Spurs won't pick Mahinmi's option for 2010-2011

[beachwood]

Not surprised at all. Seems like a good guy, but hasn't shown much to reward him with an extension. I hope he can stay healthy and get some playing time eventually.

[EricB]

I don't understand the reasoning behind giving up on a 22 year old unless his work ethic is crap.

All indications are that he works hard. Good character. 22 years old and the guy won't improve?? IMO bad move.

[ducks]

The absolute worst thing that can happen to Mahinmi is to spend the year in a coat and tie behind the Spurs bench. Hopefully, for his sake, he's traded to a sucky team with desperate need for big men and he can get on the floor.

for him
for the spurs that is almost the best
sign him for cheaper and work with him in practice
let him scrimmage theo and duncan and blair

[bigdog]

I don't understand the move at all, unless they figure that having him in a contract year will make him work harder.
The dude is 22 years old, and hasn't played a lot in the past year. I see no reason to give up on him, especially when you have an older Ratliff who has had his history of injuries.

[PDXSpursFan]

Ratliff = proven veteran
Ian = sucks

[Thompson]

I don't understand the move at all, unless they figure that having him in a contract year will make him work harder.
The dude is 22 years old, and hasn't played a lot in the past year. I see no reason to give up on him, especially when you have an older Ratliff who has had his history of injuries.

I'm hoping that's the reason (extra motivation). Ian is young and hasn't played in a year, it will take time to return to form. And as for people saying he's just a physical specimen without the ap ude for basketball, he was the best center in the D-league a couple years ago before his injury; he has some offensive talent, I watched him play a few times late that year and was very excited to see him come over.

This does not necessarily mean they're giving up on Ian.

[ChumpDumper]

I don't understand the move at all, unless they figure that having him in a contract year will make him work harder.
The dude is 22 years old, and hasn't played a lot in the past year. I see no reason to give up on him, especially when you have an older Ratliff who has had his history of injuries.

It is understandable when the other contracts and potential luxury tax hit are taken into account. I mean, if you project next season's big man lineup to be basically this season's with Splitter in place of Ratliff, there isn't any room for Ian. At best they would want to bring him back at the minimum, but who knows who else might be available in the draft or free agency.

I hope the Spurs can swing a trade that sends Ian to a place he can actually play, or waive him if that doesn't happen by the deadline.

[tp2021]

I think a trade would be best for all parties involved

[senorglory]

Another athletic fan favorite (James White, James Gist, etc.) without enough skills to stick and break into the rotation.

Makes you wonder about how important mere 'hops' are doesnt it?

I read a scout's take on the Spurs recently, I think in the SportingNews, that described Mahinmi as an exceptional athlete, with no feel for the game of basketball.

I can't recall ever seeing him play during his injury filled time with the Spurs, so I have no idea.

[tp2021]

How sad. He's a lame duck before he even got a legit chance.

[raspsa]

Mahinmi has sit down and take stock of his situation. Pop has just sent him a clear message.. if he wants to stay in the NBA he has to get his act together and dedicate himself to improving his game. I actrually think Pop thinks or hopes he can motivate Ian with this move. Otherwise, if they picked up his option, I think Ian would become complacent and just coast along.. he needs whatever is burning inside of DeJuan.. that fire to compete and dominate.. its all up to Ian.. Pop likes to observe how people act under adversity and its up to Ian to show he won't back down from the challenge.. we'll see if he really has the desire or if he will just go back to Europe where he feels more comfortable.

[exstatic]

Malik will get plenty of playing time in Austin.

If you mean after he's released, then yes. There are two things that won't happen this year:

The Spurs will not pay Malik to sit in a suit.

The Spurs will not pay Malik an NBA salary to play in Austin, even though they have the option to do so.

[Marcus Bryant]

Mahinmi has sit down and take stock of his situation. Pop has just sent him a clear message.. if he wants to stay in the NBA he has to get his act together and dedicate himself to improving his game.

How do we know Mahinmi has not? He missed almost a year due to injury.

[exstatic]

I don't understand the move at all, unless they figure that having him in a contract year will make him work harder.
The dude is 22 years old, and hasn't played a lot in the past year. I see no reason to give up on him, especially when you have an older Ratliff who has had his history of injuries.

He's the SIXTH big, which means his chances of improving or showing ANYTHING this year are virtually nil. My guess is, barring injuries, Ian will wear the suit 60-70 times this year. He just not going to dress, let alone play.

[symple19]

Didn't read the whole thread, so I'm probably going to say what some others have. THANK GOODNESS!!!!!! This guy has been a bum (basketball-wise) from the get-go. Good riddance and don't let the door hit you on the way out...Or do, who cares?

[flox]

please trade him for a player we could use like sean williams...

[tlongII]

It's all about the money.

[ChumpDumper]

who cares?

Apparently all the haters in this thread.

[ulosturedge]

Malik will get plenty of playing time in Austin.

Malik will get some nba time as soon as Bogans keeps showing he has nothing extra to offer the team. Malik has way more upside then Bogans.

Yes I am a Bogan hater.

[montgod]

I kinda figured that would happen when he didn't play a minute of our last game. At this point, the Spurs should try to showcase him during blow-outs to see if we can get a trading partner instead of just letting him leave for nothing.

Honestly, it would be nice to try and trade him, Bonner, and Finley for Camby... but it wouldn't work cap-wise. Nice thought though....

[exstatic]

please trade him for a player we could use like sean williams...

Sean Williams is a psychopath. I'm sure NJ would do this in a heartbeat. I'm sure SA wouldn't.

[Sigz]

Ian sucks. Let's trade him and his glassgina.

[angelbelow]

I don't understand the reasoning behind giving up on a 22 year old unless his work ethic is crap.

All indications are that he works hard. Good character. 22 years old and the guy won't improve?? IMO bad move.

Yea.. something has to give.. i wonder exactly what it is.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

He has not proven a single thing to us since he's been on the roster.
His fragility cost him a chance to be a part of this franchise. Perhaps we move Theo to the IR to keep him fresh for playoffs then give Ian some burn. When we do it'll be his last chance.

[Austin_Toros]

all those aspirations people placed on mahinmi just came crashing down