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Manu wants a market contract. $10-$15M
Like Ramona Shelburne is a credible source
Manu wants a market contract. $10-$15M
If that's true, got to let him go
Sayonara then
If Pau wanted to go to Portland, he would have signed with them days ago when interest was picking up. Still feel like he's waiting out for the Spurs. If Tim comes back though, it's a different story.
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If that's true, I think they will have to renounce a couple of RFAs that could be of interest.
I don't understand why people here keep thinking Gasol prioritizes winning
As I said last week and 2 years ago in the 100-page "Pau to Spurs" thread, he cares about money and touches.. He already has 2 rings, he has never been willing to sacrifice for winning, he's known as a complainer that pouts when he doesn't shoot enough..
He will go to the team that will give him money and touches..
Please let the Blazers get Pau.
Time for plan C - Roy Hibbert.
That's fair. I'm not sure we know the Warriors aren't interested but as you say here, Minnesota would be his last choice.
I've not seen Warriors mentioned regarding Gasol anywhere
It wouldn't surprise me if he went elsewhere, but the Spurs offer some things that other places don't for a guy like Pau, including Popovich (whose worldly personality seems likely to have an appeal to a smart guy like Pau) and a roster full of guys from all over the world.
Add to that the fact that Marc Gasol has already stated outright his belief that his brother would end up playing in San Antonio; my speculation is that Marc's views on that are informed by things that his brother has told him.
I'm torn on Gasol. I think he's a brilliant player whose intellect would fit well. I think adding his rebounding ability and shot blocking as a help defender would be a difference maker for the Spurs, but he doesn't move tremendously well on the defensive end and has struggled for some time now defending pick and rolls - to the point that teams will run multiple consecutive PnR's at him because of his deficiencies there. Pop and the Spurs' scheme might be able to mask some of that (or even to improve it), but the Spurs with Gasol might improve their rebounding and rim protection in general only to find that their being picked apart by the screen-roll game and don't have as many misses to rebound.
And with all of that said, Pau's likely not coming unless Tim retires or accepts a role coming off the bench for the coming season.
I don't understand why people here keep thinking Gasol prioritizes winning
As I said last week and 2 years ago in the 100-page "Pau to Spurs" thread, he cares about money and touches.. He already has 2 rings, he has never been willing to sacrifice for winning, he's known as a complainer that pouts when he doesn't shoot enough..
He will go to the team that will give him money and touches..
You seem to know so much...why hasn't he signed?
This. His ass flat out rejected the Spurs two years ago chasing better pay, and it seems like he'd rather land with a mediocre muddling team able to offer a ridiculous deal than the cash-strapped Spurs.I don't understand why people here keep thinking Gasol prioritizes winning
As I said last week and 2 years ago in the 100-page "Pau to Spurs" thread, he cares about money and touches.. He already has 2 rings, he has never been willing to sacrifice for winning, he's known as a complainer that pouts when he doesn't shoot enough..
He will go to the team that will give him money and touches..
It's pretty obvious Pau wants to sign with the Spurs, but Spurs haven't showed the money yet because of KD.
It seems like the Spurs still think they have a good chance of landing KD. They've never been delusional, so something must but be up on that end fwiw.
Spurs will open up the checkbook, but not that much for a player past their prime and declining imo. I still think we will bring majority of the team back, outside of Miller, Martin, Bonner and West.
gots thought he was coming back with a discount
He ain't worth more than the vets min at this point
Pau definitely looks at things differently from the average player, bringing up things like the culture of cities, etc... He left L.A. to play in Chicago at a discounted rate, so I'd say classifying him as a guy mostly interested in chasing money is just inaccurate.
He will sign with the team that gives him the most money and touches..the fact that he hasn't signed with anybody yet doesn't have anything to do with my point..
Agree. Gasol would have signed elsewhere by now if he weren't waiting for the Spurs. I'd expect them to move fast once Durant decides.
To clarify, when I say he doesn't care about "winning", I mean playing for contenders..as I said in the other thread, he's fine with playing for mid-tier teams that aren't contenders, like the Bulls..
He routinely complained about his touches and role in LA, and they were a bottom-feeder..
The Bulls offered the best combination of touches and money..if he cared about contending and strictly winning, he would have joined the Spurs..
If Portland offers substantially more money than the Spurs, I'll bet that he chooses them..perfect fit for him..
Be intrigued to see how much Minnesota have offered for Gasol, not entirely sure of their cap situation.
The difference between many of the players getting 8-10 mil and others that will be available for 5 mil is negligible. Spurs need to stay smart.
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