Austin Croshere to Spurs?

[EricB]

I had been hoping the Spurs would inquire about him for awhile now. Every game I have seen him play, since he returned from injury, he has ben impressive with his shotblocking and rebounding. I'd love to see him get picked up for possibly a 2nd round pick or some of our spare parts (Vaughn, Udoka, Oberto)...

I'm sure you would.

Whats Philadelphia's motivation for that though?

[mogrovejo]

I've watched every minute Cro played in the league this season - and some of his pre-season games with the Pacers.

He still has some gas left in the tank. Certainly the necessary to help a couple of NBA teams in need of a jump-shooting big who's though as nails and plays hard. With the right matchup, he can still provide average defense, I think; and his long-range shot wasn't looking bad.

With that said, I doubt the Spurs are one of those teams. Bonner - assuming he doesn't stop rebounding entirely - is a better version of Croshere at this point of his career. Add Duncan, Oberto and Thomas and I don't see how Cro would crack the rotation. Veterans like Croshere are better than young guys as "insurances" because they're always ready to play - they can be in the inactive 30 consecutive games and be ready on the 31th, even if it's an elimination game in the Conference Finals. But I doubt the Spurs will ever need a 6th big. So, I'd rather save the spot for someone who's bought out or give it to a youngster with potential to develop.

OTOH, I'd much rather have Cro than Horry. Austin is the better player by far as of now - I mean no offense to the Spurs fans who love him (for good reasons), but Horry est finito.

[Spur-Addict]

I'm sure you would.

Whats Philadelphia's motivation for that though?

Their motivation is that they are a terrible perimeter shooting team.

[EricB]

Their motivation is that they are a terrible perimeter shooting team.

So they add Ime Udoka?

[mexicanjunior]

I'm sure you would.

Whats Philadelphia's motivation for that though?

Once Brand comes back, I think Ratliff's role on the team will be diminished significantely. He did not get much PT when the Spurs played the Sixers and that was without Brand in the lineup. Better to move him for a pick or expirting contracts than let him sit on the pine...

[ChumpDumper]

Once Brand comes back, I think Ratliff's role on the team will be diminished significantely. He did not get much PT when the Spurs played the Sixers and that was without Brand in the lineup. Better to move him for a pick or expirting contracts than let him sit on the pine...

Theo is playing for the minimum and his contract will expire after this season.

[Spur-Addict]

So they add Ime Udoka?

I'm sorry, is that your best attempt at a condescending reply?

[HarlemHeat37]

if it's a 10-day, I don't mind..

he doesn't address our situation though..

Ian is our best bet..

[Thompson]

Although if the Spurs are bringing in Croshere, maybe that means they have a SLIGHT bit of hope for Mahinmi. Maybe not.

Or it means they have been holding Mahinmi out 'injured' because they know once all the other teams see he's the second coming of D-Rob, they'll scramble to catch up. The Lakers might pull another 'trade' out of nowhere that gets them a franchise player for Radmanovic.

Mahinmi will play his first full game immediately after the trade deadline. There will be no one to stop us this time.

[xtremesteven33]

heres some Croshere from just last year....

[AFBlue]

Six pages for Austin Croshere...damn!

[GSH]

heres some Croshere from just last year....

Okay, I watched the video. It makes me wonder if someone slipped some lead weights inside those nasty-looking shoes as a joke. I like Croshere, and I would really love to see him find new life here. But, damn it looks like he has to work to get both feet off the ground.

Oh well... he's a hard-nosed player, and very capable of putting some wood on an opposing player. But he's always been good at playing physical without drawing a lot of whistles. We could use somebody who can come in and bang on the opposing bigs a little bit.

I thought he would be a good fit about 5 years ago, and I even mentioned it here a couple of times. I wish I thought he still had enough gas in the tank, but I don't. I really hope he proves me wrong.

[benefactor]

What the ...give him a 10 day. If he doesn't pan out then we can audition a few D-Leaguers. If we are still staring at a short stack on the front line late in the season we can bring back Tolliver for insurance purposes.

[Taking it to the Hole]

Seeing Robert Horry last night in the crowd made me want him back on our team. Just having him out their on the court strikes fear in a lot of teams. I wouldn't be surprised to see the FO make an offer to him pretty soon. Bringing in anyone else right now will require them learning the Spurs system and that is going to take time. With Horry, he knows the system already and can contribute immediately and would give another threat out there. I would like to put my faith in Bonner to make clutch 3's in the playoffs, but I just see a huge "choke job" coming. Horry would be great insurance to have and I have to admit even at his age, he plays better defense than Bonner does.

[xtremesteven33]

I would like to have Horry back as well. I just cringe at how long its gonna take (or if it ever) for Horry to get back into game shape. Look at how long its taking Manu to get into NBA shape after missing training camp and the first 12 games of the season.

It doesnt matter how much you know the system, what matters is how much game shape you are in. Its not as bad if youre young, i can imagine how much harder it is when youre pushing 40.

[benefactor]

Do we not realize that Horry is a year older than last year...and how he looked last year?

[wildbill2u]

Definitely possible if they just want another big body on the bench. There's probably some young guys that they should look at before him.

True, but you know how Pop loves old vets on their way out of the game.

[EricB]

Yeah and pop won't play young guys either right?

[SenorSpur]

I watched the video too. I'm ok with the Spurs take a look at him - a long, look even. , at this point it wouldn't hurt. He looks likes he may have soemthing left - and he does have NBA valuable experience.

[jcrod]

I won't hurt doing a 10day. He might turn into a mini poor man's Danny Ferry.

[024]

heres some Croshere from just last year....

i really have no idea who austin croshere is nor have i seen him play. but if he can attack the rim like he does in this video, he will definitely help out duncan offensively. one thing matt bonner cannot do is take his defender off the dribble and either pull up for a shot or attack the rim. according to scouting reports, croshere is a mediocre defender and won't be the defensive presence spurs also need but i'm willing to see how this pans out. his per 40 stats for last year was 15pts/9reb which is pretty damn efficient for a 15th man. defensively, he's not going to do much, barely averaging .5 blocks in a per 40 setting.

[024]

interesting note: 2008 was the only time in croshere's career that he did not make the playoffs. so he definitely has abundant playoff experience.

[Obstructed_View]

Seeing David Robinson last night in the crowd made me want him back on our team. Just having him out their on the court strikes fear in a lot of teams. I wouldn't be surprised to see the FO make an offer to him pretty soon. Bringing in anyone else right now will require them learning the Spurs system and that is going to take time. With David, he knows the system already and can contribute immediately and would give another threat out there. I would like to put my faith in Bonner to make clutch defensive stops in the playoffs, but I just see a huge "choke job" coming. Robinson would be great insurance to have and I have to admit even at his age, he plays better defense than Bonner does.

Put in perspective.

[naico]

Lots a respect for Horry and maybe he could play a surprisingly big role for us, but cmon people, he was probably one of ten worst players in the nba last year.

[ChumpDumper]

Seeing Robert Horry last night in the crowd made me want him back on our team. Just having him out their on the court strikes fear in a lot of teams. I wouldn't be surprised to see the FO make an offer to him pretty soon. Bringing in anyone else right now will require them learning the Spurs system and that is going to take time. With Horry, he knows the system already and can contribute immediately and would give another threat out there. I would like to put my faith in Bonner to make clutch 3's in the playoffs, but I just see a huge "choke job" coming. Horry would be great insurance to have and I have to admit even at his age, he plays better defense than Bonner does.

Never ever going to happen.

Ever.