Official 2016 Spurs Offseason Thread

[szkorhetz]

I think DH would be a really good fit, but only if we could get a stretch 4 coming of the bench. Ilya or Ryan Anderson type.

[CGD]

Today we learn about Manu right?

[Emperor]

Today we learn about Manu right?

Yup

[jyra]

He's a great player but his game is very unlikely to fit in the NBA, he strikes me as a Navarro/V-Span type who is great for Europe but not for the NBA, where their limitations would be exploitable. He struggles a lot against elite athleticism, even in Europe. His stats look great but he also averages 5+ turnovers per 40 and that's against much less athletic opponents and at 29 he's everything he's ever going to be. Unless it's for the min or close to it, which we know he's not taking, it'd be a huge risk for NBA teams to get him.

Those are valid concerns, especially concerning the athletic disparity. I think the turnovers aren't that much of a problem. He obviously likes to make risky passes but in a smaller role I would expect those numbers to go down. His usage with CSKA was 26.13% this season, that's more than anyone on the Spurs had this year.

Outside of that it would be ridiculously entertaining if the Spurs threw out a lineup with Teodosic, Manu and Boris. The passing would be insane.

[ace3g]

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R.C. Buford says Spurs expect to bring in at least one overseas player this summer and "maybe more." Blog:


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[Chinook]

I totally think LJC is a near-lock. Again, he has almost unilateral authority to sign his rookie deal. Bertans is a much more interesting case, as there isn't a rookie scale for him to slot into. But with Milutinov and possibly Hanga and Dangubic being part of the summer-league squads, there isn't a shortage of options.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Interesting but not sure the Spurs would be happy to carry 3 rookies on the roster next season on top of other inexperienced dudes like Boban, Simmons and Anderson.

[NASpurs]

[DPG21920]

[Emperor]

Manu waiting till after the Olympics perhaps?

[duncan2150]

I totally think LJC is a near-lock. Again, he has almost unilateral authority to sign his rookie deal. Bertans is a much more interesting case, as there isn't a rookie scale for him to slot into. But with Milutinov and possibly Hanga and Dangubic being part of the summer-league squads, there isn't a shortage of options.

I think LJC and Bertans will be spurs next year, Mulitinov and others will stay overseas imo.

[raybies]

I think we are going to need milutinov more than livio. A competent big like him won't come cheap. Assuming we resign marjanovic and Duncan retires that's two open spots. We may need to draft a big. A pf/c would be ideal like Pau.

[Mr. Body]

I think LJC and Bertans will be spurs next year, Mulitinov and others will stay overseas imo.

LJC does absolutely nothing for this team. Would rather have Milutinov a thousand times first.

[montgod]

LJC does absolutely nothing for this team. Would rather have Milutinov a thousand times first.

I have to agree. I don't see LJC coming over this year.

[Spur|n|Austin]

LJC does absolutely nothing for this team. Would rather have Milutinov a thousand times first.

+1 - yep, Milutinov covers a couple of missing pieces for us. I'm excited to see how he plays this summer league.

[Mr. Body]

I have to agree. I don't see LJC coming over this year.

Besides the fact that LJC doesn't look like an NBA player.

[Chinook]

I have to agree. I don't see LJC coming over this year.

The Spurs don't have the option to force him to stay over. If he doesn't come over, it would be his choice, not the team's.

[tav1]

Over/under: Spurs carry 3 rookies next season?

[Mal]

Over/under: Spurs carry 3 rookies next season?

With Durant on board, it will be over. With Tim/Manu without Durant/Conley under

[Mr. Body]

The Spurs don't have the option to force him to stay over. If he doesn't come over, it would be his choice, not the team's.

They don't have to sign him if they don't want to. Let him walk.

[Chinook]

They don't have to sign him if they don't want to. Let him walk.

Nah, that contract is already offered. You're right they can withdraw it, but they're not going to do that. Dude allowed them to stash him instead of taking that money. Would be -made to go back on their promise.

[bklynspursfan]

West :-/

[Mr. Body]

Nah, that contract is already offered. You're right they can withdraw it, but they're not going to do that. Dude allowed them to stash him instead of taking that money. Would be -made to go back on their promise.

I'm surprised. He seems like a total scrub. Oh well, guess he'll take Matt Bonner's useless spot.

[Keepin' it real]

LJC is a very poor man's Ian Mahinmi. No thanks. He ain't ever coming over.

[Mr. Body]

LJC is a very poor man's Ian Mahinmi. No thanks. He ain't ever coming over.

I don't think he has any of Mahinmi's potential.