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The deal is more about the pick than the player we get back, Radmanovic is only there to make the salaries match.
I'm hoping this happens. Blair has been getting some minutes here and there that should be going to Baynes, it could be because he knows the system or just that SA has been trying to showcase him this entire time trying to up his value. I don't expect Baynes to have a major role, not this season, however 10 mins a game would be great. The Spurs really need size, shot blocking and rebounding all things Baynes has, and it's best to get him into some sort of rhythm now instead of just throwing him out there in the middle of a playoff series.
The deal is more about the pick than the player we get back, Radmanovic is only there to make the salaries match.
If all Blair nets is a 2nd round draft pick, then they're better off keeping him and letting him walk in the offseason. A second round draft pick will be useless in a weak draft.
I don't get the rationale of saying Blair is a cheap insurance. If Blair sees the floor during the playoffs the Spurs are certainly not adding a ring to their collection this year, as simple as that. In this context he is not cheap but expensive as he serves no purpose.
I say dump him for whatever you can get in return, if somebody is stupid enough to pay now for a 6-month rental. It's less salary, fewer headaches (the guy isn't happy here) and the potential to draft a player who could be more useful in the future.
Project Blair is over in SA. I wish him the best of luck elsewhere.
First place and still doesn't want to be here?
Always suspect when a (role) player wants out of a successful team. Is there a quote that Blair isn't happy being on the team? Trade this clown if that's the case. JA was one for wanting out. I can't help but marvel at that logic. If you're getting paid your value what else comes next before winning?
salary dump move ? Blair is better than that
First place and still doesn't want to be here?
Always suspect when a (role) player wants out of a successful team. Is there a quote that Blair isn't happy being on the team? Trade this clown if that's the case. JA was one for wanting out. I can't help but marvel at that logic. If you're getting paid your value what else comes next before winning?
Maybe he has pride. Unlike a Bonner who accepts that he is nothing more than a role player.
It would be a huge mistake to let him go. IMO.
Also means more Baynes...hopefully.
I don't think he is upset at being a role player(in general), I think he is just upset by his minutes. Then on top of that, he had the honor of starting, then gets placed on the bench.
Blair can be useful in getting a backup pg. I still don't really think Neal can be part of the playoff rotation. He weakens the defense too much.
This. Playing Blair means that you lost one of Duncan/Splitter/Diaw. If that happens it's over anyway.
Take the second for him and scan the buyout market.
If you're a basketball player, chances are you'd like to get to play basketball. A guy who thinks he can contribute would rather do so than sit on the bench.First place and still doesn't want to be here?
Always suspect when a (role) player wants out of a successful team. Is there a quote that Blair isn't happy being on the team? Trade this clown if that's the case. JA was one for wanting out. I can't help but marvel at that logic. If you're getting paid your value what else comes next before winning?
This.
He has pride and is not a bad player. He can be un-focused but he also has heart and brings energy. I would take Blair a million times over Bonner - yet no one is talking about trading Bonner. smh.
I think Bonner's salary makes it tougher to deal since the other team would have to give up a legitimate contract, not just a pick. plus most teams needing bench depth would rather have a high energy rebounder like blair over a 3 point specialist in bonner.
also, Bonner brings the +/- goods
Not disagreeing with you - but on the other hand a really SMART front office would not be ASKING what another team needs - they would be SELLING/CONVINCING them of what the other front office can't pass up...I think Bonner's salary makes it tougher to deal since the other team would have to give up a legitimate contract, not just a pick. plus most teams needing bench depth would rather have a high energy rebounder like blair over a 3 point specialist in bonner.
also, Bonner brings the +/- goods
"yes, Blair can rebound - but Bonner can shoot your team into the playoffs!!!"
they could probably try to sell Bonner's +/-
its also notable the Spurs value Bonner over Blair, so they're not only more interested in giving up Blair than Bonner, but again, there's probably a better market for Blair than Bonner. makes sense to ship out grizzly. based on those 2
Other team's GM's have eyes.
Good. Now we don't have to hear
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Ass Dejuan whataburger jokes anymore
If Pop used the right combo at the right time, I feel silly for saying this but for the most part just keep Blair an Bonner. Trade Jack or Neal an Cory Jo for a decent wing player. I'd say lets see Aron run along side Timmy an Blair an Tiago run along with Manu an the 2nd string. Blairs hustle, hands on defense, an quick passing is gone be missed. Bonner against certain defensive teams spreads the floor.
Blair might be able to help Spurs on short stints during the playoffs so trading him away for basically nothing isn't an intuitive move.
Now, I think it's the right move for at least three reasons.
First, it will open playing time for Baynes.
Second, it will create a roster spot to try some D-League players. Even if odds are low, Spurs might find an interesting player.
Third, the most important if ti's the right move human-wise. Even if Blair want to leave and isn't playing while he is in a contract year, he has been a great teammate. He deserves to go to a team where he will play more and have a shot at getting a relatively big contract this summer.
I agree, especially with the 3rd. He's had his twitter rants, but he still is there supporting the team from the bench, and has not dogged the team/organization publicly like some other guys may have done. He deserves to be somewhere where he can get playing time. It will work out for both ends if he is moved.
#3 is what I also tried to point out. and that's why the Spurs will let him go, if he asks. even if it brings back only a high 2nd rounder.
(no team will give him a 4 years contract on big numbers. but something like a 2 years 6M contract would be a nice deal for him and give him some future injurance, considering the small money he made till now. and that's not totally unrealistic, if he get's the chance to play some more minutes and produces till season end)
Unless Blair is so unhappy that his presence is a negative, don't trade him just to get rid of him.
Especially in a way that might come back to haunt you.
Well, yes...but again..if you are a "salesman" in the front office...you say;
"now c'mon man...who you gonna believe- ME or your LYIN' EYES!!!"
Though I wouldn't be surprised if Blair is traded before the deadline, here's another reason that might prevent it from happening. DeJuan's propensity for hanging his dirty laundry on the clothes line for all to see. While many Clubs in the NBA have had to watch their business exposed through media outlets(FB, twitter, etc.) over the years, PATFO has been relatively immuned to this embarrassment. While I do not think Pop & Co. is vindictive enough to let a bargain for Blair pass by, I would not put it past them to just let Blair sit on the bench. There he could be used if needed, but at the end of the season suffer the insecurities of not being employed in the league..
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