Mensah-Bonsu to sign with raptors

[Chieflion]

21 and 8 for Pops in 21 minutes against the Pacers. He was a +11 for the Raptors too. He was fantastic. I wished the Spurs waived Oberto or Vaughn instead.

[superbigtime]

If the Gooden acquisition hadn't gone down, Pops would definitely still be in silver and black but probably just garnishing trash time. I definitely would have prefered to see Vaughn bought out but that's not what the brass elected to do so I'll live with it. If I see Vaughn become a coach though, I'll throw up. I don't see him having that kind of relationship with any of the other players...he never talks with anyone and that includes GH. Vaughn sucks. We don't need his 'veteran leadership' or 'high IQ'...the entire Spurs organization is filled with those kinds of players. Who knows, Pops could be back again...depends on how the Gist thing washes out.

[angelbelow]

how many of them in garabage time

well how many points can oberto score in garbage time?

i know getting rid of pops was necessary, it was pretty much our only option, but some of you guys have terrible reasonings to countering pops effectiveness on toronto

i hated seeing him go, but it was the right move for us. now give the guy his pops, hes played well in toronto and has the potential to improve. dont slam the guy just cause hes not on our team anymore.

[picnroll]

The decision on Pop could be against Gist's play. Pop showed, when playing against Travis Outlaw, that he might be a good defender against long threes and agile fours. Gist might play a similar role. If Pop > than Gist then the Spurs failed.

[benefactor]

21 and 8 for Pops in 21 minutes against the Pacers. He was a +11 for the Raptors too. He was fantastic. I wished the Spurs waived Oberto or Vaughn instead.

There is no reason to keep ing and moaning because Pops is gone...no matter what he does with the Raptors. Gooden became available and even if we kept Pops and Gooden there is no way that there is enough minutes on our front line for both of them to get sufficient playing time to learn the system and be effective for the stretch run and in the playoffs.

If we don't get Gooden then maybe Pops stays with the team and helps down the stretch...but he became a casualty after a player that could better help this team became available.

So I don't want to hear anymore about "why didn't we cut Vaughn" or "why didn't we cut Oberto" because at the end of the day it makes no difference.

You could try reading the thread before you post.

[benefactor]

The decision on Pop could be against Gist's play. Pop showed, when playing against Travis Outlaw, that he might be a good defender against long threes and agile fours. Gist might play a similar role. If Pop > than Gist then the Spurs failed.

Not really. Signing him for the rest of the year was pointless when we knew little to nothing about him. It's not a great financial move to pay a player for the rest of the year that can't help you. Gist succeeding or failing has nothing to do with the Spurs decision.

[picnroll]

Not really. Signing him for the rest of the year was pointless when we knew little to nothing about him. It's not a great financial move to pay a player for the rest of the year that can't help you. Gist succeeding or failing has nothing to do with the Spurs decision.

Would have locked up Pop rights and given the Spurs some time to evaluate the two together and make a selection.

[benefactor]

Would have locked up Pop rights and given the Spurs some time to evaluate the two together and make a selection.

We don't have a roster spot...and Pop in not eliminating on of his veterans for a player with "potential." There is a whole summertime and a draft to find another player similar to Pops if we want to. It's a waste of money now.

[slayermin]

We could have used him against Lamar Odom. I guess the Pops Bandwagon wasn't so premature after all.

[poop]

Not really. Signing him for the rest of the year was pointless when we knew little to nothing about him. It's not a great financial move to pay a player for the rest of the year that can't help you. Gist succeeding or failing has nothing to do with the Spurs decision.

so i see your one of those 'POPS is worthless' people. heres a little FACT for you. he has-and has exhibited-in the NBA- EXACTLY what we need. rebounding, interior presence, putbacks, getting to the line, quickness and length on defense.

you are one of those DENIERS than will refuse to acknowledge that not keeping him was a HUGE mistake.

so EAT ASSHOLE!!!!

