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He's Steve Francis on the Spurs squad
I loved the way Ime played against the Kings. I was very impressed more with his offense than his defense.
He's Steve Francis on the Spurs squad
The guy played only 20 minutes in his very first game with the Spurs and gets 14 and 6. Yea, Udoka.
Its pretty obvious the Spurs have done a horrible job with front office moves the last ohh, I dont know, 5 years or so. Why even try to respond to "the Authority" when it's obvious from the results the Spurs haven't done a good job at personal moves, your just telling it like it is. Maybe after the Spurs get their together and bring in some real talent to put around Tim, they can contend, but until then, the Spurs will continue to be who we thought they were. I wish they would do things like re-sign players or give extensions, but I guess I root for the wrong team for that to happen. I mean, what were they doing trading Beno? It must have brought the Spurs average age up immensely, and evreyone knows the Spurs are too old to win. Should have just cut Horry and kept Beno.
The Spurs had a very good offseason as far as I'm concerned. They dropped the dead weight of Beno, Butler, and the other big man who's name right now eludes me... and picked up Ime (14,6 in first game), Washington (already showing signs of contributing early in season), and Mahinmi (nice project with tools and a good disposition for future).
The Spurs kept the 12 guys who really played a role in dominating the playoffs, shed the dead weight, and picked up young and hungry guys who look promising. They are much leaner and meaner this season as compared to last.
I'd take Beno over Horry. I would take just about anybody in the league over Horry. The guy is finished. He has been for awhile now.I mean, what were they doing trading Beno? It must have brought the Spurs average age up immensely, and evreyone knows the Spurs are too old to win. Should have just cut Horry and kept Beno.
As far as your contention that R.C. Buford is the one that made the Spurs into contenders, that is bull . Duncan is the reason they're contenders. They don't make it out of the first round without Duncan. They might not even make the playoffs. The biggest move the guy has made was to bring in Michael Finley, a guy who is over-the-hump. He isn't done, but he sure as isn't a star anymore, either. How long have the Spurs needed a long athletic player on the team? Just about as long as I can remember. Has that need ever been addressed? No. Instead, they bring in 6'4" Ime Udoka. Ime-freaking-Udoka. Granted, he is a bargain at the price they got him at, I'll concede that, but at the same time... the guy is mediocre... AT BEST. Do I really even need to bring up Scola or Barbosa?
Hey Authority, what's your view on Bowen?
Authority....were u the same authority that was the main man during the Duncan>Hakeem thread?? You were one of my favourite posters but ur slippin... Udoka was a steal for 1mil/year...
TheAuthority = Spurs Dynasty 21 alternick?
The resemblance is uncanny, down to the Duncan jocking. All that's missing are a couple of dozen Scola-worshipping threads.
I like Bowen. He doesn't demand too much money, even though he might be able to get it. He knows his role and plays it well. He hasn't missed a game in... I don't know how long. He plays hard every night, regardless of the opponent. Sometimes he doesn't hit his jumper, and he has no real skill offensively, but he isn't asked to be a playmaker. He is pretty much a perfect role player. Nothing more, nothing less.Hey Authority, what's your view on Bowen?
I'm not mad at Udoka @ 1 mil/year. I'm mad he's the best they can come up with. I'd rather have Scola. I understand they don't play the same position, but I don't care. Udoka is a mediocre player with no potential left.
Buford's going to make or break himself in my eyes this offseason, when Horry/Finley/Barry/Elson are off the cap.
Screw Scola. He doesn't do anything Oberto doesn't do. In fact, his game is worse. Scola does not and will not (now that he is with Adelman) play defense.
Tim doesn't need a power forward who can't stretch opposing defenses. In fact, last night highlighted how much Tim needs a power forward in the mold of Horry. Even though he is more like Horry, Bonner went MIA when push came to shove. Scola wouldn't be able to help either in this situation. We really, really missed Horry out there tonight.
Damn, its like we just lost a playoff series or something around here...Not even sure whey scola's name is in this thread but he is an average NBA PF at best and would not have made the spurs any better this or for years to come. Ime's PT will increase cause we have plenty of scoring and barry's defense is pretty awfull. Its one loss to a top 5 team at their house, not a bad loss...
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