A long-three that the Spurs should consider for the future?

[thispego]

When TD were 35 and Manu 33 this team will have great bench, Tony would be up (probably divorced ) and we will need good players to keep reaching playoffs

you are a ing dumbass

[exstatic]

My two "underutilized" NBA players, and admittedly, neither is really "long" for the three position are:

James Jones - 6'8" 220. He's in his 4th year, and not really being utilized in Portland, playing only 3 games. He's shown bits and pieces of his game, good rebounding for size, or at least much better than Bowen, some good 3pt shooting, but his shot or shot selection needs work. He's 27. Maybe Kevin P will help us out, or maybe he takes his player option next summer.

Trevor Ariza - 6'8" 210. Caught in a numbers game in Orlando, after they stupidly threw a wad of cash at Rashard Lewis. He's currently getting about 11 minutes, per. Career, he averages 3.6 rebounds in 18.5 minutes, excellent for his height and build. He's a good defender and athlete, but has no real 3 point shot. Hard to believe, but he's still just 22.

[AFBlue]

My two "underutilized" NBA players, and admittedly, neither is really "long" for the three position are:

Trevor Ariza - 6'8" 210. Caught in a numbers game in Orlando, after they stupidly threw a wad of cash at Rashard Lewis. He's currently getting about 11 minutes, per. Career, he averages 3.6 rebounds in 18.5 minutes, excellent for his height and build. He's a good defender and athlete, but has no real 3 point shot. Hard to believe, but he's still just 22.

This is a kid that reminds me alot of Gerald Wallace. He's wiry strong, extremely athletic, and finds ways to score despite having an underdeveloped jumpshot.

I think this kid has alot of upside and could be a good addition.

Having said that, he wouldn't be ready to contribute right away to a championship calibur team.

I think I'd still rather go with Gomes, who has the size to play the 4 in small ball sets and who you know can be reliable on both ends of the court....even if he's never going to be an all star.

[exstatic]

This is a kid that reminds me alot of Gerald Wallace. He's wiry strong, extremely athletic, and finds ways to score despite having an underdeveloped jumpshot.

I think this kid has alot of upside and could be a good addition.

Having said that, he wouldn't be ready to contribute right away to a championship calibur team.

I think I'd still rather go with Gomes, who has the size to play the 4 in small ball sets and who you know can be reliable on both ends of the court....even if he's never going to be an all star.

It'll be interesting to see what Minny does with him next summer. He obviously played better in Boston, where he was just a piece of the puzzle. On a team with no stars, he's struggling with his FG%.

[AFBlue]

It'll be interesting to see what Minny does with him next summer. He obviously played better in Boston, where he was just a piece of the puzzle. On a team with no stars, he's struggling with his FG%.

Honestly I'd be happy with either.

But I wouldn't be suprised if both Barry and Finley were brought back for pennies on the dollar on two-year contracts with the second year being only partially guaranteed or a team option.

We'll see though....

[SenorSpur]

My two "underutilized" NBA players, and admittedly, neither is really "long" for the three position are:


Trevor Ariza - 6'8" 210. Caught in a numbers game in Orlando, after they stupidly threw a wad of cash at Rashard Lewis. He's currently getting about 11 minutes, per. Career, he averages 3.6 rebounds in 18.5 minutes, excellent for his height and build. He's a good defender and athlete, but has no real 3 point shot. Hard to believe, but he's still just 22.

Wow!. Didn't know Ariza was still that young.

As for Gomes, I've never seen him play, so I don't know how he stacks up against the likes of Arizam, Jones or Balkman. I do know that Kevin McHale is bent on creating cap space for next season. Seeing as how he's starting over, it makes sense. Would he be amenable toward trading Gomes?

[AFBlue]

Wow!. Didn't know Ariza was still that young.

As for Gomes, I've never seen him play, so I don't know how he stacks up against the likes of Arizam, Jones or Balkman. I do know that Kevin McHale is bent on creating cap space for next season. Seeing as how he's starting over, it makes sense. Would he be amenable toward trading Gomes?

Gomes is a FA at the end of this year, and though he's a third year player, he isn't necessarily "young". I just mean, he doesn't have incredible upside. With Gomes, what you see is what you get. And I'm not sure McHale is looking for that with his "young" squad.

He plays with good intensity, has a good inside game, developing outside game, and good bbiq.

But...he's not great at any one thing and about the only thing he can improve on is his 3pt shooting....right now his comfort zone is the "long 2".

As DW alluded to, Gomes hasn't played his best ball when given the starting role and a good number of minutes, though he hasn't played poorly either.

He's a classic role player for a good/great team. He fits the bill for Long 3/Small Ball 4 at 6'7 and 250lbs with a 7'2 wingspan.

I just really like what he has to offer for a Spurs team that will be chasing the le for the foreseeable future...

[mystargtr34]

??
Balkman is 6'5.25 without shoes and 6'6.5 with shoes.
(the 6-8 on nba.com is the typical measurement fake)
that's undersized, even for a SF.
(Lebron is 6'7.25 without shoes and 245 lbs)
considering that he has the game of a PF, it is totally undersized.
considering that he is about 208, he is also undersized in this department.
considering that he absolutly can't shoot to save his live, he also fails in the department, that is a basic quality of a Spurs wing.
he plays with intensity, is a good defender and seems to be a great guy overall, but he is far from being an option for the Spurs SF of the future.

Ohhh my bad i didnt bother to check. 6'6.5" WITH shoes?