Quote Originally Posted by Ice009
I loved Gary Neal, but his lack of defense and then leaving a shoe-less Miller open really turned me on him. I couldn't seem to get over some of the plays in of his in game 6 and 7.

It's too bad because he was such a lethal shooter when he was on. I loved it when he'd come out blazing and drilling 3s left, right and center.

I guess the Spurs had issues with him too as they let him go and didn't want to pay him anymore money than the qualifying offer. What do you guys think turned the Spurs off on him? His character? His play in the finals? Lack of defense? Why do you guys think the Spurs weren't that interested in bringing him back?
I doubt it was anything on the court, as they did sign Beli to replace him. I think they assumed he'd get paid more than he did. But of course, who knows where he stood on the dust-up with Jack or team chemistry in general. On the court, he seemed well-liked, but I'm trying to remember if he has been greeted warmly by Spurs' players since he's been on other teams.