Do you know my grandson who's 3 and me have the same driving record?
"As for the Spurs, Pau talks about how San Antonio would be a very good option based on how great the team roster looks led by Greg Popovich as the head coach."
He's willing to take a pay cut to play with a team he respects. Mentioned he would like an offer from LA, but it'd have to be a nice one.
Give the guy a chance. 18 Rebounds game 7 of the Finals. Counts for something. Not his fault he looks like an ostrich.
Danny Green would prally be 2 behind Tim Duncan on blocks Tbh.. but I'm sure Leonard is 3. And yea..Gasol is horrible PnR defender. Tru dat.
As usual, like clockwork.
I'm on the record I would take him if he takes a solid discount... it's not about his offense really, it's about having a solid rebounder and length on the second unit when playing small isn't advantageous... dude has experience, and I feel he still has game in him...
But you think that he could accept that role on the 2nd unit? He isn't Manu.
I think he would for a ring and the right amount. He lists the Grizzlies and Lakers as teams he would like because of his previous relationship with both. He lists the spurs and bulls for being contenders. Bulls, expecting Derrick rose back, big free agent aquisition and the signing of one of Gasols friends from Spain. Spurs are the only place he mentioned that he has no ties too. He wants to win still. If the spurs think he can fit the scheme, and can talk him into the right price, I think there's a pretty good chance he's a spur next year.
If Boris doesn't stay, Pau is a given (provided he takes a pay cut). If the Spurs can manufacture a trade of Daye, Ayres, Joseph for a decent defensive PG, they could even consider Gasol as a Bonner replacement.
interesting that he doesn't consider OKC though....
that, no way do we give up diaw
Well, I don't know what he's thinking. But the Spurs are likely to drop Bonner, and Diaw might ask for too much money, you just don't know. Potentially, there might be plenty of minutes for a solid big. (obviously, this is all dependent on TD coming back and not blowing up the team).
The thing is, his stock is kinda low right now, and the Spurs could offer a one year flier to make him look good. I can't think the Spurs offering more than a year or two.
On the other hand, this is probably his last shot at a overpaid contract, so there's that too.
Totally agree. Diaw is HUGE for this team.
That's another issue worth considering.
Just for the record, when I said "He isn't Manu" it mean, Manu doesn't have an overblown ego like other NBA stars and he's willing to take a deferential role on the second unit. Pau doesn't seem to be an egoless guy, a type of team-first player.
He should go to Brooklyn alongside the other mummified cadavers, market it as the Geritol/Icy Hot world tour.
Ehhhh idk, Gasol could easily revive his career here, could be a HUGE pickup. This guy was once a legit franchise player not too long ago.
Solid rebounding, stretch the floor with his jump shooting ability, and a solid post player.
With Boris we do lose our 2nd best LBJ defender though, however Gasol could easily rape MIA's front court, they can't hid their guards on him like they did Splitter.
it means he's not going to play for the spurs tbh
Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing Pau on the Grizzlies, Spurs, or Bulls. He probably isn't going to get much cash in any of those locations though, and he also probably needs to dial back his playing time expectations if he plays with those teams too. I mean, Thibedope benches Boozer in the 4th almost every time even when the Bulls offense is struggling badly. He would do the same with Pau. In SA, he isn't getting Duncan's minutes (obviously), and probably won't take any of Diaw's. With Splitter playing so well now, Pau wouldn't be in over him either half the time. I only really see around 22-24 minutes a game during the season for him. Is he going to be satisfied with that?
If he wants a good chance at a ring, he'll come here.
I'd sign him for 5 millions a year
Just like Greg Oden and Danny Granger, he'll mention the Spurs as a possible destination only to land with a more high profile team that plays in a larger market.
he would be dead weight for the cash he would cost.
I`d sign him for MLE
If Spurs keep Boris, then adding Gasol along with Tim, Tiago, and Baynes would be pretty awesome. Bonner can hang em up. Ayres isn't an awful player, not as bad as he is ragged on here, but he is definitely overpaid. Gasol would be great but he would have to be content with lesser role and less $ in South Texas. So seems doubtful.
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