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It was temporary
Anyone who thinks the Spurs would NOT be better off with Maggette needs to have a urine analysis done.
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It was temporary
Sign me up for the list of people who still think Mags would have been a great addition to this team...
I said it and I'm still here.
Answer this question Lefty, what was the combined stat-line for Barry and Beno last night? Because that's what the Spurs were rumored to be offering for Maggette. Maybe it would've taken a bit more, but I'll take the production Maggette has been giving (top scorer over past 5 or 6 games) over Barry/Beno anyday.
You're an idiot.
"You talkin ta me?"
Jack allowed Dirk to score 10 points in the first quarter. Dirk went on to score three points the rest of the game without Jack defending him. Jack has been a Maverick killer everywhere he's gone, but he can't defend Dirk.
I was one that said I would like Maggette on this team not need. I would still like Maggette on this team. He would produce more than Barry. Barry and Beno were going to be two of maybe three players the Spurs were willing to give up. What have Beno and Barry done that makes you want to keep them rather than having someone like Maggette?
Thank you. Count me in too. I proposed the move then, and still think it would have paid dividends for this team for the next couple of seasons.
After watching him over the past couple of weeks, it's obvious he's got a skill set that is missing from this Spurs team.
He did that in 41 minutes of playing time. Ginobili just about had Maggette's stat line with 14 minutes less playing time
And do people seriously think Maggette is going to get that kind of playing time on the Spurs? Knowing Popovich he would probably have Maggette rotting on the bench until he learns the "system". Heaven forbid guys learn from their mistakes playing in actual games. Maggette would get limited minutes, have crap stats, and have no rhythm because Popovich would give him the quick hook everytime he made a little mistake and everyone on this forum would turn on him just like Finley, Barry, etc. He would be a malcontent in no time.
He did that in 41 minutes of playing time. Ginobili just about had Maggette's stat line with 14 minutes less playing time
And do people seriously think Maggette is going to get that kind of playing time on the Spurs? Knowing Popovich he would probably have Maggette rotting on the bench until he learns the "system". Heaven forbid guys learn from their mistakes playing in actual games. Maggette would get limited minutes, have crap stats, and have no rhythm because Popovich would give him the quick hook everytime he made a little mistake and everyone on this forum would turn on him just like Finley, Barry, etc. He would be a malcontent in no time.
I still think Corey would be much better than Barry and Beno.
Hmm, I could be wrong, but I don't remember anyone planning on replacing Manu with Maggette. We were planning on replacing Beno, Barry, and spelling Bowen.He did that in 41 minutes of playing time. Ginobili just about had Maggette's stat line with 14 minutes less playing time
Still waiting for any of you to explain why you'd rather have around Brent and Beno than a guy like Maggette.
Again, we have two guys we have to check when we play the Mavs to get by them - Dirk and Howard. Right now, we have exactly one guy (Bowen) to address that problem, and he's getting old.
The fact that some of you would rather cling on to the great white hypes of Beno and Barry instead of getting a guy who can come in, check Howard, and let Bowen go do his thing on Dirk tells me all I need to know about your (lack of) knowledge of the game.
But just for kicks, it'd be funny seeing Brent or Beno trying to check whoever Bowen isn't guarding between Dirk and Howard in the game coming up in April just so you two idiots who are bagging on Maggette can maybe, somehow, realize how stupid you are.
As much as the Spurs offense revolves around the Big Three, it's always nice to have a legit 4th offensive option.
Those of you who derail Maggette and his offensive prowess seem to forget that as much as Duncan was an unstoppable force against the Mavs in the WCSF last season, at times the offense became predictable when Manu and Tony were both off their games.
Maggette does what Finley used to do in his prime - only he does it better. That is providing an athletic, slashing, offensive scoring option that can break down defenses and hit FTs consistently.
The dude isn't a superstar, but the question is could he have helped the Spurs in their quest for the le - I believe that answer is YES.
Beno + Barry = Maggette is a logical equation. After all, neither one of them have contributed much this season.
Last edited by SenorSpur; 03-14-2007 at 01:31 PM.
I don't question if Maggette could be a help to the Spurs...of course he could, offensively. I'm questioning if Popovich would even give him the freedom to help the Spurs in the first place. I'm questioning if Maggette could accept even more limited minutes (you know he would be sharing PT with Bowen and Finley) and less touches than he's getting now in LA. Some people here seem to think all the Spurs have to do is get Corey Maggette and suddenly all things will be rosey. What planet are you people on? Have you seen how Popovich runs this team? Where are all the other players the Spurs added? Where's Ely? Eric Williams' ass was super-glued to the bench when he was on the squad. Elson is just starting to get consistent minutes and even then his leash is still yanked a bit too fast at times.
The Spurs were "struggling" at that point before the trade deadline, a lot of people were criticizing the Spurs FO for a lack of youth.
I'm very sure Pop and R.C. wouldn't pull any punches with Maggette. I'm also confident that they would have done their "due diligence" before making the trade.
No doubt he'd have a relatively "short leash" as he earned the respect and trust of the coaching staff. There is also the fact that he would have to have been willing to become a more disciplined player to fit into the Spurs system. If they felt the Maggette couldn't "check his ego at the door", then certainly that would have factored against him coming here.
My point, and the points of many others, is that this guy would have been a nice transitional wing player to help bridge the gap between the very old (Finley, Bowen) and the very young, inexperienced (J.White or whoever else they plan on looking at). I'll keep saying it over and over. The skill set Maggette brings to the table is NOT on this team.
Besides if they guy didn't work out here, he could be a much better tradeable asset than Barry or even Beno.
lefty = own't
Maggette average 19 ppg since the ASG. I'm sure Spurs don't need at all this kind of players.
Too bad that Spurs have likely never been close to get him because of Sterling.
Even without him Spurs have still a shot to win it all even if they aren't favorite.
the only way to get maggette was throwing in someone like manu or Tony in exchange for the clipps.Maggette is a of a player,the clipps won´t let him go just for an old man+Beno.
BTW ,I think it could be something else to have him on the SF starting lineup,but I wouldn´t get rid of any of the big 3 for him.
Yep, I'm sure there would be no impetus to play the guy by Pop if he was watching Howard light us up while Bowen checked Dirk....I'm questioning if Popovich would even give him the freedom to help the Spurs in the first place.
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