[benefactor]

so i see your one of those 'POPS is worthless' people. heres a little FACT for you. he has-and has exhibited-in the NBA- EXACTLY what we need. rebounding, interior presence, putbacks, getting to the line, quickness and length on defense.

you are one of those DENIERS than will refuse to acknowledge that not keeping him was a HUGE mistake.

so EAT ASSHOLE!!!!

We signed Gooden. He is better. Accept it or kill yourself...whichever is easier for you.

[poop]

Gooden is a great pickup. but Duncan -Gooden- POPS would give us a much better chance against LA then Duncan-Gooden-Oberto. (with Thamoas off the bench) so continue to feast on that turd!

[benefactor]

Gooden is a great pickup. but Duncan -Gooden- POPS would give us a much better chance against LA then Duncan-Gooden-Oberto. (with Thamoas off the bench) so continue to feast on that turd!

There is no reason to keep ing and moaning because Pops is gone...no matter what he does with the Raptors. Gooden became available and even if we kept Pops and Gooden there is no way that there is enough minutes on our front line for both of them to get sufficient playing time to learn the system and be effective for the stretch run and in the playoffs.

If we don't get Gooden then maybe Pops stays with the team and helps down the stretch...but he became a casualty after a player that could better help this team became available.

So I don't want to hear anymore about "why didn't we cut Vaughn" or "why didn't we cut Oberto" because at the end of the day it makes no difference.

Is there an echo in here?

[EricB]

The saviour lives apparently.

[picnroll]

The saviour lives apparently.

Who's calling him a saviour besides you?

[Buddy Holly]

The saviour lives apparently.

Jesus, do you conservatives have to call every black man that is popular with people and gets talk about highly a saviour? FYI, you're the only dipstick calling him a saviour.

[Chieflion]

You could try reading the thread before you post.

You have your own opinion, while I have mine. Thanks. Besides, this thread was for Spurs fans to cry about it.

[ChumpDumper]

The saviour lives apparently.

Who's calling him a saviour besides you?

Jesus, do you conservatives have to call every black man that is popular with people and gets talk about highly a saviour? FYI, you're the only dipstick calling him a saviour.

I didn't know there was a Queen's English option on the spell check. Either that or Pops has really gotten into our heads.

[EricB]

I didn't know there was a Queen's English option on the spell check. Either that or Pops has really gotten into our heads.

Leave it to Buddy Holly to make it a political discussion.

[Buddy Holly]

Leave it to Buddy Holly to make it a political discussion.

If you didn't get the humor, unclog your ass because apparently that's where god put your sense of humor.

But you being the only one calling him a savior was not a joke.

[EricB]

If you didn't get the humor, unclog your ass because apparently that's where god put your sense of humor.

But you being the only one calling him a savior was not a joke.

Read threads, i'm not the only one sarcasticly calling him that.

Humor?

Whatever, your childish little pot shots at me are failed attempts at humor.

[Buddy Holly]

Read threads, i'm not the only one sarcasticly calling him that.

Humor?

Whatever, your childish little pot shots at me are failed attempts at humor.

Pot shots? Seriously guy, you are the lame ass who can dish and dish but the moment some one flicks you with their finger you fall to the ground crying like a little biznich.

Grow a pair TPark. I think you've become a bigger vag since changing your name.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damn Pops played awesome today, 21 minutes he had 21 points and 8 rebounds. I really wish SA wouldn't have cut this guy now we are going to be sorry

[BonnerTime]

For anyone who is interested in more than just a stat line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAwEB6DKf8Q

[Biggems]

The way Pops is like a shark smelling blood around the rim, he reminds me of Shawn Kemp. Now mind you, he is nowhere near the level of where Shawn Kemp was early on in his career. I am merely saying his hunger and aggressiveness to get to the rim at all costs, is very Reign Man like.

Let's just hope Pops doesn't become Pops to 20+ little bas s like the Shawn Appleseed did....spreading his seed all over the country.

I wish Pops all the best in Toronto. He seems to be a good guy and a real positive presence for them on the court and in the lockerroom. I hope he can take the lessons he learned in Austin and in his short time here and continue to build on it in Toronto. I hope he doesn't let those slackers and all the losing in Toronto bring him down.