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The Spurs could use a reclamation project, and Davis could use a chance to salvage his image. Might be a good fit. They certainly have nothing to lose.
Ricky Davis never hates a bucket that he makes. He would rather score than win. The reason he’s been on so many teams is because of his selfishness and not doing the team like ignoring the play that was called from the sideline and doing his own thing instead. But he's a risk and at this stage ill be willing to take that risk. Who knows he could mature in our system and could turn out to be that scorer we desperately need. IT'S TIME WE TOOK A RISK!
The Spurs could use a reclamation project, and Davis could use a chance to salvage his image. Might be a good fit. They certainly have nothing to lose.
Ricky Davis or Get the Fork out?
And as for this comment...
....even the beat writers for one of his former teams disagree...
"RICKY DAVIS (HEAT) - The 28-year-old Davis has behaved himself over the last few years, and would be a nice addition to a team that needs scoring. The 6-7 Davis played in all 82 regular-season games for Miami, and averaged 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists. If Davis wants to take less money to play for a winner, there will be a lot of clubs bidding for his services. Dallas, Houston, New Orleans and Toronto may all be interested in the Iowa product."
http://www.nesn.com/content/celtics/...4-3cc9730c86a7
IM GOING TO GET THE FORK OUT OF THE SPURS AND STICK IT IN YOUR FUKIN HEAD. NOW THAT WILL BE A RISK BUT YOU KNOW WHAT IT WILL BE WORTH IT WHEN IT'S ALL SET AND DONE. YOU FUKIN CLOWN!Ricky Davis or Get the Fork out?
Last edited by AC#21_TD ERA; 07-21-2008 at 11:42 PM.
As a 4th option? Why not.
Ricky Davis > Michael Finley
Manu/Mason/Davis >> Finley/Manu/Barry
You said exactly the same thing about JR Smith.
Next thing we know, it'll be 'Latrell Sprewell or Get the Fork Out!'
Well, the only problem I see with him is money. I doubt he would come here for the LLE.
He would be the scorer the Spurs need but it is very unlikely.
Let him stay where he is he kinda has that cancer with him because in each team he has been on makes them bad
Obviously you want Davis over Finley! I don't!
Also, check with his former teams: Minnesota & Boston about being a cancer in the locker room.
Moreover, you came up with a statistical point that Davis is less of a ball-hog than Finley (ball-elephant in your words).
You...know the argument doesn't hold water. Because, Coach Pop has encouraged Finley to shot the ball when he has the open look in order to stretch the defense. So yes..he has taken more shots than Davis. However, if the coach tells you shoot...then you shoot the ball.
He has been inconsistent..yes! But you still haven't acknowledge the fact that Finley has hit some big shots in the three years he's been a Spur.
Again, the Spurs-Suns 1st round playoff series of this year, the Spurs-Nuggets 1st Playoff Series-Game 5 in '07, The Spurs-Knicks game this year at the MSG where he hit the shot to go into overtime ( a game the Spurs had no business winning), and The Spurs-Lakers '07 regular season in LA...when he hit the game winner.
Ricky Davis has never done anything like that in his career. The fact he would miss a shot on purpose at the end of game to pad his stats...says a lot about him.
I'm sorry! For a 10th or 11th man ( that's what Finley would be) coming off the bench at this point in his career, I would rather someone who is a solid professional and fits well with the team. Not someone....who does have talent but he's been selfish with most of the five teams he's been on in his career and would be unknown to the guys in the locker room.
It's like you want to date some woman because she's beautiful...but she has already divorced her third husband and has a selfish and narcissistic personality. Well, she is still beautiful...so I'll give her a try.
The same thing with talent. People can be so blinded by talent. But, does this person with talent fit your organization? If that person doesn't fit (no matter how talented) you move on!!!!
Just because there is a roster spot doesn't mean that we have to fill it up with the most talented guy on the market.
The reason the Spurs were so successful the last few years is not because of talent alone, it's with fitting the right pieces around the centre talent that the team has. The team already has talent, and they are the big 3, players come in to compliment them, not take shots away from them.
Ricky Davis has never been known to be a guy who creates shots in the offensive flow. In other words, he takes shots from his teammates, which is a net zero if he makes the shot, but a negative when he misses it. He also gambles on “defense” and plays out of sync of the rest of team. Basically, he is a role player who wants to act as the lead on a playground team.
The Spurs had trouble scoring last year because Ginobili was injured. The Spurs offense is quite stagnant, and Ginobili is the person who puts in that extra unpredictability. If Manu was healthy, the Spurs would have been in much better shape offensively, but if Manu is injured, the Spurs cannot compete for a championship because so much offense is lost, Ricky Davis or not. Blaming the team’s success and failure on a role player like Finley is erroneous as his role on the team is essentially taking wide open shots, keep the lane relatively open for the big 3, and act as a locker room glue guy. Ricky Davis cannot fill that role.
I don't mind, if it's for the minimum. Apart from the big 3, we don't have that 4th scoring option. After watching the Spurs struggle to score during certain stretches of some games last season, it's definitely something that needs to be address. RD isn't great on D, but he's not bad either. His personality is the issue. The best case scenario is he plays within the team, works hard, does some community work and comes off the bench with Manu. The worst case scenario is if he doesn't play within the team and is a cancer in the locker room in which case Pop will unleash his inner beast on him. We can waive him in this case.
i don't think he'll be a savior. he had misgivings before, but there are indications that he's trying to steer his ship into the right direction. plus, davis can't be a cancer inside a locker room with tim, manu, and tony, and cia pop. if it's for the minimum, davis is a no-brainer. i'll try to see what happens. if he doesn't fit, then we can wauve him. but if he brings instant offense and an average defense, we've got a step towards getting that 5th ring.
No indications I've seen that the Spurs have interest in the guy...means I sincerly doubt it's going to happen.
Finley is a much surer bet to be back with the Spurs, though they may decide to go younger with someone like Brown or Evans.
Ey Mr Bottom Tooth, do me a fukin favour and just barrack for one team you fukin bandwagon clown. You have a new favourite team every week and i dont give a if your changing it for the sake of it. Your a fukin y thats going to get smacked one day. When that happens change your name to Mr I got my teeth punched out.
What a clueless moron.Ey Mr Bottom Tooth, do me a fukin favour and just barrack for one team you fukin bandwagon clown. You have a new favourite team every week and i dont give a if your changing it for the sake of it. Your a fukin y thats going to get smacked one day. When that happens change your name to Mr I got my teeth punched out.
We need a fourth scorer and Pops and Tim could keep him in line. He is said to be looking to rebiuld his rep with a top western team. Dont know if thats us but if he is willing to take the LLE and fall in line pick him up. Parker Manu Davis Duncan and Ian. Not a bad line up when we need to score.
We would have speed on the wings, shooting, scoring at all 5 spots.
two words... no. i doubt if this guy is even on the Spurs radar.
Rage much?Ey Mr Bottom Tooth, do me a fukin favour and just barrack for one team you fukin bandwagon clown. You have a new favourite team every week and i dont give a if your changing it for the sake of it. Your a fukin y thats going to get smacked one day. When that happens change your name to Mr I got my teeth punched out.
AC#21 = Tacker
Ricky Davis is not our Savior.... James Gist is
Dude, I've been waiting to use that for so long since I read that
AC#21 = Tacker
Without a doubt Ricky Davis is not a good player and he has showed us that!
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