Rip Hamilton. Would you?

[JamStone]

The argument that Rip's lack of three point shooting doesn't allow for good spacing is a weak one. Rip's off the ball movement forces defenses to react much more than a good spot up three point shooter would. That's far more valuable than any spacing could provide. And Rip is an adequate three point shooter. He's just not a potent one who puts up 5+ three point shots a game. Again, his movement off the ball is far more valuable.

And we're witnessing right now in the NBA Finals that it's not about athleticism. The Lakers and Celtics are two teams filled with crusty ass old players that got to the Finals more by skill than athleticism. LeBron is in his living room. Dwight is in his living room. Wade is in his living room. Amare is in his living room. The Spurs could use some athleticism. But of more bottomline importance is improvement. Athleticism isn't the only way a team can improve.

[ducks]

rip would be better then mason and rj

yes bad contract
but you are not going to get a great contract trading rj




jamstone how is rip's corner three?

[024]

hamilton would provide the spurs with a much needed shooter. it's not like mason, hairston, or jefferson are even contributing jump shots. i think hamilton is pretty low maintenance and should fit well next to ginobili and parker who tend to dominate the ball. i rather see hamilton camping the three line waiting for an open shot than a lot of wing players out there in the NBA.

as for his contract, ginobili has about the same. if some people accepted the ginobili contract, who is about the same age with even more injury questions, i don't see how hamilton's will be too bad. it's certainly not reasonable but it's not that bad, just like ginobili's contract. also, everything is going downhill after duncan retires so it's really only about the next two years. the question will be can he contribute at a good level in the next two years.

[TacoCabanaFajitas]

I suppose he's an attractive enough guy, I'm not gay or anything but if he would just take the mask off I guess I would say yes to him

[lefty]

I suppose he's an attractive enough guy, I'm not gay or anything but if he would just take the mask off I guess I would say yes to him

[JamStone]

jamstone how is rip's corner three?

Rip can shoot the corner three pointer very well. He's just not a high volume three point attempts guy. Maybe some people don't remember, but he actually led the league in three point shooting in 2005-06. He's very capable. But he also understands that his bread and butter is the midrange jumper off of curls. He rarely will settle for a three pointer if he can get a higher quality shot for himself or a teammate.

I'm not trying to advocate the Spurs to acquire him. I'm just trying to dispel some of the things that are being said here about Rip.

[TacoCabanaFajitas]

On a serious note, the Spurs don't need to get athletic all around, they need to either add an athlete (or use the ones sitting on the bench) at the 5 or 3 to slow down guys getting to the bucket.