Spurs 2018 offseason thread

[YoungbuckMurray]

Just playing the devils advocate. Durant has real estate ventures in the Bay Area. With supposedly 3rd ring this year and potentially more, why leave? Klay is not a franchise player, neither is Green, but great role players collecting rings, and could possibly be the greatest team ever assembled to be recorded not only in basketball but sports. I’m not a Dubs fan, ing hate Durant weak ass, and Kawhi quitting on Spurs who could’ve derailed Dubs with maybe another star signing. But why leave? Because of money? Greed? The only thing is Curry not enjoying that MVP status anymore, but 4, 5, 6 straight champs? And very possible unless they implode or Kawhi teams-up with AD, Butler and Kyrie. Dubs in cruise control until some other team shoot them down.

Not like anyone really cares about those championships in the sense that they don’t really have to work or try for them they just basically buy them. There’s a reason Durant is getting on by everyone. This is why the nba needs a hard cap. I’m a big nhl fan and the hard cap has made the league so much better and now there is so much parody.

[rasuo214]

Just playing the devils advocate. Durant has real estate ventures in the Bay Area. With supposedly 3rd ring this year and potentially more, why leave? Klay is not a franchise player, neither is Green, but great role players collecting rings, and could possibly be the greatest team ever assembled to be recorded not only in basketball but sports. I’m not a Dubs fan, ing hate Durant weak ass, and Kawhi quitting on Spurs who could’ve derailed Dubs with maybe another star signing. But why leave? Because of money? Greed? The only thing is Curry not enjoying that MVP status anymore, but 4, 5, 6 straight champs? And very possible unless they implode or Kawhi teams-up with AD, Butler and Kyrie. Dubs in cruise control until some other team shoot them down.

The biggest issue will be Klay and Draymond, they aren't franchise players but other teams may be willing to offer them franchise contracts. Draymond has a chance to become Super-Max eligible after this season, it'll come down to how much they are willing to sacrifice to keep the team together. Both guys will be nearing 30 so this could be their last major deal.

[spurs10]

Just playing the devils advocate. Durant has real estate ventures in the Bay Area. With supposedly 3rd ring this year and potentially more, why leave? Klay is not a franchise player, neither is Green, but great role players collecting rings, and could possibly be the greatest team ever assembled to be recorded not only in basketball but sports. I’m not a Dubs fan, ing hate Durant weak ass, and Kawhi quitting on Spurs who could’ve derailed Dubs with maybe another star signing. But why leave? Because of money? Greed? The only thing is Curry not enjoying that MVP status anymore, but 4, 5, 6 straight champs? And very possible unless they implode or Kawhi teams-up with AD, Butler and Kyrie. Dubs in cruise control until some other team shoot them down.

Durant will stay there and act like he was always there and didn't join a 73 win team to find the easiest way possible to get a ring. Meanwhile, he breathing a sigh of relief that Nephew is supplanting him as the lamest guy in the NBA.

[Keepin' it real]

I have been saying all along that Durant leaves next season.

Umm, ok. I guess that settles it. Poor Warriors.

[TimDunkem]

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[TheGreatYacht]

Has Christian Wood been signed yet? He'd be the second best big on our roster, day 1.

[tonight...you]

Has Christian Wood been signed yet? He'd be the second best big on our roster, day 1.

Lol!!! You broke out Christian Wood! Maybe he can be traded for Sean Elliott...

[exstatic]

I feel you, but get back to me on Morey when he's won at least one single championship.
Just one.

#somuchthis

[ace3g]

[ace3g]

Rumor is it will be an NBA team instead.

[cd021]

Spurs will have to ride out this Warriors era, which is coming to an end soon. I have been saying all along that Durant leaves next season. Klay is a free agent next season and Green the next. I still think they will keep Klay and Green but it will cost them and they will be losing Iggy. The Rockets are going all in the next season. It's going to cost them a lot to fall short.

Think KD probably joins the Knicks after next season and they GSW re-ups Klay next off season and Dray the year after but Iggy and Livingston will be washed and gone by 19-20. Teams like Boston and Philly will likely be juggernauts by then.

