Spurs will sign TMAC

[ohmwrecker]

Defentely not making it out of the 1st round.

Maybe, maybe not, but signing McGrady doesn't change that outcome one iota.

[Fpoonsie]

Who said he wont? My brother was just watching the news and said he'll be eligible to play tomorrow...

The 33-year-old McGrady will be eligible to play for the Spurs during the playoffs because he was not on an NBA roster as of March 1. He said he will not play in San Antonio's regular-season finale on Wednesday night against Minnesota.

That's the key in this signing. So going after MacGuire, Richardson, or the SFs on the market would have not made sense for 1 regular season game.

I must admit I'm surprised by the signing. But he's at least he can still play and is not afraid of the big moment.

[ace3g]

Who said he wont? My brother was just watching the news and said he'll be eligible to play tomorrow...

"It's official," McGrady told ESPN.com in a text message Tuesday afternoon.
The 33-year-old McGrady will be eligible to play for the Spurs during the playoffs because he was not on an NBA roster as of March 1. He said he will not play in San Antonio's regular-season finale on Wednesday night against Minnesota.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/91...urs-reach-deal

[Fpoonsie]

Rofl. ace3g slow as , per tha usual.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

Not a great signing, not bad. We needed a forward, we got one. He is healthy and can give 8-10 minutes a game. He always was a solid passer, something we desperately need. If he ever gets hot....BONUS.

[I. Hustle]

Bull ! I just ran out and got tix to the last game hoping he was going to suit up.

[I. Hustle]

Who said he wont? My brother was just watching the news and said he'll be eligible to play tomorrow...

[bus driver]

am i the only one who said "oh god no" ?

[TJastal]

By the way, looking at his stats from last season, he's still a clear cut better player than Jackson (granted, an engaged Jackson get's the edge defensively) and a legit back end rotation player. So don't think he wasn't signed in the off season because he's not good enough anymore.

Also, having watched some of his highlights from China, as Ace said, he's still got a reasonable amount of athleticism (I know it's not saying much, but still better than Jackson/Diaw). That being said, the best that can be hoped for defensively is still probably below average, as opposed to terrible.

At the very least Tmac should help erase the painful memories of small ball with Richard Jefferson.

[TJastal]

By the way, looking at his stats from last season, he's still a clear cut better player than Jackson (granted, an engaged Jackson get's the edge defensively) and a legit back end rotation player. So don't think he wasn't signed in the off season because he's not good enough anymore.

Also, having watched some of his highlights from China, as Ace said, he's still got a reasonable amount of athleticism (I know it's not saying much, but still better than Jackson/Diaw). That being said, the best that can be hoped for defensively is still probably below average, as opposed to terrible.

At the very least Tmac should help erase the painful memories of small ball with Richard Jefferson.

[Trill Clinton]

yassssss!!!

[TJastal]

Maybe, maybe not, but signing McGrady doesn't change that outcome one iota.

If Pop's plan is to use him as a small balls pf then yes it does.

[jeebus]

Who said he wont? My brother was just watching the news and said he'll be eligible to play tomorrow...

[DapDaGenius]

YEAH!!!

[TheGoldStandard]

Is it 2003? Still a good signing for a guy who can create his own shot.

[ace3g]

[Floyd Pacquiao]

If he can hit corner 3s play decent defense and not fuk up in the 4-8 min a game he's gonna play than I see nothing wrong with this signing.

[ohmwrecker]

If Pop's plan is to use him as a small balls pf then yes it does.

McGrady isn't replacing Jack's role completely. Pop probably realizes they are two different people. If not, someone will
probably tell him.

[Arcadian]

Am I really the first person to post this?

[TheGoldStandard]

McGrady still has flashes where he can cut to the basket too so that's a plus aside from the outside game. Plus he can create his own shot, not shabby

[ace3g]

[Mugen]

Malik Hairston is rolling over in his grave tbh.

[Dro210]

@drew_48moh 1m SPURS SIGN TRACY MCGRADY YOLOING THE OUT OF THE REST OF THE NBA

I'm like a little kid right now, haha.... I love this signing for everything mentioned. Nothing to lose, fills the roles we need, has something to prove... and I think just as important as anything possibly... This city, and Spurs fans, are instantly excited again after being down for the last month.

[Tracy McGrady]

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[rascal]

A desperate move from a desperate franchise, nothing more.