Where would Oden fit on our roster? Does he even make the cut?

[Tbiggums47]

I think he will choose miami.

I think he we choose us!

[look_at_g_shred]

If the Spurs only get him to give us 15-20 good consistent minutes We'll win the chip. The important thing to remember is that we dont need Oden to start or be a superstar. If he can just be a great backup center in limited minutes with TD on the bench resting, providing shotblocking and some post game. We'll dominate opponent down low all game long. The ability to go big and STAY big with guys like Diaw at the 3 would be a huge asset.

Well said my man! Exactly what his role should and would be.

[xmas1997]

IMHO the Heat have to after him if for no other reason than to keep him off the Spurs!

[look_at_g_shred]

IMHO the Heat have to after him if for no other reason than to keep him off the Spurs!

Yup! The Heat can't beat us period! We beat ourselves (missed rebound/free throw sagging 5 ft of Lebron and Wade) Adding Oden would give them too much trouble!

[xmas1997]

Yup! The Heat can't beat us period! We beat ourselves (missed rebound/free throw sagging 5 ft of Lebron and Wade) Adding Oden would give them too much trouble!

The Heat were probably trembling when they thought AK47 was coming here!

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

There's no individual income tax in Florida either, is there?

SA has the minimum to offer but I believe Miami has the taxpayer exception they can throw at him.

They used this on the Birdman. They can only offer the minimum as well.

[xmas1997]

Florida, along with Texas is one of seven states without income tax, damn it!

[FireMicoHalili]

Back-up SF?

Back up point guard

anyone else going to mind these gems right here? anyone else think they're funny?

[Leetonidas]

^not even a little bit

[TheGoldStandard]

I would have liked this deal if we didn't sign Pendergraph.. too many bigs and not enough roster spaces.

[Darkwaters]

Florida, along with Texas is one of seven states without income tax, damn it!

Actually 9 states don't have state income tax.

Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming

Tennessee and New Hampshire do require a state tax on interest and stock dividends though, but not income

But seriously...how many teams are we talking about? Not many teams in the Dakotas or New Hampshire afterall...

Orlando Magic
Miami Heat
Memphis Grizzlies
San Antonio Spurs
Houston Rockets
Dallas Mavericks

Additionally it may include Seattle again in the future. However, at this time it's only 6 teams.

[Darkwaters]

^not even a little bit

[rjv]

spurs plan could be to essentially shut down oden for the year, play him in spots, maybe even see if he'd be willing to play a few games in austin. is it possible spurs interest is merely to see if he can be healthy, and if so, targeted as a possible replacement for tim down the road ?

[TheGoldStandard]

Oden is a defensive presence if he's at all healthy ever. I don't think his offensive game will ever be anything to write about.

[Darkwaters]

spurs plan could be to essentially shut down oden for the year, play him in spots, maybe even see if he'd be willing to play a few games in austin. is it possible spurs interest is merely to see if he can be healthy, and if so, targeted as a possible replacement for tim down the road ?

What?!

1) Why would you ever play him in Austin? When he was healthy, Oden was always very productive in the bigs. Besides, the rate limiting step with Oden isn't ability, it has always been fragility. So why would you risk injury in Austin? That's just stupid.

2) Shut him down? Why? the guy hasn't played a professional basketball game in what, 3 seasons? If he needs to wait essentially 4 seasons between games then why are we even interested?

3) Possible replacement for Tim down the road...hmm.... Lets talk about Oden being a professional basketball player, capable of staying on the court, before we go replacing even Matt Bonner.

[xmas1997]

spurs plan could be to essentially shut down oden for the year, play him in spots, maybe even see if he'd be willing to play a few games in austin. is it possible spurs interest is merely to see if he can be healthy, and if so, targeted as a possible replacement for tim down the road ?

That would be my guess, the possible replacement for TD part,.........IF they get him.

[rjv]

What?!

1) Why would you ever play him in Austin? When he was healthy, Oden was always very productive in the bigs. Besides, the rate limiting step with Oden isn't ability, it has always been fragility. So why would you risk injury in Austin? That's just stupid.

2) Shut him down? Why? the guy hasn't played a professional basketball game in what, 3 seasons? If he needs to wait essentially 4 seasons between games then why are we even interested?

3) Possible replacement for Tim down the road...hmm.... Lets talk about Oden being a professional basketball player, capable of staying on the court, before we go replacing even Matt Bonner.

part 3 of your response actually answers the questions listed in parts 1 and 2.

[NFO]

With Oden reportedly picking between the Spurs and Heat, where do you see him fitting in with the Spurs?

Since RC said there was a hole behind Leonard, probably backup SF tbh.

[Leetonidas]

[Darkwaters]

part 3 of your response actually answers the questions listed in parts 1 and 2.

You're right.

When he can't get on the court it doesn't matter if hes playing in Austin, Miami or freaking Spain. Hes sitting on the bench in a suit regardless. So plans to have him replace Tim Duncan, lead us to an NBDL le with the Toros or dominate in the NBA aren't going to happen.

Do you realize that this guy hasn't played a professional basketball game since 2009-2010. Seriously think about how long ago that was. That's three seasons. Why the would we want to pay him millions of dollars, give up a roster spot, and then "shut him down"? Hes been shut down for 3 damn years.

So where has he been the last three seasons? He wasn't on a ing sabbatical to India to find himself. Hes broke. His knees have given out and physically he can't play the game. This is his hail mary attempt to try and eek out some kind of NBA career. Hes proven that when hes healthy the kid is really good. Hes obviously an NBA player. But making plans for him that go much further than 20-30 games are pipe dreams. The NBA season is long and hard on a player's body. Maybe somebody will strike gold with Greg Oden, but I really doubt it. If he's healthy enough to be the steady player you think he'll be, then why wasn't he in the league last season? What changed? Nothing - except that it's time to toss up that hail mary and give it one last go.

[BatManu20]

[bklynspursfan]

Looks like we did have someone there

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine1m
In addition to Hawks, I'm told Spurs and Pelicans also have representatives at Greg Oden's latest workout audition in Indianapolis

Edit- Beat by Bat Manu

[bklynspursfan]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine3m
Hawks were always scheduled to take first-hand look at Oden today in Indy; San Antonio and New Orleans decided to join them

[Chomag]

Spurs are seriously considering him we know that much.

[SundvoldGino20]

http://www.theonion.com/articles/gre...ll-over,33251/ I found this pretty interesting.