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Here is the salary info:
Player 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014
Emeka Okafor $10,797,500 $11,795,000 $12,792,500 $13,790,000 15M
Also, Okafor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>West for the Spurs.
True but obviously Kenny Thomas' expiring is the key piece.
Just for people who aren't aware of Okafor or what he brings to the table.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Emeka-Okafor-3810/
NBA Scouting Reports, Southeastern Division (Part 1)
May 6, 2008
Overview: A big, physical, athletic young post player who is starting to play a defined role. Not only strong enough to defend the post, but has the athleticism to step out and defend the midrange as well. Can take care of business on both ends. Something he showed at UCONN by winning the Big East Conference Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Awards as a junior. Won the NCAA Championship with UCONN in 2004. Former second-overall selection has faced some injuries early in his career, but has overcome those setbacks to begin to fulfill his potential. Turned down a 55 million dollar extension offer in 2007, something he’s been criticized for considering his uneven production.
Offense: Gets almost half of his offense from post ups, with the rest coming from pick and rolls, cuts off the ball, and offensive rebounds. Loves to turn over his left shoulder, and does a good job of shielding the ball and finishing with contact. Shows a decent right handed hook, but needs to diversify his offensive game with fakes and shots with his left hand. Has nice form on his jumper, and has consistent range out to about thirteen feet. Will miss open looks from time to time, but has improved his touch considerably. Not turnover prone in the least. Extremely stingy with his dribble, and doesn’t put the ball on the floor unless he is going to get into position to score. Major offensive weakness is his free throw shooting. Has made some improvements on the offensive end, but is still fairly mechanical at times. His ability to maintain position and grab offensive rebounds makes him a valuable addition regardless of how many touches he gets in close. Not the most talented offensive player around, but is effective regardless.
Defense: Few players in the League play better post defense than he does. Uses his hands extremely well for a post player, and is the type of player than can change shots and create turnovers. Rebounding ability is exceptional. Gets loose balls outside of his area on a regular basis. A legitimate weak-side shot blocker. The leverage he uses on the defensive end, and the way he moves with his man’s fakes is special.
Here is the salary info:
Player 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014
Emeka Okafor $10,797,500 $11,795,000 $12,792,500 $13,790,000 15M
Also, Okafor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>West for the Spurs.
Right now they badly need a backup pt. guard with Paul out for 2 weeks. So they might look to pick up someone and drop one of their bench guys. Bobby Brown is a huge drop off from Paul.
I know no doubt, just interesting.
Definitely not. Okafor is not the lengthy, athletic center the Spurs need. He's a good rebounder and a better shot blocker than McDyess, but his contract is bloated and he's not enough of an upgrade to deplete the wing depth and give away the three best 3-point shooters on a team that greatly values spacing the floor.
We are talking about a grand total of $28,790,000 for a post Tim Duncan era when Okafor will be 31 years old. Unless, you think Duncan will stay until 2014, no reason why the Spurs front office would set themselves up for total failure. If Okafor really does join the silver and black, the Spurs better hope that is a sign that Duncan will sign for two more years.
Where are you coming up with 28M?
This year he is making 10.8M.
He has 11.8M + 12.8M + 13.8M + 14.8M = 53M left.
Kinda off topic but if these rumors are true and the Kings want to get rid of a large expiring contract for a long expensive one I wonder what the situation for Nocioni will be.
He's only playing 26 min a game and the spurs seem to be going small ball a lot, just an option I like but I don't think we need to strongly consider anything til the deadline.
Some fans don't realize San Antonio will never ever have another Tim Duncan. We are one of the few teams in the past decade to be fortunate enough to fill in our franchise post player salary with a player of Tim Duncan. The other being Shaquille O Neal. That salary will be filled one way or another after Duncan retires. Okafor at 31 could very will be the best the Spurs could do at that time.
2013 + 2014 gives you 28 million. That is post Tim Duncan era with the new CBA, another thing to be concerned about.
NO Gets: Rights to Splitter, Mason, Finley, Bonner, Draft Pick.
Spurs Get: Okafor, spares
I don't see how SA would turn away from that, it would make our front court scary. Our wing depth would take a hit, but if we could get Finley back and get Hairston to produce, we'd lose almost nothing.
As many in this thread said though, there's no way NO deals with us.
I see. Just speaking only about post Duncan.
I agree the 1st 2 years look good, if only his contract ends 2011, then we might have something to talk about.
I don't mind his contract. He is over paid, but he is very solid.
Way too early to consider trades yet. We don't know how bad or good we are yet.
See Iverson for Billups 4 games into last season.
Ditto
Worse case scenario if for some reason his salary becomes too much in 2012 or so the option to trade him is always there.
The option was there for Rasho.
But we do know we have been missing a starting caliber defensive post player other than Duncan to defend the rim for the past 3-4 years.
We will need more length to beat the Lakers. IMO
Still way too early, its not like we have a cancer on the team.
Not counting the cancer popovich had removed lol
Iverson was not a cancer in Denver. He was a player dedicated to winning and did not fit the team's plan. Then, he got dumped so that the Pistons could rebuild. Michael Curry, coach of the Pistons, ed up by placing him on the bench over Rodney Stuckey. Tells you how much Iverson felt wasted over there.
okay he was just a benign tumor.
Paul could miss three weeks or a month
By Adrian Wojnarowski
After further evaluation on Saturday, New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul is expected to be on crutches for two weeks and could miss three weeks to a month with a severely sprained left ankle, sources told Yahoo! Sports.
There was no structural damage found in an MRI administered on Saturday, but the severity of the sprain pushed back the original belief on Friday night that Paul could return within one to two weeks.
“It’s just really sore right now,” a source said.
Nevertheless, Paul is hopeful that aggressive treatment and sheer determination can speed up the timetable and get him back to the Hornets as quickly as possible. The Hornets are 3-7, and must now turn to rookie point guard Darren Collison and third-string Bobby Brown. The Hornets traveled to Atlanta for a game on Saturday night.
“Even with the bad situation, his at ude is not “Why bother?” one source said. “It’s his team and he knows that. He doesn’t want to let anyone down. He’s determined to get back as fast as he can.”
Paul injured the ankle when he appeared to land on Blazers center Joel Przybilla in the third quarter. After clutching his ankle in pain, Paul was eventually helped off the court and to the locker room by his teammates.
Paul’s injury was the latest setback for the Hornets, who fired Byron Scott as coach on Thursday and replaced him with general manager Jeff Bower. Paul had grown close to Scott and was upset by his dismissal.
As I wrote in another thread, if CP3 is actually out for a month, they have no shot at the playoffs. They will not pay tax if they have no shot at winning and will look to move someone more than likely.
I think it's really cool and respectable that you differentiated your responses fanatically and 'realistically'
I wish more people would accept the difference and be honest with themselves(and the rest of ST)
I've mentioned both Okafor and Chandler in trades I would love the past few weeks, but I don't believe Holt would take on either of those contract..if ownership is willing to take the contracts, it's obviously a no-brainer..
I agree with Manu4Tres that we're going to need another legit big man to beat the Lakers in a 7-game series, so this is going to be an issue until the deadline..Okafor will be traded well before the deadline IMO, so it's interesting to talk about it right now..
Okafor is a very strong post defender and a very good shot blocker..finishes well at the rim..he would fit in perfectly here, and he would complete our team..the depth isn't an issue at all, even if Finley doesn't return..Hairston is definitely capable enough to be a backup wing IMO, and this would complete our re-tooling from a defensive standpoint..
I doubt it happens, but I'm hoping..
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