Top 30 Spurs Small Forward Free Agent Targets

[AFBlue]

What's wrong with Bobby Simmons for the vet min? I'm not advocating for him to be a starter, but as a tough-nosed defender and decent spot-up shooter, the Spurs could do worse.

Or they could sign no one...I don't honestly care. Spurs are likely to re-sign RJ because they clearly haven't been interested in any other starting-calibur SFs on the market, so whether the Spurs stand pat (Hairston, Gee) or sign one of these vet-min types, it really isn't going to make or break a le.

[Obstructed_View]

Me too. Probably something along the lines of not being able to get minutes on one of the worst teams in history... or something like that.

He was fifth in the league in three point percentage, and he's scored 16 ppg in the league before, I think the year he won most improved. If you're looking for a bargain vet who has the skillset the Spurs want and some upside if he gets motivated, this could be your guy. Odds are that he fits better than RJ with the Spurs and that he's going to command quite a bit less money.

[timvp]

Simmons has unbelievably long arms. Like a shorter version of Larry Sanders long arms. If people want size and corner shooting, he's probably someone to consider.

Yeah, he measured 6'7.5 with a wingspan of 7'0.25 wingspan. It pains me that it has even come to this but Bobby Simmons would be a good get right about now. Good three-point shooter, especially from the corners. Decent defender against slower players. Could be used as a stretch four, which would be helpful if Bonner falters.

I'd take Butler first but Simmons wouldn't be much of a drop off from Jones. Top ten active three-point percentage shooter who is only 30. Meh, not bad.

[ElNono]

Yeah, he measured 6'7.5 with a wingspan of 7'0.25 wingspan. It pains me that it has even come to this but Bobby Simmons would be a good get right about now. Good three-point shooter, especially from the corners. Decent defender against slower players. Could be used as a stretch four, which would be helpful if Bonner falters.

I'd take Butler first but Simmons wouldn't be much of a drop off from Jones. Top ten active three-point percentage shooter who is only 30. Meh, not bad.

What are the odds he takes less money to go play for the Clippers?

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What are the odds he takes less money to go play for the Clippers?

He had some good numbers with the Clippers. They might be willing to pay him more than the Spurs can afford.

[ElNono]

He had some good numbers with the Clippers. They might be willing to pay him more than the Spurs can afford.

I forgot he played for the Clips. It was meant to be a joke...

[ace3g]

What's wrong with Bobby Simmons for the vet min? I'm not advocating for him to be a starter, but as a tough-nosed defender and decent spot-up shooter, the Spurs could do worse.

Or they could sign no one...I don't honestly care. Spurs are likely to re-sign RJ because they clearly haven't been interested in any other starting-calibur SFs on the market, so whether the Spurs stand pat (Hairston, Gee) or sign one of these vet-min types, it really isn't going to make or break a le.

This was the problem when RJ decided to opt out, before that the Spurs really only needed to sign 1 more SF to have a backup SF (something they did not have last season).

Now the Spurs have 2 scenarios to focus on (which is essentially 3 SF FA):
1. RJ and back up SF
2. starting SF and back up SF from what is left with the available SF FA

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I forgot he played for the Clips. It was meant to be a joke...

Unfortunately with this team, you make too many jokes and suddenly wonder why the Spurs are announcing Steve Novak's new contract.

[ElNono]

Wait, Novak played for the Clippers too...

[ceperez]

Let me see, we already got Gee at 6'6", so I think Simmons may be redundant. We already have too many 6'6" players that another one isn't going improve our chances.

I'll go with Nachbar at 6'9", I seem to recall a gutsy performance by Nachbar once during the playoffs.

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Yeah, he measured 6'7.5 with a wingspan of 7'0.25 wingspan. It pains me that it has even come to this but Bobby Simmons would be a good get right about now. Good three-point shooter, especially from the corners. Decent defender against slower players. Could be used as a stretch four, which would be helpful if Bonner falters.

I'd take Butler first but Simmons wouldn't be much of a drop off from Jones. Top ten active three-point percentage shooter who is only 30. Meh, not bad.

I feel the same way.

I've talked myself into him. "He's a 40.1% career three point shooter, particularly accurate from the corners. He was a solid player and hard worker before he became badly overpaid, lost motivation and got injured. He's probably thinking this could be his last chance in the NBA and he'll likely be on a one-year deal at or close to the minimum, so he's got to be motivated again."

