New SF Updates Regarding James Anderson and Mickael Pietrus

[Ice009]

I don't have a specific player I wanted but there are for sure better options than Anderson: Mo Evans, Q-Rich, Donte Greene, Damion James...
Hitting the open 3 pointer and the ability to defend big/strong SF were the qualities needed for the new player and Anderson has none of them.

The Spurs absolutely love undersized players. I am surprised they don't sign a 6'3" tweener to guard Lebron James.

[elemento]

Little,

See much better now Little

Well you tell that Green playing as a SF in college doesn't mean jack then you come up with a draftexpress link from Whiterspoon ? C'mon.

I now some of you guys love his size, but it doesn't mean it's going to be translated to the NBA. He is not ready to contribute at all.

Green played SF in college and in the NBA. I agree you you that Green has blossomed as a SG in SA, but simply because the Spurs system allow him to do what he does best, play D and shoot 3s. That's pretty much what a SF has to do in SA as well. That's what Bowen did, that's what soft tried to do, that's what Leonard does and that's what Danny would have to do playing as a 3 while Leonard and Jax are out. It's not a long-term plan. It's a 10-day plan. I never said he should play over Jax or Leonard.

You can disagree with me all you want, I just ask you to be polite if you're gonna answer my post. I don't always agree with everyone here, but I am always polite.

You can do whatever you want in your life and write whatever you want and how you want as well, as long as it doesn't include me in your writings. If you're polite, I will be polite. If you're gonna come up with those kind of answers, I will simply tell you to go yourself. It's simple like that.

Anyway, We will simply disagree here. No problem. You think Whiterspoon is a better idea and I think Danny sliding to the 3 position is a better idea, end of story.

[Kidd K]

Pietrus only makes sense if they're trading Jackson later. It'd be a big waste of money to sign him to 1m+ just to have him ride the bench and mostly play garbage minutes after the next 2 weeks. JA makes more sense even though he's worse. Won't cost very much, and at least sorta knows the system.

I don't dislike Pietrus, it's just too much money for basically a 2 week issue.

[justinandimcool]

would rather have coach Ime suit up than JA/Pietrus, tbh.


/nbh

[spectator]

would rather have coach Ime suit up than JA/Pietrus, tbh.


/nbh

i just had flashbacks of clanked shots and mediocre athleticism. however, the first image that comes to mind about udoka is from game 1, 1st round of the 2008 playoffs, when he collects nash's heave at the end. what a game!

[Frenchie]

Pietrus only makes sense if they're trading Jackson later. It'd be a big waste of money to sign him to 1m+ just to have him ride the bench and mostly play garbage minutes after the next 2 weeks. JA makes more sense even though he's worse. Won't cost very much, and at least sorta knows the system.

I don't dislike Pietrus, it's just too much money for basically a 2 week issue.

That's why I'm not so thrilled by the signing of Mike Pietrus. And I'm pretty sure that he won't agree with the Spurs because he wants money and a garanteed contract with minutes. That's why he's still a FA. His situation is very complicated right now, he wants too much in comparison of what he can really bring.

If Pietrus could sign a 10-day contract, I think it would be a great move. But it's nearly impossible to imagine this scenario. And I'm not sure that we can sign 10 day contract right now.

The current situation is very tough... I'm begining to imagine Boris Diaw playing some minutes at the 3 as he did in the game vs Denver. It could also be intersting to see how he can defend against quicker players and if he's really in good shape.

I'm not fond of Danny Green playing at SF but he's the most accurate player currently in the roster to play at the 3...

[TD 21]

I'd have went with Anderson, too. More of a known quan y than Witherspoon, has a better grasp of the system and is probably closer to being an NBA player at this time. It's highly unlikely he survives beyond Jackson's return, but if he shows well, he might, especially if they end up making a lopsided trade for a quality big and need to add depth on the wing.

As far as Pietrus goes, I'm both surprised they're interested (as Kidd K said, this is not the type of player you bring in for two weeks and he'd be buried when they're healthy, so he only makes sense if they're planning on trading Jackson) and surprised (though less so) that he's hasn't jumped at this opportunity and is still delusional enough to think he's going to get more than the veteran's minimum at this point. The nerve of this guy. If I were them and he pulled this, I'd immediately end the pursuit.

