Kelenna Azubuike

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I think he'd be good. His name is cool as well.

[SenorSpur]

has everyone forgotten about Mickael Pietrus?

He's also a free agent this summer.

And considering that he's already 26 and hasn't improved much since his rookie year, has had a down season this year . . .

, he might come cheaper than Azubuike.

Actually, I would like Mikael Pietrus too. I know he doesn't have a high BBIQ, but I'm confident Pop could turn him around. After all, he already is a willing defender. Because of his down year, it's likely he command demands in free agency wont be unreasonable.

I also like James Jones. We know he's a superb shooter, but I don't know how well he defends.

Corey Maggette still intrigues me too. Fantastic offensive player, Great mid range game, attacks the rim, and is a fantastic FT shooter. Has the athleticism to be a better defender. Problem is his price may be too steep.

I want to see the Spurs add one veteran swingman, who is in the early or mid part of their career. They can add yet another swingman via the draft or from the D-league.

It'll be interesting to see what the Spurs do with Finley and/or Barry, assuming he comes back. I can't see how they keep both next season.

[ChuckD]

Low BBIQ players fail in this system. If Pietrus hasn't figured it out yet, he's no good to us.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Actually, I would like Mikael Pietrus too. I know he doesn't have a high BBIQ, but I'm confident Pop could turn him around. After all, he already is a willing defender. Because of his down year, it's likely he command demands in free agency wont be unreasonable.

It's crazy to think that Pop can take someone who is as dumb on the court as Pietrus and somehow turn him around.

[picnroll]

Actually, I would like Mikael Pietrus too. I know he doesn't have a high BBIQ, but I'm confident Pop could turn him around. After all, he already is a willing defender. Because of his down year, it's likely he command demands in free agency wont be unreasonable.

... because Elson and Nazr were such overwhelming successes as Spurs.

[genomefreak13]

I'd be happy with any of those three.

Hermann is a 3-4.

As for Bonzi, him, great rebounder, Spur-killer, but I don't want to barrack for him because he's a selfish headcase.

why can't we get Bonzi ? He seems to play good against the spurs, why not get him to play on our team. Pop signed Horry because his a pain in the ass for SA during playoffs - why not do the same for Bonzi. He's a good project for the future as well.

[fyatuk]

why can't we get Bonzi ? He seems to play good against the spurs, why not get him to play on our team. Pop signed Horry because his a pain in the ass for SA during playoffs - why not do the same for Bonzi. He's a good project for the future as well.

There's a huge difference in personality between Horry and Bonzi. Bonzi is a team killer, Horry is a team player.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

why can't we get Bonzi ? He seems to play good against the spurs, why not get him to play on our team. Pop signed Horry because his a pain in the ass for SA during playoffs - why not do the same for Bonzi. He's a good project for the future as well.

Why? Because he's a selfish player with little mental focus who has had at least 5 chances to prove himself and busted every time. If you noticed some of the shots he took the other day you'd know what I mean.

Oh, and why do we need him? I'll take Ime's generally solid defensive play and rebounding (although he too, could work on his shot selection sometimes) over Bonzi any day.

Bonzi, for all his unfulfilled upside, is not a SPUR just like Artest is not.

[nfg3]

Talent coupled with a low BB IQ won't work in Spurland. As stated before think Elson and Nazr. Pietrus and Bonzi - for all the talent they have - aren't Spur material. So sad though to see players with so much talent waste the such an opportunity.

[Mr. Body]

If they picked up Pietrus, they'd have to turn around and get rid of him again, just like Elson and many others.

[tav1]

Do ya'll think that Bowen will play out his contract?

[urunobili]

guys is Pietrus> Azubuike?

[Indazone]

Spurs would do well getting either Azubuike or Pietrus. Both of them would be solid role players and on any given night be able to put 20 ppg on the board. I think also D. Nelson has not utilized them as well as he could.

[picnroll]

Rockets should sign Pietrus.

[Thompson]

How is Azubuike on defense? Granted it may be hard to judge seeing as he's playing for the Warriors, but has anyone seen him play defense with any intensity? I've been impressed with what little I've seen of him, although most of it has been on offense.