2006 Thread: Spurs Pass on Corey Maggette

[objective]

slashers are overrated.

Spurs need guys who can stand still and shoot set shots, and do nothing else.

Give me Finley, Steve Smith, Barry and Porter over some 'slasher' any day of the week.

[Nikos]

Maggette is an awesome rebounder for an SG -- and even a decent one if put at SF. All the team needs a decent rebounder who can defend reasonably. Maggette has plenty of athleticism and strength to hold his own against ANYONE in the post. You think Josh Howard or Bonzi Wells will really post him up with ease? No chance. Maggette is stronger and just as athletic. Even if he is a horrible man defender against athletic players and subpar team defender it wouldn't even matter. His offense and rebounding more than makes up for that.

If Maggette was actually obtainable I would go for him in a second. He would cover up one of the biggest holes for the team.

[Bruno]

Maggette is a good rebounder.
You had to consider that he will have better rebounding stats with Spurs than his carreer average because he will be the only good rebounder at PG/SG/SF (only Manu is a decent rebounder, other paleyrs are poor rebounders).

His worth rebounding year was in 2002 (5.7 rbd/40 min) but he played in a team with Brand, Richardson, Odom, Darius Miles and Olowakandi : 07' Spurs have way less good rebounders.

[SenorSpur]

The value of Maggette wouldn't be losing Bruce. I don't see why Bruce gets replaced.

We're getting stars in our eyes for Maggette because he's actually athletic and it's been a while since we've seen an athlete in a Spurs' uniform. He'd also stand to fix two of our major problems - rebounding and free throw shooting. Also a third problem we usually have -- stagnant offenses. He'd give us another slasher.

The ostensible cost of Barry+Udrih is not bad, though I doubt that's all it would take, and we'd see at least one very important draft pick go out the window. There are numerous secondary costs (ego, no outside shooting, no defense, injury prone) on top of an expensive, three-year contract.

Hopefully there is another deal on the table other than this one, though I'm sure we'll get some Bostjan Nachbar player buried on the bench instead.

Welcome aboard Mr. Body. I've been waiting for you to join the "Maggette Brigade". I know you weren't totally against it, just cautious.

I don't think anyone thinks Maggette is a savior, yet he brings a skill set that the Spurs CLEARLY do not have - thanks to Pop and R.C. They have allowed this collection of players to age without any stop gap replacements and I blame this for the situation that exists - but I digress.

As for Maggette, he would be just that - a stopgap at the SG/SF position - not a long term answer. For now, he can help break down defenses, provide another scoring option and rebound the basketball. Let's get him in here.

[Leetonidas]

After what I saw last night, I think the Spurs should pull the trigger if they can.

[Bob Lanier]

Also a third problem we usually have -- stagnant offenses. He'd give us another slasher.

"Slashers" tend to create even more stagnant offenses than jumpshooters do, particularly slashers who force the issue and chuck up bad shots even when they're covered.

As before, I do believe that he would marginally improve the Spurs, however.

[joeyjfive]

After what I saw last night, I think the Spurs should pull the trigger if they can.

I agree completely, Barry is too ing slow to guard anyone moving faster than Tractor Traylor. Right now the Mavs seem to have our number, it would take something like this to give us that edge back.

[objective]

Maggette might also impact the Spurs running game. That would be terrible to have another swingman getting out in transition.

[VaSpursFan]

i know c maggs isn't the greatest defender but he's strong enough to hold his position in the post, bruce just bets bounced around and abused down there. and, he would actually be able to rebound. he's not ideal, but he's the best available option that can be had right now.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

"Slashers" tend to create even more stagnant offenses than jumpshooters do, particularly slashers who force the issue and chuck up bad shots even when they're covered.

As before, I do believe that he would marginally improve the Spurs, however.

He gets to the FT line as much as Tim Duncan. In a half court grind it out game that would help immensely.

You can't tell me after watching last night that Maggette getting to the line wouldn't be better than fadeaway jumpers by Finley.

