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BFD. You think you're the only person here with LP? Maybe the only person on this site that watches other teams? There literally thousands of people here who do the exact same as you do. Get off your high horse and come on down to the discussion.
You keep playing this card and every time you do it you sound more like a dumbass. Just stop.
If they don't bring Bowen back then that means they are fully committed to what they have or they are planning to go another direction in acquiring a defensive wing. I am fine with that. I am of the opinion though, that based on what we saw from him last year in spot duty he can come in and minimalize the impact of one of the opposing teams scorers during the playoffs. If he does it for the minimum most of his salary is paid for by the league, so it's a no-brainer.
BFD. You think you're the only person here with LP? Maybe the only person on this site that watches other teams? There literally thousands of people here who do the exact same as you do. Get off your high horse and come on down to the discussion.
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Thanks for the advice, but I don't take directions from anonymous internet know-it-alls. I'm sorry that when someone disagrees with you it gets you angry, but saying I hadn't watched the games because my opinions weren't the same as yours only makes you look like a dumbass, and a sentimental fool to boot. Obviously I watched the same games that Buford did.
At some point you'll have to realize that your opinions, while precious to you, are not especially relevant in the future of the Spurs. I know it must hurt in your fantasy world where RC calls you to get the OK on roster moves, but those are the breaks, kid.
But at the same time, you think your y, "I'm better than everybody" bull at ude is relevant in any way, shape, or form? Seriously...why don't you, for just once, get your head out of your ass, stop smelling your own farts, and pay the attention to a normal conversation.
At some point you'll have to realize that your opinions, while precious to you, are not especially relevant in the future of the Spurs. I know it must hurt in your fantasy world where RC calls you to get the OK on roster moves, but those are the breaks, kid.
This sounds very familiar... is it a quote from somewhere? Maybe Churchill?
It must hurt to think you're the only one on this forum with League Pass who watches someone other than the Spurs, when in reality you're a dumbass.
At some point you'll have to realize that your opinions, while precious to you, are not especially relevant in the future of the Spurs. I know it must hurt in your fantasy world where RC calls you to get the OK on roster moves, but those are the breaks, kid.
Ok...how about some real examples of what Bowen did last year Mr. I Agree With RC.
At some point you'll have to realize that your opinions, while precious to you, are not especially relevant in the future of the Spurs. I know it must hurt in your fantasy world where RC calls you to get the OK on roster moves, but those are the breaks, kid.
Jan. 2nd vs. Memphis
Jan. 5th vs. MiamiBruce Bowen
17 minutes, six points
2-for-2 from the field, 2-for-2 on three-pointers
Bruce Bowen spent time on both Mayo and Gay and did fine work on both. He crowded Gay to try to take his dribble and used his length wisely against Mayo. On offense, Bowen connected on both of his shots from the field – both of which were three-pointers. He has now hit six of his previous seven three-point attempts and he’s shooting a career-high 47.7% from beyond the arc.
Jan 17th vs. ChicagoBruce Bowen
23 minutes, three points, two rebounds
1-for-2 from the field, 1-for-1 on three-pointers
Bruce Bowen historically has had a tough time defending Wade but he played some quality D against him on Monday night. Despite getting called for a few iffy fouls, Bowen kept pestering and helped force Wade into five turnovers and 10-for-26 shooting. He also went around and through screens better than he has in recent weeks. On offense, Bowen continues to make the most out of his limited shot attempts.
Jan. 20th vs. IndianaBruce Bowen
19 minutes, two assists, one steal
0-for-2 from the field, 0-for-2 on three-pointers
After not playing at all in the first 28 minutes of the game, Bruce Bowen was on the court for all but 40 seconds the rest of the way. Bowen’s main task was to defend Gordon. While Gordon was able to score a few baskets on him early on, Bowen was able to hold him scoreless in the final nine minutes of the game. On offense, Bowen is in the midst of his first prolonged slump of the season. He’s connected on just one of his last seven shots over the last five games.
