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There has been some indication the Spurs might take him even with Aldridge onboard. But it seems like you're Miss Cleo and are an expert mind reader.
Waiting to see what LMA decides.
He's not coming here if the Spurs land LMA. He talks a good game about taking less, but he's not playing for chump change like the low level exception or the league minimum.
Have the Spurs even had a meeting with him?
There has been some indication the Spurs might take him even with Aldridge onboard. But it seems like you're Miss Cleo and are an expert mind reader.
Remember how everyone was all giddy last off-season when they were convinced Pau Gasol would sign here for the mid-level, only to see him leave for Chicago when more money and a more prominent role was offered?
That's more than likely going to be the case in this situation.
I don't need tea leaves to see where this is headed.
I think we still need some type of center besides Duncan.
If they got Aldridge and David West, they'd have the best front court rotation in basketball.
Do you think the Spurs still really need a backup center when they can play team defense instead even though our frontcourt would be Duncan, Diaw, Aldridge & West (assuming both of them signs here)? I do think with this frontcourt, opposing team will likely adjust for us instead of us adjusting for them because of our offense. I think a cheap backup center instead of a around MLE type of center will do.
With the possible frontcourt I've mentioned, I think we'll do just fine during small ball. Heck even Green played Center.
Again, West for a bargain contract is a no-brainer. Diaw can easily play as a backup Center and SA could always sign a vet Center for the MIN. The rotation with Duncan/Aldridge/West/Diaw would be absolutely wonderful. That's the best front-court rotation in the entire NBA.
Yeah, Koufos would be a better fit, but Koufos agent just saw Aron freaking Baynes get a 20m contract. I don't think SA is willing to pay 7-8m/year for a backup Center.
SA won a championship with 3 SGs and no backup SF. When you have talent, you simply figure things out. It's much better to play the 2nd unit with a small-ball team with talented guys, than signing a Center just for the sake of having a true Center if the guy is a worthless scrub like Ayres.
Players with a itch and grit are good though. You know he'll give 110%.
I agree here with Koufos not being available.... Aron Baynes just upped the cost of any decent center.
Regarding West.... he played only 66 games last year and his stats are on the decline. He knew that even after he opted out of the $12.5m contract.
Maybe he knows that the only thing that will motivate him now is a quest for a le. Are the Wizards are le contending team? Playoff bound, yes, but they can't get past Lebron. I think West already has been there, done that.
Two last things:
(1) West grew up in a military background... so he can relate to Pop.
(2) He studies history... so given that... he knows the importance of making history over making money.
The Wizards are already dangling the opportunity... he's not taking it because he's waiting for LA to sign. Guy is taking the minimum for the Spurs. He won't feel bad about it because Duncan and Ginobili will also be taking pay cuts.
I would hope DWest voiced his reason to play for Spurs and Wiz because he knew he would make a significant contribution/difference. If he goes to Cavs, he would have less of a roll than anywhere else fighting for minutes with Love, Thompson, Verajao, and Mozgov. Let's hope LMA makes his decision known today.
Wtf?
I'm sure he wants to play behind Love/Thompson/Varajao/Mozgov.... That's guaranteed playing time
I believe West is the missing piece to the Spurs Championship puzzle. How about it Mr. West? Bring the toughness to Texas.
It's not over fellas!
Woj tweeted spurs offering vet min to West now
http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/statu...69189351714816
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