If I were the Spurs I'd go ahead and trade Ginobili for a legit big.
If the Spurs do those things then I'd definitely say they have a shot at being a le contender. But if they continue to surround Duncan with anemic big men they aren't going to beat the Lakers.
There lakers fans in denial of course they won't admit that it was a great trade for us.
Some guy on the Jim Rome show already did. Saying RJ isn't an elite player, doesn't think he will fit into the system, and that the Spurs gave up two great contributors (didnt specify which two). I swear, the Spurs could get Dwight Howard for Matt Bonner and somebody would still have a problem with it.
You're amazed? Here are scenes from the announcement presser at the AT&T:
We need a starting center.
Bring back Oberto/Thomas is not the answer.
I hope the spurs aren't done dealing, *cough bonner cough*
Spurs made a hole to fill in a hole.
Bring in Splitter and you just made my summer.
This is the key. And it also is going to be a huge help for Roger Mason, even though his minutes will probably go down.
Assuming Pop's infatuation with RMJ at point is over, it makes it easier to both start Manu and still keep him fresh because now you should be able to always have at least three scorers on the floor.
So how does this play into our draft plans? Many people wanted us to find a SF, so do we still go after that or look for a big man instead. I guess it depends if Finley stays and if Gist can play at SF. Maybe just take the best player available?
Unless the Spurs see a big that can contribute in the draft, or someone they can trade for, I'd imagine that means they are pretty comfortable about keeping Gooden. With Parker, Manu, Duncan, Jefferson and Gooden this suddenly turned into a team that can put up some points.
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Jefferson get arrested for assault charges when he was playing for the NJ? Thats how I'm remembering it anyway.
Don't get me wrong. I think this is a very good pick up for the Spurs, and past is the past but I'm just surprised that Pop would be interested in him.
More than likely this will be part of the physical. If he can dunk, the deal's off.
Excellent acquistion, this definetely gives us a stronger chance of going for that championship. All we need now is a decent big and like 1 or 2 more players, and were ready to dethrone LA.
Only downside is that it pretty much kills any chance of getting Joumana Kidd to the Spurs' next Christmas party.
Sorry about not being around here more. I have been following the iran protests. I wanted to say my sources confirm this rumor.
That's a downside?
That is just wrong P<S.
It had to be done eventually ...
for all the naysayers on this trade who are so called "spurs fans"...I had just gotten back from playing ball at the gym when my capt. told me about the trade...HOLY SHIRTS and PANTS! I was floored...talk about someone who can come in and provide instant offense when the Spurs decide to miss shot during the 2nd and 3rd quarter which they are accustomed to doing....as for bigs yeah we are lacking on the frontcourt severely, but The draft can fix that as well as whatever else the FO decides to do because I have a big feeling they are not done...what good is that the our FO finally decided to grow a pair and take a chance....We were scary w/o jefferson and will be a dowright terror for any team..
GOOD JOB FO and GO SPURS GO!!!!!!!!!!!
Mind putting him in black? thanks.
It had to be done eventually ...
i remember back when finley signed I was excited.
This is way better.
This trade has naysayers???
yeah go look at some of the other threads......
GOT DAMN. I come home and I get this. WOW what a suprise and a pleasant one to boot. Holy . I gotta soak this in and think about this.
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