Arenas likes Spurs when he opts out

[Cry Havoc]

Can anyone imagine the speed of a backcourt featuring Arenas and Parker?

Uh. o, Phoenix. My, how slow your full-court break is.

Duncan would block a shot, get the rebound, and we'd score before he got to half court. He'd give his, "Oh, really?" Look and trot back down to play defense.

Anytime you can add a scorer like Gilbert, you take it. It gives us more depth at the 3 allowing Manu to move over there and gives us another body to make plays and be something for Dallas and Phoenix to cry about.

Not gonna happen though.

[ambchang]

Hmm ... people seems to never learn that a lot of talent != championship. If the 04 Lakers, those loser USA teams and 07 Nuggets didn't drive home that point, the 08 Celtics will.
BTW, despite being extremely fun to watch and quirky, Arenas plays no defense, doesn't pass the ball, take bad shots, and he is a fit for the Spurs that can help teams win. See Marbury, Steve Francis, or any ballhog PG that ever played.
And no, even if the Spurs could take on Arenas without losing one of the big 3s, i wouldn't take him on. Unless I can trade him to some other team that would give the Spurs a defensive center (young PJ brown type, Tyson Chandler, etc) and a good backup point, or an all-star caliber young SF (Luol Deng).

[jmard5]

Do the Spurs want Arenas?

Ideally, yes. Realistically speaking, obviously no.

[vander]

Hmm ... people seems to never learn that a lot of talent != championship. If the 04 Lakers, those loser USA teams and 07 Nuggets didn't drive home that point, the 08 Celtics will.

yes, its amazing the spurs were able to win this year with so much talent. we'd better add some less talent this year if we've any hope to repeat, the scola trade was a start, but we still have a risky amount.

[DieMrBond]

He also listed LA. You think a person like Gilbert would honestly pick SA over LA? He is all about flash and self promotion, and where better to go than LA for that.

Although, he has stated before he wants to stay in Washington (whether that is just keeping his current employees happy or not, who knows)

[SenorSpur]

He also listed LA. You think a person like Gilbert would honestly pick SA over LA? He is all about flash and self promotion, and where better to go than LA for that.

Although, he has stated before he wants to stay in Washington (whether that is just keeping his current employees happy or not, who knows)

Hmmm. A delicious thought just came to mind.

Wizards and Lakers should make a trade (Arenas and others for Bryant). While Kobe's individual, on-court brilliance and off-court popularity are unmatched, Arenas is one of only a few players that could partially fill the void. The Fakers could then sign Arenas to an extension and build around Arenas. That way, Arenas would get the "big city" stage that he long craves for.

[gospursgojas]

seriously...

anyone who says they wouldn't take Arenas on the Spurs is an idiot

anyone who says the Spurs wouldn't take Arenas if the $$$ worked out is and idiot

the system.... GA is a baller

Tim Tony & Manu would agree

[baseline bum]

Funny how the forum who all over the idea of "you have to get an all-star like Kidd" is all over Arenas nuts now. Gilbert's not a point guard, and I'd rather have Manu play the two.

[Fillmoe]

lol @ spurs fans actually thinking he would sign with the spurs for the MLE.... you know hes a greedy player right?

[Barbarian]

Hey worth a shot right? If he says no than him. But you cant just straight out say NO WAY. The same idiots saying he shouldnt come over would be the same guys wearing his jersey.

[YODA]

First off..
1. If you get a chance to go after the guy, it has to be done.
2. Obviously, it would cost an arm and a leg to get him and even then ,thats stretching it, but you would have to at least look at the possibility of getting him.odds are we wont have the cap room, but things change sometimes.
3. Can he play in the Spurs system? In my opinion, what pop does best is use the best qualities of his players and utilize those skills in a controlled system. Recall Pop going nuts about Manu's wild play?? Recall Pop going nuts over Parkers over agression? Eventually pop let these players do what they do best, but he keeps them in control, which is the key to pops success. Can he do that with GA? I actually think he would be alot like Finley, trying real hard not to rock the boat, but only some luck and a little cap space will ever give us a chance to see the results of this.

