Which Spurs Acquisition Makes You Feel Better?

[Spursone]

For immediate impact I will say Jefferson, to build our future I will say Blair, although given a chance this year Blair could bring it.

I think POP needs to be a little more flexible on how he views and uses newbies.

[lotr1trekkie]

Each new player adds something to the big 3. Each provides relief for the Big 3 so that come the playoffs they aren't spent like last year.
A] Jefferson-provides offensive relief for all 3 but especially Manu who really doesn't need to start anymore. RJ will also be fun to watch finishing TP fast breaks. Tony may get to double digits in assists.
b] MyDyess- gets Bonner out of the starting linup. Actually a better complimentary player to Tim than Sheed in many ways. Timmy can now go outside again.
c] Blair/Ratliff/Haislip---provide an inside presence and physicality the Spurs haven't had in a long time. The Bruise Triplets! Timmy's cavalry has arrived.
d] Manu--we played the last 2 playoffs without him. I think of him as another addition. The Manu of 2007.
e] Hill---if he can be TP's backup that is a tremendous upgrade over a rotation of Vaughn and Mason.
f] Hairston/ Williams-- can't see both making the roster but either is more athletic than Ime.

[Biggems]

Can I say RJ ?

I'm not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe

[loveforthegame]

Jefferson will help no doubt but we finally have some bigs that can help Duncan in every aspect.

I think McDyess, Blair, and Ratliff protecting the paint and helping on the boards is miles ahead of what Bonner, Thomas, and Oberto were able to give.

For me that's a bigger need than Jefferson helping with the scoring.

[spursjustice]

The news of RJ joining the Spurs made my week.
The selection of DeJuan and signing McDyess come in equal 2nd.

[sonic21]

Dice or Blair. Duncan never played with bigs this good since Drob, i'm really excited to see them play.

[Interrohater]

Who the picked Rattliff?

[Knoxxx]

Each new player adds something to the big 3. Each provides relief for the Big 3 so that come the playoffs they aren't spent like last year.
A] Jefferson-provides offensive relief for all 3 but especially Manu who really doesn't need to start anymore. RJ will also be fun to watch finishing TP fast breaks. Tony may get to double digits in assists.
b] MyDyess- gets Bonner out of the starting linup. Actually a better complimentary player to Tim than Sheed in many ways. Timmy can now go outside again.
c] Blair/Ratliff/Haislip---provide an inside presence and physicality the Spurs haven't had in a long time. The Bruise Triplets! Timmy's cavalry has arrived.
d] Manu--we played the last 2 playoffs without him. I think of him as another addition. The Manu of 2007.
e] Hill---if he can be TP's backup that is a tremendous upgrade over a rotation of Vaughn and Mason.
f] Hairston/ Williams-- can't see both making the roster but either is more athletic than Ime.

So true. In a championship team the whole usually is better than the sum of its parts. Our parts are summing up quite nicely though.

[Knoxxx]

Who the picked Rattliff?

Welcome to ST Theo!

(Or maybe Theo's mom)

[Spursfan 87]

Haislip

[BillMc]

Welcome to ST Theo!

(Or maybe Theo's mom)

[Libri]

Richard Jefferson

What if McDyess would have been the Spurs only major acquisition?

[angel_luv]

I have always liked Richard Jefferson so I am glad he is a Spur.

[peskypesky]

I think you have to go with Jefferson, who's at or near the peak of his career. McDyess is a great addition, but he's clearly in his sunset years. Thorpe even more so. Dejuan Blair, on the other hand, is very exciting because he brings something the Spurs haven't had in years...a hard-nosed beast who relishes banging in the paint. The potential is huge, but since he has yet to play an NBA game, there's no way you can compare his addition to Jefferson, McDyess or even Thorpe, who are all proven vets.

[peskypesky]

I have always liked Richard Jefferson so I am glad he is a Spur.

me too!
i've always liked his game and his personality. he seems tailor-made for the Spurs. same with McDyess. Sheed, on the other hand, might've been a train-wreck.

[peskypesky]

Jefferson will help no doubt but we finally have some bigs that can help Duncan in every aspect.

I think McDyess, Blair, and Ratliff protecting the paint and helping on the boards is miles ahead of what Bonner, Thomas, and Oberto were able to give.

For me that's a bigger need than Jefferson helping with the scoring.

I think Jefferson offers a bit more than just scoring. Although not a great defender, like Bowen, he's definitely better than Mason or Finley, or probably even Manu.

[Sense]

I've always felt like we've been having a guard at center with Bonner there... I gotta say McDyess... filling in that huge gap.

[angelbelow]

I picked Richard because that was the first of the amazing moves. But Blair's selection was pretty up there as well. McDyess was more of a grueling long process because I wasn't sure if it would be another Maggette.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Jefferson

[SpurCharger]

Imma Go With Dice! just Because Everytime Duncan wasnt in the game last year, teams had a field day on the block..... With Jefferson and Blair a close 2nd.....

[peskypesky]

I've always felt like we've been having a guard at center with Bonner there... I gotta say McDyess... filling in that huge gap.

So are people thinking that McDyess will be the starting center, as opposed to being Tim's replacement off the bench at PF?

I'm asking because McDyess seems a little small to be center, and isn't his game a little further out than Tim's? If McDyess and Duncan start, who will be playing center (i.e. closer to the basket)?

[SpurCharger]

Dice, Is A Poor Mans Version Of Duncan.... Same type of player... Just Duncan Is better at what he does..... they Both Can Hit the Jumper, They both Play great Team Defense, And they Both Can Bang around on the blocks..... Dice Averaged Damn near 10 Boards A game last year.... something We desperately needed last year..... I think Are Main Weakness last year was on the Glass, Giving teams to many 2nd chance opportunites..... With Dice, Blair, and even Jefferson rebounds pretty Well at The Small Forward Spot we should improve Drastically from last year....

[superbigtime]

I'm not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe

That's what she said.

[Spurs_210]

I say RJ cause he is a major hole fixed. Finley was horrid on defense and the Spurs often had periods of no scoring beyond TP9 and Duncan. That hurt BIG in the playoffs as it was those 2 verus the Mavs. RJ may not be an elite defender but with Pop's coaching and the motivation for a ship he will step it up.

[mookie2001]

typical uraguayan