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West would not be starting. Aldridge would be starting PF and Gasol would be starting C. Would love for them to go after Loul Deng to backup Kawhi aswell.
I would expect Gasol to want a two year deal around $6 M per.
If the cap hits $92
West opts in
Duncan retires
Move Diaw for a pick without taking on more money
sign 1st round pick
the Spurs would have 9.7 million
and a roster of
PG-Parker-Mills
SG-Green-Manu-Simmons
SF-Leonard-Anderson
PF-West, Gasol
C Aldridge, Boban
(I would assume the Spurs use their 1st rounder on a big, there are several solid prospects including Corneille and Zimmerman)
Spurs would have three open spots one could be used for Bertans. I would hope that the Spurs use the remaining 9.7 million on guard help.
West would not be starting. Aldridge would be starting PF and Gasol would be starting C. Would love for them to go after Loul Deng to backup Kawhi aswell.
Because we weren't as much a world class city as Chicago apparently.
Then how is he the perfect fit for the system?
At this point Gasol is just a name. I loved LA Gasol back when he was a really solid defensive player but now he's old as , he's the same age as West.
Deng would probably be better as a starting 4 with LMA at the five and Leonard at the 3.
Gasol would start but I would be worried about the defense. He is probably better off the bench in a 25 mpg role.
I don't think Gasol is interested in coming off the bench, especially if it's for less money than he can get elsewhere as a starter. Money and a starting role are basically the reasons he turned down the Spurs' MLE offer two years ago.
Thus I don't think the Spurs have any chance at Gasol if Tim doesn't retire.
I'd rather play West 40 minutes a night than throw money at Deng.
Gasol is still crazy good because he is smart. Players like West, who play a physical game, has seen the game change to where physical players are no longer relevant. The game is soft, but still requires intelligence.
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Marc Gasol still convinced that the Spurs would be a perfect fit for his brother Pau:
Marc Gasol is still convinced that the San Antonio Spurs would be a perfect fit for his brother Pau. In an interview with AS Marc said that the winning culture and the history of the Spurs it's perfect for Pau's future:
"I think that the Spurs are the best option for him," said Gasol. " What that franchise represents, their winning culture, how they treat players. Everything is great there'
I hope he signs with the Spurs, he's a perfect fit for this team and a smart, talented player.
Now, we all know where Marc Gasol is sign after his current contract runs out.
Marc Gasol still convinced that the Spurs would be a perfect fit for his brother Pau:
Spurs could've had him, but they drafted Tiago ter and Marcus WilliamsNow, we all know where Marc Gasol is sign after his current contract runs out.
No way an ego as big as Gasol's accepts a pay cut and coming off the bench regularly and he hasn't been able to play power forward in years.
While difficult to say exactly what it'll cost, I'm thinking roughly $10M. Whatever the case, he'd obviously be the starting center.
Got damnHas there ever been a player that loves the Spurs more than Marc Gasol? He literally gushes over SA any chance he gets. Even when MEM played SA in the playoffs, he was gushing about SA and how great of a team SA is.
It's pretty wild and I have never seen a player of another team speak so fondly, so often, of another franchise.
He has a crush on the Spurs.. probably will never play here though.Got damn
It's pretty wild and I have never seen a player of another team speak so fondly, so often, of another franchise.
Spurs don't need Gasol. Especially at his presumed high asking price. Do not want.
In a hypothetical series vs. Warriors, Warriors will simply take him out of the series quickly. Gasol (going on 36) is a liability on D vs. a lot of the lineups Warriors go to. OKC was able to stay big because their bigs were 22, 23 and 26 years old and mobile -- Gasol is 35/36 years old and slow. There's a huge difference.
What is the point for Spurs to allocate most of their financial resources to get a player ( Gasol) that will be unplayable vs. the Warriors?
Ew..Gasol, Noah, Mike Conley..these names are disgusting..
They're better off surrounding Kawhi/LA/Green with young, long, athletic preferably two way players that don't need the ball in their hands to be effective.
Take that back, they need a play-maker for the bench and his name is not Patty or Manu. Simmons could possibly help some in stretches -- esp against the weaker teams during the long 82.
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If diva Pau doesn't want to play for one of the "Exceptions" then he should be at the bottom of the list unless PATFO are left hanging & have to sign someone to save face.
Porker, Evita, D-Worst, Fatty, Diawbetics & Tim w/ two busted knees will have you thinking otherwise.
Going by what's realistically available for the Spurs this summer they seem pretty screwed.
PATFO can possibly steal Fournier from Orlando if they offer him the max since Vogel most likely prefers Dipo/Payton in the backcourt b/c he's a defensive minded coach. He would be the perfect Manu replacement & his max won't be as ludicrous as other FAs since he's coming off his rookie deal thus would be making less than Kawhi/LMA. (Basically, if PATFO dump Diaw then they would have enough room to offer Fournier the max ~18 mill assuming Tim/Manu retire)
I really have always liked Marc, not because of the compliments or anything like that, but more because of the way he plays the game. I always thought he was a tougher, more physical player than Pau and that's the style of ball I like.Got damn
It's pretty wild and I have never seen a player of another team speak so fondly, so often, of another franchise.
You're also right about him giving compliments to the Spurs all the time. I remember him talking about Tiago Splitter and how great the Spurs would be with him before most of the people here even knew it. I probably would have really liked Marc on the Spurs, but just couldn't see how he'd fit defensively with Tim, so I was more for the more mobile LaMarcus over Marc, but if starting a team and I have to pick between the two, I'd probably go with Marc.
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