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I know Pop would have given him no slack for lazy or sloppy play. Not sure how well that would have gone down.
I've got no malice against Sheed because he elected to go to Boston rather than come to the Spurs. He's now with an organization that he likes and the Spurs now have a former teammate of his, that they and we all like. At this point in time, it's irrelevant as to why he didn't come and he should've simply refrained from answering the question. Of course, time has proven that Sheed doesn't always know when to just shut up. Even as his skills have declined a bit, the one thing he's still good at is running his damn mouth.
I know Pop would have given him no slack for lazy or sloppy play. Not sure how well that would have gone down.
It would be priceless if it was Bonner that hit a shot like that, after he stuffs Sheed's three at the other end.
Good points, doesn't mesh well with Pop, better fit with goons like Garnett that like to yell F-U repeatedly in Duncan's face just because he finally made a play on TD. Also we would trade his ass in a heartbeat just for showing up with bad hair and a 'tude.
Initially I was not aware how effective Dice still was, so Wallace seemed like the "must have" for lack of a better alternative and dearth of bigs on our roster. It's not like I followed the Pistons AT ALL to know the quality of play from Dice. Now I am thinking "things happen for a reason" and won't be sad at all to miss out on the last couple of years of Sheed's act.
Rasheed. I never wanted him on the team and I'm glad he is gonna suffer some massive failure in Boston.
That was basically what I was saying, but in a more diplomatic and analytical way. I think it is now apparent Sheed is a lazy goon that would have disappointed us, and Dice is the consummate Spurs professional that was flying under the radar but perfect for us.
If Bonner's the reason the Spurs ended up with McDyess instead of Rasheed, then I have to say Matt's earned his bloated paycheck.
Excuse me for not being as sophisticated and intelligent as you bag.
look-the guy is en led to his opinion. in his mind, the celtics made better moves. i guess we'll find out if he was right or not come next may and june.
This does cast a shadow of doubt on Sheed's intentions. The Sheed I wanted was the Sheed from 04/05, hot tempered and streaky, but capable of aptly fulfilling a role. While I doubt he has become any less hot tempered and streaky, his caution towards signing with us precludes a lack of desire to really succeed. He will have less of a workload in Boston, especially if Powe makes a full - and early - recovery. But do you want to depend on that type of player come Playoff time?
I admit I was a supporter of Sheed signing for the Spurs. I believe he can turn around a pathetic performance in 09 with a refreshing run in '10 for Boston. I don't know for sure, though.
I too was a strong supporter of Sheed coming to SA. But in retrospect, McDyess is definitely the better fit. I can't wait to see how Dice plays with the rest of the guys.
I don't understand either.
They replayed the video on Max sports tonight so here is Rasheed Wallace's exact quote:
"and not taking anything away from San Antonio but I..I would have to say that a few of the changes they made on their bench and their roster uh didn't quite sit with me too well, so I had to go to the best place where I felt as though it was a good fit for myself."
Sheed was just
Probably just talking out his ass and it was about having that third year as his option as some of you already stated. Plus, I heard KG also promised to give him handjobs before and after games and practice. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Damn, I'm glad RC & Pop were smart enough to get McDyess. I can't wait to see Sheed walk off the court while McDyess is holding the 2009-2010 NBA Championship Trophy high above his head with a gigantic smile on his face. Keep talking Sheed cause it's gonna bite you in the ass!!!
I think Rasheed was not a big fan of the Spurs dumping Bruce and KT and was concerned about the Spurs lessening focus on defense. I also assume he does not think RJ is the answer to the Spurs needs. Boston won the le last year and he apparently thinks with a heathy KG that they can again.
I always find it funny when fans get bent out of shape over a player saying exactly what they have been saying. Recall the responses here to the benching and subsequent trading of Bruce. Guess Rasheed was not a supporter of that move either.
I also very much enjoy all the people now jumping off the Rasheed bandwagon and onto the McDyess one after they were begging for Rasheed.
You should be worrying about your sorry ass Pacers. The Spurs will be fine.
I never wanted Rasheed. I have always thought he was a really talented guy who never lived up to his potential, mostly because he has a bad at ude and questionable work ethic. I'll take McDyess, any day of the week. It's a no-brainer.
Does anyone even know if we really wanted Sheed first? Maybe we slipped it out there that we were after him to get everyone else off the trail. It's obvious we wanted McDyess more since we gave him supposedly a better contract than was allegedly offered Sheed. Wouldn't surprise me in the least.
In any event, I'm much happier with McDyess. Much more of a Spur and he'll have a great finish to his career here. I still remember how much getting that championship meant to Finley. Antonio will get the same feelings!!!!
I rest my case. In fairness, I did attempt to communicate on your level (you should try that sometime) by referring to Sheed as a goon. Still no love, had to retaliate, whatever man.
While I did want the Spurs to get Rasheed (I honestly don't know much about McDyess), I never really did like his personality. I'm glad I won't have to watch him get technicals in game after game, gritting my teeth and waiting to see Pop red-faced on the bench. I could do without that stress that something's going to happen in the locker room this year.
My only concern with McDyess is whether or not he has the size to match up with the Lakers (either Bynum or Gasol). Who guards who? Of course it would be nice if Mahinmi proved to be a capable defender, and he could guard Pau while Duncan guarded Bynum.
Great reason why a true C like Splitter would be awesome, but that may just have to be the 2010 plan. Also hope Manu will reup for reasonable. Let's hope Ian is up to the task against a big team like the Lakers, he seems to have the length at 6-11 and has filled out some too. Not too many teams have the Lakers quality bigs and length though, and it might be fun to see Blair rip off Gasol's arm on a rebound like almost did to Thabeet.
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