Reply With Quote
it'shappening.gif
If this is serious talk and not hype the person I would be worried about being offended is Aldridge. Duncan if he stays is OK with coming off the bench at this point or at least a limited role. Kahwi is a natural 3. Personally I see Durant as being better off 10 lbs heavier and playing 4. (I know the weight on foot argument but I counter with way less movement on D). Aldridge sees himself as a 4 as well. Playing with those 3 as the front court works against most teams and you bring in Duncan or Boban or Whomever against larger/heavier traditional teams. Kahwi as a 2 and no Green seriously weakens the perimeter D and contract wise means Parker was likely kept. Green at 2 and an a Defense minded passing of even a young one is sick on both ends.
I am also curious about .trying to poach D'Angelo Russell from the Lakers. That locker room and organization is a mess and from my view point what he tried to do showed moral character but question execution on the methods. He also has mad talent. I would see if you can approach Jim Buss with Parker and a Second for Russel and what ever salary filler is needed. Point out Parker won't tweet locker room infidelity. Tell Parker he is then in LA all year for clubbing his pick of starlets and wanna be actresses. Everyone but the Lakers win.
it'shappening.gif
this is why rant is a loser. same as lebron. these players are the coach and the gm. the can't win they blame the figurehead of the business side... loser
Just when you think we are dominating Pop throws in more weapons off the bench
Edit: in the wrong thread
wrong thread
The longer this goes on, the less sense it makes.
Yeah. Durant is an incredible talent. But unless he takes a huge paycut, there are better ways to spend that money and not have to move players to new positions.
6/15 16pts, 24 pouty complaints, 3 tears, 12 walkbacks on defense. ELITE
I believe we will have several holes to fill, meaning we will have to spread our cap money rather than concentrating it on one player. Another thing that I think escapes most people is Kawhi. The Spurs are "his" team, but he has just the second highest salary. How would it sit with him to be the third highest paid player? Especially when he was home-grown and the other guys were FAs. Durant ain't coming, and I ain't sorry.
We already have a 3.
I do think Durant is more in play this summer than we've been lead to believe. The warriors are going to be elite for the rest of KD's prime, and Spurs are completing an unprecedented transition that will keep them in contention for several years too. It's unclear if the thunder will be able to break through, so why not join one of those two squads if your KD?
The Washington Post came out with an interesting article today about how the Spurs could win free agency again this year by signing Durant and / or Gasol this offseason.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...y-this-summer/
I agree with everything you said. It'd be an exciting signing but they just don't need an elite scorer at that spot. Would love to see a good big and a solid young PG. I don't think the front office would see anything differently.
I'll take him. Imagine Leonard as a two for a second. Feasting on smaller players or whoever has a bigger mismatch between him and Kevin. Kawhi has the skill set to play two. He can do everything Danny does and better.
Parker
Leonard
Durant
Aldridge
Duncan Forever
Yep, I don't think he'll want to play here but it would be stupid to not want him. Spurs would crush GS with KD. That small ball crap wouldn't cut it
I don't look at this game and think the Spurs need Durant. His offensive spots aren't really that good, and like most casuals, he seems to think the "system" gives the Spurs PPG boosts. But the Spurs' foundation is based on their perimeter defense, and maintaining that has to be the biggest priority. They need more scoring, but that has to come from the guard spots. Keeping the younger parts of the core and adding someone like Clarkson or taking a short-term flier on an Eric Gordon makes the most sense, especially if Tim retires and you need some cap to replace him.
Gross, hopefully it's the shortest term of fliers.
Gordon actually checks a lot of boxes. He's a great shooter, can get make his own offense, passes well and is an above-average defender. I'd prefer Clarkson on a long-term deal since he's young and can play PG, but Eric isn't a bad use of $10 Million or so.
And if Green just hits his shots our guard situation isn't that bad. If Green is our third best player after Kawhi and LaMarcus we are in good shape. He is earning his money and we are that much better for it. He's the difference between a top 5 offense and a near top offense. When he's hitting it's like the pressure valve is loose and the air is flowing. Would of liked to see Patty go off too but hey he'll be due for the next one.
I like Clarkson. He could use a good start, i just doubt the Spurs go that way. Imo they quietly go after Durant because if he is interested you have to at least try. He's a top 5 player. But I think Pau would be the best scenario overall. I think he could fit in this version of Duncan's shoes and a little more. And he wouldn't cost that much, theoretically.
This could be you, KD
No way he's coming. Would you want to go the team that humiliated you
(I know we haven't officially humiliated the Thunder yet).
Oh I'm not denying his skills or talents. It's just him only playing 70+ games once in his career and only averaging about 50 the last seven seasons. His health would always be a concern but I guess that's why you said the Spurs should take a short-term flier on him.
I would love Clarkson here! Hopefully that San Antonio connection would sway him.
it's his best chance to humiliate Lebron.No way he's coming. Would you want to go the team that humiliated you
(I know we haven't officially humiliated the Thunder yet).
I'm talking about long term. The Spurs need to figure out how to replace Parker's declining production, and , some of Manu's. They have the cap room to do something this off-season if they have to, and they can do with without closing the door on so many players.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
