Spurs Taking a Hard Look at James Jones

[Mr Bones]

Jones looks good on paper, but I'd rather have James Singleton. He rebounds and has endless energy. The idea that a slow guy with bad knees who can shoot 40% on extremely rare three point attempts can help is one of the greatest myths in modern basketball, in my opinion. There's a reason he didn't play much for a mediocre Miami team last year.

[Spurs Brazil]

If we can get Bell or Jones I'm happy

[ace3g]

all the injury reports I've seen are for his ankle or wrist, haven't seen anything knee related?

Are you sure you are not looking at James Jones the Packers WR?

[Agloco]

Damn, Jones measured out as 6-foot-8.75 with a wingspan of 7-foot-2.5. For those who wanted size at the wing, he fits the bill.

The only thing he doesn't bring is that stalwart defender we need at the 3. We'll take whatever we can get though. If his team defense is passable, then this works.

[Muser]

Jones and Bell would be great if we could sign both of them, but IMO Bell will go to L.A.

[Mr Bones]

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/James-Jones-3077/

Knee problems may have scared off some teams

[EricB]

That's understandable. Did they say why?

Just that pop is not a fan.
Pretty much all that needs to be said.

[SenorSpur]

Just that pop is not a fan.
Pretty much all that needs to be said.

Apparently, Pop isn't the only one. Barnes and his agent "knocked" on the door of the Warriors and were rebuffed. He may have a problem finding work.

[Obstructed_View]

According to 760 Barry Larkin plays for the Reds.

You mean they think he still plays for them? He did play for the Reds.

[spursfan1000]

Lets get this deal done!

[lefty]

We badly need 3 pt shooters

So yes

[Shastafarian]

You mean they think he still plays for them? He did play for the Reds.

Plays. They were trying to kill time during the Tiago Presser delay. They started talking about baseball and the Reds. That's right about the time the words started coming out of their asses.

[Mr Bones]

I'm happy about Splitter, mainly because I worry that in, a subtle way, the Spurs have moved away from their "defense wins championships" philosophy-- and that is the main reason I'm a fan. I just think too many teams get caught up sacrificing rebounds, blocked shots, length, and defense while chasing the phony holy grail of three point percentage, especially from guys that might hit a total of 37 threes all year (that's how many Jones hit last season). One or two outstanding defensive stands are just as good and often better than one three pointer every other game.

[rmt]

I'm happy about Splitter, mainly because I worry that in, a subtle way, the Spurs have moved away from their "defense wins championships" philosophy-- and that is the main reason I'm a fan. I just think too many teams get caught up sacrificing rebounds, blocked shots, length, and defense while chasing the phony holy grail of three point percentage, especially from guys that might hit a total of 37 threes all year (that's how many Jones hit last season). One or two outstanding defensive stands are just as good and often better than one three pointer every other game.

This sounds like it belongs in a Bonner thread - not a James Jones thread :-) I totally agree - makes me appreciate Bowen even more.

[BackHome]

What about Ronnie Brewer?

[DAF86]

How old is he? I think I'm starting to like this signing more than the Raja Bell one.

[Mr. Body]

What about Ronnie Brewer?

[Blackjack]

Ronnie Brewer looks to be going back to Utah at the moment.

[TD 21]

Bell makes a lot more sense. Sure he's lost a step, but he's still someone you can put on the Bryant's and Wade's of the world and do an adequate job in the process; Jones isn't.

If Jones is signed, the Spurs won't have a single rotation wing capable of adequately guarding the aforementioned players, among others.

[Russ]

Let's see, who was the last forward that Miami/Riley ditched that the Spurs signed . . .

[Russ]

I wonder where Anderson shoots his 3s from.

Hopefully, not Austin

[Lebowski Brickowski]

Hopefully, not Austin

good 1

[Trimble87]

We have 2.3mil left on the MLE and roughly another 2mil from the LLE correct? If thats the case is it within the realm of possibility to get both Bell and Jones? Two veterans who can shoot high 3pt% and can play decent defense. I'm not sure how much money either of these players can demand, but given that right now our backups at SG are Hill(also our backup PG) and Anderson(an unproven rookie) I would love both Bell and Jones on the roster.

[edgar]

Uh all of this is already being discussed here!

Can't yall just do a damn search!!!

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158852

[Obstructed_View]

"Hard look" = Pop sitting in the stands squinting. If he can convince himself that it's Bruce Bowen, they'll sign him.