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gary neal and malik hairston are the least of my concerns tbh.
Missed rotations either result in low amounts of playing time or 40M dollar extensions.
gary neal and malik hairston are the least of my concerns tbh.
Sometimes I wonder why your even a fan of this team.
You guys are turning Blackjack's shrine to Hairston into, yet another, Richard Jefferson fest . . . shame on you.
You are the definition of homer. You come up with crazy logic (He has not proven him self at an NBA level, like Neal has...) and say you truly think this team is a contender.
This front office is great, one of the best. That does not mean they don't make mistakes.
I root for the team, but don't agree with everything they do. RJ just so happens to be the biggest issue right now during the off season, and as you know, I don't agree with the move.
I am usually pretty positive and agree with 90% of the moves the Spurs make. This particular off season has been a little frustrating, which is normal seeing as Tim's last years are upon us.
But pulling the random "fan" card is a little dated. But I know you did not mean it.
Last edited by DPG21920; 07-30-2010 at 10:44 PM.
I agree (to a certain extent because I believe Malik is an NBA player, even if that is in a limited role), I was just making observation to the hate.
Lol I never said Neal proved himself at an NBA level. He has never even played a game. Maybe I'm a homer but mostly don't feel the need to flip out over a 2nd round pick that will likely not amount to anything tbh. I defend Neal just because the Spurs like him and I tend to trust them more than anyone on a message board and even my own judgment regarding these prospects. If Neal turns out to be terrible and Hairston turns out to be something I will be the first one criticizing the FO for the move made but don't feel the need to do so when both players are still very much unproven.
This front office is great, one of the best. That does not mean they don't make mistakes.
I root for the team, but don't agree with everything they do. RJ just so happens to be the biggest issue right now during the off season, and as you know, I don't agree wit the move.
I am usually pretty positive and agree with 90% of the moves the Spurs make. This particular off season has been a little frustrating, which is normal seeing as Tim's last years are upon us.
But pulling the random "fan" card is a little dated. But I know you did not mean it.
Of course I know you're a fan even though we see opposite directions on pretty much every issue but how boring would the board be if that wasn't the case
True. We really don't agree on any issue except that T-Will looks like a very solid player.
That I will agree on. Loved him in college and love him now.
defense at the SF position is going to be a killer. if RJ can't step up, then it's pretty much over. before, hairston had the potential to play nice solid defense at SF, now there's no one. going to see a lot of ginobili at SF which isn't going to be helpful to his health.
HAIRSTON IS GONE = MOVE ON PEOPLE
But fear not, there will be another swingman player in the near future for the spurs that lacks a polished offensive game, but has "defensive prowess". Until then, cheers to this thread.
THC, RIP
The wonderful thing about Hairston going to Italy is that he may actually get to play some meaningful minutes, assuming he can beat out his teammates. Look at this as a half-full glass for Malik.
And, thanks to the Internet, all you Hairstoniacs can follow that Italian team and your favorite player's achievements. Give us a report now and then.
I don't think we have seen the last of Malik. He knows what to improve and is going to a good European team to work on those skills.
Blackjack needs some perspective. Hairston is nothing to be sad about: now, Salmons is another story!
Hairston will probably come back into the league later, but he was not ready yet.
Further, he is not NEARLY the best young player to leave the Spurs in free agency in the last 20 years:
1) Rod Strickland
2) SJax
3) Salmons
4) Beno
__________
5) Hairston?
All of those players turned into pretty good starters for their team. Hairston MIGHT turn into an ok bench player, but I doubt he turns into a starter. Then again, Salmons surprised.
Talk about perspective. John Salmons and Beno Udrih didn't leave the Spurs as free agents. They were both traded, and Salmons was never a Spur; he was picked for the Sixers.
It's so funny how many people try to make Hairston more than anyone's ever said he is in the eyes of anyone who defended him, while simultaneously minimizing anything he ever did well. The fact is, he had the potential to be an excellent individual defender at a position where the Spurs are in desperate need of both depth and a defender. Would he have been great at it? I don't know, but I'd have much rather had him here to find out than be facing a season with RJ and six shooting guards to fill out the position.
I wonder about people who are so giddy to see guys like Mahinmi and Hairston leave without being given a chance to contribute. Surely those same folks aren't complaining about having guys like Bogans and Bonner starting, right?
What does Hairston have that Anderson doesn't? Both are 6'6. Hairston is 220, Anderson is 215.
Anderson can shoot better and is more talented.
Hairston could not beat Bogans out of the rotation.
I wish him luck and do not dislike him, but he just wasn't that good.
Get a grip.
BREAKING NEWS:
Brethren, it has come to my attention that THC has now entered Twitterdom.
This is, of course, some extremely important news -- and a godsend of a development.
Get Lifted, my friends . . .
BREAKING NEWS:
Brethren, it has come to my attention that THC has now entered Twitterdom.
This is, of course, some extremely important news -- and a godsend of a development.
Get Lifted, my friends . . .
I thought thc stood for ....nevermind.
Well, I am guessing he has some extra time on his hands since he recieved a DNP in his teams 1st game...Here's to getting better and ready for Eurocup Malik
It says he STILL hasn't recovered from his injury?..damn, I guess it really was that serious..
He said he was more healthy than before he got hurt.
An update for the brethren:
Malik should be up and rolling in less than a month after his backiotomy.
It wasn't the same injury, and he did in fact ask for his release -- it was just too good of an opportunity to pass up.
The Spurs were great throughout the whole thing.
I'm really glad things turned out the way they did. Been very impressed with James Anderson so far and Malik might've eaten up some of his minutes. Hopefully Malik can make the most of his opportunities overseas, Spurs got a lucky break considering his back issues tbh.
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