Spurs need to give Antonio Daniels a call or find a point guard fast

[TheProfessor]

Speedy was released by the Warriors last month, but he's only played in 2 games for a total of 15 minutes in the last three seasons. I think it's safe to safe that Speedy is not an option.

As to the debate in this thread, the veteran options of AD, JV, and Mike James are all at least 35 years old and James is the only one who has played (4 games/46 minutes) this season. Since James has been with the Wizards until his recent release, we can at least assume he is close to being in game shape.

When you look at the perimeter players on the Spurs before the TP injury, you had TP, Hill, Manu, Bogans, and RJ getting almost all the minutes with Mason getting spot duty and some DNP-CDs. With Tony out, Mason moves into the rotation.

The PG minutes will now be shared by George, Manu, and Mason. Now, without starting a useless debate, just look at that list and decide who is the WORST PG option among those three. It doesn't matter which one. Now, how likely is it that any of the veteran options would be any better than the worst current option?

I'd say that James is the best veteran option, but that he's not any better than what the Spurs already have. So, IMO, we're looking for someone to play very limited minutes and most of those in garbage time. In this view, the new PG is primarily insurance against a future injury.

So, on to Dleague options like Jerrells and Shakur. Based strictly on resume, Shakur seems the better choice. Jerrells' only pro experience is with the Toros. Shakur has better size, better numbers, and has two years of experience with Eurocup and Euroleague level teams (he played with Splitter last season). One vote for Shakur.

+1, good breakdown.

[Dingle Barry]

[spurtech09]

Iverson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[blkroadrunners]

Blake Ahearn!!

[Flux451]

Mike James?

[ChumpDumper]

Blake Ahearn!!

lol he keeps requesting trades to find a team where he won't be beat out for the point guard spot. On his third team this season.

[ace3g]

Alston Makes Himself Unavailable To Heat

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...lable_to_heat/

too bad Alston isn't available, could have helped the Spurs like he helped the Magic last season

[iManu]

I agree. Iverson. We should sign him for a 10 day.

[TDMVPDPOY]

mike james?

[Spursfan 87]

AD has not play all year and is probably out of shape.

Jerrels?, He's the better choice but Pop hates young players and dont trust them. So the logical choice is Mike James. He's not that bad, a tough minded veteran with championship experience.So my vote goes to Mike James

[lefty]

That injury is good news for GH3's development

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Alston say he want out of Miami. Very good choice. Also I suggest Darius Washington. He is have GREAT season so far in Turkey. He is really play good this year and he is ready for NBA now.

Shakur is a joke. He has been cut for poor play in every team he ever sign with in Europe and even then his role was just 3rd string point guard and he is cut for not be even able to handle such role. He is not good enough for Eurocup/Greece/Spain/Euroleague because he gets cut always. He is only D-League level player and has no place in Spurs.

Washington and Alston is good choices. Alston want from Heat and they don't want him so Spurs can get him. I think also since after next week Washinton's team is out of Eurocup that Spurs can purchase him also for a buyout.

[raspsa]

Stephon Marbury would jump at the opportunity

[ChumpDumper]

Alston say he want out of Miami. Very good choice. Also I suggest Darius Washington. He is have GREAT season so far in Turkey. He is really play good this year and he is ready for NBA now.

Shakur is a joke. He has been cut for poor play in every team he ever sign with in Europe and even then his role was just 3rd string point guard and he is cut for not be even able to handle such role. He is not good enough for Eurocup/Greece/Spain/Euroleague because he gets cut always. He is only D-League level player and has no place in Spurs.

Washington and Alston is good choices. Alston want from Heat and they don't want him so Spurs can get him. I think also since after next week Washinton's team is out of Eurocup that Spurs can purchase him also for a buyout.

Alston couldn't play in the playoffs. No reason to sign him.

[ChumpDumper]

And there is no chance the Spurs pay a buyout for Darius Washington.

[raspsa]

Maybe they can lure Bobby Jackson out of retirement.

[benefactor]

Kbp?

[Chieflion]

KBP is back, sons.

Either way, the 13th man, or the 3rd PG, is most likely just going to ride the pine and most likely not be on the team next year barring any miracle.

[Bruno]

What is worrisome with Antonio Daniels is that he worked out with Cleveland and they decided not to sign him to go after a D-League player (Cedric Jackson). Maybe he has nothing left in the tank.

The vet PG pool is quite weak. As some have said, maybe the best Spurs can do is to go with Hill/Maosn/Ginobili at PG and sign a young PG with an eye on next year.

[wildbill2u]

Alston say he want out of Miami. Very good choice. Also I suggest Darius Washington. He is have GREAT season so far in Turkey. He is really play good this year and he is ready for NBA now.

Shakur is a joke. He has been cut for poor play in every team he ever sign with in Europe and even then his role was just 3rd string point guard and he is cut for not be even able to handle such role. He is not good enough for Eurocup/Greece/Spain/Euroleague because he gets cut always. He is only D-League level player and has no place in Spurs.

Washington and Alston is good choices. Alston want from Heat and they don't want him so Spurs can get him. I think also since after next week Washinton's team is out of Eurocup that Spurs can purchase him also for a buyout.

I can't believe Im saying this but I've missed your wild and wacky comments. What about your boy Spanoulis? Is he contractually unavailable? Might be a time to bring him in and see what he's got.

[ShoogarBear]

Parker gets hurt and KBP is back?

Coincidence? I think not.

[HarlemHeat37]

None of the options the Spurs are looking at are going to play..all the "veteran" PGs are horrible at this point and none of the young PGs are good enough to play on an NBA roster right now..the Spurs will sign a PG for insurance purposes in case there's ANOTHER injury and just because they have to sign a 13th player..

It's going to be Manu, Hill and Mason..while Manu is the only one of the 3 with any passing skills, those 3 are much better options than any potential acquisition at this time..

[TheProfessor]

Is there anyone called up from D-League on a 10-day contract that might be cut soon?

[Mel_13]

Is there anyone called up from D-League on a 10-day contract that might be cut soon?

http://www.nba.com/dleague/callups.html

[spursncowboys]

only jims restaurant would want ad back.