Do ya'll think the Spurs are sorry...

[5ToolMan]

they gave up Barbosa?

The Spurs did not want to pay guaranteed money to a first round pick who would not play for several years. Their focus was to keep money free to keep the stars they had; Duncan, Manu, Parker, and Bowen.

Barbosa was drafted for the Suns in a pre-arrainged deal where the Spurs got a pick for another year. I believe that pick was packaged with Rose to get the Nazr and his expiring contract.

Barbosa has some potential, but he was not worth the Spurs sacrificing the ability to keep the rest of the core intact.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

The Spurs did not want to pay guaranteed money to a first round pick who would not play for several years. Their focus was to keep money free to keep the stars they had; Duncan, Manu, Parker, and Bowen.

Barbosa was drafted for the Suns in a pre-arrainged deal where the Spurs got a pick for another year. I believe that pick was packaged with Rose to get the Nazr and his expiring contract.

Barbosa has some potential, but he was not worth the Spurs sacrificing the ability to keep the rest of the core intact.

I'd say it worked out well.

[dmac]

one word reply...

NOPE!

I sure hope NU owns the buffs this Friday.


ISU fan in TX.