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When is the last time the Spurs had cap space to sign one of these max guys you reference?
Yes they lost out to Gasol last season, and lose out to some buyout guys but the latter is likely a result of available minutes.
Don't get me wrong if that is the reason I think it's completely re ed on the other hand these million-dollar crybabies don't like being yelled at.
When is the last time the Spurs had cap space to sign one of these max guys you reference?
Yes they lost out to Gasol last season, and lose out to some buyout guys but the latter is likely a result of available minutes.
I think San Antonio is the reason big-name free agents don't come to San Antonio, tbh..
No and I'm pretty sure that Pop isn't the only coach that yells.
Sad but true, but times are changing. The city is growing and the lack of an income tax is a huge benefit.I think San Antonio is the reason big-name free agents don't come to San Antonio, tbh
The main reason is lack of cap space and no guaranteed roll. Imagine playing behind not just a GOAT big but also Manu and PArker. There just wasn't enough need for a big time free agent.
It's weird, Lakers and New York are both terrible. The salary cap is more small market friendly now. Spurs should get some free agent interest.
Unfortunately, the salary cap Armageddon are gonna screw San Antonio by giving every team cap space.
Top combined tax rate in NYC is over 12% (less if you live in the suburbs). Painful, but a price people pay to live in the Big Apple (including me). But for someone making a max contract? That's $1-$2 million per year. Over the course of a contract, that's a pretty sick NYC penthouse apartment you can buy to live in once you're done playing. Though if you play in New York, your season's gonna be over in April every year so a little more free time too.
debatable, and unless you're a spanish-speaking big-name free agent, even more doubtful...
Most and ballers in general hate the simple city life..
Honestly, San Antonio looks dupe..Cheap houses and ..
Most stars love to statpad, that will come to an end here with Pop in charge. Too much team ball, not enough chimp ball
The city of San Antonio, the international make up of the team and the Spurs culture has more to do with it imo. Other teams like to hit up the clubs and scrip clubs while the Spurs have classy team dinners. The prorotypical black baller is a misfit on this team.
That's why loosing out on Gasol sucked. The Spurs were a perfect fit for him both on and off the court tbh.
Plus players do pay income taxes for games they play on the road (in states that collects income taxes, which are pretty much all of them)... so the savings are really only for roughly half the games in a season... the endorsement money very likely overshadows that many times over, especially if you're a big-name free agent...
We dont really know Gasol IRL..
Who knows..Dude probably's addicted to trash club pussy..
You should check out the homes in the dominion. They deffinately don't look cheap.
Lack of money or tie to the city/organization are the key reasons no marquee FAs end up here. Spurs have marginal shots at Gasol and Aldridge because they might be able to offer comparable deals (though less years) and have some connection, be it international style of play or proximity to "home" in Texas. But that still might not be enough, given the money difference and loyalty to current organizations.
I love San Antonio and would never leave, but if I was presented a choice to go be rich somewhere I would love to go to Miami, LA, NY.. all have their obvious perks.
Whenever we do sign a FA, they tend to keep a home here because they end up liking it..
I was talking about the average joe..
http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...4_M87334-30457
I mean this house is cheap as fuk..
and people consider our city as one of the best cities in Canada in terms of house prices..but that would cost 600k here.
So you're telling me Whataburger's not a big enough draw?
That's pretty stupid, villager. San Antonio has upscale living just like anywhere else.
I was talking about the average joe houses...Every city has an upscale living obviously..
I've only been to San Antonio once, and it was only for a single day, so the sample size is too small, but is the reputation of ugly/fat women legit, tbh?
People want to be the man and not a #2 or #3 option.
well it is for Parker...
A big name NBA free agent isn't going to buy a home like that in San Antonio. They will look in the dominion where most other big name Spurs live.
They gave Blair free burgers and they lost money, tbh...
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