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I would prefer Smith or Moore but I think we will end up with Rasho if he is available. I really can't see him getting much playing time against smaller, quicker teams in the post season though. It would be 2005 all over again...
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The argument for Rasho is that he'd be better getting into position on both ends of the court. Still, you need better production. He'd basically just be a big body who can get into position. That would be somewhat useful, but you go with Smith over him.
I would prefer Smith or Moore but I think we will end up with Rasho if he is available. I really can't see him getting much playing time against smaller, quicker teams in the post season though. It would be 2005 all over again...
The C that was responsible for helping them to their last championship was Oberto.
Exactly. Smith can stay on the court with TD longer than Radoslav can. Essentially Radoslav would be useful for the 8 minutes a night in the playoffs that TD rests, or against teams with two conventional bigs on the court.
I'm a bit confused. Rash is constantly mentioned as an option, but I can't remember to have read that he is a buy out candidate.
if he in fact is one, it's ok to pick him up, if he wants. (people should remember that Spurs once traded him out of town. it's not that players usually like that, even if they always call it just business).
I assume we don't have a chance to get Smith, if he in fact is waived. he will join KG in Boston.
I think Mikki Moore is an interesting option. it's right that he might not be better than #5 in the rotation and so more or less not an upgrade at all. if there wasn't this one PO series with the Nets in 2007, when the Nets gave the Cavs a good fight. Mikki delivered great numbers on offense and but he also defended Gooden very well. ok, scoring against Gooden isn't the same like scoring against KG, but you still have to make something right to get a 15 PPG average in a PO series. I know, one decent PO series doesn't make a player (see James, Jerome), but it is still something to like. especially the fact that he did well on defense against a mobile PF tells that at least there is the ability to also play some useful defense against West, Odom, Amare, Dirk or whoever else we currently don't have a good cover for.
I say sign him, maybe he has another bright PO moment left in his tank.
You wouldn't agree that he played a bit differently than he's playing now. Not the same guy. Same would apply to Horry from 2005 if we brought him back today.
I guess people know this, but you would really claim that this years Fab is equal to the 2007 Fab? thats like claiming the 2009 Bruce Bowen is as good as the 2007 version. great if it was, but unfortunately not accurate.
But nowhere along that road did the Spurs have to deal with a frontcourt duo that can punish you in the paint like Bynum/Gasol can. It's a different western conference than it was two years ago.
Moore does something the others do not do. He knows how to do the hustle.
Yeah but who doesn't have size now? Both LA and Phoenix have drastically changed their complexions since then. Boston and Orlando have improved as well.....
Taking a look at all of the West playoff teams I don't see a single one without at least a decent inside presence. I could possibly exclude NO and Denver but that's it.
I hadn't heard much speculation that Oberto had declined. I see him as very much following Horry and Duncan's lead -- pacing himself through the reg season and turning it up in the playoffs. That's what he did in 2007, I would hope he could do the same again in 2009. If he can't, we need an alternate third C.
Thomas is better defensively than anyone we're gonna pick up (I would argue he may even be better than Camby, at least he's tougher) and Bonner is better offensively than anyone we're gonna find. I am not quite convinced there's anyone available who's gonna be better than OBerto to be our 3rd, unless Oberto really has declined.
Which makes me think if we pick someone up off waivers, perhaps we should focus on finding another scorer.
So aging Shaq gets to abuse aging Radoslav. The Spurs already have bigs who can dispense fouls. If the Spurs are going to win another le, it's going to be with more agility and guile up front.
It's desperation time.
Anybody know the story with this guy Cheikh Samb? He's 7'1" and leads the D League in blocks with 3.89/game?
The thought of Matt Bonner running the floor with his rec league stride and that big smile against Bynum/Gasol is terrifying.
Cheikh Samb? Anybody know about him?
I don't want Mikki Moore, he's a waste of a roster spot..I'd rather give Pops a try..
Joe Smith would be easily ahead of both, but I see him going to Boston or Cleveland..
Rasho would be perfect..not only would he be an upgrade over the other available options, but he would be a GOOD fit in general..I wouldn't be dissapointed at all if our trade deadline move ended up being Rasho Nesterovic..
I watched him a lot in TO, and I've watched him a little in Indiana, and he's much more consistent..the main difference, like others have said, is that he wouldn't be overpaid this time around..
Rasho won't play against quicker teams, but who gives a ? who are these quicker teams?..our main threat is LA, and we need the size to battle them..he's a 7 footer that takes other big men outside the paint..
still with the Clippers - right? I watched some of his games with LA when he was getting some PT and his defense is much less raw than his offense. he can run the court unlike Rasho.
Best option for Rash (if he is waived) is getting back to a system he knows, to show he can still produce and better his market value. The Spurs valued his contributions, his contract was just too bloated.
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The dilemma the Spurs have here is do you risk waiting for the guy who you think best fits the role to get bought out? Or do you go after anyone and everyone as they become available thus increasing your chances of being able to land someone? Sure would suck to wait for Rasho only to have him not get bought out or sign with someone else.
I like Pops potential. I think he'd be a great energy guy off the bench. He reminds me of Malik when it comes to energy. However, I think he has more potential on the offensive side.
Bring Pops and Gist into training camp next year and let them battle it out for a roster spot. But let's see if we can get a more experienced frontcourt player for the playoff run.
If waived, Rasho is the best available big man. PERIOD.. 7-footer, defensive minded, knows "The System" (do we still have that?).
Sign Pops on 10 day contracts - he can have up to 3 with us before being guaranteed. If player X (Rasho or Smith) hasn't been waived by then, it's too late, as it will be past closing for playoff rosters...Then be patient. A 10 day contract can be cut at any time, so roster spot would be available if an upgrade is available.
Smith!
I don't know how Pops will perform at NBA level.
I like Rasho alright, but he's slow as . And never ever dunked the ball even if he was right under the rim by himself. I'm not obsessed with dunks but it woulda been nice if he'd thrown it down a little more.
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