Official 2016 Spurs Offseason Thread

[Chinook]

Well I take it you then will be colored shocked if the bench is a problem this year and/or big man depth is a problem (especially if there is an injury)?

As far as the bench goes, I wouldn't be shocked to see it struggle. I actually expect it to have bumps because of chemistry and lack of experience, and if Pop runs out the same tired "Manu dominating the ball" offense, I think it could look bad. I think the talent is there, though. Pop just has to suck it up and put in the offense that unit needs to succeed.

As far as big-man depth, it would definitely be an issue if there were an injury. But it wouldn't make the Spurs a lottery team for them to have one of their starting front court get hurt for a stretch, and that's what I was arguing against. The team can weather the storm.

[NASpurs]

[ace3g]

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[Hoops Czar]

LJC can really sign at any time now. He wasn't bound by cap space. Maybe the Spurs are "negotiating", as objective suggested.

Didn't LJC have to be signed in order to play in Summer League?

[Flawless]

Ew. You mean Gig 'Em.

Ew to both, college sports

[NASpurs]

[Chinook]

Didn't LJC have to be signed in order to play in Summer League?

Definitely didn't have to be. Wasn't signed last year. May have had issues getting a work visa, though.

[ceperez]

As far as the bench goes, I wouldn't be shocked to see it struggle. I actually expect it to have bumps because of chemistry and lack of experience, and if Pop runs out the same tired "Manu dominating the ball" offense, I think it could look bad. I think the talent is there, though. Pop just has to suck it up and put in the offense that unit needs to succeed.

As far as big-man depth, it would definitely be an issue if there were an injury. But it wouldn't make the Spurs a lottery team for them to have one of their starting front court get hurt for a stretch, and that's what I was arguing against. The team can weather the storm.

Pau missed 8 games last year, 13-14 he missed 20 games, the previous year 38 games... I predict he'll miss at least 10 games with the Spurs.

[TD 21]

Quincy Acy for the minimum, please.

At this point, I could see it. Though undersized, he'd check most boxes, but they really wouldn't have someone capable of starting if Aldridge goes down.


In addition to the 76ers and Timberwolves, another bigs situation to keep an eye on, is the Hawks. They're at 16 and are overloaded with bigs. It would seem they're either giving up on Tavares or are buying out Splitter.

[ceperez]

Spurs could have used another big... :-(

[sasaint]

I predict that Arci will be a stud... in Europe. I love the guy's energy and what skill he has. I just don't see him sticking in the NBA.

[Hoops Czar]

Definitely didn't have to be. Wasn't signed last year. May have had issues getting a work visa, though.

Who pays his health insurance if he gets injured? Also, why isn't Bertans playing in SL if you don't have to be under contract?

[I. Hustle]

I predict that Arci will be a stud... in Europe. I love the guy's energy and what skill he has. I just don't see him sticking in the NBA.

Jimmer 2.0

[montgod]

I predict that Arci will be a stud... in Europe. I love the guy's energy and what skill he has. I just don't see him sticking in the NBA.

I agree.

[Chinook]

Who pays his health insurance if he gets injured? Also, why isn't Bertans playing in SL if you don't have to be under contract?

He was working on a buyout.

[NASpurs]

[ulosturedge]

So everyone signed except for LJC and Manu and maybe another big

Hopefully we see Bertans play tomorrow and he shows some glimpses of being a contributor for the upcoming season

I'm betting we won't see him until training camp. What's the point of playing 1 SL game lol. And if I remember correctly he didn't join his National Team because of knee issues. That is probably the same reason we haven't seen him in summer league.

[ulosturedge]

Wow what in the f!@$

[NASpurs]

[Chinook]

That's quite a bit too much, even with everything else that's been mentioned.

[montgod]

Wow what in the f!@$

Nice for him! I figured he would get a nice parting contract for taking less from before. It doesn't affect the cap since he is one of our own so why not.

[-21-]

I moved to SA around that time (husband in the military). I had not watched or followed basketball b4, but I switched states, homes, moved, found myself in a new place and the Spurs are a big thing locally. Saw a few games on TV with husband and I was surprised the team was still that good. I mean even a casual fan knew the big 3 from winning championships but that was a long ass time ago. I was intrigued by their young guys, etc. I was more attracted to the team building, the culture of the team etc. I am therefore a little bit more attached to younger players than the old big 3. It's been interesting for me to see Kawhi develop and the team around him, etc. I just have a different perspective I guess.

So why are you SAGirl if you aren't from the area?

Anyway, my interest curve is similar to yours, but it started earlier. I am the only basketball fan in my immediate family, but I just sort of watched dumbly until about 2008 or so. So I was more attached to the new players of that came around that time (Hill, Blair, Splitter, Green, Hairston). I remember Robinson, Elliott, Avery, etc. But those aren't MY Spurs. Even the Big Three were more like an older sibling's friends than my own.

I've been a Spurs fan longer than both of you and I'm technically still a "teen". That's really surprising considering how invested you guys are in the team: Chinook being a cap expert and SAGirl really into the younger guys... (actually makes more sense now why SAGirl loves Kyle so much).

I've been a fan since around '05. Basketball is huge here so my uncle gave me a copy of NBA Live 05 and I remember having so much fun choosing which team to play. At first I was attracted to teams with colorful logos and recognizable names (being a kid and all) like the Hawks/Bulls/T-Wolves. I didn't even care that everyone around me were Laker fans. Not long after that though, I saw a Spurs game on TV and never looked back. Even with the relatively boring logo/color scheme, for some reason I liked the team. And from then on I stuck with the Spurs. I have to say growing up during the Richard Jefferson Years were tough. Little did I know Tim & co. would be back on top not too long after those dark times.

[NASpurs]

That's quite a bit too much, even with everything else that's been mentioned.

$14 million / 50 games he's going to play = $280 K per game. Color me jealous.

[Chinook]

I've been a Spurs fan longer than both of you and I'm technically still a "teen". That's really surprising considering how invested you guys are in the team: Chinook being a cap expert and SAGirl really into the younger guys... (actually makes more sense now why SAGirl loves Kyle so much).

I've been a fan since around '05. Basketball is huge here so my uncle gave me a copy of NBA Live 05 and I remember having so much fun choosing which team to play. At first I was attracted to teams with colorful logos and recognizable names (being a kid and all) like the Hawks/Bulls/T-Wolves. I didn't even care that everyone around me were Laker fans. Not long after that though, I saw a Spurs game on TV and never looked back. Even with the relatively boring logo/color scheme, for some reason I liked the team. And from then on I stuck with the Spurs. I have to say growing up during the Richard Jefferson Years were tough. Little did I know Tim & co. would be back on top not too long after those dark times.

I mean, I've been cheering for the Spurs since you were at most 2. I have a Spurs shirt from the Fiesta colors days that would probably make a great skull cap for me now. But I was not a fan in the way I am now (where the team is more of hobby than simply entertainment) until I was closer to your assumed age. I'm just 26, though, so don't take me for one of those nostalgia fans. Not yet, at least. But as soon as Green goes, I'll be waxing on about how any of the new young guys can't hold a candle to Danny.

[lilbthebasedgod]

so what does our cap look like as of now? As I understand it Ginobili taking 14mil doesn't apply to the cap right?