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Bruno do you when Ian will have the surgery?
If we drafted DeAndre Jordan.......
and isn't Mahinmi 22 years old?
Bruno do you when Ian will have the surgery?
First of all, o guys, this is my first day/post here, and I'm about to try to make my "big statement."
Anyway, I think we should look at where we can be next season, because I don't find it very likely that we will be able to surpass this Lakers team. If Farmar was healthy when they played us at home, I think we would have lost that game as well =(. That's not to say we had anywhere near a great performance yesterday.
Even if we do beat the Lakers (most likely in a 7 game series), it would be the most difficult finals series we have ever played, and I think it would be our first loss in the finals. Yes, we haven't played the Cavs yet, but I think they will be nearly impossible to beat. They're so much better than '07. The Celts would be our best chance IMO, but I don't see them getting that far. As for the Magic, we have already seen 2 outings, and that would be my favorite finals match-up to see this season, but I still think they have an edge over us.
All in all, I think while we're waiting for Mahinmi to heal (not saying he's the penultimate center), we should have Bonner get into better shape. He could stand to become a sleeker rocket, which should improve his defensive prowess. While that's happening, we should definitely shop around, but it's already been said that athletic bigs that are rebound hounds and can provide great inside defense/solid point output are hard to come by. I don't really know of anyone that'll be out there this summer.
GO SPURS GO!
Exactly, well said Bruno.
The kid is 22 and has a heap of potential. This is his nightmare. People should be supportive instead of thinking only of themselves and being jackarses.
Get better Ian, see you next season.
I'm not mad a Ian. I really hope Ian can make it and be a contributor for us. Stay strong Ian and keep working to get back to the court.
The Spurs FO are the ones that ed up looking for Horry clones. if I want clones I'd be looking for Mahinmi clones or any big that can play defense and rebound. Spurs FO have ed up royally here. Even Melvin Ely would have been good, but NOOOOOOOOO we have to look for Horry clones that can shoot only.
Exactly!
That's why I said a Watkins type player would be better than a Tolliver in the preseason.
What the were the Spurs FO thinking?
Are we sure that the LA doctor wasn't a Laker fan??? Hehehe!
I heard a lot about what the Spurs should have done in training camp and earlier.
What do you think they should do now?
It's a lot harder now than it was then. There were a lot more players available back then if the Spurs chose to look at rebounding defensive big men.
So, "nobody" is your answer.
I'm willing to move Mason if it comes to it.
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Don't get me wrong I love how he has been playing all year long. But, if we can't get anything done, all realistic options must be evaluated. Certainly this may by force become one. Especially if we want to get a player of this calibur in return. Go ahead, make some lame attempt at a condescending remark. I really don't care. But he has shown to be the most appealing piece outside of our core. Teams will sniff at a clutch dead on shooter who can do a bit of everything.
We can't move Fin, and we need Kurt for guys like Shaq. We need Bruce for certain players I need not mention.
But this is as real as it'll get if we really desire what we need. We still have to maintain certain players for specific needs, so all in all we are getting in return what we need and not losing so much in the process. Just think about it.
I already said Watkins. I was interested in Sims too.
I don't remember seeing you name anyone now, preseason or at any other time this season. At least I named someone.
If you did and I missed it who was your pick?
Just trade Mahinmi and Splitter for Alexis Ajinca. At least that way we get a French big man that is actually healthy.
Clippers have found their SG in Eric Gordon. I don't think we have anything they want.
So in 2009... guess what? We are without Scola, Splitter AND Mahinmi. Classic.
What's that word i'm looking for? Oh yeah here it is. Depth. Ricky Davis is garbage, and Baron is a point guard. Outside of Gordon and Davis there is nobody else at the two who is decent. Did I mention Ricky Davis is garbage? They have three good centers, all of them can't play substantial minutes. So there you have it kind sir.
I hope nobody has misinterpreted my post as Mahinmi bashing.
There's a difference in remarking upon an athlete's health and reliability and in questioning his character.
I hope the best for Mahinmi, both with the Spurs and otherwise. Every report on Mahinmi ever has been on what a hard worker he is. And he seems a great fellow. And I've been on this board publicly wishing Pop would give him opportunities for a long time now, going back to last season.
But that has nothing to do with whether it's likely or realistic that he'll still play a role in the future of the Spurs. Grant Hill is one of the nicest guys of all time, but that doesn't mean he isn't prone to injury and breakdown and basically being fragile. Great guy, fragile player. Great character, could have bagged the money and called it a career, but worked his ass off to come back and play again despite the hardships. Awesome work ethic. Still fragile and unreliable. None of that is Hill's fault. But it can't be ignored when discussing Hill as a player.
Discussions on Mahinmi's future based on his career and health up to now is no indictment of Mahinmi the person.
ya, but the Clippers acquiring Mason does nothing for them..they aren't trying to win now..Mason isn't old, but he's not a young piece or anything..Roger is more suited on a veteran team that he can help now..
I'm not sure how familiar you are with the state of the Clipper roster right now. They need depth at guard. Randolph, Kaman and Davis are out. Yeah they aren't competing/winning, but that's a big reason why.
Plus, they are still learning each other. They have five new players, and four of those five play big minutes. You can't expect that to just click out of the gate.
When everyone is healthy and they really want to make some sort of push whether it's this year or next, who will spell minutes for Gordon/Davis?
Novak is A SF. Did I mention that Ricky Davis is garbage?
Collins is ok but he isn't exactly a two guard. So they still are missing some reserve guards. I guarantee Diddy just needs some spell in there, and if E. Gordon gets rest, he can get Diddy rest. So they need good guards.
Wilcox is the only strong player out of the bunch. Charlie V if you want that scoring punch that is versatile for his size. If we didn't need a true Big, that is something to consider. But out of the suggested players, Chris is the best. But he has a questionable mindset. I'd take the risk though.
Tim Thomas believes himself to be a SF, but Moore is a very interesting player. Has a decent stroke on offense, moves pretty well without the ball and can finish at the rim. Would give us a long deterant at the rim on defense and a lively rebounder.
spurs medical staff is looking really incompetent right now
damn
poor duncan. Sad way to go out.
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