Official 2016 Spurs Offseason Thread

[r0drig0lac]

Simmons isn't fighting to make the team

[Kawhitstorm]

When it matters (playoffs)-- if lineups of opposition stay true and don't go small, it will be:

Center: Pau (28-32 mpg)/ Dedmon (17-20)
Power Forward: Aldridge (35-38)/ Lee, Anderson, or Kawhi (6-16mpg).

Dedmon hasn't even played a meaningful regular season game & he's being penciled in for 17-20 minutes.

Ezeli got benched for Sideshow Bob b/c his stone hands & low IQ which are two qualities that Dedmon possess meanwhile Lee was playing over Draymond in the Finals.

It's not like Lee is K-Mart status, he only played 25 games w/ the Mavs as a backup PF but he had an offensive rating of 125 & his defensive rating for the past 4 seasons has been BETTER than Diaw's in a Spurs uniform. Manu/Lee are going to destroy teams like Manu/TiaGOAT.

Instead of Kawhi playing small-ball PF, Kyle is most likely going to get a bigger role since the only other competent perimeter defender on the team is Danny. This is going to be a make or break season for Kyle.

[Keepin' it real]

I think neither LJC nor Simmons will be on the opening day roster. (But I won't say "book it".)

[Leetonidas]

Dude, LJC is signed. where is he going outside of a trade as all know isn't going to happen?

[DPG21920]

Dedmon hasn't even played a meaningful regular season game & he's being penciled in for 17-20 minutes.

Ezeli got benched for Sideshow Bob b/c his stone hands & low IQ which are two qualities that Dedmon possess meanwhile Lee was playing over Draymond in the Finals.

It's not like Lee is K-Mart status, he only played 25 games w/ the Mavs as a backup PF but he had an offensive rating of 125 & his defensive rating for the past 4 seasons has been BETTER than Diaw's in a Spurs uniform. Manu/Lee are going to destroy teams like Manu/TiaGOAT.

Instead of Kawhi playing small-ball PF, Kyle is most likely going to get a bigger role since the only other competent perimeter defender on the team is Danny. This is going to be a make or break season for Kyle.

While some of that is true, Dedmon provides something no other big does: Mobility on defense. He is a plus defender and seems to be a damn good finisher around the rim.

[SAGirl]

Simmons' contract is about to become guaranteed and the Spurs have been developing a project in him. I believe they will want to test their project to see if he pans out. IMO he has gotten better. I have watched him for several seasons and he has improved a lot. The issue is whether his improvement is enough and the Spurs will want to find that out. He makes the team and Spurs go from there. If he's regressing through the season, then that's another matter but up until this moment, I think they want to give him his chance.

I am at a disadvantage not having watched Garino play before. I liked Forbes a lot, but if Garino can shoot the 3 and defend better than Forbes he could technically make it. The preseason games should be interesting and Garino competing internationally helps his experience and readiness.

[DPG21920]

Having another defender, regardless of shooting seems like a great idea to me.

My only concern is that talent wise guard is a big weakeness so may need to go more PG/SG than SG/SF but obviously BPA is the best way at this point.

[Kawhitstorm]

While some of that is true, Dedmon provides something no other big does: Mobility on defense. He is a plus defender and seems to be a damn good finisher around the rim.

2011 Tiago happened.

If he doesn't gain Pop's trust then he ain't going to play over Lee in the postseason.

[Mr. Body]

The 2000 Blazers were "stacked" only in the context of 20th century NBA.

Smitty led them in win-shares during BOTH the regular season & postseason. The same Smitty that was wetting the bed in a Spurs jersey during the 2002 postseason.

Damon Stoudamire/Greg Antony weren't better than Porker/Patty.

The vaunted Front court:

-Sabonis was physically Bogut status & Schrempf was more washed up than 39 yr old Manu.

-Brian Grant was the black Anderson Verejao (Cleveland version) & Bonzi was a 2nd year player whom they were depending on in the playoffs like the Cavs were w/ Jefferson.

-Rasheed was their most talented player but he NEVER made an All-NBA team & Pippen was 2014 Manu status with better defense.

The Rest:

O'Neal barely played & Augmon was no better than Kevin Martin.

Yet without DavidSternrefs they would have won the championship, so who is full of here?

[Kawhitstorm]

Yet without DavidSternrefs they would have won the championship, so who is full of here?

So, the 2004 Pistons were "stacked"?

[Mr. Body]

So, the 2004 Pistons were "stacked"?

What the dude

[Kawhitstorm]

What the dude

Bruh, the most talented player on BOTH squads was Rasheed & Pippen/Smitty/Sabonis/Bonzi/Grant/Damon/Schrempf/Anthony weren't better than Billups/Rip/Ben/Prince/Okur/Hunter/Williamson/James but yet the 2004 Pistons were called a team made up of "role players".

[r0drig0lac]

Billups Rip Ben Prince...this team was stacked

[SAGirl]

2011 Tiago happened.

If he doesn't gain Pop's trust then he ain't going to play over Lee in the postseason.

Have to agree. Lee is a vet tested in the playoffs. Dedmon has about the same minutes played total for his career as Kyle, who did play in the playoffs (Kyle played more if one takes into account dleague minutes + playoffs). That says a lot about readiness. Season will be interesting anyways but I do think ppl jump to conclusions before the games are played out.

[gambit1990]

warriors signing javale.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
The Warriors need a rim protector and have chosen to give JaVale McGee an opportunity in training camp to fill that void, sources tell ESPN.

[Robz4000]

Just more coverage for the media darlings (albeit on Shaqtin' a Fool )...

[sasaint]

On offense all Javale can do is roll. He might work out well for them.

[LakerHater]

whats a Make-Good Deal ?

[Kawhitstorm]

On offense all Javale can do is roll. He might work out well for them.

Kerr refused to play Ezeli so I can't imagine him giving meaningful minutes to probably the guy w/ the lowest Bball IQ in the league.

[Kawhitstorm]

whats a Make-Good Deal ?

Sign a partially guaranteed contract but the contract could be FULLY guaranteed if he plays well in camp.

[Ron Swanson]

[K...]

Dead wife guy right? He should be good...(parker joke)

[BatManu20]

Welcome back Monty.

[BatManu20]

Damn.