I did some calculation of their ages and here is the result:
Spurs:
J. Anderson - 21 Years Old
D. Blair - 21 Years Old
M. Bonner - 30 Years Old
T. Duncan - 34 Years Old
A. Gee - 23 Years Old
M. Ginobili - 33 Years Old
G. Hill - 24 Years Old
R. Jefferson - 30 Years Old
C. Jerrells - 23 Years Old
A. McDyess - 35 Years Old
G. Neal - 25 Years Old
T. Parker - 28 Years Old
T. Splitter - 25 Years Old
G. Temple - 24 Years Old
Average: 26.86 / 27 ; 14 Players
Also, I did it on the other team:
Celtics:
R. Allen - 35 Years Old
A. Bradley - 19 Years Old
M. Daniels - 29 Years Old
G. Davis - 24 Years Old
K. Garnett - 34 Years Old
J. O'Neal - 31 Years Old
S. O'Neal - 38 Years Old
K. Perkins - 25 Years Old
P. Pierce - 32 Years Old
N. Robinson - 26 Years Old
R. Rondo - 24 Years Old
V. Wafer - 25 Years Old
R. Wallace - 35 Years Old
Average: 29.08 / 29 ; 13 Players
Lakers:
R. Artest - 30 Years Old
M. Barnes - 30 Years Old
S. Blake - 30 Years Old
S. Brown - 24 Years Old
K. Bryant - 31 Years Old
A. Bynum - 22 Years Old
D. Caracter - 22 Years Old
D. Fisher - 35 Years Old
P. Gasol - 30 Years Old
D. Mbenga - 29 Years Old
A. Morisson - 26 Years Old
L. Odom - 30 Years Old
T. Ratliff - 37 Years Old
S. Vujacic - 26 Years Old
L. Walton - 30 Years Old
Average: 28.8 / 29 ; 15 Players
Heat:
J. Anthony - 27 Years Old
C. Arroyo - 31 Years Old
P. Beverley - 22 Years Old
C. Bosh - 26 Years Old
M. Chalmers - 24 Years Old
U. Haslem - 30 Years Old
E. House - 32 Years Old
J. Howard - 37 Years Old
Z. Ilgauskas - 35 Years Old
L. James - 25 Years Old
J. Jones - 29 Years Old
J. Magloire - 32 Years Old
M. Miller - 30 Years Old
S. Randolph - 26 Years Old
D. Wade - 28 Years Old
Average: 28.93 / 29 ; 15 Players
Mavs:
A. Ajinca - 22 Years Old
J. Barea - 26 Years Old
R. Beaubois - 22 Years Old
C. Butler - 30 Years Old
T. Chandler - 27 Years Old
B. Haywood - 30 Years Old
D. Jones - 21 Years Old
J. Kidd - 37 Years Old
I. Mahinmi - 25 Years Old
S. Marion - 32 Years Old
D. Nowitzki - 32 Years Old
D. Stevenson - 29 Years Old
J. Terry - 32 Years Old
Average: 28.08 / 28 ; 13 Players
I know it's only a number. I just personally want to know if the average age of the Spurs roster is young or old enough. Also, correct me if I'm wrong if my computation is wrong. Thanks.
It's good to see the team getting younger overall, however the spurs starting 5 (assuming McD or Bonner will start and not Splitter) is still really old (28-30-33-34-35). So in a way our first unit is too old, and our 2nd unit is too young... that's the main issue.
Just compare with e.g. the Heat who might be slightly older overall, but their 3 stars are 25-26-28, not 28-33-34.
Ow thanks. I forgot to consider about that.
Take out Morrison from LA. LA's avg is 28.35.
Who the heck is jerrells and do you really think he"ll be on the team?
the spurs seem old because they have been kicking ass for so long.
I know the media is ignoring us. but I guarantee the league isn't......we will not get any calls next season and splitter or TD will be on the bench 5 minutes into every contest with 2 fouls......count on it.
Spurs now need a "veteran movement".
If age were the determining factor, the youngest teams would be favorites. Experience counts but the Spurs really need its rotational players to give the Big 3 a rest during the pre/regular season. 34 ain't old. Or 32 or 28 unless you were born in the late 80's. Boston is older. No one seems to mention Kobe's 13 years of NBA wear and tear.
We have a 2 year window. Go for it Pop.
We're too young. Not enough experience!