[Indazone]

yeah right, he's not signing for the MLE. You want him you gotta get rid of one of the Big Three. Either that or cut all your bench players to make room for him.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

It's been stated numerous times. This is a pipe dream. But if the opportunity was there I wouldn't be mad if the Spurs signed him.

[sprrs]

Im noy saying hes a typical Spurs player. But you cant turn down one the better players in the league. Do you think Tony was always a Pop type player? He made Parker the player he is by using a thing called "coaching". Who are we to say the same cant be done for someone else? Maybe you are right, but you just cant turn someone like him down. you gotta give it a shot. Too much upside to turn down.

Tony didn't come in as the top dog. He didn't have a big ego when he came in and learned to play as part of the system. What makes you think Arenas, With a big an ego as anyone in the league, and at the height of his prime, would eventually fit in as well as Tony did....he'd have to make major adjustments that Tony didn't have to make.

[Obstructed_View]

Arenas doesn't play for his team, he plays for himself. He produces because he's disrespected and underestimated, not because he cares about winning, and that only works when you happen to be playing someone that disprespected him. He makes decisions based upon what's best for Gilbert, not what's best for his team. His interviews usually center around what stats he's going to put up with no real discussion of winning or team. He's the Chad Johnson of the NBA.

He's a likable enough guy, and he's got an absolute ton of talent, but I wouldn't wrap any money up in him, and certainly not a cent of guaranteed money while the Spurs are competing for championships.

[SenorSpur]

Arenas doesn't play for his team, he plays for himself. He produces because he's disrespected and underestimated, not because he cares about winning, and that only works when you happen to be playing someone that disprespected him. He makes decisions based upon what's best for Gilbert, not what's best for his team. His interviews usually center around what stats he's going to put up with no real discussion of winning or team. He's the Chad Johnson of the NBA.

Well said. That's exactly the reason why I don't think he would fit in S.A. His personal motivations sometimes stand in the way of what is best for his team. He's an extremely talented, yet selfish ball player. I'm sure he craves being the BIG fish in the pond. I'm personally very leery of how he'd adjust playing on a championshiip-type roster where he is not the biggest star.

[ambchang]

I find it amusing that people have continuously called others who don't agree with them idiots, yet provide no retort to the little matter of on court chemistry.
Same people who refused to believe Team USA would lose, or the same people who crowded the 04 Lakers the champs before the season started, and the same people who is putting money on the Celtics to make the finals I assume.

[spursfan09]

I would love having him. Just as long as he could be added without giving up one of the big 3.

[Holt's Cat]

Chances are between slim and none but imagine a guard rotation of...

Starters
1 Parker
2 Arenas

Bench
2 Manu
2/3 Udoka

Manu could enter the game for either one. Then if Pop so desired he could switch backcourts with Parker or Arenas and Udoka coming in.

Even if the Spurs had a real shot at Arenas, I doubt they would want to spend that much (~$30 mil per) on their top 3 backcourt players.

[Holt's Cat]

Anyways, for next summer I would take a look at what proven veteran guards who are slightly past their prime but still solid are available. With Barry and Finley's deals up the Spurs will likely be looking for one veteran replacement.

[Holt's Cat]

At first glance, the pickings are slim for veteran shooting guards next summer outside of the Spurs' own free agents. If Barry and/or Finley doesn't show signs of slowing down I could see the Spurs bringing one of them back for another year.

Giricek will be an unrestricted free agent next summer. For the right price he wouldn't be a bad pickup. He's at the age where the Jazz might balk at offering him a large deal. He shoots the 3 at a nice clip.

[dougp]

PG: Parker
SG: Arenas
SF: Udoka
PF: Splitter
C: Duncan

Bench: Ginboli, Bowen, Oberto, Vaughn, Horry, Barry

Sorry, but that is plain sick ... just silly. If it was possible, he would need MLE or not even all of it. If he wants a championship, he would do it.

[phxspurfan]

Arenas = B.Diddy part deux

[SenorSpur]

Again. Arenas WILL obtain a max-level contract from some team - it just wont be the Spurs. Spurs will not be able to afford a MAX player like him.

[vander]

Again. Arenas WILL obtain a max-level contract from some team - it just wont be the Spurs. Spurs will not be able to afford a MAX player like him.

but the 4 teams he mentioned are all over the cap, what gives?