Backup Point?

**2centsworth** · 07-06-2005

1. "Slomo" sucked against Denver and Seattle too. Don't you remember the end of the half of the first game against Denver. He did go off from outside a little bit against Phoenix.

2. "Slomo" is inexpensive and is probably the best option the spurs have.

3. Brent is the best Back-up we can find.

4. "Slomo" is a jumpshooter and nothing more, he showed some signs but so did Corey Alexander and Greg Sutton. I think Lloyd Daniels had some 20 point games.

**spurjur** · 07-06-2005

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One bad series and everyone is ready to throw Beno under the bandwagon. Go figure.

Its not that. Its just that the Spurs need a proven backup at the PG position if they want to make it four in ships.

For those saying Watson will get $40. Please. That means he has to get a contract like at $6 million a year for like six or seven years. Not going to happen. He was the backup to Jason Williams. Speedy only got like $13 million for like three years.

**thekingrobert** · 07-06-2005

well if u compare wilks n beno beno is a better choice and makes only 200k more then next season also the more beno plays the better he becomes, i do agree with a vet PG with u, but i think its very important that beno gets the most minutes he can get b4 the playoffs even start

**ChumpDumper** · 07-06-2005

We saw what a veteran PG can do when Speedy Claxton came in for Parker in the '03 Finals.

I don't know how 97 regular season games under his belt made him a grizzled vet before his playoff run. Rest assured Beno will have much more game experience by the next playoffs.

Woo-hoo.

**timvp** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by spurjur

To TIMVP:

#1. I hope you're kidding about Earl Watson getting $40 million

Nope.

#2. If you're not, how many years will the $40 million be worth?

Probably five maybe six.

#3. Thank God you're not the Spurs GM

I didn't say I would give it to him. Memphis, Atlanta and Cleveland will be after him. He won't be cheap.

**ceds** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant

One bad series and everyone is ready to throw Beno under the bandwagon. Go figure.

Since when did he have a bandwagon??

You already got the main core set in place and are young enough to challenge the next 5 years.. developing another point. Get a vet pg who can step in and not get rattled

**Marcus Bryant** · 07-06-2005

I meant the Spurs' bandwagon.

**Solid D** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by timvp

1) Beno Udrih is still on the team
2) Earl Watson is going to get a $40M contract

3) The Spurs won the NBA Championship with TP and Beno against one of the top backcourts in the league.

The Spurs got 17.2 ppg and 4.3 apg from TP during the playoffs, 16.6 ppg and 6.1 apg during the regular season. The Spurs got 3.7 ppg and 1.0 apg from a rookie (Beno) during the playoffs and 5.9 ppg and 1.9 apg regular season. That's not bad, considering the Spurs were NON-LOSERS ( o).

**ceds** · 07-06-2005

Im suprised he was even on the spurs wagon,

Dude hit the wall a long time before the detroit series

**Solid D** · 07-06-2005

Anyone who says Beno cannot distribute the ball just doesn't know what to watch for in a basketball game. Beno is learning the intricacies of the NBA style and it's physical nature, but he is an excellent playmaker. He's one of the best passers on the team and he knows angles on the floor and how to play well positionally.

**Kori Ellis** · 07-06-2005

If the Grizzlies give Watson a 6year contract starting at around the MLE, that's 6 years/37M. He probably wants about that much money on the open market (though he can only get five years from other teams). A team like the Hawks is probably willing to open their wallet and give it to him.

If the Blazers release Van Exel, then he might be someone that the Spurs could pick up cheap at as a vet backup.

But the fact that the Spurs have Barry and Manu who can both fill in spot duty at the point to backup Beno and Tony isn't a bad thing.

I'd rather the Spurs got a young long SF and figured out what to do upfront rather than worry about their 3rd string point.

**Marcus Bryant** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by Solid D

Anyone who says Beno cannot distribute the ball just doesn't know what to watch for in a basketball game. Beno is learning the intricacies of the NBA style and it's physical nature, but he is an excellent playmaker. He's one of the best passers on the team and he knows angles on the floor and how to play well positionally.

Indeed. And his shot selection was pretty damn good as well (not to mention, his accuracy as well). He also didn't hesitate to go to the rim either.

I'm not sure what Spurs fans are looking for.

