Spurs Emerge as Suiters for Paul George

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well spurs were not that interested in cp3 so that was not their plan

[Chinook]

This is why I so desperately wanted RC to trade Softridge for a pick on draft night: because CP3 was the only move the Spurs could have made to give them a chance of being compe ive with Golden State. That way if CP3 says no you still have a good future asset to try to build towards a le contender in a couple of years. I guess there was no market for Aldridge in the late lottery to mid first round or there was no one RC liked much available at a pick he could have traded to. Dumping Aldridge for a pick would have ensured they could have gone for a youth movement with Murray + whoever RC drafted + Gordon Hayward that would put them in position to compete for a le right as Klay Thompson runs off to LA. By not being able to get a nice prospect for Aldridge the Spurs were forced into a CP3 or bust offseason, and it's bust now.

I find this an odd view. There are multiple PGs who can fit the roster better than Paul, who would have helped Green and Bertans more than Kawhi and LMA. Not trading LMA was not a sign the Spurs were going Paul or bust. Paul and Westbrook (and Cousins and other guys) are FAs next year.

If "busting" is trading LMA away at the deadline and starting over with Kawhi and space, I think the Spurs have a good hand. If anything giving Paul a max only to see him marginalize Kawhi was the worst-case scenario.

[LittleCriminal]

I find this an odd view. There are multiple PGs who can fit the roster better than Paul, who would have helped Green and Bertans more than Kawhi and LMA. Not trading LMA was not a sign the Spurs were going Paul or bust. Paul and Westbrook (and Cousins and other guys) are FAs next year.

If "busting" is trading LMA away at the deadline and starting over with Kawhi and space, I think the Spurs have a good hand. If anything giving Paul a max only to see him marginalize Kawhi was the worst-case scenario.

[Ice009]

not sure what the Rox are up to besides chasing big names, I always preferred PG13 over CP3, so I am not devastated. I would like the Spurs to heavily pursue PG, and see if they can talk the Pels out of Boogie as far as big fish go, if we strike out there then recalibrate but don't overpay for anything on the 2ndary market.

I think Alvin Gentry wants to keep DeMarcus as have a real go with him. Have you seen a picture of him lately? I saw one yesterday and he's been working hard (not like that piece of LaMarcus). Looks like he's lost a lot of weight. He could be quicker and more dynamic this upcoming season. Gentry wants to play him as a point Center from what I've heard.

[E20]

Everyone quit fooling yourselves. No one wants to come to SA. It literally is a market and area to live in. The only light in SA are the Spurs and playing with guys like Pop, Kawhi, and Manu and that's usually where aging mid tier players who are chasing a ring sign with that no one else wants; not big names. The likes of Paul Geroge, CP3, Melo, Wade, and Lebron (all names I've been reading that are 'showing interest' in playing on the Spurs) is just circle jerk talk and mental masturbation. LMAO Can anyone seriously imagine the likes of CP3/PG13/Lebron etc. walking up and down in a place like SA.

[Hoops Czar]

Kawhi better start recruiting.

That's almost as funny as CP3 to Spurs.

[TimDunkem]

Everyone quit fooling yourselves. No one wants to come to SA. It literally is a market and area to live in. The only light in SA are the Spurs and playing with guys like Pop, Kawhi, and Manu and that's usually where aging mid tier players who are chasing a ring sign with that no one else wants; not big names. The likes of Paul Geroge, CP3, Melo, Wade, and Lebron (all names I've been reading that are 'showing interest' in playing on the Spurs) is just circle jerk talk and mental masturbation. LMAO Can anyone seriously imagine the likes of CP3/PG13/Lebron etc. walking up and down in a place like SA.

This. Stop making things so hard on yourself, people...

[cd98]

That's almost as funny as CP3 to Spurs.

Its actually sad. All the super teams are being formed by superstar friends. Kawhi doesn't appear to have any.

[TimDunkem]

Its actually sad. All the super teams are being formed by superstar friends. Kawhi doesn't appear to have any.

This actually made me a little sad.

[Ice009]

What we have here is a failure to communicate (I'm looking at you, Kawhi). You need to start recruiting.

[rastaspur]

Nah I have. He was tailing off in previous seasons, but last year he had a much better year and was solid defensively. For the minimum, I'd take him over Iggy for 17 mil per.

[cd98]

Tim recruited LMA. It works, you just have to find a true superstar.

[$pursDynasty]

Its actually sad. All the super teams are being formed by superstar friends. Kawhi doesn't appear to have any.

most of today's best players are weak willed emo millennials so I don't mind that the KingSlayer isn't spending quality time with them. The Spurs do need a recruiter though, maybe Dijon once he gets more established. He has connections, he just isn't established enough to be much of a draw yet. The 5 star elite talents probably look down on rags to riches (D-leaguers) like Verde and the Juice.

[Chinook]

The Paul deal definitely re-defines the market for PG. This is what Houston paid AFTER Paul had already agreed to join them. LAC got two prospects, a rotation player and a lightly protected first. Think LMA and a first with the same protection is at best equal to that.

[Mr. Body]

The Paul deal definitely re-defines the market for PG. This is what Houston paid AFTER Paul had already agreed to join them. LAC got two prospects, a rotation player and a lightly protected first. Think LMA and a first with the same protection is at best equal to that.

Why? Aldridge is an expiring and a malcontent.

[Chinook]

Why? Aldridge is an expiring and a malcontent.

You say that like it contradicts what I said.

[HarlemHeat37]

most of today's best players are weak willed emo millennials so I don't mind that the KingSlayer isn't spending quality time with them. The Spurs do need a recruiter though, maybe Dijon once he gets more established. He has connections, he just isn't established enough to be much of a draw yet. The 5 star elite talents probably look down on rags to riches (D-leaguers) like Verde and the Juice.

You have to adapt to the climate of the league, tbh..the Spurs have been very successful at doing that, but it can pass you by in an instant, just look at the Lakers..

If Kawhi has to tickle some balls to attract a FA, then he should already be doing it, tbh..I don't care if these old heads don't like how millenials act nowadays, that's life and they migt need to accept it if they want a championship roster..