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It's probably unlikely because the Grizz and Hawks would likely overpay to keep them but it would be just as good of a FA coup if not better than getting Durant.
Would rather get rid or Patty and Boris than Green, tbh. Yes, their loss would hurt our bench, but having Green, one of the best perimeter defenders in the league and perhaps the best transition defender, to couple with Kawhi, the 2 x DPOY, is a GREAT advantage we have. Just look at how we can guard Westbrook with Kawhi and Durant with Green in this very series.
It would also allow us to trot out a line up death: Tony, Danny, Kawhi, Durant, LMA. Good luck scoring on that, good luck trying to stop it from scoring. I trust RC to find other bench players. Which leaves our team set for a long time, with our only concerns being a point guard to replace Tony (eventually) and another big, a legit center.
It's probably unlikely because the Grizz and Hawks would likely overpay to keep them but it would be just as good of a FA coup if not better than getting Durant.
If the unthinkable miracle happens, and the Spurs land the two biggest free agents in back-to-back years (first LMA and then KD), that "built not bought" slogan will be definitely mocked and we'll start hearing comparisons to other notorious le buyers, like the Yankees and Lakers. But I don't see that as an apt comparison, because the way the Spurs are attracting these free agents is much different than how big market teams attract free agents.
The Spurs aren't pitching movies, brand, Madison Avenue, hookers, blow, etc, etc, they're pitching basketball. And why is it they can get away with pitching basketball while other franchises have to show FAs power point presentations narrated by some washed up Hollywood star? Because of the way Pop and Co. have built this franchise over the past two decades, which has earned above and beyond respect from just about everyone associated with not just NBA basketball, but global basketball.
If the Spurs land KD (I don't think it happens. I do think KD wants to come here, but the fact we're playing his team right now just throws everything off), it would have been "earned," not just bought. You can't purchase the kind of rep the Spurs have meticulously assembled since Pop signed on the dotted line as the team's GM way back in '95.
Still "built."
It's still bought but who gives a if you win championships while doing it.
He's not coming to SA. Zero chance, let's not waste anymore time with this.
If he signs with the Spurs.. we wouldn't be built, nor bought... but #blessed
lets start new thread
Let them mock the Spurs but we'll all know the truth. That the Spurs franchise is undeniably the premier franchise in sports. In recent years, the Spurs have received more "hate" since the mediots finally started to sing San Antonio's praises. This would just ignite the anti-Spur sentiment that much more and honestly, as a fan who suffered through the 80s and 90s, to ultimately be the most desirable in the eyes of even the best players...it's a beautiful thing.
first we gotta beat them tomorrow, or this is all moot...............
I only consider teams to be bought when they go over the luxury tax. If the Spurs can sign Durant and stay under the tax, then I consider that built because you aren't just throwing money at players. The Cavs are absolutely bought since there salary with tax is around 150 million this year.
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National elections in the Philippines tomorrow also, wow!
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That was the worst kept secret in cable television history. Everyone knew he was coming back and that was as soon as last seasons finale ended. As far as this season is concerned, is that the longest a dead character has lingered? Hilarious
This is bull .
With the current salary cap rules (esp harsh luxury tax), "bought" isn't really feasible. The Yankees (and now Red Sox) could fairly be given the "bought" label because they would just outspend everyone.
Still, I would consider the Spurs' foundation to be "built," and some of the renovations were "bought."
Built not bought? Lol more people care about Nada Surf.
Durrant is a good defender and he can play the 4,3,and 2 with a great height advantage. Only Spur blinders would stop one from seeing the huge disparity between Green and Durrant. Durrant is a handful for Kawhi. Imagine if they teamed up.
actually....If he signs with the Spurs.. we wouldn't be built, nor bought... but #blessed
this . This is an outrage! Damn you Slomo!
For all the years we were overlooked in FA.. some bought Championships are fine w/ me
People are fond of our success. Years of ambition and rings has made others envious, only natural they'd want to hop on the wagon.
The Spurs traded Bruce Bowen to the Bucks in the Jefferson deal. What makes you all think Green won't get traded if there's a remote chance KD wants to come play for Pop and the Spurs?
If KD comes to the Spurs, then NBA = ED.
KD loves Austin. I've seen him at a couple of UT football games.
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