[dunkman]

The Spurs would need Pietrus for 4-6 weeks until Jack returns. He's a solid player definitely, and he could help vs OKC or the Heat. Pop would also have more freedom to go small.

On the down side, he doesn't know the system, the Spurs would hit the tax and would lose the last roster spot. If a good bigman becomes available, the Spurs would need to amnesty a player.

[DPG21920]

Flo Pietrus is an undersized PF and has never played in the NBA. He's currently signed in Spain.

haha, I know - I was joking - although I would easily rather him than Mickael

[TD 21]

The Spurs would need Pietrus for 4-6 weeks until Jack returns. He's a solid player definitely, and he could help vs OKC or the Heat. Pop would also have more freedom to go small.

On the down side, he doesn't know the system, the Spurs would hit the tax and would lose the last roster spot. If a good bigman becomes available, the Spurs would need to amnesty a player.

Nah, 2 weeks. Think about it: If Leonard returns by the first game back from the road trip, then the wing rotation will consist of Leonard, Green, Ginobili and Neal.

If they really wanted, they could utilize Pietrus as the backup SF and have Ginobili and Neal at the guards, but it's more likely they'd take more of a look at Mills and possibly De Colo/Joseph during that stretch, as well as open up more minutes for Neal.

[Hoops Czar]

From Marc Stein:

With Kawhi Leonard & Stephen Jackson ailing, Spurs in process of calling up Spurs alumnus James Anderson from D-League's Rio Grande Vipers

Hearing Spurs do have interest in Mickael Pietrus -- natural w/2 other Frenchmen on roster -- but Pietrus still seeks more than NBA minimum

Spurs currently $1,149,135 below NBA's luxury-tax line, enough to offer pro-rated minimum deal and stay under. Pietrus holding out for more

Spurs, of course, have THREE Frenchmen on roster sans Pietrus: Parker/Diaw/De Colo. Hope I haven't hurt my standing w/my friends at@lequipe

Translation.. I'll play for Miami and LAL. Everybody else has to pay.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We're talking about 6 games until Kawhi comes back, so surely signing JA, who already knows the system and thus will be of some use, makes the most sense. Green/Manu will play a lot of SF, JA plays some minutes off the bench, and de Colo plays more SG.

Come back soon Kawhi and Jax!

[LittleCriminal]

no need to bold your thoughts to make yourself visible tbh

K-Mart would already be signed if he was willing to take the min. Spurs doesn't have more than the min to offer, so your 1st idea doesn't work.

Whiterspoon is not a SF, so how exactly would he help a team without a SF?

Green played 4 years in college as a SF, he played SF in Cleveland and his game (defense and 3P) just makes it easier for SA to put him at the 3.

Feel free to disagree with me, but don't bold your crap ideas and come up with something better than signing a guy that can't be signed and a small PF that can't play the 3.

Little,

See much better now Little

Well you tell that Green playing as a SF in college doesn't mean jack then you come up with a draftexpress link from Whiterspoon ? C'mon.

I now some of you guys love his size, but it doesn't mean it's going to be translated to the NBA. He is not ready to contribute at all.

Green played SF in college and in the NBA. I agree you you that Green has blossomed as a SG in SA, but simply because the Spurs system allow him to do what he does best, play D and shoot 3s. That's pretty much what a SF has to do in SA as well. That's what Bowen did, that's what soft tried to do, that's what Leonard does and that's what Danny would have to do playing as a 3 while Leonard and Jax are out. It's not a long-term plan. It's a 10-day plan. I never said he should play over Jax or Leonard.

You can disagree with me all you want, I just ask you to be polite if you're gonna answer my post. I don't always agree with everyone here, but I am always polite.

You can do whatever you want in your life and write whatever you want and how you want as well, as long as it doesn't include me in your writings. If you're polite, I will be polite. If you're gonna come up with those kind of answers, I will simply tell you to go yourself. It's simple like that.

Anyway, We will simply disagree here. No problem. You think Whiterspoon is a better idea and I think Danny sliding to the 3 position is a better idea, end of story.

Sorry to offend you Lady,
But I did not have a rude thought in mind responding to your Garbage Ideas.

I'm a Church Going, Jesus freak!!
I would never tell you to "go yourself little ass pussy!!"
You Need Jesus Christ In your Life to get the Hate Out.

