Which Spurs Acquisition Makes You Feel Better?

[buujness]

As much as all of those players fit roles that were needed on the team, Richard Jefferson is by far the best player on the list. He'll add another perimeter scorer, and, more importantly, will be a massive upgrade defensively at the starting SF position.

[urunobili]

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[024]

spurs have plugged pretty much every hole that plagued them in 2008 and 2009. first, the continuing development of george hill gives the spurs a true backup for parker not named ginobili or barry. second, they added toughness to the frontline with a starter quality big in mcdyess. third, it is evident to non-homer bowen fans that he can no longer consistently keep up with the other team's best perimeter player. jefferson, while not an excellent defender, should be solid and better than finley at the very least. i don't know if spurs defense can return back to 2007 or even 2008 levels but it will definitely be better than 2009.

lastly, and probably the most important aspect is that the spurs will not have to worry about scoring droughts that destroyed them in 2008. jefferson, with increased depth and youth on the bench, will dramatically increase the spurs' offensive weapons. i would have been happy if the spurs just added mcdyess and a defensive wing over the offseason but jefferson will be the missing piece. spurs fans have been yearning for an athletic, 3 pt shooting, defensive, long, and experienced wing and now they got him.

[Knoxxx]

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)?

When teams start driving at will we stick Ratliff in to tend the goal. Then we hope they don't notice that we take Ratliff out since we only figure to play him 10-12 minutes a night. Some nights we will need Theo more than others for teams that penetrate and attack the rim especially well but he will be a ZERO on offense I figure.

[Sisk]

What do you mean "you people?"

hahahahaha thank you for this

and it's without question, RJ

[YODA]

Haislip???
someone explain why anyone would think he would make an impact this year?
Why would you think he even gets a chance to get minutes this year? he has proven absolutly nothing yet. LEt hope, like Blair, he turns into a nice pickup, but difference maker? come on people.

The initial question is to easy and been answered a dozen time. RJ is the man that will open things up even more for Manu Mason tim and Tony. Playing D on the spurs next year is going to be tough.

Blair is still a rookie and will need some time to develop. The sooner the better.
The aquisition of dice is really big, but will go unoticed to much. That weak side D and extra banger in the middle will account for some extra wins.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Only one rookie in the NBA history has reached a conference final by playing more than 10mpg at a younger age than Blair will have for the next playoffs: Magic Johnson.

If I say that, it's to keep in mind that Blair is a very young rookie and could need some times before becoming a contributor for a contender.

So what are you saying, Blair needs to contract AIDS?







Jack McClinton all the way baby. :wgaf:

[ohmwrecker]

I went with RJ, but only because the excitement of Blair and Haislip, the veteran insurance of McDyess and Ratliff and the hopeful good health of the big three makes his piece of the puzzle stand out.

[scottspurs]

I love the Theo Ratliff signing. He can come in and block some shots for 12 minutes a game.

[Samr]

Haislip???
someone explain why anyone would think he would make an impact this year?
Why would you think he even gets a chance to get minutes this year? he has proven absolutly nothing yet. LEt hope, like Blair, he turns into a nice pickup, but difference maker? come on people.

RJ is the "duh" answer to this question. With him, it's the Big Four, not the Big Three, and though the math is a little screwy with 3 + 1 I'm pretty sure the answer in June is going to be 5.

But given how incredibly awesome that piece to the puzzle is, Haislip has me pulling for the underdog. Yeah, the dude sucked when he came into the league. But again, most players suck when they come into the league. Except instead of wallowing on some team's bench hoping to get traded as an extra piece to a team that allows him minutes, the dude went to Europe, and blossomed to become arguably the second-ranked FA overseas.

He found a bit of range, his body learned to co-ordinate with his athleticism, and now he's back in the league with a chip on his shoulder, a beast of an athlete taking less money so he can have the opportunity to show that he belongs.

I'd rather have a dude with massive internal desire and the physical tools to get it done, that a guy with some proven skills looking to fill out a resume.


...Now, the same can be said too of RJ, who "wants to be relevant again" (any wonder we all remember that quote?). But people have been giving RJ respect for a while; Haislip wanted an opportunity to bet on himself, and the Spurs FO took him up on it. He has something to prove now, and a lot is at stake for him.

So yeah, he makes me feel better that he's playing for the Spurs and not against them. He's an underdog with the tools to win. I think he will. Which is great, because he does too.

[spurspokesman]

If you feel best about "found money," you may feel best about the Blair pickup.

RJ and McDyess may be a little more significant, but they were both on the Spurs' radar for some time. They were targeted, planned for, and aquired.

Blair, on the other hand, simply fell to the Spurs and, as an added bonus, turned out to be just the type of player that the Spurs desperately needed -- a physical, rebounding presence under the basket to infuse a lethargic corps of bigs with some toughness and desire.

I'm not sure even we Spurs fans fully appreciate just how mmediately effective Blair may be in the NBA. From head to toe, he was made to play NBA ball.

Blair is a true warrior.

Yep. Big east baby

[Vito Corleone]

Jefferson has turned us from a defensive first team to a offensive juggernaut.

[Knoxxx]

RJ is the "duh" answer to this question. With him, it's the Big Four, not the Big Three, and though the math is a little screwy with 3 + 1 I'm pretty sure the answer in June is going to be 5.

I'd actually given this some thought since the Big 3 has expanded. I thought the "Fearsome Foursome" was the ticket, then Santa gave us Dice. So now what do ya'll think of the "Furious Five"? I think that was an old rap group or something, but perhaps time we adopt it for the 2009-10 Spurs?

[barbacoataco]

Only one rookie in the NBA history has reached a conference final by playing more than 10mpg at a younger age than Blair will have for the next playoffs: Magic Johnson.

If I say that, it's to keep in mind that Blair is a very young rookie and could need some times before becoming a contributor for a contender.

Interesting. Did you read that somewhere or research it yourself?

[peskypesky]

As much as all of those players fit roles that were needed on the team, Richard Jefferson is by far the best player on the list. He'll add another perimeter scorer, and, more importantly, will be a massive upgrade defensively at the starting SF position.

well, if you consider rebounding important, McDyess is a much better rebounder than RJ...so I wouldn't say that RJ is "by far" the best player on the list.

[JustinJDW]

Richard Jefferson.

Think about it, we are going to have a consistent scorer other than Timmy, TP and Manu (when healthy). Also, not only can RJ score, but he can defend well too. He will fit perfectly with our Spurs Team. McDyess and Blair are good too, but RJ will have the most impact on our Team.

[SKINNYPIMP210]

I'd actually given this some thought since the Big 3 has expanded. I thought the "Fearsome Foursome" was the ticket, then Santa gave us Dice. So now what do ya'll think of the "Furious Five"? I think that was an old rap group or something, but perhaps time we adopt it for the 2009-10 Spurs?

Yep Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five

[Bruno]

Interesting. Did you read that somewhere or research it yourself?

I research it myself.

[024]

blair should not be getting more votes than mcdyess. i would have been happy if mcdyess was the only big name acquisition the spurs made.

[bobby4germany]

This thread is classic!!!

[nkdlunch]

LMAO Blair owned all these mofos

[xellos88330]

I still stand by my choice of Jefferson. Haven't you noticed how little Timmy is being double teamed?

[LOL@MavsFan]

DeJuan...he's the only one on the team I see giving 100% every play

[LOL@MavsFan]

Yep Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five

HAHA...pricesless...I want that spandex Bud Light shirt.

[DesignatedT]

DeJuan...he's the only one on the team I see giving 100% every play

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