is the udoka thing dead?

[pinto87]

Been a spurs fan for 10 years and basketball fan/player all my life. The spurs have been my definition for a team for some time now.

Anyhow, on this topic. Have you guys played defensive basketball before? and I don’t mean making that one big block that would send everyone screaming. I’m talking about shutting your opponent down completely. It takes discipline, awareness and experience and most importantly team work.

Some people in this forum believe a younger wing would be a better solution than Udoka. Bringing in a younger punk would mean holding his hand. Teaching him a system that would likely sink in after 2 seasons. Not really a good idea if you are looking for a repeat which I believe the spurs FO/fans are looking for.

It is already stated that Udoka is an excellent defender (due to his maturity; yes older players usually are better defenders). “But his not as good bowen” this is bull . In my books Bowen should have won “defensive player of the year”, but don’t think less of Udoka. Good defenders are made better in defensive team cause you have faith in teammates to back you up on D thus when forcing your opponents on their weakside and into your bigs, you know your big men are gonna send that prick flying.

With the addition Udoka there is a higher probability that he adopts the spurs system quickly. And his maturity and work ethics means he will less likely disrupt the team from the inside.

Isn’t it also stated that his a 3 point threat and a decent free throw shooter? If so you whiners sure are picky.

Here’s hoping for a repeat and thanx SPURSTALK for keeping the world updated.

Cheers!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Been a spurs fan for 10 years and basketball fan/player all my life. The spurs have been my definition for a team for some time now.

Anyhow, on this topic. Have you guys played defensive basketball before? and I don’t mean making that one big block that would send everyone screaming. I’m talking about shutting your opponent down completely. It takes discipline, awareness and experience and most importantly team work.

Some people in this forum believe a younger wing would be a better solution than Udoka. Bringing in a younger punk would mean holding his hand. Teaching him a system that would likely sink in after 2 seasons. Not really a good idea if you are looking for a repeat which I believe the spurs FO/fans are looking for.

It is already stated that Udoka is an excellent defender (due to his maturity; yes older players usually are better defenders). “But his not as good bowen” this is bull . In my books Bowen should have won “defensive player of the year”, but don’t think less of Udoka. Good defenders are made better in defensive team cause you have faith in teammates to back you up on D thus when forcing your opponents on their weakside and into your bigs, you know your big men are gonna send that prick flying.

With the addition Udoka there is a higher probability that he adopts the spurs system quickly. And his maturity and work ethics means he will less likely disrupt the team from the inside.

Isn’t it also stated that his a 3 point threat and a decent free throw shooter? If so you whiners sure are picky.

Here’s hoping for a repeat and thanx SPURSTALK for keeping the world updated.

Cheers!!!

Well said, and welcome!

Can we sign this guy already and get it over with?

I bet we don't sign anyone though unless it's an S&T for Beno or Barry (neither makes any sense for Portland, unfortunately), because of the lux tax...

[spursfaninla]

Been a spurs fan for 10 years and basketball fan/player all my life. The spurs have been my definition for a team for some time now.

Anyhow, on this topic. Have you guys played defensive basketball before? and I don’t mean making that one big block that would send everyone screaming. I’m talking about shutting your opponent down completely. It takes discipline, awareness and experience and most importantly team work.

Some people in this forum believe a younger wing would be a better solution than Udoka. Bringing in a younger punk would mean holding his hand. Teaching him a system that would likely sink in after 2 seasons. Not really a good idea if you are looking for a repeat which I believe the spurs FO/fans are looking for.

It is already stated that Udoka is an excellent defender (due to his maturity; yes older players usually are better defenders). “But his not as good bowen” this is bull . In my books Bowen should have won “defensive player of the year”, but don’t think less of Udoka. Good defenders are made better in defensive team cause you have faith in teammates to back you up on D thus when forcing your opponents on their weakside and into your bigs, you know your big men are gonna send that prick flying.

With the addition Udoka there is a higher probability that he adopts the spurs system quickly. And his maturity and work ethics means he will less likely disrupt the team from the inside.

Isn’t it also stated that his a 3 point threat and a decent free throw shooter? If so you whiners sure are picky.

Here’s hoping for a repeat and thanx SPURSTALK for keeping the world updated.

Cheers!!!

Holy crap, when did Pop start browsing forums?

Seriously, excellent first take.

[T Park]

Udoka makes alot of sense.

Wich is why more than likely someone like Dallas or Miami will get him.

[mystargtr34]

Been a spurs fan for 10 years and basketball fan/player all my life. The spurs have been my definition for a team for some time now.

Anyhow, on this topic. Have you guys played defensive basketball before? and I don’t mean making that one big block that would send everyone screaming. I’m talking about shutting your opponent down completely. It takes discipline, awareness and experience and most importantly team work.

Some people in this forum believe a younger wing would be a better solution than Udoka. Bringing in a younger punk would mean holding his hand. Teaching him a system that would likely sink in after 2 seasons. Not really a good idea if you are looking for a repeat which I believe the spurs FO/fans are looking for.

