Why Kawhi Leonard will be the NBA's most intriguing free-agent recruiter this summer

[jag]

Do not want

[Richie]

Incorrect. If you go under the cap by more than the MLE, which the Spurs would do in your scenario, you lose the MLE completely. Duncan and Ginobili would have to take the minimum each or split the $2.7M room exception, each of which is highly unlikely.

I agree it's unlikely, but how much do these guys really care about money at this point? Duncan has made $230m in his career, does an extra $5m really matter, especially if it means bringing in an All-NBA big man who can take a lot of Timmys load in the regular season and possibly extend his career?

Manu is a more interesting case, but how much is he really worth? If he comes back he will probably only be able to play 20 minutes per game or less, and his shooting numbers have been on the decline for years. He's worth more than the minimum IMO but in reality I don't think he'd be giving up that much. Obviously he won't leave and even if he did, what would he be worth on the free agent market? Would anyone give him the MLE?

I don't have any problem with these guys wanting to keep getting paid the big bucks, Timmy is probably going to get All-NBA and possibly All-Defence honours this season so if he wants $10m for another season I'd give it to him in a heartbeat, but it's not out of the realms of possibility that he wants to put less mileage on his knees and would take less to bring in a superstar big to help him out.

[buttsR4rebounding]

There are a boatload of Unrestricted Free Agents this summer. A partial list includes Millsap, Brook Lopez, T Young, Dragic, G Monroe, Roy Hibbert, David West, DeAndre Jordan, Tyson Chandler, Al Jefferson, Casspri, Jameer Nelson, Dragic, Bass.

I personally think Hibbert is the best possibility of an potential impact player. I can't believe there isn't some real sour taste in his mouth over his and the team's meltdown last year. He has a great relationship with Tim. The SA environment has got to look good compared to the Indy one. But a lot those names could be excellent additions to the Spurs.

[Malik Hairston]

Roy Hibbert is ing terrible, why do so many of you want him?..

[SpursFan86]

Roy Hibbert is ing terrible, why do so many of you want him?..

He's still a great defender. He'd be good in a backup role for the right money, but that won't happen so it's a moot point. Definitely not worth the $14-15 million he'll be making next year.

[Big P]

Hibbert isn't a UFA, hehas a player option for over $16 mil, he isn't going to leave that on the table.

[dabom]

Roy Hibbert is ing terrible, why do so many of you want him?..

I'd take him over splitter tbh.

[dabom]

He is more reliable than splitters soft self.

[DAF86]

I'm all in for Marc Gasol but Aldridge? meeeeh...

[ducks]

I'd take him over splitter tbh.

Splitter is 19 better then Roy
Splitter sets great screens

[dabom]

Splitter is 19 better then Roy
Splitter sets great screens

Tiago isn't made for an NBA season let alone a playoff run. He plays great under limited minutes and even then he still injures himself. A post duncan and manu scenario doesn't involve tiago. Trust me on that. They are dumping him for picks or something.

[Cry Havoc]

Tiago isn't made for an NBA season let alone a playoff run. He plays great under limited minutes and even then he still injures himself. A post duncan and manu scenario doesn't involve tiago. Trust me on that. They are dumping him for picks or something.

Yeah, cause Hibbert has shown himself to be such a stalwart of the post-season.

[dabom]

Yeah, cause Hibbert has shown himself to be such a stalwart of the post-season.

Tiago would be gone years ago if he wasn't in the spurs and diaw looked like at the end of his career pre spurs. Hibbert I'd take in a heart beat over tiago.

[Mel_13]

All things being equal, I'd choose Tiago over Hibbert for the Spurs in the next few years. Things, however, aren't equal. That descending contract that Tiago signed will cost the Spurs 16.75M over the next two seasons and no commitment beyond that. Hibbert could cost nearly twice as much in terms of annual salary and contract length.

I'll take Tiago plus that 6-8M dollar player that you can buy with the salary difference over Hibbert 100 times out of 100.

[dabom]

Yeah but tiago is also injury prone. Pay a guy 9 mil to sit on the bench. We are fortunate Tim ing Duncan is made of steel.

[spurraider21]

Yeah, cause Hibbert has shown himself to be such a stalwart of the post-season.

hibbert's postseason play is the only reason people know who he is

[Malik Hairston]

Hibbert is a 1-way player on the decline..he is horrendous on offense, tbh..

I'm not referring to his ability to create for himself, you don't need that from your big man if he can catch and finish effectively, but Hibbert doesn't even do that at a decent level..he's slow, can't play pick&roll offense, and he's a black hole..

[Cry Havoc]

Hibbert is a 1-way player on the decline..he is horrendous on offense, tbh..

I'm not referring to his ability to create for himself, you don't need that from your big man if he can catch and finish effectively, but Hibbert doesn't even do that at a decent level..he's slow, can't play pick&roll offense, and he's a black hole..

He's also one of the clumsiest players I've ever seen. He'd be a poor man's DeJuan Blair where hands and feel around the hoop are concerned.

[mkurts]

Yeah but tiago is also injury prone. Pay a guy 9 mil to sit on the bench. We are fortunate Tim ing Duncan is made of steel.

Pretty much this.

Tiago is a problem that needs addressing urgently, injury prone despite playing very limited minutes.

However most posters cannot and will not recognise this due to .........

[DJR210]

agh the big name argument.

A guard the can breakdown the defenses should be number 1 priority..

Agreed. The only way I'd want LA is if Tim was to retire.

[DJR210]

hibbert's postseason play is the only reason people know who he is

His "no " press conference is seriously the only thing I can recall him doing in the last few years.

[Sean Cagney]

Diaw is the teams best big creator now..He's reliable.

Imo, in order of importanxe.

1. Guard that can break down the Defense
2. A very good C that is mobile enough to chase perimeter player...This only because splitter is almost always injured.
3. A PF.

Getting Aldridge will force the spurs to change some of their offensive philosophies..That's stupid.

I wouldn't worry to much about Aldridge coming to SA. I could see him end up in Dallas if he leaves and wants to go back to Texas because you know they will throw money at him. Either or I doubt he comes to SA. I agree on the guard and the C thing, that or a backup PF as you mention as well (All needs).

He's also one of the clumsiest players I've ever seen. He'd be a poor man's DeJuan Blair where hands and feel around the hoop are concerned.

I agree, not a fan of Hibberts at all. He is big and slow.

[will_spurs]

As usual useless posters like apo going on with a "we need an imaginary player" shtick. Give names or stfu.

[Maddog]

Hibberts style of play would not fit on the Spurs. Their defensive scheme requires quick decisions. Ability to roate.

[100%duncan]

Hibbert is such a bad player tbh. I don't think that's fixable.