Spurs Interested in Andray Blatche

[SenorSpur]

The reason to sign blatche would to replace Blair and that's it...hr would never replace Bonner because of the current system the spurs play on offense...they need a stretch four

They need a stretch four that can hit shots in the playoffs. Not one that folds like chair under pressure.

[timtonymanu]

They need a stretch four that can hit shots in the playoffs. Not one that folds like chair under pressure.

Also

Last time I remembered, Diaw can hit the 3. So Bonner becomes even more useless.

[xmas1997]

It seems to me all this Blatche talk is nothing but conjecture or wishful thinking at this point because we have heard nothing concrete about the Spurs going after him other than one small report of "expressing an interest".
A potential headcase like him would surely make Pop explore the option on a more personal level, don't you think?
I do. Pop is not known for suffering fools gladly.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

We all know what Blatche could be. But he is a player who will most likely NEVER reach his potential. There is something wrong inside of his head, seems to be more than maturity issues. The guy is completely mixed up. I honestly don't know if he is even worth giving a shot. Sure the cost should be low, but the chances of positive results are slim and none.
With that being said, what choices do the Spurs really have?

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Tbh, I don't think Dwight would really abuse Diaw too much.

[Sean Cagney]

Yeah Dwight would have got 60.

[Sean Cagney]

The Spurs' window was all but closed last year. They have little choice but to swing for the fences anywhere they can, regardless of what the Lakers do.

Last year the stars aligned for the Spurs later in the year and yes I believe that was by far their best shot at another le! This year it's a longer year and players are older etc. etc. I know they will have more chemistry with Diaw, Jax and Patty etc. but other teams like LA and Miami got better and OKC will be better.

[Brazil]

The Spurs' window was all but closed last year. They have little choice but to swing for the fences anywhere they can, regardless of what the Lakers do.

this

I don't even understand why the spurs fans are so mad at the howard move

[Sean Cagney]

this

I don't even understand why the spurs fans are so mad at the howard move

Because I am guessing we don't want to lose to LA in the playoffs for the third time in a row . Why couldn't we have met them last year when they were down some and beaten them for old times sake? Now they reload and are better again. True the Spurs are not contenders, but most don't want to see Kobe ring again to get that 6th because of Jordan talks! If so he got alot of help to do it.

[Brazil]

Because I am guessing we don't want to lose to LA in the playoffs for the third time in a row . Why couldn't we have met them last year when they were down some and beaten them for old times sake? Now they reload and are better again. True the Spurs are not contenders, but most don't want to see Kobe ring again to get that 6th because of Jordan talks! If so he got alot of help to do it.

Lakers won't ring and even if they ring this one would be a new robert horry for Kobe anyway.

[ace3g]

Update on Blatche, he just had his 4th annual youth basketball camp

http://centralny.ynn.com/content/top...sketball-camp/

[DPG21920]

Damn it, ACE

[ace3g]

? What did I do this time

*Did you think it was going to be

@WojYahooNBA

Spurs have agreed to vet min contract with Andray Blatche

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

WTF? is this for real?

Edit: lol didnt read DPG's comment.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

WTF? is this for real?

You must have gotten an F in reading comprehension.

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

You must have gotten an F in reading comprehension.

my mistake. didnt read DPG's comment or the comment before.

[ace3g]

He lives these days in Houston, where he is working out with former NBA player, coach and general manager John Lucas to polish his image and improve his body and his game.

http://blog.syracuse.com/sports/2012..._his_syra.html

[Wild Cobra Kai]

http://blog.syracuse.com/sports/2012..._his_syra.html

If he's working with Lucas, he might be salvageable. He works with players with both physical and at ude problems. TJ Ford went to him after his first near-paralysis episode in Milwaukee. They worked on totally re-doing his game and jump shot. Luc will work his ass off, all day every day, and Pop would seem like a saviour.

[ace3g]

http://blog.syracuse.com/sports/2012..._his_syra.html

Here is another article from the same site with more in depth interview with Blatche and how he is trying to change his image:

http://blog.syracuse.com/sports/2012..._river_default

“It’s something I love to do. It doesn’t matter if it’s the Heat or the Spurs or the D League. Whatever. As long as I’m back on the court playing ball."

At least we know the Spurs interest is legit.

*EDIT* Seems that was something the writer brought up in a question and he just responded to the rumor.

[-21-]

Looks like he's trying. Maybe we should sign him with his buddy N'Diaye.

[RodNIc91]

How about it Spurs151 have you heard any news recently?

[Bruno]

Sign him.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Here is another article from the same site with more in depth interview with Blatche and how he is trying to change his image:

http://blog.syracuse.com/sports/2012..._river_default



At least we know the Spurs interest is legit.

*EDIT* Seems that was something the writer brought up in a question and he just responded to the rumor.

I'd be skeptical if it were anyone but Luc. He won't work on changing his image, which is more or less irrelevant. Luc will actually change Andray as a person, making him recognize what his shortcomings are and working on them. He's sort of the Athlete Whisperer. Even if they work on no basketball, he'll be a better player.

[spurraider21]

I'm tired of our "interest". I don't get the hesitation. He can be had for a ridiculous one year minimum deal and is young and talented. And the spurs could always use a big. He's talented but is a head case. What better environment than Sam Antonio where he'd have a bench role behind a role model like Duncan. The fact that he hasn't been signed angers me
Why the wait?

[ace3g]

Well if the rumored Patterson trade happens, Spurs might have to wait to see how the numbers add up (Spurs want to stay under luxury tax).

It is up to Blatche where he wants to sign, Spurs can't really do anything about that.