Chris Broussard doesnt think Maggette should go to Spurs

[Marcus Bryant]

I agree with you, but my numbers represented what Maggette might be thinking...total speculation, of course.... But if Manu is healthy, 26 mpg is awfully sparse for a guy who is so productive. I get the whole "keep him fresh" theory, but maybe Maggette worries that that concept carries over for everybody. I'm sure when playing against Manu, Maggette must think, "damn, this guy is goood..." and then wonder about the whole minutes-played configuration... like I said, total speculation.... but there are few players with Manu's patience & understanding regarding playing time.

I'm sure the Spurs are selling him on the opportunity to start. If he can't beat out Barry or Finley to start then they are going after the wrong player.

[Tully365]

Obviously, I hope Maggette decides to come aboard. I just don't want to see a long, drawn-out process. I hope he makes his decision soon enough.

I hope for the same, but I think it might be best to prepare for a long, drawn-out, anxiety-provoking, rumor-filled, ulcer-inducing couple of weeks....unfortunately.....

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah, Barry would be gone if you bring in those two.

I know I can't seem to keep from bringing this up, but if the Spurs wait for Maggette, Barry's likely gone regardless. He's a good player, but if there's a chance of not getting him, he ain't worth the gamble.

[Marcus Bryant]

I know I can't seem to keep from bringing this up, but if the Spurs wait for Maggette, Barry's likely gone regardless. He's a good player, but if there's a chance of not getting him, he ain't worth the gamble.

He'd have the same role he's always had. If minutes were that big of a deal for him I doubt he would've come back last season.

[T Park]

I'm sure the Spurs are selling him on the opportunity to start. If he can't beat out Barry or Finley to start then they are going after the wrong player.

Yeah exactly, you sell him on lots of minutes, lots of shots, and lots of an offensive load during the regular season and in the playoffs being just as integral.

I'm really excited about the possibilities of him going against New Orleans and draw fouls on guys like Chandler and West, and LA against Gasol, Bynum, and Odom.

[Tully365]

I'm sure the Spurs are selling him on the opportunity to start. If he can't beat out Barry or Finley to start then they are going after the wrong player.

Agreed. The possibility of seeing Ginobili and Maggette on the floor together is really exciting, too. That would be an all-out-attack backcourt of Parker/Corey/Manu that would scare the out of opposing teams and coaches.

[Marcus Bryant]

Agreed. The possibility of seeing Ginobili and Maggette on the floor together is really exciting, too. That would be an all-out-attack backcourt of Parker/Corey/Manu that would scare the out of opposing teams and coaches.

You'd almost want to see a 4 man who could shoot the 3 in that scenario, but I think a rebounding 4 (ie KT) would work quite well.

[T Park]

You'd almost want to see a 4 man who could shoot the 3 in that scenario, but I think a rebounding 4 (ie KT) would work quite well.

Shame Ryan Anderson wasn't available? Kidding kidding

[Obstructed_View]

He'd have the same role he's always had. If minutes were that big of a deal for him I doubt he would've come back last season.

If the Spurs are waiting to commit to him until after they know something about Maggette, then Barry could commit elsewhere, right?

[T Park]

If the Spurs are waiting to commit to him until after they know something about Maggette, then Barry could commit elsewhere, right?

Theoretically yeah.

[Marcus Bryant]

If the Spurs are waiting to commit to him until after they know something about Maggette, then Barry could commit elsewhere, right?

Of course. He could've left last season after the Spurs finally traded him (third time's a charm, I guess) and he had however many contenders calling him.

[SenorSpur]

I know I can't seem to keep from bringing this up, but if the Spurs wait for Maggette, Barry's likely gone regardless. He's a good player, but if there's a chance of not getting him, he ain't worth the gamble.

Barry's been a valuable commodity, however he can be replaced. It's really a trade off. Barry's ball handling, intelligence, and prolific shooting would be replaced by a less-than-prolific shooter, yet a swingman who is a slasher, scorer, and rebounder (Maggette). Or a versatile, athletic, offensive player and on-the-ball defender, in Pietrus.

The possibility of getting Maggette is certainly worth the wait. If he doesn't come, Pietrus should be the next logical option.

