RC saying we would be more selective in FA

[EricB]

Y'all have to understand that ploto is going to be on her period for the rest of the off-season unless the Spurs end up with Gortat, Rasho, or Jeff Foster at center. They're going to if they get 'Sheed, Dice, Camby, etc. I'll leave the connecting of the dots on what those two groups of players have in common as a mental exercise.

Hmm....

One group has actually been to the Finals from their contributions and the other group were nut huggers all the way there?

[NewJerSpur]

I wonder if the Blair drafting has made Gooden an afterthought at this point?

[Obstructed_View]

I wonder if the Blair drafting has made Gooden an afterthought at this point?

I don't know. I'd take Gooden and someone cheap like Rasho to fill out the big rotation if it looks like Rasheed or Gortat are going to be too much of a risk.

[EricB]

I'd go after Camby first before Gooden and Rasho.

[NewJerSpur]

I don't know. I'd take Gooden and someone cheap like Rasho to fill out the big rotation if it looks like Rasheed or Gortat are going to be too much of a risk.

Just kind of interesting how Blair's drafting, although relatively fresh, quieted a lot of the talk about Gooden. Although it would fit wth the offensive theme we've had this far this offseason, I think we need to get stronger with our defense around the rim, but regardless we're going to need more depth. If only we knew what we were going to get from Ian.

[bless1187]

WTF, why do we even want Rasho back?!?!

[bigdog]

WTF, why do we even want Rasho back?!?!

Because he would be cheap, solid signing for a backup big.

[bless1187]

Because he would be cheap, solid signing for a backup big.

we already have our backup bigs in D. Blair and I. Mahnimi

[NewJerSpur]

we already have our backup bigs in D. Blair and I. Mahnimi

How often has this statement been made to this point?

[EricB]

we already have our backup bigs in D. Blair and I. Mahnimi

A rookie thats never played in the league and a center whos played a total of 6 games in two years.

Yeah really reliable...

[itzsoweezee]

Because he would be cheap, solid signing for a backup big.

who gives a that he'd be cheap? there's a reason he'd be cheap. he ing sucks. which goes to your second point, there's nothing solid about that scrub.

the spurs can do much better than that nestero . and i don't give a that he knows popovich's "system". some system. give me someone with talent.

[TDMVPDPOY]

who gives a that he'd be cheap? there's a reason he'd be cheap. he ing sucks. which goes to your second point, there's nothing solid about that scrub.

the spurs can do much better than that nestero . and i don't give a that he knows popovich's "system". some system. give me someone with talent.

fail.

[EricB]

who gives a that he'd be cheap? there's a reason he'd be cheap. he ing sucks. which goes to your second point, there's nothing solid about that scrub.

the spurs can do much better than that nestero . and i don't give a that he knows popovich's "system". some system. give me someone with talent.

Wrong and fail.

[Obstructed_View]

Just kind of interesting how Blair's drafting, although relatively fresh, quieted a lot of the talk about Gooden. Although it would fit wth the offensive theme we've had this far this offseason, I think we need to get stronger with our defense around the rim, but regardless we're going to need more depth. If only we knew what we were going to get from Ian.

Blair and McClinton's draft makes Gooden more palatable because the Spurs have other guys who can play good one on one defense, and with Gooden, the Spurs make up for any drop off in defense with a huge surge in rebounding and scoring.

[Obstructed_View]

who gives a that he'd be cheap? there's a reason he'd be cheap. he ing sucks. which goes to your second point, there's nothing solid about that scrub.

the spurs can do much better than that nestero . and i don't give a that he knows popovich's "system". some system. give me someone with talent.

He's a very good defender, a very good shot blocker, a big body, and despite what you say, he knows the system. For the minimum there's not anybody better out there. You gotta pay for talent. Where's the money coming from?

[NewJerSpur]

Blair and McClinton's draft makes Gooden more palatable because the Spurs have other guys who can play good one on one defense, and with Gooden, the Spurs make up for any drop off in defense with a huge surge in rebounding and scoring.

Hadn't heard much about either of them on the defensive end....are they that good one-on-one?

I agree with the last point that the focus has been geared more towards putting the ball in the basket thus far this offseason (which will be a necessity against teams like the Lakers) and giving Tim help on the boards to help us better map our course through the new western landscapre.

[jjktkk]

who gives a that he'd be cheap? there's a reason he'd be cheap. he ing sucks. which goes to your second point, there's nothing solid about that scrub.

the spurs can do much better than that nestero . and i don't give a that he knows popovich's "system". some system. give me someone with talent.

Sure, lets just snap our fingers and wait for Dwight Howard to show up. Maybe we can even get Pao Gasol too.

[TDMVPDPOY]

any big that signs with us, is sheed a starter spot since theres no compe ion on the roster for that starter spot unless duncan decides to move to the 5

[NewJerSpur]

I want Gortat...I've said that since the beginning. Tall, can score about 6-8 pts a game, can rebound, and block shots....he could take the pressure off of Tim Duncan and be the true center the Spurs have been missing since 5-0 retired.

Yeah, I'm mainly intrigued by the fact that he can block/contest shots at the rim without fouling and is pretty good within the pick and role.

[InK]

Means to me they are going to look for a cheap traditional veteran center to go with the group they have.

It does sound like that. But a lot of other things were said in the last week as well which suggest MLE will be used. If there was ever a time the spurs needed to use it, it's now, but i wouldn't be shocked if they don't.

[Obstructed_View]

Hadn't heard much about either of them on the defensive end....are they that good one-on-one?

I agree with the last point that the focus has been geared more towards putting the ball in the basket thus far this offseason (which will be a necessity against teams like the Lakers) and giving Tim help on the boards to help us better map our course through the new western landscapre.

I think RC said McClinton is a great defender, and Blair's a big body with long arms who can rebound. Gooden can rebound and can score. With those guys plus players like Hill and hopefully Gist and Hairston the Spurs are suddenly a team that's loaded with guys that can really defend and can also get rebounds. That takes a lot of pressure off if Gooden is indeed as clueless a defender as LJ seems to think he is.

[EricB]

I think RC said McClinton is a great defender, and Blair's a big body with long arms who can rebound. Gooden can rebound and can score. With those guys plus players like Hill and hopefully Gist and Hairston the Spurs are suddenly a team that's loaded with guys that can really defend and can also get rebounds. That takes a lot of pressure off if Gooden is indeed as clueless a defender as LJ seems to think he is.

He's not the only one that things that.

Lots of people think that.

[Duncan2177]

WTF, why do we even want Rasho back?!?!

I agree i don't want frankenstein back on the spurs he's soft, I can remember a few years ago when just about every spurs fan wanted him traded.

[EricB]

I agree i don't want frankenstein back on the spurs he's soft, I can remember a few years ago when just about every spurs fan wanted him traded.

Because of his contract not cause of his play.

hes a fantastic defensive center and the offense ran really well with him there due to his great screens.

[Obstructed_View]

I agree i don't want frankenstein back on the spurs he's soft, I can remember a few years ago when just about every spurs fan wanted him traded.

Because he cost too much money, especially after Pop went to smallball 100 percent of the time against Dallas. Since he's now seemed to have come to his senses, Rasho for the minimum is a great deal.