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TBH, I think Pau will take the money and the playing time in Chicago.
East is very weak and the only team standing in their Chicago's way will be a weaken Miami Heat.
This is reminiscent of 2003-2004 when we barely missed out on Karl Malone. He instead went to Los Angeles and was instrumental in keeping us from a repeat.
I hate the idea of Gasol to OKC. I'd sign him just to keep him away, but obviously he'd be incredible for us. I'm not sure Brooks can figure out how to create an offense that uses him well - it will still be iso, iso, iso. But giving Westbrook and Durant another player that can actually score will be a superheadache for us.
TBH, I think Pau will take the money and the playing time in Chicago.
East is very weak and the only team standing in their Chicago's way will be a weaken Miami Heat.
I know it sounds weird, but am I the only one that is actually a bit MORE optimistic that Gasol signs with us considering that we are not listed as the favorites to land him? Considering how many times we've been "the leading candidate" or "favorite" for signing so many key FAs over the last decade during either free agency or after players clear waivers, I find it oddly refreshing that we are one of the top choices but not necessarily the front runners - even if it is due to limiting my own expectations.
Cmon Pau. Do it.
Well the Spurs don't have the money or the minutes he wants so if they were to get him (not happening) it would be under favorable terms.
On ESPN TV the Spurs are not even in the mix anymore for Gasol, it's between Chicago, L.A., OKC, Houston, Miami, and N.Y.
makes it more likely to happen
Here's how you sell it: Pau, join us this year and you'll be playing alongside your brother next year. That's right, I said it. Spurs target Marc Gasol next year to replace Duncan.
Pretty much. Still makes us a legit contender with that but clearly beaten by OKC with TD, Manu, Pop probably gone.
Yea that's exactly what I said too a couple pages back. It'd be a perfect fit and transition for both parties. Unfortunately it's highly unlikely.
I can't think Houston is in consideration at all considering how much of a disaster it was with Pau/Howard in LA.
They're guessing just as much as we are.
Doh! Sorry, I missed that. I kept hearing how 2015 was going to be a great FA year and looked at who was available. Marc Gasol would be fantastic on our team. I like him more than Pau I think.
Realistically, Pau should go to Chicago. He can bring the most value to that team, get paid more money and compete for a Ring. He's not a fan of cold weather though. He's needed in OKC but they would still have to battle through a tougher Western conference. If he stayed in the West and wanted a chance at another Ring, San Antonio is the right fit for his talents. Best team, best coach, best system.
As for Pop, I don't see him retiring after next year. I think Timmy does but I'm not sold on Manu leaving either. As we can see by Manu's insistence on playing for Argentina again, the dude can't seem to just walk away. It's in his blood. I'd love for Tim to keep playing but I just don't think its going to happen.
Gasol as a starter is absolutely a poor fit, tbh, I don't think there's much of an argument against it..
If he accepts a 25 MPG bench role, he would be an amazing fit, but I don't see why he would accept it when he could get a starting job with OKC or Miami, and a job as a focal point with Chicago..hopefully he's willing to take a bench role with the Spurs, though..
Problem is, that's really the only fit he has on this team. Gasol isn't going to accept a role to be the fourth big off the bench.. and he probably wouldn't like coming on after Diaw too.. he's the better player than Diaw right now, but the Spurs system isn't like other teams roster.
I wouldn't mind Gasol to get good minutes, and even start in certain matches.
Pau in Miami would be fun as to watch tbh. They wouldn't be better than the Spurs but that's a monster squad regardless of what else they do in the offseason.
I don't see how he fits in San Antonio, plus he is already 34 or will be on the 6th.
So what?
I already mentioned that earlier in the thread. If they are interested in Marc, then they should say that to him, but they can only take that approach if they really are interested in Marc.
Also, I'd tell him that he wouldn't be on the bench his whole time here. I'd try and sell him on being seamless fit for whenever Tim decides to retire. There will be minutes for him in that case.
Now ESPN has it down to L.A. if the Lakers can get Melo who Kobe has cut short his vacation to come and persuade, OKC, Chicago, New York, and a long shot Miami.
Houston and San Antonio are no longer in the discussions for Gasol.
Unless Woj says it, I wouldn't believe what ESPN reports. Not even from Pau.
Is there something you know that you would like to share with us.....?
I think the Spurs are somewhat interested, but I think they are really just trying to drive up Pau's price.
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