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People "say" lots of things. Doesn't make them true.
Andray just said in an interview he's willing to play in the D-league. Clearly the spurs (or anybody) haven't made an official offer, which is what I was venting about. Even with a possible or not Patterson trade picking up a skilled big for the minimum is a no brainer
People "say" lots of things. Doesn't make them true.
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ey...r-the-d-league
Crazy that nobody wants a 6'11 guy that talented. Just how big of a head could he be? Anyone know the main reasons everyone hates this guy?
His team, the ones who drafted him and backed and developed him for seven years, paid him $23M to go away, youth, talent and all. That's a pretty damning action. You pretty much want to handle a player like that with fire tongs and gloves, even at the minimum.
Given his history, why would you be surprised that he said he's willing to play in the D league? I'm sure he knows that it makes him sound like he's willing to work hard, whether or not he actually is.
But i havent heard what he's done so bad as to why they paid him to go away and nobody has interest in signing. Is he a wanker on the court? A wanker off the court? A hog? Was he involved in the Arenas gun saga? Is he just a straight up asshole to his coaches and or teammates? Something else?
Let's just say he's had issues.
I see lol
I thought i was the only one that thought this. Makes him seem like he is maturing and humbling himself which in turn makes him more sellable to other teams.
I'd love the spurs To take a flier on him, but I am hesitant to think this is anything other than him and his agent trying to spark some interest in him
That reminds me of that time Batum's agent told him to say Portland sucks, Minnesota rules so they could twist Olshey's arm into overpaying for him.
It's all about making him marketable, because the alternative is seeing him out of the league.
Seems accurate. Hopefully he really wants to change.
The Spurs are not desperate to sign Andre! They think they can still contend and win with the guys they have. Expect the Spurs to make a move when they are in panic mode in the middle of the season!
Know when the best time to make a move is...?
Its before your ed, not after.
If the Spurs find themselves in panic mode in the middle of the season, they aren't going to turn around and sign a guy that has a questionable history and maturity issues, who doesn't know the system, and who hasn't demonstrated himself to be physically ready to play (since he was receiving DNP for conditioning last season).
If the Spurs are going to sign him and utilize him in any capacity, Blatche would have to go through training camp and prove himself. Otherwise if the Spurs get into a panic mode situation mid-way through the season, they are more likely to turn to an over-the-hill veteran than they are Blatche.
They probably would prefer everyone going through a full training camp. They have tried to move Blair and I guess have not found a reasonable deal. Doubt they'll add a sixth big before they make some room. I think Blatche would make a uva good project and re-invent himself, hopefully, in San Antonio under the guidance of Pop and TD.
Nothing wrong with a little wishful thinking. While were at it why don't we ask for Blatche and Oden?
There are a few reasons why the Spurs might be holding off:
1) There might not be any real interest.
2) The Spurs really like their team as is.
3) Signing him now might make Blairs value go down even more
4) There are other possible deals in the works they like better and are seeing those through.
I think 3 & 4 are the most likely - they probably want to get a good deal for Blair before considering bringing another on.
His mom is the one reaching out for help, not Blatche himself. That's a pretty good sign that he's still irresponsible and can't control himself. Pass.
The only value of Blair is a 2nd round pick. If spurs are trying to trade him for 1st round good luck with that. Just let him walk next year.
I understand Blair wants to be traded. However, Bonner NEEDS to be traded. Trade Bonner to Toronto for a 2nd rounder. Chip in for subway fare and be done with it.
Then go for Blatche. Play Blair to try and boost his value and see what happens.
Toronto couldn't wait to get rid of that corpse the first time. And now you think Toronto will take him back? How clueless is that?
word is andray played thru a torn calf and bad shoulder last year which still isnt right.Along with his state of mind teams want to make sure hes healthy
isnt blatch only 26?? who cares if his immature, put him around the spurs culture and he change....
so far this clown hasnt got any offers yet...
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