Do you think pop is the reason big-name free agents don't come to San Antonio?

[apalisoc_9]

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.

I know...

My comment was about me, personally...San Antonio is decent, IMO..Good weather, cheap stuff...

[Malik Hairston]

Upscale living isn't the same in every city, obviously..

You have to consider that most NBA players are enamored with the flashy lifestyle, it's a matter of status and making appearances, a lot of these s grew up without any money or possessions, they want to live the lavish life, which is part of the reason half of them go broke once they retire..

There's nothing flashy about San Antonio nightlife, tbh..every city has upscale restaurants and bars, but nightlife in SA isn't nightlife in LA, Miami, New York, etc..

[apalisoc_9]

Like I sad, i was talking about me Personally...

But yeah like I said, flashy life and San Antonio don't mix...

[ChumpDumper]

I was talking about the average joe houses...Every city has an upscale living obviously..

If you can find a free agent that turned down a team because they thought the average joe houses looked cheap on a real estate site, I'd like to see that.

[DJR210]

I was talking about the average joe houses...Every city has an upscale living obviously..

Even average Joe houses can cost a pretty penny here..it just depends how far outside the loop you wanna live. It's no California real estate market though, where a basic single family home costs 400k plus.. for that here you get a in palace.

[TXstbobcat]

Didn't Parker try to open a fancy upscale night club in San Antonio that didn't make enough money to stay in business?

[pgardn]

Young single men no dice.

Raising a family yes thank you.

[Malik Hairston]

Even average Joe houses can cost a pretty penny here..it just depends how far outside the loop you wanna live. It's no California real estate market though, where a basic single family home costs 400k plus.. for that here you get a in palace.

Living here(Toronto) is the same, unfortunately..400k for an average house, tbh..especially with all the gentrification in the inner city, too..

[RD2191]

Living here(Toronto) is the same, unfortunately..400k for an average house, tbh..

, wanna move to Toronto so bad, tbh.

http://smarthousetoronto.com/

was looking at the smallest unit/studio which is 200k all sold though

[apalisoc_9]

Even average Joe houses can cost a pretty penny here..it just depends how far outside the loop you wanna live. It's no California real estate market though, where a basic single family home costs 400k plus.. for that here you get a in palace.

yeah that's huge.

if you can get a 4 bedroom house in an ok community for 250k..That's good enough for me.

[apalisoc_9]

, wanna move to Toronto so bad, tbh.

http://smarthousetoronto.com/

was looking at the smallest unit/studio which is 200k all sold though

You're going to hate the weather...trust me on this one and Toronto is not even that bad.

[MultiTroll]

Related.
Due to the Big 3 being Spurs since almost forever, has it ever come up other then the timeframe window when JKidd was being courted?
His wifes cucking that decision had zero to do with Popped.

Not sure other then that there has ever been a window.

[marinoman]

Small markets generally don't get the big name free agents, gotta rely on the draft
built not bought

[Mel_13]

When is the last time the Spurs had cap space to sign one of these max guys you reference?

1. The Spurs haven't had cap space greater than the MLE since 2003.

2. Max players very rarely change teams via free agency.

3. For example, try to name an above-MLE signing by the Lakers after Shaq in 1996.

All that said, the points made about San Antonio as a destination are well taken. Any max FA that is inclined to leave his current team is not likely to be drawn to San Antonio.

[ElNono]

3. For example, try to name an above-MLE signing by the Lakers after Shaq in 1996.

Ron Artest? Not sure about Nick Young...

[Mel_13]

Ron Artest? Not sure about Nick Young...

Artest was signed with the MLE.

[ElNono]

Nash too? It ended up being a sign & trade, but he was a free agent, I believe.

[Mel_13]

Nash too? It ended up being a sign & trade, but he was a free agent, I believe.

As you said, Nash was acquired in a trade. Lakers gave up 4 draft picks and a huge trade exception to get his services.

[ElNono]

As you said, Nash was acquired in a trade. Lakers gave up 4 draft picks and a huge trade exception to get his services.

It was actually a sign and trade... I'm not sure why the Lakers couldn't sign him outright, but I suspect it was due to cap considerations.

[Mel_13]

It was actually a sign and trade... I'm not sure why the Lakers couldn't sign him outright, but I suspect it was due to cap considerations.

They didn't have the cap space to sign him. That's why they gave up all those assets to acquire him via trade.

[ElNono]

On July 11, 2012, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Nash in a sign-and-trade deal with Phoenix. Nash also considered signing with New York or Toronto, but he decided that Los Angeles was the best fit for him and his family.

Certainly a case where Nash picked where to go... glad it wasn't San Antonio, tbh...

[Mel_13]

On July 11, 2012, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Nash in a sign-and-trade deal with Phoenix. Nash also considered signing with New York or Toronto, but he decided that Los Angeles was the best fit for him and his family.

Certainly a case where Nash picked where to go... glad it wasn't San Antonio, tbh...

He wouldn't have signed with the Lakers for the money they could have offered him in FA.

[DJR210]

yeah that's huge.

if you can get a 4 bedroom house in an ok community for 250k..That's good enough for me.

If you want one here in SA in a non black neighborhood that is move in ready, without a ton of improvements needed, 4 bedrooms start at like 150.

[ElNono]

He wouldn't have signed with the Lakers for the money they could have offered him in FA.

Sure, but I don't think the Lakeshow would've given up what they did if Nash didn't show any interest in playing for them.

[Mel_13]

Sure, but I don't think the Lakeshow would've given up what they did if Nash didn't show any interest in playing for them.

Of course. A sign and trade is only possible with mutual interest.