[regio]

"Slashers" tend to create even more stagnant offenses than jumpshooters do, particularly slashers who force the issue and chuck up bad shots even when they're covered.

As before, I do believe that he would marginally improve the Spurs, however.

I think that a "marginal improvement" is all we need to beat Dallas

[BeerIsGood!]

If all they want is Brent Barry and Beno "useless" Udrih then I don't see what the hold-up is. Barry won't continue to hit at this pace and we can always continue to look to aquire a decent backup PG. Gonna need a change to match up well with the rest of the WEST

[SenorSpur]

Yet another team that is out of the Maggette sweepstakes.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...d_mobley_deal/

New York Post report-
Nets' sources said that they were not interested in a trade involving Vince Carter to the Clippers for Corey Maggette and Cuttino Mobley.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Who IS interested in Maggette besides the Spurs?

[Bob Lanier]

Maggette isn't active tonight.

[SilverPlayer]

Maggette isn't active tonight.

Hopefully that is good news for us but I highly doubt it knowing Pop.

[SilverPlayer]

The Heat have offered Posey.

_The Clippers weren't interested in James Posey when the Heat inquired again about Corey Maggette... . Some players wondered why Posey and Antoine Walker were deactivated for conditioning issues, considering players received only a warning last season for the same issue. But those two players' history could be a factor - Pat Riley privately called out Walker and Posey for the same issue last January.

The nets weren't interested in Vince Carter for Mobley and Maggette

The Jazz and Kings apparently also have interest in him.

The Jazz's interest in Maggette is already on record, given that O'Connor negotiated the $7 million-a-year contract (which expires in 2009) he is playing under. The Clippers kept the guard by matching Utah's offer during the summer of 2003, but his combination of size (he's 6-foot-7), athleticism and shooting ability figure to interest Utah again. Of course, the Kings, Heat and other teams have reportedly inquired about Maggette's availability, too.

The Clippers seem to want to trade for a sharp shooter. I'll see if I can dig up any other teams

[Bruno]

Maggette isn't active tonight.

He is out because of a sore left foot but it can too be a fake reason.

[Mr. Body]

Utah and Miami have inquired about him. I don't think the Miami package would be very attractive. Utah could do something like Giricek/Brewer, but as much as we've disliked Barry/Udrih lately, I'd take the SAS offer there.

It's hard to read, since on realgm. boards and elsewhere Maggette's value is overvalued by Clippers fans. They think they can get Mike Miller for him, or similar.

[SilverPlayer]

There's no mention of Maggette's injury in the Yahoo preview, so maybe somethings up. Plus Cassell hasn't played even though that's whose place he took on the IR.

[Bruno]

There's no mention of Maggette's injury in the Yahoo preview, so maybe somethings up. Plus Cassell hasn't played even though that's whose place he took on the IR.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-...adlines-sports

Clippers trail Hawks at the half
Brand scores 15 points but Atlanta claims a 42-36 lead by holding Clippers to 42.4% shooting.
By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
5:05 PM PST, January 6, 2007

ATLANTA -- The Clippers again struggled early in a road game and trailed the Atlanta Hawks, 42-36, at halftime tonight at Philips Arena.

The Clippers shot only 42.4% from the field and trailed by 11 points in the second quarter. Elton Brand led the Clippers with 15 points and Chris Kaman had eight.

Guard Joe Johnson led the Hawks with 16 points. Atlanta make 40.5% of its field-goal attempts in the first half.

Corey Maggette sat out the game because of a sore left foot. Sam Cassell, sidelined the previous seven games because of a heel injury, returned to the lineup but did not play in the half.

[SilverPlayer]

Yeah that was written at the half, which is why it makes me wonder. And I am reading way more into this than needs be.

[Mr. Body]

What paper publishes halftime articles?

[Bruno]

What paper publishes halftime articles?

Local newspaper that cover a team often do halftime articles. mysa.com do it for Spurs games.

[SenorSpur]

I just had a pleasant thought.

Picture Tony leading the break with Elson sprinting ahead of the pack with Ginobili and Maggette on the wings.

Hope this dream comes to fruition!