ESPN: Spurs Emerging as Favorites to Sign Kevin Martin

[spurtech09]

How about Marcus Thornton ?

[TheDoctor]

If Martin doesn't get a buyout I wouldn't be opposed to the Spurs going after Beno tbh.

Beno had surgery last week. Foot injury. He's expected to miss at least three months in recovering.

[Mel_13]

How about Marcus Thornton ?

He has one major advantage over Martin. He's actually been waived by his former team.

[TrainOfThought5]

no that's not what I'm saying, I'm saying his usage rate will drop, he will have less touches assisted or not, naturally your shooting % is usually better because your shot selection is better (see Parker Tony for instance). I'm also saying his mid range jumpers inefficiency at .38 is irrelevant... You said he will play same role as Beli and I'm fine with that, Beli was shooting in average two mid range per game so yeah getting .38 out of them or .45 won't change much the outcome of a game. Then I'd be curious to see the numbers showing he is shooting better when not assisted, I believe if you make that call, you must have something to back it up.



Or like West he is too old for 20 mpg and 9 FGAs per game. I just don't see how this logic would work for West but not for Mart. Parker is shooting better this year than previous years and he is not getting more lay ups than before, his role is just different with less load to carry and less minutes resulting in a better shot selection, less fatigue then better efficiency. Again I don't see why this could not apply for a guy like KMart.



Not sure why bringing jimmer into that, different player, different role, different age, different everything actually. I'm fine with you saying dude sucks and he is not a good fit but bringing his FG% of his season with Minny is irrelevant.





No I believe the way Spurs will use him as low usage rate coming off the bench for 10/15 mpg ala Beli shooting 3s he could be useful for a vet min price. I also say who cares about his mid range JS for 2 FGAs ? I also say .37 is not a bad % from 3 even though it is inferior to team's average that has anyway a low % of 3s FGAs compared to previous seasons. Are you implying with the Spurs he could not average 2-3 FGAs at .37 and he will become TOV prone or something ? You take him because its cheap, because he can shoot 3s and you are lacking 3s and he can bring the ball to half court without losing it.

Are you a center because i love your post work!!

[Robz4000]

Beno had surgery last week. Foot injury. He's expected to miss at least three months in recovering.

Oh damn, didn't see det.

[dabom]

I see a lot of predictable over analysis, from the usual suspects, who automatically don't want any player in their 30's, that used to be a prominent name.

As usual, they're missing the point. It's not about wanting Martin; it's about this team's needs and him being the best possible solution.

Ginobili is going to be out a while longer, which will give them time to evaluate Martin (if/when he get's bought out and signed) and Anderson in the rotation simultaneously. No decision has to be made yet. It's something that can work itself out in time.

TD21 a maestro fo show.

[TrainOfThought5]

I see a lot of predictable over analysis, from the usual suspects, who automatically don't want any player in their 30's, that used to be a prominent name.

As usual, they're missing the point. It's not about wanting Martin; it's about this team's needs and him being the best possible solution.

Ginobili is going to be out a while longer, which will give them time to evaluate Martin (if/when he get's bought out and signed) and Anderson in the rotation simultaneously. No decision has to be made yet. It's something that can work itself out in time.

Ill always choose to develop young talent over bringing in postprime vets but i have to say i love west, and if Kmart can bring positive impact like that to our wing situation im all for it. Hows his defense though?

[TheDoctor]

Ill always choose to develop young talent over bringing in postprime vets...

Obviously you ain't a Spurs fan, because that's what we do.

[dabom]

Ill always choose to develop young talent over bringing in postprime vets but i have to say i love west, and if Kmart can bring positive impact like that to our wing situation im all for it. Hows his defense though?

He would be used with the bench mostly.

[tholdren]

Ill always choose to develop young talent over bringing in postprime vets but i have to say i love west, and if Kmart can bring positive impact like that to our wing situation im all for it. Hows his defense though?

His defense is terrible. He's slow and fragile with out much grit or defensive instincts. Doesn't matter though. spurs need a scorer. He fits that and is a character guy. Id sign him to be a bench filler - which is all this signing is.

[Chinook]

I see a lot of predictable over analysis, from the usual suspects, who automatically don't want any player in their 30's, that used to be a prominent name.

As usual, they're missing the point. It's not about wanting Martin; it's about this team's needs and him being the best possible solution.

Ginobili is going to be out a while longer, which will give them time to evaluate Martin (if/when he get's bought out and signed) and Anderson in the rotation simultaneously. No decision has to be made yet. It's something that can work itself out in time.

I'm pretty sure only one person didn't want Martin out of hand. Maybe a couple more, but there wasn't any analysis there. Now, do some people not believe he's good enough for a rotation spot? Obviously. And I believe it's perfectly healthy to believe that random mostly done folks aren't better than the rotation players on a 50-9 team. But I guess that's silly.

[dabom]

No one is saying he would be a "rotation player" . Just a 12-15 end of the bench guy got.

[Solid D]

The only thing Martin can do is score and get to the line. No D and no rebounding.

[pgardn]

Thats really unfair pulling an order of operations stunt.
Spines have been severed using this trickery.

[TheDoctor]

Thats really unfair pulling an order of operations stunt.
Spines have been severed using this trickery.

PEMDAS!

[TrainOfThought5]

The only thing Martin can do is score and get to the line. No D and no rebounding.

THats my question... how little D are we talking? Kmart > Belli > Neal?

[Hoops Czar]

The only thing Martin can do is score and get to the line. No D and no rebounding.

The Spurs are near the bottom in free throw attempts per game and they desperately could use another 3-point shooter. It's not a bad weapon to have coming off the bench. Nobody expects him to be some sort of revelation. You normally don't find complete players at the buy out deadline.

[ElNono]

I see a lot of predictable over analysis, from the usual suspects, who automatically don't want any player in their 30's, that used to be a prominent name.

As usual, they're missing the point. It's not about wanting Martin; it's about this team's needs and him being the best possible solution.

Ginobili is going to be out a while longer, which will give them time to evaluate Martin (if/when he get's bought out and signed) and Anderson in the rotation simultaneously. No decision has to be made yet. It's something that can work itself out in time.

yeah, this move is unlikely to be anything long term... just picking from what's available based on needs.

[TrainOfThought5]

The Spurs are near the bottom in free throw attempts per game and they desperately could use another 3-point shooter. It's not a bad weapon to have coming off the bench. Nobody expects him to be some sort of revelation. You normally don't find complete players at the buy out deadline.

[BatManu20]

Looking like the Wolves are gonna hang onto Martin.

[look_at_g_shred]

I hear Beasley was named the MVP in his league overseas..

[dabom]

Looking like the Wolves are gonna hang onto Martin.

[raybies]

Looking like the Wolves are gonna hang onto Martin.

Probably playing hardball with him. Both seeing who will flinch first.

[LakerHater]

Looking like the Wolves are gonna hang onto Martin.

Figured, since nothing has happened with him!

[SpurPadre]

I hear Beasley was named the MVP in his league overseas..

Like TMAC a few years ago, lol.