Projection- Spurs roster 2008-2009

[Flux451]

Horry retires
Damon, Bonner is waived (if Bonner doesn't prove himself rest of year)
Thomas, Finely, Barry stay

C- Oberto/Splitter/Mahimi
PF- Duncan/Horry/Thomas
SF- Bowen/Udoka/Finely
SG- Barry/Manu/James Jones
PG- Parker/Vaughn/Duhon

I really liked Jeremy Richardson, but was too relaxed on Defense.


take that

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I put this in another thread like this a month ago, but I'm sticking with it.

Horry, Finley, St. gone, which leaves:

TP/JV
Manu/Barry
Bruce/Ime
TD/Bonner
Oberto

BIGS - Resign Thomas for 2 years, add Splitter and Mahinmi. Give Rob's PT to Bonner, and if unhappy by Jan. trade him - someone will want him for $3mil/yr. Then bring in another big who can shoot the 3.

WINGS - I understand that Barry will be with us next year as per his resigning? Add Carlos Delfino or James Jones (or both if possible - unlikely) for the MLE.

PG - sign (or trade for) a young PG with potential for the $2mil exception or LLE. If we could prise Lowry away from Memphis that would be great.

The team gets significantly younger, more athletic and energetic, but still has that veteran core to get it done.

[Mr. Body]

No one is going to want Bonner for $3 million. The Spurs will have to sweeten the offer.

I don't know if adding James Jones and Splitter is enough to get this team 'significantly' younger, more athletic and energetic. It's a bit of a start, but unfortunately I think that'll be the extent of what they can do.

[oboymeetsogirl]

If the Spurs go all the way this year, no one but Horry is guaranteed to leave by their own volition. I'd bet even Barry would come back for one more just to make up for all the lost time this year.

That said, I'd say I hope we replace either Vaughn or Stoudemire. I don't see them as being effective enough backups for Parker to sustain another run to the le. We could do better. But since I'm not an NBA insider, I wouldn't say where that PG would come from...

[Ocotillo]

Two things.

Who the is going to take Bonner in a trade unless we throw in a prospect ala the Butler trade?

Keep Ian!

Second, why do people think Barry is retiring this summer? He signed for two more years, might as well collect a check.

[O-Factor]

I'd at least like to see Splitter come over and start learning the NBA game under some great veterans we have. And I'd like to resign Thomas and get another young wing who can shoot the 3 ball.

[ata]

Since is April 1st: Beno is FA this summer

[manufor3]

maybe we could try bringing in gerald green?