It is already stated that Udoka is an excellent defender (due to his maturity; yes older players usually are better defenders). “But his not as good bowen” this is bull . In my books Bowen should have won “defensive player of the year”, but don’t think less of Udoka. Good defenders are made better in defensive team cause you have faith in teammates to back you up on D thus when forcing your opponents on their weakside and into your bigs, you know your big men are gonna send that prick flying.

With the addition Udoka there is a higher probability that he adopts the spurs system quickly. And his maturity and work ethics means he will less likely disrupt the team from the inside.

Isn’t it also stated that his a 3 point threat and a decent free throw shooter? If so you whiners sure are picky.

Here’s hoping for a repeat and thanx SPURSTALK for keeping the world updated.

Cheers!!!

Agree

You know defense, but you couldnt stop me

[pinto87]

Agree

You know defense, but you couldnt stop me

Bring it on brother!!!

[mystargtr34]

Lets go! 21

Check!

[pinto87]

Can play with you if you're wearing no shoes

[mystargtr34]

We on bitumen?

[td4mvp3]

so is this dead?

[Bruno]

so is this dead?

has he signed with another team ?
No, so it's not dead.

Be a little patient.

[td4mvp3]

has he signed with another team ?
No, so it's not dead.

Be a little patient.

it was supposed to happen wednesday, i gave 'em another three days.

[Da Spurs]

It's not dead if we can dump Beno. If we can't do that, it's dead.

[Solid D]

it was supposed to happen wednesday, i gave 'em another three days.

Or else...

Or else you are going to turn loose of that keyboard.

[td4mvp3]

Or else...

Or else you are going to turn loose of that keyboard.

way to make a funny out of something i didn't say or imply. dude said have patience, i pointed out the patience.

[Fast Dunk]

Kill yourselves dudes!

Get used to the same old ass team from last year that is not going to repeat.

[td4mvp3]

Kill yourselves dudes!

Get used to the same old ass team from last year that is not going to repeat.

when your smack talk has to recognize that a le has already been won, kinda loses its effectiveness. your city has won what in the past billion years, let alone just in the nba? go back to starring in an mj highlight video. bulls win! bulls win!

[Mister Sinister]

Kill yourselves dudes!

Get used to the same old ass team from last year that is not going to repeat.

GTFO our internet, you ing n00b.

[RC's Boss]

Kill yourselves dudes!

Get used to the same old ass team from last year that is not going to repeat.

That same team would sweep your team again... IF you were lucky enough to get there again w/ an OLD ASS OVERPAID CENTER!

[Darkwaters]

Get used to the same old ass team from last year that is not going to repeat.

Speaking of which, hows Eric Snow?

[Fast Dunk]

[Solid D]

One look at the link to Ime Udoka's "Hoopdreams" site gives some cool insight on how involved Ime is in the Portland community and in helping young players to improve their game.

http://www.hoopdreams.info/home.html

Hoop Dreams Basketball

Providing "CREATIVE FREEDOM" to help achieve basketball dreams!

Basketball Camp

http://www.hoopdreams.info/imeudokacamp.html

When: Monday through Friday: July 30th - August 3rd, 2007
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Cost: $250 per camper
Camp capacity: 250
Where: PSU, Peter W. Stott Center, 930 S.W. Hall St., Portland 97201
Who: Girls & Boys 8-16

The Ime Udoka Basketball Camp welcomes girls & boys, 8-16, serious about improving their skills, developing their game, and learning from the best coaching staff in the Portland area.

The goal of the camp is to provide a structured basketball learning experience that encourages team participation, rugged compe ion and above all, good sportsmanship.

The coaching staff includes past & present male & female high school, college and/or professional basketball players who have played in Oregon and across the nation.

Players are divided into teams by age and compete throughout the week in full-court basketball games and skill challenges. Championship games conclude the week.

An Awards Ceremony is held on Friday. Camp coaches assess campers throughout the week and present awards in categories such as Hustle, Defense, Sportsmanship, and The Camper of the Week. Parents and friends of the players are invited to attend this special event.

"Autograph Day" with Ime is Friday. Campers may bring in one item on Friday to be signed by Ime.

Each player receives a Nike camp T-shirt, camp certificate, all-camp photo and an individual photo taken with Ime, and other gifts and prizes!


For additional information about the camp please contact Camp Director Kumbeno Memory via email: [email protected]

Mail your check/money order along with the registration form to:

Hoop Dreams Basketball

PO Box 19685

Portland, Or 97280

[SequSpur]

i told you.

[ploto]

Don't see how accurate this in, but it's out there. With Spanoulis, the Spurs are about $1M over the luxury tax IIRC. Even dumping him does not seem to make this possible. I also assume he means luxury tax and not salary cap.

The Spurs are negotiating with Trail Blazers free agent Ime Udoka on a low-paying contract that would keep San Antonio below the projected salary-cap threshold for next season.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baske...tes.htm?csp=34

[td4mvp3]

well, at least this ref stuff has kept me from thinking so much about he who can be named to a team.