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if we did have artest we'd be better than showtime lakers
but it will never happen
Yeah, and AI is a good replacement for TP...
KG is also a good replacement for Tim.
if we did have artest we'd be better than showtime lakers
but it will never happen
That'll work. Battier could start from 2006 until Tim is old and creaky.
The Spurs are in good, but not great, shape. Manu, Bruce, and Brent form a very good swingman rotation, with Devin (assuming he is resigned) around for additional defense. There aren't many more minutes especially if Brent consistently hits his 3-pointers this year.
Yes, it's a little small against Rashard and TMac, but it's not easy to exploit when TD is patrolling the paint.
the spurs beat the suns in the first two games by shooting lights out in the 4th.
Yeah, LJIII seems gone. They will have about $2.7 mil of the MLE left. Maybe they can pick up a young 3 using that.
That's probably not enough to land Glenn Robinson, unless they did a 3 year deal with a player option after the 2nd year. If he opted out after the 2nd year, then the Spurs would have his full Bird rights.
Battier would be a great fit in the Spurs' system. From what I've seen of him in the NBA, he's a team player willing to do the dirty work while others get the spotlight. His skills are what you would want in a 3 man, he does a little of everything good (not great). He's a heady player on the court and he doesn't do anything stupid.
Now, Nazr for Battier...I'd think the Spurs could get something more for him. But Battier would lock down that 3 spot for the next 4 to 5 seasons.
Shane Battier? You could not draw it up any better than that. Perfect guy but I can't imagine Jerry giving him up very easily, especially to the best team in the NBA.
I would take pretty much any one of the Grizz SFs -- Posey, Battier, Miller. Really seems like Posey would be the one West would be willing to part with after the Warrick signing.
damn i wish we could get HAKIM!!!
but posey, isnt this guy a good scorer? he ruined us in one game last season i think
That's a good Boozer, good Boozer.
At least for next season, the Spurs do not need a true 3 on the bench. But it would be nice.
I'm comfortable with the rotation as it is now, but the Spurs definately need someone to learn from Bruce.
Other angles.
We don't have to assume that the Spurs must add a player with the defensive skill of BB at the 3.
Bruce is a pretty unique preimeter defender -- I don't expect one guy to replace what he does. I'd like to keep Brown around for the smaller covers and get someone tall and trainable for the taller covers.
Not the defensive skills, but the longer the 3 of the future has to learn from Bruce the better off the team will be.
I disagree. It may be fine as long as Bruce is playing to spell him with one of our vets (and it mostly worked this past season), but what if Bowen wasn't able to play at all for a stretch next season? To me, having no backup 3 is not just a weak spot, but a disaster waiting. As for your statement about no other players out there deserving playing time, wouldn't Battier or Posey "deserve" more playing time at SF than Brent Barry?
I haven't seen Miller play a lot, but my impression was that he was pretty much a pure shooter without much athleticism, who doesn't give you much else. Am I way off base?
Miller is the least likely for West to let go IMO. He's a decent athlete and good shooter -- his versatility is probably his strongest asset -- he has played point for them in a pinch with decent results. He was also their second leading scorer last season.
The Spurs have a number of options. They can deal for a 3 or they can sign one using what's left of the MLE. Perhaps the remainder of the MLE for one year would be good enough for Kukoc?
Kukoc has had a good career, but he's going to be 37 years old in September. If the Spurs can't acquire a longer term backup small forward via trade or FA, they might as well re-sign Glenn Robinson.
spurs need to find a hustler....a hustling hustler..
this offseason seems to be moving so slowwly
Can Glenn Robinson be re-signed for $2.7 mil starting? I don't see it. Hence, Kukoc for 1 season. Then you can look at options via trade and next year in free agency when you will have your full MLE to use on a 3.
what is the status on Grobb anyways
i havent heard a damn thing about him...hes not even on espns free agency page
if the man really liked the idea of being a champion and realizes how bad ass we are and realizes with his help we're more likely to repeat and WANTS to contribute....well those are a bunch of if's, but if so, then he'll resign for decent bucks
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