase in scoring. Ahearn backing up Hill helps the Spurs offensively and will spread the floor more for Duncan when Hill sits.
Good move
And good luck to Farmer. Hope he eventually finds a team.
Does anyone think there is a possibility that someone's been traded? It's definitely Farmer that has been cut?
The Spurs would have had to trade two players for one.
heck they cut duncan
they are trying to tank
Yeah I know that. I just wondered if there might have been a trade. Probably a 5% of being one though.
Looks like Farmer is the one to go I guess.
I'd say it's even lower than that since the trade would have to happen before a call up.
Oh and thanks for breaking the news, Jet915.
Great find.
Ahearn will be setup to fail so they can sign everybody's favorite guard.
This is the setup to signing Marbury just before Thanksgiving.
If not then Salim will be just about healed and would be next in line.
spurs have tp, hill
marbarry will not want to be the 3 point guard
Thanks!
the spur should be awarded^^^^
Hmm
I still want to know who is cut.
I'm amazed by the high esteem for Hairson.
He's just not NBA material.
Hopefully he's good but I'm curious to know their rationale. The one they should gotten rid of is Vaughn if they think he can't be the current backup point guard. So now we keep Vaughn, knowing that he's ill equipped to play?
I would have played Hill 40 minutes a night, and let Mason run the point for the other 8. And with Mason at point, let Farmer get minutes at the 2 guard. It's not like Finley is still tearing it up. He's already coming back down to earth and we will need scoring from the wing.
This already strikes me of impatience. Farmer seemed to be at least engaged as a towel waver. Unless he was lazy in practice, I can't see how this helps us in the long run (as we have one less wing to develop). I would have preferred to stick with Farmer, or if they don't like him, then get Hairston for the future.
Unless they can actually get rid of Vaughn, this seems very shortsighted to me.
Another angle to this signing could be the Toros. Farmer wasn't eligible to be sent Austin but Ahearn could be sent down if they wish. The timing suggests that could be a possibility. Perhaps the Spurs will let him learn their system with the Toros and then bring him up in a few weeks.
Regarding Farmer, he never appeared to be a long term solution. He was given a couple shots to change that but he simply didn't do enough on the court. But that last spot is pretty flexible. If a swingman goes down, the Spurs can easily just go get Farmer again. Or if Hairston shows potential, they can scoop him up. Right now, I'd say PG is their biggest question mark -- hence Ahearn.
mason is not a pg right now
Agree... play Mason at point and Hill as the 2.
Hopefully this puts all the Marbury rumors to bed.
this is a great pick up if true, spurs also showed interest him him over the summer too right?
really sucks for farmer, but i agree, he just didnt show enough to warrant a long term stay. best of luck to him.
Why would it? If anything, it could serve as evidence in support of Marbury being pursued. The Spurs are acknowledging that they need more scoring from the PG spot.
how did you post an article before dunc228?
HE always breaks the news FIRST!
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