Jan. 25th vs. LABruce Bowen
26 minutes, four points, five rebounds
2-for-3 from the field
Outside of Finley, Bruce Bowen deserves the most credit for helping to limit Granger to only 17 points. He played pestering defense and was extra physical when in the painted area. His five rebounds were as many as he’s had in the last five games combined. On the offensive end, he had the highlight of the night when he gave Granger a killer crossover and a jumper. Somewhere, Tim Hardaway had to be blushing – in the most heterosexual way possible, of course.
Jan. 27th vs. UtahBruce Bowen
26 minutes, two points, three steals
1-for-3 from the field
Bruce Bowen played good defense against Bryant in the first half, holding him to 4-for-11 shooting from the field. In the second half, Bowen didn’t have an opportunity to guard Bryant as Pop instead opted for offensively powered lineups. On offense, Bowen was 0-for-2 from the floor when it mattered. It will be interesting to see if Bowen will get more minutes as the playoffs near or if he’ll be relegated to spot action.
Jan. 29th vs. PhoenixBruce Bowen
Nine minutes, four points
2-for-3 from the field
In the first three quarters, Bruce Bowen didn’t get off the bench. To start the fourth quarter, Pop put Bowen into the game. Good call. Bowen responded with a great defensive stretch that saw him single-handedly throw Mehmet Okur out of rhythm. Okur entered the fourth with 19 points but Bowen helped hold him scoreless in the final period before Duncan fouled him with less than 30 seconds to go in the ballgame. Bowen also chipped in on the offensive end, scoring the first four points for the Spurs in the fourth. Although he only ended up playing nine minutes, Bowen was a very big part of the win against the Jazz.
Feb. 2nd vs. GSBruce Bowen
19 minutes, nine points
1-for-3 from the field, 1-for-3 on three-pointers, 6-for-8 at the line
Bruce Bowen added another chapter to his Suns slaying legacy. With the game tied at 79 late in the third quarter, Suns coach Terry Porter opted to employ Hack-a-Bowen. After missing his first free throw, he subsequently connected on five straight to doom the strategy. Prior to this game, Bowen was 2-for-8 on the season at the line, so he ended up doubling his attempts and tripling his makes in this one contest. While Bowen’s destruction of Porter’s strategy was a humorous side note, it was Bowen’s defense that really stood out. The defense for the Spurs looked much better with Bowen in the game and the numbers back it. The Suns scored 90.8 points per 48 minutes when Bowen was on the court. When he was on the bench, the Suns scored 112.3 points per 48 minutes.
Feb. 10th vs. New JerseyBruce Bowen
16 minutes, four points, three rebounds
2-for-3 from the field, 0-for-1 on three-pointers
Bruce Bowen had a non-descript performance outside of one play. With the game tied and less than nine seconds remaining in regulation, Bowen bodied up Jackson and forced him into a miss as time expired. On the night, Bowen played the most consistent defense against Jackson, however Pop only opted to play him 16 minutes. Offensively, Bowen knocked down two of his three shots, including a rare offensive rebound tip in plus the foul.
Feb. 25th vs. PortlandBruce Bowen
19 minutes, two points
1-for-1 from the field
Bruce Bowen’s defense against Carter in this game was some of the best defense we’ve seen from a Spur this season. In the nine and half minutes before Bowen stepped on the court, Carter scored 19 points. In Carter’s final 17 and a half minutes of action, all with Bowen defending him, he only managed four more points. Though some of the credit should go to the team defense also improving against Carter in the second half, Bowen definitely deserves most of the acclaim. On the other end, Bowen hit another one of his newly patented left-handed scooping runners.
I speak in reality son...and don't come back at me with that same weak ass "RC is not calling you" garbage. Bring some real ing arguments or GTFO.Bruce Bowen
24 minutes, six points, two rebounds
2-for-3 from the field, 2-for-3 on three-pointers
Along with Mason, Bruce Bowen helped shut down Roy. Although Bowen isn’t as unbelievably quick as he was a few years ago, he’s making up for most of it by mastering veteran maneuvers. Off the ball, he’s being more physical and even more annoying. Like most players on the team, Bowen’s attention to detail on defense has elevated since the All-Star break. Versus Portland, Bowen nailed a pair of first quarter three-pointers that helped the Spurs get off on the right foot.
