Austin Croshere to Spurs?

[Bruno]

Personally, I'd rather have Joe Smith over Croshere.

Joe Smith isn't a free agent.

[ChumpDumper]

If everyone were healthy 99 percent of the guys you could bring in short of a trade wouldn't see the floor.

Croshere would be in the remaining 1%.

Also, if everyone is healthy, then that means Ian is playing, and the problem is as close to solved as it's likely to get this season.

I wasn't counting Ian.

I'm not full bore advocating Croshere, but I guess it's more fun to bash.

He sucks!

Whee!

[hater]

he brings nothing that Bonner/Oberto/Thomas don't bring.

[EricB]

Croshere would be in the remaining 1%.I wasn't counting Ian.

I'm not full bore advocating Croshere, but I guess it's more fun to bash.

He sucks!

Whee!

Whos bashing? Its the truth, hes deteriorated and he stinks.

We should be ecstatic about signing this guy?

[ChumpDumper]

Whee!

[EricB]

Croshere is the bestest!!!

[Obstructed_View]

He probably would since he can still shoot.

Why on earth would you think the Spurs need another shooter at this point, especially a three point shooter? If you're going to waste the last roster spot, the last thing you want is an aging, slow outside shooting forward that can't defend, rebound or block shots, especially with Pop's "shoot first, ask questions later" policy in full-force.

He's probably got some value to someone, but it ain't the Spurs. If that somehow cons utes "bashing" to you then you might avoid the message boards until the wave of oversensitivity you're suffering passes.

[ChumpDumper]

Why on earth would you think the Spurs need another shooter at this point, especially a three point shooter?

Seems to be working for this team.

If you're going to waste the last roster spot, the last thing you want is an aging, slow outside shooting forward that can't defend, rebound or block shots, especially with Pop's "shoot first, ask questions later" policy in full-force.

Since Pop wants shooters, the last thing he wants is a shooter?

He's probably got some value to someone, but it ain't the Spurs. If that somehow cons utes "bashing" to you then you might avoid the message boards until the wave of oversensitivity you're suffering passes.

Whee!

[SenorSpur]

Joe Smith isn't a free agent.

I know. However, Smith's ability would be worth far more going after in trade, than what Croshere could bring and he's free. He gives nothing in terms of post defense and toughness.

[ChumpDumper]

I know. However, Smith's ability would be worth far more going after in trade, than what Croshere could bring and he's free. He gives nothing in terms of post defense and toughness.

Which draft picks do you want to give up?

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

KWill for the win!

[EricB]

I know. However, Smith's ability would be worth far more going after in trade, than what Croshere could bring and he's free. He gives nothing in terms of post defense and toughness.

Neither does Joe Smith.

Please people tell me when Joe Smith became this defensive TOUGH stud?

Was it after Cleveland, or was it in his 50th sting with the Timberwolves.

[Obstructed_View]

Seems to be working for this team.

Yeah, what isn't working is post defense. How's Croshere address that? Oh yeah, by shooting three pointers. They gonna allow the Spurs to play with a second basketball?

Since Pop wants shooters, the last thing he wants is a shooter?

Yeah, two of the top three point shooters in the league isn't enough. Hey, I've got an idea: Let's bring in a guy who doesn't know the defense and has attempted 11 three pointers this season to take minutes away from them. let's ask him to defend Amare and Gasol while we're at it.

Whee.

[ChumpDumper]

Yeah, what isn't working is post defense. How's Croshere address that? Oh yeah, by shooting three pointers. They gonna allow the Spurs to play with a second basketball?

So which free agent minimum signing addresses that need?

[EricB]

So which free agent minimum signing addresses that need?

What need does Croshere fit?!?!

[SenorSpur]

Neither does Joe Smith.

Please people tell me when Joe Smith became this defensive TOUGH stud?

Was it after Cleveland, or was it in his 50th sting with the Timberwolves.

No one's calling him a stud. He's about as skinny as Horry was. However, unlike Croshere, he's not afraid of defending the opposing post players. My point is, wWe've already have one perimeter-shooting big, we don't need another. If Smith is the best the Spurs can do, I'll take him for this year's run.

[ChumpDumper]

What need does Croshere fit?!?!

At this point, playoff experience. An actual NBA game.

Again, I don't think this would be the end all be all signing for the Spurs -- but I haven't heard any alternatives either.

[EricB]

No one's calling him a stud. He's about as skinny as Horry was. However, unlike Croshere, he's not afraid of defending the opposing post players. My point is, wWe've already have one perimeter-shooting big, we don't need another. If Smith is the best the Spurs can do, I'll take him for this year's run.

I'd rather run with what we have than add that choking soft stiff.

[Kori Ellis]

Not sure if this was clearified or not but I talked to my Spurs source and Austin Croshere is with the Spurs right now. I am not sure about his contract. Probably a 10 day

So, he signed already? Or he's just here for his workout/physical?

[PeterBurns]

My source was Ferris Bueller's Sister's Boyfriend's Brother saw Austin at the Baskin Robbins last night.

[Blake]

Croshere would be in the remaining 1%.I wasn't counting Ian.

I'm not full bore advocating Croshere, but I guess it's more fun to bash.

He sucks!

Whee!

Whee!

Whee!

[EricB]

My source was Ferris Bueller's Sister's Boyfriend's Brother saw Austin at the Baskin Robbins last night.

Charlie Sheen's brother?

Sweet...

[mexicanjunior]

Croshere would bring nothing to the table outside of what we have currently with Bonner. I guess he would be decent insurance if Bonner was injured but it really doesn't address what the Spurs need...a defensive minded big with some length. I would rather see us use our last open roster spot on whoever is leading the D-League in rebounding than sign an older and worn out version of Matt Bonner...

[Bruno]

I know. However, Smith's ability would be worth far more going after in trade, than what Croshere could bring and he's free. He gives nothing in terms of post defense and toughness.

You are comparing apple and orange.

My point is that Spurs needed an additional big. How do you want that this big is Joe Smith when you had to trade a big (Bonner or Oberto or Thomas) to get him ?

Spurs can sign Croshere and then try to trade one of their big for Smith if they want. the choice isn't between Crosher and Smith but between Croshere, D-League players, available FA and maybe some vet with low salaries siting at the end of some teams bench and available via trade..

[ManuTP9]

Croshere would bring nothing to the table outside of what we have currently with Bonner. I guess he would be decent insurance if Bonner was injured but it really doesn't address what the Spurs need...a defensive minded big with some length. I would rather see us use our last open roster spot on whoever is leading the D-League in rebounding than sign an older and worn out version of Matt Bonner...

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