Finally a trade? Report of Melvin Ely to the Spurs

[T Park]

Also something else someone pointed out, this guy can score in the block.

You put him out there, and he can score as well as he did in Charlotte, with a Ginobili, then youve got two scorers you can SEMI go to now.

When Duncan goes out the offense just goes to and its all jumpshots.

Putting another guy that can score in the post, in there while Duncan sits helps.


ALA Malik Rose in 03.


BTW, could this guy be another Malik Rose?

[JPB]

I'm confused...Pop said there would be no trade... Is it possible that he was lying ? It can't be.

He said trades were possible with "peripheral" players. If it's Eric Williams and a draft pick, that qualifies (my opinion of what the deal likely will be). They've said all along they would try to move Williams' contract and buy him out if it didn't work out.

Again, that was irony.

that being said, I'm sure Pop is also working on a bigger trade if there's an opportunity

[T Park]

Sadly T Park....historically he's lacked in the "energy" and "rebounding" departments...but a change of scenery or a chance to play relevant minutes might turn him around.

Once again, show me the good defensive teams, or teams worth a hes been around, to prove he can rebound well and bring energy.

A pathetic Clippers team and then the Bobcats.

Your energy would be too if you played there.

[LEONARD]

and lets not forget he's an awful free throw shooter.

perfect fit for the Spurs

[T Park]

I'm sure Pop is also working on a bigger trade if there's an opportunity

IMO this is probobly all were gonna get.

No one wants to help this team out.


The backup point will have to be solved through NBDL, or prayer.

[VaSpursFan]

it's a start...if he comes in and throws that 260 around on the boards and can learn the d rotations quickly, that would be great.

[Trainwreck2100]

perfect fit for the Spurs

I believe that was the allusion

[Spurminator]

I only posted the per48 stats as an FYI. I support any move that will give us a contributing body to replace Eric Williams' quickly atrophying one. I'm hesitant to give up a pick, but as long as it's a 2nd rounder I figure we could use one less European project anyway.

FYI also, he averaged 10 rp48 last year, when he played 23 mpg.

[SenorSpur]

As long as this trade doesn't involve Bonner, Butler or a first round pick, it's a good trade.

.....or James White too

[JPB]

If Butler is not in the trade, he definitely knows now that he won't play this season.

[td4mvp21]

So does this report have a lot of validity to it? Or is it just another rumor?

[Kori Ellis]

Just some thoughts ...

1. I initially put him in the original "Reasonable Trades" post because the Spurs have had interest in him for some time. He's a guy that a lot of people think would thrive defensively in a good system.

2. My only hesitancy about him in the past was his drug use/suspensions at Fresno State. But very few people attend Fresno State without any trouble and as far as I know, he hasn't violated the NBA drug policy in his five year NBA career.

3. I think (PURE GUESSING ON MY PART) this deal may be a part of a bigger deal, as I don't think they are going to just stockpile bigs.

4. I had WOAI TV confirm that there is some sort of deal is in the works this afternoon. Spurs did not confirm any details whatsoever.

[T Park]

FYI also, he averaged 10 rp48 last year, when he played 23 mpg.

Sweet.

Id definately give him 23 minutes a game, and whatever Oberto gave.

Start Elson, if hes , then play Ely the rest of the minutes.


Damn, is there a SLIGHT SLIGHT, ray of hope now?

Or is everyone gonna continue moping around and sharpen the razors.

[timvp]

Offensively, Ely is close to what Scola would bring you. Scola plays with more energy and has a better jumper, but Ely is the better defender. Both are subpar rebounders.

[T Park]

I had WOAI TV confirm that there is some sort of deal is in the works this afternoon. Spurs did not confirm any details whatsoever.

They never do.

[T Park]

or James White too

yeah cause hes untouchable.

[ZStomp]

yippee

[T Park]

Offensively, Ely is close to what Scola would bring you. Scola plays with more energy and has a better jumper, but Ely is the better defender. Both are subpar rebounders.

Better defender and brings the same offense?

Bring it on

[Budkin]

Sweet.

Id definately give him 23 minutes a game, and whatever Oberto gave.

Start Elson, if hes , then play Ely the rest of the minutes.


Damn, is there a SLIGHT SLIGHT, ray of hope now?

Or is everyone gonna continue moping around and sharpen the razors.

No way, I'm definately feeling hopeful. We are not getting blown away by teams. We are either leading or staying right with them and then fading at the end. I've always felt we just needed a little bit of help to get over the hump. This acquisition is a good thing.

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

as bad as he is, EVEN THIS is too good to be true for the SPurs

[T Park]

3. I think (PURE GUESSING ON MY PART) this deal may be a part of a bigger deal, as I don't think they are going to just stockpile bigs.

IF SO.

I would hope the backup point is addressed slightly.

[Kori Ellis]

They never do.

You missed the point. WOAI confirmed with them that a deal is in the works of some sort today. They just didn't give up any details.

[JPB]

IMO this is probobly all were gonna get.

No one wants to help this team out.


The backup point will have to be solved through NBDL, or prayer.

I'm still thinking something might be done with GS or Chicago.

Maybe not directly but in a 3 teams movement

[T Park]

as bad as he is, EVEN THIS is too good to be true for the SPurs

So a guy that last year got consistent minutes and averaged 10 and 6 is bad?

You people's standards for trades are getting too ing high.

[T Park]

You missed the point. WOAI confirmed with them that a deal is in the works of some sort today. They just didn't give up any details

my bad, I read it quickly and thought it said the spurs like denied anything was in the works.


Damn a deal is going down if the Spurs say there IS something.

Shocking the Spurs would confirm something.


Don Harris is your new best buddy Kori