Another thing to consider is the mileage. With all the deep playoff runs, TD, Manu and Tony have a logged considerable extra minutes not to mention Tony and Manu's international play.
I saw a video of ESPN where Broussard talks about Celtics signing Shaq and they show a list of the oldest teams entering 2010-2011 league and I was actually surprised Spurs weren't on the top 5.
They had:
1 - Lakers 30,0 (9 players over 30)
2 - Celtics 28,4 (6 players over 30)
3 - Heat 28.1 (7 players over 30)
4 - Mavs 27.9 (6 players over 30)
5 - Nuggets 27.7 (5 players over 30)
I don't know how accurate this list really is but at least we know the Spurs are getting younger and doing good things to try and stay relevant after TD retires.
Obviously right now we are only going as far as the big 3 goes but I am reasonably assured that we can get first round hca without too many minutes on our veterans.
Shaq is 38!
I totally agree. The FO would definitely sign a veteran wing player (again) before the start of the season. (That's what they usually do.) I just hope they can sign someone who can defend. Shooting 3 is another factor to consider but it's easier to learn shoot 3's than shutting down an opponent's best 2/3 player. So if I were them, I'd sign someone who can defend good enough for the team than a player that has a shooting streak. Problem is... there isn't one in the FA market atm.
(No Keith Bogans please!)
"So Spurs is not that old."
How about..."The Spurs are not that old."???
Just looking at the list of names as it stands on the Spurs roster and realized half the team is unproven talent. this is going to be a crazy season and I'm looking forward to it.
Unfortunately, 2 of the 3 most important players on the team are old and past their primes..that's the key here..
I know everybody wants to take advantage of the two year window as a sign of respect for Tim, but its also good to know that the Spurs aren't willing to abandon logic to do so. It means they have a future in this league. Pop continues to hold his youngsters back enough for them to learn from the veterans. He creates a classroom setting by doing this and puts them in their place, insofar as their role in the depth chart. THIS makes young players hungry. I think this is as big a reason why the Spurs have a system of respect as any other. Pop said he was hopeful that Splitter could adapt to the pace and system of the Spurs as quick as someone like Manu did, during his jump to the NBA, years ago. However, although Pop is hopeful that Splitter can be a contributor as soon as possible, I just don't see him throwing most of his new players into the fire too early, unless there is a need (i.e. injuries, early onset of fatigue to key players, etc.) to do so. Youth is good, but it also usually denotes a lack of experience and maturity in decision making. Notice in DeJuan Blair's (who received considerable playing time this season, for his experience level) interview at his basketball camp he said that Pop wanted him to become "more mature". That tells you a lot about how the Spurs system works. I, for one, have not been on the bandwagon to trade Parker for younger, "hungry" players. Anybody remember how long it took Parker to earn Pop's trust?
I don't know if I agree fully with this.
Age mainly is a factor throughout the long season. Mainly as players play more minutes during the season arrive at the playoffs injured and tired, the older ones even more.
But the young core of the Spurs will keep the old players from playing heavy minutes during the season and they themselves will be fresh due to being young.
IMO save from an unfortunate major injury (knock on wood), the entire Spurs team should arrive at the playoffs fairly fresh and ready to go long.
Duncan and Manu are still good for 2 more years. (save an unfortunate injury, knock on wood again)
agreed biggest factor is duncan at 34 and gino 33
That and Parker has already started his decline. Even his trade value sucks.
Age can be a detriment because of injury in the regular season or fatigue in a physical series, but it is also important in winning a championship. Yeah, Duncan is old but I'm not completely sold that the reason Ginobili fizzled out in the playoffs last season was solely because of his fatigue. He was never the same after he broke his nose and had to wear that mask. I understand a lot of people on the forum were like, oh well compe ors don't allow things like that to affect them, they just come back out and win. But, it can be really hard to come back from a nose injury like that and play the same. Especially how he was playing, with a damn mask on his face. No matter what he said, that injury affected his play.
Parker is top five PG in the league, IMO.
Yeah, he's started his decline because hes getting older and teams anticipate his downside, but he will still kill most teams and is still really effective. Wish he would pass Jefferson the ball but its cool lol.
Bynum started his decline in his 3d year in the league.That and Parker has already started his decline. Even his trade value sucks.
"started his decline"
Dude was banged up last season, and put up the best numbers of his career the season before.
This year will be a very telling year for Tony IMO, but considering him done already is counting your chickens a little early.
No worries, you'll get some consideration for the All-Pedantic 1st team.
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