Anyways,
Having Green,Manu,Neal and De Colo playing at the SF/SG spots is a Garbage Idea.
When the Spurs Sign or Call Up somebody this will only prove your Idea as being just that.. Garbage.

[dunkman]

Nah, 2 weeks. Think about it: If Leonard returns by the first game back from the road trip, then the wing rotation will consist of Leonard, Green, Ginobili and Neal.

If they really wanted, they could utilize Pietrus as the backup SF and have Ginobili and Neal at the guards, but it's more likely they'd take more of a look at Mills and possibly De Colo/Joseph during that stretch, as well as open up more minutes for Neal.

When Kawhi returns, he will play +30 mpg, but Pietrus could still be of use as backup and for small ball, since he's an serviceable SF, and Kawhi could play the 4. Not sure if he's worth more than the minimum, though.

Also, in the end, the Spurs need an good bigman and Pietrus won't accept to sign some 10 days contracts.

[BadOne]

Don't know if you guys saw this or not. Any truth to this?

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2012/...urn--spurs-nba

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN To be clear(er), Anderson is in Boston right now. Once Spurs make signing official (tomorrow presumably), they're at max 15.

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN For those wanting to sport a James Anderson jersey circa 2012-13, just scrape the name off your vintage Jacque Vaughn jersey.

[TD 21]

When Kawhi returns, he will play +30 mpg, but Pietrus could still be of use as backup and for small ball, since he's an serviceable SF, and Kawhi could play the 4. Not sure if he's worth more than the minimum, though.

Also, in the end, the Spurs need an good bigman and Pietrus won't accept to sign some 10 days contracts.

Fair enough.

Still though, whether you view it as 2 weeks or 4-6 weeks, the point remains the same: He's not really the type of player you bring in as a short term fix. Although, we are seeing more and more players of his caliber (Barbosa, Barnes, etc.) signing with contending teams, knowing full well they'll be out of the rotation once those teams are at full strength at their positions. But it's not the Spurs style, at least not in recent years.

Once he finally swallows his pride and accepts the fact that he'll have to take the veteran's minimum, I'd be surprised if he doesn't end up with the Lakers or Thunder, who both have a need for a 3D backup SF.

[crc21209]

Meh...I think I would have preferred Pietrus over Anderson. Mainly because Pietrus has at least had some success in the NBA, unlike Anderson. I though Pietrus was done, but he did pretty well for the Celtics last season. But oh well, it's only for a week or two...so I'll take Anderson I guess...

[Ice009]

The Spurs would need Pietrus for 4-6 weeks until Jack returns. He's a solid player definitely, and he could help vs OKC or the Heat. Pop would also have more freedom to go small.

On the down side, he doesn't know the system, the Spurs would hit the tax and would lose the last roster spot. If a good bigman becomes available, the Spurs would need to amnesty a player.

I definitely don't want that last roster spot being taken up by Pietrus. I'd only be OK with it if it was non guaranteed and if we could cut him at any time, otherwise, no thanks. Definitely don't want to waste that last roster spot on him unless it is non guaranteed.

[Drz]

[Sean Cagney]

Meh...I think I would have preferred Pietrus over Anderson. Mainly because Pietrus has at least had some success in the NBA, unlike Anderson. I though Pietrus was done, but he did pretty well for the Celtics last season. But oh well, it's only for a week or two...so I'll take Anderson I guess...

Anderson never impressed me at all either. Blah no news here.

[99 Problems]

The Spurs absolutely love undersized players. I am surprised they don't sign a 6'3" tweener to guard Lebron James.

Is Spud Webb available?

[ace3g]

Former first-rounder Anderson back with team

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...ack-with-team/

[Ice009]

Former first-rounder Anderson back with team

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...ack-with-team/

Pretty underwhelming news. One of the most underwhelming signings the Spurs have made in years, and I was actually someone that wanted the Spurs to keep giving JA chances when he was here. I thought he would come good, but I might have been wrong on that. I thought he needed more shots as he is a volume shooter, scorer, but his play was just so bad at times, the Spurs couldn't really do anything with him. He started out looking like a legit NBA player, but by the end of his time here he didn't even really look like an NBA caliber player.

I don't think there would even be one person excited by this signing. James just didn't really show anything when he came back from that injury.

[Spurs da champs]

Damn, Pietrus would've been so much better!