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The Dude is a Beast...I can tell you no player is going to want to try and stop him from dunking for risk of getting there arm torn off.
According to draft express its a 3 year deal with 2 years being team options and roughly worth $2million with 750,000 (possibly less because the season is near the halfway point.)
Spursnation reports that it could take as much as a month to complete any deal (they used Mills the basis from when he was reported to sign and when he actually played his first game.)
The Dude is a Beast...I can tell you no player is going to want to try and stop him from dunking for risk of getting there arm torn off.
If the kid plays well and Pop doesn't give him any extra minutes, then wtf!! The only thing this teams need is a hustle guy that can get you a few 50/50 balls a game, a guy to set a few tough screens and add a little toughness when the starters need a rest. I think everyone is excited because unlike alot of teams that need major pieces to get over the hump, what we have already is pretty damn good! We're compe ive in most games so a little tweak or two here and there could provide major benefits!
It's like giving Batman a better batsuit! He was kickin yo ass at first....... now he just s you up!!
I wonder if the spurs would preempt the risk of a big offer, for Splitter by offering him something like a 5 year, 25 million dollar deal,
I know other teams can only offer four years, with some being able to offer comparable money for less years.
If Baynes pans out for the Spurs they can release Blair (not ideal given his production earlier in his career) and possibly move Bonner for a future 2nd round pick or simply waive him in the off season.
This years draft also has a lot of big men expected to go in the 1st round the spurs could really reshape their big man rotation in a short amount of time .
Last edited by cd021; 01-09-2013 at 08:32 PM.
He's 7 foot and 260 pounds. That's good enough for me lol.
He was impressive for Boomers, deserved more time. Happy with this signing. Cya Blair
There will always be a place in the league and minutes in the games for big, big men. #EddyCurry #TractorTraylor
Nice company.
I honestly haven't heard anything from this guy..here's some footage of him..
pretty decent player..
and he's actually a slam dunk contest winner..lol
IMO... Grab every youngish big guy with a hint of potential we can and let the Spurs develop them.
Look at our draft picks for the last 15 years. All low picks, yet we keep finding/developing quality players.
We make the most out of what we are given.
Baynes is raw, athletic, large and has some potential, if there is any talent in him the Spurs will find it
It's already noted on Baynes' Wikipedia site that he signed a contract with the Spurs today. Must be gospel.............lol
This guy looks like a total BADASS
He could rug up with Collison and all dirty bigs of the west
He looks like Bill Wennington after a Happy Meal.
I wonder what number Baynes will wear since he can't wear his normal # 12
I bet he'll wear #10I wonder what number Baynes will wear since he can't wear his normal # 12
Could maybe be a Rasho (good) or could be a Cherokee Parks. Guess we will find out. Adios Mr Blair. And re Splitter, its a professional league, if he gets more money elsewhere why would anyone expect him to stay? That said, I hope we can keep the guy, he is finally getting playing time and delivering. Finally, Im still pissed we didnt somehow get Javtokas, even after his accident. The guy was a beast.
Last edited by bigfan; 01-09-2013 at 10:45 PM.
I wonder what number Baynes will wear since he can't wear his normal # 12
Nice!
I just hope he plays this season....I would like to see what this guy can do....He looks like a big physical dude...spurs need something like that on there team...splitter is weak when it comes to toughness
is he suppose to be a better version of blair?
just another big will goto waste on the spurs, since the clowns are in winning mode dont have time to be developing
I wonder what number Baynes will wear since he can't wear his normal # 12
My guess is he'll wear his Washington State number. Looks like he also wears #44, but we all know who claims that number.
Just kidding.
Intersting comment. I think Baynes will be a Collison type after a few years in the NBA, and if he's as good as Collison I'll be very happy.He could rug up with Collison and all dirty bigs of the west
Haven't read the full thread, so sorry if some of this has been covered.
We all knew the Spurs needed another big man to sure-up their rotation. Duncan/Splitter/Diaw + small ball wasn't going to cut it depth-wise heading into the playoffs, as an injury to one of those three would basically end the season. The major choices were:
1. Continue to start Duncan/Splitter, find a true 5 to pair with Diaw.
2. Go back to Duncan/Diaw, find an athletic 4 to pair with Splitter.
While I think the Spurs will continue to watch the trade market, I think this trade is a good sign that they've chosen option #1. Assuming Baynes pans out and can take on a solid 10-20 minutes, you can shop Blair and/or Bonner with more confidence.
at the very least he's looks like a blair that can play above the rim.
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