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SJax never played in NJ. Are you thinking Milwaukee or Charlotte?
I live near DC and read everything about the Wizards. Andre Blatche has played ONLY when he wanted to, is uncooperative, not a team player, and the whole town celebrated his departure. The most prominent sports columnist on the Washington Post FINALLY said something nice about Ernie Grunfeld: that he got rid of the biggest problem the Wizards had.
Pop knows better.
SJax never played in NJ. Are you thinking Milwaukee or Charlotte?
Playing for the wizards, I'm surprised the guy didn't committ suicide. He underperformed because he played with a team, that's expected. Imagine if he's motivated? Give him a chance. He can't be worse than Bonner.
He played one season in NJ (2000-2001) before he came to the Spurs. He and By Scott clashed and he was sent on his way.
Blatche doesn't provide any interior defense which is pretty much all we need at this point. him.
You honestly think even if he tried he would have turned that team around?Diaw has always wanted to win? That's why he quit in Charlotte & has been consistently fat/overweight the last 3-4 seasons?
His commitment to the team was obviously questionable, but even he knows a hopeless cause. Just look at what he did in PHX and with the Spurs.
YEah
We have Bonner for that
The fact the Heat are interested is not good
I don't even know why there's a debate about this; this couldn't be more basic. He's 6-11, athletic, skilled, only 26 and would cost the veteran's minimum. This franchise hasn't had anyone who checked all of those boxes since Duncan was young enough to still be referred to as athletic. The Spurs are known for their peerless culture and leadership, so if any team is suited to take on someone like this, it's them. Between Pop, Duncan and Jackson, no team has a more ideal group of mentors for him to learn from. If it even came close to all coming together (unlikely, but who cares given that there would be virtually no risk), he could eventually upgrade the biggest area of need on this team, which is the power forward position.
As far as his role, he'd be the fifth big (which would inevitably spell the end of Blair's time with the Spurs), with a chance of over taking Bonner by the end of the season. More likely, that would happen the following season, if they're pleased with what they see from him.
What I like about him is his versatility. When Splitter has his two or three injuries throughout the season, he could serve as the backup center (an obvious need, given that they don't have a third legit option at center). If Diaw suc bs to injury, he could serve as the starting power forward (also an obvious need, given that they have no secondary option to start; especially if Blair is traded). And when Bonner is Bonner come playoff time, he'd at least give them another option at backup power forward, because unlike Blair, he could actually play next to Splitter.
DPG, the Heat's big rotation is far more crowded. Between James, Battier, Lewis and Haslem, there's no minutes at power forward and between Bosh, Haslem and to a lesser extent Anthony, there's no minutes at center. With the Spurs, there's at least the possibility he overtakes Bonner by season's end and there's always a pretty good chance of Splitter getting injured.
But hes not a player with a perfect past. He doesn't fit into the Spurs culture before coming here. The heat want him. He's not a true 7 footer. He's hasn't won DPOY so his defense sucks. He doesn't shoot the 3 at over 40% during the regular season. He has ALCs. He's not French
Disagree - Tim/Tiago/Blair/Bonner/Diaw is more crowded. James and Battier aren't PF's even if Lebron can play that effectively and their line up looks great with him in that spot.DPG, the Heat's big rotation is far more crowded. Between James, Battier, Lewis and Haslem, there's no minutes at power forward and between Bosh, Haslem and to a lesser extent Anthony, there's no minutes at center. With the Spurs, there's at least the possibility he overtakes Bonner by season's end and there's always a pretty good chance of Splitter getting injured.
He should easily be able to beat out Battier & Lewis for minutes at PF if his head is on right. If they are looking for offense, he should beat out Anthony (who lost minutes as the season wore on).
Damn, and I actually checked and completely missed it. You're right.
I don't completely disagree, I would just throw out there that:
1. if the Spurs did get Blatche, pretty sure Blair would be gone. Add to that the DNP Duncan will get due to his age and Splitter's injury history, there are probably going to be a handful of games he would be guaranteed minutes.
2. Between Lebron, Wade, and Bosh, there isn't much offense left for guys that aren't 3 point specialists
It doesn't matter that James and Battier aren't natural PF's, what matters is that, on that team, with how they play, they'll both be playing PF. And the times they're not, Lewis or Haslem will be. So if, like the vast majority of finesse PF's, he's not interested in having to play C, he shouldn't even consider the Heat. And even if he's fine with it, he's still not going to play.
Realistically, he'd be competing with Lewis and Anthony to be the fourth big. But he can't stretch the floor to the extent Lewis can and he can't defend and block shots like Anthony, so I don't see him beating either out.
Last edited by TD 21; 08-05-2012 at 06:40 PM.
isnt curry still with the heat? wouldnt that be crowded?
Game over.Free agent rumble that just dribbled across the pond: Heat & Spurs among teams to express exploratory interest in free agent Andray Blatche
Obviously, I would rather have had McGee. That said, if the Spurs are able to get this Blatche on the cheap, he's got some skills this team sorely needs so he'd certainly be worth a look.
I feel the Spurs structure, their system and their coaching methods would benefit this kid and possibly help turn his career around - if he's willing to embrace it and absorb it all.
Everyone would rather McGee, but that was not even an option.
If Blatche wants a champ, he should join the Heat.
If he wants playing time, he should join the Spurs.
I think his opportunity for PT is every bit as good with the Heat, or at least close enough to where it's not a difference maker.
If he's as good as posters think he is, he could beat out basically every big besides Bosh on the Heat.
He wants a contract above the minimum next year. As soon as he looks at Turiaf's contract with the Clips this season after coming from the Heat, he'll decide against them.
He played his first season in New Jersey. Byron Scott even started him for a while. Jack said he was friends with Stephon Marbury and they partied too much while he was there. Byron Scott said he had a golden opportunity that season to take advantage and he blew it, so they let him go.
My comparison is probably off comparing him to Blatche, Jack probably had a better overall at ude towards teammates and team ball.
Last edited by Ice009; 08-05-2012 at 08:49 PM.
I think their interest in Blatche definitely spells adios for Blair. After his dirty laundry hanging this summer he is likely as good as gone. I'm guessing Blatche has been offered a deal by the Spurs. He'll probably be with someone by the end of the week. It's an area where we are seriously lacking for sure.....
I've heard that the Heat, after their first championship, are committed to utlizing their smaller lineup that features Bosh at the 5 and James at the 4.
Of course nothing is a cinch and it's very possible PT could be neglibile no matter which team he signs with - especially if he doesn't solve his knuckleheaded tendencies.
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