Butler I just can't imagine being in the Spurs price range. At this point, of course I'd gladly take him over the remaining options, but I don't think he's a realistic option.

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Let me see, we already got Gee at 6'6", so I think Simmons may be redundant. We already have too many 6'6" players that another one isn't going improve our chances.

I'll go with Nachbar at 6'9", I seem to recall a gutsy performance by Nachbar once during the playoffs.

Well they could just trade Blair. After all, both guys are 6'6" so they're the same right? Gee could play Blair's position and then the Spurs could get someone tall.

[dbestpro]

Yeah, he measured 6'7.5 with a wingspan of 7'0.25 wingspan..

NBA.com lists Simmons at 6'6.

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't think Simmons has anything left in the tank, which is why I don't want him..he looked absolutely done last season, he's only going to get worse IMO..

[Blackjack]

I personally really liked Simmons as he was making a name for himself with the Clippers years ago and actually had him targeted for the Spurs in the past -- was a damn good midrange shooter.

But after the move to Milwaukee, the injuries and whatever the else happened to him to have him fall off the map, I lost touch. I knew he was pretty good from the corners, but I had no idea how good he had gotten as a 3-point shooter until I saw timvp's chart.

We're talking about a backup here and if the Spurs are to pick up on of these guys, Boki or Simmons would be fine. They both have nice size for the position -- Boki's probably the more pure shooter while Simmons is a little more capable defensively if right and in the right mindset -- and they could work out as backups.

Personally, I'd much rather call Anderson a small forward and go with he and Malik to start the season.

[Mr Bones]

Simmons went the first 95% of this thread completely unmentioned, and now he suddenly has these interesting positive attributes... I think people are just trying to psyche themselves up and looking for a miracle. It's understandable, but I have serious doubts.

[Nathan89]

Let me see, we already got Gee at 6'6", so I think Simmons may be redundant. We already have too many 6'6" players that another one isn't going improve our chances.

I'll go with Nachbar at 6'9", I seem to recall a gutsy performance by Nachbar once during the playoffs.

Simmons weighs 230 plus pounds. Does Gee? Gee we do not need because we have Anderson. Simmons can match up against Artest, Dudley and Turkoglue.

[Blackjack]

I don't think Simmons has anything left in the tank, which is why I don't want him..he looked absolutely done last season, he's only going to get worse IMO..

That bad, huh?

Like I said, I can't remember the last time I really saw him play after the injuries -- Boki might actually be both the better pure shooter and a more capable defender (which would be saying something, none of it good for Simmons).

[Mr Bones]

Simmons cannot match up with Artest, not for one second.

[Obstructed_View]

Simmons went the first 95% of this thread completely unmentioned, and now he suddenly has these interesting positive attributes... I think people are just trying to psyche themselves up and looking for a miracle. It's understandable, but I have serious doubts.

The Spurs don't need a miracle, they need a veteran 3 that can shoot a little bit and maybe defend.

[smrattler]

Supposedly the Spurs wanted JJ. If that's true, they are usually pretty specific about these things. They won't sign guys for the sake of front office activity. I wonder how active they will be the rest of the summer. I wouldn't be surprised if they wait it out now till things dry up for free agents and they can get a real bargain with potentialy big return.

[ElNono]

Simmons cannot match up with Artest, not for one second.

Not even RJ can. That's why Pop ended up putting Bonner on him so he would have to deal with size, and for a while there it seemed to work.

[Blackjack]

If we're worried about Artest offensively we might as well just throw in the towel . . .

[ElNono]

The scary part with the obsession of signing up a shooter is that RMJ might start looking more and more attractive to the FO. I can already hear TPark's trying to rationalize it: "Well, he knows the system already plus he was hurt for half a season..."

Scary thought.

[HarlemHeat37]

Artest is horrible offensively, he's not a worry..

If the Spurs want to bring in Simmons for the minimum and have him compete with the young guys, go for it..I just don't want to see him come here and have the usual veteran spot on the team..

I could be wrong anyways, I just believe he's done from what I watched last season..he could obviously bounce back, I just don't think he will..

I really wouldn't be surprised if Centerpiece returned, TBH..