**ceds** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by Solid D

Anyone who says Beno cannot distribute the ball just doesn't know what to watch for in a basketball game. Beno is learning the intricacies of the NBA style and it's physical nature, but he is an excellent playmaker. He's one of the best passers on the team and he knows angles on the floor and how to play well positionally.

i agree you can tell the guy is a floor general who will someday be starting in this league. i just think he is not ready yet and needs minutes/time to develop and mature. 3 - 4 years from now he should be ready and will probably leave for a starting spot and a contract.

I just think its crazy to be developing another young point who is not ready when you have your team set to win rings right now. Keep it simple..find a hard nosed defensive vet who can step in and give you 10 - 15 quality minutes a night.

**SequSpur** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant

What happened to Beno? Did you trade him?

Hopefully he is getting promoted to nacho maker.

**SequSpur** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by Solid D

Anyone who says Beno cannot distribute the ball just doesn't know what to watch for in a basketball game. Beno is learning the intricacies of the NBA style and it's physical nature, but he is an excellent playmaker. He's one of the best passers on the team and he knows angles on the floor and how to play well positionally.

Solid dip ,

He can't even get the ball up to the half court line.

Wake up.

**timvp** · 07-06-2005

I think the Spurs should go out and try to find a veteran who will play a 12th man third string PG role. The problem is I don't see any on the market. Van Exel maybe, but he hasn't been waived yet. Darrell Armstrong perhaps but I think his career is over. Jon Barry could be good, but he'll probably want more money and more playing time.

If the Spurs are to look a little younger, I like Jannero Pargo. Mateen Cleaves wouldn't be too horrible.

**spurschick** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by Solid D

Anyone who says Beno cannot distribute the ball just doesn't know what to watch for in a basketball game. Beno is learning the intricacies of the NBA style and it's physical nature, but he is an excellent playmaker. He's one of the best passers on the team and he knows angles on the floor and how to play well positionally.

Agreed. Unfortunately, a lot of people are judging him on his playoff performance. Not that playing well in the playoffs isn't important, it's just not the norm for a rookie to be clutch in that situation.

**SequSpur** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by spurschick

Agreed. Unfortunately, a lot of people are judging him on his playoff performance. Not that playing well in the playoffs isn't important, it's just not the norm for a rookie to be clutch in that situation.

Exactly. WGAF about the regular season? Game 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the finals is when a player makes his fame.

Beno his pants.

**timvp** · 07-06-2005

Spurs fans only remember the last game played. That's why people are trying to get rid of Parker and Beno and why Jack and Speedy are Hall of Fame bound.

**spurschick** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by timvp

I think the Spurs should go out and try to find a veteran who will play a 12th man third string PG role. The problem is I don't see any on the market. Van Exel maybe, but he hasn't been waived yet..

I couldn't agree more and have been saying such for a while. But, we've also talked about Barry filling that role. If Devin comes back strong, I could see Barry rotating in at both PG and SG.

**SequSpur** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by timvp

Spurs fans only remember the last game played. That's why people are trying to get rid of Parker and Beno and why Jack and Speedy are Hall of Fame bound.

Maybe Parker, but I remember Beno as just a plain ol ty point guard.

One game does not.

**ChumpDumper** · 07-06-2005

An MLE deal for Watson is not out of the realm of possibilty. Have you seen the point guards available in free agency? Pretty slim pickings.

NVE would be a luxury if he isn't totally done, but we might have to settle for some journeyman like Erick Strickland, Rick Brunson or Goldie (some of the few FA points who can hit from outside the arc) or a young, Wilksian journeyman-to-be practice dummy. I'm partial to Aaron Miles in that department.

It is difficult to worry about this too much while Barry is on the roster though.

**Solid D** · 07-06-2005

Sequ, go back to predicting Free Agent movement. You are much better at that.

**SequSpur** · 07-06-2005

Originally Posted by Solid D

Sequ, go back to predicting player movement. You are much better at that.

Bull . You saying Beno is good, is great, whatever, is fricking borderline stupidity and ridiculous, but coming from you the typical ride pop's draws and everything looks good in black and silver, I expect it.

Beno is not very good.

**ceds** · 07-06-2005

Anyone know what the deal is with Jason Williams???

He should have finished rehab by now..do the bulls still hold his rights? I doubt they keep him around with Kirk and Duhon

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