Loyalty contracts...

[Hoops Czar]

I didn't have a problem with the Gasol signing at the time, but I changed my mind on it being a "good" signing the same week, which is why I deleted it(always delete my posts that don't represent my feelings anymore)..

The same week:





Gasol is definitely better than last year's Duncan in a vacuum, tbh..problem is the lack of chemistry with Gasol and the over-prioritizing of the frontcourt..

He's a better offensive player than a 39 year-old cripple but he's half the defender Duncan was even at his advanced age. His help defense and rim protection is some of the worst I've seen in decades for the Spurs. He's basically the Tony Parker of front court players and the worst part about is that he looks like he doesn't even give a damn. Dedmon should be eating into this 's minutes big time by March/April because not only is he a better player and more deserving of playing time but, it might be the only thing that ensures this brownie face opts out.

[HarlemHeat37]

He's a better offensive player than a 39 year-old cripple but he's half the defender Duncan was even at his advanced age. His help defense and rim protection is some of the worst I've seen in decades for the Spurs. He's basically the Tony Parker of front court players and the worst part about is that he looks like he doesn't even give a damn. Dedmon should be eating into this 's minutes big time by March/April because not only is he a better player and more deserving of playing time but, it might be the only thing that ensures this brownie face opts out.

I agree with all of that..I was optimistic, because his rim protection #s from last season were actually elite, but I guess there was a reason Bulls fans absolutely hated him

[SAGirl]

Unfortunately, while I don't mind the loyalty contracts and understand why they were given(as I said earlier), they are arguably the most damaging aspects to the Spurs' offense..

Players playing >19 MPG with a >19% usage rate and a TS% at 50% or under:




That's a huge portion of the offense, tbh..

Indeed.
Thanks for being the voice of reason, and pointing out facts. It's why a fan proclaiming they are done, is not an excuse to Softridge. They are both a big part of the offense and get minutes guaranteed, plus have a good portion of shots and the ball when they are on the floor. On top of that they are leaders. No matter the stinkers they put out there they won't be benched... etc. That makes up some dead weight that Kawhi must carry. And considering how important guard play is in the league, its a big hole that both of those guards are in that list.

[ElNono]

I ed just about the same with Bonner (who in the history of the best Spurs' years is really a footnote), but I kept being told it's PATFO's fault.

This should be no different, tbh

[Kawhitstorm]

The Spurs could have signed Lin and signed speigths dirt cheap. For some reason speights is still contributing in a limited rile with LA. Or they could signed Aldrich....

I was screaming that PATFO should sign Lin/Aldrich (to replace Manu/Tim) during the offseason but nobody wanted to hear it.

[Cry Havoc]

I was screaming that PATFO should sign Lin/Aldrich (to replace Manu/Tim) during the offseason but nobody wanted to hear it.

Lin is making $12 mil a season for the next 3 years. Where is that money going to come from? We're already at $111m+ this season. Signing Lin would put us at $123m, 2nd in the league... and do you think he would be the difference maker against Golden State?

[Kawhitstorm]

Lin is making $12 mil a season for the next 3 years. Where is that money going to come from? We're already at $111m+ this season. Signing Lin would put us at $123m, 2nd in the league... and do you think he would be the difference maker against Golden State?

Instead of giving Pau 16 mill, they could have signed Lin/Aldrich.

[TD 21]

Lin is making $12 mil a season for the next 3 years. Where is that money going to come from? We're already at $111m+ this season. Signing Lin would put us at $123m, 2nd in the league... and do you think he would be the difference maker against Golden State?

So you're saying Lin and Aldrich wasn't going to lead to a championship? Interesting.

[Cry Havoc]

Instead of giving Pau 16 mill, they could have signed Lin/Aldrich.

That guy that can't get off the bench on a bad team with a subpar center ahead of him? You want him for ~$24mil over the next 3+? That's your solution?

[Kawhitstorm]

That guy that can't get off the bench on a bad team with a subpar center ahead of him? You want him for ~$24mil over the next 3+? That's your solution?

Dedmon couldn't get off the Magic's bench, bad teams are bad for a reason.

[Cry Havoc]

Dedmon couldn't get off the Magic's bench, bad teams are bad for a reason.

And everyone thought he was going to suck here too. Are you saying that every player from another team who's riding the pine could be a good player here? We should just trade for everyone else's scrubs and we'd win 80 games in a season!

[Kawhitstorm]

And everyone thought he was going to suck here too. Are you saying that every player from another team who's riding the pine could be a good player here? We should just trade for everyone else's scrubs and we'd win 80 games in a season!

Cole Aldrich on a contender (Cripples) was one of the best backup center in the league, he's a proven player not some scrub putting up empty stats on the Sixers.

Dedmon was an elite rim protector/rebounder in Orlando his major flaw was that had terrible hands & was foul prone which isn't an issue now since he plays limited minutes & Manu isn't throwing fastballs to him.

[kaji157]

I think this year counts as Manu's last big contract. 2010 Manu was still more than worth his deal.

what i meant is that this year it not a max deal and its not multiple years. manu´s last big contract for me was the 3 year extension he took for the max.

[Quadzilla99]

I didn't have a problem with the Gasol signing at the time, but I changed my mind on it being a "good" signing the same week, which is why I deleted it(always delete my posts that don't represent my feelings anymore)..

You delete all your embarrassing takes is what you're saying

[Cry Havoc]

Cole Aldrich on a contender (Cripples) was one of the best backup center in the league, he's a proven player not some scrub putting up empty stats on the Sixers.

Dedmon was an elite rim protector/rebounder in Orlando his major flaw was that had terrible hands & was foul prone which isn't an issue now since he plays limited minutes & Manu isn't throwing fastballs to him.

Yeah, I'm just giving you , I actually think he'd be a decent player for us.