Official 2016 Spurs Offseason Thread

[HarlemHeat37]

Two years ago, he was out to prove he could still be a featured player after being questioned for his declining play with the Lakers (which was clearly injury/unhappiness related).

This was also at a time when it was thought the Bulls might have a one year window as favorites in the East, before the Cavs core gelled and they surrounded them with the requisite role players.

Then there was the fit with Duncan, which would have been awkward. Neither could defend power forwards and the post touches would have been split.

I'm not saying it's a certainty, but I do get the sense that this time is different. If he really wanted the money/touches, why wouldn't he have already signed with the Trail Blazers or Timbewolves? It's not as if the Spurs can come close to $20M.

I think there's a decent chance that he joins the Spurs and a better chance than the last time..I'm just objecting to the thought that he's all about winning and contending, which many seem to believe
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[HarlemHeat37]

Hope Durant doesn't go to GSW...But, if he chooses to go with them and wins championships, whats the difference with him vs Lebron doing it? Teaming up with some of the best players in the NBA to win les....

The media hated Lebron, while they love both Durant and the Warriors

[coachmac87]

I think there's a decent chance that he joins the Spurs and a better chance than the last time..I'm just objecting to the thought that he's all about winning and contending, which many seem to believe
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Back pedaling

[Duncan2177]

I don't necessarily think the Spurs have a shot at KD but kinda surprised they haven't moved on if they really thought they didn't have a shot. The clippers knew they had no chance and moved forward with their free agency without waiting for his official decision. Spurs should be able to see the writing on the wall.

Maybe the reason the Spurs haven't moved on is because Durant is seriously considering the Spurs. I'm not buying into what the media is saying it's just wishful thinking on their part.

[SpurPadre]

All these people saying spurs don't have a shot lol. They do have a shot. They met with him. So enough with that nonsense

i have some land I'd like to sell you...

[LakerHater]

[ducks]

Guess what he talked to pop in person west was to lazy to go see durrant

[HarlemHeat37]

Back pedaling

no, I never said there was "no chance"

Gasol isn't nearly good enough to say there isn't a chance, he's just an above average player without a brand or imagine to worry about..I believe he will sign with the team that offers the best combination of touches and money..

As we have discussed the past few months, though, I feel comfortable saying there's "no chance" of Durant joining the Spurs..

[coachmac87]

no, I never said there was "no chance"

Gasol isn't nearly good enough to say there isn't a chance, he's just an above average player without a brand or imagine to worry about..I believe he will sign with the team that offers the best combination of touches and money..

As we have discussed the past few months, though, I feel comfortable saying there's "no chance" of Durant joining the Spurs..

Well you said you don't think he prioritized winning and made fun of people on the board thinking so. Do you think the Spurs are really going to pay him 20M? If not and you think there's a "chance" of him signing in SA...

I'm confused on what ing point you're trying to make

[UZER]

Someone just found out they talked and now the media is running with it because it's a team they want him to go to.

I'll believe it when I see it.

[TD 21]

I think there's a decent chance that he joins the Spurs and a better chance than the last time..I'm just objecting to the thought that he's all about winning and contending, which many seem to believe
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If you're maintaining that he'll still be all about the money/touches, then how can you also say that "there's a decent chance that he joins the Spurs"? They can't offer the most of either.

I'm sure he realizes that, so if he has interest in them, then it's logical to think it's not about that this time.

Similar to West, I think he's also sick of all of the drama of his previous situation and wants to play in an environment where he knows he won't have to deal with the typical petty that goes on with most teams.

[SD126]

Alex Kennedy is more unreliable than Chris Broussard and Ramona Shelburne. All I need to know.

[AFBlue]

Alex Kennedy is more unreliable than Chris Broussard and Ramona Shelburne. All I need to know.

Lol. If it ain't Woj it ain't

[objective]

A note about Plumlee and the Spurs:

If all the Spurs have is the MLE, I don't see how he's possible. The MLE starts at just $2 million a year more than his QO. Milwaukee has just about burned through their relevant cap room. I don't see them not matching an MLE bid, it'd be reasonable and not too far from where they're already paying him.

[SD126]

Lol. If it ain't Woj it ain't

I'd actually prefer Lowe over Woj, who trashed our '07 le run for no reason.

[coachmac87]

If you're maintaining that he'll still be all about the money/touches, then how can you also say that "there's a decent chance that he joins the Spurs"? They can't offer the most of either.

I'm sure he realizes that, so if he has interest in them, then it's logical to think it's not about that this time.

Similar to West, I think he's also sick of all of the drama of his previous situation and wants to play in an environment where he knows he won't have to deal with the typical petty that goes on with most teams.

Exactly. I dunno what point Harlem is trying to make..

[cd98]

I’m not saying he’s going to the Spurs, but they have just as much to offer as the Warriors. They have a team where Durant can come in and immediately get the most shots. Aldridge is a complementary player and Kawhi is highly efficient and only needs 8-10 shots to be effective (plus he generates a lot of points on getting turnovers or offensive rebounds).Plus, Kawhi will be there to guard the best players, so Durant won’t be forced to play in many tough defensive assignments.He’ll mostly be able to guard the player at his position.The Spurs have the coach recognized universally as the best in the game.They have a team organization that is recognized as smart and ahead of the game in assembling a roster, so he can be confident they will field winning teams.And the Spurs can pay him the most (after taxes and cheaper cost of living).Don’t forget he’s a hop, skip, and a jump from Austin, where he played college ball and a place he chose over countless other top schools.

[Ditty]

Anyone that believes Alex Kennedy

[r0drig0lac]

I’m not saying he’s going to the Spurs, but they have just as much to offer as the Warriors. They have a team where Durant can come in and immediately get the most shots. Aldridge is a complementary player and Kawhi is highly efficient and only needs 8-10 shots to be effective (plus he generates a lot of points on getting turnovers or offensive rebounds).Plus, Kawhi will be there to guard the best players, so Durant won’t be forced to play in many tough defensive assignments.He’ll mostly be able to guard the player at his position.The Spurs have the coach recognized universally as the best in the game.They have a team organization that is recognized as smart and ahead of the game in assembling a roster, so he can be confident they will field winning teams.And the Spurs can pay him the most (after taxes and cheaper cost of living).Don’t forget he’s a hop, skip, and a jump from Austin, where he played college ball and a place he chose over countless other top schools.

no

[Mal]

It will great monday for when I wake up and see Woj`s twitter saying Durant has chosen Spurs

[benefactor]

Anyone that believes Alex Kennedy

[cd98]

no

Durant, Kawhi, and LMA is better than Curry, Thompson, and Green. After taxes, Spurs can pay more (plus cost of living). Durant would get less shots in a GSW offense that has to feed 4 shooters. And would KD be rolling his eyes as Curry jacks up those errant long threes like he did in the finals when the games were on the line and Lebron was getting layups?

[RayTdropout]

Let's be honest Lamarcus is the only big fish ever caught on the free-agent market by the the Spurs. Spurs fans should be happy that we even got a meeting unlike the Lakers and knicks pretty good for a small-market team. Trust me he will not sign here.

[Joseph Kony]

Odd how there has been no word or buzz regarding Spurs/Durant yet they apparently havent been ruled out and no FA moves have been done by SA....

[Duncan2177]

Odd how there has been no word or buzz regarding Spurs/Durant yet they apparently havent been ruled out and no FA moves have been done by SA....

Exactly