2008 Master Plan

[2centsworth]

The Spurs are not going to sign a big-name free agent in 2008, nor should they try to do so.

They should use the flexibility created by multiple expiring contracts to acquire role players who can replace those on the current roster fading due to age, or soon to do so, such as:

Robert Horry
Brent Barry
Michael Finley
Bruce Bowen

They already have arguably the best nucleus in the league.

The kind of players I would hope for, would be in the class of a Primo Brezec or Mickael Pietrus.

I'm a huge Gino fan, but he only has 2 to 3 years left in him. He's already turning into more of a jumpshooter.

[Spurs16212]

James White will need a new contract.....

[Spurs16212]

KG will be a good pick up as well......

[makedamnsure]

Howard would be insane to get...

[TDMVPDPOY]

howard just offer him max and see magic counter and see them financially unstable for the future with no prospects
omeka his not known to be offensive stopper, but we need someone to play against the 07 draft class big men
KG give him a short deal, is he willing to accept to play small role for chance to win a ring

[whottt]

I've got an idea...

Why don't we sign KG, Horward and Okafor? , might as well get Kobe while we are at it. This stuff is really pretty simple.

[TDMVPDPOY]

I've got an idea...

Why don't we sign KG, Horward and Okafor? , might as well get Kobe while we are at it. This stuff is really pretty simple.

i can see it workn out

KG signs for veteran
throw max at howard and oka4
gino and duncans contraxt expires teh following year, resign them to vet min
then wtf is next on our hitlist?

[rayray2k8]

What the ?
Feels like the season ended with all these wet dreams being thrown around.
Get real.

[Supergirl]

Spurs main needs are a back up PG (Vaughn's not getting any younger, and I think Pop has given up on Beno) and a long 3. But we're not going to get that in a big name signing. Our best bet is to pull off another draft steal, or look to sign someone who's available for the midlevel exception.

Our core of Duncan, Manu, and Parker is solid for another few years. Finley should also be with us at least another 1-3 years, at least as a role player if not as a starter.

Bowen has at least another 1-3 years in him, given how fit and strong he's proven himself to be. I think the hope is to mold White into his successor.

Oberto and Elson give us depth at center for the next 1-2 years anyway. If Ely can come in and be a good fit, and if Horry decides to stay another year, we're all set at the 4/5 position.

[sa_butta]

I've got an idea...

Why don't we sign KG, Horward and Okafor? , might as well get Kobe while we are at it. This stuff is really pretty simple.

Look no further than the Spurs when selecting the All-Star roster.

[Soul_Patch]

Horry needs to retire this year. He still has great flashes of brilliance, but is not the contributor we are going to need to stay compe ive. I love the guy, and am so glad he was here and helped us when we needed him, but its time for him to go get a seat along side david as a spectator.

[Darkwaters]

Spurs main needs are a back up PG (Vaughn's not getting any younger, and I think Pop has given up on Beno) and a long 3. But we're not going to get that in a big name signing. Our best bet is to pull off another draft steal, or look to sign someone who's available for the midlevel exception.

Our core of Duncan, Manu, and Parker is solid for another few years. Finley should also be with us at least another 1-3 years, at least as a role player if not as a starter.

Bowen has at least another 1-3 years in him, given how fit and strong he's proven himself to be. I think the hope is to mold White into his successor.

Oberto and Elson give us depth at center for the next 1-2 years anyway. If Ely can come in and be a good fit, and if Horry decides to stay another year, we're all set at the 4/5 position.

Do you not even read the le of the thread? This is the 2008 master plan. Not this offseason...but the NEXT one.

[Extra Stout]

Do you not even read the le of the thread? This is the 2008 master plan. Not this offseason...but the NEXT one.

The Spurs have as much flexibility this offseason, because of all the expiring contracts, as they do next offseason, when the contracts actually expire.

So, a thread le that would more accurately demonstrate an apprehension of the situation would be "2007-2008 Master Plan."

In any event, dreams of superstars joining the Spurs as free agents are silly.