Bills Simmons has been saying this for years; but PGs fall off significantly after 35. CP3 will turn 34 during next year's playoffs and will have played more than 1050 games, averaging 35+mpg.

If LMA doesn't fall off a cliff by the 18-19 season, Murray improves year to year, DeRozen plays near the same level as he did last season along with a few other things-Spurs may have a decent shot at being legit contenders in the West.

[Fusternino]

Think KD probably joins the Knicks after next season and they GSW re-ups Klay next off season and Dray the year after but Iggy and Livingston will be washed and gone by 19-20. Teams like Boston and Philly will likely be juggernauts by then.

Bills Simmons has been saying this for years; but PGs fall off significantly after 35. CP3 will turn 34 during next year's playoffs and will have played more than 1050 games, averaging 35+mpg.

If LMA doesn't fall off a cliff by the 18-19 season, Murray improves year to year, DeRozen plays near the same level as he did last season along with a few other things-Spurs may have a decent shot at being legit contenders in the West.

Sort of feel LMA will stay with us until he's 39-40 . . . his game should age very well. But by 2021-2022 we'd need to have developed another 2-3 bigs.

[BatManu20]

[Chinook]

Gay isn't projected to start, just like he didn't last year. I have a decent amount of confidence that Murray/Mills/DeRozan/LMA/Gasol or Bertans would be able to space decently enough. They may not shoot a bunch of threes because the top two options aren't shooters, but they should do well enough to keep up with other teams.

[RD2191]

Gay isn't projected to start, just like he didn't last year. I have a decent amount of confidence that Murray/Mills/DeRozan/LMA/Gasol or Bertans would be able to space decently enough. They may not shoot a bunch of threes because the top two options aren't shooters, but they should do well enough to keep up with other teams.

I won't follow the Spurs if mills or gasol start. that noise.

[Chinook]

I won't follow the Spurs if mills or gasol start. that noise.

It was nice knowing you then.

[RD2191]

It was nice knowing you then.

[tbdog]

You don't think Mills comes off the bench again, so he can do full court harass and play his normal spark plug role for 20mins ppg?

[Gordy58]

Derrick White has a great chance to start tbh, while he isn’t proven as a 3 point threat, his shooting in the SL, G league, and going back to his college days his 3 point shooting has been average to above average. Then you have his high IQ passing and ability to contribute on defense, I think he has the best shot to start at the 2 next to Murray.

[ace3g]

https://www.instagram.com/p/Blycwl0A...-by=jaronbgame

[cutewizard]

Derrick White has a great chance to start tbh, while he isn’t proven as a 3 point threat, his shooting in the SL, G league, and going back to his college days his 3 point shooting has been average to above average. Then you have his high IQ passing and ability to contribute on defense, I think he has the best shot to start at the 2 next to Murray.

I like White's game........

[cutewizard]

https://www.instagram.com/p/Blycwl0A...-by=jaronbgame

Bring them over here......

[SAGirl]

Your missing the point man. Spurs aren't Starbucks or Mcdonalds... Houston is a big market team. They'll get players regardless. The part about the Spurs that they try to sell is likened to a mom a pop shop that's basically a hole in the wall but the food is darn good. It looks like crap on the outside but on the inside it's homey and welcoming. Spurs sell class and a family environment. As close to family as a business can be. You can make a career here. There's a certain level of stability even for role players. Just look at Bonner, Green or even Mills. There's a reason players have nothing but good things to say. They have a good reputation. Your start playing hardball with players then honestly put your self in their position, why the play in San Antonio. Pop is tough and a lot of players can't accept old school coaching anymore. See Woj Pod with Jarred Dudley... Money ain't bringing people here. Small market teams are like small business America. You learn what makes a small business successful in this day in age and you'll know what I'm talking about.

Your desires are not moral nor are they successful in this market.

Good take. sometimes it's frustrating but I understand it.

[Ice009]

The Woj Podcast with Jarred Dudley that Immortal Spur said to listen to, does Jarred talk about the Spurs in it?

[cutewizard]

Is the roster set??