That pretty much sums it up, Mr I agree timvp.Bowen isn’t as unbelievably quick as he was a few years ago
That's the best you can do?
I never said anything remotely like that. Maybe you should take a reading comprehension class. Benefactor said I should "watch the games" and I calmly replied that I have LP and in fact do watch the games. Nothing more.
That's all I need. You do realize he was traded, right?
Your act is played out.
That would be nice, but I won't get my hopes up.
He's clearly lost a step, but none of those guys actually killed him at all last year..
Pop didn't let him cover Lebron, and he only covered Kobe for a few stretches, and he did a fine job..
He actually completely shut down Anthony in one of the games, and it was one of his best games of the season..
I'm against Bowen on the current team too, but your statement is false..
Finley and Bonner for Posey and D. Brown
Sign Bowen and waive williams and we are set
It's all in my sig!
Agreed. Bbbuuuttt at the end of the day you need a good perimeter defender. And even at his advanced age he still will be our best perimeter defender if we bring him back. I'm sure he has a few minutes a game left in him to keep a star player under control. Rj is the man but his defense can be subpar. We need somebody to irritate the other teams best player.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns
Bowen is contemplating retirement but could also have interest from Orlando, a source told Yahoo! Sports.
You do realize he was a partially guaranteed expiring contract, right? At least make an attempt at a decent argument.That's all I need. You do realize he was traded, right?
Bucks waive defensive stalwart BowenComment Email Print Share By Marc Stein
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Defensive stalwart Bruce Bowen has been released by the Milwaukee Bucks and will be an unrestricted free agent next week if he clears waivers.
The Bucks announced the move Friday night after their monthlong attempts to trade him -- including talks this week with the Denver Nuggets -- did not result in a deal.
Bowen's full $4 million salary for next season would have been guaranteed if he was not released by Aug. 1. The Bucks will save half that amount by waiving Bowen and paying him the required $2 million buyout stipulated in Bowen's contract.
Bowen, 38, joined the Spurs in the summer of 2001 and was part of three championship teams (2003, '05 and '07) in his eight seasons in San Antonio. It's believed that a return to the Spurs in free agency is highly unlikely but contenders such as Orlando, Cleveland and Boston have been mentioned as potential suitors for Bowen.
The Bucks have tried all month to trade the veteran stopper since acquiring him from San Antonio on June 23 as part of a three-team trade that sent Richard Jefferson to the Spurs and also netted Kurt Thomas from San Antonio and Amir Johnson from Detroit. Fabricio Oberto went from the Spurs to the Pistons to complete the trade. It was understood from the start that Milwaukee would waive Bowen if it could not utilize him in a trade in July.
Via his Twitter account Friday night, Bowen wrote: "Just got off the plane [and] got word that I will not be in Milwaukee for Christmas!"
Bowen was one of five NBA players waived Friday, joining Boston guard Gabe Pruitt, Los Angeles Clippers guard Mike Taylor, Los Angeles Lakers swingman Sun Yue and fellow Buck Salim Stoudamire. All five players will be unrestricted free agents if they are not claimed by another team before 6 p.m. ET next Friday.
Marc Stein is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4370109
My reading comprehension is fine. Bowen is a better perimeter defender than anyone on our squad. Even if he sat the pine and just mentored Hairston, that would still return value to the team.
And in a pinch, you can throw him on someone who is torching everyone else and see if he can cool them off.
The sad part is you are too stupid to understand why Finley played instead of Bowen down the stretch and in the playoffs last year. It was all about trying to find enough offense to outscore people, not because Bowen's D had slipped.
He was arguably our best perimeter player in the Dallas series, regardless of the outcome.
lol..seriously? you are such a dumbass.
This sounds very familiar... is it a quote from somewhere? Maybe Churchill?
I might be one of the few Spurs fans who does not mind if Bruce does not come back as a player. He was my favorite, but I would like to see us try and develope new talent. If it doesn't work, maybe he will be around after January to sign for the last half.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...ely_for_bowen/
He Will not be Back.... He will End Up In Boston or Maybe even Orlando.... Just like I said earlier in this thread....
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