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I don't see the Spurs getting rid of RJ without throwing in a bargain like Neal, and that's not happening with Hill gone. Is there an equally useless player / bloated contract at a position of need that they can swap for?
Judging by RC's comments it's not over yet. You know they're working hard on moving RJ so hopefully Leanard will fill his spot. Yes, Charles was indeed more right than wrong last season.
I don't see the Spurs getting rid of RJ without throwing in a bargain like Neal, and that's not happening with Hill gone. Is there an equally useless player / bloated contract at a position of need that they can swap for?
That;s the one thing about Hill leaving for a draft pick. Not really many options to package RJ with now.
True. Manu is one of his fav players in the league.(He probably wishes he played with Manu instead of Kevin Johnson and Thunder Dan). I don't know what happened to the spurs after 07. It's like if Stern/NBA gave Pop/RC and Holt money under the table in order for the Spurs to suck on purpose. We go on to sign the tiest of players after 07(Bonner, Udoka, Vaghn, Jefferson). Never gave Ian a chance to play and learn from his mistakes(the way he did to Bonner and finely). Benched Splitter the majority of 2010/2011 when clearly any other coach in the NBA would of started Splitter with Duncan. Maybe Pop is finally coming off his "small ball/corporate knowledge" trip.
And I forgot we traded Scola for trash!
I agree. I felt like game 6 against the Grizz was the last time RJ would see the floor in a Spurs uniform and I still believe that.
what about a package with Blair and Jefferson?
I don't think Blair really has much value around the league with being undersized and the knee situation he has. Definitely didn't have value that George did but most likely the best option we have right now to get rid of RJ. Blair/RJ/A couple draft picks might be able to get it done.
As much money as Charles has thrown away in Vegas being utterly wrong...
Charles had a hot streak this year though.
I'm opposed to moving any of our future draft picks, simply because within 1-2 years, Duncan and Pop and even Manu might retire, and thus our draft picks are vital.
That may be true but if it gets rid of RJ, I'd find it hard to imagine the Spurs turn it down.
Probably so. But I don't see Blair as a long term Spur and I'd like to get something for him while he still may have some value to other teams.
So, do we like Chuck now cause he said something good about the Spurs pick? Let me know which way you people flopped this year.
Leonard will get his first start in game 6 of the first round when its too late.
Do you think Blair, Jefferson, a future first and cash for AI would work?
People expect Barkley to hang onto a team and a player like he was a fan. He is paid for analysis and opinion, not to be a fan. He adjusts his opinions as time goes by and players and teams change with the passage of time. He tells it like he sees it--and he's often right on.
If being smart was all that was required to get rich in Vegas, they would have gone out of business years ago.
You are so right. I was irked by his negative comments on the Spurs, but in retrospect I think it was that little bit of stinging pride. Hopefully he's also right about Kawhi Leonard!
I am still hoping they could trade RJ+Mcdyess contract for the the last year of Jamison's contract in cleveland.
Dude spent the whole season saying the spurs couldn't win in the playoffs playing 3 point ball and then had the gall to claim we wouldn't beat Memphis. The nerve of that guy!
It's almost as bad as Parker saying the the current spurs weren't going to be able to compete for a ring.
By taking on RJ's contract with the expense of parting with Jamison, Cleveland would be taking on significant salary. Leaving them less financial flexibility for the near future (Varejao and RJ would be making 15-17 million per year- roughly 18-20% of their cap).
I think Cleveland would be more likely to part with Varejao-- who is overpaid like RJ and get's paid a similar amount (per year). By parting with Varejao and taking on RJ-- Cleveland not only gets a starting caliber small forward (Gee starts for them now), but they save 9-10 million overall by trading Varejao (4 years left on his deal oppose to RJ's 3). Don't forget they just drafted Tristan Thompson as well, who needs playing time and he won't get most of the minutes at the PF spot with Hickson starting there. Thompson will have to see minutes at the center spot (Varejao's position).
If I'm R.C, I'm calling the Cavs and offering Blair/RJ and a 1st (if needed) for Varejao.
Last edited by MaNu4Tres; 06-24-2011 at 05:23 PM.
I'm a little late to the party but if you want to listen to the interview its been posted in its entirety at:
http://www.danpatrick.com/
There is a little audio player near the top of the page, he starts talking Spurs around the 2:50 mark.
You can also look up the podcast on iTunes.
Did you take his word when he said the spurs had no shot at a le and wouldn't even get out of the first round?
Barkley has been right about the spurs all year long, can't hate him for that, tbh.
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