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Would signing him put us over the luxury tax?
Yeah, it's pretty ing difficult to comprehend the Spurs offense for a PG...
1. Dribble ball up court
2. Pass to Duncan
3. Stand behind three point line
4. Shoot if passed to.
That takes years to figure out
Talk about never bringing a fresh new take.
Still on the Pop's offense sucks bandwagon I see.
I agree, and when Cassell is feeling frisky this year, he looks like a stud still.If Pop is looking for a veteran point who can score, the more sensible move to me is seeking a deal for Sam Cassell
Although it seems the Clippers don't want to deal due to them thinking they are still in contention for the playoffs.
Would signing him put us over the luxury tax?
Let's not forget the Damon Stoudamire who was trying to pass weed rapped up in tin foil through airport security. Or getting busted for how many pounds? So, if he's off the weed, then it's possible that he is an entirely different player, let alone person.
OR.. the Spurs are trying to entice Rasheed to come to SA.
Cassell woulda been ideal, but I like guys that are desperate for a ring.
lets just hope he doesnt pull a NVE on us and his goto move is dribble down court for 4secs, pull up for jumpshot with 20secs left on shotclock
This is no real surprise.
I figured Damon would get some high interest from the Spurs and was in favor of the move.
The Spurs have always gone for savy vet's whether it be before the season, waivers, or trade. Jerome Kersey, Porter, Willis, Robinson, NVE, Willis, Finley, etc....
A lot of them were not strong in the defense department, but were veterans and wanted to win.
I am more than certain Popovich laid out the conditions to Damon and he either had to accept or move on. Simple as that.
He is going to spread the floor, has good handles, can bring up the ball, can play the passing lanes, pass, and like most people who come via trade or waivers mid-way in the season....will hustle on defense, or his ass won't play. But most of all, he really wants to win and get a ring. He's hungry.
I see this working.
well it cant make us worse..... i hope
exactly. I'm always optomistic to any addition. Unless of course they're injury-prone.
I like the move. Tony's hurt and we need a PG. Stoudamire has shown an ability to shoot and has handle. Given the ci stances, it's about the best we could've hoped for.
And it's not like Chris Paul or Jason Kidd is available. We take what we can get.
Well, Stoudamire did say that he could lead the Spurs to the le better than their current point guard. (Unfortunately, he said it in 1999 about Avery Johnson.)
To look on the bright side, maybe he's the Anti-Avery needed to get past Dallas (hopefully the Spurs sights are still set that high).
so long as he doesn't end up in boston or in any other possible contenders, i'm kewl with it.
speaking of Boston, Allen out with a flu, and KG out too?
troy hudson was waived for cwebber on gsw
he could end up in BOSTON
sam cassell is also on the move i read
Yeah, going small ball against Utah and letting them clean our clocks because of it was brilliant. Enshrine him now.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3221245
Source: Stoudamire to talk with Spurs, Suns as Celtics fade
By Chris Sheridan
The Boston Celtics were fading fast Tuesday as a possible next destination for soon-to-be free agent point guard Damon Stoudamire, ESPN.com has learned.
Stoudamire
Stoudamire, who would like to decide Wednesday where he'll spend the rest of the season, was expected to speak by telephone Tuesday with San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com.
The Toronto Raptors also remained in the picture, the source said.
Although Stoudamire would seem to be the perfect fit for a Boston team needing an experienced playmaker behind second-year point guard Rajon Rondo, Celtics president Danny Ainge has expressed misgivings about tinkering with his team's chemistry.
Stoudamire has apparently taken that as a signal that the Celtics are not as interested in him as he had believed just a few days ago.
In San Antonio, Stoudamire would supplant Jacque Vaughn as a backup behind Tony Parker. In Phoenix, he would play behind Steve Nash and allow the Suns to move Leandro Barbosa to shooting guard from point guard when Nash is on the bench, and in Toronto he would give the Raptors some insurance behind Jose Calderon in case T.J. Ford is unable to return this season from his neck injury.
Stoudamire will be free to sign with any NBA team after he clears waivers at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday.
Chris Sheridan pretends to cover the NBA for ESPN Insider.
With Tony out for a while, we may not look so good to Stoudamire now if he's looking for a good shot at a championship.
he and Vaughn can't carry us there.
boykins? sam cassel?
I guess it depends on what Stoudamire wants. Does he just want to sit and win a ring or does he want to get minutes with sights on a ring?
With Parker out he'll get the playing time and the Spurs have a shot at winning a le.
with mighty mouse at point NOT!
I don't care how bad the Spurs are doing.
Pass on this guy.
Don't sell out.
Sometimes, you need a little offense. Stoudamire wouldn't be the first vet who joined the Spurs with less than perfect defensive credentials.
Yes, I know the Spurs won the le last season after looking like right before the All-Star break. That was last season.
I'm not sure I see the problem here. Looks like a good pickup if he signs.
Stoudamire is the only rational choice for the spurs right now. Parker is out indefinitely with an injury and we are compelled to settle for vaugh as starting PG. We have manu for PG off the bench (this would definitely toll on his scoring).Pop is not in the mood to make any changes on his lineup through a trade, so the only way to make changes is to hire a free agent.
Stoudamire is a free agent and is probably enough to get us through this tough times. He's definitely better than vaughn, and he's an experienced point guard. We could have him of the bench until he's accustomed to Pop's system. Then we can probably have him start in few games (to await praker's full recovery)
Man, I bet he has some good weed!
This is realy stupid. Adding another vet on team instead rebuiling with fresh blood.
Wheres the fresh blood?
Point em out GM.
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