All Aboard The Reggie Evans Express

[FromWayDowntown]

I don't have a clear memory of McKey's game, but databasebasketball has him scoring 12-16 points a year through age 29, which sounds like a lot more offense than Evans brings.

It was a very different NBA in that time, too. Much faster paced than what we've seen -- much more like San Antonio/Dallas and Dallas/Phoenix have been in terms of pace and scoring.

Plus, McKey was getting more than 10 shots a night to get his 12-16. Whomever the Spurs bring in isn't going to get that many shots. The key, if Pop meant what he said in using McKey as a model, is that McKey was relatively efficient on the offensive end, but gave his teams a long-bodied, defensive minded guy who would accept that role. That's what Pop is talking about, I think.

[Slinkyman]

This is from Wikipedia:

At 6'10", McKey was mostly known for his defensive skills and emphasis on teamwork play, as well as his versatility allowed him to guard small forwards and power forwards, as well as to help efficiently on centers and guards. Consequently, he was elected twice to the All-NBA Second Defensive Team. These abilities were the prime reason why coach Larry Brown wanted him in Indiana. He was also a smart, team-oriented player, shooting wisely (.486 for his career) and had a knack for passing.

[strangeweather]

Interesting. Thanks.

[FromWayDowntown]

To bring this back, though, I don't know that chasing a newer model McKey is inconsistent with chasing Reggie Evans, too. In other words, I think the Spurs could accomplish both, if they're so inclined -- unless Reggie Evans is the McKey-type that Pop has in mind.

[picnroll]

That description doesn't bring Reggie Evans to mind for me.

[Slinkyman]

I've been talking up this guy alot lately but that discription of Mckey sound alot like Jared Jeffries to me.

[FromWayDowntown]

That description doesn't bring Reggie Evans to mind for me.

Yeah, I don't know that one would ever really compare the two, which makes me think that if there's interest in Reggie Evans, it's independent of the McKey-type that Pop seeks.

That, or Pop sees something in a guy like Reggie Evans that reminds him of McKey -- I'd doubt that, though.

[strangeweather]

To bring this back, though, I don't know that chasing a newer model McKey is inconsistent with chasing Reggie Evans, too. In other words, I think the Spurs could accomplish both, if they're so inclined -- unless Reggie Evans is the McKey-type that Pop has in mind.

I wonder if there's any chance Pop's got Sanikidze pencilled in as the future Derrick McKey II?

[timvp]

Yeah, I don't know that one would ever really compare the two, which makes me think that if there's interest in Reggie Evans, it's independent of the McKey-type that Pop seeks.

That, or Pop sees something in a guy like Reggie Evans that reminds him of McKey -- I'd doubt that, though.

Yeah, if there was a McKey type player available I'd be pimping him. There isn't. There's nothing close unless you want to start talking trades. But even then, that type of player is rare in the NBA.

A trade is highly unlikely unless we are all undervaluing Rasho, Nazr, Barry, Beno, etc. on the trade market

[Kori Ellis]

I wonder if there's any chance Pop's got Sanikidze pencilled in as the future Derrick McKey II?

I've been wondering that too.

I don't even know if he's good.

[strangeweather]

I've been wondering that too.

I don't even know if he's good.

Well, hopefully we'll know more after summer league.

[FromWayDowntown]

Yeah, if there was a McKey type player available I'd be pimping him. There isn't. There's nothing close unless you want to start talking trades. But even then, that type of player is rare in the NBA.

Making it all the stranger that Pop specifically referred to McKey in identifying what his team needs. Either he knows that they need it, but can't find it, or he thinks he's found it and intends to go after it.

A trade is highly unlikely unless we are all undervaluing Rasho, Nazr, Barry, Beno, etc. on the trade market

I agree about that. But, at the same time, like I said before, I can't see Pop going to war with two rookie bigs, even if they have Euro experience. I suspect it's either Javtokas or Scola, but not both. Since Scola would seem to have more intrinsic trade value, maybe that's what they've decided to do to fill their needs.

It's going to be an interesting July and August.

[ducks]

Free-agent power forward Reggie Evans, who lives in Florida, popped in and said he would entertain a Knick offer July 1. The Knicks attempted to trade for Evans in February but the Sonics dealt him to Denver.

"If they contacted me, my ears would be open," Evans said. "I was aware (of their interest). It's always good when a team wants you. I really appreciated it."
http://www.nypost.com/sports/knicks/69821.htm

[SPARKY]

Oh well, time for Plan D.

[leemajors]

Oh well, time for Plan D.

you should be creaming, that may make rose available!!

[SPARKY]

What's your solution? Seriously. As much as the little herd in here wants to gloss it over, the Spurs just lost a playoff series because they couldn't get a rebound. The Spurs ed themselves to that end with a poor trade last year. Now you want to cheer as if it's the Spurs who are playing the Heat in Game 1 of the Finals tonight. Same old ing clueless Spurs fans.

[leemajors]

malik rose is not the answer to the problems the spurs had against the mavs, no matter what you may think.

[SPARKY]

What's your solution?

[picnroll]

Actually in all likelihood the Spurs just lost a playoff series because a player committed a dumb foul. Malik certainly could have filled that role as well.

[SPARKY]

Maybe he commits a dumb foul after snagging his 8th rebound with the team up 13 in Game 6 when the Spurs close out the series. Spurs were starting Finley at the 4 spot and you want to be glib about it? Same old Spurs fans.

[MadDog73]

Maybe he commits a dumb foul after snagging his 8th rebound with the team up 13 in Game 6 when the Spurs close out the series. Spurs were starting Finley at the 4 spot and you want to be glib about it? Same old Spurs fans.

Same old SPARKY. ing about that's over and done with.

You can't see the forest for the trees....

Tell me, smart guy, besides ing about mistakes the Spurs can't do about, do you have any ideas?

[picnroll]

Maybe he posts up Diop eight times, pump fakes eight times on each post up and eats the ball eight times. To go along with his wight fumbled turnovers.

[SPARKY]

At least I can see where it went wrong and admit that the FO ed up. Seriously, I remember when the lot here cheered when the Spurs made that trade. Then the Spurs get smoked because they have no big who can match up with Dallas. But hey man, Holt saved money. That's awesome.

[SPARKY]

Maybe he posts up Diop eight times, pump fakes eight times on each post up and eats the ball eight times. To go along with his wight fumbled turnovers.

Maybe he rebounds well, gets some scores on breaks, covers Dirk and the Spurs win. Like that hasn't happened in the postseason before...

[FromWayDowntown]

Free-agent power forward Reggie Evans, who lives in Florida, popped in and said he would entertain a Knick offer July 1. The Knicks attempted to trade for Evans in February but the Sonics dealt him to Denver.

"If they contacted me, my ears would be open," Evans said. "I was aware (of their interest). It's always good when a team wants you. I really appreciated it."
http://www.nypost.com/sports/knicks/69821.htm

I wonder if Isiah has already formulated his plan to pick up Danny Fortson, too? Might as well get all of the one-dimensional or no-dimensional bigs that Seattle used in 2004-05, right?