Besides, I believe Barry's situation will not be resolved until those of other swingmen, higher in the pecking order, is resolved.

[angelbelow]

wow, this guy is an idiot.

[Marcus Bryant]

The Spurs seem to be prepared to lose Barry. They've been linked to guys who frankly should be a 5th swingman in SA (ie Mason, Diarrhea, Delfino, & Hayes). Maybe the Spurs have begun a 'youth movement'....

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Chris Broussard commands about as much respect as a dead hooker.

[SPURSGOAT]

Arrrgh!!! I can't take it anymore!!! Maggette decide already!!

[DPG21920]

Like I said earlier, Maggette is just a wild bonus that none of us even thought possible. As long as we land a serviceable 2/3 player I will be happy.

[Kori Ellis]

Maggette averaged almost 36 mpg last season. I don't know his mindset, but he obviously loves to take a lot of shots and I can imagine that minutes are on his mind. He might look at it this way:

Bowen: 30
Manu: 25-32
Udoka: 20
Delfino: ?
Barry: ?

Don't get me wrong-- I'd like Maggette to join the Spurs (esp. at a bargain MLE salary), but my concern is he might think of New Orleans as a better fit. I think guys like JR Smith & Maggette might be a little afraid of Pop because they know about his defense-first approach and his take-no- , tough-love approach to coaching... no way an angry Pop would play him the minutes an angry Dunleavy did... just a thought...guess we'll see in the next few weeks.

In my scenario, Maggette gets 32 minutes a game. I'm sure he'd be plenty satisfied with that. If Maggette comes, then the 4th swingman gets about 12-15 mpg - whoever that swingman is. Udoka will be out of the rotation, unless Delfino and Barry aren't here. If Maggette comes, they should just package Udoka along with maybe Bonner for anything, cash, picks, an expiring contract whatever. They aren't going to play.

If Maggette is in San Antonio, the three main swing guys will be Manu, Bruce and him. And I'm sure he's aware that. He knows he's not going to be competing with Udoka, etc for minutes.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

In my scenario, Maggette gets 32 minutes a game. I'm sure he'd be plenty satisfied with that. If Maggette comes, then the 4th swingman gets about 12-15 mpg - whoever that swingman is. Udoka will be out of the rotation, unless Delfino and Barry aren't here. If Maggette comes, they should just package Udoka along with maybe Bonner for anything, cash, picks, an expiring contract whatever. They aren't going to play.

If Maggette is in San Antonio, the three main swing guys will be Manu, Bruce and him. And I'm sure he's aware that. He knows he's not going to be competing with Udoka, etc for minutes.

I agree, if we get Maggette and Delfino/Barry, Ime is the odd man out.

[xtremesteven33]

its raining is san antonio right now....it hardly ever rains.

"Do you believe in miracles?"

[Jlowd21]

If Maggette wants to win a championship, he'll be a Spur next year. Period.

[angelbelow]

this espn analyst makes no attempt to dissect the financial impact of signing maggette. he conveintly ignores the fact that both utah and NO are giving max extensions to their PGs and they still have relatively weak benches. man i cant stand most of espn.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I agree with you, but my numbers represented what Maggette might be thinking...total speculation, of course.... But if Manu is healthy, 26 mpg is awfully sparse for a guy who is so productive. I get the whole "keep him fresh" theory, but maybe Maggette worries that that concept carries over for everybody. I'm sure when playing against Manu, Maggette must think, "damn, this guy is goood..." and then wonder about the whole minutes-played configuration... like I said, total speculation.... but there are few players with Manu's patience & understanding regarding playing time.

speculation. I'm sure Pop will make clear what his minutes are going to look like, and as others have mentioned, we're bringing him in to play a lot of regular season minutes and score points.

He's going to get all the PT he can handle so we can have Manu fresh for the playoffs next year.

[rj215]

this espn analyst makes no attempt to dissect the financial impact of signing maggette. he conveintly ignores the fact that both utah and NO are giving max extensions to their PGs and they still have relatively weak benches. man i cant stand most of espn.

+1

[midgetonadonkey]

Who the is Chris Broussard?