Official 2017 Offseason Thread

[coachmac87]

Don't you wish the Spurs had a player on the roster that knew how to advocate?

Nope..not professional tbh..

[Emperor]

Don't you wish the Spurs had a player on the roster that knew how to advocate?

If Kawhi needs some help to win another le you would think that he would get in on the recruiting in some way. Unless he just leaves it up to the FO.

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[Hoops Czar]

If Kawhi needs some help to win another le you would think that he would get in on the recruiting in some way. Unless he just leaves it up to the FO.

Leaving it up to RC Buford to do anything would be suicide.

[rastaspur]

If Kawhi needs some help to win another le you would think that he would get in on the recruiting in some way. Unless he just leaves it up to the FO.

I don't think kawhi is suited for recruiting. Besides, he does everything else. Let's give him a break.

Yep. Waterboy shouldn't be given those responsibilities. Just keep him locked in the gym.

[Nathan89]

Kawhi isn't a needy . He'll be at the meeting when they come to SA if he isn't busy.

[TheDoctor]

Leaving it up to RC Buford to do anything would be a hangover.

FIFY

[tholdren]

Nope..not professional tbh..

Boom. New nba acts like they scored first touchdown any time anything happens. Whatever happened to hard, cold blooded, players that just went about their business being a bad ass? Just KL?

[TheDoctor]

Also, I don't believe any of these Roxs' rumors btw. Always seems so fake.

[Hoops Czar]

FIFY

[Hoops Czar]

Nope..not professional tbh..

Nonsense! This is the NBA. Players like to be adored, coddled, made to feel important. They don't like to be ignored.

[Robz4000]

Just imagining CP0 and Harden on the same team is hilarious.

[Blackjack]

I don't think kawhi is suited for recruiting. Besides, he does everything else. Let's give him a break.

Yep. Waterboy shouldn't be given those responsibilities. Just keep him locked in the gym.

Pretty much.

I know he's got pride, don't think he would ever ask for anything.

Only thing that trips me up, is Pop.

I've never seen him play to the media and practically for justice or sympathy the way he has recently since Kawhi became the MVP.

I think there's genuine fear to cater to him not to leave. He's quiet like Tim, but he's not Tim - and I don't think Pop has the pulse on him like Tim, either.

[Uriel]

Phoenix 2.0, tbh.

[coachmac87]

Nonsense! This is the NBA. Players like to be adored, coddled, made to feel important. They don't like to be ignored.

That's where Pop comes into play and it's why he's so loved/respected across the league by opposing players...

And tbh player coach relationships are waaaaaaay more important then two players being BFFS etc.

[coachmac87]

Pretty much.

I know he's got pride, don't think he would ever ask for anything.

Only thing that trips me up, is Pop.

I've never seen him play to the media and practically for justice or sympathy the way he has recently since Kawhi became the MVP.

I think there's genuine fear to cater to him not to leave. He's quiet like Tim, but he's not Tim - and I don't think Pop has the pulse on him like Tim, either.

Excellent post..it's naive for fans or PATFO to assume that Kawhi is sticking around his entire career...you have to manage with the proper fear and give Kawhi a true fighters chance these next two years....I think it's this thinking that has them swinging for the fence with Paul and maybe more

[TimDunkem]

Exactly. Spurs can't afford to around with Kawhi now that he's the second best player in the world and now in his PRIME. Time to surround him with young talent and some REAL star power. No more pussies like LMA, old men, or one-trick ponies.

[Hoops Czar]

That's where Pop comes into play and it's why he's so loved/respected across the league by opposing players...

And tbh player coach relationships are waaaaaaay more important then two players being BFFS etc.

You can respect someone from afar and not play for them too. I don't think CP3 has Pringles on his mind if he joins the Rockets just like he won't have Rivers on his mind if he signs a new 5 year deal with the clippers. We're talking about two coaches with very little championship pedigree between them and CP3 could give a crap about how much they like him. CP3 is a world class advocator and the team who signs him will have the inside track to LeBron.

[coachmac87]

You can respect someone from afar and not play for them too. I don't think CP3 has Pringles on his mind if he joins the Rockets just like he won't have Rivers on his mind if he signs a new 5 year deal with the clippers. We're talking about two coaches with very little championship pedigree between them and CP3 could give a crap about how much they like him. CP3 is a world class advocator and the team who signs him will have the inside track to LeBron.

I think Doc would be the only thing keeping CP3 in LAC..especially if Griffin bolts. CP3 has played with great players but never a great coach... he'd have both in SA for the first time in his career.

Maybe I'm wrong but I feel Pop is the MAIN selling point for Paul not so much Kawhi...

[marinoman]

So many reports with solid free agents out there, July 1 can't come soon enough. Last year it was kd and the only other big name was Hor

[cutewizard]

Name me a better option in FA thats more realistic.

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[Mal]

Say he's 32 and not 27/28. I'd still prefer Ibaka at 32 for 3 more years instead of overpaying J. Green. It's not close.

Ibaka could be 40 in real life. You cannot really track the age of african player.

[TimDunkem]

Ibaka is 40 now?

[Emperor]

Ibaka could be 40 in real life. You cannot really track the age of african player.

He's pretty darn good for a 40 y/o then lol.

[Mal]

He's pretty darn good for a 40 y/o then lol.

Yeah, but you are considering paying him top dollars, when his main advantage is athletism. Many africans footballer (round ball, not egg one) literaly stop playing at "age 30-32", when guy with proven age, are in their primes. Ibaka can be 27, can be 35. Not worth a risk on 4 year deal.

He moved to France at age 17. You don't know if this is legit, most likely not.

Just for lulz. Winner is 12.